NEC Express5800/320Lb Linux User's Guide
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1. Virtual Network Status virtual status ipconf slot real s slot real status link gb01 03 0 gb40 03 0 epro01 06 epro40 06 3 Execute the following command to add the LAN card of the slot 7 to the VND list gt vndctl add 7 Linux Setup 4 11 4 Use the following command to check the status of LAN card gt vndctl status 7 You can check the status of the slot 7 using vndctl Virtual Network Status virtual status ipconf slot real s had OKAY no 7 epro01 06 epro40 06 Link encap Ethernet HWaddr 00 30 13 F1 E9 7D BROADCAST MASTER MULTICAST MTU 1500 Metric 1 RX packets 0 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 frame 0 TX packets 0 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 carrier 0 collisions 0 txqueuelen 0 RX bytes 0 0 0b TX bytes 0 0 0 b real status link epro01 06 DOWN Link encap Ethernet HWaddr 00 30 13 F1 E9 7D BROADCAST SLAVE MTU 1500 Metric 1 RX packets 12242 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 frame 0 TX packets 129 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 carrier 0 collisions 0 txqueuelen 100 RX bytes 946021 923 8 Kb TX bytes 6876 6 7 Kb Interrupt 47 Base address 0xb000 epro40 06 DOWN Link encap Ethernet HWaddr 00 30 13 F1 E9 7D BROADCAST SLAVE MTU 1500 Metric 1 RX packets 125 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 frame 0 TX packets 0 errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 carrier 0 collisions 0 txqueuelen 100 RX bytes 8928 8 7 Kb TX bytes 0 0 0 b Interrupt 19 Base address 0xd000 ha0 indicates the interface name2. N8800 057F 058F NEC Express5800 320Lb 320Lb R User s Guide Setup 1st Edition Updated 03 2005 856 124164 901 A PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document including all designs and related materials is the valuable property of NEC Corporation NEC and or its licensors NEC and or its licensors as appropriate reserve all patent copyright and other proprietary rights to this document including all design manufacturing reproduction use and sales rights thereto except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others The NEC product s discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NEC is prohibited First Printing October 2004 Copyright 2004 NEC Corporation 7 1 Shiba 5 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 8001 Japan All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan Keep
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4. CD ROM IMPORTANT m The NEC Express5800 ft series is a precision instrument Ask maintenance personnel with technical knowledge to install it m When you power on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the first time after you purchased refer to Setup Procedure When Powering on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the First Time 4 3 to set up The following is the procedure to reinstall the OS Step B 1 Starting Setup Procedure When Reinstalling the OS The following explains the reinstallation procedure of the OS You need the following to install Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series m Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 1 m Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 2 m Password of root user leaflet m User s Guide Setup this manual m User s Guide IMPORTANT For the latest release of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series software ask your sales agent 4 6 Linux Setup Step B 2 Prepare for Installation Before starting Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series installation be sure to do the following If these preparations are not performed setup cannot be performed properly Prepare NEC Express5800 ft series With the power of NEC Express5800 ft series off follow the steps below 1 Prepare NEC Express5800 ft series Perform the following preparations e Remove all optional PCI boards and peripheral devices Mount the PCI modules for Groupl for Group2 and CPU modules for
5. does not indicate a malfunction of the module When the setup has completed and each module is duplicated properly the CPU module Status LED 1 and the PCI module Status LED 1 go out and the CPU module Status LED 2 and the PCI module Status LED 2 illuminate green For details of the indication of module s Status LEDs see LEDs on the separate volume of User s Guide Turn on the NEC Express5800 ft series 2 Insert the Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 1 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the NEC Express5800 ft series IMPORTANT For the installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series insert the CD ROM into the PCI module for Groupl s CD ROM drive 3 When having inserted the CD ROM correctly reset the system press Ctrl Alt and Delete together or turn the power off and then turn it on to restart the NEC Express5800 ft series The installation will be started After a while the message Change CDROM will appear 4 Follow the message and change the CD ROM to the Back Up CD ROM 2 5 Press Enter When the installation has completed properly after a while a message Complete will appear 6 Press Enter The system will restart automatically and the Back Up CD ROM 2 will be ejected Take out the CD ROM The root password after the restart is the one which was set to the server when you purchased it For the preset password see Password of root user packaged with the backup CD ROMs
6. ha0 which is used to set dual configuration to the two LAN cards and then virtually treat them as one LAN card and their setting values The descriptions under ha0 are values set for two LAN cards 5 Use the following command to make settings of the dual LAN card configuration of the slot 7 vndctl config 7 The screen will be switched to the entry screen netconfig command is being executed The message Would you like to set up networking will appear Click Yes to continue Specify whether you use DHCP or not and IP addresses etc depending on the operating environment 6 Usethe following command to activate the dual LAN card configuration of the slot 7 vndctl up 7 4 12 Linux Setup 7 Check the status gt vndctl status Virtual Network Status virtual status ipconf slot real s ha0 OKAY yes 7 epro01 06 epro40 06 slot real status link eft right eft right eft right eft gb01 03 0 right gb40 03 0 eft right eft right eft epro01 06 UP LINK right epro40 06 UP LINK Dual LAN card configuration has completed when the screen displays the status is UP and the link is LINK with LAN cable connected as shown above 8 Execute the following command to check whether the settings such as IP addresses are set correctly vndctl ipconf 7 DEVICE ha0 ONBOOT yes BOOTPRONTOestatic IPADDR 192 168 99 10 NETMASK 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY
7. o RB IRIG ATA HER This unit uses multiple power supply cords Disconnect all power supply cords prior to Servicing this systen 1 4 Before Setup Rack mount Model o Q oO 4 Label B Label C Label E Label D 1 5 Before Setup Label A E B APLAR URANO WPI In order to prevent electrical shock or fire hazards CAUTION disconnect all cables connected with the module to be serviced Label B A 3 CAUTION Woo RAM E TI Exercise caution when handling the system to avoid personal injures RGETMURAIMNMARE BQECATHRS d ti As the hard disk drives may retain heat after powenng down allow ample time tor cooling pnor to handling 9i CPU SA PCT Bh BIRO ONERE TTR Pet SPELL MR BRE PIC eto HERA in order to prevent accidents such as electncal shock disconnect all cables and external connections when servicing non hotswappable modules AONESHE GERIT See As some components may become very hot during system operation give ample time to allow cooling as well as use precation when handing intemal components immediately after powering down Wt SUTAE MEI SLES HUT eke in order to prevent short circuits and fire hazards exercise caution and avoid dropping screws inside the system Label D WARNING AN AARP ABM 8 39 aom EUT esizMUOsEXM Fisk of electric shock do not open Qualified service personnel only No user servicable Components inside Label E ik X
8. personnel Space 40 cm or more on top 1 m or more on the front and rear and 60 cm or more on the right and left Room that can maintain the following conditions When operating Temperature 10 to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 Temperature gradient 10 C hr Atmospheric pressure 749 to 1040hpa When not operating Temperature 5 to 40 C Humidity 10 to 80 Temperature gradient 15 C hr Atmospheric pressure 749 to 1040hpa 100V 120 V or 200V 240 V parallel bi polar power outlet with grounding Wall outlet within the reach of supplied power cord ammummmuulgsssuuuuuu alls It is recommended to use the server in a room where temperature can be kept between 15 and 25 C 3 6 Installing Server A WARNING Observe the following precautions to use the server safely There are risks of a death or serious injury For details see Notes for Safe Handling in Chapter 1 Qe W Do not install the equipment in non designated places m Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe A CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the equipment safely There are risks of a burn personal injury or damage to physical assets For details see Notes for Safe Handling in Chapter 1 DP Do not carry or install the equipment alone Do not install the equipment in such a manner that its weight is imposed on a single place Do not assemble
