Lenovo 6446, 6447, 6445, 6444 User Manual
ThinkServer RD120 Ty pes 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447
Installation Guid e
ThinkServer RD120 Ty pes 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447
Installation Guid e
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 85
and the Warranty and Support Information document on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
First Edition (October 2008)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Major components of the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Memory mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Online-spare memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing an additional microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using ThinkServer EasyManage products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . .44
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . .56
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . .58
Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
EasyStartup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
CD-RW/DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . .68
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Optional-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Video problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Light path diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . .78
Light path diagnostics LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .81
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .82
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Using other services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Lenovo product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices . . . . . . . . .87
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .89
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .90
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .90
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .90
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .90
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .90
German Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .91
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
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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.
© Lenovo 2008. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007. v
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.
Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing
power supplies and connecting and disconnecting power refers to ac power
supplies only. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that
comes with the dc power supplies. In a dc power environment, only trained service
personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or
disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power
supply.
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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.
Safety vii
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 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
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
`
Safety ix
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.
2
1
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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.
Safety xi
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.
Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace
devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual
Display Units.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your Lenovo
®
ThinkServer™ RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447 server and basic
instructions for installing some optional devices. More detailed instructions for
installing optional devices are in the User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation
DVD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling the server
v Starting and configuring the server
v Installing some optional devices
v Solving problems
Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing
power supplies and connecting and disconnecting power refers to ac power
supplies only. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that
comes with the dc power supplies. In a dc power environment, only trained service
personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or
disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power
supply.
The server has two model styles, which are based on the size and number of hard
disk drive bays:
v The 3.5-inch models have six 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Install only
3.5-inch drives in these models. If you intend to install a tape drive, the tape
drive will occupy two of the six 3.5-inch drive bays.
v The 2.5-inch models have eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays and one
3.5-inch tape drive bay. Install only 2.5-inch hard disk drives and an optional
3.5-inch tape drive in these models.
Throughout this documentation, the terms 2.5-inch models and 3.5-inch models are
used to distinguish between the server styles.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the Lenovo Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps:
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.
© Lenovo 2008. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007. 1
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers
from the Select your product list.
3. Select Servers from the Brand list.
4. From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue.
server comes with an ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the
The
hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about the server and other Lenovo products at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with Lenovo.
Product name ThinkServer RD120
Machine type 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label 1 on the bezel, as
shown in the following illustration.
Note: This illustration shows a model with 3.5-inch serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
hot-swap hard disk drives. Models with 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drives are
also available. The location of the ID label is the same on both model styles. This
illustration might differ slightly from your hardware.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/
accessories.
See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and
removal instructions.
The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD
The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD contains documentation for the
server in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Hardware and software requirements
The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD requires the following minimum
hardware and software:
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v Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear 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 could 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.
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.
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. The sound 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 values stated 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.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Intel® Xeon™ FC-LGA 771 dual-core
with 4 MB Level-2 cache or
quad-core with 8 MB (2x4 MB)
Level-2 cache
v Support for up to two
microprocessors
v Support for Intel Extended Memory
64 Technology (EM64T)
Note:
v Use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to determine the type and
speed of the microprocessors.
Memory:
v Twelve DIMM connectors
v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 48 GB
v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD)
PC2-5300 DIMMs only
v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or
4 GB (when available), in pairs
v Chipkill™ supported
Drives:
CD/DVD: IDE 24x CD-RW/ 8x DVD
combination
Expansion bays:
v Hot-swap hard disk drive bays:
SAS only. Number and size depend
on the server model. One of the
following configurations:
– Six 3.5-inch drive bays (optional
tape drive [SATA or SCSI]
requires two of these bays)
– Eight 2.5-inch drive bays and
one tape-drive (SATA or SCSI)
bay
v
One 5.25-inch Ultrabay Enhanced
bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed)
Expansion
slots:
v Two PCI Express x8 slots (x4
lanes) on system board (low profile)
v Support for either of the following
optional riser cards:
– Riser card with two PCI Express
x8 slots (x8 lanes) (standard)
– Riser card with two 133
MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots
Hot-swap fans:
v Standard: Five
v Maximum: Ten - provide
redundant cooling
Hot-swap
power supplies:
835 watts (100 - 240 V ac)
v Minimum: One
v Maximum: Two - provide
redundant power
(2 U):
Size
v Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
v Depth: 705 mm (27.8 in.)
v Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
v Weight: approximately 21.09 kg
(46.5 lb) to 29.03 kg (64 lb)
depending upon configuration
Integrated
functions:
v Baseboard management controller
v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers with Wake on
LAN® support and TCP/IP Offload
Engine (TOE) support
v One RAID controller, active only
when a 8k or 8k-l SAS controller
is installed
v One serial port
v One serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
controller
v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports (two on front and four on
rear of server, plus one internal),
v2.0 supporting v1.1
v Two video ports (one on front and
one on rear of server)
v One internal serial ATA (SATA)
connector for tape
v Support for Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine
Note:
In messages and
documentation, the term service
processor refers to the baseboard
management controller or the
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter
II SlimLine.
