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ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S
ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-4S
User's Guide
Second edition, May 2017
The product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered
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  • Page 1 Second edition, May 2017 The product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners. This manual may not be copied or altered without permission of NEC Corporation. © NEC Corporation 2017...
  • Page 2 [Memo]...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Keep this document as reference/with oneself while using the product. Keep this document in safe place. Read the precautions carefully before using the product Precautions for Use (Must Read Before you Begin) Note that "ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)" described in this document indicates models for both, N8141-80F: ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S and N8141-81F: ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)- The following provides information required to use the product with your server safely and properly.

  • Page 4: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels

    Symbols used in this document and on warning labels Attention Indicates the presence of electric Indicates the presence of mechanical shock hazards. parts that can result in bodily injury. Indicates the presence of a hot Indicates the presence of mechanical surface or component.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    Safety notes This section shows notes on using the product safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, refer to "Safety precautions" on page i. General Do not use the product for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives or high reliability is required.

  • Page 6: Rack Installation

    Rack installation Ambient temperature The operating temperature of the rack ambient is greater than room ambient. Therefore, this product and other optional devices must be installed in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer. Air Flow Make air flow required for safe operation of this product and other units.

  • Page 7: Power Supply And Power Cord Use

    Do not use any unauthorized power cord. Use only the power cords authorized by NEC. Electric current that exceeds the amount allowed could cause fire. Also, observe the following precautions to prevent electrical shock or fire caused by a damaged power cord.
  • Page 8 Installation, relocation, storage, and connection Do not install the product in other than the specified place. Do not install the product in the following places or any place other than specified in User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire. •...

  • Page 9: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices

    Cleaning and working with internal devices Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the product. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the product on any occasion except as described in User's Guide. Failure to follow this warning may cause not only malfunction of the product but also an electric shock or fire.

  • Page 10: During Operation

    During operation Avoid contact with the product during thunderstorms. Do not touch any part of the product including the cables when a thunderstorm is approaching. Also, do not connect or disconnect any devices. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning strike. Keep animals away from the product.

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    Warning labels Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards to draw attention of users to potential hazards involved in handling the server. These labels are either attached or printed on the components. Do not remove or black out these labels and keep them clean. If no labels are attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 12: Transfer Of This Product

    Be sure to erase the data stored in HDD to prevent the leakage of sensitive data, such as customer data, to any third parties. NEC assumes no liability for data leakage. Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or run the "format" command of the operating system.

  • Page 13: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)

    For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Some third-party products claim  that they support this product. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of...

  • Page 14: Anti-Static Measures

    Anti-static measures This product contains static-sensitive electronic components. Take the measures below to avoid a failure caused by static electricity when installing or uninstalling any optional device.  Wearing anti-static wrist strap or anti-static gloves Wear a wrist strap on your wrist and connect the wire to the chassis. If there is no wrist strap, touch an unpainted metal surface of the chassis connected to the ground to discharge static electricity from your body before touching the component.

  • Page 15: For Your Health

    For your health As you are apt to keep the same posture for a long period in a desk work using a computer, you will easily get the following medical conditions compared to other general office work.  Getting eye strain ...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Accessories The carton box contains this various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use. Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. For details of the accessories, refer to attached Getting started! If an accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 17: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems

    Abbreviations of Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. Notations in this manual Official names of Windows Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Disposal of this product and consumables ...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    2. This manual is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the manual content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this manual, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for Use (Must Read Before you Begin) ..........i Safety precautions ........................i Symbols used in this document and on warning labels ............ii Safety notes........................... iii Warning labels ........................ix Transfer of this product ......................x Regarding the transportation of this product ..............x Handling precautions (for proper operations) ..............
  • Page 20 3.5 Installing the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and the option card ........12 3.6 Installing ExpEther products ....................16 3.6.1 Environment to install the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) ........... 16 3.6.2 Mounting the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) on the rack ........... 18 3.7 Connecting ExpEther products ....................

  • Page 21: Chapter 1. Names And Functions Of Parts

    Chapter 1. Names and Functions of Parts This chapter describes the names of the procuts parts. 1.1 N8141-80F ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S / N8141-81F ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-4S Number Name Function ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) ExpEther IO Main unit (The figure shows the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit Expansion Unit (40G) (40G)-4S.)

