Lenovo RD210 Bedienungsanleitung

Installation and User Guide ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819[...]

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 171 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 20[...]

Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Removing a PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Installing a PCI riser card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 4 Removing and installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Removing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Removing and installing a remotely installed RAID adapter battery . . . . . 105 Removing a remotely installed RAID adapter battery . . . . . . . . . 105 Installing a RAID adapter remotely in the server . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Removing and installing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

T roubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 EasyStartup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 CD/DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Intermittent [...]

Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produktu si prectete prír uc ku bezpecnostních inst rukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoo[...]

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number . This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the cauti[...]

Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v [...]

Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery , use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery , replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: v T[...]

Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v 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. v Use of controls or adjustment[...]

Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all el[...]

Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service tec[...]

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Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo ® ThinkServer ™ RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 819 server is a 1-U-high rack model server for-volume network transaction processing. The high-performance, dual-core, or quad-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibi[...]

Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. The following notices and statements ar[...]

The following table describes the content and location of documentation that is provided with your server . Document Description Location Read Me First This document directs you to the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for complete warranty and support information. printed, provided in server packaging Important Notices This document includes safety an[...]

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Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap The installation process varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and just needs to be installed in the rack, connected to power and the network, and started. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware features installed, requires [...]

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Chapter 3. What is included with your server The RD210 server package includes the server , rail kit and rail kit instructions, as well as printed documentation, the ThinkServer Documentation DVD, and software media. 1 Power cord 2 Cable management arm 3 Rail kit 4 Server Features and technologies The server uses the followi[...]

for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote server management through the following industry-standard interfaces: – Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 – Common Information Model (CIM) – We b browser v Remote presence capability and blue-sc[...]

v Redundant connection The addition of an optional Ethernet daughter card provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet daughter card is installed on the server , all Ethernet traffic that is associated wit[...]

The diagnostics programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to service and support. Additionally , you can view the information locally through a generated text report file. Yo u can also copy the log to a removable media and view the log from a Web browser . [...]

T able 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to two Intel ® Xeon ™ microprocessors, dual-core (two cores per microprocessor with 4 MB shared among cores) or quad-core (four cores per microprocessor with 8 MB shared among cores) v Level-2 cache v QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links speed up to 6.4 GT per second Note: v Use t[...]

Software Lenovo provides software to help get your sever up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controllers and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server . The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is [...]

v Power management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Power-on self-test (POST) v Hardware Failure Protection alerts on memory , microprocessors, SCSI hard disk drives, fans, and power supplies v Redundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (some models) v Redundant Network Interface Card (NIC) sup[...]

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Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Note: The illustrations in this document show the 3.5-inch hard disk drive models, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting d[...]

v Rack release latches: Press the latches on each front side of the server to remove the server from the rack. v CD-RW/DVD eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the CD/DVD drive. v CD-RW/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD drive is in use. Operator information panel The following illus[...]

EasyLED diagnostics panel The EasyLED diagnostics panel is located on the top of the operator information panel. Note: The system service label on the underside of the cover also provides information about the location of the EasyLED. To access the EasyLED diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel to the lef[...]

By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The remind function is controlled by the IMM. v NMI button : Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor . Yo u might have to use a pen or the end of[...]

The following table lists the LEDs on the EasyLED diagnostics panel and suggests actions to solve the detected problems. T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which co[...]

T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an[...]

T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an[...]

T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an[...]

T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an[...]

T able 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an[...]

Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server . 1 Slot 1, PCI Express 11 USB 3 connector 2 Ethernet activity LED 12 Serial connector 3 Ethernet link LED 13 System-error LED (amber) 4 Video connector 14 System-locator LED (blue) 5 Slot 2, PCI Express 15 Power[...]

v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector . The video connectors on the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously . v Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector . The serial port is shared with the integrated manag[...]

