Page 1: User Guide
ThinkServer User Guide Machine Types: 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011...
Page 2 • Appendix C “Notices” on page 105 Fifth Edition (March 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Page 4 Index....Lenovo Support Web site..Help and service ....
Page 5: Safety Information
제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오. Voordat u het product gebruikt, moet u ervoor zorgen dat u de meertalige veiligheidsinstructies op de documentatie-dvd van het product hebt gelezen en begrijpt. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 6 Przed skorzystaniem z produktu należy zapoznać się z wielojęzycznymi instrukcjami bezpieczeństwa znajdującymi się na płycie DVD z dokumentacją dostarczoną wraz z produktem. Antes de utilizar o produto, leia atentamente as instruções de segurança multilingues que constam no DVD de documentação fornecido com o produto. Înainte de a utiliza produsul, asiguraţi-vă...
Page 7 Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 8 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
Page 9 Statement 9 CAUTION: Disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates a sharp-edge hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 10 Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. Statement 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site.
Page 11 This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 18 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted products. Statement 19 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 12 Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information
• “Server documentation” on page 1 Introduction This User Guide is for your Lenovo® ThinkServer® RD230 server (machine types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011). This document contains the following information: • Setting up and cabling the server • Starting and configuring the server •...
Page 14 DVD. Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web, where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. Some information in the documents on the documentation DVD might change without notice after the first release of the DVD.
Page 15 This document provides diagnostic information, parts listing, and replacement procedures for all Field Replaceable Units (FRUs, parts replaced by trained service personnel) as well as all CRUs. This document is updated frequently, and the most up-to-date version is always available in English on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
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Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Roadmap
ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Install remote management “Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program” on page 85 applications Install applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
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Page 19: Chapter 3. Features And Technologies
RAID configurations. Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 20 71. For a list of the supported disk drives microprocessors for your server, go to – Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to 109.4°F); maximum altitude: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Expansion slots: On the ThinkServer systems page, 2 133.6 m (7 000 ft) click Products ➙ Options ➙...
Page 21: Software Programs
USB connectors. Software programs Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
Page 22 • Power-on self-test (POST) • Redundant Ethernet connection with failover capability (requires an optional Ethernet card) • Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring • System-error light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel • Vital product data (VPD), including the serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in the nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 23: Chapter 4. Locating Parts, Controls, Leds, And Connectors
Power supply 2 bay (blank and USB connectors (3 and 4) covered by a bay bezel) Power cord connector Ethernet connector 1 USB connectors (1 and 2) Ethernet connector 2 (share with MGMT) VGA monitor connector PCI expansion slot © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 24: Front Control Panel
Connector Description Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port. USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard or a USB mouse.
Page 25 Table 3. Front control panel LEDs (continued) State Color Description Ethernet 2 Green LAN is linked. status LED Blinking LAN is active. Green LAN is not linked. System status Failure. Over temperature or over voltage. No failure. ID LED Blue System is identified.
Page 26 Table 6. Hard disk drive LEDs for the add-on SAS RAID adapter configuration (some models) Green LED 1 Description (bottom) Amber LED 2 (top) Hard disk drive is not present. Hard disk drive is present but is not active. Hard disk drive is present and active. Blinking Server is in the process of locating the hard disk drive.
Page 27: Locating Server Components
Locating server components The following illustration shows the locations of the major components in your server. Figure 4. Server component locations Left handle of the chassis Heat sink assembly and microprocessor(s) underneath Slim optical drive System fans Right handle of the chassis PCI card Memory modules Mounting points for the 3.5-inch hard disk drives...
Page 28 Figure 5. Locating major parts on the system board Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA1) SATA connector 1 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA0) SATA connector 2 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHB0) SATA connector 3 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHC0) SATA connector 5 Power connector 2 (for CPU0) SATA connector 4 24-pin power connector for the system board...
Page 29 Figure 6. Locating other connectors on the system board J47 (system fan 1 connector) J35 (for front control cable) J48 (system fan 2 connector) JP1 (Clear CMOS jumper) J50 (system fan 3 connector) USB 2 connector J56 (system fan 4 connector) J45 connector (for the SGPIO connector of the 4–port SATA cable) J49 (system fan 5 connector) JP8 (COM2 connector)
Page 30: Locating Connectors On The Backplane
Locating connectors on the backplane The following illustration shows the connector locations on the backplane. Figure 7. Backplane connector locations Power connector 2 Optical drive power connector Power connector 1 Mini-SAS signal cable connector ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 31: Chapter 5. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware
• Back up all important data before you make changes to drives. • Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to power. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 32: System Reliability Guidelines
• After completing any installation, removal, or replacement procedure, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. • For a list of supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. • When working inside the server, you might find some tasks easier if you lay the server on its side.
Page 33: Working Inside The Server With The Power On
Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.
Page 34: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Optional Hardware Devices
Installing or removing a memory module This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the supported memory modules for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Memory.
Page 35: Installing A Memory Module
Note: All memory module types and capacities must be consistent. Table 9. DIMM installation rules when a single microprocessor (CPU0) is installed DIMM slot One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs CPU0 DIMM CHA1 X, 4 CPU0 DIMM CHA0 X, 1 X, 1 X, 1...
Page 36: Removing A Memory Module
4. Open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Figure 9. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server.
Page 37: Removing Or Installing Internal Drives
PCI card slot, or PCI Express card slot in the event that you later remove the device. • For a list of the supported hard disk drives for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives.
Page 38: Removing The Optical Drive
Removing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 19. This section provides instructions on how to remove the optical drive. To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1.
Page 39: Installing The Optical Drive
7. Remove the optical drive retention tab by removing the two screws that secure the tab. Save the retention tab to use when you install a new optical drive. Figure 13. Removing the optical drive retention tab 8. If you are instructed to return the removed optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Page 40 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
Page 41 4. Install the two screws to secure the retention tab to the rear of the new optical drive. Then, connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new optical drive. Figure 14. Installing the retention tab and connecting the cables Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
Page 42 5. Route the cables through the drive bay hole in the front and then slide the optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 15. Installing the optical drive 6. Connect the power cable to the optical drive power connector on the backplane. See “Locating connectors on the backplane”...
Page 43 1. Rotate the drive tray handle of the hard disk drive tray assembly to the open position. Then, grasp the handle and pull the drive tray assembly with the hard disk drive out of the bay. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive tray assembly with the hard disk drive 2.
Page 44 3. If you are instructed to return the removed hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
Page 45 2. Remove the screws that secure the plastic filler and then remove the plastic filler. Figure 19. Removing the filler 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hard disk drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Page 46 5. Align the screw holes in both sides of the hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the tray. Then, install the screws to secure the hard disk drive in the tray. Figure 20. Installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive 6.
Page 47: Installing Or Removing The Riser Card Assembly
What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 67. Installing or removing the riser card assembly This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the riser card assembly. Installing the riser card assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...
Page 48: Removing The Riser Card Assembly
5. Press the riser card assembly (might having a PCI card installed) down into the appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. Then, close the retention tab to secure the PCI card (installed on the riser card assembly) and then install the fastening screw to secure the riser card assembly in place. Note: The riser card assembly might have a PCI card already installed on it.
Page 49 Note: Use any documentation that comes with the riser card assembly and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Page 50: Installing Or Removing A Pci Card
5. Remove the fastening screw that secures the riser card assembly and lift the riser card assembly straight up by its edges to remove it Figure 23. Removing the riser card assembly (with a PCI card installed) What to do next: •...
Page 51: Removing A Pci Card
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 21. 3. Remove the riser card assembly. See “Removing the riser card assembly” on page 36. 4. Install the PCI card into the slot on the riser card assembly. Figure 24.
Page 52: Removing Or Installing The Ethernet Card
5. Remove the PCI card from the PCI card slot on the riser card assembly. Figure 25. Removing the PCI card from the riser card assembly If you are instructed to return the PCI card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Page 53: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware Devices
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 67. Installing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 19. This section provides instructions on how to install the Ethernet card and how to install the Ethernet card driver on Windows operating systems.
Page 54: Installing The System Board Battery
Removing the system board battery Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 19. This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board battery. To remove the system board battery, do the following: 1.
Page 55: Removing Or Installing The Raid Controller
Statement 2 DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Page 56 Notes: 1. Use any documentation that comes with the RAID controller and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. 2. When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is removed.
