3rd Edition 5-2007 ONL-4152dN-120Eh-100-99-0704
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NOTE:
Momentary voltage drop prevention:
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This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server
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CONTENTS
Preface
General
Power Supply and Power Cord Use
During Operation
Unpacking the System
Installing Optional Devices
Turning On the Server
Installing Operating System
Installing Utilities
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-basedwith Remote Console
Starting
NEC ESMPRO
Web-basedPromise Array Manager
MegaRAID Storage Manager (Server)
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Interface Cables
Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-91(SAS)
Power Cables
Appendix A
A-1
E-1
F-1
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Notes on Using Your Server
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Notes on Using Your Server
General
WARNING
1-4Notes on Using Your Server
Power Supply and Power Cord Use
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection
1-6Notes on Using Your Server
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices
During Operation
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Provided software
1-10Notes on Using Your Server
Dispose of the server, all the internal devices and
Mother board
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1-12Notes on Using Your Server
Advice for Health
General Description
Front View
Front View
SAS Model
SATA Model
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2-6General Description
Rear View
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Internal View
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2-12General Description
Power Supply
Peripheral Bays
Remote Power-OnFeature (Wake On LAN)
AC LINK Feature
Security
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
NEC ESMPRO
Off-lineMaintenance Utility
System Diagnostic Utility
Remote Management
POWER Switch
Power On
POST
POST Execution Flow
POST Error Messages
Power Off
IMPORTANT:
SLEEP Switch
DVD-ROMDrive
Setting and Removing the Disc
Press the Open/Close button on the front of the
Your OS may have a command to eject the tray
When you have taken out the disc, retract the tray back in place
When you fail to eject:
Use of the Disc
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Setting Up Your Server
3-2Setting Up Your Server
Follow the flowchart below to set up the server
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3-4Setting Up Your Server
The following figure illustrates a site suitable for installing the server
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3-6Setting Up Your Server
To connect a
„Do not connect the serial ports with the telephone line directly
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3-8Setting Up Your Server
Connect the provided power cord to the server
2.Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet
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Alt
Delete
Tab
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Configuring Your Server
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Starting SETUP Utility
4-4Configuring Your Server
Description on On-ScreenItems and Key Usage
Configuration Examples
Time and Date Settings
Link with Management Software
Hard Disk Drive
UPS
Boot
Memory
CPU
Keyboard
Event Log
External Devices
Internal Devices
Saving the Configuration Data
Menu and Parameter Descriptions
Main
4-10Configuring Your Server
„After carriage of device
„After storage of device
Processor Settings
See the table below for the items
4-12Configuring Your Server
Advanced
The Advanced menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Advanced
4-14Configuring Your Server
Memory Configuration
PCI Configuration
4-16Configuring Your Server
– Onboard Video Controller
– Onboard LAN
Peripheral Configuration
4-18Configuring Your Server
Advanced Chipset Control
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4-22Configuring Your Server
Server
The Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server
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4-24Configuring Your Server
If the server is connected to the UPS, set at least 10 seconds delay in the
System Management
4-26Configuring Your Server
Console Redirection
Event Log Configuration
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Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Load Custom Defaults
Save Custom Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Running Setup Utility
Running LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility
When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press
Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press
NOTE: Press Ctrl + M to start the LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility
LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility TOP Menu (Management Menu)
Exiting from LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility
Menu Tree
Setting list
Operating Procedures for Setup Utility
Creating/Adding Configuration
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F10
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Manual Rebuild
Setting Hot Spare
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Check Consistency
Others
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4-46Configuring Your Server
The following describe the clearing procedure
2.Remove the left side cover (see Chapter 9)
3.Change jumper switching setting from "Protect" to "Clear
„Use the clip over jumper pins 1 and 2 on the mother board
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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
NOTES:
Installation Notice
About Windows family
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver
BIOS Settings
NEC ESMPRO Agent
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
NOTE:
Installing on the Mirrored Volume
Creating Partition Size
Re-installingto the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk
Disk Configuration (Concerning the area displayed as "EISA")
Application of Service Pack
5-8Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
The Flow of Setup
This section shows the flow of the Express setup
Installing the Windows Server
ENTER
ESC
[Using the existing Configuration Disk]
[Using a blank disk]
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Installing and Setting Device Drivers
PROSet
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)
Network Driver
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Optional Network Board Driver
Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95)
Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F)
Notes of N8103-75
Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file
Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file
For the available switch options, refer to the following information:
„Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID:
Below is the example on how to add /PAE switch to Boot.ini file
Setting for Solving Problems
Memory Dump (Debug Information)
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Windows Dr. Watson
Network Monitor
Installing Maintenance Utilities
Updating the System – Installing Service Pack –
Making Backup Copies of System Information
Installing with the OEM-FDfor Mass Storage Device
Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by ExpressSetup
Installing and Using Utilities
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NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Basedwith Local Console
Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
Express Setup
Tools
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NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-basedwith Remote Console
Starting
Top Menu
Setup
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NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based(Master Control Menu)
Creating Configuration Diskette
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Functions and Features
Setup with Express Setup
Manual Setup
Major Functions
Components
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Server Setup
Operating Environment
Management PC Setup
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Maintenance
7-2Maintenance
Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape
Cleaning the Server
7-4Maintenance
Cleaning the Interior
Follow the procedure below to clean the interior of the server
1.Turn off the server and unplug all power cables
2.Remove the left side cover. (See Chapter 9.)
Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
Cleaning Disc
Test Items
Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics
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<Test Result
<Device List
<Log Info
<Option
<Reboot
Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server:
1.Take a media out of the server, if any
2.Power off the server (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off)
3.Unplug the power cord of the server from a power outlet
4.Remove all the cables from the server
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Troubleshooting
[Example]
Troubleshooting
POWER/SLEEP Lamp
Access Lamps
DISK Access Lamp
LINK/ACT Lamp
1000/100/10 Lamp
100/10 Lamp
Hard Disk Drive Lamp
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Error Messages after Power-on
8-8Troubleshooting
POST Error Messages
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Beep Codes
Problems with NEC Express Server
Is the DIMM board installed
If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after
Does the server have contains appropriate memory boards or PCI devices
→Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed
Are cables properly connected
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8-16Troubleshooting
Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Source: DCOM
Category: Error
Event ID:
Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2
8-18Troubleshooting
Problems with Windows Server
Did you confirm the notes on installing the operating system
→There is no problem on this issue
Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROMin the DVD-ROMdrive
→There is no problem about this issue
Check the System Event Log to confirm that STOP error occurred
Is the cable connected properly
Have the protocol and service already configured
Is the transfer speed correct
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Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
8-22Troubleshooting
Problems with Express Setup
If you want to perform re-setup,see Appendix D and perform "Manual Setup
→It is not an abnormal condition. Press Enter to continue the installation
→There are some errors on the specified setup information
Is there any other partition than the partition to
8-24Troubleshooting
→Are you specifying more than two protocols
Problems with Disk Array Configuration
Fail to install the OS:
Fail to start the OS:
Rebuild fails:
Auto rebuild fails:
Problems with Master Control Menu
The master control menu fails to appear:
Shift
Collecting Event Log
Collect Configuration Information
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
Memory Dump
Starting the Off-lineMaintenance Utility
Features of Off-lineMaintenance Utility
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Upgrading Your Server
9-2Upgrading Your Server
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Left Side Cover
Removal
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Installation
Front Mask
Installation
3.5-inchHard Disk Drive (SAS Model)
Setting SAS Software
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3.5-inchHard Disk Drive (SATA Model)
Setting SATA Software RAID
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Pause
PCI Board
9-24Upgrading Your Server
Slots to install the PCI board
SAS Model
SATA Model
Installation Considerations for RAID Controller
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9-28Upgrading Your Server
N8103-101
N8103-105
N8154-11Additional HDD Cage
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Setting after installation
DIMM
Installation Order and Notes
DIMM Installation Pattern for Using Online Spare Memory Feature
Installation Pattern in Memory Controller
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Installation of Duct
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Processor (CPU)
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File Device
SCSI Device
1.Provide the proper setting for the device
IMPORTANT: SCSI ID for the device you are installing must be unique
Remove the left side cover and front mask as described earlier in this chapter
4.Remove the two screws securing the dummy cover of the additional slot
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IDE Device
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Additional HDD Cage
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Internal Cabling Diagrams
Addition of Hard Disk Drive
Installation of SAS Disks
Installation of SATA Disks
Installation of N8154-09Additional HDD Cage in SATA Model Server
Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-91(SAS)
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Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-101(SATA2)
Standard Configuration
When Using Additional HDD Cage
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Connection of 5.25-inchDevice
The 5.25-inchdevice bay can be equipped with a SCSI device or an IDE device
Installation of SCSI Device
[SAS model]
[SATA model]
10-10Internal Cabling Diagrams
Installation of IDE Device
Use the separately-pricedIDE controller and the IDE cable for the connection
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10-12Internal Cabling Diagrams
Specifications
A-2Specifications
Specifications A-3
SATA2 Model (N8100-1287F/1288F/1352F)
A-4Specifications
Specifications A-5
SAS Model (N8100-1237F/1238F/1323F/1324F)
A-6Specifications
SAS Model (N8100-1290F/1291F/1293F)
Other Precautions
Notes on use
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DVD/CD-ROM
Tape Media
Keyboard
Mouse
IRQ and I/O Port Address
C-2IRQ and I/O Port Address
I/O Port Address
The factory-setI/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows:
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Manual Installation when N8103-80FKeeps Connection
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Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISKfor
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
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D-6Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation
1.Turn on the system power
2.Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROMinto the DVD-ROMdrive
3.Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system
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D-8Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Before Re-installingthe Operation System
Re-installingthe Operation System
Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-9
Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter
Click Start menu
2.Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window
4.Click [Yes]
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PROSet
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)
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Re-installthe Optional Network Board Driver
Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
Graphics Accelerator Driver
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Optional Network Board Driver
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75)
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95)
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Installing Windows Server
Application of Service Pack
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Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISKfor NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER
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E-6Installing Windows Server
Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server
2.Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROMinto the DVD-ROMdrive
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Installing Windows Server 2003 E-9
E-10Installing Windows Server
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-11
Re-installingthe Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist
[Before Re-installingthe Operation System]
[Re-installingthe Operation System]
The drive letter of the
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Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95)
Notes of N8103-75
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E-22Installing Windows Server
Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
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Product Configuration Record Table
F-2Product Configuration Record Table
Product Configuration Record Table F-3
Software
Fourth hard disk drive
Third hard disk drive
Second hard disk drive
First hard disk drive