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Installation and User Guide

ThinkServer RD210 Types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819

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ThinkServer RD210 Types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819

Installation an d User Guid e

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 171

and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

First Edition (June 2009)

LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 3. What is included with your server . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Features and technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

EasyStartup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

EasyManage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Operator information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

EasyLED diagnostics panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Power-supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

System pulse LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable

units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Major components of the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Removing and replacing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Replacing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Internal cable routing and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the DIMM air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Installing the DIMM air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing and installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing a PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Installing a PCI riser card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing and installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing and installing a memory module (DIMMs) . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing a memory module (DIMMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Installing a memory module (DIMMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing and installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller . . .64

Removing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller . . . . . . .64

Installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller . . . . . . . .65

Removing and installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller . . . .68

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller . . . . .68

Removing and installing a microprocessor and heat sink . . . . . . . . .71

Removing a microprocessor and heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Thermal grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing and installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing and installing a hot-swap fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing a hot-swap fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Installing a hot-swap fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing and installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly . . . . . .82

Removing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . .82

Installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing and installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing and installing the PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Installing the PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing and installing the hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane 87

Removing the hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane . . . . . .87

Installing the hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane . . . . . . .88

Removing and installing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . .89

Removing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . . . . . .89

Installing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing and installing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Installing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing and installing a CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing a CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Installing a CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing and installing the virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Removing the virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Installing the virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Removing and installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . 101

Removing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Removing and installing the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card . . . . 103

Removing the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card . . . . . . . . 103

Installing the PCI riser- card bracket from the riser card . . . . . . . . 104

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Removing and installing a remotely installed RAID adapter battery . . . . . 105

Removing a remotely installed RAID adapter battery . . . . . . . . . 105

Installing a RAID adapter remotely in the server . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Removing and installing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Installing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Removing and installing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . . 109

Removing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . . . . . . 109

Installing the operator information panel assembly . . . . . . . . . .110

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Chapter 6. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Using the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Starting the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

UEFI Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Using the Boot Manager program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Configuring RAID controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Using the WebBIOS utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Starting the WebBIOS utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Main menu of the WebBIOS utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard . . . . . 126

Viewing and changing adapter properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Viewing and changing virtual disk properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Using the EasyStartup DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Before you use the EasyStartup DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

EasyStartup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Installing your operating system without using EasyStartup . . . . . . . 130

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . 130

Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Starting the backup server firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Recovering the UEFI firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Using the integrated management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Installation order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Installing Windows 2003 components on the Core Server . . . . . . . . 135

Installing Windows 2008 32-bit components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture . . . . . . . 137

Enabling the remote presence feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Obtaining the IP address for the IMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Logging on to the Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Chapter 7. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Error logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

EasyStartup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

CD/DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Optional-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Serial-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Video problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

EasyLED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Remind button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

EasyLED switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

EasyLED LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Diagnostic programs and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Power-supply diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 167

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . 167

Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Using other services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Lenovo product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Compliance with Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous

Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 175

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 176

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . 176

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 176

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 176

German Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 178

Japanese recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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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.

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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. Introduction

The Lenovo® ThinkServer™ RD210 Types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 819 server is a 1-U-high rack model server for-volume network transaction processing. The high-performance, dual-core, or quad-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.

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.

The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

This server supports six 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name ThinkServer RD210 Machine types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the ID label on the bezel 1, as shown in the following illustration.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the hardware and install the operating system.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/ thinkserver.

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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.

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap

The installation process varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and just needs to be installed in the rack, connected to power and the network, and started. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware features installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and required the operating system to be installed.

Task Where to find information

Unpack 7 Install hardware

features

Chapter 5, “Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units,” on page 39

Install in the rack Rack Installation Instructions (printed and on ThinkServer

Documentation DVD

Connect Ethernet cable

“Rear view” on page 25 and power cords to network and power connectors

Start to verify operation “Turning on the server” on page 35 Review UEFI settings

“Using the Setup Utility” on page 116 and customize as needed.

Configure RAID

“Configuring RAID controllers” on page 122 controllers and arrays

Install operating system

“Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page 127 and basic drivers

Install any additional

Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option. drivers needed for added features

Configure Ethernet settings in operating system

Check for firmware and driver updates.

See the operating system help. This step is not required if the

operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup

program.

See the Lenovo Support Web site:

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 RD210, and click Continue.

4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

Test Integrated

“Using the integrated management module” on page 133 Management Module(requires the presence of the IMM Premium option)

Install integrated

“Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software” on page 134 management applications

Install applications Refer to the documentation that accompanies the applications that

you want to install.

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Chapter 3. What is included with your server

The RD210 server package includes the server, rail kit and rail kit instructions, as well as printed documentation, the ThinkServer Documentation DVD, and software media.

1 Power cord 2 Cable management arm 3 Rail kit 4 Server

Features and technologies

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v UEFI-compliant server firmware

UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices. The server design combines the UEFI capabilities and features with legacy BIOS compatibility. UEFI-compliant servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.

This server does not support DOS.

Note:

Dual-core or quad-core processing

The server supports up to two Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core microprocessors. The server comes with only one microprocessor installed.

Integrated Management Module

The Integrated Management Module (IMM) combines service processor functions, video controller, and (when IMM Premium is installed) remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM Premium also provides a virtual presence capability

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for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:

– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 – Common Information Model (CIM) – Web browser

v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

IMM Premium is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz,

regardless of the system state

– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote

client

– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a

remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server

– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server

as a virtual drive

blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the

The IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

v Large system-memory capability

The memory bus supports up to 128 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 16 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated dual-port Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 138.

v Integrated Trust Platform Module

This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

The server supports a maximum of six 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives or hot-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives.

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

v EasyLED diagnostics

EasyLED diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the EasyLED, see “EasyLED diagnostics panel” on page 17.

v PCI adapter capabilities

The server has two PCI interface slots (one supports low-profile cards and one supports half-length, full-height cards). Both slots can support PCI Express adapters. See “Removing and installing an adapter” on page 55 for detailed information.

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v Redundant connection

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

v Redundant cooling and optional power capabilities

The server supports a maximum of two 675-watt hot-swap power supplies and six hot-swap fans, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. The redundant cooling by the fans in the server enables continued operation if one of the fans fails. The server comes with one 675-watt hot-swap power supply and five fans. Yo u can order the second optional power supply with the additional fan.

v RAID support

The RAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E. An optional RAID adapter is available for purchase that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

v Systems-management capabilities

The servers comes with an Integrated Management Module (IMM). When the IMM is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability. The system-management connector provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network. Yo u can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems-management network or a shared network.

v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support

The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.

Note: The Linux operating system does not support TOE.

v Preboot diagnostics program

The preboot diagnostics programs are stored on the integrated USB memory. They collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server:

– System configuration – Network interfaces and settings – Installed hardware – EasyLED status – Service processor status and configuration – Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly called BIOS) configuration – Hard disk drive health – RAID controller configuration – Event logs for RAID controllers and service processors

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Specifications

The diagnostics programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media and view the log from a Web browser.

For additional information about diagnostics, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

v EasyStartup DVD

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program guides you through the configuration of the RAID controller and the installation of the operating system and device drivers. See “Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page 127 for details.

v EasyManage DVD

The ThinkServer EasyManage program helps you manage and administer your servers through remote problem notification as well as monitoring and alerting.

