NEC 1080Xd - Manuals

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vi Contents A Technical Specifications Main Chassis...................................................................................................................... A-2 DVD-ROM Drive .............................................................................................................. A...

Using This Guide vii Using This Guide This User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your server system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system setup and operation. This guide contains the following information: ! Chapter 1, “ System Ove...

viii Using This Guide Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: ! WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can d...

Using This Guide ix Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on E XPRESS B UILDER or as paper copy shipped with your server. ! System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information abo...

x Using This Guide Safety Notices ! WARNING To avoid a risk of injuries, installation should be performed by trained technical personnel. Your server is equipped with a front stabilizer. Engage the front stabilizer during installation. For stability and to distribute the weight, also attach side sta...

Using This Guide xi ! WARNING Some locations within the server have high voltage and therefore are very dangerous. To avoid risk of electric shock, turn off all server power and disconnect power cables before working inside the server unit. The main power of your server is turned off by turning off ...

xii Using This Guide Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system d...

1 System Overview ! Overview ! System Features ! System Chassis ! System Functions ! Expansion ! Security

1-2 System Overview Overview Your Express5800/1080Xd server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel ® Itanium ® 2 64-bit processor. The combination of Intel Itanium 2 architecture, along with your server’s innovative crossbar switch and high-speed memory access technology, provides f...

System Overview 1-3 System Features Your system features the following major components: ! Quad high-performance Intel ® Itanium ® 2 64-bit 1.3GHz/3MB or 1.5GHz/6MB processors per CellV Board. ! Up to two CELLV Boards, each supporting the installation of up to 4 CPUs (Intel Itanium 2 processors) for...

1-4 System Overview ! Ten fan modules are located throughout the system. Any fan module can easily be removed and installed, without powering down the system. ! Optional PCIX Unit in two versions, Base Unit and Core Unit:  14 PCI-X expansion slots in a Base Unit model  12 PCI-X expansion slots, a ...

System Overview 1-5 System Chassis The following figures show the external and internal server features. Front View Figure 1-2 shows the front system features (front door and covers are not shown in the figure). A AC Power Switch H PCIX Power Unit with Two Power Supplies (optional) B AC Power Switch...

1-6 System Overview Top View Figure 1-3 shows the components within the Main Chassis. A DVD ROM Drive D Core Module Ejector B Power Supply Modules (3) E PCI-X Expansion Slots C Core Module Fans F Hard Disk Drive Fans Figure 1-3. Main Chassis E F D C B A

System Overview 1-7 Right Side View Figure 1-4 shows the system right side features. A B C D E Figure 1-4. 1080Xd Right Side View A Service Processor and Clock (ISP-C) D Cell #0 Board B 1080Xd Main Chassis E Cabinet C Cell #3 Board

1-8 System Overview Internal View Figure 1-5 shows internal views of CELLV Board features. A B C D E F G Side A Side B A CPU Slot #1 E CPU Slot #2 B CPU Slot #3 F CPU Slot #0 C DIMM Slots G Power Pods D Power Pods Figure 1-5. CELLV Board

System Overview 1-9 Main Components The following sections provide information about the components in the main chassis. Itanium 2 Processors Depending on system configuration, your system includes four or eight Intel Itanium 2 64-bit 1.3-GHz/3-MB or 1.5-GHz/6.0-MB processors. Four Intel Itanium 2 p...

1-10 System Overview Service Processor Board The Service Processor Board (iSP-C Board) controls power and monitors status of all components (see Figure 1-4). The board uses a PowerPC chip as the processor for iSP-C, memory, LAN, serial interface, and clock distribution functionality. The Service Pro...

System Overview 1-11 Each partition consists of a CELLV Board and a core PCIX unit. Multiple OS instances can run on different partitions independently. If a partition has at least one PCIX unit with basic I/O, the CELLV Boards and the PCIX units can be flexibly assigned to any partition. The Servic...

1-12 System Overview Expansion The Express5800/1080Xd server can be expanded by adding: ! Memory ! I/O boards ! Disk drives ! PCIX Expansion Unit. See Figure 1-6 for a diagram of the Express5800/1080Xd system configuration. See the following sections for a description of system expansion capabilitie...

System Overview 1-13 ! CAUTION Contact qualified personnel, such as your System Administrator or an NEC Technician, for adding or removing server components. CELLV Board Each CELLV Board supports: ! 4 Intel Itanium 2 processors ! 16 DIMMs. The system supports 2 CELLV Boards for a total of eight Itan...

1-14 System Overview Peripheral Devices Disk drives can connect to a SCSI board, and ATA devices can connect to the Basic I/O Board. You can also connect peripheral devices via PCI cards installed in the optional PCIX Unit. Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the server...

2 System Operation ! Setting Up the Server ! Starting Up the System ! Shutting Down the System ! Rebooting the System ! Booting the OS ! Using the DVD-ROM Drive ! Using an Optional Tape Drive

2-2 System Operation Setting Up the Server Use the following procedure to set up the server. Note: See Chapter 1 of this user’s guide to become familiar with server features, such as the location of system switches, indicators, and main chassis components. 1. Check that the server has been installed...

