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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide Machine Type: 7D9C, 7D9D...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup Second Edition (February 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Server package contents ... GPU replacement ....Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Remove a GPU adapter ..
  • Page 4 Install the Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid assisted Install the 7mm drive backplanes ..185 cooling module ... . . 117 Riser card replacement ... . 187 Memory module replacement .
  • Page 5 Chapter 7. System configuration . . . 359 Serial-device problems ..409 Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Software problems ... . 409 Controller .
  • Page 6 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 7: 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 2022, 2023...

  • Page 8: 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 that 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 9 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 10 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide viii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR645 V3 server (7D9C, 7D9D) is a 1U rack server designed to be highly flexible to support many kinds of Information Technology (IT) workloads. This higher performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for IT environments that require superior processor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and flexible manageability.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Security Advisories

    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 responsibility of the Lenovo Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) to investigate and provide information to our customers so they may put mitigation plans in place as we work toward providing solutions.
  • Page 14 • Minimum memory: 16 GB • Maximum memory: – RDIMM: 1.5 TB: 24 x 64 GB RDIMMs – 3DS RDIMM: 6 TB: 24 x 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs For a list of supported memory options, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 15 Internal drives Front: • Up to two 3.5'' hot-swap SATA and two 3.5'' hot-swap NVMe/SATA drives • Up to four 3.5'' hot-swap SATA drives • Up to four 3.5'' hot-swap SAS/SATA drives • Up to four 3.5'' hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives •...
  • Page 16 • 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://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 17 Host bus adapter Support the following HBAs: • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA note • ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA • ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA • ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA • ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA •...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Specifications

    • Idling: 52.5 dBA Sound pressure • Operating: 61.5 • Operating: 72.5 • Operating: 62.8 • Operating: 67.8 pAm) The declared sound levels are based on the following configurations, which may change depending on configurations or conditions. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 19 Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 20 Attention: Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Particulate Contamination

    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 22: Management Options

    Management options The XClarity portfolio and other system management options described in this section are available to help you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 23 • Redfish API Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XCC Logger Utility Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc-logger-frontend/lxcc-logger-overview.html Centralized interface for multi-server management. Interface • Web GUI interface •...
  • Page 24 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:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
  • Page 25 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 26 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Table 2. Component identification (Top view) Front backplane Riser assemblies RAID flash power module Power supply units Fan modules Processor 2 System board (system board assembly) Internal CFF HBA/RAID module Memory modules M.2 drive module Processor 1 © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...

  • Page 28: Front View

    The following top view is based on liquid cooling configuration. Table 3. Component identification (Top view) Front backplane Riser assemblies Power supply units Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid assisted cooling module Fan modules Liquid detection sensor module Pump 2 System board (system board assembly)
  • Page 29 • “Server models with 16 EDSFF front drives (with LCD diagnostics panel)” on page 24 Server model with four 2.5-inch drive bays Table 4. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Drive status LED Drive activity LED Diagnostics panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector...
  • Page 30 External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive bays (10) Rack latch (left) Note: For more information about each component, see “Front components overview” on page ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 31 Server model with 16 EDSFF drives Table 7. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Diagnostics panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive filler (1) Drive bays (16) Rack latch (left)
  • Page 32 VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive fillers (4) Rack latch (left) Note: For more information about each component, see “Front components overview” on page Server model with 3.5-inch drive bays (backplane-less) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 33 Table 10. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Rack latch (left) VGA connector (optional) External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector Diagnostics panel Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive fillers (4) Note: For more information about each component, see “Front components overview”...
  • Page 34 The drive bays on the front and rear of your server are designed for hot-swap drives. The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model. When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 35: Rear View

    Pull-out information tab The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached on the pull-out information tab. The default Lenovo XClarity Controller hostname and the IPv6 Link Local Address (LLA) are provided on the tab.
  • Page 36 Power supply 1 NMI button VGA connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connectors (3 DCIs) XClarity Controller network connector Ethernet connectors on OCP 3.0 Ethernet adapter (optional, two or four connectors may be available) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 37 Figure 4. Rear view with 2 low profile PCIe adapters Table 15. Components on the rear of the server Callout Callout PCIe slot 1 on riser 1 assembly PCIe slot 3 on riser 2 assembly Power supply 2 (optional) Power supply 1 NMI button VGA connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connectors (3 DCIs)
  • Page 38 The following illustration shows the rear view of the server model with two 7mm hot-swap rear drive bays and one PCIe slots. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration below. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 39 The hot-swap redundant power supply helps 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 40: Front I/O Module

    • 10 x 2.5 front drive bays with LCD diagnostics panel • 16 EDSFF front drive bays with LCD diagnostics panel Figure 8. FIO module type 1 • 10 x 2.5 front drive bays with LCD diagnostics panel Figure 9. FIO module type 2 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board-Assembly Layout

    FIO modules For server models with • 4 x 3.5 front drive bays with LCD diagnostics panel Figure 10. FIO module type 3 + external LCD cable • 8 x 2.5 front drive bays without LCD diagnostics panel • 16 EDSFF front drive bays without LCD diagnostics panel Figure 11.

  • Page 42: System-Board-Assembly Connectors

    “System-board-assembly connectors” on page 32 • “System-board-assembly switches” on page 34 • “LEDs on the system board assembly” on page 387 System-board-assembly connectors The following illustrations show the internal connectors on the system board (system board assembly). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 43 Figure 13. System-board-assembly connectors Table 20. System-board-assembly connectors NMI button Front VGA connector Rear USB connector 1 M.2 power connector Internal RAID power connector Micro SD socket VGA connector External LCD connector Serial port connector FIO_Y cable connector Rear USB connector 2 FIO connector Plunger Lift handle...

  • Page 44: System-Board-Assembly Switches

    “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 • “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 50 • “Power off the server” on page 58 2. Any system-board-assembly switch or jumper block that is not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 14. System-board-assembly switch SW5 switch block The following table describes the functions of the SW5 switch block on the system board (system board assembly). Table 21. System-board-assembly SW5 switch block description Switch-bit Default position Description Switch name number SW5–1 Force BMC CPU Forces BMC and CPU into reset when changing it to reset...
  • Page 46 Table 21. System-board-assembly SW5 switch block description (continued) Switch-bit Default position Description Switch name number SW5–7 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved SW5–8 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49 For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Top cover √...
  • Page 50 (4) RAID flash power module √ Fan module √ Processor board √ Internal CFF HBA/RAID module √ Liquid detection sensor module √ holder Liquid assisted cooling module √ Micro SD card √ M.2 drive √ ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 51: 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 52 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 54 Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label The Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located near the lower right corner in the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull. After you receive the server, peel the XCC network access label away and store it in a safe place.

  • Page 55: Server Setup Checklist

    Service Label and QR code The system Service Label, which is located on the 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 56 • 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 57: Chapter 5. Hardware Replacement Procedures

    • Do not attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, read the following precautions carefully: – Make sure that you can stand steadily without slipping. – Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...

  • Page 58: 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 that 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 59: System Reliability Guidelines

    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 60: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Never place the device on the server or on any metal surface. • When handling a device, carefully hold it by the edges or the frame. • Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 61: Technical Rules

    “Technical specifications” on page Your server has 24 memory slots with 24 channels. For a list of supported memory options, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ Information about optimizing memory performance and configuring memory is available at the Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/memory In addition, you can take advantage of a memory configurator, which is available at the following site: https://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/memory_configuration...
  • Page 62 Table 23. DIMM population sequence for two processors Total DIMMs Processor 1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs Total DIMMs Processor 2 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 63: Pcie Slots And Adapters

    Table 23. DIMM population sequence for two processors (continued) 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs PCIe slots and adapters Understanding the technical rules for PCIe adapters helps you correctly install and configure PCIe adapters in the system. PCIe adapters supported for different models Table 24.
  • Page 64 1 or 2 Slot 1 > Slot 3 This rule is applicable to performance heat sink configuration. • InfiniBand adapter Slot 1 > Slot 3 > Slot • Network adapter (size ＞ 100 GB) • GPU adapter ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 65: Thermal Rules

    Table 26. Recommended slot installation priority for PCIe adapters (continued) Maximum Recommended slot PCIe adapters supported installation priority number This rule is applicable to liquid cooling configuration. • COM port bracket Slot 2 > Slot 3 > Slot • Network adapter •...
  • Page 66 Performance assisted cooling module • 10 x 2.5" (Gen 4) 25°C 320 ≤ TDP ≤ 400 Liquid Performance assisted cooling module 30°C 200 ≤ TDP ≤ 300 Performance 1 or 2 • 16 EDSFF performance ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 67 Server models with rear drive bays This section provides thermal information for server models with middle or rear drive bays. Max. Ambient Processor Temp. Max. DIMM Processor Front bays Rear bays Fan type Heat sink Qty. Qty. (at sea (watts) level) •...

  • Page 68: Power On And Power Off The Server

    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.

