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©NEC Corporation 2006
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855-900549-A
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NX7700i/5020M-16
Operation Manual
NEC Corporation

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  • Page 1 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference as required. ©NEC Corporation 2006 This manual cannot be duplicated or revised without permission from NEC Corp. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice. NEC Corporation 855-900549-A Rev.
  • Page 2 If you need materials to help go through the process of applying for an export permit, consult your delivery agent or the nearby NEC branch office. Compliance with the criteria of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Before using the product, read this manual carefully to ensure the proper and safe operation of the product. Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid physical injuries and damages to property. Keep this manual at hand for quick reference as required. The cables supplied with this product are designed to be used solely for this product.
  • Page 4 Follow the instruction by the battery manufacturer when replacing the battery and disposing the used battery. Contact the maintenance or sales personnel of NEC before replacing the battery and disposing the used battery. * Battery life is about 5 years. Replacement of the lithium battery (paid) is therefore required once...
  • Page 5 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 Complies with 21CFR chapter 1, Subchapter J Disposing/collecting/recycling the equipment Contact the sales personnel of NEC before disposing, collecting, or recycling the equipment. The labels listed below are attached to the cabinet of this system.
  • Page 6 注 ※ CAUTION:For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and ratings of fuse. ATTENTION:Pour une protection continue contre l'incendie,remplacer les fusibles par ceux de meme type et de meme amperage. 注 HAZARD AREA:QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY DANGER:RESERVE SEULEMENT AU PERSONNEL...
  • Page 7 注 意：カバーを開ける前に入力電源(分電盤)切断のこと。 ※ CAUTION: this cover. ATTENTION: avant de demonter ce capot. 注※意： C A U T I O N : PULL OUT STABILIZER WHEN MAINTAINING. AT T E N T I O N : TIRER LE STABILISIEREN. Disconnect input power before removing Couper l'alimentation electrique 保守時は安定板を引き出すこと。...
  • Page 8 133-314121-GRP 装置を引き出したり、装置の積み下ろしを行う際は、必ずラック前面 にあるスタビライザを引き出し確実に設置してから作業を行ってください。 スタビライザを引き出さないまま作業を行うと、ラックの破損、転倒など事故の原因となります。 Always extract and install the stabilizers when pulling out ore unloading components from the rack. Operating on the rack without the stabilizers in place may cause damage to the rack or allow the rack to tip over. 本ラックを床に耐震固定しないで設置する場合、必ずスタビライザを取り付けて設置してください。...
  • Page 9 243-304367-GRP 243-306629-GRP MARKINGS MARKINGS viii...
  • Page 10 Notes: (1) All rights reserved. This document cannot be reprinted or reproduced partly or entirely without permission from NEC Corp. (2) The contents of this document may be changed at any time without prior notice. Preface Rev. 1, May 2006...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview ...1-1 1.1. Configuration and Specifications of the Base Module ...1-2 1.2. Expandability ...1-6 1.2.1. Adding Processors...1-6 1.2.2. Expanding Memory Capacity ...1-6 1.2.3. Adding Cells...1-6 1.2.4. Adding I/O Modules ...1-6 1.2.5. Adding Peripheral Units ...1-6 Chapter 2 Base Module ...2-1...
  • Page 12 2.4.6.4. DT (SP Data and Time) ...2-37 2.4.6.5. EN (Environmental Information) ...2-38 2.4.6.6. FV (Firmware Versions) ...2-44 2.4.6.7. HC (Hardware Configuration)...2-45 2.4.6.8. HE (Help) ...2-71 2.4.6.9. ML (Message Log) ...2-72 2.4.6.10. PC (Power Cycle)...2-74 2.4.6.11. RS (Cold Reset System) ...2-75 2.4.6.12.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Nx7700I/5020M-16 System Overview

    NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview Chapter 1 NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview This system is a server that implements the following by using the high performance Intel Itanium2 processor: • High processing capability • Open system using the industry standard architecture • Advanced system management and RAS function •...

  • Page 14: Configuration And Specifications Of The Base Module

    NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview 1.1. Configuration and Specifications of the Base Module The base module of this system is composed of the following hardware components: − CELL Can install one to four Intel Itanium2 processors. The minimum required memory capacity is 2GB and can be expanded up to 128GB.
  • Page 15 Front View I/O MODULE FAN BOX Rear View FAN BOX Figure. Layout of Parts in the Base Module NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview INLET BOX AC SW POWER BAY iSP CARD 855-900549...
  • Page 16 NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview BASE MODULE Cell (Max. 2 cells can be installed in the base module.) Max. No. of processors Main memory Expansion unit Main memory capacity I/O module (Max. 2 modules can be installed.) Max. No. of PCI slots Max.
  • Page 17 Humidity Operating Storage Note 1) Three types of cabinets are provided, each having a different height. Note 2) The depth including the handle of the back door is 1070mm. NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview 600mm 1265/1620/1975mm 1050mm 545Kg Single-phase, 200 to 240V±10% 50/60Hz±1Hz...

  • Page 18: Expandability

    The system is designed to connect a wide variety of peripheral units through this iSP. Peripheral units can also be connected through various types of PCI cards available on the I/O module. 855-900549 Contact the maintenance personnel of NEC to replace or upgrade the system.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Base Module

    CELL DVD-ROM UNIT DAT UNIT I/O MODULE POWER BAY 0 Expansion POWER BAY POWER BAY 1 NX7700i/5020M-16 System Overview The minimum 2GB memory can be expanded up to 64GB for each cell. RS232C(Console) 10/100Base - TX Figure. System Configuration SP Console...
  • Page 20 Base Module Chapter 2 Base Module This chapter covers operations required on the base module of this system. Locking/unlocking the cabinet Back door Front door Figure. Doors of Cabinet 855-900549...

  • Page 21: Partition Function

    Base Module 2.1. Partition Function The base module has the partition function which enables the system to operate as if multiple units are present on one unit. The system is capable of partitioning in units of the cell or I/O module within the same base module.

  • Page 22: Name And Function Of Components

    2.2. Name and Function of Components 2.2.1. Cabinet (Primary Cabinet) The base module and expansion power bay (POWBAY#1) are installed in the cabinet. The number of installable base modules depends on the size of the cabinet. A maximum of four base modules can be installed in the largest cabinet.

