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Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011...
  • Page 3 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Setup Utility program ..Locating parts on the system board ..Starting the Setup Utility program ..© Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 6 Purchasing additional services ..RAID controllers ....Lenovo product service ... Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program . . .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. • Optional-service customer replaceable unit: You may install an optional-service CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for the server.

  • Page 8: Safety Statements

    If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100° C (212° F) • Repair or disassemble Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: •...
  • Page 10 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 11: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
  • Page 12 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. General Information

    (RAID) configurations. Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 14 • Height: 43.6 mm (1.72 inches) • One serial port • Width: 436 mm (17.17 inches) • One Video Graphics Array (VGA) • Depth: 568 mm (22.36 inches) monitor connector • Maximum weight: 17 kg (37.48 lb) when fully configured ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Software Programs

    USB connectors. Software programs Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
  • Page 16 • Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring • System-error light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel • Vital product data (VPD), including the serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in the nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Diagnostics

    DVD drive b. DVD drive and cables c. (Trained service technician only) System board A DVD is not working correctly. 1. Clean the DVD. 2. Reseat the DVD drive. 3. Replace the DVD drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...

  • Page 18: General Problems

    A hard disk drive was not Reseat all hard disk drives and cables; then, run the hard disk drive diagnostic detected while the operating tests again. system was being started. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Intermittent Problems

    • The server and the monitor are turned on. 2. The keyboard is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. 3. If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.
  • Page 20 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 21: Memory Problems

    Memory problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 6 “Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011” on page 89 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 22: Microprocessor Problems

    2. Try using a different monitor on the server, or try using the monitor that is being tested on a different server. 3. Run the diagnostic programs. If the monitor passes the diagnostic programs, the problem might be a video device driver. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 6 “Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011” on page 89to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 24: Optional-Device Problems

    • The device is designed for the server. For a list of the supported options for work. your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ® Options. • You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.

  • Page 25: Power Problems

    Power problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 6 “Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011” on page 89 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 26: Serial Port Problems

    Serial cable 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Failing serial device b. Serial cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Software Problems

    Software problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 6 “Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011” on page 89 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 28: Solving Ethernet Controller Problems

    Damaged data in CMOS memory or damaged firmware can cause undetermined problems. To reset the CMOS data, use the password switch 2 (SW4) to override the power-on password and clear the CMOS memory; see “Locating parts on the system board” on page 28. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Event Logs

    • Any external devices • Surge-suppressor device (on the server) • Modem, printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices • Each adapter • Hard disk drives • Memory modules: The minimum configuration requirement is 1 GB DIMM per microprocessor (2 GB in a two-microprocessor configuration).

  • Page 30: System Event Log

    See “Front control panel” on page 25 for detailed information. Onboard debug digitron The onboard debug digitron helps trained service technicians to identify server problems. When you turn on the server, the onboard debug digitron will display debug code on the screen. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Locating Parts, Controls, Leds, And Connectors

    Ethernet connector 1 USB connectors (1 and 2) Ethernet connector 2 (share with MGMT) VGA monitor connector PCI expansion slot Serial port Front control panel This section provides information about the front control panel of the server. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 32 Each hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. The Green LED 1 (bottom) indicates activity and the Amber LED 2 (top) indicates the RAID status. Notes: If the onboard SATA and onboard SATA software RAID are configured, note the following: ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 • The SGPIO connector of the 4–port SATA cable in the chassis should be connected to the J45 connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 28. • The function of the Amber LED 2 is only available after you enter the operating system. Table 4.

  • Page 34: Locating Server Components

    Figure 5 “Locating major parts on the system board” on page 29 and Figure 6 “Locating other connectors on the system board” on page 30 show the locations of the parts on the system board. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 Figure 5. Locating major parts on the system board Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA1) SATA connector 1 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA0) SATA connector 2 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHB0) SATA connector 3 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHC0) SATA connector 5 Power connector 2 (for CPU0) SATA connector 4 24-pin power connector for the system board...

