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ThinkServer

User Guide

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ThinkServer User Guide Fourth Edition March Copyright Lenovo 2012 Contents Index 175 제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오 Safety information 在使用本产品之前，请务必先阅读和了解产品附带的文档 DVD 中的多语言安全说明。 Statement ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Vii Statement Following label indicates a potential heat hazard Copyright Lenovo 2012 ThinkServer User Guide Introduction General information Printed documents Server documentation Documentation DVD Safety Information Document only for trained service personnel Server setup road map ThinkServer User Guide Server package Product overview Features Reliability, availability, and serviceability Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Basic system management features Advanced system management features Product overview Software SpecificationsThinkServer EasyStartup Bios and TMM update utilities ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware UpdaterRAID configuration utilities Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology Diagnostic programsLocations Machine type, model, and serial number label Label on server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives Front view of server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives Front view of the server Inch hard disk drive area Diagnostic panelRack handle left Rack handle right Pull-out information card Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives Front panel Power switch with power status LED Front USB connectors System error LEDVGA DB-15 connector ID button with ID LED Intelligent Diagnostics Module IDM Diagnostic modulePower supply error LED Ambient temperature limit LED Memory module status LED Intelligent Diagnostics Module Premium IDM PremiumMicroprocessor status LED also known as CPU status LED System fans System fan error LEDs CPU1 Dimm status LEDs CPU2 Dimm status LEDs Power supply error LEDsMicroprocessor status LEDs also known as CPU status LEDs Rear view of the server Hot-swap redundant power supply 2 available in some models Riser card assembly PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly PCI Express card area for cards on the riser card assembly USB connectors Ethernet connectors RJ-45Serial port ID LED Server components ThinkServer User Guide Product overview Inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs RAID card RAID 5 key connectorPort Expander card Board-to-board connectorPorts Backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane Optical drive power connector 8-pin power connectorMini-SAS ports Front view of the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives Pin power connector Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connectionsConnecting cables from the RAID card to the backplane Connecting cables from the RAID card to the backplane ThinkServer User Guide System board components Connecting cables from the expander card to the backplanes System board components Internal USB connector Front panel connectorDiagnostic module connector Front VGA connector System board jumpers and switches Default jumper setting Clear Cmos jumper System board jumpers and switches Product overview Bios recovery switch System board switchesClear password switch System board LEDs ME in force update switch TMM status LED Color Description TMM status LED also known as BMC status LED Turning off the server Turning on the server ThinkServer User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing information in the Setup Utility program Main menu Setup Utility program interfaceAdvanced menu Server Management menu Security menu Boot Options menu Setting the system date and timeBoot Manager menu Save & Exit menu Setup Utility program password types Using passwordsPassword considerations Setting, changing, or deleting a password Selecting a startup device Configuring the TPM function Exiting the Setup Utility program Setting the mode of the Ethernet connectorUpdating or recovering the Bios Recovering from a Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Install operating system Configure RAIDHome Compatibility notes About RAID Configuring RAID Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Configuring the Ethernet controllers Configuring the advanced Sata or SAS hardware RAID Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program Using the Firmware Updater programUpdating the firmware ThinkServer User Guide Guidelines Precautions System reliability guidelines Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the server cover Working inside the server with the power on Press the release button Direction as shown Removing the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Installing, removing, or replacing hardware Removing the rack handles Installing the rack handles Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud Go to Completing the parts replacement on Removing and reinstalling the left cage Removing the left cage Memory module installation rules Installing or removing a memory module Installing, removing, or replacing hardware Memory slots on the system board CPU1 Dimm CPU1 Dimm CPU2 Dimm Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot Installing a memory module What to do next Removing a memory module Installing an Ethernet card Installing or removing an Ethernet card Removing a PCI Express card slot bracket Removing the full-height bracket from the PCI Express card Removing an Ethernet card Installing an Ethernet card Removing an Ethernet card Installing the TR 500 Key Removing the TR 500 Key Installing the TR 500 Key Removing the TR 500 Key Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery Installing the TR 700 Battery Installing the TR 700 Battery Removing the TR 700 Battery Removing the TR 700 Battery Installing or removing the expander card Installing the expander card Installing the expander card Removing the expander card Removing the expander card Installing the TMM Premium Removing the TMM Premium Installing the TMM Premium Removing the TMM Premium Installing the TPM Removing the TPM Installing the TPM Installing, removing, or replacing hardware Removing the TPM Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply Installing, removing, or replacing hardware Removing the protective shield for the power supply bay Removing a hot-swap redundant power supply Installing or replacing a heat sink Removing the screws that secure the heat sink Installing the second microprocessor Installing or replacing the microprocessor Opening the handles Opening the microprocessor retainer Installing the microprocessor Securing the microprocessor in the socket Replacing the microprocessor Opening the handles Removing the microprocessor Do not touch the pins Installing or replacing the optical drive Installing, removing, or replacing hardware ThinkServer User Guide Installing the optical drive retaining bracket ThinkServer User Guide Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive ThinkServer User Guide Removing the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive or dummy tray Removing the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive or dummy tray Replacing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Replacing the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane Releasing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Removing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Securing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Replacing the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives Removing the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives Installing the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives Replacing the riser card assembly Lifting the riser card assembly 1 off the chassis Installing the riser card assembly Lifting the riser card assembly 2 off the chassis Replacing the RAID card Removing the RAID card Replacing the front panel board Installing the RAID card Installing, removing, or replacing hardware What to do next Installing, removing, or replacing hardware Replacing the diagnostic module Installing, removing, or replacing hardware What to do next Replacing a system fan Removing the system fan Installing the system fan Replacing the system board battery Removing the system board battery Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables Completing the parts replacement Cable routing Installing the server cover Updating the server configuration Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs Troubleshooting procedure157 Basic troubleshooting tables Using a diagnostic programThinkServer EasyStartup program problems Viewing the system event log Symptom Action Optical drive problems Hard disk drive problems Memory module problems Keyboard, mouse, and USB device problems Information resources Using the documentationThinkServer Web site Lenovo Support Web site Calling for service Help and serviceBefore you call Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkServer User Guide 167 Appendix A. Notices Important notes Trademarks Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate Battery return program Important Weee information Particulate contamination Export classification notice German Ordinance for Work gloss statementElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Energy Star model information Low power memory states Liquid cooling capability 175 Index TPM RAID 177 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater Starting Software 179 ThinkServer User Guide