System Operation 2-3 4. Locate the server LAN cable at the rear of the server cabinet. Connect a client PC to the server LAN connection. Note: A LAN cable either comes already connected to the Service Processor board or it is connected by the NEC technician during the server installation. 5. Connect...

2-4 System Operation Starting Up the System Start up the server system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as the console, keyboard, and mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected (see the previous section, “Setting Up the Server”). 2. Turn on the circuit breaker or...

System Operation 2-5 A AC Power Circuit Breaker Figure 2-4. PCIX Unit AC Power Circuit Breaker 5. On the front of the server cabinet, power on the AC POWER switch at the top of the system (see Figure 2-5). A AC Power Switch Figure 2-5. AC Power Switch Note: If the AC-Link function has been enabled, ...

2-6 System Operation 6. Press Esc on the service processor (SP) keyboard. The iSP (service processor) login prompt appears. 7. Enter the login name spfw and password nec . (The login name and password are default values.) The iSP Main Menu screen appears (see Figure 2-6). 8. At the iSPyz prompt, ent...

System Operation 2-7 10. Enter up on the SP console to bring up the specified partitions (see Figure 2-7). The service processor turns on power to the specified partitions, initializes the hardware, and hands off the control to the BIOS. The BIOS boots the operating system. iSPyz:---> up <ENTE...

2-8 System Operation Shutting Down the System Shut down the system as follows. 1. Select a method to shut down the system: Note: If supported by your operating system, Windows Shut Down is the recommended method of shutting down the system. ! Recommended shutdown – Windows Shut Down ( if supported b...

System Operation 2-9 iSPyz:---> dn <ENTER> System power will be turned off if the software (OS) is NOT running. Only power button interrupt will be generated if the software (OS) is running. If you want to turn off the system power in any system state, use DF command. Enter partition number...

2-10 System Operation 3. Power off the console. 4. Turn off AC power to the system: ! At the top front of the system cabinet, press the AC power switch. ! At the rear of the system, power off the circuit breaker to the optional PCIX Unit, if installed. ! At the rear of the system, power off the circ...

System Operation 2-11 Restart Perform a system restart as follows: 1. Stop the operating system. 2. Enter pc at the SP command prompt. Power On Reset Perform a power on reset as follows: 1. Stop the operating system. 2. Enter dn at the SP command prompt. Check that the main chassis fans stop rotatin...

2-12 System Operation Booting the OS The following sections include information about the EFI Boot Manager, EFI shell, shell commands, and booting the OS from the EFI shell. OS Boot from Boot Manager The EFI Boot Manager automatically starts after a BIOS bootup (see Figure 2-11). From the EFI Boot M...

System Operation 2-13 EFI Boot Manager ver 1.10 [14.56] Please select a boot option Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM(Entry1) Acpi(PNP0A03,1)/Pci(3|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig17FB0000) EFI Shell [Built-in] Boot option maintenance menu Use the arrow keys to change settings Figure...

2-14 System Operation EFI Shell Commands The following table lists and describes the shell commands in the EFI shell. To execute an EFI shell command, enter the EFI shell command at the EFI shell prompt and press Enter . Table 2-1. EFI Shell Commands Command Description alias alias [-d|-v|-b] [sname...

System Operation 2-15 Table 2-1. EFI Shell Commands (continued) Command Description help help [-b] | [cmd] Displays the help information. hexedit hexedit [[-f] FileName | [-d DiskName Offset Size] | [-m Offset Size] Edits in hexadecimal mode. load load file [file ...] Loads the EFI driver. LoadPciRo...

2-16 System Operation OS Boot from EFI Shell You can boot the OS from the EFI Boot Manager. You can also boot the OS by entering commands from the EFI Shell. An example follows for booting the OS from the SCSI hard disk drive in a hardware configuration containing: ! IDE DVD-ROM (Master) ! SCSI HDD:...

System Operation 2-17 4. Start the OS loader by entering the directory file name, in this example, setupldr.efi , at the fs0:\os prompt and press Enter . fs0:\> cd os fs0:\os> ls Directory of fs0:\os 03/13/00 05:44p <DIR> 2,048 . 03/13/00 05:44p <DIR> 512 .. 12/22/99 00:58p r 635,3...

2-18 System Operation Table 2-2. Formats Conforming to EDD3.0 Specification Path Display Description Acpi(PNP0A03, X) Indicates that the device is installed under the PCI host bus. X: PCI host bus bridge number (starting with 0). Pci(D|F) Indicates PCI installation information of the device. D: PCI ...

System Operation 2-19 Using the DVD-ROM Drive A DVD-ROM drive comes standard in the Main Chassis. The DVD-ROM drive supports DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media. See the following sections for information about using DVD-ROM or CD-ROM discs in the DVD-ROM drive. ! WARNING Take care when inserting and removing ...

