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Machine Types: 7X12, 7X11, and 7X13

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide Machine Types: 7X12, 7X11, and 7X13...
  • Page 2 This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Memory module replacement ..165 Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Riser replacement ... . 169 Controller ....
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 server is a high performance 4U rack server that supports up to eight Intel Xeon processors. It is an enterprise-class server designed for customers requiring four or more processors, large amounts of memory, and numerous I/O connections.
  • Page 6 The server provides a QR code on each system board 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. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation, replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. You can monitor and manage the power consumption and temperature of Converged, NeXtScale, System x, and ThinkServer servers, and improve energy efficiency using Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager.
  • Page 8 Table 1. Server Specifications (continued) Specification Description Memory • Minimum: 32 GB • Maximum: 12 TB – 3.1 TB using registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) – 6.2 TB using load reduction DIMMs (LRDIMMs) – 12.4 TB using three-dimensional-stacking registered DIMMs (3DS RDIMMs) •...
  • Page 9 Table 1. Server Specifications (continued) Specification Description Expansion slots Up to seventeen expansion slots (dependent on server configuration): • Slot 1 - 4: PCI Express 3.0 for PCIe riser-card with the following slots available depending on the riser card installed: 1.
  • Page 10 – DB-15 VGA port – DB-9 serial port – RJ-45 system-management network port. This connector is dedicated for Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 1 gigabit (Gb) speed. – USB 3.0 ports (two) RAID controller (depending on The following RAID options are available for this server: the model) •...
  • Page 11 Particulate contamination • ASHRAE compliance information (see the “Operating Environment” section of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Product Guide at http://lenovopress.com/LP0647 specific ASHRAE compliance levels for each server configuration): – The server is designed for thermal compliance in ASHRAE A4 ambient environments. Certain processor and adapter configurations will limit product environmental support to ASHRAE A2 ambient conditions.

  • Page 12: Management Options

    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 13 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 14 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 15 – 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 16 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 17 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 18 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Server Components

    When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. Figure 1 “Location of the ID label for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950” on page 15 shows the location of the label containing the machine type, model, and serial number.

  • Page 20: Front View

    Figure 2. Service label and QR code Network access label The xClarity Controller (XCC) network access label is on the front of the server and must be removed before operating the system. The label provides the default IPv4 host name and default IPv6 link local address of the XCC.
  • Page 21 USB 2.0 port System-error LED (see “Front operator panel” on page USB 2.0 Lenovo XClarity Controller management port (see “Set front USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller connection” on page 87) System ID button/LED (see “Front operator panel” on VGA Video port page 18) Network activity LED (see “Front operator panel”...

  • Page 22: Front Operator Panel

    Drive LEDs Figure 6 “Drive LEDs” on page 18 illustrates the LEDs on each drive. Figure 6. Drive LEDs Table 3. Drive LEDs Callout Callout Drive activity LED (green) Drive status LED (yellow) Drive activity LED (green): Each hot-swap drive comes with an activity LED. If the LED is lit, it indicates that the drive is powered, but not actively reading or writing data.

  • Page 23: Lcd System Information Display Panel

    Ethernet LAN. • System ID button/LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to light this LED remotely. •...
  • Page 24 • Select button: Press this button to make your selection from the menu options. • Scroll down button: Press this button to scroll down or scroll to the right in the main menu to location and select the system information that you want displayed. The following is an illustration of the LCD system information display panel menu options flow.

  • Page 25: Rear View

    The LCD system information display panel displays the following types of information about the server: • Lenovo XClarity Controller (LXCC) system error log Note: The Scroll Down button will only function for this menu option when errors occur. A list of current errors reported by the system will be displayed.
  • Page 26 A failed power supply can be replaced without turning off the server. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy or additional power capacity without turning off the server.
  • Page 27 For information about minimum power supply requirements and power redundancy, see “power supply criteria in the “Install a power supply” topic” on page 81. Each hot-swap power supply has three status LEDs. See Figure 8 “Rear LEDs” on page 23 for information. Rear LEDs Figure 8 “Rear LEDs”...

  • Page 28: Internal Cable Routing

    You can press the power button to turn on the server. On: The server is turned on. System ID LED Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use Lenovo XClarity (blue) Administrator to light this LED remotely.
  • Page 29 Figure 9. Cable guide locations Connecting cables To connect cables, observe the following guidelines: • Disconnect all power cords from the server before you connect or disconnect any internal cables. • See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server.

