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ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node
ThinkAgile HX3721 Node
Machine Type: 7Y87, 7Y88, 7Z02, 7Z03

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  • Page 1 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node Machine Type: 7Y87, 7Y88, 7Z02, 7Z03...
  • 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 solution, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup First Edition (July 2018) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Deploying Lenovo XClarity Administrator ..technical assistance ..85 Managing ThinkAgile HX Series servers ..Appendix C. Trademarks ..87...
  • Page 4 Index ....89 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    In addition, the server is designed to utilize the Lenovo system management tools to create a unified hardware management solution for Nutanix deployments: • Lenovo XClarity Administrator, which provides firmware compliance functionality to ensure that the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 servers are running the appropriate level of firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller, UEFI, and PCIe devices.

  • Page 6: Hx Deployment Architecture

    HX deployment architecture When deploying a ThinkAgile HX Series solution, the best practice is to use three or more servers of the same machine type and configuration to provide a balanced and high-performance solution. However, some specialized systems might be used in conjunction, such as “-C” nodes. In addition, 1–node and 2–node clusters are supported using ThinkAgile HX1321 Series nodes.

  • Page 7: Understanding Appliances And Certified Nodes

    For customers who do not require prebundled Nutanix software licenses or deployment services, Lenovo offers another fully validated and certified choice: the Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Certified Node, which includes: • Fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware, certified with Nutanix software •...
  • Page 8 The node model number and serial number are on the ID label that can be found on the front of the node (on the underside of the network access tag), as shown in the following illustration. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Figure 3. ID label on the front of the compute node Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the solution. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Enclosure specifications Features and specifications of the enclosure.

  • Page 10: Compute Node Specifications

    – Minimum: 200 V AC – Maximum: 240 V AC • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), approximately: – Minimum: 0.153 kVA – Maximum: 2.61 kVA Compute node specifications Features and specifications of the compute node. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 11 • Software RAID supports for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 the model) • Hardware RAID supports for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 Video controller (integrated • ASPEED into Lenovo XClarity • SVGA compatible video controller Controller) • Avocent Digital Video Compression • Video memory is not expandable Note: Maximum video resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
  • Page 12 • 150W processor, 26-core, 24-core, 20-core, 16-core or 12-core (Intel Xeon 8164, 8160, 8160M, 8158, 6148, 6142, 6142M, and 6136) • 140W processor, 22-core or 18-core (Intel Xeon 6152, 6140, and 6140M) User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 13: Management Options

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides a central interface to perform the following functions for all managed endpoints: • Manage and monitor hardware. Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides agent-free hardware management.
  • Page 14 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 15: Chapter 2. Solution Components

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

  • Page 16: Front View

    You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device and get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information Web site. The Lenovo Service Information Web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for solution support.

  • Page 17: Enclosure

    Figure 7. Front view of the ThinkAgile HX3721 Table 5. Components in the ThinkAgile HX3721 configuration Activity LED (green) Status LED (yellow) Drive LEDs: Activity LED (green): Green LEDs are on all hot swap drives. When this green LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity on the associated hard disk drive or solid-state drive.

  • Page 18: Compute Node

    The LED turns off only after the error is corrected. You can check event logs to determine the source of the condition. • When the yellow LED flashes slowly, it indicates that the associated drive is being rebuilt. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 19: Node Operator Panel

    – The node has been installed in an enclosure. When you install the compute node, the LED flashes rapidly for up to 90 seconds while the Lenovo XClarity Controller in the node is initializing. – The power source is not sufficient to turn on the node.

  • Page 20: Rear View

    – The Lenovo XClarity Controller in the node is not communicating with the System Management Module. • Flashing slowly: The node is connected to the power through the enclosure and ready to turn on. • Lit continuously: The node is connected to the power through the enclosure.

