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Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210, 653417U Installation and User Manual

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Installation and User Guide
ThinkServer RS210
Machine Types: 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534
ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534
Installation and User Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page
149 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
First Edition (October 2009)
© Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009.
Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 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.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered
pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions
set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Safety ...............vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ........1
Notices and statements in this document .....2
Related documentation ...........2
Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap ....5
Chapter 3. What is included with your
server ...............7
Features and technologies ..........7
Specifications ..............9
Software ...............11
EasyStartup .............11
EasyManage .............11
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....12
Chapter 4. Server controls, LEDs, and
power ...............13
Front view...............13
Rear view ...............14
System-board internal connectors .......16
System-board external connectors .......17
System-board optional-device connectors ....18
System-board switches and jumpers ......20
System-board LEDs............21
Server power features ...........22
Turning on the server ..........22
Turning off the server ..........22
Chapter 5. Installing and replacing
optional devices ..........25
Installation guidelines ...........25
System reliability guidelines ........26
Working inside the server with the power on . . 26
Handling static-sensitive devices ......26
Major components of the server .......28
Removing and installing the cover.......29
Removing the cover ..........29
Installing the cover ...........29
Removing and installing the bezel .......30
Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle . . . 31
Removing the DIMM air baffle .......31
Installing the DIMM air baffle .......31
Replacing or installing a memory module (DIMM) 32
Supported memory types.........32
Removing a memory module .......35
Installing a memory module........36
Removing and installing hard disk drives ....38
Removing a simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard
disk drive ..............38
Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard
disk drive ..............38
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive ....39
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .....40
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives ......41
Installing an optional PCI card ........42
Removing and installing an optional DVD drive . . 45
Removing a DVD drive .........45
Installing a DVD drive .........46
Completing the installation .........47
Connecting the cables ..........48
Updating the server configuration ......49
Chapter 6. Replacing CRUs and FRUs 51
Replacing a PCI card ...........51
Removing a PCI card ..........51
Installing a PCI card ..........52
Replacing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device 52
Removing a USB embedded hypervisor flash
device ...............52
Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash
device ...............53
Replacing the operator information panel assembly 53
Removing the operator information panel
assembly ..............53
Installing the operator information panel
assembly ..............54
Replace the drive cage...........55
Removing the drive cage .........55
Installing a drive cage ..........57
Replacing a microprocessor and heat sink ....58
Removing the microprocessor .......58
Installing the microprocessor .......60
Thermal grease ............61
Replacing the system board .........62
Removing the system board ........62
Installing the system board ........64
Replacing the power supply .........64
Removing the power supply........65
Installing the power supply ........66
Replacing a fan assembly ..........67
Removing a fan assembly ........67
Installing a fan assembly .........68
Replacing the system-board battery ......69
Removing the battery ..........69
Installing the battery ..........70
Replacing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate
or backplane ..............72
Removing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch
drives) ...............72
Installing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch
drives) ...............72
Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives). . 74
Installing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives) . . 75
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly .....75
Removing the riser-card assembly ......75
Installing the riser-card assembly ......76
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Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
Controller ...............77
Removing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2
SAS/SATA Controller ..........77
Installing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2
SAS/SATA controller ..........78
Replacing the DVD cable ..........80
Removing the DVD cable.........80
Installing the DVD cable .........80
Replacing the virtual media key .......82
Removing the virtual media key ......82
Installing the virtual media key.......82
Replacing the PCI-X riser-card power cable ....83
Removing the PCI-X riser-card power cable . . 83
Installing the PCI-X riser-card power cable . . . 84
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) 84
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data .......86
Chapter 7. Configuring the server . . . 89
Using the Setup Utility ..........90
Starting the Setup Utility .........90
Setup Utility menu choices ........90
Passwords ..............93
Using the Boot Manager program .......95
Configuring RAID controllers ........95
Using LSI Configuration Utility program . . . 96
Using the WebBIOS utility .........98
Starting the WebBIOS utility ........98
Main menu of the WebBIOS utility .....98
Creating a storage configuration using the
Configuration Wizard ..........99
Viewing and changing properties ......99
Viewing and changing virtual disk properties . . 99
Using the EasyStartup DVD.........100
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD.....100
EasyStartup overview .........100
Installing your operating system without using
EasyStartup .............102
Updating the firmware ..........103
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool . . 103
Starting the backup server firmware......104
Recovering the UEFI firmware .......104
Using the integrated management module....105
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ....106
Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software . . . 106
Installation requirements ........106
Installation order ...........107
Installing Windows 2008 32-bit components . . 107
Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent . . 108
Using the remote presence capability and
blue-screen capture ...........108
Enabling the remote presence feature ....109
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM ....109
Logging on to the Web interface ......109
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 110
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . 110
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) 110
