Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 User manual

ThinkServer RD120 Ty pes 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447
User Guide

ThinkServer RD120 Ty pes 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447
User Guide

Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 91, and the Warranty
and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Fourth Edition (April 2009)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RD120 server ..............1
Related documentation ......................2
Notices and statements in this document................2
Features and specifications....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............7
ThinkServer EasyStartup......................8
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................8
Front view ..........................8
Rear view ..........................10
Server power features .....................12
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................15
Server components .......................15
System-board optional-device connectors ..............18
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................19
Power-backplane-board connectors ................19
System-board internal cable connectors...............20
System-board external connectors.................21
System-board switches and jumpers ................22
System-board LEDs ......................24
Riser-card assembly LEDs ...................25
Diagnostics panel .......................26
Installation guidelines ......................29
System reliability guidelines ...................30
Working inside the server with the power on .............30
Handling static-sensitive devices .................31
Removing the cover .......................31
Removing the riser-card assembly..................32
Installing the riser-card assembly ..................34
Removing the microprocessor air baffle ................34
Installing the microprocessor air baffle ................36
Removing the DIMM air baffle ...................37
Installing the DIMM air baffle ....................38
Installing an adapter .......................39
Removing an adapter ......................43
Replacing the RAID SAS controller .................45
Installing ahard disk drive.....................47
Removing ahard disk drive ....................49
Installing an optional tape drive ...................50
Installing aSATA tape drive in a3.5-inch model server .........50
Installing aSATA tape drive in a2.5-inch model server .........53
Installing amicroprocessor ....................54
Installing amemory module ....................60
Memory mirroring .......................62
Online-spare memory .....................63
Removing amemory module....................65
Installing ahot-swap power supply .................65
Removing ahot-swap power supply .................68
Installing afan .........................68
Removing afan ........................69
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Removing the fan-bracket assembly .................70
Installing the fan-bracket assembly .................72
Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive ..................73
Completing the installation.....................74
Installing the cover ......................75
Connecting the cables .....................75
Updating the server configuration .................76
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................79
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............79
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............80
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............80
Passwords .........................84
Using the RAID Configuration Utility program ..............87
Starting the RAID Configuration Utility program ............87
RAID Configuration Utility menu choices ..............88
Configuring the controller ....................88
Viewing the configuration ....................88
Using the baseboard management controller ..............88
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......89
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............89
Appendix. Notices .......................91
Trademarks ..........................92
Important notes.........................92
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices .........93
Recycling statements for Japan ...................94
Battery return program ......................95
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement ..............96
Electronic emission notices ....................96
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........96
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........96
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........97
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............97
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........97
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........97
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............97
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................98
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...98
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ............98
Index ............................99
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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 udit 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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with anumber. This
number is used to cross reference an English language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety
Information document, which is provided on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
For example, if acaution 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 any
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 ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect 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 the battery recommended by the
manufacturer. If your system has amodule containing alithium 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:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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