Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 V3 User manual

ThinkSystem SR950 V3
System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7DC4, 7DC5, and 7DC

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety
information and the safety instructions, which are available at:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/
In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server,
which can be found at:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup
First Edition (October 2023)
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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety inspection checklist . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tech Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Security advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . .
Management options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Ser er components . . . . 13
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Upper processor board (CPU BD) connectors . . . 19
Upper processor board (CPU BD) switches . . . . 20
System I/O board and interposer assembly
connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System I/O board and interposer assembly
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lower processor board (MB) connectors . . . . . 23
Lower processor board (MB) switches . . . . . . 25
System LEDs and diagnostics display . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front operator panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . 29
Power supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Upper processor board (CPU BD) LEDs . . . 32
System I/O board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lower processor board (MB) LEDs . . . . . 35
Firmware and RoT Security Module LEDs . . . 3
XCC system management port LEDs. . . . . 37
External Diagnostics Handset . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 3. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 4. Unboxing and setup . . . . 49
Server package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Server setup checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 5. System configuration . . . 55
Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Set USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller
connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Update the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configure the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Memory module configuration . . . . . . . . . 1
Enable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). . . . . 2
RAID configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Deploy the operating system. . . . . . . . . . 3
Back up the server configuration . . . . . . . . 4
Appendix A. Getting help and
technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 65
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Collecting service data . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix B. Documents and
supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Documents download . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Support websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix C. Notices. . . . . . . . . . 71
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . 72
Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration . . . . . 73
Taiwan Region import and export contact
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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ii ThinkSystem SR950 V3 System Configuration 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 sobre 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 built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from
injury.
Note: The product is not suitable for use at visual display workplaces according to §2 of the Workplace
Regulations.
Note: The set-up of the server is made in the server room only.
CAUTION:
This equipment must be installed or ser iced by trained personnel, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-
1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video,
Information Technology and Communication Technology. Leno o assumes you are qualified in the
ser icing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy le els in products. 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.
Important: Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.
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.
• 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 between 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 available for the server:
a. Go to:
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http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/
b. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order.
c. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
d. Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords.
• Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn.
3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo
alterations.
4. Check inside the server for any obvious 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 cables.
. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered
with.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The ThinkSystem SR950 V3 server (Types 7DC4, 7DC5, and 7DC ) is a 8U rack server that supports eight
Intel Xeon processors. It is an enterprise-class server designed for customers requiring eight processors,
large amounts of memory, and numerous I/O connections.
Figure 1. ThinkSystem SR950 V3
Features
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of
your 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.
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 about Features on
Demand, see:
https://fod.lenovo.com/lkms
• Leno o 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 board (system board assembly). Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo
XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher-resolution remote video, and expanded security
options.
The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity
Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/.
• UEFI-compliant ser er firmware
Lenovo ThinkSystem firmware is Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) compliant. UEFI replaces
BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external
devices.
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Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based
operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support Disk Operating System (DOS).
• Acti e Memory
The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory mirroring. Memory
mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously. If a
failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair
of DIMMs.
• Large system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 128 TruDDR5 memory DIMMs operating at up to 4800 MHz. For more
information about the specific types and maximum amount of memory, see “Technical specifications” on
page 3.
• Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
Storage capacity is different depending on server model. See “Technical specifications” on page 3 for
more information.
• Mobile access to Leno o Ser ice Information website
The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you
can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo
Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for
parts installation, replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
• Acti e Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. You
can monitor and manage the power consumption and temperature of Converged, NeXtScale, System x,
and ThinkServer servers, and improve energy efficiency using Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager.
• Redundant networking connection
The Lenovo XClarity Controller provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the
applicable application installed. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet
traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the optional redundant
Ethernet connection. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss
and without user intervention.
• Redundant cooling
The redundant cooling by the fans in the server enables continued operation if one of the fans fails.
• ThinkSystem RAID support
The ThinkSystem RAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support
to create configurations, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, , 10, 50, and 0.
Tech Tips
Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve
issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide
procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.
To find the Tech Tips available for your server:
1. Go to http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com and navigate to the support page for your server.
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2. Click on How To’s from the navigation pane.
3. Click Article Type ➙ Solution from the drop-down menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to choose the category for the problem that you are having.
Security ad isories
Lenovo is committed to developing products and services that adhere to the highest security standards in
order to protect our customers and their data. When potential vulnerabilities are reported, it is the
responsibility of the Lenovo Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) to investigate and provide
information to our customers so they may put mitigation plans in place as we work toward providing
solutions.
The list of current advisories is available at the following site:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/product_security/home
Specifications
Summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not
be available, or some specifications might not apply.
Refer to the below table for specifications categories and the content of each category.
