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Brand NEC
Model N8100-2143F
Product Type Server
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm x 692 mm x 86 mm (W x D x H)
Weight (approx.) 18 kg
Power Supply Dual redundant, 800 W each
Supported Processors Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory Support DDR4 ECC RDIMM, up to 2 TB
Storage Support SAS/SATA/SSD, hot-swappable
Network Interfaces Dual 10GbE + dedicated management
Management Functions IPMI 2.0, remote monitoring
Operating Temperature 10°C to 35°C
Safety Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS
Maintenance Hot-swap fans and power supplies
Spare Parts Availability Contact NEC support for parts
Documentation User manual included (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions - N8100-2143F NEC

What is the form factor of the NEC N8100-2143F server?
It is a rack-mountable server designed for standard 19-inch racks, typical height of 2U.
What processors are compatible with this server?
It supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors (e.g., Silver or Gold series). Check the manual for exact supported models.
How much memory can I install?
The server supports up to 2 TB of DDR4 ECC RDIMM memory, typically in 16 slots.
What type of storage drives are supported?
It supports SAS, SATA, and SSD drives in hot-swappable drive bays. Configuration may vary.
Does it have built-in network ports?
Yes, includes dual 10GbE ports plus a dedicated management port for IPMI remote control.
How do I access the remote management interface?
Connect to the management port and use a web browser to access the IPMI interface. Default credentials are in the manual.
What is the operating temperature range?
The recommended operating temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
Is the power supply redundant?
Yes, it features dual redundant power supplies (each 800W) for high availability.
Where can I find spare parts or replacement components?
Contact NEC support or authorized resellers for genuine spare parts like fans, PSUs, or drive caddies.
How can I obtain the user manual?
The user manual is available for free download in PDF format from notice-facile.com (the source of this info).

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USER MANUAL N8100-2143F NEC

NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Configuration Guide

NEC N8100-2143F - NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Configuration Guide - 1

natural_image Front view of a white server rack unit (no visible text or labels)

Introduction

This document contains product and configuration information that will enable you to configure your system. The guide will ensure fast and proper configuration of your NEC Express5800 server.

July 18, 2014

Revision 2.0

NEC Corporation

Contents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3

Key Features....3

Specification....3

EXTERNAL VIEWS 10

Front and Rear Views ....10

Dimensions (mm) 11

CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM....12

EXPANSION SLOT....12

SERVER CONFIGURATION .... 13

1 Base Models....13

2 Processors and Heat Sink ....14

3 Memory 16

3.1 Memory Configuration....16

4 Internal Hard Disk Drives....19

4.1 RAID Configuration....19

4.2 Hot Plug 2.5-inch Drive Configuration 21

4.3 Hot Plug 3.5-inch Drive Configuration ....30

5 Optical Drive....33

6 PCI Riser Card / PCI Card 33

6.1 Network Interface Controller 33

6.2 InfiniBand 34

6.3 External Storage Controller 35

6.4 Serial Port Adapter....36

7 Other Add-in Components....36

7.1 Power Supply 36

7.2 Trusted Platform Module Kit ....37

7.3 Internal Flash Memory 37

7.4 Flash FDD 37

7.5 Front Bezel....37

8 Add-on Components 38

8.1 17-inch LCD Console Drawer....38

8.2 KVM Switch....38

8.3 Cable Management Arm 39

8.4 Server Management License 39

REFERENCES......40

Server Management....40

OS Support Matrix for PCI Cards ....41

Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots....42

Maximum power consumption 43

Copyright Notice and Liability Disclaimer....44

REVISION HISTORY 45

Technical Specification

Key Features

High performance with the latest Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 v2 product family
Up to 384 GB of memory capacity, supporting high speed and energy efficient DDR3-1600 memory
High energy efficiency with power capping feature and 80 PLUS® Titanium power supply
- Up to eight 2.5-inch drives in 1U dense form factor

Specification

2.5-inch Drive Model (1 / 2)

ModelR120e-1E
ProcessorTypeIntel® Xeon®processorE5-2403 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2407 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2420 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2430 v2
Clock speed1.80 GHz2.40 GHz2.20 GHz2.50 GHz
Number of Processors1 or 2
Cache10 MB15 MB
Cores and Threads4C-4T6C-12T
ChipsetIntel® C602 Chipset
MemoryTypeDDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1333 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM
Standard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity384 GB (12 x 32 GB)
Memory protectionECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, MemorySparing
Internal StorageStandard Capacity0 GB
Maximum CapacitySAS HDD: 9.6 TB (8 x 1.2 TB)SATA HDD: 8 TB (8 x 1 TB)SAS SSD: 3.2 TB (8 x 400 GB)
Storage ControllerSATA : 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s (Integrated)SAS: 6Gb/s (Optional)
RAIDSATA : RAID 0/1/10(Standard), RAID 5/6/50/60 (Optional)SAS : RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
Hot PlugSupported
Optical Disk DriveOptional
Optical Drive Bays1
Disk Drive Bays8 with optional drive cage
Expansion SlotsStandardTotal: 3 slots available1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x8 connector)1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
VideoController (VRAM)Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color1280 x 1024 / 16.7M ^1
Interfaces9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)1 to 2 x Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2 x rear)4 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 4 x rear)1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server ManagementEXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant FanStandard, non-hot plug
Redundant Power SupplyOptional, hot plug
Power Supply1 to 2 x 450 Watt or 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified, or 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Titanium certified hot plug PSU100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power ConsumptionMax. Config, Idling180 VA /179 Watt182 VA /181 Watt183 VA /181 Watt180 VA /179 Watt
Max. Config, Operating361 VA /358 Watt367 VA /365 Watt435 VA /432 Watt462 VA /458 Watt
Acoustical Noise (Sound Pressure Level) ^2 Max. Config, Idling46.7 dB
Max. Config, Operating57.1 dB
Dimensions (W x D x H)439.8 x 682.1 x 43.4 mm / 17.3 x 26.9 x 1.7 in (1U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)13 kg / 18.0 kg, 28.66 lbs. / 39.68 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity (non-condensing)Operating: 10° to 40° C / 50° to 104° F, 20 to 80%Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and SafetyFCC, CE, UL, CB, RCM, BSMI, KC, CCC, BIS, RoHS
Operating Systems and Virtualization SoftwareMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard ^3 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter ^3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (EM64T) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86_64) ^4 VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 2VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1VMware ESXi 5.5 ^5 VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 1 ^5

