Page 3 - Contents; iii
Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. General information . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Server documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2. Server setup road map . . . 5 Chapter 3. Product overview . . . . . . 7 Server package . . . . ....
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Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID300 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID . . . . 96 Installing or removing the ThinkServerManagement Module Premium . . . . . . 100 Installing or removing the ThinkServer TrustedPlatform Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Installing or replacing a hot-swap redunda...
Page 5 - Safety information; documentation DVD that comes with the product.; 제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오.
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...
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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...
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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...
Page 13 - Chapter 1. General information; Introduction; ThinkServer EasyStartup
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...
Page 14 - Server documentation; Printed documents; Read Me First
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 13. Product name ________________________...
Page 15 - Documentation DVD; Windows
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...
Page 16 - MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide; Document only for trained service personnel; Hardware Maintenance Manual
• MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how touse the utility programs to configure, monitor, and maintain your server RAID and related devices. Thisdocument is in English only. Note: Refer to this document for hardw...
Page 17 - Chapter 2. Server setup road map; Rack
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...
Page 19 - Chapter 3. Product overview; Server package; Features
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 11 • “Software” on pa...
Page 22 - Advanced system management features; ThinkServer Management Module
helps lower the overall costs of server management. You can find more information about IPMI 2.0from the Web site of Intel. The TMM also supports some non-IPMI features, such as the Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol (DHCP) and the Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI), to providemore system...
Page 23 - Specifications; This topic lists the physical specifications for your server.; Software
Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server. Dimensions Width: 436 mm ( 17.17 inches) without handles; 482.4 mm ( 18.99 inches) with handles Height: 43.6 mm (1.72 inches) Depth: 720.6 mm (28.37 inches) without handles; 734 mm (28.90 inches) with handles Weight The pro...
Page 24 - ThinkServer Management Module User Guide
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updaterprogram) enables you to maintain your server firmware up-to-date and helps you avoid unnecessary serveroutages. The Firmware Updater program is provided on the ...
Page 26 - Front view of the server; • Front view of server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives; Front view of server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives
PSU Mem CPU ID MT-M XXXX- XXXS/N XXXXXXX Figure 3. Label on server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 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 sho...
Page 28 - Rack Installation
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. ID 6 CPU Mem PSU Figure 6. Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 Front panel 5 2.5-inch hard disk drive area 2 Pull-out i...
Page 29 - Slim optical drive; Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive.; Front panel
5 2.5-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. The hard dis...
Page 31 - Used to attach a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor.; Intelligent Diagnostics Module; Power supply error LED
6 Front USB connector 1 7 Front USB connector 2 Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If youhave more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additionalUSB devices. 8 Front VGA DB-15 connector Used to attach...
Page 32 - Rear view of the server; Hot-swap redundant power supply 1
2 Ambient temperature limit LED When this LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the ambient temperature is below 7°C (44.6°F) or over 40°C(104°F), which is not proper for server operation. 3 System fan error LED When the system fan error LED is lit in amber, it indicates that one or more system fan...
Page 33 - • The Ethernet connector 0 (callout
On each hot-swap redundant power supply, there is a status LED near the power cord connector. When theLED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly. When the LEDis lit in amber, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is likely to fail ...
Page 34 - Serial port; Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port.; Server components
6 USB connectors (4) Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If youhave more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additionalUSB devices. 7 VGA DB-15 connector Used to attach a VGA-compatible video device, s...
Page 35 - Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives
Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives ID Mem CPU PSU Figure 12. Components of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 11 Pull-out information card 2 Riser card assembly 1 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 3 PCI Express card (available in so...
Page 36 - Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives
Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives PSU Mem CPU ID Figure 13. Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives 1 Cooling shroud 11 Pull-out information card 2 Riser card assembly 1 12 Front panel 3 PCI Express card (available in some models) 13 Left...
Page 37 - Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs; Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front.; RAID card; cables that are not required for your server.
Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Figure 14. Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs 1 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 Hard disk drive RAID status LED Description Off Off The hard disk drive has failed or isnot present. On, green Off The...
Page 38 - ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID connector
ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter (also known as ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 0/1 Adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. Figure 15. ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter 1 Port 0 3 ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID connector 2 Port 1 1 Port 0 Use...
Page 39 - ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector; Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane; To locate the backplane, see “Server components” on page 22.
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 16. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter 1 Ports 7-4 3 ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector 2 Ports 3-0 1 Ports 7-4 Used to connect ...
Page 40 - -pin power connector; Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane.; Optical drive power connector
The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 17. Front view of the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 1 Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 3 Slot 2 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2 Slot 1 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 4 Slot 3 for a ...
