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Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 70LU, 70LV, 70LW, 70LX, 70UA, 70UB, 70UC, and 70UD...
  • Page 2 Welcome Before using your server and this document, be sure to read the Read Me First that comes with your server. Lenovo makes constant improvement on the documentation of your server. To get all the latest documents, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: Your server might look slightly different from illustrations in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner ..Front USB assembly ..Lenovo ToolsCenter Suite CLI ..Thermal sensor ... .
  • Page 4 ....ThinkServer Web site ..Lenovo Support Web site..Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Help and service .

  • Page 5: Read This First: Safety Information

    Lenovo Website lesen und verstehen. afety Informa on A termék használata előtt olvassa át, és ismerje meg a Lenovo webhelyén több nyelven is elérhető Safety Information(Biztonsági tájékoztató) című dokumentumot. Prima di utilizzare il prodotto, accertarsi di leggere e comprendere la documentazione multilingua Safety Information(Informazioni sulla sicurezza) sul sito Web Lenovo.
  • Page 6 Innan du använder den här produkten är det viktigt att du har läst och förstått den flerspråkiga Safety Information (säkerhetsinformationen) på Lenovos webbplats. 使用本產品之前，請務必先閱讀及瞭解 Lenovo 網站上多國語言版本的Safety Information（安全資訊）。 Ürünü kullanmadan önce, Lenovo web sitesindeki Safety Information (Güvenlik Bilgileri) belgesini (birden çok dilde yayınlanmaktadır) mutlaka okuyun. Перш ніж використовувати продукт, обов'язково прочитайте Safety Information (інструкції з техніки...
  • Page 7 Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 8 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. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 Statement 9 CAUTION: Disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates a sharp-edge hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 10 In addition, the device might have multiple connections to dc power. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals. viii ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 18 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted products. Statement 19 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...

  • Page 12: Products That Are Not Assessed

    Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. Products that are not assessed Typical products that are not assessed include but not limited to the following: •...

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 14 ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. General Information

    When you register your server, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your server with Lenovo, you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help.

  • Page 16: Server Documentation

    Lenovo Web site before using the server. This document also tells you how to find the most up-to-date information on the Lenovo Support Web site. In addition, recycling, environmental, and legal notices are all included.
  • Page 17 – User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides detailed information to help you get familiar with your server and help you use, configure, and maintain your server. – MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide (English only) This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how to use the utility programs to configure, monitor, and maintain your server RAID and related devices.
  • Page 18 ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

    9. Check for firmware updates. To check and update the firmware, do the following: a. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
  • Page 20 If you still cannot turn off the server, disconnect all power cords from the server. • The server might turn off as an automatic response to a critical system failure. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Memory Your server provides four memory slots. Each slot supports 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB double data rate 4 (DDR4) memory modules. For more information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 71. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 22 There is one RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the rear panel with 10 megabits per second (Mbps), 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network connectivity. For more information, see “Rear view of the server” on page 13. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 23: Operating Environment

    This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to set up, use, and maintain the server. To download the software programs, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support and follow the instructions on the Web page.

  • Page 24: Thinkserver Easystartup

    You can download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program from the Lenovo Support Web site and burn it into a disc or a USB flash drive. For detailed information, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 31.

  • Page 25: Machine Type, Model, And Serial Number Label

    Machine type, model, and serial number label When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. The following illustration is a sample of the machine type, model, and serial number label on the server.

  • Page 26: Front View Of The Server

    The system is powered on. Green The system is powered off. Note: The HDD status LED is functional only when the storage drives are connected to the SATA connectors on the system board. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Rear View Of The Server

    Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server. Some connectors on the rear of your server are color-coded to help you determine where to connect cables to your server.
  • Page 28 Link and activity The server is disconnected from a LAN. The server is connected to a LAN. Yellow The LAN is connected and active. Blinking yellow Security-lock slot Used to attach a cable lock. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Server Locks

    The cable lock also locks the buttons used to remove the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support ®...
  • Page 30 Padlock Your server comes with a padlock loop. When a padlock is installed, the server cover cannot be removed. ® Figure 5. Padlock ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Server Components

    Figure 6. Server components Heat sink and fan assembly System board Memory modules Optical drive* ThinkServer TS150 3.5" HDD to 5.25" Tray Convertor with Slim ODD Kit* RDX tape drive* ThinkServer TS150 3.5" HDD to 5.25" Tray Convertor Kit* Thermal sensor...

