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Lenovo ThinkServer TD200 Installation And User Manual

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ThinkServer TD200
Machine Types: 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, and 3836

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  • Page 1 Installation and User Guide ThinkServer TD200 Machine Types: 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, and 3836...
  • Page 3 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836 Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 4 Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009. 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

    Removing the battery ..... . 54 Installing the battery ..... . . 55 © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.
  • Page 6 Configuring RAID ..... . 148 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 7 EasyStartup overview ..... 148 Installing your operating system without using EasyStartup ..150 Using the Boot Manager program .
  • Page 8 Lenovo product service ..... 189 Appendix B. Notices ..... . 191 Trademarks.

  • Page 9: 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 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.
  • Page 10 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the blade server or optional device before you install the device. viii ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 11 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 12 Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 13 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, 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 14 To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 15 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 16 Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 17 Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
  • Page 18 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Introduction

    For removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual. The ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server. This server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and manageability.

  • Page 20: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 21: Related Documentation

    A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. Related documentation The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Lenovo ThinkServer ® Documentation DVD requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (or later) or xpdf, which...
  • Page 22 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Server Setup Roadmap

    2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue. 4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
  • Page 24 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. What Is Included With Your Server

    The server design combines the UEFI capabilities and features with legacy BIOS compatibility. The server is capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters. © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.
  • Page 26 12 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). v Memory mirroring ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Some models support memory mirroring. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels (channel 0 and 1) simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. To support memory mirroring, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time.
  • Page 28 Connectors: twelve dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved v Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available) ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 29 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Drives (depending on the model): Integrated functions: Acoustical noise emissions: v Optical drives: SATA v Integrated Management Module (IMM), v Sound power, idling: 5.5 bel v Hard disk drives: SAS and SATA which provides service processor v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel control and monitoring functions, video Drive bays (depending on the model):...

  • Page 30: Software

    EasyManage Core Server is supported on 32-bit Windows Server 2003 and 32-bit Windows Server 2008 products. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent is supported on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE operating systems. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 31: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
  • Page 32 (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Hard disk drive status LED (amber) System-error LED DVD drive activity LED (green) USB 2 Front information panel USB 1 The following is an illustration of the 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive model: © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.
  • Page 34 DVD drive activity LED (green) USB 2 Front information panel USB 1 The following is an illustration of the 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive model: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 35 Power-on LED USB 1 Power-control button DVD-eject button Hard disk drive activity LED Simple-swap hard disk drive System-error LED DVD drive activity LED (green) USB 2 Information panel Power control button and power-on LED Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state.
  • Page 36 (three flashes per second), the adapter is identifying the drive. When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 37: Operator Information Panel

    Operator information panel The following illustration shows the LEDs on the operator information panel on the front of the server. System power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED System-locator LED System-information LED System-error LED v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.

  • Page 38: Easyled Diagnostic Panel

    Note: The EasyLED diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. Server processor bus Power supply Microprocessor PCI bus Microprocessor/memory configuration System board Memory Temperature System-event log Hard disk drive/RAID USB ports ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 39 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 40 2. If the PCI LED is lit, follow the instructions for that LED. 3. If the MEM LED is lit, follow the instructions for that LED. 4. Restart the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 41 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 42 They must match in speed and cache size. Use the Setup Utility to compare the microprocessor information. 2) (Trained service technician only) Replace the incompatible microprocessor. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 43 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 44: Rear View

    This green LED provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 45 Power-error (Fault) LED When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector. Note: The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 60 MHz. Serial connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

  • Page 46: System-Board Internal Connectors

    Microprocessor 1 Hard disk drive backplane Virtual media key connector configuration signal cable connector Hard disk drive backplane Power connector 2 configuration signal cable connector ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 47: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Power connector USB 1-2 Serial (COM 1) Ethernet 1 Video USB 3-4 Systems-management Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector NMI button Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and power...

  • Page 48: System-Board Option Connectors

    DIMM 3 Optional VRM connector Note: Do not insert memory DIMMs into connectors marked as reserved. These DIMM slots are not supported in this model. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 49: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. UEFI boot recovery jumper (JP8) Clear CMOS jumper (JP1) SW8 switch block The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 2. System-board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting...
  • Page 50 This loads the primary IMM firmware ROM page. v When this switch is toggled to On, this loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 51: System-Board Leds

    Important: 1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server, then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Read the safety information (see “Safety” on page vii, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 39, and “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 38). 2.