  • Page 22: Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G)-2S (Front)

    1.1.1 ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S (Front) (12) (13) (10) (11) Number Name Function Cooling fan to cool the board in this unit and mounted option Cooling FAN1 boards Cooling FAN2 Cooling fan to cool boards installed in the unit Management LAN A port to connect the management LAN Port...
  • Page 23 Number Name Function This indicates the transfer speed of the management LAN port. (12) SPEED LED On (green): The port is operating with 100BASE-TX interface. This indicates the access status of the management LAN port. On (green): The port is connected with network normally. (13) LINK/ACT LED Blinking (green): The port is accessing network.

  • Page 24: Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G)-4S (Front)

    1.1.2 ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-4S (Front) (12) (13) (10) (11) Number Name Function Cooling fan to cool the board in this unit and mounted option Cooling FAN1 boards Cooling FAN2 Cooling fan to cool boards installed in the unit Management LAN Port A port to connect the management LAN Main power switch of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) -4S;...
  • Page 25 Number Name Function This indicates the transfer speed of the management LAN port. (12) SPEED LED On (green): The port is operating with 100BASE-TX interface. This indicates the access status of the management LAN port. On (green): The port is connected with network normally. (13) LINK/ACT LED Blinking (green): The port is accessing network.

  • Page 26: Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G)-2S (Rear)

    1.1.3 ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S (Rear) (15) (14) (13) (10) (12) (11) Number Name Function Fixing screw of the top The screw fixes the top board of the ExpEther IO Expansion board Unit (40G). The slot 1 is used to install the PCI Express card. A blank PCIe Slot 1 panel is attached before shipment (two slot width).

  • Page 27: Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G)-4S (Rear)

    1.1.4 ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-4S (Rear) (15) (14) (13) (10) (12) (11) Number Name Function Fixing screw of the top The screw fixes the top board of the ExpEther IO Expansion board Unit (40G). The slot 1 is used to install the PCI Express card. A blank PCIe Slot 1 panel is attached before shipment (two slot width).

  • Page 28: N8143-121 Expether (40G) Rack Mount Kit

    1.2 N8143-121 ExpEther (40G) rack mount kit Number Name Function Front side bracket to mount the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) on the rack. Front bracket Quantity: 3 Rear side bracket to mount the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) on the rack Rear bracket Quantity: 3 Rear side frame to mount the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. To Operate This Unit Properly

    Chapter 2. To Operate This Unit Properly This section describes precautions to connect this unit and peripheral devices. Read this chapter to use the unit correctly 2.1 To operate this unit properly Observe the following precautions to operate ExpEther products properly. (1) Note on the environment for usage Use ExpEther products in the environment where you properly operate them.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3. Setup

    Chapter 3. Setup This chapter describes how to handle the unit correctly. 3.1 Notes on installing built-in options This section describes installing options to the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and precautions. Important  We recommend that a specialist, who is familiar with the unit and is an engineer of a maintenance service company, install built-in options.

  • Page 31: Installing/Removing The Cable

    3.4 Installing/Removing the cable Installation Insert the cable into the QSFP slot of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G). Important Insert the cable until it clicks. Removal Hold the handle of the cable from the QSFP slot of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and pull out the cable horizontally to the arrow direction.

  • Page 32: Installing The Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G) And The Option Card

    3.5 Installing the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and the option card * The following illustration shows “ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)-2S” as an example. Pull out the power plug from the outlet and remove the cable connecting Important external devices before installing and removing the card. Remove two screws on the back of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and slide the top cover to the back to remove it.
  • Page 33 Install a PCI Express option card mounted on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) in the PCI Express slot of the unit and fix it with screws used for fixing the blank panel. PCI Express Option Card Important Remove the retainer attached to the option card before mounting the card. You cannot mount it with a retainer on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit.
  • Page 34 Important Connect the attached extension power cable for the PCI Express board to mount an option card that requires the extended power supply. (You may need the extension power cable for the GPU computing processor for the GPU computing processor board.) Either the 6-pin or 2-pin connector or both may not be connected depending on the PCI Express option card to be mounted.
  • Page 35 Connect the attached power cord to the power connector of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G). Fix the power cord to the cable clamp to prevent it from falling off using the following figure as a reference. Clamp for power cord Important If you use the power cord without attaching it to the clamp, you might have the power cord pulled out during use.