  • Page 69: About This Task

    S036 18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb) 32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. S006 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: •...
  • Page 70 Hold the mounting ears on the front of the server; then, slide the server all the way out until it stops. Figure 20. Pulling out the server Mounting ears Step 3. Remove the server from the rack. CAUTION: Make sure three people are lifting the sever by holding the lift points ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 71: Install The Server To Rack

    Rack front Figure 21. Lifting up the server Lift points Rack Front Figure 22. Removing the server from the rack. Press the release tabs to disengage the rails from the server. Carefully lift up the front end of the server slightly to detach the nailheads from the slots on the rails.
  • Page 72 Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. From the front of the rack, pull the rails all the way out until they stop ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 73 Attention: You can only install the server successfully when the rails are fully extended. Rack front Figure 23. Pulling out the rails Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures...
  • Page 74 Slowly lower the server down and make sure the other 3 nailheads on server’s left and right side slip into corresponding slots. Step 4. Slide the server into rack. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 75 Figure 25. Installing the server into the rack Latch Push up the latches on the rails. Push the server all the way into the rack until both latches lock into position with a click. Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures...
  • Page 76 Install one M6 screw to each of the rails to secure the server to the rear of the rack. Rack rear Figure 26. Securing the server to the rear of the rack Secure the server to the front of the rack. Fasten the two thumbscrews located on the front of the server. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 77: Cmos Battery (Cr2032) Replacement

    The following tips describe information that you must consider when removing the CMOS battery. • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium CMOS battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the CMOS battery, you must adhere to local ordinances or regulations for battery disposal.
  • Page 78 • To order replacement batteries, call your support center or business partner. For Lenovo support telephone numbers, see for your region support https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...
  • Page 79 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. Step 2. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the CMOS battery. Step 3.

  • Page 80: Install The Cmos Battery

    The following tips describe information that you must consider when installing the CMOS battery. • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium CMOS battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the CMOS battery, you must adhere to local ordinances or regulations for battery disposal.
  • Page 81 S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 82: Edsff Cage Replacement

    Locate the EDSFF cage you need to remove, and then remove all the EDSFF drives installed in it. “Remove an EDSFF drive” on page 102. Step 3. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 83: Install An Edsff Cage

    Step 4. Remove the EDSFF cage from the chassis. Figure 31. EDSFF cage removal Press down the extended tab on the other side of the front chassis. Slide the EDSFF cage out of the front chassis. After you finish 1. Install a new EDSFF cage. See “Install an EDSFF cage”...
  • Page 84 Open the handle as shown. Grasp the handle and remove the drive cage cover. Step 4. Install EDSFF drives into the EDSFF cage. See “Install an EDSFF drive” on page 104. Step 5. Install the drive cage cover. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 85: Front Drive Backplane Replacement

    After you finish Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. Front drive backplane replacement Use this information to remove and install a front drive backplane. • “Remove the front 2.5'' drive backplane” on page 75 •...

  • Page 86: Install The Front 2.5'' Drive Backplane

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 87: Remove The Front 3.5'' Drive Backplane

    Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. And then, take the backplane out of the package and place it on a static- protective surface. Step 2. Align the two pins on the backplane with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Figure 35.

  • Page 88: Install The Front 3.5'' Drive Backplane

    If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the front 3.5'' drive backplane Use this information to install the front 3.5'' drive backplane. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 89 About this task Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See “Power off the server”...

  • Page 90: Remove The Front 16-Edsff Drive Backplane

    Use this information to remove the backplane for front 16 EDSFF drives. About this task Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 91: Install The Front 16-Edsff Drive Backplane

    • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See “Power off the server” on page • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static- sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
  • Page 92 Connect the cables to the system board assembly and the backplane. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. If the cable connectors come with protective dust caps, make sure to remove them before plugging in. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 93: Front I/O Module Replacement

    After you finish 1. Reinstall all the drives and drive cages into the drive bays. See “Install an EDSFF drive” on page 104. 2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. Front I/O module replacement Use this information to remove and install the front I/O module.

  • Page 94: Install The Front I/O Module

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 95: Remove The Integrated Diagnostics Panel

    Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the front I/O module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the front I/O module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Step 2. Install the front I/O module.
  • Page 96 Remove the integrated diagnostics panel assembly from its assembly. Figure 45. Integrated diagnostics panel assembly removal Press down the clips as shown. Pull the integrated diagnostics panel assembly by its handle to get it out of its assembly. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 97: Assembly

    After you finish 1. Install a new integrated diagnostics panel assembly or filler. See “Install the integrated diagnostics panel assembly” on page 2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the integrated diagnostics panel assembly Use this information to install the diagnostics panel assembly.
  • Page 98 Figure 46. Filler removal Step 3. Insert the integrated diagnostics panel assembly into its assembly. Ensure that the panel is fully seated into its assembly. Figure 47. Integrated diagnostics panel assembly installation into its assembly ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 99: Remove The External Lcd Cable (4 X 3.5'' Chassis)

    Step 4. Slide the diagnostics panel assembly into the front chassis as shown. And ensure that it is seated in place. Figure 48. Diagnostics panel assembly installation After you finish Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226.
  • Page 100 Step 4. To get a better view of the cable connector latch inside the chassis, remove the front I/O module first. Figure 52. Front I/O module removal Remove the screws that secure the front I/O module. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 101 Slide the front I/O module out of the front chassis. Step 5. Remove the external LCD cable. Figure 53. Removal of the external LCD cable Poke the connector latch with the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver (3 or 4 mm) to disengage the connector from the chassis.

  • Page 102: Install The External Lcd Cable (4 X 3.5'' Chassis)

    Touch the static-protective package that contains the external LCD cable to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the external LCD cable out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 103: Gpu Replacement

    Step 2. Install the external LCD cable. Figure 57. Installation of the external LCD cable Note: The front and back sides of the connector to external diagnostics slot are different, and it is required to plug in with the front side. When plugging in, face the front side upward and slide the connector into the chassis.
  • Page 104 Remove the riser assembly that has the GPU adapter installed from the system board (system board assembly). Note: The following uses riser 1 assembly as an example for illustration. It is similar for other riser assemblies. See “Remove a riser card on rear bracket” on page 188. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 105 Figure 59. Removing the riser assembly Press the latches on the riser bracket. Grasp the riser assembly by its edges and carefully lift it straight up and off the chassis. Note: If you are removing a GPU adapter on riser 3 assembly, slightly lift the riser assembly up, and disconnect cables from the system board (system board assembly) first.

  • Page 106: Install A Gpu Adapter

    • GPU adapters are supported on some server models with requirements. See “Thermal rules” on page ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 107 • All installed GPU adapters must be identical. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Make preparation for the task. Step 2. Locate the appropriate PCIe slot for the new GPU adapter. See “PCIe slots and adapters”...

  • Page 108: Hot-Swap Drive Replacement

    “Install a 2.5''/3.5'' hot-swap drive” on page 100 • “Remove an EDSFF drive” on page 102 • “Install an EDSFF drive” on page 104 Remove a 2.5''/3.5'' hot-swap drive Use this information to remove a 2.5''/3.5'' hot-swap drive. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 109 About this task The following describes the information that you must consider for this task: • Ensure that you have backed up data on your drive, especially if it is part of a RAID array. – Before you make changes to drives, RAID adapters, or drive backplanes, back up all important data that is stored on the drives.

  • Page 110: Install A 2.5''/3.5'' Hot-Swap Drive

    And then, take the drive out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Step 2. Remove the drive filler from the drive bay and keep the drive filler in a safe place. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 111 Figure 64. Remove a drive filler Step 3. Install the drive in the drive bay. Figure 65. Hot-swap drive installation Ensure that the drive tray handle is in the open position. Slide the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Close the drive tray handle to lock the drive in place.

  • Page 112: Remove An Edsff Drive

    2. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information, see: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html Remove an EDSFF drive Use this information to remove an EDSFF drive. About this task The following describes the information that you must consider for this task: •...
  • Page 113 Step 2. Remove the EDSFF drive cage cover. Figure 66. EDSFF drive cage cover removal Open the handle as shown. Grasp the handle and remove the drive cage cover. Step 3. Remove the EDSFF drive. Figure 67. EDSFF drive removal Slide the release latch as shown to open the drive tray handle.

  • Page 114: Install An Edsff Drive

    Then, take the drive out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Step 2. Remove the drive filler from the drive bay and keep the drive filler in a safe place. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 115 Figure 69. Remove an EDSFF drive filler Press the latch down to disengage the drive clip from the cage. Pull and slide the filler out. Step 3. Install the EDSFF drive. Figure 70. EDSFF drive installation Ensure that the drive tray handle is in the open position. Slide the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.

  • Page 116: Internal Cff Hba/Raid Adapter Replacement

    1. Reinstall the security bezel if you have removed it. See “Install the security bezel” on page 194. 2. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information, see: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html Internal CFF HBA/RAID adapter replacement Use this information to remove and install the internal CFF HBA/RAID adapter.

  • Page 117: Install The Internal Cff Hba/Raid Adapter

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. Step 2. Remove any components that may impede access to the internal CFF HBA/RAID adapter. Step 3.

