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4-48 Configuring Your ServerScan DevicesWhen you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the HDDs connected are detected again.Use this feature whe

Configuring Your Server 4-49Virtual DisksWhen you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that hasalready been c

4-50 Configuring Your ServerPhysical DrivesWhen you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physicaldrive (HDD) appe

Configuring Your Server 4-51Physical Drives PropertiesTake the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example t

4-52 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration WizardUse this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation ofthis

Configuring Your Server 4-53ExitWhen you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS isdisplayed. Click [Yes] to e

4-54 Configuring Your ServerConfiguring Virtual DiskThis section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS.Config

Configuring Your Server 4-55When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears.Custom Configuration: All

4-56 Configuring Your ServerUse this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).

Configuring Your Server 4-57 1. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives(HDDs) in DG. 2. Upon comp

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4-58 Configuring Your Server 4. After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. 5. Then, the Span Definition screen a

Configuring Your Server 4-59 6. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN].The DG is defined

4-60 Configuring Your ServerDefine the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined,[VD Definition] screen is

Configuring Your Server 4-61As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyy

4-62 Configuring Your Server 6. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 7. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click

Configuring Your Server 4-63 11. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in thelower right frame of the scre

4-64 Configuring Your ServerConfigure SPANThe following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with fourHDDs.IMPORTANT

Configuring Your Server 4-65 2. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting HDDs in DG.(In the example, two DGs will b

4-66 Configuring Your Server 5. Configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) using the two DGs that have been created inprevious step. When DGs were defined

Configuring Your Server 4-67 7. Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"field to the right,

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4-68 Configuring Your Server 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lowerright of the screen. 10. On the

Configuring Your Server 4-69 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save theconfigura

4-70 Configuring Your ServerThe Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU.Select a mode suitable for you

Configuring Your Server 4-71Operation of Various FeaturesCheck Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. Sel

4-72 Configuring Your Server 6. The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. 7. Click [Home] at the lo

Configuring Your Server 4-73Manual RebuildDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configu

4-74 Configuring Your Server 4. Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, andthen click

Configuring Your Server 4-75Setting Hot SpareDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with t

4-76 Configuring Your Server 4. Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, andthen click [Go] on the lower c

Configuring Your Server 4-77 5. The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the

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4-78 Configuring Your ServerReconstructionDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three

Configuring Your Server 4-79 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed.

4-80 Configuring Your Server 4. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. 5. Select "Migration with additio

Configuring Your Server 4-81WebBIOS and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RA

4-82 Configuring Your ServerDisk ArrayWebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Arraywhere [DG X] in Phys

Configuring Your Server 4-83The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting valueItem Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting v

4-84 Configuring Your ServerBattery for On-board RAID Controller (MegaRAID ROMB)This section describes the features operations of battery for on-boar

Chapter 5Installing the Operating System with ExpressSetupThis section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the follo

5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout Express Setup"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3Microsoft Windows Server 2003This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server®

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5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupService Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER SupportsThe EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server support

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5About the Hardware ComponentsWhen you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requires

5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout the System Partition SizeThe system partition size can be calculated from the following f

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will

5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupFLOW OF SETUPThis section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup.Lo

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9INSTALLING THE WINDOWS SERVER 2003Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting

5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. [Load parameters] steps are displayed.[Do not load parameters](1) Select [Do not load par

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 6. Select the installing Operating System.Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] fr

5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition.[Specify medium / Partit

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 9. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are d

Chapter 1Notes on Using Your ServerThis chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used.[Enter domain account] steps are display

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 13. Select the installing applications.[Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 1

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17Windows Server 2003 and selected applications will be installed automatically andrebooted se

5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupINSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERSFollow these steps to install and configure the device

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 8. Click [Install]. 9. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [

5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupOptional Network Board DriverIf you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8403-017/020),

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is

5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Click [TEAM:"Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23Setting WOLRefer to the following procedure to enable WOL.When PROSet is not installed 1. St

1-2 Notes on Using Your ServerSAFETY NOTESThis section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure properand s

5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupGraphics Accelerator DriverIf you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini fileMany different switches will b

5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupSETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMSSetup the following issue in advance so that your computer can r

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27IMPORTANT:Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to

5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debuggin

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29Windows Dr. WatsonWindows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any applicatio

5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupNetwork MonitorUtilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network tr

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIESVarious maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPR

5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupMAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATIONThe system information includes the current BIOS s

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage DeviceThis section explains how to setup with th

