Page 1 NEC Express5800 Series User’s Guide Express5800/A1080a ｒｄ Edition Dec 2010 855-900827...
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 Trademarks NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSSCOPE are trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States.
Page 4 If you notice any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the service representative 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 us e of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 5 Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATION Follow the instructions in this User’s Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger and hazards that may caused by ignoring warnings.
Page 6 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABEL Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Page 7 This equipment (including software) may be classified as the cargo (or service) to which the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act is applied. If this is the case, an export permit from the Japanese government is required. For materials necessary for applying an export permit, contact your sales agent or nearby NEC sales office.
Page 8: 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 9 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 10: Notes On Installing And Accessing The Rack Cabinet
Notes on Installing and Accessing the Rack Cabinet Make sure the wiring of the server does not exceed the rating of the power supply. To prevent burns, fires, and device damages, the power supplied to the server must not exceed the rating load of the power branch circuit. Contact your electric constructor or the local power company for the requirements on the wiring and installation of electric facilities.
Page 11: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
Power Supply and Power Cord Use 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. Disconnect all power plugs of both power systems while AC power off. To avoid electric hazard, don’t remain the power plug connected while the AC power off.
Page 12 Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage. The power cord that comes with your server is specifically to be connected with this server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use the attached power cord for any other purpose.
Page 13 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 14 Do not use the equipment in the place where corrosive gases exist. Make sure not to locate or use the server in the place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc) exist. Also, do not set it in the environment where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex.
Page 15: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices 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 manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 16: During Operation
Hot surface Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Make sure to complete device installation. Install the power cable, interface cable, board, and/or internal options firmly.
Page 17: Warning Labels
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 service representative.
Page 18 There exists labels that does not include the description in Chinese. Tｈｅ Chinese description is required for Taiwan. xviii...
Page 19: For Proper Operation
■ If you unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before plug it back. ■ Do not turn off the server until characters following the "NEC" logo appear on the screen. The time until the characters appear depends on your system configuration. Approximately, it may take one to five minutes.
Page 20 Disk drive: Two or three hours (approx.) Media: One day (approx.) ■ 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 21 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 Your working posture is good if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: •...
Page 22 PREFAC Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Your server is a high-performance and high-density server based on the Intel® Xeon® processor. Your server achieves the high-power and the high-speed computation by the latest technology and the architecture of NEC.
Page 23 How to Use This Manual To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information: IMPORTANT : Read "Safety Indications" first Be sure to read "Safety Indications" indicated by the beginning of this manual before reading this editing. By "Safety Indications ", in order to use this product correctly safely, important notes are indicated.
Page 24: In The Package
IN THE PACKAGE The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your service representative. ■...
Page 25: Transfer To Third Party
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 26: Disposal Of The Server
When disposing of used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States.
Page 27: Regarding The Transportation Of This System
Do not remove the lithium batteries. Your server contains the lithium batteries. Do not remove the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Placing the lithium battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion. When the server does not operate appropriately due to the failure of lithium batteries, contact your service representative to replace the battery.
Page 28: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INDICATION ..............v SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABEL ....vi SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION ........vii SAFETY NOTES ............viii General ............. viii Notes on Installing and Accessing the Rack Cabinet ......x Power Supply and Power Cord Use........xi Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection ......
Page 29 Check the Setup Procedure ..........58 Using Each Operation Management Function ......61 Before Starting Setup ..............62 Service Pack Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ........62 Option Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER........63 Setup ................64 Setup of Management PC............. 64 Setup of Server ..............
Page 30 Setup for Memory Dump ............68 Acquiring User-Mode Process Dump ...........78 Installing Network Monitor ............80 Advanced Setup ..............84 Re-Setup Procedure when Multiple Logical Drives Exist ......84 Re-Setup Procedure ............ 84 Change Procedure of Drive Letter ........85 Hardware ..............87 Names and Functions of Components..........89 External View ..............89 Front View ..............90 Rear View..............91...
Page 31 Installation and Connection............134 Installation ..............134 Installation of the rack cabinet .......... 134 Mounting/Unmounting the server to/from Rack ......137 Mounting Procedure ..........140 Unmounting Procedure ..........162 Connection..............164 Web Console Connection..........166 Power Code Connection..........167 Connection to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)......168 Relocation ..............
Page 32 Remounting Server to Rack ........208 Power Cable ............209 Unmount ............. 209 Mount ............210 User Interface ...............213 ® Monitor ............215 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE ® Monitor ..........215 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE ® Monitor Operation Method ......215 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE NEC EXPRESSSCOPE ® Monitor Display......... 216 Format and Display Example of Main Screen .....
Page 33 Clear All Faults: ..........253 Restore Defaults Menu ........254 Enter Password Menu......... 255 Mode Settings Menu .......... 256 Enter Password Menu......... 257 View Mode Information Screen ......... 258 Patrol Scrubbing Menu ........259 CPU Throttle Mode Menu ........260 QPI Link Frequency Menu ........
Page 34 Security.............. 307 Save & Exit............308 EFI Shell ..............311 EFI Shell Command ........... 312 RAID System Configuration...............314 RAID ...............314 Overview of the RAID System........... 314 Features of RAID Controller (MegaRAID) ........321 Before Using WebBIOS ............327 Using WebBIOS .............330 Configuring Virtual Disk............343 Operation of Various Features ..........356 WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility ..........362 Battery for RAID Controller (MegaRAID) ........366...
Page 35 Settings ............. 419 2.5.1 Server Name .......... 419 2.5.2 Network..........421 2.5.3 Serial Over LAN ........422 2.5.4 Customer Data ........423 2.5.5 Mode Settings ......... 424 User Management ..........427 Alert Management ..........431 Save or Restore ..........435 KVMs Redirection ..........
Page 36 Using Management PC with CD Drive .........507 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER .............508 Menu Started by Autorun (Master Control Menu) .......508 Bundled Software for the Server ............509 NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows) ...........509 Preparation before Installation .......... 509 Network Service Setting........509 SNMP Service Setting ......... 509 Installing .............
Page 37 About This Server ............ 526 Windows ............533 Master Control Menu..........539 RAID System and RAID Controller ........541 NEC ESMPRO ............543 Failure Analysis Procedure ..........544 Specifying Failure of Power Cable ........552 Collecting Failure Information..........553 Collecting Event Logs ..........553 Collecting Configuration Information........
Page 38 Checking Executed Test Result ......... 584 Collecting Log ............586 Saving Log on External Device........586 Displaying on Screen .......... 587 Ending TeDoLi ............588 Test Executing Part ............ 589 Memory Test..........589 CPU Test............. 590 DVD Test............. 591 MT Test ............593 HDD Test ............
Page 39 Appendix D. Firmware License Information .......... XVII ABOUT ONLINE DOCUMENTS Online Documents Following documents are stored in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Please read right document when you need it. ・Express5800/A1080a User’s Guide (This manual) ・Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Installation Guide ・Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Installation Guide ・NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Installation Manual...
Page 40: Introduction
Introduction NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Introduction This chapter describes the features of the server or attached software and points that the customer needs to understand at introducing the server. The setup procedure is also described in this Guide. Read this Guide carefully for the proper setup.
Page 41: Features Of The Server
Self-diagnosis ● Remote monitoring feature ● Power On Self-Test (POST) (EXPRESSSCOPE® Engine SP 2) ● System diagnosis utility (TeDoLi) ● NEC ESMPRO (Management software) ● Universal RAID Utility ● Hard disk drive monitoring Maintenance Features Power Saving Feature ● Memory dump feature ●...
Page 42: Feature Of Each Model
Feature of Each Model There are 3 types of models for the server. ● A1080a-S Model ● A1080a-D Model ● A1080a-E Model A1080a-S Model A1080a-S model can mount up to four processors. The memory configuration is from 4GB (2GB x 2) for the minimum to 1TB (16GB x 64) for the maximum. At least one processor memory module is required for A1080a-S model.
Page 43: A1080A-D Model
A1080a-D Model A1080a-D model is configured with two servers that can mount up to four processors per server. The memory configuration is from 4GB (2GB x 2) for the minimum to 1TB (16GB x 64) for the maximum on both Server 1 and Server 2. At least two processor memory modules are required for A1080a-D model.
Page 44: A1080A-E Model
A1080a-E Model A1080a-E model is configured with eight processors. The memory configuration is from 8GB (2GB x 4) for the minimum to 2TB (16GB x 128) for the maximum. A1080a-E model aims to improve expandability of I/O interface by reducing the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) connection, and by connecting the lower number processor memory modules #1, #2, #3 and #4 and higher number processor memory modules #5, #6, #7 and #8 in the server of A1080a-D model described in the previous page.
Page 45: Checking Model Name
Checking Model Name Model name can be checked with the stick-on label on the upper right side seen from the rear of the server. Rear of Server...
Page 46: Management Function
System failure can be prevented or recovered in a short period of time by the linkage between functions provided by the hardware itself such as redundancy of each resource as well as RAID system and monitoring functions provided by software such as NEC ESMPRO included in the server.
Page 47  *1：Not displayed on NEC ESMPRO Manager console. About difference between NEC ESMPRO Agent for Windows and for Linux. In Linux system, only fault report is supported for monitoring RAID system. RAID system information is not displayed on NEC EMSPRO Manager console.
Page 48: Storage Management
RAID controller (disk array controller). The RAID system management utility can monitor RAID system status totally to handle the failure of the hard disk drive in a short period of time with the linkage of NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent. NOTE：...
Page 49: Backup Management
Backup Management Periodical backup is the most basic preparation for a sudden server failure. Devices for backup and various software for auto-backup are provided for the server. Use them depending on your environment such as disk capacity, transmitting speed or backup schedule setting.
Page 50: Power Management
Network Management By using NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent, error packet monitoring of LAN connected to the server can be performed. By using separately sold WebSAM NetvisorPro on Windows version, the entire network can be managed.
Page 51: Operation Mode
Operation Mode The server supports the following operation modes, and these modes can be set and changed. ® Each setting can be changed on EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor, BIOS SETUP, and Web Console. Refer to the corresponding section of “Hardware” for details on the setting procedure, etc. System (Platform) Level Setting DVD/USB Setting Operation Mode...
Page 52: Server Level Setting
Core Status RAS Mode System Web Console • Set Core RAS function control Disable Enable, → Settings → Mode Settings Server Level Setting OS Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Memory Addressing Size Server Web Console 44bit, • Set memory addressing size 44bit →...
Page 53: Processor Related
Processor Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Hyper-Threading Technology Enable, BIOS SETUP • Set to enable/disable Intel® Hyper Enable Disable → Advanced Menu Threading Technology function Execute Disable Bit Enable, BIOS SETUP • Set to enable/disable processor Enable Disable →...
Page 54: I/O Related
I/O Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Wake On LAN Server Web Console Enable, • Set to enable/disable Wake On Enable → Settings Disable → Mode Settings PCI Slot 1 - 14 OpROM Slot1,14 • Set to enable/disable BIOS =Enable Enable, BIOS SETUP...
Page 55: Fault Handling Related
Fault Handling Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Degraded Partition Boot Policy Server Web Console Boot, • Set whether to boot the server with Boot → Settings not Boot degradation → Mode Settings Failing Unit Removal Server Web Console Disable failing Enable failing units, •...
Page 56 port on the front of the server Internal, cannot be used. When [Rear] is Front+Rear, ··· selected, USB on the rear of the server cannot be used. When [Front + Rear] is selected, both USB ports on the front and rear of the server cannot be used.
Page 57: Important Points For System Configuration
Operation Status/Failure Monitoring and Maintenance The server operation status and failure can be monitored remotely and failures can be prevented preliminarily or recovered in a short period of time by using “NEC ESMPRO Manager” and “NEC ESMPRO Agent” attached to the server as standard.
Page 58: Notes On System Configuration And Operation
Make sure to configure the system taking full advantage of functions provided by hardware and software of the server described in “Features of the Server". It is recommended to consult the maintenance service company or NEC sales representative for configuring the system. 2. Hardware Setup Make sure to perform the setup procedure until the server can be powered On.
Page 59: System Setup
”NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” to perform setup manually. ● When installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Refer to the online document “ Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Installation Guide ” included in the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD to perform setup manually.
Page 60: Setup For Troubleshooting
4. Setup for Troubleshooting Set up the server to prepare troubleshooting for judging or resolving the cause of failure immediately. The setup for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are described in this Guide. 5. Installation and Setup of Management Software Set the each parameter of installed software to match your hardware/network environment.
Page 61: Using Each Operation Management Function
OS. Refer to the descriptions of each software or online help for details. Using Storage Management Function The following software is required in addition to the RAID controller (option) and NEC ESMPRO Agent to execute RAID system management. ● When using RAID system Install Universal RAID Utility when using the RAID system.
Page 62: Service Pack Supported By Nec Expressbuilder
This section describes the setup procedure and the pages to be referred to. Start the setup from the hardware. Service Pack Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD attached to the server supports the following installation media and the combination with Service Pack. ● Windows Server 2008 - OS installation media (Service Pack 2 included version) ●...
Page 63: Option Board Supported By Nec Expressbuilder
Option Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The following are option boards supported by the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD. When the following boards are installed, refer to the attached description of the option boards for the setup. <For Windows Server 2008>...
Page 64: Setup Of Management Pc
Setup This section describes the setup procedure and the pages to be referred to. Setup of Management PC The management PC is used control the system from the Web browser remotely, and views the configuration information or log information. You need to prepare at least one unit of PC that satisfies the following conditions.
Page 65: Setup Of Server
6．Configure the management LAN port on the server using the menu system of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor”. 7．Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN port. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Connection”.
Page 66 8．Connect with the remote console to make provide various settings. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Web Console Function”. 9．Power on the server and start Partition. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Power-On and Booting Server”. 10．Change BIOS settings according to configuration and purpose of the system. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware”...
Page 67: Setting Up Windows Server 2008
After completing the hardware setup, set up Windows Server 2008 and the system. Refer to “Introduction” and “Hardware” for the hardware setup procedure. Refer also to the following online manuals included in the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD for Windows Server 2008 and the system setup.
Page 68: Setup For Troubleshooting
Setup for Troubleshooting Perform the following setup procedure preliminarily to recover from a failure quickly and reliably when a failure occurs. Setup for Memory Dump This is a setting for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Notes on memory dump ●...
Page 69 3. Click “Settings” of “Startup and Recovery” box. 4. Specify a location to write the debug information in the text field of dump file: <When writing the debug information on the D drive with a file name “MEMORY.DMP”> D:¥MEMORY.DMP...
Page 70 5. Click “Settings” in “Performance” box. Performance Options screen is displayed. 6. Click “Advanced” tab of Performance Options screen.
Page 71 7. Click “Change” in “Virtual memory” box. 8. Unselect “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” and select “Custom size”.
Page 72 9. Change “Initial Size” of “Paging file size for each drive” to a size larger than the recommended value described in “Total paging file size for all drives”, and change “Maximum Size” to a size larger than “Initial Size” “Settings”. .
Page 73 For Windows Server 2008 R2 Follow the procedure for the setting. 1． Go to “Start” and click “Control Panel”. Control Panel screen is displayed. 2． On Control Panel screen, click “System and Security”. NOTE: When “View” is other than “Category”, click “System” on “Control Panel”...
Page 74 5. Click “Settings” of “Startup and Recovery” box. 6. Specify a location to write the debug information in the text field of dump file: <When writing the debug information on the D drive with a file name “MEMORY.DMP”> D:¥MEMORY.DMP...
Page 75 7. Click “Settings” in “Performance” box. Performance Options screen is displayed. 8. Click “Advanced” tab of Performance Options screen.
Page 76 9. Click “Change” in “Virtual memory” box. 10. Unselect “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” and select “Custom size”.
Page 77 11. Change “Initial Size” of “Paging file size for each drive” to a size larger than the recommended value described in “Total paging file size for all drives”, and change “Maximum Size” to a size larger than “Initial Size”. Click “Settings”. IMPORTANT: ●...
Page 78: Acquiring User-Mode Process Dump
Acquiring User-Mode Process Dump For Windows Server 2008 User-mode process dump is a file recording information when application error occurs. When an application error occurs, acquire the user-mode process dump with the following procedure without ending an error message indicating the error occurred. 1.
Page 79 For Windows Server 2008 R2 User-mode process dump is a file recording information when application error occurs. When an application error occurs, acquire the user-mode process dump with the following procedure without ending an error message indicating the error occurred. 1.
Page 80: Installing Network Monitor
Installing Network Monitor Windows Server 2008 Installation Procedure of Network Monitor NOTE: Windows Server 2008 does not include Network Monitor. Setting up Microsoft Network Monitor provided by Microsoft is required to collect a network trace in Windows Server 2008. 1. Download Network Monitor from Microsoft website. Information about Network Monitor 3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933741/en-us 2.
Page 81 6. Select “Save As... ” of File Menu. Save As screen is displayed. After selecting “All captured Frames” in “Frame selection”, specify an appropriate folder and a file name. NOTE: The following folder is specified by default. C:¥Users¥<User name>¥Documents¥Network Monitor 3¥Captures 7.
Page 82 For Windows Server 2008 R2 Installation Procedure of Network Monitor NOTE: Windows Server 2008 R2 does not include Network Monitor. Setting up Microsoft Network Monitor provided by Microsoft is required to collect a network trace in Windows Server 2008 R2. 1.
Page 83 6. Select “Save As... ” of File Menu. Save As screen is displayed. After selecting “All captured Frames” in “Frame selection”, specify an appropriate folder and a file name. NOTE: The following folder is specified by default. C:¥Users¥<User name>¥Documents¥Network Monitor 3¥Captures 7.
Page 84: Re-Setup Procedure When Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Advanced Setup Re-Setup Procedure when Multiple Logical Drives Exist Make sure to back up the data to prepare for a failure before starting the setup again. Re-Setup Procedure 1. Start the manual setup by following the procedure in this Guide and ”Installation Guide”. 2.
Page 85: Change Procedure Of Drive Letter
Change Procedure of Drive Letter IMPORTANT: Note that drive letters for the system volume or the boot volume that the OS is installed cannot be changed with the following procedure. For Windows Server 2008 1. From Start Menu, right-click on “My Computer” to select “Manage” and start “Server Manager”.
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Page 87: Hardware
Hardware NEC Express5800 Series Hardware Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Hardware This chapter describes hardware of the server. “Names and Functions of Components” (page 89) This section describes names and functions for each part of the server. “Installation and Connection” (page 134)
Page 88 Hardware “Remote Management Function” (page 367) Describes how to control the server from a remote location, including ® monitoring by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine SP2 installed on the server as standard for system management and remote control by management network. “Web Console Function” (page 368) Enables a user to operate the target management server remotely and to check the status without OS operating.
