ThinkServer RD550 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 70CV, 70CW, 70CX, and 70CY
Note: Before using the information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the following: • The Read Me First that comes with your product • “Safety information” on page iii • Appendix A “Notices” on page 157 First Edition (September 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.
Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . iii Products that are not assessed . . . . . . . . . x Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . x Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Chapter 1. General information . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Server documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Chapter 2. Server setup road map . . . 5 Chapter 3. Product overview . . . . . . 7 Server package . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing or removing a PCIe card . . . . . Installing or removing the rear backplane/cage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the rear backplane . . . . . . . Replacing the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board . . . . . . . . . . . Installing or removing the intrusion switch . . Installing or replacing a heat sink. . . . . . Installing or replacing the microprocessor . . Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 documentação que o acompanha. Преди да използвате този продукт, задължително прочетете и вникнете в многоезичните инструкции за безопасност в DVD диска с документация, който се предоставя с продукта.
Przed skorzystaniem z produktu należy zapoznać się z wielojęzycznymi instrukcjami bezpieczeństwa znajdującymi się na płycie DVD z dokumentacją dostarczoną wraz z produktem. Antes de utilizar o produto, leia atentamente as instruções de segurança multilingues que constam no DVD de documentação fornecido com o produto. Înainte de a utiliza produsul, asiguraţi-vă că aţi citit şi înţeles instrucţiunile de siguranţă în mai multe limbi de pe DVD-ul cu documentaţie care însoţeşte produsul.
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 this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. • Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.
Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Statement 6 CAUTION: If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to a power source that is easily accessible in case it needs to be disconnected. Statement 7 CAUTION: If the device has doors, ensure that you remove or secure the doors before moving or lifting the device to protect against personal injury. The doors will not support the weight of the device.
Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. Statement 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site. Statement 13 CAUTION: Ensure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended on the rails.
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 safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations.
7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function.
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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 server features, specifications, component locations, configuration instructions, hardware replacement procedures, and basic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Record information about your server in the following table. You will need the information if you ever need to have your server serviced. For where to find the product information label on the chassis, see “Machine type, model, and serial number label” on page 16.
Documentation DVD The documentation DVD, which comes with your server, contains various documents for your server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and HyperText Markup Language (HTML). The documentation DVD is not bootable. To view the documents on the DVD, you will need a computer with a Web browser and the Adobe Reader program, which is available for download at: http://www.adobe.com To start the documentation DVD, insert the DVD into the optical drive.
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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. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an ac power source, and then you can turn on the server.
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Chapter 3. Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package, features, specifications, software programs, and component locations.
Power supply • One or two 550-watt hot-swap redundant power supplies (Universal input and compliant with 80 PLUS Platinum) • One or two 750-watt hot-swap redundant power supplies (Universal input and compliant with 80 PLUS Platinum) • One or two 750-watt hot-swap redundant power supplies (Universal input and compliant with 80 PLUS Titanium) • One or two 1100-watt hot-swap redundant power supplies (Universal input and compliant with 80 PLUS Platinum) Notes: • For 550-watt, 750-watt, or 1100-watt Platinum pow
Internal drives Internal drives are devices that your server uses to read and store data. The internal drives supported by your server vary by model. • Internal storage drive – In the front: Your server supports one of the following storage drive configurations: Drive bay size Drive bay quantity 3.5-inch 4 Drive type Hot-swap, SATA or SAS Hard disk drive or 2.5-inch solid-state drive Hot-swap, SATA or SAS 2.5-inch 12 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Note: You can install a 2.
Input/Output (I/O) features • On the rear panel: – One DisplayPort® connector – One RJ-45 Ethernet connector for system management – One serial connector – Two USB 3.0 connectors • On the front panel (available on some models): – One DisplayPort connector – Two USB 2.0 connectors Notes: • If you connect two DisplayPort connectors to your server, only the DisplayPort connector on the front panel will be enabled.
• Security features – Administrator password and user password to help protect unauthorized access to the server (see “Using passwords” on page 52) – ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a security chip, to help enhance server security Note: The TPM is only available in some models.
– Status light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and diagnostic LEDs For more information about the LEDs for your server, refer to the related topics in “Locations” on page 16. – Software programs For more information about the software programs, see “Software” on page 13. – Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer or a server to be turned on or woken up by a network message.
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Lenovo Partner Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Management The Lenovo Partner Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Management program can automatically detect the managed servers and provide detailed system information about the servers. The system information includes the inventory and status of components such as microprocessors, memory modules, fans, and temperature sensors.