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3WARNINGDo not use the equipment in the place where corrosive gases exist.Make sure not to locate or use the server in

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Chapter 6Installing and Using UtilitiesThis section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your serverand to install the util

6-2 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC EXPRESSBUILDERThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (referred to as "EXPRESSBUILDER" hereinafter) helps you instal

Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Os installationIf you select this item, the Top menu appears.IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that

6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal Mode)If you select this item, the Tool menu appears.You can use the below functions for main

Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tool menu (Redirection Mode)If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less fu

6-6 Installing and Using UtilitiesAutorun MenuWhen the EXPRESSBUILDER disk is inserted into the DVD drive, Windows automaticallylaunches the menu a

Installing and Using Utilities 6-7PARAMETER FILE CREATOR"Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create [Parameter file] that is used for co

6-8 Installing and Using UtilitiesParameter FileThis section describes about specifying setup information that is necessary for OS installation and

Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 4. Click [Parameter File Creator].Parameter File Creator will appear.

1-4 Notes on Using Your ServerCAUTIONAvoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal

6-10 Installing and Using Utilities 5. [Load Parameters] step is displayed.Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. 6. Select

Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive.[Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modi

6-12 Installing and Using Utilities 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition.[Specify medium / Partition] steps are displ

Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 9. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm th

6-14 Installing and Using Utilities 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol.[Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parame

Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 12. Select the installing components.[Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters,

6-16 Installing and Using Utilities 14. Save the parameters.[Save parameters] steps are displayed.If you want to save the parameters, set the free

Installing and Using Utilities 6-17Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created.Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator

6-18 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC ESMPROThe NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NECESMPRO monitors

Installing and Using Utilities 6-19Universal RAID UtilityUniversal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID Controlle

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5FOR PROPER OPERATIONObserve the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring th

6-20 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC DianaScopeThe NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of this server. See the onlinedocuments f

Chapter 7MaintenanceThis chapter describes the daily maintenance of the CPU blade and precautions when relocating orstoring the CPU blade.MAKING BACKU

7-2 MaintenanceSYSTEM DIAGNOSTICSThe System Diagnostics runs several tests on the CPU blade.Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EX

Maintenance 7-3Startup and Exit of System DiagnosticsThere are two ways to diagnose the CPU blade: to use the local console (keyboard) connected to t

7-4 Maintenance 6. Select [Test and diagnostics].Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will becompleted in appro

Maintenance 7-5 7. Follow the guide line shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key.The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed.Enduser Menu

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Chapter 8TroubleshootingIf your CPU blade does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure.NOTE: For provision against an une

8-2 TroubleshootingSYSTEM VIEWERSMonitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation.Especially take note on whether any alert

Troubleshooting 8-3ERROR MESSAGESIf an error occurs in the CPU blade, an error message appears on the display unit connected to theCPU blade.POST Err

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERThe information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is thevaluable pro

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server– The CPU blade contains precision component that is easily affected by drastictemperature change. If the CPU blade

8-4 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action0250 System battery is dead -Replace and run SETUP1. Take one of the following measures

Troubleshooting 8-5On-screen error message Recommended action0B50 Processor #1 with errortaken offline0B51 Processor #2 with errortaken offline0B52 P

8-6 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action0B70 The error occurred duringtemperature sensorreading1. Take one of the following mea

Troubleshooting 8-7On-screen error message Recommended action0B74 The error occurred duringvoltage sensor reading1. Take one of the following measur

8-8 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action0B83 BMC IBF or OBF checkfailed1. Take one of the following measures to reboot (reset)

Troubleshooting 8-9On-screen error message Recommended action0B90 BMC Platform InformationArea Corrupted0B91 BMC update firmwarecorrupted0B92 Interna

8-10 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action0B95 BMC FRU device failure0B96BMC SDR Repositoryfailure0B97 BMC SEL device failure0B98

Troubleshooting 8-11On-screen error message Recommended action0BC0 POST detected startupfailure of 1st Processor0BC1 POST detected startupfailure of

8-12 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action0BD4 2nd SMBus device Errordetected0BD7 3rd SMBus device Errordetected0BDA 4th SMBus de

Troubleshooting 8-13On-screen error message Recommended action8130 Mismatch DIMM Typedetected in DIMM group#18131 Mismatch DIMM Typedetected in DIMM

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTYThe following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided wit

8-14 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action8170 Processor 1 not operatingat intended frequency8171 Processor 2 not operatingat int

