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System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7DA9, 7DBK

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  • Page 1 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7DA9, 7DBK...
  • 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 (July 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Contents ....i Controller ....
  • Page 4 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 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 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkEdge SE350 V2 server (Type 7DA9) is a new edge server offering. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of edge computing, edge AI, hybrid cloud and workloads at the edge locations. ThinkEdge SE350 V2 is a rugged compact sized edge solution with a focus on smart connectivity, business security and manageability for the harsh environment.
  • Page 10 • Mobile access to Lenovo Service Information website ThinkEdge SE350 V2 provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server and can be scanned 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 can be used to solve issues that the 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: Specifications

    Summary of the technical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Processor Processor • One Intel ® Xeon ® processor D-2700 product family • Single processor For a list of supported processors, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 13 For a list of supported memory modules, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com M.2 Boot Drives M.2 Boot Drives • ThinkEdge SE350 V2 supports up to two 80 mm (2280) M.2 PCIe Gen3x1 on the I/O module board for boot functions. Storage expansion Storage expansion ThinkEdge SE350 V2 supports one of following storage configurations: •...
  • Page 14 This RJ-45 connector is dedicated to the Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 1 GbE speed. • One USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type-C connector with Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) management on the front to connect to a system-management network.
  • Page 15 Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 (ErP Lot7) for the external power supply of the product. – ThinkEdge 300W 230V/115V External Power Supply Table 1. ThinkEdge 300W 230V/115V External Power Supply Information published Value and precision Unit Manufacturer’s name Lenovo Model identifier ADL300SDC3A Input voltage 100-240 50-60 Input AC frequency Output voltage 20.0...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Specifications

    • Width: 481.74 mm (18.97 inches) (from EIA bracket to EIA bracket) • Depth: 771.1 mm (30.36 inches) 2U2N enclosure • Height: 85.6 mm (3.38 inches) • Width: 481.74 mm (18.97 inches) (from EIA bracket to EIA bracket) • Depth: 476.1 mm (18.75 inches) ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    Weight Node • Maximum: 3.75 kg ( 8.267 lbs) Node(s) installed in a 1U2N enclosure • Maximum (with 2 nodes and 4 external power adapters): 16.88 kg (37.214 lbs) Nodes installed in a 2U2N enclosure • Maximum (with 2 nodes and 4 external power adapters): 16.92 kg (37.302 lbs) 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 Environment Environment ThinkEdge SE350 V2 complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside AHSARE A3 specification or fan failed condition outside A2 specification. ThinkEdge SE350 V2 is supported in the following environment: •...
  • 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 on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 21: Management Options

    Table 3. 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 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -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/ ThinkEdge SE350 V2 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

    – 7mm drives with 10/25GbE I/O module; and – 15mm drives with 1GbE I/O module. • In addition, the other two configurations of ThinkEdge SE350 V2 include: – 7mm drives with 1GbE I/O module; and – 15mm drives with 10/25GbE I/O module.
  • Page 26 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Front I/O Module Notes: • The following illustrations show the front I/O module of ThinkEdge SE350 V2. • Depending on the configuration, the front I/O module is determined by one of the following networking options: –...
  • Page 27 XCC system management port (1GbE RJ-45) The server has a 1 GbE RJ-45 connector dedicated to Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) functions. Use this connector to manage the server, by using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, the Lenovo XClarity Controller cannot be accessed directly from the production network.
  • Page 28 Figure 6. Front I/O fillers SFP+ filler (x4, if applicable for the server configuration) USB Type-A filler (x2) RJ-45 filler (x7 or x3, depending on the server USB Type-C filler (x2) configuration) ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 29: Rear View

    The rear of the server provides access to several components, including the power supplies and Ethernet port. Rear view of ThinkEdge SE350 V2, DC power input Figure 7. Rear view of ThinkEdge SE350 V2, DC power input Table 6. Components on the rear view, DC power input Threaded studs for grounding...
  • Page 30 Figure 8. Rear I/O fillers Power-connector filler (x2) RJ-45 filler (x1) ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Top View

    Top view This section contains information about the top view of SE350 V2. Refer to the following table for top-view identification of ThinkEdge SE350 V2. Top view of SE350 V2 Figure 9. Top view of SE350 V2 Table 7. Components in the top view of SE350 V2...

  • Page 32: System-Board Layout

    Kensington lock ThinkEdge SE350 V2 is designed to be used with various mounting options, including desktop mount and rack mount. Depending on the mounting option, the node can stand alone in desktop mount or be installed in an enclosure. • For a node installed in an enclosure, there is no external lock for the server.