2-20 System Operation Figure 2-16. Inserting/Removing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Disc Using an Optional Tape Drive You can add an optional digital audio tape (DAT) drive to the Main chassis and to the PCIX Unit. See the following sections for information about: ! environmental DAT specifications ! DAT cartrid...

System Operation 2-21 DAT Cartridge Labels Use the following labeling information: ! Place labels securely on the DAT cartridge in the position shown in Figure 2-17. Be sure to write the start date of DAT cartridge use on the attached Index label. ! If you need to change the contents for the DAT, re...

2-22 System Operation Figure 2-18. Write Protection Slider on the DAT Cartridge DAT Cartridge Insertion and Removal Use the following information to insert and remove DAT cartridges (see Figure 2-19). ! To insert a DAT cartridge: Hold the DAT cartridge horizontally, with the label side up, and inser...

3 Service Processor ! SP Console ! OS Console ! Virtual SOP ! SP Command Console ! SP Command Reference

3-2 Service Processor SP Console The service processor (SP) in the Express5800/1080Xd main chassis provides the interface for system management and RAS functions. The SP is on the service processor and clock (ISP-C) board. The following sections describe: ! SP console connections ! Console operation...

Service Processor 3-3 Table 3-1. Console Configuration Settings Console Type Configuration Item Default Settings Baud rate 9600 Data bit length 8 STOP bit length 1 Parity bit None Serial Flow control RTS/CTS TCP port (Do not use 21, 23. They are for factory use.) 5001 IP address 10.1.1.1 Subnet mask...

3-4 Service Processor Table 3-2 lists the login account and login password default values for entering the Main Menu and using menu functions. Table 3-2. Login Account and Password Defaults Login Type Defaults Login Account spfw Login Password nec Note: Only one connection to the OS Console per part...

Service Processor 3-5 iS P login P r om p t M a in M en u S e r ia l C on s ole n ot Ava ila b le T CP -5 0 0 1 n ot C on n e ct e d P r e s s E S C K e y C on n e ct T C P 5 0 0 1 L ogin P a s s w or d R e q u ir ed S e le ct E xit S e le ct E xit Vir t u a l S O P S P C om m a n d N or m a l M od ...

3-6 Service Processor Login and Main Menu The initial state of a console connected to the service processor is the login wait state with the login prompt displayed. When you enter the login account and password, the iSP Main Menu appears. The characters you enter for the login account and password a...

Service Processor 3-7 Table 3-4. Login and Main Menu Screen References Reference Description A “xx “is the ID for identification of a cabinet in a system composed of multiple cabinets. (“xx” is the system number specified by the SU command.) “y” indicates the installation location of the service pro...

3-8 Service Processor OS (BIOS) Console When you select the OS (BIOS) Console on the iSP Main Menu, input/output is redirected to the OS (BIOS) serial controller. To return to the Main Menu, press ^B (CTRL+B). The image displayed and the operation during redirection depend on the BIOS and OS running...

Service Processor 3-9 Table 3-8. OS (BIOS) Console Events and Operations Event Operation ^B (CTRL+B) is pressed. Displays a message indicating the exit of the session from the OS (BIOS) Console and then returns to the Main Menu and prompt. The SP command deletes the displayed partition. Displays a m...

3-10 Service Processor Table 3-10. Virtual SOP Screen References Reference Description A When you enter “V,” the Virtual SOP appears. B Virtual SOP image is displayed. C The Virtual SOP is periodically displayed. D Pressing ^B terminates the Virtual SOP. Return to Main Menu. Partition State Display ...

Service Processor 3-11 Table 3-11. Reference to Partition State Display (cont’d) Reference No. Display Description FAULT Indicates that the BIOS has finished initialization of the system and control has been passed to EFI. SHUT DOWN iSP is shutting down the hardware. 3 (cont’d) NOT CONFIGURED Partit...

3-12 Service Processor SP Command Console When you select the iSP commands on the iSP Main Menu, the SP Command Console appears. Initially, the SP Command Console is in Normal Mode for general operation. You can switch to Maintenance Mode (which allows all operations) by using the CM command. To ret...

Service Processor 3-13 SP Command Prompt In SP command mode (Normal Mode or Maintenance Mode), one of the following types of command prompt is displayed when you press the ESC key. Interactive operations for each SP command and prompts for subcommand entry depend on the SP command. Table 3-14. SP Co...

3-14 Service Processor SP Command List The following table lists the SP commands by category. Table 3-16. System Control Commands CMD Command Name Function NML Mode MNT Mode DF Shut Down System Power (override) The iSP turns off the DC power of the specified partition without notifying the SW (OS) e...

Service Processor 3-15 Table 3-17. Configuration Command CMD Command Name Function NML Mode MNT Mode HC Hardware Configuration The iSP displays and/or modifies the hardware configuration, including partitions. X X Table 3-18. Normal Mode Commands CMD Command Name Function NML Mode MNT Mode CM Change...