  • Page 52: Optional One-Slot Pci Extender Card

    The following is an illustration of the two-slot PCI extender cards that you can install to add two additional PCI slots to the server. PCI-X 32-bit/84-bit 133/100/66 MHz slots Two-slot extender card PCI slots error LEDs ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 53: Server Power Features

    Server power features 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; however, the server can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server.
  • Page 54 4 seconds to turn off the server. v The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5. Installing Optional Devices And Replacing Customer Replaceable Units

    2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue. 4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

  • Page 56: System Reliability Guidelines

    Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Major Components Of The Server

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 1. Read the safety information (see “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 37). 2. Unlock the side cover. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 59 Note: You must unlock the side cover to open or remove the bezel. When you lock the server side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel. 3. Remove the bezel. Position your finger on the depressed area on the left side of the bezel and rotate the bezel away from the server.

  • Page 60: Opening And Closing The Bezel Media Door

    3. Grasp the pull-point area on the left side of the bezel door and rotate the bezel to the open position. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 61: Removing The Side Cover

    4. From inside of the top section of the bezel door, slide the blue tab up to unlock the bezel media door (slide the tab down when you want to lock it); then, grasp the pull-point area on the left side of the media door and pull the door open. Note: To close and lock the bezel media door, rotate the door to the closed position and slide the blue tab down to lock it.

  • Page 62: Removing The Air Baffle

    ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 63 Power supply Power-supply handle 8. Remove the air baffle assembly. Press the blue tab (on top of the fan cage) on the air baffle assembly to the left and lift it from the server and set it aside. Note: It might be easier to remove the air baffle if you lift up the plastic tab that is over the DIMMs in the rear of the server.

  • Page 64: Removing The Fan Cage Assembly

    Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing The Fan Cage Assembly

    Fan cage assembly Fan cage assembly release buttons 8. If you are instructed to return the fan cage, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the fan cage assembly Attention: v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
  • Page 66 3. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 132). 4. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 67: Removing The Front Usb Connector Assembly

    Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 5. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 134). 6. Lock the side cover. 7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. Removing the front USB connector assembly To remove the front USB connector assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 68 8. Disconnect the front USB cable from the system board, noting the routing of the cable (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 28 for the location of the front USB connector). ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 69: Installing The Front Usb Connector Assembly

    9. Press the release tab on the front USB housing; then, tilt the top of the housing away from the chassis and lift the housing out of the chassis. 10. Squeeze the spring clips 1 on the sides of the front USB connector assembly and pull the assembly out of the back of the housing.

  • Page 70: Removing The Rear Adapter-Retention Bracket

    3. Remove all adapters and place the adapters on static-protective surface (see “Removing an adapter” on page 95). Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before removing the adapters. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 71: Installing The Rear Adapter Retention Bracket

    4. Open the rear adapter retention bracket. 5. Press the rear adapter retention bracket and release the top hinge point; then, release the other hinge point and remove the bracket from the chassis. Rear adapter retention bracket Hinge pins 6. If you are instructed to return the rear adapter-retention bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 72: Removing The Front Adapter-Retention Bracket

    You must replace the battery with a lithium battery of the same type from the same manufacturer. v To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing The Battery

    Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only a 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 74 3. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 134). 4. Lock the side cover. 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 75: Removing And Installing Drives

    Note: You must wait approximately 1 to 3 minutes after you connect the power cord of the server to an electrical outlet before pressing the power-control button. 6. Start the Setup Utility and reset the configuration. v Set the system date and time. v Set the power-on password.
  • Page 76 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 The following illustration shows the location of the drive bays in the 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drive server models. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 77: Removing A Dvd Drive

    PCI adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the drive or adapter. v For a complete list of supported options for the server, see http:// www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Removing a DVD drive To remove a DVD drive, do the following:...
  • Page 78 6. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 44). 7. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page 46). ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 79 Fan cage assembly Fan cage assembly release buttons 8. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the drive that is to be removed. 9. Press and hold the blue release tabs on each side of the DVD drive to release the drive;...