  • Page 30: Cable Routing For Common Components

    Cable routing for common components Use this section to understand how to route cables for common server components. Cable routing for common components is different for the lower and upper trays: • “Common cable routing (lower tray)” on page 26 •...
  • Page 31 Figure 10. Cable routing, common cables (lower tray) Table 11. Cable routing, common cables (lower tray) Routing Cable Front panel video port • From: Front panel video port • To: Lower compute system board in lower compute tray, “Front video” connector (see “System-board connectors”...
  • Page 32 Table 11. Cable routing, common cables (lower tray) (continued) Routing Cable Control panel cable • From: Control panel connector • To: Lower compute system board in lower compute tray, “Front panel” connector (see “System-board connectors” on page 103) Attention: Make sure the operator panel cable is folded beneath the connector, as shown in Figure 10 “Cable routing, common cables (lower tray)”...

  • Page 33: Cable Routing For Drives

    Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down. Figure 12. Cable routing, common cables (upper tray with storage-board assembly) Table 12. Cable routing, common cables (upper tray) Cable Routing Fan cage cable...
  • Page 34 Notes: • Make sure that all the cables go through the cable guides, as shown in the illustrations. See “Cable guides” on page 24 for cable guide locations and descriptions. • Some cable connectors have locks or latches that must be disengaged to disconnect the cable. Drive cable routing (lower tray) Cable routing for drive components is different for SAS and NVMe drives: •...
  • Page 35 Table 13. Cable routing, common drive cables (lower tray) Routing Cable Power to drive • From: Storage interposer (see “Storage interposer connectors” on page 107) backplanes 1, 2, and 3 – For drive backplane 1, use interposer “BP 1/6” connector –...
  • Page 36 Figure 14. Cable routing, SAS drive cables (lower tray) Table 14. Cable routing, SAS drive cables (lower tray) Cable Routing PCIe SAS interface • From: Lower compute system board in lower compute tray, “PCIe/NVMe” connector (see “System-board connectors” on page 103) •...
  • Page 37 Common drive cables are used by only NVMe drives. Figure 15. Cable routing, NVMe drive cables (lower tray) Table 15. Cable routing, NVMe drive cables (lower tray) Cable Routing Drive backplane 1 NVMe • From: Upper compute system board in lower compute tray, “PCIe/NVMe” connector (see “System-board connectors”...
  • Page 38 • Common drive cables (upper tray) • SAS drive cables (upper tray) • NVMe drive cables (upper tray) Common drive cables (upper tray) Common drive cables are used by both SAS and NVMe drives. Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down.
  • Page 39 Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down. Figure 17. Cable routing, common drive cables (upper tray with storage-board assembly) Table 16. Cable routing, common drive cables (upper tray) Cable Routing Power to drive...
  • Page 40 Table 16. Cable routing, common drive cables (upper tray) (continued) Routing Cable Drive power • From: – Lower compute system board in upper compute tray, “POWER” connector (see “System-board connectors” on page 103) – Storage-board assembly in upper tray, hard disk drive power (J2) connector (see “Storage-board-assembly connectors”...
  • Page 41 Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down. Figure 19. Cable routing, SAS drive cables (upper tray with storage-board assembly) Table 17. Cable routing, SAS drive cables (upper tray) Cable Routing PCIe SAS interface...
  • Page 42 Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down. Figure 20. Cable routing, NVMe drive cables (upper tray with compute system board) Note: In this illustration, the image on the left shows the tray right-side up and the image on the right shows the tray upside down.

  • Page 43: 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 22 “Server components” on page 40: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr950/7X12/parts Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration.
  • Page 44 Figure 22. Server components ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 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 46 Table 19. Parts listing (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part Memory module (DIMM) √ Memory module filler (DIMM filler) √ Memory air baffle √ TCM module √ Riser (slots 16 and 17) √...

  • Page 47: Power Cords

    Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://lesc.lenovo.com 2. In the Customize a Model pane: a. Click Select Options/Parts for a Model.
  • Page 48 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

    Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See “Validate server setup” on page 85. 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page 87.

  • Page 50: Installation Guidelines

    Go to to download firmware updates for your server. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Drivers and Software Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

  • Page 51: System Reliability Guidelines

    • The Red strip on the drives, adjacent to the release latch, indicates that the drive can be hot-swapped if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability. This means that you can remove or install the drive while the server is still running. Note: See the system specific instructions for removing or installing a hot-swap drive for any additional procedures that you might need to perform before you remove or install the drive.

  • Page 52: 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 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Drivers and Software to download firmware updates for your server.

  • Page 53: Install The Compute System Board

    Figure 23. Front cover removal Step 1. Press release buttons at either side of the front cover. Step 2. Pull the cover forward and remove it from the server. Install the compute system board Compute system boards are in the upper or lower compute tray that is accessed from the front of the server. S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the...
  • Page 54 Before you install the compute system board: 1. If the front cover is installed, remove it. See “Remove the front cover” on page 139. 2. Remove compute tray where the compute system board is being installed. See “Remove a compute tray”...

