Lenovo RD540 - Manual

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 1 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of thisproduct during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a pr...

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. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to as...

Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function. Propergrounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 xi

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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 document for your Lenovo ® ThinkServer ® product contains information about the...

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...

• Other documents You might find other documents for the Host Bus Adapter (HBA), Ethernet card, or other optional partson the documentation DVD. 4 ThinkServer RD540 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual

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 7 • “Specifications” on page 11 • “Software” on pa...

from 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 management functions. For more information, refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Gui...

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 produ...

• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool For more information, see “Using a diagnostic program” on page 160. Locations This topic provides information to help you locate your server components. Machine type, model, and serial number label This topic helps you locate the label that contains the m...

CPU Mem PSU ID MT-M XXXX- XXXS/N XXXXXXX Figure 3. Label on server models with eight 2.5-inch hard disk drives PSU Mem CPU ID MT-M XXXX- XXXS/N XXXXXXX Figure 4. Label on server models with six 2.5-inch hard disk drives Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the ...

• The term “2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives” or “2.5-inch hard disk drives” hereinafter refers to all the supported types of 2.5-inch hard disk drives, including the solid-state drives. Front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch hard-disk-drive bays The following illustration shows the front...

6 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.The number of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies by model. The vacant hard-disk-drivebays are occupied by dummy hard-disk-drive trays. The hard-dis...

4 Right rack handle 6 Left rack handle If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to slide the server out of the rackcabinet; or use the rack handles and screws to secure the server in the rack cabinet so that the servercannot slide out, especially in vibration-prone...

The following illustration shows the controls, connectors, and LEDs on the front panel of the server. ID Figure 11. Front panel 1 Power switch with power status LED 5 System error LED 2 ID button with ID LED 6 Front USB connector 1 3 Network Interface Controller (NIC) 1 status LED 7 Front USB connec...

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 (available in ...

LED Status Description Action Solid off The server is running at a normaltemperature. 2 Ambient temperature limit LED Solid on (amber) The ambient temperature is below7°C (44.6°F) or over 40°C (104°F). Check the BMC for errors andrun the diagnostic programs. See“Using a diagnostic program” onpage 16...

The following illustration shows the rear view of the server with two hot-swap power supplies. 1 0 MGMT ID 8 9 2 Figure 13. 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) ...

4 PCI Express card slot Used to attach an Ethernet card or any other supported PCI Express card. Note: If a ThinkServer HBA is available, refer to its user guide for detailed information. The user guide is available for download at:http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Physical link width Negotiable lin...

11 ID LED When you press the ID button, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locatethe server among other servers. You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remote management programfor server presence detection. ID LED Color Description On Blue The system is ident...

The following table lists the major FRUs in your server and the CRU identification information. For a completelisting of FRU information, such as FRU part numbers and supported server models, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Description Self-service CRU Optional-serviceCRU Cooling shr...

Hot-swap hard-disk-drive status LEDs Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Figure 17. 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...

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 18. ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter 1 Port 0 3 ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID connector 2 Port 1 1 Port 0 Use...

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 19. 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 ...

ThinkServer RAID 710 Adapter (also known as 9270CV-8i RAID adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 710 Adapter. Figure 20. ThinkServer RAID 710 Adapter 1 Port 1 3 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module connector 2 Port 2 1 Port 1 Used to connect a mini-SAS s...

Figure 23. Rear view of the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives 1 8-pin power connector 3 Mini-SAS ports 0-3 2 Optical drive power connector 1 8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. 2 Optical drive power connector Used to connect the power cable fo...

Figure 25. Rear view of the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 8-pin power connector 3 Mini-SAS ports 0-3 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 1 8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end ...

Figure 27. Rear view of the backplane for six 2.5-inch hard disk drives 1 8-pin power connector 3 Mini-SAS ports 0-3 2 Mini-SAS ports 4-5 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 4-5 Used to connect the ...

Figure 28. Connecting cables from the RAID card to the backplane To connect cables from the RAID card to the backplane, do one of the following depending on the type ofyour RAID card: • If you are using a ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter, do the following: 1. Use the mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable. C...

System board jumpers and switches This topic provides information about the jumpers and switches on the system board. A jumper is a short length of conductor used to set up or adjust printed circuit boards, such as the systemboard of a computer. A jumper usually is encased in a non-conductive block ...

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 31. System board jumpers and switches Table 1. Sys...

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...

3 Switches There are four switches on the system board of your server. Figure 32. 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 ...

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...