  • Page 80: Installing A Dvd Drive

    ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 81 Power supply Power-supply handle 3. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 44). 4. Remove the fan cage assembly. Press in on the fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of the chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis.
  • Page 82 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 83 Optical drive power cable SATA optical drive signal cable 10. Install the fan cage assembly (see “Installing the fan cage assembly” on page 47). 11. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 132). 12. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis.

  • Page 84: Removing An Optional Tape Drive

    Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 85: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    and set it aside. 8. Disconnect the tape drive cable from the system board. 9. Remove the screws that secure the tape drive 1 to the server. 10. Gently pull the drive out of the server. 11. If you are instructed to return the tape drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
  • Page 86 Route the cable through the plastic slots on the bottom of the chassis underneath the fan cage assembly as shown in the following illustration: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 87 SATA optical drive power cable USB signal cable connector USB signal cable SATA optical drive power cable (SATA-to-traditional power converter cable also included but not pictured) SATA optical drive signal cable 8. Reinstall the fan cage assembly. Align the fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board.

  • Page 88: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    6. Pull the hot-swap drive out of the bay approximately 25 mm (1 inch). Wait approximately 45 seconds while the drive spins down before you remove the drive completely from the bay. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 89: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Release latch Drive tray handle (in open position) Drive tray Hard disk drive 7. If you are instructed to return the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive Before installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive, read the following information: v The 2.5-inch hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA...
  • Page 90 Maintenance Manual. Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. 10. Close the bezel. 11. Lock the side cover. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 91: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Removing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 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 drive bay. To remove a 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive, do the following: 1.

  • Page 92: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Hot-swap hard disk drive Drive tray Drive tray handle (in open position) EMC shield 5. Rotate the drive tray handle to the closed position. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 93: Removing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    6. Check the hard disk drive status indicator to make sure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. After you replace a failed hard disk drive, the green activity LED flashes as the disk spins up. The amber LED turns off after approximately 1 minute. If the new drive starts to rebuild, the amber LED flashes slowly, and the green activity LED remains lit during the rebuild process.

  • Page 94: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    2. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 95: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Filler panels Drive-bay EMC shield Hard disk drive 3. Pull the loops of the drive assembly toward each other; then, carefully slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops and release the loops. Note: Do not release the loops on the drive assembly until it is completely seated.

  • Page 96: Power And Signal Cables For Internal Drives

    SATA backplate and connect a power connector to each drive bay power connector on the simple-swap SATA backplate. v Hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA models: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 97: Removing A Power Supply

    For more information about the requirements for SAS/SATA cables and connecting SAS/SATA devices, see the documentation that comes with these devices. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Removing a power supply When you remove or install a power supply, observe the following precautions.
  • Page 98 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 99 Power supply Power-supply handle 5. Disconnect the cables from the power supply to the system board and all internal components. Be sure to make a note of the cable routing. Attention: Support the power supply while you remove the mounting screws. After the screws are removed, the power supply is loose and can damage other components in the server.

  • Page 100: Installing A Power Supply

    1. Align the screw holes in the power-supply-cage pivot bracket with the corresponding screw holes on the rear of the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 101 Power supply retaining screws Power supply assembly 2. While you support the power supply cage, install the three screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 3. Connect the cables from the power supply to the system board and all internal components.

  • Page 102: Removing A Hot-Swap Fan

    Grasp the fan handle and pull the fan 1 out of the fan cage assembly. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 103: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan

    4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing a hot-swap fan Attention: v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes with the side cover removed.

  • Page 104: Removing A Memory Module

    ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 105 Power supply Power-supply handle 6. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 44). 7. Locate the DIMM connector that contains the DIMM that is to be replaced. Note: Do not insert memory DIMMs into connectors marked as reserved. These DIMM slots are not supported in this model.
  • Page 106 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 107: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMM 1 (reserved) DIMM 9 (reserved) DIMM 2 DIMM 10 DIMM 3 DIMM 11 DIMM 4 (reserved) DIMM 12 (reserved) DIMM 5 DIMM 13 DIMM 6 DIMM 14 DIMM 7 DIMM 15 DIMM 8 DIMM 16 Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
  • Page 108 The DIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available). The server supports a minimum of 2 GB and a maximum of 96 GB of system memory. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 109 Note: The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory, run the Setup Utility. For additional information, see “Using the Setup Utility”...
  • Page 110 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 111 Power supply Power-supply handle 4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 44). 5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connector in which you will install the DIMM. Install the DIMMs in the sequence indicated earlier in this section.
  • Page 112 11. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 113: Removing An Adapter

    Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 12. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 134). 13. Lock the side cover. 14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. Removing an adapter To remove an adapter, do the following: 1.

