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ThinkServer TD200x Types 3719, 3821, 3822, and 3823: Hardware Maintenance Manual
a. Check for and apply code updates.
Most problems that appear to be caused by faulty hardware are actually
caused by Lenovo ThinkServer Server Firmware (server firmware), system
firmware, device firmware, or device drivers that are not at the latest levels.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or
coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify
that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you
update the code.
1) Determine the existing code levels.
In DSA, click Firmware/VPD to view system firmware levels, or click
Software to view operating-system levels.
2) Download and install updates of code that is not at the latest level.
To display a list of available updates for your server, complete the
following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The
actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
a) Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
b) Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or
select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.
c) Select Servers and Storage from the Brand list.
d) From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200x, and click Continue.
e) Click System TD200x to display the list of downloadable files for the
server.
You can install code updates that are packaged as an UpdateXpress
System Pack or UpdateXpress CD image. An UpdateXpress System
Pack contains an integration-tested bundle of online firmware and
device-driver updates for your server. Use UpdateXpress System Pack
Installer to acquire and apply UpdateXpress System Packs and
individual firmware and device-driver updates. For additional information
and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/
infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack
Installer.
Be sure to separately install any listed critical updates that have release
dates that are later than the release date of the UpdateXpress System
Pack or UpdateXpress image.
When you click an update, an information page is displayed, including a
list of the problems that the update fixes. Review this list for your
specific problem; however, even if your problem is not listed, installing
the update might solve the problem.
b. Check for and correct an incorrect configuration.
If the server is incorrectly configured, a system function can fail to work
when you enable it; if you make an incorrect change to the server
configuration, a system function that has been enabled can stop working.
1) Make sure that all installed hardware and software are supported.
See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver to verify that the server supports
the installed operating system, optional devices, and software levels. If
any hardware or software component is not supported, uninstall it to
determine whether it is causing the problem. You must remove