Troubleshooting 8-15On-screen error message Recommended action81A0 Cache Cautionary statusdetected on Processor 181A1 Cache Cautionary statusdetected

8-16 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action8400 Onboard PCIE#1 LinkFailure8401 Onboard PCIE#2 LinkFailure8402 Onboard PCIE#3 LinkF

Troubleshooting 8-17On-screen error message Recommended action8420 Onboard PCIE#1 LinkWidth Error8421 Onboard PCIE#2 LinkWidth Error8422 Onboard PCIE

8-18 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Recommended action8450 Can't Read FRU onMezzanine Slot 18451 Can't Read FRU onMezzanine Slot 28

Troubleshooting 8-19On-screen error message Recommended actionInvalid SystemConfiguration DataSystem ConfigurationData Read ErrorSystem Configuration

8-20 TroubleshootingError Messages on Virtual LCDThe remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine and NEC DianaScope displays thestatus of the ma

Troubleshooting 8-21ASF CodesASF message DescriptionMemory Init Initializing and checking memoryAP Init Initializing multi-processorEnter Password Wa

8-22 TroubleshootingPOST progresscodeDescriptionACh Starting BIOS SETUPB0h Checking POST errorBDh Displaying Boot menu97h Creating MP tableC0h Starti

Troubleshooting 8-23DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionBIOSRecovery run A fatal error occured on system BIOS ROM.Take one of the following

1-8 Notes on Using Your ServerDISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose of the CPU blade, hard disk drives, Blade Enclosure, option board, floppy disks,an

8-24 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionFSB 1 Unc Err An uncorrectable error occurred on internal or external bus of CPU #1.

Troubleshooting 8-25DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionSB Unc Err1SB Unc Err2An uncorrectable error occurred on SAS unit.Take one of the fo

8-26 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionFBD CH1 Unc Err An uncorrectable error occurred on DIMM in DIMM socket 01, 05, 09, o

Troubleshooting 8-27When STATUS lamp is flashing in amberDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionCPU Reconfigured The system has started with pr

8-28 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionDIMMG 7 Unc ErrMemory mirror failover occurred due to an uncorrectable error occurre

Troubleshooting 8-29DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionFBD CH1 C ErrA correctable error frequently occurred on DIMM in DIMM socket 01, 05,

8-30 TroubleshootingMessages displayed on lower lineWhen STATUS lamp is flashing in redDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionProc1 IERR An err

Troubleshooting 8-31DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionProc1Didn'tStart Failed to start CPU #1.Proc2Didn'tStart Failed to start C

8-32 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionWDT Power Down The system is forcedly shutdown due to watchdog timer timeout error.T

Troubleshooting 8-33DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionMEZ1 Power FaultAn error occurred on power supply circuit of mezzanine card in mezza

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9USER SUPPORTBefore Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord a

8-34 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionBattery Alm09 A voltage alarm (upper limit) occurred on Li-Ion battery.Battery Alm02

Troubleshooting 8-35DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionFSB VTT Alm09 FSB VTT voltage alarm (upper limit) occurred.FSB VTT Alm02 FSB VTT vol

8-36 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionSB +1.2v Alm09 +1.2V voltage alarm (upper limit) occurred on SAS unit.SB +1.2v Alm02

Troubleshooting 8-37When STATUS lamp is flashing in amberDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionHDD 0 Fault An error was detected in hard disk

8-38 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionProc1 Therm % 07 A high temperature warning occurred on CPU #1.Proc2 Therm % 07 A hi

Troubleshooting 8-39DescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionProc1 VCCP Alm07 VCCP voltage warning (upper limit) occurred on CPU #1.Proc1 VCCP Al

8-40 TroubleshootingDescriptionOn-screenmessageRecommended actionBB +1.5vs Alm00 +1.5VS voltage warning (lower limit) occurred.BB +3.3vs Alm07 +3.3VS

Troubleshooting 8-41LAMPSThe CPU blade includes lamps to indicate the CPU blade states by a variety of colors and displaypatterns on the front panel,

8-42 TroubleshootingSOLVING PROBLEMSWhen the CPU blade fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem andfollow the instruc

Troubleshooting 8-43 Did you turn on the power of Blade Enclosure within 30 seconds after AC power issupplied to each power unit?→ Initialization

1-10 Notes on Using Your ServerAdvice for HealthThe longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you becometired, which may cause disorde

8-44 Troubleshooting Is the keyboard or mouse manipulated just after starting a CPU blade?→ If you manipulate the keyboard or mouse just after POS

Troubleshooting 8-45 Is BIOS configuration correct?→ When the CPU blade has PCI devices connected, make sure to set the PCI deviceinterrupt and ot

8-46 TroubleshootingFail to start the OS: Is the BIOS configuration correct?→ Run the BIOS SETUP utility to change the boot order (see Chapter 4).

