NEC N8191-09 User's Manual
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1.2. An AA OFF AC ON AC AC Ang A AC An AC AC Q PHS OFF A A xiii Cleaning WARNING Do not disassemble repair or alter the server switch unit AA Do not attempt to disassemble repair or alter the server switch unit Failure to follow this instruction may
3. AU EIA Express 19 EIA Express EIA AC ADD General WARNING Do use the server switch unit for services involving human lives requiring high reliability The server switch unit is not intended to be used with or control
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9. Rack A CAUTION gt Do not carry or install the rack only by a single person At least two persons are required to carry or install the rack Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and or breakage of surrounding devices In particular a high rack such as 44U rack is unstable if it is not fixed by stabilizers At least two persons must always carry or install the rack while they support it Do not install the rack so that the load may be concentrated on a specific point Install stabilizers on the rack or earthquake resistant construction to the rack so that the total load of the rack and devices mounted on the rack is not concentrated on a single point Join the racks in multiple rack installations to distribute the load Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury Do not install components on the rack only by yourself At least two persons are required to install parts including the doors and trays for the rack Failure to fo
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16. Aun 01 Read this Safety Precautions and separately provided User s Guide thoroughly before getting started to use this device safely After you have read this brochure store it in the place that is easy to access N SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section describes the information necessary to use the server switch unit safely Safety Indications Follow the instructions described in this User s Guide for your safety to use the server switch unit The server switch unit contains components with possible danger hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings and preventive actions against such hazards Server switch unit
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19. 6 Express Express xviii Note on Handling For Proper Operation Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server switch unit Use of the server switch unit ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or fail
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21. 9 9 eo Symbols Used in This User s Guide and Warning Labels Attentions Indicates the risk of electric shock Indicates the risk of an injury due to high temperature Indicates the risk that your fingers may be caught Indicates the risk smoke emission or fire outbreak P gt Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified Prohibited Actions Indicates the notification of general prohibition 9 Do not disassemble repair or modify the server switch unit Otherwise an electric shock or fire may be caused Mandatory Action di Unplug the AC cord of the server switch unit Otherwise an electric shock or fire may be caused Indicates a mandat
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26. UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUI x1 x1 AC H x1 x 1 x2 x20 x SW x4 XXi CHECK OF ACCESSORIES The carton of the server switch unit contains several accessories as well as the unit Make sure that all items listed below are provided and then inspect them If one or more items are missing or defective contact your service representative The accessories are required for the setup of the server switch unit or the addition of an optional device Store them carefully Tips Server switch unit N8191 09 Notice for using 8191 09 User s Guide Cable clamp Server Switch Unit x1 IN Device ID label Screw A M5 x 8 Screw B M3 x 10 Tie wrap x
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30. Power Supply and Power Cord Use A CAUTION AA gt Plug in to a proper power source Use a proper wall of specified voltage and current Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak Do not install the server switch unit where you need an extension cord Use of a cord that does not meet the power specifications of the server switch unit may heat up the cord and cause a fire Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of connections The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet which may cause a fire Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of connections The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet which may cause a fire Plug the AC cord into the outlet as far as it goes Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted AC cord imperfect contact may cause a fire Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug increasing the possibility of fire Use the authorized AC cord only Use only the proper AC cord that comes with the server switch unit Use of an unauthorized AC cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow AC cord for Japan 100 VAC is provided with the server switch unit Do not use the provided AC cord in any other country than Japan Also observe the followi
31. 65 9000800 U Server PREFACE Welcome to our N8191 09 Server Switch Unit The Server Switch Unit N8191 09 is a switching device developed for the NEC Express5800 server With this unit up to eight servers can be operated with one each of display unit keyboard and mouse in the cascade connection up to 64 servers can be operated You can easily select the desired server using the Server Selection switch or the keyboard This manual is a guidance to use the unit properly Read well the manual to operate the unit properly and surely XX UUDDUDUDU
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36. A NEC Installation Relocation Storage and Connection A CAUTION AA Do not install the server switch unit in any other place than specified Do not install the server switch unit in the following places or any other places than specified in this User s Guide Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire m dusty place m ahumid place such as near a boiler m a place exposed to direct sunlight m an unstable place Do not connect any interface cable to the server switch unit with the server being powered or the AC cord being connected Make sure to power off the server and unplug the AC cord from an outlet before connecting disconnecting the interface cable If the server is off powered but its AC cord is plugged to a power source touching the cabl
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40. Connect the eight servers to the slave side according to the procedures in Connecting Eight or Less Servers described earlier Connect in order of and If you want to add more slave units repeat steps 1 through 3 described above Use the port 7 6 5 1 of the master unit in order when adding the slave Tips unit The server switch unit of the slave side cannot connect with another the third slave unit After completing the connection of the server switch unit with servers connect the keyboard mouse and display unit to the KB MOUSE and CONSOLE connectors on the master unit Connect in the figure above At last connect the power cords of the servers and the display unit and the AC cord of the server switch unit to AC outlets Connect in the figure above Fix the dedicated cables and AC cords with the attached tie wraps After confirming that all the connections are valid start the servers sequentially Select each of the servers to check that it is started normally and set correctly If the keyboard mouse and or display monitor are not set correctly set and start each device again 53 Connecting with N8591 05F When connecting with nine or more servers N8591 05F can be used with this server switch unit In such a case some features are disabled or restricted depending on m When N8591 09 is used as master unit m When N8591 05F is used as master unit W Version of N8591 05F number i
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42. uu Warning Labels The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in the server switch unit to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the unit do not take off any label or soil it If you find any label unattached almost peeled off or soiled making the warning illegible contact your service representative 1 Den amp disassemble unnnnnnnn UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU 0 000000000
