NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/GT110d, GT110d-S, GT110d-S (2C/i3-2120), R110d-1E, E110d-1 EXP280A, EXP281A, EXP282A Installation Guide (Windows) Model Number: N8100-1738F/1739F/1740F/1741F/1742F/1744F/1745F/1743F Chapter 1 Installing Windows Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 10.020.01-102.
Documents Provided with This Product Documents Provided with This Product Documents for this product are provided as accompanying booklets ( within the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD ( ) and as electronic manuals ( PDF ) stored ). Precautions for Use Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server. Read these cautions before using this server. Getting Started Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. Refer to this guide as you begin for an overview of this server.
Contents Contents Documents Provided with This Product ................................................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Notations Used in This Document .........................................................................................................................
Contents 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4 4.2.1 Setup flow.......................................................................................................................... 86 4.2.2 Setup procedure ................................................................................................................87 Setup with OS Standard Installer ..................................................................................................... 99 4.3.1 Setup flow..................................
Contents 7. Setup for Solving Problems....................................................................................................................... 250 7.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug Information) ............................................................... 250 7.1.1 For Windows Server 2008 R2.......................................................................................... 250 7.1.2 For Windows Server 2008 ...................................................................
Notations Used in This Document Notations Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the server or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.
Notations Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/GT-110d, GT-110d-S, R110d-1E, E110d-1 Installing Windows This chapter describes setup procedures. Read through this chapter to set up the system correctly. 1. Before Starting Setup Describes the Service Packs and mass storage device controllers that support EXPRESSBUILDER supplied with this product) 2. Setting Up the Operating System Describes the general process of setting up the operating system 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 1. 1. Before Starting Setup Before Starting Setup This section describes important points for setting up Service Packs that support EXPRESSBUILDER (contained in this product) and for setting up Windows operating systems. Setting up the server begins with the hardware. 1.1 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER Follow the procedure below to start EXPRESSBUILDER. 1.1.1 When using the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD 1. Turn peripheral device power on, and then turn the server power on. 2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 1.2 1. Before Starting Setup Service Pack Support The following combination of operating system installation media and Service Packs are supported by EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 1.3 1. Before Starting Setup Large-Capacity Storage EXPRESSBUILDER Controllers Supported by When you install the Windows operating system, device drivers supporting the controllers (boards) connected to the Hard Disk Drive and/or other types of large-capacity storages are required. The table below lists the controllers for this server, supported by the supplied EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 1.4 1. Before Starting Setup When Using a Large-Capacity Storage Controller Not Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER Use the following setup process when reinstalling an operating system to a system on which a large capacity controller is connected that is not supported by EXPRESSBUILDER (such as the newest RAID Controllers). 1. When you are about to set up the system, have the manual for the large capacity storage controller ready.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 2. 2. Setting Up the Operating System Setting Up the Operating System After setting up the hardware, read through the explanation below for the operating system you use. If you reinstall the operating system, read through the explanation before you start reinstallation. Start Execute Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER? No Yes Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER Windows Server 2008 R2 Chapter 1 (3.3) Windows Server 2008 Chapter 1 (4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Set up Windows Server 2008 R2 and the system. 3.1 Before Starting Setup Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup. : Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER : Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer (1/3) Setup Items to confirm Windows family The following editions of the Windows Server 2008 R2 family may be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 (2/3) Setup Items to confirm Hardware configuration warnings Connecting to multiple Hard Disk Drives (Logical Drives) System partition size The system partition size can be calculated by using the following formula.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 (3/3) Setup Items to confirm System partition size If the partition size for installing the system is smaller than the size required for installation + paging file size, expand the partition size or add another disk. If your system does not have a sufficient dump file size, divide the required file space into multiple disks by performing the following steps. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.2 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER This section describes how to install Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER. This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled on systems that have been installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.2.1 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.2.2 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setup procedure During Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, parameters are specified through the wizard. You can also save the parameters as one file (a parameter file) to removable media. Important Read through the items in Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Setup) prior to installing Windows. If modifying or adding network adapters or other drivers, refer to Chapter 1 (3.5 Setting Up Device Drivers). 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to specify the parameters. Note When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file. When not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows settings Set up Windows by using the Windows settings wizard on the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 3. Specify the Windows basic settings. The basic information window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 4. Set up the partitions. The partitioning window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. Important Partition size Specify a partition size larger than the minimum required for installing the operating system. (Refer to Chapter 1 (3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 5. Enter user information. The user information window appears. Enter the user information, and then click [Next]. Important For Windows Server 2008 R2, you must enter a computer name and administrator password that satisfies the following conditions: Contains 6 or more characters Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 7. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The domain and workgroup setting window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 8. Select the Windows components for installation. The Windows components selection window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 9. Click [Finish] on the confirmation window. Return to the parameter setup menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Application settings Set up applications using the Application settings wizard in the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 1. Click [Setting] in Application settings. The application setting window appears.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Executing setup 1. Click [Next] on the parameter setup menu. 2. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. 3. Remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and any removable media if inserted or connected. 4. Insert the Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Windows Server 2008 R2 and selected applications will be installed automatically and restart several times. 5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 For Full installations: When the following window appears, enter your password into the text box, and then click . For Server Core installations: When the following window appears, enter your password into the text box, and then click . 8. Click [OK] in the Setup Complete window. 9. Follow the instructions described in Chapter 1 (3.5 Setting Up Device Drivers) to set up the device drivers. 10.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.3 3.3.1 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.3.2 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Requirements for Setup with OS standard installer Prepare the following disks and instruction manuals before starting setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.3.3 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setup procedure This section describes the procedure for installing Windows Server 2008 R2 with OS standard installer. Important Before starting setup, refer to Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Setup). It describes how to make partitions. The procedure differs depending on the media on which EXPRESSBUILDER is stored. Use Internal Flash Memory if you have purchased it as an option. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to set up the parameters. Note When setting up again, an already saved parameter file can be loaded, so that you can skip inputting parameters in the wizard. If not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Executing setup Install Windows using the following procedure. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 3. Specify the Windows basic settings. The basic information window appears. Select Use OS standard installer, and then click [Next]. If copying the OEM drivers to the removable media, select Copy OEM drivers into a removable media. Note If using Internal Flash Memory: Clear the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media check box. You must enable Internal Flash Memory when installing the operating system.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 5. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. The server automatically restarts.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Note If the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media checkbox is selected in step 3, the following window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and continue the operation. When the following message appears, insert the OS installation media, and then click [OK]. 6. Enable Internal Flash Memory. If the following message appears below the POST window during reboot, press the key.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 7. Run from the OS installation media. Important If a bootable operating system is already installed on the Hard Disk Drive, press the key while the message “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…” is displayed on the top of the screen. This step is unnecessary if no bootable operating system exists. If the Windows installation window (from step 8) does not appear, the key was not pressed correctly.