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ThinkSystem SR860 V3
System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7D93, 7D94, and 7D95

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7D93, 7D94, and 7D95...
  • 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 Second Edition (July 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ....iii Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Safety inspection checklist ... iv Controller .
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR860 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...

  • 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 SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR860 V3 server (Types 7D93, 7D94, and 7D95) is a 4U 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.

  • Page 10: Tech Tips

    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: Security Advisories

    Follow the on-screen instructions to choose the category for the problem that you are having. Security advisories Lenovo is committed to developing products and services that adhere to the highest security standards in order to protect our customers and their data. When potential vulnerabilities are reported, it is the...
  • Page 12 – 4800 MT/s for 1 DIMM per channel – 4400 MT/s for 2 DIMMs per channel • Minimum memory: 32 GB • Maximum memory: 16 TB For a list of supported memory modules, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 13 • 42 mm (2242) • 60 mm (2260) • 80 mm (2280) • 110 mm (22110) For a list of supported M.2 drives, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com Storage expansion 2.5-inch drive configuration: • Forty-eight 2.5-inch drive bays: – Bay 0 to 23 support SAS/SATA/NVMe drives.
  • Page 14 • 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://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/...
  • Page 15 • ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference Host bus adapter • ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA •...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Specifications

    • 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. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    Dimension 4U server • Height: 175 mm (6.9 inches) • Width: – With rack handles: 482 mm (19.0 inches) – Without rack handles: 434.4 mm (17.1 inches) • Depth: 869 mm (34.21 inches) Weight • 2.5-inch drive configuration: – 59 kg (130.1 lb) maximum Environmental specifications Summary of the environmental specifications of server.
  • Page 18 Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 19 Ambient temperature management Adjust ambient temperature when specific components are installed: • The ambient temperature must be limited to 45°C or lower if the server has 48 drives and any of the following components: – CPU with 270W or lower TDP (except 6434H) –...
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Management Options

    on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility. Table 1. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm -hour weight gain).
  • Page 22 Suitable both for single-server or multi-server management contexts. Interface • OneCLI: CLI application Lenovo XClarity Essentials • Bootable Media Creator: CLI application, GUI application toolset • UpdateXpress: GUI application Usage and downloads https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-overview/ ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 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:// pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/...
  • Page 24 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 25: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Connect a monitor to this connector. External diagnostics handset connector Connect the external diagnostics handset to this connector. See “External diagnostics handset” in ThinkSystem SR860 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR860 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide for more details. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 26 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 27 In this mode, the USB port is always solely connected to Lenovo XClarity Controller. • Shared mode: owned by BMC 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.

  • Page 28: Rear View

    (Gen5 x16) Slot 7 x16 (Gen4 x8) x16 (Gen4 x8) x16 (Gen5 x16) Slot 8 x16 (Gen4 x8) x16 (Gen4 x16) x16 (Gen4 x16) Notes: • Slot 7-8 supports FHHL PCIe adapters only. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 29 • Slot 3-6 supports FHFL PCIe adapters with PCIe riser extender installed. – Slot 4 supports DW FHFL GPU installed in slot 3 and 4. – Slot 6 supports DW FHFL GPU installed in slot 5 and 6. PCIe riser 2 See the following table for PCIe slots corresponding to the PCIe risers.
  • Page 30 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 31: Top View

    See the following for more information: • “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page 57 • “XCC system management port LEDs” on page 41 OCP slot 1 The OCP slot supports the following: •...

  • Page 32: Front I/O Module

    The front I/O module of the server provides controls, connectors, and LEDs. The front I/O module varies by model. The following illustrations show the front I/O module for different server models. To locate the front I/O module, see Chapter 2 “Server components” on page ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 33 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 34 In this mode, the USB port is always solely connected to Lenovo XClarity Controller. • Shared mode: owned by BMC 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.

  • Page 35: System Board Assembly Layout

    Description Status Color Slow blinking (about The server is off and is ready to be powered on (standby state). Green one flash per second) The server is on and running. Solid on Green System board assembly layout This section provides information about the connectors, switches, and jumpers that are available on the system board assembly.