1 Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.
^2 Noise emission was measured at the bystander positions in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may vary by the operating environment.
^3 For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS installation http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/
^4 For Linux support, contact your sales representative or go to the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html
^5 At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi ^TM 5.5

2.5-inch Drive Model (2 / 2)

ModelR120e-1E
ProcessorTypeIntel® Xeon®processorE5-2430L v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2440 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2470 v2
Clock speed2.40 GHz1.90 GHz2.40 GHz
Number of Processors1 or 2
Cache15 MB20 MB25 MB
Cores and Threads6C-12T8C-16T10C-20T
ChipsetIntel® C602 Chipset
MemoryTypeDDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1333 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM
Standard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity384 GB (12 x 32 GB)
Memory (Cont.)Memory protectionECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, Memory Sparing
Internal StorageStandard Capacity0 GB
Maximum CapacitySAS HDD: 9.6 TB (8 x 1.2 TB)SATA HDD: 8 TB (8 x 1 TB)SAS SSD: 3.2 TB (8 x 400 GB)
Storage ControllerSATA: 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s (Integrated)SAS: 6Gb/s (Optional)
RAIDSATA: RAID 0/1/10(Standard), RAID 5/6/50/60 (Optional)SAS: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
Hot PlugSupported
Optical Disk DriveOptional
Optical Drive Bays1
Disk Drive Bays8 with optional drive cage
Expansion SlotsStandardTotal: 3 slots available1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x8 connector)1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
VideoController (VRAM)Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color 1280 × 1024 / 16.7M^1
Interfaces9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)1 to 2 x Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2 x rear)4 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 4 x rear)1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server ManagementEXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant FanStandard, non-hot plug
Redundant Power SupplyOptional, hot plug
Power Supply1 to 2 x 450 Watt or 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified, or 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Titanium certified hot plug PSU100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power ConsumptionMax. Config, Idling181 VA /180 Watt192 VA /190 Watt184 VA /182 Watt
Max. Config, Operating418 VA /415 Watt487 VA /484 Watt535 VA /531 Watt
Acoustic Noise (Sound Pressure Level) ^2 Max. Config, Idling46.7 dB
Max. Config, Operating57.1 dB
Dimensions (W x D x H )439.8 x 682.1 x 43.4 mm / 17.3 x 26.9 x 1.7 in (1U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)13 kg / 18.0 kg, 28.66 lbs. / 39.68 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity (non-condensing)Operating: 10° to 40° C / 50° to 104° F, 20 to 80%Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and SafetyFCC, CE, UL, CB, RCM, BSMI, KC, CCC, BIS, RoHS
Operating Systems and Virtualization SoftwareMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard ^3 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter ^3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (EM64T) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86_64) ^4 VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 2VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software (Cont.)VMware ESXi 5.5 ^5 VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 1 ^5
1 Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.
2 Noise emission was measured at the bystander positions in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may vary by the operating environment.
3 For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS installation
4 For Linux support, contact your sales representative or go to the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html
5 At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi ^TM 5.5

3.5-inch Drive Model (1 / 2)

ModelR120e-1E
ProcessorTypeIntel® Xeon®processorE5-2403 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2407 v2Intel® Xeon®processorE5-2430 v2
Clock speed1.80 GHz2.40 GHz2.50 GHz
Number of Processors1 or 2
Cache10 MB15 MB
Cores and Threads4C-4T6C-12T
ChipsetIntel® C602 Chipset
MemoryTypeDDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1333 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM
Standard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity384 GB (12 x 32 GB)
Memory protectionECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, MemorySparing
Internal StorageStandard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity16 TB (4 x 4 TB)
Storage Controller3Gb/s and 6Gb/s (Integrated)
RAIDRAID 0/1/10(Standard), RAID 5/6/50/60 (Optional)
Hot PlugSupported
Optical Disk DriveOptional
Optical Drive Bays1
Disk Drive Bays [free]4
Expansion SlotsStandardTotal: 3 slots available1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x8 connector)1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
VideoController (VRAM)Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color 1280 × 1024 / 16.7M^1
Interfaces9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)1 to 2 x Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2 x rear)4 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 4 x rear)1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server ManagementEXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant FanStandard, non-hot plug
Redundant Power SupplyOptional, hot plug
Power Supply1 to 2 x 450 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified hot plug PSU100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power ConsumptionMax. Config, Idling154 VA / 153 Watt156 VA / 155 Watt152 VA / 151 Watt
Max. Config, Operating314 VA / 312 Watt321 VA / 319 Watt415 VA / 412 Watt
Acoustic Noise (Sound Pressure Level) ^2 Max. Config, Idling43.5 dB
Max. Config, Operating57.1 dB
Dimensions (W x D x H)439.8 x 682.1 x 43.4 mm / 17.3 x 26.9 x 1.7 in (1U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)13 kg / 18.0 kg, 28.66 lbs. / 39.68 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity (non-condensing)Operating: 10° to 40°C / 50° to 104°F, 20 to 80%Non-Operating: -10° to 55°C / 14° to 131°F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and SafetyFCC, CE, UL, CB, RCM, BSMI, KC, CCC, BIS, RoHS
Operating Systems and Virtualization SoftwareMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64) Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64) Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard ^3 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter ^3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (EM64T) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86_64) ^4 VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 2 VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 VMware ESXi 5.5 ^5 VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 1 ^5

1 Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.
^2 Noise emission was measured at the bystander positions in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may vary by the operating environment.
3 For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS installation http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/
^4 For Linux support, contact your sales representative or go to the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html
^5 At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi ^TM 5.5

3.5-inch Drive Model (2 / 2)