The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but is notturned on, if the power supply is operating correctly. This helps you isolate problems when the server is notturned on. Many errors are first indicated by a lit error LED on the diagnostic pan...

2 - 9 System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED on the system board is lit, it indicates that the corresponding system fan isoperating too slowly or has failed. To solve the problem, you might need to reinstall or replace the systemfan. See “Replacing a system fan” on page 138. If it is a sy...

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 51 • “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 59 • “Configuring RAID” on page 62 • “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...

• Erase SEL : Erase system event log (SEL). • 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 serve...

4. Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server. You do not have to set a password to use your server. However, using a password improves computingsecurity. If y...

Setting the mode of the Ethernet connectors There are three RJ-45 Ethernet connectors on the rear of the server. The Ethernet connector 0 is for systemmanagement by default. However, you also can set the Ethernet connector 1 or 2 for system managementuse. You also can install an operating system thr...

Updating or recovering the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update the BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOSupdate failure. System programs are the basic layer of software built into your server. System programs include the POST,the UEFI BIOS, the Setup Utility program, and the...

• Check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs based on your note or refer to “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 51. Recovering from a BIOS update failure If the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated, your server might not restartcorrectly. If ...

If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you also can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself. To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the in...

Note: The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at:http://www.lenovo.com/drivers • About This menu provides the version information and legal notices. Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operatings...

About RAID RAID, an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a technology that provides increasedstorage functions and reliability through redundancy. This is achieved by combining multiple hard disk drivesinto a logical unit, where data is distributed across the drives in one of several...

• RAID 50 : a combination of RAID 0 and RAID 5 RAID 50 uses distributed parity and disk striping. A RAID 50 drive group is a spanned drive group inwhich data is striped across multiple RAID 5 drive groups. RAID 50 works best with data that requireshigh reliability, high request rates, high data tran...

The installation packages for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI ConfigurationUtility program are on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. After you enter the operating system, insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive. The installation packages for the programs are ...

4. Print the TXT file that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware. Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and...

• 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...

– 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 ...

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...

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 37. In...

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 ...

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...

The following table explains the memory module installation rules for servers that have only onemicroprocessor (CPU1) installed. The “X” mark indicates the memory slots into which the memory modulesshould be installed in different situations. Notes: • All memory modules to be installed on a server m...

Installing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 67. This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module. Before you begin, print all the related instructions ...

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

6. Remove any parts or 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 it...

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...

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 47. Installing the Ethernet card 8. Depending on the typ...

• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 154. Replacing 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 ...

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...

11. Align the two screw holes in the low-profile bracket with the corresponding screw holes in the RAID card and then install the screws to secure the bracket. Figure 51. Installing the low-profile bracket to the RAID card 12. Position the RAID card near the PCI Express card slot. Ensure that the le...

• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 154. Then, configure RAID for your server. See “Configuring RAID” on page 62. • After a Lenovo RAID card is replaced, do the following: 1. Check the version of the new RAID card firmware by pressing Ctrl+H when starting ...

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the TR 500 Key to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the TR 500 Key out of the package. Note: Carefully handle the TR 500 Key by its edges. 8. Locate the TR 500 Key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then...

10. If you are instructed to return the old TR 500 Key, 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 “Compl...

6. Remove the riser card assembly 2. The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 142. 7. Remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter from the riser card assembly 2. See “Replacing the RAID card” on page 85. 8. With the front side up, p...

10. Reconnect cables to the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 37. 11. Reinstall the riser card assembly 2. The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 142. What to do next: • ...

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 57. 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 154. Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module This topic provides instructions on how to install or re...

5. Locate the TPM connector on the system board and then insert the TPM into the TPM connector. Figure 59. Installing the TPM What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 154...

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 154. Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace...

Note: If your server comes with one hot-swap power supply installed in the power supply bay 1 (the bay number is marked on the rear of the chassis) and you are installing a hot-swap redundant power supplyto provide redundant power, you need to remove the shield that protects the power supply bay 2 f...

2. Press the tab 1 and carefully pull the handle at the same time to slide the hot-swap redundant power supply out of the chassis. Note: Do not use too much force. You can first carefully slide the hot-swap redundant power supply a little bit out to release it from the secured position. Then, comple...

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

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Then, close the small handle 1 first and then close the small handle 2 to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer. Ensure that you close the small handle marked wi...

7. Gently press the microprocessor retainer to open it. Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Figure 74. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the micropro...

12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Then, close the small handle 1 first and then close the small handle 2 to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket. Note: There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer. Ensure that you close the small handle marked wi...