UEFI update and configuration ......110
Chapter 8. Solving problems .....113
Diagnostic tools ............113
POST ................113
Error logs .............114
POST error codes ...........115
Troubleshooting tables ..........122
EasyStartup problems .........122
DVD drive problems ..........123
General problems ...........124
Hard disk drive problems ........124
Hypervisor problems ..........126
Intermittent problems .........127
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 127
Memory problems...........128
Microprocessor problems ........129
Monitor problems ...........130
Optional-device problems ........132
Power problems ...........133
Serial-device problems .........134
Software problems...........135
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems . . . 135
Video problems............135
Solving undetermined problems .......135
Problem determination tips.........136
Diagnostic programs and messages ......137
Error LEDs ..............138
System pulse LEDs ...........140
Power-supply LEDs ...........141
Diagnostic programs and messages ......142
Running the diagnostic programs .....143
Diagnostic text messages ........143
Viewing the test log ..........143
Diagnostic messages ..........143
Appendix A. Getting help and
technical assistance ........145
Before you call .............145
Using the documentation .........145
Getting help and information from the World Wide
Web................145
Calling for service ............145
Using other services ...........146
Purchasing additional services........147
Lenovo product service ..........147
Appendix B. Notices ........149
Trademarks ..............150
Important notes ............150
Compliance with Republic of Turkey Directive on
the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ....151
Product recycling and disposal .......151
Battery return program ..........152
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . 153
Electronic emissions notices ........153
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement..............153
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance
statement..............153
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada ..........153
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement 153
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United Kingdom telecommunications safety
requirement .............154
European Union EMC Directive conformance
statement..............154
German Class A compliance statement ....154
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) statement .......155
Japanese recycling statements .......155
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ....156
Chinese Class A warning statement .....157
Korean Class A warning statement .....157
Index ...............159
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2009. vii
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number
is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated
versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that caution
statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the
procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional
device before you install the device.
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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.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or
opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type 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.
Do not:
v 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.
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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.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. 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.
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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.
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.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The Lenovo
®
ThinkServer
™
RS210 (Machine types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534) server is a 1-U-high rack
model server for volume network transaction processing. The high-performance, dual-core or quad-core
server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance,
input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of
the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your
needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting
service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support Information document.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other Lenovo server products at
http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.
The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the hardware, install
device drivers, and install the operating system.
This server supports one of the following hard disk drive configurations:
v Up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives
v Up to two 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
v Up to two 3.5-inch simple-swap SAS hard disk drives
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name ThinkServer RS210
Machine types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 (circle the machine type that applies)
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel 1, as shown in the following
illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the hardware and install
the operating system.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.
© Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2009. 1
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information
document, which is on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Each statement is numbered for
reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or
problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is
placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.
v 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.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
you. 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
®
Reader 5.0 (or later) or xpdf,
which comes with Linux
®
operating systems.
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The following table describes the content and location of documentation that is provided with your
server.
Table 1. Related documentation
Document Description Location
Read Me First This document directs you to the ThinkServer
Documentation DVD for complete warranty and
support information.
printed, provided in
server packaging
Important Notices This document includes safety and legal notices that
you are expected to read before using the server.
printed, provided in
server packaging
Rack Installation instructions This document provides instructions on how to install
your server in a rack.
English is printed and
provided in server
packaging. Additional
languages are
provided on the
ThinkServer
Documentation DVD
and on the Lenovo
Support Web site.
Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides diagnostic information, parts
listing, and replacement procedures for all field
replaceable units (parts replaced by trained service
personnel) as well as all customer replaceable units
(CRUs).
Lenovo Support Web
site:
http://
www.lenovo.com/
support
Warranty and Support Information This document includes the warranty statement and
information about how to contact Lenovo Support.
Available on the
ThinkServer
Documentation DVD
Safety Information This document includes translations of all of the safety
statements used in the ThinkServer documentation.
Available on the
ThinkServer
Documentation DVD
Chapter 1. Introduction 3
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