Page 1 N8100-1390F/1391F/1392F/1438F N8100-1396F/1397F/1398F/1439F/1405F NEC Express5800/120Rh-1 User's Guide 3rd Edition 2-2008 ONL-510_002_03-120Rh1-100-99-0801...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause explosion or burst. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Page 5 User's Guide, contact the sales agent where you purchased this product. (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this User's Guide regardless of Item (4).
Page 6 Trademarks NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Page 7: Preface
PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/120Rh-1 server. The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: In The Package
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preface ..............................i About This User's Guide........................ii In the Package..........................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server ................ 1-1 Warning Labels ..........................1-2 Safety Notes..........................1-3 General ............................ 1-3 Power Supply and Power Cord Use..................1-5 Rack............................1-6 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection..............1-7 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices ................
Page 11 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................2-23 NEC ESMPRO ...........................2-24 Maintenance Tools........................2-24 System Diagnostic Utility......................2-24 NEC DianaScope........................2-24 Using Your Server........................2-25 Front Bezel ..........................2-25 POWER Switch........................2-27 Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~................2-32 Optical Disk Drive .........................2-33 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 Selecting Server Site........................3-3...
Page 12 Making Backup Copies of System Information................. 5-34 Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device............5-35 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ......................6-2 Autorun Menu ......................... 6-6 Parameter File Creator ......................... 6-7 Parameter File.......................... 6-8 NEC ESMPRO ..........................
Page 13 Solving Problems........................8-13 Problems with the Server .......................8-13 Problems with RAID System and RAID Controller ..............8-20 Problems with Windows......................8-22 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-27 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-28 Problems with Windows Autorun Menu ................8-29 Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information................8-30 Memory Dump ...........................8-30 Preparing for Memory Dumping....................8-30...
Page 14 Mouse ............................B-6 Appendix C IRQ......................C-1 Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ........D-1 Notice............................D-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............D-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ..............D-2 Installing Service Pack ......................D-2 Updating System ........................D-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk....D-2 Mounting MO Device......................D-2...
Page 15 Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information).............D-26 Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 .............. E-1 BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ..............E-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............E-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............. E-2 Application of Service Pack ....................E-2 Updating System ........................
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Page 17: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
Page 18: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
Page 19: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 20 1-4 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Keep water or foreign matter away from the server. Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server.
Page 21: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Page 22: Rack
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Rack CAUTION Do not carry or install the server only by a single person. More than one person is required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or breakages of surrounding devices.
Page 23: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server. Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.
Page 24 Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 25: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 26: During Operation
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Pulling out or removing the server from the rack may cause not only the server to operate incorrectly but also the server to fall on people to make them injured.
Page 27: For Proper Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Install the rack assembly in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."...
Page 28 NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Page 29: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server Hardware Make sure to provide this User's Guide along with the server to a third party. Provided Software To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following requirements must be satisfied:...
Page 30: Disposal And Consumables
The server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal optical disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 31: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-15 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 32 1-16 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 33: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 34: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Xeon microprocessor. It is a   solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 35: External View
General Description 2-3 External View The following figure shows the 3.5-inch disk model. Drive cover Release buttons Logic cover...
Page 36: Front View With Front Bezel Closed
2-4 General Description Front View with Front Bezel Closed The following figure shows the location of the front system features. Front bezel The front bezel is a cover protecting the front devices during daily operation. A security key is provided to lock the cover. Key slot Insert the security key into this slot when unlocking the front bezel.
Page 37: Front View With Front Bezel Removed
General Description 2-5 Front View with Front Bezel Removed 3.5-inch disk model (SATA or SAS) See 3 - 7 on the previous page. 2.5-inch disk model (SAS) See 3 - 7 on the previous page. 7-2 7-3 Handles (1 at the right and left each) Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the server from/in the rack.
Page 38: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View Non-redundant power supply model 17-1 17-2 Redundant power supply model 17-1 17-2...
