Chapter 4. System configuration . . . 59 System-board connectors ..Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity System-board jumpers and buttons ..Controller ....
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.
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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.
(I/O) flexibility, and high manageability. Note: ThinkSystem SR150 is the model for the global market, while SR158 is the model only sold in Chinese Mainland.
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. For additional information about the Lenovo XClarity Controller, refer to the XCC documentation compatible with your server at: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the top cover of the server, 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.
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• Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8 • Slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical connector with x8 signal) Notes: • ThinkSystem SR150 does not support ARI/SR-IOV • QLogic QL41262 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter does not support shared storage V3700v2 and V5030 configurations.
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Table 1. Server Specifications (continued) Specification Description Operating System Supported and certified operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Server • VMware ESXi • Red Hat Enterprise Linux • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server • CentOS • NeoKylin • Ubuntu References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.com/osig •...
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.
Table 2. 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 300 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0039 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm -hour weight gain).
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Portable and light toolset for server configuration, data collection, and firmware updates. 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 http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/xclarity_essentials/overview.html ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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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:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
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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.
Use the information in this section to learn about each of the components associated with your server. Identifying your server 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.
Figure 4. SR150 QR code Front view This section contains information about the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, or other device, to any of these connectors. Following are detailed descriptions of each connector: • USB 1: USB 2.0 with Lenovo XClarity Controller management • USB 2: USB 3.1 Gen1...
Identification button/LED (blue) Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to light this LED remotely. System error LED (yellow) When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
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• Ethernet connector 2: connect server to the internet • Ethernet connector 1: connect server to the internet, or set server to access Lenovo XClarity Controller If the LOM adapter is not installed, Ethernet connector 1 can be set as XClarity Controller Network connector.
Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the Lenovo XClarity Controller. The Lenovo XClarity Controller can take control of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).
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Figure 9. System-board connectors Table 7. System board connectors USB connector System power connector LAN 2 connector Fan 3 connector LAN 1 connector (shared with Lenovo XClarity TPM card connector Controller) Serial port connector (upper) and VGA connector M.2 connector (bottom)
Jumper setting / button function Force XCC update jumper • Pins 1 and 2: Default • Pins 2 and 3: Force the Lenovo XClarity Controller to update to the latest version NMI button Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the processor.
Use this information to locate the connectors on the optional PCIe riser assembly. Figure 11. PCIe riser assembly Table 9. PCIe riser assembly PCI Express 3.0 x8 PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical connector with x8 signal) Backplate Use this information to identify the drive backplate you use. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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Two 3.5-inch drive backplate Figure 12. Two 3.5-inch drive backplate Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to onboard SATA connectors) Figure 13. Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to onboard SATA connectors) Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to RAID x30 adapter) Figure 14. Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to RAID x30 adapter) Four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to RAID x40 adapter) Figure 15.
Fan cables Connect the fan cables to the corresponding connectors. Fan cables Connect the fan cables to the corresponding connectors. Make sure all cables are connected for proper fan operation. Figure 16. Fan cables ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
VGA cable Connect the VGA cable to the VGA connector. VGA cable Connect the VGA cable to the connector and route the cable as shown. Figure 17. VGA cable Chapter 2 Server components...
Fixed power supply unit cables Connect the cables to the corresponding connectors and route the cables as shown. Figure 18. Fixed power supply unit cables Table 10. Processor and system power connector Processor power connector System-board power connector ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Backplate cables Connect drive backplate cables to the corresponding connectors. Check “System-board connectors” on page 16 for the detailed connectors location. Two 3.5-inch drive backplate Figure 19. Two 3.5-inch drive backplate Table 11. Two 3.5-inch drive backplate Backplate power connector Chapter 2 Server components...
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Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to onboard connectors) Figure 20. Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to onboard connectors) Table 12. Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to onboard connectors) Backplate power connector ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Four 3.5-inch drive backplate (connects to RAID adapter) Table 13. Backplates for RAID x30 / x40 adapter For RAID x30 adapter: For RAID x40 adapter: 4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, miniSAS HD to SAS 4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, slimSAS HD to SAS Figure 21.
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The parts listed in the following table are identified as one of the following: • Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation.
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• 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. • Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service technicians.
Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See “Validate server setup” on page 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page b.
Go to to download firmware updates for your server. ThinkSystem SR150 Drivers and Software Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. • The Red strip on the drives, adjacent to the release latch, indicates that the drive can be hot-swapped if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability. This means that you can remove or install the drive while the server is still running.
√ Install server hardware options This section includes instructions for performing initial installation of optional hardware. Each component installation procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
• Always download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance. Go to ThinkSystem SR150 to download firmware updates for your server.