3-16 Service Processor SP Command Reference The following sections provide detailed information about SP commands. The commands listed can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode. Basically, SP commands and subcommands are not case-sensitive. Any need for case-sensitivity (for example, accoun...

Service Processor 3-17 CM (Change Command Mode) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON state or DC POWER ON state. Entering Maintenance mode requires the entry of a password. Function: Changes from Normal mode to Maintenance mode. When the system is in Maintenance mode, the Statu...

Service Processor 3-19 DL (Display SP Logs) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON state or DC POWER ON state. Function: This command displays the logs stored in the iSP. You can upload the logs as a file to an FTP server. The detailed log (HW fatal-iSP snapshot) is linked and ma...

Service Processor 3-21 Table 3-23. DL Screen (cont’d) Screen Image Reference ***** LOG ANALYSIS RESULT ***** : : : ***** LOG ANALYSIS END ***** action? (h=help/CR=next) : q <ENTER> J Log area status (03/01/2002 18:59:00 iSPFW R01.01): Type Entries Latest No. Earliest Latest -------------------...

Service Processor 3-23 DN (Shut Down System Power) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition if Automatic startup has completed or the UP command has been executed. (The partition is in the DC POWER ON state.) Function: This command turns off system power (DC). If software is not runnin...

Service Processor 3-25 DP (System Dump) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition if Automatic startup has completed or the UP command has been executed. (The partition is in the DC POWER ON state.) Function: This command generates a dump interrupt in the system. The actual operation of...

3-26 Service Processor DT (SP Date and Time) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER state. Function: Displays and changes the time of the real-time clock built into the iSP. This command only displays time in Normal Mode. Note: The DT command can be executed in Normal...

Service Processor 3-27 EN (Environmental Information) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER state. Function: Lists the states of the system’s detected temperature and fan errors, etc. The components in the DC POWER OFF state are not supervised. Note: The EN command c...

Service Processor 3-29 Table 3-30. EN Screen (cont’d) Screen Image Reference ---- Temperature (Celsius) [4/4] --------------------------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2002 ---- current threshold comment FAN IPMI ACPI PCIX0(V) 45 - 60/ 62 65 DBP 52 - 60/ 62 65 PCIX1(F) - - - - IORB - - - - DBP - - - - ...

Service Processor 3-31 FV (Firmware Versions) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Function: Displays the version information of the iSPFW and BIOS. Performs a checksum of the storage area. Note: The FV command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance...

3-32 Service Processor HC (Hardware Configuration) Execution: Conditions for executing subcommands are described in the following subcommand table. Function: Displays and changes the configuration information of the hardware. Displays and changes the partition settings. See Table 3-38, “HC – ALL Dis...

Service Processor 3-33 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description help - - - - Displays the list of subcommands. This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. quit exit - - - - Exits from the HC command. Before an exit, the check subcommand is automaticall...

Service Processor 3-35 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description attach (cont’d) ior x n m p Associates the IOR having the physical number x with the logical IOR number m of partition n . ( m : The number recognizable by the BIOS and software.) “ p ” (0-9) sets the prio...

Service Processor 3-37 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description - - - - Used to instruct the iSP to add components manually. The management state of the iSP changes from “nonexist” to “power-off”. Displays Help for “add” when the argument is omitted or an error is made...

Service Processor 3-39 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description enable (cont’d) xbc x [all] - - Enables the XBC chip. “ x ” is the XBC chip number (0-1). When the second argument is omitted, only the XBC is enabled, and the states of any other subcomponents do not chan...

Service Processor 3-41 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description mmc xy (cont’d) cache z - - Enables the Cache. “ z ” is the Cache number (0-7). tag x [ sy ] - - - Enables the TAG. “ x ” is the physical CELLV Board number (0-3). “ s ” is either “e” (EVEN side) or “o” (O...

Service Processor 3-43 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description - - - - Used to set connection information of the 1.6G cable. Displays Help for “ncconn” when the argument is omitted or an error is made. This subcommand can be executed when all partitions are in the DC ...

Service Processor 3-45 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) cmd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Description pbay xy d h - Specifies the location and height of the Power Bay Unit in the cabinet. “ x ” is the unit ID number. 1: Power Bay Unit 0: Not allowed “ y ” is the ID number. (0) must be specified. “ d ” is t...

Service Processor 3-47 Table 3-36. HC State Display Strings (cont’d) Displayed String Description DISABLE Indicates that the component itself is disabled (not used for system operation). In this state, it is detached from the system manually with the “disable” command. DISABLE* Indicates that the co...

Service Processor 3-49 Table 3-38. HC ALL Display Screen (cont’d) Screen Image Reference ---- MMC01 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,01/31/2002 --- MMC01 offline enable DEG ROW0[DIMM00:01] 512MB --------- enable --- SBE=000:000 MBE=000 ROW1[DIMM10:11] 512...