Page 39 General Description 2-7 Low-profile PCI board extension slot (1C) Mount PCI board of the low-profile type into this slot. Full-height PCI board extension slot (1B) Mount PCI board of the full-height type in the slot. The slot "1B" of 2.5-inch disk model contains the factory-installed RAID controller (equivalent to N8103-116).
Page 40: Internal View
2-8 General Description Internal View The internal view for each models show below. The processor air duct factory-installed in the system is omitted for clarity. 3.5-inch Disk with Non-redundant Power Supply Model Front panel board Hard disk drive bays Backplane Mother board Power supply Riser card module assembly...
Page 41 General Description 2-9 3.5-inch Disk with Redundant Power Supply Model Front panel board Hard disk drive bays Backplane Mother board Power supply Riser card module assembly Chassis intrusion switch DIMM Processor (mounted under the CPU and heat sink) Cooling fans Optical disk drive...
Page 42 2-10 General Description 2.5-inch Disk Model Front panel board Hard disk drive bays Backplane Middle-plane Mother board Power supply RAID board RAID controller (equivalent to N8103-116) is factory-installed in slot "1B". PCI riser card Top cover sensor DIMM Processor (mounted under the CPU and heat sink) Cooling fans Optical disk drive...
Page 43: Mother Board
General Description 2-11 Mother Board 5 5 6 7 5 8 14-2 External 14-1 connectors FRONT REAR Power connector Power signal connector USB connector Unused connector Unused jumper switch RAID configuration jumper switch With 2.5-inch disk model, leave the factory setting as is. Password clear jumper switch CMOS clear jumper switch Mini SAS connector...
Page 44: Status Indicators
The table below explains the STATUS LED indication, the meanings, and the procedures. NOTES: If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can confirm the cause of a failure by referring to the error log. If shutdown processing can be performed through the operating system when you want to restart the system after turning the power off, restart the system by performing shutdown processing.
Page 45: Error Messages
General Description 2-13 STATUS LED Description Procedure indication On (green) The server is operating normally. – Flashing The server is operating with the Identify the device in degraded state • (green) memory or CPU in degraded by using the BIOS setup utility state.
Page 46: Disk Access Led
2-14 General Description DISK ACCESS LED ( ) The DISK ACCESS LED indicates the status of the hard disk drive mounted in the 3.5-inch disk bay. The LED turns green each time access is made to the hard disk drive. When the DISK ACCESS LED turns amber, it indicates that a hard disk drive failure has occurred.
Page 47: Hard Disk Drive Led
General Description 2-15 Hard Disk Drive LED The disk LED located on the drive carrier indicates the following depending on the status: Hard disk drive Hard disk drive Drive carrier Drive carrier Disk LED Disk LED 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive Flashing (green) The LED indicates that the hard disk drive is accessed.
Page 48: General Description
2-16 General Description IMPORTANT: If the server is turned off during rebuild processing, the processing is stopped. Restart the server, mount the new hard disk drive in hot swap mode, and then perform rebuild processing again. Observe the following notes on using the auto-rebuild function. Do not turn the power off.
Page 49: Lan Connector Leds
General Description 2-17 LAN Connector LEDs There are two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel. LINK/ACT LINK/ACT SPEED SPEED SPEED LINK/ACT LINK/ACT Management port Data transmission ports LINK/ACT LEDs Each LINK/ACT LED indicates the status of the standard network port of the server. While power is supplied to the server and HUB and the connection is correct, the LED is on (green).
Page 50: Ac Power Led (Redundant Power Supply Model)
2-18 General Description AC POWER LED (Redundant Power Supply Model) There is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns green and flashes when the power supply unit receives AC power from the power cord, which is connected to the AC inlet.