Troubleshooting 8-47Inserted the correct DVD/CD-ROM but the message like the following is displayed:The CD-ROM is not inserted or the wrong CD-ROM is

8-48 TroubleshootingThe CPU blade is not found on the network: Is the LAN cable connected?→ Make sure to connect the LAN cable to the network port

Troubleshooting 8-49Problems with WindowsThe following system events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 134Source: Microsoft-

8-50 TroubleshootingThe following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 63Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMILevel:

Troubleshooting 8-51The following system event is logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 10Source: VDS Dynamic ProviderDescription: T

8-52 TroubleshootingThere are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install WindowsServer 2003 x64 Editions.Event Source: Se

Troubleshooting 8-53There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you operate WindowsServer 2003 R2.Source: IPMIDRVType: Error

Chapter 2General DescriptionThis chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. Itincludes names and functions

8-54 TroubleshootingProblems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDERWhen the CPU blade is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you

Troubleshooting 8-55Problems with Express SetupThe system partition is created by size smaller than specified value.→ In Express Setup, there are som

8-56 TroubleshootingProblems with RAID System and RAID ControllerCheck the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properl

Troubleshooting 8-57Auto rebuild fails: Was a sufficient time taken for hot swap of hard disk drives?→ To allow the auto rebuild to operate correc

8-58 TroubleshootingCOLLECTING EVENT LOGThis section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the CPU blade.IMPORTANT:

Troubleshooting 8-59COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATIONThis section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and intern

8-60 TroubleshootingCOLLECTING DR. WATSON DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIONDr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The locatio

Troubleshooting 8-61RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEMIf any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover thesystem

8-62 TroubleshootingMAINTENANCE TOOLSThe Maintenance Tools is a tool of this product prevention to maintain, and to analyze the trouble.Starting Main

Troubleshooting 8-63IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese"."Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when t

2-2 General DescriptionOVERVIEWBladeServer is a modular and multiprocessing system that includes processor, memory, networkconnections, optional add-

8-64 TroubleshootingFunction of Maintenance ToolsThe following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools. Maintenance UtilityThe Off-line

Troubleshooting 8-65 BIOS/FW UpdatingThis menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of theserver by using the update

8-66 TroubleshootingMaintenance Tools with Remote ConsoleThis subsection describes the procedures for using Maintenance Tools with remote console.Mai

Troubleshooting 8-67NOTE: The following items of BIOS setup information will be set asshown below. LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enab

8-68 TroubleshootingRESETTING THE CPU BLADEThis section describes how to reset the CPU blade when the CPU blade halts or when you want torestore the

Chapter 9Upgrading Your ServerThis chapter describes optional devices available for the CPU blade, procedures for install orremoving such optional dev

9-2 Upgrading Your ServerSAFETY NOTESObserve the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly.WARNINGObserve the followi

Upgrading Your Server 9-3ANTI-STATIC MEASURESThe CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures causedby st

9-4 Upgrading Your ServerPREPARATION FOR INSTALLATIONTo install or remove an optional device (excluding hard disk drive) installed in the CPU blade,

Upgrading Your Server 9-5INSTALLATION/REMOVAL PROCEDUREInstall or remove the devices in the following procedure.Processor (CPU)The server may have up

General Description 2-3STANDARD FEATURESHigh performance Expandability Intel® Xeon® Processor 7400s, 7300s, or7200s DDR2-667 SDRAM FB-DIMM High-

9-6 Upgrading Your ServerNOTE: If the different revision of the processor is installed in themultiprocessor system, Windows logs the following inform

Upgrading Your Server 9-7InstallationInstall the CPU in the following procedure. 1. After the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed, t

9-8 Upgrading Your Server 6. Disconnect the power cable, signal cables (1) and (2) from the CPU unit.IMPORTANT: To disconnect the signal cable (1),

Upgrading Your Server 9-9 7. Remove the eight screws securing the SAS unit and remove the SAS unit. 8. Confirm the position of the CPU socket. 9.

9-10 Upgrading Your Server 10. Lift the socket lever.IMPORTANT: Open the lever until it stops. The lever can be openedby 120 degrees or larger. 11.