Service Processor 3-53 ML (Message Log) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Function: Displays the contents of the iSP message buffer. (The message output generated in the display operation of the message buffer is not stored in the message buffer.) Note:...

Service Processor 3-55 PC (Power Cycle) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the following state: ! Automatic startup completed ! Execution of UP command. The partition is in a DC POWER ON state. Function: Turns off the power (DC) of the system, and then turns it on again to sta...

Service Processor 3-57 RS (Cold Reset System) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the following state: ! Automatic startup completed ! Execution of UP command. The partition is in a DC POWER ON state. Function: Performs a cold reset of the system. Note: This command performs a ...

3-58 Service Processor UP (Bring Up System) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the DC POWER OFF state. Function: Turns on the power (DC) of the system, initializes the hardware, and then starts up the BIOS. Whether the operating system starts up depends on the BIOS/EFI setting...

4 BIOS Setup ! Setup Overview ! Menu Tree ! Menu Options and Settings ! BIOS Virtual DIP Switch ! PCI Online Maintenance (PCI Hot Plug) ! HBB Configuration Submenu Precaution

4-2 BIOS Setup Setup Overview See the following sections for a description of BIOS Setup, when you need to change BIOS settings, and how to start and use BIOS Setup. What is Setup? Setup is a utility that allows you to set up the system hardware. Settings for PCI Bridges and devices that connect wit...

BIOS Setup 4-3 If an error is detected in the system clock, the following error message is displayed. (The system clock is called real time clock (RTC).) 0 2 7 1 : C h e ck d a t e a n d t im e s e t t in gs If changes had previously been made to the settings of the system, changes must be made agai...

4-4 BIOS Setup The BIOS Version Has Changed When changing the BIOS version, start Setup and change the settings. Change the setting values of Setup to the default values (Specify “Load Setup Defaults” in the Exit menu). The Host Bus Bridge Configuration Has Changed When the configuration is changed ...

BIOS Setup 4-5 Screen Description To configure Setup, use the keys on the bottom portion of the screen. L a n gu a ge : S ys t e m Ti m e : S ys t e m D a t e : F W R e vis ion P r oce s s or I n for m a t ion P r im a r y Ma s t e r P r im a r y S la ve S ys t e m Me m or y: E xt e n d ed M e m or ...

4-6 BIOS Setup Table 4-2. Key Functions Item Description F1 key Displays the help screen. Cursor key (^ / v) (cursor_up / cursor_down) Selects the item displayed on the screen. The highlighted item is the one currently selected. - key / + key Changes the value of the selected item (parameter). If a ...

BIOS Setup 4-7 Main Menu Overview In the main menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Main Menu.” ! View the language used ! View/set date and time ! View the firmware revision ! View CPU information ! View the IDE devices inst...

4-8 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Overview In the Advanced menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Advanced Menu.” ! Specify behavior when a POST error occurs. ! Configure I/O devices ! Stall monitoring at the BIOS boot ! Stall moni...

BIOS Setup 4-9 Security Menu Overview In the Security menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Security Menu.” ! Display whether the password of the supervisor (administrator) is set; or set a password ! Display whether the pass...

4-10 BIOS Setup System Hardware Menu Overview In the System Hardware menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “System Hardware Menu.” ! Set the parameters of the PCI host bus bridge ! Set the serial console redirection function !...

4-12 BIOS Setup Exit Menu Overview In the Exit menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Exit Menu.” ! Exit from Setup saving all changes ! Exit from Setup without saving any changes ! Restore the initial values ! Restore the set...

BIOS Setup 4-13 Menu Options and Settings The following sections provide BIOS Setup menu screens, menu options, and descriptions of the settings. Main Menu When you start Setup, the Main menu appears first. L a n gu a ge : S ys t e m T im e : S ys t e m D a t e : F W R e vis ion P r oce s s or I n f...

BIOS Setup 4-15 Advanced Menu When you move the cursor over “Advanced” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the Advanced menu appears. For information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-4 Advanced Menu Options.” Advanced Peripheral Configuration Monitoring Configuration Option ROM Numloc...

BIOS Setup 4-17 Advanced Submenu When you select “Advanced” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-5 Advanced Submenu Options.” P O S T E r r or P a u s e I t e m S p eci fic H e lp S e le ct t h e op e r a t in g s ys t e ...

4-18 BIOS Setup Peripheral Configuration Submenu When you select “Peripheral Configuration” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu.” S ys t e m S e r i a l P or t : S e r ia l p or t 1 : P...

BIOS Setup 4-19 Table 4-6. Peripheral Configuration Submenu Menu Option Description System Serial Port Disabled [2F8,IRQ3] FEB08000,IRQ3 Auto Disables the system serial port, or specifies the I/O address and interrupt line. Serial port 1 Disabled [3F8,IRQ4] 3E8,IRQ4 2E8,IRQ4 3F8,IRQ6 3E8,IRQ6 2E8,IR...