  • Page 36: Installing Expether Products

    3.6 Installing ExpEther products This section describes installing the unit and connection. Important Be sure to read “Precautions for use” described in the user’s guide or the startup guide attached to the unit. “Precautions for use” describes important precautions to safely and correctly use this product. 3.6.1 Environment to install the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) The environment suitable for ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) is as follows.
  • Page 37 Do not install the product in an environment in which any of the following conditions apply: Installing the product in any of the following conditions will cause the product to malfunction. Places where corrosive gas is present, such as environments where there is sulfur vapor in the atmosphere, or Place of drastic temperature change, Place where intense vibration may be...

  • Page 38: Mounting The Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G) On The Rack

    3.6.2 Mounting the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) on the rack You can mount the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) on a 19-inch rack by using the N8140-820 general-purpose tray and the N8143-121 ExpEther (40G) rack mount kit. You can mount up to 3 ExpEther IO Expansion Units (40G) per N8140-820 general-purpose tray and N8143-121 ExpEther (40G) rack mount kit.
  • Page 39 Installing a bracket on the general-purpose kit Install the rear mount frame in the general-purpose tray to be on the back of the unit. After fitting the part in the slit of the general-purpose tray, fix it with 3 screws (M4x10) from the bottom.
  • Page 40 Installing a bracket Hook the front mount frame on the slit of the general-purpose rack on the front of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) and hook it on the front bracket. Then, fix it with screws (M5x12). Screw: Fix it with 2 screws (M5x12). Installing a core nut on the rack Use this unit by installing it to a 19-inch rack compatible to the EIA standard.

  • Page 41: Connecting Expether Products

    3.7 Connecting ExpEther products Observe the following precautions when you connect ExpEther products.  Use an ethernet network switch compliant with layer 2.  If Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is enabled by the ethernet network switch setting, the ExpEther board (40G) and the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) may take time to link up and be ready for communication after the power-on and may not recognize the option board mounted on the IO Expansion unit (40G)-2S.

  • Page 42: 1:1 Connection Without Using A Network Switch

    3.7.1 1:1 connection without using a network switch Use one or two optical fiber cables or DA cables to directly connect the ExpEther board (40G) mounted on the server and the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G). QSFP+ port-1 QSFP+ port-1 QSFP+ port-2 QSFP+ port-2 Important...

  • Page 43: Connection Using An Ethernet Network Switch (One Expether Board (40G))

    3.7.2 Connection using an ethernet network switch (one ExpEther board (40G)) ・ Connect the ExpEther board (40G) mounted on the sever and an ethernet network, the ExpEther IO Unit (40G) and an ethernet network switch using the optical fiber cable or the DA cable. ・...
  • Page 44 Tips At startup of the server, if the ExpEther board detects the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit that has the same Group ID as this board itself, it connects the I/O device to the server. The connected I/O device is recognized, by the OS, as a PCI device.

  • Page 45: Connection Using An Ethernet Network Switch (Two Or More Expether Boards (40G))

    3.7.3 Connection using an ethernet network switch (two or more ExpEther boards (40G)) ・ When you connect multiple ExpEther boards (40G) in the same network environment, set a unique Group ID for each ExpEther board (40G) and set the Group ID of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) according to the destination ExpEther board (40G).
  • Page 46 Tips We recommend that you connect all QSFP+ ports of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) to the ethernet network switch. Tips Set the Group ID of the ExpEther board (40G) and the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) connected to the same value (1 to 15) with the Group ID setting switch.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Procedure For Using The Product

    Chapter 4. Procedure for Using the Product This chapter describes the basic usage of the ExpEther unit. 4.1 ExpEther Manager Software You can use the ExpEther board (40G) and the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) as stand-alone units. However, you can also set connection of ExpEther products and check the operating status by using ExpEther Manager.
  • Page 48 (2) Functions provided by ExpEther Manager ExpEther Manager provides the following functions. ● Operating in the configuration of 16 or more ExpEther devices on the same network ● Monitoring the operating status of ExpEther devices ● Controlling the power supply of ExpEther devices (remote power ON/OFF) ●...

