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NEC Express5800 Series
Starter Pack Version S8.10-007.01
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<Name>          Starter Pack Version S8.10-007.01
<Model(s)>      Express5800/R120h-1M, R120h-2M, R120h-1E, R120h-2E, T120h, 
                Express5800/R110j-1
<Type>          Starter Pack
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<Description>
 Starter Pack includes the customized drivers for Express5800 server, 
 applications, and instruction manuals. Please install Starter Pack before 
 using Express server.

   Starter Pack Version S8.10-007.01 : Supported the February, 2020 Firmware.

Read carefully the following agreement before downloading.
If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement, do not download this software.
By downloading the software, you are bound by the terms of the agreement. 

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Checking the version of EXPRESSBUILDER
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Check the version of EXPRESSBUILDER, and then update to the EXPRESSBUILDER 
E8.10-007.01 if necessary.

[Using a local console]
1. Run the System Utilities from POST.
2. Select [System Information] - [System Information] - [Firmware Information].
3. Check the version of EXPRESSBUILDER.

[Using a remote console]
1. Refer to the iLO5 user's guid to use the iLO Web interface.
2. Select [Firmwware & OS Software] of the left menu, and then select [Firmware].
3. Check the version of EXPRESSBUILDER.

If the checked version is 3.40.192, the EXPRESSBUILDER is the latest version,
and you do not need to update the EXPRESSBUILDER.
If the version is less than 3.40.192, update the EXPRESSBUILDER E8.10-007.01
according to the following website.
https://www.nec.com/express
Related Links : Download - Documents & Software


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Usage (Updating FW)
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Follow the steps below to update the FW/SW included in this software.

Important: Make sure that you update the firmware by referring to
           Using offline mode before installing Standard Program Package.
           If you do not follow this step, the server may become failing to boot.
           If the server is unable to start, see Troubleshooting.

  - Preparing:
    1. Download files into any local folder on Windows environment.
    2. Run s8.10-007.01.bat to create the ISO file.
    3. Burn the created ISO file onto DVD-R as an ISO image.
    4. This Starter Pack cannot be installed if you set Admin Password or 
       Require Host Authentication. Make sure that the following settings are disabled
       before installing Starter Pack.
       a) System Utilities:
          [System Configuration] - [BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)]
           - [Server Security] - [Set Admin Password]
       b) iLO web inerface:
          [Security] - [Access setting] - [iLO] - [Require Host Authentication]
    5. Read the following caution.
       -- Caution of Wake on LAN feature on N8104-173 (Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card)
       -- N8104-184 Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter Notes on Firmware Updating       
    6. Read the following supplements.
       -- Precautions for updating iLO firmware
       -- Supplement of ESMPRO updating
       -- Supplement of Using R120h-1E/R120h-2E/T120h onboard network adapter or N8104-193/194/195 on Windows Server
       -- Supplement of using N8104-177/183/187 on Windows Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019
       -- Supplement of Using N8190-165/166
       -- Supplement of EXPRESSCLUSTER/Windows Server Failover Clustering Environment
       -- Supplement of Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
       -- When using the N8190-165/166/167/168, refer to Firmware Updating Tool (for Windows) or (for Linux)
    7. Read the following supplements to each model's System ROM.
       -- Notes and changes of R120h-1M System ROM U32 v2.22 (11/13/2019)
       -- Notes and changes of R120h-2M System ROM U30 v2.22 (11/13/2019)
       -- Notes and changes of R120h-1E, R120h-2E System ROM U31 v2.22 (11/13/2019)
       -- Notes and changes of T120h System ROM U41 v2.22 (11/13/2019)
       -- Notes and changes of R110j-1 System ROM U43 v2.10 (09/12/2019)
       -- Common document (License)
    8. Read the following supplements to install Windows with this Starter Pack and EXPRESSBUILDER E8.10-007.xx.
       -- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2012 R2)
       -- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2016)
       -- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2019)


  - On Windows:
    1. See Using offline mode to update the firmware.
    2. Sign in the Windows installed to the server with Administrators privilege.
    3. Set the Starter Pack DVD into the server.
    4. When the N8104-173/182/185 is installed to the server, run the \packages\cp040875.exe on the DVD. 
       When the N8104-177/183/187 is installed to the server, run the \packages\cp039900.exe on the DVD. 
       When the R120h-1M/R120h-1M (2nd-Gen)/R120h-2M/R120h-2M (2nd-Gen)/R110j-1 standard LAN adapter or 
       N8104-171/178/179 is installed to the server, run the \packages\cp040545.exe on the DVD. 
       Although the message indicated that the latest version has already been installed may be displayed,
       proceed with the installation.
       After that, restart the server.       
    5. When the N8103-189/190/191/192/193/194/195/196/197/201 is installed to the server,
       run the \packages\cp041257.exe on the DVD. After that, restart the server.
    6. Refer to "Standard Program Package Installation" in Installation Guide (Windows) to install Standard Program Package.
       If an error occurs, install Standard Program Package again.
    7. When the RAID Report Service is already installed, uninstall it in advance.
    8. Install the bundle software from "Applications" on the Starter Pack menu (*).
       For details, refer to the Installation Guide (Windows).

       * You can install all software by using "Integrated Installation" when performing clean installation.


  - On the other OS:
    1. See Using offline mode to update the firmware.
    2. Refer to the following web site to check the latest VMware ESXi software.
       2-1. Agentless Management Service and iLO Channel Interface Driver
            https://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/
            Related Links : Download
                            - Documents & Software
                              - (Select your server model)
            -- Download the update file for iLO Firmware 1.40 or later.
       2-2. WBEM Provider and CLI tool
            https://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/
            Related Links : Download
                            - Utility


  - Using offline mode:
    1. Make sure that the following setting is Hidden when Trusted Platform Module(TPM) is installed.
       [System Configuration]-[BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)]-[Server Security]-[Trusted Platform Module Options]-[TPM Visibility]
    2. Make a note of SNMPv3 alert settings by using iLO web interface when SNMPv3 alert is enabled.
    3. Refer to "Steps to update firmware by Starter Pack DVD" to update the FW.
    4. If you intend to update from iLO firmware 1.10/1.15 by this procedure, 
       reconfigure the SNMPv3 alert settings by using iLO web interface when SNMPv3 alert was enabled
       before updating iLO firmware.
    5. When you updated to this iLO firmware from iLO firmware 1.20 or less by this procedure,
       the SMTP Secure Connection (SSL/TLS) of AlertMail settings in iLO web interface is set to
       be enabled by default.
       If you have enabled iLO AlertMail in previous iLO version, reconfigure AlertMail settings in 
       accordance with your environment.
    6. Restore the TPM settings of Step 1 if necessary.


- Troubleshooting
  Follow the steps below when the server is unable to start because of wrong firmware updating.
  
  1. Make sure that the server is turned off (AC on/DC off).
  2. Check the Sytem ROM (2.04 or later) of the server from the following website.
      https://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/
  3. Update the System ROM of the server by using the steps of iLO Web User Interface on the website.
  4. Install this Starter Pack according to the explanation of this page.
  

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<Revision History>
2020/02/10  1st edition: Uploaded the S8.10-007.01.
2020/03/23  2nd edition: Added "When using the N8190-165/166/167/168," in 
                         "Preparing".

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