Nec Express5800 Series EXP320B Manual de usuario

NEC Express5800 Series N8800-090F, EXP320B NEC Express5800/320Fa-L N8800-091F, EXP320A NEC Express5800/320Fa-LR User's Guide

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4-2 System ConfigurationSYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~ The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-

System Configuration 4-3Starting SETUP UtilityPowering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEClogo

4-4 System ConfigurationDescription of On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions a

System Configuration 4-5F10:Shows the following:ᴾIf you select “Yes” and then press the Enter key, the setup willcomplete with all changes you have m

4-6 System ConfigurationConfiguration Examples The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for system

System Configuration 4-7Security To set passwords on the BIOS level Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password. Set Superviso

4-8 System ConfigurationSaving the Configuration Data To save the BIOS configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] To discard changes

System Configuration 4-9Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot

4-10 System ConfigurationAvailable options in the Main and descriptions are listed below. Option Parameter Description System Time HH:MM:SS Specify

System Configuration 4-11Processor Settings When you select “Processor Settings” in the Main menu, the following screen appears.ᴾRefer to the table b

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4-12 System ConfigurationAdvancedMove the cursor onto "Advanced" to display the Advanced menu.There is no configurable item on the Advanced

System Configuration 4-13Memory ConfigurationWhen you select “Memory Configuration” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears.ᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾᴾ

4-14 System ConfigurationPCI ConfigurationWhen you select “PCI Configuration” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. If you select a men

System Configuration 4-15SCSI ControllerWhen you select “SCSI Controller” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears.ᴾᴾRefer to the table bel

4-16 System ConfigurationLAN ControllerWhen you select “LAN Controller” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears.Refer to the table below

System Configuration 4-17Advanced Chipset ControlWhen you select “Advanced Chipset Control” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears.Refer

4-18 System ConfigurationSecurityMove the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu.Select "Set Supervisor Password" or

System Configuration 4-19See the table below for setup options on the screen. Option Parameter Description User Password is[Clear]SetIndicates User p

4-20 System ConfigurationServerMove the cursor onto [Server] to display the Server menu.The following describes options you can configure in the Serv

System Configuration 4-21The table below lists how selections for "AC LINK" determine the power status of the server whenthe power supply t

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4-22 System ConfigurationOption Parameter DescriptionBMC Firmware Revision ̛ Displays the BMC information.SDR Revision̛Displays the revision of SDR

System Configuration 4-23Option Parameter Description Flow Control* [None]XON/XOFF [CTS/RTS] CTS/RTS+ CD Select a flow control method. Console Type

4-24 System ConfigurationEvent Log ConfigurationSelect "Event log Configuration” on the System Hardware menu and press Enter to display thefollo

System Configuration 4-25Monitoring ConfigurationSelect “monitoring Configuration” on the Server menu and press Enter to display the followingscreen.

4-26 System ConfigurationBootMove the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu.The server searches for the boot device according to the

System Configuration 4-27ExitMove the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu.

4-28 System ConfigurationThe following describes each option on the Exit menu:Exit Saving ChangesSelect this option to save the currentconfiguration

System Configuration 4-29Discard ChangesSelect this option if you want to restoreprevious values before saving values in CMOS.When you select “Discar

4-30 System ConfigurationSCSI BIOS (SCSISelect)The “SCSISelect” utility makes settings of the SCSI controller on a motherboard. You can start it upby

System Configuration 4-313. Use the cursor to select a channel in the “Bus:Device” box, and then press the Enter key.The SCSI controller of the mothe

iNotes:(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of NEC Corporation. (2) The contents of this manual

4-32 System ConfigurationConfigure/View SCSI Controller SettingsWhen you select “Configure/View Host Adapter Settings” in the “Options” menu, the fol

System Configuration 4-33Additional Options Use arrow keys to select Additional Options.Boot Device ConfigurationsWhen you select “Boot Device Config

4-34 System ConfigurationThe following table provides information on options and their functions on the menu. Option Parameter Description Sync Tra

System Configuration 4-35Advanced Configuration When you select “Advanced Configuration” and press the Enter key, the display changes as shownbelow:T

4-36 System ConfigurationSCSI Disk UtilitiesSCSI Disk Utilities scans a device connected to the selected channel and displays information on thedevic

System Configuration 4-37FORCED SHUTDOWN AND CLEAR Read this section if your server does not operate as expected, or if you want to return all setupv

4-38 System ConfigurationCLEAR CMOS/PASSWORDWith the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect data stored on theserver f

System Configuration 4-39 Pins for protecting/clearing the passwordShort-circuiting the two pins: Clears the passwordOpening the two pins: Protects

4-40 System ConfigurationExample------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix ServerBIOS

System Configuration 4-41HOW TO CLEAR PASSWORDS 1. Power off NEC Express5800/ft series and unplug the both power cords. 2. Remove the both CPU/IO mod

iiABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide to ensure safety as well

4-42 System Configuration10. By referring to “Installing CPU/IO Module” on page 8-19, install both CPU/IO modules on the server. 11. Connect both pow

System Configuration 4-43BMC Configuration Jumper Settings You can restore the initial values of the BMC configuration information (logon name/pass

4-44 System ConfigurationREMOTE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION320Fa-L and 320Fa-LR models are equipped with the optional card, N8815-001A ft RemoteManagement C

System Configuration 4-45Initial Settings on the Server 1. If information specific to the server has not been written in, the following message infor

4-46 System ConfigurationSetting a Management PC The following provides management PC considerations to connect the server and a management PC. Se

System Configuration 4-47(3) Extract the JRE installer../j2re-1_4_2_09-linux-i586.rpm.bin(4) Install JRE. JRE will be installed in the directory of e

4-48 System ConfigurationUsing Remote Management OverviewYou can control power of this server and use the remote KVM console from a web browser byusi

System Configuration 4-49(2) If you cannot use the default IP “192.168.1.1,” start up the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” CD-ROM on the server and select [Tools

4-50 System ConfigurationTIPS:To disable the remote management console function, make the following settings from theNEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Load

System Configuration 4-51TIPS:If you use SSL for access, the “Warning - Security” dialogue box(es) for server certificationmay be displayed for SSL i

iiiAdditional symbols The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols described at the beginning.