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44. Accordingly the keyboard and mouse states of each server including the key code mode the Num Caps and Scroll states and the mouse output mode are monitored by the MPUs for the ports respectively This always brings the stable switching of a server to another The server switch unit is equipped with the power voltage monitoring circuit any failure of the power supply e g disconnection of AC cord or damage of internal power fuse can be detected If so the ServerOnline lamp goes on The server switch unit may be connected with the PS 2 keyboard and mouse that came with the NEC Express5800 server The server switch unit may be connected with English or Japanese keyboard 101 to 109 that came with the NEC Express5800 server The monitor can accept the resolution of up to 1600x1200 pixels and the refresh rate of up to 75 MHz in the VGA SVGA or multi sync mode A server can easily be selected by using the proper Server Selection switch or the keyboard in the hot key mode In the hot key mode the OSD On Screen Display allows you to switch a server to another while viewing the screen The auto scan can be performed by using proper switches or hot keys In the auto scan mode the activated servers are automatically switched one by one This enables the status of each server to be monitored in a certain period The switching period may be modified in six levels on the keyboard The hot key can be set by selecting one of t
45. The server switch unit does not accept any key entry during the start of OS Provide the key entry again after OS is started Any key entry during the start of OS causes the Server Selection switches on the console panel to be invalid also Press the Reset switch to restart the server switch unit and then provide the key entry Is the screen saver feature of the server connected to the server switch unit enabled Check the Server Selection lamp on the server switch unit If it blinks press the Esc key and move the mouse to disable the screen saver If it does not blink move the mouse to disable the screen saver Is the server connected to the server switch unit in sleep mode Cancel the sleep mode of the server Cannot enter the desired character from the keyboard Is any one of Ctrl Alt or Shift key being pressed when you press the Server Selection switch Press any one of Ctrl Alt or Shift key and enter the desired character again 69 A vertical or horizontal line noise appears on the screen Did you provide the fine adjustment Provide the fine adjustment of the monitor according to User s Guide of the display unit 29 The message OUT of Timing is displayed on the screen Windows 20005 Did you set console information correctly If the console information is not set correctly the server fails to detect the resolution of monitor See Chapter 2 for deta
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47. 10 36 pcs per sheet Rack mount brackets small Rack mount brackets large Shock absorbers DIP switch setup x2 4 label x1 e 47 These accessories are available only for using in Japan Do not use them in any other country than Japan Tips Warranty AC Cord for Japan 100 VAC xxii UUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUOOUUUOOUUOUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUU TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY To transfer or sell the server switch unit or the accessories that come with the server switch unit to a third party make sure to provide this User s Guide together with the unit or the accessories to a third party DISPOSAL Dispose the server switch unit provided AC cord or optional interface cables according to all laws and regulations of the local government PH HL TP XXiii 1 000000
48. Oe ARR 41 Front View Console Panel Side A t etie HERD RED REDIT 41 Rear View Rean Panel 51 ied acri eee te t pa e p aeo b aie td ele ve evt 42 Boe ab dea An egent 44 Inst llation of Rack oio eU eg e ad eee ashes 44 Cable Connection eoe E SR Ro au iama Susa 49 Connecting with Hight or Less Servers iere ee neben Rt dee ap Rede recede 50 Connecting with Nine or More Servers nrrainn D S uu a SB nennen enne trennen enne nennen 52 Connecting witiNS 101205 LASER Seem 54 Connecting the Server Switch Unit with eerte ener enne trennen 55 Settings for the Mouse on RedHat Linux 7 2 eese nennen 55 2 Using the Server Switch Unit J U u u uu u u u 56 Switchof Server Switch Unite cri a eee epos 56 Selection of Server by Server Selection Switch Normal 56 Selection of Server on Keyboard Hot Key Mode essere nennen nennen 57 Display Hide the Server Name iate e e dle ie o anh Ha HE e ee copi etel n S E ete 64 3 Maintaining the Server Switch Unit 65 Daily M intenance a aan edu nant eng APO 65 Cleaning eeu e enin e a e eee e di de et ele ER 65 Troubleshooting un dor aor reta os e q
49. The Auto Scan function is unavailable while the server is booting If you erroneously pressed the Auto Scan key cancel the auto scan and select every LEX server using the Server Selection key 56 Selection of Server on Keyboard Hot Key Mode In the hot key mode you can select a server on the keyboard in one of the following procedures m Press the Ctrl Alt and Shift keys simultaneously m Press the Scroll Lock key twice quickly m Press the Ctrl key twice quickly You cannot enter the hot key mode if the key entry is being disabled e g while OS is starting up Wait until the key entry to the server is available and retry to enter If any key is pressed during OS startup the Server Selection switch on the console panel is also disabled Press the Reset switch to restart the server switch unit and press the Server Selection switch once again The hot key mode is enabled while the settings of the DIP switch 1 to 3 is ON 0 If you can t operate the hot key feature check the settings of the DIP switch In the hot key mode the display of the selected server appears on the screen by OSD On Screen Display Whether the cascade connection is provided the Server Selection lamps on the master unit changes from lighting to fast blinking The Server Selection lamp of the second unit remains on without blinking In the hot key mode you can only perform the operation on the keyboard and cannot select a server by us
50. and no indication is displayed on slave side The OSD screen is the same as that of non cascade connection m When the selected port is in cascade connection three characters are displayed on master side and 14 characters are displayed on slave side V E R K Ey i 5 s B Bj B3 BY BS 3 8 5 5 5 LS 00 gt ECE E ol LS 0 m E CS gt Be 52 OSD when the port is cascade connection is selected 58 8 Pressing the Shift key while the OSD screen is displayed in a cascaded configuration will toggle the number of characters displayed for the master server switch unit from 3 characters to 14 characters Releasing the key will return to the original display R t EL EN m H CREE cm zm mL occum c 4 4 4 4 4 Display examples when the port of master side in cascade connection shown to left and the port of the slave side is selected shown to right During the Shift key is pressed any other key entries are disabled If nine or less characters are registered for slave side though up to 14 Notice characters can be registered lower five digits are blank as shown in example of port 2 in the figure above the server name of the slave side will not be displayed when the Shift key is pressed to display the server name of master side 59 b Server switching procedure on OSD scree
51. cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the unit Disconnect the AC cord before cleaning the server switch unit Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the AC cord from a power outlet before cleaning Touching any connectors with the server s power being on or with the AC cord being connected to a power source may cause an electric shock or a fire due to short circuit Also disconnect the AC cord from the outlet occasionally and clean the plug with a dry cloth Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty plug which may cause a fire 4 CAUTION Make sure to complete cable and cord installations Always install the AC cord and an interface cable firmly An incomplete installation may cause a contact failure resulting in smoking or fire During Operation 4 CAUTION Do not touch the server switch unit when it thunders Disconnect the AC cord from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching If it starts thundering before you disconnect the AC cord do not touch any part of the server switch unit including cables Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock Turn off the cellular phone or pager around the server switch unit Radio Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the server switch unit interference may cause malfunctions of the server switch unit Pet s discharges or fur may enter the server switch unit
