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Machine Types: 70LY, 70M0, 70M1, and 70M2

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 70LY, 70M0, 70M1, and 70M2...
  • 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

    Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover ....Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner ..Removing and installing hardware ..
  • Page 4 ThinkServer Web site ... 119 European Union RoHS ... . 131 Lenovo Support Web site ..119 Turkish RoHS .

  • Page 5: Read This First: Safety Information

    Lenovo Website lesen und verstehen. Safety 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 When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 8 • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
  • Page 9 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. Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 10 Statement 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site. Statement 13 CAUTION: Ensure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended on the rails.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Safety Inspection Guide

    0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your server. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 Note: Refer to this document for hardware RAID information if the server has a required RAID card installed. See RAID card. For information about onboard software RAID, see Configuring onboard SATA software RAID. – Other documents You might find other documents for the Host Bus Adapter (HBA), Ethernet card, or other optional parts. Chapter 1 General information...
  • Page 16 ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

    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. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 18 The server can be turned off in one of the following ways: • Turn off the server from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server turns off automatically. For instructions on how to shut down your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Your server comes with one of the following CPUs (internal cache size varies by model): ® ® • Intel Xeon ™ • Intel Core ® • Intel Pentium Memory Your server has four memory slots. For more information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 52. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 20 Windows Backup program to back up the data stored on tape drive media. For detailed information, refer to the user guide of the tape drive. The user guide is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Expansion slots Your server has four expansion slots on the system board. For detailed information, see “System board components”...
  • Page 21 Input/Output (I/O) features • Front panel – Two USB 3.0 connectors • Rear panel: – Video Graphics Array (VGA) DB-15 connector – Six USB 3.0 connectors – RJ-45 Ethernet connector ® – DisplayPort connector – Serial connector – Audio line-in connector –...

  • Page 22: Operating Environment

    Security features • Server locks (see “Server locks” on page 17) • Administrator password and power-on password to help protect unauthorized access to the server (see “Using passwords” on page 36) • ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a security chip, to help enhance server security •...

  • Page 23: Software Programs

    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 39.

  • Page 24: Lenovo Xclarity Essentials Onecli

    (CLI) to help you manage servers. These application modules can help you to configure the server, collect service data for the server, update firmware and device drivers, and perform power-management functions on the server. Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI also enables you to get inventory information for some ThinkServer servers.

  • Page 25: Front View Of The Server

    Front view of the server The front view of the server varies by model. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. Figure 2. Server models with 3.5-inch drive bays Item Description Front panel See “Front panel”...

  • Page 26: Rear View Of The Server

    Power button with power status LED HDD status LED Network Interface Controller (NIC) status LED Front USB 3.0 connectors (2) Power button with power status LED You can press the power button to turn on or turn off the server. The power status LED helps you to determine the current power status.
  • Page 27 Figure 4. Rear view of the server Power cord connector Serial connector VGA connector (DB-15) DisplayPort connector USB 3.0 connectors (4) USB 3.0 connectors (2) Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector Expansion card area Your server model might have one or two hot-swap redundant power supplies. Each hot-swap redundant power supply has one power cord connector on the rear of the server.
  • Page 28 USB 3.0 connectors (4) USB 3.0 connectors (2) Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

  • Page 29: Server Locks

    The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 30 Figure 6. Kensington-style cable lock Front door lock You can remove the key attached on the rear of the server and use it to open or lock the front door of the server. The front door protects the HDD cages and prevents unauthorized access to the installed HDDs. ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Server Components

    Figure 7. Front door lock Server components This topic provides information to help you locate the components of your server. For more information about major components, see the related topics in “Component locations” on page 12. Your server comes with one of the following drive bay and backplane configurations: Drive bay size Drive bay Drive type...
  • Page 32 Figure 8. Server components Tape drive* Optical drive Front panel board assembly 3.5-inch hot-swap drive* 3.5-inch hot-swap-drive cage* 3.5-inch-drive backplane* 3.5-inch non-hot-swap drive* 2.5-inch hot-swap drive* 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive cage* 2.5-inch-drive backplane* Secure digital module (SD module)* Front system fans (2) ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module* PCIe card ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Hot-Swap Drive Activity And Status Leds

    Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand “Read this first: safety information” on page iii. 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 34: Power Conversion Board

    For detailed information about using the ThinkServer MegaRAID SAS Software, refer to the ThinkServer MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide. You can obtain the most up-to-date documentation for your server from the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Blinking amber The drive is being rebuilt.