  • Page 32: Raid Card

    Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand Read this first: safety information. Use only parts provided by Lenovo for replacement. For a complete listing of FRU information, such as FRU part numbers and supported server models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup...
  • Page 33 Connecting cables to the RAID 520i PCIe adapter • If your server has no more than four storage drives installed, do the following: 1. Connect one end of the 1-to-4 mini-SAS signal cable to connector 0 on the adapter. 2. Connect the four connectors on the other end of the cable to the storage drives by referring to the following illustration and table.

  • Page 34: System Board Components

    PCIe slot 3 PCIe slot 2 PCIe slot 1 Rear system fan connector Intrusion switch connector Coin-cell battery 4-pin power connector Used to connect the 4-pin power cable of the power supply. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 CPU socket Used to accommodate the CPU. CPU fan connector Used to connect the CPU fan on the CPU heat sink. Memory slots Used to accommodate memory modules. For detailed information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 71. Thermal sensor connector Used to connect the thermal sensor.
  • Page 36 Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. The coin-cell battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: System Board Jumper

    System board jumper The Clear CMOS jumper is used to restore BIOS settings to factory default settings, recover BIOS settings from a BIOS update failure, or clear a forgotten password. Figure 10. Clear CMOS jumper Jumper cap position Description Pins 1–2 Default position (Normal state) Pins 2–3 Short-circuited position (Clear-CMOS state)
  • Page 38 9. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 101. 10. Connect the server to an ac power source and turn on the server to restart the operating system. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    • If you have changed any hardware in the server, you might need to upgrade the BIOS. Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS. See “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 30.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    Enable or disable the CPU CRID Support feature. Chipset CRID support Enable or disable the Chipset CRID Support feature. Power menu You can view or change server power options on the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Security Menu

    The Power menu contains the following items. Menu item Description After Power Loss View and configure the system performance after the ac power is interrupted. Enhanced Power Saving Mode Enable or disable Enhanced Power Saving Mode. Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) Enable the system to enter the lower acoustic level or better thermal level.

  • Page 42: Using Passwords

    Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator password. When an administrator password is set, you are prompted to type a valid ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Selecting A Startup Device

    password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program. The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in. • Power-On password When a Power-On password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time the server turns on.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Tpm Function

    This topic provides instructions on how to update the BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers.

  • Page 45: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    The ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program is available at the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the ISO image and burn it into a disc or a USB flash drive, do the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Features Of The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    • Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices • Selectable partition size and file system type • Ability to create a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

  • Page 47: Configuring Raid

    • Before using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install an operating system, ensure that any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program main interface provides the following menus on the left pane of the screen. Menu item Description Home...

  • Page 48: Raid For Your Server

    RAID array. Any one of the following is not supported in a single array: • A mix of 3.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs) and 2.5-inch HDDs • A mix of SATA HDDs and SAS HDDs ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Configuring Onboard Sata Software Raid

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You can also purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into your server to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 18. By default, your server supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.

  • Page 50: Deleting Raid Volumes

    Note: Marking a hard disk drive as a spare drive will remove all data on the drive. 5. When finished, select Exit and press Enter. Notes: If your server has one of the following Linux operating systems installed, continue with the corresponding actions: ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Configuring Advanced Sata Or Sas Hardware Raid

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You can also purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 18 and “PCIe card”...
  • Page 52 ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. Replacing Hardware

    “Completing the parts replacement” on page 101 Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

  • Page 54: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    (EMI) protective panels or EMI shields. When you install an internal drive or a PCI card, save the EMI shield or dummy tray from the drive bay or save the PCI card slot bracket in case that you later remove the device. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Preparing Your Server And Removing The Server Cover

    Attention: An unoccupied drive bay or PCI card slot without a cover, shield, dummy tray, filler, or any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, which might result in overheating or component damage. • Leave adequate space around the server to ensure that the server cooling system works well. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 inches) of open space around the front and rear of the server.

  • Page 56: Removing And Installing Hardware

    “Installing the front bezel” on page 43 Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel, do the following: 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Installing The Front Bezel

    2. Release the three plastic tabs on the left side. Then, pivot the front bezel as shown to remove the front bezel from the chassis. Figure 12. Removing the front bezel Installing the front bezel To install the front bezel, do the following: 1.