Page 89: External View
Hardware Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components are shown below. External View (1) Top cover (2) Fan module 1 (First row from the front side of Server) (3) Fan module 2(Second row from the front side of Server） (4) Hndle(Tow handles are in the each side of the server.)
Page 90: Front View
Hardware Front View Drive Slot1 Drive Slot2 Drive Slot0 Drive Slot3 Drive Slot4 Drive Slot5 Drive Slot6 Drive Slot7 Drive Slot8 Drive Slot9 Drive Slot10 Drive Slot11 (1) Fan module 1 (First row of the front side of Server) Fan module 2 (Second row of the front side of Server) (2) EXPRESSSCOPE®...
Page 91: Rear View
Hardware Rear View (10) (14) (12) (11) (13) (1) PCI slot 1 ････････････SAS RAID card supported slot(*1) (2) PCI slot 2 ････････････WOL supported slot PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 PCI slot 7 ････････････x16､Middle size card supported slot (*2) (3) PCI slot 8 ････････････WOL supported slot PCI slot 9 PCI slot 10...
Page 92: Internal View
Hardware Internal View (11) (10) (1) Processor memory module 1 (2) Processor memory module 2 (3) Processor memory module 3 (4) Processor memory module 4 (5) Processor memory module 5 (6) Processor memory module 6 (7) Processor memory module 7 (8) Processor memory module 8 (9) Fan module 1 (First row of the front side of Server) (10) Fan module 2 (Second row of the front side of Server)
Page 93: Processor Memory Module
Hardware Processor Memory Module Processor Memory Module has one Inter® Xone® processor and maximum 16 DIMMs. IMPORTANT: A processor memory module,a Processor and DIMM cannot be exchenged by the customer. (1) Cooling duct (2) Processor (Heat sink) (3) DIMM (Max. 16) (4) Handle (5) Connecter...
Page 94: Processor Memory Modules Adding/Mounting Rule
Hardware Processor Memory Modules Adding/Mounting Rule The following describes how to mount processor modules when adding the modules. Rules of Adding Processor Memory Modules IMPORTANT: Note that the rule of adding modules differs depending on the model such as A1080a-S, A1080a-D, and A1080a-E. IMPORTANT: When the Processor Memory Module is added or exchanged, it is necessary to set "Core Status"...
Page 95 Hardware For A1080a-E Model Processor Memory Order of Module Number Mount Slot ● : Required First ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  Processor Memory Modules #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 are required.
Page 96: Processor Mounting Rule
Hardware Processor Mounting Rule  It is required to embed processors for processor memory modules.  It is required to that processor memory modules are mounted in a server, connected to IOH#1 or -IOH#3 having Management Module (MGM) that controls server configuration, handles failures, etc.
Page 97 Hardware The following shows the connection of processor memory modules (PMMs) for A1080a-D model. All processor memory modules in the server can be connected one another. Some I/O controllers (IOHs) cannot be connected to processor memory modules directly, but can be connected via other processor modules.
Page 98 Hardware The following shows the connection of processor memory modules (PMMs) for A1080a-E model. Some processor memory modules cannot be connected one another or some I/O controllers (IOHs) cannot be connected to processor memory modules directly, but can be connected via other processor modules.
Page 99: Dimm Adding/Mounting Rule
Hardware DIMM Adding/Mounting Rule The following shows DIMM slot numbers to be mounted on the processor memory module. The following is an image showing DIMM slot numbers. Front Rear DIMM#9 (PAIR5) DIMM#12 (PAIR6) DIMM#1 (PAIR1) DIMM#4 (PAIR2) DIMM#10 (PAIR5) DIMM#2 (PAIR1) DIMM#13 (PAIR7) DIMM#16 (PAIR8) DIMM#5 (PAIR3)
Page 100: Dimm Mounting Rule In The System
Hardware DIMM Mounting Rule in the System  Mount a larger DIMM preferentially on the slot with a lower number.  Mount on sets (pair of DIMMs for A1080a-S/A1080a-D and set of 4 DIMMs for A1080a-E) in the order of mounting the processor memory modules when mounting multiple memories. NOTE: (Example) For mounting 4-processor memory module of A1080a-S model, the first 2 DIMMS are mounted to processor memory module 1,...
Page 101: Dimm Mounting Rule
Hardware DIMM Mounting Rule A1080a-S/A1080a-D Model  A pair of DIMMs is defined as “PAIR” in this Guide, which is connected from the same channel (Ch.x) number in two memory buffers connected to the same memory controller. Example) DIMM #1 and DIMM #2 are regarded as PAIR #1, which are connected from Ch.1 of the memory buffer #1 and Ch.1 of the memory buffer #2 in the following memory configuration diagram.
Page 102 Hardware A1080a-E Model  A set of 4 DIMMs (set of two “PAIR”s) is defined as QUARTET in this Guide, which is in the same position viewed from two memory controllers on the same processor. Example) In the following memory configuration diagram, QUALTET #1 consists of PAIR #1 to which DIMM #1 belongs and the DIMM #1 is connected to Ch.A of memory controller #1 and connected to Ch.1 of the memory buffer #1 and of PAIR#2 to which DIMM #3 belongs and the DIMM #3 is connected...
Page 103: Memory Ras Functions
Hardware Memory RAS Functions The server supports the following functions as RAS functions. There are some restrictions for the mounted memory when using each function. Refer to each section for details.  Memory Mirroring Function  DIMM Sparing Function  Memory Scrubbing Function NOTE: RAS is the abbreviation of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability.
Page 104 Hardware (1) Mirroring in the processor memory module A1080a-S/A1080a-D models support mirroring in the processor memory module. Mirroring is performed between memory controllers (memory controller#1 and memory controller #2) in the same processor as shown below. A memory controller with a lower number (memory controller#1) is mirrored in principle.
Page 105 Hardware (2) Mirroring between processor memory modules Mirroring should be performed between the adjacent processor memory modules as shown below. A1080a-S Model: Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2; #3 and #4 A1080a-D Model: Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2; #3 and #4 Processor Memory Modules #5 and #6;...
Page 106 Hardware Restrictions for each model in using mirroring between processor memory modules * The same restrictions are applied to the A1080a-S/A1080a-D /A1080a-E.  The memory capacity of each processor memory module that performs mirroring must be the same. The following shows the supported memory mirroring configuration. A1080a-S/A1080a-D Model: Mirroring in the processor memory module : supported...
Page 107 Hardware A1080a-E Model: Mirroring in the processor memory module: Not supported Mirroring between processor memory modules: One of the following configurations is supported. (1) Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2, #3 and #4, #5 and #6, and #7 and #8 IMPORTANT: The size of a memory capacity displayed in OS is the one that deducts a stand-by memory capacity from the capacity of all...
Page 108: Dimm Sparing
Hardware DIMM Sparing DIMM sparing is one of the RAS functions. This function constantly duplicates the contents of DIMM having a possibility of failure in a spare DIMM that is prepared separately. In case DIMM failure occurs, it can protect the contents of DIMM by switching to the spare DIMM immediately. Set DIMM sparing from “Memory Sparing”...
Page 109 Hardware At DIMM sparing failure occurrence Switch to Standby Failure Occurrence PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #1 DIMM #2 DIMM #3 DIMM #4 PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 DIMM #7 DIMM #8 PAIR #5 PAIR #6 DIMM #9 DIMM #10 DIMM #11 DIMM #12...
Page 110 Hardware A1080a-E Model  The types and capacities of all DIMMs in PAIRs that are connected to memory buffers must be the same. Active QUARTET PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #2 DIMM #4 DIMM #1 DIMM #3 QUARTET PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6...
Page 111: Memory Scrubbing
Hardware At DIMM sparing failure occurrence Failure Occurrence Switch to Standby QUARTET PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #1 DIMM #2 DIMM #3 DIMM #4 QUARTET PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 DIMM #7 DIMM #8 QUARTET PAIR #5 PAIR #6 DIMM #9 DIMM #10...
Page 112: Other Memory Functions
Hardware Other Memory Functions The server memory has the interleaving function in addition to the above RAS functions. Memory Interleave The memory interleaving function is one of technologies that speed up data transfer of memory, and is an approach to speed up by reading and writing from/into multiple memory banks simultaneously.
Page 113: Pci Card
Hardware PCI Card The following image shows slots of the PCI card to be mounted. Rear Side Top view of the server The top cover and processor memory modules are removed. Front Side...
Page 114: Pci Card Mounting Rule
Hardware PCI Card Mounting Rule (1) PCI slot 1 ················ RAID supported slot *1 (2) From rear left PCI slot 2 ················ WOL supported slot *2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 PCI slot 7 ················ x16, Middle size supported slot *3 (3) From rear left PCI slot 8 ·················WOL supported slot *2 PCI slot 9...
Page 115 Hardware PCI has the limitations for mounting slots depending on the processor memory module configuration. Note that there are also limitations according to WOL target slots, card sizes, and supported standards. The following processor memory modules must be mounted for using PCI slots. For A1080a-S Model Used PCI Slots Processor Memory Modules Connected to PCI Slots...
Page 116 Hardware Connection diagram of A1080a-E model Server 1 IOH1 IOH3 PMM3 PMM1 PMM5 PMM7 PMM4 PMM2 PMM6 PMM8 IOH2 IOH4 RAID RAID * PMMx is an abbreviation of a processor memory module. * IOHx is an abbreviation of an I/O hub. * ICH is an abbreviation of an I/O control hub.
Page 117: Cooling Fans
Hardware Cooling Fans There are two mounted cooling fans: the first on the front side of the server is a cooling fan (1) and the second is a cooling fan (2). (1) Cooling Fan 1 (First row of the front side of Server) (2) Cooling Fan 2 (Second row of the front side of Server) (3) Connector...
Page 118: Power Supply Unit
Hardware Power Supply Unit In the server, there are 4 slots where a power supply unit is to be mounted. The redundant configuration can be achieved by the number of mounted units. ● No Redundancy : Four power supply units are configurable. Two power supply units are configured by default.
Page 119 Hardware Below shows the samples of redundant configuration. 1) N+1 redundant configuration N+1 Redundant Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Note PSU1 PSU2 PSU3 PSU4 2 PSUs Used Used 3 PSUs Used Used Used 4 PSUs Used Used Used Used PSU: Power Supply Unit *1 : Operation can be continued even if PSU1 fails or Power Supply1 has outage.
Page 120: Management Module
Hardware Management Module The following image shows connectors mounted on the management board. Each connector is the same when two management modules are mounted. Refer to “LED Description” for details on LEDs. Rear of Server (1) ID Button (2) Reset Button (3) USB Port (4) USB Port (5) USB Port (for maintenance)
Page 121 Hardware Refer to “Connection” for how and where each connector is connected. NOTE: (2) Shutdown Button (3) Management Module Reset Button The above two buttons can be pressed by a sharp-pointed object. (1) ID Button A button to light the ID LED. Pressing the button lights and pressing again turns the ®...
Page 122: Internal Hard Disk Drive
Hardware Internal Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive is sold separately. Pay careful attention to handle the hard disk drive in which operating system or software is installed. (1) Hard Disk Drive (2) Connector This connector connects to the server. (3) Drive Carrier (4) Disk Access LED (5) Lever...
Page 123: Led Description
Hardware LED Description The following shows LED display and its description of the server. ® EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LED Front of Server (1) System Power LED (2) System Status LED ( refer to the next page in addition to the following table for details). (3) ID LED This is used to check the position of the server, and can light the LED on/off by using the ID ®...
Page 124 Hardware The following describes display status of the System Status LED, its detailed description, and troubleshooting. The System Status LED lights in green when the server runs properly. When the System Status LED is off,or lighting in amber, it indicates that some kind of error occurred in the server. NOTE: ●...
Page 125 Hardware Lighting in amber Detected abnormal Confirm that dust or dirt is not attached on the temperature.. internal cooling fan. Confirm that the cooling fan is connected firmly as well. Replace it or contact the maintenance service company if the problem is not solved. Detected abnormal voltage.
Page 126: Internal Hard Disk Drive Led
Hardware Internal Hard Disk Drive LED LED Status Description Normal, No access Blinking in green Accessing Lighting in green Displaying location Blinking in amber Rebuilding Lighting in amber Fault exists NOTE: The operation can continue even if one hard disk drive fails depending on the RAID level when the logical drive is configured in the RAID system.
Page 127: Dvd Drive Access Led
Hardware DVD Drive Access LED The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description Not accessing the DVD drive Blinking in green Accessing the DVD drive...
Page 128: Processor Memory Module Led
Hardware Processor Memory Module LED The following shows the position and description of LEDs mounted on processor memory modules. LEDs on processor memory modules can be checked by removing the top cover. For processor memory modules 1-8, each LED is mounted in the same position. Rear Side Top cover is removed.
Page 129: Cooling Fan Led S
Hardware Cooling Fan LED s When a cooling fan of the server fails, the failed LED of the cooling fan lights in amber. The failed cooling fan can be hot-swappable. 重要  Do not remove a non-failed cooling fan. In the case of failure, replace the cooling fan immediately or contact the maintenance service company to request replacement without continuing the operation.
Page 130: Management Module Leds
Hardware Management Module LEDs The following shows the position and description of management module LEDs. * Each LED is the same when two management modules are mounted. Rear of Server Refer to the next page for the description. (1) Status LED (2) Master LED (3) IDLED (4) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT LAN Speed LED *...
Page 131 Hardware The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description Management module is not operating Lighting in green Normal management module Lighting in amber Abnormal management module Abnormal management module Lighting in green Normal management module Normal Lighting in blue Lights when checking the position of the server Indicates that network communication with 10 Mbps is...
Page 132: Power Supply Unit Led
Hardware network port. Lighting in amber indicates that 1000 Mbps is used. Lighting in green indicates that 100 Mbps is used. LED that is off indicates that 10 Mbps is used. Power Supply Unit LED Rear of Server (1) PSU Status LED The following table shows LED status and its description.
Page 133: Pci Slot Led
Hardware PCI Slot LED The power LEDs is located near PCI slots on the base module. IMPORTANT: The PCI card cannot be replaced by customers. (1) PCI Slot Power LEDs The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description DC Power is off.
Page 134: Installation
Hardware Installation and Connection Describes installation and connection of the server. Installation This server should be mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Installation of the rack cabinet Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the rack cabinet.
Page 135 Hardware The following explains a site suitable for installing the rack cabinet. ● Place having available space of 1 m or more of front and rear, 60 cm or more of rigt and left, and 50 cm or more of upper of the server. ●...
Page 136 Hardware Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Not doing so may cause some malfunctions to occur. Do not: ● Locate the rack in a narrow space that would prevent devices from being pulled out from the rack completely.
Page 137: Mounting/Unmounting The Server To/From Rack
Hardware Mounting/Unmounting the server to/from Rack Mount the server to a rack (the unmounting procedure is also described). If you purchased internal optional products sold separately, mount it before mounting the server to a rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 138 Hardware Checking Parts to be Mounted Confirm that the following parts are provided for mounting to the rack. (10) Name（Rack Mount Kit） Quantity Remarks Slide Rail Assembly (L) Slide Rail Assembly (R) Rack Nut(for square holes of rack) Rack Nut(for round holes of rack) Screw A (for fixing rack）...
Page 139 Hardware IMPORTANT: Do not mount to the rack other than that dedicated to the server. Confirm that the following parts are provided when using optional cable arm rather than standard one. (12) (11) 重 (13) (14) (15) ⑯ Name(Optional Cable Arm Kit) Quantity Remarks Support Bracket 1...
Page 140: Mounting Procedure
Hardware Required Tools Tools required for mounting to rack are a Phillips-head and a flat-blade screw driver. NOTE: A minus driver is used when changing the position of rack nuts. Mounting Procedure Mount the server to the rack by following the procedure below. 1.
Page 141 Hardware 2. Remove the Inner Rail to be attached to the server from the Slide Rail assembly. Pull the Inner rail while pushing the Release Lever. Inner Rail インナーレールリリースレバー Release Lever There are two types of the slide rail assemblies for the left and right. Check the difference between them with the figures below.
Page 142 Hardware IMPORTANT: At the beginning, the slide rail assemblies are assembled so that they are suited for the rack with square holes. Before mounting to the rack with round holes, swap two brackets of the front and rear side. Front Side フロント側...
Page 143 Square Hole Punch Mark Per 1U and rear side of rack. There is a circular punch mark per 1U Front Side unit on a rack manufactured by NEC. Use them at installation as a guide.
Page 144 Hardware 4. Determine the position of the rear side of the slide rail assembly. The rear side of the slide rail assembly can be adjusted depending to the rack depth. Loosen three screws shown below and adjust the length. Adjust the position of the slide rail assembly on the rear of the rack and mount it in the same way for the front side.
Page 145 Hardware 5. Fix the slide rail assembly at two positions on the front side and two positions at the rear side (total four positions) by using screw A. Front Side Rear Side 6. Tighten three screws that were loosened to adjust the length in step 4. Tighten three screws.
Page 146 Hardware IMPORTANT: Mount all rail assemblies before mounting servers when multiple servers are mounted. 8. Mount rack nuts fixing the server to the rack at four positions circled in red shown below (image of mounting the server to rack). NOTE: There are two types of rack nuts for the square hole and round hole of the rack.
Page 147 Hardware 10. Attach the inner rail removed in step 2 to the server at six positions on the right side and six positions on the left side (total 12 positions) by using screw B. 11. Mount the server from the front of the rack along the mounted rail assembly by using a lifter. Push the release lever shown below to unlock before inserting the server Confirm that there is no obstruction in the location for mounting the server to the rack such as rear of rack, etc.
Page 148 Hardware The following image shows when the server is mounted to the rack. The front view of the server is actually hidden by the plate to which the handle is mounted. Front Side Rear Side 12. Fix the server to the rack by using four screws (circled in red shown below) on the front of the server.
Page 149 Hardware The following section describes how to attach the standard cable arm. Refer to the step 21 and later when using the optional cable arm. 13. Remove the server-attached plate attached to the cable arm to the server. It is fixed by two screws at the positions circled in red. Be careful not to lose the removed two screws as they will be used later.
Page 150 Hardware 15. Attach the cable arm to the slide rail assembly through square holes by using three “Screws C.” Attach the cable arm to the server-attached plate that was attached to the server by using the two screws removed in step 13. Screw C Screws removed in step 13...
Page 151 Hardware 16. Remove dog-leg plates from the cable cover. The dog-leg plates are fixed by four screws in the depositions circled in red shown below. Be careful not to lose the removed 4 screws as they will be used later. Plate 1 Plate 2 Length 8mm x 4...
Page 152 Hardware 18. Attach the cable cover to the rack by using 2 “Screws C.” NOTE: Loosen the 4 screws on the front of the server that were tightened in step 12 and move the server back and forth to check that the server can be pulled out from or inserted into the rack smoothly.
