HigH availability for planned andunplanned downtime of missioncritical applications» Up to 99.999% continuousavailability» Supports both one or twoDual-Core Quad-Core IntelXeon CPUS» Customer Replaceable Modulesnec express5800/320fcNEXT-gENEraTioN FaulT TolEraNT SErvEr

key features

system specifications

NEC Express5800/320Fc Datasheet

purpose of this manual

getting help

Overview

Figure

Duplexed System

Merged System

Committing the Upgrade

Aborting the Upgrade

Active Upgrade State Model

software upgrade support

system prerequisites

Preparing for the Active Upgrade Process

Configuring a UPS-Protected System for the Active Upgrade Process 2

Configuring Windows Firewall for the Active Upgrade Process

Windows Firewall Exceptions

Installing Java Runtime Environment 2

gathering information

Table 2-1. Active Upgrade Process Worksheet

Automatic Updates Control Panel

Copying Software Installation Packages to the System

starting and exiting the active upgrade console

Active Upgrade console

Starting and Exiting the Active Upgrade Console

Understanding the Active Upgrade Console Interface

Navigation Bar: Links

Main Window: Configuring the Active Upgrade Process

Main Window: Activity Log

Configuring the Active Upgrade Process

Creating a Configuration File

Loading a Configuration File

Editing an Existing Configuration File

Saving a Configuration File

Glossary

Selecting Other Configurations to Include

Selecting Application Services to Control

Selecting Event Log Files to Back Up

Configuring Custom Actions

Table 3-3. Control Types for Custom Actions

Table 3-4. Timing for the Advanced Control Type

Programming Notes for Custom Actions

Using Active Upgrade Environment Variables

Generating Exit Values

Executing Visual Basic Scripts and Other Types of Execut able Files

Providing a Description for a Configuration File

Performing the Upgrade

Table 4-1. Activity Log Entries

Splitting the System

Managing Upgrade Tasks on the Upgrade Side

Connecting to the Desktop on the Upgrade Side

Links for Connecting to Upgrade Side

Remote Desktop Title Bar

Running Software Installation Programs

Restarting the Upgrade Side

Managing Your Applications on the Production Side

Verifying the Upgrade Side Before Merging the System

verifying the upgrade side before committing the upgrade

Finishing the Upgrade

Viewing Active Upgrade Process Status

Activity Log (in Active Upgrade Console)

Table 4-2. Activity Log Entries

Activity Log Detail

Status Bar

Table 4-4. Status: Upgrade State

Table 4-6. Status: Partner State

troubleshooting

Verifying the Status of Application Services

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting: Readiness Check

Table 5-2. Troubleshooting: Custom Actions

Index

Active Upgrade Express5800/320Fc

unpacking the system

what to do next

Introduction

Before Unpacking the Cabinet

Moving the Cabinet to the Installation Site

Unpacking and Checking the Cabinet

Tools Needed to Unpack the Cabinet

Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet

Checking the Cabinet and Systems

Verifying the Express5800/320FcSerial Number

Stabilizing the Systems

Disposing of Shipping Materials

site planning guide

System Specifications

Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Fc

Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems

Site Planning Checklist

System Documentation

system documentation

Cabinet and Monitor Requirements

Monitor Requirements

Space Planning

Planning for Cables

Electrical (AC) Power Planning

AC Power Service Requirements

Power Outlet Requirements

Connecting a System Directly to Two Separate Power Sources

NEC-Supplied Power Cords

System Power Cords

PDU Power Cords

Power Cords for Optional Components

UPS Planning

Communicating with a UPS over a Network

Connecting a System Directly to a UPS

Network and Telephone Line Planning

Telephone Line Requirements

Fault Protection Requirements

Circuit Wiring Diagrams

Electrical Power Connectors

standards compliance

NEC Express5800/320Fc Datasheet

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