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Tips The above message appears if you are using an onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) in an environment equipped with an internal DVD drive. When this message appears, the message will say “CD, DVD, or USB flash drive”, but you must use Internal Flash Memory or removable media with the OEM drivers copied onto it. 10. Select the destination, and then click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 14. When the following message appears, select the installation type. Select Custom (advanced) in this case. 15. The “Where do you want to install Windows?” window appears. Tips If the driver was loaded in steps 10 to 11, or if not using a RAID Controller, go to step 19. Click Load Driver. If the following message appears, replace the OS installation media and EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive, and then click [Browse].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 16. Specify one of the following locations, and then click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 19. When the following window appears, select the disk in which the partition will be created, and then click Drive options (advanced). Important If a partition has already been created, go to step 22. 20. Click [New], enter the partition size into the size input box, and then click [Apply]. Important When installing the OS to a disk of over 2,097,152 MB (2 TB), the partition size can only be set to 2,097,152 MB or less.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 22. In the window below, select the created partition, and then click [Next]. Tips The number of partitions displayed differs depending on the environment used. When the following message appears, Windows installation starts automatically. 23. After a Full installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 is completed, the following window appears, prompting you to change your password before logging on. Click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 24. Change your password, and then click the [ ] button. Full installations: Server Core installations: Tips Passwords must fulfill the following requirements in Windows Server 2008 R2. Contains 6 or more characters Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols. 25. When the following message appears, click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 26. The content displayed differs depending on what you selected in step 12. Confirm the following, and then proceed. Full installations Server Core installations For Full installations: When the Initial Configuration Tasks window appears after you log on, enter the user information. For Server Core installations: The command prompt will appear. Set the user information.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.4 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Installing the Starter Pack After installing Windows Server 2008 R2, follow the steps below and install the Starter Pack. The Starter Pack installs all drivers required by the Express5800 Series. Important Also install the Starter Pack in the following cases.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 For Server Core installations (1) Enter the following command at the command prompt, and then specify the optical disk drive letter (for example, the D drive). Cd /d D:\020\win\winnt\bin C:\Users\administrator>cd /d D:\020\win\winnt\bin (2) Enter the following, and then press the key. Pkgsetup.vbs D:\020\win\winnt\bin>pkgsetup.vbs 4. A setup message appears.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 5. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. Follow the instructions in the message, and remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. 6. Click [OK] and then restart the system. Installation of Starter Pack is now complete. 3.4.2 When using Internal Flash Memory 1. After installing the operating system, the system will restart. 2. Use the Internal Flash Memory to run EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Invoke various utilities from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 7. When the utility start menu appears, select Install Starter Pack to installed Windows and then click [Next]. 8. When the window for selecting Windows to install the Starter Pack appears, select the installed Windows from the drop-down list, and then click [Perform].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 9. When the following confirmation window appears, read the content and then click [Yes]. Note The following window will appear if the Starter Pack has been installed using the Internal Flash Memory. Read the message, and then click [Yes]. 10. After copying the module, the following window appears. Click [Close]. The server then restarts. Note 56 You do not need to press the key at this time.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 11. The content displayed differs depending on what content was selected when installing Windows Server 2008 R2. Confirm the following, and then proceed. Full installations Server Core installations For Full installations After Windows starts, the following window appears. Click [OK]. For Server Core installations Enter the following command at the command prompt, and then specify the system drive letter (for example, the C drive).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Installation of the Starter Pack starts. Note If you chose Full installation, the following progress message appears while the Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete. 13. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. 14. Click [OK] to restart the system. Installation of the Starter Pack is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.5 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting Up Device Drivers Install and set up device drivers provided for the standard configuration. For details regarding the installation and setup of a driver for an optional device, refer to the manual supplied with the optional device. 3.5.1 (1) Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers LAN and BACS drivers If EXPRESSBUILDER is used for setup, the driver will automatically be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.5.2 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting up LAN drivers Important About WOL - WOL is supported by the standard network adapters only. - The Change of WOL setting is not supported. - WOL from a shutdown is only supported if the system is started using MagicPacket. - WOL from hibernation is not supported. Tips (1) MagicPacket refers to a packet dedicated to WOL.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.5.3 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting up team/LiveLink Important You must set up LiveLink when setting up a team. Teams that are not configured for LiveLink are not supported. When deleting the team, refer to Chapter 1 (3.5.3 Setting up team/LiveLink) – (4) Procedure for deleting team. When replacing the motherboard or a LAN board, follow these steps to remove the team and then create it again after replacement.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting up team/LiveLink Important The team must be composed of two adapters. Possible combinations of network adapters that compose the team are as follows. Between standard network adapters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 3. Click [Next]. Important Do not use Expert Mode. 4. Enter any name into the team name entry column, and then click [Next]. 5. Make sure that the following team type is selected, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 6. Select the adapters that compose the team, click [Add] to add them to the Team Members area, and then click [Next]. 7. Proceed according to your desired team type. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) (1) Select Do not configure a standby member. (2) Click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) (1) Select Use the following member as a standby member. (2) Select the adapter that is to be a standby member from the drop-down list. (3) Select Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode. (4) Click [Next]. (1) (2) (3) (4) Important Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode is cleared while editing the team. Select it again. 8.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 9. You can use the default setting for Probe interval and Probe maximum retries. If you change these values, select a value from each drop-down list, click the target probe (Probe Target xx), and then click [Edit Target IP Address…]. Tips The setting range of Probe interval (link packet transmission interval) is 1 to 60 (units: seconds). The setting range of Probe maximum retries (link packet retry count) is 1 to 10 (times).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 11. Click [Next]. 12. Select an adapter from the Team Members area, and then click [Edit Member IP Address…]. 13. Enter the IP address used for LiveLink communication, and then click [OK]. Important Be sure to specify an IP address for LiveLink communication for all the adapters that compose the team. The address specified here is the IP address for LiveLink communication. Specify a different IP address for data communication.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 14. Click [Next]. 15. Make sure that Skip manage VLAN is selected under Manage VLAN, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 16. Make sure that Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard is selected under Commit changes, and then click [Finish]. Note When the message below appears, select [Yes]. “Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network connection. The process may take several minutes and the connection will resume afterwards.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 18. After the system starts, follow step 1 to start Broadcom Control Suite3 and confirm that a team has been created. Confirm the team settings on the Information window to the right. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) Team setup is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Procedure for deleting team Important You must delete teams from Broadcom Control Suite3. You cannot delete the team from the team adapter displayed in the Device Manager. 1. Double-click Broadcom Control Suite3 in the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite3 starts. 2. Click Team Management from the left menu, right-click the team name under Teams, and then select Delete Team from the short-cut menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 5. When the following message appears, click [OK]. 6. Eject the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system. Team deletion is now complete. 3.5.4 Graphics accelerator driver The graphics accelerator driver for standard configurations is installed when the Starter Pack is installed from EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.5.5 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 When using a SCSI controller (N8103-75/107) The driver for SCSI controller N8103-75/107 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. You do not need to install it manually. 3.5.6 When using a SAS controller (N8103-104A/142) The driver for SAS controller N8103-104A/142 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. You do not need to install it manually. 3.5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.6 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Installing the Bundled Software The supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD contains the server monitoring software NEC ESMPRO Agent and system management software NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can install NEC ESMPRO Agent automatically by performing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER. Open the Programs or Control Panel window from the Start menu, and make sure that the folders for the utilities you have installed are contained.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.7 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 License Authentication To use Windows Server 2008 R2, confirm whether the license has been authenticated, and if it has not, perform the license authentication procedure. The following describes the license authentication procedure. (1) For Full installations 1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu, click System and Security, and then select System.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 3. When the following window appears, enter the product key found on the COA label, and then click [Next]. 4. Follow the instructions in the following message to start the license authentication process. Windows activation is now complete. (2) For Server Core installations 1. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press the key.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 2. For installation from the backup DVD, replace the product key At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press the key. Set the product key found on the COA label in PID. slmgr –ipk PID 3. Obtain an installation ID for Windows activation. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press the key. slmgr –dti 4. Reference %systemroot%\system32\sppui\phone.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 3.8 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before starting reinstallation, backup data for future use in case of data loss. (1) Installation process Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER Refer to Chapter 1 (3.2 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER), and proceed with setup. Important The operating system will be installed on the first detected Hard Disk Drive or logical disk drive. Setup with OS standard installer 1. Refer to Chapter 1 (3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2 Changing drive letter assignments The steps below cannot change drive letter assignments for the system volume or boot volume. Be careful when assigning these. 1. From the Start menu, right-click Computer and then select Management. Next, launch Server Manager. 2. From the window on the left, select Storage and then Disk Management. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Set up Windows Server 2008 and the system. 4.1 Before Starting Setup Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup. : Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER : Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer (1/5) Setup Items to confirm Windows family The following editions of the Windows Server 2008 family may be installed. For information about Service Packs, refer to 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 (2/5) Setup Items to confirm Hardware configuration warnings Connecting to multiple Hard Disk Drives (Logical Drives) System partition size The system partition size can be calculated by using the following formula.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 (3/5) Setup Items to confirm System partition size System partition size For example, if the installed memory size is 1 GB (1,024 MB) and Full installation is selected, the partition size is calculated as follows: 11,600 MB + (1,024 MB 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 (4/5) Setup Items to confirm System partition size Important The above paging file sizes are recommended for collecting debug paging file size.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 (5/5) Setup Items to confirm Using BitLocker If using BitLocker, note the following. Before installing an OS, be sure to create the following two partitions in the Hard Disk Drive: System partition (to store the loader) Boot partition (to store the OS) Note For details, refer to the following document provided in Microsoft TechNet: BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide Be sure to keep the recovery password secure.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.2 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER This section describes how to install Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER. This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled on systems that have been installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.2.1 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setup flow The following flowchart shows the installation procedure with EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.2.2 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setup procedure During Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, parameters are specified through the wizard. You can also save the parameters as one file (a parameter file) to removable media. Important Read through the items in Chapter 1 (4.1 Before Starting Setup) prior to installing Windows. 1. Turn peripheral device power on, and then turn the server power on. 2. Use the following procedure to start EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next]. 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to specify the parameters. Note When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 When not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings. When using a parameter file: Select Load a parameter file, and then click [Next]. Load the desired parameter file according to the onscreen instructions. Confirm the settings on the parameter setup menu as required, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (4) Executing setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Windows settings Set up Windows by using the Windows settings wizard on the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 3. Specify the Windows basic settings. The basic information window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 4. Set up the partitions. The partitioning window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. Important Partition size Specify a partition size larger than the minimum required for installing the operating system. (Refer to Chapter 1 (4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 5. Enter user information. The user information window appears. Enter the user information, and then click [Next]. Important For Windows Server 2008, you must enter a computer name and administrator password that satisfies the following conditions: Contains 6 or more characters Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 7. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The domain and workgroup setting window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 8. Select the Windows components for installation. The Windows components selection window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 9. Click [Finish] on the confirmation window. Return to the parameter setup menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Application settings Set up applications using the Application settings wizard in the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 1. Click [Settings] in Application settings. The application setting window appears.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Executing setup 1. Click [Next] on the parameter setup menu. 2. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. 3. Remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and any removable media if inserted or connected. 4. Insert the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Windows Server 2008 and selected applications will be installed automatically and restart several times. 5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 6. When the message "Thank you" appears, click [Start]. Tips It may take several minutes until the logon window appears. Wait until it appears, even though nothing changes on the screen. 7. When the following message appears, press + + . 8. Follow onscreen instructions to log on to the system.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Server Core installations: When the following window appears, click Someone. When the following window appears, enter administrator into the User text box and the specified . password into the Password text box, and then click 9. Click [OK] in the Setup Complete window. 10. Follow the instructions described in Chapter 1 (4.5 Setting Up Device Drivers) to set up the device drivers supplied with this server as standard. 11.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.3 4.3.1 4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.3.2 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Requirements for Setup with OS standard installer Prepare the following disks and instruction manuals before starting setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.3.3 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setup procedure This section describes the procedure for installing Windows Server 2008 with OS standard installer. Important Before starting setup, refer to Chapter 1 (4.1 Before Starting Setup). It describes how to make partitions. The procedure differs depending on the media on which EXPRESSBUILDER is stored. Use Internal Flash Memory if you have purchased it as an option. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next]. 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to set up the parameters. Note When setting up again, an already saved parameter file can be read, so that you can skip inputting parameters in the wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 If not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings. If using parameter file: Select Load a parameter file, and then click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to load the parameters. Confirm the settings on the parameter setup menu as required, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (2) Executing setup - Executing setup 5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Executing setup Install Windows using the following procedure. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 3. Specify the Windows basic settings The basic information window appears. Select Use OS standard installer, and then click [Next]. If copying the OEM drivers to the removable media, select Copy OEM drivers into a removable media. Note If using Internal Flash Memory: Clear the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media check box. You must enable Internal Flash Memory when installing the operating system.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 5. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. The server automatically restarts.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Tips If the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media checkbox is selected in step 3, the following window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and continue the operation. When the following message appears, insert the OS installation media, and then click [OK]. 6. Enable Internal Flash Memory. If the following message appears below the POST window during reboot, press the key.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 7. Run from the OS installation media. Important If a bootable operating system is already installed on the Hard Disk Drive, press the key while the message "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…" is displayed on the top of the screen. This step is unnecessary if no bootable operating system exists. If the Windows installation window (from step 8) does not appear, the key was not pressed correctly.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Tips The above message appears if you are using an onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) in an environment equipped with an internal DVD drive. When this message appears, the message will say "CD, DVD, or USB flash drive", but you must use Internal Flash Memory or removable media with the OEM drivers copied onto it.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 13. When the following window appears, select the Windows edition you have purchased. Select the I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased check box, and then click [Next]. If the product key was entered, only the corresponding editions are displayed. Tips The Windows versions that appear on the screen differ depending on the OS installation media used. 14.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 16. The "Where do you want to install Windows?" window appears. Tips If the driver was loaded in steps 10 to 11, and if not using a RAID Controller, go to step 20. Click Load Driver. If the following message appears, replace the OS installation media and EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive, and then click [Browse]. Next, go to step 17.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 23. In the window below, select the created partition, and then click [Next]. When the following message appears, Windows installation starts automatically. Tips At this time, if the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is still in the optical disk drive, a message prompting you to replace it with an OS installation media appears. Remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and then insert the OS installation media.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 For Full installations: (1) After setup of Windows Server 2008 is completed, the following window appears, prompting you to change your password before logging on. Click [OK]. (2) Change your password, and then click the [ Tips ] button. Passwords must fulfill the following requirements in Windows Server 2008.