  • Page 55: 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/us/en/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 56 • Optional devices available for your system might have specific processor requirements. See the documentation that comes with the optional device for information. Before installing a PHM: Note: The PHM for your system might be different than the PHM shown in the illustrations. 1.
  • Page 57 Step 1. 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. Figure 27.

  • Page 58: Install A Memory Module

    See the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Memory for specific information about installing memory modules and their required installation Population Reference order, based on the number of processors and memory modules in your system and the memory mode that you are implementing.
  • Page 59 Figure 28. Memory module locations Table 20. Memory module locations on each compute system board DIMM number Compute system Compute system Compute system Compute system board 1 (lower board 2 (upper board 3 (lower board 4 (upper board, lower tray) board, lower tray) board, upper tray) board, upper tray)
  • Page 60 Table 20. Memory module locations on each compute system board (continued) DIMM number Compute system Compute system Compute system Compute system board 1 (lower board 2 (upper board 3 (lower board 4 (upper board, lower tray) board, lower tray) board, upper tray) board, upper tray) DIMM number DIMM number...

  • Page 61: Install A Hard Disk Drive Backplane

    Figure 29. Memory module installation Open the memory module connector retaining clips. If a memory module is already installed in the connector, remove it. Align the keys on the memory module that you are installing with the connector; then, insert the memory module.
  • Page 62 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 63 Complete the following steps to install a hard disk drive backplane in the upper compute tray or optional storage tray. Watch the procedure. A video of the replacement process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50952215 Step 1. Connect the power cable to the backplane. If this cable is connected to the storage interposer, you might find it easier to disconnect it from the storage interposer and then reconnect it to the storage interposer after the backplane is installed.
  • Page 64 1. Install the fan cage. See “Install a fan cage (upper tray)” on page 135. 2. Turn the tray right-side up. 3. If you have no additional options to install in the upper compute tray or storage tray, install it. See “Install the compute tray (fully removed)”...
  • Page 65 5. Remove the fan cage. See “Remove a fan cage (lower tray)” on page 133. 6. Move or remove the storage interposer to access the hard disk drive backplanes. See “Remove a storage interposer (lower tray)” on page 183. 7. If a hard disk drive backplane is already installed in this location: a.

  • Page 66: Install A Hard Disk Drive

    Figure 31. Hard disk drive backplane (lower) installation Align the backplane with its location in the server; then, insert the backplane and push it down until it is fully seated. Step 3. Repeat Step 1 on page 150 and Step 2 on page 150 for each hard disk drive backplane being installed in the lower compute tray.
  • Page 67 Note: If you are installing an optional hard disk drive backplane, perform that task first. See “Install a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)” on page 57 or “Install a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)” on page 60. Before installing a hard disk drive, make sure that it is compatible with both the server and its configuration. See “Hard disk drive installation considerations”...
  • Page 68 The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive: • For a complete list of hard disk drives supported for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/ serverproven/ • The server supports up to 24 2.5-inch hard disk drives.

  • Page 69: Install The Front Cover

    • Do not mix standard 512-byte and advanced 4-KB format drives in the same RAID array because it may lead to potential performance issues. • Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to set any switches or jumpers on the drive.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 71 Step 2. Align the adapter with I/O-tray slot 9 and insert it; then, press the adapter into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. Step 3. Tighten the captive thumbscrew on the side of the LOM adapter that secures it to the bracket on the I/O tray.
  • Page 72 Figure 35. Adapter installation (slots 5 through 8) Step 1. Align the adapter with the I/O-tray slot and insert it; then, press the adapter into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. After installing an optional adapter in slots 5 through 8: 1.
  • Page 73 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you install an optional adapter in slots 1 through 4: 1. If the I/O tray is installed in the server, remove it. See “Remove the I/O tray” on page 152. Important: You must remove the riser from the I/O tray before installing an adapter.
  • Page 74 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 75 If you have no additional adapters to install in the riser after installing an optional adapter in slots 10 through 1. If any of the adapters in the riser have internal cables, make sure that they are connected before installing the riser in the I/O tray. 2.
  • Page 76 Figure 38. Adapter installation (slots 16 and 17) Step 1. Open the retention latch. Step 2. Align the adapter with the riser slot and insert it; then, press the adapter into the riser until the connector is fully seated. Step 3. Close and lock the retention latch.
  • Page 77 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you install an M.2 drive, if the M.2 backplane is installed in the server, remove it. See “Remove the M.2 backplane” on page 154. Complete the following steps to install an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane.

