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  • Page 1 ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 0387, 0388, 0389, 0390, 0391, 0392, 0393, and 0441...
  • Page 2 • Appendix A “Notices” on page 217 Second Edition (August 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4. Turning on and turning off the server ....53 Turning on the server ... .
  • Page 4 ThinkServer Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver) ..Lenovo Support Web site..Help and service ....Before you call ... . .

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오. Voordat u het product gebruikt, moet u ervoor zorgen dat u de meertalige veiligheidsinstructies op de documentatie-dvd van het product hebt gelezen en begrijpt. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 6 Ensure that you read and understand all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read and understand any additional safety information that is included with the server or optional device before you install, remove, or replace the device.
  • Page 7 • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 To disconnect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
  • Page 8 Statement 3 CAUTION: 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. •...
  • Page 9 Statement 9 CAUTION: Disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates a sharp-edge hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 10 Statement 13 CAUTION: Ensure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended on the rails. Statement 14 CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits. You must install the appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with your local electrical code requirements.
  • Page 11 This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 18 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted products. Statement 19 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 12 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. ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information

    • Optional-service CRUs: Although dealing with Optional-service CRUs requires some technical skills, Optional-service CRUs are safe for customers to replace. 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 14 Adobe Web site at: http://www.adobe.com Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. Some information in the documents on the documentation DVD might change without notice after the first release of the DVD. You can always obtain all the most up-to-date documentation for your server from the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
  • Page 15 SATA software RAID, see “Configuring the onboard SATA software RAID” on page 74. Document for trained service personnel only The following document is intended for trained service personnel of Lenovo and is only available in English on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
  • Page 16 ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

    The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an ac power source, and then you can turn on the server. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware features installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires an operating system to be installed.
  • Page 18 ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Material box, including power cord(s), printed documentation, documentation DVD, and software media Features This topic provides general information about the server features for a variety of models. Depending on your specific model, some features might vary or not be available. For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 20 • Intel Xeon dual-core microprocessor • Intel Core™ i3 microprocessor For a list of the ThinkServer microprocessor options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Click the Products tab and then click Options ➙ ThinkServer Processors to view the information. Memory Your server supports up to four double data rate 3 unbuffered dual inline memory modules (DDR3 UDIMMs) with Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) technology.

  • Page 21: Features

    RDX USB drive bundle. In your server, the P6 power connector of the power supply is for the RDX USB drive bundle. You can purchase this option directly from Lenovo. The option name is Lenovo Removable Disk Technology (RDX) USB Drive Bundle. The RDX technology combines the characteristics of tape backup with disk storage to help you protect and archive data.
  • Page 22 BMC is a management chip that is integrated on the system board of your server. With the BMC chip, no matter what condition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off, as long as the server is connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction with the BMC controlled servers can be achieved through system network.
  • Page 23 (iKVM) key. The iKVM key is a remote management module. You can purchase an iKVM key from Lenovo and install it on the iKVM key connector on the system board of your server to enable the iKVM function and activate the advanced system management features.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Windows and Linux provided with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program is also on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For detailed information, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 69.

  • Page 25: Thinkserver Easyupdate Firmware Updater

    The two labels are the same. One is on the front bezel and the other is on the chassis. The machine type, model, and serial number identify your server. When you contact Lenovo for help, the information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.
  • Page 26 The following illustration is a sample of the machine type, model, and serial number labels on the server. Note: Depending on the model type, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. Figure 2. Machine type, model, and serial number labels...

  • Page 27: Front View Of The Server

    For detailed information about the control, connectors, and status LEDs on the front panel, see “Front panel” on page 17. Optical drive bay 2 The 5.25-inch optical drive bay 2 is for a secondary optical drive or a RDX USB drive bundle (server option). Some models have a secondary optical drive installed. Front door...
  • Page 28 Your server comes with an optical drive installed in the 5.25-inch optical drive bay 1. Optical drive eject/close button Press this button to eject or close the optical drive when the server power is on. Optical drive status LED The optical drive status LED is blinking in green when the optical drive is working or in the POST process.

  • Page 29: Front Panel

    Power switch with power status LED You can press the power switch to turn on the server when you finish setting up the server. You can also hold the power switch for several seconds to turn off the server if you cannot turn off the server from the operating system.

  • Page 30: Dit Module

    None The server is disconnected from a LAN. Green The LAN is connected and active. Color Amber A system error has occurred. None The server is off or the server is on and is working correctly. Description Description Description Description...

