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Page 2 • Appendix C “Notices” on page 109 Third Edition (June 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Page 4 Web ....Monitor problems... . Lenovo Support Web site ..Optional-device problems ..
Page 6 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 manual. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,”...
Page 8 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. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Page 9 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. Statement 26 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. General Information
• “Related documentation” on page 2 Introduction This Installation and User Guide is for your Lenovo® ThinkServer® RD240 server (machine types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048). This document contains the following information: • Setting up and cabling the server • Starting and configuring the server •...
Page 12: Related Documentation
Available on the documentation DVD Warranty and Support Information statement and information about how to contact Lenovo Support. Note: You can obtain all the documentation in PDF for your server from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...
Page 13: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map
ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Install remote management “Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program” on page 88 applications Install applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
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Page 15: Chapter 3. Features And Technologies
RAID configurations. Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 16 71. For a list of the supported hard disk drives microprocessors for your server, go to – Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-104°F to 140°F) http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Expansion slots: On the ThinkServer systems page, • Humidity: click Products ➙ Options ➙...
Page 17: Software Programs
USB connectors. Software programs Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
Page 18 The server has the following RAS features: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Automatic memory downsizing on error detection • Automatic restart on non-maskable interrupt (NMI) • Availability of microcode level • Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and RAID configuration •...
Page 19: Chapter 4. Locating Parts, Controls, Leds, And Connectors
The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of the server. Figure 2. Rear view of the server Power supply 1 Serial port Power supply 2 bay (blank and USB connectors (3 and 4) covered by a bay bezel) Power cord connector Ethernet connector 1 © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 20: Front Control Panel
USB connectors (1 and 2) Ethernet connector 2 (share with MGMT) VGA monitor connector PCI expansion slot Connector Description Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port.
Page 21 The following table describes the meaning of the LEDs on the front control panel. Table 4. Front control panel LEDs State Color Description ID LED Blue ID is on. ID is off. System status System is normal. • Fan alarm •...
Page 22 Table 6. Ethernet LEDs State Color Description RJ-45 linkage/activity (left) Green 10/100/1000 Mb linked Blinking Green 10/100/1000 Mb activity No LAN connection. Amber 1000 Mb linked and active RJ-45 speed (right) Green 100 Mb linked and active 10 Mb mode or no LAN connection. ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...
Page 23: Locating Server Components
Locating server components The following illustration shows the locations of the major components in your server. Figure 4. Server component locations System fans Front control panel (see “Front control panel” on page 10) Riser card assembly Optical drive (depending on the model) Microprocessor and heat 3.5-inch hard disk drive dummy bay sink...
Page 24: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board The following illustrations show the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 5. Locating major parts on the system board Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHC0) SATA connector 1 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHB0) SATA connector 2 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA0) SATA connector 3...
Page 25 Figure 6. Locating other connectors on the system board System fan 1 connector J35 (for front control cable) System fan 2 connector JP1 (clear CMOS) System fan 3 connector USB 2 connector System fan 4 connector J21 (SGPIO connector for onboard SAS port 5-8) Front USB connector JP7 (set onboard SAS) J51 (SGPIO connector for onboard...
Page 26: Locating Connectors On The Backplane
Locating connectors on the backplane The following illustration shows the connector locations on the backplane. Figure 7. Backplane connector locations Mini SAS signal connector 2 Power connector Mini SAS signal connector 1 ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...
Page 27: Chapter 5. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware
• Back up all important data before you make changes to drives. • Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to power. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 28: System Reliability Guidelines
• After completing any installation, removal, or replacement procedure, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. • For a list of supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. • When working inside the server, you might find some tasks easier if you lay the server on its side.
Page 29: Working Inside The Server With The Power On
Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.
Page 30: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Optional Hardware Devices
Installing or removing a memory module This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the supported memory modules for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Memory.
Page 31: Installing A Memory Module
Memory module installation rules Your server has eight memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 64 GB of system memory. The following tables provide information about the memory module installation rules that you should consider when installing a memory module.
Page 32 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Locate the appropriate memory slot on the system board into which you will install the memory module. To optimize system performance, follow the related memory module installation rules and install the memory module into a memory slot starting with the memory module farthest from the microprocessor.
