Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide Model Number: N8100-2103F/2104F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.103.01-101.02 January 2014, 2nd Edition © NEC Corporation 2014...
Page 2 Chapter 2: Useful Features Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO, BMC Configuration, and the other features. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.6.1 POWER LED ( )........................38 4.6.2 STATUS LED ( ) ........................38 4.6.3 UID LED ..........................39 4.6.4 LED on a hard disk drive ......................40 4.6.5 LEDs for LAN connectors......................41 4.6.6 AC POWER LED on Power Unit ..................... 42 Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 4 Installation and Connection ..........................93 Installation ............................93 2.1.1 Installing Rack ......................... 93 2.1.2 Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack ........... 95 Connection ............................99 2.2.1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ............. 101 Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 5 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................... 113 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ......................113 Installing Software Components ........................114 Turning Off the Server ........................... 115 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................116 Specifications ..............................117 Server Module ........................... 117 Module Enclosure ..........................118 Interrupt Lines ............................... 119 Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 6: Notations Used In This Document
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to both of the following. • Hard disk drives (HDD) • Solid state drive (SSD) Removable media Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following. • USB memory • Flash FDD Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 7: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)
Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise *1: Includes 64-bit and 32-bit Editions unless otherwise stated. The following appears on EXPRESSBUILDER. Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x64 Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x86 Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 8: Trademarks
License Notification Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
Page 9: Regulatory Notices
CE / Australia and New Zealand Statement This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022). BSMI Statement 台湾電池規制（廃棄物清理法）警告: 如果更換錯誤電池會產生爆炸請以相同或同型電池更換使用 Turkey RoHS Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
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Page 12: License Notification
BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php THE PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 13: Warnings And Additions To This Document
2. The contents of this document may change without prior notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.
Page 14: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)
Chapter 1 (5. Names and Functions of Parts) in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).
Page 15: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels
Unplug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, specifically identified. Make sure to follow the an electric shock or fire may be caused. instruction. Make sure equipment is properly grounded. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 16: Safety Notes
Do not disassemble the server, and contact the store where you purchased the product or your maintenance service company. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 17: Rack Installation
For inquiries regarding the installation or wiring of the power supply system, consult with the company that performed the installation or wiring, or the power company that services your area. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 18: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
• Do not secure the power cord with staples or damaged power cord with a power cord of the equivalents same standard. For information on replacing the power cord, contact the store where you purchased the product or a maintenance service company) Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 19: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Do not get your fingers caught in the rails When mounting/removing the server onto/from the rack, be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught in the rails or cutting your fingers on the rails. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 20: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Use only the specified interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 21: During Operation
Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation. Failure to observe this warning may cause your hands or hair to catch in the fan, resulting in personal injury. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 22: Warning Labels
(Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean). If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative. External view Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 23: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)
Tape media: Approximately 1 day • For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
Page 24 Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 25: Chapter 1 General Description
Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features This section describes the server’s features and the server management. 4. Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 26: Introduction
This high performance server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel Xeon processor". NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize high-power and high-speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers. The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server.
Page 27: Accessories
• Getting Started Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative. Important The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the server. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 28: Standard Features
Memory x4 SDDC feature (available depending on DIMM type)  Memory throttle-ring feature  Bus parity error detection  Temperature detection  Error detection  Internal fan monitoring feature  Redundant fan system  Internal voltage monitoring feature Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 29 • Three LAN ports (one for management LAN) • With optional LAN riser card, two ports can be added. Ready to use • No cable connection is required to install a hard disk drive (hot swap supported). Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 30 Feature to back up and restore BIOS/BMC configuration information using EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key ® *1：Unsupported on Xeon processor E5-2407v2 embedded models. *2：Processor core speed depends on processor type, number and type of DIMMs installed, and operating voltage (1.35/1.5 V). *3：In 2-CPU configuration. Up to 192 GB in 1-CPU configuration Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 31: Management Features
NEC ESMPRO Agent stored in EXPRESSBUILDER. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed. The features available on this server are as shown in the table below.