  • Page 21: System Management Module (Smm)

    Figure 12. Rear view - The enclosure with x16 shuttle installed Table 9. Components on x16 shuttle 10Gb 8-port EIOM cage (SFP+) Power supply 2 Power supply 1 10Gb 8-port EIOM cage (RJ45) 10Gb 8-port EIOM cage filler System Management Module PCIe slot 3 PCIe slot 2 PCIe slot 1...

  • Page 22: Pcie Slot Leds

    When this LED is lit, it indicates that the SMM power is on. PCIe slot LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of PCIe 3.0 x16 shuttle. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 23: System Board Layout

    Figure 14. Rear view - PCIe 3.0 x16 LEDs Table 11. PCIe slot LEDs PCIe slot 4 LED PCIe slot 1 LED PCIe slot 3 LED PCIe slot 2 LED These four LEDs provide the operating status of PCIe 3.0 x16 adapters. There are two colors of LEDs you might see: •...

  • Page 24: System-Board Switches

    1. If there is a clear protective sticker on the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper block that is not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    Figure 17. Location of the switches, jumpers, and buttons on the system board The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 13. Jumper definition Usage description Switch Open block Switch Switch name Close XClarity Controller Normal (default) The compute node will boot by boot backup using a backup of the XClarity...

  • Page 26: Enclosure Components

    • ThinkAgile HX3721 https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/zh/products/solutions-and-software/thinkagile-hx/hx3721/parts Note: Depending on the model, your solution might look slightly different from in the following illustrations. Enclosure components This section includes the components that come with the enclosure. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 27 Figure 18. Enclosure components The parts listed in the following table are identified as one of the following: Chapter 2 Solution components...

  • Page 28: Compute Node Components

    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 29 Tier 1 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 19 “compute node components” on page 25: • ThinkAgile HX3721 https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sd530/7x21/parts PCIe adapter √ Air baffle √ Processor and heat sink assembly √...
  • Page 30 √ KVM breakout module √ 2.5-inch 6 drives hot-swap SAS/SATA backplane √ 2.5-inch 6 drives hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe √ backplane 2.5-inch 4 drives hot-swap SAS/SATA backplane √ Compute node cover √ User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 31: Power Cords

    1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Software Defined Infrastructure. 3. Under Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series, click Learn more. 4. Choose the appropriate series and click Customize. 5. Select the model type and click Customize. 6. Click Line Cord to view a list of supported power cords.
  • Page 32 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Network/Infrastructure Planning

    VMkernel Adapter (for ESXi) vSwitch 0 vSwitch 1 VLAN Name VLAN ID VLAN Portgroup Assigned vSwitch VMKernel vMotion Provision- Manage- vSphere vSphere Adapter Logging ment Replica- Replica- Services tion tion NFC Adapter 1 Adapter 2 © Copyright Lenovo , 2018...
  • Page 34 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Server Setup Checklist

    3. Follow the Nutanix Field Installation Guide to get the appliances ready for use at: https://portal.nutanix.com/#/page/docs/details?targetId=Field-Installation-Guide-v4-0:Field-Installation- Guide-v4-0 For more information, see Chapter 5 “Installing and configuring a cluster on ThinkAgile HX Series servers” on page 35. 4. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller”...

  • Page 36: Power On The Compute Node

    For information about powering off the compute node, see “Power off the compute node” on page 32. Power off the compute node The compute node remains in the standby state when connected to a power source, while Lenovo XClarity Controller is allowed to respond to remote power-on requests. To completely power off the compute node (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.

  • Page 37: Enable System Management Module Network Connection Via Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    • The configuration of the network connection using the Foundation tool from Nutanix • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Controller to set the network connection. Important: The Lenovo XClarity Controller is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O).
  • Page 38 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Installing And Configuring A Cluster On Thinkagile Hx Series Servers

    Chapter 5. Installing and configuring a cluster on ThinkAgile HX Series servers To configure a cluster on the ThinkAgile HX Series server, you can use the Nutanix Foundation tool. The Foundation tool is a virtual machine that you can install in your network.
  • Page 40 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Installing And Setting Up Lenovo Xclarity Administrator

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator is used to perform the following functions for the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 cluster: •...
  • Page 42 A server pattern is used as an overall pattern to quickly configure multiple servers at one time. You can create a server pattern that could be applied to all of the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 in the cluster.