Page 41 - Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections; • Connecting cables from the system board to the backplane
The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 19. Front view of the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 Slot 0 for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive 4 Slot 5 for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive 2 Slot 2 for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive 5 Slot 3 for a ...
Page 43 - System board components
1. Use one mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable. Connect the mini-SAS connector 1 on one end of the cable to the port 0 on the RAID card. Then, connect the mini-SAS connector 2 on the other end of the cable to the mini-SAS ports 0-3 on the backplane. 2. If your server has more than four hard disk drive...
Page 46 - System board jumpers and switches
19 Redundant power supply connector 1 20 Redundant power supply connector 2 Used to connect a hot-swap redundant power supply. 21 Backplane power connector 1 Used to connect the power cable from the backplane. 22 Backplane power connector 2 Reserved for the manufacturer. 23 25 27 28 30 32 System fan...
Page 48 - Clear CMOS jumper
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 or moving the switches. Figure 24. System board jumpers and switches Table 1. Sys...
Page 49 - ThinkServer Management Module Enable/Disable jumper
To clear CMOS, 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, remove the serv...
Page 50 - Switches; There are four switches on the system board of your server.; BIOS recovery switch; Used to erase forgotten passwords, such as the BIOS passwords.
3 Switches There are four switches on the system board of your server. Figure 25. Switches Table 2. 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 power to ...
Page 51 - ME in force update switch; Rack Installation Instructions; System board LEDs
To clear passwords, 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, remove the...
Page 52 - ThinkServer Management Module status LED
Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration 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 is...
Page 53 - System fan error LEDs
2 - 7 System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED on the system board is lit, it indicates that the corresponding system fan isoperating slowly or has failed. To solve the problem, you might need to reinstall or replace the system fan.See “Replacing a system fan” on page 139. If it is a system...
Page 55 - Chapter 4. Turning on and turning off the server; Turning on the server; Turning off the server
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...
Page 56 - for the operating system.
• The server might be turned off as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Notes: • When you turn off the server and leave it connected to an ac power source, the server also can respond to a remote request to turn on the server. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnectt...
Page 57 - Chapter 5. Configuring the server; Using the Setup Utility program; Main
Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 45 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 53 • “Configuring RAID” on page 56 • “Configuring the Ethernet controllers” on page...
Page 58 - Setup Utility program interface; Main menu
– Select SATA/SAS Configuration and follow the instructions on the screen to view information about the installed SATA or SAS devices, such as a hard disk drive or an optical drive. • On the Server Management menu, select System Information to view information about your system. Setup Utility progra...
Page 60 - Setting the system date and time
• System Information : View basic information about your server. • BMC Network Configuration : Set BMC configuration parameters. Boot Options menu The Boot Options menu in the Setup Utility program provides an interface to help you view or change the server startup options, including the startup seq...
Page 61 - Using passwords; Setup Utility program password types; Administrator password; Password considerations; Security
Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server. You do not have to set a password to use your server. However, using a password improves computingsecurity. If you decide to set a password, read the following topics. Setup Util...
Page 64 - Recovering from a BIOS update failure
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 version specifically solves a problem you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for servers that do not need them. You can view the updated...
Page 65 - Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program; Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
4. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 69. 5. Locate the BIOS recovery switch on the system board. See “System board jumpers and switches” on page 34. Then, remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to theswitch. 6. Move the BIOS recovery s...
Page 66 - Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
• Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface • Integrated help system and user guide • Automatic hardware detection • Contains the RAID configuration utility • Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices • Downloads device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD accor...
Page 68 - Configuring RAID
• On the Microsoft Windows Server ® 2003 operating system, you might need to add the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Web page to the trusted Web site list so thatthe page can open correctly. You can do the following when using the ThinkServer EasyStartup progra...
Page 70 - Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program; Configuring the ThinkServer RAID 300; RAID array status; Online
Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring supported RAID and installingsupported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The user guide for theprogram can be accessed directly fr...
Page 71 - on
This status indicates that more than one hard disk drive in the RAID array cannot be synchronized or havefailed. You need to replace the failing hard disk drives and rebuild the data. See “Installing or replacing ahot-swap hard disk drive” on page 122 and “Rebuilding a physical drive” on page 62. • ...
Page 72 - Creating, adding, or deleting a RAID array; Configuration Utility program” on page 59.; Easy Configuration; and then follow the instructions on; Configuration; add a new RAID array.
The following table shows the various menus and items in the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utilityprogram. On each menu, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option byusing up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard directly. Table 3. LSI Softwar...