System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. 1 Battery 12 Fan 4 connector 2 Optional two-port Ethernet card connector 13 Fan 5 connector 3 PCI riser connector 14 Fan 6 connector 4 DIMM connectors 15 Fan 4 connector 5 Microprocesso[...]

System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. 1 USB 2 connector 5 Ethernet 2 connector 2 USB 1 connector 6 Ethernet 1 connector 3 Serial connector 7 System management Ethernet connector 4 Video connector 28 ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796,[...]

System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable optional devices. 1 Battery 14 DIMM 2 2 DIMM 9 15 DIMM 3 3 DIMM 10 16 DIMM 4 4 DIMM 11 17 DIMM 5 5 DIMM 12 18 DIMM 6 6 DIMM 13 19 DIMM 7 7 DIMM 14 20 DIMM 8 [...]

System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. 30 ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819: Installation and User Guide[...]

Jumper name Jumper setting 1 UEFI boot recovery jumper (J29) v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary UEFI (formerly called BIOS) firmware ROM page. v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) UEFI firmware ROM page. 2 IMM recovery jumper (J147) v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM firmware ROM page. v Pins [...]

T able 3. SW3 switch block definition (continued) Switch number Default position Description 6 Off When you toggle this switch to On, this causes a forced power-on which overrides the power-on and power-off button on the server and they become nonfunctional. 7 Off Reserved. 8 Off Reserved. Important: 1. Before you change any switch settings or move[...]

System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. 1 Slot 2 missing PCI riser card LED 13 Fan 6 error LED 2 Enclosure manager heartbeat LED 14 Power channel A error LED 3 Battery LED 15 Power channel B error LED 4 IMM heartbeat LED 16 Power channel[...]

Power-supply LEDs The following illustration shows the location of the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server . See the Hardware Maintenance Manua l for additional information on solving power supply problems. T able 4. 1 AC LED (green) 2 DC LED (green) 3 Power supply error LED (amber) System pulse LEDs The following LEDs are[...]

T able 5. System pulse LEDs (continued) LED Description Action IMM heartbeat IMM heartbeat boot process. The following steps describe the different stages of the IMM heartbeat sequencing process. 1. When this LED is blinking fast (approximately 4Hz), this indicates, that the IMM code is in the loading process. 2. When this LED goes off momentarily [...]

Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server , and the configured PCI options. T urning off the server W[...]

Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 1 2 The server[...]

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Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server . Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii. This information [...]

v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server , open or close a latch, and so on. v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capab[...]

Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your [...]

Major components of the server The following illustrations show the major components in the server . The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 42 ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819: Installation and User Guide[...]

1 Cover 10 2.5 inch hot-swap hard disk drive filler panel 2 DIMM air baffle 11 SAS/SA T A backplane 3 Slot 2, PCI riser card assembly 12 Fans 4 Slot 1, PCI riser card assembly 13 System board 5 Power supply filler 14 Retainer bracket 6 Power supply 15 Microprocessor 7 Opt[...]

3. If the server has been installed in a rack, slide the server out from the rack enclosure. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for information about removing the server from the rack. 4. Press down firmly on the two blue tabs on the top (near the front of the server) of the cover and slide the cover toward the rear of[...]

1 ServeRAID ™ - MR10i SAS/SA T A controller 2 SAS signal cables The S ATA cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on both ends. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the S ATA cable 1 . Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units [...]

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator information panel cable. 1 To p cover latch receptacle 2 Operator panel cable 46 ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819: Installation and User Guide[...]

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the USB/video cable. Note: The USB cable is routed under the video cable and then both the USB and video cables are routed under the cable retention tab and the top cover latch receptacle. 1 To p cover latch receptacle 2 Cable retention tab 3 Video cable 4?[...]

Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle To install the microprocessor 2 air baffle (if you removed it), complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if ne[...]

3. Grasp the DIMM air baffle 2 and lift the baffle up, making sure that the pin 1 comes out of the pin hole 3 on the system board to the left of DIMM connector 8. 4. Remove it from the server and set it aside. Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units 49[...]