  • Page 35: Power Distribution Board

    2-pin power control connector Used to connect the connector on the front panel. You can use this connector to control the backplane power. Power distribution board The power distribution board is available on server models with hot-swap power supplies. Figure 11. Rear view Figure 12.

  • Page 36: Hot-Swap Power Supply Status Leds

    This topic helps you locate the connectors on RAID cards. Your server supports the following RAID cards (supported type varies by server model): • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter (hereinafter referred to as RAID 520i Adapter) • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter (hereinafter referred to as RAID 720i Adapter) Note: Depending on the configuration, the RAID card installed in your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
  • Page 37 Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter The RAID 520i Adapter provides advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. The following illustration shows the connectors on the adapter. Figure 14. Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter Connector Description Connector 0 Used to connect the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane to support HDD 0-3.

  • Page 38: Lenovo Thinkserver Sas 12G Expander Pcie Card

    Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card This topic helps you locate the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card (hereinafter referred to as expander card). The expander card is available on some models. Note: The expander card needs to be installed into the PCIe slot 3 on the system board.
  • Page 39 Backplane for up to four 3.5-inch drives This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for up to four 3.5-inch drives. Figure 17. Front view Figure 18. Rear view Slot 0–slot 3 Used to connect 3.5-inch drives. Mini-SAS signal cable connector Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on the RAID card.

  • Page 40: System Board Components

    Figure 19. Front view Figure 20. Rear view Slot 0–slot 7 Used to connect 2.5-inch drives. Mini-SAS signal cable connector 1 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on the RAID card. You also can use a SATA to mini-SAS signal cable to connect the backplane to the SATA connectors on the system board.
  • Page 41 Figure 21. System board components 4-pin power connector CPU socket CPU fan connector Memory slots Thermal sensor connector 10-pin power connector Front system fan 2 connector HDD power connector 2 HDD power connector 1 SATA connector 4 SATA connector 5 Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) connector SATA connector 2...
  • Page 42 CPU socket Used to install the CPU. CPU fan connector Used to connect the CPU fan on the CPU heat sink. Memory slots Used to install memory modules. For detailed information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page Thermal sensor connector Used to connect the thermal sensor.
  • Page 43 Used to connect the signal cable for the RDX tape drive or the SD module. Clear CMOS jumper Used to clear CMOS and turn the BIOS settings into the factory default settings. Note: Clearing CMOS does not erase your BIOS passwords. To clear CMOS, do the following: 1.
  • Page 44 ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    The following menus are listed on the BIOS Setup Utility screen: • “Main menu” on page 34. • “Devices menu” on page 34. • “Advanced menu” on page 34. • “Power menu” on page 34. © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 46 • “Security menu” on page 35. • “Startup menu” on page 35. • “Exit menu” on page 36. Main menu After entering the Setup Utility program, you can see the Main menu, which lists basic information about the BIOS, total memory size, and system date and time. Devices menu You can view or change various devices settings on the Devices menu in the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 47 Menu item Description After Power Loss View and configure the system performance after ac power source is removed and restored. Enhanced Power Saving Mode Enable or disable Enhanced Power Saving Mode. Enable the system to enter the lower acoustic level or better thermal Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) level.

  • Page 48: Using Passwords

    Menu item Description Primary Boot Sequence This sequence is used when the system is powered up properly. Automatic Boot Sequence This sequence is used when a communication device wakes up the system. Error Boot Sequence This sequence is used when an error occurs. The Startup menu contains the following items: •...
  • Page 49 • Administrator password 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 password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Tpm Function

    Configuring the TPM function The TPM chip is integrated on the system board and works as a hardware security solution to help you to encrypt data and protect the server. To enable the TPM function in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Ethernet Controllers

    See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 33. 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 52 • Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Ability to create a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

  • Page 53: Configuring Raid

    Click Next when you are prompted with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the Lenovo License Agreement carefully. In order to continue, you must agree those terms by clicking Agree. Then, the Date and time window opens.

  • Page 54: About Raid

    • “About RAID” on page 42 • “RAID for your server” on page 43 • “Configuring onboard SATA software RAID” on page 44 • “Configuring advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID” on page 46 About RAID RAID, an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy.

  • Page 55: Raid For Your Server

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You also can 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 24 and “PCIe card”...

