NEC Express5800 PRODUCT GUIDE

NEC Express5800 / 120Rd-1

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Product Guide – NEC Express5800/120Rd-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

TARGET AUDIENCES ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

HIGHLIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES & USER BENEFITS .................................................................................................................. 6

Next-generation Xeon Processing and Enhanced System Architecture .................................................................................... 6

Improved Memory Architecture .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Chipkil Correct Memory......................................................................................................................................................... 6

High-performance Ultra 320 Disk Drives and Flexible Storage Configurations...................................................................... 7

Integrated Ultra 320 I/O Controllers ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Multiple RAID Options........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Embedded Auto-sensing Dual-Channel 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet........................................................................................ 8

Integrated Video ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2 Expansion Slots ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

External Device Connectors ................................................................................................................................................... 9

1U Rack-Optimised Design................................................................................................................................................... 10

Power and Cooling ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Operating Environments....................................................................................................................................................... 10

REMOTE POWER-ON FEATURE (WAKE ON LAN)............................................................................................................ 11

NEC ESMPRO Software and Integrated Remote Management Capabilities .......................................................................... 11

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER System Installation Software ........................................................................................................ 11

System Security and Front Bezel Removing .......................................................................................................................... 12

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 FRONT VIEWS ....................................................................................................................... 13

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 REAR VIEWS.......................................................................................................................... 14

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 INTERNAL VIEW................................................................................................................... 16

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 MOTHER BOARD VIEW ...................................................................................................... 17

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM................................................................................................ 18

NEC EXPRESS5800/120RD-1 TECHNICAL SPECS............................................................................................................... 19

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT.................................................................................................................................. 20

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NEC Express5800/

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The

ULTRA SLIM

Front-End Server

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1, successor of 120Rc-1, is an innovative slim rack-dense server designed to deliver maximum performance in a

very limited space. It is an easy-to-deploy general purpose solution ideal for ISPs, ASPs, dot-coms companies and enterprises looking for a front-end Web application hosting server or a network infrastructure server.

Front-end or general-purpose Internet servers, featuring two processors, are increasingly popular for companies conducting e-Business. Reliable and affordable NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 address the infrastructure trend of "scaling out," where companies and service providers quickly deploy more servers to accommodate growth in server workloads.

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is housed in a compact 1U rack-optimised

chassis, which allows up to 42 servers in an industry-standard 19” 42U rack. Based on the E7501 from Intel supporting 533MHz Front Side

Bus and 3-peer PCI, the Express5800/120Rd-1 takes full benefits of the

latest Xeon processors with FC-mPGA2 packaging and highperformance DDR266 SDRAM memories.

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is a bi-processor design supporting Xeon processors 2.4BGHzwith 512KB cache, 3.06GMHz with 512KB and

3.20GHz with 1MB cache. NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 offers up to

12GB SDRAM memory (Standard DIMM must be replaced) with ECC protection and 2 free PCI slots for convenient expandability.

Embedded Ultra 320 SCSI controllers and integrated dual-channel

auto-sensing 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet also guarantee outstanding performance and flexible network configuration.

Despite its small 1U form factor, NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 can support 3 internal hot-swap drives (439.5GB max) with Ultra 320

technology for transfer rates up to 320MB/s. Several external disk expansion units are also available offering maximum storage modularity.

Designed with simplicity for easy installation and manageability, the

Express5800/120Rd-1 comes standard with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER set-up and configuration software and NEC ESMPRO management software. In addition, it incorporates unique integrated remote

management capabilities providing remote emergency access and control of server resources (via LAN or modem connection) in any situation.

Coupled with NEC comprehensive portfolio of storage products, rackoptimised servers and space-saving rack options, the ultra slim NEC

Express5800/120Rd-1 is a robust, cost effective computing solution your quickly growing business can rely on.

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TARGET AUDIENCES

NEC Express5800 Servers

120Rf-2

120Lg

120Rd-1

120Ef

110Eg

120Mf

180Rc-4

140Rc-4

Intensive Computing,

Transaction processing

High-end File, Database,

Multi-user host, Low-End Computing

File, Low-end database

Peer to Peer, Low-end File, Print

Key Customer Needs

• Reliability & Security

• High Availability

• Manageability

• System Performance

• Serviceability

• Availability

• Scalability

• Manageability

• I/O Throughput

• Price/Performance

• Price

• Scalability

• Manageability

• Basic performance

• Lowest Cost

End User Base Configuration Price

The Express5800/120Rd-1 is an easy-to-deploy, ultraslim server for IP networking (firewall/proxy, load balancing, cache server) and front-end applications.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Diskless

DDR266

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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES & USER BENEFITS

Next-generation Xeon Processing and Enhanced System Architecture

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is built to take full advantage of the latest Xeon processors

2.4BGHz with 512KB cache, 3.06GHz with 512KB cache and 3.20GHz with 1MB cache.

These processors are packaged in the new FC-mPGA2 form factor, a 603-pin socket version of the Xeon.

The design of NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is built upon a 533MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), the

E7501 chipset from Intel and DDR266 SDRAM memory. The Intel Xeon processor for dualprocessing servers offers users several new system performance boosts, with Hyper-Threading technology and the E7501 server chipset.