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.

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports up to two Intel® Xeon

microprocessors, dual-core (two cores per microprocessor with 4 MB shared among cores) or quad-core (four cores per microprocessor with 8 MB shared among cores)

v Level-2 cache v QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links

speed up to 6.4 GT per second

Note:

v Use the Setup Utility program to

determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

v For a list of supported microprocessors,

go to www.lenovo.com/thinkserver and click on the Options & Software tab.

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 128 GB v Type: PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or

double-rank) or PC3-8500R-777 (quad-rank), 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 registered SDRAM DIMMs only

v Slots: 16 dual inline v Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB

(when available) DIMMs

optical drives (depending on your

SATA model):

v CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo (on standard

models)

v DVD-ROM (optional) v Multi-burner (Rambo) (optional)

disk drive expansion bays

Hard (depending on the model):

v Six 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap

SATA hard disk drive bays

expansion slots:

PCI

Supports two PCI riser slots:

v Slot 1 supports low-profile cards (PCI

Express Gen2 x16 )

v Slot 2 supports half-length, full-height

cards (PCI Express Gen2 x16)

supply:

Power

v One power supply standard v Maximum of two 675-watt ac (110 or

220 V ac auto-sensing) hot-swap power supplies for redundancy support

Hot-swap fans:

™

Size:

v Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches, 1 U) v Depth: 711 mm (28 inches) v Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Maximum weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb) when

fully configured

Integrated

functions:

v Integrated Management Module (IMM),

which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and (when IMM Premium is installed) remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote hard disk drive capabilities

v Broadcom BCM5709 Gb Ethernet

controller with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE)

v Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

ports

v Four Ethernet ports (two on system

board and two additional ports when the optional Dual-Port 1 Gb Ethernet Daughter Card is installed)

v One System Management RJ-45 on

the rear to connect to a systems management network. This system management connector is dedicated to the IMM functions. This connector is active with or without IMM Premium.

v One serial port

controllers:

RAID

v A ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA

Controller that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E (comes standard on some hot-swap SAS and hot-swap SATA models).

v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i

SAS/SATA Controller that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, and 10 can also be ordered.

Acoustical

noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 6.1 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.1 bels

maximum

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to

95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C

(-104° to 140°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)

v Humidity:

– 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: 662 Btu per hour

(194 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 2302 Btu per

hour (675 watts)

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (47-63 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

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),

approximately: – Minimum: 0.194 kVA – Maximum: 0.700 kVA

controller (integrated into IMM):

Video

v Matrox G200 (two analog ports - one

front and one rear that can be connected at the same time)

Note: The maximum video resolution is

1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz. – SVGA compatible video controller – DDR2 250 MHz SDRAM video

memory controller – Avocent Digital Video Compression – Video memory is not expandable

Notes:

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

The server comes standard with six hot-swap fans.

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Software

EasyStartup

EasyManage

Lenovo provides software to help get your sever up and running.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controllers and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is self 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 “Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page 127.

The ThinkServer EasyManage Core server provides centralized hardware and software inventory management and secure automated system management through a centralized console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent enables other clients on the network to be managed be the centralized console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server is supported on 32-bit Windows Server 2003 and 32-bit Windows Server 2008 products. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent is supported on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Red Hat and SUSE operating systems.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important computer 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 correct problems.

Your server has the following RAS features:

v 1-year parts and 1-year labor or 3-year labor and 3-year labor limited warranty v Automatic error retry and recovery v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) v Automatic restart after a power failure v Backup basic input/output system switching under the control of the Integrated

Management Module (IMM)

v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply

redundancy

v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Advanced ECC memory protection v Diagnostic support for RAID and Ethernet adapters v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Information and EasyLED Diagnostics LED panels v Integrated Management Module (IMM) v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent

disks (RAID) configuration programs

v Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST), internal error signal monitoring,

configuration checking, and microprocessor and voltage regulator module failure identification through EasyLED

v Memory mirroring support Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI

buses

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v Power management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI)

v Power-on self-test (POST) v Hardware Failure Protection alerts on memory, microprocessors, SCSI hard disk

drives, fans, and power supplies

v Redundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (some

models)

v Redundant Network Interface Card (NIC) support v Remind button to temporarily turn off the system-error LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostics v ROM checksums v Serial Presence Detection (SPD) on memory, VPD, power supply, and hard disk

drives backplane

v Single-DIMM isolation of excessive correctable error or multi-bit error by the

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI - formerly called BIOS)

v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic

host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error logging (POST and IMM) v System-management monitoring through the Inter IC protocol v Upgradeable POST, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), diagnostics,

IMM firmware, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN

v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies,

SAS/SATA (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane

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Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and power

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.

Front view

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

1 Hard disk drive activity LED (green) 11 Rack release latch 2 Hard disk drive status LED (amber) 12 USB 2 connector 3 Drive bay 0 13 Optical drive eject button 4 Drive bay 2 14 Optical drive activity LED 5 Drive bay 4 15 Optical drive bay 6 Power-control button and LED 16 Drive bay 5 7 Operator information panel 17 Drive bay 3 8 Operator information panel release

18 Drive bay 1

latch

9 Video connector 19 Rack release latch 10 USB 1 connector

v Hard disk drive activity LEDs: This LED is used on SAS or SATA hard disk

drives. Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED, and when this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.

v Hard disk drive status LEDs: This LED is used on SAS or SATA hard disk

drives. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional RAID controller is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing 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.

v Operator information panel: This panel contains controls and LEDs that

provides information about the status of the server.

v Operator information panel release latch: Slide the blue release latch to the

left to pull out the EasyLED panel and view the EasyLED LEDs and buttons. See “EasyLED diagnostics panel” on page 17 for more information about the EasyLED.

v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on

the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.

v USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, or

other device to any of these connectors.

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v Rack release latches: Press the latches on each front side of the server to

remove the server from the rack.

v CD-RW/DVD eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the

CD/DVD drive.

v CD-RW/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the

CD-RW/DVD drive is in use.

Operator information panel

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel.

1 Power-control button cover 6 Release latch 2 Ethernet icon LED 7 Locator button/locator LED 3 Ethernet activity LEDs 8 Ethernet activity LEDs 4 Information LED 9 Power-control button/power-on LED 5 System-error LED

v Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that the server is

transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port.

v System-locator button/LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server

among other servers. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

v System-information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a

noncritical event has occurred. Check the error log for additional information. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more information about error logs.

v System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error

has occurred. A system-error LED is also on the rear of the server. An LED on the EasyLED panel on the operator information panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

v Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the server

on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is not

ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 1 to 3 minutes.

Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to

be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server.

Lit: The server is turned on. Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To wake the

server, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 138 for information on logging on to the IMM Web interface.

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EasyLED diagnostics panel

The EasyLED diagnostics panel is located on the top of the operator information panel.

The system service label on the underside of the cover also provides

Note:

information about the location of the EasyLED.

To access the EasyLED diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel to the left. Pull forward on the unit until the hinge of the operator panel is free of the server chassis. Then pull down on the unit, so that you can view the EasyLED panel information.

When you slide the EasyLED diagnostics panel out of the server to check

Note:

the LEDs or checkpoint codes, do not run the server continuously with EasyLED diagnostics panel outside of the server. The panel should only be outside of the server a short time. The EasyLED panel must remain in the server when the server is running to ensure proper cooling.