5. Click Flash to apply the bundle file and update the current device drivers. Note: If you want to install a VMware hypervisor or any other supported operating system using Deployment Manager, the device driver bundle file is not needed. To download the latest Deployment Manager, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page.
Lenovo ThinkServer System Manager Premium Lenovo ThinkServer System Manager Premium provides you a solution that enables you to receive all the benefits and features provided by both the Lenovo ThinkServer System Manager program and the Lenovo ThinkServer Energy Manager program. It also enables you to control the server remotely using Lenovo virtual keyboard, video, and mouse.
MT-M XXXX- XXX S/N XXXXXXX Figure 2. Label on server models with 2.5-inch-drive bays Front view of the server The front view of the server varies by model. The illustrations in this topic show the server front views based on the supported internal drives: • “Front view of server models with 3.5-inch drives” on page 17 • “Front view of server models with 2.5-inch drives” on page 18 Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
2 Slim optical drive (available on some models) Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive. 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 16. 4 Rack handle (right) 6 Rack handle (left) If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to help you slide the server out of the rack cabinet.
3 Rack handle (right) 5 Rack handle (left) If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to slide the server out of the rack cabinet; or use the rack handles and screws to secure the server in the rack cabinet so that the server cannot slide out, especially in vibration-prone areas. For more information, refer to the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with your server. 4 2.
2 System health LED The system health LED helps you to determine if there are any system errors. • Off: The server is off or the server is on and working correctly. • Amber: The server has potential system errors. Check the information in the following table for potential system errors and corresponding solutions. • Blinking: System initialization is ongoing. Potential system error (system health LED: amber) Solution The temperature of the server reached the non-critical temperature threshold.
4 System ID button with ID LED When you press the system ID button, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers. You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remote management program for server presence detection. 5 Description Status Color On Blue The system is identified. Off None The ID LED is not in use or the system is not identified.
The following illustration shows the connectors and components on the rear of your server. The rear view of the server varies by model. 2 1 3 2 Figure 7. Rear view of server models with 3.5-inch drives 1 Figure 8. Rear view of server models with 2.5-inch drives 1 Two or three PCIe slots 2 Rear 2.5-inch-drive bays or AnyFabric slot 2 3 DisplayPort connector 4 Ethernet connector for system management (RJ-45) 5 USB 3.
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. The Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed. Ethernet status LED 1 Left 2 Right 5 Color Description Status Amber On The connection speed is 1000 Mbps. Green On The connection speed is 100 Mbps. None Off The connection speed is 10 Mbps. Green On The server is connected to a LAN. None Off The server is disconnected from a LAN.
10 Hot-swap redundant power supply 2 (available on some models) 11 Hot-swap redundant power supply 1 The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server. On each power supply, there are three status LEDs near the power cord connector.
3. Remove the fiber cable from the PCIe card. Figure 11. Removing the fiber cable 4. Reinstall the fiber cable release tool to the rear of the server for future use. Server components This topic provides information to help you locate the components of your server. For more information about major components, see the related topics in “Locations” on page 16.
The following illustration shows the components of server models with 3.5-inch drives. Figure 12. Components of server models with 3.5-inch drives 1 One or two hot-swap redundant power supplies 2 Secure digital (SD) module (available on some models) 3 DIMMs (vary by model) 4 System board 5 Cooling shroud 6 AnyRAID adapter 7 Front backplane for 3.5-inch drives 8 Rack handle (right) 9 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module (available on some models) 10 3.
The following illustration shows the components of server models with 2.5-inch drives. Figure 13. Components of server models with 2.5-inch drives 1 One or two hot-swap redundant power supplies 3 DIMMs (installed memory modules vary by model) 5 Cooling shroud 7 Front backplane for 2.5-inch drives 2 SD module (available on some models) 4 System board 6 AnyRAID adapter 8 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module (available on some models) 9 Right rack handle 10 2.
• Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand “Safety information” on page iii. • Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Note: The option kit for AnyRAID adapter, RAID adapter, or pass-through board is designed for different types of servers and might contain additional cables that are not required for your server. To install, remove, or replace the AnyRAID adapter or pass-through board, see “Replacing the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board” on page 99. To install, remove, or replace the RAID card, see “Installing or removing a PCIe card” on page 91.
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Figure 14. Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter 1 PCI-E 0 connector 2 PCI-E 1 connector Used to connect to the AnyRAID connector 0-1 on the system board. See “System board components” on page 37. 3 RAID upgrade key connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key.
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID Adapter. Figure 15. ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID Adapter 1 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module connector (available on some models) Used to connect to the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module. See “Server components” on page 25. 2 PCI-E 0 connector 3 PCI-E 1 connector Used to connect to the AnyRAID connector 0 and 1 on the system board.
ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter Figure 16. ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter 1 SATA connector Used to connect the SATA signal cable from the rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives (available on some models). 2 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module connector Used to connect to the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module. See “Server components” on page 25. 3 PCI-E 0 connector 4 PCI-E 1 connector Used to connect to the AnyRAID connector 0 and 1 on the system board.
Lenovo ThinkServer 9286 RAID adapter Figure 17. Lenovo ThinkServer 9286 RAID adapter 1 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module connector Used to connect the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module. See “Server components” on page 25. 2 SAS connector 0-3 3 SAS connector 4-7 Used to connect external storage devices. Chapter 3.
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i pass-through board The following illustration shows the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i pass-through board. Figure 18. Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i pass-through board 1 SATA connector 0-3 2 SATA connector 4-7 Used to connect to the SATA connector 0 (ports 0-3) and the SATA connector 1 (ports 4-7) on the system board. See “System board components” on page 37.
Backplane for 3.5-inch drives The following illustrations show the slots and connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch drives. Figure 19. Front view of the backplane for 3.5-inch drives Figure 20. Rear view of the backplane for 3.5-inch drives 0 - 3 Slot 0-slot 3 Used to connect 3.5-inch drives. 4 10-pin power connector Used to connect to the front-backplane power connector on the system board to provide power to the backplane.
Backplane for twelve 2.5-inch drives The following illustrations show the slots and connectors on the backplane for up to twelve 2.5-inch drives. Figure 21. Front view of the backplane for 2.5-inch drives Figure 22. Rear view of the backplane for 2.5-inch drives 0 - 11 : Slot 0-slot 11 Used to connect 2.5-inch drives. 12 PCIe signal connectors Used to connect the signal cable for the PCIe interposer card.
Rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives The following illustrations show the slots and connectors on the rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives. 0 1 Figure 23. Front view of the rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 24. Rear view of the rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives 0 Slot 0 1 Slot 1 Used to connect 2.5-inch drives.
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 Figure 25. System board components 1 Rear-backplane power connector 2 SATA connector (optical drive) 3 AnyRAID connector 1 4 AnyRAID connector 0 5 Coin-cell battery 6 SATA connector 0 (ports 0-3) 7 SATA connector 1 (ports 4-7) 8 Front panel connector 2 9 Front panel connector 1 10 AnyFabric connector 2 11 Rear-backplane signal connector 12 Riser card assembly 1 slot 13 DisplayPort connector 14 Ethernet connector for system management (RJ-45) 15 USB 3.
2 SATA connector (optical drive) Used to connect the signal cable of the slim optical drive. 3 AnyRAID connector 1 4 AnyRAID connector 0 Used to connect to the PCIe connectors on the AnyRAID adapter. 5 Coin-cell battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. The coin-cell battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server.
15 USB 3.0 connectors (2) Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If you have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. 16 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module connector Used to connect a ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module (hereinafter referred to as the TPM), which is a security chip, to enhance server security.
33 Front backplane power connector Used to connect the power cable from the backplane. System board jumpers The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board of your server. Figure 26. System board jumpers Table 2. System jumpers 1 Clear password jumper 2 BIOS default settings jumper 3 BIOS recovery jumper 4 Jumper cap storage Attention: To set the jumpers, you need to remove the server cover to access the system board.
7. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144. 8. Connect the server to an ac power source and wait for several minutes. Then, turn on the server. The BIOS passwords are erased, including the administrator password and user password. 9. Repeat step 1 through step 3. 10. Move the jumper cap back to the jumper cap storage 4 . 11. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover.
System fan fault LEDs The following illustration shows the system fan fault LEDs on the system board. Figure 27. System fan fault LEDs 1 - 8 System fan fault LEDs 1 to 8 When a System fan fault LED on the system board is lit, it indicates that the corresponding system fan is operating too 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 132. If it is a system board problem, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.
Hot-swap-drive status LEDs Each hot-swap drive has two status LEDs on the front. 2 1 Figure 28. Hot-swap-drive status LEDs 1 Drive activity LED 2 Drive status LED Description Off Off The drive has failed or is not present. On, green Off The drive is present but not in use. Blinking, green Off The drive is active and data is being transferred. On, green Blinking rapidly (about four flashes per second), amber The RAID controller is identifying the drive.
Power supply status LEDs Each hot-swap power supply has three status LEDs. 3 2 1 Figure 29. Power supply status LEDs LED 1 Input status LED 2 Output status LED 3 Fault LED Status Description Action Off The power supply is disconnected from the ac power source. No action is needed. On, green The power supply is connected to the ac power source. No action is needed. Off The server is off or the power supply is not working normally. Replace the power supply.
