Lenovo 6434 User Manual

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ThinkServer TS100 Ty pes

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User Guid e

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 67, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Third Edition (April 2009)

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. The ThinkServer TS100 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System board external connectors and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System board jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Removing the two-piece bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Installing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Installing a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing a hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Installing the RAID controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Installing an optional mini-PCI-X enablement card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Reinstalling the two-piece bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Reinstalling the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Connecting external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Installing the server in a rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the mini-baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the mini-baseboard management controller setup utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the mini-baseboard management controller configuration utility program . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using the mini-baseboard management controller firmware updates utility program . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the mini-baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Formatting a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recycling statements for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

German Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Lenovo product service information for Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Important:

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.

For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with any optional device before you install the device.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only the type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water

v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

v Repair or disassemble

Dispose

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD drives, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode.

Some Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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Statement 8:

CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading

a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard

under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.

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Statement 15:

CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

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Chapter 1. The ThinkServer TS100 server

The Lenovo® ThinkServer™ TS100 (Machine Types 6431, 6432, 6433, and 6434) server is a 5-U-high, high-performance server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support Information document.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other Lenovo server products at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Each statement is numbered for reference so you can locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you

avoid inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data.

An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

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Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports one Intel® Core™ 2 Duo

dual-core or Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core microprocessor Note: Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) is not available on the Core 2 Duo E4600; these microprocessors can only run paravirtualization.

v 2 MB, 6 MB, or 12 MB Level-2 cache v 800, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side

bus (FSB)

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 8 GB v Types: PC2-5300 or PC2-6400, ECC

unbuffered double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) 667 or 800 MHz SDRAM

v Connectors: four dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional): External USB

FDD drive and memory key

v Hard disk drive: Hot-swap SAS,

hot-swap SATA, or simple-swap SATA

v One of the following SATA attached

optical drives: – DVD-ROM – Multiburner (optional)

bays (depending on the model):

Drive

v Two 5.25-inch half-high bays (one

optical drive installed)

v One 3.5-inch slim-high

removable-media drive bay (optional diskette drive)

v Four 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch slim-high

hard disk drive bays (some models)

v Eight 2.5-inch slim-high hard disk

drive bays (some models)

expansion slots (depending on the

PCI model):

v One PCI Express x8 slot v One PCI Express x4 slot (x4 slot with

x1 electrical)

v One PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slot

Note: This PCI-X slot is enabled when an optional PCI-X enablement card is installed in the mini-PCI slot on the system board. When no mini-PCI-X enablement card installed, this slot has no function.

v Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots

Fans:

Three speed-controlled fans.

Power supply:

One of the following power supplies: v One or two redundant 430-watt (90-240

V ac)

v One non-redundant 401-watt (90-240 V

ac)

Size:

v Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.) v Depth: 540 mm (21.25 in.) v Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.) v Weight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 25.2 kg (56 lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated

v Mini-baseboard management controller

(mini-BMC)

v Broadcom BCM5722 10/100/1000

Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v One internal single-channnel (four ports

per channel) SAS/SATA controller (mini-PCI slot)

v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Six-port Serial ATA controller v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and four on rear, one internal for optional tape drive, and one internal for optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine)

v Onboard AT I ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 64 MB DDR2 SDRAM video memory

Diagnostic

v Fans v Hard disk drives v Memory v Microprocessor v PCI slots v Power supply v VRD

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 5.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel

functions:

LEDs:

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F)

Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6 m (7000 ft)

– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 109.4°F)

Maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000 ft)

– Shipping: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

v Humidity (operating and storage):

– Server on: 8% to 80% – Server off: 8% to 80%

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: v Minimum configuration: 630 Btu per hour

(185 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1784 Btu per hour

(523 watts)

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac

v Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac – Maximum: 240 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

approximately: – Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.55 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features that are in use.

2. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average stated values because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v High-performance graphics controller

The server comes with an integrated graphics controller. This high-performance controller supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.

v Diagnostics DVD

The Diagnostics DVD provided with your server contains the diagnostic programs for testing the major components of the server. For additional information about the Diagnostics DVD, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

v EasyManage software

ThinkServer EasyManage software helps you maintain high performance while limiting downtime. Through a single console you can monitor and configure alerts for security and performance, perform predictive failure analysis, deploy operating systems and software, and monitor software licenses. Yo u can download and install the EasyManage software from the Lenovo Support Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/support). Optionally, you can order an EasyManage installation disc from your Lenovo marketing representative or reseller.

v ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides programs to help you configure supported RAID controllers, install device drivers, and install a supported operating system. The EasyStartup program detects installed hardware devices and guides you through the process of creating a response file and performing an unattended installation of the operating system and associated device drivers.

For more information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, refer to the TS100 Installation Guide.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 64.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities

Some hot-swap models support up to four slim-high, 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives. Some models support up to eight slim-high

2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 1.8 V, 240-pin, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Mini-baseboard management controller (mini-BMC)

The mini-BMC provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the mini-BMC lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem and records the error in the error log.