Page 74 - Rebuilding a physical drive; MegaRAID SAS Software User; Running a consistency check
• If you want to set a hot-spare drive right after the configuration, select Objects ➙ Physical Drive from the program main interface. Then, select the hard disk drive that you want to set as a hot-sparedrive and press Enter. A submenu is displayed. Select Make Hot Spare from the submenu and then se...
Page 75 - Installing and using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program; Configuring the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID
To run a consistency check using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program, do the following: 1. Start the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program. See “Starting the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program” on page 59. 2. On the main interface of the program, select Check C...
Page 76 - Configuring the Ethernet controllers
Some server models come with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. Youalso can purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and install it into the server. See “RAID card”on page 25. The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID...
Page 77 - Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program
Note: Before distributing the firmware updates to a server, ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems. 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the Firmware Updater program. 2. Download the ISO image fo...
Page 80 - Handling static-sensitive devices; • Do not place the part on the server cover or other metal surface.
• You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, a hot-swap hard disk drive, or a hot-plug USB device. However, you must turn off the server beforeperforming any step that involves installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swapdevic...
Page 81 - – Use the ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated servers.; System reliability guidelines; • Each of the drive bays has a drive or a dummy tray installed.; Working inside the server with the power on; • Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.; Removing the server cover
– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. – When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the ground prong of the ac plug on ...
Page 83 - Installing, removing, or replacing hardware; • Use only parts provided by Lenovo.; Removing and reinstalling the rack handles
5. 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 you wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. ID CPU Me...
Page 85 - Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud; Removing the cooling shroud; To remove the cooling shroud, do the following:
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. ID Mem CPU PSU Figure 30. In...
Page 86 - Reinstalling the cooling shroud; To reinstall the cooling shroud, do the following:
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 69. 4. Insert ...
Page 87 - completely engage with both sides of the chassis.; Installing or removing a memory module; Memory module installation rules; Your server has 12 memory slots and it has the following features:
3. Note the orientation of the cooling shroud and then place it above the server so that the tabs on both sides of the cooling shroud are aligned with the corresponding holes or gaps in both sides of thechassis. Then, lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it snaps into position. Note: If n...
Page 90 - Installing a memory module; the instructions in this topic.
The following table explains the memory module installation rules for servers that have two microprocessors(CPU1 and CPU2) installed. The “X” mark indicates the memory slot(s) into which the memory module(s)should be installed in different situations. Note: All memory modules to be installed on a se...
Page 92 - Removing a memory module
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...
Page 93 - Reconnect any cables that you have disconnected.; Installing or removing the Ethernet card; Installing the Ethernet card
6. Disconnect any cables that might prevent 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...
Page 94 - Carefully handle the Ethernet card by its edges.
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...
Page 95 - • If you are using a Windows operating system, run the; Removing the Ethernet card
7. Position the Ethernet card near the PCI Express card slot and align the tab of the Ethernet card with the hole in the riser card assembly 1. Then, press the Ethernet card straight into the slot until it issecurely seated in the slot. Figure 40. Installing the Ethernet card 8. Depending on the typ...
Page 97 - Installing or removing the RAID card; Installing the RAID card
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 147. Installing or removing the RAID card This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the RAID card. Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAIDfunc...
Page 98 - Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges.
6. Locate the PCI Express card slot for installing the RAID card and then remove the PCI Express card slot bracket from the riser card assembly 2. Store the PCI Express card slot bracket in the event that youlater remove the RAID card and need the bracket to cover the place. Figure 42. Removing a PC...
Page 99 - inserted into the notch of the RAID card retention bracket; “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 143.
9. Note the orientation of the low-profile bracket and position it on the RAID card. Align the two screw holes in the low-profile bracket with the corresponding screw holes in the RAID card and then install thescrews to secure the bracket. Figure 44. Installing the low-profile bracket to the RAID ca...
Page 100 - Removing the RAID card
Removing the RAID card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 67. This topic provides instructions on how to remove the RAID card. This topic applies only to models that havea RAID card insta...
Page 101 - and the riser card assembly 2.; Installing the TR 500 Key
8. Grasp the RAID card by its edges and gently slide the RAID card out of the RAID card retention bracket and the riser card assembly 2. Note: The RAID card might fit tightly into the PCI Express card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the RAID card a small and equal amount until it i...
Page 103 - connections” on page 29.; Removing the TR 500 Key; system after removing the TR 500 Key.
8. Locate the TR 500 Key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then insert the TR 500 Key into the connector. You might need to remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first, install the TR 500Key on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. S...
Page 105 - Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery; Installing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 147. As the hardware RAID 5 and 50 levels are not available without the TR 500 Key, you might need to reconfigureRAID for your server. Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that com...
