Lenovo 2577- Manuals

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Statement 16 CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by your local electrical code and the latest edition of IEC 60950. • Connect the equipment to a reliably earthed sa...

Chapter 1. General information This chapter provides some general information about your product. This chapter contains the following items: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Server documentation” on page 2 Introduction This user guide for your Lenovo ® ThinkServer ® product contains information about t...

Record information about your server in the following table. You will need the information if you ever needto have your server serviced. For where to find the product information label on the chassis, see “Machine type, model, and serial numberlabel” on page 14. Product name ________________________...

Documentation DVD The documentation DVD, which comes with your server, contains various documents for your server inPortable Document Format (PDF) and HyperText Markup Language (HTML). The documentation DVD is notbootable. To view the documents on the DVD, you will need a computer with a Web browser...

Document only for trained service personnel The following document is intended only for trained service personnel of Lenovo. Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides information about troubleshooting and diagnostics, component locations, andreplacement procedures for major Field Replaceabl...

Chapter 2. Server setup road map This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. Insome cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the s...

Chapter 3. Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package, features, specifications, software programs,and component locations. This chapter contains the following items: • “Server package” on page 7 • “Features” on page 8 • “Specifications” on page 12 • “Software” on pa...

Features This topic provides general information about the server features for a variety of models. Depending on yourspecific model, some features might vary or unavailable. For information about your specific model, use theSetup Utility program. See “Viewing information in the Setup Utility program...

– TMM (also known as BMC) and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 The system board platform management subsystem is based on the integrated TMM features. TheTMM is a management chip that is integrated on the system board of your server. With the TMM, nomatter what condition the serv...

Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server. Dimensions Width without rack handles: 442 mm (17.4 inches) Width with rack handles: 482.4 mm (19 inches) Depth without rack handles: 720.6 mm (28.37 inches) Depth with rack handles: 734 mm (28.9 inches) Height: 87.6 mm (3....

also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For detailed information, see“Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 61. ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Update...

ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology The ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program helps administrators to monitor and manage serverperformance, especially the power consumption for groups of servers equipped with the Intel IntelligentPower Node Manager technology. Lenovo provides a trial version of th...

Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the parts on the front of the server. The front view of the server varies by model. The illustrations in this topic show the server front viewsbased on the supported hard disk drives: • Front view of server models with 3.5-i...

1 3.5-inch hard disk drive area The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. Thenumber of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies by model. The vacant hard disk drive bays areoccupied by dummy hard disk drive trays. For server m...

Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives The following illustration shows the front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 6. Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 2.5-inch hard disk drive area (right cage) 5 Rack handle (left) 2 2.5-inc...

4 Slim optical drive Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive (DVD-RW or DVD-ROM). 5 Rack handle (left) 8 Rack handle (right) If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to help you slide the server outof the rack cabinet; or use the rack handles and scr...

Power status LED Color Description On Green The server is on. Off None The server is off. Blinking Green The server is in ACPI S1 mode, which also is knownas Power On Suspend (POS) mode. In this mode,the microprocessor(s) are not working while otherhardware devices are still working. 2 ID button wit...

Diagnostic module This topic provides information about the diagnostic module and the diagnostic LEDs on the panel of themodule. To locate the diagnostic panel, see “Front view of the server” on page 16. Your server comes with one of the following diagnostic modules: • Intelligent Diagnostics Module...

1 System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the corresponding system fan is operating slowlyor has failed. The following illustration shows the system fans and their numbers. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the i...

2 CPU1 DIMM status LEDs 3 CPU2 DIMM status LEDs When a DIMM status LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the corresponding memory module is overheated.The following illustration shows the memory modules and their numbers. Figure 12. DIMM status LEDs and DIMMs 4 Ambient temperature limit LED When th...

Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server. The following illustration shows the rear view of the server. Figure 13. Rear view of the server 1 Hot-swap redundant power supply 2 (available in some models) 7 VGA D...

3 PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly 2 There are three PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 2 for installing Ethernet cards or othersupported PCI Express cards. Figure 14. Riser card assembly 2 Notes: • The slot 1 and slot 2 are supported only in server models wi...

4 PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly 1 There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1. Figure 15. Riser card assembly 1 Notes: • For a RAID card, it must be installed into the upper slot (callout 2 ) on the riser card assembly 1. For an expander card, it mu...

5 8 9 Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help youidentify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed. Notes: • The Ethernet connector 0 (callout 9 ) marked with “MGMT” is for system management. If you ...