4-52 System ConfigurationLogoutClick the File menu and select Exit to logout. When you log out, the main window closes and you will return to the log

System Configuration 4-53Main Windowedcf(1) Click this to show the File menu.Click “Exit” to quit this applet.(2) Click this to show the Window menu.

4-54 System Configuration(1) Displays the BMC host name or IP address (2) Displays the LCD of the server. (3) The power lamp of the server telling

System Configuration 4-55Remote KVM Console Remote KVM console functions of the BMC allow you to transfer a local console to the browser on the mana

4-56 System ConfigurationStarting up the remote KVM console windowClick the startup icon [] on the remote KVM console on the control panel to display

System Configuration 4-57(5) Screen refresh icon: use this icon to refresh the window.(6) KVM properties icon.(7) Enlarge icon: use this icon to enla

4-58 System ConfigurationVirtual keyboardWhen you click the virtual keyboard icon [], the virtual keyboard appears.You can select either 104 or 109

System Configuration 4-59IPMI information System event logs (SEL), sensor data record (SDR), or field replacement unit (FRU) can bedisplayed. Such in

4-60 System ConfigurationSensor Data Record (SDR)When you click the icon to start up sensor device information (SDR) []on the control panel, theSDR

System Configuration 4-61Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)When you click the icon to start up information on parts to be replaced for maintenance (FRU) []

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4-62 System ConfigurationBMC ConfigurationYou can configure the BMC settings.Starting up the BMC Configuration windowWhen you click the icon to s

System Configuration 4-63User SettingsHere you cam make user account settings.When you click [User] on the left pane of the BMC configuration window

4-64 System ConfigurationNetwork SettingsHere you can make network settings of BMC such as IP address configuration. IMPORTANT: The following port

System Configuration 4-65- LANcde(1) The MAC address of the BMC(2) Lets you choose whether or not to acquire an IP address automatically by DHCP.(3)

4-66 System Configuration- DNScd(1) Lets you select whether or not to automatically acquire the IP address of the DNS server by DHCP.(2) If you have

System Configuration 4-67- Host namecdef(1) The default host name to be used when no host name is set when DHCP is used(2) Set the BMC host name. I

4-68 System ConfigurationWEB server settingsHere you can make web server settings such as HTTP port settings for the BMC. When you click [Web Server]

System Configuration 4-69When you click the icon for editing [ ], the window for editing appears as shown below.cdefgh(1) Specify the HTTP port numb

4-70 System ConfigurationIf you click [Default], the default values for HTTP port number, SSL port number, logon trial period,number of logon retries

System Configuration 4-71- Basiccde(1) Specify whether or not to enable the alert mail functions by the check box. When you selectthe check box, you

vChapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation ... 3-1HARD DISK CONFIGURATIONS THAT CAN

4-72 System Configuration- Messagecdefg(1) Specify mail address of receivers to whom alert mail is sent. You can specify up to four addresses.(2) Spe

System Configuration 4-73- SMTP cdef(1) Specify the address of the SMTP server. You can enter the IP address or host name.(2) Specify the port numbe

4-74 System Configuration- Option cd(1) Specify information to be attached to the body of alert mail.The information you specify here will be contai

System Configuration 4-75Firmware UpdateYou can update applets, KVM firmware, BMC firmware, sensor device information (SDR), andplatform information

4-76 System ConfigurationLoading update data filesWhen you click the icon for adding update files [], the window to select a file appears.Specify

System Configuration 4-77CHECK: Check each revision carefully because downgrading is possible as well.If you click the icon for clearing update data

4-78 System ConfigurationAs shown below, the window showing writing process appears for each update target.If any error is detected during the writ

System Configuration 4-79TroubleshootingError MessagesWhen using the remote management, an error dialog box may appear on the management PC if some p

4-80 System ConfigurationNo. Error message Action representative. 7The RMCP+ transmission failed. Check the network environment. If there is no

System Configuration 4-81No. Error message Action If you do not find any problem, contact your service representative. 4The KVM request was aborted.

viChecking STATUS LEDs ... 6-2Making Backup Copie

4-82 System ConfigurationBMC configuration errors No. Error message Action 1Failed to make settings: Check the network environment and try aga

System Configuration 4-83No. Error message Action 21Invalid host name You can use only alphanumeric characters, minus sign (–), and underscore (_) f

4-84 System ConfigurationNo. Error message Action 7Failed to create rollback image. Try again. If the error persists, contact your service represent

System Configuration 4-85No. Error message Action 31Invalid line length: Some update files may be corrupted. Obtain update files again. 32Unexpect

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Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install th

5-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, integrated setup software, can automatically detect the hardware connect

Installing and Using Utilities 5-3  Inserting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM after Windows startupThe "Master Control Menu" (see the figure b

5-4 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top MenuThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER top menu is used for the setup of hardware and the setup andinsta

Installing and Using Utilities 5-5 SetupThis NEC Express5800/ft series setup method is used to perform automatic setup operations from the settings

viiInstalling DIMM ...8-22Removing DI

5-6 Installing and Using Utilities The customer should prepare the floppy disks for creating the support disks.  ROM-DOS Startup FD The support disk

Installing and Using Utilities 5-7 Master Control Menu Load the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer that runs

5-8 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager NEC Express5800/ft series system management applications "NEC ESMPRO Manager"

Installing and Using Utilities 5-9  Effects of using NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent have sufficient effects

5-10 Installing and Using UtilitiesDetection of Server Fault NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent detect errors causing faults to occur at an earl

Installing and Using Utilities 5-11Management of Server Operation Status NEC ESMPRO Agent manages and monitors a variety of components installed in

5-12 Installing and Using UtilitiesFunction name Supported Function description Storage ¯Function to monitor storage devices (e.g., hard disk drive)

