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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide Machine Type: 7X69 and 7X70...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/safety_documentation/pdf_files.html In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup First Edition (November 2017) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Parts list....
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 6: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Caution: This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
  • Page 7 Click the Power tab to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 4. Check inside the server for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
  • Page 8 ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR860 is a 4U rack server designed for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior processor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability. Figure 1. ThinkSystem SR860 The server comes with a limited warranty.

  • Page 10: Features

    The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board. Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher- resolution remote video, and expanded security options. For additional information about the Lenovo XClarity Controller, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/product_page.html...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the top cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website.
  • Page 12 • 2.5-inch AnyBay 8-bay backplane (referred to as “AnyBay backplane”) 4U PCIe riser card Four types of 4U PCIe riser card: • ThinkSystem SR860 1x16 PCIe FH riser 2 • ThinkSystem SR860 2x8 PCIe FH riser 2 • ThinkSystem SR860 1x16 PCIe FH riser 3 •...
  • Page 13 • Slot 1 - 2: PCI Express 3.0 for 4U PCIe riser card with the following slots available depending on the riser card installed in slot 3: – ThinkSystem SR860 2x8 PCIe FH riser 2 provides: – Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8 –...
  • Page 14 • One system-management RJ-45 connector on the rear to connect to a systems- management network. This connector is dedicated to the Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 1 GB speed. • Light-path diagnostics •...

  • Page 15: Management Options

    For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual. Management options Several management interfaces are available for managing your server. The management options described in this section are provided to support the direct management of Lenovo servers. Chapter 1 Introduction...
  • Page 16 1. Lenovo XClarity Essentials includes Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator, and Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress. 2. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of vendor tools.
  • Page 17 Configuration settings (such as local storage, I/O adapters, boot settings, firmware, ports, and Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI settings) are saved as a server pattern that can be applied to one or more managed servers. When the server patterns are updated, the changes are automatically deployed to the applied servers.
  • Page 18 Windows, Linux, or VMware ESXi operating systems and associated device drivers. Note: When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. However, the text-based interface to system configuration (the Setup Utility) is also available.
  • Page 19 – Configure the server. – Collect service data for the server. If you run Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI from the server operating system (in-band), you can collect operating system logs as well. You can also choose to view the service data that has been collected or to send the service data to Lenovo Support.
  • Page 20 Lenovo XClarity Controller Lenovo XClarity Controller is the management processor for the server. It is the third generation of the Integrated Management Module (IMM) service processor that consolidates the service processor functionality, super I/O, video controller, and remote presence capabilities into a single chip on the server system board.
  • Page 21 Lenovo Business Vantage Lenovo Business Vantage is a security software tool suite designed to work with the Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) adapter for enhanced security, to keep user data safe, and to erase confidential data completely from a hard disk drive.
  • Page 22 ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Use the information in this section to learn about each of the components associated with your server. Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.

  • Page 24: Front View

    Network activity LED (green) Drive activity LED (green) Identification button/LED (blue) Drive status LED (yellow) System error LED (yellow) USB 1 (USB 2.0 with Lenovo XClarity Controller Front operator panel with optional pull-out LCD management) display USB 2 Rack release latches Power button/LED (green) 2.5-inch drive bays...
  • Page 25 Identification button/LED (blue): Press this button to visually locate the server among other servers. Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use Lenovo XClarity Controller to turn this LED on and off. System error LED (yellow): When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

  • Page 26: Front Operator Panel

    When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. This LED can be controlled by the Lenovo XClarity Administrator. Information provided from the LCD display of the front operator panel could also help isolate an error.