52. components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this User s Guide In the User s Guide or warning labels WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger These terms are defined as follows This symbol indicates that using the product improperly in defiance of this symbol is likely to result in death serious injury fire or damage to the device and peripherals This symbol indicates that using the product improperly in defiance of this CAUTION symbol may result in injury or only damage to property Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols The individual symbols are defined as follows N Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if the instruction is ignored An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type Prohibited This symbol indicates prohibited actions An image in the symbol Action illustrates a particular prohibited action Mandatory This symbol indicates mandatory actions An image in the symbol Action illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard t AN
53. key mode Lamp indication Server Online 8 and Server Selection 8 Console port KB PS 2 mini DIN 6P female 1 MOUSE PS 2 mini DIN 6P female 1 Monitor Mini D SUB 15P female 1 Server port Monitor Mini D SUB 15P female 8 Auto Scan mode Auto Scan switch and keyboard in hot key mode Auto scan period 3 5 10 20 40 60 seconds initial value 10 Display unit Resolution 1600 x 1200 Refresh rate 75Hz Power supply 100 to 240 V AC 60 50Hz 0 06 0 03A Power consumption 0 26A max Available current supplied from KB and Mouse ports 150 mA max Operating temperature humidity 10 to 35 C 20 to 8096 RH External dimension and weight 437 W x 210 D x 42 H mm 2 8 kg 27h NEC Express5800 0 NEC Express5800 Series N8191 09 Server Switch Unit User s Guide 2002 100 1st Edition October 2002 NEC Corporation 7 1 Shiba 5 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 8001 Japan NEC Corporation 2002
54. radio broadcast communication antenna power transmission wire and electromagnetic crane is placed If unavoidable contact your service representative to request proper shield construction Place where the AC cord of the server switch unit must be connected to an AC outlet that shares the outlet of another device with large power consumption Place near equipment that generates power noise e g contact spark at power on power off of commercial power supply through a relay If you must install the server switch unit close to such equipment request your service representative for separate power cabling or noise filter installation 45 Installing Server Switch Unit on Rack Mount the server switch unit on a proper rack in the following procedure 1 Remove the console connection cable from the rear of the unit Remove four shock absorbers from the bottom of the unit if installed 2 Remove the four flat head screws on the left or right end of the console panel Keep the screws for future use 3 Remove the console panel from the unit and install the smaller rack mount bracket to the both sides of the console panel by using screw B two screws each d Switch side 4 Install the large rack mount bracket on the rear panel with attached screw B three screws each P Rear panel side m 5 The larger rack mount bracket has five screw holes to fit the depth of the rack Insta
55. switch of the server which you desire Then the server is selected The Server Selection lamp of the server goes on When the server is selected the name of the selected server is displayed on the upper left of the screen for about three seconds In the cascade connection you can select the server by pressing the switch on the desired slave unit or pressing the switch on the master side and then pressing the switch on the slave side If you press the Auto Scan switch then the Server Selection lamps blink at a slow rate and the screen display is automatically switched in a certain period At that time the console displays the switching period To modify the switching rate press the T or key Pressing the T key allows the switching rate to be faster while pressing the 4 key enables the switching rate to be slower Whenever you press either of the T and keys you can select the switching period among 3 5 10 initial value 20 40 and 60 seconds Any server with the power being off is skipped During the auto scan any key entries to the servers and mouse operations are unavailable Before the server switch unit can be moved to the hot key mode the auto scan mode must be terminated The auto scan can be terminated by either of the following methods Press the Auto Scan switch or the Enter key Then the screen is switched to that displayed currently Press the Esc key Then the server selected at the start of the auto scan is selected again
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58. 5P x8 Auto Scan Auto Scan Auto Scan 3 5 10 20 40 60 1600 1200 75 2 AC100V 0 26 KB Mouse 150mA 10 35 C 20 80 RH 4370 WO x 2100 x 420 2 8kg 39 1 Setting Up the Server Switch Unit This section describes the main features and part names of the server switch unit Also describes the installation and handling of the server switch unit FEATURES OF SERVER SWITCH UNIT The connection of multiple servers to the server switch unit contains the servers with a single console including monitor keyboard and mouse while each server has been connected with a dedicated console This greatly saves the installation space Only a single server switch unit enables you to select a specific server from up to eight servers The cascade connection of up to nine server switch units enables a server to be selected from up to 64 servers The server switch unit may be mounted on a standard 19 inch rack in space with height of 1U If the server switch unit is mounted on a rack the unit can be connected with servers smoothly on the rack because the console panel is separated from the rear panel or the main unit The server switch unit is equipped with a dedicated control microprocessor MPU for each of all the ports including keyboard mouse and each server ports
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62. NEC Express NIEC Express5800 0 NEC Express5800 Series N8191 09 Server Switch Unit User s Guide 856 122170 001 0 Microsoft Windows Windows NTO MS DOS 0 O O Microsoft Corporation DO UID DDD DE D UU D NetWare O Novell Inc Trademarks Microsoft Windows Windows NT and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc of the U S All other product brand or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners ul Ooo 0 UD 0 0 UD Ooo Ooo EJ 0 0 0 l 0 Dnm UD UD 000 L3 L3 L3 L3 0 0 0 0 0 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 a
63. ain 2 The scroll functions and buttons do not operate 3 15 the used mouse fit to the NEC Express5800 server If any mouse not approved by NEC is used the NEC Express5800 server does not operate normally Use the mouse exclusively used for the NEC Express5800 server Is the proper driver installed in the server If not install the driver Refer to the User s Guide attached to the NEC Express5800 server for details l The display quality of the screen is deteriorated including ghost and blur of characters Is the interface cable connected correctly Check if either or both of the cable connectors are defective and any connector pin is bent ordirt Ifthe cable is defective contact your service representative to request the replacement of the cable with a new one The switching from a server to another causes the screen display to be shifted or not to appear L EH l A 3 4 Is the resolution set correctly Check the resolution set in the server and that of the display monitor Refer to the User s Guide attached to the server and that for the display unit for details Is the console information set correctly Check the resolution set in the console information See Chapter 2 for details Is the monitor synchronized with the server Check the synchronization set for the display monitor Refer to the User s Guide attached to the display unit for details Is the used di
64. and cause a fire or electric shock any animal pet away from the server switch unit Xiv XV L3 Lr Lr L3 r3 Lr L3 r3 EJ E L3 r3 oOo oOo oOo oo oo oo oOo oo oo Lg Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual written in English For safety symbols see SAFETY INDICATIONS described earlier Items to be observed or points to be noted when operating the server switch unit Notice Items to be checked when operating the server switch unit or using software Information useful or convenient for you Check Tips 2 Example of troubles occurred al XVI
