NEC N8100-2836F User manual

User’s Guide
NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/R120h-2M
(3rd-Gen)
EXP805
(N8100-2836F/2837F/2838F/2839F)
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
10.201.32-101.01
July 2020
© NEC Corporation 2020

Manuals
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Manuals
Manuals for this product are provided as booklets
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.
The electronic edition has been published on a website (https://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/).
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
suitable location for this server.
Chapter 3: Setup System utility 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, and other bundled software
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 2: Useful Features The details of RAID Configuration Utility
Chapter 3: Appendix Windows Event Logs
Maintenance Guide (Common)
Chapter 1: Useful Features The details of System Utility, Starter Pack, and EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 2: Appendix Error messages
Other manuals
The details of NEC ESMPRO, and other features

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Contents
Manuals.................................................................................................................................................................2
Contents................................................................................................................................................................3
Conventions Used in This Document ....................................................................................................................7
Signs and symbols for safety ..............................................................................................................7
Notations used in the text ...................................................................................................................8
Optical disk drive.................................................................................................................................8
Hard disk drive ....................................................................................................................................8
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows).................................................................................8
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Linux).......................................................................................9
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (VMware) ..................................................................................9
POST ..................................................................................................................................................9
BMC....................................................................................................................................................9
Trademarks .........................................................................................................................................................10
License Notification ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Warnings and Additions to This Document..........................................................................................................14
Latest editions...................................................................................................................................14
Safety notes ......................................................................................................................................14
Warning label ....................................................................................................................................15
Handling precautions (for proper operations)....................................................................................16
Chapter 1 General Description .........................................................................................................................18
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................19
2. Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................20
3. Features .........................................................................................................................................................21
4. Names and Functions of Parts .......................................................................................................................25
4.1 Front View (With Front Bezel)....................................................................................................25
4.2 Front View (Without Front Bezel)............................................................................................... 26
4.3 Rear View ..................................................................................................................................28
4.4 External View.............................................................................................................................29
4.5 Internal View ..............................................................................................................................30
4.6 Motherboard ..............................................................................................................................31
System Maintenance Switch................................................................................... 32
DIMM slot ...............................................................................................................32
4.7 Cooling Fan ...............................................................................................................................33
4.8 Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................35
LEDs on the front side of the unit ........................................................................... 35
LEDs on the backside of the unit ............................................................................ 41
Hot plug compatible SATA/SAS drive LED ............................................................. 42
Optical Disk Drive Access LED (optional) ............................................................... 43
4.9 Identification of Drive Boxes ......................................................................................................44
Front BOX...............................................................................................................44
Rear BOX ............................................................................................................... 44
Mid BOX .................................................................................................................45
4.10 Device Number........................................................................................................................ 46
Drive bay numbers when a RAID controller is used..............................................46
Drive bay numbers when SAS expander is used .................................................. 48