Specification
category
Technical specifications Mechanical specifications En ironmental specifications
Content • Processor
• Memory
• Internal drives
• Storage expansion
• Expansion slots
• Integrated functions and I/O
connectors
• Network
• Front button
• RAID adapter
• Host bus adapter
• System fan
• Electrical input
• Minimal configuration for
debugging
• Operating systems
• Dimension
• Weight
• Acoustical noise emissions
• Environmental
Technical specifications
Summary of the technical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be
available, or some specifications might not apply.
Chapter 1.Introduction 3

Processor
Supports eight Intel Xeon processors up to 350W TDP, with integrated memory controller and Intel Mesh UPI (Ultra
Path Interconnect) topology.
• Designed for LGA 4 77 sockets
• Scalable up to 0 cores
• Supports 4 UPI links per processor supporting 12.8 GT/s, 14.4 GT/s and 1 GT/s speeds
For a list of supported processors, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com.
Memory
See “Memory module installation rules and order” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenan e Guide for detailed
information about memory configuration and setup.
• 128 dual inline memory module (DIMM) slots
• Memory module type:
– 10x4 RDIMM: 32 GB or 4GB
– 3DS RDIMM: 128 GB or 25 GB
• Speed:
Note: Operating speed depends on processor model and UEFI settings.
– 4800 MT/s for 1 DIMM per channel
– 4400 MT/s for 2 DIMMs per channel
• Minimum memory: 25 GB
• Maximum memory: 32 TB
For a list of supported memory modules, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com.
Internal dri es
The server supports up to two internal 9 0 GB NVMe M.2 drives with 80 mm (2280) form factor.
For a list of supported M.2 drives, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com.
Storage expansion
Up to sixteen 2.5-inch or E3.S drives
For a list of supported drives, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com.
Expansion slots
• Six front PCIe slots
• Up to eight rear PCIe slots
• One OCP module slot (optional)
• One rear Ethernet slot (optional)
Note: PCIe slot availability is based on riser card selection.
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Integrated functions and I/O connectors
• Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video
controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities.
– The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity
Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/.
• Front connectors:
– Four external Sideband connectors
– Sixteen external UPI connectors
– One external diagnostics connector
– One serial port
– Front operator panel
– System ID button/LED
– System error LED
– Network Activity LED
– Power button/LED
– One USB 2.0 connector with XCC system management function
– One VGA connector
– Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connectors
– One XCC system management port
• Rear connectors:
– Twelve PSU supply bays
– One OCP module slot (optional)
– One XCC system management port (optional)
Network
Two or four Ethernet connectors on OCP module (optional)
Front button
NMI button
RAID adapter
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, , 0
• ThinkSystem RAID 940-1 i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
• ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference.
Host bus adapter
ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference.
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System fan
Twelve fan modules (two fans in each fan module)
Note: The server supports N+2 redundancy and can operate at its maximum power configuration without
performance degradation with two failed fan rotors.
Electrical input
The server supports eight or twelve 1800W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 power supplies with N+N redundancy.
Minimal configuration for debugging
• Two processors on primary chassis lower processor board (MB)
• One DRAM DIMM in slot A1 on primary chassis lower processor board (MB)
• One power supply
• One M.2 drive in M.2#1 Slot (if OS is needed for debugging)
Operating systems
Supported and certified operating systems:
• VMware ESXi
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
References:
• Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig.
• OS deployment instructions, see “Deploy the operating system” on page 3.
Mechanical specifications
Summary of the mechanical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be
available, or some specifications might not apply.
Dimension
8U (Two 4U chassis)
• Height per chassis: 175 mm ( .9 inches)
• Width per chassis: 447 mm (17. inches)
• Depth per chassis: 870.3 mm (34.3 inches)
Weight
50 kg (110.23 lb) maximum per chassis
En ironmental specifications
Summary of the environmental specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be
available, or some specifications might not apply.
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Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
• Sound power level (LWAd)
– Idling: 7.3 Bel
– Operating: 7.9 Bel
• Sound pressure level (LpAm):
– Idling: 57.3 dBA
– Operating: 1.9 dBA
Notes:
• These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by
ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 929 .
• Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise
level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels
in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size,
materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and
employee's location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government regulations depends
on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear
hearing protection. Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether
you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
En ironment
ThinkSystem SR950 V3 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and depending on
the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3, and Class A4 specifications. System performance
may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE A2 specification.
• Air temperature:
– Operating
– ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for
every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
– ASHRAE Class A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for
every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
– ASHRAE Class A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for
every 125 m (410 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
– Shipment/storage: -40°C to 0°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)
– ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
– ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
– Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
• Particulate 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 “Particulate contamination” on page 8.
Note: The server is designed for standard data center environment and recommended to be placed in industrial data
center.
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Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in
combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the
device that is described in this document.
Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases
include damage that might cause the device to malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This
specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits
must not be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as temperature or
moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous
contaminant transfer. In the absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must
implement practices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human
health and safety. If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have
caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts
on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility.