65. ble power supply the power of the server switch unit is supplied from the UPS SETTINGS FOR THE MOUSE ON REDHAT LINUX 7 2 When connecting the server switch unit to the server on which RedHat Linux 7 2 is installed via the dedicated cable K410 118 RedHat Linux 7 2 may fail to detect the mouse device In such a case change the settings of RedHat Linux 7 2 as described below 1 Check if the symbolic link for the device has been created on the shell prompt Enter the underlined character strings rootQ localhost ls 1 dev mouse Enter If the message No such file or directory is displayed create the symbolic link as shown below 2 Create the symbolic link for mouse device rootQ localhost cd dev Enter root localhost In s input mice mouse Enter C You need to log in the system as the user with administrator authority root to create the symbolic link Tips 55 2 Using the Server Switch Unit This section describes the fundamental operations of the server switch unit SWITCH OF SERVER SWITCH UNIT You can select a specific server in two ways the use of the Server Selection switch and the use of the keyboard hot key mode If the power of the selected server is turned off the selection remains unchanged If so use the Server Selection switch or the hot key to switch to the server you desire Selection of Server by Server Selection Switch Normal Mode Press the Server Selection
66. connection up to 64 servers can be selected The server switch unit is connected with a server through the K410 118 or K410 119 cable sold separately The K410 118 cable has a USB connector and a display connector on one end and D Sub 15 pin connector on the other end The K410 119 cable has a PS 2 connector for keyboard and for mouse in pair and a display connector on one end and D Sub 15 pin connector on the other end The server switch unit is connected with display unit keyboard and mouse directly or through the K410 104 cable sold separately for extension 4 CAUTION AA Do not connect any interface cable with the server being powered or the AC cord being connected Make sure to power off the server and unplug the AC cord from an outlet before connecting disconnecting the interface cable If the server is being powered or the AC cord is plugged to a power source touching the cable may cause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit A Do not use any unauthorized interface cable Use only interface cables specified by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire Also observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable m Do not use any damaged cable connector Before connecting an interface cable confirm that any cable connector is no
67. correctly or do not operate RA A 3 J Are the keyboard and mouse connected correctly to the keyboard and mouse connectors on the server respectively Check that the keyboard and mouse are connected to the proper connectors on the server Is the hot key mode released the Server Selection lamp blinks If not press the Enter or Esc key to release the hot key mode The keyboard and mouse for the server are set up correctly Check the server is set up correctly Refer to the User s Guide attached to the server for details Is the interface cable connected correctly Check the cable connection referring to Chapter 1 Check that the cable connector is not defective and any connector pin is neither bent nor dirt Ifthe cable is defective contact your service representative to request the replacement of the cable with new one Are the keyboard and mouse for the NEC Express5800 server If any keyboard or mouse not approved by NEC is used the server switch unit does not operate normally Use the keyboard and mouse exclusively used for the NEC Express5800 server 66 Are the settings for the mouse on RedHat Linux 7 2 correct Check the settings for the mouse on RedHat Linux 7 2 See Chapter 1 for details The server does not start Did you press the Auto Scan switch during server startup Select any other server with the Server Selection switch and select the desired server ag
68. e adno ad 66 Relocation and Storage of Server Switch Unit essere nete ennt enne 71 User SUDDONE 12 Maintenance Service vis ie tiec t e b e ele EM 72 Before Having th Unit q Q R 72 When Having the Unit Repaited ee RERUM e RUP 73 Spare Parts RR e i RD e RED En S 73 AS Specifications 74 NEC Express5800 NEC Express5800 Series N8191 09 Server Switch Unit User s Guide NEC Express A L U OU U U U U U L3
69. e may cause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit Do not use any unauthorized interface cable Use only interface cables specified by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire Also observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable m Do not use any damaged cable connector Before connecting an interface cable confirm that any cable connector is not damaged and any connector pin is not bent or dirt m Do not step on the cable m Do not use the server switch unit with loose cable connections m Do not place any object on the cable m Do not disable the locking mechanism of the connectors Xii
70. e set 5 0 switch unit via USB connection m Server switch unit PS 2 K410 119 1A Used to connect the server to the server connection cable set 1 8 switch unit via PS 2 connection Always m use this cable between master and slave sides in cascade connection Server switch unit PS 2 K410 119 03 Used to connect the server to the server connection cable set 3 0 switch unit via PS 2 connection m Server switch unit PS 2 K410 119 05 Used to connect the server to the server connection cable set 5 0 switch unit via PS 2 connection m 50 Provide the cable connections for the second to eighth servers Connect the interface cable to the server switch unit side first then the server side Check When all servers are connected to the server switch unit connect the keyboard the mouse and the display unit to KB MOUSE and CONSOLE connectors in the figure above At last connect the power cords of the servers and display unit and the AC cord of the server switch unit to AC outlets in the figure above Fix the cable of the AC cord with the attached tie wraps to the rack mount 4 bracket large or an appropriate location on the rack to prevent it from being chock disconnected Fix the cables to the rack with the attached tie wraps After confirming that all the connections are valid start the servers sequentially Select each of the servers to check that it is started normally and set correctly If the k
71. ersion AX RN BT ERR xxlii xxiii xxiii xx XX1 iii iv we XVI xvii VEE EASE eene a ttti SSeS et oem ooo inpgneg 0 011 004 au aaa a ANN 1 UPS U USB O00 RedHat Linu x lt E DUM DAD inu i O eee MU NUM S n MNA MN M MS 2 EH p p H3 53 C3 C3 C3 C3 Ld CE a Ln English Edition See page 1 for Japanese version SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 to ove UI ii Safety Indications op oe e ted tox oe edits ii Symbols Used in This User s Guide and Warning Labels lii Notes on Salely RD RISO e SOL iv Wapa Labels nete EE IE A sas xvii Note on Handling For Proper Operation nn Preface asw a qhasa Check of Accessories Transfer to Third Party HH 1 Setting Up the Server Switch Unit u u u u u seen nennen annnm nant nnne nnn 40 FEATURES OF SERVER SWITCH UNIT ae aea io ee e inertes 40 Names and Functions of Components see a q ST
72. eyboard mouse and or display monitor are not set correctly set and start each device again 51 Connecting with Nine or More Servers You can add another server switch unit by connecting the dedicated connection cable K410 119 1A to each port of the server switch unit Such the connection is called cascade connection With nine server switch units maximum configuration in cascade connection you can select up to 64 servers In cascade connection the installation area can be greatly reduced since it requires only one console The server switch unit with which the console is connected is called master and the ones connected to each port of the master unit are called slave A sample connection is shown below in which the server switch unit is installed on the rack and 15 servers are connected in cascade EM qu E 2 A a ag n je p 52 Connect the seven servers to the ports 1 through 7 of the master side according to the procedures in Connecting Eight or Less Servers described earlier Connect in order of and Q AC cords for the server switch unit the servers and the console must be connected later Connect the connector on the port 8 of the master side to the KB Mouse and CONSOLE connectors on the console port of the slave unit with dedicated cable K410 119 1A Connect the slave side first Connect in order of and
