Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Manual

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ThinkSystem ST45 V3

System Configuration Guide

Machine Types: 7DH4, 7DH5

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Page 1 ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7DH4, 7DH5...
Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup First Edition (December 2024) ©...
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Page 5 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 2024...
Page 6 Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Page 7 Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
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Page 9 Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem ST45 V3 server (Types 7DH4 and 7DH5) is an entry 1 socket tower server ideal for small businesses, home offices, retail, educational institutions and branch offices. The server supports one AMD ® EPYC 4004 series processor and up to 64 GB of 5200 MHz ECC DDR5 memory. With the modular design, the server is flexible to be customized for maximum storage capacity or high storage density with selectable input/output options and tiered system management.
Page 10 The system has been verified to run even enterprise workload, 24/7. Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.
Page 11 • Up to 12 cores • Thermal Design Power (TDP): up to 65 W For a list of supported processors, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com Memory See “Memory module installation rules and order” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide for detailed information about memory configuration and setup.
Page 12 Network • One Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45) • One of the following network adapters: – ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter – ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 13 • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter (RAID level 0, 1, and 5) • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference System fan The server supports up to three fans: •...
Page 14 • The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the following configuration, which may change depending on configuration/conditions: – Typical: 1x 65 W CPU, 2x 32 GB DIMM, 3x 3.5" HDD, 1x 2.5" SSD, 2x 960 GB M.2, 1x 5350-8i RAID, 1x 500 W fixed PSU ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 15 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 16 Management options The system management options described in this section are available to help you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 17 √ Notes: 1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options such as Client HDD firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite and UEFI updates only.
Page 18 4. It’s highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 19 Drive activity LED (white) Mic-in connector (Windows Client OS only) Headset connector (Windows Client OS only) USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connectors (x4) Front thermal sensor Optical-drive bay (optional) © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
Page 20 Depending on the model, the server might come with an optical drive installed in this drive bay. See “Optical drive and drive cage replacement” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. Rear view This section contains information about the important components on the rear of this server. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 21 Figure 3. Rear view Table 3. Components on the rear view Rear fan Padlock loop Kensington lock slot Power cord connector PCIe slot 3 PCIe slot 1 USB Type-A 2.0 connectors (x4) Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45) HDMI connector DisplayPort connectors (x2) Audio line-out connector Rear fan The rear fan is installed in this space.
Page 22 • This connector is only supported by Windows Client OS. • Users may be aware of the low frequency noise via audio port in particular environments. • Excessive sound pressure from earphone/headphone can cause hearing damage. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 23 Side view Follow the instructions in this section to locate the components from the side of the server. Figure 5. Side view Table 4. Components on the side view ODD drive bay (One 9mm slim SATA optical disk drive) Drive bay 2 (One 3.5-inch SATA drive) or Drive bay 3 (One 3.5-inch SATA drive) Front bezel System board...
Page 24 The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Page 25 Figure 7. Kensington-style cable lock System-board connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Figure 8. System-board connectors Chapter 2 Server components...
Page 26 Processor socket Processor fan connector DIMM slot 1 DIMM slot 2 Front fan connector Currently, there is no PCIe adapter supported in this PCIe x1 slot. Go through the sales channel for additional requests. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 27 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 28 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • T2: Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU). You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
Page 29 Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
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Page 31 This section contains instruction on how to identify the server. Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information help support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. The illustration below shows the location of the ID label which contains the model number, machine type, and serial number of the server.
Page 32 Service Information web page. The Service Information web page provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for solution support. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 33 Figure 11. Service Label and QR code COA label The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label, which is located on the top surface of the server, provides the name of the product it certifies and a certificate number, product key or serial number for the product. Chapter 4 Unboxing and setup...
Page 34 3. Connect all external cables to the server. See Chapter 2 “Server components” on page 11 connectors locations. Typically, you will need to connect the following cables: • Connect the server to the power source. ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 35 1. Update the firmware for the server if necessary. 2. Configure the firmware for the server. The following information is available for RAID configuration: • https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction • https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources 3. Install the operating system. 4. Install the applications and programs for which the server is intended to be used.
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Page 37 2. Download the latest version of firmware update packages. 3. Follow Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) instructions to update the firmware. Note: ST45 V3 only supports Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) to update system firmware except HDD firmware. For details, see https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-bomc/...
Page 38 Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are case-sensitive. To set a strong password, consider the following guidelines: • Have at least eight characters in length ThinkSystem ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 39 • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Setting, changing, or deleting a password To set, change, or delete a password, complete the following steps: Step 1.
Page 40 Memory configuration Memory performance depends on several variables, such as memory mode, memory speed, memory ranks, memory population and processor. More information about optimizing memory performance and configuring memory is available at the Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.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 41 OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Tool-based deployment •...
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Page 43 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
Page 44 Gathering information needed to call Support If you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare the appropriate information before you call. You can also go to http:// for more information about your product warranty.
Page 45 – Hardware Maintenance Guide : Installing hardware components, cable routing, and troubleshooting. Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem ST45 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/st45v3/downloads/driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
Page 46 • Operating System Installation Instructions – https://pubs.lenovo.com/thinksystem#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 ST45 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Page 47 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 48 (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 49 Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan Region import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan Region import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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