  • Page 27: Front Operator Panel With Lcd Display

    Front operator panel with LCD display The following section includes an overview of the LCD system information display panel of front operator panel, which displays various types of information about the server. Depends on the configuration, your front operator panel may come with a LCD display, which is accessible with a pull on the latch on the right of the front operator panel.
  • Page 28 Following is an example of the information on the display panel. Figure 9. System information on LCD display panel Table 5. System information display panel of front operator panel System name (ThinkSystem SR860) Checkpoint code Temperature (blinking in turns with...
  • Page 29 Table 6. Options available on the front operator panel Option Description System error System error provides the total number of errors the system encountered, and the description of these errors. The information is displayed as following: System Has Encountered X Errors Whereas X is the total number of system errors encountered.
  • Page 30 Switch between CPU1/2 and CPU3/4 with scroll up and down buttons. • AC input voltage is displayed as following: PS1 AC Voltage: YYY V PS2 AC Voltage: YYY V • Estimated power consumption is displayed as following: Sytem Power: ZZ W Whereas ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 31: Rear View

    Table 6. Options available on the front operator panel (continued) • XX is the temperature. • YYY is the AC voltage. • ZZ is the wattage. Actions Actions provides the following available actions, which come in effect by pressing and holding on the select button for three seconds: •...
  • Page 32 During normal operation, both the AC and DC power LEDs are lit. For more information, see “Lightpath Diagnostics” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual. DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply comes with a DC power LED and an AC power LED.
  • Page 33 Identification LED (blue): Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use Lenovo XClarity Controller to turn this LED on and off. This LED is functionally equivalent to the identification LED on the front of the server.
  • Page 34 PCIe slot 1 and 2 are available with a 4U PCIe riser card installed in slot 3. Following are the 4U PCIe riser cards supported by this server. – ThinkSystem SR860 2x8 PCIe FH riser 2 provides: – Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8 –...

  • Page 35: Optional Processor And Memory Expansion Tray

    M.2 backplane” on page 90 for more details. • LOM adapter (slot 9): Insert LOM adapter into this slot (see “System-board connectors” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual for the location of the LOM adapter slot on the system board and “LOM adapter replacement” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual for information about the installation of the LOM adapter.
  • Page 36 Table 9. LEDs on the optional processor and memory expansion tray Processor 3 error LED Processor 4 error LED DIMM slot 31-42 error LEDs DIMM slot 43-48 error LEDs Expansion board error LED DIMM slot 25-30 error LEDs ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 37 Figure 15. Connectors on the optional processor and memory expansion tray Table 10. Connectors on the optional processor and memory expansion tray NVMe signal cable connector 0-1 NVMe signal cable connector 2-3 Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 38: Pcie Riser Cards

    Figure 17. x8/x8/x8 ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly Table 12. Components of x8/x8/x8 ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly PCIe full-height riser cage PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 6) PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 5) Customized slot for ML2 adapter (slot 7) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 39: 2.5-Inch Drive Backplanes

    x8/x16 ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly Figure 18. x8/x16 ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly Table 13. Components of x8/x16 ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly PCIe full-height riser cage Customized slot for ML2 adapter (slot 7) PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 5) 2.5-inch drive backplanes Use this information to locate the connectors on the optional 2.5-inch drive backplanes.

  • Page 40: Raid Adapters

    Use this information to locate the connectors on the optional RAID adapters. Figure 21. Connectors on SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) Table 16. SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) with two SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 41: Internal Cable Routing

    Figure 22. Connectors on SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Table 17. SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) with four SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1, C2, C3) Figure 23. Connectors on PCIe switch card Table 18. PCIe switch card PCIe switch card with four SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1, C2, C3) Internal cable routing This section provides information about routing the cables when you install components in the server.
  • Page 42 NVMe signal cables in the cable guide and behind the tray. Figure 25. Routing the NVMe cables to the processor and memory expansion tray Connect the direct NVMe signal cables to the NVMe connectors on the processor and memory expansion tray. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 43 Figure 26. Connecting the NVMe cables to the processor and memory expansion tray Before starting cable routing for 2.5-inch drives: 1. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Remove the fan cage assembly” on page 69). 2. Remove the system board air baffle (see “Remove the system board air baffle and the power interposer” on page 66) or the processor and memory expansion tray and the processor and memory expansion tray air baffle (see “Remove the processor and memory expansion tray”...