  • Page 31: Rear View Of The Server

    Note: The DIT module is only available in some models. The following illustration shows the location of the DIT module and the diagnostic LEDs on the DIT panel in the front of the server. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the following illustration.
  • Page 32 The following illustration shows the rear view of the server with a screw-secured, non-hot-swap power supply. Figure 6. Rear view of the server with a non-hot-swap power supply Power cord connector Serial port VGA DB-15 connector Four USB connectors ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 USB devices. Expansion card area You server has four expansion slots on the system board for you to install appropriate PCI cards. For detailed information, see “System board components” on page 42. Chapter 3...

  • Page 34: Server Locks

    Note: Carefully save the front door key to avoid loss. Server locks Locking the server cover helps prevent unauthorized access to the inside of your server and locking the front door helps prevent unauthorized access to the installed hard disk drives.
  • Page 35 Padlock Your server comes with a padlock loop so that the server cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 8. Padlock Chapter 3 Product overview...
  • Page 36 The cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot at the rear of your server and is operated with a key. The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers.

  • Page 37: Server Components

    Front door lock You can remove the key attached on the server and use it to open or lock the front door of the server. The front door helps protect the hard disk drive cages to prevent unauthorized access to the installed hard disk drives.
  • Page 38 The following illustration shows the components of the server with five to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. Figure 11. Components of the server with five to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives DIT module (available in some models) Front panel...
  • Page 39 • For information about the supported expansion card, see “System board components” on page 42. • Depending on the model, your server might come with a screw-secured, non-hot-swap power supply or hot-swap redundant power supply module(s).
  • Page 40 The following illustration shows the components of the server with up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives. Figure 12. Components of the server with up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives DIT module (available in some models)
  • Page 41 • For more information about the memory modules, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 90. The following illustration shows the components of the server with up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.
  • Page 42 • For information about the supported expansion card, see “System board components” on page 42. • Depending on the model, your server might come with a screw-secured, non-hot-swap power supply or hot-swap redundant power supply module(s).
  • Page 43 The following illustration shows the components of the server with up to four 3.5-inch non-hot-swap hard disk drives. Figure 14. Components of the server with up to four 3.5-inch non-hot-swap hard disk drives DIT module (available in some models) Front panel...

  • Page 44: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Status Leds

    This topic applies only to server models with hot-swap hard disk drives. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. Each hot-swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front. Unlock and open the front door to gain access to the hard disk drives and view the status LEDs.

  • Page 45: Raid Card

    Figure 16. 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Hard disk drive activity LED On, green Blinking, green On, green On, green Blinking, green RAID card This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on a RAID card if you have one installed in the PCI-E slot 3 on the system board.

  • Page 46: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You can also purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “Installing or removing the RAID card”...
  • Page 47 The following illustration shows the locations of the hot-swap hard disk drive backplanes. You need to open the server cover and remove the front system fans to access the backplanes. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85 and “Replacing the front system fan” on page 149.
  • Page 48 The following illustrations show the connectors on a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane. Figure 19. Front view of the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hot-swap hard disk drive Slot 1 for a 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hot-swap hard disk drive Figure 20.
  • Page 49 Backplane for 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane. The following illustrations show the connectors on the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane. Figure 21. Front view of the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane Slot 0 for a 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive Slot 1 for a 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk...

  • Page 50: Connecting Cables

    Server models with five to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives and two backplanes For server models with five to eight SAS or SATA II 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives and two backplanes, a required RAID card must be installed in the server.
  • Page 51 Server models with up to eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drives and one backplane For server models with up to eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drives and one backplane, a required RAID card must be installed in the server.
  • Page 52 RAID card and the end on the system board. Figure 24. Connecting cables for server models with one 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane and a RAID card For connector location information about the RAID card, hot-swap hard disk drive backplane, and the system board, refer to the related topics in “Locations”...
  • Page 53 Note: The option package for the RAID card is designed for different types of servers and might contain additional cables that are not required to be installed into your server. • One 700 mm (27.56 inches) mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable •...

  • Page 54: System Board Components

    RAID card and the end on the system board. Figure 26. Connecting cables for server models with one 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane and a RAID card For connector location information about the RAID card, hot-swap hard disk drive backplane, and the system board, refer to the related topics in “Locations”...
  • Page 55 Figure 27. System board components Power Management Bus (PMBus) connector TPM connector Memory slot 4 (DIMMB2) Memory slot 3 (DIMMB1) Memory slot 2 (DIMMA2) Memory slot 1 (DIMMA1) iButton socket Main power connector 5-pin system fan 2 connector Microprocessor Intel C202 chip 4-pin system fan 1 connector SATA connector 1 SATA connector 0...
  • Page 56 Used to connect the 24-pin P1 power connector of the power supply to provide main power to your server. 5-pin system fan 2 connector Used to connect the cable of the upper front system fan (front system fan 2) if your server model has two front system fans.
  • Page 57 Used to connect the front panel USB cable. System board battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. The system board battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server.