11 ID LED When you press the ID button on the front panel, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server arelit to help you locate the server among other servers. You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remotemanagement program for server presence detection. ID LED Color Description On Blue ...

Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Figure 17. Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 12 Pull-out information card 2 Power supply cooling shroud 13 Rack handle (left) 3 Riser card assembly 2 14 Front panel board 4 One or t...

Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Figure 18. Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 13 Slim optical drive (available in some models) 2 Power supply cooling shroud 14 Diagnostic module (varies by model) 3 Riser card assem...

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Figure 19. 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Figure 20. 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs 1 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 Hard disk drive RAID status LED Description Off Off ...

RAID card This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the RAID card installed in the upper slotof the riser card assembly 1. Your server comes with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. You alsocan purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and in...

ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (also known as ThinkServer 9260-8i SAS RAID Adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. Figure 22. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter 1 Ports 7-4 3 Board-to-board connector 2 Ports 3-0 1 Ports 7-4 Used to connect a mini-SAS sig...

The following illustration shows the connectors on the expander card. Each connector on the expandercard is used to connect a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable. For detailed information, see “Mini-SAS tomini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 38. Figure 23. Expander card 1 Connector 1 4 Connector...

The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 24. Front view of the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 1 Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 5 Slot 7 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2 Slot 2 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 6 Slot 5 for a ...

1 8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable to supportthe hard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7; or to support the hard disk drive 12 to hard di...

Use the following instructions to connect cables from the expander card to the backplanes for 2.5-inchhard disk drives: 1. For hard disk drive 0 to hard disk drive 3, use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable and connect the mini-SAS connector 1 on one end of the cable to the connector 3 on the expand...

13 ThinkServer Management Module With the integrated ThinkServer Management Module (also known as the BMC chip), no matter whatcondition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off, as long as the serveris connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction wi...

The following illustration shows the status of the jumpers and switches on the system board of your server.You can configure, recover, enable, or disable some specific features of the system board by setting thejumpers and switches. Figure 32. System board jumpers and switches 1 Clear CMOS (Compleme...

3 System board switches There are four switches on the system board of your server. Figure 33. System board switches 1 BIOS recovery switch 3 Management Engine (ME) in force update switch 2 Clear password switch 4 Reserved for the manufacturer 1 BIOS recovery switch Used to recover the BIOS if the p...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but isnot turned on, provided that the power supply is operating correctly. This helps you t...

Chapter 4. Turning on and turning off the server This chapter provides information about turning on and turning off the server. Turning on the server The server can be turned on in one of the following ways: • After you finish unpacking and setting up the server, connect it to an ac power source. Pr...

• For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system. 52 ThinkServer User Guide

Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 61 • “Configuring RAID” on page 64 • “Configuring the Ethernet controllers” on page...

• On the Server Management menu, select System Information to view information about your system. Setup Utility program interface This topic provides general information about the menus and items in the Setup Utility program. Depending on the BIOS version of your server, some menu or item informatio...

The Server Management menu contains the following submenus. For more information, enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen. • Erase SEL : Erase system event log (SEL). • System Information : View basic information about your server. • BMC Network Configuration : Se...

3. Use the Tab key to switch between data elements and type the numbers from the keyboard to set the system date and time. 4. Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to yo...

You also can use the Firmware Updater program to help you keep the server firmware up-to-date. See“Updating the firmware” on page 67. Updating (flashing) the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update (flash) the BIOS. Notes: • Update the BIOS on your server only if the newer BIOS versio...

7. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. 8. Connect the server to an ac power source and then start the server from the bootable USB key that contains the amiboot.rom file. The recovery process starts. Afte...

• Downloads device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD according to the operating system or add-on device • Selectable partition size and file system type • Support for multiple operating systems • Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time...

• Download the required device drivers to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them, especially when you finish installing an operatingsystem without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to confi...

• RAID 1 : mirroring without parity or striping RAID 1 uses mirroring so that data written to one drive is simultaneously written to another drive. This isgood for small databases or other applications that require small capacity but complete data redundancy.RAID 1 provides fault tolerance from disk...

The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at:http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instr...

• Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performingany steps that involve installing, removing, o...

• If your server has air ducts or air baffles, do not remove them while the server is running. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might cause the microprocessor(s) to overheat. • For servers that support up to two microprocessors, ensure that the second microprocessor socket a...