  • Page 118: Intrusion Switch Replacement

    (SEL). The intrusion switch informs you that the server cover is not properly installed or closed by creating an event in the system event log (SEL). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 119: Remove An Intrusion Switch

    • “Remove an intrusion switch” on page 109 • “Install an intrusion switch” on page 111 Remove an intrusion switch Use this information to remove an intrusion switch. About this task Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely.
  • Page 120 Insert the tip of a slotted screwdriver into the gap between the cage and switch and push outwards. Slide the intrusion switch as shown to remove it. Step 4. Re-install the number 4 fan. Align the four corners of the fan to fan module socket and put it down. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 121: Install An Intrusion Switch

    Press the fan latch down to ensure that it is plugged in the connector. After you finish If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install an intrusion switch Use this information to install an intrusion switch.
  • Page 122 Route the cable into the cable clip. Step 4. Connect the cable of the intrusion switch to the intrusion switch connector on the system board (system board assembly). See “Intrusion switch” on page 237. Step 5. Re-install the number 4 fan. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 123: Lenovo Neptune(Tm) Liquid Assisted Cooling Module Replacement (Trained Technicians Only)

    Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the LACM (Liquid Assisted Cooling Module). Important: • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification.
  • Page 124 • The connectors on your system board assembly might look different from those in the illustration, but the removal procedure is the same. 1. Press the release tab to release the connector. 2. Disengage the connector from the cable socket. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 125 Figure 74. Disconnecting cables from the processor board Step 3. Disconnect the leak detection cable from the processor board, and route it out of the cable clips on the liquid detection sensor module holder. Note: It is advised to disengage the cable connector from the processor board by pulling the safety information label or liquid detection sensor module.
  • Page 126 Remove the radiator tray from the chassis. Remove the Torx T20 screw on the radiator tray. Move the radiator tray to the left and lift it out of the chassis. Remove the liquid detection sensor module holder from the chassis. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 127: Install The Lenovo Neptune(Tm) Liquid Assisted Cooling Module

    If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid assisted cooling module Follow instructions in this section to install the LACM (Liquid Assisted Cooling Module).
  • Page 128 Align the liquid detection sensor module holder to the corresponding screw hole on the chassis. Tighten the Phillips 2 screw and ensure that the holder is secured in place. Install the radiator tray to the chassis. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 129 Place the tray evenly into the chassis and then move it to the right so that the screw hole on the tray aligns with the hole on the chassis. Tighten the Torx T20 screw. Step 2. Separate the LACM module from the shipping tray. Loosen the six Torx T20 screws on the LACM module shipping tray.
  • Page 130 Loosen the six Torx T20 screws on the module handle (LACM heat sink bracket). Grasp the middle of the module handle (LACM heat sink bracket) to separate it from the module. Step 6. Install the leak detection module to the holder. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 131: Memory Module Replacement

    Install the liquid detection sensor module into the two clips on the holder. Ensure that the module is secured in place. After the module is secured, route the cable through the cable clips to keep tidy for later cable routing arrangements. Note: For liquid detection sensor module working status, see “LED on the leak detection sensor module”...
  • Page 132 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Power off the server and disconnect all power cords. Step 2. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 133 Step 3. Remove the memory module from the slot. Figure 75. Memory module removal Open the retaining clip on each end of the memory module slot. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging memory module slots, handle the clips gently.

  • Page 134: Install A Memory Module

    Step 3. Locate the required memory module slot on the system board (system board assembly). Note: Ensure that you observe the installation rules and sequence in “Memory module installation rules and order” on page ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 135: M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive Replacement

    Step 4. Install the memory module into the slot. Figure 76. Memory module installation Attention: • Before you install a memory module into the slot, make sure that the clips are on open position, and the slot is clear of any debris. •...

  • Page 136: Remove The M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 137 Step 2. Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane. Note: The M.2 backplane you want to remove might be different from the following illustrations, but the removal method is the same. Figure 79. M.2 drive removal Press both sides of the retainer Slide the retainer backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.

  • Page 138: Adjust The Retainer On The M.2 Backplane

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 139: Install The M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive

    Note: The M.2 backplane you want to adjust might be different from the following illustrations, but the adjustment method is the same. Figure 81. M.2 retainer adjustment Step 1. Press both sides of the retainers. Step 2. Move the retainer forward until it is in the large opening of the keyhole. Step 3.
  • Page 140 Locate the M.2 drive slot on the M.2 backplane. Note: For some M.2 backplanes that support two identical M.2 drives, install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first. Slot 0 Slot 1 Figure 82. M.2 drive slot ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 141 Step 4. Install the M.2 backplane onto the chassis. Figure 83. M.2 backplane installation Align the notch of the M.2 backplane with the pin on the chassis, and then place down the M.2 backplane. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 backplane. Step 5.

  • Page 142: Remove The M.2 Cage And M.2 Backplane (16-Edsff Chassis)

    1. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. 2. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID. For more information, see: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html Remove the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane (16-EDSFF chassis) Use the information in this topic to remove the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane from the 16-EDSFF chassis.
  • Page 143 Figure 85. M.2 cage removal Press down the blue touch point on release latch of the M.2 cage. Push the cage to the direction as shown to disengage the cage from the chassis. Step 4. Remove the M.2 backplane from the M.2 cage. Figure 86.

  • Page 144: Install The M.2 Cage And M.2 Backplane (16-Edsff Chassis)

    Step 2. To install the M.2 drives to M.2 backplane, see “Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive” on page 129. Step 3. Install the M.2 backplane to M.2 cage. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 145 Figure 87. M.2 backplane installation Place the M.2 backplane evenly to the rails on the M.2 cage, and slide the backplane into the cage until the notch on the backplane mounts the groove on the standoff. Tighten the captive screw on the backplane, and make sure that the backplane is secured in place.

  • Page 146: Ocp Module Replacement

    1. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. 2. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID. For more information, see: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html OCP module replacement Use this information to remove and install the OCP module.

  • Page 147: Install The Ocp Module

    Figure 89. OCP module removal Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the adapter. Pull out the OCP module. Step 2. (Optional) Remove the OCP label. Figure 90. OCP label removal After you finish 1. Install a new OCP module or a card filler. See “Install the OCP module”...
  • Page 148 Step 2. Remove the OCP module filler if there is. Step 3. (Optional) Attach the OCP module label that comes with this option on the rear of the server. Figure 91. OCP module label installation ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 149: Pcie Adapter Replacement

    Step 4. Install the OCP module. Notes: • Ensure that the Ethernet adapter is fully seated and the thumbscrew is securely tightened. Otherwise, the OCP module will not get full connection and may not function. • If there is an OCP module installed, when the system is powered off but still plugged in to AC power, system fans will continue to spin at a much lower speed.
  • Page 150 “Remove a riser card on rear bracket” on page 188. Step 3. Disconnect cables from the PCIe adapter in the riser assembly. Step 4. Remove the PCIe adapter from the riser assembly. Figure 93. PCIe adapter removal from the rear LP-FH riser assembly ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 151: Install A Pcie Adapter

    Figure 94. PCIe adapter removal from the front LP riser assembly Rotate the latch on the riser bracket to open position. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe adapter slot on the riser card.
  • Page 152 “PCIe slots and adapters” on page 53 • The procedure for installing a PCIe adapter is similar for different types of riser assembly. In this topic, the LP-FH riser assembly is used as an example. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 153: Power Supply Unit Replacement

    Step 4. Connect cables to the PCIe adapter in the riser assembly. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. After you finish 1. Reinstall the riser assembly. See “Install a riser card on rear bracket” on page 191. 2.
  • Page 154 There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 155 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 156 LED for the firstly replaced power supply is lit. For the location of the power output LED, refer to “LEDs on the power supply unit” on page 386. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 157: Install A Power Supply Unit

    • If you are replacing the existing power supply with a new power supply: – Use Lenovo Capacity Planner to calculate the required power capacity for what is configured for your server. More information about Lenovo Capacity Planner is available at: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-lcp...
  • Page 158 • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. • The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 159 Safety information for DC power supplies CAUTION: 240 V dc input (input range: 180-300 V dc) is supported in Chinese Mainland ONLY. Power supply with 240 V dc input cannot support hot plugging power cord function. Before removing the power supply with dc input, please turn off server or disconnect dc power sources at the breaker panel or by turning off the power source.
  • Page 160 And then, take the hot-swap power supply out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Step 2. If there is a power-supply filler installed, remove it. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 161 Figure 100. Hot-swap power supply filler removal Step 3. Slide the new hot-swap power supply into the bay until it snaps into position. Figure 101. Hot-swap power supply installation Step 4. Connect the power supply unit to a properly grounded electrical outlet. •...

  • Page 162: Power-Supply-Unit Air Baffle Replacement

    Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 163: Install A Power-Supply-Unit Air Duct

    Procedure Step 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. Step 2. Remove the rear drive cage. See “Remove the rear 2.5'' drive assembly” on page 174 “Remove the 7mm rear drive assembly” on page 178.
  • Page 164 • Properly route and secure the cables in the server. Refer to detailed cable routing information for each component in Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. • Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 165: Processor And Heat Sink Replacement (Trained Technicians Only)

    Use this information to remove and install a processor or a heat sink. Important: • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification.

  • Page 166: Remove A Heat Sink

    “Install a heat sink” on page 162 Remove a heat sink Use this information to remove a heat sink. This task requires a Torx T20 screwdriver. This procedure must be executed by a trained technician. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 167 About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely.

  • Page 168: Remove A Processor

    Use this information to remove a processor. This task requires a Torx T20 screwdriver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician. About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. Attention: •...
  • Page 169 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Figure 106. Processor removal Step 1. Use a Torx T20 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw. Step 2. Slightly lift up the retention frame in the direction shown. Step 3.

  • Page 170: Install A Processor

    Use this information to install a processor. This task requires a Torx T20 screwdriver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician. About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. Attention: •...
  • Page 171 361. Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component. • Go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr645v3/7d9c/downloads/ to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server. driver-list/ • Go to “Update the firmware” on page 361 for more information on firmware updating tools.

  • Page 172: Install A Heat Sink

    About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. Attention: •...
  • Page 173 Step 1. Do the following according to the actual scenario. If you are replacing a processor and reusing the heat sink: 1. Remove the processor identification label from the heat sink and replace it with the new label that comes with the replacement processor. 2.