  • Page 78: Install A Riser

    Figure 40. Securing the M.2 drives Attention: Make sure the two nubs on the retainer are in the small holes on the M.2 backplane when the retainer is slid forward. Slide the retainer forward (toward the connector) until you hear a soft “click” sound. After installing an M.2 drive option: 1.
  • Page 79 Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you install the riser for slots 1 through 4 option: 1. If the I/O tray is installed in the server, remove it. See “Remove the I/O tray” on page 152. 2.
  • Page 80 Install the riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser) The riser for adapter slots 10 through 15 (right riser) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After installing adapters in the riser, insert the riser in the I/O tray and secure it with two captive screws.
  • Page 81 Figure 42. Riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser) installation Step 1. Align the riser with the I/O tray and insert it; then, press the riser into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. Step 2. Tighten the two captive screws (items 4 in preceding figure) that secure the riser to the I/O tray board.
  • Page 82 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. If you are installing an optional LOM adapter in slot 9, install it before installing the riser bracket for slots 14 and 15. See “Install a LOM adapter in slot 9” on page 65. Before you install the optional riser bracket for slots 14 and 15: 1.
  • Page 83 S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 84 Figure 44. Riser for slots 16 and 17 installation Step 1. Align the riser with the I/O tray, making sure that the sides of the riser fit into the guides on the I/O tray, and insert the riser; then, press the riser into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. Step 2.

  • Page 85: Install A Power Supply

    CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Install the M.2 drives before you install the M.2 backplane. See “Install an M.2 drive” on page 72. Before you install an M.2 backplane option: 1.
  • Page 86 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 87 • 1100–watt power supplies accept either 100-127 vac or 200-240 vac input. • 1600–watt power supplies accept only 200-240 vac input. • The server supports the following power supply configurations: – For two processor server configurations, one or more 1600–watt or 1100–watt power supplies. –...

  • Page 88: Install The Server In A Rack

    Note 1: For power source redundancy, the power supplies in bays 1 and 3 must be fed from a different power source than the power supplies in bays 2 and 4. – “yes/no” means the system will remain operating if the power input to bays 2 and 4 fails. –...

  • Page 89: Power On The Server (Connect Input Power)

    Power off the server (disconnect input power) 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 LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.
  • Page 90 Place the server in standby To place the server in a standby state (power LED flashes once per second): Note: The Lenovo XClarity Controller can place the server in a standby state as an automatic response to a critical system failure.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 94 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 95: Configure The Firmware

    If you are managing multiple servers using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, you can update firmware for all managed servers through that interface. Firmware management is simplified by assigning firmware- compliance policies to managed endpoints. When you create and assign a compliance policy to managed endpoints, Lenovo XClarity Administrator monitors changes to the inventory for those endpoints and flags any endpoints that are out of compliance.

  • Page 96: Independent Memory Mode

    Virtual drive is presented up to the host operating system as a physical disk that can be partitioned to create OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 97: 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...
  • Page 98 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 99: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    • “Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 97 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work” on page 98 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 98...
  • Page 100 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 101 • Replace the affected backplane signal cable. • Replace the affected backplane. 8. 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.
  • Page 102 • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, reseat the DIMM; then, run the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and enable the DIMM. 5. Replace the DIMM. 6. Restart the server. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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.
  • Page 106 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

  • Page 107: Appendix B. Component Reference

    “Fan board” power connector (J56) Front panel “USB” connector “Fan board” signal connector (J40) “PCIe/NVMe” connector “Front video” connector “NVMe” connector Hard disk drive “Signal” connector Storage-board-assembly connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the storage board assembly. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 108: I/O-Tray Connectors

    Figure 48. Storage-board-assembly connectors Table 23. Storage-board-assembly connectors Callout Callout “NVMe” connector Hard disk signal connector (J13) Fan signal connector (J5) Hard disk drive power connector (J2) Fan power connector (J3) “PCIe” connector “NVMe” connector “NVMe” connector I/O-tray connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the I/O-tray (includes connectors for slots 5 through 8 and the LOM connector for slot 9).
  • Page 109 Network (LOM) connector (Slot 9) PCIe3, x16, 75 watt connector (Slot 6) TCM connector (see “Enable TPM/TCM” in the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Maintenance Manual PCIe3, x8, 25 watt connector (Slot 7) Riser for slots 10 through 15 connector (Riser 2) Signal cable to power backplane M.2 SATA/PCIe (Hypervisor) backplane connector...
  • Page 110 Note: Callouts for slots through apply when the riser is installed in the left riser position. Callouts for slots through apply when the riser is installed in the right riser position. Figure 50. Slot 1 through 4 and slot 10 through 13 riser connectors Table 25.

  • Page 111: Storage Interposer Connectors

    Figure 52. Slot 10 through 15 riser connectors Table 27. Slot 10 through 15 riser connectors Callout Callout PCIe3 x16 (Slot 10) PCIe3 x16 (Slot 13) PCIe3 x16 (Slot 11) PCIe3 x16 (Slot 14) PCIe3 x16 (Slot 12) ML2 PCIe3 x16 (Slot 15) Slot 16 and 17 riser There are two PCIe3 x8, full height, half length connectors in the slot 16 and 17 riser.