1 Release latch 2 EasyLEDs 3 Operator information panel

The following illustration shows the LEDs and controls on the EasyLED panel.

v Remind button:This button places the system-error LED on the front panel into

Remind mode. In Remind mode, the system-error LED flashes rapidly until the problem is corrected, the system is restarted, or a new problem occurs.

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By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The remind function is controlled by the IMM.

v NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the

microprocessor. You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by service personnel).

v Checkpoint code display: This display 1 provides a checkpoint code that

indicates the point at which the system stopped during the boot block and POST. A checkpoint code is either a byte or a word value that is produced by UEFI. The display does not provide error codes or suggest components to be replaced. Checkpoint codes can be used by service and support for more in-depth troubleshooting. By using the checkpoint code display, you do not have to wait for the video to initialize each time you restart the server.

There are two types of checkpoint codes: field programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware checkpoint codes and UEFI checkpoint codes. The UEFI checkpoint codes might change because of code sequence and timing changes or when the server firmware is updated.

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

self-test (POST). Yo u might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The Reset button is in the lower-right corner of the EasyLED panel.

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The following table lists the LEDs on the EasyLED diagnostics panel and suggests actions to solve the detected problems.

Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

None, but the system error LED is lit.

OVER SPEC The power supplies are using

An error has occurred and cannot be isolated. The error is not represented by a path.

more power than their maximum rating.

Use the UEFI Setup Utility program to check the system error log for information about the error.

If the OVER SPEC LED on the EasyLED panel is lit, or any of the six 12V channel error LEDs (A, B, C, D, E, or AUX) on the system board are lit, follow the instructions below.

If the 12V channel A error LED is lit, complete the following steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove the optical drive, fans, hard disk drives, and hard disk drive backplane.

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall each device that was removed in step b one at a time, starting the server each time, to isolate the failing device.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.

the 12V channel B error LED is lit, complete the following

steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove the PCI riser card in connector 1, all DIMMs, and the microprocessor in socket 2.

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall each device that was removed in step b one at a time, starting the server each time, to isolate the failing device.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

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Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

OVER SPEC (Continued)

The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating.

If the 12V channel C error LED is lit, complete the following steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove the SAS/SATA RAID riser card, DIMMs in connectors 1 through 8, and the microprocessor in socket

Note: The server will not power-on when the

microprocessor in socket 1 is not installed in the server. You will need to toggle the switch block (SW3) to pin 6 to power-on the server.

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall each device that was removed in step b one at a time, starting the server each time, to isolate the failing device.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

the 12V channel D error LED is lit, complete the following

steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove the microprocessor in socket 1.

Note: The server will not power-on when the

microprocessor in socket 1 is not installed in the server. You will need to toggle the switch block (SW3) to pin 6 to power-on the server.

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall the microprocessor in socket 1 and restart the server.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

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on the next page.)

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Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

OVER SPEC (Continued)

The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating.

If the 12V channel E error LED is lit, complete the following steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove the PCI riser card from PCI riser connector 2 and the microprocessor in socket 2.

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall each device that was removed in step b one at a time, starting the server each time, to isolate the failing device.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

the 12V AUX channel error LED is lit, complete the following

steps:

1. Turn the server off and disconnect the power from the server.

2. Remove all PCI Express cards, all PCI riser cards, the operator information panel, and the Ethernet daughter card (if installed).

3. Restart the server to see if the problem remains.

4. Reinstall each device that was removed in step b one at a time, starting the server each time, to isolate the failing device.

5. Replace any failing device.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

LOG An error occurred. Check the IMM System Event log and the system-error log for

information about the error. Replace any components

identified in the error logs. LINK Reserved. PS Power supply 1 or 2 has failed.

1. Make sure that the power supplies are seated correctly.

2. Remove one of the power supplies to isolate the failed power supply.

3. Replace the failed power supply.

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Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

PCI An error has occurred on a PCI

bus or on the system board. An additional LED will be lit next to a failing PCI slot.

1. Check the LEDs on the PCI slots to identify the component that caused the error.

2. Check the system-error log for information about the error.

3. If you cannot isolate the failing adapter using the LEDs and the information in the system-error log, remove one adapter at a time from the failing PCI bus; then, restart the server after each adapter is removed.

4. If the problem remains, replace the following components, in the order shown, restarting the server each time:

v PCI riser card v (Trained service technician only) Replace the system

board, if the problem remains.

SP The service processor has failed.

1. Remove power from the server; then, reconnect the server to power and restart the server.

2. Update the IMM firmware.

3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board, if the problem remains.

FAN A fan has failed, is operating too

slowly, or has been removed. The TEMP LED might also be lit.

TEMP The system temperature has

exceeded a threshold level. A failing fan can cause the TEMP LED to be lit.

1. Reseat the fan.

2. Replace the failing fan, which is indicated by a lit LED next to the fan.

1. Determine whether a fan has failed. If it has, replace it.

2. Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. See Table 1 on page 11 for the server temperature information.

3. Make sure that the air vents are not blocked.

MEM An invalid memory configuration

or a memory error has occurred (both the MEM LED and the CNFG LED might be lit).

1. If the MEM LED and the CNFG LED are lit, the system issues an invalid memory configuration error. Complete the following steps to correct the problem:

a. Make sure that the DIMM configuration is supported. b. Replace the DIMMs with a supported configuration.

If the CNFG LED is not lit, the system might detect a

2. memory error. Complete the following steps to correct the problem:

a. Run the memory test to isolate the problem. b. If the test indicates that a memory error has occurred,

replace the failing DIMM, which is indicated by the lit DIMM latch on the system board (the DIMM LED is underneath the DIMM latch).

NMI A machine check error has

Check the system-error log for information about the error. occurred or the NMI button was pressed.

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Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

CNFG A hardware configuration error

has occurred.

1. If the CNFG LED and the CPU LED are lit, complete the following steps to correct the problem:

a. Check the microprocessors that were just installed to

make sure that they are compatible with each other (see 11 for additional information about microprocessor requirements).

b. (Trained service technician only) Replace the

incompatible microprocessor.

c. Check the system-error logs for information about the

error. Replace any components that are identified in the error log.

If the CNFG LED and the MEM LED are lit, complete the

2. following steps:

a. Make sure that the DIMM configuration is supported. b. Replace the DIMMs with a supported configuration.

CPU An invalid microprocessor

configuration or a microprocessor has failed (both the CP LED and the CNFG LED might be lit).

1. If the CNFG LED is lit, the system issues an invalid microprocessor configuration error. Complete the following steps to correct the problem:

a. Check the microprocessors that were just installed to

make sure that they are compatible with each other (see 11 for additional information about microprocessor requirements) and use the Setup utility and select System Information → System Summary

→ Processor Details to verify the microprocessors

information.

b. (Trained service technician only) Replace the

incompatible microprocessor.

c. Check the system-error logs for information about the

error. Replace any components that are identified in the error log.

If a microprocessor failure occurs, complete the following

2. steps:

a. (Trained service technician only) Make sure that the

failing microprocessor, which is indicated by a lit LED on the system board, is installed correctly. See 11 for information about installation and requirements.

VRM Reserved.

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Table 2. EasyLED diagnostics (continued)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer

replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

DASD A hard disk drive error has

occurred.

