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System Configuration Guide
Machine Type: 7D9Q and 7D9R

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Type: 7D9Q and 7D9R...
  • 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: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup First Edition (June 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tech Tips ....3 Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Security advisories ....3 Controller .
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration 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 2023, 2023...

  • 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 SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 server (Types 7D9Q and 7D9R) is a 3U rack server designed for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.
  • Page 10 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 11: Tech Tips

    Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    • Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe drives The 8-DW GPU Model supports one of the following storage configurations: • Up to six E1.S 5.9mm hot-swap drives • Up to four E3.S 1T hot-swap drives ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 13 • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities. – The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 14 • One boot drive, M.2, 2.5-inch, EDSFF E1.S 5.9mm drive, or E3.S 1T drive and RAID adapter if configured. (If OS is needed by debugging) • Five system fans • One OCP module with required cable (if network is required) ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Specifications

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server • Canonical Ubuntu References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig • OS deployment instructions, see “Deploy the operating system” on page Mechanical specifications Summary of the mechanical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
  • Page 16 Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 19 • Redfish API Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XCC Logger Utility Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc-logger-frontend/lxcc-logger-overview.html Centralized interface for multi-server management. Interface • Web GUI interface •...
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Server Components

    This section contains information about each of the components associated with the server. Front view The illustrations in this section provide information about the front view of the server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 front view varies by model. Refer to the front view specific to each model to identify the components. •...

  • Page 24: The 8-Dw Gpu Model Front View

    • PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (0 to 7) Install 2.5-inch drives to these bays. See “Install a 2.5- inch hot-swap drive” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide for more information. The 8-DW GPU Model front view This section contains information about the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the 8-DW GPU Model server.
  • Page 25 Table 3. Components on the front view with 6x E1.S 5.9mm drives EDSFF drive cage cover PCIe slot 3-10 Front operator panel PCIe Slot 1-2 Drive activity LED (green) E1.S 5.9mm hot-swap drive bays (0 to 5) Drive status LED (yellow) EDSFF drive cage cover The 8-DW GPU Model servers should always operate with the EDSFF drive cage cover installed to the chassis.
  • Page 26 • The LED is flashing rapidly (three times per second): the drive is being identified. PCIe slot 3-10 Install PCIe adapters, particularly GPUs to these slots. These PCIe slots support the following configuration: • PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL PCIe slot 1-2 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 27: Rear View

    Install PCIe adapters, particularly network adapters to these slots. These PCIe slots support the following configuration: • PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL E3.S 1T hot-swap drive bays (0 to 3) Install E3.S 1T hot-swap drives to these bays. See “Install an EDSFF hot-swap drive” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide for more information.
  • Page 28 Connect a monitor to this connector. XCC system management port (1 GB RJ-45) The server has a 1 GB RJ-45 connector dedicated to Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) functions. Through the system management port, you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller directly by connecting your laptop to the management port using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 29: Top View

    Figure 8. Port numbering — 4-port OCP 3.0 module Top view The illustrations in this section provide information about the top view of the server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 top view varies by model. Refer to the top view specific to each model to identify the components. •...

  • Page 30: The 8-Dw Gpu Model Top View

    Note: The illustration shows the location of certain parts. Some parts may not be supported at the same time within certain configuration(s). The 8-DW GPU Model top view This section contains information on the top view of the 8-DW GPU Model server. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Front I/O Module

    Figure 10. Top view of the 8-DW GPU Model Table 7. Components on the top view of the 8-DW GPU Model PCIe riser 1 GPU adapters System board assembly Front operator panel PCIe riser 2 EDSFF drive cage assembly Memory modules Processor 2 Processor 1 Power distribution board...
  • Page 32 Note: This is the only USB port that supports USB automation update of the firmware and RoT security module. Connection to Lenovo XClarity Controller is primarily intended for users with a mobile device running the Lenovo XClarity 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 Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 33: System-Board-Assembly Layout

    In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to Lenovo XClarity Controller. • Shared mode: owned by host In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to the server.

  • Page 34: System-Board-Assembly Connectors

    Backplane power connector Front USB connector LCD connector M.2 power connector Front operator panel connector M.2 signal connector Fan 5 connector Memory module slot 1-6 (right to left) PCIe connector 5, 7 (right to left) ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 35: System-Board-Assembly Switches

    Table 9. System-board-assembly connectors (continued) Processor 1 PCIe 8 connector PCIe connector 4 PCIe 6 connector PCIe connector 2 Processor 2 PCIe connector 1, 3 (right to left) Memory module slot 19-24 (right to left) Front riser power connector Memory module slot 7-18 (right to left) Fan 1 connector Power distribution board connector PCIe distribution board power connector...
  • Page 36 Changing this switch to the On position forces XCC to Force BMC update boot from kernel code only. Changing this switch to the On position ignores Power Power permission override Permission and allows the system to power-on. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    Table 11. Switch block 6 (SW6) description (continued) Default Switch Description Definition position number Changing this switch to the On position forces XCC into Force BMC reset reset. XCC Trusted Platform Changing this switch to the On position indicates a Module (TPM) physical physical presence to the XCC TPM.