Video controller:
v ATI RN50 video on system board
v Compatible with SVGA and VGA
v 16 MB DDR video memory
ServeRAID SAS controller:
v ServeRAID™-8k-l SAS Controller that
supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10
(standard)
v Upgradeable to ServeRAID-8k SAS
Controller, 256 MB with battery
backup, that supports RAID levels 0,
1, 1E, 5, 6, and 10
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m
(3000 ft). Decrease system
temperature by 0.75°C for every
1000-foot increase in altitude.
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to
109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133
m (7000 ft)
– Shipment: -40° to +60°C (-40° to
140°F); maximum altitude: 2133
m (7000 ft)
v
Humidity:
– Server on/off: 8% to 80%
– Shipment: 5% to 100%
Acoustical
noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idle: 6.8 bel
v Declared sound power, operating:
6.8 bel
Heat
output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 1230 Btu per
hour (360 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 3390 Btu
per hour (835 watts)
Electrical
input with hot-swap ac
power supplies:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage range 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
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.29 kVA
– Maximum: 1.00 kVA
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Major components of the server
Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to
remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that
the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating
system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while
the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap
components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap
component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you
remove or install the component.
The following illustrations show the major components in the server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
1 Cover 11 CD/DVD drive
2 Power-supply filler 12 Operator information panel
3 Power supply 13 Optional tape drive
Chapter 1. Introduction 5
4 Power backplane 14 Tape drive space filler
5 2.5-inch drive cage with hard disk
15 Tape drive filler
drive backplane
6 2.5-inch hard disk drive 16 CD/DVD media backplane
7 2.5-inch filler panel 17 Microprocessor air baffle
8 3.5-inch cage divider 18 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane
9 3.5-inch hard disk drive 19 Fan bracket assembly
10 3.5-inch filler panel 20 Fans (5 or 10)
1 Riser-card assembly 8 VRM
2 Full-height adapter 9 Microprocessor
3 DIMM air baffle 10 Heat sink
4 DIMM 11 Heat sink filler
5 ServerRAID SAS controller 12 Remote Supervisor Adapter II
6 system board 13 Low-profile adapter
7 Heat sink retention module
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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices in
the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with
setting up Lenovo® server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the
User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Installation guidelines
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9. This information will help you work
safely.
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the
following steps:
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 from the Select your product list.
3. Select Servers from the Brand list.
4. From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue.
5. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
v
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see Chapter 5, “Solving
problems,” on page 61 for diagnostic information.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
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v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans,
redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that
involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or
components.
Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other
than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power
to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the
documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires.
v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/
accessories.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following
requirements are met:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power
supply installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server.
Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with
the server cover removed might damage server components.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You do not operate the server without the air baffles installed. Operating the
server without the air baffles might cause the microprocessors to overheat.
v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink filler or a
microprocessor and heat sink.
Working inside the server with the power on
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.
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The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside
the server with the power on
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Removing the cover
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Hardware
Maintenance Manual for diagnostic information.
To remove the cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
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2. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI
adapter, battery, or other non-hot-swap optional device, turn off the server and
all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see
“Turning off the server” on page 39).
Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other
than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power
to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power
supply.
3. Press down on the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack
enclosure until both slide rails lock.
Note: You can reach the cables on the back of the server when the server is in
the locked position.
4. Lift the cover-release latch 1. Lift the cover off the server and set the cover
aside.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.
Installing a memory module
The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that
the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing
DIMMs:
v The server supports up to 12 Fully Buffered DIMM PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB, 2
GB, and 4 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 48 GB of system memory. See
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories for a list of memory modules that you can use
with the server.
Note: Because some memory is reserved for system operation, the actual
usable memory size that is reported by the operating system is less than the total
installed size.
v The server comes with a minimum of two 512 MB DIMMs, installed in slots 1 and
4. When you install additional DIMMs, you must install two identical DIMMS at a
time, in the order shown in the following table, to maintain performance.
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Table 2. DIMM installation sequence
Pair DIMM connectors
1 1 and 4
2 7 and 10
3 2 and 5
4 8 and 11
5 3 and 6
6 9 and 12
Note: When only one pair of DIMMs is installed in the server and the BIOS code
level is version 1.04 (GGE127A) or later, you can improve performance by
installing the DIMMs in connectors 1 and 7 instead of 1 and 4. However, because
the connectors in the pair are not on the same memory branch (see the following
illustration), Chipkill memory protection is disabled.
DIMM 12
DIMM 11
DIMM 10
DIMM 9
DIMM 8
DIMM 7
DIMM 6
DIMM 5
DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
Channel 3
Branch 1
Channel 2
Channel 1
Branch 0
Channel 0
v Each DIMM in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to
ensure that the server will operate correctly.
v You can configure the server to use memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores
data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory
controller switches from the active pair to the mirroring pair. See “Memory
mirroring” on page 13 for more information about memory mirroring and the
DIMM installation sequence that is required.