1. Check the LEDs on the hard disk drives for the drive with a lit status LED and reseat the hard disk drive.

2. Reseat the hard disk drive backplane.

3. For more information, see “Hard disk drive problems” on page 146.

4. If the error remains, replace the following components in the order listed, restarting the server after each:

a. Replace the hard disk drive. b. Replace the hard disk drive backplane.

If the error remains, replace the following components one

5. at a time, in the order listed, restarting the server after each:

a. Replace the hard disk drive. b. Replace the hard disk drive backplane.

RAID Reserved. BRD An error has occurred on the

system board.

1. Check the LEDs on the system board to identify the component that caused the error. The BRD LED can be lit due to any of the following reasons:

v Battery v Missing PCI riser-card assembly v Failed voltage regulator

Check the system-error log for information about the error.

3. Replace any failed or missing replacement components, such as the battery or PCI riser-card assembly.

4. If a voltage regulator has failed, (trained service technician only) replace the system board.

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Rear view

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

1 Slot 1, PCI Express 11 USB 3 connector 2 Ethernet activity LED 12 Serial connector 3 Ethernet link LED 13 System-error LED (amber) 4 Video connector 14 System-locator LED (blue) 5 Slot 2, PCI Express 15 Power-control button LED (green) 6 USB 4 connector 16 Ethernet 2 connector 7 AC LED (green) 17 Ethernet 1 connector 8 DC LED (green) 18 Ethernet connectors 3 and 4 (with

optional 2-port Ethernet card)

9 Power supply error LED (amber) 19 System management Ethernet

connector

10 Power cord connectors

v PCI slot 1: Insert a low-profile PCI Express adapter into this slot. Standard

models of the server come with two PCI Express rise assemblies installed.

v PCI slot 2: Insert a half-length, full-height PCI Express adapter into this slot.

Standard models of the server come with two PCI Express rise assemblies installed.

v AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc

power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

v DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac

power LED. When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

v Power connector: Connect the power cord to this connector. v Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server

is turned on. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is not

ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 1 to 3 minutes.

Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to

be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server.

Lit: The server is turned on. Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To wake the

server, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface.

System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has

occurred. An LED on the EasyLED panel is also lit to help isolate the error.

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v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other

servers.

v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on

the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.

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

is shared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can take control of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

v USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, or

other device to any of these connectors.

v Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is an

active link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for the Ethernet port.

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

network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the server's network can be shared with the IMM using a single network cable.

v Systems-management Ethernet connector: Use this connector to manage the

server using a dedicated management network. By using this connector, IMM cannot be accessed directly from production network. A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network. Yo u can use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems management network or a shared network.

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System-board internal connectors

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

1 Battery 12 Fan 4 connector 2 Optional two-port Ethernet card

13 Fan 5 connector

connector

3 PCI riser connector 14 Fan 6 connector 4 DIMM connectors 15 Fan 4 connector 5 Microprocessor 1 16 Hot-swap SAS/SATA power connector 6 Operator information panel connector 17 Hot-swap SAS/SATA configuration

cable connector

7 Optical drive connector 18 Auxillary power for PCI Express

graphics adapter connector

8 Front video/USB connector 19 Microprocessor 2 9 Fan 1 connector 20 PCI riser connector 2 10 Fan 2 connector 21 Virtual media key connector 11 Fan 3 connector

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System-board external connectors

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

1 USB 2 connector 5 Ethernet 2 connector 2 USB 1 connector 6 Ethernet 1 connector 3 Serial connector 7 System management Ethernet

connector

4 Video connector

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System-board optional-device connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable optional devices.

1 Battery 14 DIMM 2 2 DIMM 9 15 DIMM 3 3 DIMM 10 16 DIMM 4 4 DIMM 11 17 DIMM 5 5 DIMM 12 18 DIMM 6 6 DIMM 13 19 DIMM 7 7 DIMM 14 20 DIMM 8 8 DIMM 15 21 SAS/SATA RAID riser-card connector 9 DIMM 16 22 Power supply 2 connector 10 PCI riser connector 1 23 Power supply 1 connector 11 Optional two-port Ethernet card

24 Microprocessor 2

connector

12 Microprocessor 1 25 PCI riser connector 2 13 DIMM 1 26 Virtual media key connector

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System-board switches and jumpers

The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board.

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Jumper name Jumper setting

1 UEFI boot recovery jumper

(J29)

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary UEFI

(formerly called BIOS) firmware ROM page.

v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) UEFI

firmware ROM page.

2 IMM recovery jumper

(J147)

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM

firmware ROM page.

v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) IMM

firmware ROM page.

3 SW4 switch block

(reserved)

4 SW3 switch block

Notes:

1. If no jumper is present, the server will respond as if the pins are set to 1 and 2.

2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on will alter which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not change the jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable problem.

The following table describes the functions of the SW3 switch block.

Table 3. SW3 switch block definition

Switch number Default position Description

1 Off Clear CMOS. When this switch is

toggled to On, it clears the CMOS data, which clears the power-on

password. 2 Off Reserved. 3 Off Reserved. 4 Off Reserved. 5 Off Power-on password override.

Changing the position of this switch

bypasses the power-on password

check the next time the server is

turned on and starts the UEFI Setup

Utility program so that you can

change or delete the power-on

password. You do not have to move

the switch back to the default

position after the power-on password

in overridden.

Changing the position of this switch

does not affect the administrator

password check if an administrator

password is set.

See “Passwords” on page 119 for

additional information about

passwords.

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Table 3. SW3 switch block definition (continued)

Switch number Default position Description

6 Off When you toggle this switch to On,

this causes a forced power-on which overrides the power-on and power-off button on the server and

they become nonfunctional. 7 Off Reserved. 8 Off Reserved.

Important:

1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See safety information in “Safety” on page vii.

2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved.

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System-board LEDs

The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board.

1 Slot 2 missing PCI riser card LED 13 Fan 6 error LED 2 Enclosure manager heartbeat LED 14 Power channel A error LED 3 Battery LED 15 Power channel B error LED 4 IMM heartbeat LED 16 Power channel C error LED 5 Slot 1 missing PCI riser card LED 17 Power channel D error LED 6 Microprocessor 1 error LED 18 Power channel E error LED 7 DIMM 1-8 error LEDs 19 Power channel F error LED 8 Fan 1 error LED 20 240 VA error LED 9 Fan 2 error LED 21 SAS/SATA RAID riser card LED 10 Fan 3 error LED 22 System error LED 11 Fan 4 error LED 23 Microprocessor 2 error LED 12 Fan 5 error LED

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Power-supply LEDs

The following illustration shows the location of the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual for additional information on solving power supply problems.

Table 4.

1 AC LED (green) 2 DC LED (green) 3 Power supply error LED (amber)

System pulse LEDs

The following LEDs are on the system board and monitors the system power-on and power-off sequencing and boot progress (see “System-board LEDs” on page 33 for the location of these LEDs):

Table 5. System pulse LEDs

LED Description Action

Enclosure manager heartbeat power-on and power-off sequencing.

1. If the LED blinks at 1Hz, it is

2. If the LED is not blinking, (trained

functioning properly and no action is necessary.

service technician only) replace the system board.

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Table 5. System pulse LEDs (continued)

LED Description Action

IMM heartbeat IMM heartbeat boot process. The following steps describe the

different stages of the IMM heartbeat sequencing process.