  • Page 49: Installing Expether Manager

    4.1.1 Installing ExpEther manager (1) Files used for installation eem / Windows / eem-win-x86.zip Archive for Windows (32-bit) EEM associated files eem-win-x64.zip Archive for Windows (64-bit) EEM associated files eem_setup.bat Registry file to set event logs used to install Windows (32- bit/64-bit) EEM eem_unsetup.bat Used to uninstall Windows (32-bit/64-bit) EEM and clear the...
  • Page 50 For 32-bit OS： eem-win-x86.zip For 64-bit OS： eem-win-x64.zip Hereinafter, the path to extract files in this step is described as “<EEM path>”. For example, if you extract files to “C:¥Program Files¥NEC”, “C:¥Program Files¥NEC¥eem” is described as “<EEM path>”. Editing the config file First, execute the following command on a command prompt.
  • Page 51 Hereinafter, the path to extract files in this step is described as “<EEM path>”. For example, if you extract files to “/opt/nec”, “/opt/nec/eem” is described as “<EEM path>. Editing the config file Edit the following file and specify the NIC device name used by EEM.
  • Page 52 CATALINA_HOME <EEM path>/tomcat LD_LIBRARY_PATH <EEM path>/lib Example of setting： export CATALINA_HOME=/opt/nec/eem/tomcat export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/nec/eem/lib * You need to execute the login shell by logging in again before starting EEM. (4) procedure to change the configuration Ports used by ExpEther Manager EEM uses the following ports in default setting.
  • Page 53 Enabling HTTPS This step is not required if you do not use HTTPS. HTTPS is disabled in the initial status. This step allows you to enable HTTPS. First, execute the following command to create a key store. # keytool -genkeypair -dname "cn=<Host name or IP address>" -alias tomcat -keyalg RSA - keystore <EEM path>/tomcat/.keystore * Enter any password when you are required.
  • Page 54 Before change： <!-- Uncomment this to enable BASIC Authentication. --> <!— <security-constraint> <web-resource-collection> <web-resource-name>ExpEtherManagerRestResources</web-resource-name> <url-pattern>/*</url-pattern> </web-resource-collection> <auth-constraint> <role-name>eem-rest</role-name> </auth-constraint> </security-constraint> <login-config> <auth-method>BASIC</auth-method> <realm-name>ExpEtherManagerRestService</realm-name> </login-config> <security-role> <role-name>eem-rest</role-name> </security-role> --> After change： <!-- Uncomment this to enable BASIC Authentication. --> <!— <security-constraint> <web-resource-collection>...

  • Page 55: Uninstalling Expether Manger

    4.1.2 Uninstalling ExpEther manger (1) For Windows Stopping ExpEther Manage Stop EEM before uninstalling EEM. Refer to "4.1.3 Procedure to start and stop ExpEther Manager” for stopping EEM. Deleting ExpEther Manager Delete the eem directory (<EEM path>) extracted by “4.1.1 Installing ExpEther manager”. Uninstall the package installed by “4.1.1 Installing ExpEther manager”...

  • Page 56: Cli (Command Line)