  • Page 36: Locating Connectors On The Backplane

    1-2 to pins 2-3. Wait more than five minutes and then move the jumper back to the normal position (pins 1-2) to clear CMOS. Locating connectors on the backplane Backplane connector locations shows the connector locations on the backplane. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 37 Figure 7. Backplane connector locations Power connector 2 Optical drive power connector Power connector 1 Mini SAS signal connector Chapter 4 Locating parts, controls, LEDs, and connectors...
  • Page 38 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    1 and the Safety Information. To obtain a copy of the Safety Information, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. Use only server parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing a FRU, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the FRU.

  • Page 40: System Reliability Guidelines

    • Do not remove any air duct or air baffles while the server is running. Operating the server without the air duct or air baffles might cause the microprocessor to overheat. • The second microprocessor socket always contains either a microprocessor socket cover or a microprocessor. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Guidelines For Trained Service Technicians

    This section contains information for trained service technicians. Inspecting for unsafe conditions Use the information in this section to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in a Lenovo product that you are working on. Each Lenovo product, as it was designed and manufactured, has required safety items to protect users and service technicians from injury.

  • Page 42: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    • Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils. These items might fall into the server as you lean over it. • Avoid dropping any metallic objects into the server, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the server cover. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components.

  • Page 44: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Optional Hardware Devices

    This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the supported memory modules for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ® Options ® ThinkServer Memory. Memory module installation rules Your server has eight memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 64 GB of system memory.

  • Page 45: Installing A Memory Module

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a memory module. To install a memory module, do the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Removing A Memory Module

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove a memory module. To remove a memory module, do the following: ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Removing Or Installing Internal Drives

    PCI card slot, or PCI Express card slot in the event that you later remove the device. • Go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver and click the Options tab for a list of supported options. Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...

  • Page 48: Removing The Optical Drive

    6. Disconnect the power cable and the signal cable from the rear of the removed optical drive. 7. Remove the optical drive retention tab by removing the two screws that secure the tab. Save the retention tab to use when you install a new optical drive. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Installing The Optical Drive

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install the optical drive. To install the optical drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 50 4. Install the two screws to secure the retention tab to the rear of the new optical drive. Then, connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 14. Installing the retention tab and connecting the cables ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove a hot-swap hard disk drive. This section applies only to server models that have hot-swap hard disk drives installed.
  • Page 52 Figure 17. Removing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 3. If you are instructed to return the removed hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. This section applies only to server models that support hot-swap hard disk drives.
  • Page 54 4. Make sure that the drive tray handle is in the open position. 5. Align the screw holes in both sides of the hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the tray. Then, install the screws to secure the hard disk drive in the tray. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Figure 20. Installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 6. Keep the handle on the hard disk drive tray assembly fully open, slide the tray with the hard disk drive into the corresponding mounting point of the hot-swap hard disk drive bay ( ), and then slightly press the handle to lock the tray into place ( 7.

  • Page 56: Installing Or Removing The Riser Card

    Then, close the retention tab to secure the PCI card (installed on the riser card) and then install the fastening screw to secure the riser card in place. Note: The riser card might have a PCI card already installed on it. Carefully fit the PCI card into the server. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Removing The Riser Card

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the riser card with a PCI card installed.
  • Page 58 4. Open the retention tab that secures the PCI card, which is installed on the riser card. Figure 22. Opening the retention tab 5. Remove the fastening screw that secures the riser card ( ) and lift the riser card straight up by its edges to remove it ( ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Installing Or Removing A Pci Card

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a PCI card. To install a PCI card, do the following: Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

  • Page 60: Removing A Pci Card

    3. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card or any cables that impede access to the riser card. 4. Remove the riser card together with the installed PCI card. See “Removing the riser card” on page 51. 5. Remove the PCI card from the PCI card slot on the riser card. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Removing Or Installing The Ethernet Card

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the Ethernet card. The Ethernet card is installed on the riser card. To remove the Ethernet card, do the following: Note: Use any documentation that comes with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

  • Page 62: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware Devices

    Removing or installing the system board battery This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the system board battery. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Installing The System Board Battery

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board battery. To remove the system board battery, do the following: 1.