  • Page 58: System Board Jumpers

    With the integrated BMC chip, no matter what condition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off, as long as the server is connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction with the BMC controlled servers can be achieved through system network.
  • Page 59 The following illustration shows a jumper in the default setting position (pin 1 and pin 2). This is the correct position for normal operation. Figure 28. Default jumper setting Chapter 3 Product overview...
  • Page 60 BMC setting jumper BIOS recovery jumper Attention: To set the jumpers, you need to open the server cover. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 61 BMC initialization finishes. If you move the BMC setting jumper to pin 2 and pin 3, the server will be directly turned on when you press the power switch without waiting for the BMC ready. The BMC function might not be available in this situation.

  • Page 62: System Board Leds

    System board LEDs This topic helps you locate the LEDs on the system board. The following illustration shows the BMC status LED, system board hardware fault LED, and the POST code diagnostic LEDs on the system board. Figure 30. System board LEDs System board hardware fault LED BMC status LED POST code diagnostic LED #4...
  • Page 63 BMC status LED This LED indicates the BMC status of your server. BMC status LED Blinking POST code diagnostic LEDs During the system boot process, the BIOS executes several platform configuration processes, each of which is assigned a specific hex POST code number. When each configuration routine is started, the BIOS displays the POST code number through the POST code diagnostic LEDs on the system board.
  • Page 64 POST code diagnostic LEDs 01010111 01011000 01011001 01011010 01011011 11101000 11101001 11101010 11101011 11111000 11111001 11111010 11010000 11010001 11010010 11010011 11010100 11010101 11010110 11010111 11011000 11011001 11011010 11011011 11011100 ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual POST error code 0x57 Microprocessor mismatch. 0x58 Microprocessor self-test failed or microprocessor cache error occurred.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4. Turning On And Turning Off The Server

    BMC initialization finishes. • When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled on the server that is connected to an ac power source and a LAN, a network administrator can remotely turn on or wake up the server from a management console using remote network management software.
  • Page 66 2. For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system. ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Configuring The Server

    To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Connect the server to an ac power source and press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the server. See “Turning on the server” on page 53.

  • Page 68: Setup Utility Program Interface

    BIOS to the version in the image. See “System board jumpers” on page 46. 2. Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS image and follow the instructions on the Web site to update the BIOS. See “Updating or recovering the BIOS”...

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    This topic provides information about the various configuration menus and items on the Advanced menu in the Setup Utility program. You can view or change various server component settings on the Advanced menu. The following table shows the contents of the Advanced menu. On each submenu, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option by using up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard directly.
  • Page 70 Menu item Intel EIST Technology P-State Coordination Intel Turbo Boost Technology C1E Support CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report Package C State Limit Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Memory Configuration Memory Reset (set memory configuration parameters and view information about the installed memory modules) Intel VT-d Technology Chipset Configuration...
  • Page 71 Primary Graphics Onboard LAN1 I/O ROM Selections If the power is interrupted • Power on when the server is on, after the power resumes: • If you have selected Stay off, the server will stay in the off state. • If you have selected Last State, the server will resume to the last state.

  • Page 72: Security Menu

    Security menu. For each menu item, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option by using up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard directly. Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features.

  • Page 73: Server Management Menu

    This topic provides information about the features available on the Server Management menu in the Setup Utility program. You can view system information and view or change event log settings on the Server Management menu. The following table shows the contents of the Server Management menu. On each submenu, press the Enter key to view the information or show selectable options and select a desired option by using up and down arrow keys.

  • Page 74: Boot Options Menu

    The following list, showing the order in which devices will be started up, is always displayed. Even devices that are not attached to or installed in your server are listed. For each device that is attached to or installed in the server, information about it is presented on the screen after the colon.
  • Page 75 Specify the startup priority for all the available network devices. Enable or disable the quiet boot feature to determine whether the logo screen will be displayed or not when starting the server. Chapter 5 Configuring the server...

  • Page 76: Setting The System Date And Time

    You can press F12 when turning on the server and select a temporary startup device directly from the boot device selection window. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 66.

  • Page 77: Using Passwords

    Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server. You do not have to set a password to use your server. However, using a password improves computing security. If you decide to set a password, read the following topics.

  • Page 78: Configuring The Tpm Function

    TPM function. Selecting a startup device If your server does not start up from a desired device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want: Note: Not all discs, hard disk drives, or other removable devices are bootable.

  • Page 79: Exiting The Setup Utility Program

    UEFI BIOS, the Setup Utility program, and the BMC firmware. The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server. The UEFI BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the server hardware can execute.