Installing and Using Utilities 5-13 Monitoring of NEC Express5800/ft series NEC Express5800/ft series is a fault tolerant system. It can continue t

5-14 Installing and Using Utilities.Collective Management of Distributed Servers The excellent GUI provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager allows servers on a

Installing and Using Utilities 5-15  Data ViewerThe data viewer indicates the server source configuration information in the Explorer format. Inad

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5-16 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is a utility which acts as an agent (proxy) between NEC Express5800/ft series an

Installing and Using Utilities 5-17 Device name Device ID I/O hub on PCI module #1 Display controller on PCI module #1SCSI adapter 1 on PCI module

5-18 Installing and Using UtilitiesSupplementNote the following when using NEC ESMPRO Agent. Dual registration of syslogs At some types of errors, tw

Installing and Using Utilities 5-19 Status of Logical PCI Slots Because the I/O hub and display controller on a PCI module (IO module) are logical

5-20 Installing and Using UtilitiesMonitoring with NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.4.22 or Earlier NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.4.23 or later is required for monito

Installing and Using Utilities 5-21 Current Status of Temperature, Voltage and Fan Sensors Some modes are equipped with temperature/voltage/fan sen

5-22 Installing and Using UtilitiesWhen the Displayed BIOS Information is Incorrect Additional information of BIOS which is displayed by clicking [ft

Installing and Using Utilities 5-23 Status of SCSI Slots and Mirrored Disks at High Load When the system load is high, the status of SCSI slots an

5-24 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC ESMPRO Manager To monitor and manage a computer, on which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed, with a management PC

Installing and Using Utilities 5-25 Monitoring CPU ModuleTo monitor the CPU modules and the components on the CPU module, see the [CPU Module] tree

Chapter 1 Precautions for Use This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

5-26 Installing and Using Utilities UpdateAllows the device identification information of the CPU modules to be viewed and BIOS of theCPU modules to

Installing and Using Utilities 5-27 Monitoring IO Module To monitor the IO modules and the components on the IO modules, refer to the [PCI Module]

5-28 Installing and Using UtilitiesMonitoring PCI Slots and Devices on IOᴾModuleTo monitor the PCI slots and devices on the IO modules, see the [PCI

Installing and Using Utilities 5-29  PCI Device – GeneralAllows the information of devices on the PCI slot to be viewed. PCI Device – Detailed in

5-30 Installing and Using UtilitiesMonitoring BMC on IOᴾModuleTo monitor the base management controller (BMC), controller for system management, on t

Installing and Using Utilities 5-31 Monitoring SCSI EnclosureTo monitor the SCSI enclosure, see the [SCSI enclosure] tree. To see the information o

5-32 Installing and Using UtilitiesMonitoring Mirror DiskTo monitor the mirror disk components, see the [Mirror] tree. To view information on [Mirror

Installing and Using Utilities 5-33 Monitoring Hard DiskTo monitor the hard disks and detect disk failures at an early stage, use the NEC ESMPRO Ma

5-34 Installing and Using Utilities4. Confirmation of mirror statusTo check the redundancy status of the failed mirror disk, open [Mirror] screen und

Installing and Using Utilities 5-35 IMPORTANT:The Mirror Disk screen shows a pair of two hard disks as a mirror. Disk pairs are shown in the same m

1-2 Precautions for UseWARNING LABELS Warning labels are placed in certain parts of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks(Do not

5-36 Installing and Using Utilities5. Recovery from a hard disk failureIf a hard disk breaks, the broken disk must be replaced immediately. This sect

Installing and Using Utilities 5-37 When one hard disk with problem was disconnected, SCSI slot changes the status to"Warning.”[SCSI Slot] o [

5-38 Installing and Using Utilities(3) Mounting a hard disk drive.Mount a hard disk drive. When a hard disk drive is inserted, an alert report is sen

Installing and Using Utilities 5-39 The redundancy status becomes “Normal” because the hard disk drive constructing a mirror is mounted.[Mirror]

5-40 Installing and Using UtilitiesServer Maintenance Utility Server Maintenance Utility is a tool for managing server operation. It is used to confi

Installing and Using Utilities 5-41 System Information Chassis Information contains the following information: Item Description Type Chassis typ

5-42 Installing and Using UtilitiesSystem Configuration System Configuration contains the following information: 㩷Quick dump that is harvested at the

Installing and Using Utilities 5-43 MTBF Information contains the following information: Note: The MTBF information is displayed only when the [<

5-44 Installing and Using UtilitiesPCI Module(ID:n/m) PCI Module contains the following information: The MTBF information is displayed only when th

Installing and Using Utilities 5-45 SCSI Adapter(ID:n/m/o) SCSI Adapter contains the following information: Item DescriptionStatus Status of the SC

Precautions for Use 1-3Rack modelFrontRear

5-46 Installing and Using UtilitiesᴾSCSI Enclosure(ID:n) The following information is displayed for SCSI Enclosure: Item DescriptionStatus Status o

Installing and Using Utilities 5-47 Firmware Update The following information is displayed for Firmware Update: Copy online BIOS image to offline

5-48 Installing and Using UtilitiesMaintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series The server maintenance can be done in two ways; one is to use NEC ESMPRO

Installing and Using Utilities 5-49 The maintenance operations in the table cannot be performed while collecting dump or updating firmware. Wait un

5-50 Installing and Using UtilitiesStart and Stop of Components To start or stop a component with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the [Maintenance] tree of t

Installing and Using Utilities 5-51 but the link cable of a teamed LAN is connected to only one side of the modules or when a storage device connec

5-52 Installing and Using UtilitiesSample screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager 1 [Maintenance] screen of CPU module[CPU Module] – [CPU Module] – [Maintenance

Installing and Using Utilities 5-53 Procedure in the Server Maintenance UtilityStart1. Select the target component from the main window of the Serv

5-54 Installing and Using UtilitiesCheck and Clear of MTBF Information The MTBF information of a component can be viewed or cleared (initialized). Th

Installing and Using Utilities 5-55 Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager Perform the procedure below before replacement of a component.1. Select the tar

1-4 Precautions for UseCPU/IO modules The following shows the place on CPU/IO modules where the label is attached.