Page 51: Standard Features
Power On Self-Test (POST) One backup file bay Test and Diagnosis (T&D) USB2.0 interface Management Utilities Easy and Fine Setup NEC ESMPRO NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup NEC DianaScope utility) RAID System Management Utility Parameter File Creator Power monitoring feature SETUP (BIOS configuration utility)
Page 52: Remote Management Feature
5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected. The RMC supports the NEC DianaScope, which allows remote server management through networks. Events monitored by the manager system include over-temperature and over-voltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion.
Page 53: Degradation Feature
Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the BIOS setup utility of the server, "SETUP." They may also be identified on the system that has the NEC ESMPRO installed. Memory RAS Features Your server board has the memory mirroring and online spare memory features.
Page 54: Server Management Software
2-22 General Description System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring To unlock the bezel, insert the key in the lock and turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops (about a quarter turn).
Page 55: Floppy Disk
To install the utilities. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD includes some management software for Windows (NEC ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope and so on) . You can install the applications for Windows from Windows Autorun Menu. (See Chapter 6.) To read the online documents* You can refer to the online documents from Windows Autorun Menu.
Page 56: Nec Esmpro
See Chapter 7 for details. NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the server. The NEC DianaScope can control the managed server even if OS is not running on the managed server.
Page 57: Keyboard
General Description 2-25 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as the optical disk drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the disc and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse. Front Bezel Remove the front bezel to power on/off the server, to access the optical disk drive and to install/remove hard disk drives to the 3.5-inch disk bays.
Page 58 2-26 General Description Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then remove the front bezel from the server. To install the front bezel, latch the tab at the left side of the front bezel on the server frame. After the installation, lock the front bezel by using the key for security.
Page 59: Power Switch
General Description 2-27 POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER LED lights in green. POWER LED POWER switch IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered.
Page 60 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
Page 61: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-29 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 62 2-30 General Description <When 3.5-inch disk model server contains 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive> If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press <Ctrl><M> to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl + M to run the utility.
Page 63: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-31 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Page 64: Identification Of Servers ~ Uid Switch
2-32 General Description Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more than one server is mounted in a single rack, the LED identifies the server you are going to maintain. The UID LED goes on when the UID (Unit ID) switch on the front panel is pressed.
Page 65: Optical Disk Drive
General Description 2-33 Optical Disk Drive The server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read data from a disc. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 66 2-34 General Description As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the disc with fingers of another hand to make the hole of the disc fit to the rotor at the center of the tray. Rotor Press this part of disc.
Page 67 General Description 2-35 After taking out the disc, return the tray into the drive. When you fail to eject the tray with the Eject button and take out the disc from the server, follow the procedure below. Emergency hole Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER LED goes off.) Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the right front of the optical disk drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Page 68 2-36 General Description NOTE: Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the disc.
Page 69: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 70: Setup Flow
Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 71: Selecting Server Site
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 SELECTING SERVER SITE To use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the server on the rack. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 72 3-4 Setting Up Your Server Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur. Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction...
Page 73: Installing The Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 INSTALLING THE SERVER This subsection provides the instructions for installing the server into a rack cabinet. (This subsection also describes the removal procedures.) WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury.
Page 74 3-6 Setting Up Your Server Installation This server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following steps to install the server in the rack. Preparation for installation When shipped from factory, the left and right slide rails are fixed with tapes at the front and side faces to prevent from falling off during transportation.
Page 75 Setting Up Your Server 3-7 While pushing the unlock button on the front of the server, hold the rails and slowly move them toward the rear of the server. Press this button to unlock the server. After a while, the rails are locked with clicking sound. Pull the release levers on the left and right sides of the server toward direction indicated by an arrow (white) in the figure, and remove them from the server while unlocking it.
Page 76 3-8 Setting Up Your Server While pushing the levers, move the removed rail assemblies toward the direction indicated by an arrow in the figure, to restore the original position. IMPORTANT: The removed rail assemblies are to be installed on the inner rails later.