9. prefix read access notConfigGroup Md any noauth exact none 3 Start setting of snmpd Set snmpd to start automatically 4 Start setting of portmap Set portmap to start automatically 5 Setting firewall When monitoring from the NEC ESMPRO Manager use the following port write notif all all If you set the firewall on your environment set the access permission to the following port snmp 161 udp snmp trap 162 udp Installation procedure TIPS The NEC ESMPRO Agent is already installed to the hard disk drive of the server at the time of shipment Also it is automatically installed when Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series is installed 1 Log in to the system as a root user 2 Set the Back Up CD ROM2 to the CD ROM drive 3 Enter the following command to mount the CD ROM In this example the mount point is assumed to be mnt cdrom mount mnt cdrom Procedures after Completion of Installation 5 5 4 Move to the directory where the package of the NEC ESMPRO Agent is stored cd mnt cdrom nec esmpro_sa Enter the following commands to install the package rpm ivh nechwid 3 00 00 1 1386 rpm rpm ivh Esmpro common dat 4 0 4 1 1386 rpm rpm ivh Esmpro common bin 4 0 4 1 1386 rpm rpm ivh Esmpro type2 dat 4 0 4 1 1386 rpm nodeps rpm ivh Esmpro type2 bin 4 0 4 1 1386 rpm rpm ivh Esmpro ft 4 0 4 1 1386 rpm Uninstallation procedure 1 2 Log in to the syste
10. 00 ft series does not support any operating systems other than the above About Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Use the ft series setup program to install Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Note the following at installation IMPORTANT m Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before installing Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series m NEC software package which is to be purchased separately is also provided with the documentation for installation However see this User s Guide for installation into this server m After completing the ft series setup program make settings for failure management e g memory dump debug information setting according to Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Installing Server This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely the setup procedures to make NEC Express5800 ft series ready for use and how to connect peripherals 3 2 Installing Server Installation This section describes installation of NEC Express5800 ft series Tower Model IMPORTANT NEC Express5800 ft series is a precision instrument You should ask maintenance personnel to install it Select a suitable site for tower model A CAUTION S Observe the following precautions to use the equipment safely There are risks of a burn injury or damage to physical assets For details see Notes for Safe A Handling in Chapter 1 m Remove all m
11. 00924310220000 b3t010 d0h3c0t010 b2t010 dOh2c0t010 sdi 0 0000924310220001 b3t010 d0h3c0t011 b2t010 d0h2c0t011 BUS part is the information of a SCSI BUS bus indicates SCSI BUS number pci indicates PCI BUS number PCI SLOT number CHANNEL number and haddr indicates hardware address SYSTEM part is the information of a standard integrated SCSI disk and EXTENSION part is a SCSI disk number connected to the SCSI board extended on the PCI slot slot is SCSI disk slot number name is device name use is current usage count serial is serial number tuple is SCSI tuple and path is SCS path lt SCSI_tuple gt b lt BUS_number gt t lt TARGET_number gt lt LUN gt lt SCSI_path gt d lt DOMAIN_number gt h lt HOST_number gt c lt CHANNEL_number gt t lt TARGET_num ber gt lt LUN gt The first tuple and path displayed are active Check the status of RAID of the disk on Status Raid If you expand the FC board to the PCI slot configuration of the topology is needed 1 Login as a root user 2 Execute the following command to start ftdiskadm gt ftdiskadm 3 Enter 2 and then press Enter 4 16 Linux Setup The RAID menu will be displayed 4 Enter 1 and then press Enter Status Raid the disks current status of RAID will be displayed Display example of the RAID status Status Raid partition mdo boot md1
12. 192 168 99 1 Linux Setup 4 13 Step C 2 Set Dual Disk Configuration If you are performing Setup Procedure When Powering on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the First Time go to Step C 3 Connect and Configure Options 4 19 At the time of shipment of the NEC Express5800 ft series the following settings have been already made so that you can use the server immediately after the purchase NEC Express5800 ft series secures data by making disks to RAID configuration NEC Express 5800 ft series is set up to automatically set dual configuration of the built in disk for boot in either status when you purchased the server or immediately after Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series was installed to the server However make sure to check the status of dual disk configuration to prevent unexpected problems If needed set dual disk configuration IMPORTANT If you are performing Setup Procedure When Powering on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the First Time this step is not needed as the dual disk configuration has already been configured Go to Step C 3 Connect and Configure Options 4 19 TIPS To set dual disk configuration you need to log in as a root user IMPORTANT m Make sure to set RAID not only when installing an operating system but also when adding disks or reconstructing RAID m When adding disks or reconstructing RAID the status of each disk becomes RESYNCING or RECOVERY Do n
13. 2 Procedures after Completion of Installation Installing Management Utilities The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD ROM Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 1 Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 2 are shipped with the NEC Express5800 ft series Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM 2 contains NEC ESMPRO Agent for monitoring the NEC Express5800 ft series and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains NEC ESMPRO Manager for managing the NEC Express5800 series Install and setup these utilities in the NEC Express5800 ft series or the computer management PC that manages the NEC Express5800 ft series NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is a utility to monitor the operating status the configuration information the failure occurrence status of hardware and software on the NEC Express5800 ft series When it detects some problems it sends messages to the computer in which the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed NEC ESMPRO Agent is already installed to the hard disk drive of the server at the time of shipment Also it is automatically installed when Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series is installed However you still need to set up according to your environment for operating NEC ESMPRO Agent See Preparation before Setup described later to set up IMPORTANT Make sure that NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed because it is indispensable for continuous operation of NEC Express5800 ft se
14. 9 3 Click Setup then MWA NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC Express5800 Series T Masier Control Menu TIPS You can also display the popup menu by right clicking the screen shown right 4 Click NEC MWA Manager NEC MWA installer starts up Follow the instructions to install 5 10 Procedures after Completion of Installation Confirmation of the Kernel Version The following explains how to check the version of the kernel which is the core of the software achieving fault tolerance Perform this procedure when you need to check the version of the operating kernel e g when you add devices to the NEC Express5800 ft series A dedicated tool for checking the version is provided Confirm the version following the procedure below 1 Execute the following command gt uname a The version of the operating kernel is displayed This completes confirmation of the version Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do when files needed to operate the OS are damaged and any trouble occur on the product 6 2 Troubleshooting System Repair For procedure of repairing RAID when disk failures occur refer to Chapter 4 Linux Setup page 4 1 IMPORTANT m If hard disks cannot be recognized the system cannot be repaired m You need to log in as a root user to make this setting If fsck was started while booting and was stopped during the process execute fskd f
15. CAUTION quedkSWETHSOS TPR P5 IERPRE o RB IRIG ATA rises This unit uses multiple power supply cords Disconnect all power supply cords prior to Servicing this systen 1 6 Before Setup PCI CPU Modules PCI Module Label A CPU Module Label A 1 7 Before Setup Label A A m WARNING RBEPAAATAR SRT RH FOF se 5 ifbg FSi Risk of electric shock do not open Qualified service personnel only No user serviceable compornents inside Label B it B caution AGA AMPTIRSANSa HESSEN CERSH As some components may become very hot dunng system operation give ample time to allow cooling as well as use precaution when handling internal components immediately after powering down AAR RNEER PES Asien TREE ARANEA HAXAN Some intemal components may still be operational on battery power Refer to instruction for this system as well as options prior to maintenance 1 8 Before Setup Precautions for Safety This section provides precautions for using the server safely Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use previous section General of the server For symbol meanings see Safety Indications described in the A WARNING G o gt e Do not use the equipment in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required This equipment is not intended for use in controlling or use with facilities or systems where human lives a