Page 153 Hardware 20. Adjust the support bracket corresponding to the rack length. NOTE: There are many holes on the support bracket so that it is adjustable to be fit to the rack. [1]Fix the arm at the place where the system can be pulled out from the rack completely. ①...
Page 154 Hardware NOTE: It is possible to mount the brackets in reverse so that it is fit to long length of rack. Support bracket 1 (Cable arm side) サポートブラケット１（ケーブルアーム）側 Fix the parts in reverse マウント面と固定する部品の向きを変える Front side フロント側 Support bracket 2 (Cable cover side) サポートブラケット２（ケーブルカバー）側...
Page 155 Hardware The following section describes how to attach the optional cable arm. Refer to the step 13 -20 er when using the standard cable arm. 21.Remove the server-attached plate attached to the cable arm to the server. It is fixed by two screws at the positions circled in red. Be careful not to lose the removed two screws as they will be used later.
Page 156 Hardware 23.Attach the cable arm to the slide rail assembly through square holes by using three screws. Attach the cable arm to the server-attached plate that was attached to the server by using the two screws removed in step 21. The place for brackets(rack nuts).
Page 157 Hardware 24.Remove dog-leg plates from the cable cover. The dog-leg plates are fixed by four screws in the depositions circled in red shown below. Be careful not to lose the removed 4 screws as they will be used later. plate 1 plate 2 Length 8mm x 4 25.Attach the plate 1 to the plate 2 by using the four screws removed in step 24.
Page 158 Hardware 26. Attach the cable cover to the rack by using 2 screws. NOTE: Loosen the 4 screws on the front of the server that were tightened in step 12 and move the server back and forth to check that the server can be pulled out from or inserted into the rack smoothly.
Page 159 Hardware 28. Adjust the support bracket corresponding to the rack length. NOTE: There are many holes on the support bracket so that it is adjustable to be fit to the rack. [1]Fix the arm at the place where the system can be pulled out from the rack completely. As far as possible [2]make sure not to hit each other when the arm is closed.
Page 160 Hardware NOTE: It is possible to mount the brackets in reverse so that it is fit to long length of rack. Support bracket 1 (Cable arm side) Fix the parts in reverse Front side Support bracket 2 (Cable cover side) Fix the parts in reverse Front side This completes mounting the server to the rack.
Page 161 Hardware FC cable, LAN cable, LANケーブル FCケーブル At top side of the arm At bottom side of the arm アーム下部に取り付けアーム上部に取り付け Power cable, 電源ケーブル under the arm アームの下側に取り付け Repeat ties リピートタイ Make sure not to have the cable stress at the corner. If FC cable, don’t bend with a radius which is smaller than ten times アーム曲げ部はケーブルにテンションが...
Page 162: Unmounting Procedure
Hardware Unmounting Procedure Ensure to use a lifter or carry with 4 or more persons when unmounting the server from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 163 Hardware 5. Remove from the rail slowly while unlocking by pushing the right and left release levers. Handle Release Lever IMPORTANT: ● To support the server, insert the lifter arm to the bottom of the server. Lift it slowly while supporting the server bottom and the handle on the side by multiple personnel (more than 5 personnel are recommended).
Page 164: Connection
Hardware Connection Connect the server to peripherals. Connectors that can connect to various peripherals are provided on the front and rear side the server. The following image shows the position of peripherals that can be connected to the server in normal state and their connectors. Connect peripherals before connecting the accompanying power code to the server and connect the power plug to PDU (outlet box).
Page 165 (except for USB devices). ● When connecting peripherals and interface cables from a company other than NEC (third party), ask the distributer from which you purchased to confirm that these devices can be used in the server preliminarily. Some of devices from third parties cannot be used in the server.
Page 166: Web Console Connection
Hardware Web Console Connection The following shows an example of Web Console connection. Monitor Maintenance LAN for Maintenance Service Personnel Keyboard Unchangeable (Direct Connection to LAN Cable） IP Address: (IP Address: Port Number） Mouse System Web Console: 172.16.255.254 or 172.16.255.254:8083 Server1 Web Console: 172.16.255.254:8070 Maintenance LAN for Customers Server2 Web Console: 172.16.255.254:8071...
Page 167: Power Code Connection
Hardware Power Code Connection Insert the power code into AC inlet of the power supply unit. Fix the power code by using the AC code clamp attached to the power supply unit and repeat tie after the power code is connected. Repeat tie AC code clamp Refer to “Power Cable”...
Page 168: Connection To Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Hardware Connection to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connect the service outlet provided on UPS when connecting the power code of the server to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Refer to the instructions accompanied with UPS for details.
Page 169: Relocation
Hardware Relocation Unmount the server from the rack and relocate it by following the procedure below. WARNING ● Contact the distributor from which you purchased or maintenance service company for extensive work such as floor layout change. Important Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. ●...
Page 170: Power-On And Booting Server
(UPS). The server diagnoses itself by executing Power On Self-Test (POST) while “NEC” logo is displayed. Refer to “Checking by POST” described below for details.
Page 171 ® (1) Operate the navigation button of EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor and perform the following ® procedure from Operation Menu (refer to ”NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor“). For A1080a-S Model/A1080a-E Model ● When booting Server 1 Go to [Main Menu] -> [All Servers Up/Down] -> [SVRs Power Up] -> [Execute] Go to [Main Menu] ->...
Page 172 Hardware (4) Use SMASH-CLP Refer to the chapter which describe SMASH-CLP in details. IMPORTANT: ●Don't update and reboot BIOS/Management Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on. ●When using A1080a-D, don’t update and reboot BIOS/Managemnet Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on even if the OS boot is being executed on the other server.
Page 173: Post (Power On Self-Test)
1. POST starts after the Partition is started to check hardware. 2. After a while, the "NEC" logo appears. Then, the RAID controller is initialized and the internal hard disk drives and configured virtual disks are detected.
Page 174: Error During Post
Hardware Error during POST An error message is displayed on the screen of the display device when an error is detected during POST. Error Messages Shown on the Display The following shows the error message list, the causes, and the troubleshooting. Example of Display Format ERROR: Type:2;...
Page 175 Hardware abnormally (variable removed CPU. acquisition failed) Recovery Failed (Capsule Update BIOS or replace the 1000 Undetected) removed CPU. BIOS ended abnormally Update BIOS or replace the 8001 (DXE Service not detected) removed CPU. Invalid base address of Legacy Option ROM, or Update BIOS or replace the 1000 insufficient space required...
Page 176: Power-Off And Stopping Server
Hardware Power-OFF and Stopping Server Note that the procedure of turning the power OFF differs depending on the server boot status. Refer to the guide accompanied with UPS or the guide for application that controls UPS when the server is connected to UPS. The following shows the flow of steps from OS shutdown to power-OFF.
Page 177 Hardware For A1080a-D Model ● When shutting down OS of both Serve 1 and Server 2 Go to [Main Menu] -> [All Servers Up/Down] -> [SVRs OS Shutdown] -> [Execute]. ● When shutting down OS of Server 1 Go to [Main Menu] -> [Server1] -> [SVR1 Control] -> [SVR1 OS Shutdown] -> [Execute].
Page 178 Hardware There are 4 methods to turn the power OFF forcibly as shown below. IMPORTANT: The shutdown process is not performed by this procedure. Perform this procedure after confirming that OS is not running. ® (1) Operate the navigation button of EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor and perform the following procedure from Operation Menu.
Page 179: Checking Server Position (Id Switch)
Hardware (3) Press the Forcible Shutdown button on the management module for at least five seconds. IMPORTANT: ● For A1080a-D model, DC is turned off in both servers by pressing the Forcible Shutdown button of either one of Server 1 and Server 2. ●...
Page 180: Os Reboot
Hardware OS Reboot The following shows the flow of steps from OS reboot. OS Reboot · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ↓...
Page 181: Dvd Drive
Hardware DVD Drive Your server is provided with the DVD drive on its front. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details. ●...
Page 182 Hardware 5. Push the front of the tray lightly to retract it into the drive. IMPORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the DVD drive occurs after setting CD/DVD-ROM, set it again correctly. To take ouot the media from the DVD drive, press the tray button in the similar way in setting the CD/DVD-ROM to make the tray go out.
Page 183: When You Fail To Eject
Hardware When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the tray with the tray eject button and cannot take out the CD/DVD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. 2.
Page 184: Aboout Use Of The Cd/Dvd
Hardware Aboout use of the CD/DVD Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD/DVD-ROM for the server: ●For the disk which does not conform to the CD/DVD standard, the playback of such a disk with the DVD drive is not guaranteed. ●Do not drop the CD/DVD-ROM.
Page 185: Upgrading Your Server
IMPORTANT: ● Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user.
Page 186: Safty Notes
Hardware Safty Notes Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 187: Anti-Atatic Measures
Hardware Anti-Atatic Measures The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. ● Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Page 188: Parts Able To Be Added/Replaced By Customers
Hardware Parts Able to be Added/Replaced by Customers The server provides parts that can be added/replaced under customer installation environment. The replaceable parts are grouped into 2 types of FRU and CRU. FRU is an abbreviation of Field Replacement Unit. FRUs include all parts (modules/units) replaceable when a failure occurs and are replaced by a maintenance service personnel.
Page 189 Hardware The following table shows replacement conditions and the accompanying tasks. CRU is an abbreviation of (Customer Replacement Unit) Replacement conditions and Power required additional tasks Cable Online Replacement Possible *1 Possible *2 Possible Possible *2 possible Offline Replacement Possible Possible Possible Possible...
Page 190: Preparation For Mounting/Unmounting
Hardware Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting Prepare for mounting/unmounting parts by following the procedure below. IMPORTANT: It is required to turn off the power of the server when adding/replacing parts, except for online replacement. 1. Set to the maintenance mode (refer to “Set Maint Mode”). 2.
Page 191: Confirmation During Replacement Or Installation
Hardware Confirmation during replacement or installation Confirm following items when you remove a part or add a optional unit. ● Install the removed parts to original place in the server. Install the parts/cables which are removed while removing or adding the other part/cable to the original place in the server accurately.
Page 192: Installation/Uninstallation Procedure
A hard disk drive installed to a dedicated drive carrier can be purchased. Install it to the server with the drive carrier being mounted to. Use a hard disk drive of the same NEC model number for adding or replacing. IMPORTANT: ●...
Page 193: Installation
ON. IMPORTANT: Use the same NEC model number for had disk drives configuring the same disk array when the RAID system in configured. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation.
Page 194 Hardware 5. Hold the hard disk drive and handle firmly and insert it into the slot. IMPORTANT: ● Push it into the slot until the handle hook touches the frame. ● Hold the hard disk drive firmly and carefully to avoid dropping or subjecting to interference or oscillation.
Page 195: Uninstallation
Hardware Uninstallation NOTE: Confirm that the DISK Error LED of the hard disk drive is lighting in amber preliminarily when removing the disk due to hard disk drive failure. IMPORTANT: Online replacement can be performed when RAID system is configured (other than RAID0). Refer to 2 pages ahead for the description.
Page 196 Hardware 3. Hold the hard disk drive and the handle firmly to uninstall it. IMPORTANT: Uninstall the hard disk drive from the slot horizontally and slowly so as not to cause interference on the hard disk drive. 4. Refer to “Installation” to install a new hard disk drive in the slot where the old hard disk drive was uninstalled.
Page 197: Notes On Replacing Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Hardware Notes on Replacing Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System When the hard disk drives are in the RAID System configuration, you can restore the state before an error using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk drive into a new one.
Page 198: Replacing Failed Power Supply Unit
Hardware Power Supply Unit Replacing Failed Power Supply Unit Replace the power supply unit only when it failed. IMPORTANT: Do not unmount the power supply unit that is operating properly. NOTE: When the server is running under the power redundant configuration and the minimum number of servers are running properly (Status LED of the power supply unit is lighting), the power supply unit can be replaced even when the system is operating (power-on status).
Page 199 Hardware 5. Mount the power supply unit with opposite steps of steps 1-4. Confirm that it is inserted completely and locked till it clicks. 6. Install the power code and fix the cable with the repeat ties for preventing from falling off. NOTE: When the power supply unit of the server operating in power redundant configuration is replaced while the power is ON...
Page 200: Adding Power Supply Unit
Hardware Adding Power Supply Unit 1. Unlock and remove the dummy cover from the power supply unit slot to be added. 2. Mount the power supply unit. Confirm that it is inserted completely and locked with a clicking sound. 3. Install the power code and fix the cable with the repeat ties for preventing from falling off. NOTE: When the power supply unit is added while the power is ON (Online), the Status LED lights in green after the power supply unit...
Page 201: Dvd Drive
Hardware DVD Drive Uninstallation Uninstall the DVD drive by following the procedure shown below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Push the 2 lock levers inward located on the right and left side of the DVD drive.
Page 202 Hardware 3. Pull out the DVD drive forward with two lock levers being unlocked. 4. When it is unlocked, release the lock levers and pull out the DVD drive completely. IMPORTANT: Pull out the DVD drive horizontally. The DVD drive or internal connector may be damaged if it is inclined or pressure is added from side to side and up and down while pulling out.
Page 203: Installation
Hardware Installation Install the DVD drive by following the procedure shown below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Insert the DVD drive into the DVD slot. 3. Push the DVD drive inward completely until the lock levers on the right and left side of the DVD drive are locked with a clicking sound.
Page 204: Cooling Fan
Hardware Cooling Fan Unmount Replace the cooling fan when it failed. Pulling Out Server from Rack Mount/Unmount the cooling fan with the server being pulled out from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 205 Hardware 4. Pull out the server from the rack slowly and gently. Pull out the server until it clicks and latches IMPORTANT: Conduct the work carefully as the cooling fan is replaced during operation (power-on status). Forcing to pull out the server may cause the cable to unplug or to be damaged.
Page 206 Hardware 7. Pull out the cooling fan upward and unmount it while marinating the same condition as step 6. IMPORTANT: ● A cooling fan can be replaced online (DC ON). Removing one cooling fan causes another cooling fan to rotate at a high speed. It retunes to normal rotation when a cooling fan is mounted to a slot where the failed cooling fan was unmounted.
Page 207: Mount
Hardware Mount Check the direction of the cooling fan. There are connecters on the bottom left end seen from the front of the server. The cooling fan is configured not to be inserted with the rear and front sides reversed. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the direction of a cooling fan when mounting the cooling fan.
Page 208: Remounting Server To Rack
Hardware Remounting Server to Rack Push the release levers on the rails on the sides of the server and clear the latched status to remount the server to the rack. Be very careful not to catch your finger at this time. 1.
Page 209: Power Cable
Hardware Power Cable Unmount Unmount the power cable by following the procedure below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Confirm that the DC powers of all servers in the system are OFF before turning off the AC power.
Page 210: Mount
Hardware (2)Remove the power cable Mount Mount the power cable by following the procedure below. 1. Connect the power cable to PDU, UPS, etc., and to the power supply unit on the rear of the server (refer to ”Power code connection”). The same connection and forming are performed as those before unmounting.
Page 211 Hardware (2)Mount the power cable to the power supply unit. (3)Lock the clamp. (4)Wind up the repeat tie on the handle of the power supply unit and the power cable, and tighten it so that it presses the place, as shown below, where is between the power cable code and the connector tightly.
Page 212 Hardware 2. Turn on the AC power. a) Turn ON the PDU switch when using PDU (outlet box). b) Turn ON UPS when using UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Turn on the breaker when not the above cases are not applied and turned off the breaker of AC supply part.
Page 213: User Interface
Web Console that operates the server remotely and SMASH-CLP are used. The following shows an overview of each function and corresponding menus. ® Refer to NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor, Web Console Function SMASH-CLP for details. Menu Display and Main...
Page 214: System System
Hardware temperature) (Overall Hardware)  Power status of hardware unit off ID LED  Lighting turning  Overall status of hardware unit  Set Network  Operating status of hardware unit (for Resource Web Console) Reset management module setting  (restore to the factory default) Menu Display and Main Operation Level...
Page 215 Hardware ® NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor ® NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor ® With EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor, it is possible to turn ON/OFF the power of the server, check the system information or status, and set each network. ® EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor is located on the bottom front left of the server.
Page 216: Format And Display Example Of Main Screen
Hardware ® NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor Display ® The following image shows a display example of the EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LCD main screen. ® On the EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LCD, 20 characters crosswise and four lines lengthwise are used to display information on the server.
Page 217 Hardware IMPORTANT* ● If no operation is performed for a certain period of time (30 ® seconds) on EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor of LCD, the sleep function is activated and screen display and backlight are turned off. When starting the operation again from the off state, press any button to display the screen again.
Page 218: Id Button (Front)
Hardware ID Button (Front) ® EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor and the ID LED on the rear side of the server light when pressing the ID button with the ID LED being OFF. To release the LED from lighting, press the ID button (front) or ID button (rear), or turn it off with operation on Web Console.
Page 219: Main Menu
Hardware ® NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor Operation Menu It is possible to display system or server information, display failure information, and set servers in Operation Menu. When pressing “OK” button located in the center of the navigation button in the Main Screen status, the screen moves to Main Menu of Operation Menu.
Page 220 Hardware  Executing “Return” enables to return to the main screen.  The top right edge “↑” display or bottom right edge”↓” display is the indication of other information available on that direction.  The “ > ” display at the end of each item indicates there are its sub menus hidden under it. ...
Page 221 Hardware Option Items under Main Menu The tree structure is used for option items. Displaying information, moving to sub menus, each setting, and power-OFF/ON can be performed by using each option. The following shows the tree structure of all menu items in Operation Menu. Main：...
Page 222 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Server 1: View Information: - Server Name - Server Number Server 2: - Server Power State - Chassis Code - Server Operating State Displayed for - Server Health A1080a-D - Master CLK Execute: SVRx Power Up: model.
Page 223 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Mode Settings: Enter Password: View Mode Info.: - Patrol Scrubbing Enable: - CPU Throttle Mode Disable: It is displayed only when LCD - QPI Link Frequency Guard Mode is Enabled. It is Patrol Scrubbing: Return: bypassed and menus under it are displayed when the mode is...
Page 224: Display At Fault Occurrence
Hardware Display at Fault Occurrence When selecting and executing “View Faults” in Main Menu, the screen moves to View Faults. “View Faults” is displayed only when there is a failed module or unit in the system. Display Format for View Faults ↓...
Page 225: Display Format For View Faults
Hardware Display Format for View Faults  Example when processor memory module 1 in Server 1 failed. FRU Name P M M S V R 1 Server FRU Location P M M 1 ↓ S e e M a i n t G u i d e ...
Page 226: All Svrs Up/Down Menu
Hardware All SVRs Up/Down Menu This enables a user to turn ON the power of the server and shut down OS. Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” “Enter Password Menu” is displayed by selecting and executing “All SVRs Up/Down >” in the Main Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0...
