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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide Machine Type: 7Y51, 7Y52, 7Y72 and 7Y73...
  • Page 2 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: http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/safety_documentation/pdf_files.html 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 Ninth Edition (January 2022) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4. System configuration . . . 81 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model ..Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model ..Controller ....
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR250 server (Type 7y51) is a 1U rack server designed for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, one-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.
  • Page 6 The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board. 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 about the Lenovo XClarity Controller, refer to the XCC documentation compatible with your server at: https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 8 3. If the M.2 drive has been installed, and the system has been 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 be used to install the Windows operating system. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 9 3. QLogic QL41262 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter does not support shared storage V3700 V2/XP and V5030 V2 configurations. Integrated functions • Lenovo XClarity Controller, which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities.
  • Page 10 • Microsoft Windows Server • VMware ESXi • Red Hat Enterprise Linux • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.com/osig • OS deployment instructions: “Deploy the operating system” on page 87. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 11 Table 1. Server Specifications (continued) Specification Description Acoustical noise emissions • Operation: (base configuration) – Minimum: 5.3 bels – Typical: 5.4 bels – Maximum: 5.7 bels • Idle – Minimum: 4.9 bels – Typical: 5.0 bels – Maximum: 5.4 bels Notes: 1.

  • Page 12: Particulate Contamination

    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.

  • Page 13: Management Options

    Table 2. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 300 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0039 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm -hour weight gain).
  • Page 14 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 Lenovo XClarity Essentials • Bootable Media Creator: CLI application, GUI application toolset • UpdateXpress: GUI application Usage and downloads http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/xclarity_essentials/overview.html ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 15 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:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Use the information in this section to learn about each of the components associated with your server. Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.

  • Page 18: Front View

    QR code reader application and get quick access to the Service Information web page. The Service Information web page provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support. Figure 4. SR250 QR code Front view The front view of the server varies by the model. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 19 Front view of the server Figure 5. Four simple-swap drives model front view Table 3. Components on the four simple-swap drives model front view VGA connector (optional) Front operator panel USB 2.0 connector Four simple-swap drive bays (0-3) Rack release latches USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector Figure 6.

  • Page 20: Front Operator Panel

    Power button and power LED (green): Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. The states of the power LED are as follows: Off: Power is not present or the power supply, or the LED itself has failed. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 21: Rear View

    Ethernet LAN. System ID button/LED (blue): Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to light this LED remotely.

  • Page 22: System-Board Connectors

    Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the XCC. The XCC can take control of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL). System-board connectors The following illustrations show the connectors on the system board. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 23 Figure 13. System-board connectors Table 10. System-board connectors USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector Fan 3 connector Lan 2 connector Internal USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector Lan 1 connector (shared with XCC) TPM card/TPM connector M.2 backplane connector Dedicated XClarity Controller (XCC) network connector VGA and serial port connector Fan 4 connector Processor power connector...

  • Page 24: Raid Adapters And The Nvme Switch Card

    PCIe switch card with four connectors (C0, C1, C2, C3) connectors (C0, C1) SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) with four SATA/SAS connectors (C0, C1, C2, C3) Backplates and backplanes Use this information to identify the backplate or the backplane you use. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 25 Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to RAID x30 adapter) Figure 15. Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to RAID x30 adapter) Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to RAID x40 adapter) Figure 16. Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to RAID x40 adapter) Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (connects to onboard connectors) Figure 17.

  • Page 26: Pcie Riser Assembly

    Figure 20. Backplane, ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives Note: If the 95 W processor is used, the server does not support the ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane. PCIe riser assembly Use this information to locate the connectors on the PCIe riser assembly. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 27: Internal Cable Routing

    x16 PCIe riser assembly Figure 21. x16 PCIe riser assembly Table 12. x16 PCIe riser assembly Slot 2, PCIe 3 x16, Full height, half-length x8/x8 Butterfly riser assembly Figure 22. x8/x8 Butterfly riser assembly Table 13. x8/x8 Butterfly riser assembly Slot 1, PCIe 3 x8, low profile Slot 2, PCIe 3 x8, full-height, half-length Internal cable routing...

