Lenovo 6438, 6437, 6436, 6435 User Manual

ThinkServer RS110 Ty p e s 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438

User Guid e

ThinkServer RS110 Ty p e s 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438

User Guid e

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 47 and the

Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Second Edition (April 2009)

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

Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438 . . . .1

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

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

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

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

EasyStartup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . .26

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Installing a new CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .44

Configuring the controller and devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . .45

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices . . . . . . . . .49

Recycling statements for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .52

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .53

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .53

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .53

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .53

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .53

German Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .54

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Lenovo product service information for Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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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 the server or 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 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-ROMs, 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

Some diode. 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 26:

CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

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Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438

The Lenovo® ThinkServer™ RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438 server is a 1-U-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

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 Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation

DVD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement 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 lethal or

extremely 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.

Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

One Intel

LGA 775 single core, dual core, or quad core, depending on the server model:

v Single core: Celeron 440 or later v Dual core: Core 2 Duo E4600 or

Xeon E3110, or later

v Quad core: Xeon 3300 series

Notes:

1. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility

program to determine the size of the L2 cache, type and speed of the microprocessor, and speed of the front-side bus.

2. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

is not available on the Celeron 440 or the Core 2 Duo E4600; however, these microprocessors can run paravirtualization.

Memory:

v Minimum: Two 512 MB DIMMs v Maximum: 8 GB v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC,

DDR II unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs

v Slots: Four dual inline v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB

DIMMs

Drives:

Ultrabay

Enhanced: CD or CD/DVD

Expansion bays:

One

of the following configurations:

v Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays for

hard disk drives. – Hot-swap models: Supports

maximum of two serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives or two serial ATA (SATA ) drives.

– Simple-swap models: Supports

maximum of two S ATA drives

Four 2.5-inch small form-factor

(SFF) hot-swap bays for hard disk drives. Supports a maximum of four

2.5-inch SAS drives.

Expansion slots:

Two PCI Express x8 slots, one low-profile and one 3/4-length full height. Low-profile slot supports x4 electrical.

Video controller:

v ATI ES1000 video on system

board

v 16 MB DDR II video memory

Power

supply:

351

watt (110 or 220 V ac

auto-sensing)

Size:

v Height: 43 mm (1.75 inches, 1 U) v Depth: 559 mm (22 inches) v Width: 440 mm (17.32 inches) v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb)

depending on your configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Two Broadcom NetXtreme™ GB

Ethernet controllers on the system board

v Serial port v Four USB ports (two on front and

two on rear of server)

v Systems-management port if an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed

Hard

disk controllers:

v Serial ATA ( SATA) controller

(simple-swap SATA models)

v Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)

controller with integrated RAID (hot-swap SAS/SATA models) that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°

to 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)

– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0°

to 89.6°F); altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6 m (7000 ft)

– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0°

to 109.4°F); maximum altitude:

2133.6 m (7000 ft)

– Shipping: -40° to 60°C

(-40° to 140°F); maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000 ft)

Humidity:

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

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel

maximum

v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel

maximum

Heat

output:

Approximate

heat output in British

thermal units (Btu) per hour:

v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu per

hour (100 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1024 Btu

per hour (300 watts)

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (50 - 60 Hz)

required

v Input voltage low range:

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

Input voltage high range:

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

Approximate input kilovolt-amperes

(kVA): – Minimum: 0.102 kVA – 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 that are 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.

3. There is no keyboard connector or mouse connector on the server. You can connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to the server by using the USB connectors.

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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in the error log.

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

Note:

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

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 hardware failure prediction, 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). For installation instructions, refer to the

RS110 Installation Guide .

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 PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC, double-data-rate (DDR) II unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v PC-Doctor diagnostic CD

PC-Doctor is a diagnostic program that helps you perform various tests on your system to help identify hardware-related problems. For additional information about the PC-Doctor program, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual . If this CD did not come with the server, complete the following steps to download it.

Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual

Note:

procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select

Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.

3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue.

4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

Lenovo EasyStartup DVD

The EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows operating system. The EasyStartup program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the

EasyStartup DVD, see the RS110 Installation Guide .

v Integrated network support

The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit controllers, which support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 46.

v Large data-storage capacity

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The server supports up to two 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hard disk drives (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) or serial-attached SCSI (SAS), depending on the server model), or up to four 63.5 mm (2.5-inch) hard disk drives (SAS), depending on the server model.

v RAID support

The hot-swap models of this server contain an internal SAS controller that supports level 0 and level 1 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server also supports some ServeRAID™ adapters and other optional devices to create RAID configurations. For a list of supported devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver

v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this adapter is used with the integrated baseboard management controller 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.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

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 Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 support that provides secure

remote power on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage, and thermals

v Automatic restart after power failure v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD v Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI bus v Power-on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) v Server management v Standby voltage for systems management features and monitoring v System error logs v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for

easier remote viewing

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EasyStartup

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and device drivers on your server by performing the following tasks:

v Detects installed hardware devices v Guides the network administrator through the process of creating a response file v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the installation

process

v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products v Prepares the hard disk for installation v Prompts the network administrator to insert the operating-system installation disc v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers

EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is self

The starting (bootable). The User Guide for the EasyStartup program is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program’s interface. For additional information, see the RS110 Installation Guide .

Server controls, LEDs, and power

Front view

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

The illustrations in this document show the 3.5-inch hard disk drive models,

Note:

unless specifically indicated otherwise.

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server.

1 Power-on LED 6 System Error LED 2 Power-control button 7 USB 1 connector 3 Reset button 8 USB 2 connector 4 Hard-disk-drive activity LED 9 CD drive activity LED 5 Locator LED 10 CD-eject button

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.

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Rear view

Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the

server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A

power-control-button shield comes installed around the button to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally. You can remove this disk-shaped shield if you prefer.

Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test

(POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button.

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard

disk drive is in use.

Locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in

visually locating the server.

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

1 Ethernet 1 activity LED 3 Ethernet 2 activity LED 2 Ethernet 1 link LED 4 Ethernet 2 link LED

Ethernet activity LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is

lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

Ethernet link LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it

indicates that the Ethernet controller is connected to the network.

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

1 Power-cord connector 5 Ethernet 1 connector 2 Systems-management connector 6 Ethernet 2 connector 3 USB 3 connector 7 Video connector 4 USB 4 connector 8 Serial connector

Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.

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Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

Ethernet connector: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a

network. Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL).

USB connector: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.

Systems-management connector: Connect the server to a network for

systems-management information control. This connector is active only if you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, and it is used only by the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

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 for the service processor is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor (the baseboard management controller), such as a remote request to turn on the server.

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 can also 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, the systems-management software can turn on the server.

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 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.

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Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438

Related documentation

Notices and statements in this document

Features and specifications

What your server offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

EasyStartup

Server controls, LEDs, and power

Front view

Rear view

Server power features

Turning on the server

Turning off the server