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Note: In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the

mini-baseboard management controller or the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

v Redundant connection

The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

v RAID support

The server supports RAID adapters to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server also has integrated RAID level-0 and level-1 support in selected models. In addition, some hot-swap models support RAID level-5 when a ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller is installed.

v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which provides service-processor functions in addition to those that the mini-BMC provides. When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your Lenovo marketing representative or authorized reseller.

In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the

Note:

integrated mini-baseboard management controller or the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

The server has the following RAS features:

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image v Automatic error retry or recovery v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the

operating system becomes unresponsive when enabled in the mini-BMC

v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of

independent disks (RAID) configuration

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v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage v CD-based diagnostic programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

v Diagnostic support of RAID adapters v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Error logging of POST failures v Hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (some models) v Hot-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives

(some models)

v Integrated Ethernet controller v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Key-lock support for physical security v Memory change messages posted to the error log v Mini-baseboard management controller (mini-BMC) service processor v Power management v Power-on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives

(some models)

v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the system board v Upgradeable mini-BMC firmware v Upgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and

read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN

v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement

part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance

2. Service availability varies by country or region. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.

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Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn on and turn off the server.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server.

1 Power-on LED 6 CD-eject or DVD-eject button 2 Power-control button 7 CD or DVD drive activity LED 3 Hard-disk-drive activity LED 8 Optional diskette-eject button 4 System-error LED 9 Optional diskette drive activity LED 5 USB connectors

Power-on LED

When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off and still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. A power LED also is on the rear of the server.

If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power

Note:

in the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the electrical outlets.

Power-control

button

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.

Hard disk drive activity LED

When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use.

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USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

CD-eject or DVD-eject button

Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from the DVD drive.

CD or DVD drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use.

(Optional) diskette-eject button

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.

(Optional) diskette drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.

Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED. When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the hard disk drive backplane, next to the drive connector. The backplane is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7 (or bays 4 through 11 on some

2.5-inch hard disk drive SAS models).

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an amber status LED. If this amber status LED for a drive is lit, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive has failed.

If an optional RAID controller is installed in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the hard disk drive backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED.

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Rear view

The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.

1 Ethernet transmit/receive activity

8 Serial 1 (Com1) connector

LED (amber)

2 Ethernet link status LED (green) 9 Parallel connector 3 Remote Supervisor Adapter II

10 Serial 2 (Com2) connector

SlimLine (Ethernet) connector

4 USB connectors 1 and 2 11 DC power LED 5 Ethernet connector 12 AC power LED 6 USB connectors 3 and 4 13 Power cord connector 7 Video connector

Power-cord connector

Connect the power cord to this connector.

AC power LED

On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.

DC power LED

On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.

Serial 2 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Parallel connector

Connect a parallel device to this connector.

Serial 1 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

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Video connector

Connect a monitor to this connector.

USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

Ethernet connector

Use this connector to connect the server to a network.

Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

Ethernet link status LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.

Systems-management Ethernet port

Use this connector to connect the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to a network.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except the service processor is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac power but not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

The server also can be turned on in any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart

automatically when power is restored.

v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine adapter, the systems-management software can turn on the server.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server,

the server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

Note:

memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI optional devices.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on

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the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

Statement 5:

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system

supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically.

v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the

operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.

v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the

power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server,

the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system

failure.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server.

Server components

The following illustration shows the major components in the server (depending on the server model). The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

1 EMC shields 12 Front adapter- support bracket 2 Optical drive 13 Hard disk drive fan assembly 3 Filler panels 14 SAS/SATA controller 4 Upper bezel 15 Microprocessor 5 Lower bezel 16 Heat sink 6 SATA filler panel 17 Cover 7 SATA hard disk drive (some models) 18 Hot-swap power supply 8 SAS filler panel 19 Non-hot-swap power supply 9 Hot-swap hard disk drive (some

20 System board

models)

10 Diskette drive (optional) 21 DIMM 11 Drive cage 22 Rear system fan

System board internal connectors

The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.

1 Microprocessor power 11 Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane 2 Main power 12 USB tape drive 3 Microprocessor fan 13 PCI-X enablement card connector 4 (optional) External USB diskette drive

14 Mini-PCI slot

connector

5 DIMM 15 Mini-BMC JTAG connector 6 Microprocessor 16 Mini-BMC boot loader 7 Front panel 17 Reserved 8 Hard disk drive fan 18 Battery 9 Front USBs 19 System fan connector 10 SATA

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System board external connectors and LEDs

The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board.

1 Ethernet transmit/receive activity

8 Serial 1 (Com1) connector

LED (amber)

2 Ethernet link status LED (green) 9 Parallel connector 3 Systems-management Ethernet

10 Serial 2 (Com2) connector

connector

4 USB connectors 1 and 2 11 DC power LED 5 Ethernet connector 12 AC power LED 6 USB connectors 3 and 4 13 Power cord connector 7 Video connector

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Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. The ThinkServer TS100 server

Related documentation

Notices and statements in this document

Features and specifications

What your server offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Server controls, LEDs, and power

Front view

Rear view

Server power features

Turning on the server

Turning off the server

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

Server components

System board internal connectors

System board external connectors and LEDs