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Installation and User Guide ThinkServer RD220 T ypes 3797, 3798, 3779, and 3729[...]

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 155 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the Lenovo ® ThinkServer Documentation DVD. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporatio[...]

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

Removing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 4 Installing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 Installing the full-length-adapter bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 0 Storing the full-length-adapter bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 0 Removing a virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 9 Starting the backup UEFI firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 9 Using the Integrated Management Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 9 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software . . . . . . . . [...]

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 160 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . [...]

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[...]

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 caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1”, translations[...]

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 Th[...]

Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD drives, 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 adjustme[...]

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[...]

This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with V isual Display Units. xiv ThinkServer RD220 T ypes[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction This Installation and User Guide is intended to use with your Lenovo ® ThinkServer ™ RD220 T ypes 3729, 3779, 3797, and 3798 server . This document contains information about: v Setting up and cabling the server v Starting and the server v Installing options and replacing customer replaceable units (CRUs) v Solving proble[...]

Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear 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 s[...]

T able 1. (continued) Document Description Location Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides diagnostic information, parts listing, and replacement procedures for all field replaceable units (parts replaced by trained service personnel) as well as all customer replaceable units (CRUs). Lenovo Support Web site: http:// www .lenovo.com/ sup[...]

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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 RD220 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 RD220 server offers the[...]

– Common Information Model (CIM) – We b browser v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture IMM Premium is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following functions: – Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz, regardless of [...]

The ThinkServer EasyManage program helps you manage and administer your servers and clients through remote problem notification as well as monitoring and alerting. v Integrated network support The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more i[...]

running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE. Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE. Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server . Depen[...]

T able 3. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Dual Core or Quad Core Intel ® Xeon, with integrated memory controller and Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) architecture v Designed for XBGA 1366 socket v Scalable up to four cores v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data cache, and 8 MB cache that is shared among the cores v Support for up to two [...]

Software Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of your RAID controller 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 self start[...]

v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI buses 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 [...]

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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. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server . 1 Hard disk drive status LED (amber) 8 CD/DVD drive (o[...]

Rack release latches: Press these latches to release the server from the rack. Operator information panel The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel: 1 Power-control button cover 6 Release latch 2 Ethernet icon LED 7 Locator button/locator LED 3 Ethernet activity LEDs 8 Eth[...]

1 Operator information panel 2 Diagnostic LEDs 3 Release latch The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the diagnostics panel. Note: Diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power . A checkpoint code (See checkpoint code display 1 ) is either a byte or a word value produced by UEFI a[...]

There are two types of checkpoint codes: field programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware checkpoint codes and UEFI checkpoint codes. The UEFI checkpoint codes might change because of code sequence and timing changes or when the server firmware is updated. v Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST). Yo [...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server . 1 Ethernet 3 (optional) connector 7 USB 3 connector 2 Ethernet 4 (optional) connector 8 Serial connector 3 Power supply 1 connector 9 Video connector 4 Power supply 2 connector 10 Ethernet 2 connector 5?[...]

The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server: 1 Ethernet activity LED 5 Power-supply error LED (amber) 2 Ethernet link LED 6 System-error LED (amber) 3 AC power LED (green) 7 Locator LED (blue) 4 DC power LED (green) 8 Power-on LED (green) Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs[...]

Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To wake the server , press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. For information about logging on to the IMM Web interface, see “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 125. System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on th[...]

11 Reserved 22 Virtual media key connector System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. 1 USB connector 4 2 USB connector 3 3 Serial connector 4 Video connector 5 Ethernet connector 2 6 Ethernet connector 1 7 Systems [...]

T able 4. Callout descriptions Jumper name Jumper setting 1 UEFI boot recovery jumper (J29) v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server firmware (formerly called BIOS) ROM page. v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. 2 IMM recovery jumper (J147) v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the pri[...]

T able 4. Callout descriptions (continued) Notes: 1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not change the jumper pin position after the server [...]