16. D of the PCI module s POWER switch e Ifthe PCI module for Group1 s POWER switch is lit the PCI module for Groupl is primary Preparations are complete Start the installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series e Ifthe PCI module for Group2 s POWER switch is lit the PCI module for Groupl is secondary Continue to 2 Make PCI module for Groupl the primary module 4 8 Linux Setup 2 Make sure that the two BMC Status LEDs of the PCI modules for Group1 for Group2 are turned off IMPORTANT While the BMC Status LED is red and blinking do not perform 3 and on Otherwise the BMC firmware may become damaged 3 Remove the power cord of the AC inlet A for Group2 4 Check that the POWER switch of the PCI module for Group is turned on 5 Connect the power cord of the AC inlet A for Group2 6 Make sure that two BMC Status LED for PCI modules for Group 1 for Group 2 are turned off IMPORTANT If the BMC Status LED is red and blinking do not start installing Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Otherwise the setup may not be done properly Preparation is now completed Start the installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Linux Setup 4 9 Step B 3 Start the Installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Follow the steps below to install Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series IMPORTANT The CPU module Status LED 1 and the PCI module Status LED 1 illuminate red during setup It
17. Do not detach a lithium battery yourself This equipment has a lithium battery Do not detach it yourself If the battery is exposed to fire or water it could explode When the lithium battery is running down and the equipment doesn t work correctly contact your sales agent instead of disassembling replacing or recharging it yourself Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a power outlet before cleaning or installing removing internal optional devices Touching any internal device of the server with its power cord connected to power source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off powered Disconnect the power plug 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 A CAUTION High temperature Immediately after powering off the system system components such as hard disk may be very hot Wait for the server to cool down completely before adding removing components Make sure to complete installation Firmly install all power cords interface cables and or boards An incompletely installed component may cause a contact failure resulting in fire and or smoke 1 14 Before Setup During Operation A CAUTION A o gt e BP Do not pull out a device during operation Do not pull out or rem
18. ETURN Command 5 Bring Down Which disk s for help gt 10 1 t015 Note 1 Bringing down 10 1 t015 dOh2cOtI5 y n Check the status of SCSI disk gt gt gt Note 1 You can list the disk specification methods by entering can be used in the TARGET section LUN section serial number device name and it fits to all candidates In addition you can put the numbers inside e g lt num1 gt lt num2 gt or specify the range of the numbers e g lt num3 gt lt num5 gt Linux Setup 4 19 Step C 3 Connect and Configure Options When there are option PCI boards or peripheral devices to connect to the main unit power off the main unit Then for connecting them follow the instructions in PCI board in the separate volume of the User s Guide and the manual of the devices TIPS If LAN cards or disks are added you need to set dual configurations For details see Step C 1 Set Dual LAN Card Configuration page 4 10 and Step C 4 Create Volume page4 19 Step C 4 Create Volume If you create a new volume on the expanded internal disk see System Upgrade in the separate volume of the User s Guide and configure RAID Step C 5 Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation of the NEC Express5800 ft series and it is preinstalled Also it will be installed automatically when reinstalling the OS b
19. For security change the password after logging in as a root user IMPORTANT After the system restarted the status of the two disks installed for constructing RAID become RESYNCING or RECOVERY for a while Do not stop or restart the system while the status of RESYNCING or RECOVERY continues You can check the status of RAID by using ftdiskadm The installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series is now completed 4 10 Linux Setup Step C 1 Set Dual LAN Card Configuration LAN configuration is not set to Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series preinstalled to the hard disk drive of the NEC Express5800 ft series or after Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series is reinstalled If you use a network you need to set dual LAN card configuration The NEC Express5800 ft series builds a dual LAN card configuration by using Stratus emb 82559 10 100 Enet Adapter 100Base and Stratus emb 82544GC Copper Gigabit Adapter 1000Base mounted as standard on the PCI module The following is a description of setting 100Base built in LAN card For the setting of 1000Base built in LAN card perform the following by changing 7 used for slots and commands on the description to 4 TIPS To set dual LAN card configuration you need to log in as a root user 1 Login to the system as a root user 2 Execute the following command to check if the indication of LAN card appears on the slot T gt vndctl status
20. Group 1 for Group2 e Insert one hard disk to the Slot of each PCI module for Groupl Group2 e Remove all LAN cables 2 Make the PCI module for Groupl primary The location of the parts required for operation and confirmation are shown below BMC Status LED PCI module Status LED1 EDS PCI module CD ROM drives POWER switch for Group1 Wm N FERA 423 0 L777 PCI module CPU modules for Group2 Rack mount model Front Linux Setup 4 7 e e ee eee ane eooce ooaete AC inlet B for Group1 AC inlet A for Group2 Rack mount model Rear lt When the AC power is off The power cords are not plugged into the outlet gt Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800 ft series in the following order 1 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet B for Group1 2 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet A for Group2 3 Confirm that the POWER switch of the PCI module for Group is illuminated 4 Make sure that the two BMC Status LEDs for PCI modules for Group1 for Group2 are turned off IMPORTANT If the BMC Status LED is red and blinking do not start installing Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Otherwise the setup may not be performed properly Preparation is now completed Start the installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series lt When the AC power is on The power cord is plugged to the wall outlet and the main unit s power is off gt 1 Check the LE
21. S Y N Linux Setup 4 3 Setup Procedure When Powering on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the First Time Follow the procedure below to set up the server for the first time after you purchased Step A 1 Starting Setup Procedure When Powering on the Server for the First Time The following explains the initial setup procedure of the NEC Express5800 ft series after you purchased You need to prepare the following before starting setup m User s Guide Setup this manual m User s Guide CHECK You don t need to use any media e g CD ROM IMPORTANT m You cannot set up the NEC Express5800 ft series properly using procedures other than the one described on this manual m The CPU module Status LED 1 and the PCI module Status LED 1 illuminate red during setup It does not indicate a malfunction of the module When the setup has completed and each module is duplicated properly the CPU module Status LED 1 and the PCI module Status LED 1 go out and the CPU module Status LED 2 and the PCI module Status LED 2 illuminate green For details of the indications of module s Status LEDs see LEDs on the separate volume of User s Guide m The preinstalled OS requires setting of dual LAN card configuration Make sure to perform the setting on step 5 1 Power on the server after the hardware setup has completed The preinstalled Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series will start 2 Enter a login name When t
