Page 1 User’s Guide NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1M EXP804 Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.201.01-101.04 July 2018 © NEC Corporation 2018...
Page 2: Manuals
Getting Started Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. See this guide first and read the outline of this product. The electronic edition has been published on a website (http://www.nec.com/express/). User’s Guide Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Manuals................................. 2 Contents ................................3 Conventions Used in This Document ........................7 Signs and symbols for safety ......................7 Notations used in the text ........................8 Optical disk drive ..........................8 Hard disk drive ............................ 8 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................. 8 POST ..............................
Page 4 Contents 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ........................ 47 1.1 Safety Precautions ........................47 1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal ..................48 1.3 Identifying Servers (UID Switch) ....................50 1.4 Removing Front Bezel ....................... 51 1.5 Removing Top Cover ......................... 52 1.6 TPM Kit N8115-35 ........................
Page 5 Contents 1.18 VMware ESXi USB flash memory for installation (N8106-016/017) ........125 Mounting of USB flash memory N8106-016/017 ..........125 Removal ......................126 1.19 2.5-inch universal media bay ....................127 Installing 2x 2.5-inch Drive Cage (SAS/SATA) N8154-89 ........127 Installing the 2x 2.5 PCIe SSD-Equipped Kit (PCIe SSD) N8118-309 ....129 Installing the internal DVD drive extension kit N8117-03 ........
Page 6 Contents Overview ....................... 199 How to Backup System Configuration ..............200 How to Restore System Configuration ..............201 Notes ........................201 3. iLO 5 ................................203 3.1 Overview ..........................203 3.2 Comparison of License Features ..................... 204 3.3 iLO 5 Network Settings ......................205 4.
Page 7: Conventions Used In This Document
Conventions Used in This Document Conventions Used in This Document Signs and symbols for safety WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as the following meaning. WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
Page 8: Notations Used In The Text
Conventions Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.
Page 9: Post
Conventions Used in This Document POST POST described in this manual refers to the following.  Power On Self-Test BMC described in this manual refers to the following.  Baseboard Management Controller The device employs iLO5 as a BMC. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 10: Trademarks
Trademarks Trademarks ExpressUpdate is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
Page 11: License Notification
License Notification License Notification Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system utility).  UEFI EDK2 License  The MIT License Agreement  PNG Graphics File Format Software End User License Agreement  zlib End User License Agreement UEFI EDK2 License UEFI EDK2 Open Source License...
Page 12 License Notification THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
Page 13 License Notification PNG Graphics File Format Software End User License Agreement --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright (c) 1998-2001 Greg Roelofs. All rights reserved. This software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event shall the author or contributors be held liable for any damages arising in any way from the use of this software.
Page 14: Warnings And Additions To This Document
If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative. Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations. The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Page 15 Warnings and Additions to This Document Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 16: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)
This server does not support hibernation/standby function.  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 17 Warnings and Additions to This Document Tips for your health and safety Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on a computer to minimize strain on your body. Keep proper posture The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes...
Page 18: Chapter 1 General Description
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1M General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Describes the accessories of the server. 3. Features Describes the features of the server and the server management.
Page 19: Introduction
Chapter 1 General Description 1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this NEC Express5800 Series product. This server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel Xeon processor". ® ® With our latest technology and architecture, we offer "high performance" and "high reliability" that could not be accomplished by conventional servers.
Page 20: Accessories
Chapter 1 General Description 2. Accessories Accessories The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use. The rack or server chassis includes all rack-mounting hardware parts required for the server installation. ...
Page 21: Features
Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features Features The server has the following features: High performance  Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family ‒ Xeon Bronze 3104 Processor (1.70 GHz, 6C/6T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W) *9, ‒ Xeon Bronze 3106 Processor (1.70 GHz, 8C/8T, 11MB, TDP 85W) *9, ‒...
Page 22 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features ‒ Xeon Platinum 8158 Processor (3GHz, 12C/24T, 24.75MB, TDP 150W) *9, ‒ Xeon Platinum 8160 Processor (2.10 GHz, 24C/48T, 33MB, TDP 150W) *9, ‒ Xeon Platinum 8164 Processor (2GHz, 26C/52T, 35.75MB, TDP 150W) *9, ‒...
Page 23 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features Management Utilities  NEC ESMPRO  Remote controlling feature (iLO 5)  RAID system management utility (Smart Storage Administrator)  Hard disk drive monitoring  Power supply monitoring Power saving and noiseless design ...
Page 24 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features  Connector for display unit provided on rear panel  Supports Redfish® API and incorporates baseboard management controller (iLO 5) which conforms to IPMI v2.0 Self-diagnosis  Power On Self-Test (POST) Easy setup  EXPRESSBUILDER (setup utility) ...
Page 25: Names And Functions Of Parts
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names of the server parts. Front View (With Front Bezel) (1) Front Bezel (2) Key Slot A cover for protecting the front of the server. A slot for Bezel Lock Key that is used to lock Front This cover can be locked with the provided Bezel.
Page 26: Front View (Without Front Bezel)
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Front View (Without Front Bezel) ・8x 2.5-inch drive model (1)-1 (1)-3 (1)-5 (10) (1)-4 (1)-6 (1)-7 (1)-8 (11) (12) (1)-2 ・4x 3.5-inch drive model (10) (11) (12) (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3 (2)-4 (1) 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay (7) POWER Switch/LED...
Page 27 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts ・10x 2.5-inch drive model (13) (1)-1 (1)-3 (1)-5 (1)-7 (1)-9 (10) (1)-2 (1)-4 (1)-6 (1)-8 (1)-10 (12) (1) 2.5-inch Drive Bay (7) POWER Switch/LED (1)-1~8 2.5inch Drive Bays (SAS/SATA/PCIe A switch for turning on/off the server. Press once to SSD) for installing Drives.
Page 28: Rear View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Rear View (14) (13) (16) (15) (11) (12) (11) (10)-2 (10)-1 (10)-3 (10)-4 (1) Power Unit (Power supply slot 1) (10) LAN connectors (Required option) A power supply for supplying Connectors for connecting to a network the DC power to the server.
