Lenovo RD430- Manual

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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 13. 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 component locations, replacement procedures for major FieldReplaceable Units (FRUs), and troubleshooting a...

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 11 • “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...

The BIOS Setup Utility program helps you view the server information and configure the server in thepre-operating system environment. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 59. – TMM (also known as BMC) and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 The system board platform managem...

a TMM Premium from Lenovo and install it on the TMM Premium connector (also known as iKVMconnector) on the system board of your server to enable the iKVM function and activate the advancedsystem management features. For more information about advanced system management, refer to the ThinkServer Mana...

For server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays, the machine type, model, and serial number label isattached on the left side of the server. Figure 4. Label on server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the ...

Front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays The following illustration shows the front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays. Figure 5. Front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 1 3.5-inch hard disk drive area 5 Diagnostic ...

3 Pull-out information card The machine type, model, and serial number label of the server is attached on the pull-out information card.See “Machine type, model, and serial number label” on page 13. 4 Front panel For detailed information about the controls, connectors, and status LEDs on the front p...

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 drive bays The following illustration shows the front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays. Figure 9. Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays 1 2.5-inch hard disk drive area (right cage) 5 Rack handle (lef...

4 Slim optical drive Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive. 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 screws to secure the se...

6 Front USB connectors 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,...

1 Power supply error LED When the power supply error LED is lit in amber, it indicates that there is a power supply problem. Toidentify the failing power supply, check the status LED near the power cord connector on the redundantpower supply. When the LED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-s...

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. Notes: • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from th...

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 15. DIMM status LEDs and DIMMs 4 Ambient temperature limit LED When th...

The following illustration shows the rear view of the server. Figure 16. Rear view of the server 1 Hot-swap redundant power supply 2 (available in some models) 7 VGA DB-15 connector 2 Hot-swap redundant power supply 1 8 Ethernet connector 1 (RJ-45) 3 PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card...

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 17. Riser card assembly 2 Note: The slot 1 and slot 2 are supported only in server models with ...

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 18. Riser card assembly 1 Note: 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 must ...

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 of the server, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the serverare lit 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 ...

Components of server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays Figure 21. Components of server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 1 Cooling shroud 10 Backplane for server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 2 Power supply cooling shroud 11 System fans (4) 3 Riser card assembly ...

Components of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays Figure 22. Components of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays 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 assembly 2 15 R...

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Figure 23. 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Figure 24. 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 if your server has a RAIDcard installed in the longer slot of the riser card assembly 1. Some server models come with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. Youalso can purchase a ...

ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. Figure 26. 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 signal cable. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable con...

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 42. Figure 27. Expander card 1 Connector 1 4 Connector...

The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for server models with eight 3.5-inch harddisk drive bays. Figure 28. Front view of the backplane for server models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 1 Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 5 Slot 7 for a 3.5-inch hard disk driv...

Backplane for server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for server modelswith 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays. The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for server models with 12 3.5-...

3 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 support thehard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7. 4 Mini-SAS ports 0-3 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable to support thehard disk dr...

Figure 33. Rear view of the backplane for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays 1 8-pin power connector 3 Mini-SAS ports 0-3 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 4 Optical drive power connector 1 8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 U...

Use the following instructions to connect cables from the expander card to the backplane for 12 3.5-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 expa...

connect the mini-SAS connector on the other end of the cable to the mini-SAS ports 0-3 on thebackplane. 2. If your server has more than four hard disk drives installed, for hard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7, use another mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable and connect the mini-SAS connector on one...

7 SAS connector 4-7 22 Backplane power connector 2 8 SAS connector 0-3 23 Microprocessor socket 2 9 System board battery 24 System fan 5 connector 10 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) 25 Memory slots (6) 11 Internal USB Type A connector 2 26 System fan 4 connector 12 TMM Premium connector 27 Microproces...

21 Backplane power connector 1 22 Backplane power connector 2 Used to connect the power cable(s) from the backplane. 24 26 28 30 System fan connectors There are four hot-swap system fans and two dummy system fans installed in the system fan cage in yourserver. Each system fan connector is used to co...

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 39. 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 40. 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...