Page 77 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 Installing rail assemblies Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19-inch rack until it is locked with clicking sound. The figure below shows the right side (front) of the rack. Install the rail assemblies to the right side (rear), and left side (front and rear) of the rack in the same procedure.
Page 78 3-10 Setting Up Your Server Installing the Server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
Page 79 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and install it in the rack. Firmly fit the inner rails on the sides of the server into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack.
Page 80 3-12 Setting Up Your Server IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails. Insert both sides of inner rails straight into the rack. Hold the thumbscrews on both sides of the server, and install the server carefully while making sure the installation position.
Page 81 Setting Up Your Server 3-13 Installing the front bezel Install the front bezel so that the left tab on the front bezel engages with the chassis frame. Tabs...
Page 82 3-14 Setting Up Your Server Removal Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details.
Page 83 Setting Up Your Server 3-15 While pushing the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the server, pull out the server from the rack slowly and carefully. The server clicks to be latched. Press this button to unlock the server.
Page 84 3-16 Setting Up Your Server To remove the rail assembly, pull out the rail toward you while pushing the lever. Lever...
Page 85: Connecting Peripheral Devices
See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the NEC Express Server plugged to a power source. Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
Page 86: Setting Up Your Server
3-18 Setting Up Your Server Device with the serial interface (Management PC only) USB device FRONT Device with the serial interface (multiport repeater) (multiport repeater) Finally connect the provided 100BASE-T/ power cord to the receptacle. 1000BASE-TX/ If connecting the server to UPS, 10BASE-T 1000BASE-TX/ see the explanation below.
Page 87: Connecting Power Cord
Setting Up Your Server 3-19 CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 88 3-20 Setting Up Your Server To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS. When the power cord from the server to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of the server to link with power supply from the UPS.
Page 89: Turning On The Server
If you have problems powering on your system, see Chapter 8. After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive, reboot the system and follow the screen prompts to run NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 90: Installing Operating System
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system. Select [Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)].
Page 91: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS SETUP Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS SETUP, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 92: Starting Setup Utility
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen.
Page 93: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Online help Indicates there window are submenus.
Page 94: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Page 95 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled] Allows slower spin-up drives to come ready. 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds 21 seconds...
Page 96 4-6 Configuring Your Server Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDE Slave Correspondence between the menu items and devices: Primary IDE Master: Optical disk drive (standard) Primary IDE Slave: None Secondary IDE Master: None Secondary IDE Slave: None Option Parameter Description Your Setting...
Page 97: Processor Settings
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Processor Settings Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest the processor on the next boot. Processor Speed nnn GHz Displays clock speed for the processor. (View only) Displays CPU ID for processor, if Processor 1 CPUID Numeral...
Page 98 Displays Advanced Chipset Control submenu. Boot-time Diagnostic Enabled When disabled, the BIOS will display Screen the NEC logo during POST. Press [Disabled] Esc to switch to the POST execution screen. Reset Configuration Data [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot.
Page 99: Memory Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-9 Memory Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Memory nnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. (View only) Extended Memory nnnnnnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory. (View only) DIMM Group #1 - Normal Indicates the current memory status.
Page 100: Pci Configuration
4-10 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration – Onboard Video Controller submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting VGA Controller Disabled If Disabled, the BIOS will hold the [Enabled] embedded chip in reset. Onboard VGA [Auto] Allows selecting the onboard VGA controller Option ROM Scan Force or optional PCI VGA controller as the...
Page 101: Peripheral Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Page 102: Problems With Windows
4-12 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer [Disabled] Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. Enabled Intel(R) I/O AT Disabled Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology. [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Specify whether the remote power-on function through a serial port is...
Page 103: Configuring Your Server
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols.
Page 104 4-14 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Set User Up to eight Supervisor password controls access Password alphanumerics to the setup utility. When Enter is pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press Esc to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (refer to Configuring...