Page 29: External View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View Top cover Hood latch Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 30: Motherboard
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Motherboard (23) (22) (21) (20) (19) (17) (18) (16) (10) (15) (12) (14) (11) (1)-2 (1)-1 (13) (1) Processor (CPU) Socket (14) Power Connector for Expander Board -1 Processor #1 (CPU #1) (15) Power Connector for Expander Board -2 Processor #2 (CPU #2) (16) Power connector for HDD BP...
Page 31: System Maintenance Switch
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts System Maintenance Switch Position Default Setting Description SW1 *1,*5 Off Set to OFF at regular times. Sets the security of iLO5 to disabled. Reserved Reserved Reserved SW5 *2,*5 Off Set to OFF at regular times. Clears power-on password and administrator password.
Page 32: Dimm Slot
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts DIMM slot DIMM slots are numbered in order 1 to 12 for the processor. 2 Slot/Channel The front of device Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 33: Internal View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Internal View (3)- (3)-2 (9)-1 (9)-2 (10) (4) DIMM (option) (1) Backplane 1 or more option(s) required per CPU (2) Cooling Fan (5) Slot for RAID Controller (option) -1 FAN1 (option) (6) Motherboard -2 FAN2 (option) -3 FAN3...
Page 34: Cooling Fan Option
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Cooling Fan Option Important To prevent damage to server components, make sure to install fan covers on fan bays 1 and 2 for single processor configurations. Important If an adequate number of fans are not installed on the server, do not run the server for a longer period of time so as not to damage the device.
Page 35 Configuration (RBSU), high temperature events may damage server components. Tips In case NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService is installed, since a shut down due to high temperature is executed by NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, you need to set “Thermal Shutdown” to “Disabled.” Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 36: Status Indicators
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Status Indicators LEDs on the front side of the unit ・2.5-inch drive model Item Status Description UID switch/LED Lights in blue Working in operation Flashes in blue (once per Remote management or firmware second) upgrade is in progress Flashes in blue (4 times...
Page 37 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts *2 The power is not supplied, the power cord is not connected, the power supply unit is not installed, the power supply unit is defect, or the power cord is disconnected. *3 If the STATUS LED indicates a degraded or critical condition, check the system IML or use iLO to check the system status.
Page 38 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts *3 If the STATUS LED indicates a degraded or critical condition, check the system IML or use iLO to check the system status. (1) UID switch function When the server does not turn on, the UID switch can be used to display Server Health Summary. (2) Power failure LED The following table shows a list on power failure LEDs and affected subsystems.
Page 39 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Item Status Description Processor LED Lights off Normal state Amber Processor has failed DIMM LED Lights off Normal state Amber The DIMM has failed or there is a configuration problem Cooling fan LED Lights off Normal state...
Page 40 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Status LED Panel combined LED descriptions The combined illumination of the following LEDs indicates a system condition: • Systems Insight Display LEDs • System power LED • Health LED Status LED Panel Status System Description...
Page 41: Leds On The Backside Of The Unit
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts LEDs on the backside of the unit Item Status Description UID LED Lights in blue Confirmation function is used. Flashes in blue The system is remotely managed. Lights off Confirmation function is not used. 2 (left) LINK LED Lights in green...
Page 42: Hot Plug Compatible Sata/Sas Drive Led
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Hot plug compatible SATA/SAS drive LED Item Status Description Position Check LED Lights in blue The drive is identified by the host application Flashes in blue Firmware on the drive carrier is being updated or requires updating DISK ACT LED Rotates in green...
Page 43: Pcie Ssd Drive Led
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts PCIe SSD drive LED PCIe SSD is a PCIe bus device. Devices connected to the PCIe bus cannot be removed until the signals of device and bus and traffic flow are completely terminated. Important Do not remove the PCIe SSD drive from the drive bay when the LED of removal prohibition is flashing.
Page 44: Device Number
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Device Number Device number of 8x2.5 inch drive model (SAS/SATA) Device number of 8x2.5 inch drive model + option 2x2.5 inch drive (SAS/SATA/PCIe SSD) Chart BOX number number BOX1, Bay 1～8 BOX2, Bay 1, 2 Device number of 4x3.5 inch drive model (SAS/SATA) Device number of 10x2.5 inch drive model (PCIe SSD/SAS/SATA)
Page 45: Device Number Of Option Rear (Sas/Sata)
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Device number of option rear (SAS/SATA) Rear Option Device Bay supports 1x2.5 inch drive. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 46: Chapter 2 Preparations
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1M Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2. Installation and Connection Place the server in a suitable location and connect cables following this section.
Page 47: Installing Internal Optional Devices
This section describes the instructions for installing supported optional devices and precautions. Important 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 48: Overview Of Installation And Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Overview of Installation and Removal Install/remove components by using the following procedure. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 49 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Depending on the components to be installed or removed, follow the procedure in order. See Chapter 2 (1.6 TPM Kit N8115-35) to (1.25 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System).
Page 50: Identifying Servers (Uid Switch)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Identifying Servers (UID Switch) Using UID (Unit ID) Switch helps you to identify the target server. When the server is working, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch first before you turn off the server or disconnect a cable from the server.
Page 51: Removing Front Bezel
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing Front Bezel Remove the front bezel when pressing the POWER switch or removing Top Cover. To unlock the bezel, insert the attached Bezel Lock Key into the key slot and turn the key Lock Unlock Press to the right and unlock the lever seen on the left when you face the front bezel, and pull only...
Page 52: Removing Top Cover
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing Top Cover Remove Top Cover when installing or removing the optional component or change internal cable connection. Please have ready a hexalobular driver (T-10) or flathead driver. See steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Unscrew the security screw with the hexalobular driver or flathead driver.
Page 53: Tpm Kit N8115-35
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices TPM Kit N8115-35 Overview Install the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Kit unit according to the instructions in this section to enable it. There are two steps to follow. 1. Installation of TPM Kit 2.
Page 54: Installing The N8115-35 Tpm Kit
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices TPM KIT CONNECTORS Installing the N8115-35 TPM Kit Procedure Important To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove power from the server by removing the power cord. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not shut off system power.