1. When this LED is blinking fast (approximately 4Hz), this indicates, that the IMM code is in the loading process.

2. When this LED goes off momentarily, this indicates that the IMM code has loaded completely.

3. When this LED goes off momentarily and then starts blinking slowing (approximately 1Hz), this indicates that IMM is fully operational. You can now press the power-control button to power-on the server.

4. If this LED does not blink within 30 seconds of connecting a power source to the server, complete the following steps:

a. (Trained service technician

only) use the IMM recovery jumper to recover the firmware (see “System-board switches and jumpers” on page 30).

b. (Trained service technician

only) replace the system board.

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 (the Integrated Management Module) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests to 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 is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power and the power-on button LED will blink quickly. Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active (the power-on LED will blink slowly), and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server 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.

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

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 options.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests to 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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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 turn 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 The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an

automatic response to a critical system failure.

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Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units

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

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:

v Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii. 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 and Storage from the Select your product list.

3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RD210, and click Continue.

4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

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 I9990305 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.

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 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

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. v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-plug Universal

Serial Bus (USB) devices.

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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/

thinkserver.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system 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 you turn 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.

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 might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.

You might be instructed to turn on the server while the cover is off, to look at system-board LEDs. 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.

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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.

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 part 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 you handle devices during cold weather. Heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Major components of the server

The following illustrations show the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

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1 Cover 10 2.5 inch hot-swap hard disk drive filler

2 DIMM air baffle 11 SAS/SATA backplane 3 Slot 2, PCI riser card assembly 12 Fans 4 Slot 1, PCI riser card assembly 13 System board 5 Power supply filler 14 Retainer bracket 6 Power supply 15 Microprocessor 7 Optical drive 16 Heat sink 8 Operator information panel 17 Microprocessor 2 air baffle 9 2.5 inch hard disk drive

Removing and replacing 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.

Removing the cover

To remove the server cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

panel

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs will not be lit with the power source removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual for information on how to solve the problem.

1 Cover 2 Ta b 3 Ta b

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3. If the server has been installed in a rack, slide the server out from the rack enclosure. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for information about removing the server from the rack.

4. Press down firmly on the two blue tabs on the top (near the front of the server) of the cover and slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the cover has disengaged from the chassis.

5. Lift the server cover off the server and set it aside.

Replacing the cover

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you

turn on the server.

To replace the server cover, complete the following steps:

1. Align the cover 1 over the server (toward the rear of the server) until the cover edges slip in position over the chassis.

2. Press down on the two blue tabs 2 and 3 on the front of the cover, while sliding the cover forward toward the front of the server until the cover is completely closed.

Internal cable routing and connectors

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the two SAS signal cables (in server models with eight SAS drive bays).

Notes:

1. To connect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first connect the signal cable, and then the power cable and signal cable.

2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the power cable, and then the signal cable and configuration cable.

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1 ServeRAID™- MR10i SAS/SATA controller 2 SAS signal cables

The SATA cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on both ends. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the SATA cable 1.

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The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator information panel cable.

1 To p cover latch receptacle 2 Operator panel cable

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The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the USB/video cable.

Note: The USB cable is routed under the video cable and then both the USB and

video cables are routed under the cable retention tab and the top cover latch receptacle.

1 Top cover latch receptacle 2 Cable retention tab 3 Video cable 4 USB cable

Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

To remove and install the microprocessor 2 air baffle, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

To remove the microprocessor 2 air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Lift the air baffle 2 up, making sure that the tab 1 comes out of the hole 3 on the side of the power-supply cage; then, remove it from the server and set it aside.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you

turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

To install the microprocessor 2 air baffle (if you removed it), complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

3. Align the microprocessor 2 air baffle tab with the hole on the side of the power-supply cage; then insert the tab into the hole on the cage (make sure that the front end of the air baffle is lined up with the blue press point tab on the left of fan 6). Press the air baffle down until the it is securely seated.

4. Install the cover see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

5. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.

6. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle

To remove and install the DIMM air baffle, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the DIMM air baffle

To remove the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

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3. Grasp the DIMM air baffle 2 and lift the baffle up, making sure that the pin 1 comes out of the pin hole 3 on the system board to the left of DIMM connector 8.

4. Remove it from the server and set it aside.

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Installing the DIMM air baffle

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on

the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

3. Align the DIMM air baffle over the DIMMs so that the baffle pin on the left side of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to DIMM connector 8 on the system board and lower it into the server.

Removing and installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the type of internal drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a drive. For a list of supported hard disk drives, go to www.lenovo.com/thinkserver and click on the

Options & Software tab.

v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions

in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in

the documentation that comes with the drive.

v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive. v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to

set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA hard disk drive, be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.

v The server supports six 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk

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.

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v Do not mix SAS and SATA hard disk drives in the same system. v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are

protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device.

v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, go to

www.lenovo.com/thinkserver and click on the Options & Software tab.

To remove and install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the steps in this section.

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.

Attention:

v To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server

cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.

v To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server

for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.

1 Drive-tray assembly 2 Drive handle

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Slide the release latch (orange) gently to the left to unlock the drive handle.

3. Grasp the handle and slide the drive out of the drive bay.

4. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive. For a list of supported hard disk drives, see www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.

v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

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v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in

the documentation that comes with the drive.

v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive. v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to

set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA device, be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.

v The server supports six 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk

drives.

v You can mix SAS and SATA hard disk drives in the same server as long as they

are not on the same array.

v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are

v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see

www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.

To install a 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Remove the filler panel 1 from the empty drive bay.

3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

4. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay. a. Make sure that the tray handle 2 is in the open (unlocked) position. b. Align the drive assembly 3 with the guide rails in the bay. c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. Rotate the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is

operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.

If the server is configured for RAID operation using a RAID adapter,

Note:

you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the RAID adapter.

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5. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now.

6. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives

The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the server. The following illustration shows the location of the IDs of the hard disk drives. The ID numbers and the drive bay numbers are the same.

1 Hard disk drive activity LED (green) 2 Hard disk drive status LED (amber) 3 Drive bay 0 4 Drive bay 2 5 Drive bay 4 6 Drive bay 5 7 Drive bay 3 8 Drive bay 1

Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly

To remove and install a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the steps in this section.

Removing a PCI riser-card assembly

To remove a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected to the adapter.

5. Grasp the rear of the riser-card assembly from the rear and lift it out of the PCI riser-card slot on the system board.

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1 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, full-length adapters) 2 PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) 3 PCI riser connector 1 4 PCI riser connector 2

6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.

7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside.

Installing a PCI riser card assembly

To install a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly.

5. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer.

6. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI slot connector on the system board: then, press down firmly until the riser-card assembly in seated correctly in the connector on the system board.

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1 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, full-length adapters) 2 PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) 3 PCI riser connector 1 4 PCI riser connector 2

Removing and installing an adapter

The following describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:

v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

v The server provides two PCI riser slots on the system board. Each slot comes

with a PCI riser assembly with a bracket installed. The following information indicates the riser card slots and the type of adapters that the riser cards support:

– Standard models of the server comes with two PCI Express riser-card

assemblies installed.

– A PCI Express riser card assembly has a black connector and supports PCI

Express adapters.

– PCI riser slot 1 (this slot is the farthest slot away from the power supplies).

This slot supports only low-profile adapters.

