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NEC Express5800 Series
Starter Pack Version S8.10-010.03
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<Name> Starter Pack Version S8.10-010.03
<Model(s)> Express5800/R120h-1M, R120h-2M, R120h-1E, R120h-2E, T120h,
Express5800/R110j-1, R120i-1M, R120i-2M
<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.
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.
<User License Agreement>
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above-mentioned Agreement.
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Checking the version of EXPRESSBUILDER
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Check the current version of EXPRESSBUILDER, then update EXPRESSBUILDER using
E8.10-010.03 if necessary.
[Using a local console]
1. Run the System Utilities from POST by pressing F9.
2. Select [System Information] - [Firmware Information].
3. Check the current version of EXPRESSBUILDER.
[Using a remote console]
1. Refer to the iLO5 user's guide to use the iLO web interface.
2. Select [Firmware & OS Software] from the left-hand side menu, and select
[Firmware].
3. Check the current version of EXPRESSBUILDER.
If the checked version is 3.76.2, the EXPRESSBUILDER is the latest version, and
there is no need for an update.
If the version is earlier than 3.76.2, update EXPRESSBUILDER using E8.10-010.03
according to the following website.
https://www.nec.com/express
Related Links : Download
- Documents & Software
- (select your server model)
--Download E8.10-010.03
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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 fail to boot.
If the server is unable to start, see Troubleshooting.
Click here to download all notices.
- Preparing:
1. Download the files into any local folder on a Windows environment.
2. Run S8.10-010.03.bat to create an ISO file.
3. Burn the created ISO file onto a DVD-R as an ISO image file.
4. This Starter Pack cannot be installed if you have an [Admin Password]
set, or have [Require Host Authentication] enabled. 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 interface:
[Security] - [Access setting] - [iLO] - [Require Host Authentication]
5. Read the following cautions.
-- N8104-175/184 Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter Notes on Firmware Updating
-- Notes on LAN Firmware Updating for N8104-177(LOM),N8104-183/187(NIC)
-- N8116-84(SAS-expander)Notes on Firmware Updating
-- RAID/SAS Controller Notes on Firmware Updating
-- N8190-163/171 Fiber Channel controller Notes on applying the Starter Pack
6. Read the following supplements.
-- Precautions for updating iLO firmware
-- Supplement of ESMPRO updating
-- Supplement of Using R120h-1E/R120h-2E/T120h onboard network adapteror N8104-193/194/195 on Windows Server
-- Supplement of using N8104-177/183/187 on Windows Server
-- Supplement of Using N8190-165/166
-- Supplement of EXPRESSCLUSTER/Windows Server Failover ClusteringEnvironment
-- Supplement of Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
-- Supplement of using N8104-176/186 on Windows Server
-- Supplement of using N8104-208/212 on Windows Server
7. Read the following supplements for each model's System ROM.
-- Notes and changes of R120h-1M System ROM U32 v2.62 (03/08/2022)
-- Notes and changes of R120h-2M System ROM U30 v2.62 (03/08/2022)
-- Notes and changes of R120h-1E, R120h-2E System ROMU31 v2.62 (03/08/2022)
-- Notes and changes of T120h System ROM U41 v2.62 (03/08/2022)
-- Notes and changes of R110j-1 System ROM U43 v2.56 (01/20/2022)
-- Notes and changes of R120i-1M, R120i-2M System ROMU46 v1.58 (01/13/2022)
-- Common document (License)
8. Confirm the iLO FW version
If the installed iLO FW version is less than 1.47, update to the 1.47 once
by using Starter Pack S8.10-006.06.
- On Windows (New installation):
Read the following supplements to install Windows with this Starter Pack
and EXPRESSBUILDER E8.10-010.xx.
-- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2016)
-- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2019)
-- Installation Guide (Windows Server 2022)
** After installing the SPP, uninstall the Integrated Smart Update Tools
for Windows x64.
- On Windows (Update installation):
1. See Using offline mode to update the firmware.
2. Sign in to the Windows server using an account with Administrator
privileges.
3. If ESMPRO/ServerAgentService is installed to the server,
Stop the following services:
ESM System Management Service
ESMCommonService
4. Set the Starter Pack DVD into the server.
5. If R120h-1M/R120h-1M (2nd-Gen)/R120h-2M/R120h-2M (2nd-Gen)/R110j-1
standard LAN adapter or
N8104-171/178/179 is used to the server, run the following modules.
- Windows Server 2016
run \software\010\drivers\lan1_driver\cp045019.exe on the DVD.
Although a message may appear indicating that the latest version has
already been used, proceed with the installation.
- Windows Server 2019
run \packages\cp047793.exe on the DVD.