  • Page 112: Raid Card Connectors

    Figure 54. Storage interposer connectors Table 29. Storage interposer connectors Callout Callout PCIe SAS interface from system board (PCIE) (SAS Power for drive to backplane 2 or 5 (BP 2/5) only) Drive power from system board (POWER) PCI connector to RAID card Drive signal from system board (SIDEBAND) Power for drive to backplane 3 or 4 (BP 3/4) Power for drive to backplane 1 or 6 (BP 1/6)

  • Page 113: Drive Backplane Connectors

    Figure 56. RAID card connectors (type 2) Table 31. RAID card connectors (type 2) Callout Callout RAID flash power module (J14) connector RAID connector for drive backplane 1 or 4 (SAS only) RAID connector for drive backplane 2 or 5 (SAS only) PCI connector to storage interposer Drive backplane connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the drive backplanes.

  • Page 114: Component Access

    SAS/NVMe drive backplane connectors Figure 58. SAS/NVMe drive backplane connectors Table 33. SAS/NVMe drive backplane connectors Callout Callout Drive connector for SAS or NVMe drives 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, NVMe signal from compute board or storage tray and 20 Drive connector for SAS or NVMe drives 2, 6, 10, 14, SAS signal from RAID card 18, and 22...
  • Page 115 S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 116 Remove an adapter from slots 5 through 8 PCIe adapters in slots 5 through 8 and the LOM adapter in slot 9 are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray from the chassis, remove the adapter from the I/O tray. S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the...
  • Page 117 Figure 60. Adapter removal (slots 5 through 8) Step 1. Disengage the adapter from its connector on the I/O tray and lift the adapter from the I/O tray. After you remove the adapter: If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 118 1. Disconnect and label all cables connected to adapters in the I/O tray; then, remove the I/O tray. See “Remove the I/O tray” on page 152. 2. Remove the riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser) to access the adapter connectors in the I/O tray. See “Remove the riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser)”...
  • Page 119 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 120 cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Before you remove an adapter from slots 1 through 4: 1. Disconnect and label all cables connected to adapters in the I/O tray; then, remove the I/O tray. See “Remove the I/O tray”...

  • Page 121: Pcie Adapter In Slots 1 Through

    Install a PCIe adapter in slots 1 through 4 PCIe adapters in slots 1 through 4 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the riser removed from the I/O tray, open the retention latch and insert the adapter in the riser; then, close the retention latch.

  • Page 122: Install An Adapter In Slots 5 Through 8

    If you have no other operations to perform on the riser after installing an adapter in slots 1 through 4: 1. If any of the adapters in the riser have internal cables, make sure that they are connected before installing the riser in the I/O tray. 2.

  • Page 123: Adapter In Slot

    Figure 65. Adapter installation (slots 5 through 8) Step 1. Align the adapter with the I/O-tray slot and insert it; then, press the adapter into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. If you have no other operations to perform on the I/O tray after installing an adapter in slots 5 through 8: 1.

  • Page 124: Install A Pcie Adapter In Slots 10 Through 15

    Important: You must remove the riser from the I/O tray before installing an adapter. Complete the following steps to install a LOM adapter in slot 9. Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 •...
  • Page 125 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 126: Install An I/O Adapter In Slots 16 And 17

    Install an I/O adapter in slots 16 and 17 I/O adapters in slots 16 and 17 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the riser removed from the I/O tray, open the retention latch and insert the adapter in the riser; then, close the retention latch.

  • Page 127: Compute Tray (Upper Or Lower) Replacement

    Figure 68. Adapter installation (slots 16 and 17) Step 1. Open the retention latch. Step 2. Align the adapter with the riser slot and insert it; then, press the adapter into the riser until the connector is fully seated. Step 3. Close and lock the retention latch.
  • Page 128 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 129 • Be prepared to support the full weight of the compute tray when you remove it from the chassis. • Do not use the release levers as handles to support the compute tray. Figure 70. Compute tray removal from chassis After you remove the compute tray: •...

  • Page 130: Compute System Board Replacement

    Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you install the compute tray: 1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
  • Page 131 S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 132 Step 1. Disconnect all cables on the compute system board that go to connectors in the compute tray. See “Internal cable routing” on page 24. Step 2. Press the release clips and slide the compute system board out of the compute tray. After you remove the compute system board: •...

  • Page 133: Compute System Board Filler Replacement

    Figure 73. Compute system board installation Step 1. Align the compute system board with the rails in the compute tray; then, insert the compute system board, making sure that the rails on the board fit into the slots in the compute tray. Step 2.
  • Page 134 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you remove the compute system board filler: 1. Remove the front cover. See “Remove the front cover” on page 139. 2. Remove compute tray where the compute system board filler is installed. See “Remove a compute tray” on page 123.