Page 227: All Svrs Up/Down Menu
Hardware All SVRs Up/Down Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to “All SVRs Up/Down Menu” by selecting and executing “All SVRs Up/Down >” in the Main Menu status. S V R s U P / D o w n S V R s P o w e r >...
Page 228: Execute Menu
Hardware ALL SVRs Up/Down Menu Execute Menu When selecting and executing “SVRs Power Up >” or “SVRs OS Shutdown >” in the All SVRs Up/Down Menu status, the screen moves to Execute Menu. S V R s S h u t d o w n E x e c u t e R e t u r n (1) Control Type...
Page 229: System Menu
Hardware System Menu Display Format for System Menu When selecting and executing “System >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to System Menu. S y s t e m V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n S w i t c h...
Page 230: View Information
Hardware System Menu View Information When selecting and executing “View Information” in the System Menu status, the screen moves to View Information Screen. E x p 5 8 0 0 S e r v e r S y s . S / N L C D G u a r d...
Page 231: Switch Dvd&Usb Execute Menu
Hardware System Menu Switch DVD&USB Execute Menu When selecting and executing “Switch DVD&USB >” in the System Menu status, the screen moves to Switch DVD&USB Execute Menu. * This menu is displayed for A1080a-S/A1080a-D Model. S w i t c h D V D &...
Page 232: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 233: Sys Network Menu
Hardware System Menu SYS Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “SYS Network>” in the System Menu status. S Y S N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m s t i o n...
Page 234 Hardware IMPORTANT:  On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 235: Lcd Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu by selecting and executing “LCD Guard Mode >” in the System Menu status. L C D G u a r d M o d e E n a b l e...
Page 236: Lcd Guard Mode Set Password Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Set Password Menu When selecting and executing “Enable >” in the LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu status, the screen moves to Set Password Menu. S e t P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 237: Lcd Guard Mode Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “LCD Guard Mode >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 238: Set Maint Mode
Hardware System Menu Set Maint Mode  “Set Maint Mode” item becomes Disabled status when selected in the Enabled status. It also becomes Enabled status when selected in the Disabled status.
Page 239: Mode Settings Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Mode Settings Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 240: Mode Settings Menu
Hardware System Menu Mode Settings Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Mode Settings Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings>” in the System Menu status. M o d e S e t t i n g s V i e w M o d e...
Page 241: View Mode Information Screen
Hardware System Menu View Mode Information Screen The screen moves to View Mode Information Screen by selecting and executing “View Mode Info. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P o w e r R e d u n d a n c y : N + 1 Power Redundancy ...
Page 242: Power Redundancy Menu
Hardware System Menu Power Redundancy Menu The screen moves to Power Redundancy Menu by selecting and executing “Power Redundancy >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P o w e r R e d u n d a n c y N + 1 ↓...
Page 243: Server Menu
Hardware Server Menu Display Format for Server Menu When selecting and executing “Server x >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to Server Menu. S e r v e r V i e w I n f o r m a t V i e w G U I D S V R 1...
Page 244: View Information Screen
Hardware Server Menu View Information Screen  When selecting and executing “View Information” in the Server Menu status, the screen moves to View Information. E x p 5 8 0 0 S e r v e r S y s . S V R 1 P o w e r e d O f f...
Page 245: View Guid Screen
Hardware Server Menu View GUID Screen When selecting and executing “View GUID” in the Server Menu status, the screen moves to the Server Menu．View GUID Screen. S y s t e m G U I D S V R 1 D F D A 9 1 8 6 - B 8 B A - 4 8 2 D ↓...
Page 246: Server Control Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Server Menu．Server Control Menu by selecting and executing “SVRx Control >” in the Server Menu status. S V R 1 C o n t r o l S V R 1 P o w e r >...
Page 247: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “SVRx Control >” in the Server Menu status. n t e r P a s s w o r 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 248: Execute Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu Execute Menu Move to the applicable Execute Menu by either of the operations below. a. Select “SVRx Power Up >” or “SVRx OS Shutdown >” item in the Server Menu．Server Control Menu status. b. Select the item other than “Return” in the Server Menu．Server Control Menu．For Maintenance Menu status.
Page 249: Svrx For Maintenance Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu SVRx For Maintenance Menu When selecting and executing “SVRx for Maint >” in the Server Control Menu status, the screen moves to Server Menu．Server Control Menu．For Maintenance Menu. S V R 1 S V R 1 P o w e r >...
Page 250: Svrx Network Menu
Hardware Server Menu SVRx Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “SVRｘ Network>” in the Server Menu status. S V R 1 N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n...
Page 251 Hardware IMPORTANT:  On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 252: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 253: Clear All Faults
Hardware Server Menu Clear All Faults:  “ Clear All Faults” item clears Fault of HW component belonging to the applicable Server. IMPORTANT: This command works correctly only when the DC power is OFF.
Page 254: Restore Defaults Menu
Hardware Server Menu Restore Defaults Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Server Menu, Restore Defaults Menu by selecting and executing “Restore SVRx >” in the Server Menu status. R e s t o r e S V R 1 R e s e t P a r a m...
Page 255: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Restore SVRｘ >” in the Server Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 256: Mode Settings Menu
Hardware Server Menu Mode Settings Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Server Menu, Mode Settings Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings>” in the Server Menu status. M o d e S e t t i n g s V i e w M o d e...
Page 257: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 258: View Mode Information Screen
Hardware Server Menu View Mode Information Screen When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to View Mode Information Screen by selecting and executing “View Mode Info. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P a t r o l S c r u b b i n g : E n a b l e M o d e...
Page 259: Patrol Scrubbing Menu
Hardware Server Menu Patrol Scrubbing Menu The screen moves to Patrol Scrubbing Menu by selecting and executing “Patrol Scrubbing >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P a t r o l S c r u b b i n g E n a b l e b l e D i s...
Page 260: Cpu Throttle Mode Menu
Hardware Server Menu CPU Throttle Mode Menu The screen moves to CPU Throttle Mode Menu by selecting and executing “CPU Throttle >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. C P U T h r o t t ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑...
Page 261: Qpi Link Frequency Menu
Hardware Server Menu QPI Link Frequency Menu The screen moves to QPI Link Frequency Menu by selecting and executing “QPI Link Freq. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. Q P I L i n k F r e q . A u t o T / S 6 .
Page 262: Display Format For Box Menu
Hardware Box Menu Display Format for Box Menu When selecting and executing “Box >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to Box Menu. B o x V i e w E n v i r o n m e n t I n d i c a t e B o x B o x...
Page 263: View Environment Screen
Hardware Box Menu View Environment Screen When selecting and executing “View Environment” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to View Environment screen. P o w e r W a t t A i r T e m p d e g ...
Page 264: Box Network Menu
Hardware Box Menu Box Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “Box Network>” in the Box Menu status. B O X N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n...
Page 265 Hardware IMPORTANT:  On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 266: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware Box Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 267: Restore Defaults Menu
Hardware Box Menu Restore Defaults Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Box Menu．Restore Defaults Menu by selecting and executing “Restore Box >” in the Box Menu status. R e s t o r e B o x R e s e t P a r a m...
Page 268 Hardware  When selecting and executing “Return,” restore defaults is not performed. IMPORTANT: Don’t use this command,”Restore Default Memu”, unless the maintenance person requests.
Page 269: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Box Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by executing “Restore Box >” in the Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 270: Setting Network
Setting Network It is required to set the network (the following (1), (2), (3)) for system, server and resource (BOX) ® from EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor to connect to each Web Console (refer to ”NEC ® EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor”). (1) Setting Network address for System Web Console ［System］->［SYS Network］->［Set IP Addr / Set IP Mask / Set Gateway Addr］...
Page 271 Hardware (1) Network Address for System Web Console System Set IP Addr ← 192.168.1.1 Set IP Mask ← 255.255.255.0 Set Gateway Addr ← 192.168.1.254 (2) Network Address for Server Web Console Server 1 Set IP Addr ← 192.168.1.100 Set IP Mask ←...
Page 272 000 Ports to be used ® Engine SP2 uses the port listed below according to each purpose. If the NEC EXPRESSSCOPE network environment is using firewall, then it is also needed to correspond the firewall. Port Number Type...
Page 273: Force Dump
Hardware Force Dump Dump and collect the memory contents. Refer to the notes described below to perform this operation.  Setting is required for each type of OS to collect memory dump. Refer to “Software” for details.  Consult with maintenance personnel of the maintenance service company when collecting dump.
Page 274: Bios Setup
Hardware BIOS Setup This section describes how to set the Basic Input Output System (BIOS). When installing this server or adding/removing options, understand the descriptions provided here thoroughly to perform the setting properly. System BIOS -SETUP- SETUP is a utility to set the basic hardware of this server. This utility can be executed without the dedicated utility as it is installed as a standard in the flash memory of this server.
Page 275: Starting
Hardware Starting Start SETUP by following the procedure below. 1. Power on the server. 2. When the following screen (NEC logo and “Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter setup”) is displayed, press <DEL> key or <F2> key. ３．ＢＩＯＳメニュー画面が表示されます。...
Page 276 Hardware 3. BIOS Menu screen is displayed.
Page 277: Descriptions On Key And Screen
Hardware Descriptions on Key and Screen This section describes the basic key operation on BIOS of this server and the display of BIOS screen. Operate SETUP by using the following keys on the keyboard. Show currently displayed menu Setting item Explanation on the set item Item Parameter...
Page 278 Hardware for SETUP operation is displayed. Return to the original screen by pressing <Esc> key. <F2>key Restore setting contents of SETUP to the state before saving. <F3>key Restore setting contents of SETUP to the factory default setting. <F4>key Save the setting contents of SETUP and close SETUP.
Page 279: Parameters And Descriptions
Hardware Parameters and Descriptions There are seven main types of Setup.  Main Menu (->Main Menu)  Advanced Menu (->Advanced Menu)  Chipset Menu (->Chipset)  Boot Menu (->Boot)  Security Menu (->Security)  Save & Exit Menu (->Save & Exit) Detailed setting of a function is available by selecting sub menu from the above menu.
Page 280 Hardware The items settable on the Main menu screen and their functions are described as below. Item Parameter Description BIOS Version Display current BIOS version (display only). Build Date Display current BIOS compile time (display only). RTC Synch Disable Set whether or not to [Enable] synchronize the Service Processor date (set with remote...
Page 281: Advanced Menu
Hardware Advanced Menu Advanced menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Advanced.” For the menu with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed by selecting it and pressing <Enter> key. TPM Configuration is displayed only when the model supports TPM,Trusted Platform Module. Refer to the following table for the items.
Page 282: Os Control
Hardware OS Control The following screen is displayed by selecting “OS Control” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description USB Driver [EFI] When selecting EFI, USB can Legacy be used on EFI-aware OS and the firmware update can be performed by accessing the USB high-capacity storage...
Page 283: Pci Subsystem Settings
Hardware PCI Subsystem Settings The following screen is displayed by selecting “PCI Subsystem Settings” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Pci Bus Driver Version Display the PCI bus driver version. (display only) MMIOH Disable Set Disable/Enable Memory...
Page 284: Slot Configuration
Hardware Slot Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Slot Configuration” in Subsystem Settings Menu. Seven slots are displayed for A1080a-S/A1080a-D model and 14 slots are displayed for A1080a-E model. The following image explains in the case of A1080a-E model. Refer to the following table for the items.
Page 285: Tpm Configuration
Hardware TPM Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “TPM Configuration” in Subsystem Settings Menu. It is available only when the model supports TPM,Trusted Platform Module. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description TPM SUPPORT [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for TPM (Note 1)
Page 286 Hardware TPM Active Status Display the activation status for TPM (display only) TPM Owner Status Display the ownership for TPM (display only) [ ]: Factory default (Note 1) The parameter is selectable when Administrator privilege exists (Note 2) The parameter is selectable when “TPM SUPPORT “ is set to “Enable” (Note 3) The parameter is selectable when “TPM State“...
Page 287: Whea Configuration
Hardware WHEA Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “WHEA Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description WHEA Support Disable Set Disable/Enable for [Enable] WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) function. [ ]: Factory default...
Page 288: Cpu Configuration
Hardware CPU Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “CPU Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Processor Type Processor Speed Display clock speed of the embedded processor (display only). EMT64 Display support availability for EMT64 function of the embedded processor (display...
Page 289 Hardware Hyper-threading Disable Set Disable/Enable for Intel® (Note 3) [Enable] Hyper Threading Technology function of the processor. Execute Disable Bit Disable Set Disable/Enable for Execute [Enable] Disable Bit of the processor. Hardware Prefetcher Disable Set Disable/Enable for Hardware [Enable] Prefetcher function of the processor.
Page 290: Usb Configuration
Hardware USB Configuration The following screen is displayed when selecting “USB Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Disable USB Port [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for USB port. Front For [Front], the USB port of the front chassis Rear cannot be used.
Page 291: Super I/O Configuration
Hardware Super I/O Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Super I/O Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the table below for the items. Item Parameter Description Super IO Chip Display the name of the Super IO chip mounted on the system.
Page 292: Serial Port 1 Configuration
Hardware Serial Port 1 Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Serial Port 1 Configuration” in Super I/O Configuration menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Serial Port Enable Disable Set Disable/Enable for serial [Enable] port 1.
Page 293: Serial Port Console Redirection
Hardware Serial Port Console Redirection The following screen is displayed by selecting “Serial Port Console Redirection” in the Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Console Redirection Disable Set Disable/Enable for [Enable] console redirection. COM1 corresponds to the external serial port of the management board...
Page 294: Console Redirection Settings
Hardware Console Redirection Settings The following screen is displayed by selecting “Console Redirection Settings” in Serial Port Console Redirection Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Terminal Type Display console type (display only). Bits per second Display baud rate (display only).
Page 295: Chipset
Hardware (display only). Legacy OS Redirection Display resolution of Legacy OS redirection console (display only) [ ]: Factory default Chipset Chipset Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Advanced.” For the menu with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed by selecting it and pressing <Enter>...
Page 296: North Bridge
Hardware North Bridge The following screen is displayed by selecting “North Bridge” in Chipset Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description NUMA Disable Set Disable/Enable for NUMA [Enable] (Non Uniform Memory Access). DDR Speed [Auto] Set operation clock of memory.
Page 297: Ioh Configuration
Hardware IOH Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Boxboro IOH Configuration” in North Bridge Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Intel(R) I/OAT [Disable] Display Disable/Enable for Enable Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology.(Always Disable) (display only) SR IOV Support [Disable]...
Page 298: Intel® Vt For Directed I/O Configuration
Hardware Intel® VT for Directed I/O Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration” in IOH Configuration Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Intel(R) VT-d Disable Set Disable/Enable for Intel(R) [Enable] Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.
Page 299: Qpi Link
Hardware QPI Link The following screen is displayed by selecting “QPI Link” in North Bridge Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Current QPI Link Speed Display the current QPI link speed (display only). Current QPI Link Display the current QPI link Frequency frequency (display only).
Page 300: South Bridge
Hardware South Bridge The following screen is displayed by selecting “South Bridge” in Chipset Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description LAN Controller Disable Set Disable/Enable for LAN [Enable] controller. LAN1 Option ROM Scan Disable Set Disable/Enable for BIOS [Enable] installed in LAN1 controller.
Page 301: Boot
Hardware Boot Boot Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Boot.” For the item with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed when selecting it and pressing <Enter> key. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description...
Page 302 Hardware exist, all of these configuration options are not displayed. To select a boot device, press <Enter> at the desired option and select the boot device from the displayed menu. For example,if you want to have boot “Built-in EFI shell” at first priority,then select Boot Option #1,press <Enter>...
Page 303: Hard Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware Hard Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Hard Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1-#n Hard Disk Device Specify the boot priority order of hard drive device.
Page 304: Cd/Dvd Rom Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1-#2 CD/DVD Device Specify boot priority order of CD/DVD ROM drive devices.
Page 305: Floppy Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware Floppy Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Floppy Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1 Floppy Disk Device Specify boot priority order of floppy drive devices.
Page 306: Network Device Bbs Priorities
Hardware Network Device BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Network Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1 Network Device Specify boot priority order of nework devices.
Page 307: Security
Hardware Security Security Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Security.” Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Administrator Password Set Administrator Password. User Password Set User Password. [ ]: Factory default Enter password in 20 or less alphabets or numbers directly from the keyboard.
Page 308: Save & Exit
Hardware Save & Exit Save & Exit Menu is displayed when moving the cursor to the position of “Save & Exit.” Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Save Changes and Exit Select this item to save the newly selected contents to nonvolatile memory when exiting SETUP.
Page 309 Hardware Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit SETUP without saving the newly selected contents to nonvolatile memory. Confirmation screen is displayed when selecting this item. Selecting “Yes” can exit SETUP without saving the changed contents to nonvolatile memory.
Page 310 Hardware current change to previous value before saving it to nonvolatile memory. Select “Yes” to restore the previous value. Select “No” to return to “Save & Exit” Menu screen. Restore Defaults Select this item to restore all the values to default value (factory default).
Page 311: Efi Shell
Hardware EFI Shell EFI Shell is started by selecting “Build-in EFI Shell” of Boot Override in Save＆Exit Menu of SETUP, or setting Boot Option #1 of Boot Menu to “Build-in EFI Shell” and rebooting the system. The following screen is displayed when starting EFI Shell. Loading.: EFI Shell [Built-in] EFI Shell version 2.00 [1.00] Device mapping table...
Page 312: Efi Shell Command
Hardware EFI Shell Command The list of Shell commands executable on EFI Shell and their functions are as follows. When entering EFI shell command and pressing <Enter> key, Shell command is executed. Command Description alias alias [-d|-v|-b] [sname] [value] Display/create/delete alias definition under EFI Shell environment.
Page 313 Hardware Display memory contents of system or device. memmap memmap [-b] Display memory map. mkdir mkdir dir [dir ...] Create directory. mm Address [Width 1|2|4|8] [;MMIO| ; Display/change MEM/IO/PCI. MEM| ; IO | ;PCI] [:Value] [-n] mode mode [row col] Display/change console output device mode.
Page 314: Raid
Hardware RAID System Configuration This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as a RAID System using the RAID Controller (MegaRAID). For more information about the optional RAID Controller, refer to the documents provided with the optional Products. RAID Overview of the RAID System What is RAID?
Page 315 Hardware RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the RAID Controller (MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0, 1,5,6,10 and 50. 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 316 Hardware 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 RAID Controller (MegaRAID) is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 317: Raid Level
Hardware RAID Level This section describes particulery the characteristics of the RAID levels suppurted by the RAID controller (MegaRAUD). Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics Striping · Data read/write at the highest rate RAID0 ·...
Page 318 Hardware 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. Because RAID0 allows all HDDs to be accessed collectively, it can provide the best disk access performance.