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 For Server Core installations: 116 (1) If the following message appears after Windows Server 2008 setup has completed, press + + . (2) When the following message appears, click Someone. (3) When the following window appears, enter administrator into the User text box and then . Password entry is not required at this time. click (4) The following window appears, prompting you to change your password before logging on.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (5) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Change your password, and then click [ Tips ]. Passwords must fulfill the following requirements in Windows Server 2008. Contains 6 or more characters Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols. (6) When the following message appears, click [OK]. (7) The command prompt will appear. Set the user information.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.4 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Installing the Starter Pack After installing Windows Server 2008, follow the steps below and install the Starter Pack. The Starter Pack installs all drivers required by the Express5800 Series. Important Also install the Starter Pack in the following cases.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 For Server Core installations (1) Enter the following command at the command prompt, and then specify the optical disk drive letter (for example, the D drive). cd /d D:\020\win\winnt\bin C:\Users\administrator>cd /d D:\020\win\winnt\bin (2) Enter the following, and then press the key. pkgsetup.vbs D:\020\win\winnt\bin>pkgsetup.vbs 4. A setup message appears.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 5. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. Follow the instructions in the message, and remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. 6. Click [OK] and then restart the system. Installation of Starter Pack is now complete. 4.4.2 When using Internal Flash Memory 1. After installing the operating system, the system will restart. 2. Use the Internal Flash Memory to run EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Invoke various utilities from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 7. When the utility start menu appears, select Install Starter Pack to installed Windows and then click [Next]. 8. When the window for selecting Windows to install the Starter Pack appears, select the installed Windows from the drop-down list, and then click [Perform].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 9. When the following confirmation window appears, read the content and then click [Yes]. Note The following window will appear if the Starter Pack is already installed. Read the message, and then click [Yes]. 10. After copying the module, the following window appears. Click [Close]. The server then restarts. Note You do not need to press the key at this time.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 11. The content displayed differs depending on what content was selected when installing Windows Server 2008. Confirm the following, and then proceed. Full installations Server Core installations For Full installations After Windows starts, the following window appears. Click [OK]. For Server Core installations (1) Enter the following command at the command prompt, and then specify the system drive letter (for example, the C drive).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Installation of the Starter Pack starts. Note If you chose Full installation, the following progress message appears while the Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete. 13. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. 14. Click [OK] to restart the system. Installation of the Starter Pack is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.5 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setting Up Device Drivers Install and set up device drivers provided for the standard configuration. For details regarding the installation and setup of a driver that is not described here, refer to the manual supplied with the driver. 4.5.1 (1) Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers LAN and BACS drivers If EXPRESSBUILDER is used for setup, the driver will automatically be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.5.2 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setting up LAN drivers Important About WOL - WOL is supported by the standard network adapters only. - The Change of WOL setting is not supported. - WOL from a shutdown is only supported if the system is started using MagicPacket. - WOL from hibernation is not supported. Tips (1) MagicPacket refers to a packet dedicated to WOL.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.5.3 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setting up team/LiveLink Important You must set up LiveLink when setting up a team. Teams that are not configured for LiveLink are not supported. When deleting the team, refer to Chapter 1 (4.5.3 Setting up team/LiveLink) - (4) Procedure for deleting team. When replacing the motherboard or a LAN board, follow these steps to remove the team and create it again after replacement.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Setting up team/LiveLink Important The team must be composed of two adapters. Possible combinations of network adapters that compose the team are as follows. Between standard network adapters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 3. Click [Next]. Important Do not use Expert Mode. 4. Enter any name into the team name entry column, and then click [Next]. 5. Make sure that the following team type is selected, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 6. Select the adapters that compose the team, click [Add] to add them to the Team Members area, and then click [Next]. 7. Proceed according to your desired team type. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) (1) Select Do not configure a standby member. (2) Click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) (1) Select Use the following member as a standby member. (2) Select the adapter that is to be a standby member from the drop-down list. (3) Select Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode. (4) Click [Next]. (1) (2) (3) (4) Important Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode is cleared while editing the team. Select it again. 8.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 9. You can use the default setting for Probe interval and Probe maximum retries. If you change these values, select a value from each drop-down list, click the target probe (Probe Target xx), and then click [Edit Target IP Address…]. Tips The setting range of Probe interval (link packet transmission interval) is 1 to 60 (units: seconds). The setting range of Probe maximum retries (link packet retry count) is 1 to 10 (times).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 11. Click [Next]. 12. Select an adapter from the Team Members area, and then click [Edit Member IP Address…]. 13. Enter the IP address used for LiveLink communication, and then click [OK]. Important Be sure to specify an IP address for LiveLink communication for all the adapters that compose the team. The address specified here is the IP address for LiveLink communication. Specify a different IP address for data communication.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 14. Click [Next]. 15. Make sure that Skip manage VLAN is selected under Manage VLAN, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 16. Make sure that Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard is selected under Commit changes, and then click [Finish]. Note When the message below appears, select [Yes]. "Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network connection. The process may take several minutes and the connection will resume afterwards.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 18. After the system starts, follow step 1 to start Broadcom Control Suite3 and confirm that a team has been created. Confirm the team settings on the Information window to the right. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) Team setup is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Procedure for deleting team Important You must delete teams from Broadcom Control Suite3. You cannot delete the team from the team adapter displayed in the Device Manager. 1. Double-click Broadcom Control Suite3 in the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite3 starts. 2. Click Team Management from the left menu, right-click the team name under Teams, and then select Delete Team from the short-cut menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 4. Double-click addlvlanstats.vbs in the following folder.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.5.4 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Graphics accelerator driver The graphics accelerator driver for standard configurations is installed when the Starter Pack is installed from EXPRESSBUILDER. If you completed Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, then the graphics accelerator driver has been automatically installed. Tips The graphics accelerator driver is only enabled in Full installations. Standard VGA is used in the case of Server Core installation.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.5.5 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 When using a SCSI controller (N8103-75/107) The driver for SCSI controller N8103-75/107 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. You do not need to install it manually. 4.5.6 When using a SAS controller (N8103-104A/142) The driver for SAS controller N8103-104A/142 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. You do not need to install it manually. 4.5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.6 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Specifying PAE Option If the server can mount a memory of more than 4 GB in a 32-bit system, specify the PAE option settings to use that memory. Important The PAE option is not supported by Windows Server 2008 Standard. For Windows Server 2008, the PAE option can be specified by using the Bcdedit.exe file. Follow the procedure below to specify the PAE option. 1. Select Run from the Start menu. 2. Enter cmd.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.7 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Installing the Bundled Software The supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD contains the server monitoring software NEC ESMPRO Agent and system management software NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can install NEC ESMPRO Agent automatically by performing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER. Open the Programs or Control Panel window from the Start menu, and make sure that the folders for the utilities you have installed are contained.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.8 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 License Authentication To use Windows Server 2008, confirm whether the license has been authenticated, and if it has not, perform the license authentication procedure. The following describes the license authentication procedure. (1) For Full installations 1. Select Run from the Start menu. Enter the following, and then press the key.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 2. For installation from the backup DVD, replace the product key. When the following window appears, click Change product key. 3. When the following window appears, enter the product key found on the COA label, and then click [Next]. 4. Follow the instructions in the following message to start the license authentication process. Windows activation is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 For Server Core installations 1. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press the key. slmgr -dli Important If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. You do not need to complete this procedure. Click [OK] to finish. 2. For installation from the backup DVD, replace the product key. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press the key.