NEC NEC Express5800 Series User manual

NEC Express5800/R120d-2M
Configuration Guide
Introduction
This document contains product and configuration information that will enable you to configure your system. The
guide will ensure fast and proper configuration of your NEC Express5800 server.
July 17, 2013
Revision 7.0
NEC Corporation

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Contents
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................3
Key Features..........................................................................................................................................3
Specification..........................................................................................................................................3
EXTERNAL VIEWS .........................................................................................................8
Front and Rear Views ...........................................................................................................................8
Dimensions (mm)................................................................................................................................10
CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM.......................................................................................11
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................................................................11
SERVER CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................12
1Base Models.................................................................................................................................12
2Processors and Heat Sink ..........................................................................................................12
3Memory .........................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Memory Configuration........................................................................................................13
4Internal Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................................17
4.1 RAID Configuration............................................................................................................17
4.2 Internal Drive Configuration...............................................................................................18
5Optical Drive.................................................................................................................................27
6Internal Tape / RDX Drives..........................................................................................................27
6.1 Tape / RDX Drive Selection ...............................................................................................28
6.2 Tape / RDX Configuration..................................................................................................28
7PCI Riser Card / PCI Card ...........................................................................................................29
7.1 PCI Riser Card...................................................................................................................29
7.2 Full Length PCI Card installation Kit..................................................................................29
7.3 Graphics Card Installation Kit ............................................................................................29
7.4 Network Interface Controller..............................................................................................30
7.5 External Storage Controller ...............................................................................................32
7.6 Serial Port Adapter.............................................................................................................32
8Other Add-in Components..........................................................................................................33
8.1 Power Supply Module........................................................................................................33
8.2 Redundant Fan Kit.............................................................................................................33
8.3 Trusted Platform Module Kit ..............................................................................................33
8.4 Internal Flash Memory.......................................................................................................33
8.5 Flash FDD..........................................................................................................................34
8.6 Front Bezel.........................................................................................................................34
9Add-on Components ...................................................................................................................34
9.1 17-inch LCD Console Drawer............................................................................................34
9.2 KVM Switch........................................................................................................................35
9.3 Cable Management Arm....................................................................................................35
9.4 Server Management License.............................................................................................35
9.5 Medium and Cartridge .......................................................................................................35
REFERENCES...............................................................................................................36
Server Management............................................................................................................................36
OS Support Matrix for PCI Cards and Embedded Controllers .......................................................37
Supporting PCI Cards and Installable Slots.....................................................................................37
Copyright Notice and Liability Disclaimer........................................................................................41
REVISION HISTORY .....................................................................................................42

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Technical Specification
Key Features
High performance with the latest Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family
Up to 768 GB of high speed DDR3-1333 memory
High energy efficiency with power capping feature and 80 PLUS® Platinum power supply
Full manageability by integrated EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Specification
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Model
R120d-2M
Part Number
N8100-1793F
Processor
Type
Intel®
Xeon®
processor
E5-2609
Intel®
Xeon®
processor
E5-2620
Intel®
Xeon®
processor
E5-2630L
Intel®
Xeon®
processor
E5-2640
Intel®
Xeon®
processor
E5-2643
Clock speed
2.40 GHz
2 GHz
2 GHz
2.50 GHz
3.30 GHz
Number of Processors
1 to 2
Cache
10 MB
15 MB
10 MB
Cores and Threads
4C-4T
6C-12T
4C-8T
Chipset
Intel® C602-J Chipset
Memory
Type
DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,
DDR3-1600 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM,
DDR3-1333 ECC Load Reduced DIMM
Standard Capacity
0 GB
Maximum Capacity
768 GB (24 x 32 GB)
Memory protection
ECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, Memory
Sparing
Internal Storage
Standard Capacity
0 GB
Maximum Capacity
SAS HDD : 19.2 TB (16 x 1.2 TB)
SATA HDD : 16 TB (16 x 1 TB)
SAS SSD : 6.4 TB ( 16 x 400 GB)
Disk Controller
SATA : 6 Gb/s (Integrated)
SAS: 6 Gb/s (Optional)
RAID
SATA : RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
SAS : RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
Hot Plug
Supported
Optical Disk Drive
Optional
Optical Drive Bays
1
3.5-inch Media Bays
1
Disk Drive Bays
16 1
Expansion Slots
Standard
Total: 7 slots available
2 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated LAN slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot

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Model
R120d-2M
Expansion Slots
(Cont.)
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-25)
Total: 6 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-26)
Total: 7 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 64-bit/ 133 MHz PCI-X
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-27)
Total: 7 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
2 64-bit / 33 MHz 5V PCI
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Video
Controller (VRAM)
Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color
1280 x 1024 / 16.7M 3
Interfaces
2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)
1 to 2 Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2rear)
9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)
2 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 2 x rear)
1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server Management
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant Fan
Optional, hot plug
Redundant Power Supply
Optional, hot plug
Power Supply
1 to 2 x 450 Watt or 800 Watt or 1000 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum
certified hot plug PSU
100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power
Consumption
(Max. Config, Idling)
353 VA /
348 Watt
357 VA /
353Watt
359 VA /
354 Watt
363 VA /
357 Watt
354 VA /
349 Watt
(Max. Config,
Operating)
653 VA /
646 Watt
740 VA /
733 Watt
708 VA /
701 Watt
810 VA /
803 Watt
792 VA /
783 Watt
Acoustical Noise
(Sound Pressure
Level) 4
Max. Config, Idling
49.3dB
49.4dB
49.3dB
49.3dB
Max. Config, Operating
56.4dB
53.6dB
56.4dB
57.6dB
Dimensions (W x D x H )
448.0 x 735.8 5x 87.2 mm / 17.6 x 28.9 5x 3.4 in (2U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)
20.5 kg / 33 kg, 45.19 lbs. / 72.75 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating: 10° to 40° C 6 / 50° 6to 104° F, 20 to 80%
Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and Safety
FCC, C-TICK, CE, UL, CB, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, BSMI, KC
Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard 7
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 or later (x86) 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 or later (EM64T) 8

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Model
R120d-2M
Operating Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 or later (x86) 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 or later (x86_64) 8
VMware ESX™ 4.1 Update 2
VMware ESX™i 5.0 Update 1
VMware ESX™i 5.1
1An optional drive cage is required to install more than 8 hard drives.
2Available only when the second processor is configured.
3Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.
4Noise emission was measured in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may vary by the operating
environment.
5When mounting 1000 Watt power supply, the depth is 770 mm (30.31 in).
6Operable up to 35°C (95°F) when Xeon processor E5-2643 is configured with an added optional drive cage.
7For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS
installation
http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/
8For Linux support, contact our sales representative or go to the NEC website at:
http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html
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Model
R120d-2M
Part Number
N8100-1793F
Processor
Type
Intel® Xeon®
processor
E5-2650
Intel® Xeon®
processor
E5-2650L
Intel® Xeon®
processor
E5-2670
Intel® Xeon®
processor
E5-2690
Clock speed
2 GHz
1.80 GHz
2.60 GHz
2.90 GHz
Number of Processors
1 to 2
Cache
20 MB
20 MB
20 MB
20 MB
Cores and Threads
8C-16T
8C-16T
8C-16T
8C-16T
Chipset
Intel® C602-J Chipset
Memory
Type
DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,
DDR3-1600 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM,
DDR3-1333 ECC Load Reduced DIMM
Standard Capacity
0 GB
Maximum Capacity
768 GB (24 x 32 GB)
Memory protection
ECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, Memory
Sparing
Internal Storage
Standard Capacity
0 GB
Maximum Capacity
SAS HDD : 19.2 TB (16 x 1.2 TB)
SATA HDD : 16 TB (16 x 1 TB)
SAS SSD : 6.4 TB ( 16 x 400 GB)
Disk Controller
SATA : 6 Gb/s (Integrated)
SAS: 6 Gb/s (Optional)
RAID
SATA : RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
SAS : RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
Hot Plug
Supported
Optical Disk Drive
Optional
Optical Drive Bays
1
3.5-inch Media Bays
1
Disk Drive Bays
16 1
Expansion Slots
Standard
Total: 7 slots available
2 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot

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Model
R120d-2M
Expansion Slots
(Cont.)
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-25)
Total: 6 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-26)
Total: 7 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector)
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
1 64-bit/ 133 MHz PCI-X
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Optional Riser Card
(N8116-27)
Total: 7 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 connector) 2
2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x8 connector)
2 64-bit / 33 MHz 5V PCI
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) flexible integrated NIC slot
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
Video
Controller (VRAM)
Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color
1280 x 1024 / 16.7M 3
Interfaces
2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)
1 to 2 Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2rear)
9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)
2 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 2 x rear)
1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server Management
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant Fan
Optional, hot plug
Redundant Power Supply
Optional, hot plug
Power Supply
1 to 2 x 450 Watt or 800 Watt or 1000 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum
certified hot plug PSU
100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power
Consumption
(Max. Config, Idling)
361 VA /
356 Watt
356 VA /
351 Watt
359 VA /
354 Watt
360 VA /
355 Watt
(Max. Config,
Operating)
810 VA /
803 Watt
730 VA /
723 Watt
882 VA /
873 Watt
959 VA /
949 Watt
Acoustical Noise
(Sound Pressure
Level) 4
Max. Config, Idling
49.3dB
49.4dB
49.3dB
49.3dB
Max. Config, Operating
56.4dB
53.6dB
56.4dB
57.6dB
Dimensions (W x D x H )
448.0 x 735.8 5x 87.2 mm / 17.6 x 28.9 5x 3.4 in (2U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)
20.5 kg / 33 kg, 45.19 lbs. / 72.75 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating: 10° to 40° C 6 / 50° 6to 104° F, 20 to 80%
Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and Safety
FCC, C-TICK, CE, UL, CB, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, BSMI, KC
Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard7
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 or later (x86)8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 or later (EM64T)8

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Model
R120d-2M
Operating Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 or later (x86)8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 or later (x86_64) 8
VMware ESX™ 4.1 Update 2
VMware ESX™i 5.0 Update 1
VMware ESX™i 5.1
1An optional drive cage is required to install more than 8 hard drives.
2Available only when the second processor is configured.
3Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.
4Noise emission was measured at the bystander positions in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may
vary by the operating environment.
5When mounting 1000 Watt power supply, the depth is 770 mm (30.31 in).
6Operable up to 35°C (95°F) when Xeon processor E5-2690 is configured with an added optional drive cage.
7For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS
installation
http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/
8For Linux support, contact our sales representative or go to the NEC website at:
http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html

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External Views
Front and Rear Views
Front View
Legend
A.
2.5-inch Drive Bays
J.
BMC Reset Button
B.
2.5-inch Drive Cage Bay
K.
Dump (NMI) Button
C.
USB Connectors
L.
System Reset Button
D.
Data LAN 1 Activity LED
M.
UID LED Button
E.
Data LAN 2 Activity LED
N.
Power Button / Power LED
F.
Data LAN 3 Activity LED
O.
VGA Connector
G.
Data LAN 4 Activity LED
P.
Media Bay
H.
Hard Drive Activity LED
Q.
Optical Drive Bay
I.
System Status LED
R.
Pull-out Tab
C DFH JK LM N O
A
P
B
EG I
Q R

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Rear View
Legend
A.
PCI Slots (Full-Height)
I.
Serial Port Connector
B.
PCI Slots (Low-Profile)
J.
VGA Connector
C.
Power Supply
K.
Dump (NMI) Switch
D.
AC Inlet
L.
UID Button/LED
E.
AC Power LED
M.
DC Power LED
F.
USB Connectors
N.
PCI Slot (LAN Riser)
G.
Data LAN Connectors
O.
Additional Power Supply Slot
H.
Management LAN Connector
C
A
D E F G H I J K LM N O
B

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Dimensions (mm)
450 Watt or 800 Watt Power Supply Configuration
1000 Watt Power Supply Configuration
* Wthout back side parts of slide rails (in that case, cable arm cannot be attached)
35.0 735.8
869.9
448.0 482.0
88.0
87.2
482.0
87.4
831.9 *
35.0
735.8
869.9
448.0
482.0
88.0
87.2
482.0
87.4 770.0
831.9 *