  • Page 174: Rack Latches Replacement

    About this task Attention: Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 175: Install The Rack Latches

    Step 1. If the server is installed with the security bezel, remove it first. See “Remove the security bezel” on page 193. Step 2. Remove the rack latch. Figure 112. Rack latch removal On each side of the server, remove the two screws that secure the rack latch. On each side of the server, remove the rack latch from the chassis as shown.

  • Page 176: Raid Flash Power Module Replacement

    The RAID flash power module protects the cache memory on the installed RAID adapter. You can purchase a RAID flash power module from Lenovo. Use this information to remove and install a RAID flash power module (also called super capacitor).

  • Page 177: Remove The Raid Flash Power Module On The Chassis

    RAID flash power modules in the chassis Location Scenario RAID flash power module on the chassis 2.5'' chassis installed with a performance heat sink RAID flash power module on riser 1 slot • 3.5'' chassis installed with a performance heat sink •...
  • Page 178 Open the retention clip on the holder of the RAID flash power module. Take the RAID flash power module out of the holder. Step 4. Remove the RAID flash power module holder as shown if necessary. Figure 115. RAID flash power module holder removal ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 179: Install The Raid Flash Power Module On The Chassis

    After you finish If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the RAID flash power module on the chassis Use this information to install the RAID flash power module on the chassis. About this task Attention: •...
  • Page 180 Put the RAID flash power module into the holder and press it down to secure it into the holder. After you finish 1. Connect the RAID flash power module to an adapter with the extension cable that comes with the flash power module. See “RAID flash power modules” on page 242. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 181: Remove The Raid Flash Power Module On The Riser

    2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. Remove the RAID flash power module on the riser Use this information to remove the RAID flash power module on the riser. About this task Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines”...

  • Page 182: Install The Raid Flash Power Module On The Riser

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 183: Rear Drive Assembly Replacement

    Procedure Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID flash power module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the RAID flash power module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Step 2.

  • Page 184: Remove The Rear 2.5'' Drive Assembly

    Remove the drives or drive fillers installed in the hot-swap rear drive cage. See “Remove a 2.5''/ 3.5'' hot-swap drive” on page Step 3. Disconnect the hot-swap rear drive cage cables from the processor board or the PCIe adapter. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 185: Install The Rear 2.5'' Drive Assembly

    Step 4. Hold the two blue touch points and directly lift the hot-swap rear drive cage out of the chassis. Figure 121. Hot-swap rear drive cage removal Step 5. If the rear backplane is reused, remove the rear backplane. See “Remove the rear 2.5'' drive backplane”...
  • Page 186 Lift the air baffle to remove it from drive cage. Step 3. Align the rear backplane with the hot-swap rear drive cage and lower it into the hot-swap rear drive cage. Figure 123. Rear backplane installation Step 4. Connect the cables to the backplane. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 187 Step 5. Install the air baffle into the hot-swap rear drive cage as shown. Figure 124. Air baffle installation Align the air baffle edge with the notch on the drive cage. Press the air baffle down and make sure that it is seated in place. Step 6.

  • Page 188: Remove The 7Mm Rear Drive Assembly

    “Remove the 7mm drive backplanes” on page 183. After you finish If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 189: Install The 7Mm Rear Drive Assembly

    Install the 7mm rear drive assembly Use this information to install the rear drive assembly. About this task The following illustrates how to install the 7mm rear drive assembly. Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely.

  • Page 190: Rear Drive Backplane Replacement

    “Remove the 7mm drive backplanes” on page 183 • “Install the 7mm drive backplanes” on page 185 Remove the rear 2.5'' drive backplane Use this information to remove the rear 2.5'' drive backplane. About this task Attention: ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 191 • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See “Power off the server” on page •...

  • Page 192: Install The Rear 2.5'' Drive Backplane

    Touch the static-protective package that contains the rear backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the rear backplane out of the package and place it on a static- protective surface. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 193: Remove The 7Mm Drive Backplanes

    Step 2. Align the rear backplane with the rear hot-swap drive cage and lower it into the rear hot-swap drive cage. Figure 130. Rear backplane installation Step 3. Connect the cables to the system board assembly and the backplane. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing”...
  • Page 194 174. Step 2. Remove the 7mm drive backplane on the top. Figure 132. 7mm drive backplane removal (top) Remove the two screws as shown. Vertically lift the backplane up and put it aside. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 195: Install The 7Mm Drive Backplanes

    Step 3. Remove the 7mm drive backplane at the bottom. Figure 133. 7mm drive backplane removal (bottom) Remove the screw as shown. Remove the backplane horizontally from the cage as shown. After you finish If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 196 Step 3. Install the 7mm drive backplane on the top. Figure 135. 7mm drive backplane installation (top) Put the backplane down on the cage as shown. Install the two screws to secure the backplane in place. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 197: Riser Card Replacement

    Step 4. Connect the cables to the system board assembly and the backplane. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. If the cable connectors come with protective dust caps, make sure to remove them before plugging in. After you finish 1.

  • Page 198: Remove A Riser Card On Rear Bracket

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 222. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 199 Step 2. If there is any PCIe adapter installed on the riser card, record the cable connections first. Then, disconnect all cables from the PCIe adapter. Step 3. Press the two latches on both ends at the same time, and carefully lift it out of the chassis by the two latches.
  • Page 200 1. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. 2. Remove the rear wall bracket if you would like to install a non-LP-FH riser assembly. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 201: Install A Riser Card On Rear Bracket

    Figure 138. Rear wall bracket removal Install a riser card on rear bracket Use this information to install a riser card installed on the rear bracket. About this task For more riser brackets supported, see The overview of riser bracket types.
  • Page 202 Then, refer to your note to reconnect any cables of the PCIe adapters on the riser card. Or you can refer to the Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229 and locate the cable routing information for your configuration options. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 203: Security Bezel Replacement

    Step 4. Position the riser assembly on the chassis. Align the plastic clip and two pins on the bracket with the guide pin and two holes on the chassis, and align the riser card with the riser slot on the system board.

  • Page 204: Install The Security Bezel

    Attention: Before you ship the rack with the server installed, reinstall and lock the security bezel into place. Figure 142. Security bezel removal Press the release latch. Rotate the security bezel outward to remove it from the chassis. Install the security bezel Use this information to install the security bezel. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 205 About this task Attention: Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl Procedure Step 1. If you have removed the rack latches, reinstall them. See “Install the rack latches”...
  • Page 206 Step 4. Use the key to lock the security bezel to the closed position. Figure 145. Locking the security bezel After you finish Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 207: Serial Port Module Replacement

    Serial port module replacement Use this information to remove and install a serial port module. • “Remove a serial port module” on page 197 • “Install a serial port module” on page 198 Remove a serial port module Use this information to remove a serial port module. About this task Attention: •...

  • Page 208: Install A Serial Port Module

    2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install a serial port module Use this information to install a serial port module. About this task ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 209 Attention: • Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you work safely. • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See “Power off the server” on page •...
  • Page 210 Connect the cable of the serial port module to the serial-port-module connector on the system board (system board assembly). For the location of the serial-port-module connector, refer to “System-board-assembly connectors” on page After you finish ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 211: System Fan Replacement

    1. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. 2. To enable the serial port module, do one of the followings according to the installed operating system: • For Linux operating system: Open the ipmitool and enter the following command to disable the Serial over LAN (SOL) feature: -I lanplus -H IP -U USERID -P PASSW0RD sol deactivate •...

  • Page 212: Install A System Fan

    Install a system fan Use this information to install a system fan. You can install a hot-swap fan without powering off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system. About this task ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 213 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. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention: •...

  • Page 214: System Board (System Board Assembly) Replacement (Trained Technicians Only)

    (system board assembly). Important: • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. • When the server has a LACM (Liquid Assisted Cooling Module) installed, you must apply for a LACM module handle (LACM heat sink bracket) first if you need to install or remove the system board assembly or processor.
  • Page 215 – Ensure that the processor fuse status is expected without unexpected XCC event logs after replacement. See Service process after replacing a processor board and a firmware and RoT security module together at Service process for updating PSB fuse state. The following illustration shows the layout of the system board (system board assembly) which contains the system I/O board and processor board.

  • Page 216: Remove The Firmware And Rot Security

    Follow instructions in this section to remove the ThinkSystem V3 Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module (firmware and RoT security module). About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. Attention: •...

  • Page 217: Install The Firmware And Rot Security Module

    (firmware and RoT security module). About this task Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. (Lenovo trained technician only) After replacing the firmware and RoT security module, update the UEFI firmware to the specific version supported by the server.
  • Page 218 I/O board. Tighten the two screws to secure the firmware and RoT security module in place. After you finish 1. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 226. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 219 OneCli.exe config set TrustedComputingGroup.HideTPMfromOS "Yes" --imm <userid>:<password>@<ip_address> --override where: • <userid>:<password> are the credentials used to access the BMC (Lenovo XClarity Controller interface) of your server. The default user ID is USERID, and the default password is PASSW0RD (zero, not an uppercase o) •...
  • Page 220 OneCli.exe config set TrustedComputingGroup.DeviceOperation "Update to TPM 2.0 firmware version 7.2.2.0" --bmc <userid>:<password>@<ip_address> • <userid>:<password> are the credentials used to access the BMC (Lenovo XClarity Controller interface) of your server. The default user ID is USERID, and the default password is PASSW0RD (zero, not an uppercase o).
  • Page 221 Follow the procedure below to see the TPM firmware version: From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager 1. Start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. (For more information, see the “Startup” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/...

  • Page 222: Enable Uefi Secure Boot

    To enable UEFI Secure Boot from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager: 1. Start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. (For more information, see the “Startup” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/...