Note: Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power . T able 6. Callout descriptions 1 PCI riser 2 LED 13 Fan 3 error LED 2 Enclosure manager heartbeat LED 14 Power channel A LED 3 Battery error LED 15 Power channel B LED 4 IMM heartbeat LED 16 Power channel C error LED 5 PCI[...]

A 12-drive-capable model server or a diskless model server contains the following riser card: 1 USB connector 2 PCI Express RAID adapter 3 SAS error LED A tape-enabled model server contains the following riser card: 1 USB connector 2 PCI Express RAID adapter 3 S ATA tape signal 4 T ape power 5 SAS err[...]

1 Adapter 2 PCI riser-card assembly 3 Adapter connectors PCI riser-card assembly LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the PCI riser-card assembly . Note: Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power . 1 Lower PCI slot error LED 2 Upper PCI slot error LED 30 Thin[...]

Power-supply LEDs The following illustration shows the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server . For more information about solving power-supply problems, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual . 1 AC power LED (green) 2 DC power LED (green) 3 Power-supply error LED (amber) Server power features When the server is connected to a [...]

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server . See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. 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[...]

Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units This chapter provides hardware installation and replacement procedures for customer replaceable units. Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Handling static-[...]

v Yo u do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans, redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However , you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components. v Blue on a compone[...]

v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server . v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server . v Remove jewelry , such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove item[...]

The following illustrations show the major components in the server . Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 36 ThinkServer RD220 T ypes 3729, 3779, 3797, and 3798: Installation and User Guide[...]

1 Cover 11 CD/DVD drive 2 PCI riser-card assembly 12 Operator information panel 3 PCI riser-card assembly 13 Front bezel (some models) 4 Heat sink 14 4-drive filler panel 5 Microprocessor 15 SAS hard disk drive backplanes 6 Heat-sink retention module 16 SAS riser card 7 D[...]

4. Press down on the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock. Note: Yo u can reach the cables on the rear of the server when the server is in the locked position. The following illustration shows how to remove the cover . 5. Press the blue latch 1 on the end of the cover-release la[...]

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 . The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator [...]

1 To p cover latch receptacle 2 Operator panel cable 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[...]

The following illustration shows the internal routing for the configuration cable (3 backplane connectors) 1 . The following illustrations show the internal routing for the SAS hard disk drive backplane cables. 1 DIMM air baffle 2 SAS expander card 3 New backplane Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer[...]

1 Power cable 2 SAS signal cable 3 Configuration cable 4 Hard disk drive backplane Removing a PCI riser-card assembly The server comes with two riser-card assemblies that each contain two PCI Express x8 connectors. Yo u can replace a PCI Express riser-card assembly with a riser-card assembly that contains one PCI Express Gen[...]

1 PCI riser-card assembly 2 2 PCI riser-card assembly 1 To remove the riser-card assembly , complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. Slide the[...]

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 1 PCI riser-card assembly 2 2 PCI riser-card assembly 1 3 Alignment slots 4 Alignment brackets 5 PCI riser connector 1 6 PCI riser connector 2 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”[...]

If you have other optional devices to install, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly This topic describes removing an adapter from a PCI expansion slot in a PCI riser-card assembly . These instructions apply to PCI adapters such as video graphic adapters and[...]

3. Press down on the left and right side latches and slide the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock; then, remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37). 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly that contains the adapter (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 42). v If you are removing an adapter fro[...]

The following illustration shows the locations of the adapter expansion slots from the rear of the server . 1 PCI slot 1 2 PCI slot 2 3 PCI slot 3 4 PCI slot 4 To install an adapter , complete the following steps. 1 Adapter 2 Expansion-slot cover 3 PCI riser-card assembly 1. Install the adapter in the expan[...]

2. Connect any required cables to the adapter (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38.) Attention: v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any of the fans. v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components under the PCI riser-card assembly . v Make sure that cables are not pi[...]

7. Turn on the server and reconnect the peripheral devices, power cords, and external cables. Installing an Ethernet adapter To install an Ethernet adapter , complete the following steps: 1. Remove the adapter bracket 2 from the new Ethernet adapter 1 . 2. Extend the Ethernet ports through the openings in the rear of the chassis. 3. Pre[...]

4. Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket toward the expansion-lot-opening end of the assembly until the bracket clicks into place. Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the microprocessor 2 air baffle to access certain components. The following illustration shows how t[...]

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace all air baffles before you turn on the server . Operating the server with any air baffle removed might damage server components. Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle 1 Hole 2 Pin 3 Microprocessor 2 air baffle 4 Ta b 5 PCI riser-card assembly 2 To install the mic[...]

6. Lower the microprocessor 2 air baffle into the server , making sure all cables are out of the way . Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace all air baffles before you turn on the server . Operating the server with any air baffle removed might damage server components. 7. Install PCI riser-card assembly 2. 8. Install the cover (see ?[...]

5. Place your fingers under the front and back of the top of the air baffle; then, lift the air baffle out of the server . Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace all air baffles before you turn on the server . Operating the server with any air baffle removed might damage server components. Installing the DIMM air baffle The following i[...]

8. Install the cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 100). Removing a PCI adapter To remove an adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly , complete the following steps. 1 Adapter 2 Expansion slot cover 3 PCI riser-card assembly 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on [...]

1 PCI riser-card assembly 2 2 PCI riser-card assembly 1 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly that contains the adapter (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 42). 5. Disconnect any cables from the adapter (make note of the cable routing, in case you reinstall the adapter later). 6. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top [...]

Installing a PCI adapter The following illustration shows the PCI adapter expansion slots. 1 PCI slot 1 2 PCI slot 2 3 PCI slot 3 4 PCI slot 4 The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that co[...]

– System board Ethernet 2 PXE (fixed) – System board SAS (or RAID) The following illustration shows the adapter connectors on the PCI riser-card assembly . 1 Adapter 2 PCI riser-card assembly 3 Adapter connectors To install a PCI adapter , complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and[...]

of the riser-card assembly and insert it in the end of the upper expansion slot of the riser-card assembly . See “Installing the full-length-adapter bracket” on page 60 for instructions. b. Align the adapter with the adapter connector on the riser-card, and the guide on the external end of the PCI riser-card assembly . c. Press the adapter firm[...]

1 PCI riser-card assembly 2 2 PCI riser-card assembly 1 3 Alignment slots 4 Alignment brackets 5 PCI riser connector 1 6 PCI riser connector 2 v PCI riser connector 1: Carefully fit the two alignment slots on the side of the assembly onto the two alignment brackets in the side of the chassis; align the rear of th[...]

Installing the full-length-adapter bracket If you are installing a full-length adapter in the upper riser-card PCI slot, you must first install the full-length-adapter bracket in the end of the riser-card assembly . To install the full-length-adapter bracket, complete the following steps: 1. Orient the riser-card assembly as shown. 2. Remove the fu[...]

4. Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket toward the expansion-slot-opening end of the assembly until the bracket clicks into place. 5. Return to “Installing a PCI adapter” on page 56 or “Installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 43, as applicable. Removing a virtual media key 1 Virtual media key connector 2 Vir[...]

Installing a virtual media key IMM Premium enables the IMM remote presence and blue-screen capture capability . This feature provides graphical console redirection with remote keyboard and mouse interaction, plus remote diskette and CD/DVD drive support. 1 Virtual media key connector 2 Virtual media key (front) 3 Mounting bracket [...]

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Slide the server out of the rack. 4. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37). 5. If riser-card assembly 1 contains one or more a[...]

Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs: 1 Microprocessor 2 2 Microprocessor 1 v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 800, 1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-106[...]

v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format. ggg e Rx ff -PC3- wwwwwm - aa - bb - cc where: ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB) e is the number of ranks 1 = single-rank 2 = dual-rank 4 = quad-rank ff is the device organization (bit width) 4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines p[...]

DIMM installation sequence The server requires at least one DIMM per microprocessor . The server comes with a minimum of two 1 GB DIMMs, installed in connectors 3 and 6. (Connectors 3 and 6 are the farthest connectors for channels 0 and 1 of microprocessor 1.) When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in T able 8, to mainta[...]