5. Press the release button 1 in the direction as shown. Figure 35. Pressing the release button 6. Fully open the cover latch 1 and slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside. Note: It is recommended that y...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. Before you begin, print a...

2. To reinstall the front bezel, align the tabs on the bottom edge of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position and the three screwholes 1 in the top edge of the front bezel are aligned with the corresponding holes in...

2. To reinstall the rack handles, insert the small tab 1 on the rack handle into the hole 2 in the chassis. Then, align the screw hole in the rack handle with the corresponding hole in the chassis and install thescrew to secure the rack handle on each side of the server. Figure 40. Installing the ra...

2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71. 4. Locate ...

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the cooling shroud before turning on the server. Operating the server with the cooling shroud removed might damage server components. Removing and reinstalling the left cage Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading a...

10. Ensure that the two screw holes in the rear of the left cage are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the two screws to secure the left cage in position. Figure 45. Installing the screws to secure the left cage 11. If your server has a slim optical drive installed, ...

Installing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module. Before you begin, print all the related instructions ...

9. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned with the key 2 in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position. N...

6. Disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the memory slots. 7. Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove itfrom the memory slot....

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

a. Carefully remove the screws that secure the Ethernet card and then remove the full-height bracket from the Ethernet card. Figure 53. Removing the full-height bracket from the PCI Express card b. Note the orientation of the low-profile bracket and position it on the Ethernet card so that the screw...

8. Position the Ethernet card near the PCI Express card slot for which you have removed the slot bracket. Then, carefully press the Ethernet card straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket alsois secured by the riser card assembly 2. Figure 55. Installing an Ethernet card 9. ...

8. If you are instructed to return the old Ethernet card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Com...

6. Locate the RAID 5 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then carefully insert the TR 500 Key into the connector. If necessary, you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first,install the TR 500 Key on it, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. See “Replacingthe...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply, and a second level of fault tolerance when used inconjunction with an uninterruptible power supply. The temperature of the TR 700 Battery is generally 15-20°C (59-68°F) higher than the ambient temperatureduring fast charge. Therefore, to complete...

8. Position the TR 700 Battery above the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter so that the board-to-board connector 1 on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery is aligned with the connector 2 on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter; and the three mounting studs on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery are aligned withthe c...

• Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the TR 700 Battery, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cor...

Notes: • The server must have a RAID card and an expander card installed to support more than eight hard disk drives. • The expander card is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 70 first and carefully perform the operation. Insta...

6. There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 and the shorter one is for installing the expander card. Remove the slot bracket for the shorter slot and store it in the event that you laterremove the expander card and need the bracket to cover the place. Note: Ensure that you i...

9. Connect cables depending on your specific server configuration. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 38. 10. Reinstall the riser card assembly 1. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appr...

6. There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 and the expander card is installed in the shorter slot. Disconnect cables from the expander card. Then, grasp the expander card by its edgesand carefully pull it out of the PCI Express card slot. Note: The expander card might fit t...

Installing the TMM Premium Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to install the TMM Premium. Before you begin, print all the related instructions ...

5. Locate the TMM Premium connector on the system board and then insert the TMM Premium into the TMM Premium connector. Note: Ensure that the TMM Premium is securely seated on the system board. Figure 64. Installing the TMM Premium What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module This topic provides instructions on how to install or re...

6. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector on the system board. Figure 66. Installing the TPM 7. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the a...

5. Remove the TPM installed on the TPM connector by lifting it straight up. Note: Carefully handle the TPM by its edges. Figure 67. Removing the TPM 6. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. 7. If you are...

This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply. The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of thesystem when a power supply fails. You can install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply without...

2. If you are replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply, press the release tab 1 in the direction as shown and carefully pull the handle 2 at the same time to slide the failing hot-swap redundant power supply out of the chassis. Figure 69. Removing a hot-swap redundant power supply 3. Touch the st...

5. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the new hot-swap redundant power supply. Then, check the status LED near the power cord connector. When the LED is lit in green, it indicatesthat the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly. When the LED is lit in amber, itindicat...

10. Install the four screws to secure the new heat sink on the system board. It is recommended that you carefully install the four screws using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the systemboard. a. Partially tighten screw 1 , then firmly tighten screw 3 , and then return to screw ...

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Press down the small handle 1 first and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then, press down the small handle 2 and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks o...

7. Gently press the microprocessor retainer as shown to open it. Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Figure 80. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the...

