NEC Express5800/320Ma Manuale utente
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
NR002w
Express5800/320Ma:
Software Installation and Configuration Guide
Manual Name: Express5800/320Ma: Software Installation and Configuration Guide
Part Number: NR002w
Express5800/320Ma Software Release Number: 4.1.0
Publication Date: January 2006
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface ix
1. Overview of Software Installation, Upgrade, and Configuration 1-1
Acronyms 1-2
Installation-Related Documents 1-3
2. Installing Express5800/320Ma System Software 2-1
Overview of the IPL and Post-IPL Procedures 2-2
IPL Considerations 2-2
Mini-Setup Worksheet 2-3
Performing the IPL Procedure 2-5
Preparing for the IPL Procedure 2-6
Performing the IPL Procedure 2-6
The Post-IPL Procedure 2-9
Responding to Mini-Setup Prompts 2-9
Completing the Post-IPL Procedure 2-10
3. Configuring Software 3-1
Overview: Configuring Software 3-1
Extending the Microsoft SNMP Agent 3-2
Configuring the SNMP Agent 3-3
Loading the SNMP MIB File 3-6
Ensuring That VTMs Use Up-to-Date Firmware 3-6
Mirroring Disks 3-7
Using RDR to Mirror Disks in Internal Storage 3-8
Mirroring Schemes for Internal Disks 3-9
Converting a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk 3-10
Using RDR to Mirror Dynamic System Disks 3-11
Using RDR to Mirror Dynamic Data Disks 3-12
Creating a Spare Bootable Hard Disk 3-13
Booting from a Spare Bootable Hard Disk 3-13
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Configuring Teams of Network Adapters 3-14
Configuring Link Speed and Duplex Mode 3-14
Creating Network Adapter Teams 3-15
Verifying the Network Adapter Team Configuration 3-17
Assigning an IP Address to a Network Adapter Team 3-17
Troubleshooting Network Adapters 3-18
4. Performing the Reload Procedure 4-1
Preparing to Reload Software 4-1
Reloading Express5800/320Ma Software 4-2
5. Performing the Remote Management Installation Procedure 5-1
Overview of the Remote Management Installation Procedure 5-1
Performing the RMI Procedure 5-1
Installing Documentation for Express5800/320Ma Systems 5-2
Removing Programs and Documentation 5-3
6. Updating Firmware 6-1
Preparing to Update Firmware 6-1
Updating VTM Firmware 6-1
Enabling and Disabling Autoburn to VTMs 6-3
Updating the BIOS 6-4
Updating BMC Firmware 6-8
7. Upgrading Express5800/320Ma Software 7-1
Preparing for Upgrading Systems Over the Network 7-2
Overview of the Upgrade Procedure 7-2
Breaking the Mirror of the System Volume 7-4
Performing the Express5800/320Ma Software Upgrade 7-5
Verifying That the Software Upgraded Successfully 7-7
Completing the Upgrade 7-8
Backing Out of the Upgrade 7-8
Appendix A. Connecting a UPS to an Express5800/320Ma System A-1
Overview of Connecting a UPS to an Express5800/320Ma System A-1
Connecting a UPS to the Express5800/320Ma System A-2
Configuring the UPS A-3
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Installing PCNS on the Express5800/320Ma System A-5
Configuring the PCNS User Interface A-6
Verifying the PCNS Installation A-7
Protecting Against Data Loss after a Medium Power Loss A-8
Index Index-1
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Figures
Figure 3-1. SNMP Service Properties Traps Tab 3-4
Figure 3-2. SNMP Service Properties Security Tab 3-5
Figure 3-3. Slot and Disk Numbering 3-10
Tables vii
Tables
Table 1-1. Acronyms Used 1-2
Table 1-2. Documents Used During Installation and Configuration 1-3
Table 2-1. Mini-Setup Worksheet 2-3
Table 6-1. BIOS File Names 6-5
Table 6-2. BMC Firmware File Names 6-8
Table A-1. Recommended UPS Shutdown Parameters A-4
Table A-2. Recommended UPS Shutdown Behavior Settings A-4
Tables
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Preface ix
Preface
Purpose of This Manual
The Express5800/320Ma: Software Installation and Configuration Guide documents
how to install and configure Express5800/320Ma software.
Audience
This manual is intended for system administrators who install and configure
Express5800/320Ma software.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
WARNING
!A warning indicates a situation where failure to take
oravoid a specified actioncouldcausebodily harmor
loss of life.
CAUTION
!A caution indicates a situation where failure to take or
avoidaspecified action coulddamagea hardware device,
program, system, or data.
NOTE
Anoteprovidesimportantinformationabouttheoperation
of an Express5800/320Ma system.
Preface
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Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in Express5800/320Ma documents:
•The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type, the name of
a screen object, or the name of a programming element. For example:
Before handling or replacing a system component, make sure that you are
properly grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
Call the RegisterDeviceNotification function.
•Theitalic fontintroducesnew terms andindicatesprogrammingand command-line
arguments that the user defines. For example:
Many hardware components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which
can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.
copy filename1 filename2
Pass a pointer for the NotificationFilter parameter.
•The monospace font indicates sample program code and output, including
message text. For example:
#include <iostream.h>
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