N8100-1592F/1593F/1594F NEC Express5800/GT110b EXP260A User's Guide 1st Edition 4-2010 ONL-510_015_01-GT110b-100-99-1003
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Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this manual.
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i PREFACE Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server. This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of your server. Keep this manual for future use. The following describes how to proceed with this manual.
iii Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008 R2. See Chapter 5 for details. Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008. See Chapter 5 for details.
iv CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii In the Package.................................................................................................................................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................
v Selecting Server Site.....................................................................................................................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................................................................................3-6 Connecting Power Cord................................................................................................................3-8 Turning On the Server ..........................................................................
vi Setting for Solving Problems......................................................................................................5-80 Memory Dump (Debug Information).....................................................................................5-80 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File ....................................................................5-87 Network Monitor....................................................................................................................
vii POST Error Messages ..............................................................................................................8-6 Beep Codes...............................................................................................................................8-8 DMI Event Log ........................................................................................................................8-9 Solving Problems..............................................................................
viii Appendix B Other Precautions.....................................................................................B-1 Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller ...................................................................... B-1 Server Management Software ................................................................................................. B-1 Floppy Disk.............................................................................................................................
ix About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ E-2 Floppy Disk Drive................................................................................................................... E-2 About the System Partition Size.............................................................................................. E-3 BitLocker.....................................................................................................
x Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003..............................................................G-1 BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ................................................................G-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................................................G-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ..............................................................G-2 Application of Service Pack .......................................................
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Failure to follow this warning may cause a gas explosion. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet of the specified voltage.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 CAUTION Use the authorized power cord only. Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord. Do not stretch the cord harness. Do not pinch the power cord. Do not bend the power cord. Keep chemicals away from the power cord. Do not twist the power cord.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection CAUTION Do not hold the front bezel to lift the server. Do not hold the front bezel to lift the server. The front bezel may be disengaged from the server, causing personal injury. Hold the server firmly by its bottom. Do not install the server in any place other than specified. Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified in this manual.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Do not look into the optical disk drive. A laser beam used in the optical disk drive is harmful to the eyes.
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury. Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the server including the cables.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose of the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and batteries according to all national laws and regulations. IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so that the data cannot be restored.
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Note that the operation is not guaranteed when attempting use a CD playback device to play back a disc that does not comply with the CD standards, such as a copy-protected CD.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: • You sit on a chair with your back straight. • Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the keyboard.
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Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below.
2-4 General Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front bezel Open the door when accessing the file bay. Remove the front bezel when installing/removing the 5.25-inch device, optical disk drive, and hard disk drives. Front USB connector Connect the USB device to this connector. Optical disk drive The optical disk drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
General Description 2-5 Rear View 5 4 1 2 7 8 12 6 3 9 11 10 2
2-6 General Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws Secures the side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the server from being stolen. Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server. Keyboard connector The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server.
General Description 2-7 Internal View Low-power CPU model (N8100-1592F/1593F) when optional 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 2 1 3 4 11 10 5 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Power supply DIMM slots Optical disk drive 5.25-inch device bay An optical disk drive is factory installed in bottom bay.
2-8 General Description High-power CPU model (N8100-1594F) when optional 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 2 1 3 4 11 10 5 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Power supply DIMM slots Optical disk drive 5.25-inch device bay An optical disk drive is factory installed in bottom bay.
General Description 2-9 When optional 2.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 2 1 3 4 11 10 5 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Power supply DIMM slots Optical disk drive 5.25-inch device bay An optical disk drive is factory installed in bottom bay.
2-10 General Description Mother Board 20 2 1-2 1-4 1-1 1-3 19 2 18 3 4 5 17-1 6-1 6-3 6-5 17-2 17-3 16 15 14 13 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6-2 6-4 7 17-4 1 6-0 DIMM sockets 12 (The last digit indicates connector number.) Power connector CPU socket FAN1 connector (for CPU cooling fan) RAID LED cable connector Serial ATA connectors #0 to #5 (The last digit indicates connector number.
General Description 2-11 STANDARD FEATURES High performance Intel® Xeon® Processor Intel® Pentium® Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T interface (1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported) High-speed disk access (SATA (standard) and SAS (option)) Dual channel memory configuration Expandability Four integrated I/O expansion PCI slots – PCI EXPRESS (x16): 1 slot – PCI EXPRESS (x4): 1 slot (connector: x8) – PCI EXPRESS (x2): 1 slot (connector: x4) – PCI bus (32-bit/33
2-12 General Description Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special packet from the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is off-powered. To enable this feature, you must select "Enabled" for each submenu in the Power Management Setup of the Advanced menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. (See Chapter 4.) The remote power-on feature is not available in the following cases.
General Description 2-13 Running the Server with the Fan Set to Low-speed Mode (Silent Mode) The fan inside the server can be set to low-speed (silent mode) as follows, allowing the server to run much more quietly. Setting the fan to low-speed mode: Make sure that there is no board in the PCI slot of the server. Change the [Fan Control Mode] setting on the [Server] tab in the BIOS Setup utility from [Normal] to [Low].
2-14 General Description NOTE: Some features among those listed above can be used from the remote computer via cross cable (COM), or LAN. See Chapter 6 for details. NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO Manager is management software that enables you to manage and monitor the servers remotely. To use this software, it is required to install appropriate bundled software on the server.
General Description 2-15 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the optical disk drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse. POWER/SLEEP Switch Use the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER/SLEEP switch on the front of the server. The POWER/SLEEP lamp lights in green.
2-16 General Description POST POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory. When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress.
General Description 2-17 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not power off the server while POST is in progress. Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board.
2-18 General Description 4. If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl + M to run the utility. For detail explanation, see Chapter 4 for details. IMPORTANT: The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is used to manage the data stored in hard disk drive, or for maintenance. See Chapter 4 for detail. 5.
General Description 2-19 Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls the UPS. IMPORTANT: Always allow POST to complete before turning off the server. 8. Shut down the OS. 9. Press the POWER/SLEEP switch on the front of the server. The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes out. 10. Power off peripheral devices.
2-20 General Description Optical Disk Drive The optical disk drive is installed in the front of the server. One of the following optical disk drives can be used. DVD-ROM drive (factory-installed) Reads data from various optical disks. DVD Super MULTI drive (option) Reads or writes data of various optical disks. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
General Description 2-21 Keep the optical disk in an optical disk case when not in use. Use a non-printable disk recommended in the User's Guide of the server and/or the device. Optical disk is a data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Clean the tray and optical regularly according to "Cleaning Disc" in Chapter 7. Writing Data onto Disk After writing the data onto disk, be sure to perform data compare process.
2-22 General Description Writing/reading Time Fluctuation The optical disk drive has a feature to detect the disk condition and determine the optimum writing or reading speed for the disk. Accordingly, the time required for writing or reading data may not be constant, depending on disk condition.
General Description 2-23 Flash FDD A Flash FDD is compatible with a floppy disk. Only one Flash FDD can be connected to the USB connector of the server. If a Floppy Disk Drive has been connected to the server, be sure to disconnect it. CAUTION Be careful so that the connected Flash FDD is not lost or stolen. Loss, theft, or misappropriation of the Flash FDD, as well as fraud involving the Flash FDD, might cause personal data to be leaked to third parties.
2-24 General Description Do not disassemble a Flash FDD. Do not to shake or hit a Flash FDD. Do not leave a Flash FDD in a place exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater. Do not handle a Flash FDD while eating, drinking, or smoking. Also, be careful not to get thinner or alcohol on a Flash FDD. Be careful when connecting a Flash FDD to the server. Do not move a Flash FDD while it is connected to the USB connecter of the server. Doing so might cause the Flash FDD to fail.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server SETUP FLOW Follow the flowchart below to set up the server. Unpacking the system Unpack the server and accessories from the shipping carton box. Installing optional devices If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see Chapter 9 to install it. Selecting the server site Select a suitable site for the server. Connecting peripheral devices Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to the server.
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front bezel to lift the server. The front bezel may be disengaged and damage the server. Do not install the server in the following locations as it may cause malfunctions of the server. Places with drastic changes in temperature (e.g.
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) FRONT Finally, connect the power cord to the receptacle. Keyboard Mouse Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem) Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Display unit Hub/Switching hub Device with the USB interface (e.g.
3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Setting Up Your Server 3-9 NOTES: To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. When the power cord from the server is connected to a UPS, change the BIOS SETUP utility of the server to link with power supply from the UPS. Change a parameter for "AC-LINK" of the Server menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. See Chapter 4 for details.
3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3. Make sure that the floppy disk drive contains no floppy disk and the optical disk drive contains no bootable DVD/CD-ROM. 4. Press the POWER/SLEEP switch.
Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete). The POST runs diagnostics, initializes the server, sets interrupt vectors, detects installed peripheral devices, and boots the operating system (if installed). See Chapter 2 for detailed description on POST.
3-12 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5 for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. To install the other operating system listed above, contact your service representative. IMPORTANT: Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for initial setup of your server. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is support software for the server. It simplifies the process of installing and configuring your server. See Chapter 6 for details on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS SETUP Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS SETUP, which is stored in the system FLASH memory. The RAID configuration utility configures the RAID System and logical drives connected to the Onboard RAID Controller or optional RAID Controller.
4-2 Configuring Your Server SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY) The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the best conditions. Thus, you don't need to use the BIOS Setup utility in most cases. However, you might wish to use the BIOS Setup utility in the cases described below.