– PCI riser slot 2 (this slot is the closest slot to the power supplies). This slot

supports only full-height, half-length adapters.

Do no set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1600 x 1200 at 60

Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any add-on video adapter that you install in the server.

v Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video

adapter is not supported.

v The server does not support full-length adapters. v When you install any PCI adapter, the power cords must be connected form the

power source before you remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly.

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Otherwise, the active power management event signal will be disabled by the system-board logic, and the WAN feature might not work. However, after the server is powered on locally, the active power manager active power management event signal will be enabled by the system-board logic.

v If you switch the PCI adapter from slot 1 riser assembly to slot 2, you will need to

remove the screw from the standard bracket and then replace the standard bracket with the low-profile bracket.

v The server provides two PCI riser-card slots v To install any PCI adapter, both the AC and DC power cords must be

disconnected from the power source before you remove the PCI Express riser assembly. Otherwise, this will cause the active power management event signal to become disabled by hardware. However, after the server is powered-on locally, the active power manager active power management event signal will be enabled by hardware.

Removing an adapter

To remove an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Disconnect any cables from the adapter.

4. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift to remove the riser-card assembly.

5. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.

6. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the riser-card assembly.

1 Adapter 2 Expansion slot cover 3 PCI riser-card assembly 4 PCI riser-card connector

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7. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing an adapter

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

Notes:

1. The instructions in this section apply to any PCI adapter (for example, video graphics adapters or network adapters).

2. Do not set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any add-on video adapter that you install in the server.

3. Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not supported

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables; then, remove the server cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter.

4. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps into the riser-card assembly securely.

Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is

correctly seated in the riser-card assembly and that the riser-card assembly is securely seated in the riser-card connector on the system board before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board, the riser-card assembly, or the adapter.

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1 Adapter 2 Expansion slot cover 3 PCI riser card assembly

5. Install the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 53).

6. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111.

Removing and installing a memory module (DIMMs)

To remove and install a memory module, complete the steps in this section.

Removing a memory module (DIMMs)

To remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM), complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the DIMMs.

5. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48).

6. Carefully open the retaining clips 2 on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM 1.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

7. If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing a memory module (DIMMs)

The following notes describe the types of DIMMs that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install DIMMs :

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v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 800,

1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), registered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC).

– The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the

following format. ggg eRxff-PC3-wwwwwm-aa-bb-cc where:

ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB) e is the number of ranks

1 = single-rank 2 = dual-rank 4 = quad-rank

ff is the device organization (bit width)

4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM) 8 = x8 organization 16 = x16 organization

wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps

6400 = 6.40 GBps (PC3-800 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 12800 = 12.80 GBps PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)

m is the DIMM type

E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus) R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM) U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus)

aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency

bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM d is the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM

The server supports a maximum of 16 single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs.

To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM. The

Note:

information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3-xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx. The numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is single-rank (n=1) or dual-rank (n=2).

v The server supports three single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs per channel. The

following table shows an example of the maximum amount of memory that you can install using ranked DIMMs:

Table 6. Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs

Number of DIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory

16 Single-rank DIMMs 4 GB 64 GB 16 Dual-rank DIMMs 4 GB 64 GB 16 Dual-rank DIMMs 8 GB (if available) 128 GB

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v The DIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8

GB (when available). The sever supports a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 128 GB of system memory.

The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system

Note:

configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory, run the Setup utility.

v A minimum of one DIMM must be installed for each microprocessor. For

example, you must install a minimum of two DIMMs if the server has two microprocessors installed. However, to improve system performance, install a minimum of three DIMMs for each microprocessor.

v The maximum operating speed of the server is determined by the slowest DIMM

installed in the server.

DIMM installation sequence

v The server comes with a minimum of two 1 GB DIMMs, installed in connectors 3

and 6. When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance. In non-mirroring mode, all three channels on the memory interface for each microprocessor can be populated in any order and have no matching requirements.

Table 7. Non-mirroring (normal) mode DIMM installation sequence

Installed microprocessors DIMM connector population sequence

Microprocessor socket 1 3, 6, 8, 2, 5, 7, 1, 4 Microprocessor socket 2 11 , 14, 16, 10, 13, 15, 9, 12

Memory mirroring

v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode):

– Memory-mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs

within two channels simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. To enable memory mirroring through the Setup utility, select System Settings → Memory. When you use the memory mirroring feature, consider the following information:

- When you use memory mirroring, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time. One DIMM must be in channel 0, and the mirroring DIMM must be in the same slot in channel 1. The two DIMMs in each pair must be identical in size, type, and rank (single or dual) , and organization, but not in speed. The channels run at the speed of the slowest DIMM in any of the channels.

- Channel 2, DIMM connectors 8 ,7, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode.

- The maximum available memory is reduced to half of the installed memory when memory mirroring is enabled. For example, if you install 64 GB of memory, only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring.

The following diagram shows the memory channel interface layout with the DIMM installation sequence for mirroring mode. The numbers within boxes indicate the DIMM population sequence in pairs within the channels, and the numbers next to the boxes indicate the DIMM connectors within the channels. For example, the following illustration shows the first pair of DIMMs (indicated by ones (1) inside the boxes) should be installed in DIMM connectors 3 on channel 0 and DIMM connector 6 on channel 1 DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 on channel 2 are

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not used in memory-mirroring mode.

The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel.

Table 8. Connectors on each memory channel

Memory channel DIMM connectors

Channel 0 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 Channel 1 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 Channel 2 7, 8, 15, 16

The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with each microprocessor. For example, DIMM connectors 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 (DIMM connectors are shown underneath the boxes) are associated with microprocessor 2 slot (CPU2) and DIMM connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are associated with microprocessor 1 slot (CPU1). The numbers within the boxes indicates the installation sequence of the DIMM pairs. For example, the first DIMM pair (indicated within the boxes by ones (1)) should be installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 6, which is associated with microprocessor 1 (CPU1).

You can install DIMMs for microprocessor 2 as soon as you install

Note:

microprocessor 2; you do not have to wait until all of the DIMM slots for microprocessor 1 are filled.

The following table shows the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in memory-mirroring mode:

Table 9. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence

Number of installed

DIMMs

microprocessors DIMM connector

First pair of DIMMs 1 3, 6 Second pair of DIMMs 1 2, 5

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Table 9. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence (continued)

Number of installed

DIMMs

microprocessors DIMM connector

Third pair of DIMMs 1 1, 4 Fourth pair of DIMMs 2 14, 11 Fifth pair of DIMMs 2 13, 10 Sixth pair of DIMMs 2 12, 9

Note: DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode.

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.

The following illustration shows the location of the DIMMs connectors on the system board.

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1 DIMM 1 connector 10 DIMM 10 connector 2 DIMM 2 connector 11 DIMM 11 connector 3 DIMM 3 connector 12 DIMM 12 connector 4 DIMM 4 connector 13 DIMM 13 connector 5 DIMM 8 connector 14 DIMM 14 connector 6 DIMM 7 connector 15 DIMM 15 connector 7 DIMM 6 connector 16 DIMM 16 connector 8 DIMM 5 connector 9 DIMM 9 connector

Installation steps

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the DIMMs.

5. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48).

6. Carefully open the retaining clips 2 on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM 1.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

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 DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.

9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector.

10. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

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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.

11. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.