  • Page 223: Remove The System I/O Board Or Processor Board

    About this task Important: • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. • When replacing the system board (system board assembly), always update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware.
  • Page 224 Procedure Step 1. Make preparation for this task. Record all system configuration information, such as Lenovo XClarity Controller IP addresses, vital product data, and the machine type, model number, serial number, Universally Unique Identifier, and asset tag of the server.
  • Page 225 • “Remove the OCP module” on page 136 Pull out the power supplies slightly. Ensure that they are disconnected from the system board (system board assembly). Step 2. Remove the system board (system board assembly). Figure 157. System board (system board assembly) removal Hold the lift handle and lift the release pin at the same time and slide the system board...
  • Page 226 Important: Before you return the processor board, make sure that you install the processor socket covers from the new processor board. To replace a processor socket cover: ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 227: Install The System I/O Board Or Processor Board

    About this task Important: • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification. • When the server has an LACM module (close-loop cooling module) installed, you must apply for a handle first if you need to install or remove the processor board, I/O board, and processor.
  • Page 228 • If you are going to replace the system I/O board and reuse the processor board, install a new system I/O board onto the processor board. • If you are going to replace the processor board and reuse the system I/O board, install the existing system I/O board onto a new processor board. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 229 Figure 161. Installing the system I/O board onto the processor board Align the system I/O board with the connector on the processor board, and use both hands to push the system I/O board and slightly insert it into the connector. Note: To prevent the contact of the system I/O board from damage, ensure that the system I/ O board is aligned correctly with the connector on the processor board, and remains as horizontal as possible during the insertion.
  • Page 230 “Install the RAID flash power module on the chassis” on page 169 • “Install a system fan” on page 202 • “Install a riser card on rear bracket” on page 191 • “Install the OCP module” on page 137 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 231 Using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Steps: 1. Start the server and press the key according to the on-screen instructions. The Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. 2. Choose System Summary. The “System Summary” tab page is displayed.

  • Page 232: Top Cover Replacement

    Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the top cover. • “Remove the top cover” on page 222 • “Install the top cover” on page 224 Remove the top cover Follow instructions in this section to remove the top cover. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 233 About this task 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. S014 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.

  • Page 234: Install The Top Cover

    2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Install the top cover Follow instructions in this section to install the top cover. About this task S033 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 235 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. S014 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.

  • Page 236: Complete The Parts Replacement

    1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server. 2. Properly route and secure the cables in the server. Refer to detailed cable routing information for each component in Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 229. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 237 “Update the firmware” on page 361. • Reconfigure the disk arrays if you have installed or removed a hot-swap drive or a RAID adapter. See the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager User Guide, which is available for download at: http:// datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 238 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 239: Chapter 6. Internal Cable Routing

    See this section to locate the connectors on the 10 x 2.5'' drive backplane. Figure 165. 10 x 2.5 AnyBay backplane SAS 2 NVMe 2–3 NVMe 8–9 NVMe 0–1 NVMe 6–7 Power SAS 1 SAS 0 NVMe 4–5 © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...
  • Page 240 See this section to locate the connectors on the 8 x 2.5'' drive backplane. Figure 168. 8 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA backplane SAS 1 SAS 0 Power 4 x 3.5'' SAS/SATA/AnyBay backplane See this section to locate the connectors on the 4 x 3.5'' drive backplane. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 241 Figure 169. 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane NVMe 2–3 NVMe 0–1 Power Figure 170. 4 x 3.5 SAS/SATA backplane Power 4 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA/NVMe/AnyBay backplane See this section to locate the connectors on the 4 x 2.5'' drive backplane. Figure 171. 4 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA backplane Power Figure 172.
  • Page 242 EDSFF 10–11 EDSFF 4–5 EDSFF 12–13 EDSFF 6–7 EDSFF 14–15 Power Rear 7mm SAS/SATA/NVMe backplane See this section to locate the connectors on the rear 7mm drive backplane. Figure 174. 7mm SAS/SATA/NVMe backplane (top + bottom) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 243 Power Signal Rear 2 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA/NVMe backplane See this section to locate the connectors on the rear 2 x 2.5'' drive backplane. Figure 175. Rear 2 x 2.5'' NVMe backplane NVMe 1 NVMe 0 Power Figure 176. Rear 2 x 2.5 SAS/SATA backplane Power M.2 drive backplane To locate the connectors on the M.2 drive backplanes, see...

  • Page 244: Cff Raid Adapter

    Table 28. Cable routing for 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapters Figure 177. 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter cabling with two Figure 178. 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter cabling with one processors installed processor installed From From ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 245: Front I/O Module

    Table 28. Cable routing for 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapters (continued) MB input connector of MB input connector of PCIe connector 4 of PCIe connector 7 of CFF RAID adapter processor board CFF RAID adapter processor board Internal RAID power Internal RAID power Power connector of CFF Power connector of CFF...

  • Page 246: Gpu Adapter (Optional)

    Use the section to understand the cable routing for GPU adapters. The GPU(s) your server support may not need to connect power cables. For the locations of GPU power connector on the processor board, see “System-board-assembly connectors” on page 32 for details. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 247: Intrusion Switch

    Figure 181. GPU adapter cable routing From GPU power connector GPU power connector on the processor board Intrusion switch Use the section to understand the cable routing for the intrusion switch. For the locations of intrusion switch connector on the processor board, see “System-board-assembly connectors”...

  • Page 248: M.2 Drive Backplane

    This section provides cable routing information for the M.2 drives. Your server supports M.2 SATA/NVMe drive backplanes. Locations of M.2 drive assemblies The locations of M.2 drive assemblies vary in different configuration. The server has two locations for M.2 drive assemblies. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 249 Figure 183. An M.2 drive assembly in the 2.5/3.5-inch Figure 184. An M.2 drive assembly in the 16-EDSFF drive drive chassis chassis Cable routing of the M.2 drive backplane • For the locations of M.2 connectors on the backplanes and the processor board, see “M.2 backplane and M.2 drive replacement”...
  • Page 250 From M.2 signal connector PCIe connector 8 and M.2 signal connector M.2 signal connector and power connector M.2 power connector on and power connector and M.2 power connector on the processor board the processor board ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 251 M.2 SATA/NVMe x4 backplane Figure 187. Cable routing for M.2 SATA/NVMe x4 backplane From M.2 power connector M.2 power connector on the processor board M.2 signal connector PCIe connectors 8 and 9 on the processor board M.2 backplane to SFF RAID adapters See this section to understand the cable routing between an M.2 drive backplane and an SFF RAID adapter.

  • Page 252: Raid Flash Power Modules

    • 3.5'' chassis installed with a performance heat sink • 2.5'' chassis installed with liquid assisted cooling module Cable routing of the RAID flash power modules The following illustrations show the cable routing of the RAID flash power modules on different locations: ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 253 Figure 189. On the chassis Figure 190. On riser 1 slot From From RAID flash power RAID flash power port RAID flash power RAID flash power port module on the chassis on the RAID/HBA adapter module on the PCIe slot 1 on the RAID/HBA adapter on riser 1 assembly An extension cable is provided for each RAID flash power module for connection.

  • Page 254: Rear Nvme/Sas/Sata Drive Backplane

    • The following illustrations and tables list the rear NVMe/SAS/SATA drive backplanes supported: – “Rear 2 x 2.5'' NVMe drive backplane” on page 245 – “Rear 2 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA drive backplane” on page 246 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 255 Rear 2 x 2.5'' NVMe drive backplane Figure 192. Rear 2 x 2.5'' NVMe drive backplane cable routing with two processors installed From NVMe 0 connector and NVMe 1 connector on the rear PCIe connector 6 on the processor board backplane Chapter 6 Internal cable routing...

  • Page 256: 7Mm Drive Backplane

    This section provides cable routing information for the 7mm drives. For the locations of 7mm drive connectors on the processor board, see “System-board-assembly connectors” on page 32 for details. • “7mm SATA drives” on page 247 • “7mm NVMe drives” on page 248 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 257 • “7mm SATA/NVMe drives to SFF RAID card” on page 248 7mm SATA drives Figure 194. Cable routing for 7mm SATA drives From Power connector on the 7mm drive backplane • Left: GPU/7mm/Rear backplane power connector on the processor board •...
  • Page 258 Signal connector on the 7mm drive backplane 7mm backplane signal connector on the processor board 7mm SATA/NVMe drives to SFF RAID card Figure 196. Cable routing for 7mm SATA/NVMe drives and an 8i SFF RAID card (Gen 3 or Gen 4) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 259: Backplane Power Cable Routing

    From Power connector on the 7mm drive backplane • Left: GPU/7mm/Rear backplane power connector on the processor board • Right: 7mm/Rear backplane sideband connector on the processor board Signal connector on the 7mm drive backplane SFF RAID connector • Gen 3: C0, C1 (connected to 7mm SATA drives) •...

  • Page 260: Liquid Assisted Cooling Module

    Left: GPU/7mm/Rear backplane power connector on the processor board • Right: 7mm/Rear backplane sideband connector on the processor board Liquid assisted cooling module Use this section to understand the cable routing of the liquid assisted cooling module (LACM). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 261 • For better cable arrangement, it is required to install the liquid detection sensor module to a designated holder, and make sure that the module is secured in holder clips. Use the illustration below or “Install the Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid assisted cooling module” on page 117 for details. Liquid assisted cooling module cable routing...

  • Page 262: Cooling)

    To connect signal cables for a backplane for standard 4 x 2.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration” on page 253 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 255 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 263 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔...
  • Page 264 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 265 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) is installed. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front AnyBay drive bays with ↔...

