Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210 manual

Hardw are Maintenance Manual ThinkServer RS210 Machine T ypes: 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534[...]

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Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 221 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Second Edition (January 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2009. LEN[...]

Contents Chapter 1. About this manual .......................... 1 Important Safety Information .............................. 1 Safety statements .................................. 2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs ................... 7 T urkish statement of compliance ............................. 8 Chapter 2. General in[...]

Recovering the server firmware ............................ 1 0 0 Automated boot recovery (ABR) ............................ 1 0 2 Three boot failur e ................................. 1 0 2 Solving power problems ............................... 1 0 2 Solving Ethernet controller pr oblems .......................... 1 0 2 Solving undetermined proble[...]

Removing the system board ............................ 1 4 4 Installing the system board ............................. 1 4 5 Replacing the power supply ............................. 1 4 6 Removing the power supply ............................ 1 4 7 Installing the power supply ............................ 1 4 8 Replacing a fan assembly .............[...]

EasyStartup overview .............................. 2 1 0 Installing your operating system without using EasyStartup .................. 2 1 2 Updating the firmware ............................... 2 1 2 Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool ....................... 2 1 3 Starting the backup server firmware ........................... 2 1 3 Recov[...]

Chapter 1. About this manual This Hardware Maintenance Manual contains information to help you solve pr oblems that might occur in your server . It describes the diagnostic tools that come with the server , err or codes and suggested actions, and instructions for r eplacing failing components. Replaceable components are of thr ee types: v Self-serv[...]

Safety statements Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number . This number is used to cross r eference 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 ″ Statemen[...]

Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o 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 a 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 of. Do not: [...]

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. T o remove all e[...]

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[...]

RoHS compliant ThinkServer RS210 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Before or after June, 2006, failed RoHS compliant parts must always be replaced using RoHS compliant FRUs, so only the FRUs identified as compliant in the system Hardwar e Maintenance Manual or direct substitutions for those FRUs can be used. Products marketed before June 2006 Pro[...]

Chapter 2. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Features and technologies The server uses the following features and technologies: v UEFI-compliant server firmware UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standar d interface between the[...]

The memory bus supports up to 24 GB of memory when register ed DIMMs are installed. The server supports up to 8 GB if unbuffer ed DIMMs are installed. The memory contr oller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to six industry-standar d PC3-8500 or PC3-10600R-999, 1066 and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), r egistered or un[...]

– Event logs for RAID controllers and service processors The diagnostics programs cr eate a merged log that includes events fr om all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to the Lenovo technical support team to help diagnose a problem. Additionally , you can view the information locally through a generated te[...]

T able 1. Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: v An IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SA T A Controller that pr ovides RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E (comes standard on some hot-swap SAS and hot-swap SA T A models). v An optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SA T A Controller SAS/SA T A adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be o[...]

EasyManage The ThinkServer EasyManage Core server pr ovides centralized hardwar e and software inventory management and secure automated system management thr ough a centralized console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent enables other clients on the network to be managed by the centralized console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server is supported[...]

14 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual[...]

Chapter 3. General Checkout Y ou can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting pr ocedures in this Hardware Maintenance Manual and on the Lenovo W eb site. This document describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform, troubleshooting pr ocedures, and explanations of err or messages and error codes. The doc[...]

Performing the checkout procedure T o perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps: 1. Is the server part of a cluster? v No: Go to step 2. v Y es: Shut down all failing servers that are r elated to the cluster . Go to step 2. 2. Complete the following steps: a. Check the power supply LEDs (see “Power-supply LEDs” on page 67). b[...]

The four problem-r esolution procedur es are pr esented in the order in which they ar e most likely to solve your problem. Follow these pr ocedures in the or der in which they are pr esented: a. Check for and apply code updates. Most problems that appear to be caused by faulty har dware ar e actually caused by the server firmware (formerly BIOS fir[...]

Lenovo service bulletins document known problems and suggested solutions. T o search for service bulletins, complete the following steps. 1) Go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support. 2) From the Select your product list, select Servers and Storage . 3) In the Browse by product window Family: list, select ThinkServer RS210 . 4) Click Downloads and driv[...]

Chapter 4. Diagnostics This chapter describes the diagnostic tools that are available to help you solve pr oblems that might occur in the server . Diagnostic tools The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve har dware-r elated problems: v POST error messages and error logs The power-on self-test (POST) generates messages to ind[...]

v System-event log: This log contains messages that were generated during POST and all system status messages from the service pr ocessor . Y ou can view the contents of the system-event log from the Setup utility for more information. The system-event log is limited in size. When it is full, new entries will not overwrite existing entries; therefo[...]