Installing the DIMM air baffle Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace the air baffle before you turn on the server . Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components. To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installatio[...]

v Do not mix SAS and S ATA hard disk drives in the same system. v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter , save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Expre[...]

v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the documentation that comes with the drive. v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive. v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or S ATA dev[...]

5. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now . 6. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server . IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the server . The following illustration shows the location of the IDs of the hard disk drives. The ID numbers [...]

1 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, full-length adapters) 2 PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) 3 PCI riser connector 1 4 PCI riser connector 2 6. Remove the adapter , if one is present, from the riser-card assembly . 7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside. Installing a PCI riser card assembly To ins[...]

1 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, full-length adapters) 2 PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) 3 PCI riser connector 1 4 PCI riser connector 2 Removing and installing an adapter The following describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a[...]

Otherwise, the active power management event signal will be disabled by the system-board logic, and the WA N feature might not work. However , after the server is powered on locally , the active power manager active power management event signal will be enabled by the system-board logic. v If you switch the PCI adapter from slot 1 riser assembly to[...]

7. If you are instructed to return the adapter , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing an adapter To install an adapter , complete the following steps: Notes: 1. The instructions in this section apply to any PCI adapter (for example, video graphics adapters or network ad[...]

1 Adapter 2 Expansion slot cover 3 PCI riser card assembly 5. Install the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 53). 6. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter . If you have other options to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to ?[...]

v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 800, 1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), registered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). – The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the followin[...]

v The DIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available). The sever supports a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 128 GB of system memory . Note: The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. To view the total [...]

not used in memory-mirroring mode. The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel. T able 8. Connectors on each memory channel Memory channel DIMM connectors Channel 0 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 Channel 1 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 Channel 2 7, 8, 15, 16 The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with eac[...]

T able 9. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence (continued) DIMMs Number of installed microprocessors DIMM connector Third pair of DIMMs 1 1, 4 Fourth pair of DIMMs 2 14, 11 Fifth pair of DIMMs 2 13, 10 Sixth pair of DIMMs 2 12, 9 Note: DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode. v When you install or remove DIM[...]

1 DIMM 1 connector 10 DIMM 10 connector 2 DIMM 2 connector 11 DIMM 11 connector 3 DIMM 3 connector 12 DIMM 12 connector 4 DIMM 4 connector 13 DIMM 13 connector 5 DIMM 8 connector 14 DIMM 14 connector 6 DIMM 7 connector 15 DIMM 15 connector 7 DIMM 6 connector 16 DIMM[...]

Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. 11 . Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed. 12. Replace the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 13. Turn on the peripheral devices [...]

1 SAS/SA T A riser card 2 ServeRAID-BR10i controller 8. If you are instructed to return the SAS/SA T A controller , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SA T A Controller Some server models come with the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SA[...]

4. T ouch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SA T A controller to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the controller and remove it from the package. 5. Align the ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SA T A controller so that the keys align correctly with[...]

1 SAS/SA T A RAID front retention bracket 2 SAS/SA T A RAID riser card 3 ServeRAID-BR10i adapter 4 Alignment post 5 Plastic tab 8. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane over the blue adapter retention bracket as shown in the following illustration. 1 Connector for drive bays 0-3 signal cable 2 Co[...]

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111 . Removing and installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SA T A Controller To remove and install the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SA T A Controller , complete the steps in this section. Removing the optional IBM Serve[...]

removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see the “EasyLED” on page 157 for information on how to solve the problem. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removi[...]

with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board. 1 SAS/SA T A RAID front retention bracket 2 SAS/SA T A RAID riser card 3 ServeRAID-MR10i adapter 4 Plastic tab 5 Alignment post 8. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane over[...]

Removing and installing a microprocessor and heat sink To remove and install a microprocessor and heat sink, follow the instructions in this section. Removing a microprocessor and heat sink Attention: v Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the t[...]