  • Page 28: Front Vga Cable

    Front VGA cable Use the section to understand the internal routing and connectors for the front video graphic adapter (VGA) cable. 3.5-inch HDD model Figure 23. Front VGA cable routing with four drives ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 29: Fan Cable

    2.5-inch HDD model Figure 24. Front VGA cable routing with ten drives Fan cable Use the section to understand the internal routing and connectors for fan cables. Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 30: Power Supply

    Figure 25. Fan cable routing Power supply Use the section to understand the internal routing and connectors for the power supply cables. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 31 Fixed power supply unit cable routing Figure 26. Fixed power supply unit cable routing Table 14. Fixed power supply unit cable routing Processor power connector System-board power connector Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 32: Flash Power Module

    Figure 27. Hot-swap power supply unit cable routing Table 15. Hot-swap power supply unit cable routing Processor power connector System-board power connector PIB signal connector Flash power module Use the section to understand the internal routing and connectors for the flash power module. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 33: 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Drive Model

    Figure 28. Flash power module cable routing Table 16. Flash power module cable routing Flash power module 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model Use this section to understand how to route cables for the 3.5-inch simple-swap drive models. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with software RAID If you are implementing RAID through software, route the SAS cables and power cable as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 34 Table 18. Backplates for RAID x30 / x40 adapter For RAID x30 adapter: For RAID x40 adapter: 4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, miniSAS HD to SAS 4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, slimSAS HD to SAS ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 35: Four 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Model

    Figure 30. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with hardware RAID Table 19. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with hardware RAID Backplane Power connector Four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model Use this section to understand how to route cables for the four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model. Four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model with software RAID If you are implementing RAID through software, route the SAS cables and power cables as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 36 Table 21. Signal cables for RAID x30 / x40 adapter routing For RAID x30 adapter: For RAID x40 adapter: mini SAS HD cable, 450 mm slimSAS HD to mini SAS cable, 450 mm slimSAS to mini SAS cable, 450/500 mm ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 37: Eight 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Model

    Figure 32. Four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model with hardware RAID Table 22. Four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive model with hardware RAID Backplane power connector Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model Use this section to understand how to route cables for the eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model. Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model with software RAID If you are implementing RAID through software, route the SAS cables and power cables as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 38 Table 23. Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model with software RAID Backplane power connector Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model with hardware RAID If you are implementing RAID through hardware, route the signal cable and power cable as shown in the following illustration. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 39: Ten 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Model

    Table 24. Signal cables for RAID x30 / x40 adapter routing For RAID x30 adapter: For RAID x40 adapter: mini SAS HD cable, 450 mm slimSAS HD to mini SAS cable, 450 mm slimSAS to mini SAS cable, 450/500 mm Figure 34.
  • Page 40 Figure 35. Ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model with hardware RAID Table 27. Ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drive model with hardware RAID Backplane power connector RAID connectors • Connect to RAID x30 adapter: C0, C1, C2 • Connect to RAID x40 adapter: C0, C1 ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. For more information about ordering the parts shown in the Figure 37 “Server components - 2.5-inch drive model” on page 39: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr250/7Y51/parts Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. Chapter 2...
  • Page 42 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 43 2.5-inch drive model Figure 37. Server components - 2.5-inch drive model Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 44 For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 37 “Server components - 2.5-inch drive model” on page 39: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr250/7Y51/parts It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts. Top cover √...
  • Page 45 Parts list - 3.5-inch drive model For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 38 “Server components - 3.5-inch drive model” on page 42: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr250/7Y51/parts Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. Chapter 2...
  • Page 46 Figure 38. Server components - 3.5-inch drive model ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 47 For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 38 “Server components - 3.5-inch drive model” on page 42: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr250/7Y51/parts It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts. Top cover √...
  • Page 48 Table 30. Parts listing - 3.5-inch drive model (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives √ (connects to RAID card) Backplate, four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives √ (connects to onboard connectors) ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 49: Power Cords

    Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
  • Page 50 ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

    Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See Validate server setup. 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller. b. Update the firmware for the server, if necessary. See “Update the firmware” on page 82.

  • Page 52: Installation Guidelines

    Go to to download firmware updates for your server. ThinkSystem SR250 Drivers and Software Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

  • Page 53: System Reliability Guidelines

    hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. • The Red strip on the drives, adjacent to the release latch, indicates that the drive can be hot-swapped if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability.

  • Page 54: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Memory module installation rules and order Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration that you implement on your server. The following illustration shows the system-board components, including DIMM connectors. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 55: Install Server Hardware Options

    • Always download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance. Go to ThinkSystem SR250 to download firmware updates for your server.