The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel. T able 9. 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 each microprocessor . For example, DIM[...]

T able 10. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence DIMMs Number of installed microprocessors DIMM connector First pair of DIMMs 1 3, 6 Second pair of DIMMs 1 2, 5 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-mirr[...]

4. If PCI riser-card assembly 1 contains one or more adapters, remove riser-card assembly 1 (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 42). 5. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 52). Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently . [...]

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. If only one power supply is installed, turn off the server and peripheral devices. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply that you are removing. 4. Grasp the power-supply handle. 5. Press the orange release latch to the left and hold [...]

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 technician. 1[...]

4. Connect the power cord for the new ac power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply . The following illustration shows the ac power-supply connectors 1 on the rear of the server . 5. Route the power cord through the power-supply handle and through any cable clamps on the rear of the server , to prevent the power cord from be[...]

4. Lift the fan out of the server , holding the vertical tabs 1 . 5. Replace the fan within 30 seconds (see “Installing a hot-swap fan”). If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Installing a hot-swap fan The server comes with three replaceable dou[...]

4. Align the vertical tabs on the fan with the slots on the fan cage bracket. 5. Push the new fan into the fan connector on the system board. Press down on the top surface of the fan to seat the fan fully . If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Removing t[...]

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37). 4. Remove the fans (see “Removing a hot-swap fan” on page 72). 5. Remove the PCI ri[...]

Installing the fan bracket To install the fan bracket, complete the following steps. 1. Lower the fan bracket into the chassis. 2. Align the holes in the bottom of the bracket with the pins 2 in the bottom of the chassis. 3. Press the bracket into position until the fan-bracket release levers 1 click into place. 4. Replace the fans (see[...]

Removing the SAS riser card and controller assembly To remove the SAS riser-card and controller assembly from the server , complete the steps for the applicable server model. v 12-drive-capable server model : 1 SAS riser card 2 SAS controller 3 Release tab 1. Press the assembly release latch toward the rear of the server and lift [...]

v T ape-enabled server model : 1. Press down on the assembly release latch 2 and lift up on the tab to release the SAS controller assembly , which includes the SAS riser card 1 , from the system board. 2. Lift the front and back edges of the assembly to remove the assembly from the server . Installing the SAS riser card and controller a[...]

2. Press down on the SAS riser card and the rear edge of the SAS controller until the SAS riser card is firmly seated and the SAS controller card retention latch clicks into place. v T ape-enabled server model: 1. Align the pins on the back side of the SAS riser card 2 with the slots on the server chassis 4 . 2. Make sure that any tape [...]

To remove the SAS controller from a SAS riser card, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “T urning off the server” on page 31). 3. Remove the cover ([...]

Installing a SAS controller on the SAS riser card Important: If you have installed a 4-disk-drive optional expansion device in a 12-drive-capable server , the SAS controller is installed in a PCI riser-card assembly and is installed and removed the same way as any other PCI adapter . Do not use the instructions in this topic; use the instructions i[...]

Notes: 1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a SAS controller with a battery , the monitor screen remains blank while the controller initializes the battery . This might take a few minutes, after which the startup process continues. This is a one-time occurrence. Important: Yo u must allow the initialization process to[...]

1 RAID controller 2 Retention bracket 3 SAS riser card 5. Remove the retention bracket from the current location: a. Pinch the bottoms of both bracket posts and push the posts up out of the SAS riser-card assembly . b. Rotate the bracket 2 to free the bracket tab from the slot on the SAS riser-card assembly 1 . 6. Inst[...]

d. Install the SAS controller on the SAS riser card (see “Installing a SAS controller on the SAS riser card” on page 81). e. Install the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Installing the SAS riser card and controller assembly” on page 78). f. Connect the power cords and all external cables, and turn on the server and peripheral devices[...]

1 Remote battery cable connector 2 Remote battery cable c. Disconnect the battery carrier cable from the battery . d. Squeeze the clip on the side of the battery and battery carrier to remove the battery from the battery carrier . Note: If your battery and battery carrier are attached with screws instead of a locking-clip mechanism, rem[...]

