NEC Express5800/B120b Manuale utente

NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series

N8400-110F/114F

NEC Express5800/B120b

User's Guide

1st Edition

3-2010

ONL-540_001_09-B120b-100-99-1003

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Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server.

The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings,

and preventive actions against such hazards.

Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them

as well as described in this User's Guide.

In the User's Guide or warning labels, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to indicate a degree of

danger. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious

personal injury if the instruction is ignored.

CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury,

including burns, or property damage if the instruction is ignored.

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols. The

individual symbols are defined as follows:

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if the instruction is ignored.

An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type. (Attention)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a particular

prohibited action. (Prohibited Action)

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a

mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard. (Mandatory Action)

(Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Description of a danger Term indicating a degree of danger

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a

power leak.

Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below.

Attentions

Indicates that improper use may cause an electric 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 personal injury by the moving fan blades.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.

Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.

Prohibited Actions

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire

may be caused.

Do not touch any component other than specified. Otherwise, an electric shock or

personal injury such as burns may be caused.

Keep away from fire. Otherwise, an ignition may be caused.

Keep away from water or liquid. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Action

Unplug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be

caused.

Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be specifically identified. Make sure to follow

the instruction.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment 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. Operation of this equipment 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 expense.

BSMI Statement (N8400-110F/114F, EXP409B)

CE Mark Statement

Australia EMI:

NOTE: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada EMI:

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel

brouilleur du Canada.

Trademarks

NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.

ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.

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All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective trademark owners.

Windows Server 2008 stands for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard Operating system and Microsoft® Windows

Server® 2008 Enterprise operating system. Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions stands for Microsoft®Windows Server®

2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition operating system and Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition

operating system, or Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard x64 Edition operating system and Microsoft®Windows

Server®2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system. Windows Server 2003 stands for Microsoft®Windows Server®

2003 R2, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise Edition operating

system, or Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft®Windows Server®2003,

Enterprise Edition operating system. Windows XP x64 Edition stands for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional x64

Edition operating system. Windows XP stands for Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition operating system and

Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional operating system. Windows 2000 stands for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server

operating system and Microsoft®Windows®2000 Advanced Server operating system, and Microsoft®Windows®2000

Professional operating system. Windows NT stands for Microsoft®Windows NT®Server network operating system version

3.51/4.0 and Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0. Windows Me stands for Microsoft®

Windows®Millennium Edition operating system. Windows 98 stands for Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system.

Windows 95 stands for Microsoft®Windows®95 operating system. WinPE stands for Microsoft® Windows® Preinstallation

Environment.

Momentary voltage drop prevention:

This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop caused by lightning. To prevent a

momentary voltage drop, an AC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit should be used.

Notes:

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.

(2) The contents of this User's Guide may be revised without prior notice.

(3) The contents of this User's Guide shall not be copied or altered without the prior written

permission of NEC Corporation.

(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this User's Guide. If

you notice any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this User's Guide, contact the service

representative where you purchased this product.

(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damages arising from the use of this User's Guide regardless of Item (4).

PREFACE

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server.

The NEC Express5800/BladeServer holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology

to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be

used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed

processing and superior reliability.

Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and appreciate its

functions to the maximum extent.

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.

This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may

arise during setup or operation of the server.

Keep this manual for future use.

The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.

How to Use This User's Guide

To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

includes information that needs attention to use the CPU blade. Make sure to read this

chapter before setting up and using the CPU blade. It also includes requirements and

advisory information for transfer and disposal of the CPU blade.

Chapter 2 General Description

includes information necessary to use the CPU blade, such as names and functions of its

components.

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server

tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on

your system.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup

Utility and the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility, which is used to configure RAID drive

in your system.

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System

describes how to install the operating system.

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the

attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the CPU

blade.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor,

optional memory, optional mezzanine cards, and hard disk drives.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your CPU blade.

Appendix B Installing the Operating System

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 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" provided earlier.

IMPORTANT: Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server

NOTE: Helpful and convenient piece of information

IN THE PACKAGE

The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list to make

sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any

component missing or damaged, contact your service representative.

Store the provided accessories in a designated place for your convenience. You will need

them to install an optional device or troubleshoot the server, as well as to set it up.

Make a backup copy of each provided floppy disk, if any. Store the original disk as the

master disk in a designated place, and use its copy.

Improper use of any provided floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system

environment. If you find anything unclear, immediately ask your service representative for

help.

CONTENTS

Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i

About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii

In the Package................................................................................................................................ iii

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server ........................................................................ 1-1

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 1-2

For Proper Operation ................................................................................................................... 1-5

Transfer to Third Party................................................................................................................. 1-7

Disposal and Consumables .......................................................................................................... 1-8

User Support ................................................................................................................................ 1-9

Chapter 2 General Description ..................................................................................... 2-1

Overview...................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Standard Features......................................................................................................................... 2-3

Part Names and Controls ............................................................................................................. 2-4

CPU Blade............................................................................................................................... 2-4

Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................................................................... 2-8

Lamp Indications..................................................................................................................... 2-9

Using Your Server...................................................................................................................... 2-15

Power-on of Blade Server...................................................................................................... 2-15

Power-off of Blade Server ..................................................................................................... 2-17

POST ..................................................................................................................................... 2-17

Device Identification ............................................................................................................. 2-20

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................ 3-1

Before Installing CPU Blade ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Check of MAC Address........................................................................................................... 3-2

Installing DIMM...................................................................................................................... 3-2

Installing the CPU Blade ............................................................................................................. 3-3

Installing the Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................... 3-3

Making Connections .................................................................................................................... 3-4

Network ................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server .............................................................................. 4-1

System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ ............................................................................................................ 4-1

Starting SETUP Utility ............................................................................................................ 4-2

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage .................................................................... 4-3

Menu and Parameter Descriptions........................................................................................... 4-4

RAID Configuration .................................................................................................................. 4-23

RAID ..................................................................................................................................... 4-23

Configuration by N8403-027 SATA Interface Card .............................................................. 4-28

LSI Software Configuration Utility ....................................................................................... 4-29

Menu Tree.............................................................................................................................. 4-31

Operating Procedures for Setup Utility ................................................................................. 4-32

LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility.......................................... 4-39

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