ModelR120e-1E
ProcessorTypeIntel® Xeon® processorE5-2430L v2Intel® Xeon® processorE5-2440 v2
Clock speed2.40 GHz1.90 GHz
Number of Processors1 or 2
Cache15 MB20 MB
Cores and Threads6C-12T8C-16T
ChipsetIntel® C602 Chipset
MemoryTypeDDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered Low Power DIMM,DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1333 ECC Registered Low Power DIMM
Standard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity384 GB (12 x 32 GB)
Memory protectionECC, x4 SDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Lockstep, MemorySparing
Internal StorageStandard Capacity0 GB
Maximum Capacity16 TB (4 x 4 TB)
Storage Controller3Gb/s and 6Gb/s (Integrated)
RAIDRAID 0/1/10(Standard), RAID 5/6/50/60 (Optional)
Hot PlugSupported
Optical Disk DriveOptional
Optical Drive Bays1
Disk Drive Bays4
Expansion SlotsStandardTotal: 3 slots available1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 connector)1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x8 connector)1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) dedicated RAID slot
VideoController (VRAM)Integrated in Server Management Controller (32MB)
Resolution / Color 1280 × 1024 / 16.7M^1
Interfaces9 x USB2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 3 x internal)2 x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub, 1 x front, 1 x rear)1 to 2 x Serial (9-pin mini D-sub, RS232-C, 1 to 2 x rear)4 x 1000BASE-T LAN connector (RJ-45, 4 x rear)1 x Management LAN connector (RJ-45, 1 x rear)
Server ManagementEXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Redundant FanStandard, non-hot plug
Redundant Power SupplyOptional, hot plug
Power Supply1-2 x 450 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified hot plug PSU100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power ConsumptionMax. Config, Idling155 VA / 154 Watt 152 VA / 151 Watt
Max. Config, Operating387 VA / 384 Watt 453 VA / 450 Watt
Acoustic Noise (Sound Pressure Level) ^2 Max. Config, Idling46.7 dB
Max. Config, Operating57.1dB
Dimensions (W x D x H )439.8 x 682.1 x 43.4 mm / 17.3 x 26.9 x 1.7 in (1U)
Weight (Minimum / Maximum)13 kg / 18.0 kg, 28.66 lbs. / 39.68 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity (non-condensing)Operating: 10° to 40° C / 50° to 104° F, 20 to 80%Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 20 to 80%
Regulatory and SafetyFCC, CE, UL, CB, RCM, BSMI, KC, CCC, BIS, RoHS
Operating Systems and Virtualization SoftwareMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard (x64)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (x64)
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software (Cont.)Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 StandardMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 EnterpriseMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard ^3 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter ^3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or later (EM64T) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86) ^4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or later (x86_64) ^4 VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 2VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1VMware ESXi 5.5 ^5 VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 1 ^5

1 Maximum resolution available via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 remote console is 1280 x 1024 / 65K colors.

^2 Noise emission was measured at the bystander positions in accordance with ISO 7779. The actual value may vary by the operating environment.

^3 For Windows Server 2012 installation, download the driver kit from the following website and install it after OS installation

CONFIGURATION GUIDE – NEC Express5800/R120e-1E

http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/

^4 For Linux support, contact your sales representative or go to the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/linux/index.html
^5 At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi ^TM 5.5

External Views

Front and Rear Views

Front View for 2.5-inch Drive Model
A B C D F H JK L M N O E GI P Q

Front View for 3.5-inch Drive Model
B C D F H JK L M N O Q EGI A

Legend

A.Drive BaysJ.BMC RESET Switch
B.Pull-out tabK.DUMP Switch
C.USB ConnectorsL.RESET Switch
D.Data LAN 1 Activity LEDM.UID LED Button/LED
E.Data LAN 2 Activity LEDN.POWER Button/LED
F.Data LAN 3 Activity LEDO.VGA Connector
G.Data LAN 4 Activity LEDP.Optional 2.5-inch Drive Bay
H.Hard Drive Activity LEDQ.Optical Drive Bay
I.System Status LED

Rear View
A B C D E F G H I J K L

Legend

A.PCI Slot (Low Profile)G.LAN Connector
B.PCI Slot (Low Profile)H.USB Connector
C.Power SupplyI.UID LED Button/LED
D.AC InletJ.Management LAN Connector
E.AC Power LEDK.Serial Port Connector
F.Additional PS SlotL.VGA Connector

Dimensions (mm)
43.1 482.4 908.2 818.9* 35.0 682.1 439.8 479.7 44.4 43.4

Configuration Diagram

2.5-inch Drive Model
NEC N8100-2143F - Configuration Diagram - 1
Legend: Minimum required components Standard Components

3.5-inch Drive Model
NEC N8100-2143F - Configuration Diagram - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHASSIS FRONT"] --> B["4.3.5-inch Drives"]
    A --> C["Optical Drive Bay"]
    A --> D["3.5-inch Drive Cage"]
    A --> E["Optical Drive Bay"]
    F["CHASSIS TOP"] --> G["Cooling Fan"]
    F --> H["Cooling Fan"]
    F --> I["1 DIMM Slots"]
    F --> J["6 DIMM Slots"]
    F --> K["Processor #1"]
    F --> L["Processor #2"]
    F --> M["6 DIMM Slots"]
    F --> N["2 RAID BBU Slots"]
    O["CHASSIS REAR"] --> P["RAID Slot"]
    O --> Q["PCIe 3.0"]
    O --> R["PCIe 2.0"]
    O --> S["Hot plug Power Supply #2"]
    O --> T["Hot plug Power Supply #1"]
    U["CHASSIS FRONT"] --> V["#1B#"]
    W["CHASSIS TOP"] --> X["#1C#"]
    Y["CHASSIS REAR"] --> Z["#1B#"]
    AA["CHASSIS FRONT"] --> AB["Optical Drive Bay"]
    AC["CHASSIS TOP"] --> AD["Cooling Fan"]
    AC --> AE["Cooling Fan"]
    AC --> AF["1 DIMM Slots"]
    AC --> AG["6 DIMM Slots"]

Legend: Minimum required components Standard Components

Expansion Slot
#1C #1B #1A

Legend
#1APCIe 3.0 x8, x8 connector, for a dedicated RAID controller
#1BPCIe 3.0 x16, x16 connector, Low-profile, up to 170 mm length
#1CPCIe 2.0 x4, x8 connector, Low-profile, up to 170 mm length

Server Configuration

1 Base Models

2.5-inch Drive Model

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Serverno processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODDIncluding:6 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive cage, 1 x 450 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum hot plug power supply, EXPRESSBUILDER DVDN8100-2142F
NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Serverno processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODDIncluding:6 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive cage, 1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum hot plug power supply, EXPRESSBUILDER DVDN8100-2143F
NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Serverno processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODDIncluding:6 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive cage, 1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Titanium hot plug power supply, EXPRESSBUILDER DVDN8100-2144F

NOTE:

- The base model must be ordered with a processor kit.

3.5-inch Drive Model

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
NEC Express5800/R120e-1E Serverno processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODDIncluding:4 x 3.5-inch hot plug drive cage, 1 x 450 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum hot plug power supply, EXPRESSBUILDER DVDN8100-2145F

NOTE:

- The base model must be ordered with a processor kit.

