NEC Express5800/R320c-E4 User manual

NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/R320c-E4
Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P
Installation Guide (VMware)
30.004.01-102.01
September 2013, First Edition
© NEC Corporation 2013
Express5800/R320c-M4
Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q
Chapter 1 Installing OS
Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software

Documents Provided with This Product
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Documents Provided with This Product
Documents for this product are provided as accompanying booklets ( ) and as electronic manuals (
PDF
) stored
within EXPRESSBUILDER DVD ( ).
Precautions for Use 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. Refer to
this guide as you begin for an overview of this server.
User’s Guide
Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts
Chapter 2: Preparations Installation of additional options, connection of peripheral devices, and
ideal location for this server
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your
Server
System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER
PDF
Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information
Installation Guide
Chapter 1: Installing OS Installation of OS and drivers, and important information for installation
PDF
Chapter 2: Installing the
Bundled Software
Installation of bundled software, such as NEC ESMPRO
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 2 Configuring and
Upgrading the System
Configure hardware and setup management tool associated with
hardware
PDF
Chapter 3: Convenient
Features
Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS
Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER
Other documents
PDF
Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO and the other features.
EXPRESSBUILDER

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Documents Provided with This Product.................................................................................................................2
Notations Used in This Document .........................................................................................................................5
Notations used in the text..............................................................................................................................5
Optical disk drives.........................................................................................................................................5
Hard disk drives ............................................................................................................................................5
Removable media.........................................................................................................................................5
POST ...........................................................................................................................................................6
BMC ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Trademarks ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................................8
Warnings and Additions to This Document..........................................................................................................10
Latest editions.............................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 Installing OS.....................................................................................................................................11
1. Setup Procedure.............................................................................................................................................12
1.1 Requirements for Setup.......................................................................................................................13
1.2 Preparations for Setup.........................................................................................................................14
1.2.1 Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series........................................................................................14
1.2.2 Prepare external storage device..............................................................................................16
1.3 Enabling internal disk...........................................................................................................................17
1.4 Enabling FC card.................................................................................................................................20
1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function...............................................................................................23
1.6 Setting HBA configuration by using QLogic .........................................................................................25
1.7 Installing VMware ESXi........................................................................................................................33
1.7.1 Installing VMware ESXi...........................................................................................................33
1.7.2 Configuring ESXi.....................................................................................................................36
1.7.3 Configuring the Firewall for the ESXi Host from the vSphere Client........................................39
1.8 Installing ftSys Management Appliance................................................................................................40
1.8.1 Checking the Installation Destination Disk ..............................................................................40
1.8.2 Installing ftSys Management Appliance...................................................................................42
1.9 Installing ft Server Control Software.....................................................................................................47
1.10 Installing Additional Packages...........................................................................................................50
1.11 Connecting and Configuring Options.................................................................................................53
1.12 Enabling OS Boot Monitoring Function..............................................................................................54
1.13 Backing up System Information.........................................................................................................55
1.13.1 BIOS SETUP.........................................................................................................................55
1.13.2 System information................................................................................................................56
1.13.3 BMC Configuration................................................................................................................56
1.14 Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS.....................................................................................57
2. Procedures after Completion of Installation ....................................................................................................58
2.1 Confirmation of the Kernel Version ......................................................................................................58
2.2 Confirmation of the ft Server Control Software Version........................................................................59
2.3 Precautions for Changing the Configuration after Setup......................................................................60
2.3.1 If the ESXi Host Network Configuration has been Changed ...................................................60
2.3.2 If the IPAddress of Log Server or Host Name has been Changed .........................................60
2.3.3 Changing the Firewall Rules on ftSys Management Appliance ...............................................61

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Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software ........................................................................................................ 63
1. Bundled Software for the Server ..................................................................................................................... 64
1.1 NEC ESMPRO Agent........................................................................................................................... 64
1.1.1 Preinclination........................................................................................................................... 65
1.1.2 Install NEC ESMPRO Agent.................................................................................................... 66
1.2 Express Report Service ....................................................................................................................... 68
2. Bundled Software for Management PC........................................................................................................... 69
2.2 NEC ESMPRO Manager...................................................................................................................... 69
3. Steps for Configuring the Log Server .............................................................................................................. 70
3.1 Setting Firewall for Log Server............................................................................................................. 71
3.2 Setting Syslog for Log Server .............................................................................................................. 72
3.3 Installing Reporting Function onto Log Server ..................................................................................... 73
3.4 Starting Transferring Logs .................................................................................................................... 74

