Express5800 Servers System Configuration Guide April 2011 Contents: Introduction Specification External view Outline drawing / Images Tested operating system list Configuration diagram System configuration steps overview Quick configuration diagram System Configuration E110b-M servers 1. Basic system 2. Processor 3. Memory 4. Internal drive 5. Keyboard 6. Mouse 7. Optical disk drive 8. Floppy disk drive 9. System management Server chassis 1. Consolidated PSU 2. Server chassis 3. Cooling fan box 4. Blank Panel 5. Cable Management kit 6. DC power cable Consolidated PSU 1. Consolidated PSU 2. Power supply module 3. Unit Management Supplementary Notes
System Configuration Guide Introduction The document contains product and configuration informationn that enable you to configure your system. The proper configuration of your system will be configured by following the step to select the components. The section to select the components mostly consists of two part, configuration information, selectable peripherals list. Then please select configuration firstly and select necessary peripherals. Sample of section to select component: 4. Internal drive(hdd / SSD) [std. 0 / max. 1] Configuration information Integrated SATA controller Standard Internal SAS/SATA cable 3Gb/s SATA [K410-] (non hot plug) SATA HDD SATA SSD NOTE SAS hard drive is not supported in the system. Supported SATA HDD, SATA SSD SATA HDD (2.5-inch, 3Gb/s) GB HDD 7,200rpm [N-] YYY GB HDD 7,200rpm [N-] Selectable peripherals list SATA SSD (2.5-inch, 3Gb/s) GB SSD [N-] About icons: The icons on the configuration chart stand for the supporting OS as showing in the following table. For the request to use Linux OS, please also refer to the website http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html Supported by NEC Certified by Distributor 2003 : Windows Server 2003 (with SP1 or later) 2003x64 2003R2 2003 R2x64 : Windows Server 2003, x64 Edition : Windows Server 2003 R2 : Windows Server 2003 R2, x64 Edition 2008 : Windows Server 2008 : Windows Server 2008 (x64) 2008x64 2008 R2 : Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) ESi4 : VMware ESi 4 SL10 : SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 : SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10(EM64T) SL10x64 EL4 EL4x64 EL5 EL5x64 : Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES4/AS4 : Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES4(EM64T)/AS4(EM64T) : Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/AP5 : Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5(EM64T)/AP5(EM64T) ML4 : MIRACLE LINU V4.0 : MIRACLE LINU V4.0(EM64T) ML4x64 AS3 : Asianux Server 3 : Asianux Server 3(EM64T) AS3x64 April 2011 2
Specification () Outline The low-power 1-socket server optimized for high Features density mounting Achieves low power consumption with Intel Atom Processor N450. Supports one 2.5-inch SATA and SDD Equips EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 to enable superior system management System Configuration Guide Model Product Code N8100-1635F Processor Type Clock Speed Number of processors (std./max.) L2 Cache (per core) Core and Thread (per processor) Intel Atom Processor N450 1.66GHz 1/1 512KB 1C/2T I/O Controller Hub (IOH) Intel 82801HBM chipset Capacity (std./max.) Supported Memory 0 GB/2GB (2x 1GB) DDR2-667 SO-DIMM Memory Native Speed (max.) 667MHz Error detection and correction - Memory sparing Memory mirroing - - Capacity (std.) - Hard 2.5-inchHDD: SATA 1TB (1x 1TB) Capacity (max.) drive 2.5-inchSSD: SATA 100GB (1x 100GB) Storage Hot swap Not supported Controller type and supported RAID level SATA 3Gb/s: No RAID feature Optical disk drive External drive (Optional)*1 Floppy disk drive Optional: Flash FDD (1.44MB)*2 Media bay - Expansion Type - Graphics Controller/Video RAM Integrated in Server Management Controller/32MB Color depth and Resolution 16.7M color: 640x480, 800x600, 1, 024x768, 1, 280x1, 024 Interface 1x SUV (1x Seial B, 2x USB 2.0, 1x VGA) Dimensions (W x D x H) 22.1 x 453.5 x 119.4 mm Weight(min./max.) *3 0.7kg/1.0kg Power consumption (DC12V, Max. config, Idle) 23.3 W Power consumption (DC12V, Max. config, Operating) 27.0 W Power consumption (AC power supply, Operating) 2091VA/2063W (System, max) Temperature, Relative Humidity Operating: 10 to 40 C/Non-Operating: -10 to 55 C, 20 to 80%(non condensation) Included Accessories Getting started Supported - operating Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 or later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (EM64T) or later Certified by ISV *4 system Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 or later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 (EM64T) or later Tested operating system *4 Refer to "Linux on NEC Express5800" on NEC global site Note: *1 Arrange an External DVD for maintenance and OS installation purpose. *2 Arrange Flash FDD if needed. For intended uses, refer to the Flash FDD Supplementary Notes in this guide. *3 Minimum configuration: 1x 1GB DIMM and no HDD or SSD, Maximum configuration: 2x 2GB DIMM, 1x 500GB HDD *4 Refer to Linux on NEC Express5800 on NEC global site for the latest information. April 2011 3
System Configuration Guide Specification (Server chassis) Outline The server chassis employing up to 20 E110b-M server Features Up to 20 E110b-M servers can be installed in 3U height. Supports hot plug replacement for servers Supports hot plug-able redundant fan to enable to replace it without interruption to the system Power supplying from consolidated power supply unit Product name Product code Number of sever slots 40x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T, RJ-45, 40x Back, 2 port per server) Interface 1x Management LAN connector (100BASE-T/10BASE-T, RJ-45, 1x Back, shared w ith 20 server) Redundant Fan supported, Hot plug Cooling Fan Up to 10 servers: standard / 11 to 20 servers : optional Power connector 1x Propriety 12VDC connector Chassis formfactor 3U rackmount Dimensions(W x D x H) 444.0 x 701.5 x 130..0 mm (Excluding inner rail), 466.0 x 724.5 x 130.0 mm (Including inner rail) Weight(min./max.) *1 22kg / 42kg Power consumption(12vdc, min./max.) *1 52W / 610W Power consumption(100vac, Operating) 2091VA / 2063W Temperature, Relative Humidity Operating: 10 to 40 C/Non-Operating: -10 to 55 C, 20 to 80%(non condensation) EPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager, Users guide(pdf)), SUV cable(0.3m),tool-less slide Included Accessories rail kit Note: *1 Minimum configuration: No servers and no optional fan box, Maximum configuration: 20 serves and 2 optional fan box included Specification (Consolidated Outline The power supply unit providing electrical power to many servers. Features Equips high efficient 80 PLUS Gold power supply module. Supports up to 4 power module with hot plug and redundant feature Enables to supply electrical power for 80 servers per 1 consolidated power supply unit Enables to manage the consolidated power supply unit from remote site. Product name Product code Interface Power supply Input(AC) Note: *1 Minimum configuration: 2 power module, Maximum configuration: 4 power module *2 The maximum output per 1 DC connector can not exceed 840W. Number of Power module Redundant PSU Type Output(DC) Power connector Max. output Power consumption(100vac, Operating) Cooling Fan Power connector Chassis formfactor Dimensions(W x D x H) Weight(min./max.) *1 Temperature, Relative Humidity Included Accessories PSU) Server chassis N8141-49F 20 Power bay N8142-36F 1x Serial(RS-232C, 9-pin mini-dsub, Port B, 1x Front), 1x VGA (15-pin mini-dsub, 1x Front) 2x USB2.0 (2x Front), 1x Management LAN connector (100BASE-T/10BASE-T, RJ-45) Standard : 2 / Max : 4 Supported (needed more than 2 power modules, hot plug) 650W 80 PLUS Gold Power supply (hot plug) 100-240 VAC±10%,50/60Hz±3Hz 4x Propriety 12VDC connector 1,700W *2 2091VA / 2063W Redundant Fan supported, Hot plug Up to 10 servers: standard / 11 to 20 servers : optional 4x Propriety 12VDC connector 1U rackmount 444.0 x 671.0 x 43..5 mm (Excluding inner rail), 465.6 x 718.0 x 43.5 mm (Including inner rail) 13kg / 15kg Operating: 10 to 40 C/Non-Operating: -10 to 55 C, 20 to 80%(non condensation) Getting started,tool-less slide rail kit April 2011 4
External view () Front view System Configuration Guide Power On/ Standby switch Power LED HDD access LED DUMP(NMI) switch Status LED UID(Unit ID) switch UID(Unit ID) LED SUV connector Pull-out tab Lever April 2011 5
System Configuration Guide External view (Server chassis) Front view Server slots Pull-out tab Rear view Fax box slots Management LAN port DC 12V input connector LAN port A for servers LAN port B for servers April 2011 6
System Configuration Guide External view (Consolidatedd PSU) Front view Pull-out tab Serial connector (P Port B) USB connector VGA connector Power button Power LED UID(Unit ID) LED STATUS LED Maintenance LED UID(Unit ID) button Maintenance button Rear view Power supply module bay UID(Unit ID) button UID(Unit ID) LED DC output connector Pull-out tab Management LAN connector DC output button DC output LED April 2011 7
System Configuration Guide Outline drawing / Images (E110b-M) Outline drawing Front 22.1 mm 19.5 mm 119.4 mm Rear 441.2 mm 453.5 mm Image (Interior view) April 2011 8
Outline drawing / Images (Server chassis) Outline drawing System Configuration Guide Front 466.0 mm 701.5 mm 724.5 mm 130.0 mm 444.0 mm Rear Images - Front view - Rear view April 2011 9
Outline drawing / Images (Consolidated PSU) Outline drawing System Configuration Guide Front 465.6 mm 671.0 mmm 718.0 mmm 43.5 mm 444.0 mm Rear Images - Front view - Rear view April 2011 10
System Configuration Guide Tested operating system list (as of January 2011) Operating system Tested Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (EM64T) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 (EM64T) CentOS 4.8 (x86) CentOS 4.8 (x86_64) CentOS 5.5 (x86) CentOS 5.5 (x86_64) Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (x86) Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (AMD64) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 (x8 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 (x86_64) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64 Vine Linux 5.1 (x86) Vine Linux 5.1 (x86_64) Turbolinux 11 Server SP1 (32-bit) FreeBSD 7.3 (i386) FreeBSD 7.3 (amd64) FreeBSD 8.0 (i386) FreeBSD 8.0 (amd64) Fedora 13 (x86) Fedora 13 (x86_64) 86) 4) Note: Refer to "Linux on NEC Express5800" on NEC global site for the latest information. http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/ April 2011 11
System configuration steps overview System Configuration Guide 1. Server 2. Serverr chassis 3. Power unit Power cords Up to 20 servers DC power cable [N8100-1635F] Server chassis [N8141-49] Consolidated PSU [N8142-36F] Up to 20 servers can be installed into one server chassis. Up to 240 servers can be installed into one 42U rack frame in the power loading of 6 kva per rack. The power electricity for 80 or less servers can be supplied by one Consolidated PSU with 4 power supply modules. The number of the server that can be installed in one rack depends on the system configuration. Refer to the server installation guideline in the guide. Quick configuration diagram Server chassis Server or Blank panel Server slots (max.20) 1x DC-in Conn. 1x Manage ment LAN DC power cable 40x LAN (*1) Fan box 1-10 servers: Standard 11-20 servers: Optional *1 2 port / server Server Power unit 1x HDD Bay Proc. (Atom) 2.5-inch HD bay 2.5-inchSATA HDD 2.5-inchSATA SSD 2x DIMM slots DIMM slots 1GB memory (DDR2-667) (max.2gb) 4x DC-out Conn. Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply Std.2, Max.4 April 2011 12
System Configuration Guide System configuration (E110b-M) 1. Basic system Product Code Product Name Basic Configuration N8100-1635F (1C/N450) 1x Atom N450 (1.66GHz, 1 core/2 thread) no-dimm, no-hdd EL4 EL4x64 EL5 EL5x64 SUV cable NOTE To connect input devices and optical drive with server, use the SUV(Serial/USB/Video) cable attached with server chassis. 2x USB2.0 1x Serial 1x VGA 2. Processor [std. 1] Intel Atom Processor N450, 1.66GHz, 1 core/ 2 thread Standard 3. Memory [std. 0 / max. 2] DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) non-ecc, Unbuffered 1GB memory(1x 1GB) [N8102-370] NOTE At least one DIMM is required to order to configure the system. 4. Internal drive(hdd / SSD) [std. 0 / max. 1] Integrated SATA controller Standard Internal SAS/SATA cable 3Gb/s SATA [K410-223(00)] (non hot plug) SATA HDD SATA SSD NOTE SAS hard drive is not supported in the system. Supported SATA HDD, SATA SSD SATA HDD (2.5-inch, 3Gb/s) 160GB HDD 7,200rpm [N8150-316] 500GB HDD 7,200rpm [N8150-317] 1TB HDD 7,200prm [N8150-335] SATA SSD (2.5-inch, 3Gb/s) 100GB SSD [N8150-708] April 2011 13
System Configuration Guide System configuration (E110b-M) 5. Keyboard 104 Keyboard USB [N8170-25] 6. Mouse USB Optical Mouse [N8170-22] USB, 2-button, Optical with wheel 7. Optical disk drive External DVD-ROM(USB) [N8160-85] 2003R2 2003 R2x64 2008 2008x64 2008 R2 EL4 EL4x64 EL5 EL5x64 NOTE: Optical drive is required for installation of operating system and system maintenance. 8. Flash FDD (connect to USB port) Flash FDD Capacity:1.44MB [N8160-86] NOTE: FDD is NOT included as standard. Arrange Flash FDDD if needed. For intended uses, refer to the Flash FDD Supplementary Notes in this guide. Flash FDD [N8160-86] can not be shipped to Taiwan/Korea. April 2011 14
System Configuration Guide System configuration (E110b-M) 9. Server Management (BMC, EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2) EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 1x Management LAN (100BASE-T, 10BASE-T) Standard Option Remote KVM and Media License [N8115-03] License for one server Remote console and remote media are enabled regardless of OS status. Remote console Displays a graphics console on the web browser of remote terminal (PC/server) Controls keyboard and mouse via the remote terminals' web browser Remote media Provides access to the CD/DVD/FD/Flash memory on the remote terminals (PC/server) as if the user were accessing the drives locally Functions The functions are enabled regardless of OS status and operating condition. (with some exceptions) Monitoring server Stall monitoring/ automatic reboot Alerting Remote console (via LAN) Remote control (via LAN) Maintenance Others Remote Wake Up Group management Industry Standard Monitoring temperature /fan/voltage Collecting hardware event log POST/BIOSStall monitoring EPRESS SCOPE Engine 2 (Standard) HW failure, Boot failure and OS panic (by SNMP,E-Mail via LAN) HW failure, Boot failure and OS panic (via COM port (modem)) POST/BIOS setup, DOS utility*2 Boot screen, Panic screen *2 *1 CUI screen(os console) *2 *1 GUI screen(os console) - Remote reset /power on off /dump *2 OS shutdown Remote media (CD/DVD, FD, Flash)(via LAN) - CLP (Command Line Protocol, DMTF compliant) Remote control via web browser(via LAN) Remote batch Scheduling Remote boot (PE boot), maintenance utility Automatic IP address setting via DNS/DHCP Wake On LAN, Wake On Ring Monitoring/controlling by the group IPMI (version) 2.0 2.0 *1 Linux uses serial console. The standard serial port bus is used when using via LAN. *2 Available to manage via serial port E110b-M EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 with Remote KVM and Media License NOTE When using H/W remote KVM console function the display is in 65,536 colors with resolution of 1280x1024. For details on OS support and recommended browser of Remote terminal, and other functions, refer to the "EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 Users Guide. April 2011 15
System configuration (Server chassis) 1. Server chassis Product Code Product Name System Configuration Guide Basic Configuration N8141-49F Server chassis 2 power supply modules 2 cooling fan box as standard for cooling up to 10 serves 1 SUV cable No DC power cables, No blank panel 2. Cooling fan box[std. 1 / max. 2] Additional FAN Box NOTE The fan boxes for cooling 10 E110b-M servers are installed as standard.. 1 additional FAN box need to be ordered if more than 11 servers are installed into one chassis. chassis. Supports hot plug feature and redundant configuration 3. Blank panel Blank Panel NOTE No blank panel is included in server chassis. Please be sure to order blank panels of the number of slots in which the server is not installed. 4. Cable Management Kit Cable Management Kit for rear (600mm/700mm width rack) Cable Management Kt for front (700mm width rack) [N8181-75] [N8141-50] [N8141-53] [N8141-54] NOTE The kit is used for the cable management of LAN cables and power cords connected to the rear of the server chassis. The kit includes tray and guide rail to fix the cables. To order the kit is recommended for suitable cable management. The kit to be ordered depends on the width of 19-inch rack frame. Guide rail Tray 5. DC power cable DC power cable (60cm) DC power cable (90cm) [K410-213(0A)] [K410-213(0B)] DC power cable NOTE The power cable is used for connecting server chassiss and Consolidated PSU. Please be sure to order the cable of enough length to connect server chassis and Consolidated PSU. April 2011 16
System configuration (Consolidated PSU) 1. Consolidated PSU Product Code Product Name Description System Configuration Guide N8142-36F Consolidated PSU Consolidated power supply unit(1u) Equips high conversion efficiency power supply certified with 80 PLUS Gold, and 2 power supply modules are standard for redundant configuration.(max.4, hot plug supported) Enables server management from remote site by server management controller. Equips 4 DC output connectors and up to 4 server chassis can be connected in 1 server chassis. 2. Power supply modules [std. 2 / max. 4] Power supply module [N8181-76F] Power cord Std. 2 Max.4 NOTE 2 power supply modules are standard for redundant configuration. Up to 4 power supply modules can be installed into 1 Consolidated PSU. Hot plug supported.. The number of power supply modules required de epends on the number of the servers and the number of the chassis installed. Refer the table of Total power consumption and weight estimation April 2011 17
System configuration (Consolidated PSU) System Configuration Guide 3. Unit management (BMC, EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2) EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 1x Management LAN (100BASE-T, 10BASE-T) Standard Functions The functions are enabled regardless of operating condition. Consolidated PSU Managing unit Stall monitoring/ automatic reboot Alerting Remote console (via LAN) Remote control (via LAN) Maintenance Others Group management Industry Standard Monitoring temperature /fan/voltage/power consumption Collecting hardware event log POST/BIOS Stall monitoring HW failure, Boot failure (by SNMP,E-Mail via LAN) HW failure, Boot failure (via COM port (modem)) POST/BIOS setup, DOS utility*3 Boot screen *3 *1 Remote reset /power on off of ma anament controller*3 *2 CLP (Command Line Protocol, DMTF compliant) Remote control via web browser(via LAN) Remote batch Scheduling Maintenance utility Automatic IP address setting via DNS/DHCP Monitoring/controlling by the group IPMI (version) EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (Standard) *1 The remote console feature is supported on the management controller installed in the Consolidated PSU. *2 The remote power on feature is for managing the power of management controller. The management controller need not always power on. To power on the management controller is required for setting or maintaining the Consolidated PSU. *3 Available to manage via serial port *1 - - 2.0 NOTE Remote KVM and Media License is not supported in EPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 of Consolidated PSU. Management controller Management controller The Consolidated PSU equips the management controller as standard feature to monitoring the unit from remote site. Most functions listed above can be supported if the management controller is powered off. To power on the management controller is required for Consolidated PSU setting or maintaining the Consolidated PSU. April 2011 18
System configuration (Consolidated PSU) System Configuration Guide Total power consumption and weight estimation Please consult our sales representative if another estimation is needed. Total weigh indicates a total value of the weight of the following components: E110b-M server, Sever chassis(including rail kit) ), Consolidated PSU(including rail kit), blank panel, cable management kit(rear), fan box, power supply modules, power cords, DC power cords Total weight and power consumption based on 20 E110b-M servers, 1 server chassis and 1 Consolidated PSU: AtomN450 AtomN450 AtomN450 AtomN450 AtomN450 AtomN450 System configuration of 1GB memory 2GB memory 1GB memory 2GB memory 1GB memory 2GB memory E110b-M no-hdd no-hdd HDD HDD SSD SSD Total Weight 49kg 50kg 53kg 53kg 53kg 53kg Number of power Supply module 2 2 2 2 2 2 (std.2/max.4) Maximum power W 508W 567W 597W 657W 508W 567W consumption VA 519VA 579VA 609VA 670VA 519VA 579VA (100 VAC) A 5.2A 5.8A 6.1A 6.7A 5.2A 5.8A Total weight and power consumption based on 40 E110b-M servers, 2 server chassis and 1 Consolidated PSU: AtomN450 AtomN450 System configuration of 1GB memory 2GB memory E110b-M no-hdd no-hdd Total Weight 88kg 88kg Number of power Supply module 3 3 (std.2/max.4) Maximum power W 985W 1104W consumption VA 1005VA 1126VA (100 VAC) A 10.1A 11.3A System configuration of E110b-M AtomN450 1GB memory no-hdd AtomN450 2GB memory no-hdd Number of servers 80 74 Total Weight 163kg 161kg Number of power Supply module (std.2/max.4) Maximum power consumption (100 VAC) 4 4 W 1938W 2041W VA 1978VA 2082VA A 19.8A 20.8A AtomN450 1GB memory AtomN450 2GB memory AtomN450 1GB memory AtomN450 2GB memory HDD HDD SSD SSD 96kg 96kg 96kg 96kg Number of E110b-M server that can be installed in one Consolidated PSU configuration: AtomN450 1GB memory HDD 3 3 3 3 1163W 1282W 985W 1104W 1187VA 1308VA 1005VA 1126VA 11.9A 13.1A 10.1A 11.3A AtomN450 2GB memory HDD AtomN450 1GB memory SSD AtomN450 2GB memory SSD 70 63 80 74 170kg 165kg 179kg 175kg 4 4 4 4 2031W 2050W 1938W 2041W 2072VA 2092VA 1978VA 2082VA 20.7A 20.9A 19.8A 20.8A April 2011 19
System Configuration Guide Supplementary Notes <General> Hard disk Measurement units of the hard disk capacity are 1GB=1000 3 B and 1TB=1000 4 B. The capacity is less when compared with same capacity figures based on 1GB=1024 3 B and 1TB=1024 4 B. System Clock When stored at a low or high temperature, the system clock may largely deviate from the current time. Use NTP client service to keep computer clock accurate. EPRESSBUILDER EPRESSBUILDER (DVD media) includes the following: Server Management Software : NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent User s Guide for server, chassis, and Consolidated PSU The express setup installation is not supported in the server. Operating system For details as specifications and connections limited by OS, refer to this guide and hardware list. Processor The features of the Intel Atom processors supported in the server are as follows: Category Official Name 64 bit Intel 64 64 bit function Energy consumption Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, (Intel Demand-Base Switching) Power conservation technology that changes voltage and frequency according to processor load. Performance Intel Turbo Boost Technology Technology that boosts processor frequency. - Performance Virtualization Security Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Execute Disable Bit Legend: : Supported -: Not supported Feature Overview A function that delivers thread-level parallelism on each processor core. Hardware (CPU)-assisted virtualization technology. Technology that helps prevent malicious attacks abusing buffer overflow errors. Processor Atom N450 - April 2011 20
Supplementary Notes <Flash FDD> Flash FDD Flash FDD is an alternative device of FDD using USB flash drive. This device can be used as boot device without additional driver. Also, automatically recognized by OS as a Floppy disk drive after connecting to USB port since this device supports Plug and Play. *1 *1: Support OS only Flash FDD (N8160-86) overview USB2.0 compliant FDD emulation featuree equipped in the USB Flash drive. Stick type. FD icon/capacity is printed for easy recognition. Capacity: 1.44MB (FAT formatted) *Same as one FD(2HD) Strap hole, Write protect switch. System Configuration Guide Intended uses of FDD substituted by Flas sh FDD Flash FDD can be used instead of FDDD for the following uses. Arrange Flash FDD if needed for your system. Intended use Install Maintenance Manual installation BIOS/FW update Express report service registration Backup software Replacement/repair of Hardware Log collection, etc. Description Installation of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 or previous Windows Server OS Linux OS installation Off line update of BIOS or some firmware Required when the set up Report Service of Express When using disaster recovery option of CA ARCserve Backup on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or later. When additional driver is needed for Backup Exec Intelligent Disaster Recovery option or disaster recovery of NetVault. Backup/restore of HW information (Serial Number, etc.) when replacement or repair of Hardware. System event log/system information collection when offline Notes Create Windows OS OEM-Disk Not required for Windows Server 2008 or later Depends on the distribution Not required for the current models, because those support update by CD/DVD and online update. Not required on Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 Not required when there is no additional driver Not required for the current models When online, ESMPRO tool can collect System Event Log (SEL). April 2011 21
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