  • Page 43: Chapter 7. Installing And Setting Up Lenovo Xclarity Integrator

    ESXi hypervisor. Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter expands the management capabilities of VMware vCenter by integrating Lenovo hardware management functionality. Lenovo XClarity Integrator is used to perform the following functions for the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 cluster: •...
  • Page 44 Step 4. Manage the cluster by requesting access to the BMC of each of the servers in the cluster. Information about requesting BMC access is available at: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_vcenter.doc/vcenter_using_vsphere_web_ client_request_imm_access.html User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 45: Chapter 8. Hardware Replacement Procedures

    The ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 appliances are based on the ThinkSystem SD530 Compute Node and ThinkSystem D2 Enclosure. For hardware replacement procedures not listed in this section, you can find replacement instructions here: http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/maintenance_manual_hardware_replacement_...

  • Page 46: System Reliability Guidelines

    Operating the server with a missing air baffle might damage the processor. • All processor sockets must contain either a socket cover or a processor with heat sink. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 47: Working Inside The Solution With The Power On

    • Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. • Keep the device from others’ reach to prevent possible damages. Hot-swap drive replacement Follow these instructions to replace a front HDD/SSD in the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 appliance. Chapter 8 Hardware replacement procedures...

  • Page 48: Remove A Hot-Swap Drive

    Each ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 appliance supports solid-state-drives (SSDs) and hard-disk- drives (HDDs). As user data is striped across these drives, they are referred to as data drives. While a node might be able to self-correct for a data drive failure, it does lead to system degradation. To prevent this, always replace failed data drives as soon as possible.

  • Page 49: Install A Hot-Swap Drive

    The following notes describe the type of drives that the node supports and other information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported drives, see http://static.lenovo.com/us/en/ serverproven/index.shtml • Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 50: Hot-Swap Power Supply Replacement

    RAID operation and complete instructions for using the RAID adapter. Hot-swap power supply replacement Follow these instructions to replace a power supply unit in the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 server. ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 servers contain two power supplies.

  • Page 51: Remove A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    • The Lenovo XClarity Administrator Web console shows a power supply alert. • The Lenovo XClarity Integrator console shows a power supply alert. • The vSphere Web client Hardware Status tab shows a power supply alert Remove a hot-swap power supply Use this information to remove a hot-swap power supply.
  • Page 52 Before you remove a hot-swap power supply: 1. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 2. Identify the failed power supply. To remove a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps: User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 53: Install A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Figure 22. Hot-swap power supply removal Step 1. Disconnect the power cord from the connector on the back of the power supply. Step 2. Press and hold the orange release tab to the left. Step 3. Grasp the handle and pull the power supply out of the bay. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 54 • Check the rear of the node to make sure there is no length difference between the two installed units. If there is visible difference in length, it means the two units come with different wattages, and one of them have to be replaced. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 55: System Fan Replacement

    • Amber warning LED on node front panel is off. • The green indicator light on each power supply is illuminated. • No errors are shown in the Lenovo XClarity Controller. • No errors are shown in the Lenovo XClarity Administrator.

  • Page 56: Remove A System Fan

    • The Nutanix Prism Web console shows a system fan alert. • Amber warning LED on node front panel is illuminated. • The Lenovo XClarity Controller Web interface shows a system fan alert. • The Lenovo XClarity Administrator Web console shows a system fan alert.
  • Page 57 Figure 24. Fan fault LEDs Table 16. Fan fault LEDs 80x80x80mm fan fault LEDs 60x60x56mm fan fault LEDs To remove a fan, complete the following steps: Step 1. Remove the fan. • For a 60x60x56mm fan, squeeze the fan release latches together, and then lift the fan out of the enclosure.