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23. ack mount Model essere eene nennen enne nennen nnne entren en 3 5 GOMME TRENT DD DIT 3 8 CHAPTER 4 LINUX SETUP iviccscsssiiccsiisecestissaccusdavavdveasddcensaaasaceecdaddceveastdceusddsveactaatacacaaade 4 1 Setup FLOW sss isesi 4 2 vi Setup Procedure When Powering on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the First Time 4 3 Step A 1 Starting Setup Procedure When Powering on the Server for the First Time 4 3 Setup Procedure When Reinstalling the OS eeeeeeee sees eres ee ee ette etta eene enne tn setas sense ta sena 4 5 Step B 1 Starting Setup Procedure When Reinstalling the OS see 4 5 Step B 2 Prepare for Installation eese eene nennen nennen enne nre 4 6 Step B 3 Start the Installation of Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series 4 0 Step C 1 Set Dual LAN Card Configuration eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nennen 4 10 Step C 2 Set Dual Disk Configuration esee ener enne en eene 4 13 Step C 3 Connect and Configure Options essent eene nennen rennen 4 19 Step C 4 Create Volume ses 8 sstgis e tee nhe et a AE EM 4 19 Step C 5 Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent eese eene enne 4 19 Step C 6 Back up System Information essent nre nennen enne 4 20 CHAPTER 5 PROCEDURES AFTER COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION 5 1 Installing Managem
24. all the equipment in an unsuitable place Install the equipment in such a place as specified in this User s Guide Avoid the following or there is a risk of a fire m a dusty place a humid place located near a boiler etc a place exposed to direct sunlight an unstable place Be careful not to hurt your fingers Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rail when you mount dismount the equipment into from the rack 1 12 Before Setup A CAUTION gt S Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to a power source Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power outlet before installing removing any optional internal device or connecting disconnecting any interface cable to from the server If the server is off powered but its power cord is plugged to power source touching an internal device cable or connector may cause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit Do not use any non designated interface cable Use only interface cables designated by NEC identify which component or connector to attach beforehand If you use a wrong cable or make a wrong connection there is a risk of short circuit that could lead to a fire You also have to observe the following prohibitions about handling and connecting interface cables Do not use any damaged cable connector m Do not step on the cable m Do not place any object on the cab
25. ator Place that is subject to intense vibration Place where corrosive gas sodium chloride sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide or ozone is generated or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals Place whose floor is covered with non antistatic carpet Place that may be subject to falling objects Place where you may step or trip on the power cords or interface cables Place that is close to some equipment that generates intense magnetic field e g TV set radio broadcasting communications antenna power transmission wire and electromagnetic crane If unavoidable contact your sales agent to request proper shield construction Place where the power cord of the server must be connected to an AC outlet that shares the outlet of another device with large power consumption Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises e g sparks caused by power on off using a relay If you must install the server close to such equipment request your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation It takes at least two people to carry the server hold it firmly by its bottom and place it slowly on the selected site IMPORTANT Do not hold the front bezel to lift it or it may become detached and fall down After placing the main cabinet lock its two front casters and screw the attached four stabilizers on the cabinet adjusting their height Stabilizer Loc
26. before adding removing some component Symbol indicating a prohibited Description of a danger action may not always be indicated Symbols and its descriptions used in this User s Guide and warning labels are as follows Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat Indicates a risk of catching your fingers Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam PPPPES Indicates a risk of an injury or damage to physical assets due to a hazardous material Prohibited actions Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein OO Do not disassemble repair or modify the equipment Otherwise there is a risk of an electric shock or fire Mandatory actions Unplug the server Otherwise there is a risk of an electric shock or fire eo Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein Make sure to follow the instructions For detailed notes to set up the machine safely refer to Notes for Safe Handling on page 1 2 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated i
27. d mail the software registration card that is shipped with the operating system Make backup copies of included floppy disks if any Keep the original disks as the master disks use these copies in operation Improper use of an included floppy disk or CD ROM may alter your system environment If you find something unclear stop using them and contact your sales agent Main unit Confirm the following after you unpack the product If your product has standard configurations before you set up the main unit attach optional memory and CPU that you purchased separately See the separate volume of User s Guide for details Chapter 2 About Operating System This chapter gives essential information on the Linux system supported by the server and how to install it 2 2 About Operating System Installing Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800 ft series use Backup CD ROM IMPORTANT The NEC Express5800 ft series is a precision instrument You should ask maintenance personnel to install it Before performing the ft series setup contact your sales agent about the latest release of ft control software About OS installation Read the notes here carefully before installing the operating system Operating System Supported by the NEC Express5800 ft series NEC Express5800 ft series supports the operating system Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series NEC Express58
28. e module to the other minimizing damage to it You can use NEC Express5800 ft series in a mission critical system where high availability is required By the use of Linux operating system it also provides outstanding openness for general purpose applications etc To make the best use of these features read this User s Guide thoroughly to understand how to operate NEC Express5800 ft series About This User s Guide This User s Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product Consult this guide when you set up the product Keep this manual and the separate volume of User s Guide handy This User s Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of Linux operating systems and general I O devices such as a keyboard and mouse How to Use This User s Guide This guide explains the procedures you should perform before you begin system operation after you purchased the product Read the guide in order from Chapter 1 If you perform procedures according to this guide you will set up the product properly Chapter 4 describes how to install the operating system Chapter 5 describes post installation procedures Chapter 6 explains how to troubleshoot if you cannot set up the product properly Refer to System Repair on page 6 2 for details about system configurations and repairs of this product Refer to Troubleshooting on page 6 3 if you feel you failed to set up the product See this User s Guide for de
29. e or print the error message displayed and contact your sales agent 6 4 Troubleshooting This page is intentionally left blank Appendix A About Services Information on NEC Express5800 ft series is provided the web at NEC Express5800 Web ASIA PACIFIC http www nec co jp express N8800 057F 058F NEC Express5800 320Lb 320Lb R User s Guide Setup 1st Edition TRIAL Men B85 1241 4 901 Als 856 124164 901 A
30. e to some equipment that causes power noises e g sparks caused by power on off using a relay If you must install the server close to such equipment request your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation IMPORTANT Temperature increase inside the rack and airflow If you install several components or the ventilation isn t good inside the rack the internal temperature may increase due to heat emitted from the components When the operating temperatures of NEC Express5800 ft series 10 to 35 C are exceeded there is a risk of malfunction You must take adequate precautions and measures for airflow inside the rack as well as in the room so that the internal temperature can be kept within this range during operation 3 8 Installing Server Connection Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800 ft series The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear The figure below illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices After connecting the peripheral devices connect the provided power cord with the server then plug the power cord into the power outlet A WARNING Observe the following precautions to use the server safely There are risks of a death or serious injury For details see Notes for Safe Handling in Chapter 1 W Do not hold the power pl