Page 106 - Removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery
Note: Carefully handle the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter by its edges and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface after you remove it. 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the TR 700 Battery to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the TR 700 ...
Page 108 - Installing the TR 300 Key
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 147. Then, configure RAID for your server. See “Configuring RAID” on page 56. Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 30...
Page 109 - card assembly 1” on page 143.; Removing the TR 300 Key
6. Insert one side of the TR 300 Key under one of the retaining clips on the iButton socket. Then, carefully press the other side of the TR 300 Key straight down until the key snaps into position and is securedby the two retaining clips on the iButton socket. Figure 51. Installing the TR 300 Key 7. ...
Page 112 - Installing the TMM Premium
Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer Management Module Premium(hereinafter referred to as the TMM Premium). The TMM Premium offers convenient, remote KVM access and control through the LAN or Int...
Page 113 - refer to the; Removing the TMM Premium
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 53. Installing the TMM Premium What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the...
Page 115 - Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module; Installing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module; This topic provides instructions on how to install the TPM.
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 147. Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module This topic provides instructions on how to install or re...
Page 116 - Insert the TPM into the TPM connector on the system board.; Removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module
6. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector on the system board. Figure 55. 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 143. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the a...
Page 118 - Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply
5. Remove the TPM from the TPM connector by lifting it straight up. Note: Carefully handle the TPM by its edges. Figure 56. 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 143. 7. If you are instruc...
Page 119 - Installing a hot-swap redundant power supply; instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
The hot-swap redundant power supply adds a second source of power to the server. When the server ispopulated with two hot-swap redundant power supplies, it can withstand a power loss from either powersupply. This helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power su...
Page 121 - it snaps into position.; Replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply
3. Note the orientation of the new hot-swap redundant power supply and then slide it into the chassis until it snaps into position. 1 0 MGMT ID Figure 58. Installing a hot-swap redundant power supply 4. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the new hot-swap redundant power supply. Then, c...
Page 122 - Installing or replacing a heat sink
To replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, do the following: 1. Locate the failing hot-swap redundant power supply in the rear of your server. Then, disconnect the power cord from the failing hot-swap redundant power supply. 2. Press the tab 1 in the direction as shown and carefully pull the hand...
Page 125 - Installing or replacing the microprocessor; Installing the second microprocessor
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 ...
Page 128 - kept as clean as possible.
8. Remove the plastic microprocessor socket cover. Store the microprocessor socket cover in the event that you later remove the microprocessor and need the socket cover to protect the pins onthe socket. Then, remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of thenew micropr...
Page 130 - heat sink” on page 110.; Replacing the microprocessor
10. Gently close the microprocessor retainer, press down the small handle, and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Figure 66. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 11. Install the new heat sink that comes with the microp...
Page 132 - • Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
6. Locate the microprocessor socket, press down the small handle on the microprocessor socket, and then pull the handle a little bit outward to release it from the secured position. Then, gently pressthe microprocessor retainer to open it. Ensure that the small handle and the microprocessor retainer...
Page 134 - packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.; Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive
11. Gently close the microprocessor retainer, press down the small handle, and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Figure 71. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 12. Reinstall the heat sink. See “Installing or replacin...
Page 137 - Do not touch the circuit board on the hard disk drive.
3. Pull the handle and carefully slide the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis. ID Mem CPU PSU Figure 74. Removing the hot-swap hard disk drive Figure 75. Removing the dummy hot-swap hard disk drive tray 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ...
Page 138 - and then completely close the handle.; • To configure RAID, go to “Configuring RAID” on page 56.; Installing or replacing the optical drive
5. Slide the new hot-swap hard disk drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position and then completely close the handle. ID Mem CPU PSU Figure 76. Installing the hot-swap hard disk drive 6. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to ensure that the hard disk drive is ope...
Page 139 - This topic contains the following items:; might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This topic contains the following items: • Installing or replacing the optical drive for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives • Installing or replacing the optical drive for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives Installing or replacing the optical drive for server models with 3.5-inch...
Page 140 - on the side of the new optical drive.
• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. Press the rear of the retaining bracket 1 in the direction as shown and push the optical drive from the rear until it is projected from the front of the chassis. Then, hold th...
Page 141 - Connect the signal cable
8. Slide the new optical drive with the retaining bracket into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position. Mem CPU PSU Figure 79. Installing the optical drive for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives 9. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new op...
Page 143 - in the
• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable from the system board and disconnect the power cable from the backplane. Press the rear of the retaining bracket 1 in the direction as shown and push the optical drive from the rear until it is projected from the front of thechassi...
Page 144 - Replacing the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane
8. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 83. Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive 9. Slide the new optical drive with the retaining bracket and cables into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 84. Inst...
