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Przed skorzystaniem z produktu należy zapoznać się z wielojęzycznymi instrukcjami bezpieczeństwa znajdującymi się na płycie DVD z dokumentacją dostarczoną wraz z produktem. Antes de utilizar o produto, leia atentamente as instruções de segurança multilingues que constam no DVD de documentação fornecido com o produto. Înainte de a utiliza produsul, asiguraţi-vă...
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Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
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Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. Statement 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site.
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Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) contains the warranty terms that apply to the product you purchased from Lenovo. Read the LLW on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. A printable generic version of the latest LLW also is available in more than 30 languages at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02.
When you register your server, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your server with Lenovo, you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
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Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. Some information in the documents on the documentation DVD might change without notice after the first release of the DVD. You can always obtain all the most up-to-date documentation for your server from the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
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Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor (internal cache size varies by model) For a list of ThinkServer microprocessor options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver Memory Your server has four memory slots. For more information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 74. Power supply Your server comes with one of the following power supply configurations: •...
Expansion slots The server has four expansion slots on the system board. For detailed information, see “System board components” on page 38. Input/Output (I/O) features • One Video Graphics Array (VGA) DB-15 connector on the rear panel • Eight USB connectors (two USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel; four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel) •...
– Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID. If a required RAID card is installed, your server also supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations. For detailed information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 57. – Status light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and diagnostic LEDs For more information about the LEDs for your server, refer to the related topics in “Locations”...
Firmware Updater program, see “Updating the firmware” on page 62. BIOS update utilities The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS if needed.
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The following illustration is a sample of the machine type, model, and serial number labels on the server. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. MT-M XXXX -XXX S/N XXXXXXX Figure 2.
Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the parts on the front of the server. The following illustration shows the front view of the server. Figure 3. Front view of the server Front panel Optical drive status LED Front door Optical drive bay 2 (with an optical drive installed...
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Optical drive eject/close button Press this button to eject or close the optical drive when the server power is on. Optical drive status LED The optical drive status LED is blinking in green when the optical drive is working or in the POST process. Front door Front door lock You can lock the front door to protect the hard disk drive cages from unauthorized access.
Front panel This topic provides information to help you locate the control, connectors, and LEDs on the front panel of the server. The following illustration shows the control, connectors, and LEDs on the front panel of the server. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the following illustration. Figure 4.
Power status LED Color Description The server is on. Green None The server is off. Hard disk drive status LED The hard disk drive status LED helps you to determine the status of the hard disk drive activity. Hard disk drive status LED Description Color None...
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Figure 5. Rear view of the server with a non-hot-swap power supply assembly Power cord connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) Serial connector Expansion card area VGA DB-15 connector Ethernet connector (RJ-45) USB 3.0 connectors (4) Front door key Chapter 3 Product overview...
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Your server model might have one or two hot-swap redundant power supplies. Each hot-swap redundant power supply has one power cord connector on the rear of the server. For each hot-swap redundant power supply, there might be one or two status LEDs on the power supply near the power cord connector. When the LED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly.
Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. The Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed. Ethernet status LED Color Status Description Right The server is connected to a LAN. Amber The server is disconnected from a LAN.
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Padlock Your server comes with a padlock loop. When a padlock is installed, the server cover cannot be removed. Figure 7. Padlock ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
Front door lock You can remove the key attached on the rear of the server and use it to open or lock the front door of the server. The front door protects the hard disk drive cages and prevents unauthorized access to the installed hard disk drives.
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Components of server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Figure 10. Components of server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Cover presence switch Front system fan 2 Power conversion board System board Front panel Low-profile PCI card bracket Optical drive bay 2 (with an optical drive installed Main PCI card bracket...
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Components of server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Figure 11. Components of server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Cover presence switch Hard disk drive bay 0 Power conversion board Front system fan 1 Front panel Front system fan 2 Optical drive bay 2 (with an optical drive installed...
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Components of server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Figure 12. Components of server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Cover presence switch Hard disk drive bay 0 Power conversion board Front system fan 1 Front panel Front system fan 2 Optical drive bay 2 (with an optical drive installed...
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Components of server models with four 3.5-inch non-hot-swap hard disk drive bays Figure 13. Components of server models with four 3.5-inch non-hot-swap hard disk drive bays Cover presence switch Front system fan 2 Power conversion board System board Front panel System board battery Optical drive bay 2 (with an optical drive installed Low-profile PCI card bracket...
FRU information, such as FRU part numbers and supported server models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Notes: • Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand “Safety information” on page iii. • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Description...
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Figure 14. 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 15. 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs Hard disk drive activity LED Hard disk drive RAID status LED Description The hard disk drive has failed or is not present. On, green The hard disk drive is present but not in use.