T able 2. Methods for viewing event logs (continued) Condition Action The server is hung. v If DSA Preboot is installed, restart the server and pr ess F2 to start DSA Preboot and view the event logs. v If DSA Preboot is not installed, insert the DSA Preboot CD and restart the server to start DSA Preboot and view the event logs. v Alternatively , 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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

Integrated management module error messages The following table describes the IMM error messages and suggested actions to corr ect the detected 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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,?[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

T roubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to pr oblems that have identifiable symptoms. If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the server is not working, do the following before using the tr oubleshooting tables: 1. Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel to see if it is [...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU)[...]

General 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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). [...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

Intermittent 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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (F[...]

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are fie[...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v[...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units [...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units[...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v [...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field r[...]

3. Remove the server cover and look inside the server for lit LEDs. Certain components inside the server have LEDs that will be lit to indicate the location of a problem. For example, a DIMM err or will light the LED next to the failing DIMM on the system board. Look at the system service label inside the side cover of the server , which gives an o[...]

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action st[...]

T able 4. System pulse LEDs LED Description Action Enclosure manager heartbeat power-on and power -off sequencing. 1. If the LED flashes at 1Hz, it is functioning properly and no action is necessary . 2. If the LED is not flashing, (trained service technician only) replace the system board. IMM heartbeat IMM heartbeat boot process. The following st[...]

Utilities are available to r eset and update the diagnostics code on the integrated USB flash device, if the diagnostic partition becomes damaged and does not start the diagnostic programs. For mor e information and to download the utilities, go to http://www .lenovo.com/support. Running the diagnostic programs T o run the diagnostic programs, comp[...]

Diagnostic messages The following table describes the messages that the diagnostic programs might generate and suggested actions to correct the detected pr oblems. Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they ar e listed in the column. T able 5. DSA Preboot messages v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in [...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

T able 5. DSA Preboot messages (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 Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field[...]

Recovering the server firmware Important: Some cluster solutions requir e 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 cluster solution before you update the code. If the server firmware has become corr upted, such as from a power failur e du[...]

Boot bloc k jumper (JP6) Clear CMOS jumper (JP1) 4. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 to enable the UEFI r ecovery mode. 5. Reinstall the server cover; then, reconnect all power cor ds. 6. Restart the server . The power-on self-test (POST) starts. 7. Boot the server to an operating system that is supported by the firmware update pac[...]

Automated boot recovery (ABR) If the server is booting up and the IMM detect problems with the server firmwar e in the primary bank, it will automatically switch to the backup firmware bank and give you the opportunity to r ecover the primary bank. T o recover to the server firmware primary bank, complete the following steps. 1. Restart the server [...]

– If you directly connect two servers (without a hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports, use a crossover cable. T o determine whether a hub has an X port, check the port label. If the label contains an X, the hub has an X port. v Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it does not, try configuring the integrated Ethernet[...]

Problem determination tips Because of the variety of hardwar e and software combinations that can encounter , use the following information to assist you in problem determination. If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance fr om Lenovo. The model number and serial number of the server are located on an ID label 1 [...]

Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the fr ont and rear of the server , and how to turn the server on and off. For the location of the LEDs on the system boar d, see “System-board LEDs” on page 1 12. Note: The illustrations in this document might[...]

Rear view 1 Power-cor d connector 9 NMI button 2 Serial connector 10 USB 3-4 connector 3 Ethernet 1 activity LED 11 USB 1-2 connector 4 Ethernet 1 link LED 12 V ideo connector 5 Ethernet 2 activity LED 13 Power supply error LED (amber) 6 Ethernet 2 link LED 14 DC power LED (gre[...]

System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 1 DIMM 1 11 Fan 1 connector 21 Riser-car d connector 2 2 DIMM 2 12 Hard disk backplane configuration connector 22 Riser-car d connector 1 3 DIMM 3 ?[...]

System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system-board. Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 1 Serial (com 1) connector 5 Ethernet connector 2 2 V ideo connector 6 USB connectors 3 and 4 3 Ethernet connector 1 7 SW1 (NMI button) 4 USB connect[...]

System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for user -installable optional devices. Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 1 DIMM 1 8 DVD drive connector 2 DIMM 2 9 Hypervisor flash device connector 3 DIMM 3 10 Riser-car d connector 2 4?[...]

The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X riser-car d assembly . 1 PCI-X power cable 2 PCI-X slot 11 0 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardwar e Maintenance Manual[...]

System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. T able 6. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting JP1 Clear CMOS jumper 1 v Pins 1 and 2: Keep CMO[...]