  • Page 114: Installing An Adapter

    If you install an x8 adapter in slot 3 that can downshift to the x4 bandwidth, it will run at the x4 bandwidth. The x8 connector can be used ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 115 Express slot 2, PCI slot 6, and PCI Express slot 3. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. To install an adapter, do the following: Note: The instructions in this section apply to any PCI adapter (for example, video graphics adapters or network adapters).
  • Page 116 Note: Make sure that the adapter is seated correctly in the expansion slot before you turn on the server. Incomplete installation of an adapter might damage the system board or the adapter. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 117: Installing A Second Microprocessor

    2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue. 4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
  • Page 118 To order additional microprocessor options, contact your Lenovo marketing representative or authorized reseller. The following illustration shows the location of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 119 DIMM 9 (reserved) DIMM 2 DIMM 10 DIMM 1 (reserved) DIMM 11 Battery DIMM 12 (reserved) PCI extender card connector DIMM 13 Microprocessor 1 DIMM 14 Microprocessor 2 DIMM 15 Slot 6, PCI 32 bit/33 MHz DIMM 16 Slot 5, PCI Express Gen2 x8 (x8) DIMM 8 Slot 4, PCI Express Gen2 x8 (x4) DIMM 7...
  • Page 120 Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 121 c. Rotate the microprocessor release latch on the microprocessor socket from the closed and locked position to the fully open position. Attention: v Do not touch the microprocessor contact; 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 122 Align the heat sink above the microprocessor with the thermal-grease side down. Heat-sink flange Microprocessor Release lever locking tab Retainer bracket Alignment tab Heat-sink release lever Notch ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 123: Removing A Serveraid-Br10I Sas/Sata Controller

    e. Tilt the heat sink slightly to the side and slide the heat sink flange underneath the flange of the heat sink retainer bracket. f. Press down firmly on the heat sink until it is seated securely. g. Rotate the heat-sink lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab.

  • Page 124: Installing The Serveraid-Br10I Sas/Sata Controller

    7. Turn the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter so that the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter keys align correctly with the connector. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 125 ServeRAID-BR10i controller PCI slot 1 8. Press the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter firmly into the connector on the system board. 9. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.
  • Page 126 Connect one end of the other signal cable to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 through 7 and route the other end of the cable through the plastic ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 127 slots on the bottom of the chassis underneath the fan cage assembly; then, connect it to the ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller as shown in the following illustration: Signal cable for drives 4-7 Adapter connector for drives 4-7 signal cable Signal cable for drives 0-3 Adapter connector for drives 0-3 signal cable Connect the single end of the power cable to the Hard disk drive backplane power connector on the system board and connect the split...
  • Page 128 17. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 129: Removing An Optional Serveraid-Mr10I Sas/Sata Controller

    Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, Go to “Completing the installation” on page 130. Removing an optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller To remove a ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter, do the following: 1.

  • Page 130: Installing The Optional Serveraid-Mr10I Sas/Sata Controller

    Align the battery carrier pins and the connector for the battery carrier with the pin holes and connector on the ServeRAID adapter; then, lower the battery carrier onto the ServeRAID adapter. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 131 ServeRAID adapter Battery carrier Battery Connector for battery carrier b. Press the battery carrier into the connector on the ServeRAID adapter until it is firmly connected. c. Secure the battery carrier to the ServeRAID adapter with the screws that came with the battery pack. 9.
  • Page 132 ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller as shown in the following illustrations: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 133 Adapter connector for drives 0-3 signal cable Signal cable for drives 0-3 The following illustration shows the connectors on the controller to which you connect the signal cables from the drive backplanes. ServeRAID-MR10i controller Adapter connector for drives 4-7 signal cable Adapter connector for drives 0-3 signal cable Battery Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive backplane for drive bays 4...
  • Page 134 Power connector Power cable Backplane power connectors v For the four drive-bay, 3.5-inch server model, connect the signal cable as shown in the following illustration: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 135 Adapter connector Signal cable 16. Reinstall the front fan cage assembly. Align the front fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board. Lower the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press down firmly until the fan cage assembly is seated firmly in place.

