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ThinkSystem SR630
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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide Machine Types: 7X01 and 7X02...
  • 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 server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup Fifteenth Edition (August 2021) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller ....123 Server models with ten 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/...
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. The machine type and serial number are on the ID label on the right rack latch in the front of the server.

  • Page 6: Server Package Contents

    Scan the QR code with a mobile device and a QR code reader application to get quick access to the Lenovo Service web site for this server. The Lenovo Service Information Web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

  • Page 7: Features

    The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board. Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher- resolution remote video, and expanded security options. For additional information about the Lenovo XClarity Controller, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/product_page.html...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    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 9 – Thermal Design Power (TDP): up to 205 watts For more important information about the processor, refer to “Important information for system board, processor, and heat sink” on page 13. For a list of supported processors, see: https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml Chapter 1 Introduction...
  • Page 10 • Operating speed and total memory capacity depend on the processor model and UEFI settings. • Rear drive assembly and 256 GB/512 GB DCPMM are not installed at the same time. For a list of supported memory, see the Lenovo ServerProven Web site: https:// static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml Supported and certified operating systems: •...
  • Page 11 125 watts) Notes: – NVMe drives means Non-Volatile Memory express drives. – Only use M.2 drives provided by Lenovo. – The backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives is supported only when the following configuration requirements are met: –...
  • Page 12 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description Graphics processing unit Your server supports the following GPUs: (GPU) • One NVIDIA Quadro P2000 PCIe Active GPU (full-height, 3/4 length) • One NVIDIA Quadro P2200 PCIe Active GPU (full-height, 3/4 length) • One NVIDIA Quadro P4000 PCIe Active GPU (full-height, full-length) •...
  • Page 13 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description – If one P4/T4 GPU is installed, the power of the hot-swap power supply must be 750 watts or 1100 watts. – If two P4/T4 GPUs are installed, the power of the hot-swap power supply must be 1100 watts –...
  • Page 14 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description – VROC Intel-SSD-Only (also known as Intel VROC standard): supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 with Intel NVMe drives only – VROC Premium: supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 with non-Intel NVMe drives Note: VROC is not supported with the VMware ESXi yet.
  • Page 15 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description • If your server comes with only one processor, five system fans (fan 1 to fan 5) are adequate to provide proper cooling. However, you must keep the locations for fan 6 and fan 7 occupied by a fan filler to ensure proper airflow. •...
  • Page 16 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description Electrical input • Sine-wave input (50–60 Hz) required • Input voltage low range: – Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac • Input voltage high range: – Minimum: 200 V ac –...
  • Page 17 Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description Note: Your server complies with ASHRAE class A2 specifications. The server performance might be impacted when the system operating temperature is outside the ASHRAE A2 specifications. Depending on the hardware configuration, some server models comply with ASHRAE class A3 and class A4 specifications. To comply with ASHRAE class A3 and class A4 specifications, the server models must meet the following hardware configuration requirements at the same time: •...
  • Page 18 Figure 4. Two types of system board There are two shape types of heat sink for your server: • Left: Small-size heat sink • Right: Large-size heat sink Figure 5. Two types of heat sink The following table lists the important information for the system board, heat sink, and processor. ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 19: Particulate Contamination

    System board Heat sink Important information installed installed System board Small size heat For server models installed with Intel Xeon 6144, 6146, 6154, 6240C, 6240Y, with large lift sink 6242R, 6244, 6246, 6246R, 6248R, 6252N, 6254, 6258R, 8168, 8171M, handle or system 8180, 8180M, 8268, 8270, 8280, 8280L, and 8280M processors, the board with small following parts are not supported:...