System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 1 Fan 5 error LED 9 PCI Express slot 2 error LED 2 Fan 4 error LED 10 PCI Express slot 1 error LED 3 H8 Heartbeat LED 11 Microprocessor err or LED 4 Fan 3 error LED 12[...]

Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all cor e logic except for the service processor (the integrated management module) is shut down; however , the server can respond to r equests to the service processor , such as a remote request to turn on the serve[...]

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. T o remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 1 2 The serve[...]

Chapter 6. Replacing FRUs Guidelines for trained service technicians This section contains information for trained service technicians. Inspecting for unsafe conditions Use the information in this section to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in a Lenovo product that you are working on. Each Lenovo pr oduct, as it was designed and manufa[...]

v Do not touch the reflective surface of a dental mirr or to a live electrical circuit. The surface is conductive and can cause personal injury or equipment damage if it touches a live electrical circuit. v Some rubber floor mats contain small conductive fibers to decr ease electrostatic dischar ge. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself f[...]

Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices. T o avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you ar e ready to install them. T o reduce the possibility of damage from electr ostatic discharge, observe the following pr ecautions: v Limit [...]

Major components of the server The following illustrations show the major components in the server . The illustrations in this document might differ slightly fr om your hardwar e. 1 Riser card assembly 12 Bezel 2 DIMM air baffle 13 DVD drive filler 3 DIMM 14 Operator information panel 4 Power supply 15?[...]

Removing and installing the cover Use the following procedur es to remove and install the cover: Removing the cover T o remove the server cover , do the following: 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. 2. T urn off the server and peripheral d[...]

Removing and installing the bezel T o remove the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the server from the rack and r emove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 1 19). 2. From inside the server , press the bezel release latch 1 towar d the left side of the server . 3. Pivot the bezel 2 forward and pull[...]

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace the bezel and server cover befor e you turn on the server . T o install the bezel, insert the tab at the right end of the bezel into the front of the chassis and pivot the bezel until it snaps into place. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow , replace the server cover befor e you turn on the [...]

Replacing a memory module (DIMM) T o replace a dual inline memory module (DIMM), use the following information and procedur es: Supported memory types Following is information that describes the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install DIMMs (see “System-boa[...]

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) The following notes provide information that you must configur e when you install UDIMMs: v The memory channels run at the fastest common fr equency of the DIMMs installed. v Do not use both UDIMMs and RDIMMs in the same server . v Using ECC and non-ECC UDIMMs in the server will cause the server to run in non-ECC mode. v T[...]

v The following table lists the supported RDIMM population. T able 1 1. Supported RDIMM population per channel DIMM connectors per channel DIMMs installed in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed Ranks per DIMM (any combination) 3 1 Registered DDR3 ECC 1066, 1333 Single-rank, dual-rank 3 2 Registered DDR3 ECC 1066, 1333 Single-rank, dual-rank 3 3 Regis[...]

Attention: T o ensure proper cooling and airflow , do not operate the server for more than 30 minutes with the cover removed. 4. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baf fle” on page 121). 5. Carefully open the r etaining clips 2 on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM 1 Attention: T o [...]

6. T ouch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server . Then, remove the DIMM fr om the package. 7. T urn the DIMM 1 so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 107 for the locations of the DIMM connectors). 8.[...]

2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed. 3. T urn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 4. Remove the filler panel 2 from the bay . 5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other and pull the tray 3 out of the bay . Installing a simple-swap Serial A T[...]

6. Release the loops of the drive tray . 7. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive. Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using a RAID contr oller , you might have to reconfigur e your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID contr oller documentation for additional information about RAID operatio[...]

3. Grasp the handle and pull the hot-swap drive assembly 2 out of the drive bay . Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive T o install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. Note: If your server has only one hot-swap hard disk drive, install it in the left or upper -left drive bay . Attention: T o avoid damage to the hard disk[...]

c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. Push the tray handle 2 to the closed (locked) position. e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to make sur e that the hard disk drive is operating corr ectly . If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously , that drive is faulty and must be rep[...]

1 PCI-X power cable 2 PCI-X slot 7. Grasp the riser-car d assembly at the front grip point and r ear edges and lift to remove it fr om the server . 8. Place the riser-car d assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 9. Carefully grasp the PCI car d by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the PCI card fr om the riser-car d assembl[...]

Installing a PCI card T o install a PCI card, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. 2. T urn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables; then, remove the server c[...]

6. Follow the instructions that come with the PCI car d to set any jumpers or switches. Attention: When you install an PCI card, make sur e that it is completely and correctly seated in the expansion slot in the riser card. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the riser car d, system board, or the PCI car d when you turn on the server . 7. In[...]

