Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210 Owner's manual

Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkServer RS210
Machine Types: 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534

ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532,
6533, and 6534
Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 221 and the
Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Second Edition (January 2010)
© Copyright Lenovo 2009.
Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2009.
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set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents
Chapter 1. About this manual ..........................1
Important Safety Information ..............................1
Safety statements ..................................2
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs ...................7
Turkish statement of compliance.............................8
Chapter 2. General information ..........................9
Features and technologies ...............................9
Specifications ...................................11
Software ....................................12
EasyStartup ..................................12
EasyManage ..................................13
Chapter 3. General Checkout ..........................15
Checkout procedure ................................15
About the checkout procedure ............................15
Performing the checkout procedure ..........................16
Diagnosing a problem ................................16
Undocumented problems ...............................18
Chapter 4. Diagnostics .............................19
Diagnostic tools ..................................19
Event logs ....................................19
Viewing event logs through the Setup utility .......................20
Viewing event logs without restarting the server ......................20
Clearing the event logs ..............................21
POST .....................................21
POST error codes ................................21
System-event log .................................29
Integrated management module error messages .......................30
Troubleshooting tables................................50
EasyStartup problems ...............................50
DVD drive problems ...............................51
General problems ................................52
Hard disk drive problems .............................52
Hypervisor problems ...............................54
Intermittent problems ...............................55
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ......................56
Memory problems ................................57
Microprocessor problems ..............................58
Monitor problems ................................59
Optional-device problems .............................61
Power problems .................................62
Serial-device problems...............................63
Software problems ................................64
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems ........................65
Video problems .................................65
Error LEDs ...................................65
Power-supply LEDs ................................67
System pulse LEDs .................................67
Diagnostic programs and messages ...........................68
Running the diagnostic programs ...........................69
Diagnostic text messages ..............................69
Viewing the test log ...............................69
Diagnostic messages ...............................70
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Recovering the server firmware ............................100
Automated boot recovery (ABR) ............................102
Three boot failure .................................102
Solving power problems...............................102
Solving Ethernet controller problems ..........................102
Solving undetermined problems ............................103
Problem determination tips..............................104
Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors ...............105
Front view ...................................105
Rear view ...................................106
System-board internal connectors............................107
System-board external connectors ...........................108
System-board optional-device connectors .........................109
System-board switches and jumpers ...........................111
System-board LEDs ................................112
Server power features ...............................113
Turning on the server...............................113
Turning off the server ..............................113
Chapter 6. Replacing FRUs ..........................115
Guidelines for trained service technicians .........................115
Inspecting for unsafe conditions ...........................115
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment .......................115
Working inside the server with the power on........................116
Handling static-sensitive devices ............................117
Major components of the server ............................118
Removing and installing the cover ...........................119
Removing the cover ...............................119
Installing the cover ...............................119
Removing and installing the bezel ...........................120
Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle .......................121
Removing the DIMM air baffle ...........................121
Installing the DIMM air baffle ............................121
Replacing a memory module (DIMM) ..........................122
Supported memory types .............................122
Removing a memory module ............................124
Installing a memory module ............................125
Replacing hard disk drives ..............................126
Removing a simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive .................126
Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive ..................127
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive .........................128
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .........................129
Replacing a PCI card ................................130
Removing a PCI card...............................130
Installing a PCI card ...............................132
Replacing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device .....................133
Removing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device ....................133
Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device ....................134
Replacing the operator information panel assembly......................134
Removing the operator information panel assembly ....................134
Installing the operator information panel assembly .....................135
Replacing the drive cage ..............................136
Removing the drive cage .............................136
Installing the drive cage ..............................138
Replacing the microprocessor and heat sink ........................139
Removing the microprocessor ............................140
Installing the microprocessor ............................141
Thermal grease .................................143
Replacing the system board .............................144
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Removing the system board ............................144
Installing the system board .............................145
Replacing the power supply .............................146
Removing the power supply ............................147
Installing the power supply ............................148
Replacing a fan assembly ..............................149
Removing a fan assembly .............................149
Installing a fan assembly .............................150
Replacing the system-board battery ...........................151
Removing the battery ..............................151
Installing the battery ...............................152
Replacing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate or backplane.................154
Removing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives) ...................154
Installing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives) ...................154
Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives) ......................156
Installing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives) ......................157
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly ..........................157
Removing the riser-card assembly ..........................157
Installing the riser-card assembly ...........................158
Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller ...................159
Removing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller ..................159
Installing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller ..................160
Replacing the DVD drive cable ............................162
Removing the DVD drive cable ...........................162
Installing the DVD drive cable ...........................163
Replacing a DVD drive ...............................164
Removing a DVD drive ..............................164
Installing a DVD drive ..............................165
Replacing the virtual media key ............................167
Removing the virtual media key ...........................167
Installing the virtual media key ...........................167
Replacing the PCI-X riser-card power cable ........................168
Removing the PCI-X riser-card power cable .......................168
Installing the PCI-X riser-card power cable .......................169
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) ......................169
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data............................171
Completing the FRU replacement ...........................173
Connecting the cables ..............................174
Updating the server configuration ..........................175
Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 ..........177
Replaceable server components ............................179
Power cords ...................................194
Chapter 8. Configuring the server .......................199
Using the Setup Utility ...............................200
Starting the Setup Utility .............................200
Setup Utility menu choices .............................200
Passwords ..................................203
Using the Boot Manager program ...........................205
Configuring RAID controllers .............................205
Using LSI Configuration Utility program ........................206
Using the WebBIOS utility ..............................208
Starting the WebBIOS utility ............................208
Main menu of the WebBIOS utility ..........................208
Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard ................208
Viewing and changing properties...........................209
Viewing and changing virtual disk properties ......................209
Using the EasyStartup DVD..............................209
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD..........................210
Contents v

EasyStartup overview ..............................210
Installing your operating system without using EasyStartup..................212
Updating the firmware ...............................212
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool .......................213
Starting the backup server firmware...........................213
Recovering the UEFI firmware ............................213
Using the integrated management module.........................215
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program .........................216
Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software ........................216
Installation requirements .............................216
Installation order ................................216
Installing Windows 2008 32-bit components .......................217
Uninstalling the LANDesk Software Agent .......................218
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture ..................218
Enabling the remote presence feature .........................218
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM .........................218
Logging on to the Web interface ...........................219
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .....................219
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ........................219
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ......................220
UEFI update and configuration ...........................220
Appendix. Notices ..............................221
Trademarks ...................................222
Important notes .................................222
Product recycling and disposal ............................223
Compliance with Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ........224
Recycling statements for Japan ............................224
Battery return program ...............................225
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement ........................226
Electronic emission notices ..............................226
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ...................226
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ...................226
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ..................226
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ......................226
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ...................227
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ...................227
Germany Class A compliance statement ........................227
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...............228
Taiwan Class A warning statement ..........................228
People’s Republic of China Class A warning statement ...................229
Korea Class A warning statement...........................229
Index ....................................231
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Chapter 1. About this manual
This Hardware Maintenance Manual contains information to help you solve problems that might occur in
your server. It describes the diagnostic tools that come with the server, error codes and suggested actions,
and instructions for replacing failing components.
Replaceable components are of three types:
vSelf-service customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of self-service CRUs is your responsibility.
If Lenovo®installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
vOptional-service customer replaceable unit: You may install an optional-service CRU yourself or
request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is
designated for the server.
vField replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service technicians.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See “Important Safety
Information.”
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and
Support Information document.
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing any of the instructions.
Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant
d’exécuter les instructions.
Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ ″ACHTUNG″oder ″VORSICHT″in dieser Dokumentation,
bevor Sie irgendwelche Vorgänge durchführen
Leggere le istruzioni introdotte da ATTENZIONE e PERICOLO presenti nel manuale prima di eseguire
una qualsiasi delle istruzioni
Certifique-se de ler todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo neste manual antes de executar qualquer uma
das instruções
Es importante que lea todas las declaraciones de precaución y de peligro de este manual antes de seguir
las instrucciones.
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Safety statements
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.
Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock 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 a properly 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 a 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:
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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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are
installed, note the following:
vDo 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.
vUse 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.
1
2
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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.
Attention: 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.
Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause
2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS
requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market and sold in the
European Union after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have
RoHS compliant parts. If the parts are not compliant originally, replacement parts can also be
noncompliant, but in all cases, if the parts are compliant, the replacement parts must also be
compliant.
Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified with unique
FRU part numbers.
Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its
suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005
will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any
product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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RoHS compliant ThinkServer RS210 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Before or after June, 2006,
failed RoHS compliant parts must always be replaced using RoHS compliant FRUs, so only the FRUs
identified as compliant in the system Hardware Maintenance Manual or direct substitutions for those
FRUs can be used.
Products marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June 2006
Current or original part Replacement FRU Current or original part Replacement FRU
Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS
Non-RoHS Can be RoHS
Non-RoHS Can sub to RoHS
RoHS Must be RoHS
Note: A direct substitution is a part with a different FRU part number that is automatically shipped by
the distribution center at the time of order.
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).
Türkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı
T.C. Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı'nın “Elektrik
ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının
Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmelik (EEE)” direktiflerine uygundur.
EEE Yönetmeliğ
Bu Lenovo ürünü,
ine Uygundur.
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Chapter 2. General information
This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication.
Features and technologies
The server uses the following features and technologies:
vUEFI-compliant server firmware
UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface between the
operating system, platform firmware, and external devices. The server design combines the UEFI
capabilities and features with legacy BIOS compatibility. UEFI-compliant servers are capable of starting
UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as
UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: This server does not support DOS.
vDual-core or quad-core processing
The server supports one Intel®Xeon®or Celeron®dual-core or quad-core microprocessor.
vIntegrated management module
The Integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor functions, video controller, and
(when an optional virtual media key is installed) remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM
provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental
condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you
diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the
IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM
provides remote server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module” on page 215.
vRemote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated
management module (IMM) and are available with the purchase of the optional Lenovo Virtual Media
Key. A virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, regardless of the system state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
– Mapping the DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO
and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server
when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the
blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.
See“Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page 218 for additional
information.
vLarge system-memory capability
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The memory bus supports up to 24 GB of memory when registered DIMMs are installed. The server
supports up to 8 GB if unbuffered DIMMs are installed. The memory controller supports error
correcting code (ECC) for up to six industry-standard PC3-8500 or PC3-10600R-999, 1066 and 1333
MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered or unbuffered, synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
vIntegrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit
Ethernet controllers” on page 219.
vIntegrated Trust Platform Module
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure
keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification.
vLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The server supports a maximum of four 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives,
two 3.5-inch simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives, or two 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA
hard disk drives, depending on the server model.
With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the
server.
vPCI card capabilities
The server has two PCI interface slots (one supports low-profile cards and one supports half-length,
full-height cards). Both slots can support PCI Express PCI cards.
vRAID support
The RAID controller provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support. The
standard RAID controller provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E. Optional RAID PCI cards are available for
purchase that provide additional RAID levels.
vSystems-management capabilities
The server comes with an Integrated Management Module (IMM). When the IMM is used with the
systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server
locally and remotely. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert
capability. The systems-management connector provides additional security by physically separating
the management network traffic from the production network. You can use the Setup Utility to
configure the server to use a dedicated systems-management network or a shared network.
vTCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP
flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an
operating system that supports TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports
TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.
Note: The Linux operating system does not support TOE.
vPreboot diagnostics program
The preboot diagnostics programs are stored on the integrated USB memory. They collect and analyze
system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly called BIOS) configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
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– Event logs for RAID controllers and service processors
The diagnostics programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The
information is collected into a file that you can send to the Lenovo technical support team to help
diagnose a problem. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report
file. You can also copy the log to a removable medium and view the HTML log from a Web browser.
For additional information about diagnostics, see Chapter 4, “Diagnostics,” on page 19.
vEasyStartup DVD
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program guides you through the configuration of RAID controllers and
the installation of the operating system and device drivers. See “Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page
209 for details.
vEasyManage DVD
The ThinkServer EasyManage program helps you manage and administer your servers through remote
problem notification as well as monitoring and alerting.