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility When you turn on the server, the NEC logo appears first. (The POST (Power On Self-Test) screen might appear first, depending on the SETUP settings.) The following message then appears at bottom left of the screen.
4-4 Configuring Your Server Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the menu screen. Indicates there are submenus. Indicates the current menu. Setup item menu Online help window Explanation of key functions menu Cursor (↑, ↓): Cursor (←, →): – and +: Enter Esc F1: F9: F10: Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu Move cursor up and down.
Configuring Your Server 4-5 Configuration Examples The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for system operations. Time and Date Settings You can also change the time and date settings via the operating system commands. Select [Main] - [System Time]. Select [Main] - [System Date].
4-6 Configuring Your Server Memory To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] and check the status indications. The on-screen DIMM group numbers and socket locations on the mother board are associated as shown in the following figure. DIMM #2 DIMM #4 DIMM #1 DIMM #3 To clear the memory (DIMM board) error information Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory Retest] - [Yes] and reboot.
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Keyboard To set Numlock Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] – [On]/[Off]. Security To set passwords on the BIOS Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password. Select [Security] - [Set User Password] and enter a password. Set Supervisor password first, then User password. External Devices To set up external devices Select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] and set up each device.
4-8 Configuring Your Server To save the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Save Changes].
Configuring Your Server 4-9 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
4-10 Configuring Your Server Main Option System Time System Date Hard Disk Pre-Delay SATA Port 0 SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 SATA Port 5 Parameter HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YYYY [Disabled] 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds 21 seconds 30 seconds – Processor Settings – Language [English (US)] Français Deutsch Español Italiano Description Set the system time. Set the system date.
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Processor Settings Option CPU Speed Parameter – Processor CPUID Numeral (xxxx) Processor L2 Cache – Processor L3 Cache – Active Processor Cores [ALL] 1 2 [Enabled] Disabled Execute Disable Bit Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology [Enabled] Disabled Turbo Boost Technology [Enabled] Disabled C1 Enhanced Mode [Enabled] Disabled Disabled ACPI C2 [ACPI C3] [Enabled] Disabled Processor C3 Report Virtualization Technology Description Displays clock speed for the processor.
4-12 Configuring Your Server Advanced Option Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Parameter Enabled [Disabled] Reset Configuration Data [No] Yes NumLock On [Off] [Boot] Halt Memory Error Description When enabled, the BIOS will display the POST progress. When disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Cannot be disabled during console redirection. Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot. Automatically reset to "No" in the next boot.
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Memory Configuration Option Installed memory Parameter – Available under 4GB – DIMM1-4 Status Normal Disabled Not installed Error Memory Retest Yes [No] Extended RAM Step 1MB [Disabled] Description Indicates the total capacity of the base memory. (View only) Indicates the capacity of memory available in the area under 4GB. (View only) Indicates the current memory status.
4-14 Configuring Your Server PCI Device, Onboard VGA Option Onboard VGA Option ROM Scan Parameter [Auto] Force Description Selects whether the option ROM of onboard video controller is executed automatically for forcedly. When [Auto] is selected, the ROM of the VGA card is preferentially scanned. Your Setting [ ]: Factory-set PCI Device, Onboard Lan Option LAN Controller LAN Option ROM Scan Parameter Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Description Enables or disables onboard LAN controller.
Configuring Your Server 4-15 Advanced Chipset Control Option Multimedia Timer Intel(R) VT-d Parameter Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Wake On LAN/PME Disabled [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Enabled Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. Specify whether the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O feature is enabled or disabled. This item appears only when the processor supports this feature.
4-16 Configuring Your Server Security Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the password entry screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set. Set the passwords only after OS is installed. If you forget the passwords, contact your service representative.
Configuring Your Server 4-17 Server Option FRB-2 Policy Boot Monitoring Policy Parameter Disable FRB2 Timer [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset [Disabled] 5 Minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes 55 minutes 60 minutes [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset Post Error Pause Disabled [Enabled] AC-LINK Stay Off [Last State] Power On [Normal] Low Boot Monitoring Fan control Mode Description Specify the operation of the processor when FRB level 2 error
4-18 Configuring Your Server The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on again, depending on the setting of "AC LINK." System status before AC power off Operating Aborting (DC power being off also) Forced shutdown Setting of AC LINK Stay Off Last State Off On Off Off Off Off Power On On On Off * Press the POWER/SLEEP switch continuously for four seconds or longer. This forcibly turns off the power.
Configuring Your Server 4-19 System Management Option BIOS Version Parameter – Board Part Number – Board Serial Number – System Part Number – System Serial Number – Chassis Part Number – Chassis Serial Number – Onboard LAN MAC Address GBIA Module Version – – Description Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Displays the part number of mother board. (View only) Displays the serial number of mother board. (View only) Displays the part number of the system.
4-20 Configuring Your Server Console Redirection Option Console Redirection Baud Rate Flow Control Terminal Type Continue Redirection after POST Remote Console Reset Parameter [Disabled] Serial Port A Serial Port B 9600 [19.2K] 38.4K 57.6K 115.2K None Xon/Xoff [CTS/RTS] PC ANSI [VT100+] VT-UTF8 Disabled [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify the address/interrupt of the serial port to which a remote console is connected.
Configuring Your Server 4-21 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication USB CDROM IDE CD USB FDC USB KEY IDE HDD PCI SCSI USB HDD PCI BEV 1. Device USB CD-ROM drive ATAPI CD-ROM Flash FDD or USB FDD USB flash memory device IDE hard disk drives Internal hard disk drives installed in your system ("Software RAID" is displayed in the RAID configuration.
4-22 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Exit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving CMOS unmodified. User is prompted if any of the setup fields were modified. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all BIOS SETUP items. Discard Changes Read the previous values of the all BIOS SETUP items from CMOS. Save Changes Write all BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS.
Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™). About the optional RAID Controller (N8103-109/116A/117A), refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller. IMPORTANT: When Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) or Optional RAID Controller (N8103-109/116A/117A) is used, do not let the system enter hibernation or standby mode.
4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below. Number of required HDDs Min. Max. 1 4 2 2 4 4 RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 NOTE: For details of the RAID levels, see "RAID Levels" described later in this chapter.
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 8 per disk group, or up to 8 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) is connected with two HDDs, creating one Disk Group. Two RAID1 virtual disks (VD) are defined in the Disk Group.
4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels This section describes RAID levels that the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) supports. The available RAID levels are RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 (striping of RAID1). Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.
Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID1 In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirroring". When data is written onto a single HDD, the same data is written onto another HDD. If either of the HDDs is defected, the other HDD containing the same data can substitute for the defected HDD. Thus the system can continue to operate without interruption.
4-28 Configuring Your Server Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™). Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the required number of hard disk drives for the desired RAID level to your server. See Chapter 9 for installation procedure. IMPORTANT: Use hard disk drives of the same revolution.
Configuring Your Server 4-29 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover (see Chapter 9). 3. Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below. RAID configuration jumper switch (SWRAID) non-RAID RAID Mother board NOTES: 4. The factory setting of the RAID configuration jumper switch depends on your order.
4-30 Configuring Your Server Setup Utility This section describes the RAID configuration tool, LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. 2. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility starts.
Configuring Your Server 4-31 Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The server is rebooted.
4-32 Configuring Your Server Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu +Configure +Easy Configuration +New Configuration +View/Add Configuration +Clear Configuration +Select Boot Drive +Initialize +Objects +Adapter +Sel.
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings) Check the virtual drive settings Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Select "Configure" → "New Configuration" from the TOP menu (Management Menu).
4-34 Configuring Your Server 3. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive. The display for the selected hard disk drive changes from READY to ONLINE. 5.
Configuring Your Server 4-35 7. Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configured" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) 8. Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value. (1) "RAID": Sets RAID level.
4-36 Configuring Your Server (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter SPAN=NO SPAN=YES Remarks Does not set span. Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. STRIPING of RAID1 9. When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create virtual drive. The created virtual drive is displayed in the "Virtual Drive Configured" screen. 10. After creating virtual drive, press Esc to close the screen.
Configuring Your Server 4-37 16. Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. 17. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration. Be sure to execute Consistency Check if you have configured the RAID drives by Express Setup.
4-38 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. 2. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 3. Select "Rebuild" from the TOP menu. The "Rebuild – PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive displaying "FAIL," and then press Space to select it.
Configuring Your Server 4-39 Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. 2. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 3. Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" from the TOP menu. The "Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 4.
4-40 Configuring Your Server 7. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Configuring Your Server 4-41 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. 3. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. 4. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check. 5.
4-42 Configuring Your Server Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared.
Configuring Your Server 4-43 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows. Terms LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility are different in term.
4-44 Configuring Your Server Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Axx] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Disk Array] in the property of Logical Drive on RAID Viewer.
Configuring Your Server 4-45 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Rebuild Priority Rebuild Rate (LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority Chk Const Rate (LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility) Setting level of Universal RAID Utility High Middle Low High Middle Low Setting value 20 10 5 20 10 5 NOTES: LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility can set FGI Rate (Foreground Initialize) and BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority).
4-46 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS You can use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data. Do not change any other switch settings. Any change may cause the server to fail or malfunction.
Configuring Your Server 4-47 The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Clearing CMOS Data 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. 2.
4-48 Configuring Your Server Clearing Password 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover (see Chapter 9). 3. Check the location of jumper switch to clear the password. 4. Change jumper switch setting according to the figure on Page 4-46. 5. Plug the power cord, connect the keyboard/mouse and display unit to your server, then turn on the server. 6. POST stops at the error message shown below.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server.