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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. Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the server. See “Front panel” on page 19.
• For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system.
Chapter 5. Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 49 • “Configuring RAID” on page 56 • “Updating the firmware” on page 59 Using the Setup Utility program This topic provides information about using the Setup Utility program. The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware.
The Setup Utility program main interface consists of the following menus: • “System Information menu” on page 50 • “Advanced Settings menu” on page 50 • “System Security menu” on page 51 • “TSM Settings menu” on page 51 • “Boot Manager menu” on page 51 • “Save & Exit menu” on page 51 Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS. See “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 54.
• Miscellaneous Settings: View and configure some miscellaneous items, such as the NumLock key on the keyboard and the boot status code. System Security menu You can set passwords and configure the TPM function on the System Security menu in the Setup Utility program. For each menu item, press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard.
The Save & Exit menu contains the following items: • Save Changes and Reset: Save changes and then continue with further configuration in the Setup Utility program. • Discard Changes and Exit: Discard changes, load previous values, and then exit the Setup Utility program. • Load Optimized Defaults: Return to the optimized default settings. • Save as User Defaults: Save the current settings as user default values. • Restore User Defaults: Restore the user default values for all the items.
• Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Besides the alphabetic characters (a-z) and numeric characters (0-9), the server also supports characters typed using special keys on the keyboard for a password.
3. Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program. The server will follow the startup device sequence you have set each time you turn on the server. Configuring the TPM function The TPM works as a hardware security solution to help you to encrypt data and protect the server. The TPM function is only available when there is a TPM installed in your server. See “Installing the TPM” on page 76. You can purchase a TPM from the Lenovo Web site at: http://lenovoquickpick.
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 TSM firmware. The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server. The UEFI BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the server hardware can execute.
3. Check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 49. • Using the BIOS recovery jumper 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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover.
RAID drive groups also improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared with single-drive storage systems. Data loss resulting from a drive failure can be prevented by reconstructing missing data from the remaining drives. The following list describes some of the most commonly used RAID levels: • RAID 0: block-level striping without parity or mirroring Simple stripe sets are normally referred to as RAID 0.
• 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 in which data is striped across multiple RAID 5 drive groups. RAID 50 works best with data that requires high reliability, high request rates, high data transfers, and medium-to-large capacity. Note: Having virtual drives of different RAID levels, such as RAID 0 and RAID 5, in the same drive group is not allowed.
This program provides graphical user interface (GUI) for you to create and manage storage configurations in an operating system environment. • Storage Command Line Tool (StorCLI) This is a command-line management tool that is used to configure RAID in an operating system environment. To download the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and StorCLI, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page.
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Chapter 6. Replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to replace hardware for your server. This chapter contains the following items: • “Guidelines” on page 61 • “Removing the server cover” on page 63 • “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 64 • “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144 For a list of the ThinkServer options, go to: http://lenovoquickpick.
• You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap solid-state drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap devices or components. • To view the LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to power.
• For servers that support up to two microprocessors, ensure that the second microprocessor socket always contains a microprocessor or is protected by a microprocessor socket cover. Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data.
5. Do the following to remove the server cover: a. Use a screw driver to unscrew the cover lock to the open position as shown. b. Fully open the cover latch. c. 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 several minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Figure 30.
The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCIe card slots covered or occupied. When you install an internal drive or a PCIe card, save the EMI shield or dummy tray from the drive bay or save the PCIe card slot bracket in case that you later remove the device.
2. To reinstall the rack handles, align the five screw holes in the rack handle with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Install the five screws to secure the rack handle on each side of the server. Figure 32. Installing the rack handles Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud To access some server components on the system board, remove the cooling shroud. To ensure proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the cooling shroud before turning on the server.
4. Insert a finger into each of the two holes 1 in the cooling shroud and then lift the cooling shroud out of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the cooling shroud before turning on the server. Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the cooling shroud removed might damage server components. Figure 33.
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 the chassis. Then, lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it snaps into position. Note: If necessary, gently press the cooling shroud on both sides so that the tabs on the cooling shroud completely engage with both sides of the chassis. Figure 34. Reinstalling the cooling shroud 4.
For more information about the memory modules in your specific server model, use the Setup Utility program. See “Viewing information in the Setup Utility program” on page 49. For a list of the supported ThinkServer memory module options, go to: http://lenovoquickpick.com/usa/home/thinkserver/rack-and-tower-server Before installing a memory module, ensure that you observe the following guidelines: • All memory modules to be installed on a server must be the same type.