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Press down the small handle 1 first and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then, press down the small handle 2 and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks o...

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with opticalinstruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ens...

7. Remove the retaining bracket from the old optical drive or the dummy optical drive tray. Then, install it on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 87. Installing the optical drive retaining bracket Chapter 6 . Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 125

9. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 90. Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive 10. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to yo...

Figure 96. Installing the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 5. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to ensure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed hard disk drive to be recognized. See“Hot-swap hard disk drive status ...

8. Carefully lift the backplane straight up a little bit so that the small hooks 1 on the chassis are aligned with the corresponding holes in the backplane. Then, slowly and carefully move the backplane to therear of the chassis until the hooks 1 pass through the holes in the backplane and then comp...

11. Press the buttons 1 to put the latches on the chassis to the closed position so that the latches secure the new backplane in place. Figure 100. Securing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 12. Reinstall all the hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) in the hard disk drive bay...

9. Note the orientation of the new backplane. Carefully press the new backplane straight down into the chassis so that it is secured in place by the tabs 1 on the chassis and the three screw holes in the new backplane are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the screws ...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

11. Position the new riser card assembly 1 on the chassis and align it with the riser card assembly 1 slot on the system board and align the rear of it with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis.Then, carefully press the new riser card assembly 1 straight down into the chassis unt...

2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71. 4. Locate ...

10. Position the new riser card assembly 2 on the chassis and align it with the riser card assembly 2 slot on the system board and align the rear of it with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis.Then, carefully press the new riser card assembly 2 straight down into the chassis unt...

9. Note the dotted lines in the following illustration to properly position the new RAID card near the longer PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 1. Then, carefully press the new RAID card straight intothe slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured by the riser car...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. Replacing the diagnostic module This topic provides instructions on how to replace the diagnostic module. For detailed inform...

12. Slide the new diagnostic module into the cage from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 116. Installing the diagnostic module into the left cage of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 13. Connect the diagnostic module cable to the rear of the new diagnostic module. 14. Reinsta...

5. Position the new system fan above the place for the removed failing system fan so that the system fan connector on the bottom of the new system fan is facing the rear of the chassis. Then, press the newsystem fan straight down until it is seated into place. Figure 118. Installing the system fan 6...

• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell bat...

6. Install a new system board battery. Figure 120. Installing the system board battery 7. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. 8. Dispose of the old system board battery as required by local ordinances ...

5. Ensure that the cover latch is in the open position. Place the server cover above the chassis so that the cover latch is aligned with the cover latch slot in the chassis. Then, lower the server cover ontothe chassis until the cover latch is inserted into its slot and both sides of the server cove...

Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cord(s) last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Updating the server configuration When you turn on the...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to help you solveproblems that might occur in the server. If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter, see Chapter 8“Getting infor...

Using a diagnostic program The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems: • ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool • ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions...

Symptom Action The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD does not start. 1. Ensure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD driveinstalled or a bootable external DVD drive attached. 2. Ensure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD in...

Symptom Action 4. Replace the signal cable for the optical drive. 5. Replace the power cable for the optical drive. 6. Replace the power cable for the backplane. 7. Replace the optical drive. 8. Replace the backplane. 9. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. A disc is not worki...

Symptom Action backplane without bowing or causing movement ofthe backplane. 6. Ensure that the cable connection is correct. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” onpage 38. 7. Reconnect the backplane power cable and repeat step 1 through step 4. 8. Reconnect the backplane signal cable...

Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufacturedby Lenovo and where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products. Information resources You can use the information in this ...

• Diagnostic solutions • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • User guides and manuals • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions Help and service This topic contains information about obtaining help and service. Before you call Before you call, do the following to try to s...

For the warranty type and duration for your product, refer to the Warranty and Support Information on the documentation DVD that comes with you server. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtainwarranty service. For warranty service, consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list. Telepho...

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Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual forspecific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities maynot be available in your area. For information on disposal or ba...

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Particulate contamination Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or tem...

within each geography. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to bethrown away, but rather put in the established collection systems for reclaiming these end of life products. Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking must not dis...

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to publictelecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Th...

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen- CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo(Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs...

Index A about RAID 64 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 54 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 66 ambient temperature limit LED 21, 24 B backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives replacing 134 Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives locations 37 backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives loc...

Przed skorzystaniem z produktu należy zapoznać się z wielojęzycznymi instrukcjami bezpieczeństwaznajdującymi się na płycie DVD z dokumentacją dostarczoną wraz z produktem. Antes de utilizar o produto, leia atentamente as instruções de segurança multilingues que constam noDVD de documentação fornecid...