  • Page 23: Expansion Power Bay

    Base Module 2.2.2 Base Module A base module is composed of cells, iSP cards, I/O modules, power bays, and DPSs. 2.2.3 Expansion Power Bay The expansion power bay is used only when the power is supplied from two systems or 100VAC.

  • Page 24: Power Bay

    Base Module 2.2.6. Power Bay The power bay supplies power to the system. A maximum of three DPSs (a DPS is a system power supply with a fan) can be installed in the power bay. The expansion power bay is used only when the power is supplied from two systems or 100VAC.

  • Page 25: Isp

    Base Module 2.2.7. One iSP-C card is mounted on the base module as standard equipment. It contains the following interfaces: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet interface (x1) for SP console Serial (RS-232C) interface (x1) for SP console The iSP-C card is shown below. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DSW0 DSW1...

  • Page 26: Dvd-Rom Unit

    2.2.8. DVD-ROM Unit One DVD-ROM unit can be installed for each I/O module. A DVD-ROM unit is mounted on each I/O module as standard equipment. The DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media can be used on the DVD-ROM unit. 2.2.8.1. Loading and Unloading Media (1) Loading DVD-ROM/CD-ROM 1) Open the front cover, and remove the mask.

  • Page 27: Dat Unit

    (2) Change the labels when the DAT is used for other purpose. Remove the old labels before attaching the new labels. (3) When using index labels other than those supplied by NEC, make sure that they are in the right size and easy to remove without remnant paste.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Dat Unit

    2.2.9.4. Cleaning the DAT Unit Wipe off the dusts on the DAT unit. See 2.2.9.5 to 2.2.9.7 for how to clean the DAT unit. 2.2.9.5. Cleaning Schedule How often the DAT unit should be cleaned depends on the operating environment. The table below will be of some help.

  • Page 29: Notes On The Dat Unit

    Base Module 2.2.9.9. Notes on the DAT Unit Avoid placing the DAT unit in the following locations as much as possible to prevent trouble in the DAT unit: • Near the printer (to prevent toner or paper powder dusts) • By the window or near the passage way (to prevent soil dusts) •...

  • Page 30: Notes On Installing The Ups

    2.2.10. Notes on Installing the UPS To installed the UPS, remove the signal cable for power control (on/off), and mount a jumper connector (shown in the figure below). This system has three forms of power supplies [a), b) and c) below]. It should be noted that the location of the jumper connector differs depending on the form of power supply.
  • Page 31 Base Module Power supply from two systems Location on the inlet box: P1 Location on the expansion power bay: P3 Power supply from 100VAC Location on the inlet box: P1 AC SW Location on the expansion power bay: P5, P6, P7 P6 P7 855-900549 AC SW...

  • Page 32: System Leds

    2.2.11. System LEDs System LEDs are located at the upper left of the front panel of the base module and indicate the system status. The views when the front panel is opened (a) and closed (b) are shown below. LED CARD The LEDs from the top indicate: Status DC ON/OFF...

  • Page 33: Consoles

    Base Module 2.3. Consoles The base module contains console interfaces as standard equipment. The consoles connected to the interfaces provided by the iSP are roughly classified into two: • OS console (also called the system console or SW console) to display BIOS/OS messages •...
  • Page 34 BASE MODULE CELL CARD SYS BP I/O MODULE MOUSE/ KEYBOARD OS console Figure. Console Connection Diagram 2-15 iSP-C CARD Console PC console console RS232C modem modem ALIVE console Base Module 855-900549...

  • Page 35: Service Processor (Sp)

    Base Module 2.4. Service Processor (SP) This system contains interfaces to offer advanced system management and RAS function to the user. The service processor (hereafter called the “SP”) in the iSP implements these capabilities. 2.4.1. Console Connection and Login 2.4.1.1. Type of Console Connections The iSP supports two types of console connections: i.e.

  • Page 36: Console Status And Login Authentication

    2.4.1.3. Console Status and Login Authentication To gain access to console operation, you must first login to the iSP. When you login to the iSP, the Main Menu opens. The Main Menu has three options: i.e. Virtual SOP, OS Console, and SP Command Console. •...
  • Page 37 Base Module Serial console inoperative Press ESC Choose Exit Enter ^B Choose SOP Virtual SOP Figure. Console Mode Status Transitions 855-900549 Connect TCP5001 iSP login prompt Login password required Main Menu Enter ^B Choose SP SP Console Normal Mode CM command Password required SP Console Maintenance Mode...

  • Page 38: Login And Main Menu

    <ENTER> iSP login: spfw iSP password: xxxxxxxx Copyright (C) 2005 NEC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Integrated Service Processor. iSP FW version : 01.00 generated on 01/01/2005 19:20:33 iSP MAIN MENU 0) OS(BIOS) serial console of partition#0 (INITIALIZING )
  • Page 39 Base Module (Description) Description xx is a cabinet ID identifying a particular cabinet in a multi-cabinet system (“system number” itself set with an SG command). y is the location of the iSP Card (0 or 1). ssssss represents “master” if the SP is assigned as master, “backup”* if it is assigned as backup, and “undetermined”...

  • Page 40: Note

    • Possible Events (including operator entries) and System Responses Event Login account or password was wrong. Login account or password rejected 3 times consecutively. No operations made for 5 minutes on the login account or password prompt screen. A letter not specified in the menu was entered.

  • Page 41: Os (Bios) Console

    Base Module 2.4.3. OS (BIOS) Console If OS (BIOS) Console is chosen from the iSP Main Menu, I/O to/from the serial controller is redirected as viewed from the OS (BIOS). To return to the Main Menu, enter “^B” (press the B key while holding down the CTRL key). While the OS (BIOS) Console I/O is redirected, the screen displays and operations depend solely on the BIOS or OS that runs in that partition, and not on the iSPFW.
  • Page 42 (Description) Description If a value (0 to 7) is entered, I/O is redirected to OS Console within the corresponding partition. An opening message for OS Console redirection All I/Os made in OS Console redirection depends on the OS or BIOS. Enter ^B to quit OS Console redirection.