  • Page 56: Configuring Onboard Sata Software Raid

    the StorCLI Configuration Utility program to help you manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment. The supported RAID levels are RAID 0, 1, and 10 by default. For the ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter, to activate RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels, install a RAID 5 key on the RAID card.
  • Page 57 5. If appropriate, use the arrow keys to select a stripe size in the Stripe Size field and press Tab. 6. Type a volume size in the Capacity field and press Tab. 7. Press Enter to initiate volume creation. 8. When prompted, press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume. 9.

  • Page 58: 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 also can 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 24 and “PCIe card”...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5. Replacing Hardware

    • “Completing the parts replacement” on page 111 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 60: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    • Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: – Ensure that you can stand safely without slipping. – Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. –...

  • Page 61: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    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. • If the server has redundant power, each of the power supply bay has a redundant power supply installed, or one bay has a redundant power supply while the other bay is covered by a shield.

  • Page 62: Removing And Installing Hardware

    Notes: • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Front Bezel

    Front bezel • “Removing the front bezel” on page 51 • “Installing the front bezel” on page 51 Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover”...

  • Page 64: Memory Module

    Figure 24. Installing the front bezel Memory module • “Memory module installation rules” on page 52 • “Removing a memory module” on page 53 • “Installing a memory module” on page 53 Note: The memory modules are sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static- sensitive devices”...
  • Page 65 Figure 25. Memory module installation order Removing a memory module To remove a memory module, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 49. 2.

  • Page 66: Pcie Card

    4. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully open. Then install the memory module into the slot until the retaining clips are completely closed. - x x x - x x - x - x - xxx xxxx xxx-xxxxx-x-x-xx-xx xxx xxxx xxx-xxxxx-x-x-xx-xx - x x xxxxxxxxxxxxx-xx xx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxx-xx xx xx...
  • Page 67 Figure 28. Removing a PCIe card 6. Install a new PCIe card to replace the old one or install a PCIe card slot bracket to cover the place. See “Installing a PCIe card” on page 55. 7. If you are instructed to return the old PCIe card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 68: Optical Drive

    5. Depending on the type of the PCIe card, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer to the documentation that comes with the 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...
  • Page 69 DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Before you begin, review the following optical drive installation rules: •...
  • Page 70 Figure 30. Removing the optical drive 5. Install a new optical drive or an EMI-protective shield to cover the drive bay. 6. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the optical drive To install the optical drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 71 Figure 31. Removing the EMI shield for the upper optical drive bay 3. If needed, press the tabs and pivot the plastic shield outward to remove it. Figure 32. Removing the plastic shield 4. Hold the optical drive in correct orientation. Then, pivot the release button outward and slide it into the optical drive bay until it snaps into position.
  • Page 72 Figure 33. Installing the optical drive 5. Connect the power and signal cables from the optical drive to the system board. Figure 34. Connecting the power and signal cables from the optical drive to the system board Power connector on the rear of the optical drive SATA connector on the rear of the optical drive Power connector on the rear of the tape drive HDD power connector 2 on the system board...

  • Page 73: Non-Hot-Swap Drive

    Non-hot-swap drive This topic applies only to server models that support non-hot-swap drives. See “Features and specifications of your server” on page 7 for more information about the supported non-hot-swap drives. • “Removing a non-hot-swap drive” on page 61 • “Installing a non-hot-swap drive” on page 63 The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied.
  • Page 74 Figure 35. Opening the handle of the non-hot-swap drive or the dummy tray 6. Pull the handle and carefully slide the non-hot-swap drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 36. Removing the non-hot-swap drive or the dummy tray 7.
  • Page 75 Figure 37. Removing the drive from the drive tray 8. Install a new non-hot-swap drive or dummy tray to cover the drive bay. See “Installing a non-hot-swap drive” on page 63. 9. If you are instructed to return the old non-hot-swap drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 76: Tape Drive

    Figure 39. Installing the drive 7. Connect the SATA signal cable and power cable to the new non-hot-swap drive. Tape drive Your server supports RDX and LTO tape drives. • “Removing a tape drive” on page 64 • “Installing a tape drive” on page 65 Removing a tape drive To remove a tape drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 77 Figure 40. Removing the tape drive 5. If you are instructed to return the old tape drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing a tape drive To install a tape drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 78 Figure 41. Removing the plastic shield 6. Hold the tape drive in correct orientation and then slide it into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 42. Installing the tape drive 7. Connect the power and signal cables from the tape drive to the system board. ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Solid-State Drive (2.5-Inch)