  • Page 135: Fan Cage Replacement

    The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 136 S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 137 Figure 76. Upper fan cage removal Step 1. Press the button on each compute or storage tray release lever; then, rotate the release levers until they are perpendicular to the tray. Step 2. Press the fan cage releases at either side of the fan cage; then, pull the fan cage toward the front of the compute or storage tray and lift the cage slightly to access the connector on the underside of the fan cage.
  • Page 138 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 139 Figure 77. Lower fan cage removal Step 1. Press the button on each compute tray release lever; then, rotate the release levers until they are perpendicular to the tray. Step 2. Press the fan cage releases at either side of the fan cage; then, pull the fan cage toward the front of the compute tray and lift the cage slightly to access the connector on the underside of the fan cage.
  • Page 140 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 141 Step 1. Make sure that the area where the fan cage installs is clear and that cables are routed to allow fan cage insertion. Step 2. Make sure that the compute or storage tray release levers are open and perpendicular to the tray. Attention: To prevent damage to components, lower the fan cage straight down when inserting it in the tray.
  • Page 142 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Complete the following steps to install a lower fan cage: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 •...

  • Page 143: Front Cover Replacement

    Important: Make sure the that fan cage goes beneath all tabs on the tray when pushing it backward. The fan cage must be pushed fully back until it is against the tray bulkhead along its entire length. Step 7. Slide the fan cage back into the tray with the fan cage under the tabs on the tray ( in above illustration).

  • Page 144: Hard Disk Drive Replacement

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50952215 Figure 81. Front cover installation Step 1. Position the cover on the front of the server. Note: Make sure that the pull tab on the operator panel, used to access the LCD system information display panel panel, passes through the hole for the display panel on the front cover. Step 2.
  • Page 145 Attention: To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. Complete the following steps to remove a hard disk drive. Watch the procedure.
  • Page 146 Hard disk drive fillers can be of two types: single-bay fillers and four-bay fillers. If you remove a four-bay filler and are not installing four hard disk drives, you must install single-bay fillers in each of the empty drive bays. When replacing a hard disk drive that was previously installed, make sure that you install it in the same drive bay from which it was removed.
  • Page 147 2. If the server is configured for RAID operation, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See “RAID configuration” in the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide information. Remove a hard disk drive filler Remove a hard disk drive filler by pressing the release tab and pulling the filler from the bay.

  • Page 148: Hard Disk Drive Backplane Replacement

    Complete the following steps to install a hard disk drive filler: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50952215 Figure 85. Hard disk drive filler installation Step 1. Insert the filler in the hard disk drive in the drive bay and press it in place. Install fillers in all empty hard disk drive bays.
  • Page 149 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you remove the hard disk drive backplane: 1. Remove the front cover. See “Remove the front cover” on page 139. 2. After noting their locations, remove any hard disk drives that are installed in the upper tray. See “Remove a hard disk drive”...
  • Page 150 Figure 86. Hard disk drive backplane (upper) removal Grasp the backplane and pull it up and out of the upper tray. If you are not installing another hard disk drive backplane after you remove the hard disk drive backplane: • Install the fan cage. See “Install a fan cage (upper tray)” on page 135. •...
  • Page 151 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you remove the hard disk drive backplane: 1. Remove the front cover. See “Remove the front cover” on page 139. 2. After noting their locations, remove any hard disk drives that are installed in the lower compute tray. See “Remove a hard disk drive”...
  • Page 152 easier to disconnect cables from the backplane if you disconnect them from the storage interposer first, reconnecting them to the storage interposer after removing the backplane or installing a new one. Other cables might also need to be removed from their retaining clips or moved to the side to remove the backplane.
  • Page 153 Note: Existing cables might need to be removed from their retaining clips or moved to the side to install the backplane. Figure 88. Hard disk drive backplane (upper) installation Align the backplane with its location in the tray; then, insert the backplane and push it down until it is fully seated.
  • Page 154 Install a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray) Hard disk drive backplanes in the lower compute tray are accessed from the front of the server. There are several types of hard disk drive backplane. Steps that are backplane specific are noted in each procedure. S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the...

  • Page 155: I/O Tray Replacement

    Figure 89. Hard disk drive backplane (lower) installation Align the backplane with its location in the server; then, insert the backplane and push it down until it is fully seated. Step 3. Repeat Step 1 on page 150 and Step 2 on page 150 for each hard disk drive backplane being installed in the lower compute tray.
  • Page 156 Before you remove the I/O tray, disconnect and label all cables connected to adapters in the I/O tray. Note: System identification information for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 server is stored in the I/O tray. If you are removing the I/O tray to replace it as part of a maintenance operation, you will need to transfer system identification information to the new I/O tray, after it is installed in the server.
  • Page 157 Figure 90. I/O tray removal Step 1. Press the button on each release lever; then, simultaneously rotate the release levers until they are perpendicular to the chassis. Step 2. Pull I/O tray out of the chassis. After you remove the I/O tray: •...