• 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...

Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 59 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 67 • “Configuring RAID” on page 70 • “Configuring the Ethernet controllers” on page...

– 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...

• 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...

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...

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...

4. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 83. 5. Locate the BIOS recovery switch on the system board. See “System board jumpers and switches” on page 50. Then, remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to theswitch. 6. Move the BIOS recovery s...

• 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...

• 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...

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...

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 148 and “Rebuilding a physical drive” on page 76. • ...

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 1. LSI Softwar...

• If you want to delete the existing RAID array, exit the program and back up all your data on the hard disk drives. After backing up all your data, enter the program main interface and select Clear Configuration . Select Yes when prompted and follow the instructions on the screen. Attention: Deleti...

• 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...

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 73. 2. On the main interface of the program, select Check C...

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 36. The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID...

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...

• 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...

– 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 ...

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 you wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Figure 43...

1. Remove the three screws 1 that secure the front bezel and then pivot the front bezel outward to remove it from the chassis. Figure 44. Removing the front bezel 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, ...

Notes: • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI card slots coveredor occupied. When you install an internal...

c. Connect the signal cable of each rack handle to the corresponding signal cable connector on the backplane for server models with 12 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays. Figure 49. Connecting the rack handle signal cables to the backplane 8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. Removing...

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 51. 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 83. 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 56. Installing the screws to secure the left cage 11. If your server has a slim optical drive installed, ...

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...

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....

8. 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...

11. 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 next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Comple...

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 “Installing o...

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 82 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 42. 10. Reinstall the riser card assembly 1. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 159. 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...

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 76. 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. 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 it snaps into position and is secured by thetwo retaining clips on the iButton socket. Figure 78. Installing the TR 300 Key 7. If yo...

Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer Management Module Premium(TMM Premium). The TMM Premium offers convenient, remote KVM access and control through the LAN or Internet. Youcan use the TMM Premi...

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 80. 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 174. 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 82. 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 159. 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 83. 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 159. 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 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 powersup...

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 85. 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, it indica...

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 ...

6. Gently 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, pivot the handle upward to the fully open position.Then, gently press the microprocessor retainer to open it. Figure 89. Opening the small h...

11. Carefully close the microprocessor retainer. Then, carefully close the small handle to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Figure 93. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 12. Install the new heat sink that comes with the microprocessor option kit...

11. Carefully close the microprocessor retainer. Then, carefully close the small handle to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Figure 98. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 12. Reinstall the heat sink. See “Installing or replacing a heat sink” on p...

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 101. Installing the optical drive retaining bracket 146 ThinkServer RD430 User Guide

9. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 104. 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 y...

Figure 110. 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...

7. Remove the three screws that secure the backplane and then carefully lift the backplane out of the chassis. Figure 117. Removing the backplane for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap hard disk drive backplane to an...

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 ...

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 83. 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...

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 174. 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 130. Installing the diagnostic module into the left cage of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays 13. Connect the diagnostic module cable to the rear of the new diagnostic module. 14. Rei...

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. Note: Install a new system fan as soon ...

DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that isrecommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properlyused, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or i...

5. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 133. Removing the system board battery 6. Install a new system board battery. Figure 134. 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...

3. If you have removed the cooling shroud, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 91. 4. For server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays, if you have removed the front bezel, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 85. 5. ...

7. Install the server into a rack cabinet using the rail kit that comes with the server. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 8. Reconnect external cables and power cord(s) to the server. See “Rear view of the server” on page 26 to identify the connectors on the rear pa...

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...

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 ...

• 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 internal optical drive is not recognized. 1. Ensure that: • The related cables and conn...

Notes: • 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 81. • The status LEDs on each hot-swap hard disk drive help you easily identify a problem. See “Hot-swap hard disk drive status LE...

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...

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...

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, Seehttp://www.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...

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...

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...

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...

Index A about RAID 70 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 60 advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configuring 77 ambient temperature limit LED 24, 26 B BIOS and TMM update utilities software 12 BMC status LED 55 Boot Manager menu Setup Utility program 62 Boot Options menu Setup Utility program 62 C cable...