The Intel E7501 chipset supports DDR memory technology and is optimized for the Intel Xeon processor. The new chipset will accelerate memory access to increase platform performance and deliver new levels of performance for I/O intensive server applications.

This chipset also allows increased throughput and enhanced overall system performance through the high-performance 533MHz FSB and full-speed 266MHz memory access.

The I/O subsystem of NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is built on a 3 peer PCI bus architecture that provides concurrency of data transfers between the different high speed I/O channels and CPU or memory. I/O traffic is balanced as follows:

- First PCI bus (32-bit): ATA-100 controller, IDE, graphics and I/O ports

- Second PCI bus (64-bit): dual-port LAN and 1x 64-bit PCI slots

- Third PCI bus (64-bit): Ultra 320 SCSI channels and 1x 64-bit PCI slots

Improved Memory Architecture

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 offers 6 DIMM sockets for industry-standard 128MB, 256MB,

512MB, 1GB or 2GB SDRAM DDR266 DIMM. NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 allows easy expansion of system’s capabilities to memory-intensive environments (scalability up to 12GB) and comes standard with 9-bit parity/ECC 266MHz SDRAM for maximum data integrity.

The memory controller supports memory scrubbing, single-bit error correction and multiplebit error detection and chip kill is supported. Memory can be implemented with either single sided (one row) or double-sided (two row) DIMMs.

Chipkill Correct Memory

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 supports Chipkill Correct Memory architecture. Chipkill gives the memory system the ability to withstand a multibit failure within a DRAM device, including a failure that causes incorrect data on all data bits of the device.

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High-performance Ultra 320 Disk Drives and Flexible Storage Configurations

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 includes a 3.5-inch diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive and three hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays. The hot-swap Ultra 320 hard disk drive bays support up to three 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drives(439.5GB MAX) that can be swapped in or out of the system without powering it down, if RAID functionality is configured in the system.

Integrated Ultra 320 I/O Controllers

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 system board features an integrated dual-channel SCSI controller providing Ultra 320 SCSI interface for the support of Ultra 320 hard disk drives.

The system board also includes a single channel EIDE controller providing support for the internally mounted CD-ROM.

Multiple RAID Options

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 comes with a complete range of optional high-performance

Ultra 320 RAID boards. These boards give top levels of performance, maximum reliability and fault tolerance when running demanding server applications.

The 64bit RAID controller features 2x Ultra 320 SCSI channels, Intel GC80303 processor and 128MB of cache with battery backup unit.

The 64bit RAID controller features 1x Ultra 320 SCSI channel, Intel GC80302 processor and 64MB of cache without battery backup unit. It is possible to add optional battery backup unit.

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Embedded Auto-sensing Dual-Channel 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1’s system board includes a dual-channel gigabit network interface controller based on the Intel 82546EB. The 82546EB is a highly integrated PCI LAN controller in a

21 mm

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PBGA package. The controller supports 10/100/1000 operation on both the channels and it supports alert-on-LAN functionality.

The 82546EB controller supports the following features:

64-bit, 100MHz PCI-X interface

Integrated IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000Base-T compatible PHY

IEEE 820.3u auto-negotiation support

Chained memory structure similar to the 82559, 82558, 82557 and 82596

Full duplex support at both 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps operation

Low power +3.3 V device

The auto-sensing PRO/100+ Server Adapter from Intel can also be supported on NEC

Express5800/120Rd-1. By installing multiple PRO/100+ boards, high-availability (load balancing, fault tolerance) and top performance features are provided for the most demanding networking environments.

Integrated Video

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 has an integrated ATI Rage XL PCI graphics accelerator with 8MB of video

SDRAM that supports all standard IBM VGA modes.

The embedded SVGA video subsystem supports:

Pixel resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 under 2D and 1024 x 768 under 3D

CRT and LCD monitors up to 100 Hz vertical refresh rate

2 Expansion Slots

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 offers 2 free 64-bit/100MHz PCI slot:

1 slot is full length, other one is low profile.

These I/O slots are mounted on a PCI riser card.

They are all Plug and Play ready and PCI connectors are parity enabled.

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External Device Connectors

The external I/O connectors of NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 provide support for a PS/2-compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, two 9-pin serial port connectors, two RJ45 port connectors, four USB connections and a 68-pin Ultra 320 SCSI connector.

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1U Rack-Optimised Design

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1’s compact and practical 1U packaging is ideal for space-constrained environments. Up to 44 systems can fit in an industry-standard 19” 44U rack frame, occupying a limited floor space. In addition, the chassis offers a cable management arm option and allows tool-free access, simplifying upgrades even more.

Finally, NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is part of a comprehensive portfolio of rack-possible NEC Express5800 servers, rack enclosures and accessories for optimal flexibility.

Power and Cooling

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 comes standard with one 350W power supply at an operating frequency of

50/60Hz and a voltage of 100/240V.

The chassis includes a fan module with five fans for cooling the processor(s), hard drives, and PCI cards.

The fan system is located in the middle of the chassis to pull cooling air through the chassis. The power supply contains two built-in fans for cooling.