Page 105 Specify whether to enable or disable the boot monitoring function on booting, or 5 Minutes select the time limit for timeout. 10 minutes To use this function, install NEC 15 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to 20 minutes "Disabled" if the system is booted from...
Page 106: Forced Shutdown
4-16 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Post Error Pause Disabled Specify whether to stop the POST once at the end of POST if an error occurs [Enabled] during the POST. AC-LINK Stay Off Specify the state of power when the AC power to the server is turn off once and [Last State] then on.
Page 107: System Management Submenu
Configuring Your Server 4-17 System Management Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Board Part Number – Displays the part number of mother board. (View only) Board Serial Number – Displays the serial number of mother board.
Page 108 4-18 Configuring Your Server Console Redirection Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the address/interrupt of the serial port to which a remote console Port Serial Port A is connected. Serial Port B Baud Rate 9600 Specify the baud rate used for the interface with successive remote [19.2K] consoles.
Page 109 Configuring Your Server 4-19 BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting IP Address [192.168.001.001] Specify an IP address for management LAN. Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] Specify a subnet mask for management LAN. Default Gateway [000.000.000.000] Specify a default gateway for management LAN.
Page 110 It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes after execution of Clear BMC Configuration. Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in NEC DianaScope. Before execution, be sure make backup copy of setting information of NEC DianaScope. NOTE:...
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-21 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication Device USB CDROM USB CD-ROM drive IDE CD ATAPI CD-ROM (including optical disk drive) USB FDC USB floppy disk drive USB KEY...
Page 112 4-22 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. IMPORTANT: For 3.5-inch disk model, record the current SATA controller options in the Peripheral Configuration page of the Advance menu before reloading the Setup or custom defaults. The SATA controller options affect the RAID System configuration.
Page 113: Raid System Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) installed in 3.5-inch disk model or Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116) installed in 2.5-inch disk model. About the optional RAID Controller for 3.5-inch disk model (N8103-116/117), refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller.
Page 114: Raid Levels
4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0 and 1. The Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116) supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 115: Virtual Disk
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116) is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 116 4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics RAID0 Striping Data read/write at the highest rate • Largest capacity • Capacity: (capacity of single HDD) × •...
Page 117 Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID0 In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping". In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 3)… in the order.
Page 118 4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID5 In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data) is distributed to the HDDs. This mode is called "striping with distributed parity". Each of stripe x, stripe x+1, and parity (x, x+1) created from stripe x and stripe x+1 is written onto a specific HDD.
Page 119: Configuration By Onboard Raid Controller (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
Configuring Your Server 4-29 Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-inch Disk Model) This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) of 3.5-inch disk model. Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the two or more SAS hard disk drives to your server.
Page 120: Preparing For Installation And Removal
4-30 Configuring Your Server See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the logic cover (see Chapter 9). Remove the riser card (see Chapter 9). Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below.
Page 121 Configuring Your Server 4-31 Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI SoftwareRAID BIOS Version xxxxxx LSI MPT RAID Found at PCI Bus No:xx Bev No:xx Scanning for port 00 Responding xxxxxxxx xxxxMB...
Page 122 4-32 Configuring Your Server To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The server is rebooted.
Page 123: Hard Disk Drive
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration Additional setting / viewing configuration...
Page 124: Operating Procedures For Configuration Utility
4-34 Configuring Your Server Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings) Check the virtual drive settings Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 125 Configuring Your Server 4-35 When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 126 4-36 Configuring Your Server Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 127 Configuring Your Server 4-37 (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. SPANNING of RAID1 When all settings are completed, select "Accept"...
Page 128 4-38 Configuring Your Server Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration.
Page 129 Configuring Your Server 4-39 Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Rebuild"...
Page 130 4-40 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 131 Configuring Your Server 4-41 Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Page 132: Check Consistency
4-42 Configuring Your Server Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.
Page 133: Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-43 Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared.
Page 134: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility And Universal Raid Utility
4-44 Configuring Your Server LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows.