  • Page 158: M.2 Backplane Replacement

    Before you install the I/O tray: 1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components in the I/O tray are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. 2. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed. See “Internal cable routing” on page 24. Complete the following steps to install the I/O tray: Watch the procedure.
  • Page 159 S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 160 Step 1. Remove the M.2 backplane from the system board by pulling up on both ends of the backplane at the same time. Note: Pull the M.2 backplane straight up when removing it from the system board. After you remove the M.2 backplane: •...
  • Page 161 Figure 93. M.2 backplane installation Step 1. Align the openings in the plastic supports at each end of the M.2 backplane with the guide pins on the system board; then, insert the backplane in the system-board connector. Step 2. Press down on the M.2 backplane to fully seat it. After you install the M.2 backplane, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 162: M.2 Drive Replacement

    Step 3. Insert the retainer into the keyhole that matches the size of your M.2 drive; then, and slide it back until the retainer locking nubs are in the holes. M.2 drive replacement M.2 drives are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. Remove an M.2 drive The M.2 drive is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server.
  • Page 163 Step 1. Press both sides of the drive retainer and slide it away from the connector to release the M.2 drive. If your backplane has two M.2 drives, both will release when you slide the retainer. Step 2. Rotate the M.2 drive up from the backplane and pull it away from the connector. After removing the M.2 drive, if you are removing the M.2 backplane and drives and not installing a replacement: 1.
  • Page 164 Step 2. Insert the M.2 drive. Figure 96. Inserting the M.2 drives 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 Notes: • When installing two drives, align and support both drives before sliding the retainer forward to secure the drives.

  • Page 165: Memory Air Baffle Replacement

    Memory air baffle replacement Use the following procedures to replace a memory air baffle. Remove a memory baffle Memory air baffles are in the compute system boards that are accessed from the front of the server. Before you remove a memory air baffle: 1.
  • Page 166 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...
  • Page 167 Install a memory air baffle Memory air baffles are in the compute system boards that are accessed from the front of the server. S002 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device.
  • Page 168 Note: Each memory air baffle spans six memory modules. Step 1. Make sure that all six pairs of memory module connector retaining clips spanning the memory air baffle are open. Step 2. Hold the memory air baffle so the “REQUIRED FOR COOLING” text on the baffle is right-side up and facing away from the memory modules;...

  • Page 169: Memory Module Replacement

    Memory module replacement Use the following procedures to replace a memory module. Remove a memory module Memory modules are in the compute system boards that are accessed from the front of the server. Attention: Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. In addition to the standard guidelines for Handling static-sensitive devices: •...
  • Page 170 If you are not replacing the memory module that you removed: 1. See the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Memory Population Reference for the required installation order of the remaining memory modules. 2. Install a memory module filler, that was originally provided with the PHM option, in any vacant memory module connectors.
  • Page 171 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Important: If you are installing a memory module that is different than the memory module you removed, see “Install a memory module” on page 54 for additional information. Note: The same procedure is used to install memory modules and memory module fillers.
  • Page 172 Table 34. Memory module locations on each compute system board (continued) DIMM number Compute system Compute system Compute system Compute system board 1 (lower board 2 (upper board 3 (lower board 4 (upper board, lower tray) board, lower tray) board, upper tray) board, upper tray) DIMM number DIMM number...

