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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447 User Guide...
  • Page 3 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447 User Guide...
  • Page 4 Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing a fan ......68 Removing a fan ......69 © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2008.
  • Page 6 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 98 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ... . 98 Index ......99...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2008.
  • Page 8 Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document, which is provided on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 11 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD drives, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v 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 12 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: 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.
  • Page 13 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. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 14 Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The Thinkserver Rd120 Server

    The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support Information document. You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other Lenovo server products at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Attention:...

  • Page 16: Related Documentation

    This document is available in English as a PDF on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. The most current version of the Hardware Maintenance Manual is available on the Lenovo Support Web site. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.

  • Page 17: Features And Specifications

    v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.

  • Page 18: What Your Server Offers

    Humidity (operating and storage): v Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.) microprocessors, go to – Server on: 8% to 80% v Weight: 21.09 kg (46.5 lb) to 29.03 kg http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. – Server off: 8% to 80% (64 lb) depending upon configuration Memory: Heat output:...
  • Page 19 LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. v ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides programs to help you set up the server and install an operating system. The ™...
  • Page 20 v Easy LED Diagnostics Easy LED Diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the section about Easy LED Diagnostics in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. v Memory mirroring Memory mirroring improves the reliability of memory by writing information to the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.

  • Page 21: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When you use this adapter, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessors and I/O subsystem to increase...

  • Page 22: Thinkserver Easystartup

    v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System error logging (POST and service processor) v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane ThinkServer EasyStartup...
  • Page 23 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 24: Rear View

    v Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred. An LED on the diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error. v System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
  • Page 25 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED.

  • Page 26: Server Power Features

    Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the baseboard management controller (BMC). The BMC can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL). SAS connector: Connect a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) device to this connector.
  • Page 27 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature.
  • Page 28 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustrations show the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2008.
  • Page 30 Cover CD/DVD drive Power-supply filler Operator information panel Power supply Optional tape drive Power backplane Tape drive space filler 2.5-inch drive cage with hard disk Tape drive filler drive backplane 2.5-inch hard disk drive CD/DVD media backplane 2.5-inch filler panel Microprocessor air baffle 3.5-inch cage divider 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane...
  • Page 31 Riser-card assembly Full-height adapter Microprocessor DIMM air baffle Heat sink DIMM Heat-sink filler RAID SAS controller Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine System board Low-profile adapter Heat-sink retention module Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 32: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for user-installable optional devices. PCI Express slots 3 and 4 Fan connectors Systems-management Ethernet Voltage regulator module connector connector PCI riser card connector Microprocessor connectors (1 and 2) RAID SAS connector Battery connector DIMM connectors (1-9)

  • Page 33: Pci Riser-Card Adapter Connectors

    PCI riser-card adapter connectors The following illustration shows the connectors 1 on the PCI riser card for user-installable PCI adapters. Note: For clarity, in the following illustration the PCI riser-card assembly is inverted. Power-backplane-board connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the power-backplane board.

  • Page 34: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

    System-board internal cable connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Hard disk drive backplane signal CD/DVD signal (J37) (J92) Power backplane (J72) CD/DVD power (J12) Tape drive power (J100) Operator information panel (J50) Front USB (J80) SATA tape drive signal (J102) Front video (J51) Intelligent Platform Management Bus...

  • Page 35: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Ethernet connectors 1 and 2 and USB Serial connector connectors 3 and 4 USB connectors 1 and 2 Systems-management Ethernet connector Video connector SAS connector Chapter 2.

  • Page 36: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Any switches or jumpers on the system board that are not shown in the illustration are reserved. See the section about recovering the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for information about using the boot block recovery jumper.
  • Page 37 31, and “Turning off the server” on page 12.) Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 38: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Riser-card-missing error LED VRM error LED RAID error LED Microprocessors 1 and 2 error LEDs DIMMs 1 - 12 error LEDs PCI slots 3 and 4 error LEDs BMC heartbeat LED System-management Ethernet error Power Channels A, B, C, D error...

  • Page 39: Riser-Card Assembly Leds

    Riser-card assembly LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the riser-card assembly. PCI slot 1 error LED PCI slot 2 error LED Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 40: Diagnostics Panel

    2. Replace the failing power supply. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 41 The power supply in bay 2 has failed. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 42 v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 43: Installation Guidelines

    This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. Or, to download updates from the Lenovo Support Web site, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 44: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of Lenovo optional devices for the server, see http://www/.lenovo.com/ thinkserver. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 45: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall into the server as you lean over it. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server.