The following illustration shows the memory module installation rules for servers that have two microprocessors (CPU1 and CPU2) installed. Figure 36. Memory module installation rules 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 61. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 66. 5.
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. Note: If there is a gap between the memory module and the retaining clips, the memory module has not been installed correctly.
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 from the memory slot. Figure 39. Removing a memory module 8. Reinstall any parts or reconnect any cables that you have removed. 9. If you are instructed to return the old memory module, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. 5.
Notes: • Use any documentation that comes with the TSM Premium and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. • If you remove the TSM Premium, the iKVM function for server remote management will be unavailable. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. To remove the TSM Premium, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server.
Installing the TPM Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • Use any documentation that comes with the TPM and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
Removing the TPM Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61. This topic provides instructions on how to remove the TPM if the server has one installed. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • If you remove the TPM, the TPM function will be unavailable.
Installing or removing the RAID 110i upgrade key The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to as RAID 110i key) activates RAID 5 for the onboard SATA software RAID. As a result, the capability of the system board is expanded. You can purchase a RAID 110i key from Lenovo and install it to the RAID upgrade key connector on the system board. For a list of ThinkServer options, go to: http://lenovoquickpick.
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 144. Removing the RAID 110i key Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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 144. Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to as RAID 510i key) activates RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels for advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID.
6. Locate the RAID upgrade key connector on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter and insert the RAID 510i key into the connector. Ensure that the RAID 510i key is securely seated. If necessary, remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter first before installing the RAID 510i key. Then, reinstall the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. See “Replacing the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board” on page 99.
4. Locate the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter. 5. Locate the RAID 510i key on the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter and then remove it from the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter. Remove the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter first, remove the RAID 510i key from the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 510i Adapter. Note: Carefully handle the RAID 510i key by its edges. Figure 47. Removing the RAID 510i key 6.
To install the flash module, 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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Locate the AnyRAID adapter. See “Server components” on page 25. 5.
5. Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might impede your operation. 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the flash module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the flash module out of the package. 7. Press the two release tabs 1 and grasp the flash module by its edge at the same time. Then, lift the flash module straight up and off the AnyRAID adapter. If necessary, you can remove the AnyRAID adapter first before removing the flash module.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. 5. Locate the SD module connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 37. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your operation. 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the SD module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the SD module out of the package.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. 5. Locate the SD module.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • Use any documentation that comes with the AnyFabric adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. To install the AnyFabric adapter, do the following: 1.
8. Slide the AnyFabric adapter from the rear of the server to the front to connect the AnyFabric adapter to the AnyFabric adapter connector on the system board. Then, tighten the screw as shown to secure the AnyFabric adapter. Figure 53. Installing the AnyFabric adapter 9. Reinstall the riser card assemblies. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
6. Loosen the screw as shown and press the AnyFabric adapter to the rear of the server to disconnect the AnyFabric adapter from the system board. Then, remove the AnyFabric adapter from the rear of the server. Note: Carefully handle the AnyFabric adapter by its edges. Figure 54. Removing the AnyFabric adapter 7. If you are instructed to return the old AnyFabric adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. 8.
Notes: • You can install two ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Modules in your server. • Use any documentation that comes with the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To install the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server.
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module, 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. Prepare your server.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the riser card assembly on which you want to install the PCIe card. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. 5.
8. Carefully press the PCIe card straight into the PCIe slot until it is securely seated. Figure 59. Installing a PCIe card 9. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCIe card in position. Figure 60. Pivoting the card latch to the closed position 10. Depending on the type of the PCIe card, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer to the documentation that comes with the PCIe card for specific information. 11.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Remove the riser card assembly and lay it upside down on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface.
Installing or removing the rear backplane/cage kit The rear backplane/cage kit enables you to install up to two 2.5-inch hard disk drives for your server models with 3.5-inch drives. You can purchase a rear backplane/cage kit from Lenovo. Installing the rear backplane/cage kit Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61.
8. Slide the rear backplane/cage kit to the rear of the server so that the kit is engaged to the rear of the chassis. Align the two screws of the kit with the corresponding holes in the system board. Then, tighten the screws to secure the kit to the system board. Figure 64. Installing the rear backplane/cage kit 9. Install 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives or dummy trays (if any) to the rear backplane/cage kit. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 119. 10.
4. Locate the rear backplane/cage kit. See “Server components” on page 25. 5. Remove the installed 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) from the rear backplane/cage kit. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 119. 6. Disconnect the cables from the rear backplane. 7. Loosen the screws and slide the rear backplane/cage kit to the front of the server to disengage it from the chassis. Then, lift the kit from the system board. Figure 65.