  • Page 58: Internal Drives

    “Storage drive in drive bay 3” on page 58 • “Storage drive in drive bay 4” on page 61 • “Slim optical drive and storage drive in drive bay 5” on page 65 ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 Drive bays and supported drives Figure 14. Drive bay locations HDD: hard disk drive; SSD: solid-state drive Drive bay Supported drive Bay 1 2.5-inch HDD/SSD or 3.5-inch HDD Bay 2 2.5-inch HDD/SSD or 3.5-inch HDD Bay 3 2.5-inch HDD/SSD Bay 4 •...
  • Page 60 Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the drive. Figure 16. Installing the drive adapter into the drive bracket ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Optical drive Your server supports up to two optical drives: primary optical drive in drive bay 5 and secondary optical drive in drive bay 4. For information about drive bays and installation rules, see “Internal drives” on page 44. This topic describes how to remove or install the primary optical drive. The removal or installation procedure for the secondary optical drive is similar.
  • Page 62 4. If needed, remove the drive bay retainer from the server. Push the retainer downwards to unlock it and then lift it out of the chassis. Figure 18. Removing the retainer 5. Install the retainer on the side of the optical drive. Figure 19. Installing the retainer ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 6. Hold the optical drive in correct orientation and then slide it into the optical drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 20. Installing the optical drive into the drive bay Chapter 5 Replacing hardware...

  • Page 64: Tape Drive

    1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 42. 3. Disconnect the signal cable and power cable from the tape drive. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 4. Press the release tab and slide the tape drive out of the drive bay. Figure 22. Removing the tape drive from the drive bay 5. Install a new tape drive or install a metal shield to cover the drive bay. 6.
  • Page 66 Figure 24. Installing the retainer 6. Hold the tape drive in correct orientation and then slide it into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 25. Installing the tape drive into the drive bay ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 7. Connect cables to the tape drive. Figure 26. Connecting cables to the tape drive Cable From the system board To the tape drive 1-to-3 power cable 4-pin power connector SATA power connector on the power cable of the tape drive Note: The tape drive comes with a power cable that is connected to the power connector Signal cable...
  • Page 68 , and on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the drive. Figure 28. Installing the drive into the drive bracket ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 3. Slide the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 29. Installing the drive into the drive bay 4. Connect cables to the drive. Figure 30. Connecting cables to the drive From the system board To the drive Cable 1-to-3 power cable 4-pin power connector...
  • Page 70 See “Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch drive adapter” on page 46. To install a storage drive into drive bay 2, do the following: 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 2. Flex the drive bracket and align pins , and on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the drive. Figure 32. Installing the drive into the drive bracket 3.
  • Page 72 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 42. 3. Disconnect the signal cable and power cable from the drive. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Figure 35. Removing the drive from the drive bay 5. Remove the four screws and then take the drive out of the Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 FDD to 2.5'' HDD convertor kit (hereinafter called the 2.5-inch convertor kit).
  • Page 74 Figure 37. Installing the drive into a 2.5-inch convertor kit 5. Slide the 2.5-inch convertor kit into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 38. Installing the convertor kit into the drive bay ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 For instructions on how to remove or install the optical drive, see “Optical drive” on page 47. • Storage drive: a 2.5-inch/3.5-inch hard disk drive or 2.5-inch solid-state drive The storage drive is installed in a Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 3.5" HDD to 5.25" Tray Convertor Kit (hereinafter called the 5.25-inch convertor kit).
  • Page 76 8. If needed, install a new drive into the 5.25-inch convertor kit. See “Installing a storage drive into drive bay 4” on page 63. 9. If you are instructed to return the old drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 Installing a storage drive into drive bay 4 Note: For a 2.5-inch hard disk drive or solid-state drive, install the drive into a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch drive adapter first. See “Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch drive adapter” on page 46. To install a storage drive into drive bay 4, do the following: 1.
  • Page 78 7. Install the retainer on the side of the 5.25-inch convertor kit. Figure 45. Installing the retainer 8. Slide the 5.25-inch convertor kit into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 46. Installing the convertor kit into the drive bay ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 • Slim optical drive and storage drive (2.5-inch/3.5-inch hard disk drive or 2.5-inch solid-state drive) The slim optical drive and storage drive are installed in a Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 3.5" HDD to 5.25" Tray Convertor with Slim ODD Kit (hereinafter called HDD and slim ODD convertor kit).
  • Page 80 6. Press the release button as shown and slide the slim optical drive out of the HDD and slim ODD convertor kit. Figure 49. Removing the slim optical drive from the convertor kit ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 7. Remove the storage drive from the HDD and slim ODD convertor kit. Squeeze the release buttons as shown to open the rear cover of the convertor kit. Slide the drive out of the kit. Figure 50. Removing the drive from the convertor kit 8.
  • Page 82 Squeeze the release buttons as shown to open the rear cover of the convertor kit. Slide the drive into the kit until it snaps into position. Then, close the rear cover. Figure 53. Installing the storage drive into the convertor kit ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 6. If needed, remove the drive bay retainer from the server. Push the retainer downwards to unlock it and then lift it out of the chassis. Figure 54. Removing the retainer 7. Install the retainer on the side of the HDD and slim ODD convertor kit. Figure 55.
  • Page 84 • If your server has no drive installed in drive bay 3, connect the signal cable from the storage drive to the SATA connector 3 on the system board. See “System board components” on page 20. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Memory Module

    Memory module Note: The memory modules are extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40 first and carefully perform the operation. • “Memory module installation rules” on page 71 • “Removing the memory module” on page 72 •...