1 Microprocessor bracket frame 2 Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor release lever 9. Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket, and place it on a static-protective surface. 10. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping[...]

v Both microprocessor voltage regulator modules are integrated on the system board. v If you have to replace a microprocessor , call for service. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor , so that you can determine whether you have to update the server firmware. To download the latest level of server firmware and other code updat[...]

Attention: v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the edges only . Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket. v Handle the microprocessor carefully . Dropping the microprocessor during installation or removal can damage[...]

1 Heat sink release lever 2 Lock tab 3 Retainer bracket 4 Microprocessor d. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab. 4. If you removed the microprocessor 2 air baffle, install it (see “Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 47). Thermal greas[...]

5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place 9 uniformly spaced dots of 0.02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor . The outermost dots must be within approximately 5 mm of the edge of the microprocessor , this is to ensure uniform distribution of the grease. Note: If the grease is properly applied, approximately half of the grease will remain in [...]

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 1 2 Statement 8: CAUTION: N[...]

5. If you are instructed to return the power supply , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. 6. If you are replacing a defective power supply , continue to “Installing a hot-swap power supply.” Installing a hot-swap power supply The following notes describe the type of power sup[...]

5. Route the power cord through the handle so that it does not accidentally become unplugged. 6. Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply . 7. Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 8. Make sure that the ac power LED and the dc power LED on the power s[...]

1 Fan tabs 6 Fan 4 2 Fan connector on the system board 7 Fan 5 3 Fan 1 8 Fan 6 4 Fan 2 9 Fan connector 5 Fan 3 10 Fan (side view) 4. Grasp the orange fan tabs on both ends of the fan and pull it up out of the server . If you are removing fans 3 and 4, you need to first remove the DIMM air [...]

1 Fan tabs 6 Fan 4 2 Fan connector on the system board 7 Fan 5 3 Fan 1 8 Fan 6 4 Fan 2 9 Fan connector 5 Fan 3 10 Fan (side view) Attention: To ensure proper operation, replace a failed fan as soon as possible. 5. Orient the new fan over the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket so that the[...]

If you have other options to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111 . Removing and installing the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly To remove and install the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly , complete the steps in this section. Removing the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly To remove th[...]

4. Reinstall the flash device, if it was removed. 5. Align the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly keys correctly with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board. 6. Connect the signal cables to the SAS/SA T A adapter . 7. Install the cover . 8. Slide the server [...]

5. Remove the system-board battery: a. Use one finger to push the battery horizontally out of its housing. b. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket. 6. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the Safety and Warranty Guide for more information. Installing the battery The following note[...]

Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery , use only an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery , replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed [...]

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly To remove a PCI riser-card assembly , complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Note: When you disconnect the power s[...]

2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 4. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 53). 5. Set any jumpers or switches on the [...]

5. Disconnect the power cable from the power backplane. 6. Disconnect the signal cable from the system board. 7. Lift up to remove the backplane from the slots. 8. Push backwards on the backplane until it is clear of the slots. 9. Lift the backplane out of the server . 10. Disconnect the power cable and the signal cable from the disk drive backplan[...]

1 Backplane tabs 2 Hard disk drive backplane 3 Backplane tabs 4 Backplane bracket slots 7. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 8. Replace the hard disk drives. 9. Slide the server into the rack. 10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed. 11 . Turn on the peripheral [...]

6. From the front of the server , carefully pull the assembly out of the server while moving it slightly side to side. 7. If you are instructed to return the operator information panel assembly , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the operator information panel assemb[...]

1 Operator information panel connector 2 Operator information panel cable 4. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 5. Slide the server into the rack. 6. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed. 7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server . Removing and installing the system bo[...]

provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed. 3. Remove all PCI riser-card assemblies and adapters (see “Removing and installing the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly” on page 82). 4. Remove the SAS/SA T A RAID riser-card assembly and then remove the [...]