  • Page 58: Install A System Fan

    Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. Before you install a fan : 1. Remove the fan cover (see http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/remove_the_fan_cover.html User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 59 Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal solution components when the solution is powered-on might cause the solution to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the solution with the power on.

  • Page 60: Hba Replacement

    • The error LED for the replaced system fan is off. • Amber warning LED on node front panel is off. • No error is shown in the Lenovo XClarity Controller Web interface. • No error is shown in the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Web console.
  • Page 61 3. Remove the compute node from the enclosure (see http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/ remove_a_compute_node_from_the_chassis.html 4. Remove the compute node cover (see http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/remove_the_ compute_node_cover.html 5. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the HBA. To remove an HBA from the compute node, complete the following steps: Figure 29.

  • Page 62: Install An Hba Into The Compute Node

    After you install an HBA into the compute node, complete the following steps. 1. If the air baffle is removed, reinstall it (see “http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/install_ the_air_baffle.html” on page ). 2. Reinstall the compute node cover (see “http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X21/install_the_ compute_node_cover.html” on page ). User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 63: Eiom Replacement

    Use the following procedures to remove and install the Ethernet I/O module (EIOM). The ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 appliances offer connectivity to the LOM (LAN on Motherboard) of each node via ports on the EIOM located at the rear of the enclosure. The top Phy maps to port one of the system LOM, the bottom Phy maps to port two of the system LOM.
  • Page 64 ) and place it on the stable work surface. To remove the EIOM, complete the following steps: • For 10GbE cage (SFP+) model Figure 33. EIOM removal • For 10GBASE-T cage (RJ-45) model Figure 34. EIOM removal User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 65: Install The Eiom

    Step 1. Disconnect two cables from the EIOM. Note: Make sure you push the release latch only when disconnecting the signal cable. Step 2. Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise. Step 3. Grasp and push the EIOM slightly towards the front side of the shuttle. Step 4.

  • Page 66: Pcie Adapter Replacement

    Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter. “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the compute Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on node Ground package before opening” page 41 for this task” on page 43 on page 32 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 67 Before removing a PCIe adapter: 1. Locate the adapter. The following figure shows the location of the PCIe slots and corresponding nodes. Figure 37. PCIe slot location and corresponding nodes Table 19. PCIe placement and priority with the single x16 riser configuration PCIe slot Processor ThinkAgile HX3721...

  • Page 68: Install A Pcie Adapter

    To install the PCIe adapter, complete the following steps: Step 2. Remove the adapter cassette. Slide the release latch to the open position. Slide the adapter cassette out of the shuttle. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 69 Figure 40. Adapter cassette removal Step 3. Install the adapter to the adapter cassette. Remove the screws. Slide the expansion-slot cover out. Align the gold finger on the adapter with the cassette, then, insert the adapter into the adapter cassette. Loosen bracket screws for about 1/4 turn to adjust the adapter bracket to secure the adapter according to your adapter length;...

  • Page 70: Dimm Replacement

    • ThinkSystem 8GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (1Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM • ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM • ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM • ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (4Rx4 1.2V) LRDIMM User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 71: Remove A Dimm

    • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module. Before removing a DIMM: 1. Identify the failed DIMM by either checking the event logs in UEFI setup or use the Lenovo XClarity Controller Web console to browse the post event log. The event log contains information about the location of the DIMM fault.

  • Page 72: Memory Module Installation

    • You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair. • The specifications of a DDR4 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format. • gggGBpheRxff PC4-wwwwaa-mccd-bb where: User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 73 – gggGB is the total capacity, in gigabytes, for primary bus (ECC not counted) 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, etc. (no space between digits and units) – pheR is the number of package ranks of memory installed and number of logical ranks per package rank –...
  • Page 74 Number of processors Installation sequence (connectors) Processor 1 installed (6, 7, 8), (1, 2, 3) Processor 1 and 2 installed (6, 7, 8), (14, 15, 16), (1, 2, 3), (9, 10, 11) User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 75 Memory rank sparing population sequence Table 23. DIMM installation sequence (sparing mode) Note: Signle-rank RDIMM is not supported by sparing. If you install signle-rank RDIMM, it switches to the independent mode automatically. Number of processors Installation sequence (connectors) Processor 1 installed 6, 3, 7, 2, 8, 1, 5, 4 Processor 1 and 2 installed 6, 14, 3, 11, 7, 15, 2, 10, 8, 16, 1, 9, 5, 13, 4, 12...
  • Page 76 4. Check the power LED to make sure it transitions between fast blink and slow blink to indicate the node is ready to be powered on. 5. Power on the node. 6. Exit maintenance mode. 7. Verify that the DIMM memory failure is resolved: User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 77: M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive Replacement

