Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, 177

Removing the system board	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	144
Installing the system board	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	145
Replacing the power supply	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	146
Removing the power supply	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	147
Installing the power supply	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	148
Replacing a fan assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	149
Removing a fan assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	149
Installing a fan assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	150
Replacing the system-board battery	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	151
Removing the battery	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	151
Installing the battery	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	152
Replacing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate or backplane. .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	. 154
Removing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives) . . . .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	154
Installing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives) . . . .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	154
Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives)	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	156
Installing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives)	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	157
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	157
Removing the riser-card assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	157
Installing the riser-card assembly	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	158
Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller . . . .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	. 159
Removing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller . . .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	. 159
Installing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller . . .	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	160
Replacing the DVD drive cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	162
Removing the DVD drive cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	162
Installing the DVD drive cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	163
Replacing a DVD drive	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	164
Removing a DVD drive	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	164
Installing a DVD drive	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	165
Replacing the virtual media key	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	167
Removing the virtual media key	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	167
Installing the virtual media key	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	167
Replacing the PCI-Xriser-card power cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	168
Removing the PCI-Xriser-card power cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	168
Installing the PCI-Xriser-card power cable	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	169
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	169
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	171
Completing the FRU replacement	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	173
Connecting the cables	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	174
Updating the server configuration	. . .	. . .	. . . . . .	.	.	.	175

Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534	. . . . . 177
Replaceable server components	. . .	.	.	179
Power cords	. . .	.	.	194
Chapter 8. Configuring the server	. . . . . 199
Using the Setup Utility	. . .	.	.	200
Starting the Setup Utility	. . .	.	.	200
Setup Utility menu choices	. . .	.	.	200
Passwords	. . .	.	.	203
Using the Boot Manager program	. . .	.	.	205
Configuring RAID controllers	. . .	.	.	205
Using LSI Configuration Utility program	. . .	.	.	206
Using the WebBIOS utility	. . .	.	.	208
Starting the WebBIOS utility	. . .	.	.	208
Main menu of the WebBIOS utility	. . .	.	.	208
Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard	. . .	.	.	208
Viewing and changing properties	. . .	.	.	209
Viewing and changing virtual disk properties	. . .	.	.	209
Using the EasyStartup DVD	. . .	.	.	209
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD	. . .	.	.	210

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RS210 specifications

The Lenovo RS210 is an innovative and compact server designed to meet the demands of small to medium-sized businesses and edge computing environments. As part of Lenovo's robust server line, the RS210 delivers enhanced performance, efficiency, and reliability, making it a perfect fit for businesses looking to optimize their IT infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the RS210 is its compact design, which allows it to fit seamlessly into space-constrained environments. With a 1U rack-mountable form factor, the RS210 is ideal for organizations that need to maximize their data center space without sacrificing performance. This small footprint is complemented by Lenovo's intelligent cooling technology, which helps maintain optimal operating temperatures while reducing energy consumption.

The RS210 is powered by the latest Intel Xeon processors, delivering exceptional processing power and providing a scalable solution for growing business needs. With support for both single and dual-processor configurations, it can handle a wide range of workloads, allowing businesses to run applications efficiently. The server also features up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM, ensuring that it can manage multiple simultaneous tasks seamlessly.

Storage capabilities are another strong point for the RS210, as it supports a variety of storage options, including SAS, SATA, and SSD drives. This flexibility enables organizations to configure the server to meet their specific storage requirements while ensuring high-performance access to data. Additionally, the RS210 supports RAID configurations, providing redundancy and data protection, which is crucial for maintaining business continuity.

Networking in the RS210 is fortified by multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring robust connectivity options. This feature is vital for organizations that require reliable communication between servers and network devices. For enhanced security, Lenovo has incorporated built-in features such as Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware-based security and secure access options to safeguard sensitive data.

Lenovo's commitment to management and monitoring is evident in the RS210, as it includes the Lenovo XClarity Controller. This integrated management tool simplifies server administration, allowing IT teams to deploy, monitor, and manage the server efficiently, leading to reduced operational costs and increased uptime.

In conclusion, the Lenovo RS210 stands out in the market as a compact, powerful, and versatile server solution designed for a variety of workloads. With its impressive processing power, flexible storage options, and robust management features, it is well-equipped to support the evolving needs of modern businesses, making it a reliable choice for IT professionals looking to invest in a future-proof server infrastructure.

Lenovo manual Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, 177

Models: RS210

Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534

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Chapter 8. Configuring the server

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RS210 specifications