  • Page 44: Cable Routing For 2.5-Inch Drives To One Backplane

    – “One 8-bay backplane” on page 37 – “One AnyBay backplane” on page 38 – Two processors installed – Four processors installed Connecting signal cables to one backplane When there is one backplane installed, see the following illustrations for cable routing. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 One 8-bay backplane Figure 28. Cable routing, 8-bay backplane Table 21. Cables and adapters for routing SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 46 Figure 29. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane with two processors installed Table 22. Cables and adapters for routing PCIe switch card NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 47: Cable Routing For 2.5-Inch Drives To Two Backplanes

    Four processors installed Figure 30. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane Note: Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connector on the expansion tray. Table 23. Cables and adapters for routing SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and memory expansion tray NVMe connectors on the processor and memory...
  • Page 48 – Four processors installed – “AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane” on page 47 – Two processors installed – Four processors installed ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 49 Connecting signal cables to two backplanes When there are two backplanes installed, see the following illustrations for cable routing. 8-bay backplane + 8-bay backplane Two options are available for this combination: 1. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Figure 31. Cable routing, 8-bay backplane + 8-bay backplane Table 24.
  • Page 50 2. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) Figure 32. Cable routing, 8-bay backplane + 8-bay backplane Table 25. Cables and adapters for routing SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 51 AnyBay backplane + 8-bay backplane Two processors installed Two options are available for this combination: Attention: When installing a AnyBay backplane and a 8-bay backplane, always install the AnyBay backplane to drive bay 0-7, and the 8-bay backplane to drive bay 8-15. 1.
  • Page 52 Figure 34. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane + 8-bay backplane Table 27. Cables and adapters for routing PCIe switch card SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 53 Four processors installed Two options are available for this combination: Notes: • When installing a AnyBay backplane and a 8-bay backplane, always install the AnyBay backplane to drive bay 0-7, and the 8-bay backplane to drive bay 8-15. • Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connector on the expansion tray.
  • Page 54 Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) memory expansion tray NVMe connectors on the processor and memory SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) expansion tray SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 55 AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane Two processors installed Two options are available for this combination: 1. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Figure 37. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane Table 30. Cables and adapters for routing PCIe switch card NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card...
  • Page 56 PCIe switch card SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card PCIe switch card SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 57 Four processors installed Four options are available for this combination: Note: Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connector on the expansion tray. 1. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Figure 39. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane Table 32.
  • Page 58 NVMe signal cables for PCIe switch card NVMe connectors on the processor and memory SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) expansion tray Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and SATA/SAS signal cables (900 mm) memory expansion tray ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 59 3. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) Figure 41. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane Table 34. Cables and adapters for routing PCIe switch card Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and memory expansion tray SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) NVMe connectors on the processor and memory SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) expansion tray...

  • Page 60: Parts List

    Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 43 “Server components” on page 53: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr860 Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 62 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 63 Table 36. Parts listing (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part Security bezel √ Memory module √ Processor √ Heatsink √ Fan cage √ √ 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane √ 2.5-inch AnyBay (SATA/SAS/NVMe) 8-bay √...

  • Page 64: Power Cords

    The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. • Power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

    Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See Validate server setup. 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller. b. Update the firmware for the server, if necessary. See “Update the firmware” on page 104.

  • Page 66: Installation Guidelines

    Go to ThinkSystem SR860 Drivers and Software to download firmware updates for your server. Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

  • Page 67: System Reliability Guidelines

    hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. • The Red strip on the drives, adjacent to the release latch, indicates that the drive can be hot-swapped if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability.

  • Page 68: Install Server Hardware Options

    • Always download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance. Go to ThinkSystem SR860 Drivers and Software to download firmware updates for your server.

  • Page 69: Remove The Top Cover

    Figure 44. Unlocking the security bezel Step 2. Press the release latch and pivot the security bezel outward to remove it from the chassis. Figure 45. Security bezel removal Remove the top cover Use this procedure to remove the top cover. S014 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present.
  • Page 70 Press and hold on the blue tab of cover release latch; then, rotate the tip of the latch up. Step 3. Push the latch forward to slide the top cover away from the server. Figure 47. Top cover removal Step 4. Lift the cover, remove it from the server, and set it aside. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 71: Remove A 4U Pcie Riser Assembly

    If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Remove a 4U PCIe riser assembly Use this procedure to remove a 4U PCIe riser assembly. Before removing a 4U PCIe riser assembly: 1.