31. eat or fire Do not use nonconforming power cords Use only the power cords that come with the product If the rated current is exceeded there is a risk of a fire You also have to observe the following prohibitions to prevent damage to the cords Do not pull on the cord Do not pinch the cord Do not bend the cord Keep chemicals away from the cord Do not twist the cord Do not place any object on the cord Do not bundle several cords Do not alter modify or repair the cord Do not staple the cord Do not use any damaged cord Replace it with a new one of the same specifications For replacement procedures contact your sales agent 1 11 Before Setup Installation Relocation Storage and Connection A WARNING Disconnect the power cord s before installing or removing the equipment Be sure to power off the equipment and unplug its power cords from the wall outlet before installation relocation All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged 4 CAUTION Do not hold the front bezel to lift the equipment The equipment weighs approximately 70 kg depending on its hardware configuration Do not hold the front bezel or it may become detached causing an injury For lifting and moving the equipment remove the mounted modules from the main unit and carry them separately It takes at least two people to carry it hold the equipment firmly by its bottom Do not inst
32. ee the separate volume of User s Guide 5 8 Procedures after Completion of Installation NEC MWA NEC MWA is an application that enables remote management of the server this product through a management PC over the network A management PC is a computer running NEC ESMPRO Manager To establish communication between the server and the management PC install NEC MWA in the management PC For NEC MWA see the separate volume of User s Guide System Requirement The hardware and software environment in which NEC MWA runs is e Management PC to install NEC MWA NEC MWA runs on a computer where Windows is operated For more information see MWA First Step Guide e The servers that can be maintained remotely by NEC MWA Servers which the User s Guide provided with NEC Express5800 ft series include descriptions of NEC MWA The servers are equipped with RomPilot or BMC This product has BMC IPMI1 0 and RomPilot Installation of NEC MWA Manager To mange this product using NEC MWA install NEC MWA Manager on the management PC Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD ROM to install NEC MWA Manager 1 Start up Windows TIPS For OS compatibility see MWA First Step Guide CR ROM drive mwa doc jp mwa_fsg pdf 2 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Master Control Menu of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be automatically displayed Procedures after Completion of Installation 5
33. eight attach stabilizers or install two or more racks Otherwise it may fall down to cause injuries Do not assemble parts alone It takes at least two people to mount doors and trays to a rack Otherwise you may drop some parts to cause a breakage or injuries Do not pull a device out of the rack if it is unstable Before pulling out a device make sure that the rack is fixed by stabilizers or quake resistant engineering Do not leave two or more devices pulled out from the rack If you pull out two or more devices the rack may fall down You can only pull out one device at a time Do not install excessive wiring To prevent burns fires and damage to the equipment make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded For more information on installation and wiring of power related facilities contact your electrician or local power company 1 16 Before Setup Unpackaging The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely Accessories This product is shipped with various accessories See the attached list to make sure everything is included and check the individual items If any component is missing or damaged contact your sales agent Keep the accessories in a safe place You will need them when you perform setup addition of options or replacement of failed components To check Backup CD ROM components see the attached list Be sure to fill out an
34. ent Utilities eere eese e esset eerte eee eren sete etta sts toas toss ease ta setas etas e tosta aea 5 2 NEC ESMPRO Agent eoe tp eit i n ete e EL DER en e o edere are 5 2 NEC ESMPRO Managet reote tee e eee deri eode oar KES SPOV ehe cuevbouseneubetess 5 7 NEC MWA ces ie dotes dern qain aq pe I UP DA 5 8 Confirmation of the Kernel Version eee esee ences eene eene ense tn setas tasto attese te sesta senes esto aae 5 10 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING e eeeeeeeeeeeeeee nenne nnne nnn natnm nant nnmnnn 6 1 RXEIQuMWSIPlge e 6 2 Mili iri pes E 6 3 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER eere nne etre 6 3 APPENDIX A ABOUT SERVICES eese ener nnne nnne inh inesse r inneren A 1 Chapter 1 Before Setup This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server the main unit and its accessories Go through this chapter before you start setup of the product 1 2 Before Setup Notes for Safe Handling The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely Warning Labels Warning labels are placed in certain parts of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks Do not remove or damage these labels If some label is missing about to peel off or illegible contact your sales agent The figures below sh
35. he startup is completed the login prompt localhost login will be displayed Enter root and then press Enter 3 Enter the password Password will be displayed Enter the password provided on the Password of root user packaged with the backup CD ROM and then press Enter The password is case sensitive If the message Login incorrect appears and the system waits for the user to enter the password again the login name or the password was incorrect Enter the login name and the password again 4 4 Linux Setup 4 Change the root password Change the password using passwd command 5 Set LAN configuration See Step C 1 Set Dual LAN Card Configuration 4 10 and perform the setup 6 Connect and setup the optional devices If there are optional PCI boards and peripheral devices which have been purchased separately power off the server and then follow the instructions of PCI board in the separate volume of User s Guide and the manuals of devices If you added a LAN card or a disk to the server you need to set dual configuration For details see Step C 1 Set Dual LAN Card Configuration 4 10 and Step C 2 Set Dual Disk Configuration 4 13 Setup is now completed To perform the setup again see Setup Procedure When Reinstalling the OS 4 5 Linux Setup 4 5 Setup Procedure When Reinstalling the OS You can set up the NEC Express5800 ft series again using a backup
36. k lever 3 4 Installing Server After fastening the main cabinet open its front bezel to mount the CPU and PCI modules For details see the following section Installation of Rack mount Model Procedures are basically the same for the tower model except that its modules are mounted vertically instead of horizontally IMPORTANT Follow the procedures below to install the CPU and PCI modules Note the followings before installing them Ensure the main cabinet is immobilized Place removed modules to the side of the main cabinet Do not place modules on top of the main cabinet Be sure to hold the modules tightly and then mount them slowly and carefully If you cannot install modules smoothly remove them and try again Install the CPU modules in the right two slots the PCI modules in the left two slots Perform installation from the left slots 3 5 Installing Server Installation of Rack mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800 ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards IMPORTANT NEC Express5800 ft series is a precision instrument You should ask maintenance personnel to install it To install a rack contact your sales agent or maintenance personnel 4 CAUTION Do not attempt to install the server To avoid the risk of personal injury users should not attempt to install the server into the rack assembly The server should be installed in the rack only by trained maintenance
37. le m Do not use the equipment with loose cable connections Do not use or store this product in a corrosive environment Avoid the usage or storage of this product in an environment which may be exposed to corrosive gases such as those including but not limited to sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide chlorine ammonia and or ozone Avoid installing this product in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and or sulfur Avoid installing this product in an environment which may have excessive metal flakes or conductive particles in the air Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits within this product resulting in not only damage to this product but may even lead to be a fire hazard If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of installation or storage please contact your sales agent 1 13 Before Setup Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices 4A WARNING gt BO PSS Do not disassemble repair or alter the server Unless described herein never attempt to disassemble repair or alter the equipment There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction Do not look into the CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive uses a laser beam Do not look or insert a mirror inside while the system is on A laser beam is invisible if your eyes get exposed to it there is a risk of losing eyesight