Notations Used in This Document
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Notations Used in This Document
Notations used in the text
In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 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 the 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 the hardware or operating software.
Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.
Optical disk drives
This server is equipped with one of the following drives, depending on the order at the time of purchase. These
drives are referred to as optical disk drives in this document.
DVD-ROM drive
DVD Super MULTI drive
Hard disk drives
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to the following.
Hard disk drives (HDD)
Removable media
Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following.
USB memory
Flash FDD

Notations Used in This Document
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POST
POST described in this document refer to the following.
Power On Self-Test
BMC
BMC described in this document refer to the following.
Baseboard Management Controller

Trademarks
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Trademarks
EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS 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. AT is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries. Adaptec, its logo, and
SCSI Select are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. of the United States. LSI and the LSI logo design are
trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation of the United States. PCI Express is a trademark of
Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group.
Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and
intellectual property laws. VMware products are covered by one or more patents listed at
http://www.vmware.com/go/patents.
VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
trademark owners.

Regulatory Notices
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Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
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.
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE / Australia and New Zealand Statement
This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).
BSMI Statement
Korean KC Standards
Registration NO. : KCC-REM-NEC-EXP320Q
Basic Model Number : EXP320Q
Trade Name or Registrant: NEC CORPORATION
Equipment Name : FT Server
Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION
Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

Regulatory Notices
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Disposing of your used product
In the European Union
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and
electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household
waste. This includes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment or electrical
accessories, such as cables or DVDs.
When disposing of used products, you should comply with applicable legislation or agreements
you may have. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current
European Union Member States.
Outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union,
please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Warnings and Additions to This Document
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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. The contents of this document may change without prior notice.
3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.
4. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you
have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.
5. Regardless of these 4 items, NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting
from operations.
6. The sample values used in this document are not the actual values.
Keep this document nearby so that you may refer to it as necessary.
Latest editions
This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images,
messages and procedures may differ from the actual screens, messages and procedures. Substitute as
appropriate when content has been modified.
The most recent version of User’s Guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download
from the following website.
http://www.nec.com/

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NEC Express5800Series
Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4
Installing OS
This chapter describes how to install OS. Read through this chapter to set up the system correctly.
1. Setup Procedure
Describes how to set up VMware.
2. Procedures after Completion of Installation
Describes how to confirm kernel version and ft Server Control Software version, and precautions when
changing configuration after setup.

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1. Setup Procedure
The flow-chart below illustrates the flow of the setup procedures for the server.
1.13 Backing up System Information
1.12 Enabling OS Boot Monitoring Function
1.11 Connecting and Configuring Options
1.1 Requirements for Setup
1.2 Preparations for Setup
Use Internal Disk
or
Use External Storage
1.3 Enabling internal disk 1.4 Enabling FC card
1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function
1.7 Installing VMware ESXi
1.8 Installing ftSys Management Appliance
1.9 Installing ft Server Control Software
1.10 Installing Additional Packages
Setup completed
Use External Storage
Use Internal Disk
1.6 Setting HBA configuration by using QLogic
1.14 Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS

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1.1 Requirements for Setup
The followings are required.
Components provided with the device:
□ft control software 5.0.0 for VMware vSphere5.1 install DVD
□User’s Guide
□Installation Guide (this manual)
□Maintenance Guide
VMware vSphere 5.1 Media:
Download the install image for VMware vSphere ESXi 5.1 (VMware's original) from the VMware’s web
site below.
https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details?downloadGroup=VCL-VSP510-ESXI-510-EN&productI
d=285&rPId=2769
This web site is subject to change or delete without notice.
■VMware ESXi 5.1.0 Installable
VMware-VMvisor-Installer-201210001-838463.x86_64.iso
Important ft Server Control Software 5.0.0 is applicable to VMware vSphere ESXi 5.1 only. Do
not install any other version of ESXi.
VMware vSphere Client:
This component is required to configure the VMware vSphere ESXi installed on ft server.

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1.2 Preparations for Setup
Before SETUP, be sure to do the following.
IF YOU DO NOT PREPARE, SETUP CANNOT BE PERFORMED PROPERLY.
1.2.1 Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series
The components shown below are required for setup.
A
C inlet
connector A
REAR
A
C inlet
connector B
CPU/IO module 0
System POWER LED
POWER switch
CPU/IO module 1
DISK ACCESS LED
DUMP (NMI)
switch
FRONT
PRIMARY LED
To install ESXi on internal disk,
only one hard disk drive should
be installed in this slot.