  • Page 36: System-Board-Assembly Connectors

    The following illustrations show the internal connectors on the system board assembly. Figure 11. System-board-assembly connectors Table 9. System-board-assembly connectors Backplane 3 power connector Internal USB connector Second management Ethernet connector Fan 2 connector Backplane 7 power connector PCIe riser 1 connector ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: System-Board-Assembly Switches

    1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Review the following information: • https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ • “Installation Guidelines”, “Handling static sensitive devices”, and “Power off the server” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 38 Changing the switch to the On position to enable ME boots to recovery. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved SW4 switch block The following table describes the functions of the SW4 switch block on the system board assembly. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    Table 11. System-board-assembly SW4 switch block description Default position Description Switch number When the switch is in the default Off position, the server will boot by using the primary XClarity Controller firmware. Change this switch to the On position, to enable the server to boot by using a backup of the XClarity Controller firmware.

  • Page 40: Front I/O Module Leds

    The front I/O module of the server provides controls, connectors, and LEDs. Figure 14. Front I/O module LEDs Table 12. Front I/O module LEDs Power button/LED (green) System error LED (yellow) System ID button/LED (blue) Network Activity LED (green) ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 41 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 42: Rear System Leds

    • Two DRAM DIMMs in slot 10 and 26 • Two power supplies • One 2.5-inch drive, one M.2 drive, or one 7mm drive (if OS is needed for debugging) • Six system fan modules ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 43 • Off: The power supply is working normally 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. CRPS power supply LED Figure 17. CRPS power supply LED...

  • Page 44: System-Board-Assembly Leds

    The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board assembly. Press the power button to light the LEDs on the system board assembly when the power source has been removed from the server. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 18. System-board-assembly LEDs Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 46 A system ID button with LED is also located on the front (blue) locate the server. of the server. You can press the system ID button to turn on/off or blink the front and rear ID LEDs. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 RoT security module are installed correctly. (Trained technician only) Reinstall them if needed. 3. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. PCH heartbeat The PCH heartbeat LED helps If the PCH heartbeat LED is always off or always on, do LED (green) you identify the PCH status.

  • Page 48: Firmware And Rot Security Module Leds

    FPGA status. following: 1. Replace the processor board. • Blinking (about one flash per second): FPGA is working 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. normally. • On or off: FPGA is not working. Processor 1 error LED on: an error has occurred to Replace the processor.

  • Page 49: Xcc System Management Port Leds

    Table 15. LEDs description FPGA Fatal heart- heart- Error beat beat note note Scenario Actions RoT security module fatal Replace the firmware and RoT firmware failure security module. Blink Replace the firmware and RoT security module. Blink Replace the firmware and RoT security module.

  • Page 50: External Diagnostics Handset

    External diagnostics connector This connector is located on the front of the server, and is used to connect an External Diagnostics Handset. Note: When unplugging the External Diagnostics Handset, see the following instructions: ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 51 Press the plastic clip on the plug forward. Hold the clip and remove the cable from the connector. Display panel overview The diagnostics device consists of an LCD display and 5 navigation buttons. LCD display Scroll buttons (up/down/left/right) Press the scroll buttons to locate and select system information.
  • Page 52 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. ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 53 Home Menu (System Status Dashboard) Home Menu Example System name System status Active alert quantity Temperature Power consumption Checkpoint code Active Alerts Sub Menu Example Home screen: Active error quantity Note: The “Active Alerts” menu displays only the quantity 1 Active Alerts of active errors.
  • Page 54 • Static IPv6 IP IPv4 Network Mask: • Current IPv6 Gateway x.x.x.x • IPv6 DNS IPv4 Default Gateway: Note: Only the MAC address that is currently in use is x.x.x.x displayed (extension or shared). ThinkSystem SR860 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 55 System Environmental Information Sub Menu Example Ambient Temp: 24 C Exhaust Temp: 30 C • Ambient temperature CPU1 Temp: 50 C • Exhaust temperature PSU1: Vin= 213 w • CPU temperature Inlet= 26 C • PSU status FAN1 Front: 21000 RPM •...
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  • Page 57: Chapter 3. 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. • T2: 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 Type 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. Front 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 SR860 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 top center on the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull.

  • Page 63: Server Setup Checklist

    Figure 24. 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 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 SR860 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: Enable Software Guard Extensions (Sgx)

    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 Intel VROC...

  • Page 73: Deploy The Operating System

    Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig Tool-based deployment • 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 https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-onecli/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool – Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) Chapter 5 System configuration...

  • Page 74: Back Up The Server Configuration

    – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-onecli/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool – Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxci-deploypack-sccm/dpsccm_c_endtoend_deploy_scenario Manual deployment If you cannot access the above tools, follow the instructions below, download the corresponding OS Installation Guide, and deploy the operating system manually by referring to the 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 SR860 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr860v3/7d93/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 SR860 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 Region Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan Region 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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