Page 319 Hardware 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 320 Hardware RAID10 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved. RAID Controller HDD 1 HDD 2...
Page 321: Features Of Raid Controller (Megaraid)
Hardware Features of RAID Controller (MegaRAID) This section describes the features of the RAID Controller (MegaRAID). Rebuild If a HDD is defected, the rebuild feature can recover the data in the defe Manual Rebuild The manual rebuild can be performed by using WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of the RAID Controller (MegaRAID).
Page 322 Hardware Needed time for Rebuild Here describes the sample time for Rebuild while few accesses to the HDDs in the system.The more the accesses are, the more the time is. RAID number HDD Capacity Level of HDD 146GB 300GB 18min 50min Raid1 50min...
Page 323: Patrol Read
Hardware 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 324 Hardware 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. The processing is equivalent to that of Consistency Check. However, the Background Initialize is not performed in the following cases.
Page 325: Removed Physical Drive
Hardware 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 RAID Controller (MegaRAID) supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: Use WebBIOS for Reconstruction. Universal RAID Utility does not support Reconstruction.
Page 326 Hardware 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 ●...
Page 327: Before Using Webbios
Hardware Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using WebBIOS. Supported Function ● Indication of model name and capacity of hard disk drive ● Indication of HDD allocation status ● Indication of HDD allocation status －...
Page 328 Hardware 5. The disk drive slot numbers written on the server front bay, the physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID Utility are identified as follows. WebBIOS Enclosure number and Slot number shown in Physical Drives box* * "X:X:X"...
Page 329 Hardware Display Screen for WebBIOS Physical Drives Property Screen for Universal RAIDUtility Physical Devices...
Page 330: Using Webbios
Hardware Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS 1. Press F2 key when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server.
Page 331 Hardware 2. Press CTRL + H when the POST screen as shown below appears. 1)If it is the first time to configure RAID 2)If RAID has already been configured...
Page 332 Hardware 3. BIOS will start. Select "Save & Exit", then press Enter.
Page 333 Hardware 4. Select "PCI ROM Setup, B03 D00 F0" of [Boot Override], then press Enter. WebBIOS will start. 1)If it is the first time to configure RAID 2)If RAID has already been configured...
Page 334 Hardware WebBIOS Home WebBIOS Home is the menu to start the operation. Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Check if "Bus No 5" is selected as a controller to operate WebBIOS, then select [Start], and press Enter. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the following WebBIOS Home Menu appears.
Page 335: Adapter Properties
Hardware Adapter Properties When you select [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the configuration information is displayed. Using this menu, you can view and update the properties of an Adapter. Select [Next] and press Enter to see the detailed settings of this controller. The detailed settings is continued to the next page.
Page 336 Maintain PD Fail History Disabled same inserted Permitted [Enabled] again,then it is treated as an error. Schedule CC Supported Set the scheduled consistency Permitted check. *1 Do not perform "Set Factory Defaults". If performed, the NEC's factory-set value will no longer be restored.
Page 337 Hardware How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then select [Submit] at the center of the screen and press Enter to determine the new value. Buttery Status Screen The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Selecting [Present] and pressing Enter opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 338: Scan Devices
Hardware Scan Devices When you select [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, 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 339: Virtual Disks
Hardware Virtual Disks When you select [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPOTANT: If no virtual disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank.
Page 340 Hardware Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive ():1:0. 1. Select the Physical Drive you want to check and press Enter. 2. Select the checkbox for [Properties] and press Enter. 3.
Page 341: Configuration Wizard
Hardware 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 Select RAID Controller (MegaRAID). Physical View / Logical View If the virtual disk has been configured, DG (disk group) is displayed on WebBIOS Home Menu. Selecting [Physical View] and pressing Enter displays information for HDDs in DG.
Page 342 Hardware Exit When you select [Exit] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, a confirmation screen to exitfrom WebBIOS is displayed. Select [Yes] and press Enter to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 343: Configuring Virtual Disk
Hardware Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you select [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and select [Next] at lower right of the screen, then press Enter.
Page 344 Hardware 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: Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. with Redundancy Auto Configuration : Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
Page 345 Hardware When you want to configure VDs in Custom Configuration, use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG). Select Physical Drives (hard disk drives) you want to add to a disk group using the up and down arrow keys while holding Shift.
Page 346 Hardware A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. To define the new DG, select [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. After the DG has been defined, select [Next] at the lower right of the screen, and press Enter. Then, the Span Definition screen appears.
Page 347 Hardware Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, select [Add to SPAN], then press Enter. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. After the Span has been defined, select [Next] at the lower right of the screen, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: ●To configure RAID0, 1, or 5, perform Span Definition to a single DG only.
Page 348 Hardware As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyyyy" in "Select Size" field. 3. Upon completion of VD definition, select [Accept] at the lower center of the screen, and press Enter.
Page 349 Hardware 6. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 7. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, select [Accept] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. 8. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Select "Yes" and press Enter to save the configuration.
Page 350 Hardware 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. 1. Select [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter to start Wizard. 2.
Page 351 Hardware 3. Upon completion of selection, select [Add to Array] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. After making sure that the new DG has defined in Disk Groups frame to the right, select [Accept DG] and press Enter. 4.
Page 352 Hardware 6. Select DG0 from "Array With Free Space" frame, then select [Add to SPAN] and press Enter. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. 7. Then, select DG1 and select [Add to SPAN] and press Enter. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"...
Page 353 Hardware 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then select [Next] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. 10. On the "Preview" screen, make sure the VD is defined correctly, then select [Accept] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter.
Page 354 Hardware Prameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID0 / RAID1 / RAID5 / RAID6 RAID 00, and RAID 60 are not / RAID 00 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / supported.
Page 355 Hardware 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 Policy WBack Normal write back mode Constant write back mode (recommended) The controller always uses The controller uses cache...
Page 356: Operation Of Various Features
Hardware Operation of Various Features Check Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Select [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter. 3. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. 4. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen and press Enter.
Page 357 Hardware 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. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the Physical Drives frame of the WebBIOS Home.
Page 358 Hardware 6. Select [Home] at the lower left of the screen and press Enter to go back to WebBIOS Home Menu.
Page 359 Hardware Reconstruction D escribed 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. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the Physical Drives frame of the WebBIOS Home.
Page 360 Hardware 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed. 4. On the right side of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of DGs and PDs in which a VD is defined. Select RAID level used after reconstruction Select "Migration with addition"...
Page 361 Hardware IMPORTANT: ●The capacity of virtual disk may be incorrectly displayed after reconstruction. In this case, perform Scan Devices from the Top Menu. ●Select [Home] and press Enter while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed. With the progress indication being displayed, the background task may be processed at slow rate.
Page 362: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
Hardware 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 363: Disk Array
Hardware 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.
Page 364 Hardware Slot numbers and their indications on utility software Hard disk drive Slot number of server Indication on Web BIOS Indication on URU Slot#0 ( ):1:0 Slot 1 Slot#1 ( ):1:1 Slot 2 Slot#2 ( ):1:2 Slot 3 Slot#3 ( ):1:4 Slot 5 Slot#4 ( ):1:5...
Page 365 Hardware Setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Setting level of URU Setting value Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Patrol Read Priority High Patrol Read Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Consistency Check Priority High CC Rate (WebBIOS) Middle NOTE: ●WebBIOS can set BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority).
Page 366: Battery For Raid Controller (Megaraid)
See "Adapter Properties" in this chapter about how to check the status of battery by WebBIOS. Refer to "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.1 or later User's Guide" for Windows or "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.3 User's Guide" for Linux included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER about how to check the status of battery by Universal RAID Utility. IMPORTANT:...
Page 367: Remote Management Function
Hardware Remote Management Function This server supports to monitor internal hardware such as temperature, power voltage, cooling fan, power, etc. and the function to create system event log (SEL) and reporting function of hardware failure by using the system management LSI mounted as a standard inside the server. It is possible to manage the server from a remote location with Web browser via system management LSI by connecting management LAN to network.
Page 368: Web Console Function
Hardware Web Console Function With Web Console Function, remote operation and status check of management target server are possible even when OS is not in operation (including when the power is off, booting BIOS and OS stalling, etc.) Web Console Function is divided into three types of Web Console. Status display and operation item vary depending on each Web Console.
Page 369 Hardware Encryption communication is performed between the management PC and each Web Console. Warning regarding security certificate may appear when connecting to Web Console as a result. Select “Continue” to move to logon screen of each Web Console. * Warning message varies depending on IE version. NOTE: To avoid the warning from being displayed, connect to each Web Console on the management PC and install the certificate.
Page 370 Hardware The following login screen is displayed when connecting to each Web Console. Login to each Web Console is possible by entering “User Name” and “Password.” Default “User Name” and “Password” are as follows. User Name : Administrator Password : Administrator Regarding add/change of “User Name”...
Page 371 Hardware When logging in to each Web Console, the following Web Console screen is displayed. Server WEB Console System WEB Console Resource WEB Console Basic screen display for each Web Console is as follows. The menu for each Web Console is in (1) on the left of the screen. Select this menu item to display each menu contents in (2).
Page 372 Hardware Note : Selecting Language and help (1) To select the language on the Web console, click the “?Language” on the top frame. English and Japanese are supported. (2) To refer the help menu, click the “?HELP” on the top frame during each screen on the Web console is opened.
Page 373: System Web Console
Hardware System Web Console To connect to System Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to ® “System -> SYS Network” from EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “System -> SYS Network -> View Information”. 1.1 Summary Summary is displayed by selecting “Summary”...
Page 374 Hardware Display (value) Description DC power of all Servers is OFF. DC power of at least 1 Server is ON. Health : Overall system status Display (value) Description Normal No failure occurrence, or Correctable Error only Non-Critical Recoverable Error occurrence Maintenance required inside the server Critical Fatal Error occurrence...
Page 375: Monitoring
Hardware (3) Power Consumption by BaseModule Display base module status and power consumption. Resource : Base module name (link to resource Web page) Power : Power status Display (value) Description DC power of all Servers is OFF DC power of at least 1 Server is ON Watt : Power consumption Health...
Page 376: Sensor Readings
Hardware 1.2.1 Sensor Readings Sensor Readings is displayed when selecting “Monitoring” from the menu on the left side of the screen and clicking “Sensor Reading.” The status of each hardware is monitored in this server. The current status of each hardware can be checked with Sensor Readings.
Page 377 Hardware Low NR : Low non-recoverable threshold value Low CT : Low critical threshold value Low NC : Low non-critical threshold value High NC : High non-critical threshold value High CT : High critical threshold value High NR : High non-recoverable threshold value (4) Click “Refresh”...
Page 378: Event Log
Hardware 1.2.2 Event Log Event Log is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” from the menu on the left side of the screen and clicking “Event Log.” When various events occur, the occurrence date, hardware type and contents are recorded in Event log. Event Log displays the information of the occurred events. For the collected event with more detailed information, the information can be acquired as a file by clicking “Download.”...
Page 379 Hardware (5) Click “BID” to display BID analysis result. (6) Click “Refresh” to display event log again. (7) Click “Clear Event Log” to delete all the event logs. NOTE: BID, Built In Diagnostics , has the function to analyze the failure Occurred in the system.
Page 380: Fru Inventory
Hardware 1.3 FRU Inventory FRU Inventory is displayed by selecting “FRU Inventory” from the menu on the left side of the screen. By selecting “FRU Name,” various information regarding the selected device is displayed in FRU Inventory. (1) Select device from “FRU Name.” (2) Chassis Information Chassis information is displayed.
Page 381: Settings
Hardware Product Name : Product name Serial Number : Serial number Version : Version Part Number : Part number FRU File ID : FRU file ID Asset Tag : Asset management tag 1.4 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting regarding the following items of the system can be set in Settings.
Page 382: Time And Date
Hardware 1.4.1 Time And Date Time And Date is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Time And Date” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Time and date of Service Processor is set in Time And Date. Manual setting, setting adjusted to the time and date of management PC, and NTP server setting can be performed.
Page 383 Hardware Clicking “Submit” enables to set the time and date with the information of (1). Selecting “Set NTP Server Setting” enables to set time and date using NTP server. (3)-1 Set IP address of NTP server in “NTP Server IP.” (3)-2 Set UTC offset value(from -24 to +24、and operator designated value) in “Universal Time(UTC)Offset”.
Page 384: System Name
Hardware 1.4.2 System Name System Name is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “System Name” of the menu on the left side of the screen. System name is set in System Name. Up to 32 alphanumeric values and some of the symbols can be used for the system name.
Page 385: Network
Hardware 1.4.3 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting for network of Web Console can be set in Network. It can be set manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 386: Ssl Certificate
Hardware 1.4.4 SSL Certificate SSL Certificate is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “SSL Certificate” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Security Socket Layer (SSL) certificate can be loaded in SSL Certificate.  Current Certificate : Issue date of the current SSL security certificate ...
Page 387 Hardware Specify private key data of SSL certificate to be installed in “New Private Key.” Clicking “Upload” enables to send SSL certificate data and private key data, and to install them to all the SPs. IMPOTANT: Clicking “Upload” button enables to switch display of the selected item name for SSL certificate and private key data.
Page 388: Customer Data
Hardware 1.4.5 Customer Data Customer Data is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Customer Data” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Individual customer data can be set/changed in Customer Data. Customer Data The following individual customer information is displayed/set. Name Street City...
Page 389: Mode Settings
Hardware 1.4.6 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operations for the system can be set in Mode Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information for (3) and (4). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 390: Hardware Settings
Hardware 1.4.7 Hardware Settings Hardware Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Hardware Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various settings for the system can be set in Hardware Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 391: Core Status
Hardware 1.5 Core Status IMPORTANT: The function of (3) is not supported at this time. Core Disable is displayed by selecting “Core Status” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting and display for Core inside the processor socket can be set in Core Status. ...
Page 392 Hardware Display or set Valid (Enable/Disable)/Invalid by Core unit. IMPORTANT:  When setting to Valid(Enable/Disable) status, the total count of “Valid Core Count” must not exceed “Max Valid Core Count” .  Core numbers are differently displayed depending on processor type.
Page 393 Hardware IMPORTANT: [For S model, D model server 1 and E model]  When PROC1 is Enable, set to Valid(Enable) for at least 1 core or more cores of the PROC1. When PROC1 is Disable and PROC3 is Enable, set to Valid (Enable) for at least 1 core or more cores of the PROC3.
Page 394 Hardware Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (5). Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of Core Status. IMPORTANT: When using software of the license system which is charged by CPU unit or CPU Core unit, additional license may be required when moving a valid Core to other CPU.
Page 395: User Management
Hardware 1.6 User Management User Management is displayed by selecting “User Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Add/deletion of user name and password change can be performed to login to system Web console and resource Web console in User Management. Display user account information list User ID : User ID...
Page 396 Hardware (10) Register new user account information. User Name Enter new user name. Up to 16 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and “_”, “-” of ASCII character code can be used for user name. Password Enter password. Up to 20 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered for password.
Page 397 Hardware (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (17) (16) Change user account information. (11) User Name Display/change user name. (12) Checking “Change Password” enables to enter password in the password entry field. (13) Password Enter password. Up to 20 characters of one-bye alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered for password.
Page 398 Hardware Web console supports the following user accounts and passwords by default. User Name Privilege Level Default password Note Adiministrator superuser This account is only for the system management software. This account is impossible to delete, but this password is possible to modify.
Page 399: Alert Management
Hardware 1.7 Alert Management Alert Management is displayed by selecting “Alert Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Warning can be notified to the specified management PC, etc. when event occurs in the system. There are 2 types of notification methods, SNMP Trap and Email in Alert Management, Display alert information list.
Page 400 Hardware When selecting one of the alert information displayed in list in (1) and clicking “Clear Entry,” the selected alert information is deleted. (10) (11) (12) (13) Set alert information. Select alert type in “Alert Type.” Selection Options SNMP Trap Email Select alert level in “Event Severity.”...
Page 401 Hardware Up to 64 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and “_”, “-” and “@” of ASCII character code can be used for Email address. (10) Set subject in “Subject.” Subject can be changed when alert type is Email. 64 of alphabets and numbers and space can be used.
Page 402 Hardware method for send mail server. (16)-1 Select authentication type in “Authentication.” Selection Options None PLAIN LOGIN CRAM-MD5 (16)-2 “User Name” Up to 16 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and “_” and “-” of ACII character code can be entered for user name. (16)-3 “Password”...
Page 403: Fault Information
Hardware 1.8 Fault Information Fault Information is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Fault information of hardware unit is displayed in Fault Information. Clicking “Clear All” enables to delete Fault sensor in a batch. Clicking “Enable/Disable”...
Page 404: Enable/Disable Component
Hardware 1.8.1 Enable/Disable Component Enable/Disable Component is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” and clicking “Enable/Disable” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Hardware unit status (Enable/Disable) can be checked and hardware unit can be set manually in Enable/Disable Component.
Page 405: Firmware Update
Hardware 1.10 Firmware Update Firmware Update is displayed by selecting “Firmware Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware is updated in Firmware Update. Specify the file of Management Firmware to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update”...
Page 406 Hardware Management Firmware information to be updated and the list of existing information is displayed. Management Firmware of all the SPs in the system is updated. Display Management Firmware information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing version New Version : Version to be updated Clicking “Start Update”...
Page 407 Hardware Indicates the completion of update. IMPORTANT: When using A1080a-D, the Management Firmware for both servers must be the same version. Management Firmware Update from System WEB Console can make the same version to update both servers at the same time. IMPORTANT: ●Don't update and reboot Management Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on.
Page 408: Service Processor
Hardware 1.11 Service Processor Service Processor is displayed by selecting “Service Processor” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware can be rebooted(reset) and all the hardware logs on the MGM on which System Web console operates can be collected in Service Processor. Clicking “SP Reset”...
Page 409: Server Web Console
Hardware Server Web Console To connect to Server Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to “Server -> SVRx Network Menu” (SVRx is SVR1 or SVR2) from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “Server -> SVRx Network Menu ->...
Page 410 Hardware Server Health Display server status. Name : Server name Power : Power status Display (value) Description DC power of all Server is OFF DC power of at least 1 Server is ON. Health : Overall server status Display (value) Description Normal No failure occurrence, or Correctable Error only.
Page 411 Hardware Status : Resource operation status Display (value) Description Stopped Stopped. BIST Running BIST Running status. Initializing Boot-up (mounting) in progress status Initialized Boot-up (mounting) completed status Running Running status Stopping Shutdown (mounting) in progress status Execution buttons Power ON : Power on server Power OFF immediate : Shut down server forcibly...
Page 412: Monitoring
Hardware 2.2 Monitoring Monitoring is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The status of the following items of the server can be checked.  Sensor Readings  Event Log 2.2.1 Sensor Readings Sensor Readings is displayed by selecting “Monitoring”...