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Configuration Diagram
Legend: Minimum required components Standard components
Expansion Slots
Legend
Common
#1A
PCIe 3.0 x8, x8 connector, for a dedicated RAID controller
#1C
PCIe 3.0 x4, x8 connector, Low-profile, up to 220 mm length
#2C
PCIe 3.0 x4, x8 connector, Low-profile, up to 220 mm length
#3C
PCIe 3.0 x8, x16 connector, Full-height, up 220 mm length
#1D
PCIe 3.0 x8, x8 connector, for a flexible integrated NIC (LAN Riser)
PCIe Riser
Card Kit
#1B
PCIe 3.0 x8, x16 connector, Full-height, up to 220 mm length
#2B
PCIe 3.0 x8, x16 connector, Full-height, up to 312 mm length
PCIe x16
Riser Card
Kit
#1B
PCIe 3.0 x16, x16 connector, Full-height, up to 220 mm length
#2B
Not available
PCI-X Riser
Card Kit
#1B
PCIe 3.0 x8, x16 connector, Full-height, up to 220 mm length
#2B
64bit / 133 MHz / 3.3V PCI-X, Full-height, up to 312 mm length
PCI Riser
Card Kit
#1B
64bit / 33 MHz / 5V PCI, Full-height, up to 220 mm length
#2B
64bit / 33 MHz / 5V PCI, Full-height, up to 312 mm length
NOTE:
Up to 312 mm length card can be installed into slot #1B when N8116-28 Full Length PCI Card installation
Kit is installed.
The slot #3C is available in dual processor configuration.
2.5-inch
Drive Cage
2.5-inch
Drive Cage
Optical
Drive Bay /
Media
Bay
Cooling Fan Cooling
Fan
Redundant Cooling Fan
Processor #2
6 DIMM
Slots
6 DIMM
Slots Hot plug
Power Supply #1
Hot plug
Power Supply #2
RAID Slot
LAN Slot
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCI Riser
CHASSIS
FRONT CHASSIS REAR
Processor #1
6 DIMM
Slots
8 2.5-inch
Drives
4 RAID BBU Slots
#3C
#2C #1C
#2B #1B
LAN
Optical Drive Bay
Media Bay
Hot plug
Power
Supply #2
Hot plug
Power
Supply #1
2 DIMM Slots
6 DIMM Slots
CHASSIS
TOP
8 2.5-inch
Drives
#1C
#1B
#2B
#1A
#2C
#3C
#1D

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Server Configuration
1 Base Models
Product Name / Description
Part Number
NEC Express5800/R120d-2M Server
no processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODD, no PSU, no front bezel
Including:
2.5-inch Drive Cage, EXPRESSBUILDER DVD
N8100-1793F
NOTE:
The base model must be ordered with a processor kit.
2 Processors and Heat Sink
Available sockets: 2
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Processors
1 Processor
Required
Xeon E5-2609 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2609 (2.40 GHz, 4C/4T, 10 MB)
N8101-545F
Xeon E5-2620 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2620 (2 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)
N8101-616F
Xeon E5-2630L Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2630L (2 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)
N8101-546F
Xeon E5-2640 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2640 (2.40 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)
N8101-547F
Xeon E5-2643 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2643 (3.30 GHz, 4C/8T, 10 MB)
N8101-548F
Xeon E5-2650 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2650 (2 GHz, 8C/16T, 20 MB)
N8101-549F
Xeon E5-2650L Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2650L (1.80 GHz, 8C/16T, 20 MB)
N8101-550F
Xeon E5-2670 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2670 (2.60 GHz, 8C/16T, 20 MB)
N8101-551F
Xeon E5-2690 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2690 (2.90 GHz, 8C/16T, 20 MB)
N8101-552F
Heat Sink
1st
Processor Heat Sink
For 1st Processor
(Standard)
2nd
Processor Heat Sink
For 2nd Processor, including cooling fan kit
N8101-553F
NOTE:
Minimum one processor kit from above must be installed.
The processors must be the same to configure dual processor system.

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3 Memory
3.1 Memory Configuration
Refer to the section in accordance with your memory configuration:
Independent Channel: Refer to 3.1.1
Memory Sparing Configuration: Refer to 3.1.2
Memory Mirroring / Memory Lockstep Configuration: Refer to 3.1.3
3.1.1 Independent Channel Configuration
Available slots: 12 per processor
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Unbuffered DIMM
(UDIMM)
8GB DDR3-1333 UNB Memory Kit
2x 4GB Unbuffered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1333(PC3L-10600)
NOTE:
- Up to four sets (eight slots) per processor can be installed
- This DIMM doesn’t support x4 SDDC.
N8102-435F
Registered DIMM
(RDIMM)
4GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 2GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
NOTE:
- This DIMM doesn’t support x4 SDDC.
N8102-468F
8GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 4GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-469F
16GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-470F
32GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-471F
Load Reduced
DIMM (LRDIMM)
64GB DDR3-1333 LR Memory Kit
2x 32GB Load Reduced ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1333(PC3L-10600)
N8102-440F
NOTE:
Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
It is recommended to install memory kits in multiples of two (four identical DIMMs) for quad-channel
symmetric memory configurations to increase memory transfer speed.
When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
Mix configurations of UDIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM are not supported.