2 Processors and Heat Sink

Available sockets: 2

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
CPU1 Processor RequiredXeon E5-2403 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2403 v2 (1.80 GHz, 4C/4T, 10 MB)N8101-730F
Xeon E5-2407 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2407 v2 (2.40 GHz, 4C/4T, 10 MB)N8101-731F
Xeon E5-2420 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2420 v2 (2.20 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)NOTE: The kit is supported on 2.5-inch drive model only.N8101-732F
Xeon E5-2430 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2430 v2 (2.50 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)N8101-733F
Xeon E5-2430L v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2430L v2 (2.40 GHz, 6C/12T, 15 MB)N8101-734F
Xeon E5-2440 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2440 v2 (1.90 GHz, 8C/16T, 20 MB)N8101-735F
Xeon E5-2470 v2 Processor KitIntel® Xeon ® Processor E5-2470 v2 (2.40 GHz, 10C/20T, 25 MB)NOTE: The kit is supported on 2.5-inch drive model only.N8101-736F
Heat Sink1stProcessor Heat SinkFor 1^st Processor(Standard)
2ndProcessor Heat SinkFor 2^nd Processor, including cooling fan kitN8101-576F

NOTE:

  • Minimum one processor kit from above must be installed.
  • The processors must be identical to configure dual processor system.
  • Do not disable Hyper-Threading technology when using processors with a small number of cores and the system requires a lot of IO resources, in order to avoid performance down.

The maximum number of logical processors supported by OS

See the table below for the maximum number of logical processors that you can actually use on your system.

Number of Logical Processors Supported by Operating SystemsMaximum Available Number of Logical Processors
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard 32^1 32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (x64) 64^1 40
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (x64) 256^1 40
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard 640^1 40
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 53232
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (EM64T)16040
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (x86_64)
VMware ESXi 5.0 / 5.116040
VMware ESXi 5.532040

^1 The maximum numbers of logical processors when using Hyper-V are below
- Windows Server 2008 : 24 logical processors
- Windows Server 2008 R2 : 64 logical processors
- Windows Server 2012 : 320 logical processors
- Windows Server 2012 R2 : 320 logical processors

3 Memory

3.1 Memory Configuration

Refer to the section in accordance with your memory configuration:

• Independent Channel Configuration: Refer to 3.1.1
● Memory Sparing Configuration: Refer to 3.1.2
● Memory Mirroring / Memory Lockstep Configuration: Refer to 3.1.3

Memory Configuration Feature Comparison

See the table below for feature comparisons of memory configurations supported.

Independent ChannelMemory SparingMemory LockstepMemory Mirroring
PerformanceBestBetterBetterGood
Data ProtectionNo (Correction only)Persistent correctable errors that may result in future uncorrectable memory errorsNo (Correction only)Uncorrectable memory errors
RedundancyNoPartlyNoFully
Data CorrectionECC, x4 SDDC1ECC, x4 SDDCECC, x8 SDDCECC, x4 SDDC
Available MemoryFull physical memory3/4 physical memoryFull physical memoryHalf physical memory
Available Memory Channels3322
Notes-All DIMMs in the system must be identical.Paired DIMMs must be identical.Paired DIMMs must be identical.

3.1.1 Independent Channel Configuration

Available slots: 6 per processor

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM)4GB DDR3-1600 UNB Memory Kit1 x 4GB Unbuffered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)NOTE: The x4 SDDC is not supported.N8102-570F
Registered DIMM (RDIMM)4GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit1 x 4GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)NOTE: The x4 SDDC is not supported.N8102-572F
8GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit1 x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-573F
16GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit1 x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-574F
32GB DDR3-1333 REG Memory Kit1 x 32GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1333(PC3L-10600)N8102-575F

NOTE:

  • Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
  • It is recommended to install three identical memory kits for triple-channel symmetric memory configurations to increase memory transfer speed.
  • When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
  • Mix configurations of UDIMM/RDIMM are not supported.
    At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi™ 5.5

3.1.2 Memory Sparing Configuration

Available slots: 6 per processor

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
32GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit2 x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-581

NOTE:

  • Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
    • The memory kits must be identical.
    The logical memory capacity becomes three-fourths of physical capacity.
    At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi™ 5.5

3.1.3 Memory Mirroring / Memory Lockstep Configuration

Available slots: 4 per processor

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
8GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit2 x 4GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-577
16GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit2 x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-578
32GB DDR3-1600 REG Memory Kit2 x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR3L-1600(PC3L-12800)N8102-579

NOTE:

  • Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
    The logical memory capacity becomes a half of physical capacity.
    At least 5 GB of memory is required for VMware ESXi™ 5.5

Maximum Memory Speed

See the table below for the actual maximum memory transfer speed in Independent Channel / Memory Sparing Configuration.

DDR3 memory speed depends on the type of DIMMs, the native memory bus speed of the memory controller and memory configuration. All memory buses operate at the clock frequency of the DIMM with the lowest frequency.

Processor TypePopulated DIMMs# of DIMMs per processorMemory Power SettingDIMM Speed
E5-2403 v2UDIMM: 4GBUp to 3 DIMMs-1333 MHz
E5-2407 v24 or more DIMMs-1066 MHz
RDIMM: 4 GB, 8 GB,16 GB--1333 MHz
RDIMM: 32 GB--800 MHz
E5-2420 v2UDIMM: 4GBUp to 3 DIMMs-1333 MHz
E5-2430 v24 or more DIMMs-1066 MHz
E5-2430L v2RDIMM: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB,16 GB-Low (1.35V)1333 MHz
E5-2440 v2-Normal (1.5V)1600 MHz
E5-2470 v2RDIMM: 32 GB--800 MHz

Maximum Available Memory

See the table below for the maximum memory size that you can actually use on your system.

The maximum available memory is less than the maximum physical memory supported by your system because some chipsets require PCI resource space of about 750MB. PCI resource requirements vary depending on the type and the number of PCI cards you are using.

Maximum Memory Size Supported by Operating SystemsMaximum Available Memory
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard14 GB4 GB (HW-DEP enabled)App. 2 GB(HW-DEP disabled)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (x64)1Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard132 GB32 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise164 GB64 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (x64)11 TB384 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise12 TB384 GB
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard1Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter1Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard1Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter14 TB384 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5Red Hat Enterprise Linux 616 GB16 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (EM64T)1 TB384 GB
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (x86_64)3 TB384 GB
VMware ESXi 5.0 / 5.122 TB384 GB
VMware ESXi 5.524 TB384 GB

^1 The maximum available memory size of Hyper-V systems are below:
- Windows Server 2008 Standard (x64) and Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard : 32 GB
- Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (x64) and Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise : 1TB
- Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 : 4 TB
^2 Up to 1 TB of the main memory is available to each virtual machine.