Statement 16 CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by your local electrical code and the latest edition of IEC 60950. • Connect the equipment to a reliably earthed sa...

Chapter 1. General information This chapter provides some general information about your product. This chapter contains the following items: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Server documentation” on page 2 Introduction This user guide for your Lenovo ® ThinkServer ® product contains information about t...

Record information about your server in the following table. You will need the information if you ever needto have your server serviced. For where to find the product information label on the chassis, see “Machine type, model, and serial numberlabel” on page 14. Product name ________________________...

Documentation DVD The documentation DVD, which comes with your server, contains various documents for your server inPortable Document Format (PDF) and HyperText Markup Language (HTML). The documentation DVD is notbootable. To view the documents on the DVD, you will need a computer with a Web browser...

Document only for trained service personnel The following document is intended only for trained service personnel of Lenovo. Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides information about troubleshooting and diagnostics, component locations, andreplacement procedures for major Field Replaceabl...

Chapter 2. Server setup road map This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. Insome cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the s...

Chapter 3. Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package, features, specifications, software programs,and component locations. This chapter contains the following items: • “Server package” on page 7 • “Features” on page 8 • “Specifications” on page 12 • “Software” on pa...

Features This topic provides general information about the server features for a variety of models. Depending on yourspecific model, some features might vary or unavailable. For information about your specific model, use theSetup Utility program. See “Viewing information in the Setup Utility program...

– TMM (also known as BMC) and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 The system board platform management subsystem is based on the integrated TMM features. TheTMM is a management chip that is integrated on the system board of your server. With the TMM, nomatter what condition the serv...

Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server. Dimensions Width without rack handles: 442 mm (17.4 inches) Width with rack handles: 482.4 mm (19 inches) Depth without rack handles: 720.6 mm (28.37 inches) Depth with rack handles: 734 mm (28.9 inches) Height: 87.6 mm (3....

also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For detailed information, see“Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 61. ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Update...

ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology The ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program helps administrators to monitor and manage serverperformance, especially the power consumption for groups of servers equipped with the Intel IntelligentPower Node Manager technology. Lenovo provides a trial version of th...

Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the parts on the front of the server. The front view of the server varies by model. The illustrations in this topic show the server front viewsbased on the supported hard disk drives: • Front view of server models with 3.5-i...

1 3.5-inch hard disk drive area The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. Thenumber of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies by model. The vacant hard disk drive bays areoccupied by dummy hard disk drive trays. For server m...

Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives The following illustration shows the front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 6. Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 2.5-inch hard disk drive area (right cage) 5 Rack handle (left) 2 2.5-inc...

4 Slim optical drive Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive (DVD-RW or DVD-ROM). 5 Rack handle (left) 8 Rack handle (right) If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to help you slide the server outof the rack cabinet; or use the rack handles and scr...

Power status LED Color Description On Green The server is on. Off None The server is off. Blinking Green The server is in ACPI S1 mode, which also is knownas Power On Suspend (POS) mode. In this mode,the microprocessor(s) are not working while otherhardware devices are still working. 2 ID button wit...

Diagnostic module This topic provides information about the diagnostic module and the diagnostic LEDs on the panel of themodule. To locate the diagnostic panel, see “Front view of the server” on page 16. Your server comes with one of the following diagnostic modules: • Intelligent Diagnostics Module...

1 System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the corresponding system fan is operating slowlyor has failed. The following illustration shows the system fans and their numbers. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the i...

2 CPU1 DIMM status LEDs 3 CPU2 DIMM status LEDs When a DIMM status LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the corresponding memory module is overheated.The following illustration shows the memory modules and their numbers. Figure 12. DIMM status LEDs and DIMMs 4 Ambient temperature limit LED When th...

Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server. The following illustration shows the rear view of the server. Figure 13. Rear view of the server 1 Hot-swap redundant power supply 2 (available in some models) 7 VGA D...

3 PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly 2 There are three PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 2 for installing Ethernet cards or othersupported PCI Express cards. Figure 14. Riser card assembly 2 Notes: • The slot 1 and slot 2 are supported only in server models wi...

4 PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly 1 There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1. Figure 15. Riser card assembly 1 Notes: • For a RAID card, it must be installed into the upper slot (callout 2 ) on the riser card assembly 1. For an expander card, it mu...