3. Remove all the installed hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) from the rear backplane/cage kit. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 119. 4. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect cables from the rear backplane. 5. Remove the rear backplane/cage kit. See “Removing the rear backplane/cage kit” on page 96. 6. Remove the two screws that secure the backplane to the cage. Then, lift the backplane from the cage. Figure 66.
11. Refer to your note to connect the cables to the new backplane. 12. If you are instructed to return the old backplane, 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 replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
5. Loosen the two screws and grasp the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board by its edges and carefully pull it out. Note: The AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board might fit tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slots. Figure 68. Removing the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board 6.
7. Position the new AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board near the backplane. Then, gently press the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board straight into the AnyRAID adapter slot until it is securely seated. Figure 69. Installing the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board Chapter 6.
8. Tighten the two screws to secure the AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board. Figure 70. Tightening the screws 9. If you are instructed to return the old AnyRAID adapter or the pass-through board, 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 replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
To install the intrusion switch, 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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4.
Notes: • If you remove the intrusion switch, you will not get the warning message when logging in to your server with the cover removed. • Use any documentation that comes with the intrusion switch and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the intrusion switch, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server.
CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait several minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Note: Use any documentation that comes with the heat sink and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To install or replace a heat sink, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server.
6. If you are replacing a heat sink, remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. It is recommended that you carefully remove the four screws from the system board using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board. a. Partially remove screw 1 , then completely remove screw 3 , and then return to screw 1 and completely remove it. b. Partially remove screw 2 , then completely remove screw 4 , and then return to screw 2 and completely remove it.
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 system board. a. Partially tighten screw 1 , then firmly tighten screw 3 , and then return to screw 1 and firmly tighten it. Do not over-tighten the screws. b. Partially tighten screw 2 , then firmly tighten screw 4 , and then return to screw 2 and firmly tighten it. Do not over-tighten the screws. Figure 74.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. CAUTION: The heat sinks and microprocessors might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait several minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Notes: • Ensure that you install the correct type of microprocessor option your server supports. See “Features” on page 7.
7. Gently press the microprocessor retainer to open it. Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Note: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 76. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
10. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches 1 on it with the tabs 2 in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: The small triangle 3 on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator. The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner 4 of the microprocessor socket.
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. Open the small handle marked with first and then open the other small handle marked with . Always follow the correct sequence when you open the small handles. Figure 80. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 13.
Notes: • Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 68. When two microprocessors are installed, both must have the same core voltage and core speed. • Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. • Your microprocessor, socket, and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
7. Gently press the microprocessor retainer as shown to open it. Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Figure 82. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Place the old microprocessor on a static-protective surface. Notes: a. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. b.
10. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Figure 84. Do not touch the pins 11. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches 1 on it with the tabs 2 in the microprocessor socket.
12. Close the microprocessor retainer. Close the small handle 1 first. 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 with first and then close the small handle marked with . Always follow the correct sequence when you close the small handles. Figure 86. Securing the microprocessor in the socket 13.
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144. Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply Depending on the model, your server might come with one or two hot-swap redundant power supplies. When the server is populated with two hot-swap redundant power supplies, the server can withstand a power loss from either power supply. This helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the server when a power supply fails.
1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap redundant power supply to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new hot-swap redundant power supply out of the package. 2. If you are installing a power supply, locate the bay for the power supply in the rear of your server. Insert your index finger and thumb into the holes in the metal shield that protects the bay and pull the shield out of the chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the new hot-swap redundant power supply. Then, check the status LED near the power connector. When the LED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly. When the LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is likely to fail or has failed. You need to reinstall or replace it.
Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61. You can install or replace a hot-swap hard disk drive without turning off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system. For a list of the ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to: http://lenovoquickpick.
2. Press the release button 1 to open the handle of the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray. 1 Figure 91. Opening the handle of a hard disk drive 1 Figure 92. Opening the handle of a dummy hard-disk-drive tray 3. Pull the handle and carefully slide the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 93. Removing the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray 4.
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. Figure 94. 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 operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed hard disk drive to be recognized. See “Hot-swap-drive status LEDs” on page 44.
Attention: An unoccupied drive bay without any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, which might result in overheating or component damage. To maintain the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, install a new hot-swap hard disk drive or solid-state drive as soon as you remove the failing one or the dummy tray. Before you begin, review the following solid-state drive installation rules: • Follow the order of the hard-disk-drive bays when installing a solid-state drive.