Page 55 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the primary PCI riser cage. Match the TPM kit with the connector grooves on the motherboard. Press the connector in firmly and install the TPM kit. Please check the location of the TPM connector on the motherboard by looking at the quick reference level attached to the back of the top cover.
Page 56: Enable Tpm
For more information, see the Microsoft website. If you need detailed information on the update of firmware and the procedure of hardware, refer to the Web Site of NEC Support Center. Retaining the recovery key/password The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker is enabled.
Page 57: Processor (Cpu)
Important Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.  Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the motherboard. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a CPU will be charged.
Page 58: Maximum Number Of Processor Cores Supported By This Server
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server The maximum number of processor cores (logical processors) available on the server depends on the architecture (x86 architecture) and OS specs. Maximum number of processor cores The maximum number of The maximum number of logical processors...
Page 59 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Note Be sure to tighten each heatsink nut fully in the order indicated. Otherwise, boot failure or intermittent shutdowns might occur.Do not touch the point of contact of the processor. ③ Using a T-30 hexalobular screwdriver, fully tighten each heatsink nut in the order indicated on the heatsink label (1 -2 -3 -4) until it no longer turns.
Page 60 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install an additional fan unit provided with additional CPU kit. Remove the fan blank cover from the fan bay. Attach the fan to bay 1 and 2. Fan connection conditions are shown in the table below. Fan bay Configuration 1xCPU...
Page 61: Identifying Processor Type
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 62: High-Performance Fans N8181-157
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices High-performance fans N8181-157 Installing the N8181-157 high-performance fan Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not conducted.
Page 63: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install high-performance fans in each of the seven fan bays. If necessary, press the tab and make sure fans are installed safely. At this time please be careful not press anything other than the fan tab area. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.
Page 64: Hot-Pluggable Fan
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Hot-pluggable fan To avoid damaging the server parts, the fan blank cover must be installed to the positions of fan 1 and fan 2 in the x1CPU configuration. To avoid damaging the device, do not run the server over a long period of time if the optimal number of fans are not installed.
Page 65: High-Performance Cpu Heat Sink Module N8101-1285
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices High-performance CPU heat sink module N8101-1285 This procedure is illustrated with a standard heat sink as the example. The install method is same for all heat sinks. Before installing, check the parts of processor, heat sink, and plug. Handling precautions To prevent personal injury, electrical shock or equipment damage, unplug the power cord and ensure no power is supplied to the server.
Page 66 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the existing processor heatsink assembly: Wait for the heat sink to cool. Use a hexalobular driver to loosen the heat sink screws (4 PCs) in the following order (1→2→3→4). Note Contacts on the motherboard are very fragile and easily damaged. To avoid damage to the motherboard, do not touch the processor or processor socket contact.
Page 67 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Unlatch the remaining corners of the processor assembly. Separate the processor assembly from the heatsink. The processor remains attached to the carrier. Using alcohol, remove thermal grease adhering to the processor. Before new thermal grease adheres, dry the alcohol. Note Do not touch the point of contact of the processor.
Page 68 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the processor heatsink assembly: ① Locate the Pin 1 indicator on the processor carrier and the socket. ② Align the processor heatsink assembly with the heatsink alignment pins and gently lower it down until it sits evenly on the socket.
Page 69: Identifying Processor Type
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 11. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 70: Dimm
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10 DIMM Install a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) to a DIMM slot on the motherboard in the server. The motherboard provides 24 slots to install DIMMs.  To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8Anti-static Measures) in Important Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 71: Dimm Installation Order
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices DIMM installation order Note See Memory RAS features supported by additional memory board in 1.11.3 Memory RAS Feature before using memory RAS feature. This server's memory subsystem is divided into channels. Each processor supports 6 channels and each channel supports 2 DIMM slots.
Page 72 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When CPU1 and CPU2 are mounted Mounted CPU2 slot number CPU1 slot number number 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8 DIMM 9 DIMM 10 DIMM 11 DIMM 12 DIMM 13 DIMM...
Page 73: Memory Processor Compatibility Information
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory processor compatibility information Memory clock frequency Operating frequency of DDR4 memory varies by processor type and memory configuration. Please refer to the table below for the actual maximum operating frequency. Operating frequency driving CPU brand voltage 1.2 V Xeon ®...
Page 74: Checking Dimm
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Checking DIMM To check out the features of the DIMM, please refer to the label affixed to the DIMM, the following illustrations and tables. Number Description Meaning Capacity 16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB 1R = Single rank Rank 2R = Dual rank...
Page 75: Installation
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation Follow the steps below to install a DIMM. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Open levers on left and right sides of DIMM slot. Push the DIMM straight into the slot.
Page 76: Removal / Replacement
Note When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed. Please check if there is no error on POST after replacing/removing DIMM. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 77: Memory Function
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Function The device has, as Memory RAS function, "Advanced ECC Function (x4 SDDC)", "Memory Mirroring Function" and "Memory Sparing Function", "Fault tolerant memory function (ADDDC)" Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) is afunction to restore the data automatically in case one of memory chips stored on DIMM breaks.
Page 78 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (1) Memory Mirroring Function Memory Mirroring Function is a function to generate redundancy by writing the same data into DIMM group (mirror set) composed of three channels under the same memory controller (channel1, channel 2 and channel 3 or channel 4, channel 5 and channel 6).
Page 79 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices The following mirroring cannot be configured. ● Memory mirroring in the same memory channel  Note When using Memory Mirroring Function, install 12 DIMMs per CPU.  Use memories with the same product number for the device. ...
Page 80 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (2) Memory Sparing Function By making a rank of DIMM stored in the memory channel under a memory controller of each CPU stand by as a spare, Memory Sparing Function makes processing continue by making the DIMM standing by perform the task automatically in case a correctable error occurs in a DIMM under the memory channel in operation.
Page 81 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ● Use DIMMS with the same product number for the device. ● Mount DIMMs in the DIMM socket that constitutes the spare set. ● Change the following parameters and save them. From System Utility, set "System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >System Options >...
Page 82 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices  Note To use the fault tolerant function (ADDDC), use the x4 DRAM memory.  Mount the memory so that the total number of RANK for each channel is 2 or higher. ...