Page 32: Names And Functions Of Parts
The switch to reset BMC of this server. Use the Connect a display unit. switch only when there is a problem with EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC). To use this switch, press it at least five seconds. Note Hard disk drive number depends on your OS. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 33: Rear View
This LED indicates power supply status. recommended from the point of performance and (→ 4.6.1 ) security, because LAN port 1 may receive both data. (12) Blank cover (for LAN riser card) Remove this cover to install an optional LAN riser card. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 34: External View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 35: Internal View
Front Panel Board DIMM (Option) HDD BP Motherboard Cooling fans Riser card -1 FAN1F/R Node BP -2 FAN2F/R Battery tray for RAID Controller -3 FAN3F/R (10) 2.5-inch drive bay -4 FAN4F/R Processor (CPU) Mounted under the heat sink. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 36 Front Panel Board DIMM (Option) HDD BP Motherboard Cooling fans Riser card -1 FAN1F/R Node BP -2 FAN2F/R Battery tray for RAID Controller -3 FAN3F/R (10) 2.5-inch drive bay -4 FAN4F/R Processor (CPU) Mounted under the heat sink. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 37: Motherboard
Fan connector For the supported card specifications, refer to Chapter 2 (1.9 PCI card). LAN riser card connector (14) SATA connector Lithium battery Clear CMOS Jumper switch Clear Password Jumper switch (10) Connector for USB memory module Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 38: Status Indicators
While hardware is operating normally, STATUS LED lights green. STATUS LED is off or lights/flashes amber if there is a hardware failure. The following table lists STATUS LED patterns, their explanation and solution. If you have installed NEC ESMPRO, you can view error logs to check the causes of Tips failures.
Page 39: Uid Led
The following table lists UID LED patterns and their explanation. UID LED pattern Explanation On (blue) The UID switch is pressed. The UID switch is not pressed. You can turn on an LED using remote management software. Tips Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 40: Led On A Hard Disk Drive
Do not turn off or reboot the server while a HDD is being rebuilt. • Wait at least 90 seconds before installing a HDD after removing one. • Do not replace a HDD while another HDD is being rebuilt. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 41: Leds For Lan Connectors
The following table lists LINK/ACT LED patterns and their explanation. SPEED LED pattern Explanation On (amber) The port is operating with 1000BASE-T interface. On (green) The port is operating with 100BASE-TX interface. The port is operating with 10BASE-T interface. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 42: Ac Power Led On Power Unit
Cold Redundant feature is enabled. – On (amber) The power cord is not connected in redundant Connect the power cable. power configuration. Power unit is failing. Contact your sales representative. Flashing (amber) Power unit is failing. Contact your sales representative. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 43: Chapter 2 Preparations
1. Installing Internal Optional Devices You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2. Installation and Connection You must place the server in a suitable location and connect some cables following this section. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 44: Installing Internal Optional Devices
NEC. • Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.
Page 45: Anti-Static Measures
The optional device contains static-sensitive electronic components. When installing or uninstalling the optional device, wear an anti-static wrist strap on your wrist to avoid a failure caused by the static electricity. To use the strap, connect the wire to the chassis. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 46: Overview Of Installation And Removal
7. Install power supply units Refer to Chapter 2 (1.13 Power Supply Unit). This is the end of the installation or removal procedures for internal optional devices. Continue the setup with reference to Chapter 2 (2.2 Connection). Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 47: Identifying Servers (Uid Switch)
When the server is working or before you turn the server off or disconnect a cable from the server, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch first. To turn UID LED on, press UID Switch. When it is pressed again, the LED will be off. UID switch/LED UID switch/LED Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 48: Removing Server Module
2. Lift the lever while pushing the locking mechanism toward right. Hold the handle, and pull out the server module horizontally,. Important If you remove the server module from module enclosure, wait at least 30 seconds before insert it again into enclosure. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 49: Processor (Cpu)
You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For details, Important refer to Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures). Make sure to use the processor authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party • processor may cause a failure of the processor as well as the motherboard.
Page 50 • Bring down the processor straight without tilting or sliding it in the socket. 7. Lightly push the processor to the CPU socket, and close the plate. 8. Close the socket lever to fix the processor. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 51 If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again. The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level: – The CPU is not positioned correctly. – All screws are not completely tightened. • Do not move the secured heat sink. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 52: Replacement / Removal
To remove the heat sink from the processor, first turn the heat sink to the left and right lightly to make sure that the heat sink can be apart from the processor. Removing the heat sink with it adhering to the processor may cause the processor and/or CPU socket to be defected. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 53: Dimm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (x86_64) 384GB (ISV-certified) VMware ESX 4.1 *1 256GB or 1TB 256GB or 384GB VMware ESXi 5.0 *2 384GB *1 Up to 255 GB on virtual machine. *2 Up to 1TB on virtual machine. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 54: Memory Clock
Number of memory boards per memory channel N8102-566F 4GB additional memory board (1x4GB/U) 1333MHz 1066MHz 1333MHz 1066MHz N8102-567F 8GB additional memory board (1x8GB/U) N8102-568F 16GB additional memory board (1x16GB/R) 1333MHz 1600MHz N8102-569F 32GB additional memory board (1x32GB/R) 800MHz Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 55: Dimm Installation Order
FRONT REAR Motherboard DIMM slot number (from top) CPU2_DIMM 6 DIMM slot number (from top) CPU2_DIMM 3 CPU2_DIMM 5 CPU1_DIMM 1 CPU2_DIMM 2 CPU1_DIMM 4 CPU2_DIMM 4 CPU1_DIMM 2 CPU2_DIMM 1 CPU1_DIMM 5 CPU1_DIMM 3 CPU1_DIMM 6 Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 56: Installation
To remove DIMM, reverse the installation procedure. Note When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed on POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed. Take the steps below after replacing or removing DIMMs.
