NEC Express5800/320Lb FT Linux Manuel utilisateur

N8800-027F/028F

NEC Express5800/320Lb/320Lb-R

User's Guide

1st Edition

02-2003

856-122693-901-A

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Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such

product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.

Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product

configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC.

To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to

change at any time, without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without

prior written approval of NEC is prohibited.

First Printing, February 2003

NEC Corporation

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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

To use NEC Express5800 Series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide.

This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the

instructions, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.

This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger depending on

the degree. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to

physical assets.

This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a

danger. They are defined as follows:

Indicates that a failure to follow the instructions could cause a danger. Each image

symbolizes a particular type of danger. (Attention)

Indicates what you must not do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of

prohibition. (Prohibited actions)

Indicates what you must do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of action

necessary to avoid a danger. (Mandatory actions)

(Example) Symbol to draw attention

Term indicating a degree of danger

CAUTION

High temperature.

Immediately after the power-off, system components such as hard disk are

very hot. Wait the server to cool down completely before adding/removing

some component.

Symbol indicating a prohibited

action (may not always be

indicated)

Description of a danger

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS

Attention

Indicates a risk of an electric shock.

Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat.

Indicates a risk of catching your fingers.

Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.

Indicates a general precaution or warning that are not defined herein.

Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam.

Indicates a risk of an injury or damage to physical assets due to a hazardous material.

Prohibited actions

Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment. Otherwise, there is a risk of an

electric shock or fire.

Mandatory actions

Unplug the server. Otherwise, there is a risk of an electric shock or fire.

Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the

instructions.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numériqeu de la classeA respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel

brouilleur du Canada.

CE Statement

Warning: This is a Class A product. In residential environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

NOTE: This product provides resistance against hardware faults with its redundant hardware

modules. However, this does not mean complete fault-tolerance is assured. For

example, there is a risk of system down when:

– A fatal fault occurs in software.

– Both modules within a redundant hardware pair break down.

– A fatal fault occurs in a non-redundant component, such as the clock generator circuitry

or the interconnect backplane.

– The entire system is cut off from AC power.

Trademarks

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO, and NEC Express5800/ft series are trademarks of NEC

Corporation.

Stratus is a registered trademark of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

VERITAS is a registered trademark of VERITAS Software Corporation in the U.S. and other

countries.

The VERITAS logo and VERITAS Volume Manager are trademarks of VERITAS Software

Corporation.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc. ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.

Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of

Quantum Corporation in the United States. QLogic and its logo are trademarks of QLogic

Corporation in the United States. Fast!UTIL is a trademark of QLogic Corporation in the United

States.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

operating system and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system are called Windows

2000 for short. Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system version 3.51/4.0 and

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0 are called Windows NT for

short. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System is called Windows Me for short.

Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is called Windows 98 for short. Microsoft Windows 95

operating system is called Windows 95 for short.

Names used with sample applications are all fictitious. They are unrelated to any existing product

names, names of organizations, or individual names.

To prevent voltage sag:

This product may be affected by voltage sag caused due to lightning. To prevent voltage sag, you

are recommended to use anAC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit.

Notes:

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.

(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

(3) The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.

(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual. If you

find any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the sales agent where you

purchased this product.

(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.

PREFACE

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series.

NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in terms of

fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided

by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to

instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved

smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it. You can use this ft series in a

mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows2000 operating

system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc.

To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to

operate NEC Express5800/ft series.

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product.

Consult this guide to ensure safety as well as to cope with trouble during a system setup and daily

operation.

Keep this manual handy.

This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of

Windows2000/NT operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

How to Use This User's Guide

This guide consists of eight chapters and appendices. To help you find a solution quickly, the

guide contains the following information:

Read “Precautions for Use” first.

Before going on to main chapters, be sure to read “Precautions for Use.” These precautions are

very important for using the product safely.

Chapter 1 Precautions for Use

This chapter describes precautions necessary to use the product safely and properly. Be

sure to read this chapter before using theproduct. It also provides information on user

support. It will be helpful when you need maintenance service, support, etc.

Chapter 2 General Description

This chapter describes what you should know about the product: its component names,

functions, operating procedures as well as handling of devices and other parts.

Chapter 3 Setup

This chapter walks you through the setup procedures from unpacking of the product.

See also this chapter when you perform a re-setup.

Chapter 4 System Configuration

This chapter describes how to make settings of built-in basic input/output system. It also

describes factory-shipped parameters.

Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities

This chapter describes features and operating procedures of a standard utility “NEC

EXPRESSBUILDER.” It also describes procedures to install and operate various

software programs contained in its CD-ROM.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

This chapter describes maintenance procedures and use of maintenance tools. If you

need to move the product for maintenance purposes, follow the steps provided in this

chapter.

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

If the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is a

breakdown.

Chapter 8 System Upgrade

This chapter describes procedures to add options and precautions. See also this chapter

when you replace failed components.

Appendix A Specifications

This appendix lists specifications of the product.

Appendix B I/O Port Addresses

This appendix lists factory-assigned I/O port addresses.

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Additional symbols

The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols

describe at the beginning.

IMPORTANT: Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the

server or software

CHECK: Something you need to make sure when using the server of

software

NOTE: Helpful information, something useful to know

Accessories

This product is shipped with various accessories. See the attached list to make sure everything is

included and check the individual items. If some component is missing or damaged, contact your

sales agent.

 Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup,

addition of options, or replacement of failed components.

 To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list.

 Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is attached to your operating

system.

 Make backup copies of included floppy disks, if any. Keep the original disks as the

master disks; use these copies in operation.

 Improper use of an included floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system environment.

If you find something unclear, stop using them and contact your sales agent.

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