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3.1.2 Memory Sparing Configuration
Available slots: 12 per processor
Product Name / Description
Part Number
6GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
3x 2GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-476
12GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
3x 4GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-477
24GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
3x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-499
48GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
3x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-500
NOTE:
Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
The configured memories must be identical.
When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
The logical memory capacity at the time of memory sparing becomes two-thirds of physical capacity
with configurations less than 4GB DIMM and five-sixth physical capacity with configurations more
than 8GB DIMM.
The maximum memory transfer rate is 1066 MHz.
3.1.3 Memory Mirroring / Memory Lockstep Configuration
Available slots: 12 per processor
Product Name / Description
Part Number
4GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 2GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-472
8GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 4GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-473
16GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-474
32GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit
2x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)
N8102-475
NOTE:
Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.

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Memory Configuration Feature Comparison
See the table below for feature comparisons of memory configurations supported.
Independent
Channel
Memory
Sparing
Memory
Lockstep
Memory
Mirroring
Performance
Best
Better
Better
Good
Data Protection
No
Multiple single bit
error protection
No
Multiple single bit
and multi bit error
protection
Redundancy
No
Partly
No
Fully
Data Correction
ECC, x4 SDDC
ECC, x4 SDDC
ECC, x8 SDDC
ECC, x4 SDDC
Available Memory
Full physical
memory
2/3 physical memory
(2, 4GB DIMM)
5/6 physical memory
(8, 16GB DIMM)
Full physical
memory
Half physical
memory
Available Memory
Channels
4
4
4
4
Notes
-
All DIMMs in the
system must be
identical.
Paired DIMMs must
be identical.
Paired DIMMs must
be identical.
Maximum Memory Speed
See the table below for the actual maximum memory transfer speed in Independent Channel / Memory
Sparing Configuration.
DDR3 memory speed depends on the type of DIMMs, the native memory bus speed of the memory
controller and memory configuration. All memory buses operate at the clock frequency of the DIMM with
the lowest frequency.
The maximum memory transfer rate is 1066 MHz with Memory Sparing Configuration.
Processor
Type
Populated DIMMs
# of DIMMs per
processor
Memory Power
Setting
DIMM Speed
E5-2609
-
-
-
1066 MHz
E5-2620
UDIMM: 4GB
-
Low (1.35V)
1066 MHz
E5-2630L
Normal (1.5V)
1333 MHz
E5-2640
RDIMM: 2, 4, 8, 16 GB
Up to 8 DIMMs
-
1333 MHz
10 or more DIMMs
-
1066 MHz
LRDIMM: 32GB
Up to 8 DIMMs
Low (1.35V)
1066 MHz
Normal (1.5V)
1333 MHz
10 or more DIMMs
-
1066 MHz
E5-2650
UDIMM: 4GB
-
Low (1.35V)
1066 MHz
E5-2650L
Normal (1.5V)
1333 MHz
E5-2643
RDIMM: 2, 4, 8, 16 GB
Up to 8 DIMMs
Low (1.35V)
1333 MHz
E5-2670
Normal (1.5V)
1600 MHz
E5-2690
10 or more DIMMs
-
1066 MHz
UDIMM: 4GB
Up to 8 DIMMs
Low (1.35V)
1066 MHz
Normal (1.5V)
1333 MHz
10 or more DIMMs
-
1066 MHz

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Maximum Available Memory
See the table below for the maximum memory size that you can actually use on your system.
The maximum available memory is less than the maximum physical memory supported by your system
because some chipsets require PCI resource space of about 750MB. PCI resource requirements vary
depending on the type and the number of PCI cards you are using.
Maximum Memory Size Supported by Operating Systems
Maximum Available Memory
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard
4 GB
4 GB (HW-DEP enabled)
App. 2 GB(HW-DEP disabled)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
32 GB
32 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
64 GB
64 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
1 TB
768 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
2 TB
768 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
4 TB
768 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
16 GB
16 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (EM64T)
1 TB
768 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (x86_64)
2 TB
768 GB
VMware ESX 4.1 1
256 GB or 1
TB
256 GB or 768 GB
VMware ESXi 5.0 / 5.1 2
2TB
768 GB
1Up to 255GB of main memory is available to each virtual machine.
2Up to 1TB of main memory is available to each virtual machine.