  • Page 80: Recovering From A Bios Update Failure

    See “Downloading the BIOS update utility program” on page 67. 2. Turn on the server and press the F1 key as soon as you see the logo screen to start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 55.

  • Page 81: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    168. 13. Connect the server to an ac power source and turn on the server. The BIOS settings become the default settings of the updated BIOS version. You need to check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs.

  • Page 82: Features Of The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    • Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Ability to create a reuseable 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 83: Configuring Raid

    This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the Lenovo copyright and trademark statements. • Compatibility notes This menu provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by the version of the program you are using. • User Guide This menu provides information about the features of the program and instructions on how to use the program.

  • Page 84: About Raid

    RAID array. This array distributes data across multiple hard disk drives, but the array appears to the host server as one single storage unit. Creating and using RAID arrays provides high performance, such as the expedited I/O performance, because several drives can be accessed simultaneously.

  • Page 85: 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 can also purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 33 and “Installing or removing the RAID card”...

  • Page 86: Configuring Raid Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    The onboard SATA software RAID controller is integrated in the Intel C202 chip on the system board. If your server has SATA hard disk drives that are connected to the system board, you can use the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program to configure RAID independently of the operating system. Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.
  • Page 87 The following table shows the various menus and items in the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program. On each menu, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option by using up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard directly. Chapter 5 Configuring the server...
  • Page 88 72 for information about the required number of hard disk drives for each RAID level. If you want to create a RAID 5 array using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program, the server also needs to have a ThinkServer SATA Software RAID 5 Key installed on the system board. See “Installing or removing the ThinkServer SATA Software RAID 5 Key”...

  • Page 89: Initializing A Virtual Drive

    For a detailed introduction to hot-spare drives, refer to “Introduction to RAID” in the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. To set a physical drive as a hot-spare drive using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program, do the following: 1.

  • Page 90: Running A Consistency Check

    “Introduction to RAID” in the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. To rebuild a physical drive using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program when a physical drive in an array fails, do the following: 1.

  • Page 91: Configuring The Advanced Sata Or Sas Hardware Raid

    Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You can also purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models Chapter 5...

  • Page 92: Configuring The Ethernet Controllers

    Web page. 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://support.lenovo.com, click Download Drivers & Software, and then follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS and BMC updates and device drivers.

  • Page 93: Using The Firmware Updater Program

    To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program, do the following: Note: Lenovo maintains the Support Web site by making changes and improvements periodically. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this topic.
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  • Page 95: Chapter 6. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    • If you must turn on the server while the server cover is removed, make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server.

  • Page 96: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    • Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply module, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap devices or components.

  • Page 97: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an ESD wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.
  • Page 98 5. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover and then slide the server cover to the rear until it is stopped. Notes: a. The server cover is securely installed and you need to use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover.

  • Page 99: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 100 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 34. Removing the front bezel ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the ThinkServer memory module options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Click the Products tab and then click Options ➙ ThinkServer Memory to view the information.
  • Page 102 Memory module installation rules Your server has four memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 UDIMMs with ECC technology. • Supports 2 GB and 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 UDIMMs • Single-rank or dual-rank • Minimum system memory: 2 GB (only one 2 GB memory module installed in the DIMMA2 slot) •...

  • Page 103: Installing A Memory Module

    To install a memory module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 104: Removing A Memory Module

    To remove a memory module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 105: Installing Or Removing A Pci Card

    This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a PCI card. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI card slots covered or occupied. When you install an internal drive or PCI card, save the EMI shield or drive bay filler from the drive bay or save the PCI card slot bracket in the event that you later remove the device.
  • Page 106 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85.

  • Page 107: Removing A Pci Card

    To remove a PCI card, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 108: Installing Or Removing The Ethernet Card

    This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the Ethernet card. Installing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.

  • Page 109: Removing The Ethernet Card

    To install the Ethernet card, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 110: Installing Or Removing The Raid Card

    This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the RAID card. A specific RAID card is required for server models with more than four hard disk drives or models that use SAS hard disk drives. You can also install the RAID card for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions.

  • Page 111: Removing The Raid Card

    To remove the RAID card, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 112: Installing Or Removing The Thinkserver 9240-8I Raid 5 Upgrade Key

    To install the RAID 5 key on the RAID card, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 113 • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Then, the hardware RAID 5 and 50 levels are available for your server if your server has the required number of hard disk drives installed. Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID.

  • Page 114: Installing Or Removing The Thinkserver Sata Software Raid 5 Key

    The system board RAID 5 key expands the capability of the system board by activating RAID 5 for the onboard SATA software RAID. You can purchase a system board RAID 5 key directly from Lenovo. Installing the system board RAID 5 key Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...
  • Page 115 To install the system board RAID 5 key, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 116 • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Then, the onboard SATA software RAID 5 is available for your server if your server has the required number of hard disk drives installed. To configure RAID, see “Configuring RAID” on page 71.

