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Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . iii Products that are not assessed . . . . . . . . . x Chapter 1. General information . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Server documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2. Server setup road map . . . 5 Chapter 3. Prod...
Completing the parts replacement . . . . . . . 106 Reinstalling the server cover and reconnectingcables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Updating the server configuration . . . . . 108 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting anddiagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Troubleshooting procedure . . . . . . . ...
Safety information Note: Before using the product, be sure to read and understand the multilingual safety instructions on the documentation DVD that comes with the product. Antes de usar o produto, leia e entenda as instruções de segurança multilíngues no DVD de documentaçãoque o acompanha. Преди да...
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...
Statement 20 CAUTION:A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace thebattery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by localregulations. Statement 21 Attention: Choose only D40 or above air-break switch to ...
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 documentation for your Lenovo ® ThinkServer ® product contains information abou...
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 11. Product name ________________________...
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 need to connect the server...
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 7 • “Specifications” on page 10 • “Software” on pa...
– RAID Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID. If a required RAID card is installed, your serveralso supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations. For detailed information, see“Configuring RAID” on page 47. Note: The onboard RAID is a software RAID instead of a hardware RAID. – S...
The machine type, model, and serial number label is attached on the right rack handle of your server asshown. Note: Depending on the model type, your server might look slightly different from this illustration. ! ID M T -M X X X X -X X X S /N X X X X X X X Figure 2. Machine type, model, and serial n...
Front panel The following illustration shows the controls, connectors, and LEDs on the front panel of the server. To locatethe front panel, see “Front view of the server” on page 12. ! ID Figure 4. Front panel 1 Power button with power status LED 2 ID button with ID LED 3 Hard-disk-drive status LED ...
4 NIC status LED The NIC status LED indicates the LAN status for the Ethernet connector 1 and Ethernet connector 2 on therear panel of the server. NIC status LED Color Description On Green The server is connected to a LAN. Off None The server is disconnected from a LAN. Blinking Green The LAN is con...
1 Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord. 2 Serial connector Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial connector. 3 4 6 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 connectivit...
7 PCI Express card slot There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly. The Ethernet card is installed in the slot 1 on the riser card assembly. The slot 2 is used to install a half-length, full-height PCI Express card, such as a RAID card or a ThinkServer Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Fi...
Server lock You can use a Kensington-style cable lock to secure your server to a desk, table, or other non-permanentfixture. The cable lock attaches to the security-lock slot at the rear of your server and is operated with a keyor combination depending on the type selected. The cable lock also locks...
5 System fan 1 6 Power supply assembly 7 System fan 3 8 Heat sink 9 Rack handle (right) 10 Microprocessor 11 Slim-optical-drive bracket 12 Slim optical drive 13 2.5-inch hard disk drive 3 14 2.5-inch hard disk drive 2 15 Memory modules 16 2.5-inch hard disk drive 1 17 2.5-inch hard disk drive 0 18 F...
FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID (available on somemodels) Yes No ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery (available on some models) Yes No RAID card Some server models come with a RAID card installed in the longer slot of the riser card a...
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 12. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter 1 Ports 7-4 2 Ports 3-0 3 ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector 1 Ports 7-4 Used to connect ...
1. Connect the mini-SAS connector of the mini-SAS to 2.5-inch SAS combo cable to the RAID card. Note: For the RAID 500 Adapter, connect the mini-SAS connector to Port 0. For the RAID 700 Adapter, connect the mini-SAS connector to Ports 3-0. See “RAID card” on page 21. Figure 13. Connecting the mini-...
6. If you have a slim optical drive, install the slim-optical-drive bracket, and then install the slim optical drive. See “Removing and reinstalling the slim-optical-drive bracket” on page 82 and “Installing theslim optical drive” on page 71. 7. Do the following to connect the slim optical drive: a....
System board components The following illustration shows the component locations on the system board. Figure 24. System board components 1 4-pin power connector 2 DIMM1 3 DIMM2 4 DIMM3 5 DIMM4 6 Thermal sensor connector 7 ID LED power connector 8 System-error-LED-cable connector 9 System fan 3 conne...
22 ME disable jumper Used to enable or disable the ME. 23 Trusted Cryptography Module (TCM) connector Used to install the TCM. 24 Riser card assembly slot Used to install the riser card assembly. 26 Coin-cell battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configu...