73. facilities or devices concerning human lives including medical devices nuclear facilities and devices aeronautics and space devices transportation facilities and devices and facilities and devices requiring high reliability NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury death or property damage if the server switch unit has been used in the above conditions S Do not use the server switch unit in any unapproved place You can install the server switch unit on a standard EIA 19 inch rack assembly using a general purpose tray Do not install the rack containing the server switch unit in a place inappropriate to the rack installation environment Failure to follow these instructions may cause some bad influences to be imposed on the server switch unit and other systems installed on the rack and also a fire or personal injury due to falling of the rack may occur For the detailed explanation on the place where the rack should be installed and the earthquake resistant construction for the rack refer to the manual attached to the rack or contact you service representative S Do not install the server switch unit on a rack not conformed to the relevant standard You can install the server switch unit on a rack conforming to the EIA standard using a general purpose tray Do not use the server switch unit with installed on any other rack than standard EIA 19 inch rack Failure to follow these instructions may cause pers
74. he USB VGA interface using K410 118 cable for USB connection or keyboard mouse VGA interface using K410 119 cable for PS 2 connection Connecting K410 119 1A cable to each port and connecting the KB Mouse and VGA connectors of N8191 09 server switch unit to another end of K410 119 1A cable allows you to connect up to 64 servers KB connector Through the KB connector the server switch unit is connected to the keyboard of the console Mouse connector Through the Mouse connector the server switch unit is connected to the mouse of the console Console connector Through the Console connector the server switch unit is connected to the monitor of the console 43 INSTALLATION You may use the server switch unit by placing it on the desktop or installing it on a standard EIA 19 inch rack assembly Installation of Rack Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the server switch unit on the rack Follow the instructions below to install the rack assembly 4 WARNING 9 A Observe the following instructions to use the server switch unit and the other peripherals safely Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury See pages vi through xiv for details m Do not use the server switch unit in any unapproved place A CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server and the o
75. he server name can be continuously displayed on the upper left corner of the screen or hidden To display the server name press the Scroll Lock key twice while holding down the Shift key in normal operation of the server To hide the server name press the Scroll Lock key twice while holding down the Shift key while the server name is continuously displayed The initial state of the server switch unit is to hide the server name To display the server name is disabled in hot key mode Pressing the Scroll LEE Lock key twice while holding down the Shift key does not toggle the display hide feature The display hide feature is remained valid if any other server is selected by OSD or Server Selection switch operation 64 3 Maintaining the Server Switch Unit This section describes how to maintain the server switch unit DAILY MAINTENANCE To use the server switch unit in good condition regularly check and maintain the unit described below If the server switch unit is assumed as faulty immediately contact your service representative Cleaning Clean the server switch unit on a regular basis to keep the unit in a good condition WARNING QA Observe the following instructions to use the server switch unit and the other peripherals safely Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or SA serious personal injury See the description on pages vi through xiv for details Do not disassemble repair or alte
76. hree key entries depression of Ctrl Alt Shift keys and two successive depressions of Ctrl key or Scroll Lock key This allows you to avoid using a specific key sequence used in another application as the hot key Thus the hot key can be utilized more effectively 40 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS The names of components of the server switch unit are shown below Check the name and position of each component Front View Console Panel Side PE C t a Server Selection lamp green If a server is selected the respective lamp goes on In the hot key mode the lamp blinks Q Server Online lamp green The Server Online lamp is lit while the power of the server is being ON The Server Online lamp blinks when an abnormal internal voltage is detected Check if the AC cord is connected properly If this lamp still blinks the failure of server switch unit is assumed Contact your sales agent or service representative Auto Scan switch Press this switch when you want to allow the screen to be scanned automatically Press this switch again to halt the auto scan mode In the auto scan mode the Server Selection lamps blink slowly in the sequential order and you cannot operate the servers Server Selection switch Press one of the Server Selection switches to select the respective server You can select a server with the Server Online lamp being off Reset switch The Reset switch is not used normally This switch i
77. ils Check the monitor property Change the Monitor Properties of Windows 2000 as follows Select Display Properties Settings Advanced Monitor and remove the checkmark on Hide modes that this monitor cannot display 70 RELOCATION AND STORAGE OF SERVER SWITCH UNIT OA Observe the following instructions to use the server switch unit and the other peripherals safely Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or SA serious personal injury See the description on pages vi through xiv for details m Do not disassemble repair or alter the server switch unit 7 m Disconnect the cord and dedicated cables before working with the server switch unit 4 CAUTION SA Observe the following instructions to use the server switch unit safely Failure to follow these instructions may cause personal burn or injury and or physical AA damages See the description on pages vi through xiv for details m Do not install the server switch unit halfway If the server switch unit needs to be relocated or stored due to a change in the floor layout to a great extent contact your service representative 1 Remove the AC cord and dedicated cables from the server switch unit referring to Chapter 1 If the server switch unit is installed in the rack remove the unit from the rack 2 Package the server switch unit with packaging material and shipping carton that comes with the unit If you d
78. in this User s Guide contact the sales agent where you purchased this product NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this User s Guide regardless of Item 4 HDHH D 000 8191 09 8191 090 19109 989 U 4 74 ABOUT THIS USER S GUIDE This User s Guide is intended to help the user install and use the N8191 09 server switch unit properly When encountering any questions and troubles in daily use of the N8191 09 server switch unit use this guide and also refer to safety precautions in it Keep this User s Guide near the N8191 09 server switch unit so that you can read it at any time you need This User s Guide is written in both Japanese and English For Japanese refer to pages 1 to 39 For English refer to pages i to xxii and 40 to 74 1 EL D LI Japanese Edition See page 40 for English v
79. ing the Server Selection switch 1 When the server switch unit is entered into the hot key mode by pressing the Ctrl Alt Shift keys simultaneously or pressing the Scroll Lock key twice If you press the Ctrl Alt and Shift keys simultaneously or press the Scroll Lock key twice to enter the server switch unit into the hot key mode the following screen display appears 8 EVER SELECTION Example of On Screen Display The actual display may differ from this lt 67 a Description of screen The status of the server switch unit appears on the center left side of the screen or the area of black background The status of the slave unit subject to the cascade connection to the master unit appears on the center right side of the screen or the area of blue background The status is only displayed in the cascade connection The character strings with purple background indicate the servers which may be selected now by the cursor key The key operation is described simply at the bottom of the screen The server marked by is now selected The server with green numerals 1 to 8 for master unit or F1 to F8 for slave unit indicates that the server is powered on The display of OSD screen will change to either of the following depending on whether the port selected on master side is connected in cascade or not m When the selected port is not in cascade connection 14 characters are displayed on master side