Page 413 Hardware Select sensor type category to be displayed from “Select a sensor type category.” Sensor status is displayed. Name : Sensor name Status : Status Reading : Sensor value Clicking “Refresh” enables to display sensor status again. Clicking “Show Thresholds” enables to display the threshold value.
Page 414 Hardware Low NR : Low non-recoverable threshold value Low CT : Low critical threshold value Low NC : Low non-critical threshold value High NC : High non-critical threshold value High CT : High critical threshold value High NR : High non-recoverable threshold value Clicking “Refresh”...
Page 415: Event Log
Hardware 2.2.2 Event Log Event Log is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” and clicking “Event Log” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Event Log displays information of the event occurred in the server. For the event with more detailed information, the information can be acquired as a file by clicking “Download”...
Page 416 Hardware Clicking “Refresh” enables to display event log again. Clicking “Clear Event Log” enables to delete all the event logs.
Page 417: Hardware Locator
Hardware 2.3 Hardware Locator Hardware Locator is displayed by selecting “Hardware Locator” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The device in use can be checked visually by lighting the Indicator LEDs on the front and rear of the server in Hardware Locator. Select operation control in “Indicator LED Control.”...
Page 418 Hardware Select device from “FRU Name.” Chassis Information Chassis information is displayed. Type : Type Part Number : Part number Serial Number : Serial number Board Information Board information is displayed. Manufacturer : Manufacturer name Product Name : Product name Serial Number : Serial number Part Number : Part number...
Page 419: Server Name
Hardware 2.5 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting for the following items of the system can be set in Settings.  Server Name  Network  Serial Over LAN ...
Page 420 Hardware Set/display server name in “Server Name.” Up to 32 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and blanks, “_” and “/” of ASCII character code can be entered for server name. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (1).
Page 421: Network
Hardware 2.5.2 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting related to network of server Web console can be set in Network. It can be set manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 422: Serial Over Lan
Hardware 2.5.3 Serial Over LAN Serial Over LAN is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Serial Over LAN” of the menu on the left side of the screen. SOL (Serial Over LAN)transfer rate of the server can be set in Serial Over LAN. Selecting “Enable Serial Over LAN”...
Page 423: Customer Data
Hardware 2.5.4 Customer Data Customer Data is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Customer Data” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Customer information can be set/changed in Customer Data. Customer Data Set/display the following customer information. Name Street City...
Page 424: Mode Settings
Hardware 2.5.5 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operation settings for the server can be set in Mode Settings.
Page 425 Hardware (10) (11) Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3) ~ (10). Clicking “Default Select” enables to restore the operation mode to the status before selecting operation. Configuration Display/set setting information related to configuration. Clear SG information of BIOS Display/set setting information related to OS.
Page 426 Hardware Disable : not interleaving Intra : interleaving among memory controllers in each processor Inter(4way) : interleaving among maximum 4 processors Inter(Max) : interleaving among full of processors When using the memory interleaving among multiple processors, the performance may become lower if the NUMA,Non Uniform Memory Access, is set to “enable”...
Page 427: User Management
Hardware (11) Miscellaneous Display/set other setting information. QPI frequency 2.6 User Management User Management is displayed by selecting “User Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Add/deletion of user name and password change for logging in to system Web console can be performed in User Management.
Page 428 Hardware (10) Register new user account information. “User Name” Enter new user name. Up to 16 characters of one-bye alphanumeric characters and “_”, “-” of ASCII character code can be entered for user name. “Password” Enter password. Up to 20 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered for password.
Page 429 Hardware Clicking “Add” enables to set the information of (5) ~ (8). The screen moves to the initial screen of User Management after setting is completed. (10) Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of User Management. (11) (12) (13) (14)
Page 430 Hardware (17) Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of User Management. Web console supports the following user accounts and passwords by default. User Name Privilege Level Default password Note Adiministrator superuser This account is only for the system management software.
Page 431: Alert Management
Hardware 2.7 Alert Management Alert Management is displayed by selecting “Alert Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Warning can be notified to the specified management PC when event occurs in the server. There are two types of notification methods, SNMP Trap and Email in Alert Management. Display alert information.
Page 432 Hardware (10) (11) (12) (13) Set alert information. Select alert type in “Alert Type.” Selection Options SNMP Trap Email Select alert level in “Event Severity.” Selection Options Disable All Information Warning Critical Non-recoverable IMPORTANT: No alart for “Non-recoverable” will be reported because it is not defined.
Page 433 Hardware (10) Set subject in “Subject.” Subject can be changed when alert type is Email. 64 of alphabets and numbers and space can be used. (11) Set message in “Message.” Message can be changed when alert type is Email. 64 of alphabets and numbers and space can be used.
Page 434 Hardware (16)-1 Select authentication method in “Authentication.” Selection Options None PLAIN LOGIN CRAM-MD5 (16)-2 “User Name” Up to 16 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and “_”, “-” of ASCII character code can be entered for user name. (16)-3 “Password” Up to 20 characters of one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered for password.
Page 435: Save Or Restore
Hardware 2.8 Save or Restore Save or Restore is displayed by selecting “Save or Restore” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Save or restore of SG information related to the server is performed in Save or Restore. Selecting “Save Settings”...
Page 436: Kvms Redirection
Hardware 2.9 KVMs Redirection KVMs Redirection is displayed by selecting “KVMs Redirection” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Display, keyboard and mouse of management PC are connected to server via network to be used as server console in KVMs Redirection. Select mouse mode.
Page 437 Hardware Select “ActiveX Console” to start ActiveX console.Without installing special software on the management PC, it is possible to use the KVM redirection function. IMPORTANT: • ActiveX Console can be used only with Internet Explorer. • Before starting ActiveX Console, set Internet Explorer (7.0 or later) as follows. Select [Internet Option]->...
Page 438 Hardware (3) Select “Java Console” to start Java console.If installing special software,Java VM.it will be possible to use KVM redirection function with the browser rather than IE, such as FireFox. IMPORTANT: • JavaVM needs to be installed to start Java Console. Install Oracle(Sun Microsystems) Java JRE6.0 or later.
Page 439 Hardware Screen for changing keyboard layout in Java Console...
Page 440: Fault Information
Hardware 2.10 Fault Information Fault Information is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” from the left side of the screen. Fault information of hardware unit is displayed in Fault Information. Clicking “Clear All” enables to delete Fault sensor in a batch. IMPORTANT: •...
Page 441: Enable/Disable Component
Hardware 2.10.1 Enable/Disable Component Enable/Disable Component is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” and clicking “Enable/Disable” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Hardware unit status (Enable/Disable) can be checked and Enable/Disable setting can be performed manually in Enable/Disable Component. Display/set Enable/Disable status.
Page 442 Hardware IMPORTANT: • When using A1080a-S/D model, a pair of DIMMs is defined as a PAIR and the status of each sensor for the PAIRs will be displayed. If one or more DIMMs in the DIMM PAIR are not configured, the status,Enabled/Disabled, of the sensor can not be changed •...
Page 443: Firmware Update
Hardware 2.11 Firmware Update Firmware Update is displayed by selecting “Firmware Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware is updated in Firmware Update. Specify the file of Management Firmware to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update”...
Page 444 Hardware Management Firmware information to be updated and the list of existing information is displayed. Management Firmware of all the SPs in the server is updated. Display Management Firmware information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing version New Version : Version to be updated...
Page 445 Hardware Indicate the completion of update. IMPORTANT: When using A1080a-D, the Management Firmware for both servers must be the same version. IMPORTANT: ●Don't update and reboot Management Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on. ●Don't update and reboot Management Firmware until the power off is finished after starting OS shutdown.
Page 446: Bios Update
Hardware 2.12 BIOS Update BIOS Update is displayed by selecting “BIOS Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. BIOS is updated in BIOS Update. Specify BIOS file to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update” enables to transfer BIOS file to system Web server and move to BIOS Update Confirm screen.
Page 447 Hardware BIOS information to be updated and the list of existing BIOS information is displayed. BIOS is updated for ROM inside the server. Display BIOS information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing BIOS version New Version : BIOS version to be updated Clicking “Start Update”...
Page 448 Hardware IMPORTANT: ●Don't update BIOS until the OS boot is finished after starting power ●Don't update BIOS until the power off is finished after starting OS shutdown. ●When using A1080a-D, don’t update BIOS until the OS boot is finished after starting power on even if the OS boot is being executed on the other server.
Page 449: Virtual Lcd
Hardware 2.13 Virtual LCD Virtual LCD is displayed by selecting “Virtual LCD” from the menu on the left side of the screen. LCD and LED information in the server is displayed in Virtual LCD. Show displayed contents of virtual LCD. Show displayed contents of virtual LED.
Page 450 Hardware 07 : Upper Non-Critical 02 : Lower Critical Display Example 2 (status of the sensor) LCD String Event Pwr NoRdn Redundancy Lost Pwr RdnDeg Redundancy Degrade Pwr Insuff Non-Redundant: Insufficient Resource WDT Timeout Timer expired, status only WDT HardReset Hard Reset WDT Power Down Power Down...
Page 451 Hardware P1 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P2 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P3 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P4 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH1 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH1 Temp Alm transition to Critical from less severe IOH2 Temp Alm...
Page 452 Hardware PM4 DIMMP2 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP3 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP4 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP5 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP6 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP7 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP8 UErr Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot1 Err Fault Status asserted...
Page 453 Hardware Proc5 IERR IERR Proc5 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc5 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc6 IERR IERR Proc6 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc6 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc7 IERR IERR Proc7 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc7 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc8 IERR IERR Proc8 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc8 Confg Err...
Page 454 Hardware Proc5 IERR IERR Proc5 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc5 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc6 IERR IERR Proc6 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc6 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc7 IERR IERR Proc7 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc7 Confg Err Configuration Error Proc8 IERR IERR Proc8 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc8 Confg Err...
Page 455 Hardware PCIe Slot9 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot10 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot11 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot12 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot13 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot14 Err Fault Status asserted SensorFail Not Acknowledged SensorFail Device Error Detected SensorFail...
Page 456: Online Hardware Dump
Hardware 2.14 Online Hardware Dump Online Hardware Dump is displayed by selecting “Online Hardware Dump” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Hardware log at the time of dump execution in the server is collected in Online Hardware Dump.
Page 457: Service Processor
Hardware 2.15 Service Processor Service Processor is displayed by “Service Processor” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware reboot(reset) and collecting all the hardware logs inside the server can be performed in Service Processor. Clicking “SP Reset” enables to reset all the MGM(BMC)s configuring the system. Clicking “Collect Hardware Log”...
Page 458: Device Online/Offline
Hardware 2.16 Device Online/Offline Device Online/Offline is displayed by selecting “Device Online/Offline” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Online/Offline setting for device can be performed in Device Online/Offline. Mounting/removal of PCIe to/from the server is performed. Options for selection Online Offline...
Page 459: Summary
Hardware Resource Web Console To connect to Resource Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to “Box -> Box Network Menu” from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “Box -> Box Network Menu -> View Information.” It is possible to connect to resource Web console by connecting to system Web console and clicking Resource name in display items for “Power Consumption by BaseModule”...
Page 460 Hardware Health : Overall server status Display (value) Description Normal No failure occurrence, or Correctable Error only. Non-Critical Recoverable Error occurrence. Maintenance is required inside the server. Critical Fatal Error occurrence. Maintenance is required inside the server. (2) Hardware Component Sensor Status Display hardware status.
Page 461: Settings
Hardware 3.2 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The following items regarding resource can be set in Settings.  Network  Mode Settings...
Page 462: Network
Hardware 3.2.1 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting regarding Network of resource Web console can be set in Network. It can be set either manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 463: Mode Settings
Hardware 3.2.2 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operation settings related to resource can be set in Mode Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 464 Hardware IMPORTANT: •If A1080a-D model, it is necessary to execute “Enable” of “Reset Parma MGM” twice when restoring the factory default setting of the management firmware. Resource WEB console is a common part of Server1 and Server2, and it exists in either of them, The existence part is decided at random.
Page 465: Service Processor
Hardware 3.3 Service Processor Service Processor is displayed by selecting “Service Processor” from the menu on the left side of the screen. This function is not supported. The “SP Reset” is displayed as gray and impossible to be clicked...
Page 466: General Description
Hardware SMASH-CLP About SMASH-CLP Using SMASH-CLP command line interface,some functions such as below are supported * Power On/OFF the system * Display the system information and status * Set the network * SOL SMASH-CLP is command line protocol interface specification defined by DMFT,Distributed Management Task Force.
Page 467: Network Protocol
Hardware IMPORTANT: •Any terminal software can be used. •However, HyperTerminal of Windows XP or telnet command are not recommended because those might cause artifacts. •Tera Term and PutTTY are free software and recommended. Network Protocol The network listed below are supported TCP Port Number TELNET SSH ver.
Page 468: Telnet Connecting
Hardware TELNET Connecting To start up SMASH-CLP using TELNET protocol, connect TCP(Port 23) to the IP address of the management firmware from the terminal software.If the prompt such as below is displayed, then input “User Name” and “Password”. If the authentication of the user failed, the network is disconnected compulsory.
Page 469 Hardware Then input “User Name” for Authentication and select “Keyboard-interactive”. Then input “Password”.
Page 470: Simultanious Connection
Hardware If the authentication succeeded, SMASH-CLP is able to be used. If it failed, the network is disconnected compulsory. IMPORTANT: •It is not possible to use the port number rather than 23 for the SSH port number. •The authentication method rather than “keyboard-interactive” are not supported.
Page 471: Supported Standard Commands
Hardware IMPORTANT: •The interruption of the command by CTRL + C is not supported. However there are some exceptions. Supported Standard Commands General description The following standard SMASH-CLP commands defined by DMTF specification are supported by the management firmware. Command Function Privilege Move to the target.
Page 472 Hardware ・ cd The format of cd(Change default target) command is shown below. cd [<target>] Below are the examples. -> cd partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : cd partition1 ufip=/partition1 -> cd COMMAND COMPLETED : ufip=/partition1 -> cd partition1/ COMMAND SYNTAX ERROR : cd partition1/ IMPORTANT: •If “/”...
Page 473 Hardware -> dump –destination tftp://192.168.1.1/sg.bin partition1 HINT: •Before executing this command, the TFTP server should be configured. Because “UDP/69 used TFTP protocol,the security setting might be required depending on the user’s environment. By pressing CTRL + C, it is possible to interrupt the command during TFTP network communication.
Page 474 Hardware Start Stop Version -> help oemnecsol Command Name: oemnecsol Used to Usage: oemnecsol <baudRate> ・ load The format of load command is shown below. load –source <URI> [<options>] [<target>] <URI> : Only “tftp” is available <options> : listed below are available. option Function -oemnecfiletype [bmc|bios|sg]...
Page 475 Hardware Execute the command such as below when updating the BIOS. -> load -source tftp://192.168.1.1/0001A052_R828.rom -oemnecfiletype bios IMPORTANT: •After updating the BIOS, the new BIOS is started up at the next DC power ON. The management firmware is not necessary. Execute the command such as below when restoring the SG information.
Page 476 Hardware ・ set The format of set command is shown below. set [<target>] <propertyname>=<value> This command sets more than 1 property for the specified target. The argument of <propertyname>=<valule> is necessary. Some properties are set at the same time.To specify more than 1 properties, mark off by a space,”...
Page 477 Hardware ・ start The format of start command is shown below. start [<target>] For example, execute such as below to power on the partition(server). -> start partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : start partition1 ufip=/partition1 System already started Start: Target started successfully If the DC power is already ON, the command ends with error.
Page 478 Hardware Lena platform(A1080a-D) Server1 Server2 Server MLAN Server MLAN (192.168.1.100) (192.168.1.101) SMASH-CLP (192.168.1.1) To power on each partition(server), execute start command after connecting to the IP address of the Server MLAN from the console PC. Below is an example. FOR SERVER1 c:¥>telnet 192.168.1.100 NEC00004C01F026 login: OEM Password: ***...
Page 479 Hardware The figure below represents the configuration of A1080a-E model. Lena platform(A1080a-E) Server Server MLAN (192.168.1.200) SMASH-CLP (192.168.1.1) To power on the partition(server), execute start command after connecting to the IP address of the Server MLAN from the console PC. Below is an example.
Page 480 Hardware ・ stop The format of stop command is shown below. stop [<options>] [<target>] To shut down (soft off) the partition(server), execute such as below. -> stop partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : stop partition1 ufip=/partition1 Stop: Target stopped successfully It is possible to power off the partition(server) compulsory by adding the “-f” option. ->...
Page 481: Supported Oem Commands
Hardware Supported OEM Commands General description Below are the OEM commands which are supported. Command Privilege Function oemnecversion Operator Display the version of the management firmware and the BIOS. oemneclogin Operator Do remote login to the other management board. oemnecsol Connect to the SOL of the partition(server) oemnecreboot Administrator...
Page 482 Hardware It takes some tens of seconds to retrieve flashrom blocks. Use `CTRL+C' signal to abort the processing. |ADDR NAME VERSION TYPE SIZE |0x00000000 boot 0.0.2.9 1 164736 7fe15b48| |0x00060000 params 0.0.2.9 17 4063232 03553266| *|0x00460000 root 0.0.3.5 7 13045824 355f7e71| *|0x01b60000 osimage 0.0.3.5 6 1192708 dc82ac72| |0x01cc0000 root...
Page 483 Hardware ・ Description SOL(Serial Over LAN) is the structure to communicate with the client computer using serial console data of the host OS on the LAN(RMCP+). It is possible to use SOL via LAN wirh the client software which applies to RMCP+ such as IPMItool or ipmiutil.
Page 484 Hardware Key Bind The key bind , keyboard shortcut on the SOL console, listed below are available. Function <CTRL+e>cf Grab the authority to operate the key <CTRL+e>af Send a break signal <CTRL+b> Return to SMASH-CLP from OS console ・ Example NEC00004C01F020 login: sol Password: sol ->...
Page 485 Hardware The maximum connections Three connections to SOL console for each server are available at the same time. The console which is connected firstly is active console and key operation is available on it. The consoles which are connected secondly and thirdly are mirror console and key operation is not available on them. They only display the active console.
Page 486 Hardware ・ oemnecreboot ・ Format oemnecreboot [--force] ・ Parameter None ・ Description This command reboots(reset) the management firmware. Execute this command to have the new Management firmware available after the managemern firmware is updated. It is executable when the server is stable,while DC OFF , EFI shell or OS is running. ・...
Page 487 Hardware ・ oemnecspdump ・ Format oemnecspdump ・ Parameter None ・ Description This command takes management firmware log so called SP Dump. The maintenance person uses this command when a fauilre occurred. The log data as uuencode format is displayed on the terminal of the software. ・...