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4 Internal Hard Disk Drives
4.1 RAID Configuration
Refer to the section in accordance with your disk form factor and RAID configuration.
Up to eight 2.5-inch Drives
Up to sixteen 2.5-inch Drives
NOTE:
Up to four hard drives can be installed in the Embedded SATAconfiguration.
Hot plug insertion/removal are not supported in the Embedded SATA configuration.
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
Use the same rotational speed of the SAS hard drives in one system.
Up to two kinds of drives can be mixed in one system.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in
order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
It is recommended to set RAID array configuration drives less than eight in order to minimize the risk
of becoming multiple hard drives failure.
SAS and SATA hard drives must be installed in separate drive groups.
For optional RAID controller driver to install Windows Server 2003 R2, download from the NEC
website at:
http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/index.html
Group #1 Group #2 Group #3 Group #4
1GB Cache /
Battery
512MB Cache
Refer to 4.2.1
Refer to 4.2.2
Refer to 4.2.3
Refer to 4.2.4
SATA
RAID 5/6/50/60
RAID 0/1/10
Non-RAID
Available Interface
SAS, SATA
SAS, SATA
SAS, SATA
1GB Cache /
CacheVault
Refer to 4.2.5
SAS, SATA
RAID 5/6
512MB Cache
1GB Cache /
Battery
Refer to 4.2.6
Refer to 4.2.7
Refer to 4.2.8
RAID 0/1/10
SAS, SATA
SAS, SATA
SAS, SATA
Available Interface
1GB Cache /
CacheVault
Refer to 4.2.9
SAS, SATA

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4.2 Internal Drive Configuration
4.2.1 Up to four Drives with Embedded SATA Controller
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
Embedded SATA Controller
4 x SATA ports
(Standard)
Cable
Internal SATA Cable
1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS
(Standard)
Drive Cage
2.5-inch Drive Cage
8 x 2.5-inch Hot-plug hard drive bays
(Standard)
Drive
4 slots
available
SATA
HDD
250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-358
NOTE:
Hot plug insertion/removal are not supported in the configuration.
The maximum transfer speed for Slot 2 and Slot 3 is 3 Gb/s.

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4.2.2 Up to eight Drives with RAID 0/1 Controller with 512 MB Cache
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
Required
RAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i
RAID 0/1/10, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 2.0 x8, 6Gb/s
N8103-149
RAID BBU
Recommended
RAID Battery Backup Unit
for LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i
N8103-153
Cable
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS, 2 sets
(Standard)
Drive Cage
2.5-inch Drive Cage
8 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive bays
(Standard)
Drive
8 slots
available
SAS
HDD
300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-301
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-322
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-304
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-332
1.2TB HDD 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SASHDD
1x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-408
73.2GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 73.2 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-302
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-303
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-331
SATA
HDD
250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-358
SAS
SSD
200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s
N8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s
N8150-712
NOTE:
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
SAS and SATA hard drives must be installed in separate drive groups.
Up to two kinds of drives can be mixed in one system.

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4.2.3 Up to eight Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 512 MB Cache
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
Required
RAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i
RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 2.0 x8, 6Gb/s
N8103-150
RAID BBU
Recommended
RAID Battery Backup Unit
for LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i
N8103-153
Cable
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS, 2 sets
(Standard)
Drive Cage
2.5-inch Drive Cage
8 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive bays
(Standard)
Drive
8 slots
available
SAS
HDD
300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-301
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-322
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-304
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-332
1.2TB HDD 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SASHDD
1x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpm
N8150-408
73.2GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 73.2 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-302
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-303
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpm
N8150-331
SATA
HDD
250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm
N8150-358
SAS
SSD
200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s
N8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s
N8150-712
NOTE:
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
Use the same rotational speed of the SAS hard drives in one system.
SAS and SATA hard drives must be installed in separate drive groups.
Up to two kinds of drives can be mixed in one system.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in
order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.