    (2) For Linux [Starting procedure] Executing a start script Execute the following script. <EEM path>/tomcat/bin/startup.sh [Stopping procedure] Executing a stop script Execute the following script. <EEM path>/tomcat/bin/shutdown.sh 4.1.4 CLI (command line) CLI Commands to call Rest API of ExpEther Manager are supplied. You can check the status of ExpEther products on the ExpEther network by executing the CLI.
  • Page 57 (2) Configuration file Shown below is the description of items of the configuration file referred to by the CLI. Attribute name Default Description Specify the IP address of the server on which you have server_ip 127.0.0.1 installed EEM. server_port 8080 Specify the port number of the REST service.
  • Page 58 (6) Subcommand list  The list of subcommands provided by the CLI is shown in the table below. Subcommand description dumpreg Dump registers of the ExpEther engine. readreg Read the data of registers of the ExpEther engine. writereg Write the data in registers of the ExpEther engine. dumpeeprom Dump EEPROM mounted on the ExpEther unit.
  • Page 59 Subcommand description set_hosinfo Update the host information set in the ExpEther board. set_maxio Update the maximum IO number connectable to the ExpEther board(10G). Note：This command is intended for ExpEther units (10G). set_pcieinfo Update the PCle device information mounted on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (1G and 10G).
  • Page 60 dumprom Dump EEPROM mounted on the ExpEther unit. eemcli.py dumprom --id ID [--address ADDRESS] [--length LENGTH]  --id ID, -i ID: Specify the EE card ID.  --address ADDRESS, -a ADDRESS: Specify the start address. (0x0-0x7fc, multiple of 4) (Default: 0x0) ...
  • Page 61 delete Delete the device information managed by ExpEther Manager. eemcli.py delete --id ID  --id ID, -i ID: Specify the EE card ID.  --force STATE, -f STATE: Specify “enabled” or “disabled”. (default: disabled) If you specify “disabled”, the command generates an error if the target ExpEther unit is connected.
  • Page 62 Tips This command updates the hardware setting of the EE card specified by “id” with the EE card setting specified by “oldid”. The following information will be updated.  VLAN ID setting  IO MAC address setting  VLAN tag conversion disabled ...
  • Page 63  --id ID, -i ID: Specify the EE card ID. Tips This command is valid only for 1G and 10G EE cards. Important If you attempt to change the power state while the OS is running, this may affect operation of the OS. Thus, when resetting the device, pay attention to the OS operating state.
  • Page 64 To change the group ID of the IO expansion unit to another group ID, initialize the group ID and update it. You can initialize the group ID by executing the subcommand “del_gid”. If there is no ExpEther board that has the specified group ID to be set for the IO expansion unit, the command generates an error.
  • Page 65  --time TIME, -t TIME: Specify the update time of the device information (elapsed time from 1970/1/1 00:00:00 000 UTC in milliseconds). Specify “--time/--t” to verify whether the specified update time is equal to that of the device information. Important If you have changed the multiple MAC address mode from enabled to disabled, connect each QSFP+ port pair(*) to the different networks on the ExpEther device (40G).
  • Page 66 Important The setting is reflected after the server restarts. If you changed the setting, shut down the server and change the network configuration before starting up the server. set_powinh Update the power OFF inhibition status of ExpEther boards (1G and 10G). eemcli.py set_powinh --id ID --state STATE [--time TIME] ...
  • Page 67 set_powlink Update the power interlocking status of ExpEther clients and IO Expansion units (1G and 10G). eemcli.py set_powlink --id ID --state STATE [--time TIME]  --id ID, -i ID: Specify the EE card ID.  --state STATE, -s STATE: Specify “enabled” or “disabled”. ...
  • Page 68 Description of examples of output and display of the get command An output example of the ExpEther board (40G) is shown below. : 0x8cdf9d81dc1a status : eesv update_time : 1469656583191 admin_status : enabled monitoring_status : enabled notification_status0 : [u'up', u'down'] notification_status1 : [u'up', u'down'] mac_address...
  • Page 69 downstream_port_id : 10 eeio_connection_status: down eeio_mac_address : 00:00:00:00:00:00 downstream_port_id : 11 eeio_connection_status: down eeio_mac_address : 00:00:00:00:00:00 downstream_port_id : 12 eeio_connection_status: down eeio_mac_address : 00:00:00:00:00:00 downstream_port_id : 13 eeio_connection_status: down eeio_mac_address : 00:00:00:00:00:00 downstream_port_id : 14 eeio_connection_status: down eeio_mac_address : 00:00:00:00:00:00 downstream_port_id : 15 eeio_connection_status: down...
  • Page 70 Parameter name Parameter Type Description status {eesv | eeio} Common Type of ExpEther unit  eesv: Indicates the ExpEther board.  eeio: Indicates the ExpEther I/O Expansion Unit or an ExpEther client. update_time 0 to Common Update time of the device 9223372036854775 information Indicates the elapsed milliseconds...
  • Page 71 Parameter name Parameter Type Description multi_mac_address {enabled | disabled} Common Multiple MAC address mode  enabled: Set enabled  disabled: Set disabled This parameter is not displayed when the type of the ExpEther unit is 1G/10G. encryption {enabled | disabled} Common Encryption mode The encryption mode set to...
  • Page 72 Parameter name Parameter Type Description serial_number Up to 32 bytes Common Serial number of the ExpEther unit character string US-ASCII character (0x20 to 0x7E) model Up to 32 bytes Common Model name of the ExpEther unit character string US-ASCII character (0x20 to 0x7E) link_status0 {up | down}...
  • Page 73 Parameter name Parameter Type Description host_serial_number Up to 32 bytes EESV The serial number of the host device character string on which the ExpEther board is US-ASCII character mounted (0x20 to 0x7E) host_model Up to 32 bytes EESV The model name of the host device character string on which the ExpEther board is US-ASCII character...
  • Page 74 Parameter name Parameter Type Description pcie_device_id 0x0 to 0xffff EEIO PCle device information mounted on the ExpEther I/O Expansion Unit (device ID) Device ID of PCle devices mounted on the ExpEther I/O Expansion Unit pcie_class_code 0x0 to 0xffffff EEIO PCle device information mounted on the ExpEther I/O Expansion Unit (Class code) Class code of PCle devices mounted...
  • Page 75  You can check the EE card ID of the ExpEther board (40G) by using the ExpEtherConfig tool. Refer to "4.2 ExpEtherConfig tool”.  You can check the EE card ID of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) in the following steps. 1.

