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System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7DD1, 7DD8

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7DD1, 7DD8...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup First Edition (May 2024) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ....4 Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Chassis specifications ... 5 Controller .

  • Page 7: Safety

    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. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
  • Page 9 Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
  • Page 10 ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide viii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction Lenovo ThinkSystem SD535 V3 (Types 7DD1 and 7DD8) is a dense and economical node in a 1U rack form factor. Combining the efficiency and density of blades with the value and simplicity of rack-based servers, SD535 V3 delivers a cost-efficient scale-out platform that is thermally designed to deliver maximum performance in the smallest footprint.
  • Page 12 The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board. Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher-resolution remote video, and expanded security options.

  • Page 13: Tech Tips

    The node provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the node top cover, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Environment • Expansion slots specifica- • Graphics processing tions units (GPU) • Integrated functions • Network • RAID adapter • Host bus adapter • System fan • Minimal configuration for debugging • Operating systems ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 15: Chassis Specifications

    Chassis specifications Summary of the specifications of the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis. Technical specifications Table 1. Chassis technical specifications Specification Description Electrical input The system supports up to three hot-swap power supplies: • CRPS 1300-watt Titanium, input power 200-240V • CRPS 1300-watt Platinum, input power 200-240V •...
  • Page 16 – Maximum: 1536 GB (12 x 128 GB RDIMMs) • Speed: – The operating speed varies with specific processor models and UEFI settings. – Maximum speed: 4800 MT/s For a list of supported memory modules, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 17 – NVMe M.2 drive: – 480 GB – 960 GB – 1.92 TB For a list of supported M.2 drives, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com Storage expansion Storage expansion • Up to six hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives For a list of supported drives, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com...
  • Page 18 Integrated functions and I/O connectors Integrated functions • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities. • One XCC system management port to connect to a systems-management network. This RJ-45 connector is dedicated to the Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 10/100/1000 Mbps speed.

  • Page 19: Node Mechanical Specifications

    “Deploy the operating system” on page 　 Node mechanical specifications Summary of the mechanical specifications of the ThinkSystem SD535 V3 node. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Dimension ThinkSystem SD535 V3 node •...

  • Page 20: Environmental Specifications

    Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 21 Ambient temperature management Ambient temperature management Adjust ambient temperature when specific components are installed. Notes: • To avoid throttling, make sure to adopt passive Direct Attach cables when network adapters with 100GbE or higher speed are installed. • If PCIe adapter with up to 2 ports is installed, the configuration only supports OCP module with up to 4 ports. •...
  • Page 22 • No 2.5-inch drive and processor • One OCP module front backplane • Up to two M.2 drives on • Up to twelve 128 GB M.2 boot adapter RDIMMs • Up to two M.2 drives on system board ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 • Up to two 2.5-inch hot- swap drives • Up to two M.2 drives on • Up to twelve 96 GB M.2 boot adapter RDIMMs • Up to two M.2 drives on • One PCIe Ethernet system board adapter with 2 ports or 9274F processor one OCP module with 2 •...
  • Page 24 If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 25 Table 3. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -hour weight gain).

  • Page 26: Management Options

    Suitable both for single-server or multi-server management contexts. Interface • OneCLI: CLI application Lenovo XClarity Essentials • Bootable Media Creator: CLI application, GUI application toolset • UpdateXpress: GUI application Usage and downloads https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-overview/ ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 27 Important: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product. All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https:// pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/...
  • Page 28 1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator, Lenovo XClarity Essentials, or Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Hardware Components

    Node tray 2 　 Node front view The following illustrations show the controls and connectors in the front view of the ThinkSystem SD535 V3 node. Depending on the specific configuration, some of the components or connectors might not be supported.

  • Page 30: Rear View

    Figure 2. Configuration with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe SSDs Table 4. Components in the front view of the ThinkSystem SD535 V3 node 2.5-inch drive bays Front operator panel buttons and LEDs Drive activity LED Pull-out information tab Drive status LED 2.5-inch drive bays •...
  • Page 31 1. Depending on the specific configuration, the hardware might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section. 2. The ThinkSystem D3 Chassis can contain up to four 1U nodes or up to two 2U nodes. Important: • For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.

  • Page 32: Node Rear View

    Node rear view The following illustrations show the controls and connectors on the rear of the ThinkSystem SD535 V3 node. Depending on the specific configuration, some of the components or connectors might not be supported. Figure 4. Rear view Table 6. Components on the rear view USB 2.0 connector with Lenovo XClarity Controller...

  • Page 33: Top View

    In this mode, the USB port is always solely connected to Lenovo XClarity Controller. • Shared mode: owned by BMC In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 34: Chassis Midplane

    PCIe riser assembly M.2 bay 3 Depending on the specific configuration, the node might not come with this component. Note: Chassis midplane The following illustration shows the location and connectors of the chassis midplane. ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 35 Notes: • The firmware of the chassis midplane can be updated via Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI (LXCE OneCLI). Only the caretaker node can perform this update.

  • Page 36: System-Board Layout

    NVMe 4-5 connector Fan 3 connector CMOS battery socket RAID power connector (Reserved) Fan 4 connector NVMe 2-3 connector RAID signal connector NVMe 0-1 connector M.2 boot adapter connector Inlet temperature sensor connector PDB sideband connector ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: System-Board Switches

    1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Review the following information: • https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ • “Installation Guidelines”, “Handling static sensitive devices”, and “Power off the server ” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 38: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    • The LED is flashing rapidly (three times per second): the drive is being identified. Front operator panel LEDs The front operator panel of the node provides controls, connectors, and LEDs. Figure 11. Front operator panel buttons and LEDs ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 39 ID button, the state of the system ID LED changes. The LED can be changed to on, blinking, or off. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LED to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.

