NEC Express5800/E120g-M Operating manual

NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/ E120g-M
EXP704, EXP705
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1 Maintenance
Chapter 2 Useful Features
Chapter 3 Appendix
10.113.01-104.02
April 2016
© NEC Corporation 2016

Manuals
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Manuals
Manuals for this product are provided as booklets ( ) and electronic manuals ( ) in EXPRESSBUILDER.
Safety Precautions and
Regulatory Notices
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.
See this guide first and read the outline of this product.
User’s Guide
Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and features of server components
Chapter 2: Preparations Installation of additional options, connection of peripheral devices, and
suitable location for this server
Chapter 3: Setup System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information
Installation Guide (Windows)
Chapter 1: Installing Windows Installation of Windows and drivers, and precautions for installation
Chapter 2: Installing Bundled
Software
Installation of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other bundled
software
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 2: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and
EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs
Other manuals
The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and the other features
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
EXPRESSBUILDER

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Manuals.................................................................................................................................................................2
Contents................................................................................................................................................................3
Conventions Used in This Document ....................................................................................................................6
Notations used in the text ...................................................................................................................7
Hard disk drive ....................................................................................................................................7
Removable media ...............................................................................................................................7
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows).................................................................................8
Trademarks ...........................................................................................................................................................9
License Notification .............................................................................................................................................10
Warnings and Additions to This Document..........................................................................................................12
Latest editions...................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1 Maintenance....................................................................................................................................13
1. Relocation and Storage ..................................................................................................................................14
2. Daily Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Checking and Applying Updates ................................................................................................16
2.2 Checking Alerts ..........................................................................................................................16
2.3 Checking STATUS LED..............................................................................................................17
2.4 Backup .......................................................................................................................................17
2.5 Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 Cleaning the server .........................................................................................................18
2.5.2 Cleaning the tape drive ................................................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Cleaning the keyboard and mouse.................................................................................. 18
3. User Support...................................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Maintenance Services................................................................................................................19
3.2 Before Asking for Repair ............................................................................................................19
4. Collecting Failure Information ......................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Collecting Event Logs ................................................................................................................20
4.1.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012.......................................................... 20
4.1.2 Windows Server 2008 R2................................................................................................22
4.2 Collecting Configuration Information ..........................................................................................23
4.2.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012.......................................................... 23
4.2.2 Windows Server 2008 R2................................................................................................24
4.3 Collecting User-Mode Process Dump ........................................................................................ 24
4.4 Collecting Memory Dump...........................................................................................................24
5. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................25
5.1 Problem at Powering On...........................................................................................................25
5.2 Problem at Starting EXPRESSBUILDER..................................................................................26
5.3 Problem of OS Installation ........................................................................................................28
5.4 Problem at Starting OS .............................................................................................................31
5.5 Problem of Windows STOP Error..............................................................................................32
5.6 Problem of RAID System ..........................................................................................................32
5.7 Problem of Internal Devices and Other Hardware..................................................................... 34
5.8 Problem of OS Operations........................................................................................................36
5.9 Problem of EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows........................................................................... 36
5.10 Problem of Bundled Software .................................................................................................. 37
5.11 Problem of Optical Disk Drive..................................................................................................38
5.12 Problem at Powering Off..........................................................................................................38
6. Windows System Recovery ............................................................................................................................39
6.1 Recovery of Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012 ............................................... 39