  • Page 136: Removing An Optional Serveraid-Mr10Is Vault Sas/Sata Controller

    To install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller and route the cables, do the following: 1. Read the safety information (see “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 37). ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 137 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA adapter connector, open and close the clips gently. 3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 43). 4.
  • Page 138 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 139 Power supply Power-supply handle 13. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 44). 14. Remove the front fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page 46). 15. Connect one end of the black configuration signal cable to the backplane and connect the other end to the hard disk drive backplane configuration signal cable connector on the system board.
  • Page 140 J9 on the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller as shown in the following illustration: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 141 Signal cable for drives 4-7 Adapter connector for drives 4-7 signal cable Signal cable for drives 0-3 Adapter connector for drives 0-3 signal cable Connect the single end of the power cable to the Hard disk drive backplane power connector on the system board and connect the split end of the power cable to the connectors on the backplane as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 142 20. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 143: Removing The Virtual Media Key

    Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 21. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. 22. Replace the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 134). Go to “Completing the installation” on page 130. Removing the virtual media key To remove the virtual media key, do the following: 1.

  • Page 144: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    8. Align the alignment bracket on the rear of the key with the retention tab on the system board; then, slide the key down into the virtual media key connector on the system board until it is firmly seated in place. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 145: Removing The Control-Panel Assembly

    Do not insert a memory DIMM in this connector. This DIMM slot is not supported in this model. Do not insert a memory DIMM in this connector. This DIMM slot is not supported in this model. Do not insert a memory DIMM in this connector. This DIMM slot is not supported in this model. Do not insert a memory DIMM in this connector.
  • Page 146 8. Slide the drives in bay 1 and bay 2 forward slightly toward the front of the server. It is not necessary to remove these drives. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 147: Installing The Control-Panel Assembly

    9. Disconnect the control-panel assembly cable from the system board, noting the routing of the cable (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 28 for the location of the front panel connector). 10. Locate the control-panel assembly release latch. 11. Press down the release latch of the control-panel assembly and pull the assembly toward the rear of the server.

  • Page 148: Completing The Installation

    To close the bezel, do the following: 1. If you removed the bezel from the chassis, align the hinge assembly with the hinge holes on the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 149 Bezel Hinge assembly Retention tabs 2. Push the hinges into the holes on the chassis until they snap into place. 3. If however, the bezel was removed by detaching the sliding hinge mount from the hinge assembly (using the breakaway method as the bezel was designed to do), do the following to reattach the bezel: a.

  • Page 150: Installing The Air Baffle

    To replace the air baffle, do the following: 1. Align the air baffle pins with the holes on the fan cage and the pin hole on the rear of the chassis. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 151 Air baffle pinch tab Air baffle 2. Lower the air baffle into the server until the air baffle is seated firmly. 3. Press the power supply release tab and rotate the power supply back into the server. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 4.

  • Page 152: Installing The Side Cover

    Note: When you lock the server side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel. Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 153: Updating The Server Configuration

    If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.

  • Page 154: Connecting External Devices

    2. Turn off the server and all attached devices. 3. Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation and to connect it to the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 155: Chapter 6. Configuring The Server

    MegaRAID Storage Manager (LSI 1068) installed Ctrl+C) (for monitoring storage only) ServeRAID-MR10i adapter MegaRAID Storage Manager MegaRAID Storage Manager (LSI 1078) installed (MSM), MegaRAID BIOS (MSM) Configuration Utility (press C to start) © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.

  • Page 156: Using The Setup Utility

    When you make configuration changes through other options in the Setup Utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary. – Product Data ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 157 Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and diagnostics code, and the version and date. This choice is on the full Setup Utility menu only. v System Settings Select this choice to view or change the server component settings.
  • Page 158 – System-event Log Select this choice to view the IMM system-event log. – Clear System-event Log Select this choice to clear the IMM system-event log. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 159: Passwords

    v User Security Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords. See “Passwords” for more information. This choice is on the full and limited Setup Utility menu. – Set Power-on Password Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. See “Power-on password”...

