Lenovo ThinkSystem SR150 User manual

ThinkSystem SR150
Setup Guide
Machine Type: 7Y54

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, e sure to read and understand the safety
information and the safety instructions, which are availa le at:
http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/safety_documentation/pdf_files.html
In addition, e sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server,
which can e found at:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup
Fourth Edition (October 2019)
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IMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services
Administration (GSA) contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.
GS-35F-05925.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety inspection checklist . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . 1
Server package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Server components . . . . 13
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front operator panel . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System- oard layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System- oard LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System- oard connectors . . . . . . . . . 18
System- oard jumpers and uttons . . . . . 21
PCIe riser assem ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Internal ca le routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fan ca les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
VGA ca le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fixed power supply ca les. . . . . . . . . 26
Backplate ca les . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Parts list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 3. Server hardware setup . . 33
Server setup checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System relia ility guidelines . . . . . . . . 35
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . 35
Install server hardware options . . . . . . . . . 35
Remove the security ezel . . . . . . . . . 36
Remove the top cover . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remove the air affle . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Install a fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Install the simple-swap drive ackplate . . . . 40
Install an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Install the flash power module . . . . . . . 42
Install the PCIe riser assem ly . . . . . . . 43
Install the M.2 drive . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Install the CMOS attery (CR2032) . . . . . 47
Install the fixed power supply unit . . . . . . 49
Install a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Install the processor . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Install the heat sink. . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Install the air affle . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Install the top cover . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Install a simple-swap disk drive . . . . . . . 57
Install the server in a rack . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ca le the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Power on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Validate server setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 4. System configuration . . . 61
Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Update the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Configure the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Memory configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
RAID configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Install the operating system . . . . . . . . . . 66
Back up the server configuration . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 5. Resolving installation
issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix A. Getting help and
technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 73
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Collecting service data . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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ii ThinkSystem SR150 Setup Guide

Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
在安装本产品之前，请仔细阅读 Safety Information （安全信息）。
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 so re Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Safety inspection checklist
Use the information in this section to identify potentially unsafe conditions with your server. As each machine
was designed and uilt, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from
injury.
Important: Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can e verified y a certified electrician.
S041
CAUTION:
• This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC
60950-1, Second Edition, the Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
• Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the system when reading the following step in
this manual: Turn off the server. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Use the following checklist to verify that there are no potentially unsafe conditions:
1. Make sure that the power is off and the power cord is disconnected.
2. Check the power cord.
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• Make sure that the third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-
wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less etween the external ground pin and the frame ground.
• Make sure that the power cord is the correct type.
To view the power cords that are availa le for the server:
a. Go to:
http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/
. In the Customize a Model pane:
1) Click Select Options/Parts for a Model.
2) Enter the machine type and model for your server.
c. Click the Power ta to see all line cords.
• Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn.
3. Check for any o vious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo
alterations.
4. Check inside the server for any o vious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or
other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
5. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched ca les.
6. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not een removed or tampered
with.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The ThinkSystem SR150 is a 1U rack server designed for high-volume network transaction processing. This
high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
processor performance, input/output (I/O) flexi ility, and high managea ility.
Note: ThinkSystem SR150 is the model for the glo al market, while SR158 is the model only sold in Chinese
Mainland.
In addition, the system service la el on the top cover of the server provides a QR code for mo ile access to
service information. You can scan the QR code with a mo ile device for quick access to additional
information including parts installation, replacement, and error codes.
Following illustration is the QR code:
Figure 1. QR code
Server package contents
When you receive your server, verify that the shipment contains everything that you expected to receive.
The server package includes the following items:
Note: Some of the items listed are availa le on select models only.
• Server
• Rail installation kit (optional). Detailed instructions for installing the rail installation kit are provided in the
package with the rail installation kit.
• Material ox, including items such as rail installation guide and accessory kit.
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Features
Performance, ease of use, relia ility, and expansion capa ilities were key considerations in the design of the
server. These design features make it possi le for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs
today and provide flexi le expansion capa ilities for the future.
Your server implements the following features and technologies:
• Features on Demand
If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the server or in an optional device that is installed in the
server, you can purchase an activation key to activate the feature. For information a out Features on
Demand, see:
https://fod.lenovo.com/lkms
• enovo XClarity Controller (XCC)
The Lenovo XClarity Controller is the common management controller for Lenovo ThinkSystem server
hardware. The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on
the server system oard.
Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher-
resolution remote video, and expanded security options. For additional information a out the Lenovo
XClarity Controller, see:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/product_page.html
• UEFI-compliant server firmware
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkSystem firmware is Unified Extensi le Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.5 compliant. UEFI
replaces BIOS and defines a standard interface etween the operating system, platform firmware, and
external devices.
Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are capa le of ooting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS- ased
operating systems, and BIOS- ased adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).
• arge system-memory capacity
The server supports un uffered dual inline memory modules (UDIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC).
For more information a out the specific types and maximum amount of memory, see “Specifications” on
page 3.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and pu lic secure keys.
It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can
download the software to support the TCG specification, when the software is availa le.
• arge data-storage capacity
The server models support the maximum of four 3.5-inch simple-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or
Serial ATA (SATA) hard-disk drives.
• ight path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose pro lems. For more information a out the light
path diagnostics, see “Light path diagnostics” in ThinkSyste SR150 Maintenance Manual.
• Mobile access to enovo Service Information website
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The server provides a QR code on the system service la el, which is on the top cover of the server, that
you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mo ile device to get quick access to the Lenovo
Service Information we site. The Lenovo Service Information we site provides additional information for
parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
• RAID support
The ThinkSystem RAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support
to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10.
Specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the
model, some features might not e availa le, or some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Server Specifications
Specification Description
Size 1U server
• Height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches)
• Width:
– With rack latches: 481.7 mm (18.9 inches)
– Without rack latches: 434.4 mm (17.1 inches)
• Depth: 497.8 mm (19.6 inches)
Note: The depth is measured from the front mounting flange of the rack to the rear of
the server.
Weight Approximately 6.1 kg (13.4 l ) to 12.3 kg (27.1 l ) depending on model
Processor (depending on the
model)
• Support up to one Intel® multi-core processor from Core™, Pentium® , Celeron®
and Xeon® E processor family
– Designed for LGA 1151 sockets
– Scala le up to 6 cores
– Support up to 80W
For a list of supported processors, see: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/.
Memory • Slots: 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors
• Type: Error correcting code (ECC) DDR4 un uffered DIMM (UDIMM)
• Capacity:
– Minimum capacity: 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
– Max capacity: 128 GB (4 x 32 GB)
Note: 32GB DIMM is supported y Intel® Xeon® E processor family with UEFI
ISE114H Ver. 2.00 or later.
Drive Depending on the configuration, server supports up to four or two drives
• Four-drive ackplate:
– Four 3.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA drives
– Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA drives (with 3.5-inch drive tray)
• Two-drive ackplate:
– Two 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives
– Two 2.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives (with 3.5-inch drive tray)
Note: When the fourth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is not supported.
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Table 1. Server Specifications (continued)
Specification Description
M.2 drive Supports two different physical sizes of M.2 drives
• 42 mm
• 80 mm
Note: When the fourth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is not supported.
PCI expansion slots • Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical connector with x8 signal)
Notes:
• ThinkSystem SR150 does not support ARI/SR-IOV
• QLogic QL41262 PCIe 25G 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter does not support
shared storage V3700v2 and V5030 configurations.
RAID RAID adapter is supported when PCIe riser assem ly is installed
• Software RAID level: 0, 1, 5, and 10
• Hardware RAID level: 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10
Notes:
• When all four storage drives have een installed, and the system has een set to
software RAID mode in the UEFI settings, regardless if the disks are configured as
an array or as separate disks, drives 2 and 3 cannot e used to install the
Windows operating system.
• If the M.2 drive has een installed, and the system has een set to software RAID
mode in the UEFI settings, regardless if the disks are configured as an array or as
separate disks, the M.2 drive cannot e used to install the Windows operating
system.
Fans Three internal system non-hot-swap fans (40mm x 28mm)
Power supplies • Fixed power supply
– 300-watt gold power supply
– Input voltage 100-127V or 200-240V ac
Minimum configuration for
de ugging
• One processor with heat sink
• One memory DIMM in slot 3
• One power supply
• Three system fans (fan 1 to fan 3)
• One M.2 or one HDD with ackplate (if OS is needed for de ugging)
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Table 1. Server Specifications (continued)
Specification Description
Acoustical noise emissions Approximate sound level:
• Sound power levels, idle
– 4.7 els, minimum
– 4.7 els, typical
– 4.9 els, maximum
• Sound power levels, operating
– 5.2 els, minimum
– 5.2 els, typical
– 5.5 els, maximum
Notes:
• These sound power levels are measured in controlled acoustical environments
according to procedures specified y ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance
with ISO 9296.