4-20 BIOS Setup Monitoring Configuration Submenu When you select “Monitoring Configuration” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-7 Monitoring Configuration Submenu.” POST Monitoring Observation: Boot Monitoring: Boot Moni...

BIOS Setup 4-21 Table 4-7. Monitoring Configuration Submenu Menu Option Description POST Monitoring Observation [w/o OptROM] w/ OptROM Specifies whether to perform stall monitoring during execution of Option ROM in stall monitoring at the BIOS startup. w/ OptROM: Continues stall monitoring during ex...

4-22 BIOS Setup Option ROM Submenu When you select “Option ROM” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-8 Option ROM Submenu.” Host Bus Bridge#0 0 (0/0/0/0) Host Bus Bridge#1 1 (0/0/0/1) Item Specific Help Disables/enables t...

4-24 BIOS Setup Extended PCI Slot Submenu When you select “Extended PCI Slot (Host Bus Bridge#N)” on the Option ROM submenu under the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-9 Extended PCI Slot Submenu.” P C I S lot # 1 : O p t ion...

BIOS Setup 4-25 Table 4-9. Extended PCI Slot Submenu Menu Option Description PCI Slot#1 Option ROM Scan PCI Slot#2 Option ROM Scan PCI Slot#3 Option ROM Scan PCI Slot#4 Option ROM Scan Disabled [Legacy Enabled] EFI(EBC) Enabled EFI(IPF) Enabled For default values, refer to the description below. Spe...

4-26 BIOS Setup Procedure when a video card is installed: If you disable the Option ROM of the slot where a video card is installed, the VGA console becomes unavailable. In this case, the BIOS proceeds as follows: In BIOS Setup, “Legacy Enabled” is displayed for the slot where the video card is inst...

BIOS Setup 4-27 Numlock Submenu When you select “Numlock” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-11 Numlock Submenu.” N u m L ock : K e y C l ick : K e yb oa r d a u t o-r e p e a t r a t e : K e yb oa r d a u t o-r e p e a...

BIOS Setup 4-29 Security Menu When you move the cursor over “Security” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the Security menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-12 Security Menu.” Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password: Set User Pass...

BIOS Setup 4-31 System Hardware Menu When you move the cursor over “System Hardware” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the System Hardware menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-13 System Hardware Menu.” H B B C on figu r a t ion C on s ole R ed ir e ct ...

BIOS Setup 4-33 HBB Configuration Submenu When you select “HBB Configuration” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-14 HBB Configuration Submenu.” P C I B u s P a r it y E r r or As s e r t : M a s t e r L a t e n c...

BIOS Setup 4-35 PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu When you select “PCI Bus Parity Error Assert” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-15 PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t io...

BIOS Setup 4-37 Master Latency Timer Submenu When you select “Master Latency Timer” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-16 Master Latency Timer Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion Ti m e r ------ ---...

BIOS Setup 4-39 Multi Transaction Timer Submenu When you select ”Multi Transaction Timer” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-17 Multi Transaction Timer Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion Ti m e r -...

BIOS Setup 4-41 Low MMIO Configuration Submenu When you select “Low MMIO Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-18 Low MMIO Configuration Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion L ow M MI O (...

BIOS Setup 4-43 High MMIO Configuration Submenu When you select “High MMIO Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-19 High MMIO Configuration Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion H igh M M ...

BIOS Setup 4-45 IO Space Configuration Submenu When you select “IO Space Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-20 IO Space Configuration Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion I O S p a ce ...

BIOS Setup 4-47 PCI Bus Configuration Submenu When you select “PCI Bus Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-21 PCI Bus Configuration Submenu.” H B B B U S (W /X/Y/Z) L oca t ion B u s B u s C u ...

BIOS Setup 4-49 Console Redirection Submenu When you select “Console Redirection” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-22 Console Redirection Submenu.” S e r ia l P or t S e le ct D e b u g P or t S e l e ct S ys t...

BIOS Setup 4-51 Console Redirection – System Serial Port When you select “System Serial Port” on the Console Redirection submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-23 Console Redirection – System Serial Port Submenu.” B a u d R a t e C on s...

BIOS Setup 4-53 Console Redirection – Serial Port 1 When you select “Serial Port 1” on the Console Redirection menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-24 Console Redirection, Serial Port 1 Submenu.” B a u d R a t e C on s ole Typ e F low C ...

BIOS Setup 4-55 Shrink Total Number of Interrupt Vectors Submenu When you select “Shrink total number of interrupt vectors” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-25 Shrink Total Number of Interrupt Vectors Submenu.”...

BIOS Setup 4-57 Exit Menu When you move the cursor over “Exit” by using the arrow keys (<- ->), the Exit menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 6-27 Options Displayed on the Exit Menu.” E xi t S a v in g C h a n g e s E xi t D is ca r d in g C h a n ge s L ...