Although a message may appear indicating that the latest version has
already been used, proceed with the installation.
6. If N8104-213/215 is used to the server, run the following modules.
- Windows Server 2016
run \software\010\drivers\lan2_driver\cp045020.exe on the DVD.
Although a message may appear indicating that the latest version has
already been used, proceed with the installation.
- Windows Server 2019
No action required.
7. If N8104-217/219 is used to the server, run the following modules.
- Windows Server 2016
run \packages\cp045254.exe on the DVD.
Although a message may appear indicating that the latest version has
already been used, proceed with the installation.
- Windows Server 2019
run \packages\cp047541.exe on the DVD.
Although a message may appear indicating that the latest version has
already been used, proceed with the installation.
- Windows Server 2022
No action required.
8. If N8103-189/190/191/192/193/194/195/196/197/201/237/238 is installed to
the server,
run \packages\cp049387.exe on the DVD. After that, restart the server.
9. If there is a c:/cpqsystem folder, delete it.
10. When using Windows Server 2022 OS, please install the certificate in
following procedures.
a. On the DVD, right-click \packages\assets\certificates\CA.crt to open
a pop-up menu, and then select Install Certificate.
b. On the Certificate Import Wizard Welcome page, select Current User,
and then click Next.
c. Click Place all certificates in the following store, and click Browse,
and select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and click OK, and
then click Next.
d. On the Completing the Certificate Import Wizard page, click Finish.
e. After a short time, Security Alert pop-up will be displayed, and
click Yes, and then install.
f. After Certificate Import Wizard - The import was successful pop-up is
displayed, click OK.
11. Refer to "Standard Program Package Installation" in the Installation
Guide (Windows) to install Standard Program Package.
If an error occurs, install Standard Program Package again.
12. If RAID Report Service is already installed, uninstall it in advance.
13. 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.
14. Uninstall the Integrated Smart Update Tools for Windows x64.
- On other Operating Systems (VMware ESXi):
1. See Using offline mode to update the firmware.
2. Refer to the following websites to check for 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 2.55 or later.
2-2. WBEM Provider and CLI tool
https://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/
Related Links : Download
- Utility
3. Change of RAID monitoring and reporting method.
If VMware ESXi uses N8103-189/190/191/192/193/194/195/196/201/237/238
RAID controller and N8103-239 SSD Adapter for OS Boot, the RAID
monitoring report will be changed to snmp trap reporting.
For details, please check the following website.
NEC Support Portal
https://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/N8103-239/WBEM_uninstall_en.pdf- 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. If SNMPv3 Alerts are enabled, log in to the iLO web interface and make a
note of the settings. They will be reset to their default settings if
iLO firmware is updated from 1.10/1.15.
3. Refer to "Steps to update firmware by Starter Pack DVD" to update the FW.
4. If the iLO firmware was updated from 1.10/1.15 and SNMPv3 Alerts were
enabled,
log in to the iLO web interface and reconfigure the settings using the
notes from Step 2.
5. If the iLO firmware was updated from 1.20 or earlier by this procedure,
the SMTP Secure Connection (SSL/TLS) of AlertMail settings in the iLO
web interface is set to
be enabled by default.
If iLO AlertMail was enabled before updating the iLO firmware,
reconfigure the 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. Search for the System ROM (2.04 or later) of the server from the
following website.
https://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/
Related Links : Download
- Documents & Software
- (select your server model)
--Download the System ROM (2.04 or later)
3. Update the System ROM of the server by following the steps in "iLO Web
User Interface" on the download page.
4. Install this Starter Pack by following the steps on this page.
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<Revision History>
05/30/2022 1st edition: Uploaded S8.10-010.03.
08/02/2022 2nd edition: - Installation Guide (Windows Server 2022).
- Added the note to 'Preparing:'- '5'.
11/01/2022 3rd edition: Added 'Usage (Updating FW)- Preparing - 8'.
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Copyright NEC Corporation 2022
Starter Pack Version : S8.10-010.03
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Versions of Standard Program Package
* Standard Program Package version 6.6.0.0 Contents (File opens in another window)
Application Versions
* Windows
* Linux
Application Versions
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WindowsApplication name Version
NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService 2.35
Express Report Service 3.5E
Express Report Service (HTTPS) 4.3
Product Info Collection Utility 3.2.5
RAID Report Service 2.10 Rev 3908
RESTful Interface Tool 3.5.0.0
LinuxApplication name Version
NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService 2.2.5-0
Product Info Collection Utility 2.8.2
RAID Report Service 2.10 Rev 3901
RESTful Interface Tool 3.5.0.0
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