Installing a SAS controller battery on the remote battery tray To install a SAS controller battery on the remote battery tray , complete the following steps: 1. Install the replacement battery on the remote battery tray: a. Place the replacement battery on the battery carrier from which the former battery had been removed, and connect the battery c[...]

1 Posts 2 Battery retention clip 3 Battery 4 Battery tray 5 Post 6 Rings d. Press the posts into the rings and underneath the tabs on the remote battery tray . e. Secure the battery to the tray with the battery retention clip. 2. Install the cover “Completing the installation” on page 100. Removing a hot-swap[...]

v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating. Mixing hard disk drives with different speed ratings will cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput speed. v The ID that is assigned to each bay is printed on the front of the server above the drive bay . Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in t[...]

Removing a CD-RW/DVD drive To remove the CD-R W/DVD drive, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33. 2. Turn of f the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Slide the server out of the rack; then, remove the cover ([...]

Installing a CD-R W/DVD drive To install the replacement CD-R W/DVD drive, complete the following steps. 1. Attach the drive-retention clip 1 to the side of the drive. 2. Slide the drive into the CD/DVD drive bay (using the alignment pins 2 ) until the drive clicks into place. 3. Install the cover (see “Completing the installation” [...]

6. Pull the drive completely out of the bay . 7. Remove the tape drive 1 from the drive tray 2 by removing the four screws on the sides of the tray . 8. If you are not installing another drive in the bay , insert the tape drive filler panel into the empty tape drive bay . 9. If you are instructed to return the drive, follow all packagin[...]

1 T ape drive 2 T ray 3 Latch 3. Prepare the drive according to the instructions that come with the drive, setting any switches or jumpers. 4. Slide the tape-drive assembly most of the way into the tape-drive bay . 5. Using the cables from the former tape drive, connect the signal and power cables to the back of the tape drive. 6.[...]

4. Depending on which microprocessor you are removing, remove the following components, if necessary: v Microprocessor 1: PCI riser-card assembly 1 and DIMM air baffle (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 42 and “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 52) v Microprocessor 2: PCI riser-card assembly 2 and microprocessor 2 air baf[...]

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you must update the firmware. Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the clus[...]

Attention: v Do not touch the microprocessor contact; 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 [...]

c. If the new heat sink did not come with thermal grease, apply thermal grease on the microprocessor before you install the heat sink (see “Thermal grease”). d. Align the heat sink above the microprocessor with the thermal grease side down. e. Slide the flange of the heat sink into the opening in the retainer bracket. f. Press down firmly on th[...]

Note: 0.01mL is one tick mark on the syringe. If the grease is properly applied, approximately half (0.22 mL) of the grease will remain in the syringe. 6. Continue with step 5d on page 96 of the “Installing a microprocessor and heat sink” on page 94 procedure. Removing the battery Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery , use o[...]

7. Locate the battery on the system board 1 . 8. Remove the battery: a. Use one finger to push the battery horizontally out of its housing, pushing it away from the PCI riser 2. b. Lift the battery from the socket. 9. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the Important Notices and Safety Information on the[...]

v After you replace the battery , you must reconfigure the server and reset the system date and time. v To avoid possible danger , read and follow the following safety statement. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery , use only battery recommended by the manufacturer . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery , re[...]

7. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server . Note: Yo u must wait approximately 20 seconds after you connect the power cord of the server to an electrical outlet before the power-control button becomes active. 8. Start the Setup utility and reset the configuration. v Set the s[...]

Connecting the cables The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server . Front view 1 Video connector 2 USB 1 connector 3 USB 2 connector Rear view 1 Ethernet 3 (optional) 7 USB 3 2 Ethernet 4 (optional) 8 Serial 3 Power supply 1 [...]

Management program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 6, “Configuring the server,” on page 103. Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that comes with each optional device for information about installing device drivers. If y[...]