  • Page 33: System-Board Switches

    Figure 11. System-board connectors Table 8. System-board connectors Fan 1 connector GND busbar for the power module board Intrusion switch connector P12V busbar for the power module board Fan 2 connector MicroSD card socket Fan 3 connector TCM/TPM connector SATA connector I/O module board signal connector MCIO 1 connector Lock position switch cable connector...
  • Page 34 Clears the real-time clock (RTC) Normal (default) registry Password override Overrides the power-on password Normal (default) MFG mode Enables MFG mode of firmware Normal (default) (uEFI/XCC/FPGA) XCC COM port Enables XCC to the serial port Normal (default) ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 35: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    Table 10. System-board switches (continued) Usage description Switches Switch Switch name block number ME boots to recovery Machine Engine (ME) Normal (default) recovery override PCH PCF bypass Enables PCH Flash to bypass Normal (default) XCC PCF bypass Enables XCC Flash to bypass Normal (default) ME firmware security Enables ME update mode...

  • Page 36: Front Operator Panel Leds

    • The LED is flashing rapidly (three times per second): the drive is being identified. Front operator panel LEDs The front operator panel of the server provides controls and LEDs. Figure 14. Front operator panel LEDs ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 37 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 38: Lan Port Leds

    Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the processor. You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. You can also use it to force a blue-screen memory dump. Use this button only when you are directed to do so by Lenovo Support. LAN port LEDs This section provides information on LEDs of the Ethernet LAN ports.

  • Page 39: Pmb Status Led

    2.5GbE RJ-45 connectors link LED (green) and activity LED (green) Figure 18. LEDs of 2.5GbE RJ-45 connectors Description Network link • Off: Network link is disconnected; or, the network link is connected but the LAN speed is on LED (green) 100M.

  • Page 40: System-Board Leds

    The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Press the power button to light the LEDs on the system board when the power source has been removed from the server. ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 41 Figure 22. System-board LEDs Table 13. Description and actions for the system-board LEDs Description and actions Fans 1-3 error LED LED on: an error has occurred to the fan the LED represents. 1 2 3 DIMMs 1-4 error LED (amber) LED on: an error has occurred to the DIMM the LED represents.

  • Page 42: Xcc System Management Port Leds

    • Check the identification LED and check log LED and follow the instructions. • Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log and the system error log for information about the error. • Save the log if necessary, and clear the log afterwards.
  • Page 43 Description XCC system Use this green LED to distinguish the network connectivity status: management port • Off: The network link is disconnected. (1GbE RJ-45) port • Green: The network link is established. link LED XCC system Use this green LED to distinguish the network activity status: •...
  • Page 44 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3. Parts List

    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 46 √ Node dummy filler √ Node components Figure 25. Server components Table 15. Node parts listing Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part Top cover √ Cables √ ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 Table 15. Node parts listing (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part ThinkEdge 300W 230V/115V external power √ adapter Cable wall √ 12-48V DC power module board √ Memory module √ System board with processor √...

  • Page 48: 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. ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 49: 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 50 Lenovo XClarity Controller network access tag In addition, the Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located on the front of the node, with MAC address and secure activation code accessible with a pull.

  • Page 51: Server Setup Checklist

    Figure 28. Service Label and QR code Server setup checklist Use the server setup checklist to ensure that all tasks that are required to set up the server have been performed. 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 a power source, and then you can power on the server.
  • Page 52 • 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: The management processor interface can be accessed to configure the system without powering on the server.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. System Configuration

    Manage the Self Encryption Drive Authentication Key (SED AK) For ThinkEdge SE350 V2 with SED installed, the SED AK can be managed in Lenovo XClarity Controller. After setting up the server or making changes to the configuration, backing up the SED AK is a must operation to prevent data loss in the hardware failure case.
  • Page 54 • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection. Complete the following steps to connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the network using the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 57 • 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 61: Deploy The Operating System

    Available operating systems • Microsoft Windows Server • VMware ESXi • Red Hat Enterprise Linux • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig Tool-based deployment • Multi-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Administrator Chapter 5 System configuration...

  • Page 62: 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 • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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.
  • Page 66 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Documents And Supports

    – Hardware Maintenance Guide : Installing hardware components, cable routing, and troubleshooting. https://pubs.lenovo.com/se350-v2/se350_v2_hardware_maintenance_guide.pdf • Messages and Codes Reference https://pubs.lenovo.com/se350-v2/se350_v2_messages_reference.pdf – XClarity Controller, LXPM, and uEFI events • UEFI Manual © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 68: Support Websites

    • 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 ThinkEdge SE350 V2 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: Taiwan Region Bsmi Rohs Declaration

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