NEC Express5800/320Ma User manual

NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
NR575-01
Express5800/320Ma:
System Installation Guide

Manual Name: Express5800/320Ma: System Installation Guide
Part Number: NR575-01
Express5800/320Ma Software Release Number: 4.1.0
Publication Date: January 2006
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface vii
1. Unpacking Your System 1-1
Checking the System Components 1-1
Inspecting the System 1-4
Verifying the System Serial Number 1-5
Safety Notices 1-5
Safety Considerations 1-6
Next Steps 1-6
2. Installing a Rack-Mountable System 2-1
Managing Cables 2-1
Installing a Rack-Mounted System 2-2
Numbering the Vertical Rails 2-2
Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Cabinet Vertical Rails 2-5
Installing the Shelf Unit 2-7
Installing the System Components 2-11
3. Installing a Pedestal System 3-1
4. Setting Up Your System 4-1
Ports on the System 4-1
Connecting a Monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard 4-3
Connecting the System to Ethernet Networks 4-4
Connecting the Modem 4-5
Connecting an External USB Floppy Disk Drive 4-6
Connecting the System to Electrical Power 4-6
System Power Overview 4-6
Connecting the System Directly to AC Power (Mains) 4-7
Connecting the System to a UPS 4-10

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Connecting the Systems to Power Through PDUs 4-13
5. Installing PDUs 5-1
PDU Components 5-1
Installing a PDU in a Cabinet 5-2
Connecting PDUs to AC Power 5-3
Removing a PDU from a Cabinet 5-5
6. Installing Express5800/320Ma System Software 6-1
Overview of the IPL and Post-IPL Procedures 6-2
IPL Considerations 6-2
Mini-Setup Worksheet 6-3
Performing the IPL Procedure 6-5
Preparing for the IPL Procedure 6-6
Performing the IPL Procedure 6-6
The Post-IPL Procedure 6-9
Responding to Mini-Setup Prompts 6-9
Completing the Post-IPL Procedure 6-10
Appendix A. Ordering CRUs A-1
System CRUs A-2
Network Adapters A-3
Host Bus Adapters A-3
Peripheral Components A-3
KVM Switch and Cables A-3
System Power Cords A-4
PDU and PDU Power Cables A-4
Index Index-1

Figures v
Figures
Figure 1-1. Rack-Mounted System Components 1-3
Figure 1-2. Pedestal System Components 1-4
Figure 2-1. EIA Square-Hole Pattern on the Vertical Rail 2-3
Figure 2-2. Numbering the Middle Hole of 4U 2-4
Figure 2-3. Screw Locations on the Rear Vertical Rails 2-5
Figure 2-4. Attaching the Mounting Brackets 2-6
Figure 2-5. Cage Nut Locations on Front Vertical Rails 2-7
Figure 2-6. Mounting the Shelf Unit on the Mounting Brackets 2-8
Figure 2-7. Securing the Shelf Unit to the Front Rails 2-9
Figure 2-8. Securing the Shelf Unit to the Mounting Brackets 2-10
Figure 2-9. Installing the Backplane Assembly on a Rack-Mounted
System 2-11
Figure 2-10. Installing the Modem Assembly on a Rack-Mounted
System 2-12
Figure 2-11. Installing the CPU-I/O Enclosures into a Cabinet 2-13
Figure 2-12. System in a Cabinet 2-14
Figure 3-1. Installing the Modem Assembly on a Pedestal System 3-2
Figure 3-2. Installing the CPU-I/O Enclosures into a Pedestal Case 3-3
Figure 3-3. CPU-I/O Enclosures Fully Inserted in a Pedestal Case 3-4
Figure 4-1. Ports on a Pedestal System 4-2
Figure 4-2. Ports on a Rack-Mountable System 4-3
Figure 4-3. Connecting a Rack-Mounted System Directly to AC Power 4-8
Figure 4-4. Connecting a Pedestal System Directly to AC Power 4-9
Figure 4-5. Connecting a Rack-Mounted System to a UPS 4-11
Figure 4-6. Connecting a Pedestal System to a UPS 4-12
Figure 4-7. Connecting the Systems to PDUs 4-14
Figure 5-1. PDU Components 5-2
Figure 5-2. Cage Nut Locations: PDU 5-3
Figure 5-3. Connecting a PDU to a UPS 5-4

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Tables
Table 6-1. Mini-Setup Worksheet 6-3
Table A-1. System CRUs A-2
Table A-2. Network Adapters and PCI Adapter Cables A-3
Table A-3. Host Bus Adapter Cables A-3
Table A-4. Peripheral Components A-3
Table A-5. KVM Switch CRUs A-3
Table A-6. System Power Cords A-4
Table A-7. Power Cords from a System to a UPS A-4
Table A-8. PDU and PDU Power Cords A-5
Table A-9. Storage Enclosure, Monitor, and Tape Drive Power Cords A-5