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Chapter 2 Preparations ....................................................................................................................................50
1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ................................................................................................................51
1.1 Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................................51
1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal........................................................................................52
1.3 Identifying Servers (UID Switch) ................................................................................................ 54
1.4 Removing Front Bezel ...............................................................................................................55
1.5 Removing Top Cover .................................................................................................................56
1.6 Removing the Air Baffle ............................................................................................................. 57
1.7 TPM Kit N8115-35...................................................................................................................... 58
Installing the N8115-35 TPM Kit ............................................................................. 59
Enable TPM............................................................................................................ 61
Notes on Windows BitLocker.................................................................................. 61
Notes on using the TPM Kit on VMware ESXi ........................................................61
1.8 Processor (CPU)........................................................................................................................62
Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server .............................63
Installation ..............................................................................................................63
Identifying processor type.......................................................................................66
Replacement / Removal ......................................................................................... 66
1.9 High-performance fan N8181-158 ............................................................................................. 67
Installing N8181-158 High-performance fan ........................................................... 67
Removal .................................................................................................................68
Fan functions ..........................................................................................................69
1.10 High-performance CPU heat sink module N8101-1286, 1U heat sink..................................... 70
Handling precautions ............................................................................................70
Installation.............................................................................................................70
Identifying processor type ..................................................................................... 74
Removal................................................................................................................74
1.11 DIMM.......................................................................................................................................75
Maximum supported memory size ........................................................................75
DIMM installation order .........................................................................................76
Memory processor compatibility information......................................................... 78
Memory functions..................................................................................................79
Checking DIMM .................................................................................................... 86
Installation.............................................................................................................87
Removal / Replacement........................................................................................ 88
1.12 Riser Card ...............................................................................................................................89
Notes..................................................................................................................... 89
Installing Primary Riser Card ................................................................................ 94
Installing Secondary Riser Card............................................................................ 95
Installing Tertiary Riser Card ................................................................................. 96
Removal................................................................................................................98
1.13 M.2 SATA SSD ........................................................................................................................99
Installing M.2 SATA SSD media ............................................................................ 99
Removal.............................................................................................................. 100
1.14 PCI board .............................................................................................................................. 101
Notes................................................................................................................... 102
Supported cards and available slots ................................................................... 102
Installing PCI board in the primary/secondary riser............................................. 105
Installing the Tertiary Riser PCI Card .................................................................. 108
Removal.............................................................................................................. 109
1.15 RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p) ...................................................................................... 110
Installing RAID Controller.................................................................................... 110
Removal.............................................................................................................. 113
1.16 RAID controller N8103-189/190/191 (AROC Type-a)............................................................ 114
Installation........................................................................................................... 114
Removal.............................................................................................................. 115
1.17 12G SAS Expander N8116-51............................................................................................... 116
Installation........................................................................................................... 117
Removal.............................................................................................................. 124
1.18 GPU Computing Card ...........................................................................................................125
Notes ..................................................................................................................125
Installation........................................................................................................... 126
Removal.............................................................................................................. 129
1.19 LOM Card.............................................................................................................................. 130

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Installation........................................................................................................... 130
Removal.............................................................................................................. 131
1.20 Flash Backup Unit N8103-218............................................................................................... 132
Handling precautions .......................................................................................... 132
Installing Flash Backup Unit (N8103-218)........................................................... 132
Removal.............................................................................................................. 135
1.21 VMware ESXi USB flash memory for installation (N8106-016/017/020) ............................... 136
Installation of USB flash memory N8106-016/017/020 ....................................... 136
Removal.............................................................................................................. 137
1.22 8x 2.5-inch drive model Universal Media Bay / Optical Disc Drive ........................................ 138
Installing Internal DVD Expansion Kit ................................................................. 138
Removal.............................................................................................................. 142
1.23 8x 3.5 inch drive model Optical disk drive .............................................................................143
Installing an optical disk drive (N8151-137/138) ................................................. 143
Removal.............................................................................................................. 147
1.24 8x 2.5-inch Drive Cage (N8154-94)....................................................................................... 148
Installing 8x 2.5-inch drive cage (N8154-94)....................................................... 148
Removal.............................................................................................................. 152
1.25 Universal Media Bay 2x 2.5-inch Drive Cage ........................................................................ 153
Installing 2x 2.5-inch drive cage (N8154-95)....................................................... 153
Removal.............................................................................................................. 158
1.26 8x 3.5 inch drive model front 2x 2.5 inch drive cage.............................................................. 159
Front 2x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) drive cage (N8154-96) ........................................ 159
Removal.............................................................................................................. 163
1.27 2x 2.5-inch Rear Drive Riser Card N8154-95/98 ................................................................... 164
Installing Primary/Secondary Riser Drive Cage (N8154-98) ............................... 164
Installing the Tertiary Riser Drive Cage (N8154-95)............................................ 167
Removal.............................................................................................................. 171
1.28 3x 3.5-inch Rear Drive Cage N8154-99 ................................................................................ 172
Installation........................................................................................................... 172
Removal.............................................................................................................. 174
1.29 4x 3.5-inch Mid-plane Drive Cage N8154-100....................................................................... 175
Installation........................................................................................................... 175
Removal.............................................................................................................. 178
1.30 Status LED Panel (System Insight Display) kit N8117-06...................................................... 179
Installing Status LED Panel kit ............................................................................ 179
Removal.............................................................................................................. 182
1.31 Serial cable N8117-09 ........................................................................................................... 183
Installation........................................................................................................... 183
Removal.............................................................................................................. 185
1.32 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System ........................................................... 186
Notes on Building RAID System ......................................................................... 186
1.33 Attaching the air baffle........................................................................................................... 187
1.34 Installing Top Cover............................................................................................................... 188
1.35 Drives .................................................................................................................................... 189
Installing a SAS or SATA drive ............................................................................ 192
Removing Hot Plug Compatible SATA Hard Disk Drive ...................................... 193
1.36 Power Supply Unit................................................................................................................. 194
Installation........................................................................................................... 194
Replacing a failing power supply unit.................................................................. 196
1.37 Power Supply Unit (800W/DC-48V) N8181-163.................................................................... 197
Installation........................................................................................................... 197
Removal.............................................................................................................. 201
1.38 Installing Front Bezel............................................................................................................. 202
2. Installation and Connection .......................................................................................................................... 203
2.1 Installation................................................................................................................................ 203
Installing Rack ...................................................................................................... 203
Space and air flow requirements .......................................................................... 204
Temperature requirement ..................................................................................... 205
Power requirements.............................................................................................. 205
Grounding Requirements...................................................................................... 206
Connecting DC power cable and DC power supply.............................................. 206
Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack ................................ 208
2.2 Connection............................................................................................................................... 222