BIOS Setup 4-59 BIOS Virtual DIP Switch What is BIOS Virtual DIP Switch? SP command “su” specifies the settings of the BIOS virtual DIP switch. When thesetting value specified in Table 4-28 is set to the BIOS virtual switch, the BIOSperforms the operation described in the table. A logical-or of the ...

4-60 BIOS Setup PCI Online Maintenance (PCI Hot Plug) This section describes the Setup Menu operations/procedures required prior to the PCI online maintenance operation. An online maintenance available PCI card requires resources such as PCI Gap, I/O resource, and PCI bus. Prepare those resources co...

BIOS Setup 4-61 ! Select “HBB Configuration” in the System Hardware menu. ! Specify resources as follows. Use the resource size calculated in step 2. PCI Gap : “Low MMIO Configuration” menu or “High MMIO Configuration” menu specifies PCI Gap (see “Low MMIO Configuration Submenu” and “High MMIO Confi...

BIOS Setup 4-63 HBB Configuration Submenu Precaution The Express5800/1080Xd server has the PCIV within the main chassis (core module) and can connect to the optional PCIX Unit. Hardware configuration for the PCIV core module unit is different from the PCIX Unit. The PCIX Unit has a GXB01 but the PCI...

5 I/O Board Installation ! Identifying PCI Slots in the Core Module ! Identifying PCI Slots in the PCIX Unit ! Selecting a Slot for Optimal Operation ! Installing a Board in the Core Module ! Installing a Board in the PCIX Unit

5-2 I/O Board Installation This chapter provides information for adding I/O boards to theExpress5800/1080Xd core module and to the optional PCIX Unit. Only atechnically qualified person should integrate and configure I/O boards into theserver. ! CAUTION Server options other than I/O boards require i...

I/O Board Installation 5-3 Table 5-1. PCI Slot Allocation in the Core Module Slot Number Board/Card Type Comments PCI01 Basic I/O Board DVD: Connected by IDE interface Incapable of Hot Plug. PCI02* SCSI Card DAT: Connected by SCSI interface. PCI03* VGA Card Display connected. Incapable of Hot Plug. ...

5-4 I/O Board Installation Identifying PCI Slots in the PCIX Unit The optional PCIX unit has 14 PCI-X slots. One Basic I/O Board can beinstalled in this unit to support the standard I/O interface. Figure 5-3 shows the PCI slots in the PCIX unit, Table 5-2 lists board/cardallocations for the PCI slot...

I/O Board Installation 5-5 Table 5-2. PCI Slot Allocation in the PCIX Unit Configuration Slot Number Board/Card Type Comments PCI01 Basic I/O Board* DVD: Connected by IDE interface. PCI02 SCSI Card DAT: Connected by SCSI interface. PCI03 VGA Card* PCI04 LAN Card PCI05 ~ PCI13 Free Slots Basic I/O Bo...

5-6 I/O Board Installation Selecting a Slot Installation can impact the operating frequency of a board. Note the followinginformation before selecting a PCI slot: Note: See Figure 5-2 for Core Module slot locations or Figure 5-4 for PCIX Unit slot locations. These figures slotfrequencies and bus gro...

I/O Board Installation 5-7 Installing a Board in the Core Module Note: Before you install an I/O board, see the previous sections to choose the correct slot location for your board. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. Werec...

5-8 I/O Board Installation 3. Access the Main Chassis as follows: ! Remove six screws (three on each side) securing the Main Chassis to thecabinet (see Figure 5-6). ! Locate the Main Chassis handle under the power supply modules (seeFigure 5-6). Carefully and slowly pull the chassis out of the cabin...

I/O Board Installation 5-9 4. Remove the screw from the core module access cover (see Figure 5-7). Liftand remove the cover. A Cover Screw B Access Cover Figure 5-7. Core Module Access Cover Screw 5. Access the board slots: ! Press and release both retaining pins at the ends of the support bracketco...

5-10 I/O Board Installation 6. Install the board in the slot. 7. Pivot the support bracket cover back into place and secure the pins in thebracket ends (see Figure 5-8). 8. Replace the access cover. ! Insert the cover tabs into the slots in the chassis frame. ! Press the cover to secure it. Replace ...

I/O Board Installation 5-11 11. Connect any I/O board cable at the rear of the server. ! CAUTION When connecting a cable to an I/O board, be sure to leaveenough cable free for sliding the main chassis out of thecabinet. Route the cable so it does not get pinched ordamaged. 12. Shut the front chassis...

5-12 I/O Board Installation Installing a Board in the PCIX Unit Note: Before you install an I/O board, see the previous sections to choose the correct slot location for your board. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. Wereco...

I/O Board Installation 5-13 1. Check that the front stabilizer is in the pulled-out position. If not, remove thescrew securing the stabilizer and pull it out (see Figure 5-10). 2. Remove the front bezel from the front of the PCIX unit by pulling it firstfrom the bottom and then away from the top of ...