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6.2 Recovery of Windows Server 2008 R2 .........................................................................................39
7. Resetting and Clearing the Server.................................................................................................................. 40
7.1 Software Reset .........................................................................................................................40
7.2 BMC Reset ...............................................................................................................................40
7.3 Forced Shutdown...................................................................................................................... 41
7.4 Clearing BIOS Settings (NVRAM).............................................................................................42
8. System Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................45
8.1 Test Items ...............................................................................................................................45
8.2 Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics ....................................................................................46
9. Offline Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 48
9.1 Starting Offline Tools ................................................................................................................. 48
9.2 Features of Offline Tools ........................................................................................................... 49
9.3 Console-less feature .................................................................................................................50
9.3.1 How to remotely control .................................................................................................. 50
9.3.2 Preparation .....................................................................................................................50
Chapter 2 Useful Features...............................................................................................................................51
1. System BIOS ..................................................................................................................................................52
1.1 Starting SETUP......................................................................................................................... 52
1.2 Parameter Descriptions ............................................................................................................52
1.2.1 Main ...............................................................................................................................53
1.2.2 Advanced ........................................................................................................................55
1.2.3 Security ...........................................................................................................................83
1.2.4 Server .............................................................................................................................87
1.2.5 Boot ...............................................................................................................................93
1.2.6 Save & Exit .....................................................................................................................96
2. BMC Configuration .........................................................................................................................................97
2.1 Starting BMC Configuration........................................................................................................97
2.2 Server Configuration Utility Main Menu ......................................................................................98
2.3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.......................................................................................................99
2.4 Setting BMC Configuration....................................................................................................... 100
2.4.1 Network ......................................................................................................................... 101
2.4.2 User Management......................................................................................................... 103
2.4.3 Mail Alert ....................................................................................................................... 105
2.4.4 SNMP Alert ...................................................................................................................107
2.4.5 System Operation ......................................................................................................... 108
2.4.6 Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................109
2.5 Clear BMC SEL........................................................................................................................ 110
2.6 Resetting BMC ......................................................................................................................... 110
2.7 Initializing BMC Configuration .................................................................................................. 111
2.8 ECO ......................................................................................................................................... 112
2.9 Initializing ECO Setting ............................................................................................................ 114
3. Flash FDD .................................................................................................................................................... 115
3.1 Notes on Using Flash FDD....................................................................................................... 115
3.1.1 Compensation for recorded data ................................................................................... 115
3.1.2 Handling Flash FDD ...................................................................................................... 115
3.1.3 Use in EXPRESSBUILDER........................................................................................... 115
4. Power Control Feature.................................................................................................................................. 116
4.1 Supported OS .......................................................................................................................... 116
4.2 Notes on Using Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2.................................................... 116
5. RAID System Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 117
5.1 Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility..................................................................... 117
5.1.1 Starting SETUP ............................................................................................................. 117
5.1.2 Advanced menu ............................................................................................................ 118
5.1.3 Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility........................................................... 119
5.2 Menu Tree................................................................................................................................ 120
5.3 Procedures for Using Configuration Utility ............................................................................... 123
5.3.1 Create/add configuration ............................................................................................... 123

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5.3.2 Manual Rebuild ............................................................................................................. 139
5.3.3 Configure HotSpare ...................................................................................................... 141
5.3.4 Check Consistency .......................................................................................................145
5.3.5 Others ........................................................................................................................... 149
5.4 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility ......................................... 150
5.5 Off-line Utility and Universal RAID Utility.................................................................................. 152
6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER ..................................................................................................................... 154
6.1 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................... 154
6.2 Menus of EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................. 155
6.3 Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................ 158
6.4 CLI for EXPRESSBUILDER ..................................................................................................... 158
7. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 ......................................................................................................................... 159
8. NEC ESMPRO.............................................................................................................................................. 160
8.1 NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows) ................................................................. 160
8.2 NEC ESMPRO Manager ..........................................................................................................160
8.3 NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension .............................................................................................. 160
8.4 Server Configuration Utility ...................................................................................................... 160
8.5 NEC ExpressUpdate Agent......................................................................................................160
9. NEC Product Info Collection Utility ............................................................................................................... 161
9.1 Usage (Windows)..................................................................................................................... 161
10. Universal RAID Utility ................................................................................................................................. 162
10.1 Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6 ........................................................................................... 162
11. Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS)................................................................................ 163
12. Express Report Service (MG)..................................................................................................................... 164
Chapter 3 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 165
1. POST Error Message ................................................................................................................................... 166
2. List of Windows Event Logs.......................................................................................................................... 180
3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization................................................. 191
3.1 Windows .................................................................................................................................. 191
3.1.1 Power consumption....................................................................................................... 191
3.1.2 Intake air temperature ................................................................................................... 192
3.1.3 Processor utilization ...................................................................................................... 195
4. Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 196
5. Revision Record ........................................................................................................................................... 197