2. T urn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 1 19). 4. Remove the riser-car d assembly (see “Removing the riser-car d assembly” on page 157). 5. Unlock the retention latch on the USB connector by squeezing the two r etention clips toward e[...]

6. Lift the operator information panel assembly out of the server . 7. If you are instr ucted to return the operator information panel assembly , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that ar e supplied to you. Installing the operator information panel assembly T o install the replacement operator informati[...]

Replacing the drive cage T o replace the drive cage, use the following procedur es: Removing the drive cage The following illustration shows removing a simple-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows removing a hot-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows removing a hot-swap 2.5-inch drive cage. 136 ThinkServer T[...]

T o remove a drive cage, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. 2. T urn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. Remove the hard disk drives fr om the cage [...]

Installing the drive cage The following illustration shows installing a simple-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows installing a hot-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows installing a hot-swap 2.5-inch drive cage. 138 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Ma[...]

T o install a drive cage, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the backplane or back plate is r emoved from the drive cage. (See “Removing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives)” on page 154 or “Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives)” on page 156 for instructions, as applicable.) 2. Line up the drive cage with the dr[...]

http://www .lenovo.com/support. v The micropr ocessor uses an integrated voltage regulator on the system boar d. Removing the microprocessor T o remove the micropr ocessor , complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. [...]

9. Remove the micropr ocessor: a. Carefully lift the micr oprocessor 1 straight up and out of the socket, without touching the micropr ocessor contacts. b. Place the micropr ocessor on a static-protective surface 10. If you are instr ucted to return the micr oprocessor , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for s[...]

4. Gently lower the heat sink on the micropr ocessor . 5. Install the heat sink on the micropr ocessor . Attention: Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink. T ouching the thermal material will contaminate it. If the thermal material on the micropr ocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service technician. a[...]

6. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 173. Thermal grease The thermal grease must be r eplaced whenever the heat sink has been removed fr om the top of the micropr ocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the gr ease. When you are installing the heat sink on the same micr oprocessor that is was r emoved from, mak[...]

5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place 9 uniformly spaced dots 1 of 0.02 mL each on the top of the micropr ocessor 2 . Make sure that the outermost dots ar e within 5 mm of the edge, to ensure even distribution. Note: 0.01mL is one tick mark on the syringe. If the gr ease is properly applied, appr oximately half (0.22 mL) of the gre[...]

8. Remove the memory modules and set them aside on a static-protective surface for r einstallation (see “Replacing a memory module (DIMM)” on page 122). Note: Make a note of the location of each DIMM as you remove it, so that you can later r einstall it in the same connector . 9. Remove the virtual media key from the system boar d and set it as[...]

“Updating the firmware” on page 212“Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)” on page 169“Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data” on page 171 for more information. Important: Some cluster solutions requir e specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is[...]

1 2 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[...]

7. Loosen the captive thumbscrew 3 that secur es the power supply to the chassis bottom. 8. Lift the power supply out of the bay . 9. If you are instr ucted to return the power supply , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the power supply T o install the replacem[...]

9. Connect the cables from the power supply to the internal devices. 10. Install the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baf fle” on page 121). 11 . Install the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 1 19). 12. Slide the server into the rack. 13. Reconnect the ac power cord into the connector on the ba[...]

T able 14. Removing the fan 1 Fan 1 4 Fan 4 2 Fan 2 5 Fan 5 3 Fan 3 9. If you are instr ucted to return the fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing a fan assembly T o install the replacement fan, complete the following steps: 1. Position [...]

b. In the location from which you r emoved the failed fan, route the fan cable into its slot 2 in the fan bracket top. c. Insert the fan 4 into the bracket 3 . d. Make sure that each of the gr ey soft tabs on the fan is fully seated in its slot in the fan bracket. 3. Connect the replacement fan cable to the system boar d. 4. Go to[...]

Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs a. Use a fingernail to press the top of the battery clip away fr om the battery . The battery pops up when released. b. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket. 6. Dispose of the battery as requir ed by local ordinances or r egulations. See “Battery return pr ogram” on [...]

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 of. Do not: v[...]

v Set the power-on passwor d. v Reconfigure the server . Replacing the SAS/SA T A hard disk drive back plate or backplane T o replace the SAS/SA T A hard disk drive backplane or back plate, complete the following pr ocedures: Removing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives) T o remove the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) backplane, which is also r [...]

