Configure hardware and setup management tool associated with Upgrading the System hardware Chapter 3: Convenient Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS Features Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO and the other features. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to the following. Hard disk drives (HDD) Removable media Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following. USB memory Flash FDD Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Windows Server 2003. *3: Used as an installation platform only. POST POST described in this document refer to the following. Power On Self-Test BMC described in this document refer to the following. Baseboard Management Controller Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries.
BSMI Statement Korean KC Standards Registration NO. : KCC-REM-NEC-EXP320Q Basic Model Number : EXP320Q Trade Name or Registrant : NEC CORPORATION Equipment Name : FT Server Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
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European Union Member States. Outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
The contents of this document may change without prior notice. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.
Names and Functions of Components in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).
Unplug the power cord of the server. specifically identified. Make sure to follow Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be the instruction. caused. Make sure equipment is properly grounded. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Do not disassemble the server, and contact the store where you purchased the product or your maintenance service company. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
For inquiries regarding the installation or wiring of the power supply system, consult with the company that performed the installation or wiring, or the power company that services your area. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Do not secure the power cord with staples or damaged power cord with a power cord of the equivalents same standard. For information on replacing the power cord, contact the store where you purchased the product or a maintenance service company) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Do not get your fingers caught in the rails When mounting/removing the server onto/from the rack, be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught in the rails or cutting your fingers on the rails. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Use only the specified 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.
Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation. Failure to observe this warning may cause your hands or hair to catch in the fan, resulting in personal injury. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative . External view Front view Rear view Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Wait for at least 30 seconds before turning on the server after turning off the server. When disconnecting power cord from outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before connecting the power cord. For stable operation, it is recommended to restart OS after the system has been duplexed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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Tape media: Approximately 1 day For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
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Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features This section describes the server’s features and the server management. 4. Names and Functions of Components This section describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
You can use this Express5800/ft series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows/VMware operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc. To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to operate Express5800/ft series. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period. Contact your sales representative if they do not match. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Remote management feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3) Hard disk drive monitoring Power saving Power monitoring feature ® 80 PLUS Platinum certified high efficiency power supply Fan control appropriate to environment, work load, and configuration Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur. NEC ESMPRO is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure Express5800/ft series. This tool also supports both local and remote management of Express5800/ft series.
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Therefore, you can view the log items locally or remotely by a usual VMware procedure. Since an Express5800/ft series events use unique IDs, they are easy to distinguish. In-service repairing You can repair or replace a failed module even if Express5800/ft series is operating. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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System with one CPU (Quad-Core) System with two CPUs (Quad-Core) The above are screens when Express5800/R320c-E4 is used. For Express5800/R320c-M4, up to 8 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 16 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration.
3. Standard Features Management Features NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER(Windows) or in ft Control Software Install DVD(VMware), enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.
3. Standard Features Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages. This feature automatically updates modules without stopping the system just by specifying the updating packages from NEC ESMPRO Manager.
This LED is used to identify the device to be maintained. This LED lights in blue when pressing UID switch is pressed (see the next page). This LED blinks in blue when there are device identification requests remotely. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
The names of each part are the same as CPU/IO module 0. (14) EXPRESSSCOPE This LED indicates the status of CPU/IO modules. It lights green or blinks green or amber. (15) SLIDE-TAG A Label where N-Code and Serial number are printed is pasted to this tag. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Rear View R320c-E4 model R320c-M4 model Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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(7)-3 Slot 3 (R320c-M4 model only) (7)-4 Slot 4 (R320c-M4 model only) (8) Serial Port for Do not use this port. Maintenance personnel only. maintenance (COM) (9) Monitor connector Used to connect with a display device. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components External View (1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front. (2) LEDs For more information, refer to the description Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs). Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
The LED lights while accessing the loaded optical disk. (2) Tray eject button The button to eject the tray. (3) Manual release If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject the tray. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Disk ACCESS LED Optical disk STATUS LED EXPRESSSCOPE < Front View > LINK/ACT LED Module ID LED 10GLAN connector SPEED LED (R320c-M4 model only) Management LAN port GLAN connector Power unit LED < Rear View > Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2.Installation and Connection You must place the server in a suitable location and connect some cables following this section. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
If you did not purchase any optional device requiring installation, you may skip this section. Important Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.