  • Page 43: Virtual Sop

    Base Module 2.4.4. Virtual SOP If Virtual SOP (Virtual System Operator Panel) is chosen from the Main Menu, Virtual SOP appears on the console screen. Virtual SOP periodically lists outlined status information of all the existing partitions. To return from Virtual SOP to Main Menu, enter “^B” (press the B key while holding down the CTRL key).
  • Page 44 (Description) Description Virtual SOP appears if V is entered at this prompt. Virtual SOP screen. SP messages shared for all the partitions or those not concerned with partitions appear here. Virtual SOP periodically appears until these keys are pressed. Entering ^B quits Virtual SOP. The screen returns to the Main Menu.

  • Page 45: Details Of Partition Status Display

    Base Module 2.4.4.1. Details of Partition Status Display The status information for each partition consists of the following items: xx N sssssssssssssss cccccc Numeral Numeral (0-7) Character string POWER OFF STOPPED HW INITIALIZING SW INITIALIZING OS BOOTING RUNNING FAULT SHUT DOWN NOT CONFIGURED 6 digit hex number Character string...

  • Page 46: Sp Command Console

    2.4.5. SP Command Console If SP Command is chosen from the iSP Main Menu, SP Command Console appears on the console screen. To return from SP Command Console to the Main Menu, enter “^B” (press the B key while holding down CTRL). Some SP commands are only valid on the master iSP.

  • Page 47: Sp Command Console Buffer

    Base Module 2.4.5.1. SP Command Console Buffer The output from SP Command Console may contain some critical information such as causes of system status changes. Also when the iSP is running in LAN Console mode, it is not possible to monitor the console output until LAN Console connection is established after the iSP boots up.

  • Page 48: Sp Command List

    2.4.5.4. SP Command List The following tables contain SP command lists by category: System Control command name Shut down System power (override) Shut down System power System Dump Power Cycle Cold Reset System Bring up BIOS Bring up System “m”: Commands can be executed only on the master iSP. function The iSP turns off the DC power of the specified partition without notifying the...
  • Page 49 Base Module (Reference) System Status Transitions and System Control Commands DC OFF UP/PC Figure. System Status Transitions and System Control Commands Note) When the UB command is used for system boot, the system always halts at the EFI Shell screen. Operation cannot therefore be continued if the system is started and stopped using, for example, the automatic power control feature, or rebooted following error detection.
  • Page 50 Configuration command name Hardware Configuration Normal mode other commands command name SP Date and Time Environmental Information Firmware Version Help Message Log Settings command name SP/System Setting Save system CMOS/ NvRAM function Display and/or modify the hardware configuration including the configuration about partitioning.

  • Page 51: Sp Command Reference

    Base Module 2.4.6. SP Command Reference This section provides command reference describing the details of SP commands. Command availability on the master iSP, backup iSP, and undetermined iSP is indicated on the first page of each command. (Legend) m: Command validity on the master iSP. X denotes “valid.” b: Command validity on the backup iSP.

  • Page 52: Df (Shut Down System Power )

    2.4.6.1. DF (Shut down System Power <override>) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command is used to shut down the system DC power. It shuts down the system power overriding the current OS or BIOS state, notifying nothing to them.
  • Page 53 Base Module (Description) Description Enter the target partition number at this prompt. If “all” is specified, all the existing partitions are the target of this command. The partition numbers that can be specified depend on models. A confirmation message appears. If you are sure to continue command execution, enter “y.”...

  • Page 54: Dn (Shut Down System Power)

    2.4.6.2. DN (Shut down System Power) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command is used to shut down the system DC power. It shuts down the system DC power only if the software is not running (not in S0 state). If the system software (OS or BIOS) is running (S0 state), this command only reports a Power Button interrupt to the software.

  • Page 55: Dp (System Dump)

    Base Module 2.4.6.3. DP (System Dump) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command causes a Dump interrupt to the system after a system dump is taken. Whether a system dump is actually taken or not, or a system reset is subsequently activated or not, depends on the system software (OS or BIOS).

  • Page 56: Dt (Sp Data And Time)

    This command is used to show iSP’s internal real-time clock. (Screen Example … Normal Mode) <ENTER> iSPyz:---> current iSP RTC : 19:20:57,03/31/2005 +09:00 synchronized with NTP server (10.20.30.40) DT command terminated. (Description) Description This command shows the present time before quitting.

  • Page 57: En (Environmental Information)

    Base Module 2.4.6.5. EN (Environmental Information) * Always valid without regard to the current system status. Function: This command is used to list system environmental data including temperature sensor data, FAN error, and so on. Note that part of the environmental monitoring functions are not available to inactive components.
  • Page 58 (32Way) ---- MAIN cabinet FANs ----------------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- Location FR00 FR01 FR02 HIGH HIGH HIGH Location FF00 FF01 FF02 ALARM HIGH HIGH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (8Way) ---- MAIN Chassis FANs ----------------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- Location ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (ISPF) ---- MAIN Chassis FANs ----------------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- Location ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next page? (n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) :...
  • Page 59 Base Module Previous/Next page? (p[revious]/n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) : (The total number of pages and page numbers depend on 32Way/8Way and ISPF models.) ---- Temperature (Celsius) [1/7] ------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- current CELL0 PROC00 PROC01 PROC02 PROC03 CELL1 PROC10 PROC11 PROC12 PROC13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous/Next page? (p[revious]/n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) : ---- Temperature (Celsius) [2/7] ------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- current CELL2...
  • Page 60 ---- Temperature (Celsius) [4/7] ------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- current CELL6 PROC60 77/ 80 PROC61 77/ 80 PROC62 PROC63 CELL7 PROC70 PROC71 PROC72 PROC73 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous/Next page? (p[revious]/n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) : (The numbers of XBX and Cx cards are changed on 32Way/8Way and ISPF.) ---- Temperature (Celsius) [5/7] ------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- current XBX_C0...
  • Page 61 Base Module (The numbers of PCI Bay cards are changed on 32Way/8Way and ISPF.) ---- Temperature (Celsius) [7/7] ------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2005 ---- current PCI- BAY4(D) -A IOX_C BAY5(D) -A IOX_C BAY6(E) -A IOX_C BAY7(E) -A IOX_C ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous page? (p[revious]/e[xit]/CR=back) : select display mode? (i[nteractive per page]/a[ll]/CR=exit) : EN command terminated.
  • Page 62 (Description) Description Allows to choose environmental data formats from page format of 24 lines each or online format. Indicates the states of the Power Bay within the cabinet. If an alarm condition exists, this line is prefixed with an asterisk (*). state : A DC power (48V) is applied to the components inside the cabinets.