    Figure 43. Connecting the power and signal cables from the tape drive to the system board Power connector on the rear of the optical drive Power connector on the rear of the tape drive HDD power connector 2 on the system board SATA connector on the rear of the RDX tape drive USB 2.0 connector on the system board Note: For the LTO tape drive, connect the signal cable to the connector...
  • Page 80 • For RAID configuration, the SSDs must be the same type with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array. For more information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 41. • For SSDs with different capacities, install the SSD by following the order of the HDD bays as well as the order from the lowest capacity to the highest capacity.
  • Page 81 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD into a 3.5-inch HDD bay To install a 2.5-inch SSD into a 3.5-inch HDD bay, do the following: 1. Use the front door key to unlock the front door (available on some models), and then open the front door.

  • Page 82: Hot-Swap Drive

    5. Align the two screw holes in the SSD with the corresponding holes in the drive adapter. Then, install the two screws to secure the SSD to the drive adapter. Figure 47. Installing the screws to secure the SSD to the drive adapter 6.
  • Page 83 • “Installing a hot-swap drive” on page 72 The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. The number of the installed drives in your server varies depending on the server model. The vacant bays are either covered by an EMI-protective panel or occupied by dummy trays.
  • Page 84 Figure 50. Opening the handle of a dummy tray 4. Pull the handle and carefully slide the drive or the dummy tray out of the chassis. Save the removed dummy tray in case that you later remove the drive and need a dummy tray to cover the drive bay. Figure 51.

  • Page 85: Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Figure 52. Installing the drive 4. Check the drive status LEDs to ensure that the drive is operating properly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed drive to be recognized. See “Hot-swap drive activity and status LEDs” on page 21.
  • Page 86 Note: To maintain the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, install a new hot-swap redundant power supply as soon as you remove the failing one or cover the other bay with a shield if you use one power supply to provide power.
  • Page 87 Figure 54. Removing the protective shield for the power supply bay 2. Note the orientation of the hot-swap power supply, and then slide it into the chassis until it snaps into position. Figure 55. Installing a hot-swap power supply 3. Check the status LED near the power cord connector. For information about the status LEDs, see “Hot- swap power supply status LEDs”...

  • Page 88: Power Conversion Board

    Power conversion board • “Removing the power conversion board” on page 76 • “Installing the power conversion board” on page 76 Removing the power conversion board To remove the power conversion board, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover”...

  • Page 89: Backplane

    3. Position the new power conversion board into the chassis so that the three retention posts on the chassis pass through the corresponding holes in the power conversion board. Then, slide the new power conversion board to the rear of the chassis until the power conversion board is securely seated. Ensure that the screw hole in the new power conversion board is aligned with the mounting stud on the chassis.
  • Page 90 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 49. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 51. 3. Remove the front system fan 1. See “Removing the front system fan 1” on page 86. 4.
  • Page 91 Installing the backplane To install the backplane, do the following: 1. Remove the backplane. See “Removing the backplane” on page 77. 2. Position the new backplane on the HDD cage so that the tabs on the HDD cage are inserted into the corresponding holes in the new backplane.
  • Page 92 Connecting cables for the backplane Connecting cables for server models with one backplane installed (supporting up to four SATA hot- swap HDDs) For this server configuration, you can use the mini-SAS signal cable that has four SATA connectors and one SGPIO connector for cable connection.

  • Page 93: Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Connector 1 on the RAID card • For server models with two 2.5-inch backplanes and an expander card, use mini-SAS signal cables to connect the mini-SAS connectors on the backplane and expander card. See “Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card” on page 26.
  • Page 94 Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Removing the non-hot-swap power supply To remove the non-hot-swap power supply, do the following: 1.

  • Page 95: Intrusion Switch

    2. If needed, remove the non-hot-swap power supply. See “Removing the non-hot-swap power supply” on page 82. 3. Install the new non-hot-swap power supply into the chassis so that the four screw holes in the new non- hot-swap power supply are aligned with the corresponding holes in the rear of the chassis. Then, install the four screws to secure the new non-hot-swap power supply in place.

  • Page 96: Front Panel Board Assembly

    Figure 66. Removing the intrusion switch Installing the intrusion switch To install the intrusion switch, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 49. 2.
  • Page 97 4. Press the release tab in the direction as shown and push the front panel board assembly from the rear until it is projected from the chassis. Then, carefully remove the front panel board assembly from the chassis and pull the cables out of the chassis. Figure 68.

