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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide Machine Types: 7D2F, 7D2G and 7D2H...
  • 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 Ninth Edition (June 2022) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PCIe riser-cards....Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller ....
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    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. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright Lenovo 2019, 2021...

  • Page 6: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
  • Page 7 Click Power ➙ Power Cables 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.
  • Page 8 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR850P server is a 2U 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 SR850P 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, refer to the XCC documentation compatible with your server at: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 11 The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the 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: Specifications

    For a list of supported memory modules, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/ serverproven/index.shtml Drive expansion Sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays: • Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA/SAS drive bays (bay 0-3, 8-11) • Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe drive bays (bay 4-7, 12-15) ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 13 • Slot 10: PCI Express 3.0 x16 • Slot 11: PCI Express 3.0 x16 (supports PCIe switch card) Integrated functions • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities.
  • Page 14 With the maximum configuration of four processors, 48 memory modules, 16 drives, and two power supply units: • Sound power: – Idle: 5.5 bels – Operating: 6.3 bels • Sound pressure – Idle: 39 dBA – Operating: 46 dBA ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 15: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 16: Management Options

    Management options The XClarity portfolio and other system management options described in this section are available to help you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 17 Consolidates the service processor functionality, Super I/O, video controller, and remote presence capabilities into a single chip on the server system board. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XClarity Controller • Web GUI interface • Mobile application • REST API Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 18 Important: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product. All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
  • Page 19 1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator, Lenovo XClarity Essentials, or Lenovo XClarity Controller.
  • Page 20 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Identification button/LED (blue) Drive status LED (yellow) System error LED (yellow) Pull-out information tab Front operator panel with optional pull-out LCD display USB 1 (USB 2.0 with Lenovo XClarity Controller Rack release latches management) 2.5-inch drive bays USB 2 Power button/LED (green) VGA connector (optional): Connect a monitor to this connector.
  • Page 23 Controller mobile application. When a mobile device is connected to this USB port, an Ethernet over USB connection is established between the mobile application running on the device and the XClarity Controller. Select Network in BMC Configuration to view or modify USB 2.0 with Lenovo XClarity Controller management settings. Four types of settings are available: –...

  • Page 24: Front Operator Panel

    Identification button/LED (blue) 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. System error LED (yellow) When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
  • Page 25 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. Figure 7. Front operator panel and LCD display The LCD system information display panel attached to the front of the server allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information.
  • Page 26 Following is the list of options available on the front operator panel. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with Select (√) button, and switch among options or information entries with Scroll up (▼) and Scroll down (▲) buttons. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 27 Table 7. 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 28 PS1 AC Voltage: YYY V PS2 AC Voltage: YYY V • Estimated power consumption is displayed as following: Sytem Power: ZZ W Whereas • XX is the temperature. • YYY is the AC voltage. • ZZ is the wattage. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 29: Rear View

    Table 7. Options available on the front operator panel (continued) Actions Actions provides the following available actions, which come in effect by pressing and holding on the select button for three seconds: • Restore XCC default settings is displayed as following: RESTORE XCC DEFAULTS? HOLD v FOR 3s •...
  • Page 30 • Slot 11: PCI Express 3.0 x16 (supports PCIe switch card) For more information, see “System-board connectors” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual for the location of the slots, and “PCIe riser-card and adapter replacement” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual for information about installation and removal.
  • Page 31 LOM adapter (slot 7): Insert LOM adapter into this slot (see “System-board connectors” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual for the location of the LOM adapter slot on the system board and “LOM adapter replacement” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual for information about the installation of the LOM adapter).

  • Page 32: Processor And Memory Expansion Tray

    Use this connector to manage the server, by using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, the Lenovo XClarity Controller cannot be accessed directly from the production network. A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network.
  • Page 33 Table 9. Components on the processor and memory expansion tray Power supply 2 connector DIMM slot 31-42 Tray handle Processor 3 DIMM slot 43-48 DIMM slot 25-30 Processor 4 Captive screws Figure 13. LEDs on the processor and memory expansion tray Table 10.
  • Page 34 Table 11. Connectors on the processor and memory expansion tray NVMe signal cable connector 0-1 NVMe signal cable connector 2-3 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 35: Pcie Riser-Cards

    PCIe riser-cards Use this information to locate the connectors on the optional PCIe riser-cards. x8/x8/x8 PCIe FH Riser Assembly Figure 15. x8/x8/x8 PCIe FH Riser Assembly Table 12. Components of x8/x8/x8 PCIe FH Riser Assembly PCIe full-height riser cage PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 4) PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 3) PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 5) x8/x8/x8ML2 PCIe FH Riser Assembly...