Page 83: Riser Card
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11 Riser Card This machine has Primary riser card (butterfly riser) which can equip 2 PCI boards (slot 1/2) and Secondary riser card which can equip 1 PCI board (slot 3) so has high extendability. Rear Primary riser card Secondary riser card...
Page 84 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Pick up the both end part of the primary riser card and lift them up to remove. Install primary riser card. Stick the terminal part of riser card and slot part on the mother board together and insert them in with certainly.
Page 85: Installing Primary Riser Card (Sata M.2) N8116-53
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing primary riser card (SATA M.2) N8116-53 Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not conducted.
Page 86 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices If expanding M.2 media, insert the edge part of M.2 media into the connector to connect and then fix them on with 1 screw. Screw M.2 media Install the primary riser card. Stick the terminal part of riser card and slot part on the mother board together and insert them in with certainly.
Page 87: Installing Primary Gpu And Cable Options
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing primary GPU and cable options Please use standard primary riser card to install this GPU option. Please check if the capacity of power unit is enough before installing this option. Please prepare the following before installing the option. ...
Page 88 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install GPU support bracket. Install the primary riser card. Stick the terminal part of riser card and slot part on the mother board together and insert them in with certainly. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 89: Installing Tertiary Riser Card (Low-Profile) N8116-55
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing tertiary riser card (low-profile) N8116-55 By fitting this riser card, you can fix a half-length or low profile PCI board. Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
Page 90: Installing Tertiary Riser Card (Full-Height) N8116-54
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing tertiary riser card (full-height) N8116-54 You can fit a full-height/ three-quarter length PCI board on this riser card. Please prepare the following before installing the option.  To use this option, CPU 2 is required. ...
Page 91 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices From the primary riser card, take off the screws (two) fixing the bracket of Slot2 and take off the bracket. In case a low-profile bracket is fixed on it, take the bracket off. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 92 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Unscrew the screw of secondary riser card latch and rift the latch upward to take it off. Fit a full-height PCle x16 riser card latch and fix it with a screw. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 93 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Align the terminal of a riser card to the connector, insert the terminal into the connector firmly and then fix the cage. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 94: Installing Secondary Riser Card Options
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing secondary riser card options If you intend to mount a three-quarter length GPU option, you should install a low-profile Type-a (AROC) RAID Controller. Please check if the capacity of power unit is enough before installing this option. Please prepare the following before installing the option.
Page 95 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices If PCI board is mounted on slot-2 riser card, remove PCI board. After that, remove 2 screws on slot-2 and remove cage bracket. Remove the screw which fixes on the riser card latch and lift up the riser card latch to remove. Install the full-height PCIe x16 riser card latch and fix it on with the screw which was removed on step.5.
Page 96 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Put the PCIe x16 riser card on the position corresponding to the connector on the mother board and insert the riser card. After that, please connect the GPU cable to riser card connector. Remove the existing rear guide bracket from GPU.
Page 97: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 10. Install the GPU card into the riser card, and connect the cable. In case a GPU needs more than 75W of electricity, you should use a power cable to connect. 11. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 98: Pci Board
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12 PCI board There are 3 places for installing a PCI board. 1 slot dedicated for the LOM card, 1 slot dedicated for the RAID controller, and 1 slot for AROC. The riser card supports 1 full height PCI board, 2 low profile PCI boards, 1 one LOM card in the slot dedicated to the LOM card, and 1 RAID controller in the slot dedicated to the RAID controller.
Page 99 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Standard riser card Part Part name Riser card name RAID FLOM 1st riser card *3 3rd riser card *3 number －－ Slot number SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 CPU connected CPU1 CPU2 PCI standard PCIe3.0 PCI slot performance *1 x8 x16...
Page 100 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Part Part name Riser card name RAID FLOM 1st riser card *3 3rd riser card *3 number －－ Slot number SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 CPU connected CPU1 CPU2 PCI standard PCIe3.0 PCI slot performance *1 x8 x16 Remarks Bandwidth/lane *1...
Page 101 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Riser card list 1st riser card (PCIe3.0) SLOT1 SLOT2 Others Slot Slot PCIe SSD Part number Slot form Slot form M.2 SATA GPU power performance Slot size performance* Slot size connector SSD slot connector －...
Page 102: Installing Pci Board In The Primary Riser Slot 1/2
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing PCI board in the primary riser slot 1/2 The primary riser card (butterfly riser card) supports slot 1 (for full height PCI board) and slot 2 (for low profile PCI board). Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
Page 103 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the blank cover of the primary riser. ・Slot 1 ・Slot 2 Fit the riser card connector to the PCI board terminal, then insert the terminal into the connector firmly and fix with a screw. Important Do not touch the terminal part of riser card or PCI card and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board.
Page 104 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices  Note Make sure that the edge of a PCI card bracket is seated into the fixed slot of the riser card.  Depending on type of PCI cards, the terminal part of the PCI card may be too large to fit in the connector.
Page 105: Installing A Pci Board Into The Tertiary Riser Card Slot3
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing a PCI board into the Tertiary riser card Slot3 This server supports Slot 3 (low-profile PCI board enabled) by the Tertiary Riser card. Important When installing a PCI card, make sure the connector of the card fits the connector of the riser card.
Page 106 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ・Full height Lift up the full-height bracket in Slot 3 of riser card. Take off the two screws and remove the blank cover. Note Keep each removed blank covers. Insert PCI board into the riser connector, lower the bracket and return and fix the latch. Important Do not touch the terminal part of riser card or PCI card and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board.
Page 107: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the required internal and external cables to the PCI board. Refer to the documentation that came with the PCI board. Tips To connect a PCI card to the connector on motherboard with cable, connect a cable to PCI card before installing riser card unit.
Page 108: Raid Controller (Pci Board Type-P)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.13 RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p) RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p) is supported. RAID controller N8103-195/196/201 are provided. See the table1.12.2 Supported PCI cards and available slots (1) Standard riser card for performance features. Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
Page 109 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the blank cover of Slot 1 or Slot 2. Controller Board can be fit into Slot 1 or Slot 2. Fit the riser card connector of the slot to the PCI board terminal, then insert the terminal into the connector firmly and fix with a screw.