  • Page 117: Installing Or Removing The Thinkserver Ikvm Remote Management Module

    The iKVM key offers convenient, remote KVM access and control through the LAN or Internet. You can use the iKVM key to gain location-independent remote access to respond to critical incidents and to undertake necessary maintenance. Therefore, working as an integrated solution in your server, the iKVM key provides on the iButton socket to...
  • Page 118 To install the iKVM key, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 119 Removing the iKVM key Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 120 To remove the iKVM key, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 121: Installing Or Removing The Tpm Module

    To install the TPM module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 122 To remove the TPM module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 123: Installing Or Removing The Dit Module

    2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85. 3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. 4. Locate the TPM connector on the system board and then remove the TPM module installed on the TPM connector by lifting it straight up.
  • Page 124 To install the DIT module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 125 1. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. 2. If you remove the DIT module, the server will lose the diagnostic LEDs on the DIT panel. To remove the DIT module, do the following:...
  • Page 126 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85.

  • Page 127: Installing Or Replacing An Optical Drive

    The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. Your server has two optical drive bays. If only one optical drive is installed in the lower bay, the upper bay is covered by a metal EMI shield on the chassis and also a plastic shield on the front bezel.
  • Page 128 To install or replace an optical drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 129 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new optical drive and the signal cable out of the package. in the direction as shown and push the optical drive...
  • Page 130 6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position. Note: You do not need to remove the front bezel when replacing an optical drive. However, if you are adding a secondary optical drive in the upper optical drive bay, you need to remove the front bezel first and then gain access to the protective shields to remove them.

  • Page 131: Installing Or Replacing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    7 for more information about the supported hot-swap hard disk drives. For a list of the ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Click the Products tab and then click Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives to view the information.
  • Page 132 1. Use the front door key to unlock the front door and then use the front door handle front door to the open position. Figure 58. Opening the front door of the server 2. Locate the appropriate hard disk drive bay. See “Server components” on page 25. ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual to pivot the...
  • Page 133 3. Press the release button to open the handle of the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray. Figure 59. Opening the handle of the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
  • Page 134 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new hot-swap hard disk drive out of the package. Note: Do not touch the circuit board on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 135: Removing Or Installing A Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    7. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to make sure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed drive to be recognized. See “Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs” on page 32. If the hard disk drive is faulty, you need to reinstall or replace it until it is operating correctly.

  • Page 136: Removing A Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    For a list of the ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Click the Products tab and then click Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives to view the information. Removing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...
  • Page 137 2. Use the front door key to unlock the front door and then use the front door handle to pivot the front door to the open position. Figure 62. Opening the front door of the server Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
  • Page 138 5. Remove the front system fan 1. See “Replacing the front system fan” on page 149. 6. Locate the appropriate non-hot-swap hard disk drive. See “Server components” on page 25. Then, disconnect the SATA signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the non-hot-swap hard disk drive.
  • Page 139 7. Insert two fingers into the holes in the two tabs on the front of the blue bracket. Then, press the tabs towards each other and carefully slide the non-hot-swap hard disk drive out of the front of the chassis. Figure 64.

  • Page 140: Installing A Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Before you begin, consider the following hard disk drive installation rules: • Follow the order of the hard disk drive bays when installing a hard disk drive. See “Server components” on page 25 to locate the hard disk drive bays in your server.
  • Page 141 To install a non-hot-swap hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 142 6. Locate the appropriate non-hot-swap hard disk drive bay. See “Server components” on page 25. 7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new non-hot-swap hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new non-hot-swap hard disk drive and the signal cable out of the package.
  • Page 143 8. Install the new non-hot-swap hard disk drive into a blue bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket and aligning pin , pin , pin , and pin drive so that the hard disk drive can be seated in the bracket. Note: Do not touch the circuit board Figure 68.
  • Page 144 The following table provides information about the recommended power connector and system board SATA connector for the non-hot-swap hard disk drive installed in each drive bay. See “Server components” on page 25 and “System board components” on page 42 for the location information about the hard disk drive bays and SATA connectors on the system board.

  • Page 145: Replacing The Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane

    To replace the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 146 Figure 71. Removing the hard disk drive cage 9. Depending on whether your server has a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive cage with backplane or 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive cage(s) with backplane(s), do one of the following:...
  • Page 147 10. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap hard disk drive backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new backplane from the package. Note: Carefully handle the backplane by its edges.
  • Page 148 • For the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive cage, install the six screws to secure the backplane on the cage. Figure 75. Installing the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive backplane 12. Slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis from the front until it snaps into position. Note: The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply Assembly

    To replace the non-hot-swap power supply assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 150 5. Note down the cable routing and connection. Then, disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board and all drives. For server models with hot-swap hard disk drives, you also need to disconnect the power cable(s) from the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane(s).
  • Page 151 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new power supply assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new power supply assembly from the package and ensure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement. See “Features” on page 7 for information about the supported power supply assemblies.