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 After the server is connected to an ac power source, you can turn on the server by pressing the power button. Turning off the server CAUTION:The power...
Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 37 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 44 • “Configuring RAID” on page 47 • “Configuring the Ethernet controllers” on page...
The Exit menu contains the following items: • Save Changes and Exit : Save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. • Discard Changes and Exit : Discard changes, load previous values, and then exit the Setup Utility program. • Load Optimal Defaults : Restore the user default values for all the it...
• Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Besides the alphabetic characters (a-z) and numeric ...
• Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported. An earlier BIOS version might not contain the support for the latest system configurations. • If the power to your server is interrupted while the POST and BIOS are being updated, your server might not restar...
• Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices • Ability to download 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...
system without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to configure your server. • Install the required device drivers directly on the server on which you are running the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. • View information about all server models supported by the ThinkS...
• 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...
• Advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configuration using the WebBIOS Configuration Utilityprogram; and RAID management using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLIConfiguration Utility program (requires a RAID card) Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SAT...
7. Press Enter to initiate volume creation. 8. When prompted, press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume. 9. If desired, return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes. 10. When finished, select Exit and press Enter. Deleting RAID volumes This section describes how to use the In...
Note: Some information in these chapters might be intended for the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations and might not apply to the onboard SATA software configurations. • “MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation” • “MegaRAID Storage Manager Window and Menus” • “Monitoring System...
• To view the LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to power. • When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Do not open the static-protective package t...
System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, strictly follow these guidelines: • Each of the drive bays has a drive or a dummy tray installed; or there is an electromagnetic interface (EMI) protective panel or EMI shield installed to protect the drive cage. • L...
3. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover. 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: The thumbscrew is an integrated part of the server cover. Do not try to remove the thumbscrew from t...
Attention: An unoccupied drive bay or PCI card slot without a cover, shield, dummy tray, filler, or any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, which might result in overheatingor component damage. Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Before you begin, print ...
Installing or removing a memory module This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. Note: The memory modules are sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation. Memory mod...
The following table explains the memory module installation rules for your server. The “X” mark indicates thememory slots into which the memory modules should be installed in different situations. Table 3. Memory module installation rules DIMM DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 One DIMM X Two DIMMs X X Three D...
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new memory module out of the package. Note: Carefully handle the memory module by its edges. 7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure...
5. 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. Figure 32. Removing a memory module 6. If you are instructed to return the ...
8. Correctly position the new RAID card near the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly. Then, carefully press the new RAID card into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is securedat the rear of the server. Figure 34. Installing the RAID card 9. Install the screw to s...
Note: If you want to use the Firmware Updater program, ensure that it is the latest version. To get the latest version of the Firmware Updater program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers, locate the differentversions of the program, and then identify the latest version by comparing readme files. If...
5. Disconnect any cables from the RAID card. 6. If you want to install a new RAID card, see “Installing the RAID card” on page 62. 7. If you are instructed to return the old RAID card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do...
6. Locate the TR 500 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 “Installing o...
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. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 55. 4. Locate the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter, which is installed on the riser c...
than 55°C (131°F). If the ambient temperature exceeds 55°C (131°F), the recharge cycle will terminateprematurely, thus preventing the TR 700 Battery from reaching a fully charged state. A recharge cycle lastsat least six hours under normal operating conditions. Attention: It is recommended that you ...
6. 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...
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...
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. 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...
8. Attach the slim-optical-drive retainer to the side of the slim optical drive. Then, tighten the thumbscrew 1 to secure the slim-optical-drive retainer. Figure 44. Installing the slim-optical-drive retainer 9. Connect the cables to the rear of the slim optical drive. See “Connecting the cables” on...
• Use any documentation that comes with the new optical drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the slim optical drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all po...
9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new riser card assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new riser card assembly from the package. 10. Install the Ethernet card on the new riser card assembly. See “Replacing the Ethernet card” on page 7...
To replace the Ethernet card, do the following: 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, ...
6. Locate the ID LED at the rear of the server. Flex the two sides of the plastic retaining clip that secures the ID LED and then remove the ID LED from the plastic retaining clip. Figure 52. Removing the ID LED from the plastic retaining clip 7. Note the cable routing in the chassis. Then, remove t...