38. m as a root user Enter the following commands to uninstall the package rpm e Esmpro ft rpm e Esmpro type2 bin rpm e Esmpro type2 dat rpm e Esmpro common bin rpm e Esmpro common dat rpm e nechwid Setup of NEC ESMPRO Agent Follow the instructions below to setup the NEC ESMPRO Agent 1 2 Log in the system as a root user Move to the directory where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed cd opt nec esmpro_sa Move to the directory where the control panel is stored cd bin 5 6 Procedures after Completion of Installation 4 Start the control panel ESMagntconf The screen of the control panel will appear TIPS For details of the setting refer to the User s Guide of the NEC ESMPRO Manager The User s Guide is stored on the following place of the Back Up CD ROM 2 nec esmpro_sa doc users pdf Report Setting To report from the NEC ESMPRO Agent to the NEC ESMPRO Manager you need to set the method of report Setting of Manager SNMP 1 Log in the system as a root user 2 Move to the directory where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed cd opt nec esmpro_sa 3 Move to the directory where the Report Setting tool is stored cd bin 4 Start the Report Setting tool JESMamsadm Destination ID Setting z Agents Events Setting The Report Setting screen will appear Syslog Events Setting 5 Select Base Setting Report The Base Setting scree
39. main USB floppy disk drive Reserved for Reserved for maintenance maintenance e amp 9 o e amp 9 o 9 T g C3 19 m AEA e e e eo 9 9 9 9 9 q ss 80202 uz S ds00 Keyboard via keyboard hub to mouse Displa Ja am ad To a SCSI Toa1000Mbps Toa 100Mbps backup device network network IMPORTANT Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration you need to complete setup of the operating system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased separately 3 10 Installing Server After connecting cables to PCI modules secure them with the cable ties When completing connection to peripheral equipment connect the two provided power cords to the server After that secure the cables with the cable tie provided in the server Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet with parallel double pole grounds provided or to an uninterruptible power supply UPS To use the functions of the server you should connect the server to the UPS AC inlet B for Group 1 Power cords AC inlet A for Group 2 Example Cable tie TE CS IM AANI N SIECI alo n INNES Y WZ o0 Sie nc m sd e I i IMPORTANT m Be sure to use both of the power cords to use fault tolerant functions m If both PCI modules are mounted the one
40. n a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense BRERA Ie MAE TERRE EIS AYRE AT aT BE BRAN F Ea Ot ER RARE ER e 77 T AAMAS SE 7 7 9 9 1 HAA HE Aeae 3 amp FARAN HAA wos BE Xu FE FURS WHE WAHL z x H5p47 Beste ch This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num riqeu de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada CE Statement Warning This is a Class A product In residential environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures EN55022 NOTE This product provides resistance against hardware faults with its redundant hardware modules However this does not mean complete fault tolerance is assured For example there is a risk of system down when A fatal fault occurs in software Both modules within a redundant hardware pair break down A fatal fault occurs in a non redundant component such as the clock generator circuitry or the interconnect backplane The entire system is cut off from AC power Trademarks
41. n will appear Manager TCP_IP Qut of Band Other Shutdown Delay 1 Manager TCP IP In Band Procedures after Completion of Installation 5 7 Sirah 33 Enable the function Trap Destination IP 1030 10 1 RETNE K Remove gt Set enable disable using space key When checked it is enabled When not checked it is disabled 8 Click the Add button to set Trap Destination IP 6 Select Manager SNMP The SNMP Trap Setting screen will appear 7 Enable Enable the function Set the IP address of the device where the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed 9 Finish the tool The report will be performed to the NEC ESMPRO Manager TIPS For details of the settings and the setting methods of report other than Manager SNMP see User s Guide of the NEC ESMPRO Agent The User s Guide is stored on the following place of the backup CD ROM2 nec esmpro_sa doc users pdf NEC ESMPRO Manager Linked with NEC ESMPRO Agent installed in the server NEC ESMPRO Manager monitors the server status and receives alerts from the server NEC ESMPRO Agent Notify a NEC ESMPRO Manager w i i ii When a failing module in the server is to be replaced NEC ESMPRO Manager enables logical module disconnection from the server and logical installation after module replacement For the installation of NEC ESMPRO Manager and notes on the operation s
42. nd 1 Command action 1 Status All Disks 2 Status System Disks 3 Status Extended Disks 4 Bring Up 5 Bring Down 9 lt RETURN Command 4 Bring Up Which disk s for help gt 10 1 t0I Note 1 ftdisk ERROR 1 Bringing up reached timeout Note 2 Check the status of SCSI disk gt gt gt Note 1 You can list the disk specification methods by entering Note 2 can be used in the TARGET section and LUN section and the range will be from 0 to the sum of the maximum number succeeded to start and the number of overrun The number of overrun is the value of the environment variable FTDISKADM TID OVERRUN for TARGET and FTDISKADM LUN OVERRUN for LUN It can be checked modified on Environment of each menu In addition you can put the numbers inside e g lt num1 gt lt num2 gt or specify the range of the numbers e g lt num3 gt lt num5 gt If the values of overrun are 1 or more some may fail according to the value Check the status for the command execution number 4 18 Linux Setup Stop the SCSI disk To stop the SCSI disk manually use ftdiskadm The following is an example of procedure to stop the SCSI disk using ftdiskadm lt Example gt Command action 1 gt SCSI 2 gt RAID 3 gt Environment 9 Quit Command 1 Command action 1 Status All Disks 2 Status System Disks 3 Status Extended Disks 4 Bring Up 5 Bring Down 9 lt R
43. odules before moving the equipment W Do not install the equipment in non designated places Room that can maintain the following conditions When operating Temperature 10 to 35 C Humidity 20 to 8096 Temperature gradient 10 C hr Atmospheric pressure 749 to 1040hpa When not operating Temperature 5 to 40 C Humidity 10 to 80 Temperature gradient 15 C hr Atmospheric pressure 749 to 1040hpa Close enough to connect the mouse and the display 100V 120 V or 200V 240 V parallel bi polar power outlet with grounding Floor or a level and robust desk or table Wall outlet within the reach of supplied power cord Location with an open space of 1m or more on the front side 50 cm or more on the rear side and 15cm or more on the right and left sides of the server The front bezel extrudes about 50 mm from the right side of the server when fully opened UPS to prevent momentary voltage drop due to power failure or lightning Optional UPS is recommended for best use of features of ft server It is recommendable to use the server in a room where temperature can be kept between 15 and 25 C 3 3 Installing Server Do not install NEC Express5800 ft series in such places as listed below Otherwise the server may malfunction Place where temperatures change widely near a heater air conditioner or refriger
44. oftware used for this server can be redistributed freely under the terms of the BSD Copyright and the GNU Public License However some software requires permissions for redistribution as the owners have ownership For details see Introduction in the attachment Notes 1 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of NEC Corporation 2 The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice 3 The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written permission of NEC Corporation 4 All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual If you find any part unclear incorrect or omitted in this manual contact the sales agent where you purchased this product 5 NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product nor any liability for incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of 4 above Preface Welcome to the NEC Express5800 ft series NEC Express5800 ft series is a fault tolerant ft server focusing on high reliability in terms of fault tolerance in addition to high performance scalability and general versatility provided by NEC Express5800 series In the event of trouble its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non stop running operation will be moved smoothly from on
