Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 User manual

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

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

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 71
and the Warranty and Support Information document on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Second Edition (April 2009)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD ..............2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Notices and statements in this document................3
Features and specifications.....................3
Major components of the server ...................5
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices ................7
Installation guidelines .......................7
System reliability guidelines....................8
Working inside the server with the power on .............8
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................9
Removing the cover .......................9
Installing amemory module ....................10
Memory mirroring .......................13
Online-spare memory .....................14
Installing ahard disk drive.....................16
Installing atape drive ......................17
Installing an additional microprocessor ................18
Installing an adapter .......................24
Replacing the SAS controller....................27
Completing the installation.....................29
Installing the cover ......................30
Connecting the cables .....................30
Updating the server configuration .................31
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............33
Front view ..........................33
Rear view...........................35
Server power features ......................36
Turning on the server .....................37
Turning off the server .....................37
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................39
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program ..............39
Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software ..............41
Installation requirements ....................41
Installation order .......................41
Installing Windows Components on the Core Server ..........42
Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent ..............42
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............42
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............43
Using the RAID Configuration Utility .................43
Starting the RAID Configuration Utility program ............44
RAID Configuration Utility menu choices ..............44
Using the baseboard management controller ..............44
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......45
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................47
Diagnostic tools overview .....................47
POST beep codes .......................47
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POST error codes........................49
EasyStartup problems ......................50
Troubleshooting tables ......................51
CD-RW/DVD drive problems ...................51
General problems .......................52
Hard disk drive problems ....................52
Intermittent problems......................53
USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ..........54
Memory problems.......................55
Microprocessor problems ....................56
Monitor problems .......................57
Optional-device problems ....................59
Power problems .......................59
Serial port problems ......................61
Software problems ......................62
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems ..............63
Video problems........................63
Easy LED Diagnostics ......................63
Diagnosing problems using Easy LED Diagnostics...........64
Easy LED Diagnostics LEDs ...................64
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........67
Before you call .........................67
Using the documentation .....................67
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........68
Calling for service........................68
Using other services .......................69
Purchasing additional services ...................69
Lenovo product service......................69
Appendix B. Notices ......................71
Trademarks ..........................72
Important notes.........................72
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices.........73
Recycling statements for Japan...................74
Battery return program ......................75
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement..............76
Electronic emissions notices ....................76
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........76
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........76
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........77
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............77
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........77
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement.........77
German Class Acompliance statement ...............77
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...78
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ............79
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............79
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................79
Korean Class Awarning statement ................79
Index ............................81
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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.
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 the
server or optional device before you install the device.
Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing
power supplies and connecting and disconnecting power refers to ac power
supplies only. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that
comes with the dc power supplies. In adc power environment, only trained service
personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or
disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove adc power
supply.
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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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