Upgrading Your Server 9-11 12. Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the lever to fix the CPU to the socket. 13. Put the heat sink on t

9-12 Upgrading Your Server 14. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink.IMPORTANT: Temporarily tighten the four screws on cater corner,then t

Upgrading Your Server 9-13 18. If the driver shown in [Computer] is set to "ACPI uni-processor PC" or "ACPI single-processor PC"

9-14 Upgrading Your ServerDIMMThe DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is inserted into the DIMM socket on the CPU blade. TheCPU blade includes 16 DIMM s

Upgrading Your Server 9-15NOTES: Up to 64GB memory can be added. In the standard configuration, the CPU blade does not containmemory module. The

2-4 General DescriptionPART NAMES AND CONTROLSThis section describes the names and features of the sections in the device.Front View1 Hard disk drive

9-16 Upgrading Your ServerInstallationInstall the DIMM on the CPU blade according to the following procedure: 1. After the shutdown processing for t

Upgrading Your Server 9-17 6. Open the levers at both ends of the DIMM socket. 7. Push the DIMM into the socket straight.IMPORTANT: Use extreme car

9-18 Upgrading Your Server 13. Set [Advanced] – [Reset Configuration Data] in the [Advanced] menu to [Yes].This is required to update the hardware c

Upgrading Your Server 9-19RemovalRemove the DIMM in the following procedure.NOTE: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error messageappearing in PO

9-20 Upgrading Your ServerOnline Spare MemoryThe CPU blade supports the online spare memory feature.To use this feature, install the standby DIMMs as

Upgrading Your Server 9-21When the standby group starts working by the online spare memory feature, you can confirm it bythe following indications.

9-22 Upgrading Your ServerMemory MirroringThe CPU blade supports the memory mirroring feature.To use this feature, install the standby DIMMs as spare

Upgrading Your Server 9-23When the standby group starts working by the memory mirroring feature, you can confirm it by thefollowing indications. PO

9-24 Upgrading Your ServerMezzanine CardThe CPU blade can contain four mezzanine cards for blade. To install a mezzanine card, use themezzanine card

Upgrading Your Server 9-25NotesNote the followings in the installation or removal of the mezzanine card. Be careful not to make your hands touch th

General Description 2-511 SUV connectorThis connector sends or receives various signals.The K410-150(00) SUV cable (sold separately or provided with

9-26 Upgrading Your Server 4. Remove the five screws fixing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the blade,

Upgrading Your Server 9-27 6. From top of the CPU unit, position the connector of the mezzanine card so that it alignsthe connector of the mezzanine

9-28 Upgrading Your ServerRemovalTo remove the board, follow the procedure below: 1. Shutdown the CPU blade to be removed and turn off the power of

Upgrading Your Server 9-29Hard Disk DriveThe CPU blade can contain up to four 2.5-inch hard disk drives. This section describes theinstallation and r

9-30 Upgrading Your ServerInstallation or Removal of Hard Disk DriveInstall the hard disk drive in the following procedure. Install the hard disk dri

Upgrading Your Server 9-31 3. Hold the hard disk drive so that its BP connector faces the hard disk drive slot and thelever on the front of the driv

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Appendix ASpecificationsNEC Express5800/B140a-TItemN8400-055AF N8400-078F N8400-079FType Intel Xeonprocessor 72xxIntel Xeonprocessor 73xxIntel Xe

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Appendix BInstalling the Operating SystemSETUP AND RE-SETUP OF CPU BLADE OF DISKLESSMODELLocal InstallationBefore the installation, make sure that the

Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.SAFETY INDICATIONSFollow the instructions in this User's Guide for y

2-6 General DescriptionRear View1 MP connector11

B-2 Installing the Operating SystemRe-installation to Dynamic DiskWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003In the r

Installing the Operating System B-3About the System Partition SizeWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition:Required partition si

B-4 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) EditionRequired partition size =size required to install OS

Installing the Operating System B-5When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions:The size for the partition that the system is to be installe

B-6 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003:The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calc

Installing the Operating System B-7Setup ProcedureThe following describes the procedure of installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions/WindowsServe

B-8 Installing the Operating SystemCreating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk forEXPRESSBUILDER"Before installing, create Windows

Installing the Operating System B-9 Create from [Autorun Menu]This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003(or later).You

B-10 Installing the Operating SystemCreating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER"Before installing, create Windows Server 2003

Installing the Operating System B-11 Create from [Autorun Menu]This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later).Y

General Description 2-7Internal ViewCPU Unit1 CPU socket#4, #3, #2, and #1 from top2 DIMM socket#16, #15, #12, #11, #8, #7, #4, #3, #1, #2, #5, #6, #

B-12 Installing the Operating SystemInstallation of Windows Server 2008Install Windows Server 2008 in the following procedure. 1. Turn on your syste

Installing the Operating System B-13 5. Click the [Install now] button. The installation starts. 6. Enter your product key, and then click [Next].