Page 57 Notes: a. The battery card assembly protects the integrity of the cached data on the RAID controller by providing backup power up to 72 hours in the case of a complete ac power failure or a brief power outage. It has built-in functionality to charge the battery pack automatically and to communicate battery status information such as voltage, temperature, and current to your server.
Page 58 a. Note the top view and the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Then, insert the battery pack harness connector into the 5-pin J3 battery pack harness connector on the backside of the battery card assembly. For more information, refer to the following illustrations. Figure 28.
Page 59 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J2 board-to-board connector lining up with the J7 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
Page 60 Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 19. This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this topic) and the battery card assembly for this RAID controller.
Page 61 To install the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller, do the following: a. Note the top view and bottom view of the battery card assembly. Then, insert the battery pack harness connector into the J4 battery pack harness connector on the backside of the battery card assembly.
Page 62 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J5 board-to-board connector lining up with the J10 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
Page 63 7. Install the RAID controller into an appropriate PCI card slot on the riser card assembly. Then, install the screw to secure the RAID controller in place. Figure 36. Installing the RAID controller into the PCI card slot on the riser card assembly 8.
Page 64 This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this topic) and the battery card assembly for this RAID controller. To install the RAID controller, do the following: Note: Use any documentation that comes with the RAID controller and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
Page 65 a. Note the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Figure 38. Bottom view of the battery card assembly J1 board-to-board connector J2 remote connector (reserved for use) b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. c.
Page 66 6. Connect the mini SAS signal cable to ports 0-3 on the RAID controller. Note: Use the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable. Figure 40. Connecting the mini SAS signal cable to the RAID controller Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 (reserved for use) 7.
Page 67: Removing Or Installing The Heat Sink Assembly
9. Connect the other end of the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane of your server. Figure 42. Mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane What to do next: •...
Page 68 3. Remove the eight screws that secure the heat sink assembly and gently lift out the heat sink assembly. Figure 43. Removing the heat sink assembly Screws Air flow Indicates the front of the chassis 4. If you are instructed to return the heat sink assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Page 69 CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To install the heat sink assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Page 70: Removing Or Installing The Power Supply
What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 67. Removing or installing the power supply This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the power supply. Removing the power supply Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...
Page 71 3. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply. Figure 45. Removing the screws that secure the power supply Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
Page 72: Installing The Power Supply
4. Disconnect the power cables from connectors , and on the system board, and from connectors on the backplane. Figure 46. Disconnecting the power cables 5. Disconnect the power cables from any other cards or devices. Note: The power cables are part of the power supply. Do not try to remove or disconnect the power cables from the power supply.
Page 73 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Statement 8 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
Page 74 3. Carefully place the power supply into the server by aligning the screw holes in the power supply with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the four screws to secure the power supply in place. Figure 47. Installing the screws to secure the power supply ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 75: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor
4. Connect the power cables to the system board connectors , and , and to the backplane connectors Figure 48. Connecting the power cables 5. Connect the power cables to any other cards or devices. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
Page 76: Installing The Microprocessor
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 21. 3. Remove the heat sink assembly. See “Removing the heat sink assembly” on page 55. 4. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. Then, carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket, and place it on a static-protective surface.
Page 77 microprocessor option kit and dispose of the old one. The new heat sink has grease already applied for both the first and second microprocessors. For optimal performance, follow these microprocessor installation rules: 1. When two microprocessors are installed, both must have the same core voltage and core speed. 2.
Page 78 6. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. Figure 52. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 7. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor.
Page 79: Completing The Parts Replacement
Figure 54. Installing the microprocessor What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 67. Completing the parts replacement This section provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server.
Page 80: Turning On The Server
end with a red connector, and so on. See “Rear view” on page 11 for an illustration of the I/O connectors on the rear of the server. Turning on the server When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the integrated management module) is shut down;...
Page 81: Connecting External Devices