12. Replace the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

13. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing and installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

To remove and install the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

To remove the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller from the system board, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs will not be lit with the power source removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see “EasyLED” on page 157 for information on how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect the signal cables that are attached to the drive backplane from the connectors on the controller.

5. Grasp the SAS/SATA controller near the end next to the power-supply cage and press the black plastic tab (next to the power supply) that is holding the controller in place toward the power supply.

6. Pull up on the SAS/SATA controller until the RAID riser card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board.

1 USB embedded connector 2 RAID controller connector 3 Riser card error LED 4 SAS/SATA RAID riser card

7. Grasp the SAS/SATA controller and pull it out of the connector on the RAID riser card assembly.

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1 SAS/SATA riser card 2 ServeRAID-BR10i controller

8. If you are instructed to return the SAS/SATA controller, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Some server models come with the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller installed. The adapter can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 27 for the location of the connector). Use the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly for the RAID controllers. The IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E capability on hot-swap hard disk drives. To install the adapter if your server model did not come with this adapter installed, complete the following steps to install the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller:

Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code

updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs will not be lit with the power source removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see the “EasyLED” on page 157 for information on how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

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4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the controller and remove it from the package.

5. Align the ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly.

1 USB embedded connector 2 RAID controller connector 3 Riser card error LED 4 SAS/SATA RAID riser card

6. Insert the SAS/SATA controller 2 into the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly 1 until it is firmly seated.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the

controller.

7. Tilt the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly slightly and insert the end of the adapter in the slot on the retention bracket as shown in the following illustration. Make sure that the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly keys align correctly with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board.

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1 SAS/SATA RAID front retention bracket 2 SAS/SATA RAID riser card 3 ServeRAID-BR10i adapter 4 Alignment post 5 Plastic tab

8. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane over the blue adapter retention bracket as shown in the following illustration.

1 Connector for drive bays 0-3 signal cable 2 Connector for drive bays 4-5 signal cable 3 SAS/SATA RAID riser-card 4 ServeRAID-BR10i adapter

9. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 and 5 and connect it to the RAID controller connector that is closest to the power supply cage. Connect the other signal cable so that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the other connector on the controller. The following illustration show how to route the signal cables.

When you restart the server, you will be prompted to import the existing

Note:

RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID controller.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111.

Removing and installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

To remove and install the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

To remove the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs will not be lit with the power source removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see “EasyLED” on page 157 for information on how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect the signal cables that are attached to the existing SAS/SATA controller from the connectors on the controller.

5. Grasp the SAS/SATA controller near the end next to the power-supply cage and press the black plastic tab (next to the power supply) that is holding the controller in place toward the power supply.

6. Pull up on the SAS/SATA controller until the RAID riser card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board.

7. Grasp the SAS/SATA controller and pull it out of the connector on the RAID riser card assembly.

8. If you are instructed to return the SAS/SATA controller, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

An optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller can also be purchased. It can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 27 for the location of the connector). Use the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly to install the RAID controllers.

To install the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

When you disconnect the power source from the server, you will lose the

Note:

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs will not be lit with the power source

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removed. Before disconnecting the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, the EasyLED panel, and LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board; then, see the “EasyLED” on page 157 for information on how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the controller and remove it from the package.

5. Align the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card assembly.

6. Insert the SAS/SATA adapter into the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card until it is firmly seated.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the

adapter.

1 USB embedded connector 2 RAID adapter connector 3 Riser card error LED 4 SAS/SATA RAID riser card

1 SAS/SATA RAID riser-card 2 ServeRAID-MR10i adapter

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with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board.

1 SAS/SATA RAID front retention bracket 2 SAS/SATA RAID riser card 3 ServeRAID-MR10i adapter 4 Plastic tab 5 Alignment post

8. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane over the blue adapter retention bracket as shown in the following illustration.

1 Connector for drive bays 0-3 signal cable 2 Connector for drive bays 4-5 signal cable 3 SAS/SATA RAID riser card 4 ServeRAID-MR10i controller

When you restart the server, you will be prompted to import the existing

Note:

RAID configuration to the new RAID controller.

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Removing and installing a microprocessor and heat sink

To remove and install a microprocessor and heat sink, follow the instructions in this section.

Removing a microprocessor and heat sink

Attention:

v Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in

contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the thermal grease and the microprocessor socket.

v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the

edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.

remove a microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the heat sink and microprocessor.

5. Open the heat sink release lever to the fully open position.

6. Lift the heat sink out of the server. After removal, place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface.

1 Heat sink release lever 2 Microprocessor 3 Retainer bracket 4 Lock tab

7. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down on the end, moving it to the side, and releasing it to the open (up) position.

8. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up the tab on the top edge. Keep the bracket frame in the open position.

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1 Microprocessor bracket frame 2 Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor release lever

9. Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket, and place it on a static-protective surface.

10. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor and heat sink:

v The server supports up to two Intel Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core

microprocessors. See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver for a list of supported microprocessors.

v Do not mix dual-core and quad-core microprocessors in the same server. v The upgrade of microprocessors are not supported on this server. For example, if

the server came with a 2.0 GHz microprocessor, you cannot upgrade the microprocessor to a 2.3 GHz microprocessor, it is not supported.

v The first microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor socket 1 on

the system board.

v When one microprocessor is installed, a heat sink filler is not required for

microprocessor socket 2, however, the microprocessor 2 air baffle and the DIMM air baffle must be installed to provide proper system cooling.

v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board when you install

the second microprocessor.

v When you install the second microprocessor, you must also install additional

memory.

v To ensure proper server operation when you install an additional microprocessor,

use microprocessors that have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment, internal cache size, and type.

v Mixing microprocessors of different stepping levels within the same server model

is supported.

v When mixing microprocessors with different stepping levels within the same

server model, you do not have to install the microprocessor with lowest stepping level and features in microprocessor socket 1.

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v Both microprocessor voltage regulator modules are integrated on the system

board.

v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor, so that you can

determine whether you have to update the server firmware. To download the latest level of server firmware and other code updates for your server, complete the following steps:

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 RD210, and click Continue.

4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you

do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.

v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is

removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink. For more information about applying or working with thermal grease, see “Thermal grease” on page 75.

Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even

distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease.

v To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your marketing

representative or authorized reseller.

To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid

damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 41.

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Install the microprocessor: a. Press down and out on the release lever on microprocessor socket and lift

up the microprocessor release lever until it stops in the fully open position.

b. Lift the hinged microprocessor bracket frame into an open position and

remove the microprocessor dust cover, tape, or label from the surface of the microprocessor socket, if one is present. Store the dust cover in a safe place.

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 41.

c. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to

any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.

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Attention:

v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by

the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.

v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during

installation or removal can damage the contacts.

v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the

socket.

v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and positioned

in the socket before you try to close the lever.

Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the

position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor on the socket and close the microprocessor bracket frame.

The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.

Note:

1 Microprocessor bracket frame 2 Microprocessor 3 Alignment marks 4 Microprocessor release level

e. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to the closed position to

secure the microprocessor in the socket.

Install the heat sink:

3. a. Clean the grease from the heat sink and apply new grease on the

microprocessor. b. Align the heat sink on top of the microprocessor. c. Lower the rear flange of the heat-sink into the opening in the retainer

bracket and press down firmly on the front of the heat-sink until it is seated

securely.