Page 57: Lan Riser Card
1. Refer to steps 1 to 3 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. 2. Remove the three screws from bracket, and remove bracket. 3. Remove the three screws from the blank cover. Blank cover 4. Remove the blank cover. Note Keep the removed cover for future use. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 58: Removal
7. Install the port cover provided with LAN Riser Card, and secure it with four screws you have removed in steps 2 and 3. 1.8.2 Removal Remove LAN Riser Card in reverse order of installation steps. Important To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the blank cover in the vacant LAN Riser Card slot. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 59: Pci Card
If a hard disk drive that contain OS is not connected with RAID Controller, LAN card (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller, set the option ROM for that slot to Disabled. Refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" for how to specify it. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 60: Supported Cards And Available Slots
1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) N8104-145 NIC).  (Card performance: PCI Express 2.0(x1)) Card type: PCI Express 2.0(x4) For additional LAN port. 1000BASE-T Adapter (4ch) N8104-133 LAN cable with modular cover  (Card performance: PCI Express 2.0(x2)) cannot be used. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 61 <Example> x4 socket can connect with x1 and x4 cards, but not x8 card. * For details of functions of each card, refer to the Technical Guide. * The card performance described in the parentheses after the Product name indicates the maximum operation performance of the card. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 62: Installation
When installing the card, position the terminal part of the PCI card to the PCI riser card slot and insert it. Important Do not touch the terminal part of riser cards or PCI cards and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil can cause malfunction. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 63: Removal
Run SETUP and change boot order in Boot menu. Refer to Chapter 3 (2. System BIOS Setup) for how to specify it. If using the server while the card is removed, attach the blank cover that comes with the PCI riser card. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 64: Installing Raid Controller
2. Remove the three screws from PCI riser card. Hold both ends of PCI riser card, and lift it straight to remove it. 3. Remove the two screws from RAID Controller, and remove PCI bracket. 4. Attach the low-profile bracket to RAID Controller with two screws you have removed in Step 3. Screw Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 65 RAID Controller. 7. Align the terminal pins of PCI riser card with the slot on motherboard, insert PCI riser card into the slot completely. 8. Fix the PCI riser card with the screw you removed in Step 2. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 66 4. Attach the low-profile bracket to RAID Controller with two screws you have removed in Step 3. 5. Align the terminal pins of RAID Controller with the slot of PCI riser card, insert RAID Controller into the slot completely and secure it with screws. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 67 Left server module Right server module Fan duct Remove the cable tie to extend the excess length portion, and fasten it again with cable tie. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 68 8. Fix the PCI riser card with three screws you removed in Step 2. Install FBU (the flash backup unit) with the following procedure. Also install FBU of a RAID controller "N8103-161" in the same way. Screw Screw 9. Remove the two screws to take out the battery tray. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 69 (shown by the circle). Important The cooling sponge is made of soft material, and easy to break by excess force. Do not lift the end of sponge forcedly to expand it when disconnecting the cable. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 70 (black and yellow). Excess length of cable 15. Connect the FBU cable (600 mm) of which one end was connected with RAID Controller in Step 6 to FBU, as shown in the figure. FBU cable Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 71: Additional Pci Riser Kit (N8116-31)
