NEC NECCare Platinum Express5800/A1160 User manual

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Contents
Section 1 Preparing for Installation...............................................1-1
1.1. Documentation Updates..................................................................... 1-1
1.2. Customer-Provided Hardware............................................................ 1-1
1.3. Tools................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4. Warnings and Cautions...................................................................... 1-2
1.5. Prerequisites...................................................................................... 1-2
1.6. Customer Support Procedures........................................................... 1-3
1.7. Cell Components................................................................................ 1-3
1.7.1. Components on the Front of a Cell.................................................... 1-3
1.7.2. Components on the Rear of a Cell.....................................................1-5
1.8. Receive the Hardware........................................................................ 1-6
Section 2 Preparing the Cabinet....................................................2-1
2.1. Review the Cabinet Configuration...................................................... 2-1
2.2. Install the Cell Rail Assemblies.......................................................... 2-2
Section 3 Installing the System .....................................................3-1
3.1. Install the Cell..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. Install the Optional Components........................................................3-5
3.3. Install the Power Strips....................................................................... 3-5
Section 4 Cabling the System........................................................4-1
4.1. Power Cabling for 100V to 120V Systems......................................... 4-1
4.2. Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems......................................... 4-2
4.2.1. Power Strip Cabling for a System with One Cell................................ 4-5
4.2.2. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Two Cells .............................. 4-6
4.2.3. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Three Cells............................ 4-7
4.2.4. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Four Cells.............................. 4-8
4.3. Cell Interconnect Cabling................................................................... 4-8
4.3.1. System with Two Cells ....................................................................... 4-9
4.3.2. System with Three Cells .................................................................. 4-10

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4.3.3. System with Four Cells.....................................................................4-11
4.4. Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Cabling........................................... 4-12
4.5. LAN Cabling..................................................................................... 4-12
4.5.1. LAN Configurations.......................................................................... 4-13
4.5.2. LAN Ports......................................................................................... 4-13
4.5.3. LAN Cabling for Systems Without an Operation LAN...................... 4-13
4.5.4. LAN Cabling for Systems with an Operations LAN.......................... 4-14
4.6. Peripheral Cabling ........................................................................... 4-15
Section 5 Completing the Installation...........................................5-1
5.1. Perform Cleanup and Final Check..................................................... 5-1
5.2. Check Cabling Before Powering On the System............................... 5-3
5.3. Apply AC Power Initially..................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1. Systems Operating at 100 to 120 VAC .............................................. 5-4
5.3.2. System Operating at 200 to 240 VAC................................................ 5-5
5.4. Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the
BIOS Level......................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.1. Initially Accessing a Partition.............................................................. 5-7
5.4.2. Checking Management Firmware Level using Remote Console
Interface............................................................................................. 5-8
5.4.3. Checking BIOS Level using Remote Console Interface .................... 5-9
5.4.4. Obtaining Releases from the Support Site....................................... 5-10
5.4.5. Updating Management Firmware using Remote Console
Interface........................................................................................... 5-10
5.4.6. Updating BIOS on the EFI Flash Memory........................................ 5-12
5.5. Verify PCI Card Installation.............................................................. 5-17
5.6. What to Do Next............................................................................... 5-19
Appendix A Related Documents and Web Resources ........ A-1
A.1 Express5800/A1160 Documentation Library......................................A-1
A.2 Web Resources .................................................................................A-2

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Figures
Figure 1-1 System Serial Number Label Location........................................................1-3
Figure 1-2 Front of the Cell...........................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-3 Rear of the Cell............................................................................................1-5
Figure 2-1 Cabinet Configuration..................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Cell Rails .....................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Installing Rails .............................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Rail Support Pin...........................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 Round-Hole Bracket Installation..................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 Round-Hole Bracket Installation Location ...................................................2-7
Figure 3-1 Cell Sling .....................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 Cell Thumbscrews.......................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Keyhole for the Security Key.......................................................................3-3
Figure 3-4 Security Key Location at the time of Shipment............................................3-4
Figure 3-5 Attaching the front bezel..............................................................................3-4
Figure 3-6 One Four-Receptacle Power Strip Installation.............................................3-6
Figure 3-7 Two Four-Receptacle Power Strip Installation.............................................3-7
Figure 4-1 Power Cable Routing for 100V to 120V Systems........................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Power-Strip Power Cord Routing.................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3 Velcro Straps for Power Strips.....................................................................4-4
Figure 4-4 Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Cabling ....................................................4-12
Figure 4-5 LAN Cabling Configuration Without an Operation LAN.............................4-14
Figure 4-6 Cable Configuration for Systems with an Operations LAN........................4-15
Figure 5-1 Front Rack Filler Panels..............................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2 Cell Cable Connections...............................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3 EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LCD After AC Power is Applied .....................5-4
Figure 5-4 Cell Power Cord ..........................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-5 Power-Strip Power Cord..............................................................................5-6
Figure 5-6 Management Firmware Update Page..........................................................5-8
Figure 5-7 Management Firmware Revision Status......................................................5-9
Figure 5-8 BIOS Version.............................................................................................5-10

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Figure 5-9 Management Firmware Updates Page......................................................5-11
Figure 5-10 Management Firmware Revision Status..................................................5-12
Figure 5-11 BIOS Front Page .....................................................................................5-13
Figure 5-12 BIOS Setup Window................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-13 BIOS Partition Window............................................................................5-15
Figure 5-14 OS Control Window.................................................................................5-16
Figure 5-15 BIOS Front Page.....................................................................................5-18
Figure 5-16 BIOS Boot Manager................................................................................5-19

Tables
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Tables
Table 1-1 Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................1-2
Table 1-2 Components on the Front of the Cell............................................................1-4
Table 1-3 Components on the Rear of a Cell................................................................1-5
Table 4-1 Two-Cell Interconnect Cabling......................................................................4-9
Table 4-2 Three-Cell Interconnect Cabling .................................................................4-10
Table 4-3 Four-Cell Interconnect Cabling ...................................................................4-11

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Using This Guide
This guide contains information that helps you install your Express5800/A1160 server.
By following these installation procedures, you can help ensure a smooth and successful
installation of your server. This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities
personnel who are making installation of an Express5800/A1160 Server.
Proper site preparation and maintenance are vital to the reliability of any computer
system. As our customer, it is your responsibility to ensure that the proper facility
resources and conditions are maintained. This will allow us to provide support services in
accordance with the “NECCare™ Maintenance and Service Warranty Program.”
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are
preparing the site for an Express5800/A1160 server installation.
Symbols and Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions and graphic symbols.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss
of life.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
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Alt, or Enter.
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123
and press ENTER.
File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Related Documents
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is useful.
NECCare™ Guide
The NECCare Guide contains information about NEC’s warranty and server registration.