Page 488 Hardware ・ oemnecpasswd ・ Format oemnecpasswd ・ Parameter None ・ Description This command changes the password which is used currently for the exclusive user account of SMASH-CLP. It is impossible to change the password of the System/Server/Resource Web console. The characters used for the password are the English alphabet (either CAPITAL or small) and the figures (0 -9).
Page 489 Hardware ・ oemnecfirewall ・ Format oemnecfirewall [<telnet|http> <on|off>] ・ Parameter <telnet|http>: TELNET Protocol or HTTP Protocol <on|off>: Enable or Disable ・ Description This command sets the security settings regarding to tne network protocol of the management firmware. It is possible to enable or disable the connection of TELNET or HTTP.
Page 490 Hardware ・ oemnectrusthost ・ Format oemnectrusthost [<on|off> [<ipaddr1> <ipaddr2> ... <ipaddr5>]] ・ Parameter <on|off>: Enable or Disable <ipaddr1> <ipaddr2> ... <ipaddr5>: IP Address (less than 6) ・ Description This command restricts the network access to the management firmware by the IP address.
Page 491 Hardware ・ oemnecforcedump ・ Format oemnecforcedump ・ Parameter None ・ Description Execute INIT to the server and take crash dump for the host OS. It is the same operation as ForceDump which is executable from the Status Display or Server Web Console. This command needs to be executed on the target partition.
Page 492: The Structure Of The Tree
Hardware Target Tree General description Below are the structures of the target tree in the management firmware. It is possible to display the target tree if executing the show command on SMASH-CLP. The default setting of the current target just after the login is the root,”/”. The structure of the tree Below is the structure of the target tree for SMASH-CLP.
Page 493: Property
Hardware Property Below are the property for the target of SMASH-CLP. Target Property (example) Description ufip=/ ufip=/settings1 timeout=500 Session Timeout ufip=/system1 Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-0011223344 Display DeviceGUID of the system ufip=/system1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.100 Display and Set the system subnetmask=255.255.255.0 network usedhcp=0 committed=1 macaddress=00:00:4C:02:C7:9B defaultgatewayaddress=0.0.0.0 ufip=/partitionX Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-556677889 Display DeviceGUID and the...
Page 494: Setting1 Target
Hardware HyperThread=0 PCIeErrorRecovery=0 oemnec_cputhrottle=00 oemnec_cputhrottle_current=00 ufip=/resource1 Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-AABBCCD Display DeviceGUID of the DEEFF resource ufip=/resource1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.127 Display and Set the resource network subnetmask=255.255.255.0 usedhcp=0 committed=1 macaddress=00:00:4C:02:C7:9B defaultgatewayaddress=0.0.0.0 ufip=/maintenance1/ ipaddress= 172.16.255.254 Display and Set the nic1 subnetmask=255.255.0.0 maintenance network macaddress=00:00:4C:88:88:88 IMPORTANT: •Don’t use set command which changes the MAC address because it might cause malfunction of the management firmware.
Page 495: System1 Target
Hardware system1 target This target is regarding the system. system1/nic1 target This target is for the network settings of the system. Below is the property of the target. ipaddress : Set the network IP address for the system as static It is valid when committed=1 is set.
Page 496 Hardware Examples If the properties such as ipaddress, subnetmask,usedhcp and Defaultgatewayaddres are set, the properties are displayed as “Not committed” unless committed=1 is set. Ipaddress setting example1 -> cd /system1/nic1 COMMAND COMPLETED : cd /system1/nic1 ufip=/system1/nic1 -> set ipaddress=192.168.1.5 COMMAND COMPLETED : set ipaddress=192.168.1.5 ufip=/system1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.5...
Page 497: Partition Target
Hardware partition<X> target This target is regarding the partition(server). It displays the information such as DeviceGUID, Power Status and Chassis ID function for the partition(server).
Page 498: Partition/Nic1 Target
Hardware partition<X>/nic1 target This target is for the network settings of the server. The usage is as same as the system1/nic1 target. partition<X>/biossettings1 target This target is for the BIOS settings of the server. Beacause it is possible to start up the server with the least information of the BIOS SG settings, the automatic OS boot is possible by using macro script.
Page 499 Hardware MemorySparing Memory configuration Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable PatrolScrubbing Memory configuration Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable MemoryChannelSele Memory configuration ction Settings: 0=Dual(non-hemi mode), 1=Quad(hemi mode) MemoryInterleave Memory configuration Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Intra, 2=Inter(4way), 3=Inter(Max) MemoryAddressingSi Adressing Size Settings: 0=44bit mode, 1=40bit mode HyperThread Hyper Thread（Not supported） Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable PCIeErrorRecovery...
Page 500 Hardware IMPORTANT: •HyperThread and PCIeErrorRecovery are not supported. ・ resource1 target This target is regarding the resource. resource1/nic1 target ・ This target is for the network settings of the resource. The usage is as same as the system1/nic1 target. ・ maintenance1 target This target is regarding the maintenance network.
Page 501: Reset And Clear
Hardware Reset and Clear Refer to this section when the server does not operate or when the setting contents previously set in BIOS need to be restored to the factory default. Reset Hard Reset IMPORTANT: Hard reset clears memory inside DIMM of the server and the data being processed.
Page 502: Management Firmware Reset
Hardware Management Firmware Reset When display of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor or Web Console does not perform properly, when updating firmware or when changing vKVM settings, reset BMC(Service Processor) by the following procedures. IMPORTANT: • By performing reset of Management Firmware while connected to Web console, the connection to remote console is disconnected.
Page 503 Hardware 2. Reset from server Web console After connecting to server Web console, press “SP Reset” button from Service Processor (sub menu). If two MGMs are configured in the system, resets are issued for both MGMs. To issue reset for each MGM, press “SP Reset” button on server Web console. 3.
Page 504 Hardware - Memo -...
Page 505: Software
Software Software NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Software This chapter describes software prepared for Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D and This chapter describes software prepared for Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D and A1080a-E. A1080a-E. “ “ Attached Media” (page 506) Attached Media” (page 506) This section introduces the software stored in the “NEC This section introduces the software stored in the “NEC...
Page 506: Attached Media
System Management Utility NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension (for Linux) Other NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows) Various Online Documents NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) (“HTML/PDF) Note: Universal RAID Utility for VM Ware and NEC ESMPRO Manager/Agent for VM Ware are not included.
Page 507: Using Management Pc With Cd Drive
Only one copy of a CD can be created for the limited purpose of installing the software in the client machine by using this procedure. 1. Set NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to any machine which can read DVD, such as the server. 2. Terminate the Autorun menu when it is started.
Page 508: Nec Expressbuilder
Software NEC EXPRESSBUILDER “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” is software to maintenance of the server. Menu Started by Autorun (Master Control Menu) When the attached CD/DVD is set on the computer where Windows XP or Vista is operating, the menu starts automatically by Autorun function.
Page 509: Bundled Software For The Server
EXPRESSBUILDER” for your reference. Preparation before Installation To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent, the driver for NEC specific device needs to be installed and TCP/IP of the target OS and TCP/IP related components need to be set. To use Windows Server 2008, install the IPMI driver by following the Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 Enterprise/Microsoft®...
Page 510: Installing
Use the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD to install NEC ESMPRO Agent. After OS of the server is booted, click in the order of [Setup]→ [ESMPRO] →[NEC ESMPRO Agent] from the menu displayed in Autorun. Perform the installation according to the message in the dialog box.
Page 511: Nec Esmpro Agent (For Linux)
Software NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) is the application for server monitoring which is to be installed in the server. Refer to the online document “NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Manual” stored in the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” for installation.
Page 512: Universal Raid Utility
/lnx/uraidutl Management of RAID System using NEC ESMPRO Manager Using NEC ESMPRO Manager (Ver. 5.2 or later) allows you to view, monitor, and operate the RAID System managed by the Universal RAID Utility. This feature is available on Windows system only.
Page 513: Nec Product Info Collection Utility
Software NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is used to collect various system configuration and log information for maintenance or troubleshooting purpose of the server. This utility can be installed from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. NOTE: Supported Operating Systems of this utility is as follows.
Page 514: Bundled Software For Management Pc
To monitor/manage the computer in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed from management PC on the network, use NEC ESMPRO Manager bundled with the server. Refer to the online document or ESMPRO online help for details on how to install in management PC and setting.
Page 515 Software - Memo -...
Page 516: Operation And Maintenance
Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance This chapter describes operations and maintenance of the NEC Express 5800/A1080a series. “Daily Maintenance” (page 517) This section describes the checking points for daily use, managing files and cleaning the server.
Page 517: Daily Maintenance
Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, DataViewer, or...
Page 518: Checking Status Leds
System configuration. When your hard disk drives have been auto-rebuilt due to a failure, we recommend to make a backup copy of the configuration data. To make a backup copy of the configuration data, refer to the manuals stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 519: Cleaning
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the serer in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injuries. Refer to pages to after for details.
Page 520: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are powered off (the POWER/SLEEP LED is unlit), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 521: Cleaning Cd/Dvd
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning CD/DVD A dusty CD/DVD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD/DVD-ROM regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered off (the POWER LED is unlit). 2.
Page 522: Console-Less Setup
Operation and Maintenance Console-less Setup The Maintenance Tool has Console-less function enables to access remotely from a management computer (management PC) to set up each items when no console such as keyboard is connected to the server. Starting the Function The console-less function starts up by specifying IP address (LAN for maintenance) of the System Web Console, the Server Web Console and the Resource Web Console in the http address in a web browser of a management PC.
Page 523: Starting Up System Web Console
Operation and Maintenance Starting up System Web Console The factory default IP address of LAN for maintenance is 192.168.1.1. Starting up Server Web Console The factory default IP address of LAN for maintenance differs as follows depending on the model types.
Page 524: Identifying The Failure
Identifying the Failure When a failure occurs, use NEC ESMPRO Manager to identify the failure area and to judge if the failure is caused by hardware or by software. When the failure point is found and the cause is confirmed, replace the failure parts or recover the system.
Page 525: Error Message By Server Management Application
Operation and Maintenance Error Message by Server Management Application If the server management tools such as NEC ESMPRO Agent/Manager or RAID system management utility is installed on the server or the management PC, contents of failure appears on the display of the management PC or the server when a failure occurs.
Page 526: Troubleshooting
Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on-screen message and contact your service representative.
Page 527 Unable to access the hard disk drive. ■ Is the hard disk drive applicable to the server? → Only the NEC-authorized hard disk drives are guaranteed for operation. ■ Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Ensure to push the hard disk drive carrier all the way into the server, and lock the carrier with its lever.
Page 528 Operation and Maintenance Unable to operate the keyboard or mouse properly. ■ Is the cable properly connected? → Check if the cable is connected to the USB port of the server. ■ Is BIOS set properly? → USB port setting can be changed to Enable/Disable on the BIOS menu. Check the USB port to be used is enabled on the BIOS setup.
Page 529 Operation and Maintenance ■ Is the CD/DVD media dirty or scratched? → Check if there is no finger print, taint or scratch on the disk surface of the CD/DVD media. If there is taint, clean the disk surface of the CD/DVD media. If the media still cannot be loaded after the cleaning, replace another loadable CD/DVD media to check if it can be loaded.
Page 530 BIOS booting one is displayed. ■ Are the installed memory or PCI device compatible with the server? → Only the NEC-authorized devices are guaranteed for operation. Access to the internal device or external device fails (Or unable to operate properly).
Page 531 Unable to access hard disk drive. ■ Is the hard disk drive compatible to the server? → Only the NEC-authorized hard disks are guaranteed for operation. ■ Is the hard disk drive installed properly? → Ensure to push the hard disk drive carrier all the way into the server, and lock the carrier with its lever.
Page 532 Operation and Maintenance ■ Is connection restricted with firewall or gateway? → Connection may be restricted by firewall or other. If the connection problem is solved after directly connecting with the client PC with LAN cross cable, check again the firewall and gateway. Forgot login name/password for the Remote Management Function on the web browser.
Page 533: Windows
Operation and Maintenance Windows Warning of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when starting up Windows Server 2008 R2 system. Event ID: Source: e1qexpress Type: Warning Description: Intel(R) 82576NS Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network link has been disconnected. →...
Page 534 Operation and Maintenance → There is no problem on system operation. Event ID: 1015 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPP Type: Warning Description: Detailed information of HRESULT Returned hr = 0xC004F022, original hr = 0x80049E00 → There is no problem on system operation if it is not logged after the Activation. Following warning may be logged in the system event log if OS is rebooted with recognition of iSCSI while Windows Server 2008 R2 is operating.
Page 535 Operation and Maintenance Following warning may be logged if shadow copy import is executed to the server containing floppy drive while Windows Server 2008 R2 is operating. Event ID: 12289 Source: Type: Error Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service Error: Unexpected error DeviceIoControl({GUID} -00000000000002B0,0x00560000,0000000000000000,0,00000000001EC0E0,4096,[0]) hr = 0x80070001, incorrect function.
Page 536 Operation and Maintenance Following application event may be logged if Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI Type: Warning Description: A provider, Ncs2, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace, Root¥IntelNCS2, to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not impersonate user requests.
Page 537 Operation and Maintenance Warning of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when starting up Windows Server 2008 system. Event ID: Source: iANSMiniport Type: Warning Description: The following adapter link is not connected: Intel(R)PRO/1000  Event ID: Source: iANSMiniport Type:...
Page 538 Operation and Maintenance Fatal of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when restoring by Windows Server Backup and restarting the system. Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power Type: Fatal Description: The system has restarted before shutting down the system normally. This error may occur because of stopping the system response, the system crush or the unexpected power off.
Page 539: Master Control Menu
■ Is the system in the proper status? → The menu may not appear depending on the system registry setting or the timing to set NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. In such a case, select “My Computer” from the Explorer and double click the DVD drive icon that the media is set.
Page 540 Operation and Maintenance Menu items are grayed out. ■ Is the system environment proper? → The menu items are grayed out when the used environment does not match the software installation environment, such as logging in as a user without Administrator privilege or operating the program on the device other than the server.
Page 541: Raid System And Raid Controller
Operation and Maintenance RAID System and RAID Controller When the server configuring RAID system does not operate properly, or when the management utility does not operate properly, check the following points. If there is any corresponding items, follow the procedure. Unable to install OS.
Page 542 Operation and Maintenance Unable to check consistency. ■ Is logical drive “Degraded”? → Replace the failed hard disk drive and execute the rebuild. ■ Is the RAID level of the logical drive RAID0? → A consistency check cannot run as RAID0 has no redundancy.
Page 543: Nec Esmpro
Operation and Maintenance NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Agent (Windows version) → Refer to the online document “NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Manual” included in the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD for troubleshooting and other supplementary information. NEC ESMPRO Agent (Linux version) → Refer to the online document “NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Manual” for detailed usage and other supplementary information.
Page 544: Failure Analysis Procedure
Operation and Maintenance Failure Analysis Procedure As described in the Chapter 2 “Hardware,” the server is configured with CRU and FRU which are replaceable modules/units in the installation environment of the customer. This section describes the analyzing procedure of CRU (Customer Replacement Unit). ®...
Page 545 Operation and Maintenance ® If nothing is shown on “View Faults” of EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor, or if the displayed ® abbreviation is not described on the above list, EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor itself may have a failure. In such a case, follow the checking procedure below. In this case, ｃheck the operation status and the suspected server status on system web console.
Page 546 Operation and Maintenance < Description> (1) Name of the system and firmware version  System name : Name of the system is displayed. N/A is displayed when there is no name.  Firmware version : Management firmware version. (2) System Health: Status of system Name : Name of the system is displayed.
Page 547 Operation and Maintenance EFI Manager Booted EFI Manager Booted status OS or T&D Starting OS or T&D Starting status T&D Running T&D Running status OS Running OS Running status Stopping Shutting down (loading) status Handling Fault Handling Fault status Handling DP Handling DP status * The following describes the relationship between status of System Health and Server Health, and the suspected failure.
Page 548 Operation and Maintenance 3. Confirm Event Log and then confirm the suspected failure with the BID. The suspected failure is confirmed through the WEB Console on the suspected system or server. As for models A1080a-S and A1080a-E, it is recommended to confirm both the System and Server 1 WEB Consoles.
Page 549 Operation and Maintenance (2) Confirm the Event Log on the Monitoring Event Log screen. In select an event log category, select All Sensors. ALL Sensors 3. “BID” 4. “Download” (as necessary) <Description> The Event Log consists of the following five elements: ...
Page 550 Operation and Maintenance (5) Read the information on the Monitoring Event Log screen as necessary since information listed here needs to be collected in the next procedure. To collect event log data, right-click on the Event Log screen and select “Select All (A)”. Then, right-click and select “Copy (C)”.
Page 551 Operation and Maintenance If the FRU is highly suspected and the CRU is not, contact the maintenance company to replace the FRU.
Page 552: Specifying Failure Of Power Cable
Operation and Maintenance Specifying Failure of Power Cable Since a failure of power cable is not detected by BID (Build In Diagnostic), judge if the cable must be replaced or not for a failure. When the AC power is properly supplied to the power supply unit, the status LED of the unit blinks in green.
Page 553: Collecting Failure Information
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Failure Information In the event of failure, collecting the information at the failure with the following procedure may be required. IMPORTANT: ● Collect the information described below only when such is requested by your maintenance company. As to the hardware logs, however, it is recommended to collect before asking for a support in order for your maintenance company to identify and remove failed point quicker.
Page 554: Collecting Configuration Information
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Configuration Information This section describes how to collect information on hardware configuration and internal setting of the server. Use Diagnostic Program for log collection. IMPORTANT: When STOP error, system error or system stall occurs, reboot the server before starting the log collection.
Page 555: Collecting User-Mode Process Dump (Dr. Watson Diagnostics Information)
Operation and Maintenance Collecting User-Mode Process Dump (Dr. Watson Diagnostics Information) This section describes how to collect diagnostics information related to application error. Refer to “Acquiring User-Mode Process Dump” of “Introduction” for more details. Collecting Memory Dump This section describes how to collect dumped contents of memory at a failure. There are two ways of collecting memory dump.
Page 556: Backing Up Ipmi Information
Backing up IPMI Information IPMI information is collected. To collect the information, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed. 1. Go to “Program → NEC ESMPRO Agent → ESRAS Utility.” ESRAS Utility screen is displayed. 2. Select “Display the latest information” from the tree to collect local computer information.
Page 557: Collecting Hardware Log
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Hardware Log This section describes which hardware information of the server needs to be collected. IMPORTANT: ● It is recommended to collect failure information described below before asking for a support in order for your maintenance company to identify and remove failed point quicker.
Page 558 Operation and Maintenance Checking Disabled Parts 1) Start the WEB Console to be checked. Click “Fault Information” on the left menu and check the status of each part on the Fault Information screen. When a scroll bar is displayed, drag the scroll box to confirm the status of all parts. The following is an example of the Server WEB Console: 3.