Note: The following illustration shows installing the hot-swap SAS/SA T A backplane. 1 Connectors 2 Guide channels 1. Connect the power cable to the replacement backplane or back plate. 2. Reconnect the backplane or back plate cables: v If the server is a hot-swap model, reconnect the SAS/SA T A contr oller signal cable to the backplane[...]

Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives) 1 Alignment tabs 3 Alignment slots 2 Connectors 4 Connectors T o remove the 2.5-inch drives backplane, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. 2.[...]

Installing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives) T o install the replacement 2.5-inch hot-swap drives backplane, complete the following steps. 1 Alignment tabs 3 Alignment slots 2 Drive connectors 4 Drive connectors 1. Connect the cables to the replacement backplane. 2. Slide the backplane into the card guides, making sur e th[...]

6. If the riser-car d assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-car d assembly , disconnect the riser-car d power cable 1 from the riser -card assembly . 7. Disconnect any cables from the PCI car ds in the riser-car d assembly . 8. If you are instr ucted to return the riser -card assembly , follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging m[...]

5. Carefully align the riser -card assembly with the guides on the r ear of the server and with the riser-car d connectors on the system board; then, pr ess down on the assembly . Make sure that the riser-car d assembly 1 is fully seated in the connector on the system board. 6. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 173. Replacing[...]

6. Disconnect the signal cables that are attached to the SAS/SA T A contr oller . 7. Grasp the SAS/SA T A controller 1 while you pr ess outward on the plastic tabs. 8. Pull out the SAS/SA T A controller fr om the connector 2 on the system board. 9. If you are instr ucted to return the SAS/SA T A controller , follow all packaging instruc[...]

4. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 1 19). 5. Remove the riser-car d assembly (see “Removing the riser-car d assembly” on page 157). 6. T ouch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SA T A controller to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the cont[...]

10. Connect the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane 1 to the ServeRAID controller connector 2 . 11 . Replace the riser-car d assembly (see “Installing the riser-car d assembly” on page 158). Note: When you restart the server , you are prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID controller[...]

7. Remove the cable from the DVD drive cage connector . 8. Disconnect the DVD drive power cable from the power supply cable. 9. If you are instr ucted to return the DVD drive cable, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the DVD drive cable T o install the DVD drive cable[...]

Note: Route the DVD drive cable 2 through the fan cage hole on the left of fan 1. 5. Connect the DVD drive cable to the system board connector 1 . 6. Reconnect the DVD drive power cable to the power supply cable. 7. Reinstall the DVD drive (see “Replacing a DVD drive”). 8. Reinstall the riser-car d assembly (see “Installing the ri[...]

5. Remove the retention clip 1 fr om the drive and save for future use. 6. If you are instr ucted to return the DVD drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing a DVD drive The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other informati[...]

6. Attach the drive-retention clip 1 that you r emoved from the failing drive to the side of the new DVD drive. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser , observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note t[...]

Replacing the virtual media key T o replace the virtual media key , complete the following procedur es: Removing the virtual media key T o remove the virtual media key , complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. 2. T[...]

Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 4. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 173. Replacing the PCI-X riser-card power cable T o replace the PCI-X riser-car d power cable, use the following procedur es: Removing the PCI-X riser-card power cable If an optional PCI-X riser-car d assembly is installed in the server , an intern[...]

7. Disconnect the riser-car d power cable from the PCI-X riser car d. 8. If you are instr ucted to return the PCI-X riser -card power cable, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the PCI-X riser-card power cable T o install the replacement PCI-X riser-car d power cable, [...]

v For W indows based operating systems: – ibm_rndis_server_os.inf – device.cat v For Linux based operating systems: – cdc_interface.sh 4. After you install ASU, use the following command syntax to set the UUID: asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid_value> [access_method] Where: <uuid_value> Up to 16-byte hexadecimal value ass[...]

e. Click User’s guides and manuals to link to the ASU Users Guide. v Remote LAN access, type the command: Note: When using the remote LAN access method to access IMM using the LAN fr om a client, the host and the imm_external_ip address ar e requir ed parameters. host <imm_external_ip> [user <imm_user_id>[[password <imm_password>[...]

4. After you install ASU, T ype the following commands to set the DMI: asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoProdName <m/t_model> [access_method] asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoSerialNum <s/n> [access_method] asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag> [access_method] Where: <m/t_model> The server machine type and mod[...]

a. Go to http://www .lenovo.com/support. b. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. c. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210; , and click Continue . d. Click Downloads and drivers . e. Click User’s guides and manuals to link to the ASU Users Guide. The followi[...]

5. Update the server configuration (see “Updating the server configuration” on page 175). 6. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary . 7. T urn on the peripheral devices and the server . Connecting the cables The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on the front of the server . 1 Power-on[...]