1. Read and understand the Safety Information on the documentation DVD that comes with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 19. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
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Page 83: Chapter 6. Configuring The Server
• Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices • Set and change settings for advanced hardware features • View, set, and change settings for power-management features • View and clear error logs © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 84: Starting The Setup Utility Program
• Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the POST runs automatically. You will then see the logo screen.
Page 85 Table 13. Items under the Main menu Item Option Description AMIBIOS View the BIOS version and creation date information. Processor View microprocessor information. View memory capacity information. System Memory System Time HH:MM:SS Set system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set system date. Table 14.
Page 86 Table 15. Submenus under the CPU Configuration (continued) Item Option Description Intel® Virtualization Tech Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Tech. This technology can provide additional capacity for hardware computing. If you set this feature to Enabled, you have to turn off the server and disconnect the power cord from electrical outlet, and then reconnect the power cord and...
Page 87 Table 16. Submenus under the Mass Storage Controller Configuration Item Option Description SATA Configuration Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the integrated SATA controller. Configure SATA as [IDE] / RAID To select the hard disk drive mode. If this option is set to IDE, all the SATA connectors will be configured as stand-alone SATA connectors.
Page 88 Table 19. Submenus under the Hardware Health Configuration (continued) Item Option Description H/W Health Function Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the hardware monitor function. Auto FAN Control Disabled / [Enabled] If this option is set to Disabled, the fan runs at the full speed; if this option is set to Enabled, the fan speed is controlled by the system temperature.
Page 89 Table 21. Submenu under the Intel VT-d Configuration Item Option Description Intel VT-d Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the virtualization technology for I/O devices. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. Table 22.
Page 90 Table 24. Items under the Boot menu Item Sub-item Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Disabled] / Enabled Enable or disable the quick boot feature. Quiet Boot [Enabled] / Disabled Enable or disable the feature to show OEM Logo during the POST.
Page 91: Exiting The Setup Utility Program
Table 26. Items under the Chipset menu (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off / Power On / If the power is recovered [Last State] after outage, the system will be at the state that you set under Restore on AC Power Loss.
Page 92: Raid Controllers
If you did not receive an ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 93: Before You Use The Easystartup Dvd
• Support for multiple operating systems • Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Page 94: Configuring Raid
As you configure each controller you will be given the option to save the RAID configuration settings to a RAID response file, which you can use on other similarly configured Lenovo servers. This method satisfies most users' needs. Typical operating system installation When you select Install operating system, you will be prompted for information required for the installation.
Page 95: Configuring The Onboard Sata Software Raid
• Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the disk is prepared using the disk and partition information you specified. Then you are prompted to insert the operating system disk, and the operating system is installed using the information that you specified. Configuring the onboard SATA software RAID This chapter provides instructions on how to configure the onboard SATA software RAID by using the INTEL iMST Configuration Utility program.
Page 96: Deleting The Raid Volume
Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS ROM file, BMC FW and RAID FW files.
Page 97: Installing The Thinkserver Easymanage Program
To update your system, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers ➙ ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program. 3. Burn the ISO image to a disc.
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Page 99: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. DVD drive b. DVD drive and cables c. (Trained service technician only) System board A DVD is not working correctly. 1. Clean the DVD. 2. Reseat the DVD drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 100: General Problems
Symptom Action 3. Replace the DVD drive. The DVD drive tray is not 1. Make sure that the server is turned on. working. 2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the DVD drive. 4.
Page 101: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems
• The mouse or pointing device is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. • The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server. • The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are installed correctly.
Page 102: Microprocessor Problems
• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Page 103: Monitor Problems
Symptom Action The server emits a continuous 1. Make sure that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the beep during the POST, microprocessors match in speed and cache size. indicating that the startup 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 1. (boot) microprocessor is not 3.
Page 104: Optional-Device Problems
• The device is designed for the server. For a list of the supported options for work. your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options. • You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.
Page 105: Power Problems
Symptom Action 3. Replace the device that you just installed. A Lenovo optional device that 1. Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device are used to work does not work secure. now. 2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device.
Page 106: Serial Port Problems
Symptom Action 5. If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now starts, you might have installed more devices than the power supply supports. 6. See “Solving undetermined problems” on page 96. The server does not turn off.