5-56 Installing and Using UtilitiesProcedure in the Server Maintenance UtilityPerform the procedure below before replacement of a module.1. Select th

Installing and Using Utilities 5-57 DiagnosticsThe server provides the self-check diagnostics function for some components. If a fault occurs in a

5-58 Installing and Using UtilitiesProcedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager 1. Select the target module in the [ft] tree.2. Check the current state with the &

Installing and Using Utilities 5-59 Procedure in the Server Maintenance Utility1. Select a target component from the main window of the Server Main

5-60 Installing and Using UtilitiesFirmware Update The server can update firmware (including BIOS) if some hardware components operate in the online

Installing and Using Utilities 5-61 Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager 1. Save the image data of the update firmware in an arbitrary directory of the

5-62 Installing and Using Utilities[Down] of the module you want to stop.7. Click [Diagnostics] on the [Maintenance] screen of the other PCI module s

Installing and Using Utilities 5-63 Procedure in the Server Maintenance Utility 1. Enable “Automatic module start” and “Automatic firmware update.”

5-64 Installing and Using UtilitiesSample screen of Server Maintenance Utility[CPU Module] screen Main window[Firmware Update] screen Even if you do

Installing and Using Utilities 5-65 Dump Collection To collect the dump file with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use [CPU Module] o[Maintenance] tree in the d

Precautions for Use 1-5PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY This section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure pr

5-66 Installing and Using Utilities Collecting dump under system operation Either of the CPU modules is entered into the offline state and the dump

Installing and Using Utilities 5-67 Procedure in the Server Maintenance Utility1. On the main window of the Server Maintenance Utility, select the

5-68 Installing and Using UtilitiesSetup of System Operation The following properties can be set as the operation setup of the whole system.  Quick

Installing and Using Utilities 5-69 Settings can be made in the [System Configuration] window of Server Maintenance Utility.The table below shows t

5-70 Installing and Using UtilitiesBMC Firmware Update The firmware of the BMC on the PCI module can be updated. The base management controller (BMC)

Installing and Using Utilities 5-71 Procedure of Update from NEC ESMPRO Manager Menu Update firmware in the procedure as follows:1. Select [Tools]o

5-72 Installing and Using UtilitiesProcedure of Update from the Server Maintenance UtilityUpdate the firmware in the procedure as follows.1. Select [

Installing and Using Utilities 5-73 Changing Update Data Storage DestinationChange the storage destination by using the Server Maintenance Utility

5-74 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is software for remote management of the server.For features and installation of NEC

Chapter 6 MaintenanceThis chapter describes the daily maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series and precautions when relocating or storing the server.

1-6 Precautions for UseUse of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNINGDo not handle a power plug with a wet hand.Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a we

6-2 MaintenanceDAILY MAINTENANCE To use your NEC Express5800/ft series in best condition, check and maintain regularly as describedbelow. If an error

Maintenance 6-3Making Backup CopiesNEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the serveron a regular basis.

6-4 Maintenance7. Wipe the server with a dry cloth.8. Wipe off dust from the fan exhaust opening on the rear of the server with a dry cloth.Cleaning

Maintenance 6-5Cleaning the Floppy Disk Drive A read/write error may occur due to stains on the read/write head of the floppy disk drive.Use the clea

6-6 MaintenanceCleaning Tape Drive Dirt on the tape head may be a cause of unsuccessful backup and damage to tape cartridge. Clean the tape head regu

Maintenance 6-7SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tools] - [System Diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBU

6-8 MaintenanceNEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu 5.Select [Tools].6. Select [System Diagnostics].The system diagnostics starts and will be completed in app

Maintenance 6-9GuidelineShows the details of the keys to operate window.Test summary window Shows the results of each test that executed the diagnost

6-10 Maintenance10. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle. 11. Reconnect all the LAN cables that have been disconnected

Maintenance 6-11OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start

Precautions for Use 1-7Installation, Relocation, Storage and ConnectionWARNINGDisconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the equipmen

6-12 Maintenance System Information Viewer Provides the functions to view information on the processor (CPU) and the BIOS and export it to a text fi

Maintenance 6-13RELOCATING/STORING THE NEC Express5800/ft series Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server. (Users should not attemp

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is a breakdown.

7-2 TroubleshootingTO LOCATE THE ERRORS Use NEC ESMPRO to monitor the occurrence of fault during the system operation.Especially take note on whether

Troubleshooting 7-3 ERROR MESSAGES If the NEC Express5800/ft series enters the abnormal state, the error is posted by various means. This section exp

7-4 TroubleshootingPOST Error Messages Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power OnSelf-Test). When POST d

Troubleshooting 7-5 On-screen error message Cause Action 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used System CMOS configuration is chan

7-6 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Cause Action 0B83 BMC IBF or OBF checkfailedRMC device is faulty. Replace the CPU/IO module or ft Remote

Troubleshooting 7-7 On-screen error message Cause Action 0B9C BMC internal exception 0B9D BMC A/D timeout error BMC device is faulty. Replace the

1-8 Precautions for UseCAUTIONDo not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to a power source.Make sure to power off t

7-8 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Cause Action 8171 Processor 2 not operating at intended frequency CPU frequency is incorrect. 9064 Mixed

Troubleshooting 7-9 On-screen error message Cause Action 9039 Not keep last boot orderUnintended operations such as incorrect DC off are performed.

7-10 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Cause Action 9027 Mounted CPU is mismatching.CPU configuration may be different between the CPU/IO mod

Troubleshooting 7-11On-screen error message Cause Action 9058 - 905F This CPU/IO module detected the mismatch of CPUID between the CPU/IO modules.