Chapter 6. Configuring the server Lenovo provides a number of programs to assist you with getting your server up and running quickly . v Setup Utility program The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI, formerly called BIOS) Setup Utility program is part of the system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the star[...]

v Ethernet controller configuration For information about the Ethernet controller , see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 1 18. Using the Setup Utility program The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides the interface between the operating system and platform firmware and controls platform initialization. These[...]

Select this choice to view the system board identifier , the revision level or issue date of the firmware, the integrated baseboard management controller and diagnostics code, and the version and date. This choice is on the full UEFI Setup Utility menu only . v System Settings Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. – [...]

Select this choice to Enable or Disable devices from taking control of the boot process. The default is Disable . - Legacy Thunk Support Select this choice to Enable or Disable Legacy Thunk Support. - Legacy PXE Enable Select this choice to Enable or Disable the Legacy PXE Boot option. The default is Disable . – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select t[...]

– Power-on Password Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. See “Power-on password” for more information. – Administrator Password Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full UEFI Setup Utility menu. I[...]

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways: v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the password prompt. Start the UEFI Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See “Removing the ba[...]

Attention: Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information that begins on page vii. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document. While the server is turned off, m[...]

RAID controllers The following table lists the various utilities available to configure RAID controllers before an operating system is installed. T able 12. RAID utilities RAID configuration utility Description Location Where to find more information EasyStartup RAID configuration utility v For use with all factory-supported RAID controllers v Auto[...]

– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives The integrated SAS/SA T A controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays. Yo u can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID 1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install a different type of RAID adapter , follow the instructions[...]

Formatting a hard disk drive Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure. Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a mirrored pair . To format a drive, complete the following steps: 1. From the[...]

Adapter Properties From this view , you can display and modify the properties of the SAS adapter that is currently selected. Scan Devices From this view , you can re-scan the physical and virtual disks for any changes in the drive status or physical configuration. Virtual Disks From this view , you can display and modify the virtual disk properties[...]

Auto Configuration and Redundancy This mode automatically creates an optimal RAID 1 or RAID 5 configuration, providing data redundancy . Auto Configuration without Redundancy This mode automatically created a non-redundant RAID 0 configuration. 5. Click Next to continue. Viewing and changing adapter properties Yo u can view information for one LSI [...]

v Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster . Before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the following:[...]

v Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended installation of the operating system v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating system installation process v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and DVD-burning software (Windows installations only) [...]

selected. This section describes the tasks associated with a typical Windows Server operating system installation. Each task must be completed before moving to the next task. Note: Ensure that your RAID controller is correctly configured before you select an operating system to install. v Select operating system: This task enables you to select the[...]

5. Click Operating system installation to download instructions to install the operating system. Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the UEFI firmware. Yo u can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network startup option app[...]

The following items are downloadable at http://www .lenovo.com/support: v Diagnostics programs v IMM firmware v Ethernet firmware Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater is a software application that enables you to maintain your system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages. Firmware [...]

v LED indicators to report errors that occur with fans, power supplies, microprocessor , hard disk drives, and system errors (EasyLED Diagnostics) v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) will disable a failing DIMM that is detected during POST IMM will light the associated system error LED and the failing DIMM erro[...]

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility . Yo u can also use the ASU program to co[...]

Installation order The order in which you install the operating system and Windows Components is critical to install ThinkServer EasyManage software successfully . To ensure a clean, working installation of ThinkServer EasyManage software, use the following installation order: 1. Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 200[...]

5. Click Next to continue the wizard. 6. If prompted, insert the original Windows operating system CD. If the autorun launches when you insert the CD, close it. The Windows Components Wizard will automatically detect and install the necessary files. 7. Click Finish . Installing Windows 2008 32-bit components To install the Windows Server 2008 32-bi[...]

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the Integrated Management Module (IMM). When IMM Premium (the virtual media key) is installed in the server , it activates full system-management functions. IMM Premium is required to enable the integrated re[...]

2. When the prompt Press F1 for UEFI Setup displays, press F1 . (This prompt is displayed on the screen for only a few seconds. Yo u must press F1 quickly .) If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full UEFI Setup Utility menu. 3. From the UEFI Setup Utility main[...]