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1 Heat sink release lever 2 Lock tab 3 Retainer bracket 4 Microprocessor

d. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it

underneath the lock tab.

If you removed the microprocessor 2 air baffle, install it (see “Removing and

4. installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 47).

Thermal grease

The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease.

When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that is was removed from, make sure that:

v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated. v Additional thermal grease is not added to the existing thermal grease on the heat

sink and microprocessor.

Note:

v Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines”

on page 39.

replace damaged or contaminated thermal grease on the microprocessor and

To heat sink, complete the following steps:

1. Place the heat sink on a clean work surface.

2. Remove the cleaning pad from its package and unfold it completely.

3. Use the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.

Note: Make sure that all of the thermal grease is removed.

4. Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease 1 from the microprocessor2; then, dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed.

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5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place 9 uniformly spaced dots of 0.02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor. The outermost dots must be within approximately 5 mm of the edge of the microprocessor, this is to ensure uniform distribution of the grease.

Note: If the grease is properly applied, approximately half of the grease will

remain in the syringe.

6. Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor.

If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111.

Removing and installing a hot-swap power supply

This procedure is used when either installing an optional hot-swap power supply or replacing a defective power supply. The removal procedure is used only when replacing a power supply.

This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap power supplies. When you remove or install a hot-swap power supply, observe the following precautions.

v The server comes with one 675-watt hot-swap 12-volt output power supply. The

input voltage is 110 V ac or 220 V ac auto-sensing.

v You can install an optional 675-watt hot-swap 12-volt output power supply for

redundancy.

v These power supplies are designed for parallel operation. In the event of a

power-supply failure, the redundant power supply continues to power the system. The server supports a maximum of two power supplies.

Statement 5:

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Statement 8:

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

Removing a hot-swap power supply

To remove a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. If only one power supply is installed, turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.

3. If the server is in a rack, at the back of the server, pull back the cable-management arm to gain access to the rear of the server and the power supply 1.

4. Press and hold the release tab 2 to the left. Grasp the handle and pull the power supply out of the server.

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5. If you are instructed to return the power supply, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

6. If you are replacing a defective power supply, continue to “Installing a hot-swap power supply.”

Installing a hot-swap power supply

The following notes describe the type of power supply that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a power supply:

To install a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap power supply 2 to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the power supply2 from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

3. If you are installing a hot-swap power supply into an empty bay, remove the power-supply filler panel 3 from the power-supply bay.

4. Grasp the handle on the rear of the power supply and slide the power supply forward into the power-supply bay until it clicks. Make sure that the power supply connects firmly into the power-supply backplane.

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5. Route the power cord through the handle so that it does not accidentally become unplugged.

6. Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply.

7. Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

8. Make sure that the ac power LED and the dc power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly. The two green LEDs are to the right of the power-cord connector.

Removing and installing a hot-swap fan assembly

The server supports up to six hot-swap cooling fans.

Removing a hot-swap fan assembly

Attention: To ensure proper server operation, replace a failed fan within 30

seconds.

To remove a hot-swap-fan, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43). The LED near the connector of the failing fan assembly is lit.

3. Disconnect the cable of the failing fan from the connector.

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1 Fan tabs 6 Fan 4 2 Fan connector on the

7 Fan 5

system board

3 Fan 1 8 Fan 6 4 Fan 2 9 Fan connector 5 Fan 3 10 Fan (side view)

4. Grasp the orange fan tabs on both ends of the fan and pull it up out of the server. If you are removing fans 3 and 4, you need to first remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48).

Attention: To ensure proper operation, replace a failed fan as soon as

possible.

5. If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing a hot-swap fan assembly

To install an additional hot-swap fan, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package.

4. If you are replacing a fan, grasp the orange fan tabs 1 on both ends of the existing fan and pull it up out of the server. If you are replacing fans 3 and 4, you will need to remove the DIMM air baffle first (see “Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48).

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1 Fan tabs 6 Fan 4 2 Fan connector on the

7 Fan 5

system board

3 Fan 1 8 Fan 6 4 Fan 2 9 Fan connector 5 Fan 3 10 Fan (side view)

Attention: To ensure proper operation, replace a failed fan as soon as

possible.

5. Orient the new fan over the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket so that the fan cable connector aligns with the fan connector on the system board.

6. Insert the fan into the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket and press it down until it is seated correctly in the slot and the fan cable is seated correctly in the fan connector on the system board.

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If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 111.

Removing and installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly

To remove and install the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly

To remove the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Disconnect the cables from the connectors on the SAS/SATA controller; then, grasp the controller and pull it out of the connector on the RAID riser-card assembly.

4. Remove the flash device from the SAS/SATA RAID riser card 1, if one is installed.

1 SAS/SATA riser card 2 ServeRAID-BR10i controller

5. If you are instructed to return the RAID riser-card assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly

To install the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables; then, remove the server cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. Reinstall the SAS/SATA adapter, if one was removed.

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4. Reinstall the flash device, if it was removed.

5. Align the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly keys correctly with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board.

6. Connect the signal cables to the SAS/SATA adapter.

7. Install the cover.

8. Slide the server into the rack.

9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.

10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing and installing the battery

To remove and install the battery, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the battery

To remove the system-board battery, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

3. If necessary, lift the riser-card assembly out of the way (see “Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 53).

4. Locate the battery 1 on the system board.

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5. Remove the system-board battery: a. Use one finger to push the battery horizontally out of its housing.

b. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket.

6. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the

Safety and Warranty Guide for more information.

Installing the battery

The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the system-board battery in the server.

v When replacing the system-board battery, you must replace it with a lithium

battery of the same type from the same manufacturer.

v After you replace the system-board battery, you must reconfigure the server and

reset the system date and time.

v To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement.

84 ThinkServer RD210 Types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819: Installation and User Guide

Lenovo RD210 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Notices and statements in this document

Related documentation

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap

Chapter 3. What is included with your server

Features and technologies

Specifications

Software

EasyStartup

EasyManage

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and power

Front view

Operator information panel

EasyLED diagnostics panel

Rear view

System-board internal connectors

System-board external connectors

System-board optional-device connectors

System-board switches and jumpers

System-board LEDs

Power-supply LEDs

System pulse LEDs

Server power features

Turning on the server

Turning off the server

Chapter 5. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units

Installation guidelines

System reliability guidelines

Working inside the server with the power on

Handling static-sensitive devices

Major components of the server

Removing and replacing the cover

Removing the cover

Replacing the cover

Internal cable routing and connectors

Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle

Removing the DIMM air baffle

Installing the DIMM air baffle

Removing and installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives

Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly

Removing a PCI riser-card assembly

Installing a PCI riser card assembly

Removing and installing an adapter

Removing an adapter

Installing an adapter

Removing and installing a memory module (DIMMs)

Removing a memory module (DIMMs)

Installing a memory module (DIMMs)

DIMM installation sequence

Memory mirroring

Installation steps

Removing and installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Removing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Installing the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Removing and installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Removing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

Removing and installing a microprocessor and heat sink

Removing a microprocessor and heat sink

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink

Thermal grease

Removing and installing a hot-swap power supply

Removing a hot-swap power supply

Installing a hot-swap power supply

Removing and installing a hot-swap fan assembly

Removing a hot-swap fan assembly

Installing a hot-swap fan assembly