The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server . 1 Power-cor d connector 9 NMI button 2 Serial connector 10 USB 3-4 connector 3 Ethernet 1 activity LED 11 USB 1-2 connector 4 Ethernet 1 link LED 12 V ideo connector 5 Ethernet 2 activity LED 13 Power supp[...]

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Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 The following replaceable components ar e available for the ThinkServer RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 servers. T o check for an updated parts listing on the W eb, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www .lenovo.com/support. 2. Enter your product number (machine ty[...]

1 Riser card assembly 12 Bezel 2 DIMM air baffle 13 DVD drive filler 3 DIMM 14 Operator information panel 4 Power supply 15 Fans 5 SAS/SA T A backplane (some models) 16 System boar d 6 SA T A simple-swap back panel (some models) 17 Micropr ocessor 7 3.5-inch drive cage ?[...]

Replaceable server components Replaceable components are of thr ee types: v Self-service customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of self-service CRUs is your responsibility . If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be char ged for the installation. v Optional-service customer replaceable unit: Y ou may install an option[...]

T able 15. Parts listing, T ypes 6531 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 1 1 Hard disk drive, 146GB 15K 3.5 ″ Hot-Swap SAS (models CTO 1 1U 1 1F 1 1S 1 1L 1 1D 1 1Y 1 1G 1 1M 1 1A 1 1J) 45J9658 1 1 Hard disk drive, 750GB 7200 RPM 3.5 ″ Hot-Swap SA T A II (models CTO 1 1U 1 1F 1 1S 1[...]

T able 15. Parts listing, T ypes 6531 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 18 Heat Sink (models CT O All Models) 59Y3221 19 T OP-COVER (models CTO All Models) 59Y3223 System battery (models CTO All Models) 33F8354 1U T ool-Less Rail Kit (models CT O All Models) 24P1 121 EAR Bracket (model[...]

6531 Software FRU FRU# EasyManage (models CTO All Models) 69Y9937 Documentation DVD (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 164 EasyStartup (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 165 WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit US (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 166 WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit NL (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 167 WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit FR (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 168 WS2008 R2 FOUN[...]

T able 16. Parts listing, T ypes 6532 Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 1 Riser PCIX (models CTO All Models) 49Y4675 1 Riser PCI-E LP (models CTO All Models) 46C6796 1 Riser PCI-E FH (models CTO All Models) 49Y4673 2 Air Duct (models CTO All Models) 46C6798 3 Memory module, 1GB DDR3-1333 1Rx8 LP R[...]

T able 16. Parts listing, T ypes 6532 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 1 1 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5 ″ SFF Slim-HS HDD (models CTO 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12J) 46U21 17 1 1 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5 ″ SFF Slim-HS HDD (models CTO 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M [...]

T able 16. Parts listing, T ypes 6532 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number Blank EMC shield (models CTO All Models) 44T2248 Fornt I/O board (models CT O All Models) 46C6797 HD InstCaution Label (models CTO All Models) 59Y3218 Low case (models CTO All Models) 59Y3225 2.5 ″ DASD cage (mod[...]

6532 Software FRU FRU# WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit JP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 171 WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit SP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 172 WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit TR (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 173 WS 2008 SBS SP2 STD 64bit US (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 174 WS 2008 SBS SP2 STD 64bit NL (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 175 WS 2008 SBS SP2 STD 64bit F[...]

T able 17. Parts listing, T ypes 6533 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 3 Memory module, 1GB (1x1GB, Single Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP UDIMM (models CT O) 46U2906 3 Memory module, 2GB DDR3-1333 2Rx8 LP UDIMM (models CTO 1 1G 1 1M 1 1A 1 1J) 46U2907 3 Memory module, 2GB D[...]

T able 17. Parts listing, T ypes 6533 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 17 Micr oprocessor , Cor e i3-540 3.06 GHz/1333MHz-4MB 2C (models CTO) 59Y3175 17 Micr oprocessor , Cor e i3-530 2.93 GHz/1333MHz-4MB 2C (models CTO) 59Y3176 18 Heat Sink (models CT O All Models) 59Y3221 19 T op co[...]

T able 17. Parts listing, T ypes 6533 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SA T A controller with Remote Battery Kit (models CTO) 43W4341 ServeRAID M1015 RAID 5 Upgrade Key (models CTO) 46M0864 ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SA T A Controller (models CTO) 46M0922 6533 Software FR[...]