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Connecting to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).............................................. 224
Installing the cable management arm ................................................................... 225
Removing the cable management arm ................................................................. 227
Chapter 3 Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 228
1. Turning on the Server ................................................................................................................................... 229
1.1 POST....................................................................................................................................... 231
POST sequence ................................................................................................... 231
POST error messages .......................................................................................... 232
2. Description on System Utility........................................................................................................................ 233
2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 233
2.2 Starting SETUP Utility.............................................................................................................. 233
2.3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage .................................................................... 235
2.4 Cases that Require Configuration............................................................................................239
2.5 Management of RBSU Settings of System Utilities via Networks ............................................ 243
Overview............................................................................................................... 243
How to Backup RBSU........................................................................................... 244
How to Restore RBSU .......................................................................................... 245
Notes ....................................................................................................................246
3. iLO 5............................................................................................................................................................. 247
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 247
3.2 Comparison of License Features ............................................................................................. 248
3.3 iLO 5 Network Settings ............................................................................................................ 249
4. EXPRESSBUILDER and Starter Pack ......................................................................................................... 252
4.1 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER/Starter Pack......................................................................... 252
4.2 Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................. 252
4.3 Usage of Starter Pack.............................................................................................................. 252
5. Installing Software Components................................................................................................................... 253
6. Turning off the Server ................................................................................................................................... 254
Chapter 4 Appendix........................................................................................................................................ 255
1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 256
2. Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 259
3. Revision Record ........................................................................................................................................... 261

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 the 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)
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)
(Example)
Symbol to draw
attention
Description of a warning Term indicating a degree of danger

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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.
Optical disk drive
This server is equipped with one of the following drives. These drives are referred to as optical disk drive in this
document.
DVD-ROM drive
DVD Super MULTI drive
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)

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 2019
Windows Server 2019 Standard
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 Standard
Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter


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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Linux)
Linux Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
Notations in this document Official names of Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Server (x86_64)
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (VMware)
VMware Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
Notations in this document Official names of VMware
ESXi 6.5 VMware ESXi 6.5 Update2 or later
ESXi 6.7 VMware ESXi 6.7 Update2 or later
POST
POST described in this manual refers to the following.
Power On Self-Test
BMC
BMC described in this manual refers to the following.
Baseboard Management Controller

Trademarks
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Trademarks
ExpressUpdate is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in Japan and other countries.
Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
Vmware is a registered trademark or a trademark of Vmware, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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 utility).
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Warnings and Additions to This Document
Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is prohibited.
This document is subject to change at any time without notice.
Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.
If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.
Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations.
The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Keep this document for future use
Latest editions
This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images,
messages and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has
been modified.
The most recent version of this guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from
the following website.

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Safety notes
To use this server safely, read thoroughly "Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices" that comes with your
server.

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Warning label
Warning label are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. This label is either attached or
printed on the component.
Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server, contact
your sales representative.