2. Turn off the server. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see “Power off the server” on page 57). 3. If server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. To remove the top cover, complete the following steps: ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Figure 26. Top cover removal Step 1. Press on the release button and the push point at the same time; then, slide the cover toward the rear of the server. Step 2. Lift the top cover away from the server. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
To avoid personal injury, disconnect the fan cables before removing the fan from the device. Before you install a fan, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii “Installation Guidelines” on page 32 to ensure that you work safely. To install a fan, complete the following steps: ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Figure 28. Fan installation Table 17. Fan installation Rubber mounting pin Fan cable Step 1. Align the fan with the slot in the fan cage; then, place the fan into the slot. Make sure the fan cable goes in the cable slot, under the rubber mounting pin as shown. Step 2.
Notes: • ThinkSystem SR150 does not support ARI/SR-IOV • QLogic QL41262 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter does not support shared storage V3700v2 and V5030 configurations.
To install an adapter, complete the following steps: Figure 30. Adapter installation Step 1. Remove the fillers on the rear side of the riser cage. Step 2. Align and insert an adapter into the slot on the riser card. Make sure you install the adapter into the right slot.
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S004 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type 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.
Install the PCIe riser assembly Use this information to install the PCIe riser assembly. Before you install the PCIe riser assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii “Installation Guidelines” on page 32 to ensure that you work safely. 2.
2. Require a #1 Phillips and Hex 4.5 mm screwdriver. Note: There are two dimensions of M.2 drive supported by the server, each with different length. Both are removed and installed in a similar method. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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Figure 35. M.2 drive location Table 19. M.2 drive location M.2 connector Screw for 80 mm M.2 drive (requires a #1 Phillips and Hex 4.5 mm screwdriver) Screw for 42 mm M.2 drive (requires a #1 Phillips and Hex 4.5 mm screwdriver) Note: When you install the 80 mm or the 42 mm M.2 drive, you need to change the hex screw location accordingly as the following illustration.
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. S004 ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type 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.
Note: If the server is installed with Delta fixed 300W PSU: when the AC power is dropout without the proper server power off process, wait for at least 10 seconds to re-plug the AC power to the server. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
To install the fixed power supply, complete the following steps: Figure 39. Power supply unit installation Step 1. Align the pins with the slots on the chassis; then, lower the power supply unit into the server. Step 2. Slide the power supply unit backward to lock the pins into the slots. Step 3.
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• Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the memory-module connector housing. • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module. Figure 41. DIMM installation ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Step 1. Make sure the retaining clips are in the fully-open position; then, align the keys on the DIMM with the connector. Step 2. Firmly press both ends of the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips snap into the locked position.
“Installation Guidelines” on page 32 to ensure that you work safely. To install the heat sink, complete the following steps: Step 1. Align the four screws on the heat sink with the corresponding screw holes on the system board. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached. S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Before you install the top cover, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii “Installation Guidelines” on page 32 to ensure that you work safely. 2. Make sure all the removed components are installed, and all the disconnected cables inside the server are reconnected.
After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power, it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second). The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways: ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.
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.
(once every couple of seconds). To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator USB connector on the front panel. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.
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Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs 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: Tool Update...
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• 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.
Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set to Legacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
In addition, you can choose to make the text-based interface the default interface that is displayed when you start LXPM. To do this, go to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager ➙ UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ <F1>Start Control ➙ Text Setup. To start the server with Graphic User Interface, select Auto or Tool Suite.
OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.
– Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_deploypack_sccm.doc/dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_scenario.html • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html...
2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the UUID: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid_value>...
• From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager To update the asset tag from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager: 1. Start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. 2. If the power-on Administrator password is required, enter the password.
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2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the DMI: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag>...
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Example command is as follows: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag> −−bmc xcc_user_id:xcc_password@xcc_external_ip 4. Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the factory defaults. See “Resetting the BMC to Factory Default” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
“Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 73 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 74 Server does not power on Complete the following steps until the problem is resolved: 1.
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5. Reseat the backplane power cable and repeat steps 1 through 3. 6. Reseat the backplane signal cable and repeat steps 1 through 3. 7. Suspect the backplane signal cable or the backplane: • Replace the affected backplane signal cable. • Replace the affected backplane. ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide...
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8. Run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press the key according to the on-screen instructions, the LXPM is displayed by default. (For more information, see the “Startup” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/ .) You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface.
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A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: • The device is supported for the server (see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml • You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.
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...
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.
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI has inventory application to collect service data. It can run both in- band and out-of-band. When running in-band within the host operating system on the server, OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log, in addition to the hardware service data.
CMOS battery system reliability installing CMOS battery (CR2032) collecting service data Common installation issues Configuration - ThinkSystem SR150 configure the firmware handling static-sensitive devices connector hard disk drive activity LED hard disk drive status LED video hardware options front 12–13...
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LED front memory configuration 64–65 Identification LED, front System information LED system board connectors operator information panel release latch System configuration - ThinkSystem SR150 system reliability guidelines System-board jumpers System-board layout System-board LEDs particulate contamination parts list PCIe riser assembly connectors...
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Part Number: SP47A31795 Printed in Chinese Mainland (1P) P/N: SP47A31795 *1PSP47A31795*...