  • Page 72: Remove The Pcie Expansion Tray

    Remove all the 4U PCIe riser assemblies and the 4U PCIe riser assembly fillers that are installed in the PCIe expansion tray (see “Remove a 4U PCIe riser assembly” on page 63). Step 2. Grasp the handle of the PCIe expansion tray; then, rotate it upward to the vertical position. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 73: Remove The Chassis Air Baffle

    Step 3. Grasp the handle with one of your hands, with the other hand grasping the 4U PCIe expansion tray lift point; then, lift the tray out of the server. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

  • Page 74: Remove The System Board Air Baffle And The Power Interposer

    To remove the system board air baffle, complete the following steps: Step 1. Slightly slide power supply 2 out from the power supply bay (see “Remove a hot-swap power supply unit” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual). Step 2. Lift the power interposer from the server, and set it aside.

  • Page 75: Remove The Processor And Memory Expansion Tray

    6. If you are replacing the processor and memory expansion tray, remove the processor and memory expansion tray air baffle, DIMMs (see Remove a DIMM), and PHMs (see “Remove a processor and the heatsink” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual) on the expansion tray. Chapter 3...
  • Page 76 Grasp the handle of the processor and memory expansion tray; then, pull and rotate it upward to the vertical position. This disengages the expansion tray from the system board. Step 4. Grasp the handle and slowly lift the expansion tray from the server; then, set it on a flat surface. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 77: Remove The Fan Cage Assembly

    Figure 54. Processor and memory expansion tray removal If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Remove the fan cage assembly Use this procedure to remove the fan cage assembly.
  • Page 78 Step 2. Lift the fan cage assembly from the server. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 79: Install A Processor-Heat-Sink Module

    • PHMs are keyed for the socket where they can be installed and for their orientation in the socket. • See http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ for a list of processors supported for your server. All processors on the system board must have the same speed, number of cores, and frequency.
  • Page 80 Remove the processor socket cover, if one is installed on the processor socket, by placing your fingers in the half-circles at each end of the cover and lifting it from the system board. Step 2. Install the processor-heat-sink module on the system board. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 81 Figure 57. Installing a PHM Align the triangular marks and guide pins on the processor socket with the PHM; then, insert the PHM into the processor socket. Attention: To prevent damage to components, make sure that you follow the indicated tightening sequence.

  • Page 82: Install A Memory Module

    See ThinkSystem SR860 Memory Population Reference for the required installation order. If you are installing an optional processor, install it before installing memory modules. See “Install a processor-heat-sink module”...

  • Page 83: Install A Drive Backplane

    Figure 58. Memory module installation Step 4. If you are installing additional memory modules, do so now. After installing a memory module option: 1. Reinstall the system board air baffle (see “Install the system board air baffle and the power interposer” on page 80) or processor and memory expansion tray and processor and memory expansion tray air baffle (see “Install the processor and memory expansion tray ”...
  • Page 84 Apply this label to drive bay 12-15 if an AnyBay backplane is installed to drive bay 8-15. Note: Only drive bay 4-7 and 12-15 may support NVMe solid-state drives when the AnyBay backplane is installed. Drive bay 0-3 and 8-11 always support SATA/SAS drives only. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 85: Install A 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive

    • SATA/SAS solid-state drive • SATA/SAS hard-disk drive For a complete list of supported optional device for this server, see http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/. Before installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive: 1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see “Safety” on page iii and “Installation Guidelines”...
  • Page 86 Rotate the drive-tray handle back to the locked position. After installing the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive, check the drive status LED to verify if the drive is operating correctly: • If the yellow LED is lit continuously, it is malfunctioning and must be replaced. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 87: Install The Fan Cage Assembly

    • If the green LED is flashing, the drive is functioning. Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation through a ThinkSystem RAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install drives. See the ThinkSystem RAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ThinkSystem RAID adapters.