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With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below:
Note Make sure that the System POWER LED on the front panel is unlit.
1. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series.
Follow the instructions below to prepare.
<When installing or reinstalling ESXi to the internal disk>
Disconnect all power cords from outlet.
Install a hard disk drive in slot 0 of CPU/IO module 0.
Do not install any hard disk drive in CPU/IO module 1.
Remove all the optional PCI boards.
Remove all the LAN cables.
Important Installation must be performed on the device that is actually used. Do not use
any hard disk drive of which system is installed on other device.
Install only one hard disk drive in the slot specified here. If two or more hard disk
drives are installed, the destination disk to install an OS cannot be identified.
If the hard disk drive is not a new one, physically format it. Refer to Chapter 3 (3.
SAS Configuration Utility) in Maintenance Guide for physical formatting.
<When installing or reinstalling ESXi to the external storage>
Disconnect all power cords from outlet.
Remove all the internal hard disk drives.
If the FC card is not mounted, insert the FC cards into the same slot of each CPU/IO module.
Connect each FC card and external storage with FC cables.
Remove all the optional PCI boards except FC card and peripheral equipments except external
storage.
Remove all the LAN cables.
2. Connect power cords in the following order to start the system from CPU/IO module 0.
(1) Connect a power cord to AC inlet connector A.
(2) Connect a power cord to AC inlet connector B.
Important Make sure that the PRIMARY LED on CPU/IO module 0 is lit.
Note If you disconnect a power cord, wait for at least 30 seconds before connecting it again.

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1.2.2 Prepare external storage device
Note the following when installing ESXi on the external storage device.
Disk size required for installation
Secure at least 25 GB area in boot LUN to install the ESXi host and the ft control system.

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1.3 Enabling internal disk
The following procedure shows when installing or reinstalling ESXi to the internal disk.
Go to “1.4 Enabling FC card” when installing or reinstalling ESXi to the external storage.
1. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
Note If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is
powered on.
2. Detach the front bezel.
3. Press the POWER switch that is located on the front side of the server.
Lift the acrylic cover, and press the POWER switch.
Important Do not turn off the power before the “NEC”
logo appears.
After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen.
Tips While the "NEC" logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series performs a
power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1.1 POST Check)
in User’s Guide.
Note If the server finds errors during POST, it will interrupt POST and display the error message.
Refer to Chapter 1 (6.2 POST Error Messag) in Maintenance Guide.
POWER switch
Acrylic cover

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4. Power on the server, and run POST.
After a while, the following message appears at lower left of the screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network
If you press F2, SETUP will start after POST, and the Main menu appears. (You can also start SETUP
by pressing F2 while expanding option ROM.)
< Example >
Tips For [System Time], use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The specified UTC time is
applied to the ESXi host to be installed later. In ftSys Management Appliance or other
guest OS, set the time zone for each system.
5. When you move the cursor onto "Advanced", the Advanced menu appears.
Choose "PCI Configuration" and press Enter.

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6. Move the cursor onto “SAS Option ROM Scan” apd press Enter.
Parameters will be displayed.
< Example >
7. Among the parameters, choose “Enabled” and press Enter.
The current display of the configuration for SAS Option ROM Scan will be changed to “Enabled”.
8. Select an item other than SAS Option ROM Scan, and press Enter. Select Disabled from the
parameters displayed, and press Enter. Repeat these steps for all items other than SAS Option ROM
Scan.
9. Make sure that SAS Option ROM Scan shows Enabled, and all other items show Disabled.
<Example>
This is the end of steps for enabling internal disk.
Now the internal disks are enabled. Then, disable OS boot monitoring feature.
Go to "1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function" and continue setup.

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1.4 Enabling FC card
The following procedure shows when installing or reinstalling ESXi to the external storage.
1. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
Note If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is
powered on.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Press the POWER switch that is located on the front side of the server.
Lift the acrylic cover, and press the POWER switch.
Important Do not turn off the power before the “NEC”
logo appears.
After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen.
Tips While the "NEC" logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series performs a
power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1.1 POST Check)
in User’s Guide.
Note If the server finds errors during POST, it will interrupt POST and display the error message.
Refer to Chapter 1 (6.2 POST Error Messag) in Maintenance Guide.
POWER switch
Acrylic cover