  • Page 20: Management Offerings

    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 Consolidates the service processor functionality, Super I/O, video controller, and remote presence capabilities into a single chip on the server system board. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XClarity Controller • Web GUI interface • Mobile application • REST API Usage and downloads http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/...
  • Page 22 Offerings Description Series of applications that can integrate management features of Lenovo XClarity Administrator and your server with software used in a certain deployment infrastructure, such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft Admin Center, or Microsoft System Center. Interface Lenovo XClarity Integrator...
  • Page 23 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 24 ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Figure 9. Front view of server models with ten 2.5-inch drive bays Table 3. Components on the front of the server VGA connector (available on some models) Pull-out information tab XClarity Controller USB connector USB 3.0 connector Operator information panel Rack latch (right) © Copyright Lenovo 2017, 2021...
  • Page 26 • If the connector is set to have both functions, you can press the ID button for three seconds to switch between the two functions. For more information, see “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page 123. USB 3.0 connector Attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

  • Page 27: Operator Information Panel

    Each hot-swap drive has two LEDs. Drive LED Description Status Drive status LED (right) Solid yellow The drive has an error. The drive is being rebuilt. Blinking yellow (blinking slowly, about one flash per second) Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four The RAID adapter is locating the drive.

  • Page 28: Rear View

    Each time you press the system ID button, the state of both the system ID LEDs changes. The LEDs 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 LEDs to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.
  • Page 29 • “Rear view of server models with three PCIe slots” on page 25 • “Rear view of server models with two PCIe slots” on page 26 • “Rear view of server models with two hot-swap drive bays and one PCIe slot” on page 28 Rear view of server models with three PCIe slots The following illustration shows the rear view of server models with three PCIe slots.
  • Page 30 The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
  • Page 31 The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
  • Page 32 The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
  • Page 33 On each power supply, there are three status LEDs near the power cord connector. For information about the LEDs, see “Rear view LEDs” on page 30. NMI button Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the processor. By this way, you can make the operating system halt (such as Windows Blue Screen of Death) and take a memory dump.

  • Page 34: Rear View Leds

    Figure 15. Shipping bracket removal To install the shipping bracket, align the two handles with the system error LED hole and system ID LED hole and insert the shipping bracket into the rear of the server until it is firmly installed. Figure 16.
  • Page 35 Figure 17. Rear view LEDs Table 8. LEDs on the rear view of the server Ethernet link LED Ethernet activity LED Power input LED Power output LED Power supply error LED System error LED System ID LED Ethernet link LED Ethernet activity LED The XClarity Controller network connector has two status LEDs.

  • Page 36: System Board Components

    Each time you press the system ID button, the state of both the system ID LEDs changes. The LEDs 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 LEDs to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.

  • Page 37: Internal Cable Routing

    /TPM connector (for Chinese Mainland only) Processor 1 socket Memory module slots (24) System fan 1 connector System fan 2 connector System fan 3 connector System fan 4 connector System fan 5 connector System fan 6 connector System fan 7 connector Processor 2 socket Front-backplane power connector NVMe 2-3 connector...

  • Page 38: Server Models With Four 3.5-Inch Sas/Sata Drives

    Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and internal cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives. Figure 19. Connectors on the backplane for four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives SAS 0 connector Power connector ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...
  • Page 39 Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and rear drive assembly Note: The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly might not be available on your server. Figure 20.
  • Page 40 Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU Note: Cable is only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU. Figure 21. Cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU Cable From Power cable for front Power connector on the front Front-backplane power connector on the system backplane...

  • Page 41: Server Models With Four 3.5-Inch Sas/Sata/Nvme Drives

    Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and internal cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. Figure 22. Connectors on the backplane for four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives NVMe 1 connector SAS 0 connector NVMe 0 connector...
  • Page 42 Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives and rear drive assembly Note: The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly might not be available on your server. Figure 23.
  • Page 43 Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives and a full-height half-length GPU Note: Cable is only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU. Figure 24. Cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives and a full-height half-length GPU Cable From Power cable for front Power connector on the front Front-backplane power connector on the system backplane...

  • Page 44: Server Models With Eight 2.5-Inch Sas/Sata Drives

    Server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter Note: This configuration is supported in server models installed with one processor. Figure 25. Cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 2 Cable From...
  • Page 45 Figure 26. Connectors on the backplane for eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives Power connector SAS 1 connector SAS 0 connector Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and one 8i RAID adapter Figure 27. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and one 8i RAID adapter Cable From Power cable for front...
  • Page 46 Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, one 16i RAID adapter, and rear drive assembly Note: The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly might not be available on your server. Figure 28.
  • Page 47 Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU Note: Cable is only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU. Figure 29. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU From Cable Front-backplane power connector on the Power cable for front Power connector on the front backplane...