When connecting a RAID Controller, set the boot priority to 8th or higher in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility. If the priority is 9th or lower, the configuration menu for RAID Controllers cannot be launched. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 72 Then, remove the bracket. Bracket Screw Screw 4. Mount the RAID Controller to bracket while pulling up the insulator, and secure it with two screws that come with additional PCI riser kit, as shown in the figure. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 73 RAID Controller with two screws removed in Step 3. Bracket Screw Screw 7. Remove the three screws from bracket, and remove the bracket from the chassis. Bracket 8. Connect SAS cable to Port0-3 connector on RAID Controller. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 74 Applying excess force on RAID Controller may cause damage to RAID Controller or motherboard. Route the cable as shown in the figure below. Left server module Right server module 10. Secure the bracket of additional PCI riser card with three screws removed in Step 7. Bracket Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 75 1. Refer to steps 1 to 3 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. 2. Remove the two screws from RAID PCI bracket Controller, and remove PCI bracket. Screw RAID Controller 3. Remove the two screws from bracket of additional PCI riser kit, and remove the bracket. Bracket Screw Screw Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 76 5. Use the two screws that come with additional PCI riser kit, and mount the RAID Controller to bracket while pulling up the insulator. Screw Screw 6. Engage the insulator with bracket to fix it (2 places). Insulator Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 77 7. Insert the pin terminal of RAID Controller into the riser slot, and secure the RAID Controller with two screws removed in Step 3. Bracket Screw Screw 8. Remove the three screws from bracket of the chassis, and remove the bracket. Bracket Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 78 Lift the fan duct while pushing it toward the direction indicated by an arrow. FBU cable Left server module Right server module Fan duct Remove the cable tie to extend the excess length portion, and fasten it again with cable tie. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 79: Removal
Remove the additional PCI riser kit and RAID Controller in reverse order of installation. Specify the boot priority in Boot menu of BIOS Setup Utility as needed. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (2. System BIOS Setup). Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 80: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
SAS/SATA cable needs to be rewired. When using SAS hard disk drives, RAID Controllers must be connected. Tips 1.11.1 Connecting cables See the figure below for how to connect cables. N8103-172/173/174 N8103-168 SAS cable Port0-3 connector FBU cable Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 81: Notes On Building Raid System
Do not change the mode to hibernate while building a RAID System. Important • • Build a Disk Array in the RAID System using hard disk drives that have the same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard). Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 82: Battery For Raid Controller
When connecting the cable, orient the cable so that its marking will fit the connector. With battery plate facing upward Black dot at left end of connector 3. Remove the two screws that secure the battery tray for RAID Controller, and remove the tray. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 83 Step 3. Screw FRONT Screw 6. Remove the fan duct. Lift the fan duct while pushing it toward the direction indicated by an arrow in the figure below. Left server module Right server module Fan duct Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 84 Do not lift the end of sponge forcedly to expand it when disconnecting the cable. Connect the cable along Left server module when standard PCI riser card is used the side face. Left server module when additional PCI riser card is used Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 85: Removal
RAID Controller. N8103-172/173/174 Black marker 10. .Mount the fan duct. Firmly mount the fan duct so that it would not come up. 1.12.3 Removal For removing the battery for the RAID Controller, reverse the installation procedure. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 86: Hard Disk Drive
A Hard Disk Drive mounted in a dedicated tray can be purchased. Install the Hard Disk Drive on the server with it mounted on the tray. Important Use hard disk drives specified by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive.
Page 87: Installation
The server provides 4 bays. Install hard disk drives in ascending port number order. 3. Remove the dummy trays. Dummy trays are installed in all bays except for bay 0. Note Keep the dummy trays for future use. 4. Unlock the handle of the tray. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 88 7. Turn on the server, run SETUP utility, and then specify the boot order from the Boot menu. For details about the Boot menu, refer to Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". The stored boot order is cleared when a hard disk drive is added. Tips Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 89: Removal
If you transfer or dispose of the removed hard disk drive, erase the user data completely by referring to Chapter 1 (1. Transfer, Movement, and Disposal) in “Maintenance Guide”. Important NEC assumes no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data.