  • Page 86: Removing The Memory Module

    Installing the memory module Note: Ensure that you follow the memory module installation rules when performing the operation. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 71. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Pcie Card

    To install a memory module, do the following: 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. 3. Locate the memory slot on the system board and remove the memory dummy if necessary. 4.

  • Page 88: Installing A Pcie Card

    Installing a PCIe card To install a PCIe card, do the following: 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 PCIe card for specific information. To install a required device driver for the PCIe card, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. Download the driver for the PCIe card and the readme file, and follow the instructions in the readme file to install the driver.

  • Page 90: Lenovo Thinkserver Raid 520I Upgrade Key

    The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to as RAID 520i key) activates the RAID 5 level for advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID. You can purchase a RAID 520i key from Lenovo and install it to the RAID upgrade key connector on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i RAID Adapter.

  • Page 91: Front Usb Assembly

    Note: Carefully handle the RAID 520i key by its edges. 4. Insert the RAID 520i key into the J3 connector on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter. Ensure that the RAID 520i key is securely seated on the RAID card.
  • Page 92 3. Remove the old front USB assembly in your server. See “Removing the front USB assembly” on page 77. 4. Route the cable of the new front USB assembly through the corresponding square hole in the front of the chassis. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Thermal Sensor

    5. Position the front USB assembly onto the chassis and slide it to the left as shown. Then, install the screw to secure the front USB assembly in place. Figure 68. Installing the front USB assembly 6. Connect the front USB assembly cable to the front USB 3.0 connector on the system board. See “Server components”...

  • Page 94: Installing The Thermal Sensor

    1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Remove the old thermal sensor in your server. See “Removing the thermal sensor” on page 79. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Sd Module

    3. Insert the cable of the new thermal sensor into the lower hole in the chassis. Align the two retaining clips with the two holes in the chassis. Then, push the two retaining clips into the two holes until the thermal sensor is secured into place. Figure 70.
  • Page 96 To install an SD module, do the following: 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 3. Position the SD module bracket into your server and then install the three screws to secure the bracket in place. Figure 73. Installing the SD module bracket 4. Insert an SD card into the SD module until you hear a click. Note: The SD module supports up to two SD cards.

  • Page 98: Front Fan Assembly

    5. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Break or cut the rubber mounts and gently pull the front fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: A new front fan assembly comes with four new rubber mounts. Figure 76. Removing the front fan assembly ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: Rear Fan Assembly

    6. To install a new front fan assembly, see “Installing the front fan assembly” on page 85. 7. If you are instructed to return the old front fan assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the front fan assembly To install a new front fan assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 100 1. Prepare your server. See “Preparing your server and removing the server cover” on page 41. 2. Remove the old rear fan assembly in your server. See “Removing the rear fan assembly” on page 85. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Intrusion Switch

    3. Align the rubber mounts of the new rear fan assembly with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. 4. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 79.

  • Page 102: Power Supply Assembly

    4. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the intrusion switch connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 20. Power supply assembly Your server supports one of the following power supply configurations: ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Removing The Power Supply Assembly

    • 250-watt non-hot-swap power supply (80 PLUS Bronze) • 400-watt non-hot-swap power supply (80 PLUS Platinum) Note: To support a discrete graphic adapter, you must select the 400-watt non-hot-swap power supply. • “Removing the power supply assembly” on page 89 •...
  • Page 104 3. Align the screw holes in the new power supply assembly with those in the server chassis, and then install four screws to secure the power supply assembly to the chassis. Figure 83. Installing the power supply assembly ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Coin-Cell Battery

    4. Connect the power supply assembly cables to the system board. For detailed information about the connectors, see “System board components” on page 20. Coin-cell battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.