  • Page 266: X 2.5'' Nvme Backplane (Liquid Cooling)

    To connect signal cables for a backplane for standard 4 x 2.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration” on page 257 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 267: X 2.5'' Sas/Sata + 4 X 2.5'' Nvme (Liquid Cooling)

    Cable routing for onboard configuration Figure 200. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front NVMe drive bays (Gen 4) Note: This cable routing is for the configuration with 7mm backplane and M.2 backplane. Table 31. Mapping between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration Backplane From NVMe 0–1...
  • Page 268 The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and a 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). Figure 201. Cable routing for 6 front SAS/SATA drives and 4 front AnyBay drives bays with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 269 Table 32. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From NVMe 0–1 PCIe connector 1 Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 2–3 PCIe connectors 8 and 9 SAS 2 • Gen 3: C2 • Gen 4: C1 Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 •...

  • Page 270: Nvme (Liquid Cooling)

    • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 260 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 271: X 2.5'' Sas/Sata (Liquid Cooling)

    Figure 203. Cable routing for 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 2 x 2.5'' AnyBay drives and 2 x 2.5'' NVMe front drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID/HBA adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 34. Cable routing for 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 2 x 2.5'' AnyBay drives and 2 x 2.5'' NVMe front drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID/HBA adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From...
  • Page 272 The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 8 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ drive bays. Connections between connectors: , ... ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 273 Figure 204. Cable routing for onboard configuration Table 35. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 8 x 2.5 SAS/SATA front drives Backplane From SAS 0 PCIe connector 8 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 PCIe connector 9 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4).

  • Page 274: X 2.5'' U.3 Drives With 10 X 2.5 Anybay Backplane (Liquid Cooling)

    Use this section to understand the cable routing for eight U.3 drives with 10 x 2.5 AnyBay backplane. Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 275 Figure 206. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front U.3 drives with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 37. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 Chapter 6 Internal cable routing...

  • Page 276: 10 X 2.5'' Nvme (Liquid Cooling)

    Use this section to understand the cable routing of 10 NVMe front drives for liquid cooling configuration with 10 x 2.5 AnyBay front backplane installed. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane” on page 246. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 277 To connect power cables for a backplane for standard 2.5'' or 3.5'' drives, refer to “Backplane power cable routing” on page 249. To connect cables for M.2 drives, refer to “M.2 drive backplane” on page 238. The following illustration and table show the cabling between backplane and processor board for onboard configuration.

  • Page 278: 10 X 2.5'' Sas/Sata (Liquid Cooling)

    “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 269 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board (system board assembly) connectors for onboard configuration. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 279 Figure 209. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 10 x 2.5 SAS/SATA front drives Table 40. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and system board for onboard configuration Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 SATA connector 2 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 SATA connector 4 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter...
  • Page 280 Table 41. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 • Gen 3: C0, C1 • Gen 4: C0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 • Gen 3: C2 • Gen 4: C1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 281: X 3.5'' U.3 Drives With 4 X 3.5'' Anybay Backplane (Liquid Cooling)

    4 x 3.5'' U.3 drives with 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane (liquid cooling) Use this section to understand the cable routing for eight U.3 drives with 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane”...

  • Page 282: Processor)

    To connect signal cables for a SAS/SATA backplane for standard 4 x 3.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration” on page 273 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 274 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 283 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔...
  • Page 284 Figure 213. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter Table 44. Mapping between backplane connectors and system board/adapter connectors when an SFF HBA/RAID adapter is installed Backplane From Front BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 285 Note: Gen 3 and Gen 4 SFF HBA/RAID adapters are slightly different in their connectors, but the cable routing method is similar. The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3) is installed. Figure 214.
  • Page 286 Figure 215. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) and rear 2 x 2.5– inch SAS/SATA drives Table 46. Mapping between backplane connectors and system board/adapter connectors when an SFF HBA/RAID adapter is installed Backplane From Front and Rear BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 287 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane (one processor) Use this section to understand the AnyBay backplane cable routing for server model with four 3.5'' front drives. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane” on page 246.
  • Page 288 Figure 216. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front AnyBay drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 0-1, NVMe 2–3 PCIe connectors 7, 8, and 9 Front BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 289 4 x 3.5'' U.3 drives with 4 x 3.5 AnyBay backplane (one processor) Use this section to understand the cable routing for eight U.3 drives with 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane and one processor installed. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane”...

  • Page 290: X 2.5'' Front Drives (One Processor)

    To connect signal cables for a backplane for standard 4 x 2.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration” on page 281 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 283 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 291 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔...
  • Page 292 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 293 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) is installed. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front AnyBay drive bays with ↔...
  • Page 294 To connect power cables for a backplane for standard 2.5'' or 3.5'' drives, refer to “Backplane power cable routing” on page 249. To connect cables for intrusion switch, refer to “Intrusion switch” on page 237. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 295 Cable routing for onboard configuration with one processor The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front NVMe drive ↔...
  • Page 296 The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). Figure 221. Cable routing for 4 x 2.5'' AnyBay backplane drive with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 297: X 2.5'' Front Drives (One Processor)

    Table 51. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From NVMe 0–1 PCIe connector 3 Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 2–3 PCIe connector 4 Front BP (SAS) 8 x 2.5'' front drives (one processor) Use the section to understand the cable routing for signal cable connections for 8 x 2.5'' front drive backplanes when one processor installed.
  • Page 298 PCIe connector 7 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 299 Figure 223. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i or 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 53. Mapping between one front SAS/SATA backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 •...

  • Page 300: 10 X 2.5'' Front Drives (One Processor)

    MB input PCIe connector 7 10 x 2.5'' front drives (one processor) Use the section to understand the cable routing for signal cable connections for 10 x 2.5'' front drive backplanes when one processor installed. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 301 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5'' AnyBay (one processor) See this section to understand the cable routing of 6 front SAS/SATA drives and 4 front AnyBay drives with 10 x 2.5'' backplane (Gen 4) installed. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane”...
  • Page 302 SAS 0, SAS 1 • Gen 3: C0, C1 • Gen 4: C0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 • Gen 3: C2 • Gen 4: C1 NVMe 0–1, 2–3 Front BP (NVMe) PCIe connector 7, 8, 9 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 303 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5'' AnyBay + 2 x 2.5'' NVMe (one processor) See this section to understand the cable routing of 6 front SAS/SATA drives and 4 front NVMe drives. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane”...
  • Page 304 Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 2–3 PCIe connector 7 10 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA (one processor) See this section to understand the cable routing of 10 front SAS/SATA drives with the 10 x 2.5 AnyBay backplane (Gen 4) installed. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 305 To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane” on page 246. To connect power cables for a backplane for standard 2.5'' or 3.5'' drives, refer to “Backplane power cable routing” on page 249. To connect cables for M.2 drives, refer to “M.2 drive backplane”...
  • Page 306 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 SATA connector 4 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and a 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 307 Figure 228. Cable routing for 10 front SAS/SATA drives bays with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 58. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 •...
  • Page 308 SATA drives installed Table 59. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear SAS/SATA backplane and an SFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0, SAS 1 C0, C1 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 Rear BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 309 Figure 230. Cable routing for 10 front SAS/SATA drives bays and a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) with 2 x 2.5 rear SAS/ SATA drives installed Table 60. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear SAS/SATA backplane and an SFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0, SAS 1...
  • Page 310 Figure 231. Cable routing for 10 front SAS/SATA drives bays with an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 61. Mapping between one front AnyBay and a CFF RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 SAS 2 CFF RAID adapter MB input PCIe connector 7 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 311 Figure 232. Cable routing for 10 front SAS/SATA drives bays and an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) with 2 x 2.5 rear NVMe drives installed Table 62. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear NVMe backplane and a CFF RAID adapter From Backplane/adapter SAS 0...
  • Page 312 Table 63. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear NVMe backplane and a CFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 SAS 2 Rear BP (SAS) MB input CFF RAID adapter PCIe connector 4 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 313 8 x 2.5'' U.3 drives with 10 x 2.5'' AnyBay backplane (one processor) Use this section to understand the cable routing for eight U.3 drives with 10 x 2.5'' AnyBay backplane and one processor installed. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane”...
  • Page 314 Figure 234. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front U.3 drives with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 64. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 315: Cable Routing For Backplane Signals (Two Processors)

    Figure 235. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front U.3 drives with an 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 65. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 Front BP (SAS) SAS2 Cable routing for backplane signals (two processors) In this section, you can find cable routings of backplane signals when two processors installed.