12. Lift up the system board and carefully remove it from the server , being careful not to damage any surrounding components. 13. If you are instructed to return the system board, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the system board Notes: 1. When reassembling the com[...]

7. Reinstall the DIMMs (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48). 8. Reinstall the microprocessor 2 and DIMM air baffles (see “Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 47 and “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48). 9. Reinstall the PCI riser-card assemblies and adapters, if[...]

5. Slide the drive-retention clip 1 from the side of the drive 2 . Save the clip to use when you install the replacement drive. 1 Drive-retention clip 2 Alignment pins 6. If you are instructed to return the CD/DVD drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.[...]

6. Install the retention clip to the side of the drive. 1 Drive-retention clip 2 Alignment pins Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser , observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: 96 ThinkServer RD210 T ypes 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819: Installation and User Guide[...]

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v 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. v Use of controls or adjustments or performa[...]

2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 4. Remove the fans in fan connectors 2, 3, and 4 (see “Removing a hot-swap fan assembly” on page 79). 5. Remove the CD/DVD drive. 6. From the front of the server , grasp the cable connector [...]

1 Cable connector latch 2 Spring latch on CD/DVD drive cage The following shows cable routing for the CD/DVD cable: 1 CD/DVD optical drive connector 2 CD/DVD drive cable Note: The CD/DVD cable should be routed over the top of the operation information panel cable (in the middle) and the USB/Video cable (on the bottom) when a[...]

7. Replace the cover 8. Slide the server into the rack. 9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed. 10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server . Removing and installing the virtual media key To remove and install the virtual media key , complete the steps in this section. Removing the virtual media key To remove the virtual [...]

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39. 2. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 3. Align the virtual media key with the mounting tab and slide it down the tab onto the connector on the system board. Press the virtual media key down into the connect[...]

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly from PCI riser connector 1 (see “Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 53). 5. Press the retention tabs away from the adapter . 6. Grasp the Ethernet adapter and disengage it from the connector on the system board; then, slide it out of the slot on the rear of the chassis and lift it ou[...]

1 Ethernet adapter filler panel 2 Ethernet adapter 3 Adapter bracket 4 Ethernet adapter connector 7. Lower the adapter onto the connector and press it firmly into the connector on the system board until it is seated firmly . 8. Reinstall the PCI riser-card assembly in PCI riser connector 1 (see “Removing and installing a P[...]

1 PCI riser-card bracket 2 Screw 3 PCI riser-card 7. If you are instructed to return the PCI bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the PCI riser- card bracket from the riser card To install the PCI riser-card bracket to the riser card, complete[...]

7. Reconnect the cables for the adapter . 8. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 9. Slide the server into the rack. 10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed. 11 . Turn on the peripheral devices and the server . Removing and installing a remotely installed RAID adapter battery To remove and[...]

1 Battery cable 2 Remote battery cable connector 3 Battery 4 Battery carrier 5 Battery connector 6. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery cable connector on the battery carrier . 7. Remove the three screws that attaches the battery carrier to the battery and remove the battery from the battery carrier . Note: I[...]

v Connect the battery cable to the battery cable connector on the battery carrier . 1 Battery cable 2 Remote battery cable connector 3 Battery 4 Battery carrier 5 Battery connector v Place the battery carrier in the battery mounting slot on the microprocessor 2 air baffle and ensure that battery carrier posts align wit[...]

v T ake the battery retention clip and place it underneath the other tab while pressing release tab toward the front of the server; then, press it down until it snaps in place to hold the battery carrier firmly in place. 6. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 7. Slide the server into the rack. 8. Reconnect the[...]

3. Reinstall the screws on the video connector 3 . 4. Reinstall the hard disk drives and drive bay filler panels into the drive bays. 5. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 6. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed. 7. Slide the server into the rack. 8. Turn on the peripheral devices a[...]

6. From the front of the server , carefully pull the assembly out of the server while you move it slightly from side to side. 7. If you are instructed to return the operator information panel assembly , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the operator information panel[...]