45. or disassemble parts alone Do not pull a device out of the rack if it is unstable Do not leave two or more devices pulled out from the rack Do not install excessive wiring Do not install NEC Express5800 ft series in such places as listed below Otherwise the server may malfunction Place where you cannot pull out the components fully Place that cannot sustain the total weight of the rack system Place where you cannot mount stabilizers or where you cannot perform installation without quake resistant engineering Place whose floor is uneven or inclined Place where temperatures change widely near a heater air conditioner or refrigerator Place that is subject to intense vibration Place where corrosive gas sodium chloride sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide or ozone is generated or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals Place whose floor is covered with non antistatic carpet Place that may be subject to falling objects Place that is close to some equipment that generates intense magnetic field e g TV set radio broadcasting communications antenna power transmission wire and electromagnetic crane If unavoidable contact your sales agent to request proper shield construction Place where the power cord of the server must be connected to an AC outlet that shares the outlet of another device with large power consumption 3 7 Installing Server m Place that is clos
46. or each md devices gt fsck y dev md md number Troubleshooting 6 3 Troubleshooting This section describes what you should do when a trouble occurs in the product Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD ROM check the following O Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server an error message will appear or the OS will boot O Is BIOS configuration correct The boot device order may be specified with the BIOS setup utility of the server Use the BIOS setup utility to change the boot device order to boot the system from the CD ROM drive first Menu to check Boot When an error occurs while the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is in progress the following message appears After this message appears check the error and take the appropriate corrective action according to the error codes listed in the table below This machine is not supported This NEC EXPRESSBUILDER version is not designed for this server Execute the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER on the compliant server NvRAM access error An access to the nonvolatile memory Ere TES NvRAM is not acceptable The hard disk is not connected or it is failed Check whether the hard disk is correctly connected An error message will also be displayed when an error was detected during system diagnosis Take a not
47. ot remove disks turn off the power or restart the system during this status Wait until the status RES YNCING or RECOVERY is finished You can check the status of RAID using ftdiskadm described later 4 14 Linux Setup Disk management tool ftdiskadm You can check the status of the integrated SCSI disk and set the RAID configuration safely by using disk management tool ftdiskadm By using ftdiskadm you can Check the status of the entire built in disks Check the status of RAID of the built in disks Recover RAID of the built in disk Extend the built in disk Detach the built in disk lt Example gt ftdiskadm Command action 1 gt SCSI 2 gt RAID 3 gt Environment 9 Quit Command 2 Command action 1 Status Raid 2 Status AIl Disks 3 Repair Disk 4 New Disks 5 Remove Half Disk 6 Remove Full Disks 9 lt RETURN Command Linux Setup 4 15 Check the status of the SCSI disk Check the status of the SCSI disk using ftdiskadm command The following is an example of the display when Status All Disks of gt RAID is executed lt Example gt SCSI DISK STATUS BUS bus pci haddr 0 01 05 00 10 5 0 1 40 05 00 11 5 0 2 01 02 00 10 2 0 3 40 02 00 11 2 0 SYSTEM slot name use serial tuple path 1 sda 7 3JA73L5R00007430B065 b0t010 d10h0c0t010 sdd 7 3JA73HYE000074298UHV b1t010 dl1h1c0t010 EXTENSION name use serial tuple path sdh 0 00
48. ove a device while it works There is a risk of malfunction and injuries Do not touch the equipment when it thunders Unplug the equipment when it threatens to thunder If it starts to thunder before you unplug the equipment do not touch the equipment or cables There is a risk of a fire or electric shock Keep animals away Animal s waste or hair may get inside the equipment to cause a fire or electric shock Do not place any object on top of the server The server may fall down to cause damage to physical assets Do not leave the CD tray ejected Dust may get in the equipment to cause malfunction The ejected tray may also become a cause of injuries Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the equipment Turn off your cellular phone or pager when you use the equipment Their radio waves may cause the equipment to malfunction 1 15 Before Setup Rack mount Model A CAUTION oe ooo oo o Do not attempt to install the server yourself To avoid a risk of injuries users should not attempt to install the equipment into a rack Installation should be performed by trained maintenance personnel For Maintenance Personnel Only gt Do not remove and carry the equipment with modules mounted When you remove this product from the rack and carry it remove all modules that are mounted first Do not install the equipment in such a manner that its weight is imposed on a single place To distribute the w
49. ow locations of the labels on tower model and rack mount model servers Tower Model Label A Label B Label C Label E Label D 1 3 Before Setup Label A i B PIAA URANO WE RPS In order to prevent electrical shock or fire hazards CAUTION disconnect all cables connected with the module to be serviced Label B A 3 CAUTION Woo BAM F M Exercise caution when handling the system to avokd personal injures RGETMURAMMARE BQECATHRS d ti As the hard disk drives may retain heat after powenng down allow ample time tor cooling pnor to handling BY CPU BAR PCT MA RIM RCL AREA MTSE P et HARLAN RK Pare eto 01 HR IRIS in order to prevent accidents such as electncal shock disconnect all cables and external connections when servicing non hotswappable modules AONESHE MEANEN As some components may become very hot during system operation give ample time to allow cooling as well as use precation when handing intemal components immediately after powering down Wt SUTAE EREEREER LUT etek In order to prevent short circuits and fire hazards exercise caution and avoid dropping screws inside the system Label C Label D A RS A RUN HR 16 AS TE 0 39 THT FUT ST UMLAKR Fisk of electric shock do not open Qualified service personnel only No user servicable Components inside Label E ik CAUTION PRES PAR TPR ABA LEAR
50. re involved or high reliability is required including medical devices or nuclear aerospace transportation and traffic control facilities NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities Do not continue to use the equipment if you detect smoke odor or noise If the equipment emits smoke odor or noise immediately flip off the POWER switch unplug the cord and contact your sales agent There is a risk of a fire Do not insert a wire or metal object Do not insert a wire or metal objects into a vent or disk drive slot There is a risk of an electric shock Do not use the equipment in an unsuitable place Do not install a server rack in an unsuitable environment Otherwise other systems also may be affected and the rack may fall over to cause a fire or injuries For details about installation environment and quake resistant engineering see the attached manual or contact your sales agent Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack Install the equipment on a 19 inch rack confirming to the EIA standard Do not use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack Otherwise the equipment may not function properly and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries For suitable racks contact your sales agent 1 9 Before Setup A CAUTION Prevent water or foreign objects from get
51. ries Operation Environment NEC ESMPRO Agent can be operated in the hardware and software environments shown below m Hardware e Installation system NEC Express5800 ft series m Software The following packages are required e ucd snmp e ucd snmp devel e ucd snmp utils e newt e newt devel e portmap Procedures after Completion of Installation 5 3 e slang e slang devel Preparation before Setup Be sure to read the following before system installation or setup To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent each service must be installed appropriately and must be operating 1 Check necessary packages The following packages are needed to use NEC ESMPRO Agent If there are any packages which are not installed install them e ucd snmp e ucd snmp devel e ucd snmp utils e newt e newt devel e portmap e slang e slang devel 2 Environment settings of snmpd Modify the environment setting file of snmpd etc snmpd conf to set a community right to more than READ WRITE Correct the environment setting using vi command etc referring to the following For details of the settings refer to the online help of snmpd 5 4 Procedures after Completion of Installation HHH Third create a view for us to let the group have rights to name incl excl subtree mask optional view all included l 80 HHH Finally great the group read only access to the systemview view group context sec model sec level