  • Page 36: 2.5-Inch Drive Backplanes

    Table 15. Components of x8/x16 PCIe FH Riser Assembly PCIe full-height riser cage PCI Express 3.0 x8 (slot 5) PCI Express 3.0 x16 (slot 3) 2.5-inch drive backplanes Use this information to locate the connectors on the optional 2.5-inch drive backplanes. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 37 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane Figure 19. 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane Table 16. Connectors on 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane SATA/SAS connector 1 SATA/SAS connector 0 Power/configuration cable connector 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane comes with: • Eight SATA/SAS drive connectors with bay numbers of 0-7 or 8-15, depending on the location installed. •...

  • Page 38: Raid Adapters

    SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) with two SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1) Figure 22. Connectors on SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Table 19. 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 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 39: Internal Cable Routing

    Table 20. PCIe switch card PCIe switch card with four SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1, C2, C3) Internal cable routing Use this information to do cable routing to complete installation of certain components. Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from the system board.
  • Page 40 Power cable connector on the system board Power cable connector on the drive backplane Power cable connector on the system board Power cable connector on the drive backplane Two types of drive backplanes are supported by this system: ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 41 • 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane (referred to as “8-bay backplane”) • 2.5-inch AnyBay 8-bay backplane (referred to as “AnyBay backplane”) Connecting signal cables to one backplane When one backplane is installed, see the following illustrations for cable routing. One 8-bay backplane Figure 27.
  • Page 42 Figure 28. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane Table 23. Cables and adapters for routing Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and memory SATA/SAS RAID adapter (8i) expansion tray NVMe connectors on the processor and memory SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) expansion tray ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 43 Connecting signal cables to two backplanes When two backplanes are 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 29. Cable routing, 8-bay backplane + 8-bay backplane Table 24.
  • Page 44 0-7, and the AnyBay backplane to drive bay 8-15. • Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connectors on the expansion tray (see “Install the processor and memory expansion tray” on page 90). ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 Two options are available for this combination: 1. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Figure 31. Cable routing, 8-bay backplane + AnyBay backplane Table 26. Cables and adapters for routing SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm) NVMe connectors on the processor and memory SATA/SAS signal cables (900 mm) expansion tray Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and...
  • Page 46 Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and 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) AnyBay backplane + AnyBay backplane ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 47 Two options are available for this combination: Note: Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connectors on the expansion tray (see “Install the processor and memory expansion tray” on page 90). 1. With one SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) Figure 33.

  • Page 48: Parts List

    2. Click Parts & Accessories ➙ Parts Lookup. 3. Enter either the serial number or the machine type model for your server to see the parts for your server. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 49 The parts listed in the following table are identified as one of the following: • Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation.
  • Page 50 • 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. • Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service technicians.
  • Page 51 Table 30. Parts listing (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part Memory module √ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) √ Processor √ Heatsink √ 2.5-inch SATA/SAS 8-bay backplane √ 2.5-inch AnyBay (SATA/SAS/NVMe) 8-bay √ backplane Fan cage √...

  • Page 52: 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 SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

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

  • Page 54: Installation Guidelines

    • Terra-cotta on a component or a terra-cotta label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, which means that you can remove or install the component while the server is still running. (Terra-cotta can also indicate ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 55: System Reliability Guidelines

    touch points on 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 56: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration that you implement and the number of processors and memory modules installed in the server. The following memory configurations and population sequences are supported for the ThinkSystem SR850P server: •...