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Handling precautions (for proper operations)
Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper functioning of the server. Ignoring the precautions
may cause server malfunction or failure.
When using this server, use System ROM v2.16 or later.
If you apply any System ROM other than System ROM for R120h-2M (N8100-2836F/2837F/2838F/
2839F), this server does not start up. If you apply a version of System ROM other than specified by
mistake, contact your maintenance service provider or sales representative.
Do not use any cellphones and switch off them near the server. Electric waves from such devices can
cause server to malfunction.
Install the server in an appropriate place. For details about the installation location, see Chapter 2
Preparations (2. Installation and Connection).
Before connecting/removing cables to/from peripheral devices, make sure that the server is off and
unplug the power cord, if they are non plug-and-play devices.
Connect the power cord to a 100 to 240VAC outlet.
Make sure that the access LED on the optical disk drive is off before turning off the power or ejecting an
optical disk.
Wait for at least 30 seconds before connecting power cord to power outlet after disconnecting it.
If any Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit is connected, set it to wait for at least 30 seconds before
turning on the server after power off.
Do not power off or reset the server, nor disconnect the power cord before POST completes.
Turn off the server and unplug the power cord before moving it.
Regularly clean the server to prevent various types of failure. See Chapter 1 Maintenance (2. Daily
Maintenance) in "Maintenance Guide" for details about cleaning.
Momentary voltage drop may occur due to lightning strike. To prevent this, use of UPS is recommended.
In the following cases, check and adjust the system clock before operation.
‑ After transportation
‑ After storage
Check the system clock approximately once per month. Use of a time server (NTP server) is
recommended if high accuracy timing is required by the system.
Observe the storage conditions (Temperature: -30°C to 60°C, Humidity: 5% to 95%, No condensation of
moisture) to store the server. If this server, internal optional devices, and media set for the backup
devices (tape cartridges) are moved from a cold place to a warm place in a short time, condensation will
occur and cause malfunctions and failures when these are used in such state. To protect important stored
data and property, make sure to wait for a sufficient period to use the server and components in the
operating environment.
Reference: Time effective at avoiding condensation in winter (more than 10°C differences between
the room temperature and atmospheric temperature)
Disk devices: Approximately 2 to 3 hours
Tape media: Approximately 1 day
For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or
connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You
will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.

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Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on
a computer to minimize strain on your body.
Keep proper posture
The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with
your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes
directed slightly downward toward the monitor. With the proper
posture described above, no unnecessary strain is applied on any
part of your body, in other words when your muscles are most
relaxed.
Working on the computer with bad posture such as hunching over or
being too close to the monitor could cause fatigue or deteriorated
eyesight.
Adjust the angle of your display
Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and
vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen
from reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to
see. Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle
makes it difficult for you to maintain a proper posture and you will get
tired easily. Adjust the viewing angle before use.
Adjust the brightness and contrast of the display
Display screens have functions to control brightness and contrast.
The most suitable brightness/contrast depends on age, individuals,
and environment, so adjust it to suit your preferences. A too bright or
too dark display is bad for your eyes.
Adjust the angle of keyboard
Some keyboards are ergonomically designed, which allow the angle
to be adjusted. Adjusting the angle of the keyboard is effective to
reduce tension on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.
Clean your equipment
Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A
dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly.
Take rest breaks
When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also
recommended.
Tips for your health and safety

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Express5800/R120h-2M
General Description
This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part
1. Introduction
2. Accessories
Describes the accessories of the server.
3. Features
Describes the features of the server and the server management.
4. Names and Functions of Parts
Describes the name of each part contained in this server.

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this NEC Express5800 Series product.
This server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel®Xeon®processor".
With our latest technology and architecture, we offer "high performance" and "high reliability" that could not be
accomplished by conventional servers. Furthermore, with its design for "extensibility," our servers can be widely
used for general purpose. For proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully to fully understand handling of
the product.

2. Accessories
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2. Accessories
The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you
have them all for future use.
The rack or server chassis includes all rack-mounting hardware parts required for the server installation.
Power cord
Software products
Rack-mounting hardware and documentation
Front Bezel
Bezel Lock Key (attached to Front Bezel)
Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices
Getting Started
In addition to these enclosed items, the following extra items may be required.
Operating system or application software
Hardware options
Drivers (Hexalobular Standard, etc.)
Check whether all parts are present and complete. If some parts are missing or damaged, contact the applicable
vendor.
Important The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the
server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you
may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period.
Contact your sales representative if they do not match.