Page 33: Removing Or Installing Internal Drives
Removing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to remove a memory module. To remove a memory module, do the following: 1.
Page 34: Removing The Optical Drive
PCI card slot, or PCI Express card slot in the event that you later remove the device. • For a list of the supported hard disk drives for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives.
Page 35 5. Remove the retaining screw on the rear bracket of the optical drive. Figure 13. Removing the optical drive cage retaining screw 6. Slide out the optical drive cage with the optical drive. Figure 14. Sliding out the optical drive cage with the optical drive Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
Page 36: Installing The Optical Drive
7. Remove the two retaining screws that secure the optical drive in the cage. Then, slide the optical drive out of the cage. Figure 15. Removing the two retaining screws that secure the optical drive in the cage 8. If you are instructed to return the removed optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Page 37 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
Page 38 4. There is one screw on each side and two screws on the top. Remove the four screws that secure the drive access panel . Slide the drive access panel back and lift it to remove it Figure 16. Removing the drive access panel ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...
Page 39 5. Remove the retaining screw on the rear bracket of the optical drive. Figure 17. Removing the optical drive cage retaining screw 6. Slide out the optical drive cage. Figure 18. Sliding out the optical drive cage Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
Page 40 7. Remove the bezel of the optical drive cage. Figure 19. Removing the bezel of the optical drive cage 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the optical drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Page 41 11. Install the two retaining screws to secure the optical drive in the cage. Figure 21. Securing the optical drive with screws 12. Slide the cage with the optical drive into place. Figure 22. Sliding the cage with the optical drive into place Chapter 5 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
Page 42 13. Install the retaining screw to the rear of the cage to secure the optical drive cage in place. Figure 23. Installing the optical drive cage retaining screw 14. Connect the power cable (P8) and the signal cable (SATA cable) to the rear of the optical drive. 15.
Page 43 1. Press the blue latch to open the hard disk drive tray and rotate the handle of the hard disk drive tray assembly to the open position ). Then, grasp the handle and pull the hard disk drive tray assembly out of the bay Figure 24.
Page 44: Removing Or Installing The Riser Card Assembly
3. Keep the handle on the hard disk drive tray assembly fully open, slide the tray with the hard disk drive into the corresponding mounting point of the hot-swap hard disk drive bay , and then slightly press the handle to lock the tray into place Figure 25.
Page 45 4. Loosen the retaining screws on the front and rear of the riser card assembly. Then, remove the riser card assembly from the server. Note: If the riser card is secured in place by a retaining latch , press the retaining latch to release the riser card from the latch.
Page 46: Installing Or Removing A Pci Card
This section provides instructions on how to install the riser card assembly. The riser card assembly might have PCI card(s) installed on it. To install the riser card assembly, do the following: Note: Use any documentation that comes with the riser card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
Page 47: Removing A Pci Card
Installing a PCI card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to install a PCI card. To install a PCI card, do the following: Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
Page 48: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware Devices
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Page 49: Installing The System Board Battery
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3.
Page 50: Removing Or Installing The Raid Controller
To install the system board battery, do the following: Note: Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery. 1. Hold the system board battery and position one side of the battery into its socket. Then, press the other side of the battery until it snaps into place.
Page 51 6. Refer to “Removing a PCI card” on page 37 and follow those instructions to remove the RAID controller from the riser card assembly. Note: Depending on your RAID controller, if necessary, remove the RAID battery from the RAID controller by removing the screws that secure the battery on the controller and disconnecting any cables. 7.
Page 52 e. The temperature of the battery card assembly is generally 15-20°C (59-68°F) higher than the ambient temperature during fast charge. Therefore, to complete a fast charge cycle, the ambient temperature should be lower than 45°C (113°F). If the ambient temperature exceeds 45°C (113°F), the fast charge cycle will terminate prematurely, thus preventing the battery card assembly from reaching a fully charged state.
Page 53 a. Note the top view and the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Then, insert the battery pack harness connector into the 5-pin J3 battery pack harness connector on the backside of the battery card assembly. For more information, refer to the following illustrations. Figure 32.