Operating Environments

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 is certified for the following NOS: Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server and RedHat Linux.

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REMOTE POWER-ON FEATURE (WAKE ON LAN)

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1’s system board supports Wake-on-LAN. The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special packet from the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is off-powered.

NEC ESMPRO Software and Integrated Remote Management Capabilities

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 includes NEC ESMPRO Server Management

Software that allows network administrators to monitor, control and manage

NEC Express5800 servers and desktops across a network from a management console or any PC with an Internet browser.

NEC ESMPRO enables:

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Local or remote management (via your network or the Web)

Comprehensive real-time fault management

Performance and load monitoring

Broad configuration and asset management

It allows system administrators to optimise server operations through an easy-to-use Windowsbased graphical user interface.

NEC ESMPRO comes with SNMP agents for Microsoft Windows environments accommodating all NEC Express5800 servers.

“Plug-in” applications are also available to comprehensively integrate NEC Express5800 systems with leading enterprise and network managers such as HP OpenView NNM for Windows, Tivoli

Enterprise, or CA Unicenter.

To lower the Total Cost of Ownership even more, NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 features hardware integrated remote management capabilities implemented through the Baseboard Management

Controller (BMC) and RomPilot (extended BIOS). This built-in solution provides remote emergency access and control of server resources (via LAN or standard modem connection) from a Management Workstation Application (MWA) allowing critical actions such as remote power control, remote Event Log access or remote console redirection, regardless of the state of the operating system or the network. In the past, this capability was available only through an expensive emergency management ISA/PCI add-in card.

NEC EXRESSBUILDER System Installation Software

NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 systems come with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER set-up and configuration software that provides a logical and comprehensive process for your server installation.

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System Security and Front Bezel Removing

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch.

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Security with mechanical locks and monitoring:

The front bezel contains a mechanical lock and an intrusion switch to prevent access to the computer chassis. When the cover is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

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Software Locks via the system set up utility

The BIOS set up utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:

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Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period (1 to 120min)

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Set and enable an administrative password

Set and enable a user password

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Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset and power switches

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Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly

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Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set

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Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive.

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 FRONT VIEWS

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 REAR VIEWS

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 INTERNAL VIEW

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 MOTHER BOARD VIEW

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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NEC Express5800/120Rd-1 TECHNICAL SPECS

FORM FACTOR

NETWORK

Tower-Rack convertible 1U Rack

Network interface controller Embedded dual-channel 10/100/1000 Ethernet

PROCESSOR

SECURITY Number of processors 1 or 2

Limited access to front panel / bays Yes / Yes Type Xeon 2.40BGHz, 3.06GHz and 3.20GHz

I/O PORTS Socket / slot type FC-mPGA2

L2 cache std / max / type (/CPU)

ARCHITECTURE & MOTHERBOARD

Xeon 2.40BGHz and 3.06GHz: 512KB L2 cache

Xeon 3.20GHz: 1MB L3 cache

Processor front side bus (FSB) speed

I2O ready

MEMORY

533MHz

Yes

USB ports

Serial port

Mouse / keyboard ports (shared)

External SCSI connector

System Management

Ethernet Port

POWER SUPPLY

4 (from x 2, rear x 2)

RJ-45 x 2 (Front x 1, Rear x 1, exclusive use)

Min DIN 6 pin x 1

VHDCI 68 pin x 1

On-board

2x RJ45

Memory min / max / type

Memory sockets

STORAGE

256MB / Up to 12GB / ECC DDR266 SDRAM

6 DIMMs (6GB)

Power supply specs

Power supply numbers (standard/max)

350W (w/ PFC)

1/1

Hot-swap power supply Not supported

Optional Hard disk drives 36.3/73.2/146.5GB 10Krpm Ultra 320 SCSI

18.1/36.3/73.2GB 15Krpm Ultra 320 SCSI

2x Ultra 320 SCSI Hard disk drive and media controllers

Maximum consumption power 290W

VENTILATION

RAID controller

CD ROM drive

Floppy disk drive

Disk expansion unit

BAYS

5.25" Media bays

3.5" Hot swap HDD bays

Optional

Load on tray type, x24 speed, ATAPI interface x 1

3.5-inch

2 mode 720KB/1.44MB is supported

Optional

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1-inch x3

Fan specifications

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size (WxDxH)

Weight

Operating constraints

OS AND SOFTWARES

Equipped as standard

483 x 614 (660*) x 44mm

11kg (std.) - 14kg (max.)

10°C to 35°C, 20% to 80% RH

SLOTS

Bus slots

Bus slots free

VIDEO

Video controller

Video memory std / max / type

2 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X

All

Embedded PCI SVGA

8MB

Operating system

Management software

Installation & configuration software

REGULATORY & SAFETY

Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server;

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition /

Enterprise Edition,

Red Hat Linux

NEC ESMPRO Management Software

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Set-up and

Configuration software

Regulatory compliance

* When a front bezel is included.

UL, C-Tick, Taiwan EMC

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

All companies or products listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This document is for informational purposes only. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Competitive product information is based on competitors’ current published specifications.

Printed February 2004

Developed by Client And Server Division

NEC Corporation

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