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. The setup automatically configures the RAID System and installs the Operating System and some management software. IMPORTANT: Executing the Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive. You can also use "Parameter File" at "Express Setup" in order to save or backup parameters for installation.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Windows Server 2008 R2 This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 R2 by using the Express Setup. IMPORTANT: The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled in the system that installed by Express Setup. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so refer to the attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it. http://www.nec.
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system supports the following mass storage controllers for installation.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Connecting Hard Disk Drive If you create multiple logical drives in your system, see "Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist" (5-92). Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2008 R2 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained.
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2008 R2 Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 8,000MB (Full Installation) or = 3,500MB (Server Core Installation) Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size * 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 NOTE: When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows OS. Example: If you make a partition of 40,960MB (40GB), usable space will be 40,960MB – 100MB = 40,860MB. The partition size required for a system with an installed memory size of 1GB (1,024MB) and a full installation of the operating system: 8,000MB + (1,024MB * 1.5) + (1,024MB + 300MB) + application size = 10,860MB + application size.
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Flow of Setup Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10) Next Save parameters (Step 11) Next Start Express Setup (Step 12) Perform RAID Configuration Create the OS partition / format Remove the Floppy Disk and CD/DVD-ROM from the Drive Copying Windows driver ↓ Copying Selected Application Insert Windows DVD-ROM Install OS Automati
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. When the Software Licence Agreement screen of Windows PE appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. IMPORTANT: The setup using a parameter file saved in the Flash FDD is not supported. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. (2) Select [Load parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box.
5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. 9. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 NOTES: 10. You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure logical drive. If the process is not finished normally, the driver may not be stored in the EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed.
5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation. – Do not specify larger partition size than the capacity of connected hard disk drive. – You can not specify a logical drive larger than 2,097,144MB at RAID system. If you select "Create a new partition" at "Windows system drive settings", the contents of the hard disk will be all deleted.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 11. Enter the user information. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. – More than 6 characters – Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs).
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 13. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 14. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 16. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 18. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 19. Insert Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive.
5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 20. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. (Full Installation only) Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select I accept the license terms, and then click [Next]. 21. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 22. Log on to the system. When the following screen appears, enter your password into "Password", and click .
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 In the following screen, enter your password into "Password", and click . Hereinafter, proceed operations according to the message. Now the Setup using Express Setup has completed. After Express Setup has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Installing and Setting Device Drivers".
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section. NOTE: To change the LAN driver and PROSet settings, log on to the system from a local console using an administrator account.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Optional Network Board Driver (N8104-121/125A/126) The drivers for Optional Network Board Driver (N8104-121/125A/126) are automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. You do not need to install them manually.
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Create Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Open [Network adapters] → [Intel(R) xxx] properties. 3. Click [Teaming] tab and check the [Team this adapter with other adapters] check box. Click [New Team]. 4. Fill the name of the team in [Specify a name for the team] and click [Next]. 5. Include the adapter to the team and click [Next]. 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. 7.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 NOTE: Adapter priority config can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager]→[Network adapters]. 2. Click [Settings] and confirm Adapters in team list. 10. Click [Test Switch] → [Run test] to confirm the adapter team is properly setup. Confirm the result in [Test results] 11. Restart the system.
5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Remove Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Network adapters], and open [TEAM: "Team name"] properties. 3. Click [Setting] tab. 4. Click [Remove Team] button. 5. Click [Yes] to the message. 6. Confirm [TEAM: "Team name"] adapter in not existing in [Network adapters] tree and reboot the system. Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Refer to "Graphics Accelerator Driver" described in Appendix D-27 when you want to reinstall the driver individually.
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 by using the Express Setup. IMPORTANT: The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled in the system that installed by Express Setup. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so refer to the attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it. http://www.nec.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Mounting MO Device Do not mount an MO device on this computer during the Windows installation. About Removable Media Do not set removable media, such as DAT and LTO, into the device mounted on this computer during the Windows installation. Connecting Hard Disk Drive If you create multiple logical drives in your system, see "Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist" (5-92).
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 About the System Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 11,600MB (Full Installation) 12,300MB (Full Installation with Service Pack 2) 16,720MB (Full Installation + Service Pack 2) or = 4,100MB (Server Core Installation) 4,800MB (Server Core Installation with Service Pack 2) 9,22
5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 6,300MB (Full Installation) 9,300MB (Full Installation with Service Pack 2) 9,400MB (Full Installation + Service Pack 2) or = 2,200MB (Server Core Installation) 5,200MB (Server Core Installation with Service Pack 2) 5,300MB (Server Core Installation + Ser
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Flow of Setup Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10) Next Save parameters (Step 11) Next Start Express Setup (Step 12) Perform RAID Configuration Create the OS partition / format Remove the Floppy Disk and CD/DVD-ROM from the Drive Copying Windows driver ↓ Copying Selected Application Insert Windows DVD-ROM Install OS Automat
5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing the Windows Server 2008 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 5. When the Software Licence Agreement screen of Windows PE appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. IMPORTANT: The setup using a parameter file saved in the Flash FDD is not supported. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. (2) Select [Load parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] or [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. 9. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup NOTES: 10. You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure logical drive. If the process is not finished normally, the driver may not be stored in the EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39 IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation. – Do not specify larger partition size than the capacity of connected hard disk drive. – You can not specify a logical drive larger than 2,097,144MB at RAID system. If you select "Create a new partition" at "Windows system drive settings", the contents of the hard disk will be all deleted.
5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. Enter the user information. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the following conditions are required. – More than 6 characters – Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs).
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 12. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 13. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 14. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 16. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters].
5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 18. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 19. Insert Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 20. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select I accept the license terms, and then click [Next]. 21. When the following message appears, click [Start].
5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 22. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 23. Log on to the system. When the following screen appears, enter your password into "Password", and click When the following screen appears, click "Other User". .
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47 In the following screen, enter "Administrator" into [UserName], your password into . "Password", and click Hereinafter, proceed operations according to the message. Now the Setup using Express Setup has completed. After Express Setup has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Installing and Setting Device Drivers".
5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section. NOTE: To change the LAN driver and PROSet settings, log on to the system from a local console using an administrator account.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-49 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the standard and optional adapters teamed for network redundancy before uninstalling LAN driver. Configure the settings after reinstalling the LAN driver. 2. At a command prompt, run dxsetup.exe in your removable medium containing the Driver Set.
5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. 5. Restart the system.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters.
5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Static Link Aggregation Switch Fault Tolerance 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. 9.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
5-54 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Refer to "Graphics Accelerator Driver" described in Appendix E-29 when you want to reinstall the driver individually.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-55 Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 by using the Express Setup. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. If you want to install it, see Appendix F. If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix G. Notes on Windows Installation This section explains the notes on the Windows installation.
5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-57 About the Hardware Components When you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requires several preparations if this computer uses the following hardware components. Installing on the Mirrored Volume If you want to install the Windows Server 2003 on the volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management", invalidate the mirroring and set back to the basic disk before the installation, and validate the mirroring again after the installation.
5-58 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 with Service Pack 2) = 5300MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 + Service Pack 2 CD-ROM) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-59 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. 1. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". 2. See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
5-60 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup FLOW OF SETUP This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-61 INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
5-62 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-63 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. IMPORTANT: The setup using a parameter file saved in the Flash FDD is not supported. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. (2) Select [Load parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box.
5-64 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. 9. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTES: You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure logical drive.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-65 10. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 R2 and Service Pack, apply Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 after Express Setup completion, and then install Service Pack by "Updating the system".
5-66 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. 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", "zzzzz" is displayed. 12. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-67 13. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 14. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-68 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 16. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-69 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 18. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by 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.
5-70 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 19. Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you do agree. If you do not agree, click [No]. IMPORTANT: If you do not agree to this agreement, the setup terminates and Windows Server 2003 will not be installed. If "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" is specified to install, the window to specify the details of "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" pops up on the first logon. Specify the appropriate value.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-71 INSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERS Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet NOTE: All of the operation that related to Intel® PROSet must be executed by administrator privileges. Operation by [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited. Without changing any parameter when opened the properties of adapter teaming, click the [Cancel] button for close the dialog.
5-72 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Click [Next]. 7. Click [Install]. 8. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. 9. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-73 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed 1. Open the [Device Manager] 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Advanced] and specify the [Link Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. 5.
5-74 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125A/126/123A), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125A/126/123A), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-75 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters.
5-76 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Static Link Aggregation Switch Fault Tolerance 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. 9.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-77 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
5-78 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-79 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Refer to "Graphics Accelerator Driver" described in Appendix G-22 when you want to reinstall the driver individually.
5-80 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The staff of maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-81 NOTES: 7. To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express workstation + 300MB".
5-82 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Click [OK]. The message to restart the system may appear according to the modified specification. In such case, follow the message to restart the system. When the system is Windows Server 2008 Follow the procedure below to specify. 1. Select [Control Panel] and click [System]. The [System] dialog box appears. 2. Click [Advanced system settings]. The [System Properties] dialog box appears. 3. Select [Advanced] tab.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-83 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 300MB".
5-84 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows: – A value larger than the recommended size shown in [Total paging file size for all drives] for [Initial size] – A value larger than the [Initial size] for [Maximum size] Then click [Set]. IMPORTANT: 10. The above-mentioned paging file size is recommended for collecting debug information (memory dump).
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-85 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 1MB".