1 Operator information panel cable 2 Operator information panel connector 4. Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). 5. Slide the server into the rack. 6. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed. 7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server . Completing the installation To complet[...]

1 Hard disk drive activity LED (green) 11 Rack release latch 2 Hard disk drive status LED (amber) 12 USB 2 connector 3 Drive bay 0 13 Optical drive eject button 4 Drive bay 2 14 Optical drive activity LED 5 Drive bay 4 15 Optical drive bay 6 Power-control button and LED 16 Driv[...]

1 USB cable release lever 2 USB cable There are release levers on the Ethernet and systems management connectors. To disconnect a cable from one of these connectors, pull up on the lever to release the cable. 1 Ethernet activity LED 3 Ethernet speed LED 2 Ethernet port 4 Ethernet cable release lever Updating the [...]

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Chapter 6. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the UEFI. Use it to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passw[...]

Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is part of the UEFI. Yo u can use it to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports v Set the date and time v Set and change passwords v View and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup device[...]

– Processors Select this choice to view or change the processor settings. – Memory Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. – Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports. Yo u can configure the serial ports; configure remote console redirection; enable or dis[...]

Select this choice to reset IMM. – System Security Select this choice to view or configure T rusted Platform Module (TPM) support. – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0 compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server . – Network Select this choice to view or configure the ne[...]

complete a repair or correct an error , clear the IMM system-event log to turn off the system-error LED on the front of the server . – POST Event Viewer Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the POST error messages. – System Event Log Select this choice to view the IMM system event log. – Clear System Event Log Select this[...]

If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a system administrator , you can type either password to complete the system startup. A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to set, change, an[...]

1 UEFI boot recovery jumper (J29) 2 IMM recovery jumper (J147) 3 SW4 switch block (reserved) 4 SW3 switch block Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Install[...]

Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. Yo u must replace the system board. Using the Boot Manager program The Boot Manager program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing[...]

T able 10. RAID utilities (continued) RAID configuration utility Description Location Where to find more information MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (WebBIOS) For: v ServeRAID-MR10i controller v ServeRAID-MR10is controller v ServeRAID-MR10m controller In system firmware. To access: v Use UEFI Setup Utility . v Press Ctrl + H at the WebBIOS prom[...]

v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive. v If you use an integrated SAS/SA T A controller with RAID capabilities to configure a RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed[...]

3. Select the type of array that you want to create. 4. In the RAID Disk column, use the Spacebar or Minus (-) key to select [Y es] (select) or [No] (deselect) to select or deselect a drive from a RAID disk. 5. Continue to select drives, using the Spacebar or Minus (-) key , until you have selected all the drives for your array . 6. Press C to crea[...]

Physical View or Logical V iew Select this to toggle between the Physical View and Logical V iew . Events From this view , you can display the system events in the Event Information page. Exit Select this to exit the WebBIOS utility and continue with the system boot. Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard Follow these steps[...]

menu and click Change . The Operations panel lists operations that can be performed on the virtual disk. Select the operation and click Go . Then choose from the following operations: v Select Del to delete this virtual disk. v Select Locate and the LEDs flash on the physical drives used by this virtual disk. v Select Fast or Slow to initialize thi[...]

Configuring RAID The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartup program enables you to view and change RAID settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this feature, you have the ability to select one RAID level for each installed controller , and the program automatically will use the discs currently attached to the controller[...]

Yo u will then see one or more reminders about configuring storage devices, and then you will be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license agreement carefully . Yo u must agree with terms in order to continue. After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices: v Continue to the main program interfa[...]

v Install applications: This task enables you to run custom commands or scripts at the end of the installation process. It also facilitates the installation of DVD-burning software and ThinkServer EasyManage software products. v Install Windows components: This task enables you to install optional Windows components such as IIS, ASP .NET , and SNMP[...]

v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller . v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS controller . v SAS firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated RAID controller on the system board. v Major components contain vital product data (VPD) code. Yo u can select to update the VPD code during theUEFI code update procedure. [...]