Page 135: Disk Array
Configuring Your Server 4-45 Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Axx] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1.
Page 136 4-46 Configuring Your Server The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Setting level of Universal Item Setting value RAID Utility Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority High Chk Const Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) NOTES:...
Page 137: Configuration By Internal Raid Controller (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
The manual rebuild can be performed by using Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116). Select a HDD and start the rebuild manually. For the detailed operation, refer to the "Universal RAID Utility User's Guide" in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server. Auto Rebuild The Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116) can automatically start the rebuild without use of any utility such as Universal RAID Utility.
Page 138: Patrol Read
4-48 Configuring Your Server Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spares, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Page 139 Configuring Your Server 4-49 Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background to the area not initialized.
Page 140: Migration Only
4-50 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116) supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: You can use WebBIOS for Reconstruction.
Page 141 Configuring Your Server 4-51 IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much load.
Page 142: Before Using Webbios
4-52 Configuring Your Server Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS". Supported Functions Indication of model name and capacity of hard disk drive (called HDD hereafter) Indication of HDD allocation status Creation of virtual disk –...
Page 143 When installing an OS in VD under the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103- 116), create a VD dedicated to OS installation. WebBIOS cannot be handled via remote console functions of NEC DianaScope. The physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID Utility are identified as follows.
Page 144: Using Webbios
4-54 Configuring Your Server Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. Press Ctrl + H on POST screen to start WebBIOS. POST screen image (with no virtual disk assigned) LSI MegaRAID SAS-MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY) Copyright (c) xxxx LSI Corporation HA -X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS PCI 8708EM2...
Page 145: Main Menu
Configuring Your Server 4-55 Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select a controller to operate WebBIOS, and click [Start].
Page 146 4-56 Configuring Your Server When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears. IMPORTANT: "X:X:X" shown in Physical Drives box represents Connector number:Enclosure number:Slot number. With this server, the Connector number is not supported, thus, it is always indicated as "()". The Enclosure number is always "1".
Page 147: Adapter Properties
Configuring Your Server 4-57 Adapter Properties When you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this controller.
Page 148 4-58 Configuring Your Server The detailed settings is continued to the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.
Page 149 No: Recover and resume. Yes: Abort Maintain PD Fail [Disabled] – Prohibited History Enabled Schdule CC Supported Set the scheduled consistency check. Permitted *1 Do not perform "Set Factory Defaults". If performed, the NEC's factory-set value will no longer be restored.
Page 150 4-60 Configuring Your Server How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen to determine the new value. The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 151: Scan Devices
Configuring Your Server 4-61 Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the HDDs connected are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new HDD additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears.
Page 152: Virtual Disks
4-62 Configuring Your Server Virtual Disks When you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPORTANT: If no hard disk drive exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a hard disk drive exists.
Page 153: Physical Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-63 Physical Drives When you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physical drive (HDD) appears. IMPORTANT: If no hard disk drive exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a hard disk drive exists.
Page 154 4-64 Configuring Your Server Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive 0:0:0. Click the Physical Drive you want to check. Click the checkbox for [Properties]. Click [Go].
Page 155: Configuration Wizard
Configuring Your Server 4-65 Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring Virtual Disk". Adapter Selection If optional RAID Controller (N8103-116/117) is installed in the server, you need to select an adapter controlled by WebBIOS to configure each adapter.
Page 156 4-66 Configuring Your Server Exit When you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS is displayed. Click [Yes] to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 157: Configuring Virtual Disk
Configuring Your Server 4-67 Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration Allows you to clear existing configuration.
Page 158 4-68 Configuring Your Server When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration with Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. Redundancy: Auto Configuration Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
Page 159 Configuring Your Server 4-69 Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).
Page 160 4-70 Configuring Your Server To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives (HDDs) in DG. Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower left of the screen. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. To define the new DG, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 161 Configuring Your Server 4-71 After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. Then, the Span Definition screen appears.