  • Page 160: Configuring Raid Controllers

    Creates a RAID response file that can be used to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 161: Using The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    Table 11. RAID configuration utilities (continued) RAID configuration Where to find more utility Description Location information MegaRAID BIOS For: In system firmware. “Using the WebBIOS Configuration Utility To access: utility” on page 145 v ServeRAID-MR10i (WebBIOS) controller v Use UEFI Setup Utility.

  • Page 162: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, do the following: 1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for which you want to create an array. 2. Select RAID Properties. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 163: Using The Webbios Utility

    3. Select the type of array that you want to create. 4. In the RAID Disk column, use the Spacebar or Minus (-) key to select [Yes] (select) or [No] (deselect) to select or deselect a drive from a RAID disk. 5.

  • Page 164: Creating A Storage Configuration Using The Configuration Wizard

    The Policies panel lists the virtual disk policies that were defined when the storage configuration was created. To change any of these policies, select a policy from the ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 165: Using The Easystartup Dvd

    If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The EasyStartup program has the following features: v Self-booting DVD...

  • Page 166: Configuring Raid

    Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program. Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 167 You will then see one or more reminders about configuring storage devices, and then you will be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license agreement carefully. You must agree with terms in order to continue. After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices:...

  • Page 168: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Easystartup

    4. Use the Up arrow and Down arrow keys to select an item from the Boot Selection Menu and press Enter. The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Setup Utility. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 169: Enabling The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program

    The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the server firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware, do the following: Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site.

  • Page 170: Starting The Backup Server Firmware

    Note: You can obtain a server update package from one of the following sources: v Download the server firmware update from the World Wide Web. v Contact your Lenovo service representative. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 171 To download the server firmware update package from the World Wide Web, do the following: Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 172: Automated Boot Recovery (Abr)

    F1 Setup. To solve the problem, do the following: 1. Undo any configuration changes that you made recently and restart the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 173: Using The Integrated Management Module

    2. Remove any devices that you added recently and restart the server. 3. If the problem remains, go to the Setup utility and select Load Default Settings, and then click Save to restore the server factory settings. Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware.

  • Page 174: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

    Enabling the remote presence feature To enable the remote presence feature, do the following: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 175: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Imm

    1. Install the virtual media key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see “System-board option connectors” on page 30). 2. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

  • Page 176: Diagnostics Programs And Messages

    1. If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices. 2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server. 3. When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 177: Advanced Settings Utility Program

    Note: The DSA Preboot diagnostics program might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads. 4. Optionally, select Quit to DSA to exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostics program.

  • Page 178: Installing Easymanage Software

    5. (For both Windows Server 2003 and 2008) Download Microsoft Web Services Enhancement 2.0 Service Pack 3 (LANDesk Process Manager only) from the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?FamilyID=1ba1f631-c3e7-420a-bc1e-ef18bab66122 &DisplayLang=en. Install the software using the default settings. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 179: Installing Windows 2003 Components On The Core Server

    Note: This specific version is required. 6. Use Windows Update to install all available critical updates. 7. Launch the EasyManage installation. 8. After EasyManage is installed, enable Security and Patch Manager to obtain the LANDesk 8.8 Software Updates. In the console application, click Help -> LANDesk ->...

  • Page 180: Uninstalling The Landesk Software Agent

    If the Core Server has LANDesk agents on it from a previous Management Suite release, it will fail the autorun prerequisite check. You must remove the old agents by running uninstallwinclient.exe from the \Program Files\LANDesk\ManagementSuite folder. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 181: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

    4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. CD or DVD drive cable b. CD or DVD drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.

  • Page 182: Diskette Drive Problems

    To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between monitors and diskette drives is at least 76 mm (3 in.). If the problem remains, replace the internal diskette drive. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 183: General Problems

    General problems 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 184: Intermittent Problems

    3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 185: Memory Problems

    Memory problems 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 186: Microprocessor Problems

    4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 187 To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between the monitor and any external diskette drive is at least 76 mm (3 in.). b. Non-Lenovo monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Reseat the following components: a. Monitor cable 3.

