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- Page 1 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1U ThinkAgile MX3321-H, MX3321-F User Guide Machine Type: 7D1H...
- 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?cp=9_0 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: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/zh/warrantylookup First Edition (January 2020) ©...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Trademarks ....Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Important notes .... - Page 4 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321-H, MX3321-FUser Guide...
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Page 5: Chapter 1. Lenovo Thinkagile Mx Certified Nodes Overview
ThinkAgile MX Certified Nodes are a series of Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined Datacenter (WSSD) Premium hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)-certified node. ThinkAgile MX Certified Nodes are a series of Lenovo servers that require Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined Datacenter (WSSD) certification for all connected components, not a solution bundled with a rack, PDUs, switches, or network cables. - Page 6 vCenter Server (for ESXi only) XClarity Adminis- trator Infrastructure Domain DNS/NTP Default Gateway Virtual Network Physical Adapters VMkernel Adapter vSwitch 0 vSwitch 1 VLAN Name VLAN ID VLAN Portgroup Assigned vSwitch VMKernel vMotion Provision- Manage- vSphere vSphere Adapter Logging ment Replica- Replica- Services...
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Page 7: Chapter 2. Hardware Removal, Installation And Management Guidelines
• Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip to remove a component from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. © Copyright Lenovo 2018, 2020... -
Page 8: System Reliability Guidelines
• Orange on a component or an orange 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. (Orange can also indicate 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. -
Page 9: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
• Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, in case they fall into the server as you lean over it. • Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server. Handling static-sensitive devices Review these guidelines before you handle static-sensitive devices to reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge. -
Page 10: Set The Network Connection For The Lenovo Xclarity
• If no monitor is attached to the server, you can set the network connection through the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface. Connect an Ethernet cable from your laptop to Lenovo XClarity Controller connector, which is at the rear of the server. For the location of the Lenovo XClarity Controller connector, see the rear view of the node. -
Page 11: Internal Cable Routing
• If you choose a DHCP connection, make sure that the MAC address for the server has been configured in the DHCP server. Step 4. Click OK to continue starting the server. Internal cable routing Some of the components in the server have internal cables and cable connectors. To connect cables, observe the following guidelines: •... -
Page 12: Turn Off The Server
Turn 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 13: Management Options
• Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if you have installed or removed the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive. Management options Multiple management interfaces are available for managing your ThinkAgile MX Certified Nodes servers. Lenovo XClarity Administrator Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized, resource-management solution that simplifies infrastructure management, speeds responses, and enhances the availability of Lenovo server systems and solutions. -
Page 14: Updating Firmware
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 15: Memory Configuration
Additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update firmware is available http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp?topic=%2FLXPM%2Fplatform_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 16: Dc Persistent Memory Module (Dcpmm)
• All the DCPMMs that are installed must be of the same Lenovo part number. • All DRAM memory modules 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 memory modules of the same part number. - Page 17 For more details, see https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/using_LXPM.html 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 F1 as soon as the logo screen appears to open Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager.
- Page 18 • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Some management options are available in commands that are executed in the path of Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in the operating system. See https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_ to learn how to download and use Lenovo XClarity Essentials lenovo/onecli_t_download_use_tcscli.html OneCLI.
- Page 19 These values are selectable options for DCPMM settings, and do not represent the current DCPMM 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 DCPMM Goals with the following commands in OneCLI: 1. Set create goal status.
- Page 20 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 DCPMMs enter “exceeded” state with a system warning message, and the DCPMM unit can only be unlocked after the system is rebooted.
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Page 21: Adding Memory Modules With Dcpmms
• 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 “Memory module installation rules” in ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual to determine the new configuration, and acquire memory modules accordingly. - Page 22 9. Make sure the DCPMM firmware is the latest version. If not, update it to the latest version (see https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/update_fw.html 10. Configure DCPMMs so that the capacity is available for use (see “Configuring DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)” on page 12).
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Page 23: 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... -
Page 24: 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 25: Contacting Support
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI can be run in-band from the operating system. In addition to the hardware service data, Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log. - Page 26 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321-H, MX3321-FUser Guide...
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Page 27: Appendix B. Notices
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. -
Page 28: Trademarks
(TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device. -
Page 29: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
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 30: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration
Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan import and export information. ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321-H, MX3321-FUser Guide... -
Page 31: Index
Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information guidelines telecommunication regulatory statement installation guidelines telephone numbers internal cable routing trademarks Lenovo XClarity Administrator working inside the server Lenovo XClarity Integrator power on © Copyright Lenovo 2018, 2020... - Page 32 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321-H, MX3321-FUser Guide...