    • No errors are displayed in the Lenovo XClarity Integrator M.2 backplane and M.2 drive replacement An assembled M.2 backplane and M.2 drive is also known as M.2 module. Lenovo support may ask that the M.2 module or M.2 backplane and M.2 drive be replaced.

  • Page 78: Install The M.2 Backplane

    4. Check the power LED to make sure it transitions between fast blink and slow blink to indicate the node is ready to be powered on. Remove the M.2 drive Use this information to remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 79: Install An M.2 Drive

    “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the compute Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on node Ground package before opening” page 41 for this task” on page 43 on page 32 Before you remove an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane: 1. From the vSphere Web client, migrate all virtual machines if VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) is not enabled on the cluster.
  • Page 80 (toward the connector) to secure the M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane. Figure 51. M.2 drive installation User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 81 5. Power on the node. 6. Exit maintenance mode. 7. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID. For more information, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/RAID_setup.html 8. Verify that the M.2 module is replaced successfully: •...
  • Page 82 Take the retainer out of the keyhole. Step 4. Insert the retainer into the correct keyhole. Step 5. Press both sides of the retainer. Step 6. Slide the retainer backwards until it is seated in place. User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 83: Chapter 9. Updating Firmware

    You can use the tools listed here to update the most current firmware listed on the ThinkAgile HX Series Best Recipe site for your server and the devices that are installed in the server as. All code levels must be contained within the same Best Recipe Release.
  • Page 84 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 85 Lenovo XClarity Administrator monitors changes to the inventory for those endpoints and flags any endpoints that are out of compliance. Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator are available at: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.lenovo.lxca.doc%2Fupdate_fw.html Chapter 9 Updating firmware...
  • Page 86 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 87: Appendix A. Configuration Settings

    The ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 servers are shipped with the following hardware and software configurations: The following changes to the default UEFI settings optimize the ThinkAgile HX Enclosure and HX3721 server firmware. These changes are made in manufacturing, but are provided here for your reference.
  • Page 88 Configure Boot Order 1. From the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager , click Legacy Settings ➙ Boot Manager. 2. Click Change Boot Order.. 3. Set the order to: a. CD/DVD Rom b. Hard Disk 0 c. Network User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...

  • Page 89: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products use the Lenovo Support Plan for ThinkAgile HX. Details for the ThinkAgile HX Support Plan are available at the following site: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/solutions-and-software/thinkagile-hx/hx3320/7x83/...
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  • Page 91: Appendix C. Trademarks

    Intel and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2018 Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo , 2018...
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  • Page 93 M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane installing dimm replacing DIMM status LED EIOM drive activity LED hot-swap power supply drive DVD LED M.2 backplane eject button memory PCIe adapter PCIe riser assembly installation guidelines installation guidelines EIOM installing © Copyright Lenovo , 2018...
  • Page 94 13–14 specifications 5–6 static-sensitive devices handling SW1 switch block description switch block parts list 21–22, 24 switches system board slot 1 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX Enclosure Node ThinkAgile HX3721 Node...
  • Page 95 12, 14, 16 layout switches and jumpers system board internal connectors system board layout System Management Module system reliability guidelines video connector system-error LED rear ThinkAgile HX3721 5–6 warranty introduction working inside the solution trademarks power on © Copyright Lenovo , 2018...
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