  • Page 57: Memory Module Installation Guideline

    • “Memory Mode” on page 69 • “Mixed Memory Mode” on page 71 Memory module installation guideline There are a number of criteria that must be followed when selecting and installing memory modules in your server. Memory installation requirements: • A label on each DIMM identifies the DIMM type. This information is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC4- xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx.
  • Page 58 Figure 36. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 Table 32. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 DIMM 1-6 DIMM 7-18 DIMM 19-24 Processor 1 Processor 2 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 59 Figure 37. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Table 33. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Processor 3 DIMM 43-48 DIMM 31-42 DIMM 25-30 Processor 4 Table 34. Channel and slot information of DIMMs around a processor Slot Channel Channel 2...
  • Page 60 • To continue populating processor 3 and 4 DIMMs for a system with 4 to 24 DIMMs, see Table 37 “Independent mode with four processors (Processor 3 and 4, 4 to 24 total DIMMs installed in server)” on page ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 61 Table 36. Independent mode with four processors (Processor 1 and 2, 25 to 48 total DIMMs installed in server) Total Processor 1 Processor 2 Total DIMMs 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DIMMs 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22...
  • Page 62 • To continue populating processor 1 and 2 DIMMs for a system with 4 to 24 DIMMs, see Table 35 “Independent mode with four processors (Processor 1 and 2, 4 to 24 total DIMMs installed in server)” on page ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 63 Table 38. Independent mode with four processors (processor 3 and 4, 25 to 48 total DIMMs installed in server) Total Processor 3 Processor 4 Total DIMMs 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 DIMMs 31 32 33 34 31 32 33 34...
  • Page 64 • If three memory channels have DIMMs, mirroring occurs across all three DIMMs (channels 0/1, channels 1/2, and channels 2/0 will all contain primary/secondary memory caches). Figure 38. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 65 Table 39. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 DIMM 1-6 DIMM 7-18 DIMM 19-24 Processor 1 Processor 2 Figure 39. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Table 40. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Processor 3 DIMM 43-48 DIMM 31-42...
  • Page 66 19 20 21 22 23 24 Related DIMM population sequences for four processor systems: • To continue populating processor 3 and 4 DIMMs, see Table 43 “Memory mirroring with four processors (Processor 3 and 4)” on page ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 67 Table 43. Memory mirroring with four processors (processor 3 and 4) Total Processor 3 Processor 4 Total DIMMs 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 DIMMs 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 27 28 29 30...
  • Page 68 Figure 40. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 Table 44. Processor and memory module layout: processor 1 and 2 DIMM 1-6 DIMM 7-18 DIMM 19-24 Processor 1 Processor 2 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 69 Figure 41. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Table 45. Processor and memory module layout: processor 3 and 4 Processor 3 DIMM 43-48 DIMM 31-42 DIMM 25-30 Processor 4 Table 46. Channel and slot information of DIMMs around a processor Slot Channel Channel 2...
  • Page 70 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Related DIMM population sequences for four processor systems: • To continue populating processor 3 and 4 DIMMs, see Table 48 “Memory sparing with four processors (processor 3 and 4)” on page ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 71: Dcpmm And Dram Dimm Installation Order

    Table 48. Memory mirroring with four processors (processor 3 and 4) Total Processor 3 Processor 4 Total DIMMs 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 DIMMs 31 32 43 44 31 32...
  • Page 72 • All the DRAM DIMMs that are installed must be of the same type, rank, and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB. It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM DIMMs of the same part number. • 64 GB 3DS LRDIMMs are not supported to be mixed with DCPMMs.
  • Page 73 • All the DRAM DIMMs that are installed must be of the same type, rank, and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB. It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM DIMMs of the same part number. 3. See “DCPMM and DRAM DIMM installation order” in Memory Population Reference to determine the new configuration, and acquire memory modules accordingly.
  • Page 74 App Direct Mode In this mode, DCPMMs act as independent and persistent memory resources directly accessible by specific applications, and DRAM DIMMs act as system memory. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 75 Installation order: App Direct Mode with four processors Memory module installation order for DCPMM App Direct Mode with four installed processors. Table 49. Memory population in App Direct Mode with four processors • D: DRAM DIMMs with 16 GB or larger capacity •...
  • Page 76 Table 52. Supported DIMM capacity in App Direct Mode with four processors (not interleaved only) Total Total Processor Family 128 GB DCPMM 256 GB DCPMM 512 GB DCPMM PMMs DIMMs √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 77 Memory Mode In this mode, DCPMMs act as volatile system memory, while DRAM DIMMs act as cache. Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...
  • Page 78 PMMs DIMMs √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 79 Mixed Memory Mode In this mode, some percentage of DCPMM capacity is directly accessible to specific applications (App Direct), while the rest serves as system memory. The App Direct part of DCPMM is displayed as persistent memory, while the rest of DCPMM capacity is displayed as system memory. DRAM DIMMs act as cache in this mode.

  • Page 80: Install Server Hardware Options

    Other Install server hardware options This section includes instructions for performing initial installation of optional hardware. Each component installation procedure references preliminary tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 81: Remove The Security Bezel

    • Make sure the components you are installing are supported by your server. For a list of supported optional components for the server, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml • 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.

