ThinkServer RS210
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Machine Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and
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Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and
Second Edition January Copyright Lenovo
Portions Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007
Chapter 1. About this manual
Contents
Chapter 4. Diagnostics
Chapter 2. General information
Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors
Chapter 6. Replacing FRUs
Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and
Chapter 8. Configuring the server
Contents
Appendix. Notices
Index
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1. About this manual
Safety statements
Statement DANGER
To avoid a shock hazard
Do not
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Statement
v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100C 212F
Appareil A Laser de Classe
DANGER
Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `
Statement
≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb
Use safe practices when lifting Statement
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≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb
Statement
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices
Statement
Turkish statement of compliance
Türkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
Features and technologies
Chapter 2. General information
v Dual-core or quad-core processing
v Integrated Trust Platform Module
v Preboot diagnostics program
v Integrated network support
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
Specifications
v EasyStartup DVD
v EasyManage DVD
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Software
EasyStartup
Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running
EasyManage
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Checkout procedure
About the checkout procedure
Chapter 3. General Checkout
3. Follow the problem-resolution procedures
Performing the checkout procedure
Diagnosing a problem
1. Determine what has changed
1 Make sure that all installed hardware and software are supported
a. Check for and apply code updates
b. Check for and correct an incorrect configuration
c. Check for service bulletins
d. Check for and replace defective hardware
Undocumented problems
2 From the Select your product list, select Servers and Storage
4 Under Support & downloads, click Troubleshoot
v POST error messages and error logs
Chapter 4. Diagnostics
Diagnostic tools
v Troubleshooting tables
Viewing event logs through the Setup utility
Viewing event logs without restarting the server
POST error codes
Clearing the event logs
POST
Error code
Description
Action
Error code
Description
Action
Error code
Description
Action
Error code
Error code
Description
Action
Error code
Description
Action
Action
Error code
Description
2. Select System Event Log
System-event log
Information
Integrated management module error messages
The Processor CPU nStatus has
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Sensor CPU nOverTemp has
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The System %1 encountered a POST
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Sensor Sys Board Fault has
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Memory Logging Limit Reached for
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A PCI SERR has occurred on system
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New Key and Certificate
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Attempting to %1 server %2 by user
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Watchdog %1 Failed to Capture
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Error
Troubleshooting tables
EasyStartup problems
DVD drive problems
trained service technician
General problems
Hard disk drive problems
problem has occurred
Symptom
Hypervisor problems
System Settings -- Integrated Management Module -- POST Watchdog
Intermittent problems
Symptom
Action
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems
Memory problems
Microprocessor problems
Monitor problems
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Optional-device problems
Power problems
Serial-device problems
Software problems
Error LEDs
Universal Serial Bus USB port problems
Video problems
New graphic to be added in the next draft
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 error will light the LED next to the failing DIMM on the system board
Power-supply LEDs
System pulse LEDs
Diagnostic programs and messages
Table 4. System pulse LEDs
Running the diagnostic programs
Diagnostic text messages
Viewing the test log
Diagnostic messages
Table 5. DSA Preboot messages
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Recovering the server firmware
In-band manual recovery method
In-band automated boot recovery method
Solving power problems
Automated boot recovery ABR
Three boot failure
Solving Ethernet controller problems
Solving undetermined problems
Problem determination tips
Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors
Front view
Rear view
System-board internal connectors
Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors
System-board external connectors
System-board optional-device connectors
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System-board switches and jumpers
System-board LEDs
Table 7. System-board LEDs
Server power features
Turning on the server
Turning off the server
Statement
The server can be turned off in any of the following ways
Inspecting for unsafe conditions
Guidelines for trained service technicians
Chapter 6. Replacing FRUs
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment
Working inside the server with the power on
Handling static-sensitive devices
Major components of the server
Removing and installing the cover
Installing the cover
Removing the cover
Removing and installing the bezel
Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle
Installing the DIMM air baffle
Removing the DIMM air baffle
Replacing a memory module DIMM
Supported memory types
Unbuffered DIMMs UDIMMs
Registered DIMMs RDIMMs
Removing a memory module
Table 13. RDIMM population rule for dual-channel symmetric mode
Table 11. Supported RDIMM population per channel
Installing a memory module
Replacing hard disk drives
Removing a simple-swap Serial ATA SATA hard disk drive
Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA SATA hard disk drive
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Replacing a PCI card
Removing a PCI card
8. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface
Installing a PCI card
Replacing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device
Removing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device
Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device
Replacing the operator information panel assembly
Removing the operator information panel assembly
Installing the operator information panel assembly