  • Page 173: Riser Replacement

    Figure 101. Memory module installation Open the memory module connector retaining clips. If a memory module is already installed in the connector, remove it. Align the keys on the memory module that you are installing with the connector; then, insert the memory module.
  • Page 174 Riser bracket for slots 14 and 15: see “Remove a riser bracket from slots 14 and 15” on page 173 and “Install a riser bracket for slots 14 and 15” on page 179 • Riser for I/O adapters 16 and 17 (riser card): see “Remove the riser for slots 16 and 17” on page 174 and “Install the riser for slots 16 and 17”...
  • Page 175 Figure 102. Riser for slots 1 through 4 (left riser) removal Step 1. Loosen the two captive screws (items 1 in preceding figure) that secure the riser to the I/O tray board. Step 2. Lift the riser up and out of the I/O tray. After you remove the riser: •...
  • Page 176 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 177 Figure 103. Riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser) removal Step 1. Loosen the two captive screws (items 1 in preceding figure) that secure the riser to the I/O tray board. Step 2. Lift the riser up and out of the I/O tray. After you remove the riser: •...
  • Page 178 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 179 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 180 Step 2. Lift the riser up and out of the I/O tray. After you remove the riser: • If you are removing the riser and are not installing a replacement: 1. Install the screw that secures the I/O tray board to the I/O tray (item 3 in the figure). This screw replaces the captive screw on the rear edge of the riser below the midplane connectors.
  • Page 181 Figure 106. Riser for slots 1 through 4 (left riser) installation Step 1. Align the riser with the I/O tray and insert it; then, press the riser into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. Step 2. Tighten the two captive screws (items 4 in preceding figure) that secure the riser to the I/O tray board.
  • Page 182 Before you install the riser for slots 10 through 15: 1. Make sure that there is no screw (item 2 in following figure) securing the I/O tray board to the I/O tray in a location where a captive riser screw will be installed. 2.
  • Page 183 If you have no other operations to perform on the I/O tray after installing the riser for slots 10 through 15, install the I/O tray in the chassis and connect all cables. See “Install the I/O tray” on page 153. Install a riser bracket for slots 14 and 15 The riser bracket for slots 14 and 15 is attached to the slot 10 through 15 I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server.
  • Page 184 2. If any of the adapters in the riser have internal cables, make sure that they are connected before installing the riser in the I/O tray. 3. Install the riser in the I/O tray. See “Install the riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser)” on page 177. 4.

  • Page 185: Storage Interposer Replacement

    Figure 109. Riser for slots 16 and 17 installation Step 1. Align the riser with the I/O tray, making sure that the sides of the riser fit into the guides on the I/O tray, and insert the riser; then, press the riser into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated. Step 2.
  • Page 186 CAUTION: Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Before you remove an upper storage interposer: 1. Remove the front cover. See “Remove the front cover” on page 139. 2. Remove the upper compute tray or storage tray. See “Remove a compute tray” on page 123 or “Remove a storage tray”...
  • Page 187 Remove a storage interposer (lower tray) The lower storage interposer is in the lower compute tray that is accessed from the front of the server. After removing the lower compute tray and fan cage, disconnect the RAID card from the storage interposer and lift it out of the way;...
  • Page 188 Figure 111. Lower storage interposer removal Step 1. Disconnect all power and data cables from the storage interposer. Step 2. Slide the RAID card forward to disconnect the RAID card from the storage interposer; then, rotate the RAID card upward. (Leave the three cables connected to the RAID card.) Step 3.
  • Page 189 Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure. Complete the following steps to install an upper tray storage interposer: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1 •...
  • Page 190 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 191: Storage Tray Replacement

    1. Install the lower fan cage. See “Install a fan cage (lower tray)” on page 137. 2. Install the lower compute tray or place it in the normal operating position; then, install the front cover. See “Install the compute tray (fully removed)” on page 125 and “Install the front cover” on page 139. Storage tray replacement The storage tray is in the upper bay that is accessed from the front of the server.
  • Page 192 Figure 114. Storage tray removal to stop position Step 1. Press the button on each release lever; then, simultaneously rotate the release levers until they are perpendicular to the chassis. Step 2. Pull storage tray forward evenly until it stops; then, close the release levers. Step 3.
  • Page 193 After you remove the storage tray: • If you are instructed to return the storage tray, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the storage tray (fully removed) Install the storage tray when it is fully removed by inserting it in the front of the chassis, pushing it in until it stops, and closing the release levers.
  • Page 194 Figure 116. Storage tray installation (fully removed) Step 1. Align the storage tray with its opening in the upper bay at the front of the chassis and insert. Step 2. Fully open the storage tray release levers and push the tray into the chassis until it stops. Step 3.

  • Page 195: Index

    Index replacing compute tray adapter installing installing removing replacing replacing adapter (slots 1 through 4) Configuration - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 installing 68, 117 configure the firmware removing connector adapter (slots 10 through 15) battery installing 69, 120 drive backplane removing...
  • Page 196 features install the operating system filler (compute system board) installation installing guidelines removing installation guidelines replacing installation order filler (DIMM) hard disk drive installing installing removing adapter filler, hard disk drive adapter (slots 1 through 4) 68, 117 replacing adapter (slots 10 through 15) 69, 120 front cover adapter (slots 16 and 17)
  • Page 197 (riser slots 14 and 15) installing options compute system board replacing compute system board filler memory sparing compute tray microprocessor DIMM option install DIMM air baffle MTM label DIMM filler fan cage (lower) fan cage (upper) © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 198 LED, front compute tray System DIMM information LED DIMM air baffle System configuration - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 fan cage system reliability guidelines filler (compute system board) system-board connectors front cover hard disk drive hard disk drive backplane...
  • Page 199 USB configuration XCC management © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 200 ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Guide...

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