3. Pull the handle and carefully slide the dummy hard-disk-drive tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 96. Removing the dummy hard-disk-drive tray 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the 2.5-inch solid-state drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the solid-state drive out of the package. Note: Do not touch the circuit board on the solid-state drive. 5. Position the 2.5-inch solid-state drive into the 3.5-inch to 2.
6. Align the two screw holes in the solid-state drive with the corresponding holes in the drive adapter. Then, install the two screws to secure the solid-state drive to the drive adapter. Figure 98. Installing the screws to secure the solid-state drive to the drive adapter 7. Position the drive adapter with the solid-state drive into the 3.5-inch drive bracket. 8. Align the screw holes in the drive adapter and the solid-state drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bracket.
9. Slide the bracket with the solid-state drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position and then completely close the handle. Figure 100. Installing the bracket with the solid-state drive 10. Check the drive status LEDs to ensure that the solid-state drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed solid-state drive to be recognized. See “Hot-swap-drive status LEDs” on page 44.
3. Pull the handle and carefully slide the bracket with the solid-state drive out of the front of the chassis. Figure 102. Removing the bracket with the solid-state drive 4. Remove the five screws that secure the solid-state drive and the 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch drive adapter. Then, remove the drive adapter with the solid-state drive from the bracket. Figure 103.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the solid-state drive. Figure 104. Removing the screws that secure the solid-state drive 6. Lift the solid-state drive up to remove it from the drive adapter. Figure 105. Removing the solid-state drive from the drive adapter 7. Install a new solid-state drive. See “Installing a 2.5-inch solid-state drive into a 3.5-inch hard-disk-drive bay” on page 122. 8.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
Figure 106. Removing the optical drive 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new optical drive out of the package. 7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front until it is secured by the release button 1 . Figure 107. Installing the optical drive Chapter 6.
8. Connect the connector 1 to the rear of the optical drive. 1 Figure 108. Connecting the connector 1 to the rear of the optical drive 9. If necessary, connect the other end of the signal cable to the SATA connector for the optical drive on the system board. See “System board components” on page 37. 10. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
5. Locate the hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane. See “Server components” on page 25. 6. Remove all the installed hot-swap hard disk drives and dummy trays (if any) from the hard-disk-drive bays. See “Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 119. 7. Record the cable connections on the backplane and then disconnect all the cables from the backplane. 8. Press the two latches 1 in the direction as shown until the latches are disengaged from the chassis.
12. Refer to your note to reconnect the cables to the backplane. 13. If you are instructed to return the old hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane, 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 replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
5. Grasp the top of the system fan with your index finger and thumb and then lift the system fan out of the server. Figure 111. Removing the system fan 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new system fan from the package. 7. Position the new system fan so that the system fan connector on the bottom of the new system fan is aligned with the system fan connector on the system board.
Replacing the front panel board Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. • The illustrations in the following procedure show the front panel board for 3.
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new front panel board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new front panel board out of the package. Note: Carefully handle the front panel board by its edges. 8. Carefully position the new front panel board so that the two screw holes in the new front panel board are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis. Then, install the screws to secure the front panel board in place. Figure 114.
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. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63. 4. Locate the riser card assembly that you want to remove. See “Server components” on page 25. 5.
9. Align the screw holes in the new riser card with the corresponding ones in the bracket. Then, install the two screws to secure the riser card to the bracket. Figure 117. Installing the riser card 10. Reinstall the PCIe card on the new riser card assembly. 11. Position the new riser card assembly on the chassis and align it with the riser card slot on the system board. Align the mounting studs on the system board with the corresponding holes in the riser card assembly.
Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. The coin-cell battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server. The coin-cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever. If the coin-cell battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information, including passwords, are lost and an error message is displayed when you turn on the server.
5. Remove the old coin-cell battery. Figure 119. Removing the coin-cell battery 6. Install a new coin-cell battery. Figure 120. Installing the coin-cell battery 7. If you have lifted up the riser card assembly, reinstall it into the chassis. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135. 8. Dispose of the old coin-cell battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
CAUTION: The heat sinks and microprocessors might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait several minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the system board, do the following: 1.
16. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 17. Lift the release pin 1 and the lifting handle 2 to disengage the system board from the chassis. Then, move the system board to the front of the server and carefully pivot the system board upward to remove it out of the chassis. Note: Carefully handle the system board by the release pin 1 and the lifting handle 2 . Figure 121. Removing the system board 18. Place the old system board on a clean, flat, and static-protective surface.