4 Internal Hard Disk Drives

4.1 RAID Configuration

Refer to the section in accordance with your disk form factor and RAID configuration.

4.1.1 2.5-inch Drive Model

Up to six 2.5-inch Drives
NEC N8100-2143F - 2.5-inch Drive Model - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Non-RAID"] --> B["Refer to 4.2.1"]
    C["RAID 0/1/10"] --> D["Embedded SATA RAID Controller"]
    C --> E["Optional RAID Controller"]
    D --> F["Refer to 4.2.2"]
    E --> G["Refer to 4.2.3"]
    H["RAID 5/6/50/60"] --> I["512 MB Cache"]
    H --> J["1 GB Cache/Battery"]
    H --> K["1 GB Cache/CacheVault"]
    I --> L["Refer to 4.2.4"]
    J --> M["Refer to 4.2.5"]
    K --> N["Refer to 4.2.6"]
    O["Available Interface"] --> P["SATA"]
    O --> Q["SATA"]
    O --> R["SAS, SATA"]
    O --> S["SAS, SATA"]
    O --> T["SAS, SATA"]

Up to eight 2.5-inch Drives
NEC N8100-2143F - 2.5-inch Drive Model - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["RAID 0/1/10"] --> B["Refer to 4.2.7"]
    C["RAID 5/6/50/60"] --> D["512 MB Cache"]
    C --> E["1 GB Cache/Battery"]
    C --> F["1 GB Cache/CacheVault"]
    D --> G["Refer to 4.2.8"]
    E --> H["Refer to 4.2.9"]
    F --> I["Refer to 4.2.10"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#bbf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#bbf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#bbf,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#dfd,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#dfd,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#dfd,stroke:#333

NOTE:

  • Up to four hard drives can be installed in the Embedded SATA configuration.
  • Embedded SATA RAID controller is supported only on Windows operating systems. An optional RAID controller is required to configure RAID array for other operating systems.
    Hot plug insertion/removal are not supported in the Embedded SATA non-RAID controller.
    All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
    • Use the same rotational speed of the SAS hard drives.
  • To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
  • Up to two kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in each drive cage.

4.1.2 3.5-inch Drive Model

NEC N8100-2143F - 3.5-inch Drive Model - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Non-RAID"] --> B["Refer to 4.3.1"]
    C["RAID 0/1/10"] --> D["Embedded SATA RAID Controller"]
    C --> E["Optional RAID Controller"]
    D --> F["Refer to 4.3.2"]
    E --> G["Refer to 4.3.3"]
    H["RAID 5/6/50/60"] --> I["512 MB Cache"]
    H --> J["1 GB Cache/Battery"]
    H --> K["1 GB Cache/CacheVault"]
    I --> L["Refer to 4.3.4"]
    J --> M["Refer to 4.3.5"]
    K --> N["Refer to 4.3.6"]
    O["Available Interface"] --> P["SATA"]

NOTE:

  • Embedded SATA RAID controller is supported only on Windows operating systems. An optional RAID controller is required to configure RAID array for other operating systems.
  • Embedded SATA RAID Controller does not support RAID 10 configured with 2TB and 3TB HDDs.
    Hot plug insertion/removal is not supported with the Embedded SATA non-RAID controller.
    All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.
  • For optional RAID controller driver to install Windows Server 2003 R2, download from the NEC website at:
    http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/download/index.html

4.2 Hot Plug 2.5-inch Drive Configuration

4.2.1 Up to four Drives with Embedded SATA non-RAID Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage ControllerEmbedded SATA Controller2 x 6Gb/s SATA, 2 x 3Gb/s SATA(Standard)
Cable RequiredInternal SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage Required2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive 4 slots availableSATA250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358

NOTE:

Hot plug insertion/removal is not supported with the Embedded SATA non-RAID controller.
- The maximum transfer speed for Slot 2 and Slot 3 is 3 Gb/s.

4.2.2 Up to four Drives with Embedded SATA RAID Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage ControllerEmbedded SATA Controller2 x 6Gb/s SATA, 2 x 3Gb/s SATA, RAID 0/1/10 capable(Standard)
CableInternal SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slotsavailableSATA HDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358

NOTE:

  • Embedded SATA RAID controller is supported only on Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. An optional RAID controller is required to configure RAID array for other operating systems.
  • The maximum transfer speed for Slot 2 and Slot 3 is 3 Gb/s.

4.2.3 Up to six Drives with RAID 0/1 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/10, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-172
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive 6 slots availableSAS HDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATA HDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SAS SSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

4.2.4 Up to six Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-173
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive 6 slots availableSAS HDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATA HDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SAS SSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.
- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.5 Up to six Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/Battery

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1 GB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-174
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
SSD Caching RecommendedMegaRAID CacheCadefor LSI MegaRAID SASNOTE:- SSD used for cache is required- The SSD capacity which can be used as read cache is up to 512 GB.N8103-156
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive 6 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.6 Up to six Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/CacheVault

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9270CV-8i (with CV) RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1GB Cahce, Int. 8ports, PCIe 3.0(x8), 6Gb/s, flash cache protection modules includedN8103-168
SSD Caching RecommendedMegaRAID CacheCadefor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i / 9265CV-8iNOTE:- SSD used for cache is required- The SSD capacity which can be used as read cache is up to 512 GB.N8103-156
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive 6 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.7 Up to eight Drives with RAID 0/1 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/10, 512MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-172
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Optional Drive Cage Required2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit2 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive baysN8154-45
Drive 8 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected form SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.8 Up to eight Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 512MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-173
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Optional Drive Cage Required2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit2 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive baysN8154-45
Drive 8 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

- All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected form SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.9 Up to eight Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/Battery

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1 GB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-174
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
SSD Caching RecommendedMegaRAID CacheCadefor LSI MegaRAID SASNOTE:- SSD used for cache is required- The SSD capacity which can be used as read cache is up to 512 GB.N8103-156
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Optional Drive Cage Required2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit2 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive baysN8154-45
Drive 8 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.2.10 Up to eight Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/CacheVault

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9270CV-8i (with CV) RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1GB Cache, Int. 8ports, PCIe 3.0(x8), 6Gb/s, flash cache protection modules includedN8103-168
SSD Caching RecommendedMegaRAID CacheCadefor LSI MegaRAID SASNOTE:- SSD used for cache is required- The SSD capacity which can be used as read cache is up to 512 GB.N8103-156
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cabletwo set of 1 x mini-SAS to 4 x Single SATA(Standard)
Drive Cage2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit6 x 2.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Optional Drive Cage Required2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit2 x 2.5-inch hot plug drive baysN8154-45
Drive8 slots availableSASHDD300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-301B
450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-322B
600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-304B
900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-332B
1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 10,000 rpmN8150-408B
146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 146.5 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-303B
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-331B
450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 450 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-442
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 15,000 rpmN8150-443
SATHDD250GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 250 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-356
500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-357
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-358
SASSSD200GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 200 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-711
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD1 x 400 GB SAS SSD, eMLC, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/sN8150-712

NOTE:

All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.

