NEC NEC Express5800 Series User manual

NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series
N8400-064AF/065AF/066AF/067AF
NEC Express5800/120Bb-d6
User's uide
1st Edition
4-2008
ONL-540_001_01-120Bb-d6-100-99-0803
456-01751-000
PN# 456-01751-000

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SAFETY INDICATIONS
Fo ow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server.
The server contains components that may pose possib e danger, hazards that may be caused by
ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Server components that may pose possib e danger are indicated with a warning abe p aced on or
around them as we as described in this User's Guide.
In the User's Guide or warning abe s, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to indicate a degree of
danger. These terms are defined as fo ows:
WARNING
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may resu t in death or serious
persona injury if the instruction is ignored.
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor persona injury,
inc uding burns, or property damage if the instruction is ignored.
Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the fo owing three symbo s. The
individua symbo s are defined as fo ows:
This symbo indicates the presence of a hazard if the instruction is ignored.
An image in the symbo i ustrates the hazard type. (Attention)
This symbo indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbo i ustrates a
particu ar prohibited action. (Prohibited Action)
This symbo indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbo i ustrates a
mandatory action to avoid a particu ar hazard. (Mandatory Action)
(Examp e)
(Examp e)
Symbo to draw attention
Description of a danger Term indicating a degree of danger
CAUTION
P ug in to a proper power source.
Use a proper wa out et. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a
power eak.

Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below:
Attentions
Indicates that improper use may cause an e ectric shock.
Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.
Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.
Indicates that improper use may cause persona injury by the moving fan b ades.
Indicates that improper use may cause persona injury.
Indicates that improper use may cause exp osion.
Indicates a genera notice or warning that cannot be specifica y identified.
Prohibited Actions
Do not disassemb e, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an e ectric shock or fire
may be caused.
Do not touch any component other than specified. Otherwise, an e ectric shock or
persona injury such as burns may be caused.
Keep away from f ame. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Keep away from water or iquid. Otherwise, an e ectric shock or fire may be caused.
Indicates a genera prohibited action that cannot be specifica y identified.
M nd tory Action
Unp ug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, an e ectric shock or fire may be
caused.
Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be specifica y identified. Make sure to fo ow
the instruction.

NOTE: This equi ment has been tested and found to com ly with the limits for a Class A digital
device, ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to rovide reasonable
rotection against harmful interference when the equi ment is o erated in a commercial
environment. This equi ment 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. O eration of this equi ment 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 ex ense.
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PREFACE
Welcome to the NEC Ex ress5800/BladeServer series server.
The NEC Ex ress5800/BladeServer is the next generation of server technology that rovides
un aralleled erformance. The server may be used as a workstation PC that configures a
client-server system and rovides high-s eed rocessing and su erior reliability.
Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and to utilize its
functions to the maximum extent.

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE
This User's Guide describes how to ro erly set u and use the server.
This User's Guide also covers useful rocedures for dealing with roblems that may arise during
setu or o eration of the server.
Kee this manual for future use.
How to Use This User's Guide
This User's Guide contains the following information:
Ch pter 1 Notes on Using Your Server
Provides information necessary to use the CPU b ade. Make sure to read this chapter
before setting up and using the CPU b ade. It a so inc udes requirements and advisory
information for transfer and disposa of the CPU b ade.
Ch pter 2 Gener l Description
Provides information necessary to use the CPU b ade, such as the names and functions of
its components.
Ch pter 3 Setting Up
Your Server
Describes how to se ect a site, unpack the system, connect cab es, and power on your
system.
Ch pter 4 Configuring Your Server
Describes how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS
Setup Uti ity and the LSI Software RAID Configuration Uti ity, which is used to configure a
RAID array in your system.
Ch pter 5 Inst lling the Oper ting System
Describes how to insta the operating system.
Ch pter 6 Inst lling nd Using Utilities
Describes how to insta the uti ities for the server. It a so describes using the attached NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM.
Ch pter 7 M inten nce
Provides nformation necessary to maintain successfu operation of the CPU b ade.
Ch pter 8 Troubleshooting
Provides he pfu information for so ving prob ems that might occur with your system.
Ch pter 9 Upgr ding Your Server
Describes how to upgrade your system with an additiona processor, optiona memory,
optiona mezzanine cards, and hard disk drives.
Appendix A Specific tion
Provides specifications for your CPU b ade.
Appendix B
Inst lling the Oper ting System
Describes how to insta Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows Server
2003 without using Express Setup.

