NEC Express5800/320Lc User manual

NEC Express5800/320Lc
Fault Tolerant Server
• Up to 99.999% continuous uptime
• Rapid processing and improved application availability
• Streamlined installation and management
• High-performance solution for better ROI

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE FOR FASTER PROCESSING
NEC has expanded its line of fault-tolerant (FT) servers to
include a high-performance, mid-range option for demanding,
mission-critical environments. The Express5800/320Lc pro-
vides faster processing speeds and higher availability with dual
2.8GHz CPUs and NEC ExpressCluster Self Recovery Edition
(SRE). Designed with Dual Modular Redundancy (DMR), the NEC
Express5800/320Lc FT servers feature redundant CPU modules
with Hyper-Threading enabled Intel Xeon processors. This
configuration means data instructions are handled in parallel,
instead of individually, to accommodate heavier workloads and
produce faster response times for better overall performance.
NEXT-GENERATION FT TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS HIGH
AVAILABILITY
The Express5800/320Lc achieves up to 99.999% continuous
uptime. Innovative lockstep technology employs duplicate
fault-tolerant hardware components, so that the active spare
components continue normal operation, even if a hardware
component fails. All components are hot-swappable for rapid
replacement, without interrupting operations. Because there
is no single point of failure, downtime is nearly eliminated and
data remains secure.
IMPROVED UPTIME FOR APPLICATIONS
Now included with all NEC FT server models, ExpressCluster
SRE monitors the performance of most application processes
and restarts applications if failures occur. It can also reboot the
server if applications fail to restart after a customer-set number
of retries. SRE even monitors Windows OS resources and driv-
ers and reboots the server should one of these components fail.
With ExpressCluster SRE as a standard feature of the 320Lc,
customers benefit from automated application restart and added
OS protection—features that result in greater uptime and peace
of mind that mission-critical applications will be available. Given
that software failures account for almost 20 percent of all server
failures, this added layer of protection at the application level
significantly reduces downtime, creating a more reliable, highly
available software environment.
Increased CPU performance in an affordable fault tolerant solution
Next in NEC’s family of Intel® XeonTM processor-based fault tolerant servers, the
Express5800/320Lc delivers higher performance and added protection against
downtime at the application level. Now enterprises running mission-critical
Microsoft® Windows® applications can benefit from greater processing speeds
without breaking the budget, and still achieve up to 99.999% continuous avail-
ability. NEC’s Fault Tolerant servers deliver maximum uptime and ample storage
capacity to meet the most demanding enterprise server requirements.
NEC Express5800/320Lc-R 4U rack-mount version

INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ADDS VALUE
NEC’s FT servers include innovative software that increases
the platform’s availability. Hardened drivers detect and prevent
writing beyond physical memory allocation. These drivers pro-
vide diagnostic capabilities, as well as support for duplex and
hot-swap operations. They are also certified for compliance and
digitally signed for authenticity using Microsoft procedures and
tools. NEC’s Express5800/320Lc includes NEC ESMPRO® Server
Management Suite, which allows remote monitoring, analysis
and management of all connected NEC servers in a lights-out
environment. Also included is NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
installation software for easy setup and system management.
COMPACT DESIGN SAVES SPACE AND SIMPLIFIES
MANAGEMENT
With an all-hardware, single-server server solution with automatic
software restart and full fault tolerance, the Express5800/320Lc
maintains affordability and a compact footprint. With a total
chassis height of 7 inches and standard
19-in rack width, the rack-mountable 4U platform easily
accommodates space constraints without compromising
performance. An all-in-one solution complete with management
and installation software, the Express5800/320Lc reduces
support and maintenance costs typically associated with
multiple-server solutions and cluster configurations.
AMPLE STORAGE CAPACITY WITH NEC EXTERNAL
SUPPORT
The Express5800/320Lc supports flexible storage options from
leading storage providers, as well as NEC’s own RAID fibre
channel disk arrays. The NEC S2800, for example, delivers high-
end class performance and functionality at an affordable price
with 8 host ports (standard) and the ability to scale up to 27TB of
storage capacity and 16GB cache (8GBytes per controller). With
RAID6 double-parity technology, the S2800 achieves total
redundancy, even when two disk drives fail, providing greater
reliability and performance.
Key Features
• Dual Modular Redundancy (DMR) design
featuring redundant, hot-swappable CPU and I/O
modules for full hardware redundancy
• Automatic software restart for added protection
at the application level
• Dual logical 2.8GHz Intel Xeon processors for
increased performance
• Up to 99.999% application uptime
• External support of up to 27TB with NEC S2800
fibre channel disk array.
• Compact, 4U footprint saves space
• FT Management Software v3.0 with Rapid Disk
Replication technology
• EXPRESSBUILDER simplifies setup and
configuration
• ESMPRO enables remote management and
analysis

CPU Module
CPU
• 2 Intel® Xeon 2.8GHz processors
(Hyper-threading 2.8 enabled)
• 512KB L2 cache
• 400 MHz front side bus
Chipset
• ServerWorks GC-LE + CSB5
Memory
• Maximum — 6GB logical
• DIMM
• Low profile DDR200 SDRAM (Registered)
• 256/512MB/1GB DIMM
• ECC — yes
LED
• Front 2
Fan
• 3 x fixed
Power Supply
• 300W fixed
I/O Module
LAN
• 1 x 10/100/BASE-TX,
• 1 x 10/100/1000/BASE-T
I/O Slots
• Total 3 slots [2] (VGA card uses 1 slot)
• 64bit/33MHz PCI x 2, 32bit/33MHz x 1
Device Bays
• 3.5” — 3 (1” height)
• 5.25” — 1 CD-ROM
HDD
• Maximum
• SCSI I/F: 3 x 146GB
• 36GB/73GB/146GB 10Krpm
• 18GB 15Krpm
• 73GB 15Krpm drives
SCSI I/F
• Hot Plug — yes
• Non Raid — 1 channel
Graphics (VRAM)
• 640 x 480 – 1280 x 1024 (2MB)
LED
• Front 4
• Rear 5
Fan
• 5 x fixed
Power Supply
• 250W fixed
Common Module
(Back plane and included in I/O Module)
FDD
• 1 x External USB 3.5” FDD
External I/O Interconnect
• Rear
• 1 x CRT, 2 x USB (KB/M, FDD)
• 2 x Serial (DB9)
Switch
• Power, Dump
Front Key
• Yes
LED
• Front — Power, System Status, HDD
• Rear — PCI Slot
Chassis Type (W x D x H)
• Pedestal 222 x 795 x 560 mm
• Rack: 19” 4U Rack (480 x 790 x 177mm)
Power Supply
• 120/240 Volts Auto sensing (In Each Module)
Warranty
• 1 year limited hardware and software
warranty
Regulatory & Safety
• Safety — UL950, CSA22.2,
CE EN60950, EN55022A, EN50082-1
• Emmisions — FCC Class
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