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.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vSupports one Intel®quad-core (Xeon
3400 series) or dual-core (Celeron G1101,
Pentium G6950, or core i3 series)
processor with the IbexPeak 3420 chip
set and Multi-chip Package (MCP)
processor architecture
vDesigned for LGA 1156 socket
vScalable up to four cores
v32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
cache, and up to 8 MB cache that is
shared among the cores
vSupport for Intel®Extended Memory 64
Technology (EM64T)
Note:
vUse the Setup utility to determine the
type and speed of the microprocessor.
Memory:
vMinimum: 1 GB
vMaximum: 32 GB
– 16 GB using unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 32 GB using registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
vTypes: PC3-8500 or PC3-10600R-999
(single-rank or double-rank), 1066, and
1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 registered or
unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only
vConnectors: Six dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
vSupports:
– 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB (when
available) unbuffered DIMMS
– 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when
available) registered DIMMs
SATA optical drives:
vUltraSlim DVD-ROM combo (optional)
vMulti-burner (optional)
Hard disk drive expansion bays
(depending on the model):
One of the following configurations:
vFour 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk
drive bays
vTwo 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap
SATA hard disk drive bays
vTwo 3.5-inch simple-swap SAS hard
disk drive bays
PCI expansion slots:
Supports two PCI riser slots on the riser
card that connects to slots 1 and 2 on the
system board:
vSlot 1 supports low-profile cards (PCI
Express Gen2 x8
vSlot 2 supports 3/4-length, full-height
cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 or PCI-X
1.0a 64-bit/133 MHz)
Power supply:
One 351-watt power supply or one
351-watt high efficiency power supply.
Fans: The server comes standard with five
speed-controlled fans.
Integrated functions:
vIntegrated management module (IMM),
which provides service processor control
and monitoring functions, video
controller, and (when the optional
virtual media key is installed) remote
keyboard, video, mouse, and remote
hard disk drive capabilities
vIntel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with
TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and Wake
on LAN®support
vSeven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
ports (two front, four rear, and one
internal for the optional USB
Hypervisor flash device)
vTwo Ethernet ports
vFour-port integrated SATA controller
vIntegrated Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) support
vOne serial port
vOne VGA port
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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
RAID controllers:
vAn IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA
Controller that provides RAID levels 0,
1, and 1E (comes standard on some
hot-swap SAS and hot-swap SATA
models).
vAn optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i
SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
5, 6, and 10 can be ordered.
vAn optional IBM ServeRAID-M1015
SAS/SATA controller that provides
RAID levels 0,1,10, and 5 can be
ordered.
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idling: 6.5 bels maximum
vSound power, operating: 6.5 bels
maximum
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50.0°F to
95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50.0°F to
89.6°F); altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to
2133.6 m (7000.0 ft)
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 109.4°F); maximum altitude:
2133.6 m (7000.0 ft)
– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C
(-104°F to 140°F)
vHumidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
vParticulate contamination:
Attention: Airborne particulates and
reactive gases acting alone or in
combination with other environmental
factors such as humidity or temperature
might pose a risk to the server. For
information about the limits for
particulates and gases, see “Notices,” on
page 221.
Video controller (integrated into IMM):
vMatrox G200
vSVGA compatible video controller
vDDR2 128 MB SDRAM video memory
vAvocent Digital Video Compression
vVideo memory is not expandable
Note: The maximum video resolution is
1280 x 1024
Size:
vHeight: 43 mm (1.69 inches, 1U)
vDepth: 560.1 mm (22 inches)
vWidth: 430 mm (17.3 inches)
vMaximum weight: 11.4 kg (25.1 lb)
when fully configured
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
vMinimum configuration: 171 BTU per
hour (50 watts)
vMaximum configuration: 1024 BTU per
hour (300 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50 / 60 Hz) required
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.102 kVA
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and
type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional
features in use.
2. The sound levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified
by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779
and are reported in accordance with
ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels
in a given location might exceed the
average values stated because of room
reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The noise emission level stated
in the declared (upper limit)
sound-power level, in bels, for a
random sample of system.
3. There is no keyboard connector or
mouse connector on the server. You
can connect a USB keyboard and USB
mouse to the server by using the USB
connectors.
Software
Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running.
EasyStartup
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controllers and
installing supported Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server.
The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is self starting (bootable). The
User Guide for the EasyStartup program is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program
interface. For additional information, see “Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page 209.
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