5 8 9 Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help youidentify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed. Notes: • The Ethernet connector 0 (callout 9 ) marked with “MGMT” is for system management. If you ...

11 ID LED When you press the ID button on the front panel, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server arelit to help you locate the server among other servers. You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remotemanagement program for server presence detection. ID LED Color Description On Blue ...

Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Figure 17. Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 12 Pull-out information card 2 Power supply cooling shroud 13 Rack handle (left) 3 Riser card assembly 2 14 Front panel board 4 One or t...

Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Figure 18. Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 13 Slim optical drive (available in some models) 2 Power supply cooling shroud 14 Diagnostic module (varies by model) 3 Riser card assem...

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Figure 19. 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Figure 20. 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs 1 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 Hard disk drive RAID status LED Description Off Off ...

RAID card This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the RAID card installed in the upper slotof the riser card assembly 1. Your server comes with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. You alsocan purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and in...

ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (also known as ThinkServer 9260-8i SAS RAID Adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. Figure 22. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter 1 Ports 7-4 3 Board-to-board connector 2 Ports 3-0 1 Ports 7-4 Used to connect a mini-SAS sig...

The following illustration shows the connectors on the expander card. Each connector on the expandercard is used to connect a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable. For detailed information, see “Mini-SAS tomini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 38. Figure 23. Expander card 1 Connector 1 4 Connector...

The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 24. Front view of the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 1 Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 5 Slot 7 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2 Slot 2 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 6 Slot 5 for a ...

1 8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable to supportthe hard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7; or to support the hard disk drive 12 to hard di...

Use the following instructions to connect cables from the expander card to the backplanes for 2.5-inchhard disk drives: 1. For hard disk drive 0 to hard disk drive 3, use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable and connect the mini-SAS connector 1 on one end of the cable to the connector 3 on the expand...

13 ThinkServer Management Module With the integrated ThinkServer Management Module (also known as the BMC chip), no matter whatcondition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off, as long as the serveris connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction wi...

The following illustration shows the status of the jumpers and switches on the system board of your server.You can configure, recover, enable, or disable some specific features of the system board by setting thejumpers and switches. Figure 32. System board jumpers and switches 1 Clear CMOS (Compleme...

3 System board switches There are four switches on the system board of your server. Figure 33. System board switches 1 BIOS recovery switch 3 Management Engine (ME) in force update switch 2 Clear password switch 4 Reserved for the manufacturer 1 BIOS recovery switch Used to recover the BIOS if the p...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but isnot turned on, provided that the power supply is operating correctly. This helps you t...

Chapter 4. Turning on and turning off the server This chapter provides information about turning on and turning off the server. Turning on the server The server can be turned on in one of the following ways: • After you finish unpacking and setting up the server, connect it to an ac power source. Pr...

• For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system. 52 ThinkServer User Guide

Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 61 • “Configuring RAID” on page 64 • “Configuring the Ethernet controllers” on page...

• On the Server Management menu, select System Information to view information about your system. Setup Utility program interface This topic provides general information about the menus and items in the Setup Utility program. Depending on the BIOS version of your server, some menu or item informatio...

The Server Management menu contains the following submenus. For more information, enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen. • Erase SEL : Erase system event log (SEL). • System Information : View basic information about your server. • BMC Network Configuration : Se...

3. Use the Tab key to switch between data elements and type the numbers from the keyboard to set the system date and time. 4. Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to yo...

You also can use the Firmware Updater program to help you keep the server firmware up-to-date. See“Updating the firmware” on page 67. Updating (flashing) the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update (flash) the BIOS. Notes: • Update the BIOS on your server only if the newer BIOS versio...

7. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. 8. Connect the server to an ac power source and then start the server from the bootable USB key that contains the amiboot.rom file. The recovery process starts. Afte...

• Downloads device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD according to the operating system or add-on device • Selectable partition size and file system type • Support for multiple operating systems • Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time...

• Download the required device drivers to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them, especially when you finish installing an operatingsystem without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to confi...

• RAID 1 : mirroring without parity or striping RAID 1 uses mirroring so that data written to one drive is simultaneously written to another drive. This isgood for small databases or other applications that require small capacity but complete data redundancy.RAID 1 provides fault tolerance from disk...

The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at:http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instr...

• Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performingany steps that involve installing, removing, o...

• If your server has air ducts or air baffles, do not remove them while the server is running. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might cause the microprocessor(s) to overheat. • For servers that support up to two microprocessors, ensure that the second microprocessor socket a...