Table 1. Limits for parti ulates and gases
Contaminant Limits
Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19851:
• The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm2-hour
weight gain).2
• The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm2-hour
weight gain).3
• The reactive monitoring of gaseous corrosivity must be conducted approximately 5 cm (2 in.) in
front of the rack on the air inlet side at one-quarter and three-quarter frame height off the floor
or where the air velocity is much higher.
Airborne
particulates Data centers must meet the cleanliness level of ISO 14 44-1 class 8.
For data centers without airside economizer, the ISO 14 44-1 class 8 cleanliness might be met by
choosing one of the following filtration methods:
• The room air might be continuously filtered with MERV 8 filters.
• Air entering a data center might be filtered with MERV 11 or preferably MERV 13 filters.
For data centers with airside economizers, the choice of filters to achieve ISO class 8 cleanliness
depends on the specific conditions present at that data center.
• The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 0%
RH.4
• Data centers must be free of zinc whiskers.5
1 ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental onditions for pro ess measurement and ontrol systems: Airborne
ontaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, U.S.A.
2 The derivation of the equivalence between the rate of copper corrosion growth in the thickness of the corrosion
product in Å/month and the rate of weight gain assumes that Cu2S and Cu2O grow in equal proportions.
3 The derivation of the equivalence between the rate of silver corrosion growth in the thickness of the corrosion
product in Å/month and the rate of weight gain assumes that Ag2S is the only corrosion product.
4 The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at which the dust absorbs
enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.
5 Surface debris is randomly collected from 10 areas of the data center on a 1.5 cm diameter disk of sticky
electrically conductive tape on a metal stub. If examination of the sticky tape in a scanning electron microscope
reveals no zinc whiskers, the data center is considered free of zinc whiskers.
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Management options
The XClarity portfolio and other system management options described in this section are available to help
you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently.
O er iew
Options Description
Lenovo XClarity Controller
Baseboard management controller (BMC)
Consolidates the service processor functionality, Super I/O, video controller, and
remote presence capabilities into a single chip on the server system board (system
board assembly).
Interface
• CLI application
• Web GUI interface
• Mobile application
• Redfish API
Usage and downloads
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-overview/
Lenovo XCC Logger Utility
Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log.
Interface
• CLI application
Usage and downloads
• https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-logger-linux/
• https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxcc-logger-windows/
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Centralized interface for multi-server management.
Interface
• Web GUI interface
• Mobile application
• REST API
Usage and downloads
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/aug_product_page.html
Lenovo XClarity Essentials
toolset
Portable and light toolset for server configuration, data collection, and firmware
updates. Suitable both for single-server or multi-server management contexts.
Interface
• OneCLI: CLI application
• Bootable Media Creator: CLI application, GUI application
• UpdateXpress: GUI application
Usage and downloads
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxce-overview/
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Options Description
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning
Manager
UEFI-based embedded GUI tool on a single server that can simplify management
tasks.
Interface
• Web interface (BMC remote access)
• GUI application
Usage and downloads
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/
Important:
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product.
All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo
XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified
otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https://
pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator
Series of applications that integrate the management and monitoring functionalities of
the Lenovo physical servers with the software used in a certain deployment
infrastructure, such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft Admin Center, or Microsoft System
Center while delivering additional workload resiliency.
Interface
• GUI application
Usage and downloads
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxci-overview/
Lenovo XClarity Energy
Manager
Application that can manage and monitor server power and temperature.
Interface
• Web GUI Interface
Usage and downloads
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-lxem
Lenovo Capacity Planner
Application that supports power consumption planning for a server or rack.
Interface
• Web GUI Interface
Usage and downloads
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/lnvo-lcp
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Functions
Options
Functions
Multi-
system
mgmt
OS
deploy-
ment
System
configu-
ration
Firm-
ware
up-
dates1
E ent-
s/alert
moni-
toring
In en-
tory/
logs
Pow-
er
mgmt
Power
planning
Lenovo XClarity Controller √ √2√ √4
Lenovo XCC Logger Utility √
Lenovo XClarity
Administrator √ √ √ √2√ √4
Lenovo
XClarity
Essen-
tials
toolset
OneCLI √ √ √2√ √
Bootable Media
Creator √ √2√4
UpdateXpress √ √2
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning
Manager √ √ √3√5
Lenovo XClarity Integrator √ √ √ √ √ √ √7
Lenovo XClarity Energy
Manager √ √ √
Lenovo Capacity Planner √8
Notes:
1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni-
Path firmware require the use of supplier tools.
2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo
XClarity Administrator, Lenovo XClarity Essentials, or Lenovo XClarity Controller.
3. Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, Lenovo XClarity Controller, and
UEFI updates only. Firmware updates for optional devices, such as adapters, are not supported.
4. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI for detailed adapter card
information, such as model name and firmware levels, to be displayed in Lenovo XClarity Administrator,
Lenovo XClarity Controller, or Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
5. Limited inventory.
. The Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment check for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
supports Windows operating system deployment.
7. Power management function is supported only by Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter.
8. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo
Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
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