  • Page 63: Fv (Firmware Versions)

    Base Module 2.4.6.6. FV (Firmware Versions) * Always valid without regard to the current system status. Function: This command is used to show version information for the iSPFW and BIOS. This command also provides checksum test on the FW storage areas. Note that, in a duplicated iSP environment, information is managed separately for each of the duplicated iSPs.

  • Page 64: Hc (Hardware Configuration)

    2.4.6.7. HC (Hardware Configuration) * For system states and subcommand validity, read the description of subcommands. Function: This command is used to show the hardware configuration and enable to change it. It is also used to configure, show, or change partitions. In a duplicated iSP environment, the hardware configuration is automatically matched between the duplicated iSPs.
  • Page 65 Base Module arg1 mmxxy tagxs xbxcx xbxxy pcibx ioxx pcix cpcix pbayx attach 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 Show the detailed configuration of the ROW under the MMX specified by xy, and in the case of the 32Way(H) model, show detailed configuration of the DIR.
  • Page 66 arg1 arg2 cellx ioxx detach cellx ioxx partx arg3 arg4 Attach the CELL Card having physical CELL number x to partition number n, using logical CELL number m (which is visible to the software or BIOS). This command may also be used to change a logical CELL number for an already attached CELL.
  • Page 67 Base Module arg1 swap cellx smem cmem 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 This command is currently not supported. This command can be used to swap a CELL with another CELL while the software is running (it is not a combination of attach/detach commands, but provides a function exclusive to this command).
  • Page 68 arg1 arg2 pbayx dpsxy ispx clkx xbxcx cellx procxy arg3 arg4 Use this command to manually inform the iSP of an addition of components. iSP’s management state will change from “nonexist.” to “power-off.” If no argument is specified or an argument has an error, the add command help opens.
  • Page 69 Base Module arg1 memdx pcibx delete <arg1> enable 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 This command is only valid to the 32Way model. Use it to add MMX (2-3) and ROW to the memory daughter card. The DIMM capacity is automatically read when it is being initialized.
  • Page 70 arg1 arg2 arg3 pbayx clkx xbxcx [all] xbxxy [all] cellx [all] cnxxy procxy mmxxy [all] arg4 Description Enable the Power Bay. x is a Power Bay number. The allowable value of x is as follows: For 32Way: 0, 1: Power Bay numbers within the Main Cabinet 2, 3: Power Bay numbers within the Expansion Cabinet...
  • Page 71 Base Module arg1 rowxzz dirxzz tagx[sy pcibx ioxx gxbxy cpcixy pxhxy pcix0y 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 Enable the ROW. x is a physical CELL number (0-7). zz is a ROW number (00-15), which must always be specified with a 2-digit number. For the 32Way(H) model, the corresponding Directory memory is also enabled.
  • Page 72 arg1 arg2 disable <arg1> <arg2> online cellx xbxcx xbxc0 portx arg3 arg4 Use this command to manually “DISABLE” the components that are currently enabled. If no argument is specified or an argument has an error, the disable command help opens. Online components are unable to be disabled.
  • Page 73 Base Module arg1 pcibx offline cellx xbxcx xbxc0 pcibx 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 Connect PCI Bays to the partitions to which they belong. x: Physical PCI Bay number (0-7) This command is supported on the 32Way(B) model. This command is currently not supported. This command can be used to dynamically disconnect currently online components (CELL, XBX Card, and PCI Bay) from the...
  • Page 74 arg1 arg2 clkx on|off xbxcx on|off cellx on|off pcibx on|off pcix0y on|off on|off main pbayx arg3 arg4 Turn On/Off the LED on the CLK Card. x is a CLK Card number (0-1). Turn On/Off the LED on the XBX Card. x is a XBX Card number (0-3).
  • Page 75 Base Module arg1 check clear rowxyy dirxzz ioxy scsi_sp pcibx 855-900549 arg2 arg3 arg4 This command is used to check the current system configuration focusing on the following points: • Presence of units with unspecified • Presence of DISABLED components •...
  • Page 76 Description of Status Indicator Strings Indicator string nonexist. Indicates that a resource is defined to be non-existent (the iSP does not assume that it “should” be existent). INVISIBLE The iSP assumes that the resource “should” be existent, but actually the resource is not visible to the iSP due to a failure or removal of a card.
  • Page 77 Base Module (Screen Example … Help Screen) <ENTER> iSPyz:---> iSP FW version is Rxx.xx. <ENTER> HC> help HC command help : help : print this message. disp : display current status. smem : set size of shared memory of a partition. attach : attach CELLs and IOXs to a partition.
  • Page 78 part7(----) CELL:-------- (--------) IOX:-------- (--------) CIMB:----- ============================================================================== (8Way) ==== Partitioning ==================================== 19:20:23,07/31/2005 === part0(RUN ) CELL:01 (01) IOX:0- (0-) part1(INIT) CELL:-- (--) IOX:-1 (-0) ============================================================================== (ISPF) ==== Partitioning ==================================== 19:20:23,07/31/2005 === part0(RUN ) CELL:01 (01) IOX:0- (0-) SM: part1(INIT) CELL:-- (--) IOX:-1 (-0) SM: -------- ============================================================================== The SM size is shown for the ISPF.