  • Page 48: Server Models With Ten 2.5-Inch Sas/Sata/Nvme Drives

    Server models with ten 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and the internal cable routing for server models with ten 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. Figure 30. Connectors on the backplane for ten 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives SAS 2 connector SAS 1 connector Power connector...
  • Page 49 Server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, one 16i RAID adapter, and rear drive assembly Notes: • The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly might not be available on your server. •...
  • Page 50 Server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch NVMe drives, and one 8i RAID adapter Note: NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. Figure 32. Cable routing for server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch NVMe drives, and one 8i RAID adapter Cable From...
  • Page 51 Server models with Intel Xeon 6154, 6254, and 6240Y processor, four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, and one 8i RAID adapter Note: NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. Figure 33. Cable routing for server models with Intel Xeon 6154, 6254, and 6240Y processor, four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/ NVMe drives, and one 8i RAID adapter Cable From...
  • Page 52 Server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, and a full- height half-length GPU Notes: • NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. • Cable is only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU. Figure 34. Cable routing for server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, and a full-height half-length GPU Cable From...
  • Page 53 Server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 8i RAID adapter, and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter Notes: • NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. • This configuration is supported in server models installed with one processor. Figure 35.
  • Page 54 Server models with six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 16i RAID adapter, and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter Notes: • NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. • This configuration is supported in server models installed with one processor. Figure 36.
  • Page 55 Server models with four 2.5-inch NVMe drives and no RAID adapter Note: NVMe drives are only supported in drive bays 6–9. Figure 37. Cable routing for server models with four 2.5-inch NVMe drives, and no RAID adapter Cable From Power cable for front Power connector on the front Front-backplane power connector on the backplane...
  • Page 56 ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 57: Server Models With Ten 2.5-Inch Nvme Drives

    Server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and the internal cable routing for server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives. Figure 38. Connectors on the backplane for ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives NVMe 0 connector NVMe 1 connector NVMe 2 connector...
  • Page 58 Server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 2, and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 3 Figure 39. Cable routing for server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 2, and one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 3 Cable From...
  • Page 59 Server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 2, and one 810-4P NVMe switch adapter in the RAID adapter slot Figure 40. Cable routing for server models with ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives, one 1610-4P NVMe switch adapter in PCIe slot 2, and one 810-4P NVMe switch adapter in the RAID adapter slot Cable From...
  • Page 60 Server models with eight 2.5-inch NVMe drives and one 810-4P NVMe switch adapter in the RAID adapter slot Figure 41. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch NVMe drives and one 810-4P NVMe switch adapter in the RAID adapter slot Cable From Power cable for front...

  • Page 61: Parts List

    Parts list Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 43 “Server components” on page 58, go to: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr630/7x01/parts Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 62 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 63 For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 43 “Server components” on page 58, go to: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr630/7x01/parts It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
  • Page 64 Table 9. Parts list (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consumable and Structural parts Front I/O assembly for server models with ten √ 2.5-inch drive bays 2.5-inch drive filler √ 2.5-inch hot-swap drive √ 3.5-inch drive filler √...

  • Page 65: 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.
  • Page 66 ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

    Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See “Validate server setup” on page 121. 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page 123.

  • Page 68: Installation Guidelines

    • Make sure the components you are installing are supported by the server. For a list of supported optional components for the server, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml • When you install a new server, download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance.

  • Page 69: Safety Inspection Checklist

    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 70: System Reliability Guidelines

    4. Check inside the server for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 5. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 6. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with.

  • Page 71: Install Server Hardware Options

    • Make sure the components you are installing are supported by the server. For a list of supported optional components for the server, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml • Always download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance.

  • Page 72: Remove The Top Cover

    Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Step 1. Use the key to unlock the security bezel. Figure 44. Security bezel unlock Step 2. Press the blue release latch and pivot the security bezel outward to remove it from the chassis. Figure 45.
  • Page 73 “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the server for Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on this task” on Ground package before opening” page 64 page 121 on page 66 S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

  • Page 74: Remove The Air Baffle

    Step 1. Use a screwdriver to turn the cover lock to the unlocked position as shown. Step 2. Press the release button on the cover latch and then fully open the cover latch. Step 3. Slide the top cover to the rear of the server until it is disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the top cover off the chassis and place it on a flat clean surface.
  • Page 75 Figure 47. Air baffle removal Step 1. Grasp the air baffle and carefully lift it out of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the air baffle before you power on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components. After removing the air baffle, begin installing any options that you have purchased.