  • Page 64: Removing Or Installing The Raid Controller

    LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the front control panel. The RAID controller is installed on the riser card. To remove the RAID controller, do the following: ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this section).
  • Page 66 • The battery in the battery card assembly must recharge for at least six hours during fast charge under normal operating conditions. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 a. Note the top view and the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Then, insert the battery pack harness connector into the 5-pin J3 battery pack harness connector on the backside of the battery card assembly. Figure 28. Bottom view of the battery card assembly J3 battery pack harness connector J1 connector J2 board-to-board connector...
  • Page 68 See “Locating connectors on the backplane” on page 30. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 84. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this topic) and the battery card assembly for this RAID controller.
  • Page 70 Figure 33. Installing the RAID controller into the PCI card slot on the riser card 8. Install the riser card with the installed RAID controller into an appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 9. Connect the other end of the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane of your server. Figure 34. Mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Battery This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Battery (hereafter called the battery card assembly).
  • Page 72 (BIOS) code, utility programs, device drivers, and other software applications. Follow the instructions provided by your Service Provider to download and install updates. Online technical support is available through the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Attention: • Electrostatic discharge can damage the battery card assembly and the 8708EM2 RAID adapter on which the battery card assembly is installed. Always ground yourself and use a ground strap before touching the battery card assembly or the 8708EM2 RAID adapter. Perform the installation procedure at an ESD-safe workstation.

  • Page 74: Removing Or Installing The Heat Sink Assembly

    2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover. 3. Remove the eight screws that secure the heat sink assembly ( ) and gently lift out the heat sink assembly. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install the heat sink assembly. Chapter 5...
  • Page 76 Figure 39. Installing the heat sink assembly Screws Air flow Indicates the front of the chassis 4. To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 84. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor

    Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.

  • Page 78: Installing The Microprocessor

    4. Press down and push the small handle outward on the microprocessor socket to lift the handle to the open position. Figure 41. Lifting the handle 5. Gently press the retainer of the microprocessor socket to open it. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Figure 42. Opening the retainer 6. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. Figure 43. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 7. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor.

  • Page 80: Removing Or Installing The System Fans

    6. If you are instructed to return the system fans to the manufacturer, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. 7. To install the system fans, see “Installing the system fans” on page 75. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Installing The System Fans

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install the system fans. To install the system fans, do the following: 1.

  • Page 82: Removing Or Installing The Power Supply

    Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the power supply. When you remove a power supply, observe the following precautions. DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 Statement 8 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

  • Page 84: Installing The Power Supply

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install the power supply. When you install a power supply, observe the following precautions. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 85 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Statement 8 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
  • Page 86 Figure 49. Installing the screws to secure the power supply 4. Connect the power supply cables to the system board connectors , and , and to the backplane connectors Figure 50. Connecting the power supply cables ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Removing Or Installing The System Board

    Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly might be very hot.
  • Page 88 Align the notches of the microprocessor socket cover with the alignment keys of the microprocessor socket. Lower the socket cover straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Installing The System Board

    Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a new system board after a failing system board is removed.

  • Page 90: Completing The Parts Replacement

    This section provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server. To complete the parts replacement, you must reinstall the server cover, reconnect all the cables and, for some devices, run the Setup Utility program to do further setup. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: Installing The Server Cover

    Installing the server cover This section provides instructions on how to install the server cover. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

  • Page 92: Turning Off The Server

    If you install a supported optional adapter, you can attach external devices to the server. To attach an external device, do the following: Note: If you are attaching an external device, see the documentation that comes with the device for information about cabling. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 1. Read and understand the Safety Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your product, and Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices. 3. Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation and to connect it to the server.
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  • Page 95: Chapter 6. Parts Listing, Rd230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, And 4011