  • Page 88: Install The System Board Air Baffle And The Power Interposer

    Step 1. Slightly slide power supply 2 out from the power supply bay (see “Remove a hot-swap power supply unit” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual). Step 2. Align the power interposer to the server, and lower it until it sits firmly in place.

  • Page 89: Install The Processor And Memory Expansion Tray

    Figure 65. System board air baffle installation After installing the system board air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Install the PCIe expansion tray (see “Install the PCIe expansion tray” on page 93). 2. Install the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 97). 3.
  • Page 90 Step 3. Slightly slide power supply 2 out from the power supply bay (see “Remove a hot-swap power supply unit” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual). Step 4. Grip on the blue touch point on the handle of the expansion tray, and lift it up; then, lower the tray vertically into the server with nailheads aligned to the slots on both sides.
  • Page 91 Figure 67. Processor and memory expansion tray installation Step 6. Install DIMMs (see “Install a memory module” on page 74), PHMs (see “Install a processor-heat- sink module” on page 71), and another processor and memory expansion tray air baffle on the expansion tray.

  • Page 92: Install The Pcie Riser Card Assembly

    After installing the processor and memory expansion tray, complete the following steps: 1. Reinstall power supply 2 (see “Install hot-swap power supply” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual). 2. Install the PCIe expansion tray (see “Install the PCIe expansion tray” on page 93).
  • Page 93 Figure 69. Removing USB 3.0 connector vertically To install the PCIe riser card assembly, complete the following steps: Step 1. Assemble the PCIe riser card assembly: Align the bottom of the PCIe riser card to the slot, and rotate the top to fit it into the slot on the riser-cage;...
  • Page 94 Figure 72. PCIe riser card assembly installation Step 3. Reconnect all the cables disconnected previously. After installing the PCIe riser card assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Reconnect the USB 3.0 cable of operator panel tray assembly vertically to the system board. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 95 Figure 73. Installing USB 3.0 connector vertically Route the USB 3.0 cable in the cable guide and away from the PCIe slots area (marked in gray). Figure 74. Routing USB 3.0 cable USB 3.0 connector 2. Install the PCIe expansion tray (see “Install the PCIe expansion tray” on page 93). Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...

  • Page 96: Install The Lom Adapter

    To install the LOM adapter, complete the following steps: Step 1. Open the retention latch. Step 2. Align the LOM adapter to the connector, and push it in. Step 3. Tighten the captive thumbscrew to lock it to the connector. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 97: How To Adjust The Position Of The Retainer On The M.2 Backplane

    Figure 76. LOM adapter installation Step 4. Close the retention latch. After installing the LOM adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Install the PCIe expansion tray (see “Install the PCIe expansion tray” on page 93). 2. Install the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 97). 3.

  • Page 98: Install An M.2 Drive In The M.2 Backplane

    Insert the M.2 drive at an angle (approximately 30 degrees) into the connector and rotate it until the notch catches on the lip of the retainer; then, slide the retainer forward (toward the connector) to secure the M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 99: Install The M.2 Backplane

    Figure 79. M.2 drive installation Attention: When sliding the retainer forward, make sure the two nubs on the retainer enter the small holes on the M.2 backplane. Once they enter the holes, you will hear a soft “click” sound. Figure 80. M.2 drive installation with the retainers in place After installing an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane, see “Install the M.2 backplane”...
  • Page 100 3. Install the PCIe expansion tray (see “Install the PCIe expansion tray” on page 93). 4. Install the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 97). 5. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 101: Install The Chassis Air Baffle

    6. If the server is installed in a rack, reinstall the server into the rack. 7. Power on the server and any peripheral devices. Install the chassis air baffle Use this procedure to install the chassis air baffle. Before installing the chassis air baffle: 1.
  • Page 102 Slightly press on the PCIe expansion tray into the server until all the nailheads on the side the rear of the tray seat into the slots on the top of the chassis. Step 3. Rotate the handle down. Make sure the PCIe expansion tray is fully seated into the server. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 103: Install A 4U Pcie Riser Assembly