  • Page 76: Install A Processor-Heat-Sink Module

    • See for a list of processors supported for your https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml server. All processors on the system board must have the same speed, number of cores, and frequency. • Before you install a new PHM or replacement processor, update your system firmware to the latest level.

  • Page 77: Install A System Fan

    Step 1. Remove the processor socket cover, if one is installed on the processor socket, by placing your fingers in the half-circles at each end of the cover and lifting it from the system board. Step 2. Install the processor-heat-sink module on the system board. Figure 48.
  • Page 78 “Read the “ATTENTION: installation Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on Ground package before opening” page 64 on page 66 S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. S017 CAUTION: Hazardous moving fan blades nearby.

  • Page 79: Install A Memory Module

    Figure 49. System fan installation Step 1. Align the two holes in the system fan with the two pins on the chassis. Step 2. Press the system fan down until it is seated correctly in the slot. Ensure that the fan connector is installed correctly to the connector on the system board.
  • Page 80 Before installing a memory module: Note: If you are installing DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) for the first time, follow the instructions in “DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) setup” on page 77. 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
  • Page 81 • All the DCPMMs that are installed must be of the same Lenovo part number. • All DRAM memory modules that are installed must be of the same type, rank, and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB. It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM memory modules of the same part number.
  • Page 82 • All the DRAM DIMMs that are installed must be of the same type, rank, and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB. It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM DIMMs of the same part number. 3. See “Memory module installation rules” in ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual to determine the new configuration, and acquire memory modules accordingly.
  • Page 83 – 6 TB with DCPMM and 3DS RDIMMs/RDIMMs in Memory Mode For a list of supported memory module options, see: https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml Depending on the memory modules installed, refer to below topics for detailed installation rules: • Without DCPMMs: “DRAM DIMM installation rules” on page 79 •...
  • Page 84 • If there are three identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 1, and the three memory modules have the same Lenovo part number, move the memory module to be installed in slot 8 to slot 1. • If there are ten identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 1, and the ten memory modules have the same Lenovo part number, move the memory module to be installed in slot 6 to slot 12.
  • Page 85 • If there are three identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 2, and the three memory modules have the same Lenovo part number, move the memory module to be installed in slot 20 to slot • If there are ten identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 1, and the ten memory modules have the same Lenovo part number, move the memory module to be installed in slot 2 to slot 12.
  • Page 86 • All Performance+ DIMMs in the server must be of the same type, rank, and capacity (the same Lenovo part number) to operate at 2933 MHz in the configurations with two DIMMs per channel. Performance+ DIMMs cannot be mixed with other DIMMs.
  • Page 87 • All memory modules to be installed must be the same type with the same capacity, frequency, voltage, and ranks. • All Performance+ DIMMs in the server must be of the same type, rank, and capacity (the same Lenovo part number) to operate at 2933 MHz in the configurations with two DIMMs per channel. Performance+ DIMMs cannot be mixed with other DIMMs.
  • Page 88 • When you install two or more DCPMMs, all DCPMMs must have the same Lenovo part number. • All DRAM memory modules installed must have the same Lenovo part number. • 16 GB RDIMM has two different types: 16 GB 1Rx4 and 16 GB 2Rx8. The part number of the two types are different.
  • Page 89 Figure 52. memory module slots on the system board App Direct Mode In this mode, DCPMMs act as independent and persistent memory resources directly accessible by specific applications, and DRAM DIMMs act as system memory. Note: Before installing DCPMM, refer to “Memory configuration” on page 128 and “Configuring DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)”...
  • Page 90 Table 17. Supported DCPMM capacity in App Direct Mode with one processor (continued) √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Other √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 91 Table 18. App Direct Mode with two processors (continued) 8 DCPMMs and 12 DIMMs 12 DCPMMs and 12 DIMMs Table 19. Supported DCPMM capacity in App Direct Mode with two processors Total Total Processor Family 128 GB DCPMM 256 GB DCPMM 512 GB DCPMM DCPMMs DIMMs...
  • Page 92 Note: Before installing DCPMM, refer to “Memory configuration” on page 128 and “Configuring DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)” on page 129 to define the percentage of DCPMM capacity. Mixed Memory Mode with one processor Note: When adding one or more DCPMMs and DIMMs during a memory upgrade, you might need to move other DIMMs that are already installed to new locations.
  • Page 93 Mixed Memory Mode with two processors Table 22. Mixed Memory Mode with two processors D: All supported DDR4 DIMM except 8GB 1Rx8 RDIMM P: Only Data Center Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) can be installed on the corresponding DIMM slots. Processor 2 Processor 1 Configuration 24 23 22 21 20 19...
  • Page 94 Memory Mode with one processor Table 24. Memory Mode with one processor D: All supported DDR4 DIMM except 8GB 1Rx8 RDIMM P: Only Data Center Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) can be installed on the corresponding DIMM slots. Processor 1 Configuration 2 DCPMMs and 4 DIMMs 2 DCPMMs and 6...