Recovering the UEFI firmware If the UEFI firmware has become damaged, such as from a power failure during an update, you can recover the UEFI firmware using the boot block jumper and a UEFI recovery diskette. The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only du[...]

Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller , and (when IMM Premium is installed) remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM supports[...]

v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to server management functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to control the server power , view system information, and identify the server . Yo u can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the fil[...]

v The server is not a domain controller . However , it is recommended to have the server join a domain. v The account that you use to log in and to install the Core Server has Administrator privileges on the server with full read/write access. Ideally , this account is also a Domain Administrator account. This account will be used to create the ini[...]

v When installing IIS and ASP .NET , click Application Server ; then, click Details . v When installing SNMP , click Management and Monitoring T ools ; then, click Details . 4. Select the component that you want to install: v When installing IIS, select Internet Information Services (IIS) ; then, click OK . v When installing ASP .NET , select ASP .[...]

1. Click Add Features in the Features Summary section on the main page of Server Manager . 2. Select the SNMP Services checkbox. 3. Click Next , then Install . Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent If the Core Server has LANDesk agents on it from a previous Management Suite release, it will fail the autorun prerequisite check. Yo u must remove th[...]

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power , the power-control button becomes active. Obtaining the IP address for the IMM To access the Web interface, you need the IP address for the IMM. Yo u can obtain the IMM IP address through the Setup utility . The server comes with a default IP address for the IMM of 192.16[...]

Note: The Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL). Yo u do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However , you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps. No[...]

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Chapter 7. Solving problems This chapter describes the diagnostic tools that are available to help you solve problems that might occur in the server . If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter , see the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more information. Diagnostic tools The following tools are available to he[...]

Checkpoint codes track the progress of POST routines at system startup or reset. Checkpoint codes are shown on the checkpoint code display on the EasyLED panel. POST When you turn on the server , it performs a series of tests to check the operation of the server components and some optional devices in the server . This series of tests is called the[...]

v To view the POST error log, select System Event Logs , and then select POST Error Log . v To view the IMM system event log, select System Event Logs --> IMM System Event Log Clearing the error logs To clear the error logs, complete the following steps: Note: The POST error log is automatically cleared each time the server is restarted. 1. Turn[...]

T able 11 . Abbreviated list of POST error messages (continued) POST message Failing device or problem found Suggested action 00019 xxx Microprocessor x is not functioning or failed the built-in self-test. Make sure that microprocessor x is installed correctly . (T rained service technician only) If the problem remains, replace microprocessor x . 0[...]

CD/DVD drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained [...]

Hard disk drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rain[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained service technician onl[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained service technician onl[...]

Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained servic[...]

Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T raine[...]

Monitor problems Some monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor , see the documentation that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor . If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action col[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained service technician onl[...]

Optional-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rain[...]

Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained service[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained service technician onl[...]

Serial-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(T rained[...]

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preced[...]

2. To view the EasyLED panel, slide the latch to the left on the front of the EasyLED drawer . This reveals the EasyLED panel. Lit LEDs on this panel indicate the type of error that has occurred. The following illustration shows the EasyLED panel: Note any LEDs that are lit, and then close the drawer . Look at the system service label on the top of[...]

EasyLED LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the EasyLED panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Note: Check the system-error log or IMM system event log for additional information before replacing a FRU. T able 13. EasyLED panel LEDs LED Description Action None, but the system error LED is lit. An error has occurred[...]

T able 13. EasyLED panel LEDs (continued) LED Description Action OVER SPEC (Continued) The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating. If the 12V channel C error LED is lit, complete the following steps: 1. T urn the server off and disconnect the power from the server . 2. Remove the SAS/SA T A RAID riser card, DIMMs in connector[...]