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Chapter 7. Solving problems This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some common problems that might occur while you are setting up the server . If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter , see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 151, the Hardware [...]

POST error codes The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear during POST . See the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more information about the POST error codes. To check for updated technical information, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual pro[...]

T roubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more detailed troubleshooting information. If you cannot find the problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see “Running the diagnostic programs” in the Hardware Maintenance Ma[...]

CD-R W/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 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 action step is [...]

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 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 action step is p[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 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 action step is preceded b[...]

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 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 action step is pr[...]

Monitor problems Some Lenovo 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 Act[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 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 action step is p[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 action step is preceded by “(T rained s[...]

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 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 [...]

Diagnosing problems using EasyLED Diagnostics LEDs in two locations on the server are available to help you diagnose problems that might occur during installation. Use them in the following order: 1. Diagnostics panel - Look at this panel first. If a system error has occurred, the system-error LED on the front of the diagnostics drawer is lit. Slid[...]

T able 15. EasyLED panel LEDs (continued) LED Description Action OVER SPEC The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating. If the OVER SPEC LED on the EasyLED panel is lit, or any of the six 12V rail error LEDs (A, B, C, D, E, or AUX) on the system board are lit, follow the instructions below . If the 12V channel A error LED is l[...]

T able 15. 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 15. 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 15. 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 15. 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[...]

T able 16. Power-supply LEDs Power-supply LEDs Description Action Notes AC DC Error Off Of f Off No ac 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. T urn the server off and then turn the server back on. 4. If the proble[...]

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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 representation or warranties regarding non-Lenovo products and services, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third[...]

Remarque : Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne et à la Norvège. L ’etiquette du système respecte la Directive européenne 2002/96/EC en matière de Déchets des Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE), qui détermine les dispositions de retour et de recyclage applicables aux systèmes utilisés à tra[...]

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:[...]

batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise au rebut mais plutôt récupérée en fin de cycle de vie selon cette norme. In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may also i[...]

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. Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital[...]

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 EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu i[...]

Japanese V oluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement T aiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix B. Notices 163[...]

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Index Special characters , about 7 A ac power LED 23 acoustical noise emissions 11 adapter installing 46, 56 PCI bus, identification 56 removing 45, 54 requirements 56 SAS See RAID controller slot types 56 adapter bracket (full-length) installing 60 storing 60 adapter bracket, storing 49 administrator password 107 Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) pr[...]

DVD drive See CD-RW/DVD E EasyLED LEDs 143 EasyLED diagnostics about 9 EasyLED Diagnostics panel 142 EasyLED diagnostics panel controls and LEDs 16 EasyStartup using 11 4 electrical input 11 electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, using 35 environment 11 error messages, POST 128 error symptoms CD or DVD drive 130 general 130 hard disk drive 131 interm[...]

installing (continued) SAS controller battery 86 SAS riser-card and controller assembly 78 tape drive 91 intermittent problems 131 internal cable routing 38 IP address obtaining for Web-based interface access 124 J jumpers 25 L LEDs Ethernet activity 16, 23 Ethernet icon 16 Ethernet-link status 16, 23 front 15 power-on 16 power-supply 31, 148 power[...]

R RAID 9 RAID array creating 11 2 RAID controller installing 79 removing 79 replacing 79 RAS features 12 rear view connectors 22 Redundant Ethernet capabilities 12 hot-swap power supplies 13 reliability 12 remind button 17 remote presence feature functions 8 using 124 removing battery 97 CD-RW/DVD drive 89 DIMM 62 Ethernet adapter 48 fan bracket 74[...]

updating firmware 11 8 USB connector 15, 22 using EasyStartup 11 4 LSI Configuration program 11 0 the boot manager program 109 the remote presence feature 124 the UEFI Setup Utility program 104 V video adapter 46 video connector front 15 rear 22 virtual media key removing 61 virtual media key , installing 62 W Web interface logging on to 125 Web si[...]

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