  • Page 95: Install A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Memory Mode with two processors Table 26. Memory Mode with two processors D: All supported DDR4 DIMM except 8GB 1Rx8 RDIMM P: Only Data Center Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) can be installed on the corresponding DIMM slots. Processor 2 Processor 1 Configuration 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13...
  • Page 96 • Ensure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml Notes: • Ensure that the two power supplies installed on the server have the same wattage.
  • Page 97 S001 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source. • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources. •...
  • Page 98 S019 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one connection to dc power. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals.

  • Page 99: Install The Raid Adapter

    Figure 55. Hot-swap power supply installation Install the RAID adapter Use this information to install the RAID adapter on the system board. “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the server for Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on this task” on Ground package before opening” page 64 page 121 on page 66...

  • Page 100: Install The Rear Hot-Swap Drive Assembly

    Figure 56. RAID adapter installation Step 1. Place the RAID adapter into the slot at an angle. Step 2. Rotate the RAID adapter down. Step 3. Push the right-side latch open. Step 4. Push the RAID adapter to the fully horizontal position and insert it into the RAID adapter slot. Step 5.
  • Page 101 Figure 57. Air baffle removal Step 2. Connect the SAS signal cable to connector on the rear backplane and connect the power cable to connector on the rear backplane. Figure 58. Rear backplane connectors Step 3. Install the air baffle into the rear hot-swap drive assembly as shown. Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...
  • Page 102 Figure 59. Air baffle installation Step 4. Align the three pins on the rear hot-swap drive assembly with the holes and slot in the chassis. Then, lower the rear hot-swap drive assembly into the chassis until it is fully seated. Figure 60.

  • Page 103: Install The M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive

    Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive Use this information to install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive. “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the server for Static Sensitive Device Guidelines” on this task” on Ground package before opening” page 64 page 121 on page 66 Before installing the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive:...
  • Page 104 Figure 62. M.2 drive installation Step 1. Insert the M.2 drive at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the connector. Note: If your M.2 backplane supports two M.2 drives, insert the M.2 drives into the connectors at both sides. Step 2.
  • Page 105 Figure 64. M.2 backplane installation After installing the M.2 drive and M.2 backplane, use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID. For more information, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/RAID_setup.html Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane Use this information to adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane.

  • Page 106: Install The Lom Adapter

    Figure 65. M.2 retainer adjustment Step 1. Press both sides of the retainer Step 2. Move the retainer forward until it is in the large opening of the keyhole. Step 3. Take the retainer out of the keyhole. Step 4. Insert the retainer into the correct keyhole.

  • Page 107: Install A Pcie Adapter And Riser Assembly

    Figure 66. LOM adapter installation Step 1. Insert the LOM adapter into the rear of the chassis at an angle as shown. Step 2. Lower the LOM adapter and slide it to the rear of the chassis until the LOM adapter stops. Step 3.
  • Page 108 Before installing a PCIe adapter and riser assembly: 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static- protective surface.
  • Page 109 Figure 69. Configuration 3 Note: Riser 2 assembly might not be available on some models. To install a PCIe adapter and riser assembly, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE •...