  • Page 106: For Service Technician Only: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    For service technician only: replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Read this first: safety information” on page iii and “Getting familiar with important guidelines”...
  • Page 107 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: The heat sinks and CPUs might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait several minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 108 6. Align the four screws on the new heat sink and fan assembly with the corresponding screw holes in the system board. Properly place the heat sink and fan assembly so that you can easily connect its cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: For Service Technician Only: Replacing The Cpu

    For service technician only: replacing the CPU Attention: This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Read this first: safety information” on page iii and “Getting familiar with important guidelines”...
  • Page 110 • Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the CPU. • Do not drop anything onto the CPU socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 88. Removing the CPU ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 111: For Service Technician Only: Replacing The System Board

    For service technician only: replacing the system board Attention: This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Read this first: safety information” on page iii and “Getting familiar with important guidelines”...
  • Page 112 Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything. 4. Record the cable routing and cable connections. Then disconnect all cables from the system board. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 113 5. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board by following the numerical sequence as shown. Then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. Figure 91. Removing the system board 6. Place the old system board on a clean, flat, and static-protective surface. 7.
  • Page 114 Then, carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until it snaps into position. Figure 94. Installing the socket cover 3. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is seated securely. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 115: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. 6. Update the server configuration. • Download and install the latest device drivers: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers • Update the BIOS configuration: “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 25 • Update the RAID configuration: “Configuring RAID” on page 33 •...
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  • Page 117: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    If your server encounters a problem, try to solve the problem by using the information in this chapter. If the problem persists, you can get support from Lenovo. See Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 107.

  • Page 118: Lenovo Thinkserver Easystartup Program Problems

    Make more space available on the storage drive. program continuously loops. The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup Ensure that the operating system medium is supported by the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup program version your are using. For a list of the program cannot start the operating system medium.

  • Page 119: Storage Drive Problems

    Symptom Action 3. Check the disc or package for regional coding. You might need to purchase a disc with coding for the region where you are using the product. 4. Restart the disc player program. 5. Restart the server. 6. Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you have. 7.

  • Page 120: Usb Device Problems

    • The device drivers are installed correctly. • The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 25. 2. Restart the server. 3. Replace the USB device. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources for your Lenovo product. Using the documentation To get the information about your Lenovo system, optional devices, and installed software, if any, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 122: Calling For Service

    • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support • Download the diagnostic program from the Lenovo Web site, and then run it. See “Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics” on page 10.

  • Page 123: Purchasing Additional Services

    Service availability and service names might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...
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  • Page 125: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 126 Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EU Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, für Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Meitnerstr. 9, D-70563 Stuttgart.

  • Page 127: Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements

    Korea Class A compliance statement Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Japanese electromagnetic compatibility statements Japan VCCI Class A statement Japanese electrical appliance and material safety law statement (for detachable AC power cord) JEITA harmonics guideline - Japanese statement for AC power consumption (W) Appendix A.

  • Page 128: Eurasian Compliance Mark

    JEITA harmonics guideline - Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20A per phase JEITA harmonics guideline - Japanese statement of compliance for products more than 20A Eurasian compliance mark ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 129: Appendix B. Weee And Recycling Information

    Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.

  • Page 130: Recycling Information For Brazil

    If you need to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or an industrial-waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.

  • Page 131: Battery Recycling Information For The European Union

    If the battery needs to be replaced, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or a waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.

  • Page 132: Battery Recycling Information For The United States And Canada

    The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 133: Appendix C. Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive

    Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive This topic provides statements about the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. The latest environmental information is available at http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration. China RoHS © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...

  • Page 134: European Union Rohs

    European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”).

  • Page 135: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive...
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  • Page 137: Appendix D. Addition Statements

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 138: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Appendix E. 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 140: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, ThinkServer, and the ThinkServer logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 141: Appendix F. Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability RDIMM registered dual inline memory module read-only memory RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RSTe Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Serial Attached SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 142 Secure digital system event log solid-state drive StorCLI Storage Command Line Tool Trusted Computing Group ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module UDIMM unbuffered dual inline memory UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface video graphics array ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 143: Index

    DIMM ThinkServer EasyStartup program installation rules front connectors install front fan assembly, replacing installation rules front USB assembly DIMM front USB assembly, removing memory module installation front USB assembly, reinstalling guidelines © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 144 Coin-cell battery installing hardware remove heat sink and fan assembly replacing optical drive the BIOS processor flashing system board recovering tape drive updating road map updating or recovering server setup thermal sensor, replacing ThinkServer TS150 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 145 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater software ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter Setup Utility program troubleshooting and diagnostics keyboard, mouse, and USB device problems Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems memory module problems optical drive problems storage drive problems troubleshooting procedure turning off the server turning on the server TÜV gloss statement...
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