  • Page 76: Expetherconfig Tool

     Set the information (host information) to identify the server to the ExpEther board NEC ESMPRO Manager uses the host information set on the ExpEther board to link the ExpEther board to the server that mounts it. You need to set the model name and the serial number of the server to the ExpEther board (40G) mounted on trhe server by using the ExpEtherConfig tool to manage the ExpEther board by NEC ESMPRO Manager.
  • Page 77 iv The setup program installs ExpEtherConfig tool if it is not found on the computer When the installation starts, the InstallShield Wizard of the ExpEtherConfig tool is started. Click "Next" Read the displayed license agreement carefully. If you agree to it, select "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click "Next".
  • Page 78 Installation destination is displayed. The default destination folder is shown below. “C:¥Program Files (x86)¥NEC Corporation¥ExpEtherConfig” Click "Next" if you do not change the destination folder. Click "Change" to change the destination folder. Enter a destination folder and click "Next". The installation confirmation screen is displayed.
  • Page 79 viii When the tool has been installed, InstallShield Wizard is displayed as shown below. Click "Finish" to exit the wizard. (2) Uninstallation This procedure does not uninstall the PlxSvc driver and stop the service. Uninstall the tool after the following steps to uninstall the PlxSvc driver. ・...
  • Page 80 The InstallShield Wizard of the ExpEtherConfig tool is started. Click "Next". The confirmation screen to delete the program is displayed. Click "Remove" to start uninstalling the ExpEtherConfig tool. When the tool has been uninstalled, InstallShield Wizard is displayed as shown below. Click "Finish"...

  • Page 81: Command Reference

    4.2.2 Command reference [Brief summary] The ExpEtherConfig tool includes the following functions for the ExpEther board (40G) mounted on the server.  Output the information of the ExpEther board (40G).  Set the information (host information) to identify the server to the ExpEther board. When you mounted a new ExpEther board (40G) or replaced the ExpEther board (40G), be sure to execute the ExpEtherConfig tool and set the host information.
  • Page 82 Output logs to the following directory. Output directory File name Tool execution directory ExpEtherConfigTool.log ● Log format <Date/time> <Log level> <Function name> - <Message> ● Level and log message list Level Log message description TRACE Start. Indicates the beginning of the function. TRACE End.
  • Page 83 Level Log message description ERROR The active driver is not found. Indicates failure to search ExpEther devices as the PlxSvc driver has not been installed or is invalid. ERROR Failed to scan devices. Indicates failure to scan PCI devices. ERROR Failed to write model name (offset : xx, Indicates failure to write the model value :xx).

  • Page 84: Chapter 5. Cautions

    Chapter 5. Cautions This chapter describes notes for caution on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G). 5.1 Note on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)  The ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) does not support sleeping. Set OS sleeping of the server on which the ExpEther board (40) to be connected to the ExpEther IO Unit (40G) is mounted to [Off] or [Disable] before using it.

  • Page 85: Chapter 6. Specifications

    Chapter 6. Specifications 6.1 Specifications Item ExpEther IO ExpEther IO Remarks Expansion Unit Expansion Unit (40G)-2S (40G)-4S LAN I/F QSFP+ x4 QSFP+ x4 ExpEther connection for RJ45 x1 RJ45 x1 QSFP+ Only management for RJ45 PCI Express expansion PCI Express Gen3 PCI Express Gen3 The physical slot slot...