Page 147 - Carefully handle the backplane by its edges.
8. Carefully lift up the backplane. When the hooks 1 on the chassis are aligned with the corresponding holes in the backplane, slowly move the backplane a little bit outward. Then, completely remove thebackplane. Figure 86. Removing the backplane 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains ...
Page 148 - on the
10. Note the orientation of the new backplane and position it on the chassis so that the hooks 1 on the chassis pass through the corresponding holes in the new backplane. Then, carefully press the newbackplane straight down until it is secured in place by the small retaining studs on the chassis. Fi...
Page 149 - “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 122.; Replacing the Intelligent Diagnostics Module
11. Press the two retaining latches as shown. Then, the backplane is secured in place. Figure 88. Securing the backplane 12. Reinstall all the hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) in the hard disk drive bays. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 122. 13. Ref...
Page 151 - Connect the IDM cable to the rear of the new IDM.; Replacing a system fan; This topic provides instructions on how to replace a system fan.
8. Position the new IDM on the chassis so that the screw holes in the new IDM are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis. Then, install the screws to secure the new IDM in place. ID Mem CPU PSU Figure 90. Installing the IDM 9. Connect the IDM cable to the rear of the new IDM. 1...
Page 153 - the system fan connector on the system board.; Replacing the front panel board
11. Note the orientation of the new system fan and then insert the new system fan into the chassis until it snaps into position. Note: Install a new system fan as soon as you remove the failing one. Figure 92. Installing the system fan 12. Press down the tape of the new system fan and then connect t...
Page 154 - Carefully handle the front panel board by its edges.
To replace the front panel board, 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 cabin...
Page 155 - Replacing the riser card assembly 1; addition to the instructions in this topic.
8. Carefully position the new front panel board on the chassis so that the front controls, connectors, and LEDs are through the corresponding holes in the front bezel and the two screw holes in the newfront panel board are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis. Then, install t...
Page 157 - Replacing the system board battery
9. 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, press the new riser card assembly 1 straight down until it is securely seated in ...
Page 158 - To replace the system board battery, do the following:
Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information forbuilt-in features. The system board battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server. Thesystem board battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; ho...
Page 159 - Completing the parts replacement
5. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 97. Removing the system board battery 6. Install a new system board battery. Figure 98. 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 p...
Page 161 - cooling shroud” on page 73.
Figure 100. Cable routing for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 3. If the cooling shroud is removed, reinstall the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 73. Chapter 6 . Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 149
Page 163 - Updating the server configuration; • To update the RAID configuration, see “Configuring RAID” on page 56.
7. Reconnect external cables and power cord(s) to the server. See “Rear view of the server” on page 20 to identify the connectors on the rear panel of the server. Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cord(s) last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the...
Page 165 - Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics; Troubleshooting procedure; functioning electrical outlets.; Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs
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...
Page 166 - Basic troubleshooting tables; Optical drive problems
The TMM implements the SEL as specified in the IPMI 2.0 specification. The SEL is accessible regardless ofthe system power state through the TMM in-band and out-of-band interfaces. For more information about viewing the SEL, refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide , which is available ...
Page 167 - Hard disk drive problems
• If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The optical drive is not recognized. 1. Ensure that: • The related cables and connectors ar...
Page 168 - hard disk drive status LEDs” on page 25.; Memory module problems
• If you are instructed to remove, install, or replace any CRUs, refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 67. • The status LEDs on each hot-swap hard disk drive help you easily identify a problem. See “Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs” on ...
Page 171 - User Guide; ThinkServer Web site; • Purchase additional services and software.; Lenovo Support Web site; • Drivers and software
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 ...
Page 172 - Problem determination
• 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...
Page 173 - Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
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...
Page 176 - Trademarks; Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.; Important notes; Wash hands after handling; Recycling information
Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, orboth. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademark...
Page 177 - Battery return program; Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada; This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).; Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate; California Perchlorate Information:
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...
Page 178 - Particulate contamination; Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC
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 temperature might pose a risk to theserver that is described in this document. Risks that are posed ...
Page 182 - Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement; This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement; Notice to Customers
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of theGerman Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 derBildschirmarbeitsver...
Page 183 - in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.; German Class A compliance statement
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on theapproximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannotaccept responsibi...
Page 184 - ENERGY STAR model information; ENERGY STAR
Nach dem EMVG: „Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besondererGenehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post undTelekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischenStöru...
Page 185 - Index
Index 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane locations 28 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane locations 27 A about RAID 56 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 46 advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configuring 63 ambient temperature limit LED LED 20 B BIOS and TMM update utilities software 12 Boot Manager me...