Page 559 Operation and Maintenance <Description> ✔Setting ：Enabled is selected when the part listed under Name is used. Otherwise, Disabled is selected. ：Disabled sensor name ✔Name 4) Read the information and collect data as necessary since information listed here needs to be collected in the next procedure. Since textual data on the removed parts cannot be copied, take a screen shot ([Alt+Print Screen]) or write the information down.
Page 560 Operation and Maintenance Confirming Sensor Information Start the WEB Console to be checked. Click “Monitoring” on the left menu and click “Sensor Reading” on the Sensor Monitor and System Event Log screen. The following is an example of the System WEB Console: 1-2) Click “Sensor Reading”...
Page 561 Operation and Maintenance Confirm if there are any issues concerning the status of each part on the Monitoring Sensor. In Select a sensor type category, select All Sensors. When a scroll bar is displayed, drag the scroll box to confirm the status of all parts. ALL Sensors <Description>...
Page 562 Operation and Maintenance 7. Collecting Service Processor LOG Information Collect the LOG information of the Service Processor. IMPORTANT: The LOG information of the Service Processor can be collected while the OS is operating. However, the response time from the OS may become slow since the management board can get heavily loaded.
Page 563 Operation and Maintenance 3) Save the log data. 1) Click “Download Hardware” on the Service Processors screen. 2) The following dialog box is displayed. Save the log data in any folder of the management terminal.
Page 564: Repairing System
Operation and Maintenance Repairing System Windows Server 2008 If the system cannot be started for some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system. Note that this method is recommended to conduct under the supervision with users or administrators with a deep knowledge of the system. Refer to the online help for more details. Windows Server 2008 R2 If the system cannot be started for some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system.
Page 565: Contents Of System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance System Diagnostics This section describes System Diagnostics that executes various tests for the server, and how to use its functions. Contents of System Diagnostics Following items are tested in system diagnostics. ● Checking memory installed on the server ●...
Page 566 Operation and Maintenance Start up the server. When the following message is displayed, press “F2” key to go to BIOS setting screen. Version 1.26.1117. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter setup. On the BIOS setting screen, go to “Aptio Setup Utility.” Select Boot screen with “→,”...
Page 567 Operation and Maintenance Select “Boot Option #1” and press “Return.” Select a DVD drive (the drive name differs depending on the installed DVD drive) and press “Return.”...
Page 568 Operation and Maintenance Confirm the drive is changed to the one selected as the Boot Option #1 and press “ESC.” 10. Insert the TeDoLi CD into the DVD drive, select “SAVE & EXIT” with “→,” select the DVD drive with “↓,” and then press “RETURN.”...
Page 569 Operation and Maintenance 11. On the next screen, specify the console to execute the TeDoLi. Enter the following output target in <boot: _. If there is no target input within 3 seconds after the screen below is displayed, the output target will be SOL.
Page 570 Operation and Maintenance 12. Execute test. (1) Enter <list> command on the command line of the TeDoLi screen to display the test device list. TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ 1| | MEMORY |MEMORY 2| | DVD DVD/CDRW RW9120 |DVD 3| | DVD Virtual CDROM...
Page 571 Operation and Maintenance (2) Enter <select> command on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to select the test required device. - The followings are three ways of specifying the test device. 1. Specifying “Test device number”: Specifies the test device number of “Num” row individually.
Page 572 Operation and Maintenance (3) Enter <time> or <round> command on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to set the test ending condition. When the test ends by the specified time, specify <time> command. When the test ends by the number of test executing times, specify <round>...
Page 573 Operation and Maintenance 13. Check test status. Enter <stat> on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to check the executing status of the test. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> stat Status : Executing Time : 000:00:44 Total of tests : 15...
Page 574 Operation and Maintenance 14. Check results of executed test. Enter <fail> command in the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to check the executed results of the test. Nothing is displayed when there is no error. When an error occurs, detailed information is displayed of all the test result with error. The following is an example of screen when an error occurs.
Page 575 Operation and Maintenance 16. End system diagnostics. Enter <shutdown> command or <reboot> command in the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to end the system diagnostics. The following is an example of using <shutdown> command. If the command is entered, the command confirmation message is displayed. Enter “y”...
Page 576: Details Of System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance Details of System Diagnostics Test Items Test item Test name Test target device Memory test Memory access test Memory CPU test Cache test CPU cache Floating point arithmetic test DVD test Random read test Internal DVD drive MT test Read test External storage...
Page 577: Command List
Operation and Maintenance Command List The following is the list of the command used on the system diagnosis. Refer to “Command Reference” for the details of using each command ( = Available  = Unavailable). Command Description Idle Exec Wait close Collapse the display under the specified device on the tree.
Page 578: How To Execute System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance How to Execute System Diagnostics Sequence of Test Execution Power on the Server Start TeDoLi Display test device list Select/unselect test device (Status: Idle) Set test ending condition Check test status Test starts Check executed test result (Status: Executing) Log collecting TeDoLi ends...
Page 579: Displaying Test Device List
Operation and Maintenance Displaying Test Device List Use <list> command to display the list of test devices. Test Device List is displayed in the tree structure. The tree shows the installed position of hardware. Except all the memory in the system is displayed in one lump. The following is an example of screen using the command.
Page 580: Selecting/Unselecting Test Device
Operation and Maintenance Selecting/Unselecting Test Device Use <select> command to select the test device, and <desel> command to unselect the test device. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> select 19 TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+...
Page 581: Setting Test Ending Condition
Operation and Maintenance Setting Test Ending Condition Use <option> command to check the test ending condition. There are two procedures for the test ending conditions. The first is ending the test by setting the test executing time. The second is ending the test by setting the round times, the number of test to carry out.
Page 582: Checking Test Status
Operation and Maintenance Checking Test Status Use <stat> command to check the progress of the test. To check the detailed status for each test, use <statv> command. This command shows the number of executed times and progressing status of each time for each test. The following is an example of screen using the commands.
Page 583 Operation and Maintenance Test executed status can be confirmed on the test device list by <list> command. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | 17|!| -BM/MB/PCI9 | 18|!| -Port1 |FC-PORT | 19|*|...
Page 584: Ending Test Forcibly
Operation and Maintenance Ending Test Forcibly Use <term> command to forcibly end the test being executed. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> term Are you sure you want to terminate the test? Enter Y or N [N]: y Terminating the test.
Page 585 Operation and Maintenance Use <warn> command to check the detail information when warning occurs on the test. The following is an example of screen using the command. eDoLi> warn -------------------------------------------- BM/MB/PCI9/Port1/SCSI-ID0 LUN0(iStorage 1000) --------------------------------------------- Device number : 19 Warning messages exist, although successfully completed the test. Command complete with retry.
Page 586: Saving Log On External Device
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Log Saving Log on External Device Use <log> command to save the TeDoLi log on an external device (removable device). After entering <log> command, select the removable disk to be the target in “Save.” The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi>...
Page 587: Displaying On Screen
Operation and Maintenance Displaying on Screen Use <log> command to display the TeDoLi log on the screen. After entering <log> command, select “Display.” Since a lot of information is displayed, it is recommended to use such as log function of the remote console. The following is an example of screen using the command.
Page 588: Ending Tedoli
Operation and Maintenance Ending TeDoLi Use <shutdown> or <reboot> command to end the TeDoLi. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> shutdown Are you sure you want to shut down the system? Enter Y or N [N]: y ：...
Page 589: Memory Test
Operation and Maintenance Test Executing Part Memory Test (1) Outline Memory access test This test reads the test target memory and writes the exclusive logical sum of the read value and the random value on the memory. Whole memory area is the test target excepting 1GB for the system diagnosis to operate.
Page 590: Cpu Test
Operation and Maintenance CPU Test (1) Outline Cache Test This test writes and reads memory for the test area, and the results are compared. Floating point arithmetic test This test executes floating point arithmetic instruction. (2) Message 1. Standard message Message Content Start CPU test.
Page 591: Dvd Test
Operation and Maintenance DVD Test (1) Outline Random read test This test reads randomly-selected blocks from a media and check if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read 200 times, the test round counts up one (This does not mean all the blocks on the disk can be read in one round). (2) Message 1.
Page 592 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content Terminated the test due to The command ended abnormally. an unexpected error. SCSI command error occurred. I/O status : xx (H) I/O status : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. API status : xx (H) API status : Refer to Appendix B (2) API status.
Page 593 Operation and Maintenance MT Test (1) Outline MT reading test This test starts reading from the top block on a magnetic media and checks if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read once, the test round counts up one. Test ends after the test is executed for ten rounds.
Page 594 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content SCSI command error The command ended abnormally. occurred. I/O status : xx (H) I/O status : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. API status : xx (H) API status : Refer to Appendix B (2) API status. Target status : xx (H) Target status : Refer to Appendix B (3) SCSI target status.
Page 595: Hdd Test
Operation and Maintenance HDD Test (1) Outline Random read test This test reads randomly-selected blocks from a media and check if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read 200 times, the test round counts up one (This does not mean all the blocks on the disk can be read in one round). (2) Message 1.
Page 596 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content Close error. (errno=xx) Closing the device failed. errno : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. Data unmatch error. Data mismatching occurred. Expected data is as follows. xx: xx xx xx ... Actual data is as follows. xx: xx xx xx ...
Page 597: Ether Test
Operation and Maintenance Ether Test (1) Outline Internal loop back test This test uses the internal loopback function in the Ether host adapter to loopback packets in the host adapter and checks the transmission/reception on the host adapter is properly done.
Page 598: List
Operation and Maintenance Command Reference list Function: This command displays the device list. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ 1| | MEMORY |MEMORY 2| | DVD DVD/CDRW RW9120 |DVD 3| | DVD Virtual CDROM |DVD 4|!|-MGM2...
Page 599 Operation and Maintenance Description Description number Device status is displayed. Device number On the top of the device list name,“+” or “-” symbol is marked. This indicates there are devices under the marked device. (blank) Indicates this is not the test target device. Indicates this is the test target device.
Page 600: Open
Operation and Maintenance open Function: This command expands device information under the entries of device list specified by argument. It does not show the device list. Argument: Description open Expands devices under the specified device number. Command is ignored when there is no device under the device. x : Test device number Expands all the devices under the device.
Page 601: Close
Operation and Maintenance close Function: This command collapses device information under the entries of device list specified by argument. Argument: Description close Collapses devices under the specified device number. Command is ignored when there is no device under the device number.
Page 602: Vendor Name
Operation and Maintenance info Function: This command displays detailed information of device specified by argument. Argument: Description info Displays detailed information of the specified device number. When there are devices under the specified device, the detailed information under the devices is displayed. x : Test device number Displays all the detailed information existing under the specified device.
Page 603 Operation and Maintenance Function: This command saves test execution log. The file name of the log is “td_yymmddhhmmss.log.” Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> Select the Log Operation. 1: Save (USB-FDU 2: Display 3: Cancel Enter selection [Cancel]: 1 Now Saving... All Log have been saved.
Page 604: Stat
Operation and Maintenance stat Function: This command displays the current or the previous test status. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> stat Status : Idle Time : 000:05:31 Total of tests : 6 Running Pass Failure Warning (Description) Description Description number Displays the test status when the command is entered.
Page 605: Statv
Operation and Maintenance statv Function: This command displays the detailed status of the current test. Argument: Description Statv Displays the detailed status of the specified device number. x :Test device number Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> statv 4 Test Count Progress : 56% (Description)
Page 606: Random Read Test Start
Operation and Maintenance pass Function: This command displays information of test that ended normally. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> pass -------------------------------- CELL0/IOM0/PAM1/PCI1/Port0(eth0) -------------------------------- Device number : 12 Random read test start. Total block : 34861056 Block size : 512 Test start block : 0 Test end block : 34861055 Transfer block : random length...
Page 607: Fail
Operation and Maintenance fail Function: This command displays all the test information having “Failure” status. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> fail -------------------------------- CELL0/IOM0/PAM1/PCI1/Port0(eth0) -------------------------------- Device number : 12 Terminated the test due to an unexpected error. Set loopback mode error. Ether operation error occurred.
Page 608: Warn
Operation and Maintenance warn Function: This command displays all the test information having “Warning” status. Description (Screen image) number TeDoLi> warn<ENTER> --------------------------------- CELL0/HDM0/HDD2(MBB2073RC --------------------------------- Device number : 10 Test Selection : Random Read Test Block Range : All Block Cycle=5 Time=000:01:04 Test has passed, but..
Page 609: Select
Operation and Maintenance select Function: This command sets devices specified by argument as test target. Argument: Description Sets specified device number as test target. select Devices under the selected device become also the test target. x: Test device number Multiple device numbers can be specified (select x1 x2 x3···). Type Sets specified device type as test target.
Page 610: Desel
Operation and Maintenance desel Function: This command excludes devices specified by argument as test target. Argument: Description Sets specified device number to be excluded from test target. desel When devices exist under the specified device, they are also excluded from test target. x :Test device number Multiple device numbers can be specified (desel x1 x2 x3 ···).
Page 611: Option
Operation and Maintenance option Function: This command displays the current test option. Description (Screen image) number TeDoLi> option<ENTER> Execution Control: Loop continuosly (Description) Description Description number Displays current option of test ending. Loop continuously : Test continues until forcibly ended. Execution Time Limit : x minutes : Test ends when x minutes elapsed.
Page 612: Time
Operation and Maintenance time Function: This command sets test executing time that is test ending option. Argument: Description Sets test executing time. time x : Executing time (Min) (Test continues when “0” is specified). Description (Screen image) number TeDoLi> time 8<ENTER>...
Page 613: Term
Operation and Maintenance term Function: This command ends the test forcibly. Description (Screen image) number TeDoLi> term<ENTER> Are you sure you want to terminate the test? Enter Y or N [N]: Y Terminating the test. Please wait for a while. (Description) Description Description...
Page 614: Reboot
Operation and Maintenance reboot Function: This command reboots the system. Description (Screen image) number TeDoLi> reboot<ENTER> Are you sure you want to reboot the system? Enter Y or N [N]: Y (Description) Description Description number Select either of (Y) Reboot system or (N) No. Function: This command displays the version of the TeDoLi.
Page 615: Help
Operation and Maintenance help Function: This command displays the command list. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> help TeDoLi commands. list - Display the device list. open - Display component list of selected device. close - Close component list. info - Display the details of the selected device.
Page 616: Relocating And Storing
Operation and Maintenance Relocating and Storing Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to the page iii and later for more description. ●...
Page 617 Operation and Maintenance -Memo-...
Page 618 Appendix A. Specifications...
Page 621 Appendix B. System Diagnostics Message List (1) Errno The contents of errnp are described below. errno Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ Operation not permitted No such file or directory No such process Interrupted system call I/O error No such device or address Arg list too long Exec format error Bad file number No child processes...
Page 622 No message of desired type Identifier removed Channel number out of range Level 2 not synchronized Level 3 halted Level 3 reset Link number out of range Protocol driver not attached No CSI structure available Level 2 halted Invalid exchange Invalid request descriptor Exchange full No anode...
Page 623 Protocol not available Protocol not supported Socket type not supported Operation not supported on transport endpoint Protocol family not supported Address family not supported by protocol Address already in use Cannot assign requested address Network is down Network is unreachable Network dropped connection because of reset Software caused connection abort Connection reset by peer...
Page 624 API Status The contents of API status (ATA Command) are described below. Code Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ Normal No buffer found at data transfer command/Buffer found at data buffer command ATA command buffer securement request failed ATA command (no data transfer) failed ATA command (with data transfer) failed Descriptions of API status (ATA IO) are as follows.
Page 625 SCSI Host Status The contents of SCSI host status are described below. Code Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ No error Could not connect before timeout period Bus stayed busy through timeout period Timeout for other reason Bad target Told to abort for some other reason Parity error Internal error Reset by somebody...
Page 626 Sense Codes The contents of sense codes (KEY/ASC/ASCQ) displayed at the check condition occurrence are as follows. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ No sense Recovered error Not ready Medium error Hardware error Illegal request Unit attention Data protect Blank check Vendor specific Copy aborted Abort command Equal Volume overflow...
Page 627 Logical unit not ready, manual intervention required Logical unit not ready, format in progress Logical unit not ready, rebuild in progress Logical unit not ready, recalculation in progress Logical unit not ready, operation in progress Logical unit not ready, long write in progress Logical unit does not respond to selection No reference position found Multiple peripheral devices selected...
Page 628 Error reading UPC/EAN number Error reading ISRC number Read error: loss of streaming Address mark not found for ID field Address mark not found for data field Recorded entity not found Record not found Filemark or setmark not found End-of-data not found Block sequence error Record not found: recommend reassignment Record not found: data auto-reallocated...
Page 629 Partial defect list transfer Invalid command operation code Logical block address out of range Invalid element address Illegal function Invalid field in CDB Logical unit not supported Invalid field in parameter list Parameter not supported Parameter value invalid Threshold parameters not supported Invalid release of active persistent reservation Write protected Hardware write protected...
Page 630 No defect spare location available Defect list update failure Tape length error Enclosure failure Enclosure services failure unsupported enclosure function enclosure services unavailable enclosure services transfer failure enclosure services transfer refused Ribbon, ink, or toner failure Rounded parameter Saving parameters not supported Medium not present Medium not present: tray closed Medium not present: tray open...
Page 631 Internal target failure Select or reselect failure Unsuccessful soft reset SCSI parity error Initiator detected error message received Invalid message error Command phase error Data phase error Logical unit failed self-configuration Tagged overlapped commands (nn = queue tag) Overlapped commands attempted Write append error Write append position error Position error related to timing...
Page 632 Packet does not fit in available space Illegal mode for this track Invalid packet size Voltage fault Automatic document feeder cover up Automatic document feeder lift up Document jam in automatic document feeder Document miss feed automatic in document feeder Configuration failure Configuration of incapable logical units failed Add logical unit failed...
Page 633 Appendix C. Settings for each OS When installing and booting OS, BIOS settings are needed to be changed from the default settings depending on the OS.  When Windows 2008 SP2 1)If using A1080a-E model and the Core Enable Count is more than 32, change the setting of “Hyper-threding”...
Page 634 Firmware program is installed in this product for the purpose of controlling management board. The firmware program consists of multiple independent software components. The license (copyright) stated by NEC or the third party exists in each component. This product uses the software components provided as open source software based on the license agreement stated by the third party.
Page 635 distribute copies of the software, or if you modify it. For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code.
Page 636 source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
Page 637 In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3.
Page 638 parties remain in full compliance. 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying...
Page 639 be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
Page 640 YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
Page 641 You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the program, if necessary. Here is a sample; alter the names: Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program `Gnomovision' (which makes passes at compilers) written by James Hacker.
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