Page 54 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J2 board-to-board connector lining up with the J7 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
Page 55 6. Connect the mini SAS signal cables to the RAID controller and the backplane. Note: Use the two 440 mm (17.32 inches) mini SAS signal cables. Figure 35. Connecting the mini SAS signal cables Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 a. For one mini SAS signal cable, connect one end to the ports 0-3 on the RAID controller. Then, connect the other end to the mini SAS signal connector on the backplane.
Page 56 Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this topic) and the battery card assembly for this RAID controller.
Page 57 To install the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller, do the following: a. Note the top view and bottom view of the battery card assembly. Then, insert the battery pack harness connector into the J4 battery pack harness connector on the backside of the battery card assembly.
Page 58 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J5 board-to-board connector lining up with the J10 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
Page 59 Figure 41. Installing the RAID controller into the PCI card slot on the riser card 8. Install the riser card with the RAID controller into an appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. 9. Connect the other end of the two 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cables to the backplane of your server.
Page 60 Installing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (hereafter referred to as the RAID controller within this topic) and the battery card assembly for this RAID controller.
Page 61 To install the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller, do the following: a. Note the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Figure 43. Bottom view of the battery card assembly J1 board-to-board connector J2 remote connector (reserved for use) b.
Page 62 6. Connect the mini SAS signal cables to the RAID controller. Note: Use the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable. Figure 45. Connecting the mini SAS signal cables to the RAID controller Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 a. For one mini SAS signal cable, connect the end to the ports 0-3 on the RAID controller. b.
Page 63: Removing Or Installing The Ethernet Card
9. Connect the other end of the two 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cables to the backplane of your server. Figure 47. Mini SAS signal cable connectors on the backplane a. For one mini SAS signal cable, connect the other end to the mini SAS signal cable connector the backplane.
Page 64 4. Remove the riser card assembly together with the installed Ethernet card. See “Removing the riser card assembly” on page 34. 5. Refer to “Removing a PCI card” on page 37 and follow those instructions to remove the Ethernet card from the riser card assembly.
Page 65: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor Fan Duct
Removing or installing the microprocessor fan duct This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the microprocessor fan duct. Removing the microprocessor fan duct Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines”...
Page 66: Removing Or Installing The Power Supply
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Place the microprocessor fan duct over the heat sink(s) and insert the three plastic tabs on one side of the duct with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, carefully pivot the other side down to install the duct in place.
Page 67: Installing The Power Supply
1. Press the tab of the power supply and pull the handle to slide the power supply out of the server. Figure 49. Removing the power supply 2. If you are instructed to return the power supply, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Page 68 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. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
Page 69: Removing Or Installing The System Fans
2. Slide the power supply into the chassis until it snaps into position. Figure 51. Installing the power supply What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Removing or installing the system fans This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the system fans.
Page 70: Installing The System Fans
6. For each system fan, press it downward while holding the buckle . Then, carefully lift the system fan straight up to remove it out of the chassis Note: Mind the system fan cables. Remove the cables from any clip before removing the system fans. Figure 52.
Page 71: Removing Or Installing The Heat Sink
To install the system fans, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2.
Page 72 CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To remove the heat sink, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Page 73 Installing the heat sink Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to install the heat sink. CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot.
Page 74: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor
3. Notice the orientation of the heat sink air flow and the V-shaped cooling pipe. The V-shaped cooling pipe should always face the power supply assembly. Then, align the retaining screws on the heat sink with the corresponding holes in the system board. Install the four screws following the numerical sequence as shown below ( ) to secure the heat sink on the system board.
Page 75: Installing The Microprocessor
CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To remove the microprocessor, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Page 76 This section provides instructions on how to install the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. For optimal performance, follow these microprocessor installation rules: 1.
Page 77 7. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. Figure 59. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 8. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor.
Page 78: Completing The Parts Replacement
9. Hold the new microprocessor by the edges and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Then, install the microprocessor into the socket. Figure 61. Installing the microprocessor What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
Page 79: Turning On The Server
If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, 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. See “Rear view” on page 9 for an illustration of the I/O connectors on the rear of the server.
Page 80: Connecting External Devices
1. Read and understand the Safety Information on the documentation DVD that comes with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 17. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
Page 81: Chapter 6. Configuring The Server
Chapter 6. Configuring the server Lenovo provides the following programs for you to configure your server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
Page 82: Starting The Setup Utility Program
• Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the POST runs automatically. You will then see the logo screen.