  • Page 152: Replacing A Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply Module

    • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 153 Note: To maintain the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, install a new hot-swap redundant power supply module as soon as you remove the failing one or cover the other bay with a shield if you just use one module to provide power.
  • Page 154 1. Locate the failing hot-swap redundant power supply module on the rear of your server. Then, press the release tab in the direction as shown and carefully pull the handle redundant power supply module out of the chassis. Note: Do not use too much strength. You can first carefully slide the redundant power supply module a little bit out to release it from the secured position.

  • Page 155: Replacing The Power Distribution Board And Cage Assembly

    5. To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. Replacing the power distribution board and cage assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 156 To replace the power distribution board and cage assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 157 Figure 82. Removing the power distribution board and cage assembly 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new power distribution board and cage assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new power distribution board and cage assembly from the package.
  • Page 158 Then, install the four screws new power distribution board and cage assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 83. Installing the power distribution board and cage assembly 11. Refer to your note and connect the power cables of the new power distribution board and cage assembly to the system board, all drives, and or hot-swap hard disk drive backplane(s), depending on the model.

  • Page 159: Replacing The Front Panel Board Assembly

    To replace the front panel board assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 160 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new front panel board assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new front panel board assembly out of the package. 10. Note the cable connection. Then, disconnect the signal cables from the rear of the old front panel board assembly and connect them to the rear of the new one.

  • Page 161: Replacing The Front System Fan

    • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Replacing the front system fan Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 162 Note: The front system fan 2 is only available in server models with five to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives installed. The front system fan 2 should only be factory-installed. Lenovo does not support users and servicers to install a secondary front system fan by themselves.
  • Page 163 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new front system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new front system fan from the package. 7. Position the new front system fan on the system fan 1 mounting area of the chassis so that the three tips on the bottom of the front system fan are aligned with the corresponding holes in the mounting area.

  • Page 164: Replacing The Rear System Fan

    To replace the rear system fan, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 165 Figure 88. Removing the rear system fan 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new rear system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new rear system fan from the package. Chapter 6...

  • Page 166: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 167 Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover.
  • Page 168 8. Lay aside the old heat sink and fan assembly. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new heat sink and fan assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new heat sink and fan assembly from the package.

  • Page 169: Replacing The Microprocessor

    • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 168. Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.
  • Page 170 To replace the microprocessor, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
  • Page 171 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new microprocessor from the package. 9. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor.
  • Page 172 10. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches tabs in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: The small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator.

  • Page 173: Replacing The System Board Battery

    Note: After you replace the system board battery, you must reset passwords, reset system date and time, and reconfigure the server. 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

  • Page 174: Replacing The System Board

    See Chapter 5 “Configuring the server” on page 55. Replacing the system board Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
  • Page 175 CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
  • Page 176 12. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board following the recommended numerical sequence as shown. Then, carefully remove the system board out of the chassis. Figure 99. Removing the screws that secure the system board 13. Place both the old system board and the new system board on a clean, flat, and ESD-safe surface. ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 177 14. For the new system board, gently press down the small handle on the microprocessor socket and then pull the handle a little bit outward to release it from the secured position. Then, pivot the handle upward until the handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board.
  • Page 178 b. Hold the microprocessor socket cover and align the notches in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the socket cover straight down into the socket. Notes: 1) Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration. 2) The small triangle indicator.
  • Page 179 d. Close the microprocessor retainer. Gently press down the small handle and then push the handle inward to lock the retainer into position and secure the microprocessor socket cover in the socket. Figure 103. Securing the microprocessor socket cover 17. Note the orientation of the new system board and carefully place it into the chassis so that the rear connectors are inserted into the corresponding holes in the rear panel and the eight screw holes in the new system board are aligned with those in the chassis.

  • Page 180: Completing The Parts Replacement

    This topic provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server. To complete the parts replacement, you must properly route the cables inside the server, reinstall the server cover, reconnect all the external cables and, for some devices, update the firmware and run the Setup Utility program to do further setup.
  • Page 181 4. Position the server cover on the chassis so that the rail on the bottom of the server cover engages the bottom rail on the chassis. Then, align the four tabs in the top edge of the chassis. Pivot the server cover to close it.