5-14 I/O Board Installation 4. Carefully and slowly pull the PCIX unit out of the cabinet until the side railslock (click) in place. ! CAUTION Check that the cables at the rear of the chassis are free frombeing pinched or damaged when you slide the PCIX unitforward. 5. Lift and swing the PCIX unit P...

I/O Board Installation 5-15 6. Install the board in the appropriate slot. Note: See the previous sections in this chapter to select the correct slot for your board type. Correct slotlocation can optimize board performance. ! Carefully remove the slot cover. ! WARNING Take care when removing the slot...

6 Problem Solving ! Solving Simple Problems ! Troubleshooting the System

6-2 Problem Solving Solving Simple Problems Some system problems are simple ones and easy to solve. Check the corrective actionsto the general problems in the following table. If you still have a problem, record theconditions of the problem and contact your system administrator or NEC supportpersonn...

Problem Solving 6-3 Table 6-1. Checklist for Solving General Problems (cont’d) Symptom Corrective Action Nothing is displayed on the console.(cont’d) Check that the Core Module VGA card and the consoleare connected properly. Cannot enter commands on the console. Check that the keyboard and mouse are...

6-4 Problem Solving Troubleshooting the System Your server provides several methods for detecting problems in the system: ! LED status indicators on hardware components, such as boards and drives ! Error messages, logs, and status displayed on a monitor from the integrated iSPService Processor. Hard...

A-2 Technical Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for your server. Main Chassis Table A-1 lists the technical specifications for the Main Chassis. Table A-1. Main Chassis Technical Specifications Item Specification CELLV Board Number of CELLV Boards Up to 2 boards (one...

Technical Specifications A-3 Table A-1. Main Chassis Technical Specifications (cont’d) Item Specification Built-in Peripherals DVD-ROM Drive Unit Standard in Core Module, optional in Base PCIX unit; DVD-ROM/CD-ROM mode Magnetic Tape Unit Optional; slot available in Core Module and in optional PCIX u...

A-4 Technical Specifications Tape Drive Table A-3 lists the technical specifications for the optional tape drive in the Main Chassis. Table A-3. Optional Tape Drive Technical Specifications Item Specification Corresponding standard and memory capacity DDS4 150m 40GB DDS3 125m 24GB DDS2 120m 8GB DDS1...

Technical Specifications A-5 FDD Table A-4 lists the technical specifications for the optional FDD drive in the Main Chassis. Table A-4. Optional FDD Technical Specifications Item Specification Media 2HD: 2.0 MB or 1.6 MB 2DD: 1.0 MB Data 2HD: 500 kbits/s 2DD: 250 kbits/s Interface USB Dimensions Wi...

B Memory Upgrades ! Memory Configurations ! DIMM Installation

B-2 Memory Upgrade This appendix provides the memory configuration and installation information for your server. ! CAUTION Memory upgrades for your server require installation and configuration by trained NEC personnel. Memory Configurations Each CELLV Board supports up to 16 DIMMs in the following ...

Memory Upgrade B-3 DIMM Installation Figure B-1 shows the DIMM slot locations on the CELLV Board. Table B-1 provides detailed memory installation configuration information. Numbers in brackets [ ] indicate installation sequence. See Table B-1 for reference. Figure B-1. CELLV Board DIMM Installation ...

C-2 Windows 2003 Installation This appendix provides information for installing Microsoft ® Windows ® 2003 on the Express5800/1000 series server and for creating a mirrored drive of Windows 2003. Follow the procedures in sequence. Installing Microsoft Windows 2003 Use the following procedure to inst...

Windows 2003 Installation C-3 6. Type ch? to display information about using channels. The following screen is displayed: Channel management commands: ch List all commands. Status legend: (AB) A: Channel operational status ‘A’ = Channel is active. ‘ I ‘ = Channel is inactive. B: Channel Type ‘V’ = V...

C-4 Windows 2003 Installation 2. Delete any partition on Disk 1 (see the following example). Note: Use the following examples as a reference for performing the procedures. Information will vary for your computer and drives. C:\ > diskpart Microsoft DiskPart version 5.2.3790 Copyright (C) 1999-200...

C-6 Windows 2003 Installation 10. Clone the Disk ID (GUID) as shown below. Note: Use the following examples as a reference for performing the procedures. Information will vary for your computer and drives. C:\ > bootcfg /list 0 Partition table info for Disk: 0 ----------------------------------- ...

Windows 2003 Installation C-7 12. Test the process: C:\ > bootcfg Test the clone by selecting it then booting. If the mirrored drive boots OK, then the process is complete.

Index-1 A AC LED, 1-10 AC power circuit breaker, 2-4 AC power switch, 2-5 ACPI, 1-11 Adding a boot device, 4-3 Air flow, x B BIOS Setup Advanced menu, 4-8, 4-15 Console Redirection menu, 4-49, 4-50, 4-51, 4-53, 4-58 Exit menu, 4-12, 4-57, 4-58 Extended PCI Slot menu, 4-24, 4-25 FW revision, 4-14 HBB...