5-86 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] on the [Virtual memory] group box. 8.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-87 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File When the system is Windows Server 2008 R2 "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that records information when any application error occurs. When any application error occurs, do not close the pop-up window that notifies the error, and then collect a dump using following process. 1. Right-click a blank part of the taskbar and click [Task Manager], or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start [Task Manager]. 2.
5-88 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When the system is Windows Server 2008 "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that records information when any application error occurs. When any application error occurs, do not close the pop-up window that notifies the error, and then collect a dump using following process. 1. Right-click a blank part of the taskbar and click [Task Manager], or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start [Task Manager]. 2. Click [Processes] tab. 3.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-89 When the system is Windows Server 2003 (Dr. Watson) Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] on Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
5-90 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. Network Monitor Setup (Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008) Microsoft Network Monitor allows you to examine and troubleshoot network problems. NOTE: Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 does not provide Network Monitor.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-91 Network Monitor (Windows Server 2003) To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. 1. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears. 2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box appears. 3.
5-92 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System 1. Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-93 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot be modified with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Server Manager]. 2. Specify the [Storage] - [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3.
5-94 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations. UPDATING THE SYSTEM IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 2 again. "Updating the System" is executed by Express Setup automatically.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-95 MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the server. Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. 1. Connect Flash FDD or USB FDD to the USB connector. 2.
5-96 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device This section explains how to setup with the OEM-Disk. You usually do not have to do as follows. If your system has any Mass storage devices, you have to set as follows depending on your system. The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system, the following menu appears.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 OS installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that built on Windows PE 3.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs after 72 hours from start. You can use the Express Setup (see Chapter 5) or the following functions from this menu. – Create the OEM-Disk You can create the Windows OEM-Disk to use at the Windows manual setup. – Load the driver This function is not usually used.
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative. (See Chapter 8.) – BIOS/FW Updating You can update the system BIOS by using the floppy disk (prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk). – ROM-DOS Startup FD The ROM-DOS Startup FD is used for starting the ROM-DOS system.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tool menu (Redirection mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal mode)". IMPORTANT: To use the Windows HyperTerminal Emulation program on serial console, setup as shown below is required. 1. From the menu bar of HyperTerminal, select [File] - [Properties]. 2.
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is inserted into the optical disk drive, Windows automatically launches the menu as shown below. This menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the server system (Windows drivers), and Install the management software. NOTES: This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). Some documents are provided in PDF format.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 PARAMETER FILE CREATOR "Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create [Parameter file] that is used for configuring the server with the Express Setup (see Chapter 5 for details). If you use the Parameter file created by the Express Setup and Parameter File Creator to operate the setup, you can setup from the installation of OS to several utilities automatically except for a few key input to confirm the specification.
6-8 Installing and Using Utilities Parameter File This section describes about specifying setup information that is necessary for OS installation and creating [Parameter file]. Follow the procedure below. IMPORTANT: Do not remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from drive during a parameter file creation. 1. Start the OS. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu will appear. 3. Right-click on the screen or left-click [Setup Windows]. The menu will appear.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 4. Click [Parameter File Creator]. Parameter File Creator will appear.
6-10 Installing and Using Utilities 5. [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. 6. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] or [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: At "The number of the total physical devices", Parameter File Creator displays upper limit that the RAID Controller can support.
6-12 Installing and Using Utilities 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 [Windows Server 2003]
6-14 Installing and Using Utilities IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 R2 and Service Pack, apply Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 after Express Setup completion, and then install Service Pack by "Updating the system". About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation. – Do not specify larger partition size than the capacity of connected hard disk drive. – You can not specify a logical drive larger than 2,097,144MB at RAID system.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 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].
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities IMPORTANT: Computer name and User name are required parameters. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password", "Confirm password", "zzzzz" is displayed. 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: The order of entry in custom setting may differ from the numbering of LAN port.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 12. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed.
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities [Windows Server 2003] 13. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 [Windows Server 2003] 14. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters].
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities 15. Saved to a floppy disk. Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created. Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you modify existing information file (parameter file), click "Load Parameters" at [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to help to modify information file. If you cancel operation on the way, click corner of the screen.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, and check server failure rates.
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ExpressUpdate Agent The NEC ExpressUpdate Agent enables you to control the version of the firmware and software that is installed on the server. Using the NEC ESMPRO Manager, you can download update packages automatically and install them simply without terminating the system. Refer to "Installation Manual" in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for more information about an installation and functions of the NEC ExpressUpdate Agent.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 Universal RAID Utility Universal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID Controllers. LSI Embedded MegaRAID™ N8103-109 RAID Controller (128 MB, RAID0/1/5/6) N8103-116A RAID Controller (128 MB, RAID0/1) N8103-117A RAID Controller (128 MB, RAID0/1/5/6) Before attempting to operate Universal RAID Utility, read the "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.1 User's Guide" contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
6-24 Installing and Using Utilities Runtime component of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library To use the RAID Viewer, the runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library is required. Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows 7 include the runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library. Therefore, you do not need to install the runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library in case of using them as operating system.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-25 NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is used to collect various system configuration and log information for maintenance or troubleshooting purpose of the server. This utility can be installed from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. NOTE: Supported Operating Systems of this utility is as follows.
6-26 Installing and Using Utilities Using Utility Execute \stdclct\collect.exe in the installation folder of this utility. The log folder is made in the above-mentioned folder, and various information on this device is stored in the data compressed file (zip form). Uninstallation Except for Server Core Choose [Add or Remove Programs] - [Product Info Collection Utility (Vx.x.x)] from the control panel. Thereafter, uninstall it according to the message in the dialog box.
Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server. The power receptacle, the cables, the connectors on the rear panel of server, and the inside of the server must be kept dry. Do not moisten them with water. 1.
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). 2. Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive. The tray opens. 3. Hold the disc lightly and take it out from the tray. NOTE: Do not touch the signal side of the disc with your hand. 4.
Maintenance 7-5 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk drive used as a system IMPORTANT: When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to disconnect the LAN cable. Executing the system diagnostics with the LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
7-6 Maintenance Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server itself, and to use the management PC via serial port (remote console). IMPORTANT: If you run the system diagnostics from the remote console, set the baud rate for both BIOS and terminal software to 19200 bps. Procedures to start the diagnostics program are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shutdown the OS, and power off the server. Then, unplug the power cord.
Maintenance 7-7 6. Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.
7-8 Maintenance 7. Follow the guide line shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key. The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed. TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Enduser Menu Enduser Menu
Maintenance 7-9 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install NEC ESMPRO to your computer.
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location.
8-4 Troubleshooting POWER/SLEEP Lamp The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER/SLEEP lamp stays unlit. The POWER/SLEEP lamp indicates that the server is running in the power-saving mode (sleep mode). If the OS supports the power-saving mode such as Windows, pressing the POWER/SLEEP switch blinks the POWER/SLEEP lamp in green and places the server in the power-saving mode.
Troubleshooting 8-5 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self-Test). When the POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors.
8-6 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Troubleshooting 8-7 Error code 0615 0616 0B00 0B01 0B02 0B28 0B60 0B61 0B62 0B63 0B6F 0B7E 0BB0 0BB1 8151 8800 9000 9001 9002 - Error message Recommended Action Com B configuration changed Com B config. error - device disabled WDT timeout occurred at previous boot in POST. WDT timeout occurred at previous boot in OS boot. WDT timeout occurred at previous boot in OS running.
8-8 Troubleshooting Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-3-1-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 1 beep, pause, and 1 beep notifying that the DRAM refresh test error occurred.
Troubleshooting 8-9 DMI Event Log In the BIOS setup Server menu, select "DMI Event Logging”, select [Enter], which is next to View DMI event log, and then press Enter. The DMI event log saved in the system can be displayed.
8-10 Troubleshooting DMI Event Log Messages Log info Memory Correctable Log info2 Error Info: 0100 Error Info: 0200 Error Info: 0300 Error Info: 0400 Description A correctable error occurred for DIMM #1. A correctable error occurred for DIMM #2. A correctable error occurred for DIMM #3. A correctable error occurred for DIMM #4. Memory Uncorrecta ble Error 0100 Error 0200 Error 0300 Error 0400 An uncorrectable error occurred for DIMM #1. An uncorrectable error occurred for DIMM #2.
Troubleshooting 8-11 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on-screen message and contact your service representative. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs.
8-12 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9). Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while. Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the server? → If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST may accidentally detect a keyboard controller error and stops proceeding.
Troubleshooting 8-13 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices). Power of the server first and connect it properly. Are the server drivers installed? → Refer to the manual that comes with your OS to check that the keyboard and mouse drivers are installed.
8-14 Troubleshooting Fail to access to the DVD/CD-ROM: Is the DVD/CD-ROM properly set in the optical disk drive tray? → The tray is provided with a holder to secure the DVD/CD-ROM. Make sure that the DVD/CD-ROM is placed properly in the holder. Is the DVD/CD-ROM applicable to the server? → The DVD/CD-ROM for Macintosh is not available for use. → For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the optical disk drive is not guaranteed.
Troubleshooting 8-15 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the cable connection changed? → See Chapter 10 for cable connection. Are SCSI devices properly configured? → When the server has external SCSI devices connected, hard disk drive settings, including SCSI ID and terminator, are required.
8-16 Troubleshooting Event logs in using Intel Network adapter teaming Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning iANSMiniport None 11 Adapter link down:Intel(R) ---- Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning iANSMiniport None 13 Intel(R) ---- has been deactivated from the team. Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning iANSMiniport None 16 [Team Name]: The last adapter has lost link.