  • Page 56: Remove The Top Cover

    3. If server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. To remove the top cover, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 57: Remove The Air Baffle

    Figure 40. Top cover removal Step 1. Press on the release button and the push point at the same time; then, slide the cover toward the rear of the server. Step 2. Lift the top cover away from the server. If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping damage.

  • Page 58: Remove The Front Operator Panel

    To remove the front operator panel (2.5-inch HDD model), complete the following steps: Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists Step 1. Disconnect the front operator panel cables from the system board. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 59 Figure 42. Front operator panel (2.5-inch HDD model) cables removal Step 2. Remove two screws that secure the front operator panel. Figure 43. Screws removal Step 3. Slide the front operator panel out of the server. Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...

  • Page 60: Remove The Pcie Riser Assembly

    1. The following illustration might differ slightly from your hardware. 2. Carefully lift the PCIe riser assembly straight up. Avoid tilting the PCIe riser assembly at a large angle, tilting might cause damage to the connector. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 61: Install The Raid Adapter

    Figure 45. PCIe riser assembly removal Step 2. Remove the two screws and carefully pull the PCIe riser card out of the riser cage. Figure 46. PCIe riser card removal If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping damage.
  • Page 62 Step 4. Install the screw to secure the adapter. Attention: If you are installing the Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i 1GB Cache PCIe 12 Gb Adapter, you need to purchase the specific screw ( FRU part number: 01PF106) to secure the adapter.

  • Page 63: Install An Adapter

    Note: Beware of that the FRU part number might change, please contact your Lenovo representative or reseller for detailed information. After you install the RAID adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Install the top cover onto the server (see “Install the top cover” on page 75).

  • Page 64: Install The Pcie Riser Assembly

    Align the two screw slots on the PCIe riser card with the riser cage. Make sure two screw slots are aligned at the same time; then, fasten the screws to secure the riser card to the riser cage. Note: The following illustration might differ slightly from your hardware. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 65 Figure 49. PCIe riser card installation Step 2. Attach the label to the front side of the PCIe riser assembly. Figure 50. PCIe riser assembly installation Step 3. Align the two tabs on PCIe riser assembly with the slots on the rear chassis; then, insert the PCIe riser assembly into the connector on the system board.

  • Page 66: Install The M.2 Drive

    Note: When the eighth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is disabled. Note: There are two dimensions of M.2 drive supported by the server: 42 mm and 80mm. Both are removed and installed in a similar method. Figure 52. M.2 drive location ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 67 Table 32. M.2 drive location M.2 connector Screw for 80 mm M.2 drive (requires a#1 Phillips and Hex 4.5 mm screwdriver) Screw for 42 mm M.2 drive (requires a #1 Phillips and Hex 4.5 mm screwdriver) Note: When you install the 80 mm or the 42 mm M.2 drive, you need to change the hex screw location accordingly as the following illustration.

  • Page 68: Install The Flash Power Module

    S004 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent 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.

  • Page 69: Install A Dimm

    Figure 55. Flash power module installation Step 1. Insert the end of the flash power module into its carrier. Step 2. Rotate the flash power module down into the carrier until the tab clicks in place to secure it. After you install the flash power module, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 70 • Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the memory-module connector housing. • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 71: Install The Backplate

    Figure 57. DIMM installation Step 1. Make sure the retaining clips are in the fully-open position; then, align the keys on the DIMM with the connector. Step 2. Firmly press both ends of the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips snap into the locked position.

  • Page 72: Install The Hot-Swap Drive Backplane

    • Depending on the configuration, the following illustration might differ slightly from your backplane. • If the 95 W processor is used, the server does not support the ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane. To install the hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps: ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 73 Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists Figure 59. 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane installation Table 34. Pin in the chassis Corresponding holes Figure 60. 3.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane installation Table 35. Pin in the chassis Corresponding holes Step 1.

  • Page 74: Install The Front Operator Panel (2.5-Inch Hdd Model)

    Step 1. Slide the front operator panel into the assembly bay. Figure 61. Front operator panel (2.5-inch HDD model) installation Step 2. Install the two screws to secure the front operator panel. Figure 62. Screws installation ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 75: Install The Vga Cable (2.5-Inch Hdd Model)

    Step 3. Connect front operator panel cables to connectors on the system board. Note: Make sure the front I/O cables are correctly routed as illustrated. Figure 63. Front operator panel (2.5-inch HDD model) cable routing After you install the front operator panel (2.5-inch HDD model) , complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 76: Install The Vga Cable (3.5-Inch Hdd Model)

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists Step 1. Insert the VGA cable into the slot on the front chassis; then, install the screws to secure the VGA cable. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...
  • Page 77 Figure 65. VGA cable installation Step 2. Connect the VGA cable to the connector on the system board. Note: Make sure the VGA cables is correctly routed as illustrated. Figure 66. VGA cable installation Step 3. Push the VGA cable cover into the slot until the clips are locked. Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...