52. tails of this product s operation and functions and operations of the hardware and the system Additional symbols The following symbols are used throughout this User s Guide in addition to the caution symbols described at the beginning IMPORTANT Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the server or software CHECK Something you need to make sure when using the server or software TIPS Helpful information something useful to know About our Web Service Information on NEC Express5800 ft series including modification modules is also available on our web site NEC Express5800 Web Site Asia Pacific at http www nec co jp epxress index html Contents Safety Indications iv Prefa CO C i About This Users Guide isscsssctissisacssccacscodeeoscsesnssonstscasessontsndecsccsesnssadedesgoasseastsgnstsessassasseescsvenssessesee ii How to Use This User s Guide ccccccccccccccccsessssececececsessaaececececeensaaececececseseaaeaececececsaaeeeseeeceenenaees ii Additional symbols ane oto ed rr dtp perde e eR rs EAE RUE iii About our Web E1 A A1 A AEAEE iii Confeitaria v CHAPTER 1 BEFORE SETUP nana a kara nna ax nna na Rana nya RR Nn nana da a anna 3h ana Ra naa ARA Nan na RR 1 1 Notes for Safe Handling eee eee sees etes seen eese sense enata setas etas eta seta stesse senses sess e
53. this User s Guide handy for quick reference when necessary Safety Indications To use NEC Express5800 Series safely follow the instructions in this User s Guide This guide explains components that pose a danger types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions and actions taken to prevent them such components are labeled warning This guide and warning labels use WARNING and CAUTION to indicate a danger depending on the degree These terms are defined as follows VrWENeE indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn other injuries or damage to physical assets This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a danger They are defined as follows Indicates that a failure to follow the instructions could cause a danger Each image symbolizes a particular type of danger Attention Indicates what you must not do Each image symbolizes a particular type of prohibition Prohibited actions Indicates what you must do Each image symbolizes a particular type of action necessary to avoid a danger Mandatory actions 90 Example Symbol to draw attention Term indicating a degree of danger CAUTION High temperature Immediately after the power off system components such as hard disk are very hot Wait the server to cool down completely
54. ting into the equipment Do not let water or foreign objects e g pins or paper clips enter the equipment There is a risk of a fire electric shock and breakdown When such things accidentally enter the equipment immediately turn off the power and unplug the cord Contact your sales agent instead of trying to disassemble it yourself gt gt 1 10 Before Setup Use of Power Supply and Power Cord 4A WARNING A Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand Do not plug unplug a power cord with a wet hand There is a risk of an electric shock Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe There is a risk of a gas explosion A CAUTION p pb B Do not plug the cord in a nonconforming outlet Use a wall outlet with specified voltage and power type Otherwise there is a risk of a fire or current leakage Avoid installing the equipment where you may need an extension cord If the cord that does not meet the power specifications there is a risk of overheating that could lead to a fire Do not plug too many cords in a single outlet If the rated current is exceeded there is a risk of overheating that could lead to a fire Do not plug the cord insecurely Insert the plug firmly into an outlet Otherwise there is a risk of heat or fire due to poor contact If dust settles on the slots and it absorbs moisture there is also a risk of h
55. ug with a wet hand W Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe A CAUTION Observe the following precautions instructions to use the equipment safely There are risks of a burn personal injury or damage to physical assets For AN details see Notes for Safe Handling in Chapter 1 W Do not plug the power cord in a nonconforming outlet W Do not plug too many cords in a single outlet W Do not plug the cord insecurely W Do not use nonconforming power cords IMPORTANT m Power off the server before connecting peripheral devices with the exception of peripherals with USB interface Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will cause malfunctions and failures m To connect a third party peripheral device or interface cable to the server check with your sales agent to see if they are compatible with NEC Express5800 ft series Some third party devices may not be used with the server m The total cable length of SCSI device connections is up to 6 m including the internal SCSI cables m The serial port connectors are reserved for maintenance 3 9 Installing Server A rack mount model is shown here As for a tower model locations of the connectors are same though the orientation of the equipment is different IMPORTANT Space of 1U above the main unit is needed to place the USB floppy disk drive on the main unit for a rack mount model For a tower model place it on the
56. user md2 home md3 var tmp label boot usr home var status member DUPLEX 1 sda1 DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX name is the name of a software RAID device partition is a mount point or a swap If this field is blank RAID is configured but not mounted as a file system member is the information of the member configuring RAID The information will be displayed in the following format for the number of members Slot number name If the status is error F is marked on the right In such case you need to correct RAID status indicates the status of RAID The following are the descriptions of the status messages DUPLEX RESYNCING X X RECOVERY X X SIMPLEX ERROR Normal status Being synchronized When completed it becomes DUPLEX 66 0 Being recovered The members wit mark on the member field have not been built yet Only one side of RAID is built If two members are displayed on the member field the member with mark is on standby before RECOVERY status If only one member is displayed recovery is required ERROR status The members of RAID do not exist Linux Setup 4 17 Start the SCSI disk To start the SCSI disk manually use ftdiskadm The following is an example of procedure to start SCSI disk using ftdiskadm lt Example gt Command action 1 gt SCSI 2 gt RAID 3 gt Environment 9 Quit Comma
57. y using Linux for NEC Express5800 ft series Back Up CD ROM To run NEC ESMPRO Agent you need to make settings of the SNMP For details and methods of the settings see from 2 Environment settings of snmpd to 5 Setting firewall on NEC ESMPRO Agent of Installing Management Utility 4 20 Linux Setup Step C 6 Back up System Information After setting up the system back up the system information using the Off line Maintenance Utility Without backup for system information the information and settings that are specific to your server cannot be restored if the server is repaired Take the following steps to make a backup copy of the system information 1 Get a 3 5 inch floppy disk 2 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the server and restart the system NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is activated and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu is displayed 3 Select Off line Maintenance Utility from Tools 4 Select Save System NVRAM ROM Data from System Information Management Follow the instructions you see on the screen The ft series setup is now completed Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes what you do after installation including setup for failure management how you install management utilities how you back up system information and setup of PCs on the network You may need to confirm these procedures while the system is running 5
58. you plug in first will become the primary module The AC inlet B is used for Group 1 the AC inlet A is for Group 2 m The module whose POWER switch LED is on is the primary To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptible power supply UPS use service outlets on the rear of the UPS 3 11 Installing Server The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups SWITCH OUT and UN SWITCH OUT They may be called OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT2 For constant power supply connect the power cord to a UN SWITCH OUT outlet Connect the modem that is in service for 24 hours to this outlet When the power cord from the server is connected to a UPS change the BIOS setup of the server to link with power supply from the UPS Select AC LINK from System Hardware on the BIOS setup utility and change parameters See the separate volume of User s Guide for details Example UN SWITCH DUT DUTPUTZ SWITCH OUT OUTPUT 1 3 12 Installing Server This page is intentionally left blank Chapter 4 Linux Setup This chapter describes procedures for setup to power on the NEC Express5800 ft series for the first time installation of Linux setup of dual configuration of LAN cards setup of dual disk configuration and so on 4 2 Linux Setup Setup Flow The following flow chart illustrates the flow of the setup procedures for the server When powering on When reinstalling the server the first time the O
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