  • Page 79 Base Module (8Way) ==== Summary (loc=M-00/08) =========================== 19:20:23,07/31/2005 === POWBAY0 (loc=M-00/08) iSP0 (loc=M-00/08) CELL0 (loc=M-00/08) CELL1 (loc=M-00/08) PCIBAY0(D) (loc=M-00/08) PCIBAY1(D) (loc=M-00/08) ==== End of Summary ========================================================== (ISPF) ==== Summary (loc=M-00/10) =========================== 19:20:23,07/31/2005 === POWBAY0 (loc=M-00/10) iSP0 (loc=M-00/10) XBX_C0(loc=M-00/10) CELL0 (loc=M-00/10) CELL1 (loc=M-00/10) PCIBAY0(D) (loc=M-00/10) PCIBAY1(D) (loc=M-00/10)
  • Page 80 (For 32Way(B)) ---- CELL0 ------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- CELL0 (loc=M-14/23) ONLINE CNX00 ONLINE PROC00 offline PROC01 ONLINE PROC02 offline PROC03 nonexist. TAG0_e0 --------- -------- DEG TAG0_e1 --------- -------- DEG TAG0_o0 --------- -------- DEG TAG0_o1 --------- -------- DEG CXI port0 ONLINE CXI port1 offline CXI port2 offline...
  • Page 81 Base Module (For ISPF) ---- CELL0 ------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- CELL0 (loc=M-00/10) CNX00 PROC00 PROC01 PROC02 PROC03 TAG0_e0 TAG0_e1 TAG0_o0 TAG0_o1 CXI port0 CXI port1 CXI port2 CXI port3 MMX00 MMX01 (For 32Way(B), 8Way, or ISPF) ---- MMX00 ------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- MMX00 ROW00[DIMM00:01] ROW01[DIMM02:03]...
  • Page 82 (For 32Way(H)) ---- MMX00 ------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- MMX00 ONLINE DIR00 8GB --------- enable ROW00[DIMM00:01] 16GB --------- enable DIR01 8GB --------- enable ROW01[DIMM02:03] 16GB --------- enable DIR02 1GB --------- enable ROW02[DIMM04:05] 1GB --------- enable DIR03 --GB --------- DISABLE ROW03[DIMM06:07] --GB --------- DISABLE ---- MMX01 ------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- MMX01 ONLINE...
  • Page 83 Base Module (For 32Way(B), 8Way, or ISPF) ---- TAG0_e ------------------------------------------ 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- TAG0_e0 TAG0_e0 TAGL0 TAG0_e0 TAGL1 TAG0_e0 TAGL2 TAG0_e0 TAGL3 TAG0_e0 TAGL4 TAG0_e0 TAGL5 TAG0_e1 TAG0_e1 TAGL0 TAG0_e1 TAGL1 TAG0_e1 TAGL2 TAG0_e1 TAGL3 TAG0_e1 TAGL4 TAG0_e1 TAGL5 ---- TAG0_o ---------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- TAG0_o0 TAG0_o0 TAGL0 TAG0_o0 TAGL1...
  • Page 84 (For 32Way(B)) ---- XBX_C0 ------------------------------------------ 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- XBX_C0(loc=M-14/23) ONLINE XBX00 (loc=M-14/23) ONLINE CXI port00 ONLINE CXI port01 offline CXI port02 ONLINE CXI port03 offline IB_CABLE port04 ONLINE IB_CABLE port05 ONLINE XXI port06 ONLINE XXI port07 offline XBX01 (loc=M-14/23) ONLINE CXI port10 ONLINE CXI port11 offline...
  • Page 85 Base Module (For 32Way, subsequently listed to the max. XBX Card number.) ---- XBX_C1 ------------------------------------------ 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- (32Way) ---- PCIBAY0(D) -------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- PCIBAY0(D) (loc=M-00/uu) IOX00 IB_CABLE port0 IB_CABLE port1 IOC00 IOC01 GXB00 CORE PCI001 CORE PCI002 PXH00 PCI001 PCI002 PXH01 PCI003 PCI004...
  • Page 86 (8Way’s internal PCIBAY) ---- PCIBAY0(D) -------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- PCIBAY0(D) (loc=M-00/uu) ONLINE IOX00 ONLINE IXI port0 ONLINE IXI port1 ONLINE IOC00 ONLINE IOC01 ONLINE GXB00 ONLINE CORE PCI001 ONLINE CORE PCI002 ONLINE PXH00 ONLINE PCI001 ONLINE PCI002 offline PXH01 ONLINE PCI003 ONLINE PCI004 ONLINE...
  • Page 87 Base Module ---- PCIBAY0(D) -------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- PCI001: VID:xxxx DID:xxxx PCI err_rec.: no IO mapping: no No.:xxxxxyyyyyzzzzzwwwwwvvvvvuuuuu Type:000001111122222333334444455555 PCI002: VID:xxxx DID:xxxx PCI err_rec.: no IO mapping: no No.:xxxxxyyyyyzzzzzwwwwwvvvvvuuuuu Type:000001111122222333334444455555 PCI003: VID:xxxx DID:xxxx PCI err_rec.: no IO mapping: no No.:xxxxxyyyyyzzzzzwwwwwvvvvvuuuuu Type:000001111122222333334444455555 PCI004: VID:xxxx DID:xxxx PCI err_rec.: no IO mapping: no No.:xxxxxyyyyyzzzzzwwwwwvvvvvuuuuu Type:000001111122222333334444455555 PCI005: VID:xxxx DID:xxxx PCI err_rec.: no IO mapping: no...
  • Page 88 DPS21 DPS22 INVISIBLE DPS23 DPS24 nonexist. DPS25 nonexist. POWBAY3 (loc=----/---) nonexist. DPS30 nonexist. DPS31 nonexist. DPS32 nonexist. DPS33 nonexist. DPS34 nonexist. DPS35 nonexist. (For 8Way/ISPF) ---- POWBAYs ----------------------------------------- 19:20:23,07/31/2005 --- POWBAY0 (loc=M-03/uu) power-ON DPS00 DPS01 INVISIBLE DPS02 DPS03 DPS04 POWBAY1 (loc=M-00/03) power-ON DPS10 DPS11...
  • Page 89 Base Module (Description) Description Lists partition configuration information. Lists the configuration of the components located in the Main Cabinet or Main Chassis. Lists the configurations of the PCI Bays located in the Main Cabinet. Lists the information of the Power Bays located in the Expansion Cabinet. Lists the configuration of the PCI Bays located in the Expansion Cabinet.