  • Page 110: Install A Full-Height Half-Length Gpu With The Gpu Upgrade Kit

    Figure 73. Riser assembly installation Install a full-height half-length GPU with the GPU upgrade kit Use this information to install a full-height half-length GPU and the GPU upgrade kit. “Read the “Power off “ATTENTION: installation the server for Static Sensitive Device Guidelines”...
  • Page 111 Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Step 1. Remove the RAID adapter from the RAID adapter slot on the system board by doing the following: Figure 74. RAID adapter removal 1.

  • Page 112: Install The Serial Port Module

    Step 2. Select the corresponding low-profile bracket for the RAID adapter and install the bracket to the RAID adapter with the two screws provided in the GPU upgrade kit. Figure 75. Installing the low-profile bracket to the RAID adapter Step 3. Install the RAID adapter in PCIe slot 1 and install the GPU in the full-height half-length PCIe slot 2.
  • Page 113 Before installing the serial port module, touch the static-protective package that contains the new serial port module to any unpainted surface out of the server. Then, take the new serial port module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install the serial port module, complete the following steps: Note: The serial port module can be installed on riser 1 assembly or riser 2 assembly.

  • Page 114: Install A Raid Super Capacitor Module On The Bottom Of The Air Baffle

    Step 4. Connect the cable of the serial port module to the serial-port-module connector on the system board. For the location of the serial-port-module connector, refer to “System board components” on page 32. If the serial port module is installed in PCIe slot 1, route the cable of the serial port module as shown.
  • Page 115 Notes: Your server supports up to two RAID super capacitor modules. • For server models with 3.5-inch drive bays, install the first RAID super capacitor module in location install the second RAID super capacitor module in location • For server models with 2.5-inch drive bays: –...

  • Page 116: Install The Raid Super Capacitor Module On The Chassis

    Figure 80. Installation of a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Step 1. Insert the RAID super capacitor module into the slot at the bottom of the air baffle as shown. Step 2. Gently press the tab on the air baffle as shown. Step 3.
  • Page 117 Figure 81. RAID super capacitor module location Before installing the RAID super capacitor module on the chassis, touch the static-protective package that contains the new RAID super capacitor module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new RAID super capacitor module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • Page 118 Figure 82. Tray removal Step 2. Install the RAID super capacitor module holder on the chassis. ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 119: Install The Air Baffle

    Figure 83. RAID super capacitor module holder installation Step 3. Open the retention clip on the holder, put the RAID super capacitor module into the holder and press it down to secure it into the holder. Figure 84. Installation of the RAID super capacitor module on the chassis After installing the RAID super capacitor module, connect the RAID super capacitor module to a RAID adapter with the extension cable that comes with the RAID super capacitor module.
  • Page 120 “Read the “Power off the installation server for this Guidelines” on task” on page page 64 S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. S017 CAUTION: Hazardous moving fan blades nearby.

  • Page 121: Install The Top Cover

    Figure 85. Air baffle installation Step 1. Align the tabs on both sides of the air baffle with the corresponding slots on both sides of the chassis. Step 2. Lower the air baffle into the chassis and press the air baffle down until it is securely seated. After installing the air baffle, if there is a RAID super capacitor module installed on the bottom of the air baffle, connect it to the RAID adapter with the extension cable that comes with the RAID super capacitor module.

  • Page 122: Install A Hot-Swap Drive

    CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached. Before installing the top cover: 1. Ensure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
  • Page 123 – NVMe SSD For a list of supported drives, see: https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml • The drive bays are numbered to indicate the installation order (starting from number “0”). Follow the installation order when you install a drive. See “Front view” on page 21.

  • Page 124: Install The Server In A Rack

    The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways: • 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. ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 125: Validate Server Setup

    Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.
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  • Page 127: Chapter 4. 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 128: Update The Firmware

    Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...
  • Page 129 (BOMC) Target tion) tion) In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity Administrator devices (LXCA) Out-of- band Off- Target Out-of- Selected √ √ Lenovo XClarity Integrator (LXCI) for band VMware vCenter devices Off- Target Chapter 4 System configuration...
  • Page 130 Additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update firmware is available http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/platform_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 131: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set to Legacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 132: Memory Configuration

    Note: The Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager provides a Graphical User Interface to configure a server. The text-based interface to system configuration (the Setup Utility) is also available. From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, you can choose to restart the server and access the text-based interface.

