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N8100-1235F/1236F/1321F/1322F
1287F/1288F/1352F
N8100-1237F/1238F/1323F/1324F
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NEC Express5800/120Eh
User's Guide
3rd Edition
5-2007
ONL-4152dN-120Eh-100-99-0704
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PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and /or its licensors. NEC and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NEC product(s) discusse
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Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this manual. In this manual or warning labels, "WARNING" or "
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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam. Prohibited Actions Indicates a general prohibited action that can
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Trademarks NEC ESMPRO, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, 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 Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. LSI Logic, LSI Logic Logo Design, MegaRAID, MegaRAID Storage Manager, and Power Console Plus are registered trademarks or trademarks of LSI Corporation. Datalight is a r
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i PREFACE Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
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ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server. This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of your server. Keep this manual for future use. The following describes how to proceed with this manual. How to Use This Manual To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information: Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server includes information that
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iii Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. See Chapter 5 for details. Appendix E Installing Windows Server
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iv CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii In the Package.................................................................................................................................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server............
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v Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................ 3-1 Setup Flow....................................................................................................................................3-2 Unpacking the System ..................................................................................................................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ..................................................................
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vi Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...........................................................................................................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console.............................................6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........................................6-9 Starting ..........................................
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vii Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8-1 System Viewers ............................................................................................................................8-2 Lamps ...........................................................................................................................................8-3 POWER/SLEEP Lamp.................................................................
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viii Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams....................................................................... 10-1 Interface Cables ..........................................................................................................................10-2 Addition of Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................10-2 Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-91 (SAS) ........................................................
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ix Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................D-11 PROSet..................................................................................................................................D-11 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)........................................D-12 Network Driver ..............................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
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1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.
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Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives. Your server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and d
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1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak. Do not install the server where you need an extension cord. Use of a cord that does not meet the power specifications of your ser