  • Page 316: X 3.5'' Front Drives (Two Processors)

    To connect signal cables for a SAS/SATA backplane for standard 4 x 3.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration” on page 307 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 308 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 317 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔...
  • Page 318 Figure 237. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter Table 67. Mapping between backplane connectors and system board/adapter connectors when an SFF HBA/RAID adapter is installed Backplane From Front BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 319 Note: Gen 3 and Gen 4 SFF HBA/RAID adapters are slightly different in their connectors, but the cable routing method is similar. The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3) is installed. Figure 238.
  • Page 320 Figure 239. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) and rear 2 x 2.5– inch SAS/SATA drives Table 69. Mapping between backplane connectors and system board/adapter connectors when an SFF HBA/RAID adapter is installed Backplane From Front and Rear BP (SAS) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 321 4 x 3.5'' AnyBay backplane (two processors) Use this section to understand the AnyBay backplane cable routing for server model with four 3.5'' front drives. To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane” on page 246.
  • Page 322 Figure 240. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 4 x 3.5'' front AnyBay drive bays Table 70. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and system board for onboard configuration Backplane From NVMe 2–3 Front BP (NVMe) PCIe connector 1 Front BP (SAS) PCIe connector 7 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 323 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) is installed. Figure 241. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front AnyBay drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 71.
  • Page 324 “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 314 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 325: X 2.5'' Front Drives (Two Processors)

    Figure 242. Cable routing for 4 x 3.5'' front U.3 drives with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 72. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) 4 x 2.5'' front drives (two processors) Use the section to understand the cable routing for signal cable connections for 4 x 2.5'' drive backplanes.
  • Page 326 To connect signal cables for a backplane for standard 4 x 2.5'' front drives, refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on your server configuration: • “Cable routing for onboard configuration with two processors” on page 317 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 327 Cable routing for onboard configuration with two processors Figure 243. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 2 x 2.5'' NVMe front drives Table 73. Mapping between one front NVMe backplane and system board for onboard configuration Backplane From Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 0–1 PCIe connector 3 4 x 2.5'' NVMe backplane (two processors)
  • Page 328 The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front NVMe drive ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ bays. Connections between connectors: , ... ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 329 Table 74. Mapping between 4 x 2.5'' front NVMe drive backplane and system board for onboard configuration with two processors Note: This cable routing is for the configuration without Note: This cable routing is for the configuration with 7mm M.2 SATA/NVMe drive PCIe 4.0 backplane and front I/O backplane and M.2 backplane, and without and front I/O module.
  • Page 330 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 323 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 331 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔...
  • Page 332 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 333 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board/ adapter connectors when an 8i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) is installed. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the configuration of 4 x 2.5'' front AnyBay drive bays with ↔...
  • Page 334 “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter and a rear 2 x 2.5 SAS/SATA backplane” on page 326 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 335 Figure 246. Cable routing for 4 x 2.5'' AnyBay backplane drive with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 77. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From NVMe 0–1...
  • Page 336 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter and a rear 2 x 2.5 SAS/SATA backplane The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 337: 8X 2.5'' Front Drives (Two Processors)

    Figure 248. Cable routing for 4 x 2.5'' AnyBay backplane drive with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) and a rear 2 x 2.5 SAS/SATA backplane Table 79. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 4) Backplane From NVMe 0–1...
  • Page 338 The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board connectors for onboard configuration. The following figure illustrates the cable routing for the onboard configuration of 8 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ drive bays. Connections between connectors: , ... ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 339 Figure 249. Cable routing for onboard configuration Table 80. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 8 x 2.5 SAS/SATA front drives Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 PCIe connector 7 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4).
  • Page 340 The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). Note: The following illustration is for Gen 4 adapters. For Gen 3 adapters, the illustration might be slightly different. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 341 Figure 251. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 82. Mapping between one front SAS/SATA backplane and a CFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1...
  • Page 342 The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i or 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4). Figure 252. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front U.3 drives with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 343 Table 83. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 Figure 253. Cable routing for 8 x 2.5'' front U.3 drives with an 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 84.

  • Page 344: 10 X 2.5'' Front Drives (Two Processors)

    “Cable routing with a CFF RAID adapter” on page 336 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and a 16i SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 345 Figure 254. Cable routing for 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 85. Cable routing for 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From...
  • Page 346 The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an 8i CFF HBA/ RAID adapter (Gen 3). Figure 255. Cable routing for 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with an 8i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 347 Table 86. Mapping between 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with an 8i CFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 MB input connector PCIe connector 4 CFF RAID adapter Power connector Internal RAID power connector NVMe 0-1...
  • Page 348 Table 87. Cable routing for 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with a 16i CFF RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 SAS 2 CFF RAID adapter MB input PCIe connector 4 NVMe 2–3 PCIe connector 7 Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 0–1 PCIe connector 1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 349 Figure 257. Cable routing for 6 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 4 front 2.5'' AnyBay drives bays with an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) with 2 x 2.5 rear SAS/SATA drives installed Table 88. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear SAS/SATA backplane and a CFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0...
  • Page 350 • “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 340 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 351 Figure 258. Cable routing for 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 2 x 2.5'' AnyBay drives and 2 x 2.5'' NVMe front drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID/HBA adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 89. Cable routing for 6 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives and 2 x 2.5'' AnyBay drives and 2 x 2.5'' NVMe front drive bays with an 8i SFF RAID/HBA adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Backplane From...
  • Page 352 “Cable routing with a CFF RAID adapter” on page 348 Cable routing for onboard configuration The following illustrations and tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and system board (system board assembly) connectors for onboard configuration. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 353 Figure 259. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 10 x 2.5 SAS/SATA front drives Table 90. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and system board for onboard configuration Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 SATA connector 1 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 SATA connector 2 Chapter 6...
  • Page 354 Table 91. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear SAS/SATA backplanes and processor board for onboard configuration Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 SATA connector 1 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 SATA connector 2 Rear BP (SAS) SATA connector 4 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 355 Figure 261. Cable routing for onboard configuration of 10 x 2.5'' SAS/SATA front drives and 2 x 2.5'' NVMe rear drives Table 92. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear NVMe backplanes and system board (system board assembly) for onboard configuration Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1...
  • Page 356 Table 93. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 • Gen 3: C0, C1 • Gen 4: C0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 • Gen 3: C2 • Gen 4: C1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 357 Figure 263. Cable routing for 10 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives bays and a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3) with 2 x 2.5'' rear SAS/SATA drives installed Table 94. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear SAS/SATA backplane and an SFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0, SAS 1...
  • Page 358 From SAS 0, SAS 1 Front BP (SAS) SAS 2 Rear BP (SAS) Cable routing with a CFF RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and a CFF RAID adapter. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 359 Note: The following illustrations are for Gen 4 adapters. For Gen 3 adapters, the illustration might be slightly different. Figure 265. Cable routing for 10 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives bays with an 8i or 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) Table 96.
  • Page 360 Table 97. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear NVMe backplane and a CFF RAID adapter From Backplane/adapter SAS 0 Front BP (SAS) SAS 1 SAS 2 Rear BP (SAS) MB input CFF RAID adapter PCIe connector 7 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 361 Figure 267. Cable routing for 10 front 2.5'' SAS/SATA drives bays and a 16i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4) with 2 x 2.5'' rear SAS/SATA drives installed Table 98. Mapping between one front AnyBay and one rear NVMe backplane and a CFF RAID adapter Backplane/adapter From SAS 0...
  • Page 362 “Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter” on page 352 Cable routing with an SFF HBA/RAID adapter The following tables show the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter (Gen 3 or Gen 4). ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 363 Figure 268. Cable routing for 10 AnyBay drives with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 4) Table 99. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From SAS 0, SAS 1 • Gen 3: C0, C1 •...
  • Page 364 Figure 269. Cable routing for 10 AnyBay drives with a 16i SFF RAID adapter (Gen 3) Table 100. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter Backplane From Front BP (SAS) SAS 0, SAS 1 C0, C1 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 365 Table 100. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and an SFF HBA/RAID adapter (continued) Backplane From SAS 2 NVMe 4–5 PCIe connector 1 NVMe 2–3 PCIe connector 2 Front BP (NVMe) NVMe 0–1 PCIe connector 3 NVMe 6–7 PCIe connector 4 NVMe 8–9 PCIe connector 8 and 9 10 x 2.5''NVMe (two processors)

  • Page 366: 16-Edsff Drive Backplane (Two Processors)

    PCIe connector 3 NVMe 6–7 PCIe connector 4 NVMe 8–9 PCIe connector 7 16-EDSFF drive backplane (two processors) Use this section to understand the backplane cable routing for server model with 16 E1.S EDSFF front drives. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 367 To connect cables for a 7mm drive backplane, refer to “7mm drive backplane” on page 246. Cable routing with a re-timer adapter The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane, re-timer adapter and system board connectors. Table 102. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and a re-timer adapter with onboard connectors From EDSFF 0–1 PCIe connector 2...
  • Page 368 Table 102. Mapping between one front AnyBay backplane and a re-timer adapter with onboard connectors (continued) From Power Backplane power connector on the system board EDSFF 8–9 PCIe connector 8 and 9 EDSFF 10–11 PCIe connector 7 EDSFF 12–13 EDSFF 14–15 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 369: Chapter 7. 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 370: Set Front Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller Connection

    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 371: 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 7 System configuration...
  • Page 372 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 SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 373 • 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 374: 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 375: 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 376: Raid Configuration

    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 377: Single-Server

    – Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_deploypack_sccm.doc/dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_scenario.html • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html...
  • Page 378 ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 379: Chapter 8. Problem Determination

    An alert is a message or other indication that signals an event or an impending event. Alerts are generated by the Lenovo XClarity Controller or by UEFI in the servers. These alerts are stored in the Lenovo XClarity Controller Event Log. If the server is managed by the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, alerts are automatically forwarded to this management application.
  • Page 380 The Lenovo XClarity Controller provides various interfaces to systems management software and to system administrators and users to enable remote management and control of a server. The Lenovo XClarity Controller monitors all components of the server and posts events in the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log.