  • Page 182: Updating The Server Configuration

    Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cord(s) last. 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 183: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    6. View the SEL to diagnose problems. See “Viewing the system event log” on page 172. 7. Turn on the server and press Esc as soon as you see the logo screen to view any diagnostic messages. 8. Download and use the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program to diagnose problems. See “Using the diagnostic program”...

  • Page 184: Using The Diagnostic Program

    You can run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created. To use the diagnostic program, do the following: Note: Lenovo maintains the Support Web site by making changes and improvements periodically. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this topic.

  • Page 185: Optical Drive Problems

    Symptom The optical drive is not recognized. Action 1. Make sure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD drive. 2. Make sure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD as the first startup device.

  • Page 186: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 83. 2. If the server model comes with hot-swap hard disk drives, the status LEDs on each hot-swap hard disk drive help you easily identify a problem. See “Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs” on page 32.
  • Page 187 Multiple hard disk drives fail. Not all drives are recognized by the hard disk drive diagnostic test. The server stops responding during the hard disk drive diagnostic test. A hard disk drive was not detected while the operating system was being started.

  • Page 188: Memory Module Problems

    Action 1. Make sure that: • The USB keyboard cable is securely connected to a USB connector on the server. If the USB keyboard is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.

  • Page 189: Post Error Codes

    2. Restart the server. 3. Replace the mouse or pointing device. 1. Make sure that: • The USB cable is securely connected to the server. If the USB device is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the device from the hub and connect it directly to the server.
  • Page 190 ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 191: Chapter 8. Fru Lists

    Note: The server configuration varies by model. The following illustration shows only one type of server configuration (server models with up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives) to provide a general view of the component locations. For more information about the major server configurations, see “Server components”...
  • Page 192 Item DIT kit without label • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO 5U front panel kit for LX-KT2 v1.1 •...
  • Page 193 • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Lenovo 160 GB RDX USB drive bundle cartridge • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO •...
  • Page 194 Item Hard disk drive, hot-swap, 250 GB SATA - enterprise 7200 rpm, 3 Gb/s, 3.5-inch drive assembly • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO •...
  • Page 195 Item Hard disk drive, non-hot-swap, 250 GB SATA - enterprise 7200 rpm, 3 Gb/s, 3.5-inch drive assembly • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO •...
  • Page 196 Item Hard disk drive, hot-swap, 300 GB SAS - enterprise, 6 Gb/s, xx MB cache, 3.5-inch drive assembly • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO •...
  • Page 197 Item Hard disk drive, hot-swap, 450 GB SAS - enterprise, 6 Gb/s, xx MB cache, 2.5-inch drive assembly • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO •...
  • Page 198 Item Heat sink • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microprocessor, Xeon, quad-core, E31280, 8 MB, 3.5 GHz, 95 W •...
  • Page 199 Item Microprocessor, Xeon, quad-core, E31240, 8 MB, 3.3 GHz, 80 W • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO 12U 12G 16U 16G Microprocessor, Xeon, quad-core, E31270, 8 MB, 3.4 GHz, 80 W •...
  • Page 200 Item System board, CPE SX31000 system board • MT 0387: CTO 11U 11G 12U 12G • MT 0388: CTO 11U 12U 12G 13U 13G 14U • MT 0389: CTO 11U • MT 0390: CTO 11U 11G 12U 12G 13U 13G •...

  • Page 201: Mechanical Frus

    Item Power distribution board and cage assembly REV:00 for redundant power supplies • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO 11U • MT 0392: CTO 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U •...
  • Page 202 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive tray V2.0 • MT 0387: CTO, all models • MT 0388: CTO, all models • MT 0389: CTO, all models • MT 0390: CTO, all models • MT 0391: CTO, all models • MT 0392: CTO, all models •...
  • Page 203 2.5-inch hard disk drive dummy tray V2.0 • MT 0387: CTO, all models • MT 0388: CTO, all models • MT 0389: CTO, all models • MT 0390: CTO, all models • MT 0391: CTO, all models • MT 0392: CTO, all models •...
  • Page 204 Hard disk drive cage, blank, metal, LX-KT2A • MT 0387: CTO, all models • MT 0388: CTO, all models • MT 0389: CTO, all models • MT 0390: CTO, all models • MT 0391: CTO, all models • MT 0392: CTO, all models •...
  • Page 205 KT2A side cover assembly • MT 0387: CTO, all models • MT 0388: CTO, all models • MT 0389: CTO, all models • MT 0390: CTO, all models • MT 0391: CTO, all models • MT 0392: CTO, all models •...

  • Page 206: Adapters And Miscellaneous Frus

    • MT 0391: CTO, all models • MT 0392: CTO, all models • MT 0393: CTO, all models • MT 0441: CTO, all models Lenovo RDX USB drive bundle cables • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO •...
  • Page 207 • MT 0441: CTO ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 0/1 Adapter, eight ports without RAID 5 Upgrade Key B2 • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO •...