B-14 Installing the Operating System 7. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased.Select [I have selected the edition of

Installing the Operating System B-15 9. Select the type of installation you want.[Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 10. You will be asked, &q

B-16 Installing the Operating System 12. Click [New], enter a partition size, and then click [Apply]. 13. Select the partition created in step 12,

Installing the Operating System B-17 15. Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7.If you have selected

B-18 Installing the Operating System 4. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information.If you have selected a Server Core instal

Installing the Operating System B-19 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator.You need not enter your password in this d

B-20 Installing the Operating System 5. Change the password, and then click the [Next] button. NOTE: The Windows Server 2008 password must combineupp

Installing the Operating System B-21Procedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matc

2-8 General DescriptionSAS Board1 DIMM connector for onboard RAID2 Connector for signal cable (1)Connect the signal cable (1) of the CPU unit.3 Conne

B-22 Installing the Operating SystemInstallation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 EditionsThis section explains how to perform a clean installation of W

Installing the Operating System B-23 8. If the optional board is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter.– Emulex LPX000 PCI Fi

B-24 Installing the Operating SystemProcedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matche

Installing the Operating System B-25Installation of Windows Server 2003 R2This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Serv

B-26 Installing the Operating System 9. Insert Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy diskdrive and press Enter.A list of t

Installing the Operating System B-27Procedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matc

B-28 Installing the Operating SystemREMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENTThis section describes the necessary setting of the Remote Desktop for Management to

Installing the Operating System B-29Windows Server 2003The setting process is as follows.IMPORTANT: Set password for the Administrator account in o

B-30 Installing the Operating SystemSETUP OF DEVICE DRIVER (NORMALLY INSTALLED INSERVER)For the installation and setup of each optional device driver

Installing the Operating System B-31When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD

General Description 2-9External View1 Top coverTop cover

B-32 Installing the Operating SystemGraphics AcceleratorStandard graphics accelerator drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically. Thefo

Installing the Operating System B-33Optional Network Board DriverIf you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver

B-34 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Click [

Installing the Operating System B-35Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive LoadBalancing (ALB)Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature t

B-36 Installing the Operating SystemSetup TeamingWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Editions / 2008 32-bit (x86)EditionsIMPORTANT:

Installing the Operating System B-37When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003IMPORTANT: AFT/ALB setting must be do

B-38 Installing the Operating SystemRemove TeamThis procedure is common in Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008. 1. Open the [Device Manager]

Installing the Operating System B-39SETTING WOLRefer to the following procedure to enable WOL.When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) E

B-40 Installing the Operating System[When PROSet is installed] 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R)xx

Installing the Operating System B-41RE-INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK DRIVERWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition / WindowsServe

2-10 General DescriptionHard Disk DriveThe hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed in the hard diskdrive. Handle

B-42 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-ins

Installing the Operating System B-43SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMSSetup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any tro

B-44 Installing the Operating SystemIMPORTANT:Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64)Edition To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debu

Installing the Operating System B-45 9. On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows:– A value larger than the recommended si

B-46 Installing the Operating SystemMemory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 -This section describes the procedures for collecting memor

Installing the Operating System B-47IMPORTANT:Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debuginfo

B-48 Installing the Operating System 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box.The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click [Advance

Installing the Operating System B-49How to Create a User-mode Process Dump FileWhen the system is Windows Server 2008"User-mode Process Dump&q

B-50 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 (Dr.Watson)Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any applica

Installing the Operating System B-51Network MonitorUtilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble.Network Monit

General Description 2-11Lamp IndicationsThis section describes the positions and display meanings of the lamps on the CPU blade and otherdevices.CPU

B-52 Installing the Operating SystemNetwork Monitor (Windows Server 2003)To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the install

Installing the Operating System B-53Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist[Before Re-installing the Operation System]B

B-54 Installing the Operating System[Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter]Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot mo

Installing the Operating System B-55UPDATING THE SYSTEM - APPLYING SERVICE PACK -Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expan

B-56 Installing the Operating SystemLocal UpdateWhen the system is Windows Server 2008"Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary f