• The declared acoustic noise levels are ased on specified configurations, which
may change slightly depending on configurations/conditions.
Heat output Approximate heat output:
• Minimum configuration: 180 BTU, 53 W (in BTU per hour and watts)
• Maximum configuration: 771 BTU, 226 W (in BTU per hour and watts)
Environment The ThinkSystem SR150 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications.
System performance may e impacted when operating temperature is outside
ASHRAE A2 specification or fan failed condition. The ThinkSystem SR150 server is
supported in the following environment:
• Air temperature:
– Operating:
– ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); decrease the maximum
am ient temperature y 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude
a ove 900 m (2,953 ft)
– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
– Shipment/Storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
• Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
• Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
– Operating:
– ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%, maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
– Shipment/Storage: 8% to 90%
• Particulate contamination
Air orne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in com ination with other
environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the
server. For information a out the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate
contamination” in Maintenance Manual.
Management options
Several management interfaces are availa le for managing your server. The management options descri ed
in this section are provided to support the direct management of Lenovo servers.
Chapter 1.Introduction 5

Function enovo
XClarity
Administrator
enovo
XClarity
Integrator
enovo
XClarity
Energy
Manager
enovo
XClarity
Provisioning
Manager
enovo
XClarity
Essen-
tials1
enovo
XClarity
Controller
enovo
Capacity
Planner
enovo
Business
Vantage
Multiple
systems
manage-
ment
√ √ √ √
Operating
system
deployment
√ √
Firmware
updates2
√4√ √3√4√
System
configura-
tion
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alerts
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manage-
ment
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Notes:
1. Lenovo XClarity Essentials includes Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Boota le Media Creator, and Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress.
2. Most options can e updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni-
Path firmware require the use of vendor tools.
3. Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, Lenovo XClarity Controller
firmware, and UEFI updates only. Firmware updates for optional devices, such as adapters, are not
supported.
4. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must e set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo
XClarity Administrator or Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
5. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must e set to Auto or UEFI for detailed adapter card
information, such as model name and firmware levels, to e displayed in Lenovo XClarity Administrator,
Lenovo XClarity Controller, or Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
6. Limited inventory.
7. Power management function is supported y Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter.
8. Availa le only in the People’s Repu lic of China.
enovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized, resource-management solution that simplifies infrastructure
management, speeds responses, and enhances the availa ility of Lenovo server systems and solutions. It
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runs as a virtual appliance that automates discovery, inventory, tracking, monitoring, and provisioning for
server, network, and storage hardware in a secure environment.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides a central interface to perform the following functions for all managed
endpoints:
• Manage and monitor hardware. Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides agent-free hardware
management. It can automatically discover managea le endpoints, including server, network, and storage
hardware. Inventory data is collected for managed endpoints for an at-a-glance view of the managed
hardware inventory and status.
• Configuration management. You can quickly provision and pre-provision all of your servers using a
consistent configuration. Configuration settings (such as local storage, I/O adapters, oot settings,
firmware, ports, and Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI settings) are saved as a server pattern that can
e applied to one or more managed servers. When the server patterns are updated, the changes are
automatically deployed to the applied servers.
• Firmware compliance and updates. Firmware management is simplified y assigning firmware-
compliance policies to managed endpoints. When you create and assign a compliance policy to managed
endpoints, Lenovo XClarity Administrator monitors changes to the inventory for those endpoints and flags
any endpoints that are out of compliance.
When an endpoint is out of compliance, you can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to apply and activate
firmware updates for all devices in that endpoint from a repository of firmware updates that you manage.
• Operating System deployment. You can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to manage a repository of
operating-system images and to deploy operating-system images to up to 28 managed servers
concurrently.
• Service and support. Lenovo XClarity Administrator can e set up to collect and send diagnostic files
automatically to your preferred service provider when certain servicea le events occur in Lenovo XClarity
Administrator and the managed endpoints. You can choose to send diagnostic files to Lenovo Support
using Call Home or to another service provider using SFTP. You can also manually collect diagnostic files,
open a pro lem record, and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support Center.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator can e integrated into external, higher-level management and automation
platforms through open REST application programming interfaces (APIs). Using the REST APIs, Lenovo
XClarity Administrator can easily integrate with your existing management infrastructure. In addition, you can
automate tasks using the PowerShell toolkit or the Python toolkit.