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Text Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see
"SAFETY INDICATIONS" rovided earlier.
IMPORTANT: Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server
NOTE: He pfu and convenient piece of information
IN THE PACKAGE
The ackage contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. Check the acking list to
make sure that everything is included and that individual com onents are not damaged. If you find
any com onent is missing or damaged, contact your service re resentative.
 Store the accessories in a safe lace. You will need them to install an o tional device or
troubleshoot the server, as well as to set it u .
 Make backu co ies of any included flo y disks. Store the original disks in a safe lace
and use the co ies when necessary.
 Im ro er use of a rovided flo y disk or CD-ROM may alter your system environment.
If you encounter an error, contact your service re resentative.

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CONTENTS
Preface .............................................................................................................................................. i
About This User's Guide .................................................................................................................. ii
In the Package ................................................................................................................................ iii
Ch pter 1 ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
Notes on Using Your Server ............................................................................................ 1-1
Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
For Pro er O eration ................................................................................................................... 1-6
Transfer to Third Party ................................................................................................................. 1-8
Dis osal and Consumables .......................................................................................................... 1-9
User Su ort .............................................................................................................................. 1-10
Ch pter 2 ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
Gener l Description .......................................................................................................... 2-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Standard Features ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Part Names and Controls ............................................................................................................. 2-4
CPU Blade ............................................................................................................................... 2-4
Lam Indications ..................................................................................................................... 2-8
Using Your Server ...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Power-on of Blade Server ...................................................................................................... 2-14
Power-off of Blade Server ..................................................................................................... 2-16
POST ..................................................................................................................................... 2-16
Device Identification ............................................................................................................. 2-19
Ch pter 3 ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Setting Up Your Server ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Before Installing CPU Blade ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Check MAC Address ............................................................................................................... 3-2
Installing DIMM ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Installing the CPU Blade ............................................................................................................. 3-3
Making Connections .................................................................................................................... 3-4
Network ................................................................................................................................... 3-6

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Ch pter 4 ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Configuring Your Server .................................................................................................. 4-1
System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ ............................................................................................................. 4-1
Starting SETUP Utility ............................................................................................................. 4-2
Descri tion of On-Screen Items and Key Usage ...................................................................... 4-3
Configuration Exam les ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Menu and Parameter Descri tions ........................................................................................... 4-7
Ch pter 5 ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
Inst lling the Oper ting System with Express Setup ................................................... 5-1
About Ex ress Setu .................................................................................................................... 5-2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 .................................................................................................. 5-3
Notes on Windows Installation ................................................................................................. 5-3
Flow of Setu ................................................................................................................................ 5-7
Installing Windows Server 2003 ................................................................................................... 5-8
Installing and Setting Device Drivers ......................................................................................... 5-17
PROSet ................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Network Driver ...................................................................................................................... 5-18
O tional Network Board Driver ............................................................................................. 5-19
Ada ter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Ada tive Load Balancing (ALB) ......................................... 5-20
Gra hics Accelerator Driver ................................................................................................... 5-22
Installing N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller ...................................................................... 5-22
Available switch o tions for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file .......................................... 5-23
Setting for Solving Problems ...................................................................................................... 5-24
Memory Dum (Debug Information) ..................................................................................... 5-24
Windows Dr. Watson .............................................................................................................. 5-27
Network Monitor .................................................................................................................... 5-28
Installing Maintenance Utilities .................................................................................................. 5-29
U dating the System ................................................................................................................... 5-29
Making Backu Co ies of System Information .......................................................................... 5-30
Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device .......................................................... 5-31
Ch pter 6 ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Inst lling nd Using Utilities ........................................................................................... 6-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ........................................................................................................... 6-1
Autorun Menu .......................................................................................................................... 6-5
Parameter File Creator .................................................................................................................. 6-6
Parameters File ......................................................................................................................... 6-7
NEC ESMPRO ........................................................................................................................... 6-17
NEC DianaSco e ........................................................................................................................ 6-18