  • Page 46: Removing The Riser-Card Assembly

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. 3. Press down on the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock.
  • Page 47 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 48: Installing The Riser-Card Assembly

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 49 (see “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 50: Installing The Microprocessor Air Baffle

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

  • Page 51: Removing The Dimm Air Baffle

    (see “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 52: Installing The Dimm Air Baffle

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

  • Page 53: Installing An Adapter

    4. Align the tabs on the sides of the air baffle with the slots on the power-supply cage. 5. Place your fingers into the handle 4 and finger hole on the top of the DIMM air baffle. 6. Press the handle 4 toward the finger hole and lower the air baffle so that the lip on the right side of the baffle covers the lip on the side of the power-supply cage.
  • Page 54 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v You can install only low-profile adapters in PCI slots 3 and 4 on the system board.
  • Page 55 (see “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 56 8. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly to install the adapter, align the riser-card assembly with the release-tab posts, rear guides, and connector; then, press the PCI riser-card assembly firmly into the connector (see “Installing the riser-card assembly” on page 34). Access holes Guide Release tabs...

  • Page 57: Removing An Adapter

    (see “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 58 5. If the adapter is on the riser card, remove the riser-card assembly from the server (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32). Access holes Release tabs 6. Disconnect any cables from the adapter. 7. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the PCI slot.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Raid Sas Controller

    (see “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 60 RAID controller Battery mounting tabs Battery cable Battery mounting clips Battery Battery cable connector 9. Turn the new ServeRAID-8k SAS controller so that the keys on the bottom edge align correctly with the connector. 10. Firmly press the ServeRAID-8k SAS controller straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the controller simultaneously.

  • Page 61: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    The server 2.5-inch models support eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives installed on Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 2.5-inch drives. For a list of supported 2.5-inch hard disk drives, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating.
  • Page 62 2.5-inch drives To install a drive in a hot-swap bay, complete the following steps. Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. 1.

  • Page 63: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    Removing a hard disk drive 3.5-inch drives Tray handle Hard disk drive Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 64: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    2.5-inch drives To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. 2. Move the tray handle on the drive to the open position (perpendicular to the drive).
  • Page 65 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 66 SATA tape cable connector SATA tape cable 12. Install the fan-bracket assembly (see “Installing the fan-bracket assembly” on page 72). If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 74. ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 67: Installing A Sata Tape Drive In A 2.5-Inch Model Server

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 68: Installing A Microprocessor

    The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-chip land grid array 771 (FC-LGA 771) microprocessors, which are designed for the LGA771 socket. See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver for a list of supported microprocessors. ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...
  • Page 69 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue. 4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates. v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your Lenovo marketing representative or authorized reseller. v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
  • Page 70 “Turning off the server” on page 12). Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 71 4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle (see “Removing the microprocessor air baffle” on page 34). 5. Install the VRM in the VRM connector. a. Touch the static-protective package containing the VRM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the VRM from the package.
  • Page 72 c. Rotate the microprocessor release lever 2 on the socket from its closed and locked position until it stops in the fully open position. Attention: v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
  • Page 73 Do not touch the thermal grease 1 on the bottom of the heat Attention: sink 2 or set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. a. Make sure that the heat-sink release lever is in the open position. b.

  • Page 74: Installing A Memory Module

    The server supports up to 12 Fully Buffered DIMM PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 48 GB of system memory. See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.
  • Page 75 DIMM 12 Channel 3 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 Branch 1 DIMM 9 DIMM 8 Channel 2 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 Channel 1 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 Branch 0 DIMM 3 Channel 0 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 v Each DIMM in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to ensure that the server will operate correctly.

  • Page 76: Memory Mirroring

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 77: Online-Spare Memory

    When you use memory mirroring, you must install two pairs of DIMMs at a time. The four DIMMs in each group must be identical. See Table 4 for the DIMM connectors that are in each group. Table 4. Memory mirroring DIMM installation sequence Group DIMM connectors 1, 4, 7, and 10...
  • Page 78 In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first. Table 6. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors Results 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs) Online-sparing on branch 0 2 and 5 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs) Online-sparing on branch 0 2 and 5 3 and 6...