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Preface
Purpose of This Manual
The Express5800/320Ma: System Installation Guide describes how to install and set
up your system and power distribution units (PDUs). It also describes how to install
Express5800/320Ma software and lists the part numbers of customer-replaceable units
(CRUs), which are components that you can easily replace.
Audience
This manual is intended for system administrators who are responsible for installing
Express5800/320Ma systems and optional components.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
WARNING
!
A warning indicates a situation where failure to take
or avoid a specified action could cause bodily harm or
loss of life.
CAUTION
!
A caution indicates a situation where failure to take or
avoid a specified action could damage a hardware device,
program, system, or data.
NOTE
A note provides important information about the operation
of an ftServer system.

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Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in Express5800/320Ma documents:
•The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type, the name of
a screen object, or the name of a programming element. For example:
Before handling or replacing a PCI adapter, make sure that you are properly
grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
Call the RegisterDeviceNotification function.
•The italic font introduces new terms and indicates programming and command-line
arguments that the user defines. For example:
Many hardware components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which
can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.
copy filename1 filename2
Pass a pointer for the NotificationFilter parameter
•The monospace font indicates message text. For example:
The operation completed successfully.
Getting Help
If you have a technical question about Express5800/320Ma hardware or software, try
these online resources first:
•Online support from NEC Technical Support. You can find the latest technical
information about an Express5800/320Ma through online product support at the
NEC Technical Support Web site:
http://support.necsam.com/servers/
•Online product support for Microsoft®products. Your primary source for
support is the computer manufacturer who provided your software, or an
authorized Microsoft Support Provider. You can also find the latest technical
information about Microsoft Windows®and other Microsoft products through online
product support at the Microsoft Help and Support Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites,
and the Express5800/320Ma system is covered by a service agreement, please
contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239).

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Notices
•All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system.
•Although this guide documents modem functionality, modems are not available for
all systems. Ask your sales representative about modem availability.
•ActiveService Network (ASN) is not currently available, but may be ordered in the
future.

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Unpacking Your System 1-1
Chapter 1
Unpacking Your System1-
When you receive your system, unpack it as described in the Readme First booklet that
accompanies the system.
After you unpack the system, do the following:
•Make sure you have the components you require and have ordered.
•Inspect the system to make sure nothing was damaged during shipment.
•Verify that the system serial number on the system label and on the packing list
match.
•Make sure you understand safety considerations.
Checking the System Components
Refer to the packing list on the box and make sure you have all the ordered
components:
•Accessories box, containing one or more of the following:
– One gray and one black power cable for connecting the system to power
distribution units (PDUs)
– CD-ROMs and a printed copy of this guide.
•Keyboard and mouse
•Installed Virtual Technician Module (VTM), if ordered

Checking the System Components
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•The following, if ordered:
–– Monitor unit
– External USB floppy disk drive
– PDUs for rack-mounted systems
– Keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch
•For a rack-mounted system, the components shown in Figure 1-1 and, for a
pedestal system, the components shown in Figure 1-2.
NOTE
If you received the system already mounted in a cabinet,
the components shown in Figure 1-1 have been
assembled in the cabinet, with the exception of the power
cords.

Checking the System Components
Unpacking Your System 1-3
Figure 1-1. Rack-Mounted System Components
1 Shelf unit (1)
2 Rear mounting brackets (2), with one guide screw in each bracket
3 Power cords
4 10-32 cage nuts (8)
5 10-32 x 5/8 in. pan-head crest-cup Phillips-head screws (4)
6 10-32 x 1/2 in. pan-head crest-cup Phillips-head screws (8). Two screws are
installed, one in each rear mounting bracket.
7 10-32 x 1/2 in. counter-sunk screws with lock washers (4)
8 Backplane assembly (1)
9CPU-I⁄O enclosures (2)
10 Front bezel (1)
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Inspecting the System
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Figure 1-2. Pedestal System Components
Inspecting the System
Inspect all equipment for damage. Verify that the equipment has no dents, scratches,
or scrapes. If you notice damage, contact NEC Technical Support.
1 Pedestal case
2 Power cords
3CPU-I⁄O enclosures (2)
4Frontbezel(1)
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Verifying the System Serial Number
Unpacking Your System 1-5
Verifying the System Serial Number
Ensure that the serial numbers on the system and on the packing list match.
1. Find the label that contains the serial number and site ID affixed to the bottom rear
of the shelf unit.
2. Compare the serial number on the label with the serial number on the packing list.
If the serial numbers do not match, contact NEC Technical Support before installing the
system.
Safety Notices
WARNING
!
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH THE BATTERY.
WARNING
!
If you receive locking power cords with your system,
do not substitute other power cords. Use of the
locking power cords ensures proper grounding of the
system.
WARNING
!
The system uses two power cords to provide
redundant sources of power. To fully remove power
from a system, disconnect both power cords. To
reduce the risk that electrical shock could injure a
person or damage the system, exercise caution when
working in the unit even when only one power cord is
connected.
WARNING
!
To prevent a cabinet from tipping over and injuring a
person or damaging the system, start installing
systems from the bottom of the cabinet upward.

