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ThinkSystem SR950 V3
System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7DC4, 7DC5, and 7DC6

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7DC4, 7DC5, and 7DC6...
  • 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 (October 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety inspection checklist ... iv Server package contents ... Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Chapter 1. Introduction ..1 Controller .
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR950 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR950 V3 server (Types 7DC4, 7DC5, and 7DC6) is a 8U rack server that supports eight Intel Xeon processors. It is an enterprise-class server designed for customers requiring eight processors, large amounts of memory, and numerous I/O connections.

  • 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 • Six front PCIe slots • Up to eight rear PCIe slots • One OCP module slot (optional) • One rear Ethernet slot (optional) Note: PCIe slot availability is based on riser card selection. ThinkSystem SR950 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://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/...

  • Page 14: Mechanical Specifications

    • Depth per chassis: 870.3 mm (34.3 inches) Weight 50 kg (110.23 lb) maximum per chassis Environmental specifications Summary of the environmental specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 15 Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 16 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 17: Management Options

    • Mobile application • Redfish API Usage and downloads https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/ Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XCC Logger Utility Usage and downloads • https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-logger-linux/ • https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-logger-windows/ Centralized interface for multi-server management.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Figure 2. Front view of primary chassis Table 2. Components on the front view Drive bays 8-11 Power button/LED (green) PCIe slot S1 USB 2.0 connector with Lenovo XClarity Controller management PCIe slot S2 VGA connector Sideband card (Secondary chassis)
  • Page 22 Drive bays 0-3 Network activity LED (green) Drive bays Install drives to these bays. See “Install a hot-swap drive” in ThinkSystem SR950 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR950 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide. Figure 3. 2.5-inch drive bay numbering Figure 4. E3.S drive bay numbering PCIe slots S1-S3 Install PCIe adapters into these PCIe slots.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25: Rear View

    PCIe slot P5/XCC system management port PCIe slot P8 PCIe slot S5-S8 Install PCIe adapters into these PCIe slots. See “Install a PCIe adapter” in ThinkSystem SR950 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR950 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide. Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 26: Top View

    PCIe slot P5-P8 Install PCIe adapters into these PCIe slots. See “Install a PCIe adapter” in ThinkSystem SR950 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR950 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide. Note: An Ethernet port assembly can also be installed into PCIe slot P5 to function as a redundant XCC system management port.

  • Page 27: Upper Processor Board (Cpu Bd) Connectors

    Figure 8. Server top view Table 4. Component identification (Top view) Power interposer boards (PIB) CMOS battery Fan and fan cage assembly Support bracket CPU7/CPU6 Sideband card Memory modules A1-T2 (Upper processor board (CPU Serial port assembly (Primary chassis only) BD)) System I/O board and interposer assembly (Primary Front operator panel and front operator panel cage...

  • Page 28: Upper Processor Board (Cpu Bd) Switches

    • “Installation Guidelines”, “Handling static sensitive devices”, and “Power off the server” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. 2. Any upper processor board (CPU BD) switch that is not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 29 Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. Figure 10. Upper processor board (CPU BD) switches J191 J191 switch block The following table describes the functions of the J191 switch block on the upper processor board (CPU BD). Table 6.

  • Page 30: System I/O Board And Interposer Assembly Connectors

    PHY 2 connector Internal USB connector Front operator panel connector System I/O board and interposer assembly switches The following illustrations show the location of the switches on the system I/O board and interposer assembly. Important: ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Lower Processor Board (Mb) Connectors

    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 32: Pe4Ab_L Connector

    External sideband slot PDB_CONN2 connector PCIe slot P2/S2 UPI3_R connector PCIe slot P1/S1 Rear OCP connector Top cover intrusion connector UPI0_R connector M.2 slot 1 UPI1_R connector CMOS battery Rear OCP power connector UPI0_L connector ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 33: Lower Processor Board (Mb) 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 34 Table 11. Lower processor board (MB) J201 switch block description Jumper Name Location Position Function J201A Reserved 1-2 (Default) Reserved Reserved J201B Reserved 1-2 (Default) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved J201C 1-2 (Default) Reserved J201D Reserved Reserved 1-2 (Default) ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 35 Table 11. Lower processor board (MB) J201 switch block description (continued) Jumper Name Location Position Function Reserved J201E CMOS clear 1-2 (Default) Resets the RTC. A momentary toggle is all that is required. To avoid excessive CMOS battery drain, do not leave this switch in the On position.

  • Page 36: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    Reserved 2-3 (Default) Reserved J191E Reserved 1-2 (Default) Reserved Reserved J191F Reserved 1-2 (Default) Reserved Reserved System LEDs and diagnostics display See the following section for information on available system LEDs and diagnostics display. ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting By System Leds And Diagnostics

    For more information, refer to “Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics display” on page Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics display See the following section for information on available system LEDs and diagnostics display. Drive LEDs This topic provides information on drive LEDs. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by drive activity LED and drive status LED.
  • Page 38 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 39: Power Supply Leds

    Description Status Color Action An error has been detected on the server. Causes might include one or more of the following errors: • The temperature of the server reached the non-critical temperature threshold. • The voltage of the server reached the Check system logs to identify the failed Yellow non-critical voltage threshold.

  • Page 40: Upper Processor Board (Cpu Bd) 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. Upper processor board (CPU BD) LEDs The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the upper processor board (CPU BD).

  • Page 41: System I/O Board Leds

    • Blinking (about one flash per second): FPGA is working normally. (Green) • On or off: FPGA is not working. 1. Replace the lower processor board (MB). 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. P5V_AUX status LED • On: P5V_AUX power is present. (Green) •...
  • Page 42 RoT security module are installed correctly. (Trained technician only) Reinstall them if needed. 3. (Trained technician only) Replace the firmware and RoT security module. 4. (Trained technician only) Replace the system I/O board. ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 43: Lower Processor Board (Mb) Leds

    RoT security module are installed correctly. (Trained technician only) Reinstall them if needed. 3. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. Lower processor board (MB) LEDs The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the lower processor board (MB).

  • Page 44: Firmware And Rot Security Module Leds

    (Green) • On or off: FPGA is not working. 1. Replace the lower processor board (MB). 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. Power fault LED (Amber) • Off: System normal. • Blinking (about one flash per second): System fault occurred.

  • Page 45: Xcc System Management Port Leds

    Table 20. LEDs description FPGA Fatal heart- heart- Error beat beat note note Scenario Actions Replace the Firmware and RoT security module fatal firmware failure RoT Security Module. Blink Replace the Firmware and RoT Security Module. Blink Replace the Firmware and RoT Security Module.

  • Page 46: 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 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 48 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 49 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 50 • 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 51 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 53: 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 54 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 55: Power Cords

    Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
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  • Page 57: 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 58 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 bottom right on the front of the primary chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull.
  • Page 59 Figure 26. Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label on the pull-out information tab Service Label and QR code In addition, the system Service Label located on the inside surface of the front top cover, provides a quick response (QR) code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code with a mobile device using a QR code reader application and get quick access to the Service Information web page.

  • Page 60: Server Setup Checklist

    • 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 61 Complete the following procedures to configure the system. For detailed instructions, refer to Chapter 5 “System configuration” on page 1. Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. 2. Update the firmware for the server, if necessary. 3. Configure the firmware for the server.
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  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 67 • 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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) https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxci-deploypack-sccm/dpsccm_c_endtoend_deploy_scenario Chapter 5 System configuration...

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 77: 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 SR950 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr950v3/7dc4/downloads/driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
  • Page 78 • 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 SR950 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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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