Troubleshooting 8-17 Problems with Windows The following warnings are logged when you start Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008: Event ID: 27 Source: e1qexpress Level: Warning Description: Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Dual Port Server Network ... Network link has been disconnected. → If the above event is logged when you start the system, this event does not affect system operation. Ignore this message.
8-18 Troubleshooting The following application event is logged when Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed: Event ID: 1534 Source: Microsoft-Windows-User Profiles Service Level: Warning Description: Profile notification of event Create for component {56EA1054-1959-467f-BE3B-A2A787C4B6EA} failed, error code is The revision level is unknown. → This event does not affect system operation. Ignore this message.
Troubleshooting 8-19 The following warnings are logged to application event log when I import a transportable shadow-copy to another server that has a floppy disk drive while operating Windows Server 2008 R2: Event ID: 12289 Source: VSS Level: Error Description: Volume shadow copy service error: unexpected error DeviceIoControl (\\? # 6 \usbstor#sfloppy &ven_teac&prod_fd-05pub &rev_3000 & 158e20d0 & 0 # { GUID }-00000000000002B8, 0x00560000, 0000000000000000, 0, 0000000000327C70,4096, [0]).
8-20 Troubleshooting Event ID: 15016 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Http Level: Error Description: Unable to initialize the security package Kerberos for server side authentication. The data field contains the error number. → These events do not affect system operation. Ignore these messages. The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.
Troubleshooting 8-21 The following system event is logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: 10 Source: VDS Dynamic Provider Description: The provider failed while storing notifications from the driver. The Virtual Disk Service should be restarted. hr=80042505 → Go to the Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948275/en-us/ The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.
8-22 Troubleshooting There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Event Source: Event Type: Event ID: Description: Service Control Manager Error 7011 Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for a transaction response from the IMAP4Svc service. → When this event is not registered by rebooting the system, it is not a problem in operating the system.
Troubleshooting 8-23 The system displays the message below and fails to log on. Windows Product Activation This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can continue. You cannot log on until you activate Windows. To shut down the computer, click Cancel. YES NO Cancel → In Windows Server 2003, the above message will be displayed if you use the operating system without executing the license authentication. Select "Yes", and execute the procedure for license authentication.
8-24 Troubleshooting The OS presents unstable operation: Did you update the system? → Installing a network drive after installation of the OS may cause unstable operation. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to update the system. (See Chapter 6.) The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: → When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually.
Troubleshooting 8-25 The Telnet Service is not installed. → Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less, and then install the Telnet Service according to . 1. 2. 3. Click [Run] on Start menu. Type "tlntsvr /service" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. Click Start menu, point to [Control Panel] and click [Computer Management] and then click the [Services] to specify whether the Telnet Service is registered.
8-26 Troubleshooting Fail to restart the system with the message means "pci.sys missing or corrupt" after you executed "Updating the System" process to Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003: During the application of the ChipSet driver by "Updating the System" process, the driver for the USB device may be deleted. Follow the process detailed below. (1) Start the Recovery console. (2) Copy "\system32\dllcache\pci.sys" to under "\system32\drivers".
Troubleshooting 8-27 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot. Is BIOS configuration correct? → The boot device order may be specified with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server.
8-28 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup Specified to join the Domain, but the system is installed as Workgroup. → When the setup fails to join the Domain during the installation, it will install the system as Workgroup. Open [System] in Control Panel to specify joining the Domain. Unable to specify the details of Network adapter. → In Express Setup, you can not specify the details of Network adapter. Specify them from Control Panel after starting Windows. There is unused area on the lead of HDD.
Troubleshooting 8-29 When IIS is installed with Windows Server 2008 by Express Setup, following feature is installed. Windows Process Activation Service – Process Model – Configuration APIs Remote Server Administration Tool – Role Administration Tools – Web Server (IIS) Tools → The feature listed above is activated because they are required for the installation of IIS basic feature.
8-30 Troubleshooting Problems with RAID System Configuration Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the RAID Controller configured? → Provide proper configuration for the RAID Controller by using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Troubleshooting 8-31 A hard disk drive fails: → Contact your service representative. Physical device is not correctly displayed on Universal RAID Utility → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID™, a part of information on a physical device is not correctly displayed on Universal RAID Utility. It is no problem.
8-32 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Autorun Menu Cannot read online document: Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system? → Some online documents are supplied with PDF format. To read the document of PDF format, Adobe Reader is required in your system. Is the operating system Windows XP SP2? → With Windows XP SP2, the following information may appear in browser.
Troubleshooting 8-33 Others The HyperTerminal screen on serial console scrolls automatically: → To use the Windows HyperTerminal Emulation program on serial console, setup as shown below is required. 1. From the menu bar of HyperTerminal, select [File] - [Properties]. 2. In the [Properties] dialog box, select [Settings] - [ASCII Setup]. Remove a checkmark from "Wrap lines that exceed terminal width" checkbox.
8-34 Troubleshooting Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. 1. Click [Management Tool] → [Event Viewer] from the Control Panel. 2. Select the type of the log to collect. On [Application Log], the events related to the running application is archived.
Troubleshooting 8-35 Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, see Chapter 5. Memory Dump If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label.
8-36 Troubleshooting RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also, you need to update all the drivers after the system update. For more information, see "Installing and Setting Device Drivers" in Chapter 5. If the hard disk drive can not be recognized, you can not recover the system.
Troubleshooting 8-37 MAINTENANCE TOOLS The Maintenance Tools is a tool of this product prevention to maintain, and to analyze the trouble. IMPORTANT: The explanation using the floppy disk drive has been described in this book. However, the floppy disk drive is not built into this product. Please use the Flash FDD or USB FDD. Starting Maintenance Tools The Maintenance Tools is started according to the following procedure. 1. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. 2.
8-38 Troubleshooting 4. When a local console is used, "Tool menu (Normal mode)" is selected. Moreover, "Tool menu (Redirection mode)" is selected when using it with remote console. IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese". "Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when the operation is not done for five seconds after the Language Selection menu is displayed. 5. "English" is selected. The tool menu is displayed.
Troubleshooting 8-39 When you use a remote console 6. Each tool is selected, and it starts.
8-40 Troubleshooting Function of Maintenance Tools The following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools. Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
Troubleshooting 8-41 BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the server while the update program is running.
8-42 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. Pressing the RESET switch on the front panel reboots the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Troubleshooting 8-43 FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shutdown the server, the POWER/SLEEP switch does not turn off the server, or RESET button does not work. Press and hold the POWER/SLEEP switch on the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off. To turn on the power back again, wait approximately 10 seconds after turning off the power. Press here for at least 4 seconds.
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Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes internal optional devices available for the server, procedures for install or removing such optional devices, and notes on using them. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user.
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. Select a suitable work space. – Work with the server on the anti-static or concrete floor.
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: 1. Shut down the OS. Or, press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) POWER/SLEEP switch POWER/SLEEP lamp 2. Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server. 3. Remove all the cables connected to the server on the rear panel.
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Side Cover The side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices and/or mother board in the server. Removal Remove the side cover in the following procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
9-6 Upgrading Your Server 3. Loosen the two screws. 4. Hold the side cover securely to remove it.
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 5. Slowly and gently lay down the server so that its right side faces the floor.
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frames and holes of the server securely. IMPORTANT: After one or more optional devices are installed or removed completely, install the removed side cover securely. Hooks on top Holes Hooks on front Hooks on bottom Insert a lock plate here. Lock plate Secure the side cover with two screws removed in the removal procedure.
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Front Bezel The front bezel must be removed to install or remove the 5.25-inch device and hard disk drive cage. Removal Follow the procedure below to remove the front bezel. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover as described earlier in this chapter. 3.
9-10 Upgrading Your Server 4. Remove the front bezel to the left to release the tabs on the front bezel from the server. Installation The front bezel can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the three tabs at the right end of the front bezel into the holes on the front of the server, press the left end of the front bezel to the server, and lock the mask with the release tabs.
Upgrading Your Server 9-11 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The 3.5-inch Hard Disk drive cage can contain up to four SATA hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
9-12 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disk drives. 1. Configure the operation mode of hard disk drives according to the manual supplied with the hard disk drive.
Upgrading Your Server 9-13 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk drive cage. 6. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to have the hard disk drive cage hit on any components on the mother board. Be careful not to get the hard disk drive cage caught in internal cables.
9-14 Upgrading Your Server 7. Place the hard disk drive cage on the anti-static table carefully. 8. Hold the hard disk drive with the connector side facing toward you and the board side facing downward and then insert the hard disk drive into the slot slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Use the screws ("screw set 504") provided with the server to secure it. Using screws longer than the required length may cause the hard disk drive to be damaged.
Upgrading Your Server 9-15 9. Align the guide on the support bracket then, insert the hard disk drive cage into the server carefully. IMPORTANT: 10. Be careful not to make the hard disk drive cage hit on any components on the mother board. When inserting the cage, be careful not to have the hard disk drive damage the cables. Secure the hard disk drive cage with the four screws removed in step 5.
9-16 Upgrading Your Server 11. Connect the interface cable and power cable to the hard disk drive. Connect cables removed in step 4. NOTE: Use the red cables for even-numbered ports, and blue cables for odd-numbered ports. 12. Assemble the server. 13. Run BIOS SETUP utility and check to see that the hard disk drive is correctly recognized. See Chapter 4 for details.
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties. Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or execute the "format" command of the operating system.