Conventions Used in This Document
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Conventions Used in This Document
Signs and symbols for safety
WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as following meaning.
WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury
CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage
Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
The individual symbols are defined as follows:
Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a
hazard if the instruction is ignored.
An image in the symbol illustrates the
hazard type.
Prohibited
Action
This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An
image in the symbol illustrates a particular
prohibited action.
Mandatory
Action
This symbol indicates mandatory actions.
An image in the symbol illustrates a
mandatory action to avoid a particular
hazard.
(Example in this guide)
WARNING
Use only the specified outlet
Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source
may cause a fire or a power leak.
(Electric shock risk)
(Do not disassemble)
(Example)
(Example)
(Disconnect a plug)
Symbol to draw
attention
Description of a warning Term indicating a degree of danger
(Example)

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Notations used in the text
In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three 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 hardware or operating software. If
the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious
malfunctions could occur.
Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software.
Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.
Hard disk drive
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refer to both of the following.
•Hard disk drive (HDD)
•Solid state drive (SSD)
Removable media
Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following.
•USB flash drive
•Flash FDD

Conventions Used in This Document
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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)
Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information.
Notations in this document Official names of Windows
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 Standard
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Trademarks
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Trademarks
EXPRESSSCOPE and ExpressUpdate are registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. Avago, LSI, and the LSI &
Design logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avago Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. QLogic is a
registered trademark of Qlogic Corporation. Broadcom, NetXtreme are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Broadcom
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. InfiniBand is a trademark or service mark of InfiniBand Trade Association. Mellanox, and
its logo, and Connect-X, Switch-X, MLNX-OS products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mellanox Technologies in Israel
and other countries. PCI Express is a trademark of Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group.
All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
trademark owners.

License Notification
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License Notification
Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system BIOS).
•EDK /EDKII
•UEFI Network Stack II and iSCSI
•Crypto package using WPA Supplicant
Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (Off-line Tools).
•EDK/EDKII
EDK/EDKII
BSD License from Intel
Copyright (c) 2012, Intel Corporation
All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004, Intel Corporation
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the
following conditions are met:
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INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY
WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.
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All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the
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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the
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following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following
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"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
(http://www.openssl.org/)"
4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not be used to endorse or promote products
derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact
[email protected].
5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their
names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.
6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment:
"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
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STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF
THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected]).
This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]).
CRYPTO PACKAGE USING WPA SUPPLICANT
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All Rights Reserved.
This program is licensed under the BSD license (the one with advertisement clause removed).
If you are submitting changes to the project, please see CONTRIBUTIONS file for more instructions.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED
TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY
WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

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Warnings and Additions to This Document
1. Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is prohibited.
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice.
3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.
4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.
5. Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations.
6. The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Keep this document for future reference.
Latest editions
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messages and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has
been modified.
The most recent version of the guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from
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NEC Express5800 Series
Express5800/E120g-M
Maintenance
This chapter explains maintenance of server, and what actions are to be taken in case of trouble when operating
this server.
1. Relocation and Storage
Describes how to relocate and store this server.
2. Daily Maintenance
Describes how to check the status of the server, and how to clean the server.
3. User Support
Describes various services on this product.
4. Collecting Failure Information
Describes how to collect the failure information. See this section in case of a failure.
5. Troubleshooting
Describes how to troubleshoot the server. See this section if you suspect a failure.
6. Windows System Recovery
Describes Windows recovery setup. See this section if the Windows is corrupt.
7. Resetting the Server and Clearing CMOS Data
Describes how to reset or clear the server. See this section if the server is not working or if you want to
restore BIOS settings to the factory settings.
8. System Diagnostics
Describes the system diagnostics of this server.
9. Offline Tools
Describes tools for preventive maintenance of the server.

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1.
Relocation and Storage
Follow the steps below if you want to relocate or store this server.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see
Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
•Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
•Do not remove the lithium battery, NiMH, or Li-ion battery.
•Disconnect the power plug before installing or removing the server.
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
•Make sure to complete installation.
•Do not get your fingers caught.
•Avoid installing under extreme temperature conditions.
Note •If the server has hard disk drives, move the server while being careful not to
damage the drive.
•When storing the server, monitor the environmental conditions of the storage
area.
temperature: −10°C to 55°C, humidity: 20% to 80%
(No dew condensation is permitted)
Tips Make backup copies of important data stored in the hard disk drive.

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1. Power off the server (POWER LED goes off)
2. Unplug the power cord of the server from the power outlet.
3. Disconnect all the cables from the server
4. Pack the server securely to protect from damage, shock, and vibration.
Important If this server and internal optional devices are suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm place, condensation will occur. Wait for a sufficient period of
time before using the server and other components in the operating
environment.
Note Adjust the system clock after relocating or storing the server.