7-12 TroubleshootingError Notification by BEEP An error message may not be displayed on the display unit even though the POST detected an error. In s

Troubleshooting 7-13Linux Error Messages NEC Express5800/ft series displays messages on the console window when failures occur. Also, the same inform

7-14 TroubleshootingMessage Meaning Action The driver failed the fast resync function of the CPU module. The driver was unsuccessful to perform fast

Troubleshooting 7-15Message Meaning Action The driver failed to switch Primary/Secondary state of the IO module. The driver was unsuccessful to chang

7-16 TroubleshootingMessage Meaning Action CRC error occurred on the FT Link.There was a CRC error in FT Link.There may be problem in the hardware en

Troubleshooting 7-17Message Meaning Action Memory check failed. Memory check failed. If the message is recorded frequently, there may be problem in

Precautions for Use 1-9Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices WARNINGDo not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.Unless described herein, neve

7-18 TroubleshootingMessage Meaning Action The driver failed to switch the Secondary Module. The driver was unsuccessful to switch the secondary modu

Troubleshooting 7-19Message Meaning Action The driver started to set the MTBF threshold. The driver started setting the MTBF threshold. The driver fi

7-20 TroubleshootingMessage Meaning Action [FT LED: Off] The FC device is not duplex. [FT LED: Off] The FC device is not duplexed. Since removal of e

Troubleshooting 7-21Message Meaning Action It failed in the client attestation. Client authentication was unsuccessful. It failed in the initializati

7-22 TroubleshootingServer Management Application Error Message If the server management tool such as NECESMPRO Agent or NEC ESMPRO Manager hasbeen i

Troubleshooting 7-23SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the given in

7-24 TroubleshootingFail to power off the server:  Is the POWER switch enabled? o Restart the server and start the BIOS setup utility. <Menu to

Troubleshooting 7-25 Is the power-on order correct? o When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then

7-26 TroubleshootingThe keyboard or mouse fails to operate:  Is the cable properly connected? o Make sure that the cable is connected to the correc

Troubleshooting 7-27Fail to access to the CD-ROM:  Is the CD-ROM properly set in the CD-ROM drive tray? o The tray is provided with a holder to sec

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1-10 Precautions for UseCAUTIONProtect the unused connectors with the protective cap. The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protectiv

7-28 TroubleshootingNote: You can change the interactive startup mode by entering the message “I” when “Press ‘I’ to enter interactive startup.” app

Troubleshooting 7-29Source: HasCtrl Type: Warning Event ID: 1506 Description: The doubleness information about an I/O device is not reported

7-30 TroubleshootingWhen incorporating the module again it has been disconnected, the network is not duplexed:  Has the module been completely disco

Troubleshooting 7-31Event Log HAS Daemon-related logs are recorded in the system event log. o When you manage servers using NEC ESMPRO Manager, th

7-32 TroubleshootingSyslog “A timeout occurred for waiting BMC response.” is recorded in the syslog. o The following logs may be recorded while the s

Troubleshooting 7-33“I/O error” is recorded in the syslog by the cable disconnection during the access to the Fibre Channel disk: o When the Fibre Ch

7-34 Troubleshooting[aic79xx/scsi*] start to remove the HBA. [aic79xx/scsi*] unregister SCSI host on kernel. [aic79xx/scsi*] SCSI host was unregister

Troubleshooting 7-35Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following:  Did you

7-36 TroubleshootingProblems with NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Agent o See Chapter 5. NEC ESMPRO Manager o See Chapter 5. See also online document in NEC

Troubleshooting 7-37COLLECTION OF TROUBLE LOGS In the event of trouble, you can get information in the procedures described below: IMPORTANT:  You

Precautions for Use 1-11Rack-mount Model CAUTIONDo not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack. Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack conform

7-38 TroubleshootingCollection of the Memory DumpIf a failure occurs, the memory data should be dumped to acquire the required information.IMPORTANT:

Troubleshooting 7-39Time Required for Dump Collection - QuickDump 1. From pressing the NMI switch until the server is started: about 5 minutes 2. F

7-40 Troubleshooting4. Execute the following command: ./xrasutil ESRAS Utility will start. 5. Select <Backup the current IPMI Information…>. Th

Chapter 8 System Upgrade This chapter describes procedures to add options and replace failed components. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in thi

8-2 System UpgradeSAFETY PRECAUTIONS Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly.WARNINGObserve the followi

System Upgrade 8-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static el

8-4 System UpgradePREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE Note the following, when installing or replacing devices, to improve the performance of NEC Expre

System Upgrade 8-5 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay in front of the server contains six slots in which hard disks with theSC

8-6 System UpgradeInstalling 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to install the hard disk. A hard disk may be installed in another sl

System Upgrade 8-7 7. Firmly hold the handle of the hard disk to install and insert the hard disk into the slot.TIPS: Insert the disk until the leve

1-12 Precautions for UseFor Proper Operation Observe the following instructions for successful operation of the server. Failure to observe them could

8-8 System UpgradeRemoving 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the hard disk.IMPORTANT:Make sure to read "ANTI-STATIC

System Upgrade 8-9 Replacing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it should be

8-10 System UpgradeRAID CONFIGURATION WHEN DISKS ARE ADDED Use ftdiskadm to configure RAID when disks are added. From “SCSI” – “Bring Up,” specify

System Upgrade 8-11Command Action 1 Bring Down(System Disk) 2 Bring Up(System Disk) 3 Status(System Disks) 9 <= Return Command:9(Example of RA

8-12 System UpgradeView the status of disks and confirm that the disks are added properly: Command Action 1 New Disks 2 Remove Half Disk 3 Repai

System Upgrade 8-13 5.25-INCH DEVICE The server has two slots to which you can install magnetic tape backup devices.You need a SCSI controller, sold

8-14 System UpgradeᴾInstalling 5.25-inch Device 1. See page 8-4 to prepare for installation.2. Loosen screws to remove the side cover.3. Loosen screw

System Upgrade 8-15 5. Fix the device to the tray for adding devices with thefour screws.TIPS:Referring to the manual that comes with the5.25-inch de