    If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. • Optional-service customer replaceable unit: You may install an optional-service CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 96 -5.86QPI,12MB Cache, DDR3-1066, 80W (models CTO) 03X3649 Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5649 - 6 Core 2.53GHz -5.86QPI,12MB Cache, DDR3-1066, 80W (models CTO) 03X3650 Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5675 - 6 Core 3.06GHz -6.4QPI,12MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 95W (models CTO) ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 Table 11. Parts listing, Types 1043 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5672 - 4Core 3.2GHz 03X3651 -6.4QPI,12MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 95W (models CTO) Power supply, 600W (models CTO) 46U3454 46U3298 System board, 1U rack - Intel 5500 system board (models...
  • Page 98 Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5620 - Quad Core 2.40GHz - 71Y9049 5.86QPI, 12MB Cache, DDR3-1066, 80W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5603 - Quad Core 1.6GHz - 03X3645 4.8QPI, 4MB Cache, DDR3-800, 80W (models CTO 16U 16G) ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Table 12. Parts listing, Types 1044 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5606 - Quad Core 2.13GHz - 03X3646 4.8QPI, 4MB Cache,DDR3-800, 80W (models CTO 17U) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5607 - Quad Core 2.26GHz - 03X3647 4.8QPI, 4MB Cache,DDR3-800, 80W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5645 - 6 Core 2.4GHz...
  • Page 100 4.8QPI, 4MB Cache, DDR3-800, 80W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon L5609 - Quad Core 1.86GHz - 46U3187 5.86QPI, 12MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 40W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5670 - 6 Core 2.93GHz - 6.4QPI, 71Y9037 12MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 95W (models CTO) ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 Table 13. Parts listing, Types 4010 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5667 - Quad Core 3.06GHz - 71Y9039 6.4QPI, 12MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 95W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5640 -- 5.86QPI, 12MB Cache, 71Y9045 DDR3-1066, 80W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5660 -- 6.4QPI, 12MB Cache,...
  • Page 102 Intel PRO/1000PT dual ports Ethernet card (models CTO) 67Y1430 200mm MiniSAS-MiniSAS SAS cable (models CTO All Models) 46U3463 LSI iBBU08 battery unit for 9260-8i (models CTO) 03X3618 LSI 8708EM2 8 ports 256MB SAS RAID card (models CTO) O3X3619 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 Table 14. Parts listing, Types 4011 CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Optical drive, DVD Burner/CD-RW SATA - with no software 46U3353 (DOS/Linux) (models CTO 12U 12G 13U 13G 14U 14G 15G 16U 16G 17U 17G 18U 18G 19U 19G 1BU 1BG 1CU 1CG 1DU 1DG) Riser card (models CTO All Models)
  • Page 104 46U3462 46U3467 Front LED / USB assembly (models CTO All Models) Mounting ear kits (models CTO All Models) 90Y1395 Screw kit (models CTO All Models) 46U3478 LSI MEGARAID 8708E SAS RAID 256MB (models CTO) 46U3224 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Ship Group

    Intel PRO/1000PT dual ports Ethernet card (models CTO) 67Y1430 Ship group Lenovo ship group for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. Table 15. Ship group, Type 1043 Ship group part number Used in these countries and regions...

  • Page 106: Power Cords

    WS 2008 R2 STD 64bit US(CTO) Power cords For your safety, Lenovo provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this Lenovo product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 107 Table 20. Power cords, Type 1044 Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 41R3184 US (models CTO) 41R3256 China (models CTO) 41R3270 Brazil (models CTO) 41R3176 LA High Volt (APU) (models CTO) 41R3260 Korea (models CTO) 41R3224 UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei?lnot;...
  • Page 108 Israel (models CTO 12G 13G 14G 15G 16G 17 G 18G 19G 1BG 1CG 1DG) 41R3220 South Africa (models CTO 12G 13G 14G 15G 16G 17 G 18G 19G 1BG 1CG 1DG) 43N9029 Thailand (models CTO) ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Chapter 7. Configuring The Server

    • Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices • Set and change settings for advanced hardware features • View, set, and change settings for power-management features • View and clear error logs • Resolve configuration conflicts © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...