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Ch pter 7 ........................................................................................................................... 7-1
M inten nce ...................................................................................................................... 7-1
Making Backu Co ies ................................................................................................................ 7-1
System Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 7-2
Test Items ................................................................................................................................ 7-2
Startu and Exit of System Diagnostics .................................................................................. 7-3
Ch pter 8 ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 8-1
System Viewers ............................................................................................................................ 8-2
Error Messages ............................................................................................................................ 8-3
POST Error Messages ............................................................................................................. 8-3
Lam s .......................................................................................................................................... 8-6
Solving Problems ......................................................................................................................... 8-7
CPU Blade ............................................................................................................................... 8-7
Problems with Windows ........................................................................................................ 8-13
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ............................................................................ 8-16
Problems with Ex ress Setu ................................................................................................ 8-17
Problems with Parameter File Creator ................................................................................... 8-18
Collecting Event Log ................................................................................................................. 8-19
Collecting Configuration Information ....................................................................................... 8-20
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information .......................................................................... 8-20
Memory Dum ........................................................................................................................... 8-21
Recovery for Windows System .................................................................................................. 8-22
Maintenance Tools ..................................................................................................................... 8-23
Starting Maintenance Tools ................................................................................................... 8-23
Function of Maintenance Tools ............................................................................................. 8-25
Maintenance Tools with Remote Console ............................................................................. 8-27
Resetting the CPU blade ............................................................................................................ 8-29
Forced Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 8-30
Ch pter 9 ........................................................................................................................... 9-1
Upgr ding Your Server ..................................................................................................... 9-1
Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................. 9-2
Anti-static Measures .................................................................................................................... 9-3
Pre aration for Installation .......................................................................................................... 9-4
Installation/Removal Procedure ................................................................................................... 9-5
Processor (CPU) ...................................................................................................................... 9-5
DIMM .................................................................................................................................... 9-13
Mezzanine Card ..................................................................................................................... 9-19
Appendix A ........................................................................................................................A-1
Specific tions ....................................................................................................................A-1

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Appendix B ........................................................................................................................ B-1
Inst lling the Oper ting System ...................................................................................... B-1
Setu and Re-setu of CPU Blade of Diskless Model ................................................................. B-1
Local Installation ..................................................................................................................... B-1
Remote Deskto for Management ............................................................................................. B-13
Setu of Device Driver (Normally Installed in Server) ............................................................. B-14
Network Driver ..................................................................................................................... B-14
PROSet .................................................................................................................................. B-16
Gra hics Accelerator ............................................................................................................. B-18
Fibre Channel Controller Driver ........................................................................................... B-18
O tional Network Board Driver ............................................................................................ B-19
Setu of Ada ter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Ada tive Load Balancing (ALB) .............................. B-20
Re-installation of the Network Driver ....................................................................................... B-23
Setting for Solving Problems ..................................................................................................... B-25
Memory Dum (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 - ........................................... B-25
Dr. Watson ............................................................................................................................. B-28
Network Monitor ................................................................................................................... B-29
Re-installing the O eration System if Multi le Logical Drives Exist ................................... B-30
U dating the System .................................................................................................................. B-32
U date from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) .............................................. B-32
U date from TS Client (Windows Server 2003) ................................................................... B-33
Local U date ......................................................................................................................... B-34

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Chapter 1
Notes on Using Your Server
This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