  • Page 98: Front System Fan

    Figure 69. Installing the front panel board assembly 4. Connect cables to the front panel connector, front USB 3.0 connector, and the HDD LED connectors on the system board separately. See “System board components” on page 28. Front system fan •...
  • Page 99 Figure 70. Removing the front system fan 1 4. If you are instructed to return the old front system fan 1, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the front system fan 1 To install the front system fan 1, do the following: 1.

  • Page 100: Rear System Fan

    Figure 71. Installing the front system fan 1 4. Connect the new front system fan 1 cable to the front system fan 1 connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 28. Rear system fan • “Removing the rear system fan” on page 88 •...
  • Page 101 3. Press the two tabs of the rear system fan towards each other and carefully slide the rear system fan out of the chassis simultaneously. Figure 72. Removing the rear system fan 4. If you are instructed to return the old rear system fan, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 102: Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Figure 73. Installing the rear system fan 4. Connect the new rear system fan cable to the rear system fan connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 28. Heat sink and fan assembly • “Removing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 90 •...
  • Page 103 4. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. It is recommended that you carefully remove the four screws from the system board using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board. a.

  • Page 104: Secure Digital Module

    4. Place the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that screws on the new heat sink and fan assembly are inserted into the corresponding holes on the system board. Note the orientation of the new heat sink and fan assembly and ensure that you properly place it so that you can easily connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
  • Page 105 2. Locate the SD module. Then, disconnect the SD module cable from the system board. See “System board components” on page 28. 3. Press the tab on the chassis and move the SD module assembly as shown at the same time. Then, remove the SD module assembly out of the chassis.
  • Page 106 Figure 78. Removing an SD card 6. Remove the SD module from the server chassis if necessary. 7. If you are instructed to return the old SD module, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the SD module To install the SD module, do the following: 1.

  • Page 107: Thinkserver Raid Super Capacitor Module

    Figure 80. Installing the SD module assembly 5. Connect the SD module to the USB 2.0 connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 28. ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module The ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module protects the cache memory on the installed ThinkServer RAID card.
  • Page 108 Figure 81. Removing the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module assembly from the chassis 4. Gently press the tab on the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module bracket as shown and remove the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module from the bracket at the same time. Figure 82.

  • Page 109: Thunderbolt Memory Module

    4. Connect the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module to the TFM connector on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter. Thunderbolt Memory Module This topic applies only to Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter that supports the TMM. There are the following two types of TMM: • ThinkServer RAID 720i Modular Flash •...
  • Page 110 2. Remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter. See “Removing a PCIe card” on page 54. 3. Position the TMM above the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter and align the two holes in the TMM with the two pins on the adapter. Then, lower the TMM straight down until it is securely seated.

  • Page 111: 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. If your server has the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter installed, you can purchase a RAID 520i key and install it to the J3 connector on the RAID card. For information about connectors on the RAID card, see “RAID card”...
  • Page 112 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 510i key is securely seated on the RAID card.

  • Page 113: Cpu

    Figure 88. Installing the RAID 520i key For information about configuring hardware RAID, refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide. This guide is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support • “Removing the CPU” on page 101 •...
  • Page 114 • Do not drop anything onto the CPU socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 89. Removing the CPU 5. Install a new CPU. See “Installing the CPU” on page 102. 6.

  • Page 115: Coin-Cell Battery

    Figure 90. Installing the CPU 7. Gently close the CPU retainer, press down the small handle, and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the new CPU in the socket. Figure 91. Securing the CPU in the socket Coin-cell battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.
  • Page 116 DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is inproperly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

  • Page 117: Power Distribution Board

    To install the coin-cell battery, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 49. 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. 3.
  • Page 118 2. Disconnect the power cables from the power distribution board. 3. Remove the hot-swap redundant power supply. See “Removing a hot-swap power supply” on page 74. 4. Remove the screw that secures the power distribution board cage and then remove the cage. Pull the power distribution board outward to release it from the power supply cage, and then remove the power distribution board out of the chassis.
  • Page 119 Figure 95. Installing the power distribution board 5. Position power distribution board cage to the power supply cage. Ensure that the hole in the power distribution board cage is aligned with the one in the power supply cage. Then, install the screw to secure the power distribution board cage.