Page 110 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Stick the terminal part of riser card and slot part on the mother board together and insert them in with certainly. Connect the cables from ports 1 and 2 on the back plane to ports 1 and 2 on the N8103-195/201 controller board.
Page 111: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 4x 3.5-inch drive model See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 112: Raid Controller N8103-189/190/192/193 (Aroc Type-A)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14 RAID controller N8103-189/190/192/193 (AROC type-a) Supports RAID controller PCI board dedicated slot. N8103-189/190192/193 installation position Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching. Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment.
Page 113 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the SAS/SATA cable from the back plane to the controller port. The SAS/SATA cables are labeled "Port1" or "Port2". Align with the label number and insert. 8x 2.5-inch drive model 4x 3.5-inch drive model 10x 2.5-inch drive model (SAS/SATA, PCIe SSD, Combo) Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 114: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 115: Raid Controller N8103-191/194 (Aroc Type-A)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.15 RAID controller N8103-191/194 (AROC Type-a) Supports RAID controller PCI board dedicated slot. N8103-191/194 installation position Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching. Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment.
Page 116: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices The diagram below shows the connection to back plane and controller in case you configure an 8x2.5 inch drive and an optional 2x 2.5 inch drive. Connect from the standard back plane to port 1 and 2 of controller and from the optional back plane to port 3 of controller.
Page 117: Lom Card
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.16 LOM Card The server supports LOM Card which is the replaceable onboard network adapter. Install LOM Card to the LOM Card slot on motherboard. The motherboard has one slot to install LOM Card. Important You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below.
Page 118 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the screw (x1) and remove the LOM card blank. Align the LOM card pins to the LOM connector of the motherboard and insert it. Tighten the screws firmly. Stick the terminal part of riser card and slot part on the mother board together and insert them in with certainly.
Page 119: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 120: Raid Controller Extension Battery N8103-198
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17 RAID controller extension battery N8103-198 When mounting a RAID controller (N8103-190/191/193/194/196/201), by installing an extension battery, data loss due to accident such as power shortage can be avoided. if Write Back being enabled, Handling precautions When using an extension battery, please pay attention to the following.
Page 121: Installing N8103-198 Additional Battery (10X2.5 Inch Drive Model (Sas/Sata/Pcie Ssd Combo) Configuration)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing N8103-198 additional battery (10x2.5 inch drive model (SAS/SATA/PCIe SSD Combo) configuration) Check the parts of the kit before installing extensions.  Parts included in the option kit  Following components included in the 10x 2.5-inch PCIe SSD back plane option kit ...
Page 122 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Slide the expansion battery to the left side, and install the holding part on its right side. Remove the fan baffle. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 123 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the extension cable to the battery cable, and connect them to the connector. Install the fan baffle. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 124: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Attach all the fans. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 125: Vmware Esxi Usb Flash Memory For Installation (N8106-016/017)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.18 VMware ESXi USB flash memory for installation (N8106-016/017) VMware ESXi USB flash memory for installation (N8106-016/017) can be connected to USB 3.0 connector inside the device. Two types of USB flash memory are prepared. ①...
Page 126: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Insert USB flash memory into the connector. Removal When removing, practice the steps of installing reversely. When you operate the device without components, install the blank cover that was installed on the device. Important In order to maintain the cooling effect inside, install the blank cover which you removed.
Page 127: Inch Universal Media Bay
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.19 2.5-inch universal media bay For the 8x 2.5-inch drive model, you can install an optional 2x SAS/SATA drive or optical disk drive in the universal media bay. Universal media bay Installing 2x 2.5-inch Drive Cage (SAS/SATA) N8154-89 To support 10x 2.5-inch drives, we recommend installing AROC (Type-a) RAID controller N8103-191/194.
Page 128 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the 2x SAS/SATA drive cage, and fasten with the screws (x3). The standard cable routing is described below. Connect the data cable to port 3 of the RAID controller (AROC) from the drive cage. Connect the power cord to the power connecter on the backplane as shown below.
Page 129: Installing The 2X 2.5 Pcie Ssd-Equipped Kit (Pcie Ssd) N8118-309
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 10. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 130 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the 2x PCIe SSD drive cage, and fasten with the screws (x3). Remove the primary riser card. Remove the primary riser card’s screws (x2), remove the riser card. Install the riser card that was included in the kit, and fasten it with the screws (x2) removed in step 6. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 131 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the primary riser card. The standard cable routing is described below. Connect the data cable to the connector on the slot 2 riser card in a routing shown below. Note Describes the standard cable routing for this compornent. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 132 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 10. Connect the power supply cable as shown below. 11. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 133: Installing The Internal Dvd Drive Extension Kit N8117-03
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing the internal DVD drive extension kit N8117-03 Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not conducted.
Page 134: Installing The Optical Disk Drive N8151-137/ 138
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the DisplayPort/USB cable to the DisplayPort/USB connector on the rear in a routing shown below. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 135 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the optical disk drive blank cover. The blank cover of drive can be detached by pushing out the right end of cover from the inside to the outside or by pulling it out. The right side of optical disk drive blank cover Push it out from the...
Page 136: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the SATA cable for the optical disk drive to the built the on board SATA port 5 connector of as shown below. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 137: 4X 3.5-Inch Drive Model Optical Disk Drive
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.20 4x 3.5-inch drive model Optical Disk Drive 4x 3.5-inch drive model can be attached to the universal media Bay optical disk drive. Optical disk drive bay Installing the optical disk drive N8151-137/138 Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment.
Page 138: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Insert the optical disk drive from the front and then fix it with a screw. Connect the SATA cable (K410 - 375 (00)) for the optical disk drive to the built and the on board SATA port 5 connector as shown below.
Page 139: 1X 2.5-Inch Drive Cage (Sas/Sata, Rear) N8154-92
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.21 1x 2.5-inch Drive Cage (SAS/SATA, Rear) N8154-92 Rear Rear drive bay Note In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not conducted.
Page 140 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the PCI board on the riser card, if it is mounted. Unfasten the screws (x2) of the riser card to remove the card. This removed card will be reinstalled later. Primary riser card riser card If a PCI board is mounted on the secondary riser card, remove it.
Page 141 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Attach the riser card that was removed in step 4 to the rear drive riser card bracket, and secure it with the screws (x2). Rear drive riser card bracket Riser card Attach the drive cage to the rear drive riser card bracket, and secure it with the screws (x3). Rear drive riser card bracket Drive cage Secure the slot 2 cage bracket that was removed in step 6 to the rear drive riser card with the mounting...
Page 142: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 11. Attach the rear drive riser card to the position of the primary riser card. Align the terminal part of the riser card with the slot part on the motherboard, and insert them securely. Rear drive riser card 12.
Page 143: Status Led Panel (Systems Insight Display) Kit N8117-07/08
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.22 Status LED Panel (Systems Insight Display) kit N8117-07/08 The LED display panel allows easy monitoring of the operating status of the entire system (Status LED Panel). Using this panel allows for diagnosing. Status LED Panel 2.5-inch x8 drive model 2.5-inch x10 drive model...
Page 144 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the power/UID/USB assembly. ・8x2.5-inch drive model (N8117-08) Remove the screws (x2) securing the module, pull the module forward and remove it. ・3.5-inch x4 drive model (N8117-07) Remove the screws (x3) securing the module, pull the module forward and remove the it. Attach the module.
Page 145 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Attach the module to the front panel, and secure it to the chassis with screws included in the kit. ・2.5-inch x8 drive model (N8117-08) ・3.5-inch x4 drive model (N8117-07) Connect the module cable to the front power button/USB 3.0 connector on the motherboard. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 146: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.
Page 147: Front Displayport Expansion Kit N8117-05
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.23 Front DisplayPort Expansion Kit N8117-05 The front of the 3.5-inch x4 drive model supports DisplayPort/USB DisplayPort/USB extension bay Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
Page 148: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install front DisplayPort/USB and secure with the screws (x2). Connect the front DisplayPort/USB cable to the front DisplayPort/USB connector on the back as shown below. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 149: Serial Cable
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.24 Serial cable The LED display panel allows easy monitoring of the operating status of the entire system (system-insight display). Using this panel allows for diagnosing. Important The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
Page 150: Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the backing paper of double-sided tape and press it against the specified place to secure the cable. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Installing Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server. Note In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing...
Page 151: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.25 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives in the RAID System. Important If you use hard disk drives in the RAID System or change the RAID level, hard disk drives are initialized.
Page 152: Installing Top Cover
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.26 Installing Top Cover When all internal optional devices are installed, close the server with Top Cover. Please have ready a hexalobular driver (t-10) or flathead driver. Leave the hood latch open and place the top cover straight on the unit so that it is securely inserted in the frame.
Page 153: Drives
The device should be installed as 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 154: Installing A Sas Or Sata Drive
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing a SAS or SATA drive Install a hard disk drive by using the following procedure. Note In the RAID System, use hard disk drives that have the same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard) for each Disk Array. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
Page 155: Removing Hot Plug Compatible Sas/Sata Driver
If you transfer or dispose of the removed hard disk drive, see Chapter 1 (1. Relocation and Storage) in “Maintenance Guide” to erase data. Important NEC assumes no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data. Note The saved boot order is cleared when a hard disk drive is added.
Page 156: Installing Pcie Ssd Drive
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing PCIe SSD Drive  PCIe SSD drives are supported, when the front 2.5-inch drive cage and/or 2 x2.5-inch drive cage is installed. For supported PCIe SSD drives, see "4.9 Device Number". ...
Page 157: Removing The Pcie Ssd Drive
PCIe SSD drive, make sure to erase the data at your own risk in accordance with Chapter 1 (1. Transfer and storage) of the "Maintenance Guide." Important NEC assumes no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data. To remove the components, follow these steps.
Page 158: Power Supply Unit
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.28 Power Supply Unit A redundant configuration can be set with two hot-swappable power supply units (The standard version has one unit which is the required option). The server provides a redundant power configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supply units fails.
Page 159 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Insert the power supply unit until it is locked with clicking sound. Connect power cords. Use the specified power cords. When the power cord is connected, the AC power LED on the power unit will turn green. AC POWER LED Power supply unit 2 Power supply unit 1...
Page 160: Replacing A Failing Power Supply Unit
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Replacing a failing power supply unit Replace only when the power supply unit fails. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, refer to Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 161: Installing Front Bezel
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.29 Installing Front Bezel When installing the front bezel, align the upper and lower sides of the front bezel. Fit the right side (from the front view) of the front bezel into a recess on the front part of the device, push the left side lever to the right, set in place the left side of the device, and then release the lever so that it will be locked.
Page 162: Installation And Connection
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes how to install the server and connect cables. Installation This server must be mounted to a rack which conforms to EIA standards for use. Installing Rack Refer to the manual that comes with your rack for how to install the rack, or consult with your sales representative. WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety.
Page 163: Space And Air Flow Requirements
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the rack or server under the following environment. Doing so may cause malfunction of the server.  Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely ...
Page 164: Temperature Requirement
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Note Blank panels should be used to cover on all the shelves that do not have components installed. This ensures the adequate ventilation. If a rack without a blank panel is used, high-temperature damage may occur due to improper cooling.
Page 165: Grounding Requirements
 Installation of this equipment should be performed by a trained specialist that is defined in NEC and IEC 60950-1 Second edition "The standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment."  Connect the equipment to the secondary circuit power supply that is properly grounded.
Page 166 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Important Turn off the power supply before performing the power supply installation procedure or maintenance. Note The grounded conductor of the DC supply circuit and the ground conductor are connected each other in the server unit. For details, refer to the document included in the power supply.
Page 167: Installing The Server To The Rack Or Removing It From The Rack
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack Mount the server to the rack. (This section also describes the removal procedure.) WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury.
Page 168 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection (1) Preparation before installing to the rack We provide the four types of rails that are to be installed on the rack. Also, the type of the rail is different depending on the drive model of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch. Check the following table for each model.