  • Page 381: Troubleshooting By System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics display See the following section for information on available system LEDs and diagnostics display. External diagnostics handset The external diagnostics handset is an external device that is connected to the server with a cable, and it allows quick access to system information such as errors, system status, firmware, network, and health information.
  • Page 382 Press the select button to select from the options in the menu. Option flow diagram The LCD panel displays various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 383 Full menu list 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. Chapter 8 Problem determination...
  • Page 384 • Possible sources of the error CPU 1 Status: Configuration Error System VPD Information Sub Menu Example Machine Type: xxxx • Machine type and serial number Serial Num: xxxxxx • Universal Unique ID (UUID) Universal Unique ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 385 System Firmware Sub Menu Example XCC Primary XCC Primary (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: DVI399T • Build ID • Version number Version: 4.07 • Release date Date: 2020-04-07 XCC Backup XCC Backup (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: D8BT05I •...

  • Page 386: Integrated Diagnostics Panel

    The Integrated Diagnostics Panel is attached to the front of the server, while it allows quick access to system information such as errors, system status, firmware, network, and health information. The Integrated Diagnostics Panel may also provide front operator panel function. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 387 Location of the Integrated Diagnostics Panel The Integrated Diagnostics Panel is attached to the front of the server. Location The handle with which the panel can be pulled out from the server. Notes: Callout • The panel can be pushed in or pulled out regardless of the system power status. •...
  • Page 388 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 SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 389 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 390 • Static IPv6 IP xx.xx.xx.xx • Current IPv6 Gateway IPv4 Network Mask: • IPv6 DNS Note: Only the MAC address that is currently in use is x.x.x.x displayed (extension or shared). IPv4 Default Gateway: x.x.x.x ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 391: Leds And Buttons On The Front Operator Panel

    System Environmental Information Sub Menu Example Ambient Temp: 24 C Exhaust Temp: 30 C CPU1 Temp: 50 C • Ambient temperature • Exhaust temperature PSU1: Vin= 213 w • CPU temperature Inlet= 26 C • PSU status • Spinning speed of fans by RPM FAN1 Front: 21000 RPM FAN2 Front: 21000 RPM FAN3 Front: 21000 RPM...
  • Page 392 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 393: Leds On Drives

    Color Description Action An error has been detected on the server. Causes might include • Check the Lenovo but are not limited to the following errors: XClarity Controller event • The temperature of the server reached the non-critical log and the system temperature threshold.
  • Page 394 LEDs on EDSFF drives Figure 275. LEDs on EDSFF drives Drive LED Description Status Drive activity LED Solid green The drive is powered but not active. The drive is active. Blinking green (about four flashed per second) ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 395 Drive LED Status Description The drive is not powered. Drive status LED Solid amber The drive has an error. Blinking amber (blinking slowly, about one The drive is being rebuilt. flash per second) Blinking amber (blinking rapidly, about four The RAID adapter is locating the drive. flashes per second) LEDs on the firmware and RoT security module The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the ThinkSystem V3 Firmware and Root...

  • Page 396: Leds On The Power Supply Unit

    • Six system fans (with one processor) The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 397: Leds On The System Board Assembly

    When the power load increases, the standby power supply will switch to active state to provide sufficient power to the server. To disable zero-output mode, log in to the Lenovo XClarity Controller web interface, choose Output status Server Configuration ➙...
  • Page 398 The front system ID LED helps you locate the server. Action Each time you press the system ID button, the state of both system ID LEDs changes, and the state can be on, blinking, or off. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 399 2. Remove installed adapters/devices, one at a time, until you reach the minimal configuration for debugging. 3. (Trained technicians only) If the problem remains, capture FFDC log, and replace the processor board. 4. If the problem still remains, contact Lenovo Support. Chapter 8 Problem determination...

  • Page 400: Leds On The Xcc System Management Port

    Action If FPGA heartbeat LED is always off or always on, do the following: 1. Replace the processor board. 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. DIMM error LEDs (yellow) Description When a memory module error LED is lit, it indicates that the corresponding memory module has failed.

  • Page 401: General Problem Determination Procedures

    • Any external devices. • Surge-suppressor device (on the server). • Printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices. • Each adapter. • Hard disk drives. • Memory modules until you reach the minimal configuration for debugging that is supported for the server.

  • Page 402: Resolving Suspected Power Problems

    (FEC) modes are supported, make sure that both the adapter and the switch port have matching settings. Step 4. Check the Ethernet controller LEDs on the server. These LEDs indicate whether there is a problem with the connector, cable, or switch. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 403: Troubleshooting By Symptom

    1. Check the event log of the application that is managing the server and follow the suggested actions to resolve any event codes. • If you are managing the server from the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, begin with the Lenovo XClarity Administrator event log.

  • Page 404: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    – Lenovo XClarity Controller has defined lots of system conditions as IPMI sensors. Users can use IPMI commands to check system running status. Here are examples of executing ipmitool, an open-source common tool which follows Intel’s IPMI standard. Check for coolant leakage status with command lines as shown.
  • Page 405 • “Server cannot recognize a hard drive” on page 395 • “Multiple hard drives fail” on page 396 • “Multiple hard drives are offline” on page 396 • “A replacement hard disk drive does not rebuild” on page 396 • “Green hard disk drive activity LED does not represent actual state of associated drive”...
  • Page 406 Multiple hard drives fail Complete the following steps until the problem is solved: • View the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log for events related to power supplies or vibration issues and resolve those events. • Make sure that the device drivers and firmware for the hard disk drive and server are at the latest level.

  • Page 407: Intermittent Problems

    Complete the following steps to enable U.3 x1 mode: 1. Log into the XCC Web GUI, and choose Storage ➙ Detail from the navigation tree on the left. 2. In the window that is displayed, click the icon next to Backplane. 3.

  • Page 408: Keyboard, Mouse, Kvm Switch Or Usb-Device

    369 for information about viewing the event log. If you are using Linux base operating system, capture all logs back to Lenovo support for further investigation. Keyboard, mouse, KVM switch or USB-device problems Use this information to solve problems related to a keyboard, mouse, KVM switch or USB-device problems.

  • Page 409: Problems

    2. Make sure that the KVM switch is powered on correctly. 3. If the keyboard, mouse or monitor can be operated normally with direct connection to the server, then replace the KVM switch. USB-device does not work 1. Make sure that: •...

  • Page 410: Monitor And Video Problems

    5. Run the memory module diagnostics. When you start a server and press the key according to the on- screen instructions, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform memory diagnostics from this interface. From the Diagnostic page, click Run Diagnostic ➙...
  • Page 411 To use the management controller remote presence function, remove the optional video adapter. 3. If the server is installed with the graphical adapters while turning on the server, the Lenovo logo is displayed on the screen after approximately 3 minutes. This is normal operation while the system loads.

  • Page 412: Observable Problems

    If the system hangs during the UEFI boot process with the message UEFI: DXE INIT on the display, make sure that Option ROMs were not configured with a setting of Legacy. You can remotely view the current settings for Option ROMs by running the following command using the Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI: onecli config show EnableDisableAdapterOptionROMSupport --bmc xcc_userid:xcc_password@xcc_ipaddress...
  • Page 413 You can view processor details from system setup. To determine if the processor is supported for the server, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ 3. (Trained technician only) Make sure that processor 1 is seated correctly. 4. (Trained technician only) Remove processor 2 and restart the server.
  • Page 414 Complete the following steps until the problem is solved. 1. An unusual smell might be coming from newly installed equipment. 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. Server seems to be running hot Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.

  • Page 415: Optional-Device Problems

    • “Insufficient PCIe resources are detected.” on page 406 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 406 • “A Lenovo optional device that worked previously does not work now” on page 406 External USB device is not recognized Complete the following steps until the problem is resolved: 1.

  • Page 416: Performance Problems

    4. DC cycle the system and ensure the system is enter UEFI boot menu or the operating system; then, capture the FFDC log. 5. Contact Lenovo technical support. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: • The device is supported for the server (see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/...

  • Page 417: Power On And Power Off Problems

    Network performance Complete the following steps until the problem is solved: 1. Isolate which network is operating slowly (such as storage, data, and management). You might find it helpful to use ping tools or operating-system tools such as ethtool, task manager, or resource manager. 2.

  • Page 418: Power Problems

    20 seconds; then, reconnect the power cord and restart the server. 2. If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the system board (system board assembly). Power problems Use this information to resolve issues related to power. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 419: Serial-Device Problems

    3. Replace the following components: a. Failing serial device. b. Serial cable. 4. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. Software problems Use this information to solve software problems. 1. To determine whether the problem is caused by the software, make sure that: •...
  • Page 420 2. If you receive any error messages while you use the software, see the information that comes with the software for a description of the messages and suggested solutions to the problem. 3. Contact your place of purchase of the software. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 421: Appendix A. Hardware Disassembling For Recycle

    Remove the screws that secure the system I/O board. Lift and hold the release pin and slide the system I/O board towards the rear to disengage it from the processor board. Step 4. Remove the screws from the processor board as illustrated. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...
  • Page 422 Figure 282. Removing screws from the processor board Table 104. Screw type Screw type Quantity Tool type PH2 screwdriver ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...
  • Page 423 Step 5. Remove the following components from the processor board. • Cable wall (1) • Power supply unit air duct • Cable wall (2) • Handle Figure 283. Removing components from the processor board Step 6. Separate the processor board from the supporting sheet metal. Appendix A.
  • Page 424 Figure 284. Separating the processor board from the supporting sheet metal After you finish After disassembling the system board (system board assembly), recycle the units in compliance with local regulations. ThinkSystem SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 425: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, 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 426: 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 427: 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 429: Appendix C. 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 SR645 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr645v3/7d9c/downloads/ driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
  • Page 430 – https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ • 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 SR645 V3 User Guide...

  • Page 431: Appendix D. 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 432: 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 433: 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 D. Notices...
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