To o tain the latest version of the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, see:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/documents/LNVO-LXCAUPD
Documentation for Lenovo XClarity Administrator is availa le at:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/aug_product_page.html
enovo XClarity Integrator
Lenovo also provides the following integrators that you can use to manage Lenovo servers from higher-level
management tools:
• Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter
• Lenovo XClarity Integrator Microsoft System Center
For more information a out Lenovo XClarity Integrator, see:
http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software/systems-management/xclarity-integrators
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enovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is a we - ased power and temperature management solution designed for
data center administrators. It monitors and manages the power consumption and temperature of servers,
such as Converged, NeXtScale, System x, ThinkServer, and ThinkSystem servers, using the out-of- and
method. Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager models data center physical hierarchy and monitors power and
temperature at the server/group level. By analyzing monitored power and temperature data, Lenovo XClarity
Energy Manager greatly improves usiness continuity and energy efficiency.
With Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager, administrators can take control of power usage through improved
data analysis and lower the TCO (total cost of ownership). The tool optimizes data center efficiency y
allowing administrators to:
• Monitor energy consumption, estimate power need, and re-allocate power to servers as needed via IPMI
or Redfish.
• Track platform power consumption, inlet temperature, and component-level power consumption, such as
CPU and memory power consumption.
• Visually check the layout of room, row and rack via 2D thermal map.
• Show events and send e-mail or SNMP trap notifications when certain faults occur or certain thresholds
are reached.
• Limit the consumed amount of energy of an endpoint y setting up policies.
• Optimize energy efficiency y identifying hotspot or over-cooling servers to optimize cooling efficiency
and identifying low-usage servers to save energy.
• Reduce the power consumption to the minimum level to prolong service time during emergency power
event (such as a data-center power failure).
For more information a out downloading, installation, and usage, see:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-lxem
enovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager is em edded software that provides a graphic user interface (GUI) for
configuring the system with support for 10 languages. It simplifies the process of configuring Basic Input
Output System (BIOS) settings and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) in an GUI
wizard. It also provides functions for updating applications and firmware, performing system diagnostics,
and automating the process of installing the supported Windows, Linux, or VMware ESXi operating systems
and associated device drivers.
Note: When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed
y default. However, the text- ased interface to system configuration (the Setup Utility) is also availa le.
From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, you can choose to restart the server and access the text- ased
interface. In addition, you can choose to make the text- ased interface the default interface that is displayed
when you press F1.
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager provides a system summary of all installed devices and includes the
following functions:
• UEFI setup. Use this function to configure UEFI system settings, such as processor configuration, start
options, and user security. You can also view POST events and the System Event Log (SEL).
• Firmware update. Use this function to update the firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller, Unified
Extensi le Firmware Interface (UEFI), Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, and operating system device
drivers.
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• RAID setup. Use this function to configure RAID for the server. It provides an easy-to-use graphical
wizard that supports a unified process for performing RAID setup for a variety of RAID adapters. You can
also perform advanced RAID configuration from the UEFI Setup.
• OS installation. Use this function to deploy an operating system for the server with an easy-to-use
Guided Install mode. Operating systems can e installed using unattended mode after you choose the
Operating System version and asic settings; the device drivers are installed automatically.
A Manual Install mode is also availa le. You can export the drivers from system, manually install the
operating systems, and then install the drivers. This way, you do not need to go to the we to download
device drivers.
Note: In Guided Install mode, you can export the operating system installation settings to a response file
during operating system installation. Then, you can use the Import function under the Cloning menu to
apply the operating system installation settings to the target server.
• Cloning. Use this function to clone settings in one server to other similarly configured Lenovo servers.
– Export: Export UEFI, RAID, and BMC settings for the current server to files respectively and save the
files to a USB storage drive or a shared network folder.
– Import: Apply UEFI, RAID, BMC, and operating system installation settings to the target server y
using the files you have saved.
• Diagnostics. Use this function to view the overall health of devices installed in the server and to perform
diagnostics for hard disk drives and memory. You can also collect service data that can e saved to a
USB device and sent to Lenovo Support.