80. is registered or changed Press the Del key to delete the single character at which the cursor is located Press the Back Space key to move the cursor backward Press the Esc key to halt the registration Then the display returns to the screen having appeared before the registration is started 5 Upto 14 characters can be used for server name Registration of server name master side Registration of server name slave side 8 EVER EE LEGT SEVER ME E EEL EBT E EE Press TAB key to Press TAB key to register the entry register the entry m r m Tm om e mm or _ a r Te L1 EN BRE C i a o H 3 ka rh A 8 H T E cmm e ER T L R Change of server name master side Change of server name slave side E L E T The screen is similar in the standalone unit however the indications in blue are not displayed 61 D Setting of console information 1 Select and start one of the servers on port 1 through 8 2 Press the Ctrl Alt Shift key or press Scroll Lock key twice to display the OSD screen 3 Press the N key to enter into the customer mode FEE 4 If you press the Enter key the background color of EDIT SET on the screen changes to purple t B ET PREVIOUS PAGE 5 Make sure that the background co
81. keyboard and mouse ports the server normal The keyboard and or mouse ports on the server may be defective Contact your service representative to ask the repair of the ports Is the interface cable connected correctly Check the cable connection referring to Chapter 1 Check if either or both of the cable connectors are defective and any connector pin is bent ordirt Ifthe cable is defective contact your service representative to request the replacement of the cable with a new one 68 The server switch unit does not recognize the cascade connection Does the Serve Switch Unit operate normally Press the Reset switches on the server switch units to start them again Always press the Reset switch of the master side first and then that of the slave side If the status remains unchanged either or both of the server switch units are defective Contact your service representative to request the repair of the units jll The server switch unit becomes inoperable suddenly while it has been operated Does the Server Switch Unit operate normally Press the Reset switch on the server switch unit to restart the unit If the status remains unchanged the server switch unit may be defective Contact your service representative to ask the repair of the unit 4J The Serve Switch Unit cannot enter into the hot key mode OSD does not appear N Did you press any key during the start of OS
82. ll the larger rack mount bracket according to its depth Tips 5 Install the four core nuts coming with the rack at the positions where the console panel and rear panel are mounted See the operation manual attached with the rack to install the core nuts 46 6 InstallFix the console panel on the front side of the rack with attached screw A four screws Console panel Front side of the rack g gt Lj Rear panel Rear side of the rack a 8 Connect the console panel connection cable connected to the bottom at the rear side to the console panel 9 Put the attached cable clamp at any location of the back side of the server switch unit and then fix the operation panel connection cable so that it may not be loosen Important When the cable is fixed note that excess tension may not be applied to the connector Adjust the cable length using the cable clamp This portion should not be slackened 47 Installing the Server Switch Unit on Desktop Do not install the server switch unit in an area fitting to any of the conditions listed below Installing the unit in such an area may cause some malfunction to occur m A place of uneven or slanting floor m A place of rapid temperature change near a heater air conditioner or refrigerator W A place in which intense vibration may be generated m A place in which corrosive gas is generated near which chemical
83. llow this instruction may cause some parts to fall to be broken and or to result in personal injury Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack Pulling out more than one device from the rack may cause the rack to be fallen Only pull out a single device from the rack at a time Do not provide the wiring for the rack to exceed the rating of the power supply To prevent burns fires and device damages the power supplied to the power supply in the rack shall not exceed the rating load of the power branch circuit Contact the power constructor or local power company for the requirements on the wiring and installation of electric facilities ADD A OFF
84. lor of EDIT SET returns to blue and then the PnP Monitor or Default Monitor is displayed on the screen t BET PREVIOUS PAGE 6 Press the P key to exit the customer mode and then press ESC key to exit the OSD 7 Restart the all servers connected to the server switch unit 62 2 When the server switch unit enters the hot key mode by pressing the Ctrl key twice If you press the Ctrl key twice quickly to enter the server switch unit into the hot key mode the OSD display appears at the upper left corner of the screen a Description of screen 1 The status of the server switch unit appears by the OSD display at the upper left corner of the screen Before the switching the character background is displayed red After the switching the character background is displayed blue the connection is completed and the operation is terminated in the hot key mode After about three seconds the OSD display disappears b Server switching procedure The screen display may be switched to another by pressing the numeric key of the desired server when the background of characters is displayed red You can switch a server to another by pressing the proper one of the 1 to 8 keys In the cascade connection select the master side by pressing the proper one of the 1 to 8 keys and the slave side by pressing the appropriate one of the F1 to F8 keys The key operation enables the screen display to be switched from
85. n 1 Select a port of the server switch unit on the left side of the OSD screen by using cursor keys T and J In the cascade connection the status of the server switch unit subject to the cascade connection appears on the right side of the screen depending on the selected ports If you press the cursor key in the cascade connection the character string in the cascade state display section on the right side of the screen is displayed purple to make it valid If you press the cursor key lt the pointer returns to the left side of the screen Use the cursor keys T and 4 similarly to select a port Press the Enter key to switch a server to another actually After the switching the name of the server newly selected appears at the upper left corner of the screen for about three seconds Press the Esc key to exit from the hot key mode without the switching Selection Using the Server Selection Switch The selected server can be changed using the Server Selection switch on the server switch unit even while the OSD screen is displayed Direct selection You can select a server by pressing the proper one of the 1 to 8 keys In the cascade connection select the master side by pressing the proper one of the 1 to 8 keys and the slave side by pressing the appropriate one of the F1 to F8 keys The key operation enables the screen display to be switched from one to another directly The proper switching allows the server switch uni
86. nd used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications D Uu 000 000 ra L rir EXE 0 L3 rr 0 0 0 ELLE oO Momentary voltage drop prevention This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop caused by lightning To prevent a momentary voltage drop an AC uninterruptible power supply UPS unit should be used 000 010 020 0 30 040 050 00000000000000 400 0000000000000000000000000 Notes 1 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Corporation 2 The contents of this use s guide may be revised without prior notice 83 The contents of this User s Guide shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation 4 All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this User s Guide If you notice any part unclear incorrect or omitted