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 4.9 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before starting reinstallation, backup data for future use in case of data loss. (1) Installation process Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER Refer to Chapter 1 (4.2 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER), and proceed with setup. Important The operating system will be installed on the first detected Hard Disk Drive or logical disk drive. Setup with OS standard installer 1. Refer to Chapter 1 (4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 Changing drive letter assignments The steps below cannot change drive letter assignments for the system volume or boot volume. Be careful when assigning these. 1. From the Start menu, right-click Computer and then select Management. Next, launch Server Manager. 2. From the window on the left, select Storage and then Disk Management. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Set up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition and the system. 5.1 Before Starting Setup Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup. : Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER : Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer (1/3) Setup Items to confirm Windows family The following editions of the Windows Server 2003 family may be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition (2/3) Setup Items to confirm Hardware configuration warnings Connecting to multiple Hard Disk Drives (Logical Drives) For details on installing operating systems to a system in which multiple Logical Drives exist, refer to Chapter 1 (5.7 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition (3/3) Setup Items to confirm System partition size If the partition size for installing the system is smaller than the size required for installation + paging file size, expand the partition size or add another disk. If your system does not have a sufficient dump file size, divide the required file space into multiple disks by performing the following steps. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.2 5.2.1 5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.2.2 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Requirements for Setup with OS standard installer Prepare the following disks and instruction manuals before starting setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.2.3 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setup procedure This section describes the procedure for installing Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition using the OS standard installer. Important Before starting setup, refer to Chapter 1 (5.1 Before Starting Setup). It describes how to make partitions. The procedure differs depending on the media on which EXPRESSBUILDER is stored. The installation procedure depends on the environment.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to specify the parameters. Note When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file. When not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Executing setup Install Windows using the following procedure. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 3. Specify the Windows basic settings The basic information window appears. Select Use OS standard installer, and then click [Next]. If copying the OEM drivers to the removable media, select Copy OEM drivers into a removable media. Important If you copied the OEM drivers to a Flash FDD, format it to FAT16. 4. After clicking [Finish] on the confirmation window, click [Next] in the parameter setup menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 5. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. The server automatically restarts. Note If you select the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media check box, insert a Flash FDD into the server and then click [Perform]. Do not remove the media while copying OEM drivers. When using the OEM drivers, after following step 5 to restart, change the boot order of the Flash FDD from the BIOS settings window.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Tips If the Copy OEM drivers to a removable media checkbox is selected in step 3, the following window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and continue the operation. When the following message appears, insert the OS installation media, and then click [OK]. 6. The system starts up from the CD-ROM, and the Express5800 server runs.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 7. If a RAID Controller or optional Controller is used, press the key while either of the following messages is displayed. "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration" (on the top of the screen) "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver…" (on the bottom of the screen) Tips You do not have to press the key if no RAID Controller or optional Controller is used. Go to step 14.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 11. Select Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 64-bit), and then press the key. Important If the following message appears, press the key to proceed. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Important During setup, the dialog box to specify the size of the partition on which Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition is installed. Consider the partition size if you create a new partition during installation. 1. The window to specify the partition size appears. (* The windows below are examples. The actual display differs depending on the system configuration.) 2. Create a partition on which Windows is installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition After this, follow the onscreen instructions to continue setup. For details, refer to "First Step Guide" supplied with the OS. Tips When a driver is selected from the drive list, a message indicating that the driver has not passed logo testing might appear, but this does not affect the setup. Click [OK] to continue setup. 15. The system automatically restarts after installing Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition. 16.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.3 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Installing the Starter Pack (Service Pack) After installing Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition, follow the steps below to install the Starter Pack and Windows x64 hotfix: KB921411. The Starter Pack installs all drivers required by the Express5800 Series.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 5.3.1 Procedures for applying the Starter Pack and Windows x64 hotfix (KB) 921411 (1) When using the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD 1. Log on to the system with a user account that has administrative privileges (such as an administrator). 2. Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. Tips If you are installing with the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM, which contains Service Pack 2, proceed to step 8. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 8. When the following window appears, click Set up Windows to open the short-cut menu, and then select Install Starter Pack. Tips The short-cut menu also appears by right-clicking on the menu window. 9. Read the setup message when it appears, and then click [OK]. Tips Wait until the message appears without attempting any further operation. This may take several minutes. Starter Pack installation starts.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Note The following progress message will appear while the Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete. 10. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. To apply the Service Pack, click [Yes] and go to step 6. To not apply the Service Pack, click [No] and go to step 8.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 12. When the following dialog box appears, specify the Service Pack to apply and then click [Open]. Tips If you use a Service Pack CD-ROM, when the dialog box above appears, remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive and then insert the Service Pack CD-ROM. The extension of the Service Pack applicable to the Starter Pack is *.exe or *.msu. No other Service Pack files can be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition When using Internal Flash Memory 1. After installing the operating system, the system will restart. 2. Use the Internal Flash Memory to run EXPRESSBUILDER. When "Press Setup, Internal Flash Memory, ROM Utility, Network" appears below the POST window, press the key. Note At this time, be sure to remove the DVD from the optical disk drive.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Invoke various utilities from the top menu, and then click [Next]. 7. When the utility start menu appears, select Install Starter Pack to installed Windows and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 8. When the window for selecting Windows to install the Starter Pack appears, select the installed Windows from the drop-down list, and then click [Perform]. 9. When the following confirmation window appears, read the content and then click [Yes]. Note The following window will appear if the Starter Pack is already installed. Read the message, and then click [Yes].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 10. After copying the module, the following window appears. Click [Close]. The server then restarts. Note You do not need to press the key at this time. 11. Log on to the system with a user account that has administrative privileges (such as an administrator). Important The screen as shown below appears when Windows starts. Do not click [OK] on this screen. Proceed to Step 12.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 13. When the following message appears, click [Next]. After this, continue installation according to the onscreen messages. 14. When the following message appears, you must click [Finish] to restart the system. 15. After Windows starts, the following window appears. Click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 16. Read the message that appears, and then click [OK]. Tips Although it may take several minutes for the above window to appear, wait for the window to appear without attempting any further operation. Installation of the Starter Pack starts. Important The dialog box shown below might appear while installing the Starter Pack, but this does not affect the installation. This dialog box disappears after several seconds.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Important If you are using OS installation media that does not contain Service Pack 2, click [Yes]. You must apply Service Pack 2. If the Starter Pack is being reinstalled in an environment where Service Pack 2 has already been installed, you do not need to reinstall Service Pack 2. 17. When the following message appears, click [Yes]. 18.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.3.2 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Recovery process If Windows x64 hotfix: KB921411 is not applied before installing the Starter Pack, “!” might be displayed on the USB root hub in the Device Manager window. In this case, apply Windows x64 hotfix: KB921411 and install the Starter Pack according to the procedure below. 1. Start Windows Explorer, and then select Folder Options from the Tool menu. 2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.4 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setting Up Device Drivers For details regarding the installation and setup of an optional device driver, refer to the manual supplied with the optional device. 5.4.1 (1) Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers LAN and BACS drivers If the OS standard installer is used for setup, install the Starter Pack to install the LAN and BACS driver. Important To use the BACS, Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 6. Select the Search for the best driver in these locations option button, select the Include this location in the search check box, and then enter the following path. Then, click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Network adapter name After installing the LAN drivers, the following network adapter names will be displayed by the Device Manager or BACS.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.4.2 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setting up LAN drivers Important About WOL - WOL is supported by the standard network adapters only. - The Change of WOL setting is not supported. - WOL from a shutdown is only supported if the system is started using MagicPacket. - WOL from hibernation is not supported. Tips (1) MagicPacket refers to a packet dedicated to WOL.