  • Page 82: Remove The Top Cover

    To remove the top cover, complete the following steps: Step 1. Unlock the cover release latch with a flat-end screwdriver. Figure 44. Lock on the top cover latch Table 57. Lock/unlock directions on the top cover latch Unlock Lock ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 83: Remove The Processor And Memory Expansion Tray

    Step 2. 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 45. Top cover removal Step 4.
  • Page 84 This disengages the expansion tray from the system board. Figure 47. Processor and memory expansion tray removal Step 4. Grasp the handle and carefully lift the expansion tray from the server; then, place it on a flat surface. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 85: Remove The Fan Cage Assembly

    Remove the fan cage assembly Follow the instructions in this section to remove the fan cage assembly. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current 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 86: Install A Memory Module

    Before installing a memory module, make sure that you understand the required installation order, depending on whether you are implementing memory mirroring, memory rank sparing, or independent Memory Mode. See ThinkSystem SR850P Memory Population Reference for the required installation order. Before installing a memory module: 1.
  • Page 87 Figure 49. Air baffle removal from the system board 2. If you are installing memory modules on the processor and memory expansion tray, do not remove the expansion tray. Only remove the air baffle that is installed on the expansion tray. Figure 50.

  • Page 88: Install A Drive Backplane

    Align the tabs on the bottom of the drive backplane with the slots on the system board, and insert them into the slots. Step 3. Push the top of the drive backplane toward the front of the server until it clicks in place. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 89 Figure 52. Drive backplane installation Step 4. Apply drive bay labels based on the type of backplane installed. Several drive bay labels come with each type of the supported drive backplane: • 8-bay backplane – 12-15 (NVMe) Apply this label to drive bay 12-15 if an AnyBay backplane is installed to drive bay 8-15. –...

  • Page 90: Install A 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive

    Remove the drive bay filler if it has been installed in the drive bay. Step 3. Gently rotate the release latch away to unlock the drive handle. Step 4. Slide the drive into the drive bay, and push it until it stops. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 91: Install The Pcie Riser-Card Assembly

    Figure 55. Drive installation Step 5. 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. •...
  • Page 92 Install the PCIe riser-card to the riser-cage with screws. Figure 58. PCIe riser-card assembly Step 2. Align the PCIe riser-card assembly with the connector on the system board; then, push it in until it clicks in place. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 93: Install The Lom Adapter

    Figure 59. PCIe riser-card assembly installation Step 3. Reconnect all the cables disconnected previously. Install the LOM adapter Follow the instructions in this section to install the LOM adapter. Note: When both LOM adapter and ML2 adapter are installed to the server, the system can support up to two additional network adapters.

  • Page 94: How To Adjust The Position Of The Retainer On The M.2 Backplane

    • Some M.2 backplanes support two M.2 drives. When two drives are installed, align and support both drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the drives. • Install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 95 • Make sure to install a 480 GB M.2 drive into the M.2 backplane that supports two M.2 drives. Figure 62. M.2 drive slots Table 60. M.2 drive slots Slot 0 Slot 1 Step 2. 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;...

  • Page 96: Install The M.2 Backplane

    4. Disconnect the USB 3.0 cable of operator panel tray assembly, and remove it vertically from the system board. Figure 65. Removing USB 3.0 connector vertically ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 97: Install The Fan Cage Assembly

    To install the M.2 backplane, complete the following steps: Note: Before installing the M.2 backplane, make sure an M.2 drive is installed to every available connector on the M.2 backplane. Step 1. Align the openings located at the bottom of the blue plastic supports at each end of the M.2 backplane with the guide pin on the system board and T-head pins on the hard drive cage;...

  • Page 98: Install The Processor And Memory Expansion

    To install the processor and memory expansion tray, complete the following steps: Step 1. Install an expansion tray air baffle on the system board. Make sure it is properly installed before installing the processor and memory expansion tray. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 99 Step 2. Slightly slide power supply 2 out from the power supply bay (see “Remove a hot-swap power supply unit” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual). Step 3. 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 100 Slide the power supply 2 back into the chassis. Step 7. If you plan to install memory modules, do it now (see “Install a memory module” on page 78). Step 8. Install the expansion tray air baffle. Attention: ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 101: Install The Top Cover

    1. For the optimal performance, make sure both PHMs and corresponding memory modules are installed to the processor and memory expansion tray. 2. Air baffle is required for airflow that creates proper cooling. Make sure proper air baffles for system configuration is installed before the power is turned on. Figure 71.

  • Page 102: Install The Security Bezel

    Guidelines” on page 46). 2. If you have removed the rack handles, reinstall it (see ThinkSystem SR850P Rack Installation Guide). Step 1. Carefully insert the tabs on the security bezel into the slots on the right rack handle. Then, press and hold the release latch, and pivot the security bezel inward until the other side clicks into place.