8-16 System UpgradeCPU/IO MODULE To replace a CPU (processor, DIMM (memory), PCI card, you need to remove the CPU/IO module. IMPORTANT:  Ask your

System Upgrade 8-17 Removing CPU/IO Module Follow the procedure below to remove the CPU/IO module.The 320Fa-L model is used in the example quoted her

Precautions for Use 1-13 Make sure that the optional devices are attachable and connectable to the equipment. There is a risk of malfunctions that c

8-18 System Upgrade4. Loosen the screws securing the CPU/IO modulehandle to press down the handle.The lock is unlocked and the CPU/IO module ispulled

System Upgrade 8-19 Installing CPU/IO Module Follow the procedure below to install the CPU/IO module:The 320Fa-L model is used in the example quoted

8-20 System UpgradeDIMMThe DIMM (dual inline memory module) is installed to the DIMM socket in the CPU/IO module on the NEC Express5800/ft series. Th

System Upgrade 8-21 DIMM slot A1DIMM slot B1 DIMM slot A2DIMM slot B2 DIMM slot A3DIMM slot B3 Motherboard of the CPU/IO modulePrecautionsNote the fo

8-22 System UpgradeInstalling DIMM Follow the procedure below to install the DIMM. 1. Shut down OS. The sever turns off automatically.2. Disconnect t

System Upgrade 8-23 Removing DIMM Follow the procedure below to remove the DIMM.TIPS:Unless at least two DIMMs are installed, the server does not wor

8-24 System UpgradeReplacing DIMM Follow the procedure below to replace a failed DIMM.1. Identify the failed DIMM using the Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO

System Upgrade 8-25 PROCESSOR (CPU) In addition to the standard CPU (Intel® Xeon® Processor), you can add one CPU to make a multi-processor system.IM

8-26 System UpgradeInstalling CPU (Model with Heat Sink) Follow the steps below to mount a CPU.Information provided here is for the 320Fa-L and 320Fa

System Upgrade 8-27 8. Place the CPU on the socket carefully.TIPS:Pay attention to the orientation of the CPU. The CPU andsocket have pin marks to pr

1-14 Precautions for Useڜ٤ࣹრࠃႈءᆏᝑ૪ڜ٤ࠌشءۻࣚᕴࢬᏁऱࣹრࠃႈΖ੡Ա൞إᒔڜ٤چࠌشءۻࣚᕴΔᓮגาᔹᦰᇠᆏփ୲Ζฤᇆऱઌᣂᎅࣔᓮ೶ەϘڜ٤ᑑقΰSAFETY INDICATIONSαϙᎅࣔΖԫ౳ࣹრࠃႈWARNINGլ૞ش࣍ٲ֗ԳࡎࡉᏁ૞೏৫ױ

8-28 System Upgrade13. Confirm that the heat sink is mounted horizontally to the motherboard.IMPORTANT: If the heat sink is not horizontally to the

System Upgrade 8-29 Removing CPU (Model with Heat Sink) When you remove a CPU, prepare for removal referring to the steps from 1 to 4 of “Installing

8-30 System UpgradeReplacing CPU Follow the steps below to replace a failed CPU:1. Use Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager to identify the failed CPU.2

System Upgrade 8-31 ft Remote Management Card ft Remote Management Card function is compatible only with 320Fa-L, 320Fa-LR models.An ft Remote Manage

8-32 System UpgradeInstalling ft Remote Management Card Follow the procedures below and install ft Remote Management Card.1. Remove CPU/IO module ref

System Upgrade 8-33 5. Check the slot for ft Remote Management Card and remove the connector cap installed in theslot.IMPORTANT:Keep and store the re

8-34 System UpgradePCI BOARD Up to three PCI boards can be installed to the CPU/IO module.IMPORTANT: The PCI board is extremely sensitive to static

System Upgrade 8-35 List of option PCI boards and installable slots: Product name 320Fa-L 320Fa-LR Remarks PCI-1 PCI-2PCI slot performance 64bi

8-36 System UpgradeInstalling PCI Board Follow the procedure below to install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot.TIPS:To install the PCI

System Upgrade 8-37 5. Gently insert the slot on the board against theconnecting part of the board㪅㩷PCI board 6.Insert the board for connecting part

Precautions for Use 1-15ࠌشሽᄭ֗ሽᄭᒵࣹრࠃႈWARNINGլ૞شᛘ֫ஞሽᄭ༺ᙰΖլ૞شᛘ֫༺ࢸሽᄭ༺ᙰΖڶᤛሽऱٲᙠΖլ૞ނچᒵຑ൷ࠩᅁ௛ጥሐՂΖᓮ֎ലچᒵຑ൷ࠩᅁ௛ጥሐՂΖڶᖄીᅁ௛ᡨ੦ऱٲᙠΖCAUTIONլ૞༺Եآਐࡳऱ༺

8-38 System Upgrade㩷Replacing PCI Board Follow the procedure below to replace the failed PCI board. 1. Check the PCI board LED and identify the fai

System Upgrade 8-39 Setup of Optional PCI Board  To enable the fault-tolerant feature of the optional device, the identical PCI boards must be insta

8-40 System UpgradeN8803-033 Fibre Channel Board Set List of slots to install optional PCI boards “List of option PCI boards and installable slots:”

Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/320Fa-L NEC Express5800/320Fa-LR ItemN8800-090F, EXP320B N8800-091F, EXP320A Type Intel Xeon Processor u 1

A-2 Specifications

Appendix B I/O Port AddressesThe factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address Chip in Use 00000000 - 0000000F 00000

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1-16 Precautions for UseڜᇘΔฝ೯Δঅጥ֗ຑ൷ࣹრࠃႈCAUTIONլ૞ڜᇘࢨژ࣋ڇآਐࡳऱ໱ࢬΖլ૞ലء๻ໂ࣋ᆜڇڕՀ໱ࢬࡉء஼آਐࡳऱ໱ࢬΔڶᖄી־߀ऱٲᙠΖ ۊቺለڍऱ໱ࢬ ᑷֽᕴல࿛ᛘ௛ለ೏ऱ໱ࢬ ၺ٠ऴ୴ऱ໱ࢬ լؓ᡹ऱ໱ࢬլ