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v The server supports online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed
memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of
DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair. See “Online-spare memory” on
page 14 for more information about online-spare memory and the DIMM
configuration that is required.
v You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but not both at
the same time. Online-spare memory provides more memory capacity than
mirroring; mirroring provides better memory protection but less memory capacity
than online-spare memory.
v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information
changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that
indicates that the memory configuration has changed.
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
all external cables.
Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other
than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power
to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power
supply.
3. Remove the cover.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open, and close the clips gently.
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1 DIMM air baffle 3 Finger hole
2 Riser card assembly 4 Release ring
4. Remove the riser-card assembly.
5. Remove the DIMM air baffle.
6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
8. Turn the DIMM so that the keys align correctly with the connector.
9. Insert the DIMM into the connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into
the connector. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM
is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM,
and then reinsert it.
10. Replace the DIMM air baffle.
11. Replace the riser-card assembly.
If you have other optional devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 30.
Memory mirroring
You can configure the server to use memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores
data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller
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switches from the active pair to the mirroring pair. Memory mirroring reduces the
amount of available memory. Enable memory mirroring through the
Configuration/Setup Utility program. See the section about using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program in the User Guide on the ThinkServer
Documentation DVD for details about enabling memory mirroring.
When you use memory mirroring, you must install two pairs of DIMMs at a time.
The four DIMMs in each group must be identical. See Table 3 for the DIMM
connectors that are in each group.
Table 3. Memory mirroring DIMM installation sequence
Group DIMM connectors
1 1, 4, 7, and 10
2 2, 5, 8, and 11
3 3, 6, 9, and 12
Table 4. Memory mirroring DIMM functions
Group Active DIMMs Mirroring DIMMs
1 1, 4 7, 10
2 2, 5 8, 11
3 3, 6 9, 12
Online-spare memory
The server supports online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed memory
from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of DIMMs to
replace the failed active DIMM pair.
Online-spare memory reduces the amount of available memory. Before you can
enable this feature, you must install up to two additional pairs of DIMMs. The
online-spare DIMM pairs must be the same speed, type, and the same size as, or
larger than, the largest active DIMM pairs.
Enable online-spare memory through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. The
BIOS code assigns the online-spare DIMM pairs according to your DIMM
configuration. Online-sparing is enabled on a memory branch basis; the BIOS code
does not enable online-sparing on a branch that cannot support online-sparing. See
the illustration on page 11 for the memory branch structure. DIMM ranks are
online-spared if the DIMMs are installed according to the rules in Table 5 on page
15 or Table 6 on page 15.
POST gives a warning message when online-sparing cannot be enabled on
Note:
both branches. However, no warning message is given when online-sparing is
enabled on one branch and disabled on the other.
Online-spare configurations are supported for each branch. See Table 5 on page 15
and Table 6 on page 15 for the online-spare DIMM connector assignments.
Important: Table 5 on page 15 shows the default DIMM online-spare scheme. If the
BIOS code level is version 1.04 or later, you can install the DIMMs according to the
scheme shown in Table 6 on page 15 instead.
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In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first.
Table 5. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme
Number of
DIMMs DIMM connectors Results
4 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
Online-sparing on branch 0
2 and 5
6 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
Online-sparing on branch 0
2 and 5
3 and 6
8 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
2 and 5
3 and 6
Online-sparing on branch 0
Online-sparing on dual-rank DIMMs on
branch 1
7 and 10 (dual-rank DIMMs only)
10 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
2 and 5
Online-sparing on branch 0
Online-sparing on branch 1
3 and 6
7 and 10
8 and 11
12 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
2 and 5
Online-sparing on branch 0
Online-sparing on branch 1
3 and 6
7 and 10
8 and 11
9 and 12
Table 6. Online-spare DIMM configurations, alternative scheme (requires BIOS code version
1.04 or later)
Number
of DIMMs DIMM connectors Results
4 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)
8
and 11
6 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)
Online-sparing on branch 1
Online-sparing on branch 1
8 and 11
9 and 12
8 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)
8 and 11
9 and 12
Online-sparing on branch 1
Online-sparing on dual-rank DIMMs on
branch 0
1 and 4 (dual-rank DIMMs only)
10 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)
2 and 5
Online-sparing on branch 0
Online-sparing on branch 1
7 and 10
8 and 11
9
and 12
12 N/A N/A
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Installing a hard disk drive
Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in this server; install only SAS hard
disk drives.
The following notes describe the type of hard disk drive that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:
v The server 3.5-inch models support six slim 3.5-inch hard disk drives installed on
Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 3.5-inch drives.
v The server 2.5-inch models support eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives
installed on Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 2.5-inch drives.
v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating.
Mixing hard disk drives with different speed ratings will cause all drives to
operate at the lower throughput speed.
v The ID that is assigned to each bay is printed on the front of the server.
The following illustrations show how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.
3.5-inch drives
1 Filler panel 3 Hard disk drive
2 Tray handle
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