Installing the Operating System B-57 5. Read the message, and then click [OK].The update starts.NOTE: The following box appears during the update

B-58 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server2003Perform "Updating the System" a

Installing the Operating System B-59 4. When the following message is displayed, click [Next].After that, follow the message to continue the proce

B-60 Installing the Operating System 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system<Windows Server

Installing the Operating System B-61Application process of "Updating the System""Updating the System" applies the drivers neces

2-12 General DescriptionSTATUS LampThe STATUS lamp stays lit in green when the CPU blade is in successful operation. When theSTATUS lamp is flashing

B-62 Installing the Operating SystemIMPORTANT: During the "Updating the System", the followingmessage may be shown, but there is no impact

Installing the Operating System B-63Recovery processIf "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for W

B-64 Installing the Operating SystemUpdate from TS Client (Windows Server 2008)Updating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM is

Installing the Operating System B-65Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions)NOTE: Configure the setting for remote desktop for mana

B-66 Installing the Operating System 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart thesystem.With that, applica

Installing the Operating System B-67Updating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM is assigned toa network driver to be shared.

B-68 Installing the Operating SystemUpdate from TS Client (Windows Server 2003)NOTE: Configure the setting for remote desktop for managementreferring

Installing the Operating System B-69 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart thesystem.With that, appli

B-70 Installing the Operating SystemUpdating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client CD-ROM is assigned to anetwork driver to be shared. If

Installing the Operating System B-71About Windows ActivationYou have to agree to the license agreement to use Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2

General Description 2-13LAN (1 - 4) Link/Access LampsThe lamp goes on when LAN port is connected to the network. The lamp flashes when data is beingt

B-72 Installing the Operating System 2. In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA la

Installing the Operating System B-73 4. Activate Windows.The Windows activation is complete.

B-74 Installing the Operating SystemFor a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type Slmgr –dli, and press Enter.IMPOR

Installing the Operating System B-75 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp <CID>, and press Enter.* CID is the confirmation ID that you

B-76 Installing the Operating SystemWindows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.Type as follows in the [Ope

Installing the Operating System B-77 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.

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2-14 General DescriptionUSING YOUR SERVERThis section describes the basic operation of the blade server.Power-on of Blade ServerThere are the followi

General Description 2-15Power ON from CPU BladePress the POWER switch on the front panel of the CPU blade (the POWER lamp on the CPU bladegoes on gre

Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below.AttentionsIndicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.Indicates

2-16 General DescriptionPOSTPOST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the CPU blade.When you power on the CPU blade, the sys

General Description 2-17POST Execution FlowThe following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.IMPORTANT: Do not make unnecessa

2-18 General DescriptionLaunch the BIOS SETUP utility when you need to change the settings to meet therequirements for the CPU blade. As long as the

General Description 2-19Power-off of Blade ServerTurn off the power in the following procedure. If a power cord of the Blade Enclosure is connectedto

2-20 General DescriptionDevice IdentificationTo identify the device to be maintained among more than one device, ID lamp is used.The ID lamp is locat

Chapter 3Setting Up Your ServerThis chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.

3-2 Setting Up Your ServerBEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADEBe sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure.Check of

Setting Up Your Server 3-3The address of LAN port depends on the numeral and alphabet of the last digit of MAC address. When the numeral/alphabet

3-4 Setting Up Your ServerINSTALLING THE CPU BLADEInstall the CPU blade in the dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of BladeEncl

Setting Up Your Server 3-5MAKING CONNECTIONSConnect peripheral devices to the CPU blade.IMPORTANT: Contact the maintenance engineer in your servi

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l

3-6 Setting Up Your ServerIn the ordinary operation, any cables may not be connected to a CPU blade. Proper cable(s) shouldbe connected to the USB, s

Setting Up Your Server 3-7USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV CableConnect the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to th

3-8 Setting Up Your ServerNetworkThe CPU blade is connected with network via the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of theBlade Enclosur

Chapter 4Configuring Your ServerThis chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration.When you install the blade server for the first

4-2 Configuring Your ServerStarting SETUP UtilityPowering on the CPU blade starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If theNEC

Configuring Your Server 4-3Description on On-Screen Items and Key UsageUse the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functio

4-4 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration ExamplesThe following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or forsyste

Configuring Your Server 4-5MemoryTo pause the POST if the memory error is detectedSelect [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt].To check th

4-6 Configuring Your ServerCPUTo pause the POST if the system detects the CPU errorSelect [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt].To check the