Precautions for Use 1-17ᖞ෻֗ᖙ܂փຝ๻ໂழऱࣹრࠃႈWARNINGլ૞۞۩ࣈ࠵Εଥ෻ࢨޏທءۻࣚᕴΖೈء஼ಖሉऱൣउ؆Δլ૞ၞ۩ࣈ࠵Εଥ෻ΕޏທΖܡঞΔլ܀ױ౨ᖄી๻ໂլ౨ၞ۩إൄሎ۩Δᝫڶ࿇سᤛሽࡉ־߀ऱٲᙠΖլ૞઎٠጗ᖲփຝΖ٠጗ᖲࠌش

1-18 Precautions for UseCAUTIONᓮشঅᥨ።অᥨړآࠌشऱտ૿Ζᓮشঅᥨ።অᥨړآࠌشऱሽᄭᒵտ૿א߻ַ࿍ሁࢨᤛሽΖൕփຝ๻ໂՂࢸՀሽᄭ༺ᙰழΔشঅᥨ።።ړտ૿Δܡঞڶᖄી־߀ࢨᤛሽऱٲᙠΖᖙ܂ࣹრࠃႈCAUTIONլ૞ᨃᡒढᔾ२Ζ

Precautions for Use 1-19ᖲਮڤۻࣚᕴऱࣹრࠃႈWARNINGլ૞ല๻ໂڜᇘڇآਐࡳऱᖲਮՂΖᓮല๻ໂڜᇘڇฤٽ(,$ᑑᄷऱ૎՚ᖲਮՂΖԫࡳ૞ല๻ໂڜᇘڇਐࡳऱᖲਮՂթ౨ࠌشΖܡঞ๻ໂױ౨ྤऄإൄࠌشΔࠀڶױ౨ჾᡏᖲᕴሿຝٙࢨᖄીԳߪ႞୭Ζᣂ࣍ٽᔞऱᖲਮΔᓮ

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable p

1-20 Precautions for UseCAUTIONլ૞ൕᖲਮࢼנࠟଡࢨृࠟଡאՂऱ๻ໂΖٵழࢼנࠟଡࢨृࠟଡאՂऱ๻ໂױ౨ᖄીᖲਮႜଙΖԫڻ׽౨ࢼנԫଡ๻ໂΖլ૞ᇘ಻መڍሽᒵΖ੡Աᝩ܍־߀ࡉ๻ໂჾᡏΔᓮ೭ؘᒔঅլ૞၌መᒵሁऱᠰࡳ૤ሉΖڶᣂሽԺ๻ໂऱڜᇘࡉሽᒵ

Precautions for Use 1-21DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES  When you dispose of the main unit, hard disk drives, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, optionalb

1-22 Precautions for UseIF SYSTEM TROUBLE IS SUSPECTED Before sending the equipment for repair, try the following: 1. Check if its power cord and con

Precautions for Use 1-23Advice for Your HealthProlonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on yo

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Chapter 2 General Description This chapter describes what you need to know to use the NEC Express5800/ft series. Refer to this chapter when you want t

2-2 General DescriptionSTANDARD FEATURES High performance  Intel Xeon® Processor (320Fa-L, 320Fa-LR: 3.2GHz) High-speed Ethernet interface (1000M

General Description 2-3 The NEC Express5800/ft series achieves fault-tolerant high-availability in a space-saving formfactor by incorporating redunda

2-4 General DescriptionNEC Express5800/ft series mainly provides the following advantages:  Highly fault-tolerant processing and I/O subsystems NEC

General Description 2-5  Local and remote management NEC Express5800/ft series uses NEC ESMPRO as a server management tool. This tool uses a GUI tha

Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.SAFETY INDICATIONSTo use NEC Express5800 series safely, follow the instructions i

2-6 General DescriptionNAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS Names and functions of components are shown below: ᴾᴾᴾ(1) Front doorThe cover to protect dev

General Description 2-7 Front View (inside) The following illustrations show components in the front of the tower model and the rack model.Tower mode

2-8 General Description(1) POWER LED (green) This LED illuminates when the power supply is switched on (see page 2-22). (2) DISK ACCESS LED (gr

General Description 2-9 (12) CPU/IO module #0 This is a module with a set of CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI board, and cooling fan unit (see pag

2-10 General Description(27) HCS1 error LED See page 2-26. (28) Heat warning LED See page 2-26. (29) Backup device bays These bays are used to in

General Description 2-11Rack model(with the front door open)(1) POWER LED (green) This LED illuminates when the power supply is switched on (see page

2-12 General Description(6) UID LED (blue) This LED blinks by a command from software. (7) POWER switch This switch is used to power on/off t

General Description 2-13(20) Fan 2 error LED See page 2-25. (21) Fan 1 error LED See page 2-25. (22) Memory group 2 error LED See page 2-25. (2

2-14 General DescriptionCD- ROM Drive (1) Status LED An LED that stays on while the loaded CD-ROM is accessed.(2) CD tray eject buttonA button for ej

General Description 2-15Rear ViewTower modelᴾRack model٤1٤2٤1٤3٤4٤7٤8٤5٤6٤9٤13٤10٤13٤12٤12٤11٤13٤16٤14٤15٤1٤2٤1٤3٤4٤5٤7٤8٤5٤9٤13٤12٤13٤12٤6٤4٤14٤15٤3

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELSAttentionIndicates a risk of an electric shock.Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to h

2-16 General Description(1) Power supply units Power supply units supply DC power to the server. (2) Cooling fan unit 2 (3) Lock springs A lock sprin

General Description 2-17(16) SCSI connector This connector is used to connect the internal backup device (optional) and N8803-032 SCSI board (only fo

2-18 General DescriptionCPU/IO Module 1) Module handle2) Cooling fan unit 13) Heat sink (CPU#1)4) PCI slot5) DIMMFor more information on slotnumbers,