T able 13. EasyLED panel LEDs (continued) LED Description Action OVER SPEC (Continued) The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating. If the 12V channel E error LED is lit, complete the following steps: 1. T urn the server off and disconnect the power from the server . 2. Remove the PCI riser card from PCI riser connector 2 and [...]

T able 13. EasyLED panel LEDs (continued) LED Description Action PCI An error has occurred on a PCI bus or on the system board. An additional LED will be lit next to a failing PCI slot. 1. Check the LEDs on the PCI slots to identify the component that caused the error . 2. Check the system-error log for information about the error . 3. If you canno[...]

T able 13. EasyLED panel LEDs (continued) LED Description Action CPU A microprocessor has failed. 1. Make sure that the failing microprocessor , which is indicated by a lit LED on the system board, is install correctly . 2. (T rained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor . DASD A hard disk drive error has occurred. 1. Check the LEDs o[...]

The following illustration shows the locations of the power-supply LEDs. 1 AC LED (green) 2 DC LED (green) 3 Power supply error LED (amber) The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator information panel and suggested actions to c[...]

Power-supply LEDs Power-supply error LED Description Action AC DC Off Of f Off No power to the server , or a problem with the ac power source. 1. Check the ac power to the server . 2. Make sure that the power cord is connected to a functioning power source. 3. Remove one power supply at a time. Off Of f On No power to the server , or an internal po[...]

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products, what t[...]

Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center . These services are available during the warranty period: v Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the prob[...]

Service methods and procedures vary by country , and some services might not be available in all countries. International W arranty Service is delivered through the method of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on-site service) that is provided in the servicing country . Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models [...]

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Appendix B. 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 Leno[...]

estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo ThinkServer The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machi[...]

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-Lenovo products. Support (if any) for the non-Lenovo products is provided by the third party , not Lenovo. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not i[...]

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to b[...]

Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to var[...]

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order [...]

German Class A compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen V erträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit in den [...]

Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist nach Paragraph 9 EMVG in V erbindung mit der entsprechenden Kostenverordnung (Amtsblatt 14/93) kostenpflichtig. Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Japanese V oluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) stat[...]

T aiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix B. Notices 179[...]

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Index A ac good LED 165 ac power LED 25 acoustical noise emissions 11 adapter 56 PCI Express bus 56 remote battery installing 106 removing 105 replacing 56 adapter , installation 55 administrator password 11 9 air baffle removing from microprocessor 2 47 assistance, getting 167 attention notices 2 availability 12 B backup firmware starting 131, 132[...]

enclosure manager heartbeat LED 34 environment 11 error codes and messages UEFI 143 error logs 142 clearing 143 POST 142 viewing 142 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 145 general 145 hard disk drive 146 intermittent 146 keyboard, non-USB 147 memory 149 microprocessor 150 monitor 151 mouse, non-USB 147 optional devices 153 pointing device, [...]

K keyboard problems 147 L LED ac power 25 dc power 25 Ethernet-link status 26 for CD-RW/DVD drive activity 16 for Ethernet activity 16 for hard disk drive activity 15 for hard disk drive status 15 integrated management module 34 power-on 16 rear 25 system information 16 system locator 16 system-error 16 rear 25 system-locator rear 26 LED, enclosure[...]

problems (continued) memory 149 microprocessor 150 monitor 151 mouse 147, 148 optional devices 153 pointing device 148 power 154 serial port 156 software 156 UEFI 143 USB port 157 video 157 product recycling and disposal 173 R rack release latches 16 RAID riser-card assembly 82 RAID array creating 124 RAID support 9 RAS features 12 recycling and di[...]

T temperature 11 thermal grease 75 TOE 11 tools, diagnostic 141 trademarks 172 turning off the server 36 integrated management module 37 turning on the server 35 TÜV gloss statement 175 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 157 unknown password, bypassing 120 updating server firmware 73 the server configuration 11 3 updating firmware 130 USB conne[...]

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Part Number: 46U1926 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46U1926[...]