Configuring Your Server 4-7SecurityTo set passwords on the BIOS levelSelect [Security] – [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password.Set Supervi

TrademarksNEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registere

4-8 Configuring Your ServerMenu and Parameter DescriptionsThe SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server

Configuring Your Server 4-9MainStart the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.Available options in the Main menu are listed below.Option Paramete

4-10 Configuring Your ServerProcessor SettingsIf you select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears.See the t

Configuring Your Server 4-11Option Parameter Description Your SettingProcessor 3 CPUID NumeralDisabledErrorNot installedA numeral indicates the ID

4-12 Configuring Your ServerAdvancedMove the cursor onto "Advanced" to display the Advanced menu.Selecting a menu item preceded by symbol &

Configuring Your Server 4-13Memory ConfigurationSelect "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen.See th

4-14 Configuring Your ServerPCI ConfigurationThe following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. Selecting

Configuring Your Server 4-15Onboard SASSelect "Onboard SAS" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen.Option Param

4-16 Configuring Your ServerOnboard NICSelect "Onboard NIC" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen.Option Paramet

Configuring Your Server 4-17Peripheral ConfigurationSelect "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following scree

iPREFACEWelcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server.The NEC Express5800/BladeServer holds powerful performance and employs the latest tec

4-18 Configuring Your ServerAdvanced Chipset ControlThe following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced m

Configuring Your Server 4-19SecurityMove the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu.Select "Set Supervisor Password&quo

4-20 Configuring Your ServerSee the table below for items.Option Parameter Description Your SettingSet UserPasswordUp to 7alphanumericcharactersPress

Configuring Your Server 4-21ServerThe Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server."The items which can be set on the Server men

4-22 Configuring Your ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingBoot Monitoring [Disabled]5 minutes10 minutes15 minutes20 minutes25 minutes30 mi

Configuring Your Server 4-23System ManagementThe following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and pressE

4-24 Configuring Your ServerConsole RedirectionThe following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and pres

Configuring Your Server 4-25Event Log ConfigurationThe following screen appears if you select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server men

4-26 Configuring Your ServerBootMove the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu. The CPU blade searches for devices in theorder set in

Configuring Your Server 4-27ExitMove the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu.The following describes each option on the Exit menu

iiABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDEThis User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.This User's Guide also covers useful proce

4-28 Configuring Your ServerLoad Setup DefaultsSelect this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. Selecting "Load SetupDe

Configuring Your Server 4-29RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID

4-30 Configuring Your ServerRAID LevelsThe record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the OnboardRAID Controlle

Configuring Your Server 4-31Virtual DiskVirtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. Theallow

4-32 Configuring Your ServerRAID LevelsCharacteristics of RAID LevelsThe table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.Level Function Redu

Configuring Your Server 4-33RAID1In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode iscalled "mirrorin

4-34 Configuring Your ServerFeatures of On-board RAID Controller (MegaRAID ROMB)This section describes the features of the on-board RAID controller (

Configuring Your Server 4-35IMPORTANT: Note the following for the rebuild: The HDD used for rebuild should have the same capacity, rotationspeed,

4-36 Configuring Your ServerCheck ConsistencyThe Check Consistency is used to check consistency among virtual drives. It is available forredundant vi

Configuring Your Server 4-37Migration with additionUse this feature to add HDDs to existing virtual disk. The execution patterns are as shown below

iiiText ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see"SAFETY INDICATIONS" provide

4-38 Configuring Your ServerEx: Migration with addition for RAID5 virtual diskThe figure below shows an example of adding a single 36GB HDD to a RAID

Configuring Your Server 4-39Before Using WebBIOSRead the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using"WebBIO

4-40 Configuring Your ServerNotes on Creating Virtual Disk The HDDs configuring the disk group should have the same capacity and rotation speed.

Configuring Your Server 4-41Using WebBIOSStarting WebBIOS 1. Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. 2. Pres

4-42 Configuring Your ServerMain MenuShown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select a controller tooperate WebBIOS,

Configuring Your Server 4-43When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.IMPORTANT: "X:X:X" shown in

4-44 Configuring Your ServerAdapter PropertiesWhen you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information isdisplayed.Clic

Configuring Your Server 4-45The detailed settings is continued to the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.

4-46 Configuring Your ServerDefault settings and their explanationItem Default Description ChangeBattery Backup PresentNoneDisplays Properties.• Whe

Configuring Your Server 4-47How to change setting valueOn [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit]