Page 1 N8405-019/019A EM Card User's Guide SIGMABLADE Monitor Operation Guide OSD (On Screen Display) Operation Guide 18th Edition 4-2016...
Page 2 3. 2006.11 4. NEC Computertechno, Ltd. / JAPAN Notes: No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation. The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation.
Page 3 Read this User's Guide and the User's Guide of the server before using the product. Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. Be sure to read this section carefully. NOTES ON USE - Always read the Notes - The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the product.
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Page 5 Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Prohibited Actions Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.
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Page 7: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
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Page 9: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
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Page 11: Cleaning
Cleaning WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Do not remove the lithium battery.
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Page 13: Preface
Preface Thank you very much for purchasing our EM card. Installing the EM card in the EM card slot on the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-M) provides the following management features. See [Basic Features] - [Management Features] described later.  Power management ...
Page 14: For Proper Operation
This product contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement. For stable operation of this product, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Contents NOTES ON USE - Always read the Notes - ..........i Safety Notes ........................v General ........................... v Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection ............vii Cleaning ........................ix Preface ..........................xi In the Package ........................xi Text Conventions .......................xi For Proper Operation ....................... xii Transfer to Third Party ....................
Page 16 EM Card ........................55 EM Control ........................57 SIGMABLADE Monitor ..................... 62 SNMP .......................... 63 Enabling access from NEC Dianascope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later . 65 Enabling access from NEC SigmaSystemCenter ............67 UPS Management ......................68 iStorage ........................72 FAN Unit ........................
Page 17 UPS..........................120 Detailed System Information ..................121 CPU Blade ........................121 Switch Module ......................126 Blade Enclosure ......................128 EM Card ........................130 Power Supply Units / UPS Units ................132 Fan Units ........................135 UPS..........................137 Rack Information ......................139 Enabling Blade Enclosure Inter Connect ..............
Page 18 Diagnosis ........................283 Others ..........................285 Chapter 5 ......................286 SIGMABLADE Monitor ..................286 Components of SIGMABLADE Monitor ..............286 LED Indication ......................286 Using SIGMABLADE Monitor ..................287 Top Menu ........................287 Main Menu ........................ 288 Displaying System Information ................. 290 Displaying CPU Blade Information................
Page 19 Collection using Command Line Console ..............352 Collection using NEC ESMPRO Manager..............352 Others ..........................353 xvii...
Page 21: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components are shown below. EM Card Front View Internal View...
Page 22 Fixing screw Used to fix the EM card to the Blade Enclosure. RESET switch Used to reset the EM card. STATUS LED (green/amber) Indicates the status of EM card. See "LED Indication" for details. ACTIVE LED (green) This LED is lit when the EM card is specified as active EM. ID LED (blue) Used to identify the device.
Page 23: Led Indication
LED Indication Shown below are LED indications and their explanations. STATUS LED The table below shows the condition of STATUS LED and recommended action. When a single EM card is installed (in EM card slot EM1 or EM2) STATUS LED Meaning Action condition...
Page 24: Active Led
ACTIVE LED This LED goes on green when the EM card is specified as an "Active" card. If the EM card is specified as "Standby" card, this LED does not light. ID LED The ID LED of the EM card which is selected by ID switch or software command goes on blue. LINK/ACT LED This LED goes on green when LAN port is connected with network.
Page 25: Basic Features
Basic Features This section describes basic features of the EM card. Management Feature Management features of the EM card are as follows: Power Management The EM card manages DC output of power supply unit(s) in the Blade Enclosure. When the AC power is supplied to the Blade Enclosure, the EM card starts operating.
Page 26  There are three power redundancy modes; N+N redundant, N+1 redundant and non-redundant. – In the N+N redundant mode, each power supply unit is divided into two groups to configure the redundant power supply system. If a power supply in a group is defected, only the power of the other group can maintain the system operation.
Page 27 When a switch module inserted to a switch module slot issues a power-on request, the EM card checks the power consumption of the switch module and turns on the power of the switch module if the power-on is possible within the maximum power consumption management described above.
Page 28 Power Linkage with NAS Blade NOTE: NAS Blade is shipped only in Japan. Powering on/off of desired NAS blade can be interlocked with the CPU blade. Using the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect, power linkage feature can be used between the several Blade Enclosures. Built-in UPS Unit Management The EM card monitors the status of built-in UPS unit.
Page 29 UPS Management The EM card monitors the status of UPSs supplying power to the Blade Enclosure in which the EM card is installed. In addition, the EM card shuts down CPU blades if supplying AC power to the specified number of UPSs is interrupted. NOTES: ...
Page 30 Interface Management between CPU Blade and Switch Module If the CPU blade is incorrectly connected with the switch module, it will be damaged. To prevent this, the EM card checks the interface between them. If the interface is not proper one, the EM card suppresses power-on of the relevant CPU blade and the switch module, or disable the connection port.
Page 31 Be sure to refer to Notes on Using vIO Control (page 206). vIO Control in the NEC SigmaSystemCenter managing system Using vIO Control in the system managed by NEC SigmaSystemCenter makes it possible to reducing downtime and management cost by automizing N+1 failover, applying, releasing or changing boot configurations appropriately depending on the work load of each blade in the system.
Page 32 Blade Enclosure Inter Connect If more than one Blade Enclosures are mounted in a single rack, connecting the UPPER port, a connector on the rear face of a Blade Enclosure, to the LOWER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just above, and the LOWER port, another connector on the rear face, to the UPPER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just below, through LAN cables (straight) allows the EM cards to share the rack name and its unique ID among the connected blade...
Page 33: Bridge Function
NOTES:  Check that LAN cables are connected above and below appropriately. Each of the EM cards recognizes the positional relationship among the Blade Enclosures in the rack depending on the cable connections to the UPPER and LOWER ports on the Blade Enclosures.
Page 34: Snmp Agent
Setup"  "Basic Setup in Configuration File"  "IP Address of EM Card".  To monitor the iStorage through EM card, the following registries must exist in the system in which the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed. If not, create them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\NEC\NVBASE\AlertView er\AlertType\iStorage] "WavDefault"="Server.wav"...
Page 35: Redundant Em
The events to be reported are equal to SNMP trap message issued by the SNMP Agent. To get an SNMP trap message, you need an SNMP Manager such as NEC ESMPRO Manager. However, for E-Mail Alert, you need only the general E-Mail environment.
Page 36: Network Environment
Trap EM card Undefined  Anti Trap Lost Undefined (*1) EM card 5002 (*2) Support  DianaScope, NEC Undefined (*4) EM card ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later  SSC SIGMABLADE Undefined (*1) EM card controller *1 Select a port that is not used by OS or other software.
Page 37: Chapter 2
 The EM card may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user. NEC recommends you ask your service representative for install or removing the EM card.
Page 38: Safety Notes
Safety Notes Observe the following notes to install or remove the EM card safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages i to v for details.
Page 39: Installation/Removal Procedure
Installation/Removal Procedure Install or remove the EM card in the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages i to v for details. Make sure to complete installation.
Page 40 Locate the slot to install the EM card. Insert the EM card into the slot while pushing the handle. NOTE: When removing the EM card, hold the handle and pull the EM card out from the slot. Handle Secure the EM card to the Blade Enclosure by using the thumb nut located at the left end of the card.
Page 41 Close the cover of the SIGMABLADE monitor, and secure it with the thumb nut. Removal The removal procedure is the reverse of the installation procedure. NOTES:  We recommend you to make backup copy of configuration data of EM card when configuration completes. If you have no backup copy, be sure to create it before removal.
Page 42: Connectors On Rear Panel Of Blade Enclosure
Connectors on Rear Panel of Blade Enclosure The connectors on rear panel of Blade Enclosure are as shown below. Connectors on Rear Panel of Blade Enclosure UPPER port Used when more than one Blade Enclosure are mounted in a rack and the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect is used.
Page 43 Monitor connector Connector to connect with the display unit. Used by SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function. Keyboard connector Connector to connect with the PS/2 keyboard. Used by SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function. (10) Mouse connector Connector to connect with the PS/2 mouse. Used by SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function.
Page 44 UPPER LOWER UPPER LOWER IMPORTANT: EM card N8405-019 does not provide the feature of the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. To use the feature, purchase EM card N8405-019A. NOTE: Link local address 169.254.0.0/16 is used for the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect.
Page 45: Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature This section explains the command line console feature. Connection To use the command line console feature, a management console (e.g., personal computer) must be connected to the management port. Connecting with Management Port The EM card has two interfaces;...
Page 46 Connection via Serial Port Connect a management console (e.g., personal computer) to the serial port. When you use the EM card for the first time, the management console must be connected. The management console such as PC must have a communication software conformed to VT-100. Set the communication software as follows: –...
Page 47: Login And Basic Operations
Login and Basic Operations This section describes how to input a command, login, logout, and change password. Command Input Described below are explanations of command input. About Command The EM card accepts commands sent from the CLI (Command Line Interface). When CLI is ready for command input, it displays "$"...
Page 48: Login / Logout
Login / Logout This section describes how to login or logout the EM card. Login When the EM card is accessed from the local console connected with the serial port or from the computer connected through the management port, login authentication is executed. Enter the login user name and login password in the order.
Page 49: Initial Setup
Initial Setup This section describes setup steps necessary to operate the EM card delivered. Basic Setup This section describes the setting of date, time, and IP address for remote control. Setting Date and Time The EM card incorporates a calendar clock equipped with backup battery. Use the "setdate"...
Page 50 Assigning the IP Address for Remote Control To access the EM card from the remote console working on the Telnet, you must specify an IP address. The shipping default of the IP address is 192.168.1.8/24. NOTE: This setting is reflected to the EM1/EM2 port at the rear of the Blade Enclosure.
Page 51: Basic Setup In Configuration File
Basic Setup in Configuration File This section describes the basic setup in configuration file. Overview Various settings for EM card are saved in a dedicated configuration file (in text format). File name: /var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf To edit the configuration file, use Edit Configuration menu in Web console. (See Chapter 4, "Using Web Console Feature"...
Page 52 "Static IP" of EM card in slot EM1: 192.168.1.10/24 "Static IP" of EM card in slot EM2: 192.168.1.11/24  SNMP Agent and linkage with NEC DianaScope or ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later features use "Static IP" address. Write the configuration file in the format as shown below.
Page 53 DHCP The IP addresses of management I/F of CPU blades and switch modules are automatically assigned by DHCP feature in the EM card. Specify the base address and default gateway of the IP addresses to be assigned. Bases addresses are assigned as shown below. –...
Page 54 IMPORTANT:  The IP addresses for management interface of CPU blade/switch module are assigned based on the "base address". The consecutive addresses from the specified "base address" to "base address + 13" (or "base address" to "base address + 17" when UPS management feature is used) must not be duplicated with IP addresses assigned to other devices.
Page 55 CFG_RACK_NAME = "Rack-A" ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES:  NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Accordingly, it is recommended to use these characters for specifying a name.  If the Blade Enclosures Inter Connect is used, they share the rack name.
Page 56 [RW_ENCLOSURE_SECTION] CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME = "Enclosure-A" ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES:  NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Accordingly, it is recommended to use these characters for specifying a name.  If CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME is not contained in [RW_ENCLOSURE_SECTION] or "" is specified for CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME, the value stored in the Blade Enclosure is loaded.
Page 57 SNMP Community Name Specifies community name used for communication with the EM card via SNMP and SNMP trap transmitted by the EM card. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is "public". Write the configuration file in the format as shown below. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [RW_SNMP_SECTION] CFG_GET_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "<Get-request Community Name>"...
Page 58 If the NEC ESMPRO Manager receives SNMP trap message, an acknowledge message is issued from NEC ESMPRO Manager. If an acknowledge message is not received within the specified time, the same trap is retransmitted. Specify the time to wait acknowledge message in unit of seconds and the number of retries.
Page 59 Setting Power Management Specify the power management that the EM card provides. Power Redundancy Mode Specify the power redundancy mode in the power management provided by the EM card. The default setting is the [N+N redundant mode]. NOTES:  In N+N redundant mode, each power supply unit is divided into two groups to configure the redundant power supply system.
Page 60 Power Control Policy Specify the control policy on the maximum power consumption in the power management provided by the EM card. The power control policy includes three modes, or "CPU performance", "maintain redundancy" and "recover redundancy" modes. The default setting is the [CPU performance mode]. NOTE: The "CPU performance"...
Page 61 Write the configuration file in the format as shown below. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [RW_EMCTL_SECTION] CFG_PSU_MODE = <PSU mode> CFG_POWSAVE_MODE = <Powersave mode> ----------------------------------------------------------------- <PSU mode>: Power redundancy mode (2: N+1 redundant mode, 3: N+N redundant mode) <Powersave mode>: Power control policy (2: CPU performance mode, 3: maintain redundancy mode, 4: recover redundancy mode) <Example>...
Page 62 SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 63: Backup/Restore Of Configuration File
Backup/Restore of Configuration File IMPORTANT: The configuration parameters that can be restored using this procedure are limited to those described in configuration file. Accordingly, the information about password and boot control are excluded. To backup or restore these settings, see Chapter 4 or 5. Backup Connect with ftp with user account "admin"...
Page 64: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware This section describes the firmware update. Updating EM Firmware Procedure Take following steps to update the firmware. Send the update file to the EM card using ftp. Login to the EM card with "admin", and run the "updatefw" command. Login to the EM card with "admin", and check the result of update.
Page 65 Transferring Update File Send an image file to the EM card using ftp through the management port via network. The user name for ftp is "nec_update", the password is "nec_update". There are following three update files. – u-boot.bin – em.kernel –...
Page 66 Executing Update Execute update by running the "updatefw -update" command. When you enter the command, the detected update files are displayed, and you are prompted to select whether to execute or not. Enter "y" to execute, "n" to cancel. If "n" is entered, the screen goes back to command prompt screen. NOTE: The system will reboot automatically upon completion of update.
Page 67 Updating SIGMABLADE Monitor Firmware This section describes how to update the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Procedure Take following steps to update the firmware. Send the update file to the active EM card using ftp. Login to the active EM card with "admin". Run the "updateopcfw"...
Page 68 Transferring Update File Send an update file to the EM card using ftp through the management port via network. The user name for ftp is "nec_update", the password is "nec_update". <Example> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [taro@sapphire taro]$ ftp 192.168.1.70 Connected to 192.168.1.70 (192.168.1.70). 220 "Welcome to FTP service."...
Page 69 Executing Update Execute update by running the "updateopcfw" command. When you enter the command, the current revision and the revision after updating are displayed, and you are prompted to select whether to execute or not. Enter "y" to execute, "n" to cancel. If "n" is entered, the screen goes back to command prompt screen.
Page 70: Configuration File
Configuration File This section describes items that can be specified in configuration file (rw_poem.conf). Syntax The following format is commonly used in configuration file. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [<section-name>] <item-name> = <set-value> ----------------------------------------------------------------- When a character string is used for <set-value>, the character string must be enclosed with double quotation marks.
Page 71 Description  CFG_RACK_NAME Specify the rack name. The specified name is used by NEC ESMPRO Manager.  CFG_RACK_HEIGHT Specify height of the rack to install the Blade Enclosure containing the relevant EM card (unit: [U]). The specified value can be viewed later on the Web Console. (The control feature of EM card does not use the value specified here.)
Page 72: Blade Enclosure
Description  CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME Specify the name of Blade Enclosure. The specified name is used by NEC ESMPRO Manager.  CFG_ENCLOSURE_U Specify the location where the Blade Enclosure containing the relevant EM card is installed in the unit of "U" counted from the bottom.
Page 73: Cpu Blade
CPU Blade Syntax [RW_SVB_SECTION] CFG_SVB1_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 1> CFG_SVB2_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 2> CFG_SVB3_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 3> CFG_SVB4_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 4> CFG_SVB5_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 5> CFG_SVB6_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 6> CFG_SVB7_DELAY_TIME = <Boot delay time 7>...
Page 74: Switch Module
Switch Module Syntax [RW_SWM_SECTION] CFG_SWM_NAME1 = "<SWM-1 Name>" CFG_SWM_NAME2 = "<SWM-2 Name>" CFG_SWM_NAME3 = "<SWM-3 Name>" CFG_SWM_NAME4 = "<SWM-4 Name>" CFG_SWM_NAME5 = "<SWM-5 Name>" CFG_SWM_NAME6 = "<SWM-6 Name>" CFG_SWM_AUTO_RESTORE_ENABLED = TRUE | FALSE Description  CFG_SWM_NAMEn (n: numeric between 1 and 6 which corresponds to slot number) Specify the name to be set for the switch module.
Page 75: Em Card
EM Card Syntax [RW_POEM_SECTION] CFG_EM_IP = <IP Address> CFG_EM_NETMASK = <Subnet Mask> CFG_EM_GATEWAY = <Default Gateway> CFG_EM_SYSLOG_ENABLE = TRUE|FALSE CFG_EM_SYSLOGIP = <Syslog Server IP Address> CFG_LAN_DOWN_SWITCHOVER = TRUE | FALSE CFG_LAN_DOWN_WAIT = <Monitoring time> CFG_LAN_BRIDGE = TRUE I FALSE Description ...
Page 76  CFG_LAN_DOWN_SWITCHOVER When using the EM card in redundant configuration, specify whether to treat the link down of management LAN detected by the active EM card as switchover factor of EM card. 1: TRUE (Switchover) 0: FALSE (Does not switchover) The default setting is "0"...
Page 77: Em Control
EM Control Syntax [RW_EMCTL_SECTION] CFG_DHCP_ENABLE = <TRUE | FALSE> CFG_DHCP_BASE_IP = <IP Address> CFG_DHCP_GATEWAY = <Default Gateway> CFG_DHCP_NTPSRV = <NTP Server IP> CFG_PSU_MODE = <PSU mode> CFG_POWSAVE_MODE = <Powersave mode> CFG_MAXPOW_SET = <Max Power> CFG_ACINPUT_WAIT = <Input waiting time> CFG_SVB_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT = <Shutdown time> CFG_SVB_BOOT_TIMEOUT = <BootTime>...
Page 78  CFG_DHCP_BASE_IP DHCP server in EM card distributes IP addresses to management I/F of CPU blades and switch modules. CFG_DHCP_BASE_IP specifies the base IP address. Then addresses are assigned as shown below. – CPU blade installed in slot #1: Base address +0 –...
Page 79  CFG_MAXPOW_SET Specify the maximum power consumption desired to be used for the maximum power consumption management in the power management provided by the EM card. When this item is set to "0," the EM card calculates the value used for the maximum power consumption management based on the unit and UPS configurations and their states.
Page 80  CFG_SVB_BOOT_TIMEOUT_FOR_BIUPS When the EM card provides UPS management for built-in UPS, the EM card can direct CPU blades to power on at recovery of power failure and all the CPU blades in shutdown state become ready. If the time specified in this parameter has passed before the power-on of target CPU blades are not completed, the CPU blades are considered to have been powered on.
Page 81  CFG_DHCP_SWM_SLOT1_IP (n: 1 to 6) Specify the IP address of the switch module installed in switch module slot #n. This item can be edited when CFG_DHCP_ENABLE_SLOT_IP is "1" (enable). Specify "0.0.0.0" for the slot which is not enabled.  CFG_DHCP_UPS1_IP (n: 1 to 4) Specify the IP address of UPS #n.
Page 82: Sigmablade Monitor
SIGMABLADE Monitor Syntax [RW_EXPRESS_SECTION] CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD = "<password>" CFG_EXPRESS_ENABLE = TRUE | FALSE CFG_EXPRESS_LCD_BACKLIGHT_OFF_TIMER = <offtimer> Description  CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD Stores the password to be used for setup of EM card on the SIGMABLADE monitor.  CFG_EXPRESS_ENABLE Specifies whether to enable or disable the password stored in CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD.
Page 83: Snmp
SNMP Syntax [RW_SNMP_SECTION] CFG_GET_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "<Get-request Community Name>" CFG_SET_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "<Set-request Community Name>" CFG_TRAP_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "<Trap-request Community Name>" CFG_IPADRESS01 = <IP Address 1> CFG_IPADRESS02 = <IP Address 2> CFG_IPADRESS03 = <IP Address 3> CFG_ACK_WAIT_TIME = <Ack Waiting Time> CFG_MAX_RETRY = <Maximum retry-number> CFG_RESULT_PORT = <Port Number>...
Page 84  CFG_ANTI_TRAP_LOST Specify whether to enable or disable the acknowledge response of trap message. The default value is "0" (disable). 1: TRUE (enable) 0: FALSE (disable)  CFG_LANGUAGE Specify the language used in Trap message to be sent. 1: Japanese 2: English The default value is "1"...
Page 85: Enabling Access From Nec Dianascope And Nec Esmpro Manager Ver.5 Or Later
CFG_DSG_PORT2 = <port2> Description  CFG_DSG_PASSWORD Stores the user password for linking with NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later. See the Notes below.  CFG_DSG_ENABLED Specifies whether to enable or disable linkage with NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later.
Page 86 EM card. After that, you can set a new password by using the "setdsl" command. If NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later are not used, set CFG_DSG_ENABLE to "0" (Disable), and specify "0.0.0.0" for both CFG_DSG_IP1 and CFG_DSG_IP2.
Page 87: Enabling Access From Nec Sigmasystemcenter
Enabling access from NEC SigmaSystemCenter Syntax [RW_SSC_SECTION] CFG_SSC_ENABLED = TRUE|FALSE Description  CFG_SSC_ENABLED To use vIO Control in the system managed by NEC SigmaSystemCenter, this must be enabled. The default value is "0" (disable). 1: TRUE (enable) 0: FALSE (disable)
Page 88: Ups Management
UPS Management Syntax [RW_UPS_SECTION] CFG_USE_UPS_MNG = <TRUE | FALSE> CFG_NUM_OF_UPSES = <Number of UPSs> CFG_NUM_OF_POWERSUPPLIES = <Number of PSUs> CFG_MIN_NUM_OF_UPSES = <Minimum number of UPSs> CFG_UPS_INPUT_LOST_DELAY = <Input Lost Delay> CFG_UPS_COMMUNICATION_LOST_DELAY = <Communication Lost Delay> CFG_UPS_ONLINE_DELAY = <Online Delay> CFG_UPS_TIMED_SLEEP_PERIOD = <Sleep period> CFG_UPS_GET_COMMUNITY_NAME = "<Get-request Community Name>"...
Page 89  CFG_MIN_NUM_OF_UPSES Specify the minimum number of UPSs required to maintain the system operation. When the number of normal UPSs decreases due to an event such as interruption of input power to the UPSs, CPU blades can be shut down. If the number of normal UPSs becomes lower than the value specified here, shutting down the CPU blades is started.
Page 90  CFG_UPS_SET_COMMUNITY_NAME Specify the community name for SNMP Set request issued to UPSs. The default setting is "private."  CFG_UPSn_SERIAL_NUMBER, CFG_UPSn_CAPACITY The serial numbers and power capacities [W] of up to four UPSs can be specified. The default settings are blank characters and "0" [W]. In general, you may not specify these values.
Page 91  CFG_AUTO_DETECT Specify whether to automatically detect the UPS or PSU configuration. 1: TRUE (enable) 0: FALSE (disable) The default setting is "0" (disable). When this item is set to "1" (enabled), the values specified in CFG_NUM_OF_UPSES and CFG_NUM_OF_POWERSUPPLIES are made invalid. Notes When EM card performs UPS management, the EM card must know the IP address of UPS.
Page 92: Istorage
iStorage Syntax [RW_ISTORAGE_SECTION] CFG_USE_ISTORAGE_MNG = <TRUE | FALSE> CFG_ISTORAGE1_IP1 = <iStorage1 IP Address1> CFG_ISTORAGE1_IP2 = <iStorage1 IP Address2> CFG_ISTORAGE2_IP1 = <iStorage2 IP Address1> CFG_ISTORAGE2_IP2 = <iStorage2 IP Address2> CFG_ISTORAGE3_IP1 = <iStorage3 IP Address1> CFG_ISTORAGE3_IP2 = <iStorage3 IP Address2> CFG_ISTORAGE4_IP1 = <iStorage4 IP Address1> CFG_ISTORAGE4_IP2 = <iStorage4 IP Address2>...
Page 93: Fan Unit
FAN Unit Syntax [RW_FAN_SECTION] CFG_DIAGNOSIS_TYPE = <Type> CFG_DIAGNOSIS_DATE = <Date> CFG_DIAGNOSIS_WEEK = <Week> CFG_DIAGNOSIS_HOURS = <Hour> CFG_DIAGNOSIS_MINUTE = <Minute> Description  CFG_DIAGNOSIS_TYPE Specify the interval of regular diagnosis of fan unit. 0: Does not diagnose. 1: Monthly 2: Weekly 3: Daily The default setting is "0"...
Page 94 Notes If the manual diagnosis is being performed at the timing specified for regular diagnosis, the relevant diagnosis is skipped. If the specified date does not exist in the relevant month, the diagnosis is executed on the last day of month.
Page 95: External Authentication
External Authentication Syntax [RW_EM_AUTH_SECTION] CFG_EXT_AUTH = <TRUE | FALSE> CFG_RADIUS_AUTH = <TRUE | FALSE> CFG_RADIUS_IP = <Radius server IP Address> CFG_RADIUS_PORT = <Radius server port> CFG_RADIUS_SECRET = <Password> Description  CFG_EXT_AUTH Specify whether to use the external authentication. 1: TRUE (enable) 0: FALSE (disable) The default setting is "0"...
Page 96 Notes The value set in CFG_RADIUS_SECRET is encrypted and stored. Accordingly, you cannot edit it by using "vi" command or others. Use "Configuration" menu of Web console to specify the new value. - 76 -...
Page 97: E-Mail Alert
E-Mail Alert Syntax [RW_E_MAIL_SECTION] CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_USE = TRUE | FALSE CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_LEVEL = <Alert level> CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_ADDR1 = "<Address1>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_ADDR2 = "<Address2>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_ADDR3 = "<Address3>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_FROM = "<AddressF>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_REPLY_TO = "<AddressR>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_SUBJECT = "<Subject>" CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_SMTP_SERVER = <IP address> CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_SMTP_PORT = <Port> CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_SMTP_AUTH_METHOD = TRUE|FALSE CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_SMTP_USER = "<User Name>"...
Page 98  CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_FROM Specify the mail address of originator of an alert mail. Up to 127 characters are allowed for address. 2-byte code (e.g., Japanese character) is not allowed. Nothing is set by the default.  CFG_EMAIL_ALERT_REPLY_TO Specify the mail address for reply mail. Up to 127 characters are allowed for address.
Page 99 Be sure to specify the mail address of the originator. The mail address must be specified in the format of "name@domain". Correct example: sigma@blade.nec.com The following formats are not allowed. Incorrect examples: <sigma@blade.nec.com> SIGMABLADE <sigma@blade.nec.com> SIGMABLADE sigma@blade.nec.com "SIGMABLADE" sigma@blade.nec.com...
Page 100: Built-In Ups Unit
Built-in UPS Unit Syntax [RW_BIUPS_SECTION] CFG_USE_BIUPS_MNG = TRUE | FALSE CFG_BIUPS_SVB_SHUTDOWN = TRUE | FALSE CFG_BIUPS_INPUT_LOST_DELAY = <Delay time> CFG_BIUPS_SVB_BOOT = TRUE | FALSE CFG_BIUPS_START_DISCHARGE_ONLY_SVB_DCON = TRUE | FALSE Description  CFG_USE_BIUPS_MNG Specify whether to use the built-in UPS unit. 1: TRUE (enable: Use the built-in UPS unit.) 0: FALSE (disable: Does not use the built-in UPS unit.) The default setting is "0"...
Page 101  CFG_BIUPS_START_DISCHARGE_ONLY_SVB_DCON Specify whether to suppress discharge of built-in UPS unit when no powered-on CPU blade is installed in Blade Enclosure. 1: TRUE (enable: Suppresses discharging.) 0: FALSE (disable: Does not suppress discharging.) The default setting is "1" (enable).
Page 102: Command Reference
Used to view the revision of EM firmware. setdate Used to set date and time. setdsl Used to activate the menu to set linkage with NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later. showemip Used to view the IP address assigned to the EM card.
Page 103 The bridge and SNMP functions are stopped during rebooting. Accordingly, the CPU blade and switch module are temporarily disconnected from LAN. In addition, monitoring the system by NEC ESMPRO or others is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, provide these connections again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 104 changepasswd Outline Change password for admin user. Syntax changepasswd <old-password> <new-password> Parameter <old-password> Explanation: Current password If the password is blank, or contains non-alphanumeric characters, enclose the old-password with double quotes. <new-password> Explanation: New password You can use 0 to 8 characters for password. If the password is blank, or contains non-alphanumeric characters, enclose the new-password with double quotes.
Page 105 collect Outline Collect logs for EM card. Syntax collect Parameter None Details Collects log data on EM firmware and creates a file names "/logcollect/collect.tgz". This command can be executed in either of active or standby EM card. Notes None Examples ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ collect ------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 106 Connect to switch3. Type "Ctrl-M ~." to exit. Initializing O HammerOS(tm) BS Series Switch Software Version 2.2(Build 0007 on 10:39:29 Jun 1 2006) Copyright (c) Harbour Networks Limited. All Rights Reserved Running on BS-6GE2SFP Switch Module Hardware NEC> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 86 -...
Page 107 ecmaint Outline Sets the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect and indicates the status of the connection. Syntax ecmaint <options> Parameter <options> Explanation: Indicates the status of the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. Explanation: Enables the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. Explanation: Disables the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. Explanation: Indicates the command execution procedure.
Page 108 Explanation of output:  Blade Enclosure Inter Connect Indicates whether the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect is enabled or disabled. If enabled: ENABLE If disabled: DISABLE  Detected Blade Enclosures Indicates the number of Blade Enclosures detected currently.  Blade Enclosure Inter Connect information matching Indicates whether the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect information saved in every Blade Enclosure matches the current connect configuration or not.
Page 109 Notes To use the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect, EM card N8405-019A is required. N8405-019 is unavailable for the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. Examples [When Blade Enclosure Inter Connect is disabled] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ ecmaint -l Blade Enclosure Inter Connect: DISABLE Detected Blade Enclosures: 5...
Page 110 The bridge and SNMP functions are stopped during rebooting. Accordingly, the CPU blade and switch module are temporarily disconnected from LAN. In addition, monitoring the system by NEC ESMPRO or others is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, provide these connections again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 111 Examples <When succeeded> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ initemconfig Initialize the EM card? [Y/N]y ------------------------------------------------------------------------ <When failed> (The standby EM card is failed.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ initemconfig Initialize the EM card? [Y/N]y WARNING: Standby EM is inserted, but is not ready. Please retry after a while. ------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 112 revision Outline Displays firmware revision of the EM card. Syntax revision Parameter None Details Displays firmware revision of the EM card. This command can be executed in either of active or standby EM card. Notes None Examples ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ revision Current revision: 01.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 92 -...
Page 113 setdate Outline Set date and time in EM card. Syntax setdate [<YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS>] Parameter <YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS> Explanation: Specify date in Year/Month/Day Hour:Minute:Second format. When not specified Explanation: Shows the current date and time. Details Set the date and time of the clock built-in the EM card (RTC). Specify the year in 4-digit Christian era and two-digit hour (0 to 23).
Page 114 Parameter None Details – Changes the user password used when the EM card in linked with NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later. The password must be 16 characters or less. – Disables or shows the status of linkage with NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later.
Page 115 showemip Outline Displays the IP address assigned to the EM card. Syntax showemip Parameter None Details Displays the IP address assigned to the EM card. This command can be executed in either of active or standby EM card. Notes None Examples ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ showemip...
Page 116 switchover Outline Switchover the active or standby status of EM card. Syntax switchover Parameter None Details Switches "active" and "standby" between the two EM cards installed in the same Blade Enclosure. This command can be executed in either active or standby EM card. Notes The EM1 and EM2 ports on the rear of the Blade Enclosure may temporarily be disconnected when the switchover command is executed.
Page 117 updatefw Outline Updates the EM firmware. Syntax updatefw <options> Parameter <options> -update Explanation: Executes updating of EM firmware. -result Explanation: Displays the execution result of updating EM firmware. Details Send the update file via ftp prior to execution of the command. (The user name for ftp is "nec_update", and the password is "nec_update".) There are following three kinds of update files.
Page 118 Examples (During update is in progress) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ updatefw -update Current boot page: 1 Found 'em.kernel' 'em.rfs' under /nec_update/. Execute update? [Y/N]Y [Y] selected. Execute update... ## Update start ## - Start updating kernel > Erasing kernel: 100 % done. >...
Page 119 updateopcfw Outline Updates the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Syntax updateopcfw [<options>] [<filename>] Parameter <filename> Explanation: Update file of SIGMABLADE monitor firmware Format of file name: OPCxx_yy.HEX (xx: 00 to FF) <options> Explanation: Executes update without confirmation. Specifying a file name in <filename> is mandatory. Explanation: Indicates the current revision.
Page 120 Examples ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ updateopcfw OPC01_02.HEX Current revision: 01.01 File revision: 01.02 Execute update? [Y/N]:Y [Y] selected. Execute update... Update succeeded. Reset OPC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ updateopcfw -v Current revision: 01.02 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 100 -...
Page 121 srvpwrmode Outline Sets or displays power control mode of CPU blade. Syntax srvpwrmode [<options>] Parameter <options> Explanation: Displays the current power control mode. Explanation: Displays the current status how the power control mode of CPU blade is supported. Explanation: Sets Dynamic mode. Explanation: Sets Static mode.
Page 122 Examples (Current power control mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ srvpwrmode -v Power control mode : dynamic Blade #1 : dynamic Blade #2 : not supported Blade #3 : not supported Blade #4 : none Blade #5 : not supported Blade #6 : none Blade #7 : not supported Blade #8 : dynamic ------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 123 (Set Static mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ srvpwrmode -s Set static mode Blade #1 : success Blade #2 : not support Blade #3 : not support Blade #4 : none Blade #5 : not support Blade #6 : none Blade #7 : not support Blade #8 : success ------------------------------------------------------------------------ success : Successfully set.
Page 124 traptest Outline Command for issuing a SNMP trap for test Syntax traptest Parameter None Details This is a command for testing a SNMP trap. Use this command to confirm the SNMP trap settings. This SNMP trap will be registered as “AlertManager tested” on the SNMP Manager. Notes This command can be executed only on the Active EM.
Page 125: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Using Web Console Feature This section describes how to use the Web console feature. NOTE: Make sure that the following features are enabled on Web browser.  Cookie  JavaScript These features are required to be enabled to use the Web Console feature.
Page 126: Login And Basic Operation
Login and Basic Operation Login/Logout Login When you access the URL from Web browser, the login menu as shown below appears. Type your user name and password, and click the [Login] button. When the entered user name and password are verified, you can login the system. If the entered user name and/or password do not match the registered one, logging in the system will fail.
Page 127 When you click [Go to Standby EM Card], a login window for standby EM card is displayed. Type your user name and password, and click the [Login] button. NOTE: For more information about user name/password, see Chapter Logout When you logged out, the screen as shown below appears. Click [Go to Login Page] to go to the login page.
Page 128: Screen Layout
Screen Layout The screen is composed of three components; header, contents, and footer. Component Names Names of components are as follows. (1)-1 (1)-2 (2)-1 (2)-2 (3)-1 (3)-2 (1) Header (1)-1: Menu bar (1)-2: Blade Enclosure name (2) Contents (2)-1: Title (2)-2: Tab (3) Footer (3)-1: Copyright...
Page 129: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Selecting Menu Items When you click an item in menu bar, the contents of selected menu item is displayed in contents section. Selecting Tabs in Menu Items Clicking the tab allows you to view other contents in the selected menu item.
Page 130: Displaying System Status
Displaying System Status When you click [Status] in menu bar, the status of modules composing the system is displayed. NOTE: After the successful login, the System Status List is displayed first. System Status List On the [Status > List] screen, the statuses of CPU blades, Switch Modules, Blade Enclosure, EM Cards, power supply units, UPS units, Fan Units, external UPS connected, and iStorage connected are displayed as shown in the figure below.
Page 131: Cpu Blades
CPU Blades CPU blades are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, CPU blade name, STATUS LED condition, Power LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, and IP address of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
Page 132 The detailed information on the CPU blade will be described later in this chapter. IMPORTANT: When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g., NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6), the slot to the right of the installed slot is indicated as "Not Installed". - 112 -...
Page 133: Switch Modules
Switch Modules Switch modules are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, switch module name, STATUS LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, Network Switch mode, and IP address for management of switch module are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with management feature and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
Page 134 IMPORTANT: When the installed switch module occupies two slots, the slot to the right of the installed slot is indicated as "Not Installed". When you click the [Detail] button, the detailed information on the selected switch module is displayed. The detailed information on the switch module will be described later in this chapter. NOTE: The Network Switch mode is displayed only on the switch module which has the switchover feature.
Page 135: Blade Enclosure
Blade Enclosure Blade Enclosure is listed as shown in the figure below. The rack name, Blade Enclosure name, STATUS LED condition, power LED condition, ID LED condition, and IP address of active EM are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with command line console of active EM and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
Page 136: Em Card (Enclosure Manager Card)
EM Card (Enclosure Manager Card) EM cards are listed as shown in the figure below. The installed location, STATUS LED condition, Active LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, and floating IP address of EM card are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with Web console of another EM (not being connected), command line console of each EM card, and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
Page 137: Power Supply Units / Ups Units
Power Supply Units / UPS Units The list of power supply units and UPS units appears as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the information on power control in the system. The lower part lists the information on the power supply units or UPS units. The upper part arranges the power redundancy mode, power control policy and power redundant status in the system from left to right.
Page 138: Fan Unit
FAN Unit The list of fan units appears as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the information on fan control in the system. The lower part lists the information on the fan units. The upper part arranges the fan redundant mode, fan control policy and fan redundant status in the system from left to right.
Page 139: Istorage
iStorage iStorage devices under control of EM card are listed as shown in the figure below. The device name, serial number, status, IP address 1 and IP address 2 are displayed from left to right. The IP address field shows an IP address and its connection status. Next to this item, button to link with Web console of iStorage is placed.
Page 140: Ups
If the EM card manages UPS, such UPSs are listed as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the total electrical capacity summated by all the UPSs in the system. The lower part lists the information on the individual UPS. The lower part arranges the device name (UPS name), serial number, output status, and IP address of the UPS from left to right.
Page 141: Detailed System Information
Detailed System Information CPU Blade When you click the [Detail] button on [CPU Blade List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to switch the CPU blade which you want to view the detailed information. The displayed data consists of General Information, System Board Information, Onboard LAN Information, and Mezzanine Card Information from top to bottom.
Page 142 NOTES:  For more information about EXPRESSSCOPE Engine, refer to the "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine User's Guide".  The telnet link feature may be disabled depending on the OS of management console or configuration of Web browser. With Internet Explorer Ver. 6 of Windows XP and Mozilla FireFox 2.0, it is confirmed that the telnet feature is available by the default setting.
Page 143 The Onboard LAN Information includes board and MAC/WWN information. Production information may be displayed on some onboard LAN device. The information is associated with FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) of the onboard LAN device installed on relevant blade. NOTES:  If the board information of onboard LAN device is same as that of Blade Device Information, the board information is omitted on this screen.
Page 144 When you click [+] button on MAC/WWN information bar, list of MAC/WWN information is displayed. The Mezzanine Card Information includes board, product, and MAC/WWN information. The information is associated with FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) of mezzanine card installed in mezzanine slot on the relevant blade. - 124 -...
Page 145 When you click [+] button on MAC/WWN information bar, list of MAC/WWN information is displayed. If vIO-enabled boot configuraton is applied to the blade, the link to "vIO Information" page is displayed. For the mezzanine slot that contains NIC, MAC address information is displayed below the MAC/WWN information.
Page 146: Switch Module
Switch Module When you click the [Detail] button on [Switch Module List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to select a switch module which you want to view the detailed information. The displayed data consists of the general and device information from top to bottom. The general information includes the switch module name, size, the STATUS LED, power status, operating status, CPU fault status, temperature status, ID LED status, the IP address of the management feature of the switch module, and Network Switch mode.
Page 147 NOTES:  The [HTTP] button is not displayed if the management LAN interface of the switch module does not support the web feature. In addition, if the telnet feature is not supported, clicking the "telnet link" only opens another window. The command line console for the switch module is not displayed.
Page 148: Blade Enclosure
Blade Enclosure When you click the [Detail] button on [Blade Enclosure List] window, the following screen appears. The Blade Enclosure name is displayed in title field. The displayed data consists of the general information and the device information on midplane, media boxes and connector boards from top to bottom.
Page 149 The device information on the midplane consists of the chassis, board and product information. The information is associated with FRUs of the midplane in the relevant Blade Enclosure. The device information on a media box or connector board includes its board information. The information is associated with FRUs of the media box or connector board in the relevant Blade Enclosure.
Page 150: Em Card
EM Card When you click the [Detail] button on [EM Card List] window, the following screen appears. Click the tab to select the EM card which you want to view the detailed information. The displayed information consists of the general and device information from top to bottom. The general information includes the installation location of the EM card, the STATUS and Active LED status, the EM firmware revision, the ID LED status and the floating IP address of the EM card.
Page 151 The device information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with FRUs of the EM card.
Page 152: Power Supply Units / Ups Units
Power Supply Units / UPS Units When you click the [Detail] button on the power supply unit/UPS unit list screen, the detailed information on the selected power supply unit or UPS unit appears as shown below. The upper part indicates the information on power control in the overall system. The lower part consists of the general and device information on the power supply unit or UPS unit.
Page 153 NOTES:  To backup the system using the UPS unit, "Controlled State" of the relevant UPS unit must be "Enabled". If it is disabled, make sure that the built-in UPS unit management feature is enabled.  When the type of power supply unit is "UPS", the charged power is indicated by percentage in the "Status"...
Page 154 The device information includes the product information. The information is associated with FRUs (Field Replaceable Unit) of the relevant power supply unit or UPS unit. - 134 -...
Page 155: Fan Units
Fan Units When you click the [Detail] button of a fan unit on the fan unit list screen, the detailed information on the selected fan unit appears as shown below. The upper part indicates the information on fan control in the system. The lower part consists of the general and device information on the fan unit.
Page 156 The device information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with FRUs of the fan unit. - 136 -...
Page 157: Ups
When you click the [Detail] button of a UPS on the UPS list screen, the detailed information on the selected UPS appears as shown below. When you click a tab, the detailed information on the selected UPS appears. The displayed data consists of device name (UPS name), model name, serial number, electrical capacity, output status, input line fail cause, battery status, indicator for battery replacement, identification state, IP address of UPS, input voltage, input frequency, output load, output voltage, output current, output frequency, remaining battery capacity, time on battery, run time remaining,...
Page 158 When you click the [HTTP] button, the Web console of the UPS opens in separate window. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console of the UPS opens in separate window. NOTES:  For the web page and command line console of a UPS, refer to the User’s Guide of the UPS.
Page 159: Rack Information
Rack Information The EM cards in Blade Enclosures share the rack information via the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. NOTE: The Blade Enclosure Inter Connect is disabled in the initial state. To use the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect, first connect relevant connectors on the rear faces of the Blade Enclosures properly through LAN cables (straight) then enable the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect.
Page 160 When you click [Open Blade Enclosure Inter Connect Configuration] at the bottom of the screen, the window as shown below appears. Check the [Detected Enclosures] shown by (1) on the above screen. If the number of detected Blade Enclosures matches the number of Blade Enclosures connected actually, click the [Enable] button shown by (2) on the above screen.
Page 161 Blade Enclosure Inter Connect information saved in the EM cards to match the current connection status. NOTE: EM Card N8405-019A is required to use the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect. EM card N8405-019 does not provide the feature of the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect.
Page 162: Displaying Rack Information
Displaying Rack Information When you click [Rack Information] on menu bar with Blade Enclosure Inter Connect being enabled, the rack information shared through the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect appears. The displayed data consists of the rack name and its unique ID in the General Information part at the top, and the Blade Enclosure basic information in the middle, and the Blade Enclosure power information at the bottom.
Page 163 The Blade Enclosure basic information consists of Blade Enclosure names, STATUS, POWER and ID LEDs and IP addresses of EM cards. When you click the [HTTP] or [HTTPS] button, the Web console of the active EM in the Blade Enclosure opens in separate window. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console for the active EM on the Blade Enclosure opens in separate window.
Page 164 To disable the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect, click the [Open Blade Enclosure Inter Connect Configuration] button to open the [Blade Enclosure Inter Connect] screen. Clicking [Disable] at the lower part on the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect screen disables the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect for all the Blade Enclosures connected.
Page 165: Power Information
Power Information When you click [Power Information] on menu bar, the information on the power of Blade Enclosures managed by EM cards appears.  Input power Indicates the input power required for all components in the Blade Enclosure as a system. ...
Page 166: Input Power
Input Power Indicates the input power required for all components in the Blade Enclosure as a system. Maximum Input Power Indicates the input power in watts required when the system operates with the maximum allowable power consumption. The EM card manages the power consumption in the system to be equal to or less than the maximum power consumption specified here.
Page 167: Managed Power
Managed Power Indicates the power consumption of all components in the Blade Enclosure managed by the EM card. Maximum Power Consumption Indicates the maximum power consumption allowable for the system. The value is calculated based on the maximum input power described in the previous item taking the power efficiency into account.
Page 168 Remaining Power Indicates the power unallocated to any components. NOTES:  The following equation is satisfied: (Maximum power consumption) = (allocated power) + (remaining power)  If the value specified for "Maximum Input Power" is lower than that of the allocated power while the powers for CPU blade and switch modules are secured, the remaining power is represented in negative value.
Page 169: Power Supply
Power Supply Indicates the output power of the power supply units installed in the Blade Enclosure, and charge power of the UPS unit. Type Indicates Power Supply or UPS. Available Power Indicates the maximum output power of a single power supply unit or a single UPS unit. NOTES: ...
Page 170 Output Power Indicates the power which the power supply units output now. Charge Power Indicates the power secured for charging the UPS unit. If there are redundant power supply units that have been turned on, charge power cannot be supplied because the UPS unit is charged by using the redundant power supply units.
Page 171: Blade
Blade Indicates the power consumption of the CPU blades installed in the Blade Enclosure. Available Power Indicates the powers secured for respective blades. NOTE: The Available Power indicates the same value when the hardware configuration is unchanged, however, it may vary in the following cases: –...
Page 172 Power On Request Status Indicates the responses from the EM card when respective blades issue requests of using powers to the EM card. Any of the following values appears.  Success The power is secured as requested (full power).  Power Optimal The optimum power is secured as requested.
Page 173: Switch Module
Switch Module Indicates the power consumption of the switch modules installed in the Blade Enclosure. Available Power Indicates the powers secured by respective switch modules.
Page 174: Fan Unit
Fan Unit Indicates the power consumption of the fan units installed in the Blade Enclosure. Available Power Indicates the powers secured by respective fan units. Power Consumption Indicates the current power consumptions of respective fan units. - 154 -...
Page 175: Product Information
Product Information When you click [Product Information] on menu bar, the Product Information list window appears. The window shows information about the products contained in the Blade Enclosure that is managed by the EM card. The displayed data consists of model name and serial number of the CPU blade, switch module, Blade Enclosure, EM card, power supply unit, UPS unit, fan unit, iStorage, and external UPS.
Page 176: Cpu Blades
CPU Blades CPU blades are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, blade name, part/model number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right. The information about the onboard LAN device and the mezzanine card installed in the CPU blade is also displayed.
Page 177: Switch Modules
Switch Modules Switch modules are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, module name, part/model number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right.
Page 178: Blade Enclosures
Blade Enclosures Blade Enclosures are listed as shown in the figure below. The device name, enclosure name, part/model number, chassis part number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right. - 158 -...
Page 179: Em Card
EM Card EM cards are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location (slot), card name, part/model number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right.
Page 180: Power Supply Units / Ups Units
Power Supply Units / UPS Units Product information of power supply units and UPS units are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, unit name, part/model number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right. - 160 -...
Page 181: Fan Units
Fan Units Fan units are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, unit name, part/model number, version, and serial number are displayed from left to right.
Page 182: Istorage Devices
iStorage Devices iStorage devices are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location (iStorage number), model name, and serial numbers are displayed from left to right. NOTE: The iStorage E1-10 can be controlled (or monitored) through EM card. - 162 -...
Page 183: Ups
UPSs are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location (UPS number), model name, and serial numbers are displayed from left to right.
Page 184: Boot Control
Boot Control The EM card can specify following items listed below for a CPU Blade.  Blade Boot Priority  BIOS Configuration  Boot Device  NIC Partitioning  Logical Group Mapping  vIO Control With this feature, boot configuration such as iSCSI boot and PXE boot can be configured without the BIOS setup menu.
Page 185: Select Boot Configuration
Select Boot Configuration The [Select Boot Configuration] menu appears first. You may also click the [Select Boot Configuration] tab to open this page. On this page, you can select or edit the existing boot configuration and apply it to the desired CPU blade. NOTE: In the EM card boot control feature, boot control information is referred as "Boot Config".
Page 186 In the example above, if you select "No.05 Legacy" for CPU blade 5 that has been applied to CPU blade 2, the "No.07 HW-RAID" being applied to CPU blade 5 is also selected for CPU blade 2 automatically. When you click the [Reset] button on Select Boot Configuration menu, the change you have made is canceled.
Page 187 Detail of Boot Config When you select the desired Boot Config and click the [Detail] button, the popup window as shown below opens. The window shows the settings made on the relevant blade slot and detail of the selected boot config. Click the [Close] button if you do not need to change contents of the selected boot config.
Page 188 Apply Boot Config When you click the [Apply] button on Select Boot Configuration menu, the selected boot config is applied to the blade slot. In the example above, "No.05 Legacy" will be applied to the blade slot #2, and "No.07 HW-RAID" to #5.
Page 189 The screen as shown below appears while applying the boot config. The screen as shown below appears when the boot config has been applied. Click the [Back] button to go to the top menu of Boot Control.
Page 190 Results of Application At the right of Select Boot Configuration screen, the results for each blade slot is shown.  Success Applying the boot config to the CPU blade in the relevant blade slot has succeeded. The configuration apply process by BIOS has also completed. ...
Page 191 Detail of Results When you click the [Detail] button in Result column, the detailed information is listed as shown below.
Page 192: Editing Boot Configuration
Editing Boot Configuration When you click the [Edit Boot Configuration] tab, the screen as shown below appears. Select Boot Config from the pulldown menu. To create Boot Config, select <No Data>. To edit an existing Boot Config or create another Boot Config by diverting the existing Boot Config, select an appropriate Boot Config.
Page 193 When you select a Boot configuration from the pull-down menu and click the [Detail] button, the popup window as shown below opens. The window shows details of the boot config selected. If you want to use this boot config as a source, click the [Edit] button. The [Edit Boot Configuration Wizard] screen appears.
Page 194 Edit Boot Configuration Wizard On the [Edit Boot Configuration Wizard], you can define boot configuration by specifying the boot device, Logical Group Mapping, and priority of power management. The following three buttons are used on every menu of Wizard. [Back] button: Goes back to the previous menu.
Page 195 N8403-084(F), N8403-085(F), N8403-097(F), N8403-098(F), N8403-099(F), N8403-100(F)  Boot Configuration No. Select a destination to store the setting of boot config among 32 destinations shown in the pull-down menu. If a destination is selected which is already specified, it will be overwritten with the new configuration.
Page 196  Boot Configuration You can select either of EM or BIOS SETUP menu to configure boot device. Selecting [Enable] allows you to specify the target boot device in [PXE Boot] or [iSCSI/FC/HDD Boot] as shown below. If you want to specify the target boot device from BIOS SETUP menu, select [Disable] for [Boot Configuration].
Page 197  NIC Partitioning (*1) Select whether the NIC Partitioning is used or not. NIC Partitioning is the feature to use multiple network ports by logically dividing the network port.  Logical Group Mapping The boot config can contain settings for the Logical Group Mapping. To provide settings for the Logical Group Mapping, select [Enable].
Page 198 Product Serial Number" are set to [Enabled] at the initial state. Use these settings as they are in usual operation. You must use "Virtual UUID" and "Virtual Product Serial Number" if you are using NEC DianaScope, NEC ESMPRO, or SSC (NEC SigmaSystemCenter).
Page 199 BIOS Configuration Use this page to configure BIOS. The screen as shown below appears after the Basic Configuration screen.  Boot Mode Select Boot Mode (Legacy or UEFI) of BIOS. NOTE: Boot Mode "UEFI" is unavailable on the CPU blades below. If Boot Mode "UEFI"...
Page 200  x2APIC Select whether x2APIC is enabled or disabled. NOTE: x2APIC is available on the CPU blades other than listed below. If x2APIC is specified for the CPU blades listed below, no effect is expected. 120Bb-6, 120Bb-m6, 120Bb-d6, 140Ba-10, B140a-T, B120a, B120a-d, B120b-Lw, B120b, B120b-d, B120b-h, B120d, B120d-h, B110d, B120e, B120e-h Refer to User's Guide of CPU Blade for operating system available for...
Page 201 PXE Boot Provide settings for PXE boot on this screen. If you select [Enable] for [PXE Boot] on [Basic Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. If [Disable] is selected, this screen does not appear.  Boot Device: Select a device to be used for PXE boot. NOTES: ...
Page 202  When applying PXE boot to either N8403-049(F), N8403-051(F), N8403-099(F), or N8403-100(F) actual ports will be different from the ports shown. When Port1/Port2 is selected, PXE boot will be applied to Port1/Port3. When Port3/Port4 is selected, PXE boot will be applied to Port2/Port4.
Page 203 iSCSI Boot Device Selection If you select [iSCSI] for [iSCSI/FC/HDD Boot] on [Basic Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. If any other item than [iSCSI] is selected, this screen does not appear. NOTE: Install a single iSCSI NIC mezzanine card for iSCSI boot. If two or more iSCSI NIC mezzanine cards are installed, do NOT select [iSCSI] for [iSCSI/FC/HDD Boot].
Page 204  When applying both PXE boot and iSCSI boot to either N8403-049(F) or N8403-051(F), select either Port 1 or Port 4 for the primary port of iSCSI boot.  Secondary Port Select "Enable" to use a secondary port. The pair port on the same mezzanine card will be used as a secondary port.
Page 205 iSCSI Boot Primary/Secondary Configuration The following screen appears after ISCSI Boot Device is selected. General Parameters  2nd Target (*1) Select [Enabled] when setting 2nd Target.  Initiator Parameters via DHCP Select [Enabled] when obtaining the initiator parameters from DHCP server. In this case, you need to specify only [iSCSI Name] in [Initiator Configuration].
Page 206 If you select [Disabled], you need to specify Target Parameters. Or, click the [1st Target] or [2nd Target] button on [Target Parameters via Target List] to select a target (configuration required). The Target List screen shows the target information that is obtained from the running NAS blade and created by Microsoft iSCSI SoftwareTarget.
Page 207 IMPORTANT: Before obtaining the target information from the NAS blade, you need to set Administrator password on Password Configuration for NAS Blade screen. Telnet must be enabled on the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine of the NAS blade to obtain the target information. (Telnet is enabled by shipping default.) You also need to setup Windows Storage Server 2008 to obtain the target information.
Page 208  DHCP Vendor ID (*1) Specify the vendor class ID of DHCP. You need not to specify any value if DHCP is disabled. Leave this item blank if not specifying vendor ID. Up to 32 characters are accepted.  Link Up Delay Time (*1) Specify the waiting time in seconds before starting communication after the port has linked up.
Page 209 Initiator Configuration  iSCSI Name Specify the name of the initiator. Use numeric character ('0' to '9'), lower-case alphabet character ('a' to 'z'), hyphen ('-'), period ('.'), and colon (':'). Up to 127 characters are allowed for devices listed in (*1), and 222 characters for other devices.
Page 210 Target Configuration Parameters for 1st Target  iSCSI Name Specify the name of target. Use numeric character ('0' to '9'), lower-case alphabet character ('a' to 'z'), hyphen ('-'), period ('.'), and colon (':'). Up to 127 characters are allowed for devices listed in (*1), and 222 characters for other devices.
Page 211 NOTES:  By clicking the [Reset] button, values in this page will be returned to the value before any changes have been made.  If you set secondary target device, specify the same value as primary target device for [iSCSI Name] in [Initiator Configuration]. For the devices marked with (*1), the following parameters can be specified for 2nd Target.
Page 212 FC Boot If you select [FC] for [iSCSI/FC/HDD Boot] on [Basic Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. NOTE: If two or more FC mezzanine cards are installed, do NOT select [FC] for [iSCSI/FC/HDD Boot].  Boot Device: Select a device to be used for FC boot (Mezzanine Card 1 or Mezzanine Card 2). ...
Page 213 NOTES:  You must specify "1st Target" of Port 1 or Port 2. For redundant path configuration, other targets must also be specified.  You cannot specify "2nd Target" unless "1st Target" of the same port has been specified.  The boot order is as follows: 1st Target of Port 1 (highest priority) ...
Page 214 Use the SATA hard disk drive in AHCI mode, or use SAS hard disk drive without RAID configuration.  SW-RAID: Use the SATA hard disk drive in RAID mode.  HW-RAID: Use the SATA/SAS hard disk drive in RAID configuration by using the disk array controller (RAID Controller).
Page 215 HW-RAID Select Select a disk array controller (RAID Controller) you want to use. If you select [HW-RAID] on [HDD (Onboard Storage) Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Description of parameters are shown below:  DAC (Onboard CPU Blade): Use the onboard DAC card on CPU Blade. ...
Page 216 NIC Partitioning If you select [Enable] for [NIC Partitioning] on [Boot Configuration], the screen as shown below appears.  Enable/Disable NIC Partitioning Enable or disable the NIC Partitioning for Onboard LAN 1, Mezzanine Card 1, and Mezzanine Card 2. If "Half-height, Single-wide + I/O Blade" is selected for Blade Size in Basic Configuration, you need to enable or disable the Mezzanine Card 3 and Mezzanine Card ...
Page 217  iSCSI Assigns iSCSI offload protocol to each PF. Up to two PFs can be assigned per one port. NOTES:  If NIC Partitioning is enabled for the device to be used for PXE boot, you need to assign Ethernet protocol to the top PF(*) of the port used for PXE boot.
Page 218 Logical Group Mapping If [Enable] is selected for the Logical Group Mapping, the screen to configure the Logical Group Mapping is displayed. If [Disable] is selected, this screen is skipped and proceeds to the subsequent one. Parameters for setting of Logical Group Mapping depends on configuration (width of the CPU blade and installation of 1Gb interlink expansion card).
Page 219 With single-wide blade installed and with 1Gb interlink expansion card installed: With double-wide blade installed and with 1Gb interlink expansion card installed: Select [Disable] for the switch module slot that cannot use the Logical Group Mapping feature. For the switch module that can use the Logical Group Mapping feature but does not use the port relevant to the switch module (e.g., standby CPU blade), select "Spare Port Group"(*).
Page 220 To configure the Logical Group Mapping, select the destination groups according to the description below. IMPORTANT: To cancel the Logical Group Mapping, apply "Spare Port Group", and then apply [default] of Boot Config.  GbE Intelligent Switch If the Smart Panel mode is used in GbE Intelligent switch, a group can be assigned to "the internal port of GbE Intelligent switch connected with the CPU blade".
Page 221 Final Confirmation Use this menu to confirm settings made on the boot configuration through the wizard. The screen shows the values before and after editing.
Page 222 NOTES: A description "(*1) Refer to EM Card User's Guide for devices that support this feature" on Web page indicates the following:  CPU Blade CPU Blades listed below does not support this feature: 120Bb-6, 120Bb-m6, 120Bb-d6, 140Ba-10, B140a-T, B120a, B120a-d, B120b-Lw, B120b, B120b-d, B120b-h ...
Page 223: Nas Blade Connection Information
NAS Blade Connection Information NOTE: NAS Blade is shipped only in Japan. When you click the [NAS Blade Connection Information] tab, the target information collected from the running NAS blades and created by Microsoft iSCSISoftware Target is displayed on the screen. If the target is being connected with the initiator, the initiator information is also displayed.
Page 224 IMPORTANT: Before obtaining the target information from the NAS blade, you need to set Administrator password on Password Configuration for NAS Blade screen. Telnet must be enabled on the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine of the NAS blade to obtain the target information. (Telnet is enabled by default.) You also need to setup Windows Storage Server 2008 to obtain the target information.
Page 225: Vio Information
vIO Information When you click the [vIO Information] tab, the screen as shown below appears. The virtual addresses of each blade are displayed on each tab.  Virtual A virtual MAC address or virtual WWN assigned to each port.  Factory Default A MAC address for onboard LAN port of the blade assigned uniquely at the shipment, and a MAC address or WWPN of the mezzanine card assigned uniquely at the shipment.
Page 226: Notes On Using Vio Control
 You may need to update the CPU blade BIOS or the IO card firmware to use the vIO Control. Refer to the NEC corporate site for detailed information.  If the vIO Control is enabled, the setting of virtual MAC address and virtual WWN are retained on blade server or option card even after the blade server or card has been removed.
Page 227 backup source, then restore the EM configuration file. – Stop running all the CPU Blades in the restore destination, then modify the configuration so that the vIO information do not conflict with those of backup source.
Page 228 POST if the server has no OS installed). 4. Replace the blade server.  There are a few restrictions of using the vIO Control feature on the system that is under NEC SigmaSystemCenter control. Please contact the sales person for detailed information. - 208 -...
Page 229 If you have changed settings related to vIO Control feature for the blade server that is managed by NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later, you must cancel registration of the blade server and EM card and register them again from the console of NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later.
Page 230  When configuring vIO on B110d, B120d, B120d-h, B120e, B120e-h, B120f, B120f-h, or B120g-h the system may halt with a POST error message "B000 Expansion ROM not initialized". To avoid this error, specify "none" for [Boot Protocol] of the port that is not used for PXE boot to secure the area for expanding Option ROM.
Page 231 – N8403-099(F) – N8403-100(F)
Page 232 Conflicts of vIO Information If you perform any of the following on the Blade Enclosure on which the vIO Control feature is being used or on the Blade Enclosure on which you are going to use the vIO Control feature, the conflicts of vIO information may occur.
Page 233 Figure 1 Example of conflict of vIO information occurred when backing up and restoring the configuration...
Page 234 When restoring the configuration that was backed up in other Blade Enclosure (when using the EM card that have been used in other Blade Enclosure): When restoring the configuration that was backed up in a Blade Enclosure onto another Blade Enclosure in the same network, vIO information must be configured or canceled appropriately.
Page 235 Figure 2 Example of conflict of vIO information occurred when restoring the configuration to other Blade Enclosure...
Page 236 When initializing the EM card: Initializing the EM card clears all the vIO information stored in EM card. If any running blade servers exist, the vIO information of those servers is removed from the EM card. For how the conflict occurs and how to avoid it, see the description below and examples in Figure 3. 1) Initialize the EM card while the virtual MAC (A) is applied to the blade server installed in blade slot No.
Page 237 Figure 3 Example of conflict of vIO information occurred when initializing the EM card...
Page 238: Configuration
Configuration When you click [Configuration] on menu bar, the window to view or edit the configuration information of EM card appears. You can use this page to create a backup of configuration file and to restore it. NOTE: For more information about configuration file, see Chapter 3. Edit Configuration The EM card must be configured by using the dedicated configuration file.
Page 239 "Static IP" of EM card in slot EM1: 192.168.1.10/24 "Static IP" of EM card in slot EM2: 192.168.1.11/24  SNMP Agent and linkage with NEC Dianascope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later features use "Static IP" address.  Did you specify a multiple of 4 for the last digit of <IP Address of EM card>? Specify the floating IP address that an active EM card...
Page 240  DHCP Support Specify whether the feature of distributing IP addresses to the SNMP card of CPU blades, switch modules and UPSs by DHCP server in the EM card is enabled or disabled. The default setting is [Enable]. IMPORTANT:  The IP addresses assigned to the switch module through the DHCP feature are valid for 24 hours at the longest (depending on the switch module).
Page 241  EM Card NTP Server IP Address Specify the IP address of NTP server when you want to distribute it to the SNMP card of CPU blade, switch module, and UPS through the DHCP feature of the EM card.  Easy Setup with DHCP Base IP Address Specify whether to use the easy assignment of IP address to the SNMP card of CPU blade, switch module, and UPS.
Page 242 NOTES:  Check that the "base address" is set so that its subnet mask is the same as that of the EM card. The subnet mask must be the same as that of the EM card.  Check that the last digit of IP address of switch module 6 or UPS4 is 254 or smaller.
Page 243 NOTES:  Selecting "Disable" for easy setup and specifying IP address for every slot can minimize the number of IP addresses to be used in the system. The IP addresses are not necessary to be consecutive, if they are in the same subnet, but must not be overlapped with the IP addresses of the other devices.
Page 244 Power Management Use this page to specify the power redundancy mode, power control policy, power supply unit waiting time at start, and upper limit specified for input voltage of Blade Enclosure in power management provided by the EM card.  Power Redundancy Mode Specify the power redundancy mode that the EM card uses.
Page 245 IMPORTANT:  Be sure to specify [N+N redundant mode] to use the N8405-023/023A PSU.  Specify "maintain redundancy" or "recover redundancy" mode for N8405-039/039A. Under this condition, "N+1 redundant mode" is recommended.  Do not use the power supply units of the different type in the same Blade Enclosure.
Page 246 – CPU performance mode The "CPU performance" mode makes the EM card prioritize the operation performance of CPU blades. In this mode, if the EM card cannot accept a new power request from a CPU blade with the power redundancy maintained, the EM card releases the power redundant configuration and permits the new power request from the CPU blade.
Page 247  Power Redundancy Calculation Delay With the power redundancy mode set to the N+N redundant mode in the power management provided by the EM card, the system waits until proper power is supplied to each of the two AC line groups. The item indicates the waiting time in seconds. The default setting is 3 seconds.
Page 248 Built-in UPS Manager Use this page to provide settings required when the EM card manages built-in UPSs.  Built-in UPS unit support Specify whether to use the built-in UPS unit. To enable this item, power redundancy mode must be set to “Non-redundant mode” (recommended) or "N+1 redundant mode", power control policy must be set to "CPU Performance mode", and UPS management feature (for external UPS) must be set to "Disable".
Page 249  Shutdown blades at power lost Specify whether to shutdown CPU blades when the power required for system operation cannot be secured due to power failure. The items below are available only when this item is set to "Enable". NOTES: ...
Page 250 Rack Specify the information on the rack to install the Blade Enclosure.  Rack Name Specify the name of the rack. NOTES:  Rack Name must be specified by single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Up to 32 characters are accepted.
Page 251  Rack Power Limit Specify the upper limit of power consumption in rack maximum power consumption management. If you select "No Limit", "0" is specified for this item and no limit is imposed to power consumption. The default setting is "Unlimited" (0 watt). This item can be edited only when the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect feature is enabled.
Page 252 Blade Enclosure Specify the information on the Blade Enclosure.  Blade Enclosure Name Specify the name of the Blade Enclosure. NOTES:  Blade Enclosure Name must be specified by single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Up to 32 characters are accepted.
Page 253 NEC SigmaSystemCenter Enable or disable access from NEC SigmaSystemCenter. The default is [Disable].
Page 254  Manager 1 IP Address / Port Specify the IP address and port of NEC DianaScope Manager or NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later. This IP address is used as a primary destination for configuration change notification. The default value is "0.0.0.0" (configuration change notification is not executed).
Page 255 CPU Blade Specify the delay time for issuing power-on permission to each CPU blade after the system is powered on. NOTES:  This feature is mainly used for SAN booting via FC switch module. In usual case, the default setting ("0": no delay) may be used. ...
Page 256 Switch Module Specify the name of the switch module in each slot. NOTES:  Switch Module Name must be specified by single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Up to 32 characters are accepted.  Give the switch module name for each slot. If you move the switch module to another slot, the switch module name is changed corresponding to the new slot.
Page 257 Specify whether to enable or disable the feature to set information in EM via SNMP. NOTE: Select "Enable" to operate ID LEDs on CPU blade and switch module remotely from NEC ESMPRO Manager.  SNMP Trap Community Name Specifies community name used for sending SNMP trap from the EM card. Up to 32...
Page 258 Result Port Specify the port number to receive the acknowledge response of trap message sent from NEC ESMPRO Manager. The default value is 5002. You need not to change this value in normal case. After SNMP settings are complete, “traptest” command can be NOTE: used to test SNMP trap.
Page 259 Fan Unit Use this menu to provide settings for regular diagnosis of fan unit.  Diagnosis Schedule Specify the interval of regular diagnosis of fan unit. Select one of "None", "Monthly", "Weekly", or "Daily" from the pull-down menu. The default setting is "None". ...
Page 260 iStorage Use this menu to provide settings for linkage with iStorage.  iStorage Management Specify whether to use iStorage management (status monitoring) by EM card. The default setting is "Disable".  iStorage n Management IP Address Specify the IP address of iStorage device which is managed (monitored) by EM card. If iStorage is of dual controller model, two management IP addresses are required.
Page 261 UPS Manager Use this page to provide settings required when the EM card manages UPSs for backup of the Blade Enclosure.  UPS Support Specify whether to use the feature of the EM card to manage UPSs for backup of the Blade Enclosure.
Page 262 When you click the [Select] button, the configuration selection screen as shown below opens. Click the tab of the used power redundancy mode (power redundant configuration). (In the example on the previous page, the N+N redundant mode is selected.) Next, click the tab showing the number of power supply units installed in the Blade Enclosure.
Page 263  Minimum number of UPSs required for operation Specify the minimum number of UPSs required to operate the blade system. When the number of normal UPSs decreases due to an event such as interruption of input power to the UPSs, CPU blades can be shut down. If the number of normal UPSs becomes lower than the value specified here, shutting down the CPU blades is started.
Page 264  Input Lost Delay Specify the time in seconds for which the EM card waits until it judges that the input power to UPSs is interrupted. This allows shutdown of CPU blades due to input power interruption for a short time to be suppressed. Note that, if the input power to UPSs is interrupted, then the system is driven by battery.
Page 265  UPS status after blade shutdown Select either of "Put UPS running on battery to sleep" or "Put all UPS to temporarily sleep" when the EM card shuts down the CPU blade because the number of healthy UPSs has decreased due to input power lost. The UPS is put in temporarily sleep state for 6 minutes.
Page 266 Login to the web console of the UPS. The default username and password is Username: apc Password: apc - 246 -...
Page 267 After login, click “Outlet Groups” in the “Configuration”. Click on the Oulet Group to be configured.
Page 268 Enter UPS Delay Time in the “Power Off Delay” and click the “Apply” button. If there are multiple Outlet Groups, do the same configuration for all Outlet Groups. Name and number of Outlet Groups vary depending on the UPS model. Refer to the Users Guide of the UPS for details.
Page 269  SNMP Get Community Specify the community name for SNMP Get request issued to UPSs. The value should match the settings in the UPSs. The default setting is "public."  SNMP Set Community Specify the community name for SNMP Set request issued to UPSs. The value should match the settings in the UPSs.
Page 270 External Authentication At the login to EM card, you may use the RADIUS server for an external authentication. Use this menu to use the external authentication feature.  External Authentication Support Specify whether to use the external authentication. The default setting is "Disable". ...
Page 271 EM firmware revision 05.xx or later.  Language Specify the language used in SNMP trap message and E-mail alert to be sent. Select a language from the pull-down menu. NOTE: NEC ESMPRO Manager uses the language specified here.
Page 272 Apply Click the [Apply] button at bottom of the screen to save the modified information in the configuration file and apply it to EM card. When two EM cards are installed, the settings are applied to both cards. When you click the [Apply] button, the information on the Web screen is verified. If no problem is found, the data is written into configuration file (/var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf) and applied to the EM card.
Page 273 SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 274: Backup Configuration
Backup Configuration Creates a backup file of configuration information. When you click the [Backup Configuration] tab on Configuration menu, the following screen appears. NOTE: If you intend to restore the EM configuration file to any other Blade Enclosure, IP addresses may conflict with others. In such a case, change them to the unique ones.
Page 275: Restore Configuration
SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 276: Initialize Configuration
SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 277: Power Linkage With Nas Blade
Power Linkage with NAS Blade NOTE : NAS Blade is shipped only in Japan. Powering on/off of desired NAS blade can be interlocked with the CPU blade. Using the Blade Enclosure Inter Connect, linkage feature can be used between the several Blade Enclosures. ...
Page 278  Upon completion of setting, click the [Apply] button. NOTES:  The Configuration pane can be closed or opened by clicking the "–" or "+" button on upper left of the pane.  When "Power off NAS blade after CPU blade is powered off" is set (checked) and several CPU blades are selected in CPU Blade Select pane, NAS blade is powered off after all the CPU blades are powered off.
Page 279 Characters available for blade name are 'A' to 'Z', 'a' to 'z', '0' to '9', and '- ' (hyphen). Up to 32 characters are accepted.  If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, do not use this feature to change the blade name.
Page 280: Switch Configuration
Switch Configuration You can store the configuration of switch module in EM card. In addition, you can restore (apply) it and enable/disable automatic restoration. NOTES:  Make sure that the switch module supports this feature. The following switch module supports this feature. –...
Page 281 When you click the [Switch Configuration] tab on Configuration menu, the screen as shown below appears.  Configuration Saved on EM Indicates whether the switch configuration is saved on EM or not.  Configuration Applied to Switch Indicates whether the switch configuration stored in EM card is applied to switch module or not.
Page 282  Change Switch Mode To select a switch mode, click the [Switch] button in the [Change Switch Mode] field. The selected mode is stored in the switch module, not in the EM card. IMPORTANT: When the switch mode is changed, the switch configuration information stored in switch module is erased.
Page 283  Save Configurations of All Switches to EM Card When you click the [Save Configurations of All Switches to EM Card] button, switch configuration of all the switch modules installed in Blade Enclosure is saved in EM card. IMPORTANT: The switch configuration is saved to the EM Card for the switch modules that supports backup of the switch configuration only.
Page 284 – Configuration Applied to Switch [Configuration Applied to Switch] field indicates whether the switch configuration stored in EM card is applied to the switch module or not. If the switch configuration is not yet applied, the cause is displayed here. –...
Page 285: E-Mail Alert Configuration
E-Mail Alert Configuration Use this page to provide setting for sending events detected by the EM card to the external device via E-mail. When you click the [E-Mail Alert Configuration] tab on [Configuration] window, the following screen appears.  E-Mail Alert Support Specify whether to use the E-Mail Alert feature.
Page 286  E-Mail Alert Address n: Specify the mail address to send an alert mail. Up to three addresses can be specified. Up to 127 characters are allowed for address. 2-byte code (e.g., Japanese character) is not allowed. Nothing is set by the default. ...
Page 287 The characters you have typed are displayed as "" to hide the actual characters. Notes The mail address must be specified in the format of "name@domain". Correct example: sigma@blade.nec.com The following formats are not allowed. Incorrect examples: <sigma@blade.nec.com> SIGMABLADE <sigma@blade.nec.com> SIGMABLADE sigma@blade.nec.com "SIGMABLADE" sigma@blade.nec.com...
Page 288 Apply Click the [Apply] button to apply the information you have made to the configuration file. Click the [Reset] button to clear the information you have made. The current settings are displayed. If any problem is found in the information, an error message is displayed at the top of the page. The item that has a problem is indicated with red color, as shown in the figure below.
Page 289 Send test When you click the [Send test] button, the information you have made is applied and the test mail is sent to the specified mail address. NOTE: The test mail can be sent even if the "E-Mail Alert Support" is disabled.
Page 290: Time Configuration
Time Configuration Use this menu to set date and time in EM card. When you click the [Time Configuration] tab on Configuration menu, the screen as shown below appears.  EM Card Time Indicates the current date and time of the clock built-in the EM card. ...
Page 291: Password Configuration
Password Configuration When you click the [Password] on menu bar, the window to set passwords for the EM card, SIGMABLADE monitor, and linkage with NEC DianaScope appears. Change Password for EM Card When you click the [EMCard] tab, the following screen appears.
Page 292 Apply When you click the [Apply] button after filling each column with proper passwords, the EM card compares the password entered in the old password column with the registered password. If they match, the two new passwords are compared. And if they match, the password is registered as a new password.
Page 293 Change Password for SIGMABLADE Monitor When you click the [SIGMABLADE Monitor] tab, the following screen appears. Enable Password Specify whether to use the password for SIGMABLADE monitor or not. If you select [Disable] and apply it, you can skip the password entry when operating the SIGMABLADE monitor.
Page 294 Change Password for Linkage with DianaScope When you click the [DianaScope] tab, the following screen appears. Enter Password  Old Password Enter the current password.  New Password Enter the new password.  New Password (confirmation) Enter the new password for confirmation. NOTE: The characters you have typed are displayed as ""...
Page 295 Setting Password for Obtaining Target Information of NAS Blade NOTE: NAS Blade is shipped only in Japan. When you click the [NAS Blade] tab, the screen as shown below appears. Before using the following features related to boot control, you must set Administrator password for Windows Storage Server 2008 that is pre-installed on the selected NAS blade.
Page 296 Change Check to the [Change] check box to change the password. Click the [Clear] button to delete the password. Save Fill the fields appropriately and click the [Save] button to set the password. - 276 -...
Page 297: Log Management
Log Management When you click the [Log] tab on menu bar, the window to collect EM card log appears. Collect EM Card Log Collects logs of EM card. NOTE: The logs collected in this page are same as those obtained by executing the "collect"...
Page 298: Update Firmware
Update Firmware When you click the [Update] tab on menu bar, the window containing [Enclosure Manager Firmware] and [Enclosure Manager Firmware Revision Synchronization] tabs appears. Enclosure Manager Firmware Updates the firmware of EM card. When you click the [Enclosure Manager Firmware] tab, the screen as shown below appears. Update from The data to be updated is "Local file"...
Page 299 Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the EM has rebooted.
Page 300 Enclosure Manager Firmware Revision Synchronization If the firmware revisions of the active EM card and the standby EM card are different, you can synchronize the one with another. When you click the [Enclosure Manager Firmware Revision Synchronization] tab, the screen as shown below appears.
Page 301 Execute Clicking the [Execute] button starts transfer of the update data file between EM cards. Upon completion of transfer, the firmware of the target EM card is updated. IMPORTANT: After updating, the target EM card is rebooted automatically. If the updating is executed on the active EM card, the active EM card is switched to another EM card by switchover feature.
Page 302 Check Revision When update process is completed and the EM card is rebooted, confirm the revisions of active and standby EM cards on [Enclosure Manager Firmware Revision Synchronization] screen. - 282 -...
Page 303: Diagnosis
Diagnosis When you click the [Diagnosis] tab on menu bar, a screen to diagnose the fan unit managed by the relevant EM card appears.  Diagnosis Status Indicates the diagnosis status of fan unit. – Ready The fan unit is ready for manual diagnosis. –...
Page 304 Executing Diagnosis When you click the [Start] button, the screen as shown below appears. The diagnosis is performed sequentially according to fan unit number. The status and results are shown in the Result column of each fan unit. Diagnose the fan unit by specifying the maximum revolution to each fan unit, and check whether the revolution raises within the specified time.
Page 305: Others
Others Switchover Click "To Standby Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card)" in the login screen to display the login screen for the Standby EM card. Enter a user name and password and click "Login" to display the following screen. Click the "Run" button to switch between the Active EM and the Standby EM.
Page 306: Chapter 5
Chapter 5 SIGMABLADE Monitor This section explains how to use the SIGMABLADE monitor. Components of SIGMABLADE Monitor The SIGMABLADE monitor is composed of LCD, buttons, and LEDs. Various features are activated by pressing the button and provided in menu format. [][][][] buttons [Enter] button...
Page 307: Using Sigmablade Monitor
Using SIGMABLADE Monitor The operation panel (composed of buttons, LCD, and LEDs) installed in the Blade Enclosure displays system status and CPU blade status. Various features are activated by pressing the button and provided in menu format. Top Menu When the Blade Enclosure is powered on and diagnosis of SIGMABLADE monitor is completed, the top menu as shown below appears.
Page 308: Main Menu
Main Menu When you press the [Menu] button on the Top Menu, the Main Menu as shown below appears. Main Menu  1: KVM/DVD Sel Press [] or [] button to move cursor vertically. The screen scrolls as shown below. 1: KVM/DVD Sel ...
Page 309 NOTES:  In the above example, the local KVM is connected to the CPU blade in slot 4, and the local DVD and the local USB port are connected to the CPU blade in slot 8.  At power-on of the Blade Enclosure (initial state), the slot 1 is selected for KVM/DVD.
Page 310: Displaying System Information
Displaying System Information Displaying Fan/Power Status Displays installation status of slots for fan unit and power supply unit of Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: SYSTEM INFO] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. SYSINFO Sub Menu  1: FAN INFO ...
Page 311 If you select [2: PSU INFO] on SYSINFO Sub Menu, the input voltage of the overall power supply system and the status of slot of each power supply unit is displayed. PSU INFO AC200V  1: OK   1: OK ...
Page 312 Displaying EM Card Information Displays the status of EM card slot of the Blade Enclosure. Installation status, active/standby, and firmware revision of EM card are displayed. When you select [3: EM Card INFO] on [SYSINFO Sub Menu], the submenu as shown below appears to indicate the status of each EM card slot.
Page 313: Displaying Cpu Blade Information
Displaying CPU Blade Information Displaying Virtual LCD You can view the contents of virtual LCD of the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. Press the [] or [] button on [Blade INFO] menu to move the cursor to the desired CPU blade slot number, and press the [Enter] button.
Page 314 If "Degraded" or "Critical" is displayed, refer to the User's Guide of the CPU Blade.  When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g., NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6), the slot to the right of the installed slot is indicated as "Not installed".
Page 315: Displaying Switch Module Information
Displaying Switch Module Information Displaying Switch Module Status Displays the status of switch module slots of the Blade Enclosure. Installation status, power supply status, and LED indication are displayed. When you select [4: SWM INFO] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. SWM INFO ...
Page 316: System Setup
System Setup Setting for EM Sets an IP address of EM card itself, or a password for SIGMABLADE monitor. When you select [5: SYSTEM CONFIG] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. Enter Password 0000 Press [] or [] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9.
Page 317 When you select [1: IP Address] on [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen as shown below appears to set IP address. Set IP Address 192.168.001.010 NOTE: This setting is used as a floating IP of active EM. Press [] or [] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9.
Page 318 When you select [4: Set PASSWD] on [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen as shown below appears to set a password. Set Password 0000 Press [] or [] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9.
Page 319 Backup of EM Configuration File Creates a backup file of EM configuration file in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. IMPORTANT:  If you intend to restore the EM configuration file which was backed up with vIO Control enabled to any other Blade Enclosure, or relocate the EM card from the Blade Enclosure that are using vIO Control to any other Blade Enclosure, vIO information may conflict.
Page 320 The following message is displayed if the USB memory is not installed. Install the USB memory in the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. USB Memory Not installed The following message is displayed when the USB memory is installed but not connected with the EM card.
Page 321 SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the active EM has rebooted.
Page 322 To cancel, put the cursor on "N" and press the [Enter] button. The screen goes back to [EM CONFIG] menu without changing the setting. IMPORTANT: Even if you cancel restoration before executing "apply" command, the configuration file has been read from the USB memory.
Page 323 Updating EM Firmware Updates the EM firmware through the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure or CD-ROM in the DVD drive of the Blade Enclosure. Select [8: FW Update] on [EM CONFIG] menu to open [FW Update Sub] menu. [FW Update Sub] menu FW Update Sub 1: EM Firmware...
Page 324 Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, connect them again after the EM has rebooted.
Page 325 The following message is displayed when proper update file is not found in USB memory. File Not found NOTE: The update data files are stored in the top directory (folder) of USB memory with the following file names. "emfw*.tgz": a compressed file which starts with "emfw" and ends with “tgz”...
Page 326 Backup of EM Firmware Creates a backup file of EM firmware in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [3: Backup FW] on [EM Firmware Sub] menu, the confirmation message as shown below is displayed.
Page 327 The following message is displayed when the USB memory has been installed but not connected with the EM card. Media Not selected Select "E" in [DVD] field on KVM/DVD Select menu. NOTES:  If you press any button while the backup results or the error message is being displayed, the screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu.
Page 328 EM Switchover The following confirmation screen is displayed when you select [4: Switchover] on the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. Switchover OK? Press [] or [] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between "Y" and "N". To cancel switchover, put the cursor on "N" and press the [Enter] button. The screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu without changing the setting.
Page 329 EM Card Firmware Revision Synchronization In two EM cards are used, the firmware revision of the EM card should be the same as that in another EM card. This feature copies the firmware of either card onto another card to coincide with each other.
Page 330 If you select "2" on Select revision menu, the following menu appears. EM1 to R0600 Press [] or [] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between "Y" and "N". To cancel copying, put the cursor on "N" and press the [Enter] button. The screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu without changing the setting.
Page 331 The table below shows LCD indications and descriptions. LCD indication Description EMFW Sync started Synchronization normally started. In EMFW Sync EMFW synchronization is in progress. Update EMFW is being updated. No update file No update file is found. Update file is broken Update file is damaged.
Page 332: Collecting Logs
Collecting Logs EM Log Saves the log information of active EM in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [6: Collect LOG] on the main menu, the [Collect LOG Sub] menu as shown below appears.
Page 333 NOTES:  If you press any button while the log collection results or the error message is being displayed, the screen goes back to [Collect LOG Sub] menu.  The collected EM log file is stored in the top directory (folder) of the USB memory with the file name "collectem-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-YYMMDD-HHMMSS.tgz".
Page 334: Diagnosis
Diagnosis This menu is used to diagnose the system fan unit. When you select [7: Diagnosis] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. Diagnosis Sub 1:FAN When you select [1: FAN], the confirmation screen as shown below appears. Diag FAN OK? Press [] or [] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between "Y"...
Page 335 If an error is detected, the screen as shown below appears. (In the example, errors are detected in fan units #3 and #5.) FAN Error #3 #5 On the screen that shows the diagnosis result, press any button to go back to diagnosis submenu.
Page 336: Setting Osd (On Screen Display)
Setting OSD (On Screen Display) Sets OSD feature and KVM control feature of microprocessor for SIGMABLADE monitor control. If you press the [Menu] button for four seconds or longer, the OSD Setup menu as shown below appears. OSD Setup  0: Exit Press [] or [] button to move the cursor vertically.
Page 337 Setting OSD Hot Key Set the hot key to activate the OSD feature. When you select [1: Hot Key Sel] on OSD Setup Menu, the [Hot Key Select] menu as shown below appears. Indicates the current setting. Hot Key Select ON: Enables hot key.
Page 338 Setting Keyboard Type Select the type of keyboard to be connected to the Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: KB Setup] on OSD Setup Menu, the [Keyboard Setup] menu as shown below appears. Indicates the current setting. Keyboard Setup 1: Type Sel: JPN Press the [Enter] button to display the [KB Type Select] Menu.
Page 339 Maintenance Menu Displays a maintenance menu. You do not need to use this menu in normal case. When you select [3: Maintenance] on OSD Setup menu, the Enter Passcode window as shown below appears. If you have selected the [Maintenance] menu by mistake, press the [] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu.
Page 340: Diagnosis By Sigmablade Monitor
Diagnosis by SIGMABLADE Monitor Diagnostic Process When the Blade Enclosure is powered on, the diagnostic process of SIGMABLADE monitor is executed by ITF (Initial Test Firmware). During diagnosis, the Power LED is lit green and the Status LED is lit red. Test Items Item Description...
Page 341: Indication Of Diagnosis End
Indication of Diagnosis End When all the tests are completed normally, the result is indicated in the lower line of LCD for about one second. USB ..OK ITF Normal End When an error was detected, the result is indicated in the lower line of LCD for about one second. USB ..OK ITF Abnormal End When diagnosis completes, the KVM/DVD selection status as shown below is displayed until the...
Page 342: Indication Of Em Card Error
Indication of EM Card Error When the EM card fails to control the SIGMABLADE monitor, the LCD indication changes as shown below. In this case, only the KVM/DVD selection feature and OSD Setup Menu operations are available. To display the system status and operate the main menu are disabled. EM Not Ready KVM: 1 DVD: 1...
Page 343: Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Using OSD (On Screen Display) Feature The following features are available when activating the OSD (On Screen Display) built-in the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Use PS/2 keyboard connected to the Blade Enclosure to use this feature.  Displays names of rack, Blade Enclosure, and CPU blades. Displays the selected KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse), the selected DVD/USB, and status of the CPU blades.
Page 344: Osd Menu Mode
NOTE: Even if the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is powered off, indication by OSD is available because the Blade Enclosure contains video signal generator. In this case, the resolution is fixed to 640x480. IMPORTANT:  If the EM card is not connected properly or working normally, the KVM or DVD/USB cannot be connected to the CPU blade.
Page 345: Activating Osd Menu Mode
Activating OSD Menu Mode Enter the hot key to start the OSD menu mode. Setting of hot key can be changed in OSD menu mode or on the OSD Setup Menu of the SIGMABLADE monitor.  Select Hot Key The following two hot keys are available to start the OSD menu mode. Quickly press the <Scroll Lock>...
Page 346: Operation In Osd Menu Mode
Operation in OSD Menu Mode The following five menus are available in OSD menu mode.  Blade Selection Menu (main menu)  Blade Control Menu  Rack Control Menu  Enclosure Control Menu  OSD Setup Menu Blade Selection Menu (Main Menu) The Main Menu appears when the OSD menu mode is activated.
Page 347 Enclosure Name: Default_Chassis_Name Blade Name: Blade-01 to Blade-08  When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g., NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6), the indications for "Blade Name" and "Power" of the slot to the right of the installed slot remains unchanged (default value). In addition, the "Blade Control Menu"...
Page 348 Blade Enclosure. The resolution is fixed to 640x480. You will be prompted to enter the security password before displaying the menu. When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g., NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 and NEC Express5800/B140a-T), the slot selection changes to the slot with smaller numbers even when you choose a bigger number.
Page 349 KVM Switching You can change connection of KVM on [Blade Selection Menu]. Select a slot number of the CPU blade to which you want to connect the KVM by using the cursor. When you press the <Enter> key, the KVM is connected to the selected CPU blade. When the <Enter>...
Page 350 DVD/USB Switching On the [Blade Selection Menu], you can switch connection of both the DVD and the front USB port. Select a CPU blade slot number among [Slot1] to [Slot8] and [EM] in DVD/USB field and press the <Enter> key. The DVD and the front USB port is connected to the selected CPU blade or the EM card.
Page 351 Blade Control Menu To activate the [Blade Control Menu], use cursor to select the CPU blade name you want to operate from the Blade Name field in [Blade Selection Menu], and press the <Enter> key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Blade Control Menu] appears.
Page 352 Indicates the slot number, status, and name of the selected CPU blade. IMPORTANT: When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g., NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6), the Blade Control menu is unavailable for the slot to the right of the installed slot. Use this menu on the left slot.
Page 353 Menu Items Menu Function 1: Change Blade Name Select and press the <Enter> key, or press the <1> key to open the Enter Blade Name window. 2: Push Power Button Select and press the <Enter> key, or press the <2> key to let EM card perform operation equivalent to press the POWER switch.
Page 354 Deletes one character before the cursor, and moves cursor. NOTE: If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, do not use this feature to change the blade name. NEC ESMPRO Agent specifies the host name on the OS as the blade name.
Page 355 If the entered blade name contains any character unavailable for the blade name, an error as shown below is displayed. Press the <Esc> key to go back to [Blade Control Menu]. IMPORTANT: The default value is restored though you attempt to change the CPU blade name for the slot that does not contain any CPU blade, or the slot right to the one contains a CPU blade that occupies two slots.
Page 356 Operating CPU Blade When you select one of the menus [2] to [6] in [Blade Control Menu], a request for operating the CPU blade is issued to the EM card. Then the EM card operates CPU blade.  [2: Push Power Button] Performs operation equivalent to pressing the POWER switch of the CPU blade.
Page 357 Rack Control Menu To activate the [Rack Control Menu], use cursor to select the Rack Name field in [Blade Selection Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <R> key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Rack Control Menu] appears. The following window appears when the [Rack Control Menu] is activated.
Page 358 Change Rack Name When you select [1: Change Rack Name] in [Rack Control Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <1> key, "Enter Rack Name" window as shown below appears. The current rack name is displayed in the window. Enter a new rack name using a keyboard and press the <Enter>...
Page 359 Enclosure Control Menu To activate the [Enclosure Control Menu], use cursor to select the Enclosure Name field in [Blade Selection Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <E> key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Enclosure Control Menu] appears. The following window appears when the [Enclosure Control Menu] is activated.
Page 360 Change Blade Enclosure Name When you select [1: Change Enclosure Name] in [Enclosure Control Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <1> key, "Enter Enclosure Name" window as shown below appears. The current enclosure name is displayed in the window. Enter a new enclosure name using a keyboard and press the <Enter>...
Page 361 On Screen Display (OSD) Setup Menu When you press the <F1> key on [Blade Selection Menu], the [OSD Setup Menu] is activated as shown below. Press the <Esc> key to go back to [Blade Selection Menu].
Page 362 Setting OSD Hot Key When you select [1:Hot Key Select] on [OSD Setup Menu] using the cursor and press the <Enter> key, or press the <1> key, the [Hot Key Select] menu as shown below appears. Select the a menu number using the cursor and press the <Enter>, or press <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> key to change ON (enable) or OFF (disable) the hot key.
Page 363 Set Keyboard Type When you select [2:Keyboard Setup] in [OSD Setup Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <2> key, "Set Keyboard Type" window as shown below appears. Use the <> key or <> key to move the cursor and press the <Enter> key to determine the selected keyboard type.
Page 364 Set OSD Password When you select [3:Change Password] in [OSD Setup Menu] and press the <Enter> key, or press the <3> key, "Enter Password" window as shown below appears. Enter the current password and press the <Enter> key. If the entered password is accepted, the window goes to Enter New Password window.
Page 365 If the confirmation password does not match the new password, an error as shown below appears. Press the <Esc> key to go back to the [OSD Setup Menu]. IMPORTANT: If you have changed the password, the confirmation menu asking you whether to save changes or not appears when you exit from the OSD Setup menu.
Page 366: Osd Simple Mode
OSD Simple Mode In OSD simple mode, the name of the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is displayed on the upper left of the screen. You can change the KVM connection by keyboard entry. Activating OSD Simple Mode Enter the hot key to start the OSD simple mode. Setting of hot key can be changed in OSD menu mode or on the OSD Setup Menu of the SIGMABLADE monitor.
Page 367: Operation In Osd Simple Mode
Operation in OSD Simple Mode In OSD simple mode, you can switchover the KVM and set the Server Name Resident mode. When OSD simple mode is activated, the name of the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Background color: Magenta Character color: White Press the <Esc>...
Page 368: Server Name Resident Mode
Server Name Resident Mode In Server Name Resident mode, the name of the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Background color: Blue Character color: White While in Server Name Resident mode, you can activate the OSD menu mode or OSD simple mode by entering the hot key.
Page 369: Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This section describes the action to be taken at an occurrence of trouble. LED Indication If an error occurs in the EM card, the STATUS LED on the EM card and that on the SIGMABLADE monitor notifies the occurrence of trouble. See the sections[1. Names and Functions of Components] and [5.
Page 370 Error message Meaning Action PSUn AC lost Alm Power supply unit n (n=1-4) 1. Check AC cable connection. AC input not detected. 2. Replace the relevant power supply unit. PSUn Fail Alm Power supply unit n (n=1-4) or UPS Replace the relevant power supply unit n (n=1-4) failure occurred.
Page 371: Collecting Error Logs
Collecting Error Logs This section describes how to collect error logs. Overview When an error occurred in the EM card, you may be requested to collect error log according to the procedure described below. The error logs are used for troubleshooting. Collection using Web Console Login to Web console of EM with the user account "admin".
Page 372 Logout from the Command Line Console. Login through ftp and download "/logcollect/collect.tgz" file. The user account is "admin". Collection using NEC ESMPRO Manager Start NEC ESMPRO Manager. Right-click on the EM card tree, and select [Collect EM card log] from the pull-down menu.
Page 373 CPU blade.  Are keyboard and mouse applicable to NEC Express server?  Use the keyboard and the mouse applicable to NEC Express server.  Does the EM card work normally?  Check the Status LED on SIGMABLADE monitor. If the EM card is not connected properly or working normally, the KVM cannot be connected.
Page 374  Check synchronization of display unit. Refer to the User's Guide provided with the display unit.  Is the display unit applicable to NEC Express server?  Use the display unit applicable to NEC Express server.  Is the KVM connected with the CPU blade you are going to operate? ...
Page 375 Nothing is displayed on screen:  Is the console powered on?  Confirm that power plug is connected properly.  Is the screen suspended?  Confirm that software suspends the screen or not. Move a mouse or press Shift key. ...
Page 376 Forgot password to login to the EM card: You can change the "admin" password back to the initial one via a serial port connection with the following steps. (Use this feature only if you forget the admin password). Confirm that EM card is powered on. IMPORTANT: Remove the stand-by EM when your configuration has EM redundancy.
Page 377 DianaScope Manager or NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later is disabled, the processing of EM card may become slow. If NEC DianaScope and NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 or later are not used, set DianaScope Support to "Disable". Status indicator LEDs on the Web console do not flash: ...
Page 378 Does BIOS of CPU blade or firmware of option card support this feature?  You may need to update the firmware to use this feature. Refer to the NEC corporate site to get the detailed information for your CPU blade. ...
Page 379  Take the following steps to shutdown the system in log-off state in Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Storage Server. Open the Control Panel and select [Administrative Tools] - [Local Security Policy]. Open the [Local Policies] - [Security Options] tree. Double-click [Shut down: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on].
Page 380 VMware ESX 4.0 Start the vSphere Client. Select a host machine from the tree at left, and then double-click [Configuration] in the pane at right. Select [Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown]. Click [Properties] at the upper right of the screen. Put a checkmark on [Allow virtual machines to start and stop automatically with the system].
Page 381 Boot parameters applied to Mezzanine Card with Boot Config remain valid after applying default Boot Config or changing hardware configuration:  Boot parameters applied to Mezzanine Card with Boot Config are stored on Mezzanine Card. EM Card does not make changes to the boot parameters stored on the Mezzanine Card in cases listed below, so depending on the BIOS and Option ROM setup, those boot parameters may remain valid.
Page 382 A message "Configuration Data Read Error" appears at the end of POST:  When this error message appears, updating boot parameters and/or vIO information by BIOS may have failed, even if the result status on [Select Boot Configuration] page is [Success]. Power off the blade server, then perform the following steps.
Page 383 – [N8403-097(F)] 10GbE (2ch) Adapter – [N8403-098(F)] 10GbE (2ch) Adapter (iSCSI-compliant) – [N8403-099(F)] 10GbE (4ch) Adapter – [N8403-100(F)] 10GbE (4ch) Adapter (iSCSI-compliant) A message "Expansion ROM Not Initialized" appears at the end of POST:  Enabling or disabling Option ROM in manual mode may cause POST error. When this error message appears, updating boot parameters and/or vIO information by BIOS may have failed, even if the result status on [Select Boot Configuration] page is [Success].
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