  • Page 188: Optional-Device Problems

    2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device. 3. Reseat the failing device. 4. Replace the failing device. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 189: Power Problems

    Power problems 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 190: Serial Port Problems

    3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Failing serial device b. Serial cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 191: Software Problems

    Software problems 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 192: Solving Scsi Problems

    A defective cable For any SCSI error message, follow these suggested actions in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 193: Solving Power Problems

    1. Make sure that external SCSI devices are turned on before you turn on the server. 2. Make sure that the cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly. 3. If an external SCSI device is attached, make sure that the external SCSI termination is set to automatic.

  • Page 194: Post

    Up Arrow (↑) and Down Arrow (↓) keys. The system-event log indicates an assertion event when an event has occurred. It indicates a deassertion event when the event is no longer occurring. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 195: Viewing Event Logs From The Setup Utility

    Portable DSA or DSA Preboot or download a DSA Preboot CD image, do the following: Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 196: Post Error Codes

    The following table describes the POST error codes and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. These errors can appear as severe, warning, or informational. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 197 “Updating the firmware” on page 151). 2. (Trained service technician only) Remove and replace the affected microprocessor (error LED is lit) with a supported type (see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver). 0011002 Microprocessor mismatch. 1. Run the Setup Utility and select System Information → System Summary → Processor...
  • Page 198 1. Make sure that the server contains DIMMs. 2. Reseat the DIMMs. 3. Install DIMMs in the correct sequence (see “Installing a memory module” on page 89). ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 199 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 200 4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 201 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 202 Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. 4. Make sure that the operating system is not corrupted. 5. Run the Setup Utility, save the configuration, and then restart the server. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 203 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 204 3. Update the server firmware to the latest level (see “Updating the firmware” on page 151). 4. Update the IMM firmware to the latest level (see “Updating the firmware” on page 151). ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 205: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    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. This section contains information about where to go for...

  • Page 206: Calling For Service

    International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 207: Purchasing Additional Services

    Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/. Lenovo product service...
  • Page 208 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 209: Appendix B. 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 210: Trademarks

    Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from Lenovo. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 211: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 212: Compliance With Republic Of Turkey Directive On The Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

    Bu Lenovo ürünü, T.C. Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı'nın “Elektrik ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmelik (EEE)” direktiflerine uygundur. EEE Yönetmeliğ ine Uygundur. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 213: Recycling Statements For Japan

    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 214: 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. ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 215: Electronic Emission Notices

    European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any Appendix B. Notices...

  • Page 216: Germany Class A Compliance Statement

    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: ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 217: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. Nach der EN 55022: “Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.”...

  • Page 218: Korea Class A Warning Statement

    Korea Class A warning statement ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...

  • Page 219: Index

    134 rear connectors 135 CPU LED 24 signal 78 creating cables, power and signal RAID array 144 connecting to internal drives 78 cabling hot-swap SAS drives 78 hot-swap SATA drives 78 © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2009.
  • Page 220 13 electronic emission Class A notice 197 server 7 enabling features and specifications 9 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility 151 features, server 9 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 221 firmware updates 1 in-band method firmware, server of recovering the server firmware 153 starting the backup 152 indicators 15 firmware, server, recovering 152 installation guidelines 37 firmware, updating 151 installation order formatting memory modules 91 hard disk drive 144 installing front USB connector assembly 2.5-inch hot-swap drive 71 installing 51...
  • Page 222 167 forgotten power-on 141 menu choices power-on 141, 142 for the Setup Utility 138 password, administrator messages clear 141 diagnostics 158 set 141 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 223 password, power-on product recycling and disposal 193 clear 141 set 141 passwords 141 RAID array bus LED 21 creating 144 PCI extender card RAS features 13 one-slot 34 RAS. two-slot 34 See also features pointing-device problems 166 reliability, availability, and serviceability 13 ports recovering the server firmware 152 Ethernet 27...
  • Page 224 13 TOE 11 set, administrator password 141 trademarks 192 set, power-on password 141 turning off the server 35 integrated baseboard management controller 36 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 225 177 virtual media key installing 126 removing 125 LED 24 Web site Lenovo support 1, 5, 37, 99, 150, 151, 153, 158, publication ordering 187 ServerProven list 79 support 187 UEFI flash diskette 152 Index...
  • Page 226 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 228 Part Number: 44W2344 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44W2344...

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