  • Page 103: Install The Server In A Rack

    Figure 73. Security bezel installation Step 2. Use the key to lock the security bezel to the closed position. Figure 74. Locking the security bezel After installing the security bezel, push or install the server into the rack if necessary. See ThinkSystem SR850P Rack Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit.

  • Page 104: Power On 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.

  • Page 105: Chapter 4. System Configuration

    The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.

  • Page 106: Set Front Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    Set front USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller connection Before you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller through the front USB port, you need to configure the USB port forLenovo XClarity Controller connection. Your server has a front panel USB port that you can use as an Lenovo XClarity Controller management connection.
  • Page 107 Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Tool Update...
  • Page 108 2. For BMC and UEFI firmware updates. • Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, you can update the Lenovo XClarity Controller firmware, the UEFI firmware, and the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager software. Note: By default, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Graphical User Interface is displayed when you start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 109 • 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 110: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set to Legacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 111: 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: “Configuring the Server”...
  • Page 112 Note: If the text-based interface of Setup Utility opens instead of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, go to System Settings ➙ <F1> Start Control and select Tool Suite. Then, reboot the system and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions as soon as the logo screen appears to open Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager.
  • Page 113 These values are selectable options for PMem settings, and do not represent the current PMem status. In addition, you can take advantage of a memory configurator, which is available at the following site: http://1config.lenovo.com/#/memory_configuration Alternatively, set PMem Goals with the following commands in OneCLI: 1. Set create goal status.
  • Page 114 – Platform: Choose this option to run security operation on all the installed PMem units at once. A platform passphrase is stored and automatically applied to unlock PMems before operating system starts running, but the passphrase still has to be disabled manually for secure erase. ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 115 In the case the passphrases are lost or forgotten, the stored data cannot be backed up or restored, but you can contact Lenovo service for administrative secure erase. • After three failed unlocking attempts, the corresponding PMems enter “exceeded” state with a system warning message, and the PMem unit can only be unlocked after the system is rebooted.

  • Page 116: Raid Configuration

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 117: Back Up The Server Configuration

    • Multi-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Administrator http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/compute_node_image_deployment.html – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html – Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_deploypack_sccm.doc/dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_scenario.html • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...

  • Page 118: Update The Vital Product Data (Vpd)

    2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the UUID: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid_value>...

  • Page 119: Update The Asset Tag

    Update the asset tag Optionally, you can update the asset tag. There are two methods available to update the asset tag: • From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager To update the asset tag from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager: Chapter 4 System configuration...
  • Page 120 1. Start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. 2. If the power-on Administrator password is required, enter the password. 3. From the System Summary page, click Update VPD.
  • Page 121 Example command is as follows: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_ tag> ––bmc xcc_user_id:xcc_password@xcc_external_ip 4. Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the factory defaults. See “Resetting the BMC to Factory Default” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 122 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 123: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    “Displayed system memory is less than installed physical memory” on page 117 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 118 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 119...
  • Page 124 7. If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now starts, you might have installed more devices than the power supply supports. 8. See “Power supply LEDs” in ThinkSystem SR850P Maintenance Manual. The server immediately displays the POST Event Viewer when it is turned on Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
  • Page 125 • If the green activity LED is flashing and the yellow status LED is flashing slowly, the drive is recognized by the controller and is rebuilding. • If neither LED is lit or flashing, check whether the hard disk drive backplane is correctly seated. For details, go to step 4.
  • Page 126 2 (if installed) to verify that the problem is not the processor or the memory module connector. 8. (Trained technician only) Replace the system board. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: •...
  • Page 127 2. Reseat the device that you have just installed. 3. Replace the device that you have just installed. 4. Reseat the cable connection and check there is no physical damage to the cable. 5. If there is any cable damages, then replace the cable. Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
  • Page 128 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 133: Index

    Ethernet adapter slot, 10 Gb connecting and routing to the server CD-RW/DVD drive activity LED eject button collecting service data Common installation issues fan cage Configuration - ThinkSystem SR850P install configure the firmware fan cage assembly connecting cables remove to the server features...
  • Page 134 13–14 operator information panel release latch identification 15–16 network activity 15–16 power power-on rear particulate contamination power-supply 21, 23 parts list system error 15–16 PCIe adapter system information ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 135 Identification LED, front power-on system-error LED rear rear System power-on LED information LED power-supply LED 21, 23 System configuration - ThinkSystem SR850P presence detection button system reliability guidelines processor and memory expansion tray system-identification install button remove rear rear 21, 23...
  • Page 136 ThinkSystem SR850P Setup Guide...
  • Page 138 Part Number: SP47A58960 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP47A58960 *1PSP47A58960*...

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