NEC Express5800/R120f-1M User manual

Express5800/R120f-1M
First Edition,
September 2014
Be sure to read this guide carefully before using this
server and retain it for reference.
This document provides information required to use your server safely and properly.
Keep this document nearby so that you may refer to it as necessary. Before using this server, be sure to read
this guide and “User’s Guide” (in the DVD provided with this server). For details of names in this document,
refer to Names and Functions of Parts in the “User’s Guide”.
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The following describes the procedures from opening the carton box to
starting using this product. Be sure to follow these steps.
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Step 1
Check the accessories.
Open the carton box, and then make sure you have all the accessories listed below:
●Express5800/R120f-1M server × 1 ●Slide rail (outer rail) × 2
●EXPRESSBUILDER × 1 ●Slide rail (inner rail) × 2
●Getting Started (This guide) × 1 ●Front Bezel
●SAS/SATA cable (when RAID controller is not installed)
●Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices × 1
●Security key (attached to Front Bezel)
Important: Keep the accessories in a safe place.
Step 2
Install internal optional devices.
Install internal optional devices. (Go to Step 3 if you have not purchased options.)
Note: See Installing Internal Optional Devices in the “User’s Guide” and the guide provided with
the optional device.
Step 3
Place the product to a proper location.
Determine the location to place this product.
Set up a rack in an appropriate place, and then mount the server in the rack.
Note: See Proper Location and Connection in the “User’s Guide”.
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Step 4
Connect cables.
Connect the cables to the server.
Note: See Proper Location and Connection in the “User’s Guide”.
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*1 Connect the power cord to a circuit breaker of up to 15 A.
*2 Either one can connect with a display unit.
Getting Started!
• Keep proper posture • Adjust the angle, brightness, and contrast of the
display to suit your preferences.
Tips for your health and safety
Using acomputer extensively may affect different partsof your body. Here are tipsyoushould
follow while working on acomputer to minimize strain on your body.
•Take abreak. Light exercise isalso recommended.• Adjust the angle of keyboard
The environment that satisfiesthe
following conditions
<Operating>
Ambient temperature:
10˚C to 35˚C/10˚C to 40˚C
Humidity: 20% to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±10˚C/hour
Air pressure: 749 to 1040 hpa
<Storage>
Ambient temperature:
5˚C to 40˚C
Humidity: 10% to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±15˚C/hour
Air pressure: 749 to 1040 hpa
Outlet or UPSwithin
reach of the provided cord
Outlet or UPSequipped
with AC 100V/200V and
parallel bipolar ground
On the flat and robust board
Do not use in the environment where
corrosive gas isgenerated.
There must be 1 m clearance in
front and behind the unit, 60 cm
on each side, and 40 cm above.
When installing
multiple racks,
be sure to
anchor them
together.
Attach stabilizers.
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Instruction Manuals
To see User’s Guide in EXPRESSBUILDER, follow the steps below.
(1) Turn on a computer on which Windows was installed.
(2) Insert the attached EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the computer.
The following menu automatically appears.
(3) Click Instruction Manuals on the menu.
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USB device
FRONT
Display unit*2
1000BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T
Finally, connect the
provided power cord
to an outlet. *1
REAR
Hub, switching hub, etc.
Device with serial interface
Management
LAN
p
ort
100BASE-T/
10BASE-T
Data LAN port
Display unit*2
USB device

Step 5
Turn on the server, and then set up the
OS
Follow the steps below to set up the server.
(1) Turn on a display. Remove peripheral devices except display, keyboard and mouse.
(2) If STATUS LED 1 lights green and STATUS LED 2 lights amber, wait until these LEDs
are turned off.
(3) Remove the front bezel and press POWER Switch.
NEC logo will appear on the screen.
Important: If an error message appears on the screen or beeps are heard repeatedly
after turning on the server, write down the displayed message or the
beeps pattern, and then contact your sales representative.
(4) Press <F2> key while the following message appears on the bottom of screen.
(The message is subject to change depending on hardware configuration)
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12>
Network
BIOS Setup Utility will start after a while.
(5) Change the following BIOS settings depending on the OS.
X2APIC*1 Boot Mode*2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Enabled UEFI
Windows Server 2012 Enabled UEFI
Windows Server 2008 R2 Disabled Legacy
Windows Server 2008 Disabled Legacy
*1 Choose Advanced menu, and then choose Processor Configuration.
*2 Choose Boot menu.
Press <F4> key to save the changes.
The server restarts automatically after the utility is terminated.
(6) Press <F3> key while the following message appears on the bottom of screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12>
Network
Tips: You can run EXPRESSBUILDER when inserting the attached EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into
the server instead of pressing <F3> key.
EXPRESSBUILDER will start after a while.
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(7) Choose OS installation from Boot Selection Menu.
(8) Choose your language from Language Selection Menu.
The following menu will appear.
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(9) Choose Setup from Home Menu.
(10) Follow Installation Guide (Windows) to set up the OS.
Tips: Installation Guide is stored in EXPRESSBUILDER.
Step 6
Install the bundled software.
The following software is bundled with this server. Install the software as needed.
Tips: You can create PC for Management by using a general client computer. (You can also use
this server as PC for Management.)
Name Where to
Install
Description
NEC ESMPRO
ServerAgentService
Server Monitors the server status.
NEC ESMPRO Agent
Extension
Server Remotely controls the server.
Express Report Service Server Informs the support center of the
failure information.
Express Report Service
(HTTPS)
Server Informs the support center of the
failure information.
NEC ExpressUpdate Agent Server Manages and updates the versions of
firmware, software, and other products
installed in the server.
Universal RAID Utility(URU) Server Manages and monitors the RAID
controller.
Product Info Collection Utility Server Collects information for maintenance.
Server Configuration Utility Server Sets up BMC.
NEC ESMPRO Manager PC for
Management
Manages the server by integrating with
NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService or
other products.
Express Report Service (MG) PC for
Management
Informs the support center of the
failure information.
The above bundled software can be installed by using the autorun menu.
Follow the procedure below:
(1) When installing the bundled software in the server, start Windows installed in the
server.
When installing the bundled software in PC for Management, start Windows installed
in the target PC.
(2) Log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges.
(3) Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER disc.
The autorun feature starts and the following menu is displayed.
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(4) Click Integrated Instalation or Applications on the menu.
(5) Select the bundled software to install.
(6) The bundled software installer starts. Install the software by referring to the
description in the “Installation Guide” and other relevant documents.
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© NEC Corporation 2014
This document may not be copied or altered without the permission of NEC Corporation.
Windows Service Packs
When applying a Windows Service Pack to this server, see Supported Service Pack in
Installation Guide
(
Windows
)
.