9-18 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage (Option) Your server supports the 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage as an option. The 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage can contain up to four SATA/SAS hard disk drives or SSD (Solid State Drive). IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive or SSD that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party drives may cause a failure in the server as well as the drives. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such drives will be charged.
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 2.5-inch hard disk drive cage. 1. Configure the operation mode of hard disk drives according to the manual supplied with the hard disk drive.
9-20 Upgrading Your Server 2. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 3. Remove the side cover and front bezel. 4. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage. See the installation procedure of 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage described earlier in this chapter, perform the reverse to remove the cage. 5. Remove the four screws, then remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage support bracket. IMPORTANT: Keep the removed 3.
Upgrading Your Server 9-21 7. Hold the 2.5-inch hard disk drive with the connector side facing toward you and the board side facing downward and then insert the hard disk drive into the slot slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Use the screws provided with the hard disk drive. If not, use the screws provided with the server to secure it. Using screws longer than the required length may cause the hard disk drive to be damaged. 8.
9-22 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: 9. 10. Be careful not to make the hard disk drive cage hit on any components on the mother board. When inserting the cage, be careful not to have the hard disk drive damage the cables. Secure the hard disk drive cage with the four screws removed in step 5. Connect the interface cable and power cable to the hard disk drive. Connect cables removed in Step 4.
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use hard disk drives installed in the cage in the RAID System. IMPORTANT: Making hard disk drives in the RAID System or changing the RAID level initializes hard disk drives.
9-24 Upgrading Your Server The hard disk drive slot number (SLT) that is displayed on the Windows System Event Log or RAID system management utility screen differs depending on the RAID controller. The correspondence between the position of each hard disk drive and its slot number (SLT) is shown below. Be sure to note this correspondence when referencing a log file or replacing a hard disk drive.
Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Slot position in server unit 3 2 1 0
9-26 Upgrading Your Server Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) RAID Controller is factory embedded in your mother board. Setting RAID configuration jumper switch allows internal hard disk drives to be recognized as RAID drives. Use LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility to configure the RAID System. See Chapter 4 for details. Optional RAID Controller (N8103-109/116A/117A) Your server can include the optional RAID Controller (N8103-109/116A/117A).
Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Removal Remove the optional RAID Controller in reverse order of the installation steps. Notice Observe the following notes on configuring a RAID System: The installed hard disk drives (SAS drives or SATA drives) must the same capacity and the same rotational speed. (The minimum number of required disks depends on the configuration of RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive [Independent] Disks).) Select/set a RAID level.
9-28 Upgrading Your Server Additional Battery for Optional RAID Controller When installing a RAID controller (N8103-109/116A/117A), be sure to use the optional additional battery to avoid losing data in the unexpected event of a power cut or other serious failure.
Upgrading Your Server 9-29 4. Remove the anchor plate attached to the bottom of the hard disk drive cage. Remove the screw. 5. Slide out the plate in the direction shown. Remove the three screws that attach the battery pack to the bracket and attach the battery pack to the plate removed in step 4.
9-30 Upgrading Your Server 6. Connect the battery control cable to the battery pack. Make sure that the cable is inserted firmly and straight into the connector. Do not wriggle the cable head while inserting it. Correct connection Connect the cable to the connector aligning the markings on each.
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 7. Attach the battery unit to the server using the screw removed in step 4. 8. Attach the other end of the battery control cable to the connector board on the RAID controller. Make sure that the cable is inserted firmly and straight into the connector. Do not wriggle the cable head while inserting it. Correct connection Connect the cable to the connector aligning the markings on each.
9-32 Upgrading Your Server 9. 10. Insert the RAID controller board into the slot on the motherboard. Reattach the parts of the server removed at the start. Removing the battery Remove the battery unit by reversing the above procedure.
Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Attaching and removing the N8103-125 additional battery Attaching the battery 1. Attach the connector board and battery control cable supplied with the N8103-125 additional battery to the RAID controller. Refer to the user's guide supplied with the additional battery for how to attach the connector board and cable to the RAID controller. 2. Prepare the server as shown on Page 9-4. 3. Remove the side cover as shown on Page 9-5. 4.
9-34 Upgrading Your Server 6. Connect the remote battery control cable to the battery pack. Turn the battery pack over so that the plate is on the top. The blue wire is on the left. No dot on the top 7. Attach the battery unit to the server using the screw removed in step 4.
Upgrading Your Server 9-35 8. Insert the RAID controller board into the slot on the motherboard. 9. Reattach the parts of the server removed at the start. Removing the battery Remove the battery unit by reversing the above procedure.
9-36 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Make sure to wear the wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove), and discharge static electricity from your body before handling the PCI board. Do not make bare hands contact with terminals and components on the PCI board. In addition, do not put the PCI board on a non-anti-static desk directly.
Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Slots to install the PCI board Product name PCI slot capability(*3) N code Slot size PCI board type Available board size SCSI controller N8103-95 (64-bit/66MHz PCI) SCSI controller N8103-75 (64-bit/133MHz PCI-X) SCSI controller N8103-107 (PCI EXPRESS (x1)) SAS controller N8103-104A (PCI EXPRESS(x8)) SAS controller N8103-142 (PCI EXPRESS(x8)) RAID Controller N8103-109 (128MB, RAID 0/1/5/6) (PCI EXPRESS (x8)) RAID Controller N8103-116A (128MB, RAID 0/1) (PCI EXPRESS (x8)) RAID Co
9-38 Upgrading Your Server The card capability enclosed in parentheses after each product name indicates the maximum operating capability of the card itself. Even if the operating capability of a PCI card exceeds that of the PCI slot, the card operates at the slot capability.
Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending on the following procedure. Refer to the manual provided with the board. 1. Before the installation, set the switches and jumpers on the installed board appropriately referring to the manual provided with the board, if necessary. 2. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 3. Remove the side cover. 4.
9-40 Upgrading Your Server 6. Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board fully so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot. IMPORTANT: If the board cannot be installed well, remove the board once and then install it again.
Upgrading Your Server 9-41 7. Close the PCI retention springs. A click occurs to lock the tabs. 8. Assemble the server. 9. Turn on the power of the server. Make sure that no error message appears in the POST. If an error message appears, write down the message and contact your maintenance service representative for the maintenance.
9-42 Upgrading Your Server Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by using the proper utility (such as the BIOS Setup Utility or the setup utility installed in the board) after the installation. Provide the settings correctly according to the information described in the manual provided with the board. The server scans the PCI bus numbers in the ascending order after the power-on.
Upgrading Your Server 9-43 Installation of N8117-01A RS-232C Connector Kit The shipping carton contains the following components. Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name RS-232C Connector Kit Handling Guide RS-232C cable (A) RS-232C cable (B) PCI bracket (1) PCI bracket (2) Specification No. 856-125671-002 Q'ty 1 804-063264-020 804-062746-820 243-112122-001 243-112122-002 1 1 1 1 Remarks Attached to the cable For Full Height PCI board 4 2 3 5 Use Item No. 3 (RS-232C cable (B)) and No. 5 (PCI bracket (2)).
9-44 Upgrading Your Server 6. Install the bracket securely by making sure that the end of the bracket is inserted into the frame guide of the server. 7. Route the cable so that it does not interfere with the other PCI board, and connect the cable to the internal COM connector on mother board. See the figure below for connector location. Internal COM connector IMPORTANT: Connect the cable properly by making sure the polarity of connector. 8.
Upgrading Your Server 9-45 DIMM The DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is installed in a DIMM socket on the mother board installed in the server. The mother board contains four sockets in which DIMMs are installed. A 1GB DIMM is factory installed in DIMM #1. (The DIMMs factory installed may be replaced.) Up to 16GB (4GB × 4) of memory can be added. DIMM #2 DIMM #4 DIMM #1 DIMM #3 IMPORTANT: The DIMM is easily affected by static electricity.
9-46 Upgrading Your Server Maximum Memory Capacity The available memory capacity depends on the basic architecture of the server (x86 architecture) and specifications of supported operating systems. Memory hole – The x86 architecture (IA-32) adopts Memory Mapped I/O method which reserves the fixed memory area (memory hole) for controlling various I/O devices (e.g., onboard device and PCI devices).
Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Maximum memory capacity by supported OS Maximum Maximum memory capacity memory capacity supported by the server supported by OS Supported OS Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard Edition When using HW-DEP feature (factory default): 4GB When not using HW-DEP feature: Approx. 3.3GB Note: If HW-DEP feature is not used, change [Execute Disable Bit (XD Bit)] to "Disabled" on BIOS SETUP. The factory-setting of this parameter is "Enabled".
9-48 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently. 4. Open the levers at both ends of the socket (c). 5. Push the DIMM to the socket straight (d).
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Removal Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server needs at least one DIMM installed to operate. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Open the levers at the both ends of the socket for the DIMM to be removed (c).
9-50 Upgrading Your Server File Device The server has two 5.25-inch device slots on which backup devices including DVD-RAM, MO, and magnetic tape drives are installed (the factory installed optical disk drive occupies the bottom slot). NOTE: According to the installed device, the optional controller board and internal cable are required. See Chapter 10 for details. Additional slot 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-51 5.25-inch Device Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. This section describes how to install an optional SCSI device, for an example: 1. Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Settings SCSI device Termination resistance OFF* * If the terminator is not attached to the optional internal SCSI cable, set the termination resistance to ON.
9-52 Upgrading Your Server 5. Remove the two dedicated screws attached to the front of the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-53 6. Fasten the two screws removed in step 5 to the right side of the device file. Dedicated screws NOTE: When installing the N8151-59/76/90/101/102, insert the device plates supplied with the server on the right side of the device and attach the device to the server using the supplied screws. Install the device plates so that the round hole is at the front and slotted hole is at the back.