Page 90: Power Supply Unit
Refer to Chapter 3 (2. System BIOS Setup), change parameters as shown below, save the settings and exit from SETUP. Server → Power Control Configuration → Cold Redundant Mode → Enabled Run SETUP again, and check if the status of Cold Redundant Mode shows Enabled in Server menu. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 91: Replacing A Failed Power Supply Unit
3. Push the lever of the failed power supply unit toward inside, and pull the power supply unit while holding the handle. ① ② 4. Insert the new power supply unit until it is locked with clicking sound. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 92 Refer to Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in the Maintenance Guide for details on the error messages. If the AC POWER LEDs are off, reinstall the power supply units. If the same error message still appears, contact your service representative. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 93: Installation And Connection
• Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack. • Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply. • Do not use in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 94 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 near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact spark at power-on/power-off of commercial power supply through a relay). • Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 95: Installing The Server To The Rack Or Removing It From The Rack
Review airflow in the rack and room and take sufficient measures so that the internal temperature will not exceed the operational temperature during operation. Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 96 The height of rails mounted on left and right sides must be level. Push Important Confirm that the rails are securely locked so that they will not fall off. Although the rail assembly may be somewhat unsteady, it is not defective. Tips Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 97 (1) Installation Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Important Always install the server with three or more persons. 1. Push the server into rack, and secure it with screws on left and right sides. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 98 1. Refer to Chapter 2 (2.1.2 Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack – Removal(2) Removal) to remove the server from the rack. 2. While pressing the lever on rail, push the rail toward inside of the rack, then remove it. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 99: Connection
• Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes. • Use only the specified power cord • Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable with the power plugged in the outlet. • Use only the specified interface cable Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 100 Ports for data transmission refer to the next section. transmission REAR Management 100BASE-TX/ LAN port 10BASE-T Device with serial interface Hub / switching hub A leased line cannot be directly connected to the serial port connector. Tips Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 101: Connecting To A Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
To change the settings, select Server and then AC-LINK in the BIOS setup utility, and change the displayed parameters. Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. For details, refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 102: Chapter 3 Setup
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). 4. EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to maintain the server. 5. Installing Software Components Describes the installation of bundled software. 6. Turning off the Server Turn off power when not using the server. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 103: Turning On The Server
Important Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running. POWER switch While the logo is being displayed, the self-diagnostic program (POST) runs and diagnoses the hardware. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1.1.1 POST sequence). Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 104: Post
5. After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen. Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon completion of POST. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 105: Post Error Messages
Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide". Note Take notes on the indication displayed on display unit before consulting with your sales representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 106: System Bios Setup
To exit SETUP without saving parameters, select Save & Exit → Discard Changes and Exit. To restore the default value, select Save & Exit → Load Setup Defaults. Tips (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 107: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Press this key to display help information. If you need help using the SETUP, press this key. Press the <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. <F2> key  If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the previous parameter(s) are restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes] Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 108 Load Setup Defaults? [Yes] <F4> key  If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the parameter you configured is saved and SETUP closes. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 109: Cases That Require Configuration
If it is turned off by using Configuration → AC-LINK → Last State POWER switch, leave it OFF even when UPS supplies power. Server → Power Control Configuration Keep the power OFF even → AC-LINK → Stay off when UPS supplies power. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 110 If you wish to exit without saving the changed parameters, select Save & Exit Discard Changes and then and Exit. Or if you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults. and then (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 111: Expressscope Engine 3
You can also press the <F4> key while the logo is being displayed to open the Offline TOOL MENU screen. 3. The keyboard selection screen appears. Select your keyboard type. After that, the Off-line TOOL MENU screen appears. On this screen, specify the network settings for EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 112 6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 113: Expressbuilder
To use this feature, select OS (Windows reinstallation) installation on the menu after boot. Bundled software Stores various bundled software (such as NEC ESMPRO Agent). Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, select Tool menu on the top menu after boot.
Page 114: Installing Software Components
Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. Refer to the following document and follow instructions. • Installation Guide (Windows) Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows Tips shutdown. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 115: Turning Off The Server
4. AC power of server module is turned off only if it is removed from module enclosure. Important If you removed a server module from module enclosure, wait at least 30 seconds before insert it again into enclosure. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 116: Chapter 4 Appendix
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/E120e-M Appendix Specifications Interrupt Lines Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 117: Specifications
Prepare at least one external DVD-ROM per system for maintenance and OS reinstallation purposes. Prepare this if required. For the principal uses of a Flash FDD, refer to the notes on Flash FDD in the Maintenance Guide. Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...
Page 118: Module Enclosure
1. Specifications Module Enclosure N code N8141-65F N8141-66F Number of server modules that can be Up to four Express5800/E120e-M can be mounted mounted Chassis design 2U Rack mount type Power supply 1000W, 80 Plus® Platinum compliant 1600W, 80 Plus® Platinum compliant 447.0 mm x 780.0 mm x 87.0 mm (Rails/projections are excluded)
Page 119: Interrupt Lines
Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer – − Numeric data processor − – COM 2 serial port – COM 1 serial port – – – – SATA Real-time clock – – – – – – Express5800/E120e-M User's Guide...

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