87. ndicated on FR label on top of the unit See the table below for disabled or restricted features Function Description No of characters displayed on OSD Number of characters that can be displayed on OSD screen Stationary display feature Feature to always display the server name on the upper left corner of the screen Quick selection feature Feature to select the desired server by pressing the Server Selection switch on the slave unit This feature is available in cascade connection OSD port switching Feature to select the desired server on OSD screen by pressing the Server Selection switch on the front panel The table below shows the available combination of server switch units Connection pattern Restricted feature Master Slave naci n 1 N8591 05F FR12 N8591 05F FR12 6 x x x N8591 05F FR12 N8591 05F FR13 or 8 x x x later N8591 05F FR13 or later N8591 05F FR12 14 x x x N8591 05F FR13 or later N8591 05F FR13 or 14 x x later 2 N8591 05F FR12 N8191 09 8 x x x N8591 05F FR13 or later N8191 09 14 x x 3 N8191 09 N8591 05F FR12 14 x x N8191 09 N8591 05F FR13 or 14 Y later 4 N8191 09 N8191 09 14 BA CONNECTING THE SERVER SWITCH UNIT WITH UPS It is recommended that if the power of the servers connected to the server switch unit is supplied from a UPS uninterrupti
88. ng to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged AC cord Do not stretch the cord harness Do not pinch the power cord Do not bend the power cord Keep chemicals away from the AC cord Do not twist the power cord Do not place any object on the AC cord Do not bundle power cords Do not alter modify or repair the AC cord Do not use any damaged power cord Replace a damaged AC cord with a new one of the same specifications Ask your service representative for replacement viii Ann gt 44U
89. nit still appears to fail after you have taken the above actions consult with your service representative immediately Take notes on lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on the display unit before consultation which may provide a significant help to your sale agent 72 When Having the Unit Repaired When you have confirmed that the unit is faulty always contact your service representative to have the unit repaired Inform the service representative of the information described below To obtain such an information is very useful for rapid repair of the unit and the server m Model name of the server switch unit N8191 09 m Model name of the server connected with the unit m Lamp indication of Server Online and Server Selection W Keyboard or mouse works normally W Screen status of the display unit unusual color or image W Error message displayed on the display unit m Frequency of occurrence Spare Parts NEC will store the spare parts for the server switch unit for at least seven years from the time at which the manufacturing of the server switch unit is truncated 73 4 Specifications The specification of the server switch unit is described in the table below Item Specification N8191 09 Number of Standalone 8 max connected servers In cascade connection 64 max when nine server switch units are used Selection mode Server Selection switch and keyboard in hot
90. o not have them use shock absorbing material so that may not be damaged or given excess shocks and or vibrations 27742 USER SUPPORT Maintenance Service Maintenance and repairing of the server switch unit and installation of additional option devices should only be performed by the service representative supported maintenance jobs are different depending on the maintenance agreement Contact the service representative if you have some question on the server switch unit or a failure may occur m NEC does not bear the responsibility for any failure of the server switch unit caused by the use of a product not supplied by NEC or third party s product or a device or cable not approved by NEC m You will see the nameplate on the top face of the server switch unit that indicates a unit model serial number ratings manufacturer name and manufactured country Inform the service representative of the information described when you ask the user support Before Having the Unit Repaired Before asking for repair do the following when the server switch unit appears to fail 1 Check if the AC cord the interface cables connected to the server and the consoles are properly connected 2 See Troubleshooting to find if your problem fits the description If it does take the recommended measure for it 3 Check if the software required for operation of the server switch unit is properly installed in the server If the server switch u
91. onal injury or damages of surrounding devices due to falling of the unit Contact your service representative for the racks available for the server switch unit Do not use the server switch unit if any smoke odor or noise is present gt If smoke odor or noise is present immediately disconnect the AC cord from the outlet Then contact your service representative Using the server switch unit in such conditions may cause a fire Keep needles or metal objects away from the server switch unit gt Do not insert needles or metal objects into the server switch unit Doing so may cause an electric shock 4 CAUTION Keep water or foreign matter away from the server switch unit Do not let any form of liquid water etc or foreign matter e g pins or paperclips enter the server switch unit Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock a fire or a failure of the unit When such things accidentally enter the server switch unit immediately turn off the power and disconnect the AC cord from the outlet Do not disassemble the server switch unit Contact your service representative Vi Ann
92. one to another directly The proper switching allows the server switch unit to exit from the hot key mode If the character background is displayed red you cannot provide any key entry or mouse operation for the server To change the screen display to that with blue character background or to terminate the hot key mode press the proper number Esc or Enter key If you press the 0 zero key on the screen with red character background the mode of the server switch unit is changed to the auto scan mode The auto scan mode is terminated by either of the following methods Press the Auto Scan switch or the Enter key Then the screen is switched to that displayed currently Press the Esc key Then the server selected at the start of the auto scanning is selected For the on screen display non interlace video signals are recommended However interlace signals having resolution of 1152x864 1280x1024 or Tips 1600x1200 can be displayed on the screen properly Interlaced signals of lower resolution may extend outside the visible screen The Auto Scan and Hot Key are disabled during server startup If you erroneously pressed the Auto Scan key cancel the Auto Scan mode and select all servers with Server Selection key to check if the startup processes are in normal progress If you execute the hot key operation press the Reset switch of the server switch unit to restart the server switch unit 63 DISPLAY HIDE THE SERVER NAME T
93. ory action that cannot be specifically identified Make sure to follow the instruction UOUUUUO Notes on Safety To enable you to use the server switch unit safely read the notes described below carefully to understand them See Safety Indications described earlier for the descriptions of symbols
94. r the server switch unit Disconnect the AC cord before working with the server switch unit Wipe the external surfaces of the server switch unit with a dry soft cloth m To avoid altering the material and color of the server switch unit do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the unit Notice m The power receptacle the cables the connectors on the rear panel of the server switch unit and the inside of the server switch unit must be kept dry Do not moisten them with water 65 TROUBLESHOOTING If the server switch unit does not operate as required check the unit based on the check list described below before asking it for repair If you find the item meeting the symptom in the list follow the check and processing described in the item If you cannot fine the proper item or any action cannot improve the malfunction contact your service representative 29 The Power lamp blinks Is the AC cord connected correctly Check that the AC cord is connected to the server switch unit and an AC outlet or UPS securely Check that the coating of the AC cord is not broken and the plug is not bent Check that the breaker of the AC outlet to which the AC cord is set to ON If the AC cord is connected to the UPS check that the power of the UPS is set to ON and the power is supplied from the UPS Refer to the manual attached to the UPS for details 4 The keyboard and or mouse operate in