Page 83 Table 12. Items under the Main menu Item Option Description AMIBIOS View the BIOS version and creation date information. Processor View microprocessor information. View memory capacity information. System Memory System Time HH:MM:SS Set system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set system date. Table 13.
Page 84 Table 14. Submenus under the CPU Configuration (continued) Item Option Description Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the adjacent cache line prefetch. This setting might impact system performance. MPS and ACPI MADT ordering Legacy ordering / [Modern ordering] Select the MPS and ACPI MADT ordering method.
Page 85 Table 15. Submenus under the Mass Storage Controller Configuration Item Option Description SATA Configuration Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the integrated SATA controller. Configure SATA as [IDE] / RAID To select the hard disk drive mode. If this option is set to IDE, all the SATA connectors will be configured as stand-alone SATA connectors.
Page 86 Table 18. Submenus under the Hardware Health Configuration Item Option Description Items and options with BMC configuration: Auto Fan Control Disabled / [Enabled] If this option is set to Disabled, the fan runs at the full speed; if this option is set to Enabled, the fan speed is controlled by the system temperature.
Page 87 Table 19. Submenus under the IPMI 2.0 Configuration (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description BMC Watch Dog Timer [Disabled] / Reset System / Disable or enable the OS Action Power Down / Power Cycle based dongle. If enabled, whenever any problems arising from the operation system, such as the system halted, the system...
Page 88 Table 22. Items under the PCIPnP menu (continued) Item Option Description LAN1 OP-ROM [Enabled] / Disabled Enable or disable the wake-up from LAN 1. LAN2 [Auto] / Enabled / Disabled The Auto option means to automatically enable the integrated Ethernet controller 2. The Enabled option means to enable the integrated Ethernet controller 2.
Page 89: Using Passwords
Table 25. Items under the Chipset menu Item Sub-item Option Description CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Frequency [Auto] / 4.800GT / 5.866GT Standard transferring rate / 6.400GT of the QPI bus. QPI L0s and L1 Disabled / [Enabled] Enable or disable the QPI L0s and L1.
Page 90: Raid Controllers
• Created a RAID response file that can be used to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers. LSI IR-RAID Utility Onboard 1068E SAS RAID Press Ctrl+C to start “Onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller controller Configuration Utility program”...
Page 91: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program
• Support for multiple operating systems • Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Page 92: Configuring Raid
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 93: Onboard 1068E Sas Raid Controller Configuration Utility Program
• Save response file: This task gives you the option of saving the information on a diskette or USB device as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the disk is prepared using the disk and partition information you specified.
Page 94: Starting The Configuration Utility Program
J51 (for connecting the SGPIO connector of the mini SAS connectors (top: SAS 3; bottom: SAS 2) SAS cable) SAS connectors (top: SAS 1; bottom: SAS 0) When connecting hard disk drives to the system board using the mini SAS cable, connect the mini SAS connector to the mini SAS connector on the backplane.
Page 95: Accessing The Adapter Properties Window
Table 27. Items in the Adapter List window (continued) Item Description FW Revision The current firmware version Status Indicating whether the adapter on the boot list is enabled or disabled Boot Order Indicating the boot sequence. You can change the sequence by pressing + or -.
Page 96: Sas Raid Settings
Table 29. Items in the Adapter Properties window for SAS1068E (continued) Item Description Boot Support Defining the software control mode of the adapter. Enabled BIOS & OS: When this option is enabled, it means that the adapter is controlled by both the BIOS and the driver on the operating system.
Page 97: Accessing The Sas Topology Window
1. In the SAS RAID setup main window, select Create IM Volume and press Enter. The Create New Array window opens. 2. Select No under the RAID Disk column for the first hard disk drive. Then, press the Space key. 3.
Page 98: Updating The Firmware
Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS ROM file, BMC FW and RAID FW files.
Page 99: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
DVD drive b. DVD drive and cables c. (Trained service technician only) System board A DVD is not working correctly. 1. Clean the DVD. 2. Reseat the DVD drive. 3. Replace the DVD drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 100: General Problems
Symptom Action The DVD drive tray is not 1. Make sure that the server is turned on. working. 2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the DVD drive. 4. Replace the DVD drive. General problems •...