5. Press the release button 1 in the direction as shown. Figure 35. Pressing the release button 6. Fully open the cover latch 1 and slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside. Note: It is recommended that y...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. Before you begin, print a...

2. To reinstall the front bezel, align the tabs on the bottom edge of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position and the three screwholes 1 in the top edge of the front bezel are aligned with the corresponding holes in...

2. To reinstall the rack handles, insert the small tab 1 on the rack handle into the hole 2 in the chassis. Then, align the screw hole in the rack handle with the corresponding hole in the chassis and install thescrew to secure the rack handle on each side of the server. Figure 40. Installing the ra...

2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71. 4. Locate ...

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the cooling shroud before turning on the server. Operating the server with the cooling shroud removed might damage server components. Removing and reinstalling the left cage Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading a...

10. Ensure that the two screw holes in the rear of the left cage are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the two screws to secure the left cage in position. Figure 45. Installing the screws to secure the left cage 11. If your server has a slim optical drive installed, ...

Installing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module. Before you begin, print all the related instructions ...

9. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned with the key 2 in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position. N...

6. Disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the memory slots. 7. Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove itfrom the memory slot....

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

a. Carefully remove the screws that secure the Ethernet card and then remove the full-height bracket from the Ethernet card. Figure 53. Removing the full-height bracket from the PCI Express card b. Note the orientation of the low-profile bracket and position it on the Ethernet card so that the screw...

8. Position the Ethernet card near the PCI Express card slot for which you have removed the slot bracket. Then, carefully press the Ethernet card straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket alsois secured by the riser card assembly 2. Figure 55. Installing an Ethernet card 9. ...

8. If you are instructed to return the old Ethernet card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Com...

6. Locate the RAID 5 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then carefully insert the TR 500 Key into the connector. If necessary, you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first,install the TR 500 Key on it, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. See “Replacingthe...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply, and a second level of fault tolerance when used inconjunction with an uninterruptible power supply. The temperature of the TR 700 Battery is generally 15-20°C (59-68°F) higher than the ambient temperatureduring fast charge. Therefore, to complete...

8. Position the TR 700 Battery above the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter so that the board-to-board connector 1 on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery is aligned with the connector 2 on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter; and the three mounting studs on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery are aligned withthe c...

• Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the TR 700 Battery, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cor...

Notes: • The server must have a RAID card and an expander card installed to support more than eight hard disk drives. • The expander card is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 70 first and carefully perform the operation. Insta...

6. There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 and the shorter one is for installing the expander card. Remove the slot bracket for the shorter slot and store it in the event that you laterremove the expander card and need the bracket to cover the place. Note: Ensure that you i...

9. Connect cables depending on your specific server configuration. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 38. 10. Reinstall the riser card assembly 1. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appr...

6. There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 and the expander card is installed in the shorter slot. Disconnect cables from the expander card. Then, grasp the expander card by its edgesand carefully pull it out of the PCI Express card slot. Note: The expander card might fit t...

Installing the TMM Premium Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 69. This topic provides instructions on how to install the TMM Premium. Before you begin, print all the related instructions ...

5. Locate the TMM Premium connector on the system board and then insert the TMM Premium into the TMM Premium connector. Note: Ensure that the TMM Premium is securely seated on the system board. Figure 64. Installing the TMM Premium What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module This topic provides instructions on how to install or re...

6. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector on the system board. Figure 66. Installing the TPM 7. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the a...

5. Remove the TPM installed on the TPM connector by lifting it straight up. Note: Carefully handle the TPM by its edges. Figure 67. Removing the TPM 6. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. 7. If you are...

This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply. The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of thesystem when a power supply fails. You can install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply without...

2. If you are replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply, press the release tab 1 in the direction as shown and carefully pull the handle 2 at the same time to slide the failing hot-swap redundant power supply out of the chassis. Figure 69. Removing a hot-swap redundant power supply 3. Touch the st...

5. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the new hot-swap redundant power supply. Then, check the status LED near the power cord connector. When the LED is lit in green, it indicatesthat the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly. When the LED is lit in amber, itindicat...

10. Install the four screws to secure the new heat sink on the system board. It is recommended that you carefully install the four screws using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the systemboard. a. Partially tighten screw 1 , then firmly tighten screw 3 , and then return to screw ...

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Press down the small handle 1 first and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then, press down the small handle 2 and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks o...