2. Hold the right edge of the front bezel and pull it forward. 3. Slide the front bezel to take the tab off the frame and remove the front bezel. Installation 1. Engage the left tab with the server’s frame. 2. Push forward on the right side. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Do not pull out the CPU/IO module from the rack when the rack is unstable. Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply. Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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If you must install the server close to such equipment, have your maintenance service company separate power cables or install noise filter. Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Review airflow in the rack and room and take sufficient measures so that the internal temperature will not exceed the operational temperature during operation. Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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Chapter 2 Preparation 2. Installation and Connection This server can be mounted to a rack made by NEC or other companies. Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Checking accessories The following are the required accessories. Check if you have them all.
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Bracket (flat sides are facing inside) 3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts). Core nuts 4U (Top of device) Bottom of device Core nuts Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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5. Loosen the screw, and remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis. 6. Loosen the screw, and remove the system backplane from the chassis. System backplane システムバックプレーン Screws ネジ 7. Insert the chassis from the front side of the rack. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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10. Fasten tightly the 4 pan-head screws on the back side and the 8 flat screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screw on rear Panhead screw on side panel Panhead screw on side panel Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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14. Raise the levers on the left and right sides. 15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
CPU/IO module. 5. Hold firmly the chassis and remove it from the rack, Tips To remove the mechanical parts of the rack, see the installation procedure. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 2 Preparation 2. Installation and Connection Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004) By using the tower conversion kit N8843-003, you can install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. 2.3.1 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit You may ask your maintenance personnel to install the towerk conversion kit.
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Do not hold the tower conversion kit by its front door to lift the it. The front door may be disengaged and damage the device. After placing the tower conversion kit, lock its two rear wheels out of four. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
(2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.) Tower conversion kit (on the front top) Tips 4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the chassis at shipment. Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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Keep the removed handle and screws carefully. They are needed when installing the server in rack. 8. Insert the chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit. Note Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion kit. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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10. Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 flat screws. Tower conversion kit (on the rear top) Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom) 11. Mount AC rock bracket and secure it with a screw. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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14. Close the levers on the top and the bottom and secure the CPU/IO module with screws. 15. Install the CPU/IO module 1 to the chassis with the same procedures. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes. Use only the specified power cord Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable with the power plugged in the outlet. Use only the specified interface cable Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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USB devices supported by the server are a Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mouse), and SSU (server switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions and failures. ...
To change the settings, select Server and then AC-LINK in the BIOS setup utility, and change the displayed parameters. Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
4. EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows and maintain the server. 5. Installing Software Components You can install Windows and bundled software. 6. Power OFF Power off the server according to instructions in this section. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
If the power code is connected to a power controller like a UPS, ensure that it is powered 2. Remove the front bezel. System POWER LED 3. Lift up the acrylic cover in front of the power switch, and press the POWER switch of the front panel. Acrylic cover POWER switch Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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1. Power ON Chapter 3 Setup The System POWER LED goes on green. After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen. Important Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running. Do not power off the server while POST is running.
1. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/IO module will start up. POST will be performed on this selected CPU/IO module. According to the factory default settings, the "NEC" logo appears on the display while POST is being performed.
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For details on the utility, refer to Chapter 3 (3. SAS Configuration Utility) in Maintenance Guide. 6. The screen shows the ID numbers of the connected disk drive. 7. The OS starts when POST is completed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
D to Z. If you want to set the fixed drive letter to the optical disk drive, specify the letter which is not allocated in the order of D to Z after setting the hard disk drive letter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
To exit SETUP without saving parameters, select Save & Exit Discard Changes and Exit. To restore the default value, select Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults. Tips (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Quit without saving? [Yes] <F1> key Press this key to display help information. If you need help using the SETUP, press this key. Press the <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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Load Setup Defaults? [Yes] <F4> key If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the parameter you configured is saved and SETUP closes. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Server AC-LINK Last State If the server is turned off by using POWER switch, leave it OFF even when UPS supplies power. Server AC-LINK Stay off Keep the power OFF even when UPS supplies power. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
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Discard Changes and then and Exit. Or if you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults. and then (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
To actualize these functions, virtual USB mass storage (Remote FD, Remote CD/DVD, Remote USB Memory, or Virtual Flash) is always connected as USB mass storage. Tips Use Offline Tools of the server to reset BMC. Refer to Chapter 3 (2. BMC Configuration) in Maintenance Guide for more information. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network 2. If you press the <F4> key at this time, Off-line TOOL starts upon completion of POST. You can also press the <F4> key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU screen.
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6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
To use this feature, select Os installation in the menu after boot. (Windows reinstallation) Bundled software Stores various bundled software (such as NEC ESMPRO Agent). Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, select Tool menu in the menu after boot.
The Module POWER LED on each CPU/IO module will be blinking when AC power is supplied. 3. Power off all peripheral devices. Tips Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows shutdown. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) Main accessories EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1 Supported OS VMware vSphere5.1...