Page 162 4-72 Configuring Your Server Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. After the Span has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. IMPORTANT: To configure RAID0, 1, 5, or 6, perform Span Definition to a single DG only.
Page 163 Configuring Your Server 4-73 Define the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. In the "Next LD, Possible RAID Levels" column, available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are displayed.
Page 164 4-74 Configuring Your Server As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. Enter "yyyyy" in "Select Size" field. Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. If you want to define another VD, click [Back] and repeat steps starting from Span Definition screen.
Page 165 Configuring Your Server 4-75 VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration.
Page 166 4-76 Configuring Your Server The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in the lower right frame of the screen.
Page 167 Configuring Your Server 4-77 Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four HDDs. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to configure RAID00 or RAID60. They are not supported. Click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu to start Wizard.
Page 168 4-78 Configuring Your Server To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting HDDs in DG. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower right of the screen. After making sure that the new DG has defined in Disk Groups frame to the right, click [Accept DG].
Page 169 Configuring Your Server 4-79 Configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) using the two DGs that have been created in previous step. When DGs were defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. Select DG0 from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span"...
Page 170 4-80 Configuring Your Server Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span" field to the right, click [Next]. The VD Definition screen is displayed. Enter the necessary parameters, and click [Accept].
Page 171 Configuring Your Server 4-81 Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. On the "Preview" screen, make sure the VD is defined correctly, then click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 172 4-82 Configuring Your Server The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Disks will be lost. Want to Initialize?" appears. Normally, select "Yes". "Virtual Disks" operation screen is displayed. If no other operation is required, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen.
Page 173 Configuring Your Server 4-83 Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 00, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60 are not supported. RAID 00 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID60 Strip Size 8 KB / 16 KB / 32 KB / 64 KB / 128 KB...
Page 174 4-84 Configuring Your Server The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. WrtThru for BAD BBU Checked Unchecked Write WBack Normal write back mode Constant write back mode Policy (recommended) This mode is available even if N8103-...
Page 175: Operation Of Various Features
Configuring Your Server 4-85 Operation of Various Features Check Consistency Start WebBIOS. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen.
Page 176 4-86 Configuring Your Server The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of Virtual Disks screen to return to the Top Menu. IMPORTANT: Click [Home] while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed.
Page 177: Manual Rebuild
Configuring Your Server 4-87 Manual Rebuild Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs. Replace the failed HDD with new one after turning off the power of the server. Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement.
Page 178 4-88 Configuring Your Server Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu.
Page 179 Configuring Your Server 4-89 Setting Hot Spare Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the Top Menu.
Page 180 4-90 Configuring Your Server Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available for all DGs. Dedicated HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available only for the specific DG.
Page 181 Configuring Your Server 4-91 The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu.
Page 182 4-92 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the Top Menu.
Page 183 Configuring Your Server 4-93 Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed.
Page 184 4-94 Configuring Your Server On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of HDDs in the disk group in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level. Migration with addition: Allows addition of hard disk drive and change of RAID level.
Page 185: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-95 WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to be kept in mind when using Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS is as follows.
Page 186 4-96 Configuring Your Server Disk Array WebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [DG X] in Physical Drives and Virtual Drives. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Disk Array] in the property of Logical Drive on RAID Viewer or [RAID Controller #X Disk Array #Y] in the property of Disk Array on raidcmd command.
Page 187 Configuring Your Server 4-97 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting value Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Patrol Read Priority High Patrol Read Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Consistency Check Priority High Consistency Check Rate...
Page 188: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
4-98 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server.
Page 189 Configuring Your Server 4-99 The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 190: Logic Cover
4-100 Configuring Your Server Clearing CMOS Data See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the logic cover (see Chapter 9). Locate the position of the jumpers on the mother board you are changing. Move the jumper strap to the CMOS clear position.

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Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

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Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

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Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

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