  • Page 133: (Dcpmm)

    The total displayed volatile system memory in this mode is the sum of DCPMM capacity. DCPMM Management options DCPMMs can be managed with the following tools: • Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) Chapter 4 System configuration...
  • Page 134 Go to System Configuration and Boot Management ➙ System Settings ➙ Intel Optane DCPMMs to configure and manage DCPMMs. • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Some management options are available in commands that are executed in the path of Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in the operating system. See https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_ to learn how to download and use Lenovo XClarity Essentials lenovo/onecli_t_download_use_tcscli.html...
  • Page 135 These values are selectable options for DCPMM settings, and do not represent the current DCPMM status. In addition, you can take advantage of a memory configurator, which is available at the following site: http://1config.lenovo.com/#/memory_configuration Alternatively, set DCPMM Goals with the following commands in OneCLI: 1. Set create goal status.
  • Page 136 • Regions After the memory percentage is set and the system is rebooted, regions for the App Direct capacity will be generated automatically. Select this option to view the App Direct regions. • Namespaces App Direct capacity of DCPMMs requires the following steps before it is truly available for applications. 1.

  • Page 137: Raid Configuration

    In the case the passphrases are lost or forgotten, the stored data cannot be backed up or restored, but you can contact Lenovo service for administrative secure erase. • After three failed unlocking attempts, the corresponding DCPMMs enter “exceeded” state with a system warning message, and the DCPMM unit can only be unlocked after the system is rebooted.

  • Page 138: Deploy The Operating System

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 139: Back Up The Server Configuration

    Alternatively, you can use the s s a a v v e e command from Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI to create a backup of all configuration settings. For more information about the s s a a v v e e command, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_save_command.html...

  • Page 140: Uuid

    2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the UUID: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid_value>...

  • Page 141: Update The Asset Tag

    4. Update the asset tag information. • From Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI sets the asset tag in the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Select one of the following methods to access the Lenovo XClarity Controller and set the asset tag: –...
  • Page 142 Note: BMC, IMM, or XCC internal LAN/USB IP address, account name, and password are all valid for this command. Example command is as follows: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag> −−bmc xcc_user_id:xcc_password@xcc_external_ip 4. Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the factory defaults. Go to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/ for more information. topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/NN1ia_c_resettingthexcc.html ThinkSystem SR630 Setup Guide...

  • Page 143: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    • “Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 141 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 142 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 142...
  • Page 144 • Replace the affected backplane signal cable. • Replace the affected backplane. 8. Run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface.
  • Page 145 • If a memory module was disabled by the user or by POST, reseat the memory module; then, run the Setup utility and enable the memory module. 4. Run memory diagnostics. Power on the system and press F1 when the logo screen appears, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface will start. Perform memory diagnostics with this interface. Go to Diagnostics ➙...
  • Page 146 2 (if installed) to verify that the problem is not the processor or the memory module connector. 8. (Trained technician only) Replace the node. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: •...

  • Page 147: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Gathering information needed to call Support If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call. You can also see http:// for more information about your product warranty.

  • Page 148: 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 149: Contacting Support

    Contacting Support You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue. You can receive hardware service through a Lenovo Authorized Service Provider. To locate a service provider authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service, go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/ and use filter searching for different countries. For Lenovo support telephone numbers, see serviceprovider for your region support details.
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  • Page 151: Appendix B. Trademarks

    Intel, Optane, 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. © 2021 Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2017, 2021...
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  • Page 153: Index

    Mirroring mode system reliability option install handling static-sensitive devices hard disk drive microprocessor installing hardware options processor installing processor-heat-sink module hardware service and support telephone numbers © Copyright Lenovo 2017, 2021...
  • Page 154 server setup server setup checklist particulate contamination service and support parts list before you call PCIe adapter and riser assembly hardware installing software service data option install software 21, 23 power cords software service and support telephone numbers power off the server static-sensitive devices power on the server handling...

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