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2.
Daily Maintenance
To use this server under good conditions at all times, periodically check and maintain as follows. If failures are
found, ask your sales representative, avoiding impossible operation.
2.1
Checking and Applying Updates
Express5800 Series posts update information for BIOS, firmware, driver, and others of the server and peripheral
devices on our website. We recommend that the latest update always be applied for stable system operation.
NEC corporate site: http://www.nec.com/
[Support & Downloads]
Tips NEC recommends that you back up data before applying the latest update.
2.2
Checking Alerts
Use NEC ESMPRO Manager (for Windows) to constantly verify that no abnormalities are discovered on the
monitored server and that no alerts have been issued.
Example image of NEC ESMPRO Manager
NEC ESMPRO Manager AlertViewer

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2.3
Checking STATUS LED
After powering on the server or before shutting down the system and powering off the server, check STATUS
LED on the front of the server. For the functions and descriptions of the LED, see Chapter 1 (5. Names and
Functions of Parts) in User’s Guide. If the indicator shows the server abnormality, contact your sales
representative.
2.4
Backup
We recommend that you periodically back up the data on HDD.
If a RAID array has been configured on your system, back up the RAID configuration data. We also recommend
that you back up it after a rebuilding process required due to HDD failure. For more information, see Chapter 2
(6.3 Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER).
2.5
Cleaning
Regularly clean the server to keep it in good condition.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see
Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
•Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
•Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server.

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2.5.1
Cleaning the server
Wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the
surfaces.
Important •Do not use thinner, benzene, and other volatile solvents. Those solvents
could damage or tarnish the material.
•The power outlet, cables, connectors on the rear panel of the server, and
the inside of the server must be kept dry.
1. Confirm that the power is OFF (POWER LED is OFF)
2. Unplug the power cord of the server from a power outlet.
3. Wipe off dust from the power cord plug with a dry cloth.
4. Soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent that is diluted with cold or lukewarm water, and squeeze it firmly.
5. Rub off stains on the server with the cloth prepared in step 4.
6. Soak a soft cloth in water, squeeze it firmly, and wipe the server with it once again.
7. Wipe the server with a dry cloth.
2.5.2
Cleaning the tape drive
A dirty tape drive head causes unsuccessful file backup and damages the tape cartridge. Periodically clean the
tape drive with the designated cleaning tape.
For the cleaning interval and method, the estimated usable period and lifetime of the tape cartridge, refer to the
instructions attached to the tape drive.
2.5.3
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse
Wipe the surface of the keyboard with a dry cloth after confirming that the whole system, including the server
and the peripherals, are shut down and POWER LED is off.
An optical mouse does not work properly if the lens area is not clean. Wipe the sensor with a dry cloth to remove
any dirt or dust.

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3.
User Support
Before getting after-sales service, check the contents of the warranty and service.
3.1
Maintenance Services
Service representatives from NEC subsidiary companies or companies authorized by NEC provide
maintenance services. For the services, contact your sales representative.
3.2
Before Asking for Repair
If you think that a failure occurred, follow the steps below:
1. Check if the power cord and cables to other products are properly connected.
2. See Chapter 1 (5. Troubleshooting). If you find a symptom similar to your problem, take the action as
instructed.
3. Confirm that the required software has been properly installed.
4. Scan for viruses using an antivirus software.
If the problem persists after taking the measures above, contact your sales representative. Take notes on LED
indications and the display on the screen at the failure, which will be useful information for the repair.
For repair within the warranty period, be sure to apply with your warranty.

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4.
Collecting Failure Information
If the server is broken, you can collect failure information by using the following method.
The failure information to be described is to be collected only at the request of your sales representative.
Important When the system restarts after a failure has occurred, a message may appear
indicating virtual memory shortage. Ignore this message and proceed with
starting the system. Restarting the system may result in an inability to
properly dump the data.
4.1
Collecting Event Logs
Collection for various event logs that occurred on the server follows the steps below.
Tips If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, restart the system and then follow the
steps below.
4.1.1
Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012
1. Click [Settings] from Charms bar.
(Or, right-click the left bottom of screen, and click Event Viewer from the menu displayed. The screen
shown in Step 4 appears.)
Charms Right-click menu