Page 101: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems
• The mouse or pointing device is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. • The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server. • The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are installed correctly.
Page 102: Microprocessor Problems
• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Page 103: Monitor Problems
Symptom Action The server emits a continuous 1. Make sure that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the beep during the POST, microprocessors match in speed and cache size. indicating that the startup 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 1. (boot) microprocessor is not 3.
Page 104: Optional-Device Problems
• The device is designed for the server. For a list of the supported options for work. your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options. • You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.
Page 105: Power Problems
Symptom Action A Lenovo optional device that 1. Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device are used to work does not work secure. now. 2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device.
Page 106: Serial Port Problems
Symptom Action The power-control button does 1. Make sure that the power-control button is working correctly: not work (the server does not a. Disconnect the server power cords. start). b. Reconnect the power cords. Note: The power-control button will not function until c.
Page 107: Software Problems
• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Page 108: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Port Problems
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).
Page 109: Solving Undetermined Problems
• Any external devices • Surge-suppressor device (on the server) • Modem, printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices • Each adapter • Hard disk drives • Memory modules: the minimum configuration requirement is 1 GB DIMM per microprocessor (2 GB...
Page 110: Event Logs
• Power cord • ServeRAID SAS adapter • System board assembly 4. Turn on the server. If the problem remains, suspect the following components in the following order: a. Power supply b. Power-supply cage c. Memory d. Microprocessor e. System board If the problem is solved when you remove an adapter from the server but the problem recurs when you reinstall the same adapter, suspect the adapter;...
Page 111: System Event Log
System event log The system-event log contains messages of three types: Information Information messages do not require action; they record significant system-level events, such as when the server is started. Warning Warning messages do not require immediate action; they indicate possible problems, such as when the recommended maximum ambient temperature is exceeded.
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Page 113: Appendix A. Raid Battery Card Assembly
This sections includes information about the battery life and data retention time. It is recommended that you replace the battery pack on the battery card assembly once a year or after 500 recharging cycles, whichever comes first. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 114 The data retention time for the battery card assembly is as follows: BBU name Data retention time ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter Battery (iBBU05) • 72 hours for 256 Mbytes, using five 32 Mx16 double data rate two dynamic random access memory modules (DDR2 DRAMs) (low power) •...
Page 115: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance
Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
Page 116: Lenovo Support Web Site
These items are not covered by the warranty: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of the BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade •...
Page 117: Using Other 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/.
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Page 119: Appendix C. Notices
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Page 120: Trademarks
Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Page 121: Particulate Contamination
If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair...
Page 122: Turkish Statement Of Compliance
Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, U.S.A. Turkish statement of compliance The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).
Page 123: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. Electronic emission notices The following information applies to Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 server machine types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 124 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 specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Page 125 Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
Page 126 China Class A compliance statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...
Page 127: Index
Setup Utility program expansion bays danger statements data rate, Ethernet devices, handling static-sensitive diagnostic fans LEDs on the front control panel weight DIMM features and technologies installing firmware, updating problems front, controls and indicators removing display problems © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 128 keyboard problems gaseous contamination 6, 112 general problems getting help gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring gloss statement (Germany) LEDs rear of the server LEDs and controls on the front of the server locating connectors hard disk drive backplane problems logs hard disk drives system-event message hot-swap SAS or SATA, installing hot-swap SAS or SATA, removing...
Page 129 PCI card power supply temperature RAID controller the POST riser card assembly event log server cover ThinkServer Web address system board battery trademarks riser card assembly troubleshooting tables installing turn off removing server © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011...
Page 130 Utility program passwords Setup Utility program VGA monitor connector video problems video controller, integrated specifications viewing event logs Web site compatible options Lenovo support publication ordering support working inside the server with the power on ThinkServer Installation and User Guide...

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Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

Chapter 3. Features and Technologies

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

Chapter 5. Installing, Removing, or Replacing Hardware

Chapter 6. Configuring the Server

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

Appendix A. RAID Battery Card Assembly

Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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