19. Install the new system board into the chassis and press the system board to the rear of the server. Ensure that: • The new system board is engaged by the mounting stud on the chassis. • The rear connectors on the new system board are inserted into the corresponding holes in the rear panel. Figure 122. Installing the system board 20. Remove the microprocessors from the old system board and install them on the new system board. See “Installing or replacing the microprocessor” on page 107.
23. Install the heat sinks on the new system board. See “Installing or replacing a heat sink” on page 104. 24. Reinstall all parts that you have removed one by one in the reversed sequence as you remove them. Connect all cables to the new system board. Refer to the information that you have noted down and the related topics in “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 64. 25.
2. Position the microprocessor socket cover above the microprocessor socket so that the small triangle 1 on the socket cover faces the small triangle 2 on the microprocessor retainer. Then, carefully press the socket cover straight down into the socket until it snaps into position. Figure 125. Installing the microprocessor socket cover What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server, do the following: 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server. 2. Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and secured by any cable clips or ties in the server. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the server chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the cooling shroud and the server cover. 3.
Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device drivers, use the documentation that comes with each optional device. To obtain the supported device drivers for your server from the Lenovo Support Web site, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to find and download the device drivers you need.
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to help you solve problems 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 information, help, and service” on page 153 for additional troubleshooting resources.
Viewing the system event log The system event log (SEL) contains information about all the POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events. You can view the SEL to diagnose system problems. The TSM implements the SEL as specified in the IPMI 2.0 specification. The SEL is accessible regardless of the system power state through the TSM in-band and out-of-band interfaces.
Action Symptom The optical drive is not recognized. 1. Ensure that: • The related cables and connectors are not damaged and the connector pins are not bent. • The optical drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 49. • All cables and jumpers (if any) are installed correctly. • The correct device driver is installed for the optical drive. 2.
• The status LEDs on each hot-swap hard disk drive help you easily identify a problem. See “Hot-swap-drive status LEDs” on page 44. Action Symptom A newly installed hot-swap hard disk drive is not recognized. 1. Ensure that the drive is installed into the correct drive bay. 2. Restart the server. 3. Remove the drive from the bay, wait 45 seconds, and reinsert the drive into the bay, making sure that the drive connects to the hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane. 4.
Action Symptom The amount of system memory that is displayed is less than the total capacity of the installed physical memory modules and you suspect a memory module problem. 1. Ensure that: • All memory modules are the correct type supported by the server. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 68. • You followed the memory module installation rules. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 68. • All memory modules are seated correctly and securely. • The system firmware is up-to-date. 2.
Action Symptom 3. Replace the mouse or pointing device. A USB device does not work. 1. Ensure that: • The USB cable is securely connected to the server. If the USB device is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the device from the hub and connect it directly to the server. • The device drivers are installed correctly. • The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 49. 2. Restart the server. 3. Replace the USB device.
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo and where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products. Information resources You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources relating to your needs when using the product.
• 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 solve the problem by yourself: • Check all cables to ensure that they are connected. • Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on.
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, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs For the warranty type and duration for you
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Appendix A. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, ThinkServer, and the ThinkServer logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.lenovo.
Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See http://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 or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this document.
labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These regulations determine the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable within each geography. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather put in the established collective systems for reclaiming these end of life products.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EMVG (früher „Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten“). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse A.
ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation.
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hot-swap hard disk drive installing 119 replacing 119 hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane replacing 130 hot-swap redundant power supply installing 116 replacing 118 hot-swap-drive backplane locations 34 hot-swap-drive status LED 44 hot-swap-drive status LEDs locations 44 ID 21 Network status 19 power status 20 power supply status 45 System fan fault 43 system health 20 Lenovo Partner Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Management software 14 Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager software 14 Lenovo T
replacing 99 password considerations 52 setting, changing, deleting Setup Utility program 52 power status LED 20 power supply features 8 power supply status LED 45 power supply status LEDs locations 45 precautions guidelines 61 TSM Premium 74 replacing AnyRAID adapter 99 coin-cell battery 137 front panel board 134 hardware 61 hot-swap hard disk drive 119 hot-swap hard-disk-drive backplane 130 hot-swap redundant power supply 118 microprocessor 111 pass-through board 99 rear backplane 97 riser card assembly
starting Setup Utility program 49 startup device selecting 53 Setup Utility program 53 static-sensitive devices guidelines 62 static-sensitive devices, handling 62 system board 37 replacing 139 system board components locations 37 system board jumpers locations 41 system date setting 52 system event log troubleshooting and diagnostics 148 system fan replacing 132 System fan fault LED 43 System fan fault LEDs locations 43 system fans features 8 system health LED 20 System Information menu Setup Utility progr