- Up to two different kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed in one system.

- To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.

4.3 Hot Plug 3.5-inch Drive Configuration

4.3.1 Up to four Drives with Embedded SATA non-RAID Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage ControllerEmbedded SATA Controller2 x 6Gb/s SATA, 2 x 3Gb/s SATA(Standard)
CableInternal SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-364
2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-354

NOTE:

Hot plug insertion/removal is not supported with the configuration.

4.3.2 Up to four Drives with Embedded SATA RAID Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage ControllerEmbedded SATA Controller2x 6Gb/s SATA, 2x 3Gb/s SATA, RAID 0/1/10 capable(Standard)
CableInternal SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-364
2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-354
3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-355
4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-395

NOTE:

  • Embedded SATA RAID controller is supported only on Windows operating systems. An optional RAID controller is required to configure RAID array for other operating systems.
  • Embedded SATA RAID Controller does not support RAID 10 configured with 2TB, 3TB and 4TB HDDs.
    All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.

4.3.3 Up to four Drives with RAID 0/1 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/10, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-172
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363N8150-364N8150-354N8150-355N8150-395

NOTE:

- All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.

4.3.4 Up to four Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 512 MB Cache

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (512MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 512 MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-173
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363N8150-364N8150-354N8150-355N8150-395

NOTE:

- All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.

4.3.5 Up to four Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/Battery

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9272-8iRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1 GB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, 6Gb/sN8103-174
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363N8150-364N8150-354N8150-355N8150-395

NOTE:

- All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.

4.3.6 Up to four Drives with RAID 5/6 Controller with 1 GB Cache/CacheVault

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Storage Controller RequiredRAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9270CV-8i (with CV) RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1GB Cache, Int. 8ports, PCIe 3.0(x8), 6Gb/s, flash cache protection modules includedN8103-168
RAID BBU RecommendedRAID Battery Backup Unitfor LSI MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i/9272-8iN8103-153
CableInternal SAS/SATA Cable4 x Single SATA to 1 x mini-SAS(Standard)
Drive Cage3.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit4 x 3.5-inch hot plug hard drive bays(Standard)
Drive4 slots available500GB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 500 GB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-363
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-364
2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-354
3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-355
4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpmN8150-395

NOTE:

All hard drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.

5 Optical Drive

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Internal1 slot availableInternal Slim DVD-ROM driveSlim DVD-ROM driveN8151-122
Internal DVD Super Multi DriveSlim DVD Super Multi drive, not including writing softwareN8151-107F
ExternalExternal DVD-ROM driveDVD-ROM drive, Bus powered, 1.2 A requiredN8160-91

NOTE:

  • Up to 1 optical drive can be connected.
    N8154-45 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit cannot be installed when an internal optical drive is installed.

6 PCI Riser Card / PCI Card

Please refer to Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots with regard to the position of PCI slot which can mount PCI card supported.

6.1 Network Interface Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Adapter1GbE1000BASE-T AdapterBroadcom®BCM5718 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerPCIe 2.0 x1N8104-138
Dual Port 1000BASE-T AdapterBroadcom®BCM5718 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerPCIe 2.0 x1N8104-132
Dual Port 1000BASE-T AdapterIntel®82580 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerPCIe 2.0 x4N8104-145
Quad Port 1000BASE-T AdapterBroadcom®BCM5719 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerPCIe 2.0 x4NOTE:- Network cables with RJ-45 plug covers cannot be used.N8104-133
10GbE10GBASE Adapter (SFP+/2ch)Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM957711 10G SFP+ Dual Port Network Interface CardPCIe 2.0 x8NOTE:- N8104-129 SFP+ Module is required to connect with an optical cable.- Up to 2 SFP+ Modules can be installed.- Supports up to 2 adapters covering 10Gb Converged Network Adapter and 10Gb Network Adapter.N8104-128
Dual Port 10GBASE-T AdapterIntel X540PCIe 2.0(x8)N8104-153
Dual Port 10Gb Converged Network AdapterBROCADE 1020 Dual Port 10Gbps Converged Network AdapterPCIe 2.0 x8, 2 x SFP modules, Max. one adapterNOTE:- Supports up to 2 adapters covering 10Gb Converged Network Adapter and 10Gb Network Adapter.N8104-131
SFP+ModuleSFP+ Module (10G-SR)1 x SFP+ Module for N8104-128N8104-129

NIC Teaming feature – NIC Teaming and bonding features

See the table below for supported network interfaces and OS combinations.

Windows Server 2008 support BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program) or Intel PROSet teaming while Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Linux support teaming with bonding function supported by OS.

Network InterfaceTeamOperating Systems
1GbE NICEmbedded 1GbE NIC andN8104-138/-132/-133Up to four teams per one systemUp to four ports per one teamWindows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2012 R2Red Hat Enterprise Linux
1GbE NICN8104-145Up to four teams per one systemUp to four ports per one teamWindows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2Windows Server 2012
10GbE NICN8104-128Up to two teams per one systemUp to two ports per one teamWindows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2012 R2Red Hat Enterprise Linux

NOTE:

  • NIC Teaming feature is not supported on iSCSI interfaces.
  • The network interfaces for NIC teaming must be the same.
  • When 10GbE and 1GbE NIC teaming are mixed, the teams must be up to four per one system.

Using iSCSI

See the table below for supported network interfaces and OS combinations.

CategoryNetwork InterfaceOperating Systems
1GbEEmbedded 1GbE NICWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Linux, VMware
N8104-138Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2,Red Hat Linux, VMware
N8104-132Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2,Red Hat Linux, VMware
N8104-133Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2,Red Hat Linux, VMware
10GbEN8104-128Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Linux, VMware

NOTE:

- NIC Teaming feature is not supported on iSCSI interfaces.