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.4.3 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setting up team/LiveLink Important You must set up LiveLink when setting up a team. Teams that are not configured for LiveLink are not supported. When deleting the team, refer to Chapter 1 (5.4.3 Setting up team/LiveLink) - (4) Procedure for deleting team. When replacing the motherboard or a LAN board, follow these steps to remove the team and create it again after replacement.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Setting up team/LiveLink Important The team must be composed of two adapters. Possible combinations of network adapters that compose the team are as follows. Between standard network adapters. Between N8104-134 adapters A standard network adapter and an N8104-134 adapter Tips To edit a team, right-click on the BACS team, and then select Edit TEAM. Then refer to step 3 and later in Chapter 1 (5.4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 3. Click [Next]. Important Do not use Expert Mode. 4. Enter any name into the team name entry column, and then click [Next]. 5. Make sure that the following team type is selected, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 6. Select the adapters that compose the team, click [Add] to add them to the Team Members area, and then click [Next]. 7. Proceed according to your desired team type. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) (1) Select Do not configure a standby member. (2) Click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) (1) Select Use the following member as a standby member. (2) Select the adapter that is to be a standby member from the drop-down list. (3) Select Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode. (4) Click [Next]. (1) (2) (3) (4) Important Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode is cleared while editing the team. Select it again. 8.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 9. You can use the default setting for Probe interval and Probe maximum retries. If you change these values, select a value from each drop-down list, click the target probe (Probe Target xx), and then click [Edit Target IP Address…]. Tips The setting range of Probe interval (link packet transmission interval) is 1 to 60 (units: seconds).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 11. Click [Next]. 12. Select an adapter from the Team Members area, and then click [Edit Member IP Address…]. 13. Enter the IP address used for LiveLink communication, and then click [OK]. Important Be sure to specify an IP address for LiveLink communication for all the adapters that compose the team. The address specified here is the IP address for LiveLink communication.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 14. Click [Next]. 15. Make sure that Skip manage VLAN is selected under Manage VLAN, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 16. Make sure that Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard is selected under Commit changes, and then click [Finish]. Note When the message below appears, select [Yes]. "Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network connection. The process may take several minutes and the connection will resume afterwards.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 18. After the system starts, follow step 1 to start Broadcom Control Suite3 and confirm that a team has been created. Confirm the team settings on the Information window to the right. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) Team setup is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Procedure for deleting team Important You must delete teams from Broadcom Control Suite3. You cannot delete the team from the team adapter displayed in the Device Manager. 1. Double-click Broadcom Control Suite3 in the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite3 starts. 2. Click Team Management from the left menu, right-click the team name under Teams, and then select Delete Team from the short-cut menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 5. When the following message appears, click [OK]. 6. Eject the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system. Team deletion is now complete. 5.4.4 When using a SCSI controller (N8103-75/107) If the OS standard installer is used for setup, install the Starter Pack to install the driver. If an additional SCSI controller is connected after setup, install the Starter Pack to install the driver. 5.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.4.7 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Graphics accelerator driver The graphics accelerator driver for standard configurations is installed when the Starter Pack is installed from EXPRESSBUILDER. To reinstall drivers separately, complete the following steps. 1. Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If an autorun menu appears, close the menu window.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.5 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Installing the Bundled Software The supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD contains the server monitoring software NEC ESMPRO Agent and system management software NEC ESMPRO Manager. Refer to Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software to install the software separately.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.6 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition License Authentication To use Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition, the license must be authenticated in advance. Following describes the license authentication procedure. Tips Following this procedure is not required if you use a backup CD-ROM for installation. 1. Select Run from the Start menu. Enter the following to the Open text box, and then click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 5.7 5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before starting reinstallation, backup data for future use in case of data loss. (1) Installation process 1. Follow the steps to start installation with OS standard installer. 2. When the following message appears, select the partition to which you want to set up the operating system. The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Set up Windows Server 2003 and the system. 6.1 Before Starting Setup Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup. : Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER : Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer (1/3) Setup Items to confirm Windows family The following editions of the Windows Server 2003 family may be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 (2/3) Setup Items to confirm Hardware configuration warnings Connecting to multiple Hard Disk Drives (Logical Drives) For details on installing operating systems to a system in which multiple Logical Drives exist, refer to Chapter 1 (6.8 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 (3/3) Setup Items to confirm System partition size If the partition size for installing the system is smaller than the size required for installation + paging file size, expand the partition size or add another disk. If your system does not have a sufficient dump file size, divide the required file space into multiple disks by performing the following steps. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.2 Setup with OS Standard Installer 6.2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.2.2 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Items necessary for installation from an OS media Prepare the following disks and instruction manuals before starting setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.2.3 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Setup procedure This section describes the procedure for installing Windows Server 2003 using the OS standard installer. Important Before starting setup, refer to 6.1 Before Starting Setup. It describes how to make partitions. The procedure differs depending on the media on which EXPRESSBUILDER is stored. The installation procedure depends on the environment. Check your environment before starting installation. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK]. 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Set up this computer from the top menu, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 7. When the setup selection menu appears, use the following steps to set up the parameters. Note When setting up again, an already saved parameter file can be read, so that you can skip inputting parameters in the wizard When not using a parameter file: Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to the following (1) RAID settings.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System, so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Executing setup Install Windows using the following procedure. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 3. Specify the Windows basic settings The basic information window appears. Select Use OS standard installer, and then click [Next]. If copying the OEM drivers to the removable media, select Copy OEM drivers into a removable media. Important If you copied the OEM drivers to a Flash FDD, format it to FAT16. 4. After clicking [Finish] on the confirmation window, click [Next] in the parameter setup menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 5. From the setup execution window, click [Perform]. The server automatically restarts. Note If you select the Copy OEM drivers into a removable media check box, insert a Flash FDD into the server and then click [Perform]. Do not remove the media while copying OEM drivers. When using the OEM drivers, after following step 5 to restart, change the boot order of the Flash FDD from the BIOS settings window.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Tips If the Copy OEM drivers to a removable media checkbox is selected in step 3, the following window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and continue the operation. When the following message appears, insert the OS installation media, and then click [OK]. 6. The system starts up from the CD-ROM, and the Express5800 server runs.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 7. If a RAID Controller or optional Controller is used, press the key while either of the following messages is displayed. "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration" (on the top of the screen) "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver…" (on the bottom of the screen) Tips You do not have to press the key if no RAID Controller or optional Controller is used. Go to step 14.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 11. Select Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 32-bit), and then press the key. Important If the following message appears, press the key to proceed. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Important During setup, the dialog box to specify the size of the partition on which Windows Server 2003 is installed. Consider the partition size if you create a new partition during installation. 1. The window to specify the partition size appears. (* The windows below are examples. The actual display differs depending on the system configuration.) 2. Create a partition on which Windows is installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 After this, follow the onscreen instructions to continue setup. For details, refer to "First Step Guide" supplied with the OS. Tips When a driver is selected from the drive list, a message indicating that the driver has not passed logo testing might appear, but this does not affect the setup. Click [OK] to continue setup. 15. The system automatically restarts after installing Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.3 Installing the Starter Pack (Service Pack) After installing Windows Server 2003, be sure to install the Starter Pack and Windows Server 2003 hotfix: knowledge base (KB) 921411. The Starter Pack installs all drivers required by the Express5800 Series. Important The Starter Pack and Windows Server 2003 hotfix: KB921411 must also be installed in the following cases.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.3.1 (1) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Procedure to apply Windows Server 2003 hotfix: KB921411 When using the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD 1. Log on to the system with a user account that has administrative privileges (such as an administrator). 2. Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. Tips If you are installing with the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM, which contains Service Pack 2, proceed to step 8. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 8. When the menu window appears, click Set up Windows to open the short-cut menu and then select Install Starter Pack. Tips The short-cut menu also appears by right-clicking on the menu window. 9. Read the setup message when it appears, and then click [OK]. Tips Wait until the message appears without attempting any further operation. This may take several minutes. Starter Pack installation starts.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Note The following progress message will appear while the Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete. 10. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. To apply the Service Pack, click [Yes] and go to step 11. To not apply the Service Pack, click [No] and go to step 13. Important If you are using OS installation media that does not contain Service Pack 2, click [Yes].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 12. When the following dialog box appears, specify the Service Pack to apply and then click [Open]. Tips If you use a Service Pack CD-ROM, when the dialog box above appears, remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive and then insert the Service Pack CD-ROM. The extension of the Service Pack applicable to the Starter Pack is *.exe or *.msu. No other Service Pack files can be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 When using Internal Flash Memory 1. After installing the operating system, the system will restart. 2. Use the Internal Flash Memory to run EXPRESSBUILDER. When "Press Setup, Internal Flash Memory, ROM Utility, Network" appears below the POST window, press the key. Note At this time, be sure to remove the DVD from the optical disk drive.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes]. 6. Select Invoke various utilities from the top menu, and then click [Next]. 7. When the utility start menu appears, select Install Starter Pack to installed Windows and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 8. When the window for selecting Windows to install the Starter Pack appears, select the installed Windows from the drop-down list, and then click [Perform]. 9. When the following confirmation window appears, read the content and then click [Yes]. Note The following window will appear if the Starter Pack is already installed. Read the message, and then click [Yes].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 10. After copying the module, the following window appears. Click [Close]. The server then restarts. Note You do not need to press the key at this time. 11. Log on to the system with a user account that has administrative privileges (such as an administrator). Important The screen as shown below appears when Windows starts. Do not click [OK] on this screen. Proceed to Step 12. If you click [OK], "KB921411" will not be applied.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 13. When the following message appears, click [Next]. After this, continue installation according to the onscreen messages. 14. When the following message appears, you must click [Finish] to restart the system. 15. After Windows starts, the following window appears. Click [OK].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 16. Read the message that appears, and then click [OK]. Tips Although it may take several minutes for the above window to appear, wait for the window to appear without attempting any further operation. Installation of the Starter Pack starts. Important The dialog box shown below might appear while installing the Starter Pack, but this does not affect the installation. This dialog box disappears after several seconds.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 To apply the Service Pack, click [Yes] and go to step 17. To not apply the Service Pack, click [No] and go to step 19. Important If you are using OS installation media that does not contain Service Pack 2, click [Yes]. You must apply Service Pack 2. If the Starter Pack is being reinstalled in an environment where Service Pack 2 has already been installed, you do not need to reinstall Service Pack 2. 17.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.3.2 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Recovery process If Windows Server 2003 hotfix: KB921411 is not applied before installing the Starter Pack, "!" might be displayed on the USB root hub in the Device Manager window. In this case, apply Windows Server 2003 hotfix: KB921411 and install the Starter Pack according to the procedure below. 1. Start Windows Explorer, and then select Folder Options from the Tool menu. 2.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.4 Setting Up Device Drivers For details regarding the installation and setup of an optional device driver, refer to the manual supplied with the optional device. 6.4.1 (1) Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers LAN and BACS drivers If the OS standard installer is used for setup, install the Starter Pack to install the LAN and BACS driver. Important To use the BACS, Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 must be installed.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6. Select the Search for the best driver in these locations option button, select the Include this location in the search check box, and then enter the following path. Then, click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Network adapter name After installing the LAN drivers, the following network adapter names will be displayed by the Device Manager or BACS.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.4.2 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Setting up LAN drivers Important About WOL - WOL is supported by the standard network adapters only. - The Change of WOL setting is not supported. - WOL from a shutdown is only supported if the system is started using MagicPacket. - WOL from hibernation is not supported. Tips (1) MagicPacket refers to a packet dedicated to WOL.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.4.3 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Setting up team/LiveLink Important You must set up LiveLink when setting up a team. Teams that are not configured for LiveLink are not supported. When deleting the team, refer to Chapter 1 (6.4.3 Setting up team/LiveLink) - (4) Procedure for deleting team. When replacing the motherboard or a LAN board, follow these steps to remove the team and create it again after replacement.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Setting up team/LiveLink Important The team must be composed of two adapters. Possible combinations of network adapters that compose the team are as follows. Between standard network adapters. Between N8104-134 adapters A standard network adapter and an N8104-134 adapter Tips To edit a team, right-click on the BACS team, and then select Edit TEAM. Then refer to step 3 and later in Chapter 1 (6.4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 3. Click [Next]. Important Do not use Expert Mode. 4. Enter any name into the team name entry column, and then click [Next]. 5. Make sure that the following team type is selected, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6. Select the adapters that compose the team, click [Add] to add them to the Team Members area, and then click [Next]. 7. Proceed according to your desired team type. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) (1) Select Do not configure a standby member. (2) Click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) (1) Select Use the following member as a standby member. (2) Select the adapter that is to be a standby member from the drop-down list. (3) Select Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode. (4) Click [Next]. (1) (2) (3) (4) Important Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode is cleared while editing the team. Select it again. 8.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 9. You can use the default setting for Probe interval and Probe maximum retries. If you change these values, select a value from each drop-down list, click the target probe (Probe Target xx), and then click [Edit Target IP Address…]. Tips The setting range of Probe interval (link packet transmission interval) is 1 to 60 (units: seconds). The setting range of Probe maximum retries (link packet retry count) is 1 to 10 (times).
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 11. Click [Next]. 12. Select an adapter from the Team Members area, and then click [Edit Member IP Address…]. 13. Enter the IP address used for LiveLink communication, and then click [OK]. Important Be sure to specify an IP address for LiveLink communication for all the adapters that compose the team. The address specified here is the IP address for LiveLink communication. Specify a different IP address for data communication.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 14. Click [Next]. 15. Make sure that Skip manage VLAN is selected under Manage VLAN, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 16. Make sure that Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard is selected under Commit changes, and then click [Finish]. Note When the message below appears, select [Yes]. "Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network connection. The process may take several minutes and the connection will resume afterwards.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 18. After the system starts, follow step 1 to start Broadcom Control Suite3 and confirm that a team has been created. Confirm the team settings on the Information window to the right. Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member) Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member) Team setup is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Procedure for deleting team Important You must delete teams from Broadcom Control Suite3. You cannot delete the team from the team adapter displayed in the Device Manager. 1. Double-click Broadcom Control Suite3 in the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite3 starts. 2. Click Team Management from the left menu, right-click the team name under Teams, and then select Delete Team from the short-cut menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 4. Double-click addlvlanstats.vbs in the following folder. When using the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD: Optical disk drive letter:\020\win\winnt\dotnet\lan If the Starter Pack was installed from the Internal Flash Memory: System drive letter:\StartPKG\dotnet\lan 5. When the following message appears, click [OK]. 6. Eject the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system. Team deletion is now complete.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6.4.4 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 Graphics accelerator driver The graphics accelerator driver for standard configurations is installed when the Starter Pack is installed from EXPRESSBUILDER. To reinstall drivers separately, complete the following steps. 1. Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If an autorun menu appears, close the menu window.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.5 Specifying PAE Option If the server can mount a memory of more than 4 GB in a 32-bit system, specify the PAE option settings to use that memory. Important The PAE option is not supported by all products.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.6 Installing the Bundled Software The supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD contains the server monitoring software NEC ESMPRO Agent and system management software NEC ESMPRO Manager. Refer to Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software to install the software separately. Tips Some utilities should be installed into PC for Management on the network. For details, refer to Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.7 License Authentication To use Windows Server 2003, the license must be authenticated in advance. The following describes the license authentication procedure. Tips Following this procedure is not required if you use a backup CD-ROM for installation. 1. Select Run from the Start menu. Enter the following to the Open text box, and then click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the following message appears, click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 6.8 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before starting reinstallation, backup data for future use in case of data loss. (1) Installation process 1. Follow the steps to start Setup with OS standard installer. 