  • Page 110: Starting The Setup Utility Program

    Set the basic BIOS parameters. Advanced Set the advanced BIOS parameters. PCIPnP Set the PCI parameters. Boot Set the boot parameters. Security Set the security parameters. Chipset Set the chipset. Exit Exit the Setup Utility program. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 Table 25. Items under the Main menu Item Option Description AMIBIOS View the BIOS version and creation date information. Processor View microprocessor information. View memory capacity information. System Memory System Time HH:MM:SS Set system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set system date. Table 26.
  • Page 112 ACPI T State Disabled[Enabled] throttling in ACPI. Notes: 1. The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. 2. The above options might vary depending on the type of the installed microprocessor. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 113 Table 28. Submenus under the Mass Storage Controller Configuration Item Option Description SATA Configuration Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the integrated SATA controller. Configure SATA as [IDE]RAID To select the hard disk drive mode. If this option is set to IDE, all the SATA connectors will be configured as stand-alone SATA connectors.
  • Page 114 BMC Alert LED and Beep [Off]On Turn on or turn off the BMC alert LED and beep. FW key [0000000] Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 Table 33. Submenu under the Intel VT-d Configuration Item Option Description Intel VT-d Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the virtualization technology for I/O devices. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. Table 34. Submenus under the Remote Access Configuration Item Option Description...
  • Page 116 Make sure that the mandatory memory frequency setting is less than the maximum frequency that the memory module can support. Memory Mode [Independent]Channel Set the memory channel MirroringLockstep mode to improve reliability or efficiency. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 117: Using Passwords

    Table 38. Items under the Chipset menu (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power OffPower On[Last If the power is recovered State] after outage, the system will be at the state that you set under Restore on AC Power Loss.

  • Page 118: Raid Controllers

    The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating-system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating systems and associated device drivers. If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 119: Before You Use The Easystartup Dvd

    • Support for multiple operating systems • Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.

  • Page 120: Configuring Raid

    • Confirm settings: This task enables you to review all of the information you provided. • Save response file: This task gives you the option of saving the information on a diskette or USB device as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Configuring The Onboard Sata Software Raid

    • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the disk is prepared using the disk and partition information you specified. Then you are prompted to insert the operating system disk, and the operating system is installed using the information that you specified. Configuring the onboard SATA software RAID This chapter provides instructions on how to configure the onboard SATA software RAID by using the INTEL iMST Configuration Utility program.

  • Page 122: Deleting The Raid Volume

    Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS ROM file, BMC FW and RAID FW files.

  • Page 123: Using The Easyupdate Firmware Updater Program

    To update your system, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers ® ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program.
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  • Page 125: Appendix A. Raid Battery Card Assembly

    ThinkServer 8708EM2 SAS RAID Controller Battery 72 hours for 256 Mbytes, using three 64 Mx16 DDR2 parts (low power) The data retention time varies according to the following: • Capacity of the battery pack and the battery load © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 126 • Ambient temperature • Age of the battery • Numbers of discharge cycles the battery has been through • DRAM (dynamic random access memory) size ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix B. 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. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 128: Using Other Services

    • Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you travel with a Lenovo notebook computer or relocate your computer to a country where your desktop, notebook, or server machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period.

  • Page 129: Purchasing Additional Services

    Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/.
  • Page 130 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 131: Appendix C. Notices

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

  • Page 132: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 133: Particulate Contamination

    TI. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de Lenovo en el sitio web de Lenovo http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling.

  • Page 134: Compliance With Republic Of Turkey Directive On The Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

    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/lenovo/environment or contact your local waste disposal facility. ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 135 US & Canada Only For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For the European Union: Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union.

  • Page 136: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    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 recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 137: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    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, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:...

  • Page 138: Japan Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Taiwan Class A warning statement People's Republic of China Class A warning statement...

  • Page 139: Korea Class A Warning Statement

    Korea Class A warning statement Appendix C. Notices...
  • Page 140 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: Index

    LEDs on the front control panel FCC Class A notice DIMM features and technologies installing field replaceable units (FRUs) problems firmware, updating removing front, controls and indicators display problems drive bays, internal © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 142 8, 128 IPMI event log parts listing 89–90, 92, 94, 97 parts replacement, completing password considerations setting, changing, deleting keyboard problems ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 143 RAID controller event log riser card trademarks server cover troubleshooting tables system board battery turn off replacement parts server riser card turn on installing server removing TÜV gloss statement SAS or SATA hot-swap drives undetermined problems © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
  • Page 144 EasyStartup passwords Setup Utility program video problems video controller, integrated specifications viewing event logs Web site compatible options Lenovo support 33, 89 publication ordering support working inside the server with the power on ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 146 Part Number: Printed in USA (1P) P/N:...

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