6.2 InfiniBand

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
ControllerSingle Port InfiniBand AdapterMellanox ConnectX-3 VPI, MCX353A-FCBT,FDR, PCIe 3.0(x8)NOTE:- For using this product in Windows Server 2012 R2 environment, download the driver from the NEC website.N8104-146
Dual Port InfiniBand AdapterMellanox ConnectX-3 VPI, MCX354A-FCBT,FDR, PCIe 3.0(x8)NOTE:- For using this product in Windows Server 2012 R2 environment, download the driver from the NEC website.N8104-147
CableInfiniBand Cable 2m/FRDCopperInfiniBand Cable 3m/FDRCopperK410-304(02)K410-304(03)
SwitchUnitInfiniBand Switch 36 ports/FDRMellanox MSX6036F-1SFR36 ports, FDR, One power supply module included, no power cordNE3707-061
Power SupplyRedundant Power Supply UnitPower supply module for 36 ports InfiniBand switch, no power cordNE3707-063

NOTE:

- The InfiniBand adapters and other options are make-to-order products. Please consult our sales representative in regards to production lead time.

6.3 External Storage Controller

6.3.1 RAID Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
ControllerRAID Controller (1GB, RAID0/1/5/6)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8eRAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1GB, Ext. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS 6Gb/s,SATA 6Gb/s, flash cache protection modules includedN8103-161

NOTE:

  • To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
  • It is recommended to set RAID array configuration drives less than eight to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure.

6.3.2 Fibre Channel / SAS Controller

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Fibre ChannelFibre Channel Controller (1ch)Emulex LightPulse LPe1250-F8 Host Bus Adapter8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0 x8N8190-153
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)Emulex LightPulse LPe12002-M8 Host Bus Adapter8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0 x8N8190-154
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)Emulex LightPulse LPe16000B-M6 Host Bus Adapter16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8N8190-157
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)Emulex LightPulse LPe16002B-M6 Host Bus Adapter16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8NOTE:- Not supported in a single processor configuration with Xeon E5-2403 v2/-2407 v2N8190-158
SASSAS ControllerLSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter6Gb/s SAS, Int. 4(7-pin SATA) / ext. 4(SFF-8088), PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile / Full HeightNOTE:- For using this product in Windows Server 2012 R2 environment, download the driver from the NEC website.N8103-142

6.4 Serial Port Adapter

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Serial Port AdapterN8117-01A
Serial port fixed to PCI bracket

NOTE:
- Up to one Serial Port Adapter can be installed.

7 Other Add-in Components

7.1 Power Supply

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
450W Hot Plug Power Supply1 x 450 Watt 80 PLUS® PlatinumN8181-86F
800W Hot Plug Power Supply1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® PlatinumN8181-87F
800W Hot Plug Power Supply1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® TitaniumN8181-118F
NOTE: 200 VAC input only supported

NOTE:

- The power units must be the same to configure redundancy.

- Use the NEC Power Supply Selector to select appropriate size for power units. For details, please visit the NEC website at:

http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/express/collateral/tools/PowerSelector_G01.xls

7.2 Trusted Platform Module Kit

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Trusted Platform Module KitTPM 1.2 moduleN8115-20

NOTE:

• The kit is not available in China.
- The kit is not removable after attachment.
- "TPM Support" in BIOS setup menu must be activated prior to use of this product.
- To use Windows BitLocker drive encryption, be sure to keep the "recovery password" of BitLocker function. The recovery password is required to restore data for hardware replacement during a system error.

7.3 Internal Flash Memory

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Internal Flash MemoryInternal flash memory to enable software and tools in the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD without DVD mediaNOTE:- Before use, software and tools must be copied from the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to the flash memory.- The following operations can be performed with the flash memory:- Installation of Windows server with express setup- Installation of Starter Pack—the package of NEC qualified drivers and system setting tools- Installation of NEC ESMPRO Agent and Universal RAID Utility- Performance of the Test and Diagnosis ToolN8115-10

7.4 Flash FDD

Choose the Flash FDD if you need to prepare an alternative device for a floppy drive.

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Flash FDDN8160-86
USB flash emulating USB floppy disk, Native capacity 1.44 MB

NOTE:

- Up to one drive can be connected.

7.5 Front Bezel

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Front BezelFront bezel for R120e-1EN8146-50F

8 Add-on Components

8.1 17-inch LCD Console Drawer

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
Drawer w/ KVMDrawer17-inch LCD Console Drawer (8port)17-inch LCD, US 83-keys Keyboard, Optical mouse, 8 portKVM switch, 1U heightN8143-77F
CableSwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 1.8m)1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB ASwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 3m)3 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB ASwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 5m)5 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB AK410-118(1A)K410-118(03)K410-118(05)
Drawer w/o KVMDrawer17inch LCD Console Unit 1U17-inch LCD, US 83-keys Keyboard, Optical mouse, 1U height, 4-pin USB B to 4-pin USB A cable 2 m, PS/2 Y-splitter cable 2m, 15-pin mini D-sub VGA cable 2 m17inch LCD Console Drawer (1port)17-inch LCD, US 103-keys Keyboard with 10-key, Touch pad with 3-button, 1U height, 4-pin USB B to 4-pin USB A cable 1.8 m, Two PS/2 cable 1.8 m, 15-pin mini D-sub VGA cable 1.8 mN8143-76FN8143-84F
KeypadKeyboard Unit (JP)JP 108-keys Keyboard with 10-key for N8143-84F 17inch LCD Console Drawer (1port)Keyboard Unit (UK)UK 104-keys Keyboard with 10-key, for N8143-84F 17inch LCD Console Drawer (1port)N8143-85N8143-87

NOTE:
There are two VGA connectors on R120e-1E, one on the front side and one on the rear side. However, the front side only works when both are connected at the same time.

8.2 KVM Switch

CategoryProduct Name / DescriptionPart Number
KVM SwitchServer Switch Unit (8 server)1U USB 8 port KVM switchN8191-12F
CableKVMSwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,1.8m)1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB ASwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,3m)3 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB ASwitch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,3m)5 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB AK410-118(1A)K410-118(03)K410-118(05)
CascadingSwitch Unit Connection Cable 1.8 m1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub - 1x 15-pin mini D-Sub / 2x PS/2K410-119(1A)

NOTE:
- There are two VGA connectors on R120e-1E, one on the front side and one on the rear side. However, the front side only works when both are connected at the same time.

8.3 Cable Management Arm

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Cable Management Arm 1U Kitfor R120e-1EN8143-96

8.4 Server Management License

The server integrates the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 as standard. Refer to Server Management for the standard management features. For more extensive remote KVM and remote media features, choose the following kit.