6533 Software FRU FRU# WS 2008 R2 ENT 64bit JP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 196 WS 2008 R2 ENT 64bit SP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 197 WS 2008 R2 ENT 64bit TR (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 198 ROK WS2008 FOUND 64bit MUI EN/JP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 199 ROK WS2008 FOUND 64bit MUI EN/FR/GR/SP/IT (models CTO All Models) 90Y1200 T able 18. Pa[...]

T able 18. Parts listing, T ypes 6534 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 1 1 Hard disk drive, 146GB 15K 3.5 ″ Hot-Swap SAS (models CTO 1 1U 1 1F 1 1S 1 1L 1 1D 1 1Y 1 1G 1 1M 1 1A 1 1J 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12J ) 45J9658 1 1 Hard disk drive, 750GB 7200 RPM 3.5 ″ Hot-Sw[...]

T able 18. Parts listing, T ypes 6534 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number 17 Micr oprocessor , Xeon X3450 2.67GHz/1333MHz-8MB 4C (models CTO 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12J 13U 13F 13S 13L 13D 13Y 13G 13M 13A 13J 14U 14F 14S 14L 14D 14Y 14G 14M 14A 14J) 49Y4649 17 Micr oprocessor[...]

T able 18. Parts listing, T ypes 6534 (continued) Index Description CRU part number (T ier 1) CRU part number (T ier 2) FRU part number ServeRAID-MR10is V AUL T SAS/SA T A controller (models CTO) 44E8696 IBM 3Gb SAS HBA controller v2 (models CTO) 44E8701 ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SA T A controller v2 (models CTO 1 1U 1 1F 1 1S 11L 1 1D 11Y 1 1G 1 1M 1 1[...]

6534 Software FRU FRU# WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit GR (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 185 WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit JP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 186 WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit SP (models CT O All Models) 90Y1 187 WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit IT (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 188 WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit TR (models CTO All Models) 90Y1 189 WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit NL (models CTO All [...]

T able 19. Power cords, T ype 6531 Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5247 T aiwan 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5102 ANZ 2.8M (models CTO 1 1M 12M) 39M5123 Europe 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5130 Denmark 2.8M (models CTO 1 1G 12G) 39M5144 S. Africa 2.8M (models CT O 1 1G 1 1M 1 1A 12G 12M 12A) 39M5151 UK 2.8M (models CTO 1 1G 1 1[...]

T able 21. Power cords, T ype 6533 Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5247 T aiwan 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5102 ANZ 2.8M (models CTO 1 1M) 39M5123 Europe 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5130 Denmark 2.8M (models CTO 1 1G) 39M5144 S. Africa 2.8M (models CT O 1 1G 1 1M 1 1A) 39M5151 UK 2.8M (models CTO 1 1G 1 1A) 39M5158 Switzerla[...]

T able 22. Power cords, T ype 6534 (continued) Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5206 China 2.8M (models CTO) Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 T ypes 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 197[...]

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Chapter 8. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is part of the UEFI. Use it to configur e serial port assignments, change interrupt r equest (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. v Boot Manager progr[...]

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

– Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports. Y ou can configure the serial ports; configur e remote console r edirection; enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers, the SAS/SA T A contr oller , SA T A DVD drive channels, and PCI slots; and view the system Ethernet MAC a[...]

Note: The configuration forms for UEFI 2.1 and greater compliant add-on network devices might be located here. v Date and T ime Select this choice to set the date and time in the server , in 24-hour format ( hour : minute : second ). This choice is on the full Setup Utility menu only . v Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start [...]

Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings. v Restore Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restor e the previous settings. v Load Default Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restor e the factory settings. v Exit Se[...]

Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn of f the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 1 15. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board swi[...]

T able 23. System board jumpers (continued) Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Notes: 1. If no jumper is present, the server r esponds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper fr om pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not chan[...]

T able 24. RAID configuration utilities (continued) RAID configuration utility Description Location Where to find more information MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (W ebBIOS) For: v IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SA T A Controller v IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SA T A Controller v IBM ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SA T A controller In system firmware. T o access: v [...]

v If you install a differ ent type of RAID controller , see the documentation that comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for attached devices. Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program T o start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. T urn on the server . Note: Approximat[...]

Using the W ebBIOS utility The W ebBIOS configuration utility enables you to create and manage RAID configurations on LSI SAS controllers. The W ebBIOS utility resides in the SAS contr oller BIOS and operates independently of the operating system. The W ebBIOS utility provides a configuration wizard to guide you thr ough the configuration of virtua[...]

Attention: If you select Clear Configuration or New Configuration , all existing data in the configuration is deleted. Make a backup copy of any data that you want to keep before selecting these options. Clear Configuration Clears the existing configuration. New Configuration Clears the existing configuration and lets you create a new configuration[...]