9-54 Upgrading Your Server 7. Insert a file device into the file bay. 8. Align the screw holes on the device with those on the file bay and secure the device by using the two screws provided with the servver. Screw Set 504 9. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device. See Chapter 10 for details. 10. Assemble the server. 11. If a SCSI device is installed, set the parameters including the transmission rate using the BIOS utility of the SCSI controller.
Upgrading Your Server 9-55 12. Install the device driver for the installed device, if needed. Refer to the manual provided with the device for details. Removal The file device can be removed in the reverse order of the installation. If the device is removed but not installed again, install the EMI and dummy covers.
9-56 Upgrading Your Server Optical Disk Drive You may replace the factory-installed optical disk drive with an optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the DVD SuperMULTI drive authorized by NEC. Replacement Procedure Take the following steps to install the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover and front bezel. 3.
Upgrading Your Server 9-57 5. Remove the factory-installed optical disk drive. 6. Remove the two dedicated screws securing the right side of the factory-installed optical disk drive. 7. Mount the two dedicated screws removed in Step 4 to the right side of the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive.
9-58 Upgrading Your Server 8. Insert the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive in the place from where the factory-installed optical disk drive was removed. 9. Secure the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive with the screws removed in Step 4. Screw Set 504 10. Connect the interface and power cables removed in Step 3 to the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. 11. Install the components you have removed in earlier steps. Removal The optional DVD SuperMULTI drive can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the motherboard.
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The connection required when a hard disk drive is added is described below. Installation of SATA Disks and SSDs Connected to On-board SATA Controller If the serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives and SSDs are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below. Fill the hard disk drive cage with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top. Power Unit 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 If two or more SATA hard disk drives are connected, you can configure a RAID System by using the RAID Controller on the motherboard.
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams When a SAS Hard Disk Drive, SATA Hard Disk Drive, or Solid State Drive is Connected to the RAID Controller If any drive is connected to the RAID Controller, you need the dedicated interface cable for connection. 3.5-inch hard disk drive: K410-221(00) Internal SAS cable 2.5-inch hard disk drive: K410-220(00) Internal SAS cable Fill the hard disk drive cage with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top. Power Unit 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 connector on the mother board and the optional RAID Controller.
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a SCSI device, an IDE device, or a USB device (using internal connector). Installation of SCSI Device The SCSI controller and the SCSI cable (K410-160(00)) used for the connection is sold separately. If the SCSI cable (K410-160(00)) sold separately has the connector for terminating the SCSI connection, make the termination setting of the 5.25-inch device invalid. Power Unit Terminator 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 Installation of SAS Device The SAS controller and the SAS cable used for the connection are sold separately. Power Unit 5.
10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installation of USB Device (Internal Connector) Use the K410-209(00) internal USB cable. (dedicated for this server). Do not use the USB cable that comes with the device. Power Unit Optical disk drive Mother board USB Connector (USB10_11) USB cable SATA cable for optical disk drive 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. Onboard SATA HDD P3 Power Unit 5.
10-10 Internal Cabling Diagrams With Optional RAID Controller Installed P3 Power Unit 5.
Appendix A Specifications Item CPU Type Clock / Cache Number of processors Maximum Chipset Memory Standard Maximum Expansion unit Memory module Graphics Storage Hard disk drive (standard) Hard disk drive (maximum) Optical disk drive 5.
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Appendix B Other Precautions Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller The onboard network interface controller supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and a capable of full or half duplex. The controller can automatically detect and switch for network speed and transfer mode connected to the HUB. However, for proper network operation, specify the link speed and duplex mode to the same value as the value specified for HUB.
B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position. Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or ball-point pen. Do not open the shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place. Do not place anything on the floppy disk.
Other Precautions B-3 Write-protection A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data from accidental erasure. You can read data from a write-protected floppy disk, but you cannot save data into the floppy disk or format it. NEC recommends that you should write-protect any floppy disk containing valuable data unless you are about to save data. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, use the write-protect switch provided on its back.
B-4 Other Precautions DVD/CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the DVD/CD-ROM for the server: Press the center of the storage case to remove the DVD/CD-ROM from the case. Do not drop the DVD/CD-ROM. Do not place anything on the DVD/CD-ROM or bend the DVD/CD-ROM. Do not attach any label onto the DVD/CD-ROM. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand. Place the DVD/CD-ROM with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
Other Precautions B-5 Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols. IMPORTANT: Do not pour any liquid such as water or put anything into the keyboard. Doing so may cause a failure of the keyboard. The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an angle. Adjust the keyboard angle at which the keyboard is easy to operate. The adjustment assists in reducing strain on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software. Use the mouse on a clean desk. Using the mouse on a dusty or dirty desk disturbs smooth movement or normal operation of the mouse. When your mouse movement seems dull, clean your mouse.
Appendix C IRQ The factory-set interrupt requests are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device.
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Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008 R2. NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008 R2.
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2008 R2 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When the system is Windows Server 2008 R2: Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 8,000MB (Full Installation) or = 3,500MB (Server Core Installation) Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size * 1.
D-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 NOTE: When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows OS. Example: If you make a partition of 40,960MB (40GB), usable space will be 40,960MB – 100MB = 40,860MB. The partition size required for a system with an installed memory size of 1GB(1,024MB) and a full installation of the operating system: 8,000MB + (1,024MB * 1.5) + (1,024MB + 300MB) + application size = 10,860MB + application size.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-5 Windows Server 2008 is not installed in the partition encrypted by BitLocker. For BitLocker, hotfix is provided by Microsoft. Before applying hotfix, check the information written by Microsoft carefully. For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975496/en-us.
D-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 R2 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (DVD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" In case using Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™), create "Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" before installation.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-7 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER If you have only NEC Express5800 server to create Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2008 R2 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Turn on your NEC Express5800 server. 3.
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the Operating System. 3. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-9 Windows Server 2008 R2 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2008 R2. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. 1. Turn on your system. IMPORTANT: To install Windows Server 2008 R2, you may need to update BIOS. To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to: http://www.nec.com/express/ 2. Insert the Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive.
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Select a language and other options from the drop-down lists, and then click [Next]. 5. Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts. – If the following message is displayed: Go to Step 6.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-11 – If the following message is not displayed: Go to Step 9. Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver for floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. Note; If the Windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step. [Browse] [OK] [Cancel] 6. Insert the Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, and press [Browse]. 7.
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 11. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 12. Select the disk where a partition will be created, and then click [Drive options (advanced)]. IMPORTANT: If the partition has already been created, go to step 15.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-13 13. Click [New], enter a partition size, and then click [Apply]. NOTE: When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows OS. 14. Select the partition created in step 13, and then click [Format]. 15. Select the partition created, and then click [Next]. NOTE: The number of partitions displayed to a screen by environment of the use is different.
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. 16. After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 is completed, the following dialog box will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on. Click [OK].
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-15 17. Change the password, and then click the [ ] button. – If you have selected a full installation – If you have selected a Server Core installation NOTE: Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required.
D-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 18. When the following message appears, click [OK] to log on. 19. Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 9. – If you have selected a full installation On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-17 – If you have selected a Server Core installation At the command prompt, enter user information. NOTE: For more detailed procedure, see the "Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide". After installations is completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Setup of Device Driver (Normally Install in Server)" and "Updating the System" of this chapter.
D-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2008 R2 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. COA label may be attached to your server. Updating the System IMPORTANT: "Updating the System" disables the Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-19 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. 1. Log on to the system using an administrator account. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. 3. Hereinafter, the setup process is depending on the content selected at [Installing Windows Server 2008], follow each of the instructions.
D-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 5. Read the message, and then click [OK]. The update starts. NOTE: The following box appears during the update if you have deployed a full installation of Windows Server 2008. Wait until the update completes. 6. When the following message appears, click [OK] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-21 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, refer to the document attached to the driver. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section.
D-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. 1. Open the [Device Manager] 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. 5.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-23 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters.
D-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. 7. Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Static Link Aggregation Switch Fault Tolerance Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT: Teaming an adapter with standard network adapter and optional network adapter will cause the following message appear. Click [OK] and continue the setting. "One or more adapters in the team do not support true NDIS6.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-25 3. Click [Setting] tab. 4. Click [Remove Team] button. 5. Click [Yes] to the message. 6. Confirm [TEAM: "Team name"] adapter in not existing in [Network adapters] tree and reboot the system.
D-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. NOTE: The graphics accelerator driver is supported only on a server running a full installation. Use VGA on a server running a Server Core installation.
D-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 R2 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows activation process is as follows. For a server running a full installation 1. Select [Control Panel] and click [System and Security], then select [System]. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-29 2. In the following screen, click [Change product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA label, and click [Next].
D-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-31 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click 2. to exit. Type slmgr –ipk , and press Enter. * PID is your product key on the COA label. 3. Type slmgr –dti to obtain an installation ID for Windows activation, and press Enter. 4. See "%systemroot%\system32\sppui\phone.
D-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 5. Call the above number, inform the representative of the installation ID which you obtained in step 3, and receive a confirmation ID. 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp , and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you received from the call center. The Windows activation is complete. SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008. NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008.
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2008 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) – OS installation media (No Service Pack) + Service Pack 2 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.