  • Page 120: For Service Technician Only: Replacing The System Board

    Figure 96. Installing the power distribution board cage 6. Connect the power cables to the new power distribution board. Then, properly route the cables and secure the cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis. For service technician only: replacing the system board CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts.
  • Page 121 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. 3. Record the cable routing and cable connections. Then, disconnect all cables from the system board. 4. To access the system board, do the following in order: a. “Removing the rear system fan” on page 88 b.
  • Page 122 Figure 98. Removing the CPU socket cover 9. Remove the CPU from the old system board and install it on the new system board. See “CPU” on page 101. 10. Use a cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the heat sink and the top of the CPU. Dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed.

  • Page 123: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Figure 100. Installing the CPU socket cover 15. If you are instructed to return the old system board, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Completing the parts replacement To complete the parts replacement, do the following: 1.
  • Page 124 Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. 8. Update the server configuration. • Download and install the latest device drivers. You can visit the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers • Update the BIOS configuration: “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 33 •...

  • Page 125: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    6. Turn on the server and press Esc as soon as you see the logo screen to view any diagnostic messages. 7. Download and use a diagnostic program to diagnose problems. See “Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics” on page 11. 8. Refer to “Basic troubleshooting tables” on page 113 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing.

  • Page 126: Thinkserver Easystartup Program Problems

    Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved. If none of these actions solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting procedure” on page 113 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic. If the problem cannot be solved by yourself, seek technical assistance.

  • Page 127: Optical Drive Problems

    Optical drive problems Action Symptom The optical drive is not recognized. 1. Ensure that: • The signal cable and connector are not damaged and the connector pins are not bent. • The optical drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 128 Symptom Action A newly installed non-hot-swap storage 1. Ensure that: drive is not recognized. • The signal cable and connector are not damaged. • The non-hot-swap storage drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 129: Memory Module Problems

    Memory module problems Symptom Action The amount of system memory that is 1. Ensure that: displayed is less than the total capacity • All memory modules are the correct type supported by the server. of the installed physical memory See “Features and specifications of your server” on page 7. modules and you suspect a memory module problem.
  • Page 130 ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 131: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources relating to your needs when using the 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 For more information about your server documentation, see “Server documentation”...

  • Page 132: Calling For Service

    • Use the troubleshooting information in this manual. See Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting and diagnostics” on page 113. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support • Download the diagnostic program from the Web site, and then run it. See “Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics”...

  • Page 133: 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 135: 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 136 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 137: Japan Vcci Class A Compliance Statement

    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Japan VCCI Class A compliance statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 138: Japanese Statement Of Compliance For Products Less Than Or Equal To 20 A Per Phase For Jeita Harmonics Guideline

    Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase for JEITA harmonics guideline Eurasian compliance mark ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Appendix B. Weee And Recycling Information

    Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...

  • Page 140: Recycling Information For Brazil

    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 141: 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 142: Battery Recycling Information For The United States And Canada

    The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http:// www.lenovo.com/recycling or contact your local waste disposal facility. Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A.

  • Page 143: Appendix C. Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive

    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 144: China Rohs

    China RoHS ThinkServer TS450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 145: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive...
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  • Page 147: Appendix D. Additional 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 148: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    Table 2. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate • The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.2 • Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or greater, using high- efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet MIL-STD-282.

  • Page 149: 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 150: 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 151: Appendix F. Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Lenovo Limited Warranty LRDIMM load reduction dual inline memory module Mbps megabits per second network operating system PCIe PCI Express personal digital assistant Portable Document Format PECI Platform Environment Control Interface POST power-on self-test Preboot Execution Environment © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 152 Abbreviation or acronym Full term RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks Reliability, availability, and serviceability RDIMM registered dual inline memory module read-only memory Serial Attached SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SCCM System Center Configurations Management Secure digital system event log system management interrupt...

  • Page 153: Index

    LEDs locations hot-swap power supply installing removing hot-swap redundant power supply status Ethernet card installing Hot-swap-drive backplane Ethernet controllers configuring Ethernet status Exit menu Setup Utility program information, getting exiting install © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
  • Page 154 RAID hot-swap redundant power supply status configuring NIC status for your server power status introduction power supply status RAID 520i upgrade key Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics RAID card software locations locations rear system fan installing removing rear view of the server...
  • Page 155 67, 69 removing 67–68 starting Setup Utility program ThinkServer EasyStartup program startup device Web site selecting compatible options Setup Utility program working inside the server with the power on Startup menu guidelines Setup Utility program © Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2017...
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