Lenovo RD120 manual Diagnostics panel, Led

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Diagnostics panel

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the diagnostics panel.

 

Light Path

 

Diagnostics

 

OVER SPEC

PS1

PS2

REMIND

CPU

VRM

CNFG

 

 

 

 

MEM

NMI

S ERR

SP DASD RAID

FAN TEMP BRD

PCI

To access the diagnostics panel, slide the release latch on the front of the operator information panel to the left.

The following table lists the LEDs on the diagnostics panel and suggested actions to solve the detected problems.

vFollow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.

vSee the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

vIf an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.

LED

Description

Action

 

 

 

None, but

An error has occurred and cannot be

Check the system-error log for information about the error.

the

diagnosed, or the Advanced System

 

system-

Management (ASM) processor on the

 

error LED

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

 

is lit.

has failed. The error is not represented

 

 

by a diagnostics LED.

 

 

 

 

OVER

The power supplies are using more

1. Remove optional devices from the server.

SPEC

power than their maximum rating.

2. Replace the failing power supply.

 

 

 

 

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained

 

 

service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are

 

 

authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power

 

 

supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. See

 

 

the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

 

 

 

PS 1

The power supply in bay 1 has failed.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service

 

 

personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized

 

 

to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to

 

 

remove and install a dc power supply. See the documentation

 

 

that comes with each dc power supply.

 

 

1. Make sure that the power supply is correctly seated.

 

 

2. Replace the failed power supply.

 

 

 

26ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide

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Contents User Guide Page User Guide Page Contents Configuring the server Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Page Safety Statement Safety Page ThinkServer RD120 server Related documentation Features and specifications What your server offers Baseboard management controllerIntegrated network support EasyManage softwareLarge data-storage and hot-swap capability Easy LED Diagnostics Redundant cooling and power capabilitiesMemory mirroring Online-spare memorySystems-management capabilities Reliability, availability, and serviceability featuresTCP/IP offload engine TOE support ThinkServer EasyStartup Server controls, LEDs, and powerFront view Tape drive bay Rear view 10 USB 3 connector 20 Power supply Server power features Turning on the serverThinkServer RD120 server Page Installing optional devices Server componentsCover VRM System-board optional-device connectors PCI riser-card adapter connectors Power-backplane-board connectorsSystem-board internal cable connectors System-board external connectors System-board switches and jumpers Switch Number Default value Description System-board LEDs LEDRiser-card assembly LEDs Diagnostics panel LEDCPU RAID Installation guidelines Working inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the coverRemoving the riser-card assembly 1 Access holes 2 Release tabs Installing the riser-card assembly Removing the microprocessor air baffleFinger holes Installing the microprocessor air baffle Removing the Dimm air baffle Installing the Dimm air baffle Installing an adapter PCI riser card 1 Access holes 2 Release tabs 1 Access holes 2 Guide 3 Release tabs 4 Guide Removing an adapter To remove an adapter, complete the following steps1 Access holes 2 Release tabs Replacing the RAID SAS controller RAID controller Installing a hard disk drive Inch drivesInch drives Removing a hard disk drive Installing an optional tape drive Installing a Sata tape drive in a 3.5-inch model serverInstalling optional devices 1 Sata tape cable connector 2 Sata tape cable Installing a Sata tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server Installing a microprocessor Installing optional devices Microprocessor-socket dust cover Installing optional devices Notches Installing optional devices Installing a memory module Pair Dimm connectorsDimm Memory mirroring Online-spare memory Configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first Installing a hot-swap power supply Removing a memory moduleTo install an ac power supply, complete the following steps Power cord connectors Removing a hot-swap power supply Installing a fanRemoving a fan Removing the fan-bracket assembly Fan bracket Installing the fan-bracket assembly Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive Completing the installation Connecting the cables Installing the coverFront view Updating the server configuration Rear viewInstalling optional devices Page Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Configuration/Setup Utility menu choicesAdministrator Password Power-on PasswordAdvanced Setup Memory SettingsRSA II Settings Static IP SettingsCPU Options PCI Bus ControlBMC Post Watchdog Timeout BMC Serial Port Access ModeReboot System on NMI BMC Network ConfigurationPasswords Save SettingsRestore Settings Load Default SettingsAdministrator password Boot block recovery jumper J42 Using the RAID Configuration Utility program Starting the RAID Configuration Utility programRAID Configuration Utility menu choices Configuring the controllerViewing the configuration Using the baseboard management controllerUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllersPage Appendix. Notices Trademarks Important notesWaste electrical and electronic equipment Weee notices Recycling statements for Japan Battery return program For the European UnionGerman Ordinance for Work gloss statement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaTaiwanese Class a warning statement Page Index Installing VRM Index Video connector rear Voltage regulator module, installing Page Part Number 46U0861

RD120 specifications

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