5. Locate the failing power supply in your server. Remove the five screws 1 to 5 that secure the power supply assembly. Figure 53. Removing the screws that secure the power supply assembly 6. Lift the failing power supply assembly up and out of your server. 7. Touch the static-protective package tha...
7. To reinstall the slim-optical-drive bracket, align the four slots in the bracket with the mounting studs on the chassis. Position the bracket in the chassis and then slide the bracket to the front of the serveruntil the release pin 1 is snapped into position. 1 Figure 56. Reinstalling the slim-op...
7. Remove the four screws that secure the 2.5-inch hard disk drive to the bracket. Then, lift the 2.5-inch hard disk drive up to remove it from the bracket. Figure 58. Removing the 2.5-inch hard disk drive from the bracket 8. Position the new 2.5-inch hard disk drive into the bracket and then instal...
7. Remove the four screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard disk drive to the bracket and then lift the drive up to remove it from the bracket. Figure 62. Removing the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from the bracket 8. Position the new 3.5-inch hard disk drive into the bracket and then install the four screws...
9. Position the 3.5-inch hard disk drive together with the bracket into the server and then slide the drive as shown until the release pin 1 snaps into place. Figure 64. Installing the 3.5-inch hard disk drive 10. Connect the SATA combo connector to the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. See “Connecting the ...
5. If necessary, remove the hard disk drives. See “Replacing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive” on page 84 and “Replacing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive” on page 87. 6. Remove the two screws that secure the front panel board and then carefully remove the front panel board from the chassis. Figure 65. Removing ...
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 106. Replacing a system fan Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 53. This topic provides instructions on how ...
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 106. Replacing the heat sink Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page...
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 2 , and then return to screw ...
6. Gently press down the small handle 1 on the microprocessor socket and then pull the handle slightly outward to release it from the secured position. Then, pivot the handle upward to the fully open position.Then, gently open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 . Figure 71. Accessing the ...
9. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the newmicroprocessor. 10. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by ...
forever. If the coin-cell battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information, including passwords, arelost and an error message is displayed when you turn on the server. DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only th...
6. Install a new coin-cell battery. Figure 75. Installing the coin-cell battery 7. Dispose of the old coin-cell battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Comp...
15. Install the eight screws following the recommended numerical sequence as shown to secure the new system board on the chassis. Figure 78. Installing the screws that secure the system board 16. Reinstall the two hexagonal screws 1 to secure the rear of the system board to the chassis. Figure 79. R...
18. Remove the microprocessor from the old system board and install it on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 96. 19. The old system board must be returned with the microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins on the microprocessor socket during shipping and handling....
within the DOS BIOS package. For some servers, the VPD utility is available for download athttp://www.lenovo.com/drivers. Note: If you want to use the Firmware Updater program, ensure that it is the latest version. To get the latest version of the Firmware Updater program, go to http://www.lenovo.co...
4. Place the server cover above the chassis and then lower the server cover onto the chassis. Ensure that both sides of the server cover engage the guides on both sides of the chassis. Slide the servercover to the front of the chassis until the server cover snaps into position. Tighten the thumbscre...
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...
4. Select the language when prompted. Then, click Continue . 5. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA) terms carefully and click Accept to start the program. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to use the diagnostic program. For detailed information about using a diagnostic program, refer t...
Symptom Action A newly installed hard disk drive is not recognized. 1. Make sure that: • The signal cable and connector are not damaged. • The hard disk drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board andthe SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utilityprogram. See “Us...
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 Safety, Warranty, and Support Information on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtainwarranty service. For warranty service, consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone lis...
Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, orboth. Celeron, Intel, Intel Core, Pentium, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or othercountries. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server a...
Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipmentwhen it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners inrecycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo pr...
Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may appl...
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 derBildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an ExportClassification Control Number (ECCN) of 4A994.b. ...
commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensedcommunication equipment. Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case...
Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchernangegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Eurasian compliance mark 128 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual
Index A about RAID 47 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 38 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 50 B BIOS update utility software 11 C coin-cell battery replacing 99 configuring Ethernet controllers 52 server 37 configuring RAID advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 50 using the ThinkServer...
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