Replacing the drive cage
Removing the drive cage
To remove a drive cage, complete the following steps
Installing the drive cage
Replacing the microprocessor and heat sink
Removing the microprocessor
Installing the microprocessor
Heatsink Orientation
DIMMs DIMMs
Thermal grease
Replacing the system board
Removing the system board
Installing the system board
Replacing the power supply
Statement
Removing the power supply
Statement
Installing the power supply
Replacing a fan assembly
Removing a fan assembly
Installing a fan assembly
Replacing the system-board battery
Removing the battery
Installing the battery
Statement
Microprocessor
Do not
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
To install the replacement battery, complete the following steps
v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100C 212F
Installing the backplane or back plate 3.5-inch drives
Replacing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate or backplane
Removing the backplane or back plate 3.5-inch drives
1 Connectors 2 Guide channels
4 Connectors
Removing the SAS backplane 2.5-inch drives
2 Connectors
1 Alignment tabs 3 Alignment slots
Installing the SAS backplane 2.5-inch drives
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly
Removing the riser-card assembly
Installing the riser-card assembly
Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller
Removing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller
Installing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller
4. Remove the cover see “Removing and installing the cover” on page
Replacing the DVD drive cable
Removing the DVD drive cable
Installing the DVD drive cable
Replacing a DVD drive
Removing a DVD drive
Installing a DVD drive
Statement
DANGER
Removing the virtual media key
Installing the virtual media key
Replacing the virtual media key
Microprocessor
Replacing the PCI-X riser-card power cable
Removing the PCI-X riser-card power cable
Installing the PCI-X riser-card power cable
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier UUID
c. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210, and click Continue
uuidvalue
accessmethod
immpassword
imminternalip
immpassword
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data
immexternalip
immuserid
accessmethod
m/tmodel
assetmethod
immpassword
immpassword
Completing the FRU replacement
d. Click Downloads and drivers
c. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210, and click Continue
Connecting the cables
Updating the server configuration
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Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210, and click Continue
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Riser card assembly
Power supply
Bezel
Replaceable server components
Table 15. Parts listing, Types
45J9646
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45J9658
45J9648
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Heat Sink models CTO All Models
6531 Software FRU
FRU#
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46U2117
33F8354
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CRU part
Table 17. Parts listing, Types
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CRU part
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46M0864
46M0922
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CRU part
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CRU part
Power cords
Table 20. Power cords, Type
Table 19. Power cords, Type
Lenovo Power cord part
Lenovo Power cord part
Table 21. Power cords, Type
Table 22. Power cords, Type
number
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Lenovo Power cord part
Used in these countries and regions
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v Boot Manager program
Chapter 8. Configuring the server
v Setup Utility program
v LSI Configuration Utility program
Setup Utility menu choices
Using the Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility
v System Settings
POST Watchdog Timer
Power
Force Legacy Video on Boot
POST Watchdog Timer Value
Administrator Password
v Boot Manager
Power-on Password
v Save Settings
v Restore Settings
Passwords
Power-on password
v Load Default Settings
Administrator password
Resetting passwords
Table 23. System board jumpers
Using the Boot Manager program
Configuring RAID controllers
Using LSI Configuration Utility program
Formatting a hard disk drive
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program
3. Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives
Main menu of the WebBIOS utility
Using the WebBIOS utility
Starting the WebBIOS utility
Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard
New Configuration
Using the EasyStartup DVD
Clear Configuration
Add Configuration
Setup and configuration
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD
EasyStartup overview
Configuring RAID
Typical operating system installation
Installing your operating system without using EasyStartup
Updating the firmware
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210, and click Continue
Recovering the UEFI firmware
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool
Starting the backup server firmware
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210, and click Continue
Table 25. System board jumpers
Using the integrated management module
v Command-line interface IPMI Shell
v Serial over LAN
Installation requirements
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program
Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software
Installation order
Installing Microsoft SNMP services
Installing Windows 2008 32-bit components
Installing Web Server Role IIS
1. Click Start - Server Manager
Enabling the remote presence feature
Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Logging on to the Web interface
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
b. Select System Settings → Devices and I/O Ports
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN SOL
UEFI update and configuration
v Remote Console Enable v Serial Port Sharing Enable
Appendix. Notices
Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Trademarks
Important notes
Product recycling and disposal
Appendix. Notices
Recycling statements for Japan
Türkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
Battery return program
For the European Union
Federal Communications Commission FCC statement
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement
Electronic emission notices
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement
Germany Class A compliance statement
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
Notice to Customers
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement
Taiwan Class A warning statement
People’s Republic of China Class A warning statement
Korea Class A warning statement
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Part Number Printed in USA
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