  • Page 38: Front Operator Panel Leds

    Fast blinking (about • The server is off, but the XClarity Controller is initializing, and the server is not four flashes per Green ready to be powered on. second) • System-board-assembly power has failed. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: Power Supply Leds

    ID button, the state of the system ID LED changes. The LED can be changed to on, blinking, or off. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LED to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.

  • Page 40: Rear System Leds

    Fault LED • Amber: The power supply may have failed. Dump the FFDC log from the system and contact Lenovo back end support team for PSU data log reviewing. Rear system LEDs This topic provides information on system LEDs on the rear of the server.

  • Page 41: System-Board-Assembly Leds

    1. Check the identification LED and check log LED and follow the instructions. System error LED (yellow) 2. Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log and the system error log for information about the error. 3. Save the log if necessary, and clear the log afterwards.
  • Page 42 1. Check the identification LED and check log LED and follow the instructions. System error LED (yellow) 2. Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log and the system error log for information about the error. 3. Save the log if necessary, and clear the log afterwards.
  • Page 43 • LED not blinking: (trained technician only) replace the system board assembly. See “System board assembly replacement (trained technician only)” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR675 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide. LED on: an error has occurred to the processor the LED Processor error LEDs (yellow) represents.

  • Page 44: Xcc System Management Port Leds

    The external diagnostics handset is an external device that is connected to the server with a cable, and it allows quick access to system information such as errors, system status, firmware, network, and health information. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 45 Location of the external diagnostics handset Location Callouts The external diagnostics handset is connected to the External diagnostics handset server with an external cable. Magnetic bottom With this component, the diagnostic handset can be attached to the top or side of the rack with hands spared for service tasks.
  • Page 46 Option flow diagram The LCD panel displays various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 Full menu list Following is the list of available options. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with the select button, and switch among options or information entries with the scroll buttons. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 48 • Possible sources of the error CPU 1 Status: Configuration Error System VPD Information Sub Menu Example Machine Type: xxxx • Machine type and serial number Serial Num: xxxxxx • Universal Unique ID (UUID) Universal Unique ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 49 System Firmware Sub Menu Example XCC Primary XCC Primary (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: DVI399T • Build ID Version: 4.07 • Version number Date: 2020-04-07 • Release date XCC Backup XCC Backup (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: D8BT05I •...
  • Page 50 This will request the BMC to reboot itself. • Clear CMOS Hold √ for 3 seconds • Request Virtual Reseat • Modify XCC Static IPv4 Address/Net mask/Gateway • Modify System Name • Generate/Download FFDC Service Data ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Parts List

    Chapter 3. Parts list Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 parts list varies by model. Refer to the parts list specific to each model to identify the components.
  • Page 52 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): 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 53 For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Top cover √...

  • Page 54: The 8-Dw Gpu Model (E1.S Drive Configuration) Parts List

    2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
  • Page 55 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): 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 56 E1.S drive backplane √ E1.S drive cage (with cage cover) √ E1.S drive filler (1-bay) √ E1.S hot-swap drive √ Chassis √ Cable √ Front operator panel √ GPU adapter link bridge √ √ Double-wide GPU ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 57: The 8-Dw Gpu Model (E3.S Drive Configuration) Parts List

    2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
  • Page 58 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): 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 59 For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Top cover √...

  • Page 60: 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 SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Unboxing And Setup

    They might be required to receive warranty service. Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller This section contains instruction on how to identify your server and where to find the Lenovo XClarity Controller access information.
  • Page 62 Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label In addition, the Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located near the upper right corner in the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull.

  • Page 63: Server Setup Checklist

    Figure 26. Service Label and QR code Server setup checklist Use the server setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an AC power source, and then you can power on the server.
  • Page 64 • You can press the power button. • The server can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the server.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5. 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 66: Set Front Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    ID button. To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector on the server. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.

  • Page 67: Update The Firmware

    Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only Static Bundles (Service Packs) 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: Chapter 5 System configuration...
  • Page 68 Selected I/ √ √ Lenovo XClarity band O devices Integrator (LXCI) for VMware vCenter Off-Target In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity devices Integrator (LXCI) for Out-of- Microsoft Windows band Admin Center On-Target Off-Target ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 69 • 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 70: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Lenovo does not recommend setting option ROMs to Legacy, but you can conduct this setting if necessary. Note that this setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which may cause negative side effects to Lenovo software, such as LXCA, OneCLI, and XCC.

  • Page 71: Memory Module Configuration

    In addition, you can choose to make the text-based interface the default interface that is displayed when you start LXPM. To do this, go to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager ➙ UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ <F1>Start Control ➙ Text Setup. To start the server with Graphic User Interface, select Auto or Tool Suite.

  • Page 72: Raid Configuration

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.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 73: Back Up The Server Configuration

    – 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 – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html...
  • Page 74 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: Contacting Support

    Support when certain serviceable events occur in Lenovo XClarity Administrator and the managed endpoints. You can choose to send diagnostic files to Lenovo Support using Call Home or to another service provider using SFTP. You can also manually collect diagnostic files, open a problem record, and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support.
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  • Page 79: Appendix B. Documents And Supports

    • UEFI Manual – UEFI setting introduction Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR675 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr675v3/7d9q/downloads/ driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
  • Page 80 • Operating System Installation Instructions – https://pubs.lenovo.com/#os-installation • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 81: Appendix C. 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 82: 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 83: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan Region import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan Region import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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