Page 107: Software Problems
Software problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).
Page 108: Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
3. Remove the adapters and disconnect the cables and power cords to all internal and external devices until the server is at the minimum configuration that is required for the server to start (see “Solving undetermined problems” on page 96 for the minimum configuration). 4.
Page 109: Event Logs
• Any external devices • Surge-suppressor device (on the server) • Modem, printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices • Each adapter • Hard disk drives • Memory modules: the minimum configuration requirement is 1 GB DIMM per microprocessor (2 GB...
Page 110: Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting The Server
Messages are listed on the left side of the screen, and details about the selected message are displayed on the right side of the screen. To move from one entry to the next, use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys. Viewing event logs without restarting the server If the server is not hung, methods are available for you to view one or more event logs without restarting the server.
Page 111: Appendix A. Raid Battery Card Assembly
This sections includes information about the battery life and data retention time. It is recommended that you replace the battery pack on the battery card assembly once a year or after 500 recharging cycles, whichever comes first. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 112 The data retention time for the battery card assembly is as follows: BBU name Data retention time ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter Battery (iBBU05) • 72 hours for 256 Mbytes, using five 32 Mx16 double data rate two dynamic random access memory modules (DDR2 DRAMs) (low power) •...
Page 113: Appendix B. Getting Information, Help, And Service
Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. To access the Lenovo Support Web site, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
Page 114: Help And Service
• Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on. • Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support If possible, be at your product when you call.
Page 115: Using Other Services
Service availability and service names might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...
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Page 117: Appendix C. Notices
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Page 118: Trademarks
Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...
Page 119: Battery Return Program
If you want to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions.
Page 120: Requirement For Batteries Containing Perchlorate
For proper collection and treatment, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A.
Page 121: Particulate Contamination
If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
Page 122 Auswirkungen der Geräte auf die Umwelt und den menschlichen Organismus aufgrund gefährlicher Substanzen minimiert werden. Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten finden Sie unter der Adresse: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. La marca de Residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos (WEEE) se aplica sólo a los países pertenecientes a la Unión Europea (UE) y a Noruega.
Page 123 REEE, por forma a minimizar potenciais efeitos dos EEE sobre o ambiente e saúde pública resultantes da presença de substâncias perigosas. Para obter informações adicionais acerca da REEE consulte o sítio da web: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. Het WEEE-merkteken (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) geldt alleen voor landen binnen de Europese Unie (EU) en Noorwegen.
Page 124 å redusere en eventuell skadelig virkning av elektrisk og elektronisk utstyr på miljø og helse, som skyldes skadelige stoffer. Du finner mer informasjon om WEEE på denne adressen: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. ThinkServer User Guide...
Page 125: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) This topic provides statements about the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS). China RoHS Appendix C. Notices...
Page 126: Turkish Statement Of Compliance
Turkish statement of compliance The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Page 127 Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
Page 128 Nach dem EMVG: „Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.“...
Page 129: Index
Setup Utility program expansion bays data rate, Ethernet devices, handling static-sensitive diagnostic LEDs on the front control panel fans DIMM weight installing features and technologies problems firmware, updating removing front, controls and indicators display problems documentation © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 130 gaseous contamination 8, 109 keyboard problems general problems German gloss statement getting help getting information LEDs getting service rear of the server gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring LEDs and controls on the front of the server locating connectors backplane hard disk drive logs problems system-event message...
Page 131 TÜV gloss statement SAS or SATA hot-swap drives installing removing SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 undetermined problems installing Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems SAS/SATA controller updating © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
Page 132 USB connector using documentation EasyStartup passwords Setup Utility program VGA monitor connector video problems video controller, integrated specifications viewing event logs Web site compatible options Lenovo support working inside the server with the power on ThinkServer User Guide...

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Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 User Manual

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Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Server Setup Roadmap

Chapter 3. Features and Technologies

Chapter 4. Locating Parts, Controls, Leds, and Connectors

Chapter 5. Installing, Removing, or Replacing Hardware

Chapter 6. Configuring the Server

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

Appendix A. RAID Battery Card Assembly

Appendix B. Getting Information, Help, and Service

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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