7. Gently press the microprocessor retainer as shown to open it. Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Figure 80. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the...

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Press down the small handle 1 first and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then, press down the small handle 2 and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks o...

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with opticalinstruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ens...

7. Remove the retaining bracket from the old optical drive or the dummy optical drive tray. Then, install it on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 87. Installing the optical drive retaining bracket Chapter 6 . Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 125

9. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 90. Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive 10. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to yo...

Figure 96. Installing the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 5. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to ensure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed hard disk drive to be recognized. See“Hot-swap hard disk drive status ...

8. Carefully lift the backplane straight up a little bit so that the small hooks 1 on the chassis are aligned with the corresponding holes in the backplane. Then, slowly and carefully move the backplane to therear of the chassis until the hooks 1 pass through the holes in the backplane and then comp...

11. Press the buttons 1 to put the latches on the chassis to the closed position so that the latches secure the new backplane in place. Figure 100. Securing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 12. Reinstall all the hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) in the hard disk drive bay...

9. Note the orientation of the new backplane. Carefully press the new backplane straight down into the chassis so that it is secured in place by the tabs 1 on the chassis and the three screw holes in the new backplane are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the screws ...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and plac...

11. Position the new riser card assembly 1 on the chassis and align it with the riser card assembly 1 slot on the system board and align the rear of it with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis.Then, carefully press the new riser card assembly 1 straight down into the chassis unt...

2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71. 4. Locate ...

10. Position the new riser card assembly 2 on the chassis and align it with the riser card assembly 2 slot on the system board and align the rear of it with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis.Then, carefully press the new riser card assembly 2 straight down into the chassis unt...

9. Note the dotted lines in the following illustration to properly position the new RAID card near the longer PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 1. Then, carefully press the new RAID card straight intothe slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured by the riser car...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 153. Replacing the diagnostic module This topic provides instructions on how to replace the diagnostic module. For detailed inform...

12. Slide the new diagnostic module into the cage from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 116. Installing the diagnostic module into the left cage of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 13. Connect the diagnostic module cable to the rear of the new diagnostic module. 14. Reinsta...

5. Position the new system fan above the place for the removed failing system fan so that the system fan connector on the bottom of the new system fan is facing the rear of the chassis. Then, press the newsystem fan straight down until it is seated into place. Figure 118. Installing the system fan 6...

• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell bat...

6. Install a new system board battery. Figure 120. Installing the system board battery 7. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 136. 8. Dispose of the old system board battery as required by local ordinances ...

5. Ensure that the cover latch is in the open position. Place the server cover above the chassis so that the cover latch is aligned with the cover latch slot in the chassis. Then, lower the server cover ontothe chassis until the cover latch is inserted into its slot and both sides of the server cove...

Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cord(s) last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Updating the server configuration When you turn on the...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to help you solveproblems that might occur in the server. If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter, see Chapter 8“Getting infor...

Using a diagnostic program The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems: • ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool • ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions...

Symptom Action The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD does not start. 1. Ensure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD driveinstalled or a bootable external DVD drive attached. 2. Ensure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD in...

Symptom Action 4. Replace the signal cable for the optical drive. 5. Replace the power cable for the optical drive. 6. Replace the power cable for the backplane. 7. Replace the optical drive. 8. Replace the backplane. 9. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. A disc is not worki...

Symptom Action backplane without bowing or causing movement ofthe backplane. 6. Ensure that the cable connection is correct. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” onpage 38. 7. Reconnect the backplane power cable and repeat step 1 through step 4. 8. Reconnect the backplane signal cable...

Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufacturedby Lenovo and where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products. Information resources You can use the information in this ...

• Diagnostic solutions • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • User guides and manuals • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions Help and service This topic contains information about obtaining help and service. Before you call Before you call, do the following to try to s...

For the warranty type and duration for your product, refer to the Warranty and Support Information on the documentation DVD that comes with you server. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtainwarranty service. For warranty service, consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list. Telepho...

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Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual forspecific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities maynot be available in your area. For information on disposal or ba...

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Particulate contamination Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or tem...

within each geography. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to bethrown away, but rather put in the established collection systems for reclaiming these end of life products. Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking must not dis...

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to publictelecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Th...

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen- CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo(Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs...

Index A about RAID 64 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 54 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 66 ambient temperature limit LED 21, 24 B backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives replacing 134 Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives locations 37 backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives loc...