  • Page 208: Power Cords

    • MT 0441: 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 209 Primary power cord Power cord - United States • MT 0387: CTO 11U 12U • MT 0388: CTO 11U 12U 13U 14U • MT 0389: CTO 11U • MT 0390: CTO 11U 12U 13U • MT 0391: CTO 11U • MT 0392: CTO 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U •...
  • Page 210 Primary power cord Power cord - LA (High Voltage) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO •...
  • Page 211 Primary power cord Power cord - Taiwan • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Power cord - Italy •...
  • Page 212 Primary power cord Power cord - Switzerland • MT 0387: CTO 11G 12G • MT 0388: CTO 12G 13G • MT 0389: CTO 11G • MT 0390: CTO 11G 12G 13G • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO 11G 12G •...
  • Page 213 Secondary power cord Power cord - United States • MT 0387: CTO 11U 12U • MT 0388: CTO 11U 12U 13U 14U • MT 0389: CTO 11U • MT 0390: CTO 11U 12U 13U • MT 0391: CTO 11U • MT 0392: CTO 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U •...
  • Page 214 Secondary power cord Power cord - LA (High Voltage) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO •...
  • Page 215 Secondary power cord Power cord - Taiwan • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Power cord - Italy •...

  • Page 216: Shipgroup

    • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Shipgroup The Lenovo shipgroup for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region. ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual number 41R3228 41R3236...
  • Page 217 • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO ® Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) shipgroup US • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO •...
  • Page 218 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Edition (English) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Edition (French) •...
  • Page 219 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on (English) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on (French) •...
  • Page 220 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (English) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (French) •...
  • Page 221 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) (French) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) (German) •...
  • Page 222 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) (Turkish) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) (Dutch) •...
  • Page 223 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition (64-bit) (French) • MT 0387: CTO • MT 0388: CTO • MT 0389: CTO • MT 0390: CTO • MT 0391: CTO • MT 0392: CTO • MT 0393: CTO • MT 0441: CTO Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition (64-bit) (German) •...
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  • Page 225: Chapter 9. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software, if any, or optional device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. The documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. Most of the documentation for your server is on the documentation DVD provided with your server.

  • Page 226: Help And Service

    • Check the power switches to make sure that the system and optional devices are turned on. • Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://support.lenovo.com If possible, be at your product when you call.

  • Page 227: Using Other 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...
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  • Page 229: Appendix A. 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 230: Trademarks

    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 231: Battery Return Program

    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 232: Requirement For Batteries Containing Perchlorate

    In the absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human health and safety. If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 233: Important Information For The European Directive 2002/96/Ec

    Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility.
  • Page 234 Auswirkungen der Geräte auf die Umwelt und den menschlichen Organismus aufgrund gefährlicher Substanzen minimiert werden. Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten finden Sie unter der Adresse: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. La marca de Residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos (WEEE) se aplica sólo a los países pertenecientes a la Unión Europea (UE) y a Noruega.
  • Page 235 Para obter informações adicionais acerca da REEE consulte o sítio da web: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. Het WEEE-merkteken (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) geldt alleen voor landen binnen de Europese Unie (EU) en Noorwegen. Apparaten worden van een merkteken voorzien overeenkomstig Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC inzake afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE).

  • Page 236: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

    Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) This topic provides statements about the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS). ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 237: China Rohs

    China RoHS Turkish statement of compliance The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Appendix A. Notices...

  • Page 238: 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 specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 239 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: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 240 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase China Class A compliance statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ThinkServer Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 241: Index

    RAID array completing the replacement devices, handling static-sensitive DIMM installation rules installing © Copyright Lenovo 2011 removing DIT module installing locations removing DIT panel locations documentation using downloading...
  • Page 242 FRU lists gaseous contamination German gloss statement getting help getting information getting service guidelines hard disk drive status hardware installing removing replacing heat sink and fan assembly replacing help, getting hot-spare drive setting hot-swap hard disk drive...
  • Page 243 RAID configuring for your server introduction RAID 5 key on the RAID card installing removing © Copyright Lenovo 2011 RAID array creating, adding, or deleting RAID card installing locations removing RAID configuration utilities software rear system fan...
  • Page 244 PC-Doctor for DOS POST error codes status and diagnostic LEDs system event log ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems troubleshooting procedure turning off the server turning on the server TÜV gloss statement updating firmware server configuration the BIOS updating or recovering...
  • Page 245 EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program passwords Setup Utility program ThinkServer EasyStartup program video subsystem features viewing information Setup Utility program virtual drive initializing Web site compatible options working inside the server with the power on guidelines © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
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