  • Page 90: He (Help)

    HE - Display this help ML - Display message log Settings (both customers and maintenance persons) SG ‒ SP/System settings SR - Save and restore system CMOS/NvRAM to/from FTP server HE command terminated. (Description) Description Shows the help for commands.

  • Page 91: Ml (Message Log)

    Base Module 2.4.6.9. ML (Message Log) * Always valid without regard to the current system status. Function: This command is used to show the contents of the iSP’s message buffer. (Messages that are output as a result of message buffer log display itself are not stored to the message buffer.) (Screen Example) <ENTER>...
  • Page 92 (Description) Description Allows to choose from two modes: one that prompts operator entry for each log page display, and the other that shows the entire buffer log at a time. You are prompted entry if a next page exists. You are prompted entry if a previous and next pages exist. You are prompted entry if a previous page exists.

  • Page 93: Pc (Power Cycle)

    Base Module 2.4.6.10. PC (Power Cycle) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command is used to cycle system power (system reboot after system DC power off). Note that this command shuts off system power without regard to the current OS or BIOS status or notifying nothing to the OS or BIOS.

  • Page 94: Rs (Cold Reset System)

    2.4.6.11. RS (Cold Reset System) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command causes the system to be cold-reset. Note that this command could reset the system while the OS (BIOS) is running, notifying nothing to the software.

  • Page 95: Sg (Sp/System Setting)

    Show all system settings on console. LAN/Serial settings LAN/serial port configuration FTP server settings FTP server settings SNMP settings SNMP-related configuration display all setting Show all iSP settings on the console.
  • Page 96 [ISPF only] Subnet mask Gateway IP address NTP server’s IP address. If the server IP address is set, iSP’s internal NTP server clock is corrected every 1 hour. If the IP address is omitted, the iSP clocks on its own.
  • Page 97 (*4) VOE represents SystemGlobe GlobalMaster. 855-900549 Configuration Parameter IP address for the default FTP server Account for the default FTP server (up to 20 characters) [Account is case-sensitive.] Password for the default FTP server, used in pair with the account (password is not echoed. Up to 78 characters may be used.)
  • Page 98 Screen examples for partition boot method and hot-plug permission iSPyz:MNT> sg <ENTER> Display and modify settings of system and iSP. s) System settings i) iSP settings a) display all settings Select ? (s/i/a/CR=exit) : System setting menu: c) system common settings (maintenance only) p) partition settings (maintenance only) b) partition boot methods and Hot-plug permission a) display all settings...
  • Page 99 Base Module Partition boot methods and Hot-plug permissions: ¦ ¦Wake ¦Hot-Plug permission part.¦ AC- ¦ On ¦ PCI-card ¦ LINK¦ LAN ¦PCI(X)¦PCI-EX -----+-----+-----+------+------ 0 ¦ off ¦ off ¦ YES ¦ no 1 ¦ off ¦ off ¦ YES ¦ no 2 ¦...
  • Page 100 System settings i) iSP settings a) display all settings Select ? (s/i/a/CR=exit) : iSP setting menu: c) LAN/Serial settings f) FTP server settings s) SNMP settings a) display all settings Select ? (c/s/f/a/CR=back) : iSP LAN/Serial console settings : Console Port...
  • Page 101 LAN0 subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/CR=skip) : LAN1 IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/n[ot use]/CR=skip) : LAN1 subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/CR=skip) : gateway IP (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/n[ot use]/CR=skip) : NTP server IP (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/n[ot use]/CR=skip) : Self system number (0-1/CR=skip) cooperation with SysX (y/n/CR=skip) SysX iSP LAN0 IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/CR=skip) : SysX iSP LAN1 IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/CR=skip) :...
  • Page 102 Pressing <ENTER> returns the screen to Sub-Menu. The Sub-Menu opens. Pressing <ENTER> returns the screen to Main Menu. Pressing <ENTER> quits this command. Screen Example for iSP FTP Server Setting: <ENTER> iSPyz:MNT> Display and modify settings of system and iSP.
  • Page 103 Description The Main Menu appears. In the screen example above, option i) iSP settings is chosen. The Sub-Menu for iSP Settings opens. Option f) FTP server settings is chosen here. The current FTP server setting appears. If you wish to change the setting, enter “y.”...
  • Page 104 Select ? (s/i/a/CR=exit) : iSP setting menu: c) LAN/Serial settings f) FTP server settings s) SNMP settings a) display all settings Select ? (c/s/f/a/CR=back) : iSP SNMP settings : Manager1 LAN0 IP : 192.168.100.30...
  • Page 105 VOE : no Do you want to edit these settings? (y/[n]) : iSP setting menu: c) LAN/Serial settings f) FTP server settings s) SNMP settings a) display all settings Select ? (c/s/f/a/CR=back) : Display and modify settings of system and iSP.

  • Page 106: Sr (Save System Cmos/Nvram)

    This command is used to read the contents of the system CMOS/NvRAM and save them to the FTP Server, or in turn, restore them from FTP Server files. The target partitions of this command must be in the EFI shell prompt state, with their BIOS booted up.
  • Page 107 100 characters for a file path. If any of them exceeds these limits, reconfigure the FTP Server as needed. If you are sure that the server information you entered is correct, enter “y.” Shows data saving to the FTP Server in progress.

  • Page 108: Ub (Bring Up Bios)

    2.4.6.14. UB (Bring up BIOS) * The command is executable to the active partition (after automatic system boot/UP command execution). Function: This command is used to boot the BIOS without booting the OS. It turns the system DC power On, initializes the hardware, and boots up the BIOS, but the EFI Shell will not boot the OS.

  • Page 109: Up (Bring Up System)

    Base Module 2.4.6.15. UP (Bring up System) * This command is valid to inactive partitions (DC Off). Function: This command is used to turn the system DC power On, initialize the hardware, and boot up the BIOS. Whether to subsequently boot the OS depends on the BIOS/EFI settings. (Screen Example) <ENTER>...

  • Page 110: Chapter 3 Operation Procedure

    Chapter 3 Operation Procedure 3.1. System Startup 3.1.1. System Startup Procedure When all installation is completed, the system can be started by following the system startup procedure. The procedure to turn on the AC power with the AC switch is explained in this section. When a UPS is connected, turn on the AC power from the UPS.
  • Page 111 Operation Procedure Expansion power bay/Base module AC ON (See steps 7 to 11 in next page.) 855-900549 Start Turn on distribution board. (See step 1 in next page.) Turn on console PC. (See step 2 in next page.) Turn on peripherals. (See step 3 in next page.) (See steps 4 to 6 in next page.) Operation on SP console.
  • Page 112 Note) When a UPS is connected, use the AC switch of the USP for power control instead of the above switch panel. On the SP console, enter: login name: spfw Password: nec iSP Main Menu is displayed. * The above login name and password are default settings. If you changed the password, enter that password.
  • Page 113 Operation Procedure of the association between these switches and base modules and expansion power bays during switch operation. The switches on the switch panel are used for immediate power shutdown for emergency purposes. When a switch on this panel is turned off, data may be destroyed. 855-900549...