Safety Considerations
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WARNING
!
If you replace the modem cable supplied by NEC
Solutions (America), Inc., use a cable with a gauge of
at least 26 AWG to prevent fire.
Safety Considerations
Before installing the system, take the following important precautions:
•Observe all applicable industry safety standards. See the “Safety Notices” on
page 1-5.
•Provide the necessary space and light to safely perform the installation.
•Do not wear conducting objects, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
Next Steps
Go to Chapter 2, “Installing a Rack-Mountable System” to install a rack-mountable
system in your own cabinet.
Go to Chapter 3, “Installing a Pedestal System” to install a pedestal system,
Go to Chapter 4, “Setting Up Your System” to set up a system that is already mounted
in a cabinet.

Installing a Rack-Mountable System 2-1
Chapter 2
Installing a Rack-Mountable System2-
Before you install the system, make sure that the site has been prepared as described
in the Express5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide.
To install your rack-mountable system, see:
•Figure 1-2, which identifies the components of a rack-mountable system
•“Safety Notices” on page 1-5 and “Safety Considerations” on page 1-6
•“Managing Cables” on page 2-1
•“Installing a Rack-Mounted System” on page 2-2
•“Installing the System Components” on page 2-11
Tools required:
•A #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
•A flat-head screwdriver or a cage-nut insertion and extraction tool
Managing Cables
When routing cables within the cabinet, keep all power cords separate from peripheral
and communication cables as much as possible. For example, route all power cords on
one side of the cabinet and all peripheral and communications cables on the other side
of the cabinet, using the cable management rings on your cabinet to constrain the
cords and cables.

Installing a Rack-Mounted System
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Installing a Rack-Mounted System
Before installing the system, ensure that:
•Your cabinet (if you are installing the system in your own cabinet) meets the
requirements described in the Express5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide.
•The site has been prepared as described in the Express5800/320Ma: Site
Planning Guide.
If you are using power distribution units (PDUs), install them in your cabinet as
described in Chapter 5, “Installing PDUs” before you install the system.
A rack-mounted system consists of the components shown in Figure 1-2.
To install a rack-mounted system, see the following sections:
•“Numbering the Vertical Rails” on page 2-2
•“Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Cabinet Vertical Rails” on page 2-5
•“Installing the Shelf Unit” on page 2-7
Numbering the Vertical Rails
Each system requires 4U, equal to 12 holes, of vertical space.
NOTE
The cabinet rails and the system are measured in EIA
rack units (U). One U equals 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).
Every three square holes on the EIA square-hole pattern
on the vertical rail equals one U. The square holes on EIA
rails are located in a repeating pattern of 1/2 in. (1.27 cm),
5/8 in. (1.59 cm), 5/8 in. (1.59 cm), as shown in
Figure 2-1.
The middle hole of each U has equal spacing between it
and the holes adjacent to it. In some cabinets, numbers on
the vertical rails identify the middle hole of each U.

Installing a Rack-Mounted System
Installing a Rack-Mountable System 2-3
Figure 2-1. EIA Square-Hole Pattern on the Vertical Rail
If your rack is not already numbered, use a marker or pencil to number the middle hole
of at least the following:
•The 4U in which to install each system
•The 1U in which to install a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch, if ordered
The following instructions direct you to start numbering the middle hole of the third U in
the cabinet, which is the eighth hole, to leave room at the bottom of the cabinet for the
PDUs.
To number the vertical rails in a cabinet
1. On each of the front rails, number the middle hole of the 4U where you will install
the system. In Figure 2-2, the middle hole of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth Us are
numbered.
1/2 in. (1.27 cm)
5/8 in. (1.59 cm)
5/8 in. (1.59 cm)
1U
1U

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Figure 2-2. Numbering the Middle Hole of 4U
2. If you are installing additional systems in the same cabinet, continue numbering the
middle hole of another 4U for each system.
3. Repeat the preceding steps at the rear vertical rails.
To ensure that the components will be level when you install them, mark the same
holes on the rear rails that you marked on the front vertical rails.
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