Note: The service data collected y Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager does not include the operating
system logs. To collect the operating system logs and the hardware service data, use Lenovo XClarity
Essentials OneCLI.
Documentation for Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager is availa le at:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/LXPM_introduction.html
enovo XClarity Essentials
Lenovo XClarity Essentials (LXCE) is a collection of server management utilities that provides a less
complicated method to ena le customers to manage Lenovo ThinkSystem, System x, and Thinkserver
servers more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Lenovo XClarity Essentials includes the following utilities:
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is a collection of several command line applications, which can e
used to:
– Configure the server.
– Collect service data for the server. If you run Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI from the server
operating system (in- and), you can collect operating system logs as well. You can also choose to view
the service data that has een collected or to send the service data to Lenovo Support.
– Update firmware and device drivers for the server. Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI can help to
download UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs) for your server and update all the firmware and device
drivers payloads within the UXSP.
– Perform miscellaneous functions, such as re ooting the server or re ooting the BMC.
To learn more a out Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, see:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/documents/LNVO-CENTER
Documentation for Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is availa le at:
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• Lenovo XClarity Essentials Boota le Media Creator (BoMC) is a software application that applies
UpdateXpress System Packs and individual updates to your system.
Using Lenovo XClarity Essentials Boota le Media Creator, you can:
– Update the server using an ISO image or CD.
– Update the server using a USB key.
– Update the server using the Pre oot Execution Environment (PXE) interface.
– Update the server in unattendance mode.
– Update the server in Serial Over LAN (SOL) mode.
To learn more a out Lenovo XClarity Essentials Boota le Media Creator, see:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo- omc
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress is a software application that applies UpdateXpress System
Packs and individual updates to your system.
Using Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress, you can:
– Update the local server.
– Update a remove server.
– Create a repository of updates.
To learn more a out Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress, see:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-xpress
enovo XClarity Controller
Lenovo XClarity Controller is the management processor for the server. It is the third generation of the
Integrated Management Module (IMM) service processor that consolidates the service processor
functionality, super I/O, video controller, and remote presence capa ilities into a single chip on the server
system oard.
There are two ways to access the management processor:
• Web-based interface. To access the we - ased interface, point your rowser to the IP address for the
management processor.
• Command-line interface. To access the CLI interface, use SSH or Telnet to log in to the management
processor.
Whenever power is applied to a server, the management processor is availa le. From the management
processor interface, you can perform the following functions:
• Monitor all hardware devices installed in the server.
• Power the server on and off.
• View the system event log and system audit log for the server.
• Use the Remote management function to log in to the server itself.
Documentation for Lenovo XClarity Controller is availa le at:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/product_page.html
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enovo Capacity Planner
Lenovo Capacity Planner is a power consumption evaluation tool that enhances data center planning y
ena ling IT administrators and pre-sales to understand important parameters of different type of racks,
servers, and other devices. Lenovo Capacity Planner can dynamically calculate the power consumption,
current, British Thermal Unit (BTU), and volt-ampere (VA) rating at the rack level, and therefore improves the
efficiency of large scale deployments.
Lenovo Capacity Planner provides the following functions:
• Power and thermal evaluation of servers and network devices; generating evaluation reports.
• Customiza le server configuration, workload, CPU tur o model, and fan speed for different user
scenarios.
• Chassis-level and node-level customiza le configuration for Flex System and High-Density servers.
• Visual memory configuration guidance for est memory performance.
More information a out Lenovo Capacity Planner is availa le at:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-lcp
enovo Business Vantage
Lenovo Business Vantage is a security software tool suite designed to work with the TPM card for enhanced
security, to keep user data safe, and to erase confidential data completely from a hard disk drive.
Lenovo Business Vantage provides the following functions:
• Data Safe. Encrypt files to ensure data safety y using the TPM card.
• Sure Erase. Erase confidential data from a hard disk. This tool follows the industry standard method to do
the erasing and allows the user to select different erasing levels.
• Smart USB Protection. Prohi it unauthorized access to the USB port of devices.
• USB Data Safe. Encrypt files to ensure data security on a USB storage device.
Note: This tool is availa le in the People’s Repu lic of China only.
More information a out Lenovo Business Vantage is availa le at:
http://support.lenovo.com.cn/lenovo/wsi/es/es.html
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