Figure 82. Removing the dummy hot-swap hard-disk-drive tray 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new hot-swap hard disk drive out of the package. Note: Do not touch the circuit boar...

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 83. 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...

For a list of ThinkServer solid-state drive options, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver You can install or replace a hot-swap solid-state drive without turning off the server, which helps you avoidsignificant interruption to the operation of the system. The EMI integrity and cooling of the serv...

2. Press the release button 1 to open the handle of the dummy hard-disk-drive tray. Figure 84. Opening the handle of the dummy hard-disk-drive tray 3. Pull the handle and carefully slide the dummy hard-disk-drive tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 85. Removing the dummy hard-disk-drive tra...

5. Position the 2.5-inch solid-state drive into the 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch drive adapter as shown in the following illustration. Figure 86. Positioning the 2.5-inch solid-state drive into the drive adapter 6. Align the two screw holes in the solid-state drive with the corresponding holes in the drive ...

5. Remove the two screws that secure the solid-state drive. Figure 93. Removing the screws that secure the solid-state drive 6. Lift the solid-state drive up to remove it from the drive adapter. Figure 94. Removing the solid-state drive from the drive adapter 7. Install a new solid-state drive. See ...

6. Press the rear of the retaining bracket 1 in the direction as shown and push the optical drive or dummy optical drive from the rear until it is projected from the front of the chassis. Then, hold the optical driveor dummy optical drive from the front and completely slide it out of the chassis. Me...

9. 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 97. Installing the optical drive 10. Connect the power cable 1 and the signal cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 98. Connecting cables to the...

8. Position the new ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module with the bracket on the chassis so that the mounting studs 1 on the chassis pass through the corresponding holes in the bracket. Then, install the two screws to secure the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module bracket. ID Mem CPU PSU Figu...

11. Press the two retaining latches. Then, the backplane is secured. Figure 106. Securing the hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane 12. Reinstall all the hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) on the backplane. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 115. 13. Refer ...

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 108. Installing the IDM 9. Connect the IDM cable to the rear of the new IDM. ...

11. Note the orientation of the system fan and then insert the new system fan into the chassis until it snaps into position. Figure 110. Inserting the system fan 12. Press down the tape of the system fan and then connect the cable of the new system fan to the system fan connector on the system board...

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...

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...

10. Align the tabs of the new riser card assembly 1 with the holes in the rear of the server. Then, press the new riser card assembly 1 straight down until it is securely seated in the slot. Note: If there is any PCI Express card (such as an Ethernet card) installed on the riser card assembly 1, ins...

system board battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no batterylasts forever. If the system board battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information, includingpasswords, are lost and an error message is displayed when you turn on the server. DANGE...

5. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 115. Removing the system board battery 6. Install a new system board battery. Figure 116. 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...

15. Gently lift each edge of the system board a little bit upward so that the system board is completely released from the mounting studs on the chassis. Slowly move the system board to the front of thechassis, and then lift it up to completely remove it out of the chassis. Note: Carefully handle th...

18. Ensure that the ten screw holes in the new system board are aligned with the mounting studs in the chassis. Then, install the ten screws following the numerical sequence as shown to secure the newsystem board in the chassis. Figure 121. Installing the screws to secure the system board 19. For th...

21. Remove the plastic microprocessor socket cover(s) from the new system board. Then, close the small handles and microprocessor retainer on each of the microprocessor socket. Note: Do not remove the socket cover(s) until you have installed microprocessor(s) into the socket(s). Figure 122. Removing...

3. Update the machine type, model number, and serial number of the system board. Either you will be prompted to do this while upgrading the BIOS, or you can locate the files for updating theVPD within the DOS BIOS package. For some servers, the VPD utility is available for downloadat: http://www.len...

7. Reconnect external cables and power cords to the server. See “Rear view of the server” on page 22 to identify the connectors on the rear panel of the server. Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the def...

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

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

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

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

Symptom Action backplane without bowing or causing movement ofthe backplane. 6. Ensure that the cable connection is correct. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” onpage 37. 7. Reconnect the backplane power cable and repeat step 1 through step 4. 8. Reconnect the backplane signal cable...

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

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

The warranty does not cover the following:• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts• Identification of software problem sources• Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade• Changes, ...

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...

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved u...

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeitvon Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetischeVerträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), fürGeräte der Klasse A. Dieses ...

Index 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane locations 36 2.5-inch hard-disk-drive backplane locations 35 3.5-inch hard-disk-drive backplane locations 34 A about RAID 63 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 52 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 64 ambient temperature limit LED 22 B BIOS and T...