Product Name / DescriptionPart Number
Remote KVM and Media License KitLicense for one server.Remote KVM and remote media are enabled regardless of OS status.Remote KVM:- Displays a graphics console on the web browser of the remote terminal (PC/server).- Controls keyboard and mouse via the remote terminals' web browserRemote media:Enables the user to use the CD / DVD / FD / Flash memory of the remote terminals (PC/server) as if accessing the local drives.NOTE: Remote KVM and remote media features are not available for virtual machines.N8115-04

References

Server Management

The EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3, integrated into the server, provides superior remote control and system management features listed in the table below.

StandardWith Remote KVM and Media License kit
Hardware monitoringTemperature/voltage/power/standard LAN fan /degeneration (memory/hard drive)
Hardware configuration information collection
Hardware event log collection
Boot monitoringBIOS/POST stall, Booting, OS stall, shutdown ^1 ^1
AlertingHW error, Boot error, and OS panic (by SNMP, E-Mail)
Remote KVM (via LAN)POST/BIOS setup, ROM utility ^2
Panic screen, Boot screen ^2,3,4
CUI-based screen (OS console) ^2,4
GUI-based screen (OS console)-
Remote console recording function-
Remote control (via LAN)Remote reset/power on-off/ dump
Remote power capping
BIOS/BMC FW update
Remote BIOS setup(partial configuration only)
OS shutdown ^1 ^1
Remote media (CD/DVD/FD/USB)-
CLP (Command Line Protocol) (DMTF compliant)
Remote control via Web browser (multi user login at the same time)
Scheduling (without UPS) ^1 ^1
MaintenanceEXPRESSSCOPE® Profile key (Backup/restore BIOS/BMC setup information)
OthersSet automatic IP address via DNS/DHCP
LDAP/Active Directory verification/user control
Clock synchronization of main unit and the RTC
Access log collection
Industry standardIPMI2.02.0

^1 The feature is not supported on VMware ESXi systems.

^2 The optional serial port is not available for the feature.

^3 Monitoring boot screens is not supported on VMware systems.

^4 In VMware systems, only the direct console user interface is supported.

OS Support Matrix for PCI Cards

Part numberProduct NameWS 2012 R2WS 2012WS 2008R2WS 2008WS 2008 x64RHEL 6RHEL 6 x64RHEL 5RHEL 5 x64ESXi 5.5ESXi 5.1ESXi 5.0
-Embedded SATA non-RAID Controller
-Embedded SATA RAID Controller---------
-Embedded 1GbE NIC
N8103-172RAID Controller (512 MB, RAID 0/1)
N8103-173RAID Controller (512 MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
N8103-174RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)
N8103-168RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)
N8103-161RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)
N8103-142SAS Controller-
N8190-153Fibre Channel Controller
N8190-154Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
N8190-157Fibre Channel Controller-------
N8190-158Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)-------
N8104-1381000BASE-T adapter
N8104-132Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
N8104-133Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
N8104-145Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter-
N8104-12810GBASE adapter (SFP+/2ch)
N8104-153Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter-----------
N8104-131Dual Port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter-----
N8104-146Single Port InfiniBand Adapter---------
N8104-147Dual Port InfiniBand Adapter---------

Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots

Part NumberProduct NameSlots
#1A#1B#1C
N8103-172RAID Controller (512 MB, RAID 0/1)--
N8103-173RAID Controller (512 MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)--
N8103-174RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)--
N8103-168RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)--
N8103-161RAID Controller (1 GB,RAID 0/1/5/6)-
N8103-142SAS Controller-
N8190-153Fibre Channel Controller-
N8190-154Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)-
N8190-157Fibre Channel Controller
N8190-158Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)-
N8104-1381000BASE-T adapter-
N8104-132Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter-
N8104-133Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter-
N8104-145Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter-
N8104-12810GBASE adapter (SFP+/2ch)-
N8104-153Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter-
N8104-131Dual Port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter-
N8104-146Single Port InfiniBand Adapter--
N8104-147Dual Port InfiniBand Adapter--
N8117-01ASerial Port Adapter-

Maximum power consumption

See the table below for the maximum power consumption based on type of power supplies installed. The power consumption was measured in 40 degree Celsius (104 degree Fahrenheit) environment.

2.5-inch Drive Model

ProcessorsE5-2403v2E5-2407v2E5-2420v2E5-2430v2E5-2430Lv2E5-2440v2E5-2470v2
200 VAC input800 WattPSU357 VA/ 354 Watt364 VA/ 361 Watt430 VA/ 427 Watt457 VA/ 454 Watt414 VA/ 411 Watt483 VA/ 479 Watt530 VA/ 526 Watt
450 WattPSU332 VA/ 330 Watt339 VA/ 337 Watt406 VA/ 403 Watt432 VA/ 429 Watt390 VA/ 387 Watt438 VA/ 435 Watt485 VA/ 482 Watt
100 VAC input800 WattPSU361 VA/ 358 Watt367 VA/ 365 Watt435 VA/ 432 Watt462 VA/ 458 Watt418 VA/ 415 Watt487 VA/ 484 Watt535 VA/ 531 Watt
450 WattPSU336 VA/ 333 Watt342 VA/ 340 Watt410 VA/ 407 Watt437 VA/ 434 Watt393 VA/ 391 Watt442 VA/ 439 Watt490 VA/ 486 Watt

3.5-inch drive model

ProcessorsE5-2403v2E5-2407v2E5-2430v2E5-2430Lv2E5-2440v2
200 VACinput450 WattPSU311 VA/ 309 Watt318 VA/ 315 Watt411 VA/ 408 Watt383 VA/ 380 Watt449 VA/ 446 Watt
100 VACinput450 WattPSU314 VA/ 312 Watt321 VA/ 319 Watt415 VA/ 412 Watt387 VA/ 384 Watt453 VA/ 450 Watt

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Microsoft and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries

Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. in the U.S.

All other products, brands, or trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

NEC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

For hard drive capacity measurements, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
2.0July 18, 2014New products added:450GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-442600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-443Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter / N8104-153Part number changed:300GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-301B450GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-322B600GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-304B900GB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-332B1.2TB 10K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-408B146.5GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-303B300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD / N8150-331BOthers:Added configuration limitations for N8190-158Added the minimum required memory capacity for ESXi5.5 (5GB)Added a note for processorsWS2012 R2 is added in the supported OS for iSCSIAdded a note for InfiniBand AdapterWS2012 R2 is supported with N8103-142 SAS ControllerAdded a note for VGA connectors
1.0January 16, 2014Initial release
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Brand : NEC

Model : N8100-2143F

Category : Server