  • Page 79: Removing A Memory Module

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.
  • Page 80 Installed power supplies Required Power supply 1 Fans in locations 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10 Power supplies 1 and 2 All 10 fans Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 81 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for installation instructions.

  • Page 82: Removing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply.

  • Page 83: Removing A Fan

    Hot-swap fan To install any of the 10 replaceable fans, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. 2. If you have not done so already, slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing the cover”...

  • Page 84: Removing The Fan-Bracket Assembly

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. 2. Slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31). The LED on the failing fan will be lit. Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the top cover for more than 30 minutes during this procedure.
  • Page 85 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 86: Installing The Fan-Bracket Assembly

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 88: Completing The Installation

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

  • Page 89: Installing The Cover

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. Installing the cover To install the cover, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 90: Updating The Server Configuration

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for instructions and an illustration of the dc power supply.
  • Page 91 If you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Using the RAID Configuration Utility program” on page 87 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. If you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide, which comes with the adapter, for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter.
  • Page 92 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 93: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports v Set the date and time v Set and change passwords © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2008.

  • Page 94: Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    v Set and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices (startup-drive sequence) v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features v View and clear the error and event logs v Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 95 v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. v System Security Select this choice to set passwords. See “Passwords” on page 84 for more information.
  • Page 96 – CPU Options Select this choice to specify the system cache type, and to enable or disable hyper-threading, the pre-fetch queue, and Virtualization Technology for all microprocessors in the server. Virtualization Technology enables the microprocessor to appear to be a dedicated processor to each running application in the system.
  • Page 97 - BMC Build Level This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware build level. - BMC Build Date This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware build date. - BMC POST Watchdog Enable or disable the BMC POST watchdog. Disable is the default setting. - BMC POST Watchdog Timeout Set the BMC POST watchdog timeout value.

  • Page 98: Passwords

    more information about error codes that occur. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for instructions for running the diagnostic programs. v Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings. v Restore Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings.

  • Page 99: Administrator Password

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply. Administrator password If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
  • Page 100 Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 101: Using The Raid Configuration Utility Program

    Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

  • Page 102: Raid Configuration Utility Menu Choices

    RAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays, or to initialize drives. v Serial Select Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure the physical transfer and SAS address of the selected drive.

  • Page 103: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, go to the Lenovo Web site. Chapter 3. Configuring the server...
  • Page 104 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 105: Appendix. Notices

    Consult your local 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 106: Trademarks

    Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo EasyStartup...

  • Page 107: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Notices

    Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-Lenovo products. Support (if any) for the non-Lenovo products is provided by the third party, not Lenovo. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 108: Recycling Statements For Japan

    WEEE and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. For additional WEEE information, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. Recycling statements for Japan ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 109: Battery Return Program

    The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment or contact your local waste disposal facility. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.

  • Page 110: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 111: Avis De Conformité À La Réglementation D'industrie Canada

    Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-Lenovo option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 112: Chinese Class A Warning Statement

    Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...

  • Page 113: Index

    85 Ethernet components, server 15 systems-management connector 11 configuration Ethernet activity LED 11 Configuration/Setup Utility 80 Ethernet connector 11 EasyStartup CD 79 Ethernet-link status link LED 11 Configuration/Setup Utility program 80 © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2008.
  • Page 114 expansion slots 4 installing (continued) external VRM 57 cabling 75 connectors 75 jumper, clear CMOS (password override) 85 jumpers 22 installing 68 replacing 68, 69 requirements 68 LEDs 10 FCC Class A notice 96 Ethernet activity 11 features Ethernet-link status 11 and specifications 3 front of server 8 RAS 7...
  • Page 115 port connectors 21 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper 85 power supply size 4 installing 65 specifications 3 operating requirements 65 statements and notices 2 specifications 4 status LEDs 10 power-control button 9 supervisor password power-control-button shield 9 See administrator password power-cord connector 11 switch power-on LED 11...
  • Page 116 (continued) rear 11 voltage regulator module, installing 57 See voltage regulator module Web site Lenovo support 2, 29, 55 Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 products 1 weight 3, 4 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide...
  • Page 118 Part Number: 46U0861 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46U0861...

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