2. When the following message appears, select the partition to which you want to set up the operating system. The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. 7. Setup for Solving Problems Setup for Solving Problems This section describes the features that must be set up in advance so that the server can recover from any trouble immediately and precisely. 7.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting a memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. Setup for Solving Problems 7. Click [Settings] under Performance. The Performance Options dialog box appears. 8. Click the Advanced tab on the Performance Options dialog box. 9. Click [Change] under Virtual memory. 10. Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box, and then select the Custom size option button. 11.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7.1.2 7. Setup for Solving Problems For Windows Server 2008 Follow the procedure below to specify the memory dump settings. 1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu, and then click System. The System dialog box appears. 2. Click Advanced system settings. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Select the Advanced tab, and then click [Settings] under Startup and Recovery. 4. Specify the folder to store the debug information in the Dump file: text box.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. Setup for Solving Problems 9. In the Paging file size for each drive group box, specify as follows: For the Initial size text box, specify a value equal to or greater than the Recommended value shown in the Total paging file size for all drives area. For the Maximum size text box, specify a value equal to or greater than the value specified in the Initial size text box. After specifying the above values, click [Set].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7.1.3 7. Setup for Solving Problems For Windows Server 2003 Follow the procedure below to specify the memory dump settings. Tips Although the procedure below uses Windows Server 2003 as an example, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition can be set up using the same procedure. 1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu, and then click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click [Settings] under Startup and Recovery. 4.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. Setup for Solving Problems 8. For the Initial size text box in the Paging file size for selected drive group box, specify a value equal to or greater than the Recommended value shown in the Total paging file size for all drives area, and then click [Set]. Important The above paging file sizes are recommended for collecting debug information (dump file). The initial size of the boot volume paging file must be large enough to store dump files.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. Setup for Solving Problems 7.2 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File 7.2.1 For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 The user-mode process dump file records information when an application error occurs. If an application error occurs, obtain user-mode process dump information using the following procedures without closing the pop-up window that reported the error: 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7.2.2 7. Setup for Solving Problems For Windows Server 2003 (setting up Dr. Watson) Dr. Watson for Windows is a debugger for application errors. If an application error is detected, Dr. Watson analyzes the system and records the diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below for collecting diagnostic information. 1. Select Run from the Start menu. 2. Enter drwtsn32.exe in the Open text box, and then click [OK]. The Dr. Watson for Windows dialog box appears. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7. Setup for Solving Problems 7.3 Installing Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you investigate and manage network troubles. 7.3.1 (1) For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 Setting up Network Monitor Tips Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 do not provide Network Monitor. To capture network traces on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Network Monitor must be installed using the procedure described below. 1.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7.3.2 7. Setup for Solving Problems For Windows Server 2003 Utilizing Network Monitor helps you investigate and manage network failures.Because the system must be restarted after installing Network Monitor, it is recommended to perform installation before a failure occurs. 1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears. 3.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. 8. Windows OS Parameter File Windows OS Parameter File This section describes a parameter file for Windows OS. 8.1 Creating a Parameter File If a parameter file is used when performing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, a series of setup procedures from installing of the OS to installing several utilities can be executed automatically just by pressing keys for confirmation. The settings from the previous installation can also be used when re-installing the system.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8.1.1 8. Windows OS Parameter File How to create a parameter file This section describes how to specify the setup information necessary for OS installation and how to create a parameter file. Follow the procedure described below. Important Do not remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the drive while creating a parameter file. Tips A parameter file can be created when using PC98-NX series, PC-9800 series, and PC-AT compatible PCs.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File The following window appears. 5. When the setup selection menu window appears, specify the parameters according to the following procedure. Select the appropriate OS from the Install Windows drop-down list, and then click [Next]. Go to Chapter 1 (8.1.1 How to create a parameter file) - (1) RAID settings. Tips To modify an existing parameter file, click Load a Parameter file on the setup selection menu.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (1) 8. Windows OS Parameter File RAID settings This function automatically recognizes the RAID Controller connected to the server and configures the RAID System,so you must complete setup of the server by following the "User’s Guide " in advance. Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters. Backing up user data, as needed, is recommended.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (2) 8. Windows OS Parameter File Windows settings Set up Windows by using the Windows settings wizard on the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. 1. Click [Settings] in Windows settings. 2. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File 3. Specify the Windows basic settings. The basic information window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next]. 4. Set up the partitions. The partitioning window appears. Confirm the settings, making corrections as needed, and then click [Next].
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File Important Some data in the Hard Disk Drive might be deleted depending on the system settings. Pay attention to input parameters. Backing up user data, as needed, is recommended. Partition size Specify a partition size larger than the minimum size required for installing the operating system. (Refer to System partition size in Before Starting Setup.) Do not specify a size that is greater than the capacity of the connected Hard Disk Drive.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File 5. Enter the user information. The user information window appears. Enter the user information, and then click [Next]. Important For Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows 2008, you must enter a computer name and administrator password that satisfies the following conditions: Contains 6 or more characters Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File Note Even when an optional network board is connected, the custom setting list only shows standard network boards. Optional network boards are not displayed. When an optional network board has been mounted, the optional network board may need to be configured for the custom settings. After finishing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, specify the network settings again. 7. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 8. Windows OS Parameter File 9. Click [Finish] on the confirmation window. Return to the parameter setup menu. Proceed to application setup.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (3) 8. Windows OS Parameter File Application settings Set up applications using the Application settings wizard on the parameter setup menu. Tips Use the [Default] button when you want to return to the default value of parameters after having modified them with the wizard. You can confirm the value set by clicking the [Default] button if you click the [Default values] button. Click [Settings] in Application settings. The application setting window appears.
Chapter 1 Installing Windows (4) 8. Windows OS Parameter File Saving the parameter file When the dialog box shown below appears, click [Save] to save the parameter file to removable media. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to complete parameter file creation. Parameter file creation is now complete.
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/GT-110d, GT-110d-S, R110d-1E, E110d-1 Installing the Bundled Software This chapter describes the software provided for the Express5800 Series. 1. Bundled software for the server Describes the bundled software to be installed in the server system. 2. Bundled software for PC for Management Describes the bundled software to be installed in PC for Management that is used to monitor and manage the server system.
Chapter 2 1. Installing the Bundled Software 1. Bundled Software for the Server Bundled Software for the Server This section introduces the software bundled in the server package. For details, refer to the online software documents. 1.1 NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows) NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows) is an application used to monitor the server. It is automatically installed when a Windows OS is installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 2 1.2 Installing the Bundled Software 1. Bundled Software for the Server NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension allows you to manage this server remotely by the server’s BMC connecting with NEC ESMPRO Manager. For details about how to install NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension, refer to "NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Installation Guide" on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. 1.3 BMC Configuration BMC Configuration enables you to specify configuration information to this server’s BMC.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 1. Bundled Software for the Server To install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library runtime component, select Setup Windows and then Install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistribution Package (x86) (use x86 regardless of the CPU architecture) from the autorun menu. Tips Microsoft .NET Framwork To use the RAID Viewer and Log Viewer, Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 to 3.5 or later is required.
Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 1.6 1. Bundled Software for the Server NEC Product Info Collection Utility NEC Product Info Collection Utility is used to collect server information during maintenance or in the case of failure. It can be installed from the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. This utility might be pre-installed in some server models. 1.6.1 Installation You can install this utility through the following procedure. 1.
Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 2. 2. Bundled Software for PC for Management Bundled Software for PC for Management This section describes the bundled software required to configure PC for Management used to manage the server system. 2.1 NEC ESMPRO Manager NEC ESMPRO Manager is an application used to remotely manage and monitor the hardware and RAID System of the server. To use this function, install the bundled software such as NEC ESMPRO Agent for the server.