The EasyStartup program has the following featur es: v Self-booting DVD v Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface v Integrated help system v Automatic hardwar e detection v RAID configuration utility v Device drivers (based on the server model and detected devices) v Selectable partition size and file system type v Support for W indows, Red Hat,[...]

Note: The following language keyboards ar e supported: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and T urkish. Y ou 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 car efully . Y ou must agree with terms in order to [...]

Note: The disk that you select must be set as the boot disk in UEFI. v Partitions options: This task enables you to choose whether you want to repartition the selected drive or use an existing partition. v Partition settings: This task enables you to choose the file system type and define the partition size. v Installation settings: This task promp[...]

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 softwar e application that enables you to maintain your system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages. Firmwar [...]

T o force the server to start from the backup copy , turn off the server; then, place jumper JP6 in the backup position (pins 2 and 3). v Pins 1 and 2: Boot from primary BIOS page (default) . v Pins 2 and 3: Boot from backup BIOS page. Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is r estored. After the primary copy is restor e[...]

Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboar d management controller har dware. It combines service pr ocessor functions, video controller , and (when an optional virtual media key is installed) remote presence function in a single c[...]

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) pr ogram is an alternative to the UEFI Setup Utility program for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU pr ogram online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to access the UEFI Setup Utility pr ogram. Y ou also c[...]

4. Download Microsoft W eb Services Enhancement 2.0 Service Pack 3 (LANDesk Process Manager only) from the following W eb site: http://www .microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1ba1f631- c3e7-420a-bc1e-ef18bab66122&DisplayLang=en. Install the software using the default settings. Note: This specific version is requir ed. 5. Use W indows[...]

Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent If the Core Server has LANDesk agents on it fr om a previous Management Suite r elease, it will fail the autorun pr erequisite check. Y ou must remove the old agents by running uninstallwinclient.exe file from the Program FilesLANDeskManagementSuite folder . Using the remote presence capability and blue-sc[...]

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, pr ess F1. (This prompt is displayed on the scr een for only a few seconds. Y ou must press F1 quickly .) If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator passwor d to access the full Setup utility menu. 3. From the Setup utility main menu, sele[...]

1. Go to http://www .lenovo.com/support. 2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage fr om the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210 , and click Continue . Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers fro[...]

Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo pr oduct, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Le[...]

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 Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: IBM ® ServeRAID ™ Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the[...]

Product recycling and disposal This unit must be recycled or discar ded according to applicable local and national r egulations. Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycl[...]

Compliance with Republic of T urkey Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Meets requir ements of the Republic of T urkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances In Electrical and Electr onic Equipment (EEE). Türkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı T .C. Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı'nın “E[...]

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 pr operly . Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http[...]

any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the envir onment and human health due to the potential presence of hazar dous substances. For proper collection and tr eatment, go to http://www .lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. For California: Perchlorate material - special handling may apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchl[...]

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under appr oval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the pr otection requir ements of EU Cou[...]

Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. Nach der EN 55022: “Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im W ohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betr eiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzufüh[...]

People’s Republic of China Class A warning statement Korea Class A warning statement Appendix. Notices 229[...]

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Index A ABR, automatic boot failure recovery 102 acoustical noise emissions 12 administrator password 202 air deflector important note 147 location 147 ASM event log 20 assertion event, system-event log 20 automatic boot failure r ecovery (ABR) 102 B backup firmware starting 213 battery removing 151, 152 replacing 151 Battery failure LED 66 bays 1 [...]

FRUs, replacing (continued) optical cable 162 PCI-X riser-car d power cable 168 power supply 146 SAS/SA T A backplane 154 the ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SA T A controller 159 virtual media key 167 G gaseous contamination 12 gloss statement (Germany) 226 grease, thermal 143 H hard disk drive formatting 207 hot-swap SA T A 128 installing 126, 127 problems [...]

PCI card (continued) replacing 130 PCI card, installation 132 PCI expansion slots 1 1 PCI riser-car d assembly removing 157 replacing 157 PCI slot error LEDs 67 PCI-X riser-car d power cable installing 169 removing 168 replacing 168 POST error codes 21 POST event log 19 power specifications 12 supply 1 1 power cords 194 power features of the server[...]

three boot failur e 102 TOE 11 tools, diagnostic 19 trademarks 222 troubleshooting pr ocedures 18 start here 15 turning off the server 113 integrated baseboard management controller 1 14 turning on the server 1 13 TÜV gloss statement 226 U UEFI 200 boot recovery jumper 100 undetermined problems 103 undocumented problems 18 United States electronic[...]

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