    Figure 85. PCIe expansion tray installation After installing the PCIe expansion tray, complete the following steps: 1. Install the 4U PCIe riser assemblies (see “Install a 4U PCIe riser assembly” on page 95). 2. Install the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 97). 3.
  • Page 104 4U PCIe riser assembly into the slot. Step 4. Rotate the lever downward until it clicks. Make sure the 4U PCIe riser assembly is fully seated into the PCIe expansion tray. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 105: Install The Top Cover

    Figure 87. 4U PCIe riser assembly installation Table 43. Guide pin on the chassis Guide pin After installing a 4U PCIe riser assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Install the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 97). 2.
  • Page 106 Figure 88. Top cover installation After installing the top cover, complete the following steps: 1. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed. 2. If the server is installed in a rack, reinstall the server into the rack. ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...

  • Page 107: Install The Security Bezel

    1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see “Safety” on page iii and “Installation Guidelines” on page 58). 2. If you have removed the rack handles, reinstall it (see ThinkSystem SR860 Rack Installtion Guide). To install the security bezel, complete the following steps: Step 1.

  • Page 108: Install The Server In A Rack

    • The server can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. For information about powering off the server, see “Power off the server” on page 101.

  • Page 109: Power Off The Server

    Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.
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  • Page 111: Chapter 4. System Configuration

    The procedure for setting the network connection will depend on whether or not you have a video connection to the server. • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Controller to set the network connection.

  • Page 112: Update The Firmware

    Your server has a front panel USB port that you can use as an Lenovo XClarity Controller management connection. See “Front view” on page 16 for the location of this connector. You can switch the front panel USB port between normal and Lenovo XClarity Controller management operation by performing one of the following steps.
  • Page 113 Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Out-of- Off-...
  • Page 114 Additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update firmware is available http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/platform_update.html • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.

  • Page 115: Configure The Firmware

    • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is a collection of command line applications that can be used to manage Lenovo servers. Its update application can be used to update firmware and device drivers for your servers. The update can be performed within the host operating system of the server (in-band) or remotely through the BMC of the server (out-of-band).

  • Page 116: Memory Configuration

    Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator are available at: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/server_configuring.html • Lenovo XClarity Controller You can configure the management processor for the server through the Lenovo XClarity Controller Web interface or through the command-line interface. For information about configuring the server using Lenovo XClarity Controller, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/NN1ia_c_...

  • Page 117: Install The Operating System

    Alternatively, you can use the s s a a v v e e command from Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI to create a backup of all configuration settings. For more information about the s s a a v v e e command, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_save_command.html...
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  • Page 119: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    • “Server cannot recognize a drive” on page 112 • “Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 113 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 114 Server does not power on...
  • Page 120 Run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface. From the Diagnostic page, click Run Diagnostic ➙...
  • Page 121 • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, reseat the DIMM; then, run the Setup utility and enable the DIMM. 4. Run memory diagnostics. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform memory diagnostics from this interface.
  • Page 122 DIMM connector. 8. (Trained technician only) Replace the system board. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: • The device is supported for the server (see http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/).

  • Page 123: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 124: Collecting Service Data

    Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.

  • Page 125: Contacting Support

    • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI has inventory application to collect service data. It can run both in- band and out-of-band. When running in-band within the host operating system on the server, OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log, in addition to the hardware service data.
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  • Page 127: Index

    LEDs remove front operator panel with LCD display collecting service data front USB Common installation issues configure for XCC management Configuration - ThinkSystem SR860 front view configure the firmware LED location connecting drive cables front view of the server connector...
  • Page 128 PCIe riser assembly memory expansion tray processor and memory expansion tray memory module system board air baffle installing options top cover ML adapter slot, 1 Gb removing security bezel retainer on M.2 backplane adjustment ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide...
  • Page 129 LED front Identification LED, front system-error LED rear System information LED system board air baffle install remove System configuration - ThinkSystem SR860 system reliability guidelines system-identification button rear rear 23, 25 telephone numbers top cover install remove...
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  • Page 132 Part Number: SP47A30799 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP47A30799 *1PSP47A30799*...

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