  • Page 78: Install The Air Baffle

    1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely. • “Installation Guidelines” on page 48 To install the air baffle, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists Figure 68. Air baffle installation ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 79: Install The Top Cover

    Step 1. Align the air baffle hooks with the slots on the top of the fan cage; then, hook the air baffle onto the slots. After you install the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Install the top cover onto the server (see “Install the top cover” on page 75 for instructions). 2.

  • Page 80: Install A Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit

    • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. • The device 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. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 81: Install A Simple-Swap Drive

    S035 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this 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.

  • Page 82: Install A Hot-Swap Drive

    Note: When the eighth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is disabled. To install a hot-swap drive, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 83: Install The Server In A Rack

    A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCjqE4XzuvdHpVM9lXt41M8g/playlists Step 1. Slide the drive into the drive bay. Make sure the drive handle is in the open position. Step 2. Close the drive tray handle to lock the drive in place. Figure 72.

  • Page 84: Power On The Server

    Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.

  • Page 85: Chapter 4. System Configuration

    The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.

  • Page 86: Update The Firmware

    To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator USB connector on the front panel. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering. 3. On your mobile device, launch the Lenovo XClarity Administrator mobile app.
  • Page 87 Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Core Devices Update Com- System Firm- Methods Graphi- mand Firmware ware Suppor- cal user line Supports Updates Updates...
  • Page 88 • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.

  • Page 89: Configure The Firmware

    – If you update firmware through the Lenovo XClarity Controller, make sure that you have downloaded and installed the latest device drivers for the operating system that is running on the server. Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Controller, see: “Updating Server Firmware”...
  • Page 90 Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set toLegacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 91: Memory Configuration

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 92: Back Up The Server Configuration

    Alternatively, you can use the s s a a v v e e command from Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI to create a backup of all configuration settings. For more information about the s s a a v v e e command, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_save_command.html...

  • Page 93: Update The Vital Product Data (Vpd)

    2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the UUID: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid_value>...

  • Page 94: Update The Asset Tag

    • From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager To update the asset tag from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager: 1. Start the server and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. 2. If the power-on Administrator password is required, enter the password.
  • Page 95 Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI sets the asset tag in the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Select one of the following methods to access the Lenovo XClarity Controller and set the asset tag: – Operate from the target system, such as LAN or keyboard console style (KCS) access –...
  • Page 96 Example command is as follows: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag> −−bmc xcc_user_id:xcc_password@xcc_external_ip 4. Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the factory defaults. See “Resetting the BMC to Factory Default” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    • “Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 95 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 95 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 95...
  • Page 98 • Replace the affected backplane signal cable. • Replace the affected backplane. 8. Run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface.
  • Page 99 • There is no memory mismatch when the server is at the minimum memory configuration. 2. Reseat the DIMMs, and then restart the server. 3. Run memory diagnostics. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform memory diagnostics from this interface.
  • Page 100 • If the system restarts, add each of the items that you removed one at a time, restarting the system each time, until the error occurs. Replace the item for which the error occurs. • If the system does not restart, suspect the system board. ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 101: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 102: Collecting Service Data

    Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.

  • Page 103: Contacting Support

    • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI has inventory application to collect service data. It can run both in- band and out-of-band. When running in-band within the host operating system on the server, OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log, in addition to the hardware service data.
  • Page 104 ThinkSystem SR250 Setup Guide...

  • Page 105: Index

    2.5-inch hot-swap drive model install server in a rack cable the server installation collecting service data guidelines Common installation issues installation guidelines Configuration - ThinkSystem SR250 installing configure the firmware hot-swap drive contamination, particulate and gaseous simple-swap drive cover top cover...
  • Page 106 System configuration - ThinkSystem SR250 cable routing system reliability guidelines System-board connectors RAID adapter replacing telephone numbers removing top cover...
  • Page 108 Part Number: SP47A37110 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP47A37110 *1PSP47A37110*...

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