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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up Lenovo® server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:

vRead the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in “Handlingstatic-sensitive devices” on page 9. This information will help you work safely.

vWhen you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps:

Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers from the Select your product list.

3.Select Servers from the Brand list.

4.From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue.

5.Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

vBefore you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see Chapter 5, “Solving problems,” on page 61 for diagnostic information.

vObserve good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place.

vIf you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server.

vDo not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:

– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.

– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy object.

– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles.

vMake sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

vBack up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

vHave a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

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Contents ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and Installation GuidePage ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerChapter 4. Configuring the server Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Safety 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 Statement DANGER Statement Appareil A Laser de Classe Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Statement 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 Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD Hardware and software requirementsNotices and statements in this document Features and specificationsMicroprocessor Table 1. Features and specificationsMajor components of the server Power backplane Installation guidelines Chapter 2. Installing optional devicesSystem reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power onRemoving the cover Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling a memory module DIMM connectors Pair1 1 and 2 7 and 3 2 and 4 8 and 5 3 and 6 9 and Page Memory mirroring 1 1, 4, 7, and 2 2, 5, 8, and 3 3, 6, 9, and Online-spare memoryTable 5. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first3.5-inch drives Installing a hard disk drive2.5-inch drives Installing a tape driveInstalling an additional microprocessor Voltage regulator module connectorMicroprocessor socket dust cover 4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle Note The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket 8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor Low-profile PCI Express adapter Installing an adapterPCI riser card Release tabs Access holesHard disk drive cable connector 4 Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineHard disk drive cable connector 0 Battery3. Remove the cover 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller Completing the installation Installing the cover Connecting the cablesFront view Rear view Updating the server configurationIf you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Usingthe RAID configuration programs” on page 44 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays Page Front view Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerSystem-error LED Power-on LEDPower-control button Hard disk drive activity LEDChapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Rear viewServer power features Turning off the server Turning on the serverPage Chapter 4. Configuring the server Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup programUser Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD Page Using ThinkServer EasyManage products Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Using the RAID configuration programsStarting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Using ServeRAID ManagerIBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices Configuring the RAID controllerViewing the configuration 2. Click Express configuration2. Click Custom configuration BIOS update and configuration Using the baseboard management controllerRed Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 configuration Linux configurationLILO configuration If you are using LILO, complete the following steps Original /etc/lilo.conf contents 2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents SUSE SLES 9.0 configurationModified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contentsb. Add the following line before the first title line c. Append the following text to the first title lineCOM1 and that redirectbaudrate is set to Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configurationInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program 3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installationUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Page Page Diagnostic tools overview Chapter 5. Solving problemsPOST beep codes v Diagnostics DVDOther beep codes problem found POST error codesPOST Failing device orSymptom EasyStartup problemsTable 8. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD ActionCD-RW/DVD drive problems Troubleshooting tablesHard disk drive problems General problemsthe Hardware Maintenance Manual Intermittent problemsUSB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Hardware Maintenance Manual Memory problemsLEDs” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual Microprocessor problemsMonitor problems Page Power problems Optional-device problemsHardware Maintenance Manual Serial port problems Software problems Universal Serial Bus USB port problems Video problemsLight path diagnostics Light path diagnostics LEDs Diagnosing problems using light path diagnosticsthe User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for Action Using the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesLenovo product service Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistancePage Appendix B. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Important notes TrademarksAppendix B. Notices Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE noticesFor the European Union Battery return programElectronic emissions notices German Ordinance for Work gloss statementFederal Communications Commission FCC statement For CaliforniaIndustry Canada Class A emission compliance statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirementAvis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A statementDeutschland Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statementBetriebsmittein Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und ENKorean Class A warning statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statementIndex A See SAS software problems connectorsIndex Page Page 1P P/N 46U0862 Part Number 46U0862 Printed in USA
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