95. s are placed or in which chemicals may be splashed to the server switch unit m A place on which a carpet not subject to anti static process is laid m A place in which some objects may be fallen on the server switch unit W A place near which a device generating intense magnetic field such as a TV radio broadcast communication antenna power transmission wire and electromagnetic crane is placed If unavoidable ask your service representative to provide proper shield construction m A place in which the AC cord of the server switch unit must be connected to an AC outlet of the line shared with another earth line for a device of large power consumption in particular m A place near which a device generating power noise including contact spark occurring at turning on off the commercial power by relay is placed To install the server switch unit near a device generating power noise ask your service representative to separate the power line from the device or install proper noise filters Attach four rubber feet shock absorber to the bottom of the server switch unit when installing it on the desktop as shown in the figure below Tips Rear panel side 2 Ll Front panel side Shock absorbers 48 CABLE CONNECTION The server switch unit can be connected with one each of display unit keyboard and mouse and up to eight servers Using nine server switch units maximum configuration in cascade
96. s used if no server can be selected or you cannot operate the keyboard and or mouse Press the Reset switch with a metallic pin Pressing the switch makes the server switch unit return to the initial state The system can be recovered to the original state without restarting the server 41 Rear View Rear Panel Side connector Used to connect the provided AC cord DIP Switch Used to set key assignment for calling OSD functions Always ON Mode and keyboard type valid only for USB connection Switch functions are assigned as follows SW No Function Default setting SW1 Enable disable the hot key Ctrl Alt Shift ON Enabled SW2 Enable disable the hot key Ctrl x 2 ON Enabled SW3 Enable disable the hot key Scroll Lock x 2 ON Enabled SWA Selection of keyboard connected 1 See Language Table below SW5 Selection of keyboard connected 2 SW6 Selection of keyboard connected 3 SW7 Selection of keyboard connected 4 SW8 Normally power on state OFF linkage with power on of the server Language Table Country SWA SW5 SW6 SW7 JIS ON ON ON ON US ON ON ON OFF UK ON ON OFF ON Germany ON ON OFF OFF France ON OFF ON OFF Spain ON OFF ON OFF Sweden ON OFF OFF ON 42 Connector to connect with server Through these connectors ports 1 to 8 of the server switch unit are connected to t
97. splay monitor fit to the NEC Express5800 server Any display monitor not approved by NEC displays images incorrectly Use the multi sink display monitor exclusively used for the NEC Express5800 server s 67 29 server switch unit does not enter the auto scan mode Is the server switch unit set to the hot key mode If not enter the server switch unit into the hot key mode referring to Chapter 2 and press the 0 zero key Is the key entry correct If not press the 0 zero key A server cannot be switched to another in the hot key mode Is the key entry correct Press the proper one of the 1 to 8 keys for the first server the master side Press the relevant one of the F1 to F8 keys for the second server in the slave side Did you press any key during OS startup Any key entry is not acceptable during OS startup Enter again after the OS has been started up If any key is pressed during OS startup the Server Selection switch on the console panel is also disabled Press the Reset switch to restart the server switch unit and press the Server Selection switch once again A49 The switching period of the auto scan is invalid Is the switching period set properly Modify the switching period correctly using the cursor keys T and J 4 If the power of a server is turned on the Server Selection lamp does not go on the
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99. t damaged and any connector pin is not bent or dirt m Do not step on the cable m Do not use the server switch unit with loose cable connections m Do not place any object on the cable m Do not disable the locking mechanism of the connectors 49 Connecting with Eight or Less Servers Connect the cables to the server switch unit in the following procedure The figure below shows an example of the server switch unit installed in the rack with eight servers connected i eI q arce ais Ao aj 1 Connect the keyboard mouse connector and display connector of the first server through the dedicated cable K410 118 or K410 119 First connect the cable to the connector on the server switch unit Connect in the order of and Q It is recommended to attach the Device ID Label to the cable with destination device name filled in It is useful when relocating or cleaning the unit Tips Use the dedicated cables listed below to connect the server switch unit with the server Name Part Number Remarks Server switch unit USB K410 118 1A Used to connect the server to the server connection cable set 1 8 switch unit via USB connection m Server switch unit USB K410 118 03 Used to connect the server to the server connection cable set 3 0 switch unit via USB connection m Server switch unit USB K410 118 05 Used to connect the server to the server connection cabl
100. t to exit from the hot key mode Auto Scan mode If you press the 0 zero key then the Server Selection lamps blink at a slow rate and the screen display is automatically switched in acertain period At that time the console displays the switching period To change the switching rate press the Tord key Pressing the T key allows the switching rate to be faster while pressing the J key enables the switching rate to be slower Whenever you press either of the T and J keys you can select the switching period among 3 5 10 initial value 20 40 and 60 seconds server with the power being off is skipped During the auto scan any key entries to the servers and mouse operations are unavailable Before entering the hot key mode the auto scan mode must be terminated The auto scan mode is terminated by either of the following methods m Press the Auto Scan switch or the Enter key Then the screen is switched to that displayed currently m Press the Esc key Then the server selected at the start of the auto scan is selected again 60 C Registration or change of server name 1 Select the server whose name is to be registered or changed in the same way as the switching of a server to another by using the cursor keys 2 Press the Tab key 3 Thecolor of the character string is changed to yellow but only a single character has the yellow background 4 Enter the name on the keyboard and press the Enter key Then the name
101. ther peripherals safely Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire personal injury or property damage See pages vi through xiv for details m Do not carry or install the rack assembly only by a single person m Do not install the devices where the load may be concentrated on a specific point m Do not install any component on the server only by a single person m Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable m Do not provide the wiring exceeding the rating power 44 Do not install the rack in the places listed below Installing the rack or mounting the server switch unit on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of proper earthquake resistant construction Place of uneven or slanting floor Place of drastic temperature change near a heater air conditioner or refrigerator Place where intense vibration may be generated Place where corrosive gas is generated chemicals are nearby or chemicals may be accidentally sprayed over Place where a carpet not subject to anti static process is laid Place where some objects may be fallen on the rack Place near a device generating intense magnetic field such as a TV
102. ures of the unit m Make sure to power off the server switch unit and disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet before connecting or disconnecting cables m Check to see that the Server Online lamp goes off and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server switch unit m Clean the server switch unit on a regular basis see Chapter 3 Regular cleaning proactively prevents various failures of the unit m Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop To prevent this problem it is recommended to use an uninterruptible power supply m Use the keyboard and mouse which you purchased as components in the NEC Express5800 server system to connect them with the server switch unit Using any other unauthorized keyboard and mouse cause failures of the unit as well as a malfunction of the unit W Do not press two or more switches simultaneously Doing so may cause a malfunction of the unit m Use only the AC cord that comes with the server switch unit Use of an unauthorized AC cord may cause a failure of the unit or a fire when the voltage exceeding the rated one is applied to the unit m Use NEC s genuine interface cables for options Repair of the unit due to a failure or damage resulted from use of a third party product will be charged even in the warranty period xix Du 8191 09
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