Page 169 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection  Attaching the inner rail to the server As seen from the front side of the rack, attach the outer rail (LEFT) to the left, and the outer rail (RIGHT) to the right. Slide the inner rail to the rear side of the unit, in accordance with the four protrusions on the side of the unit.
Page 170 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection  Attaching the outer rail to the rack As seen from the front side of the rack, attach the outer rail (LEFT) to the left, and the outer rail (RIGHT) to the right. Insert the round protrusion on the outer rail into the square hole of the 19-inch rack.
Page 171 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Push the lock release button of the outer rail in the direction of the arrow and push the rail forward of the rack to remove it. (b) Extension rail for 1U rack server N8143-127/128 ...
Page 172 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection  Attaching the outer rail to the rack Insert the round protrusion on the outer rail into the square hole of the 19-inch rack. Make sure that it makes a clicking sound indicating that it is locked. The figure on left shows the front side of the right outer rail.
Page 173 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Push the slotted screwdriver in the unlocking hole on the back side of the outer rail, and move it in the direction of the arrow to release the lock, then push the rail backward to remove it. (2) Installing/removing the server CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely.
Page 174 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Make sure the inner rails on both sides are correctly inserted in the outer rail. Push the device slowly into the back. Push the front lock until it clicks for the unit to be fixed. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 175 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection If you like to install the included cable tie strip to the rear side of the rack, attach the tie strip to the mounting hole of the outer rail as shown below. If you like to secure the unit to the rack with screw, open the lid of the edge part of the unit and fasten the screw inside with a hexalobular driver to secure the unit to the rack.
Page 176 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Open the lids of the unit fixing screws on both sides of the device. Then remove the fixing screws inside with hexalobular driver, if the device is screwed on. If the device is not screwed on, you can unlock the device just by opening the lid.
Page 177 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Carefully install the device to the rail while confirming that the protrusion part of the device is correctly inserted in the groove of the rail in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 on both sides of the outer rail. Press the lock release button on the side of the rail, and slowly push the device backward with the lock released.
Page 178 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection If you like to secure the unit to the rack with screw, open the lid of the edge part of the unit and fasten the screw inside with a hexalobular driver to secure the unit to the rack. 2) Removal procedure Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure.
Page 179 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Slide the unit forward until it is locked. For removing the device from the rack, hold the device securely by two or more persons, press the stopper button on the side of the rail, and lift the device above the rails in the order of 1 →...
Page 180: Connection
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connection Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connectors that allow a variety of peripheral devices to be connected are provided at the front and rear of the server. Images on the following pages show the peripheral devices that can be connected in their standard state and their respective connector positions.
Page 181 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection USB 3.0 device USB 2.0 device 4x 3.5-inch drive model Front 8x 2.5-inch drive model Hub, switching hub, etc. Display unit 1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T Data LAN ports Rear USB3.0 device Finally, connect the provided power cord to an outlet *1 Management LAN port Device with serial interface...
Page 182: Connecting To Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Note the following precautions to connect cables.  When the device is not Plug and Play device, turn off the server and devices to be connected before connecting.  If connecting any peripheral device and its interface cable made by other companies (a third party), contact your sales representative to check if they can be used with the server beforehand.
Page 183: Installing Cable Management Arm N8143-125
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing cable management arm N8143-125 A cable management arm can be installed to the unit for combining the multiple cables connected to the device. Install the cable management arm in the following steps. Insert the two fixed parts of the cable management arm into the outer rail and the inner rail behind the rack.
Page 184: Removing The Cable Management Arm
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Removing the cable management arm Press the lock release button on the fixed part of the cable management arm to release the lock, and pull it out forward. Press the lock release button on the two fixed part on the opposite side of the cable management arm to release the lock, and pull it out forward.
Page 185: Chapter 3 Setup
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1M Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Turning on the Server Power-On Self-Test (POST) is explained in this section. 2. Description of system utility Describes how to set up the system. 3. iLO 5 Describes iLO 5 installed in the unit.
Page 186: Turning On The Server
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server Turning on the Server Pressing POWER Switch at the front of the server turns on the server. Turn on the server by using the following procedure. Turn on a display, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and other peripherals. If the power cord is connected with the power supply control unit such as Note uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure that the power supply...
Page 187 Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server ・3.5-inch drive model POWER switch While logo is being displayed, the self-diagnostic program (POST) runs and diagnoses the hardware. For details, see Chapter 3 (1.1 POST). Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 188: Post
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server POST Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a self-diagnostic program stored in the server as standard. POST automatically runs immediately after the server is turned on and checks the motherboard, memory, and processor (CPU). POST also displays the start-up messages of different utilities during the operation.
Page 189: Post Error Messages
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen. (The on-screen message depends on your environment.) By pressing the function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon completion of POST.
Page 190: Description On System Utility
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Description on System Utility Here we describe System Utility. You need to fully understand the content and configure correctly. Overview System Utility is a utility to set up this device. This utility is installed in a flash memory in the server as standard and can be run without requiring a media for boot.
Page 191: Starting Setup Utility
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Starting SETUP Utility Run POST following Chapter 3 (1.1.1 POST sequence). After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen. (The on-screen message depends on your environment.) By pressing <F9> Key here, System Utility starts after POST is completed. Furthermore, if an Admin Password has been set, a dialog box for password input will be displayed before starting the system utility.
Page 192: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Here we describe the operation of System Utility. Use keyboard and mouse to operate System Utility. Indicates the currently displayed menu Setting items Place mouse cursor to display Help Indicates the menu has submenus.
Page 193 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility In case the setting has been changed, the following screen is displayed. To put the changed parameters back to the original setting, select No - Discard Changes. □ <F1> key Press this key to display help information. Press this key when you have any questions about the operation of System Utility.
Page 194 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility □ <F12> key The following screen is displayed. If you choose Yes, the parameter you set is saved and then a message urging to reboot is displayed. If you select Reboot, the device restarts. Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 195: Cases That Require Configuration
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Cases that Require Configuration If any of the following cases are applicable, operate in System Utility to change parameters from the factory preset. Other than cases described below, do not change the settings. The catalog of parameters in System Utility and the factory presets can be found in Chapter 2 (1.
Page 196 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Category Description To be changed Remark Settings to Items to be set at all Set to Allow Operation with Critical Fan At the time of shipment, be saved in times Failure at System Configuration > Fan Failure Policy is set to the user BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
Page 197 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility (2/3) Category Description To be changed Remark Memory Use memory RAS Set System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Some of RAS features may feature Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > not be used depending on Memory Oprations - Advanced Memory DIMM configuration.
Page 198 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility (3/3) Category Description To be changed Remark Enable X2APIC Boot Advanced > Processor Configuration > X2APIC > The setting must be done in according to feature Disabled *1 compliance with the your OS. ・Disable X2APIC for the following OS.
Page 199: System Configuration Via Network
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility System Configuration via Network Overview By using RESTful Interface Tool, which is provided as one of the server administration tool, you can backup and restore your system configuration. Server System setting Administrator PC Restore Back up Back up...
Page 200: How To Backup System Configuration
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility Restore is not possible under the following condition. ・Immediately after the power is turned OFF ・While POST ・Immediately after POST  After completion of POST execution or the powering OFF, it may take Tips several minutes to reach downloadable state.
Page 201: How To Restore System Configuration
Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility How to Restore System Configuration Here we describe how to restore system configuration file via administrator PC. 1. Trun OFF the server or start the OS. 2. Start RESTful Interface Tool. 3. Execute login command to log in iLO of the controlled server. Initial user name and initial password, which are required to log in, is written on a slide tag attached to controlled server.
Page 202 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Description on System Utility  The following Information display menus cannot be backed up or restored. Status Version and revision of firmware Serial number and product ID of system information  You cannot restore system information you backed up to a different model. ...
Page 203: Ilo 5
Syslog. Active Health System Log (AHS Log) Download Active Health System Log. In case the support is needed, AHS Log file may need to be sent to NEC or taken by maintenance staff. iLO Cooperative Network Management By using iLO Cooperative Function, you can detect and manage multiple servers at once without using management software.
Page 204: Comparison Of License Features
Chapter 3 Setup 3. iLO 5 Comparison of License Features By applying optional license, you can use the following features. Remote Remote Management Management Extended License Extended License On-board (Advanced) (Scale-Out) Item Functions N8115-33 N8115-34 Directory Service × ○ × Certification(Active Directory, LDAP) Two-Factor Certification (Kerberos...
Page 205: Ilo 5 Network Settings
Chapter 3 Setup 3. iLO 5 iLO 5 Network Settings Take the steps below to use iLO 5 through the Web browser. Run POST following Chapter 3 (1.1.1 POST sequence). After a while, the following message is displayed on the lower part of the screen. Press the <F9>...
Page 206 Chapter 3 Setup 3. iLO 5 Then, on the screen on which you selected Network Options, use DHCP (make “DHCP Enable” ON) or configure items under IP Address/Subnet Mask. When you configure Shared Network Port - LOM or Shared Network Port Tips - FlexibleLOM, the network connection of iLO5 may be disconnected temporarily.
Page 207 Chapter 3 Setup 3. iLO 5 Important If you do not change and use default password in devices controlled via network, risk of unauthorized access by a malicious third party will increase. If your device is taken over by unauthorized access, not only data breach but also such losses as system damage due to retardation of availability or integrity, or an improper use as the means of cyber attack by botnets will become possible.
Page 208: Expressbuilder And Starter Pack
Updates OS drivers and BIOS/FW by using Standard Program Package (SPP). EXPRESSBUILDER does not install SPP automatically when installing OS. SPP must be installed after installing OS. Application installation Installs NEC ESMPRO, RESTful Interface Tool, and other applications. Manuals Stores manuals for applications. Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER Run EXPRESSBUILDER by pressing <F10>...
Page 209: Installing Software Components
Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. See the instructions below.  Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 210: Turning Off The Server
Chapter 3 Setup 6. Turning Off the Server Turning Off the Server Turn off the server by using the following procedure. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the documentation supplied with the UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS. Shut down the OS.
Page 211 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1M Appendix 1. Specifications 2. Glossary 3. Revision Record Express5800/R120h-1M User’s Guide...
Page 212: Chapter 4 Appendix
Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications Specifications Part Number N8100-2557F N8100-2558F N8100-2561F On-board CPU, operation frequency Number cores (C)/ See the attached file “On-board CPU” threads (T) (1CPU) Intel Smart Cache (Last level cache) Number standard installation/ maximum installation Chipset Intel® C621 Chipset On-board capacity Not included in Standard Installation/ (Option)
Page 213 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Datacenter, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Standard, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Datacenter, OS supported NEC support Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 7.3 or later *4, VMware ESXi™ 6.0 Update3 VMware ESXi™ 6.5 Update1 Regarding the latest operational information, refer to our information sight “Linux on Express 5800”...
Page 214 Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications On-board CPU On-boardCPU, Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family Operation Frequency Xeon Bronze 3104 Processor (1.70 GHz, 6C/6T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W) *1, Number of Xeon Bronze 3106 Processor (1.70 GHz, 8C/8T, 11MB, TDP 85W) *1, cores(C)/Threads(T) Xeon Silver 4108 Processor (1.80 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W) *1, (1CPU) Xeon Silver 4110 Processor (2.10 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W) *1,...
Page 215: Glossary
<F10> key during POST. Express Report Service Software that can report the server failure to the contact center by E-mail or modem. This software is installed with NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService to the server. Express Report Service (HTTPS) Software that can report the server failure to the contact center by HTTPS.
Page 216 Chapter 4 Appendix 2. Glossary Terms Description Standard Program Package (SPP) is a software package that includes BIOS, FW, driver, and other basic software. SPP is included in Starter Pack. Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) is a utility that can configure RAID arrays.
Page 217: Revision Record
Chapter 4 Appendix 3. Revision Record Revision Record Document Number Date Issued Description 10.201.01-101.01 August 2017 Newly created 10.201.01-101.02 November 2017 Addition of memory PCIe SSD compatibility 10.201.01-101.03 April 2018 The following were modified. 1.6 TPM Kit N8115-35 1.7 Processor (CPU) 1.9 High-performance CPU heat sink module N8101-1285 10.201.01-101.04 July 2018...
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