  • Page 40: Power Supply Led

    Firmware and RoT security module LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the Firmware and RoT security module (ThinkSystem V3 Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module). ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Leds

    Figure 13. LEDs on the firmware and RoT security module AP0 LED (Green) AP1 LED (Green) Fatal Error LED (Amber) Table 13. LEDs description Fatal heart- Error beat note Scenario AP0 LED AP1 LED Actions RoT security module fatal Replace the firmware and RoT firmware failure Blink security module.

  • Page 42: Xcc System Management Port Leds

    This topic provides information on LEDs of XCC system management port. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by LEDs on XCC system management port. Figure 15. XCC system management port LEDs ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 43: External Diagnostics Handset

    Description XCC system Use this green LED to distinguish the network connectivity status: management port • Off: The network link is disconnected. (10/100/1000 • Green: The network link is established. Mbps RJ-45) Ethernet port link XCC system Use this green LED to distinguish the network activity status: management port •...
  • Page 44 Option flow diagram The LCD panel displays various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 45 Full menu list Following is the list of available options. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with the select button, and switch among options or information entries with the scroll buttons. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. Chapter 2 Hardware components...
  • Page 46 • Possible sources of the error CPU 1 Status: Configuration Error System VPD Information Sub Menu Example Machine Type: xxxx • Machine type and serial number Serial Num: xxxxxx • Universal Unique ID (UUID) Universal Unique ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 System Firmware Sub Menu Example XCC Primary XCC Primary (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: DVI399T • Build ID Version: 4.07 • Version number Date: 2020-04-07 • Release date XCC Backup XCC Backup (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: D8BT05I •...
  • Page 48 • Set UEFI Memory Test This will request the BMC to reboot itself. • Request Virtual Reseat Hold √ for 3 seconds • Modify XCC Static IPv4 Address/Net mask/Gateway • Modify System Name • Generate/Download FFDC Service Data ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Parts List

    Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • T2: Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU). You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 50 Chassis rear shipping brackets (left and right) Node tray front filler Chassis front EIA brackets (left and right) Node components Figure 17. Node components Description Type Description Type Top cover CMOS battery (CR2032) OCP 3.0 module Processor ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 51: Power Cords

    Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4. Unboxing And Setup

    They might be required to receive warranty service. Identify the system and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller This section contains instruction on how to identify the system and where to find the Lenovo XClarity Controller access information.
  • Page 54 Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label In addition, the Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label for the node can be found on the pull-out information tag located at the front of the node. This pull-out information tag also shows the bay numbers of the hot-swap drives.
  • Page 55 Figure 19. Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label on the pull-out information tab Service Label and QR code In addition, the System Service Label is located on the inside surface of the node cover, providing a quick response (QR) code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code with a mobile device using a QR code reader application and get quick access to the Service Information web page.

  • Page 56: System Setup Checklist

    • You can press the power button. • The node can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The node can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the system.
  • Page 57 Complete the following procedures to configure the system. For detailed instructions, refer to Chapter 5 “System configuration” on page 1. Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. 2. Update the firmware for the system, if necessary. 3. Configure the firmware for the system.
  • Page 58 ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5. System Configuration

    The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.

  • Page 60: Set Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    ID button. To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector on the server. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.

  • Page 61: Update The Firmware

    Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only Update Bundles (Service Packs) are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Chapter 5 System configuration...
  • Page 62 √ Lenovo XClarity devices (BoMC (BoMC Essentials Out-of- applica- applica- Bootable Media band tion) tion) Creator (BoMC) Off- Target In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity devices Administrator Out-of- (LXCA) band Off- Target ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 63 4. Bare Metal Update (BMU) only. • Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, you can update the Lenovo XClarity Controller firmware, the UEFI firmware, and the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager software. Note: By default, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Graphical User Interface is displayed when you start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 64 • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.

  • Page 65: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Lenovo does not recommend setting option ROMs to Legacy, but you can conduct this setting if necessary. Note that this setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which may cause negative side effects to Lenovo software, such as LXCA, OneCLI, and XCC.

  • Page 66: Memory Module Configuration

    You can configure the management processor for the server through the Lenovo XClarity Controller Web interface, the command-line interface, or Redfish API. For information about configuring the server using Lenovo XClarity Controller, see: “Configuring the Server” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https:// pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/...

  • Page 67: Deploy The Operating System

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 68: Back Up The Server Configuration

    Make sure that you create backups for the following server components: • Management processor You can back up the management processor configuration through the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface. For details about backing up the management processor configuration, see: “Backing up the BMC configuration” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/...

  • Page 69: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 70: Collecting Service Data

    Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.

  • Page 71: Contacting Support

    Support when certain serviceable events occur in Lenovo XClarity Administrator and the managed endpoints. You can choose to send diagnostic files to Lenovo Support using Call Home or to another service provider using SFTP. You can also manually collect diagnostic files, open a problem record, and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support.
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  • Page 73: Appendix B. Documents And Supports

    • UEFI Manual – UEFI setting introduction Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SD535 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sd535v3/7dd1/downloads/driver-list • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
  • Page 74 • Operating System Installation Instructions – https://pubs.lenovo.com/thinksystem#os-installation • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem SD535 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix C. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 76: Trademarks

    (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 77: Taiwan Region Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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