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Setup Guide
Express 5800 120Lh
NovaScale R620

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Setup Guide
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product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and applications
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Keep this Setup Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.
Safety Indications
To use NovaScale series safely, follow the instructions in this Setup Guide.
This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions, and
actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.
This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger depending on the degree. These
terms are defined as follows:
WARNING Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to physical assets.
This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a danger. They are
defined as follows:
Indicates that there is a risk of a danger. Each image symbolizes a particular type of danger.
(Attention)
Indicates what you must not do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of prohibition. (Prohibited
actions)
Indicates what you must do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of action necessary to avoid a
danger. (Mandatory actions)
(Example) Symbol to draw attention
Term indicating a degree of danger
CAUTION
High temperature.
Immediately after the power-off, system components such as hard disk are very hot. Wait the
server to cool down completely before adding/removing some component.
Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)
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Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows:
Attention
Indicates a risk of an electric shock.
Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat.
Indicates a risk of catching your fingers.
Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.
Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.
Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam.
Indicates a risk of an explosion.
Indicates a risk of a personal injury.
Prohibited actions
Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein.
Do no touch the indicated area. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.
Do not touch with wet hands. There is a risk of an electric shock.
Keep from flame. There is a risk of a fire.
Avoid using water or liquid nearby. If it spills on the equipment, there is a risk of an
electric shock or fire.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment. There is a risk of an electric
shock or fire.
Mandatory actions
Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.
Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the
instructions.
For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING” on page 1-2.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This classA digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe Arespecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Statement
Warning: This is a Class A product. In residential environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).
This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label id located on the internal CD-ROM
installed in your system.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
NOTE: This product provides resistance against hardware faults with its redundant hardware modules. However, this
does not mean complete fault-tolerance is assured. For example, there is a risk of system down when:
– A fatal fault occurs in software.
– Both modules within a redundant hardware pair break down.
– A fatal fault occurs in a non-redundant component, such as the clock generator circuitry or the interconnect
backplane.
– The entire system is cut off from AC power.
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Preface
Welcome to the NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series.
NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in terms of
fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided by NovaScale series.
In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure
non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it. You can
use NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of
Windows Server 2003 operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc.
To make the best use of these features, read this Setup Guide thoroughly to understand how to operate NovaScale/Fault
Tolerant Server series.
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About This Setup Guide
This Setup Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when you set up the product.
Keep this manual and the separate volume of User Guide handy.
This Setup Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of Windows operating systems and
general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.
How to Use This Setup Guide
This guide explains the procedures you should perform before you begin system operation after you purchased the
product. Read the guide in order from Chapter 1. If you perform procedures according to this guide, you will set up the
product properly.
Chapter 4 describes how to install the operating system. Chapter 5 describes post-installation procedures. Chapter 6
explains how to troubleshoot if you cannot set up the product properly. Refer to “SYSTEM REPAIR” on page 6-2 for
details about system configurations and repairs of this product. Refer to “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 6-13 if you
feel you failed to set up the product.
See this Setup Guide for details of this product’s operation, and functions and operations of the hardware and the
system.
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Additional symbols
The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols described at the
beginning.
IMPORTANT: Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the
server or software
CHECK: Something you need to make sure when using the server or
software
TIPS: Helpful information, something useful to know
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................................. iv
About This Setup Guide..................................................................................................................................................v
How to Use This Setup Guide.......................................................................................................................................v
Additional symbols...................................................................................................................................................... vi
CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
BEFORE USING........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Warning Labels..........................................................................................................................................................1-2
CPU/IO Modules.......................................................................................................................................................1-2
CPU/IO Modules.......................................................................................................................................................1-3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ................................................................................................................................1-5
General ......................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Use of Power Supply and Power Cord ......................................................................................................................1-6
Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection......................................................................................................1-7
Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices............................................................................................................... 1-8
During Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Rack-mount Model (Model R620-LR, R620-MR).................................................................................................. 1-10
UNPACKING............................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
CHAPTER 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
ABOUT OPERATING SYSTEM.................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................................................2-2
About OS Installation................................................................................................................................................ 2-2
CHAPTER 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
INSTALLING SERVER ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................................3-2
Connection................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
WINDOWS SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Express Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
SETUP FLOW .............................................................................................................................................................4-3
Step 1: Things Required for Setup............................................................................................................................. 4-4
Size of the Partition to be Created............................................................................................................................. 4-5
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