E-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 6,300MB (Full Installation) 9,300MB (Full Installation with Service Pack2) 9,400MB (Full Installation + Service Pack 2) or = 2,200MB (Server Core Installation) 5,200MB (Server Core Installation with Service Pack2) 5,300MB (Server Core Installation + Service Pack 2) Paging fil
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-5 BitLocker If you use BitLocker, note the following: Before you install Windows Server 2008, create two partitions: – System partition for a loader – Boot partition for the operating system NOTE: For more information, see the following documentation in Microsoft TechNet. "Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide" Be sure to keep the recovery password secure. Do not keep it around a server running BitLocker.
E-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (DVD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" In case using Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™), create "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" before installation.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-7 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER If you have only NEC Express5800 server to create Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2008 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Turn on your NEC Express5800 server. 3.
E-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the Operating System. 3. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-9 Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2008. IMPORTANT: The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. 1. Turn on your system. IMPORTANT: To install Windows Server 2008, you may need to update BIOS. To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to: http://www.nec.com/express/ 2.
E-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts. – If the following message is displayed: Go to Step 6. – If the following message is not displayed: Go to Step 9. Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver for floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. Note; If the Windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step. [Browse] 6.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-11 7. [Browse for Folder] window is displayed: Select :\OEM-Disk\ws2008x64\megasr1, and press [OK]. Select :\OEM-Disk\ws2008\megasr1, and press [OK]. 8. Select [LSI Embedded MegaRAID] and press [Next]. 9. Enter your product key, and then click [Next].
E-12 Installing Windows Server 2008 10. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 6. NOTE: The Windows versions listed on the screen vary depending on the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM you are using. 11. Read the license terms carefully.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-13 12. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 13. The screen of "Where do you want to install Windows?" is displayed. If the N8103-109/116A/117A RAID Controller is used: Remove the Backup DVD-ROM or Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM and set EXPRESSBUILDER, and select [Load Driver]. Click [Browse], and go to Step 14. If the N8103-109/116A/117A RAID Controller is not used: Go to Step 16.
E-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 14. The folder reference dialog box appears. Select a path in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and then click [OK].
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-15 19. Select the partition created, and then click [Next]. When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. NOTE: If the disk drive contains NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message. Install Windows – Insert Disc Please insert Windows installation disc 1.
E-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 20. Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 10. If you have selected a full installation 1. After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, the following dialog box will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on. Click [OK]. 2. Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. 3.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-17 4. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation 1. After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the 4. button. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK].
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-19 5. Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. More than 6 characters Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs) 6. When the following message appears, click [OK]. 7. At the command prompt, enter user information.
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2008 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 60 days. COA label may be attached to your server. Updating the System IMPORTANT: "Updating the System" disables the Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-21 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. 1. Log on to the system using an administrator account. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. 3. Hereinafter, the setup process is depending on the content selected at [Installing Windows Server 2008], follow each of the instructions.
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Read the message, and then click [OK]. The update starts. NOTE: The following box appears during the update if you have deployed a full installation of Windows Server 2008. Wait until the update completes. 6. When the following message appears, click [OK] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-23 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, refer to the document attached to the driver. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section.
E-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the standard and optional adapters teamed for network redundancy before uninstalling LAN driver. Configure the settings after reinstalling the LAN driver. 2. At a command prompt, run "dxsetup.exe" in your removable medium containing the Driver Set.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-25 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. 1. Open the [Device Manager] 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. 5.
E-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-27 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Static Link Aggregation Switch Fault Tolerance 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. 9. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status.
E-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-29 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. NOTE: The graphics accelerator driver is supported only on a server running a full installation. Use VGA on a server running a Server Core installation.
E-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008. Windows activation process is as follows. For a server running a full installation 1. Go to the Start menu, and in the Run dialog box, type slui, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click [Close] to exit.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-31 2. In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA label, and click [Next].
E-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 4. Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.
Installing Windows Server 2008 E-33 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click 2. to exit. Type slmgr –ipk , and press Enter. * PID is your product key on the COA label. 3. Type slmgr –dti to obtain an installation ID for Windows activation, and press Enter. 4. See "%systemroot%\system32\slui\phone.
E-34 Installing Windows Server 2008 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp , and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you received from the call center. The Windows activation is complete. SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
F-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) – OS installation media (No Service Pack) + Service Pack 2 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.
F-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition (CD-ROM) Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack 2 (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-5 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2.
F-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003(or later). You can create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one Flash FDD or 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the Operating System. 3.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. IMPORTANT: If you have created the OEM-Disk into the Flash FDD, connect the Flash FDD before you start the system. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
F-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. NOTE: If you use the Flash FDD, the message above is not displayed. 7. Select the proper RAID Controller and press Enter.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-9 9. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 64-bit)] and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message is displayed when you use the N8103-75/107 SCSI controller, press S. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
F-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 12. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB (2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size. 13. When the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition has finished, the system reboots automatically. 14.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-11 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed. COA label may be attached to your server.
F-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Updating the System - Applying Service Pack Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expanded to single processor to multi-processor). Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. The system update brings the correction program provided by Microsoft to be applied to reinforce the system security. The system update is recommended. It is necessary to use ServicePack2 or more.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-13 Application Process of the Hotfix (KB921411) Apply the "Hotfix (KB921411)" before execute "Updating the System". 1. Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
F-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-15 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. Follow this process after Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411) or Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) had been applied. NOTE: If you install Windows CD-ROM that contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service pack 2 again. 1. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g.
F-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 5. When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you don't apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. 6. When the following message appears, click [Yes]. 7. When the following message appears, select a Service Pack and click [Open] and then, according to a message, apply it.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-17 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
F-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)" and the "Updating the System" according to the following process. 1. Start the Windows Explorer, and click [Tools] and [Folder Options]. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-19 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet NOTE: All of the operation that related to Intel® PROSet is must be executed by administrator privileges. Operation by [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited.
F-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. 2. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer]. * The procedure in the case of the classic start menu Click Start menu, point to [Programs], [Accessories] and click [Windows Explorer]. 3.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-21 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition. Check ON the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box and IP address will be able to set. When PROSet is not installed 1.
F-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125A/126/123A), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125A/126/123A), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-23 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter. Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhance the through put by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters.
F-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported. Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Static Link Aggregation Switch Fault Tolerance 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. 9. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-25 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
F-26 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Observe the following procedure when you want to reinstall the driver individually. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. 2.
F-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Editions BackUp CD-ROM, activation process is not needed. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-29 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message. SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
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Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003.
G-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) – OS installation media (No Service Pack) + Service Pack 2 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Application of Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-3 About the System Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 with Service Pack 2) = 5300MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 + Service Pack 2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
G-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. 1. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". 2. See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-5 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (CD-ROM) Windows Server 2003 Service Pack (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER.
G-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. Select [Create a Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER] at [Create OEM-Disk] and click [Perform]. 8. Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later).
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-7 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: If you have created the OEM-Disk into the Flash FDD, connect the Flash FDD before you start the system. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
G-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 6. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. NOTE: If you use the Flash FDD, the message above is not displayed. 7. Select the proper RAID Controller and press Enter. The screen of Step 5 is displayed. 8.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-9 9. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 32-bit)] and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message is displayed when you use the N8103-75/107 SCSI controller, press S. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
G-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 11. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Cards (Win Server 2003)] and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message is displayed when you use the N8103-95 SCSI controller, press S. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-11 14. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB(2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size. 15. When the installation of Windows Server 2003 has finished, the system reboots automatically. 16.
G-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed. COA label may be attached to your server.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-13 3. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command. \015\win\winnt\dotnet\qfe\enu\kb921411.exe \015\win\winnt\dotnet\qfe\chs\kb921411.exe \015\win\winnt\dotnet\qfe\cht\kb921411.exe 4. When the following message is displayed, click [Next].
G-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished. Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. Follow this process after Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) had been applied. NOTE: If you install Windows CD-ROM that contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service pack 2 again. 1.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-15 NOTE: The following box appears during the update if you have deployed a full installation of Windows Server 2003. Wait until the update completes. 5. When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you don't apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8.
G-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 6. When the following message appears, click [Yes]. 7. When the following message appears, select a Service Pack and click [Open] and then, according to a message, apply it. 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-17 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)" and the "Updating the System" according to the following process. 1. Start the Windows Explorer, and click [Tools] and [Folder Options]. 2.
G-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Utilizing PROSet enables the following items: Confirm detailed information of the adapter.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-19 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Advanced] and specify the [Link Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. 5.
G-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Setup Team See Chapter 5, "Setup Team" for re-setting the Team. Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-21 When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82547L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
G-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Observe the following procedure when you want to reinstall the driver individually. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 G-23 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2 Backup CD-ROM, activation process is not needed. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
G-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message. SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for managing the server needs a DVD drive. If you want to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client without the DVD drive, make a CD-R from EXPRESSBUILDER DVD according to the following steps. NOTE: This procedure can copy only one CD at the purpose of installing the management software to the client. 1.
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Appendix I Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed #1 Size Serial No. Date Installed #2 Size Serial No. Date Installed #3 Size Serial No. Date Installed #4 Size Serial No. Date Installed Type Model name Serial No. CPU #1 Memory Monitor Date Installed Hard Disk Drive Slot #0 Type Serial No.
I-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size (factory-installe Model name d optical disk drive) Slot 2 Size Model name Capacity Type number Serial No. Date Installed Capacity Type number Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #1 Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No.
Product Configuration Record Table I-3 Software Firmware version OS Application of RUR media File system Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks Apply FAT Others ( Name: Name: HPFS Version: Version: NTFS )
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