General Description 2-19CPU/IO module board(1) DIMM slots(1)-1 DIMM slotA1(1)-2 DIMM slot B1(1)-3 DIMM slot A2(1)-4 DIMM slot B2(1)-5 DIMM slot A3(1)

2-20 General Description(7) LED board connector (8) Fan connector (9) Jumper switch for CMOS/password clearing (10) Lithium battery (11) Processor #1

General Description 2-21ft Remote Management Card (1) Edge connecting to a serverThis edge of the card connects to the connector for this card in thi

2-22 General DescriptionLEDsThis section describes indications and meanings of the LEDs on NEC Express5800/ft series. See “NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COM

General Description 2-23FT Status LED The LED stays green while the server is running normally in DUPLEX mode. If this LED does not illuminate or ill

2-24 General DescriptionCPU/IO Module # 0 Status LED CPU/IO Module # 1 Status LED These LEDs illuminate in green when this device is running successf

General Description 2-25UID LED This LED blinks in blue by NEC ESMPRO Manager, NEC DianaScope or remote management of WEB server functions to identif

Mandatory actions Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make

2-26 General DescriptionᴾPower Supply Unit Error LED This LED illuminates in amber when the corresponding power supply unit located at the rear of th

General Description 2-27LAN Connector LED x LINK/ACT LED The LINK/ACT LED shows the status of a standard network port. It is green if power is suppl

2-28 General DescriptionBASIC OPERATIONThis section describes basic operation procedures of NEC Express5800/ft series.Security lock (front door lock)

General Description 2-29Installing/Removing the Front Bezel When you power on/off the server, operate the CD-ROM drive, or remove/install a hard disk

2-30 General DescriptionPower ON To power on NEC Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch located on the right of the front panel.Follow the ste

General Description 2-31Power OFF Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If NEC Express5800/ft series is plugged to a UPS, seemanuals included

2-32 General DescriptionFlow of POSTThis section walks you through how POST is performed.1. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/PCI module

General Description 2-337. Upon completion of POST, the password entry screen appears prior to OS startup. The password entry screen will appear afte

2-34 General DescriptionCPU/IO Module Status The CPU/IO module (#0 or #1) started first is managed as primary, and the module started later is manage

General Description 2-35To remove a floppy disk from the drive, press the eject button.CHECK:Before removing a floppy disk, make sure that the floppy

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi

2-36 General DescriptionCD-ROM Drive NEC Express5800/ft series has a CD-ROM drive on the front panel. It is a device used to read datafrom a CD-ROM (

General Description 2-37To remove the CD-ROM, press the CD-tray-eject button as you didin setting the CD-ROM.ᴾWhen the access LED illuminates in oran

2-38 General DescriptionHandling CD-ROMs Observe the following when you use a CD-ROM on NEC Express5800/ft series:  As for a disk such as a noncompl

Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation This chapter describes setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use.

3-2 Linux Setup and OperationHARD DISK CONFIGURATIONS THAT CAN BE BUILTON THE NEC Express5800/ft series In the NEC Express5800/ft series, all built-in

Linux Setup and Operation 3-3REPLACING 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it

3-4 Linux Setup and Operation3. See the path information in [General Information] of [SCSI Slot (ID: 41/1)].It shows that PCI module, SCSI adapter, an

Linux Setup and Operation 3-5Restoring Redundant Configuration Manually This section describes procedure to change the built-in disk on which failures

3-6 Linux Setup and Operation 4 Remove Full Disks 5 Status(Raid) 6 Status(All Disks) 9 <= Return Command:2[Remove Half Disk] Which scs

Linux Setup and Operation 3-7 1 Bring Down(System Disk) 2 Bring Up(System Disk) 3 Status(System Disks) 9 <= Return Command:1[Bring Down(System D

቟ోᵈᗧ੐㗄቟ోᮡ␜ᓮ೶ەءش֪ਐতխऱਐقאڜ٤ࠌشNEC Express5800ߓ٨ۻࣚᕴΖءش֪ਐতᎅࣔԱ๻ໂ۶๠ڶٲᙠΕٲᙠᣊীΕڕ۶ᝩ܍ٲᙠ࿛Ζڇ๻ໂױቃૠࠩऱٲᙠհ๠ࢨࠡॵ२၀ڶᤞܫᑑ᧘Ζش֪ਐত֗ᤞܫᑑ᧘խΔ௅ᖕٲᙠ࿓৫լٵΔࠌشϘᤞܫϙΕϘࣹრϙ࿛ဲΔܶᆠڕՀΚWARN

3-8 Linux Setup and Operation 5 - Command Action 1 Bring Down(System Disk) 2 Bring Up(System Disk) 3 Status(System Disks) 9 <= Return Comman

Linux Setup and Operation 3-9<<<Perform recovery to each md device. After a while, use the following command and check the status again.>&

3-10 Linux Setup and OperationSETTING THE VIDEO MODEThis section describes how to configure the video mode on the server. The server needs tobe restar

Linux Setup and Operation 3-11Notesz X server that supports the ft feature always operates in the same video mode as the console.z The Xrandr feature

3-12 Linux Setup and OperationDUMP INITIALIZATION 1. Checking partition for diskdump 1-1. Check /var/crash (Dump file storage area) # df Filesystem

Linux Setup and Operation 3-132-2. Restart the dump partition Run the following command to reboot the dump driver. # /etc/init.d/diskdump restart 3. F

3-14 Linux Setup and OperationKEYBOARD SETTINGS FOR X WINDOW SYSTEM The keyboard for X Window System is set to Japanese by default. (Keyboard model: j

Linux Setup and Operation 3-153. Change the underlined values on the previous page to those below. The settings may vary depending on the keyboard you

3-16 Linux Setup and OperationACCESSING USB FDD Access USB FDD after the device is mounted. [How to mount] # mount /media/floppy TIPS:If mount point

Chapter 4 System Configuration This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration. When you install the Express5800 fault tolerant