  • Page 114: Sp Console Messages

    Integrated Service Processor. Cabinet-ID:xx, Location:iSPy, State:ssssss iSP login: spfw iSP password: xxx Copyright (C) 2006 NEC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Integrated Service Processor. iSP FW version : 01.00 generated on 01/01/2006 19:20:33 iSP MAIN MENU 0) OS(BIOS) serial console of partition#0 (SW INITIALIZING)
  • Page 115 Operation Procedure 2) Example of SP console screen during system startup iSPyz:---> up This command will bring up the specified partition. Enter partition number (0-7/all/CR=exit) : all Execute OK? (y/[n]) y UP command was accepted. All partitions will run soon. [iSPyz:INFO.ccc] partition 0 : turning on POWBAY(s)...

  • Page 116: System Shutdown

    Operation Procedure 3.2. System Shutdown 3.2.1. System Shutdown Procedure The procedure to turn off the AC power with the AC switch is explained in this section. When a UPS is connected, turn off the AC power from the UPS. Refer to the UPS manual for the AC power-off procedure.
  • Page 117 Operation Procedure Turn off AC to expansion power bay/base 855-900549 Start Shut down OS. (See step 1 in next page.) Turn off console PC. (See step 6 in next page.) module. (See steps 7 and 8 in next page.) Turn off peripherals. (See step 9 in next page.) Turn off distribution board.
  • Page 118 Step Operation Enter “shutdown –h now” on the OS console. Check that “Power down.” is displayed. For details of the shutdown command, refer to the OS manual. When multiple partitions have been selected, repeat steps 1 and 2 for all partitions. Check that the following is displayed on the SP console: ************************************************** All DC power has been turned off.

  • Page 119: Sp Console Messages

    Operation Procedure 3.2.2. SP Console Messages The SP console messages displayed during system shutdown are explained in this section. 1) Example of DC power off display on SP console screen >> SP LOG MESSAGE START (07:6M) << 11/28/2005 10:52:09 0------- System shutdown started. (SPFW:R00.35) >>...

  • Page 120: Emergency System Shutdown With Ac Sw

    3.3. Emergency System Shutdown with AC SW The switches on the switch panel are provided for forced power off in the event that an emergency power shutdown is required. Do not use these switches in normal operation. See 2.2.1 Cabinet for the location of the switch panel. See 2.2.6 Power Bay for the location of the AC switch on the base module and expansion power bay.
  • Page 121 Operation Procedure 1) SP console screen and operation during AC LINK setup <ENTER> iSPyz:---> sg Display and modify settings of system and iSP. s) System settings i) iSP settings a) display all settings Select ? (s/i/a/CR=exit) : s System setting menu: c) system common settings (maintenance only) p) partition settings (maintenance only) b) partition boot methods and Hot-plug permission...

  • Page 122: Os Boot

    3.5. OS Boot CAUTION 3.5.1. OS Boot with Boot Manager (Before Installing the OS) The EFI Boot Manager is automatically activated as the BIOS boots. From the EFI Boot Manager, you can go to the EFI Shell prompt, start the EFI application, and displays the Boot Maintenance Menu or EFI System Configuration Menu.

  • Page 123: Os Boot From The Efi (Extensible Firmware Interface) Boot Manager

    Operation Procedure 3.5.2. OS Boot from the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Boot Manager OS boot options are automatically entered in the EFI Boot Manager as the OS is installed. The OS can be booted by selecting an OS boot option in the EFI Boot Manager. The following is an image of EFI Menu screen after SLES9 SP3 is installed: Image of the OS Boot screen displayed by the EFI Boot Manager EFI Boot M anager ver 1.10 [14.６２]...

  • Page 124: Efi Shell

    3.5.3. EFI Shell The EFI Shell can be activated from the EFI Boot Manager. The EFI Shell provides Shell commands for viewing the file system of the boot device, copying the file and various other operations. The following is an image of the EFI screen. Image of the EFI screen Loading.: EFI Shell [Built-in] EFI Shell version 1.10 [14.62]...
  • Page 125 Operation Procedure Command cd [path] child child Handle cls [color] comp comp file1 file2 connect Connect [-r] Handle# | DeviceHandle# DriverHandle# cp [-r] src [src ...] [dst] date date [mm/dd[yy]yy] dblk dblk device [Lba] [blocks] dh [-p prot_id] [-b] | [handle] disconnect disconnect DeviceHandle# [DriverHandle#...
  • Page 126 Command ls [-b] [-r] [-a [attrib]] [file] map [-r|-v|-d] [sname] [handle] [-b] memmap memmap [-b] mkdir mkdir dir [dir ...] mm Address [Width 1|2|4|8] [;MMIO| ; MEM| ; IO | ;PCI] [:Value] [-n] mode mode [row col] mount mount BlkDevice [sname] mv src [src ...] [dst] OpenInfo OpenInfo Handle...

  • Page 127: Os Boot From Efi Shell

    Operation Procedure 3.5.5. OS Boot from EFI Shell In addition to OS boot from the EFI Boot Manager, the OS can be booted by entering a command at the EFI Shell. An example of booting the OS from the EFI Shell is shown below. Example: OS boot from the SCSI disk with the following hardware connection: −...
  • Page 128 (2) Booting the OS loader Boot OS loader SuSE Linux (elilo). Image of OS loader boot screen fs0:¥> cd os fs0:¥os> ls Directory of fs0:¥ 11/10/05 09:14a <DIR> 0 File 1 Dirs fs0:¥> cd efi fs0:¥efi¥> cd suse fs0:¥efi¥Suse> elilo * Confirm the storage location of the OS loader and the boot file name by referring to the disk from which the OS has been installed.

  • Page 129: Efi Devices

    Operation Procedure 3.5.6. EFI Devices The device connected to the system is managed as “EFI device path.” This section explains the EFI device path. DVD-ROM device When the DVD-ROM drive is connected to the IDE secondary channel: Acpi(PNPA03,0)/Pci(2|1)/Ata(Secondary,Master) SCSI device Acpi(PNP0A03,1)/Pci(2|0)/xxx/xxx/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)/HD(Part1,SigFF050000) Description: SCSI(Puny,Lunz): Mounting location of the SCSI device (DISK) connected to the SCSI...
  • Page 130 Computing UID: UID x=LIOC*16 LIOX=Logical IOX Number LIOX=0-7 LIOC=Logical IOC Number :Logical IOC number: LIOC for IOC0=LIOX*2+0 LIOC for IOC1=LIOX*2+1 LIOC=0-15 ----------------------------------------------------- LIOX LIOC Z: Function number: :Logical IOX number: 3-21 Operation Procedure 855-900549...
  • Page 131 Operation Procedure Example: To install the boot device on the PCI bay (PCI module): Host Bus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acpi(PNP0A03,?)/Pci(?|?)/Pci(?|0)/Pci(?|?) Location in PCI bay PCI01 PCI02 PCI03 PCI04 PCI05 PCI06 PCI07 PCI08 ------------------------------------------------- x,y = UID : PCI module number identifier Computing UID: Same as the PCI bay (core module). 855-900549 Slot ^UID...