  • Page 86: Environmental Requirements

    6.2 Environmental requirements Item Content Remarks Temperature Operating 10 to 40°C Storage –10 to 55°C Humidity Operating 20 to 80%(no condensation) Storage 20 to 80%(no condensation) Voltage / frequency variation 100 to 127 V/200 to 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 6.3 Cable Contact your sales representative for the product whose operation has been checked.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7. Daily Maintenance

    For the update information of this product, contact your salses representative. Tips NEC recommends that you back up data before applying the latest update. 7.2 Checking LED After powering on the server or before shutting down the system and powering off the product, check the LED on the product.
  • Page 88 Rub off stains on ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) with the cloth prepared in step 3. Soak a soft cloth in water, squeeze it firmly, and wipe the server with it once again. Wipe off with dry cloth to absorb excess liquid. Wipe off dusts attached to the vent with dry cloth.

  • Page 89: Chapter 8. User Support

    Before getting after-sales service, check the contents of the warranty and service. 8.1 Maintenance Services Service representatives from NEC subsidiary companies or companies authorized by NEC provide maintenance services. For the services, contact your sales representative. 8.2 Before Asking for Repair If you think that a failure occurred, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 90: Chapter 9. Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9. Troubleshooting If this product does not work correctly, check it according to the contents of the following checklist before sending it for repair. If an item in the checklist corresponds with a problem you are experiencing, follow the subsequent check and processing instructions.

  • Page 91: Problems Of Expether Io Expansion Unit (40G)

    9.2 Problems of ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G)  The PCI Express card mounted on the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G) cannot be recognized. → Check if the PCVI Express card is properly inserted into the PCI Express slot of the ExpEther IO Expansion Unit (40G).
  • Page 92 (3) Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer. (4) NEC assumes no liability for any loss, including loss of earnings, arising from the use of this product, irrespective of (3) above.

  • Page 93: License Agreement Notice

    License Agreement Notice Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (ExpEther Manager). asm-debug-all-5.0.2.jar  Javaassis  Java Native Access   Apache log4  org.osgi.core-4.2.0.jar  SQLite JDBC  validation-api-1.1.0.Final.jar  Apache Tomcat 7.0.57 ...
  • Page 94 * org.osgi.core-4.2.0.jar * sqlite-jdbc-3.8.7.jar * validation-api-1.1.0.Final.jar * Apache Tomcat 7.0.57 * Apache log4cxx 0.10.0. Apache License Version 2.0, January 2004 http://www.apache.org/licenses/ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION 1. Definitions. "License" shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction, and distribution as defined by Sections 1 through 9 of this document.
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  • Page 97 This product uses the following open source software according to the terms of the the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL-1.0). * aopalliance-repackaged-2.3.0-b10.jar * hk2-api-2.3.0-b10.jar * hk2-locator-2.3.0-b10.jar * hk2-utils-2.3.0-b10.jar * javax.annotation-api-1.2.jar * javax.inject-2.3.0-b10.jar * javax.ws.rs-api-2.0.1.jar * jaxb-api-2.2.7.jar * jersey-client.jar * jersey-common.jar * jersey-container-servlet.jar * jersey-container-servlet-core.jar * jersey-entity-filtering-2.13.jar...
  • Page 98 1.12. Source Code means (a) the common form of computer software code in which modifications are made and (b) associated documentation included in or with such code. 1.13. You (or Your) means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under, and complying with all of the terms of, this License.
  • Page 99 3. Distribution Obligations. 3.1. Availability of Source Code. Any Covered Software that You distribute or otherwise make available in Executable form must also be made available in Source Code form and that Source Code form must be distributed only under the terms of this License. You must include a copy of this License with every copy of the Source Code form of the Covered Software You distribute or otherwise make available.
  • Page 100 one other than the license steward has the right to modify this License. 4.2. Effect of New Versions. You may always continue to use, distribute or otherwise make the Covered Software available under the terms of the version of the License under which You originally received the Covered Software.
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  • Page 110: Regulatory Notices

    This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. WEEE Directive Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Trademark, name and address of the manufacturer： NEC Corporation 7-1, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8001, Japan...
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