1-2 Notes on Using Your Server
SAFETY NOTES
This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper
and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY ND CAT ONS" provided earlier.
WARNING
Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly
affect human lives.
The server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices
concerning human lives including medical devices nuclear facilities and
devices aeronautics and space devices transportation facilities and devices;
and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability
for any accident resulting in personal injury death or property damage if the
server has been used in the above conditions.
Do not disassemble repair or alter the server.
Never attempt to disassemble repair or alter the server on any occasion
other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction
may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Do not remove the lithium battery.
The server contains a lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the
battery near a flame or in water may cause an explosion.
When the server does not operate properly due to a dead lithium battery
contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the server to
replace or recharge the battery yourself.
Do not use the server if any smoke odor or noise is present.
If smoke odor or noise is present immediately turn off the system and
disconnect the power plug from the outlet then contact your service
representative. Using the server in such conditions may cause a fire.
Keep needles or metal objects away from the server.
Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in the server.
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
Use the devices only in the specified areas.
CPU blades and hard disk drives should be installed in a dedicated Blade
Enclosure. Do not install CPU blades and hard disk drives in a chassis other
than a Blade Enclosure. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or electric
shock.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3
WARNING
Do not handle the CPU blade if it is installed in the Blade Enclosure.
To install or remove an option from the CPU blade first turn off the power of
the CPU blade and remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. If you
touch parts on the CPU blade with it is connected to the Blade Enclosure
you may receive an electric shock.
Do not install or remove more than one CPU blade at a time.
Install or remove CPU blades one by one. If you install or remove more than
one CPU blade at a time or a CPU blade with the cover of another slot
removed you may receive an electric shock.
Do not use the equipment in a place where corrosive gases exist.
Make sure not to locate or use the server in a place where corrosive gases
(sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide chlorine ammonia ozone
etc) exist.
Also do not locate it in an environment where the air (or dust) includes
components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur sodium chloride) or
conductive metals. There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of the
internal printed circuit board.
CAUTION
Keep water or foreign matter away from the CPU blade.
Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g. pins or paper
clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric
shock a fire or a failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter
the server immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug
from the outlet. Do not disassemble the server. Contact your service
representative.
Make sure to complete device installation.
Always install a CPU blade hard disk drive and option board firmly. An
incompletely installed device may cause a contact failure resulting in smoke
or fire.
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and
connector before connecting a cable. Using an unauthorized cable or
connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit
resulting in a fire.
Also observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface
cable.
 Do not use a damaged cable connector.
 Do not step on the cable.
 Do not place any object on the cable.
 Do not use the Blade Enclosure with loose cable connections.

1-4 Notes on Using Your Server

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5
CAUTION
Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.
Immediately after the server is powered off its internal components such as
hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components
fully cool down before installing/removing any component.
Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is
approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug do
not touch any part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this
warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Keep animals away from the server.
Animal waste or hair may enter the CPU blade and cause a fire or electric
shock.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server
FOR PROPER OPERATION
Observe the following notes for proper operation of the server. Failure to observe these notes may
cause a malfunction of the server.
 CPU blade
– N8400-064AF/065AF/066AF/067AF CPU blade assembly can be installed in the Blade
Enclosure (S GMABLADE).
– nstall or remove CPU blades one at a time.
– Hold the portions covered with metal plates when a CPU blade is installed or removed.
To carry a CPU blade, put it into the case in which it was packaged during shipping.
– The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal
frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the
CPU blade. Do not touch the CPU blade terminals or on-board parts with your bare
hands or place the CPU blade directly on a desk.
– Check and adjust the system clock after:
 Transporting the server
 Storing the server
 The server halts due to environmetal operating conditions being exceeded
(temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%)
Check the system clock once a month. t is recommended to synchronize the system
clock using a time server (NTP server) when a high degree of time accuracy is required.
f the system clock fails to maintain sychronization despite being adjusted, contact
your sales agent.
– Store the unit under storage conditions (temperature: -10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -
80%, without condensation) to ensure it functions correctly when it is used again.
– Before turning off the power of a CPU blade, shut it down correctly.
– Turn on the power of the CPU blade by using the POWER switch or the remote
power-on function after waiting 30 seconds or longer after supplying AC power to the
power unit (the POWER lamp of the CPU blade lights amber). The CPU blade may not
turn on if you do not wait at least 30 seconds after supplying AC power.
– After turning off the power of a CPU blade, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it
on again.
– Remove a CPU blade after turning off its power.