  • Page 132: Efi Boot Option Maintenance

    3.5.7. EFI Boot Option Maintenance A boot option can be selected on the Boot Option Maintenance Menu which is activated from the EFI Boot Manager screen by selecting [Boot option maintenance menu] after the power-on procedure. Image of the EFI Boot Manager screen E F I B o o t M a n a g e r v e r 1 .1 0 [1 4 .6 2 ] P le a s e s e le c t a b o o t o p tio n S L E S 9...
  • Page 133 Operation Procedure Option Boot from a File Add a Boot Option Delete Boot Option(s) Change Boot Order Manage Boot Next Setting Set Auto Boot Timeout Value Cold Reset Exit 855-900549 Boot Maintenance Menu Options Boot the OS directly from the EFI application. Add a boot option to the EFI Boot Manager menu.

  • Page 134: Boot From A File

    3.5.7.1. Boot from a File A boot file can be selected from a list of device files by selecting [Boot from a File] on the Main Menu. Image of the Boot from a File screen E FI B oot M aintenance M anager ver 1.10 [14.62] B oot From a File.

  • Page 135: Add A Boot Option

    Operation Procedure 3.5.7.2. Add a Boot Option To add a new boot option to the EFI Shell, select [Add a Boot Option] on the Main Menu, and follow the steps below. 1. Select a device containing the boot file. 2. Select a file in the device. Image of the Add a Boot Option screen EFI Boot Maintenance Manager ver 1.10[14.62] Add A Boot Option, Select a Volume:...

  • Page 136: Add Boot Option(S)

    3.5.7.3. Add Boot Option(s) To delete a boot option or all options, select [Delete Boot Option(s)] from the Main Menu. Highlight a boot option to delete by placing the cursor on the boot option, and press the <Enter> key. The selected boot option can also be deleted by pressing the <d> or <D> key. When the boot option is selected, confirmation message [Delete selected Boot option [Y-Yes N-No] :] appears.

  • Page 137: Manage Bootnext Setting

    Operation Procedure 3.5.7.5. Manage BootNext Setting To set the most favored boot option for the next boot or reset the BootNext option, select [Manage BootNext Setting] from the Main Menu. On the Manage BootNext Setting screen, highlight a boot option by placing the cursor on the boot option, and press the <b> or <B> key to make this option as “BootNext.”...

  • Page 138: Set Auto Boot Timeout

    3.5.7.6. Set Auto Boot Timeout To change the timeout value until the next auto boot (TimeValue) from the default setting (10 seconds), select [Set Auto Boot Timeout] from the Main Menu. Specify the timeout value (in seconds) in the Set Timeout Value option. If the value 0 (zero) is specified, the OS is booted immediately.

  • Page 139: Setting The Network Boot

    Operation Procedure 3.5.7.7. Setting the Network Boot To enable PXE Boot, change the EFI Boot Manager using the EFI Boot Option Maintenance menu. This section explains how to change the EFI Boot Manager with an example of changing the network installation menu for HP-UX. Before change: Example) Immediately after HP-UX is installed.
  • Page 140 Changing procedure: 1) Activate the EFI Boot Manager. 2) Select Boot Option Maintenance Menu. 3) Select Add Boot Option. a) When Add Boot Option is chosen, the device paths containing the boot file are listed. The entry “Mac(xxxx)” corresponds to the LAN card for PXE Boot. Select the entry of a card used for PXE BOOT according to the MAC address.

  • Page 141: Changing Bios Settings

    Check the BIOS settings for the hardware components shown below before installing Windows 2003 Server. Part of the BIOS settings is required for operating Windows 2003 Server. Be sure to set the proper system interrupt for the OS to install.
  • Page 142 -------------------------------------------------------- Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Note: DISABLED is set at the factory by default. (2) Hyper-Threading mode For the OS supporting the Hyper-Threading mode, you can enable or disable the Hyper-Threading mode. Refer to the relevant OS manual to know if the OS supports the Hyper-Threading mode.

  • Page 143: System Dump

    Operation Procedure 3.6. System Dump The system dump can be produced by following the procedure explained below if the OS is corrupt (e.g., OS stall), or OS information needs to be collected. Note that this operation requires the OS to be active. System dump cannot be produced if the trouble involves hardware failure (e.g., HDD containing the OS crashed).

  • Page 144: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    NEC. See Section 1.1 for the mounting image of the base module components, and Section 2.2 for the external view of the cabinet.
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting pressing the SHIFT key on the screen. • Check that the VGA console brightness is set to the proper level. (4) Console commands cannot be entered. • Check that the keyboard and mouse are connected properly. • Check that the keyboard and mouse are connected to the I/O module properly. - Are the right cables used? - Are the connectors firmly inserted? (5) The OS does not boot.

  • Page 146: Chapter 5 Notes On Handling

    (12) Put the medium in the case when it is not used. (13) Keep the CD-ROM attached to the product in a safe place. If you lost the CD-ROM, contact the maintenance or sales personnel of NEC. 5.3. Digital Audio Tape (1) Do not use damaged or deformed digital audio tape.

  • Page 147: Cleaning

    Notes on Handling 5.4. Cleaning • Wipe the surface of the main and peripheral units with soft cloth. • Take out the power plug of the main and peripheral units from outlets prior to cleaning. • Do not use detergents containing polishing materials, cleaning solvents, thinners and other chemical agents.

  • Page 148: Notes On Installation

    5.5. Notes on Installation • Do not put things on the cabinet. It does not have safety measures to prevent things put on the cabinet from falling down. • Do not block the exhaust vent at the top of the cabinet. •...
  • Page 149 Notes on Handling ----- Memo ----- 855-900549...

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