N8800-027F/028FNEC Express5800/320Lb/320Lb-RUser's Guide1st Edition02-2003856-122693-901-A

NEC Express5800/320Lb User Manual

Server Unit

text conventions

safety notices

care and handling

system overview

Overview

Fault-Tolerant Hardware

System Chassis

Front View (Bezel removed)

Rear View

CPU Module

CPU Module Board

PCI Module

PCI Module Board

Chassis Board Layout (Rack-mount Model)

PCI Module LEDs

PCI Module Status LEDs (1 and 2) and Disk Access LED

CPU Module LEDs

PCI Board Slot Status LEDs

LAN Connector LEDs

System Components and Module Set

Storage Bays

PCI Adapter Cards

Floppy Disk Drive

Optional Components

BIOS

SCSI Controller

Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC)

setting up the system

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Installation

Installation of Rack-mount Model

Connections

Connecting the Power Cord(s)

Basic Operation

Rack-mount Model

Power ON

Power OFF

Flow of POST

Behavior at Occurrence of Error

Forced Shutdown and Clear

configuring your system

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Advanced Submenu

Memory Information Submenu

Monitoring Configuration Submenu

Keyboard Features Submenu

Security Menu

System Hardware Menu

Thermal Sensor Submenu

Boot Menu

Fast!Util Utility

Configuration Settings Menu

SCSI Device Settings Submenu

SCSI Bus Settings Submenu

Selectable Boot Settings Submenu

SCSI Disk Utility

Configuring System Jumpers

Moving System Jumpers

Clearing CMOS and Password

General Information

Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Opening and Closing the Front Bezel

Detach

Replacing CPU Modules

Installing a CPU Module

Replacing or Adding Processors

Removing a Processor

Replacing or Adding DIMMs

Installing DIMMs

Removing DIMMs

Replacing a PCI Module

Installing a PCI Module

Installing PCI Adapter Boards

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Removing a Hard Disk Drive

Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive

problem solving

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting Checklists

Running New Application Software

After System Has Been Running Correctly

Diagnostic Procedures

Monitoring POST

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

No Characters Appear on Screen

Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light

CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

Express5800/320Lb FT Linux

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE STARTING SETUP

NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING

PCI/CPU Modules

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY

Use of Power Supply and Power Cord

Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection

Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices

During Operation

UNPACKAGING

CHAPTER 2 SETUP

INSTALLATION

Connection

CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS SETUP

SWITCHING BOOT MONITORING FUNCTION ~CHANGING BIOS SETTINGS~

INSTALLING Windows Server 2003

Setup Flow

SETTING DUAL LAN CONFIGURATION

SETTING DUAL DISK CONFIGURATION

SWITCHING BOOT MONITORING FUNCTION

CHAPTER 4 PROCEDURES AFTER COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION

SETUP FOR FAILURE MANAGEMENT

Setting Dr. Watson

Installing a Network Monitor

INSTALLING MANAGEMENT UTILITIES

system update

NEC ESMPRO Manager

BACKUP OF SYSTEM INFORMATION

SETTING UP PCS ON A NETWORK

CONFIRMATION OF THE ft CONTROL SOFTWARE VERSION

CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING

SYSTEM REPAIR

Starting up Recovery Console

Updating the System

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems with NEC Express5800 ft series Setup

Chapter 1 Precautions for Use

WARNING LABELS

For Proper Operation

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES

IF SYSTEM TROUBLE IS SUSPECTED

Chapter 2 General Description

STANDARD FEATURES

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS

Front View (inside)

CD- ROM Drive

Chassis Board Layout

LEDs

BASIC OPERATION

POST Check

CD-ROM Drive

Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation

HARD DISK CONFIGURATIONS THAT CAN BE BUILT ON THE NEC Express5800/ft series

REPLACING 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE

Restoring Redundant Configuration Manually

Chapter 4 System Configuration

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

Starting SETUP Utility

Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Configuration Examples

Menu and Parameter Descriptions

peripheral configuration

option rom

keyboard features

console redirection

SCSI BIOS ∼ Fast!UTIL ∼

Configuration Settings

Scan SCSI Bus

Exit Fast!UTIL ∼ Termination and Storage of Fast!UTIL ∼

FORCED SHUTDOWN AND CLEAR

Clear CMOS / Password (Configuring Motherboard Jumpers)

Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu

Consoleless Menu

Master Control Menu

NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager

NEC ESMPRO Agent

Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series

NEC MWA ∼ MANAGEMENT WORKSTATION APPLICATION ∼

Remote Management Configuration for the Server without Console

Chapter 6 Maintenance

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Making Backup Copies

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY

RELOCATING/STORING THE NEC Express5800/ft series

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

TO LOCATE THE ERRORS

ERROR MESSAGES

POST Error Messages

Error Notification by BEEP

Linux Error Messages

Server Management Application Error Message

SOLVING PROBLEMS

Event Log

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

Problems with Master Control Menu

Problems with NEC ESMPRO

COLLECTION OF TROUBLE LOGS

Collection of the Memory Dump

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