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Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. If your server does not come with a RAID card, you can purchase one from Lenovo. See “Installing or removing the RAID card” on page 82.
ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (also known as ThinkServer 9260-8i SAS RAID Adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. Figure 17. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Ports 7-4 ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector Ports 3-0 Ports 7-4 Used to connect a mini-SAS signal cable.
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The following illustration shows the locations of the hot-swap hard disk drive backplanes . You need to open the server cover and remove the front system fans to access the backplanes. See “Removing the server cover” on page 67 and “Replacing the front system fan 1” on page 130. Notes: •...
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The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Figure 19. Front view of the backplane for server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hot-swap hard Slot 2 for a 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hot-swap hard disk drive disk drive Slot 1 for a 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hot-swap hard...
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Backplane for server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays. The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
Mini-SAS signal cable connector 1 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of the mini-SAS signal cable. Mini-SAS signal cable connector 0 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of the mini-SAS signal cable. Connecting the cables This topic provides instructions on the following cable connections: •...
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Note: The number on the label for each of the four SATA signal cables indicates the sequence to follow when you are connecting the cables to the corresponding SATA connectors (0-3) on the system board. SATA signal cable label System board SATA connector SATA connector 0 SATA connector 1 SATA connector 2...
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Figure 24. Connecting cables from the RAID card to the backplanes To connect the mini-SAS signal cables from the RAID card to the backplanes, do the following: • If you are using a ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter, do the following: 1.
To connect the power cables, do the following: • For server models with up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives, connect the 4-pin power connector on one end of the power cable to the 4-pin power connector on the system board. Then, connect the other power connector on the other end of the power cable to the power connector on the backplane.
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Figure 25. System board components 4-pin power connector SATA connector 2 System board battery System fan 1 connector Microprocessor socket Front panel connector Microprocessor fan connector Front USB 3.0 connector Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Memory slot 2 (DIMM2) SATA SGPIO connector Memory slot 3 (DIMM3) USB 2.0 connector...
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4-pin power connector Used to connect the power cable from the power supply. System board battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. The system board battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server. Microprocessor socket The microprocessor is secured in the microprocessor socket on the system board.
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System fan 1 connector Used to connect the cable of the lower front system fan (front system fan 1). Front panel connector Used to connect the front panel cable. Front USB 3.0 connector Used to connect the front USB cable. Platform Controller Hub (PCH) This chip provides the data buffering and interface arbitration required to ensure that system interfaces operate efficiently and provides the bandwidth necessary for the system to achieve peak performance.
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Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) jumper Used to clear CMOS and turn the BIOS settings into the factory default settings. Note: Clearing CMOS does not erase your BIOS passwords. A jumper is a short length of conductor used to set up or adjust a printed circuit board, such as the system board of a computer.
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PCI Express x4 card slot (PCI-E slot 3) This PCI card slot supports a PCI Express x4 card with 167 mm (6.57 inches) in length, such as a graphics card. PCI Express x1 card slot (PCI-E slot 2) This PCI card slot supports a PCI Express x1 card with 167 mm (6.57 inches) in length, such as an Ethernet card.
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Notes: • The default settings already are optimized for you. Use the default value for any item you are not familiar with. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items to avoid unexpected problems. If you consider changing the server configuration, proceed with extreme caution. Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results.
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keys or type desired values from the keyboard. Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features. Notes: • Enabled means that the function is configured. • Disabled means that the function is not configured. The Advanced menu contains the following submenus.
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• Hard Disk Password: View and set hard disk drive password parameters. • Fingerprint Setup: View and set fingerprint configuration parameters. • TCG Feature Setup: Configure the TPM function. See “Configuring the TPM function” on page 52. • System Event Log: View and clear the system event log. •...
Setting the system date and time This topic provides instructions on how to set the system date and time in the Setup Utility program. To set the system date and time in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 47. 2.
Setting, changing, or deleting a password This topic provides instructions on how to set, change, or delete a password in the Setup Utility program. To set, change, or delete a password in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 47. 2.
Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration settings of your server. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 47. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. You can update the server firmware by downloading an update package and following the instructions on the Web page.
ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program is also on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you also can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself.
Click Next until you are presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the Lenovo License Agreement carefully. In order to continue, you must agree those terms by clicking Agree. Then, the Date and time window opens.
DVD into an internal or external optical drive. The DVD starts automatically in most environments. If the DVD fails to start, open the launch.exe file located in the root directory of the DVD. Notes: • You should read and accept the Lenovo License Agreement when prompted. ® • On the Microsoft Windows Server...
ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. Note: The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Configuring RAID This topic provides information about RAID and the utility programs that are available for you to configure RAID.
• RAID 5: block-level striping with distributed parity RAID 5 uses disk striping and parity data across all drives (distributed parity) to provide high data throughput, especially for small random access. RAID 5 distributes parity along with the data and requires all drives but one to be present to operate;...
Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 29 and “Installing or removing the RAID card”...
Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 29 and “Installing or removing the RAID card”...
For instructions on how to configure and manage the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID, refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. This document is also available on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
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3. Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image. 4. Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware. Chapter 5 Configuring the server...
• Before using the product, be sure to read and understand the multilingual safety instructions and the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) on the documentation DVD that comes with the product. Reading and understanding the safety instructions reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product.
• Back up all important data before you make changes to drives. • Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. • You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap devices or components.
• Ensure that you replace a failing fan within 48 hours. • When replacing a hot-swap drive, install the new hot-swap drive within two minutes of removal. Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data.
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5. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover, and then slide the server cover to the rear until it is stopped. Notes: a. The server cover is securely installed and you need to use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover.
6. Pivot the server cover outward to remove it. Figure 27. Removing the server cover Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components. To reinstall the server cover, see “Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables”...
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3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 28. Removing the front bezel ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side. Figure 29.
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a. Press the release tab in the direction as shown, and then carefully lift the PCI card bracket assembly slightly upward until each of the two retention posts on the chassis is in the central position of the corresponding hole in the PCI card bracket assembly. Figure 30.
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5. Reinstall the PCI card bracket assembly by doing the following: a. Install the small low-profile PCI card bracket into the main PCI card bracket as shown. Figure 32. Installing the small low-profile PCI card bracket into the main PCI card bracket b.
Notes: 1. Use only parts provided by Lenovo. 2. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI Express card slots covered or occupied.
The following illustration shows the locations of all memory slots on the system board. Figure 34. Memory slots on the system board Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM3) Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM4) The following table explains the memory module installation rules for your server. The “X” mark indicates the memory slots into which the memory modules should be installed in different situations.
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Notes: • To optimize system performance, ensure that you consider and follow the memory module installation rules when performing the operation. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 74. • Use any documentation that comes with the memory module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch on the new memory module is aligned with the key in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position. Note: If there is a gap between the memory module and the retaining clips, the memory module has not been installed correctly.
6. Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove it from the memory slot. Figure 37.
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 67. 3.
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Then, transfer the Ethernet card driver from the removable storage device to your server and run the driver file to install the driver. The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 65. This topic provides instructions on how to remove the Ethernet card. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
A specific RAID card is required for server models with more than four SATA hard disk drives or models that use SAS hard disk drives. You also can purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and install it into the server for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. For more information, see “RAID card”...
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1. Check the version of the new RAID card firmware by pressing Ctrl+H when starting the Setup Utility program. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
Removing the RAID card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 65. This topic provides instructions on how to remove the RAID card. This topic applies only to models that have a RAID card installed.
Advanced RAID (hereinafter referred to as the TR 500 key). The TR 500 Key expands the capability of the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by activating RAID 5 and RAID 50 for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. You can purchase a TR 500 Key from Lenovo. Installing the TR 500 key Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...
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8. Locate the TR 500 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then carefully insert the TR 500 key into the connector. If necessary, you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first, install the TR 500 Key on it, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. See “Installing or removing the RAID card”...
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• Use any documentation that comes with the TR 500 Key and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the TR 500 Key, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery (hereinafter referred to as the TR 700 Battery) if your server has a ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter installed. The TR 700 Battery protects the integrity of the cached data on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter by providing backup power up to 72 hours in the case of a complete ac power failure or a brief power outage.
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8. Position the TR 700 Battery above the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter so that the board-to-board connector on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery is aligned with the connector on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter; and the three mounting studs on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery are aligned with the corresponding holes in the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter.
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Notes: • If you remove the TR 700 Battery, you will lose the backup power for the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. • Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the TR 700 Battery, do the following: 1.
Installing or replacing an optical drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 65. This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace an optical drive. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied.
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Notes: • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. • Use any documentation that comes with the optical drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To install or replace an optical drive, do the following: 1.
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• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. Press the release button in the direction as shown and push the optical drive from the rear until it is projected from the front of the chassis. Then, hold the optical drive from the front and completely slide it out of the chassis.
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6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position. Note: You do not need to remove the front bezel when replacing an optical drive. However, if you are adding a secondary optical drive in the upper optical drive bay, you need to remove the front bezel first, and then gain access to the protective shields to remove them.
7 for more information about the supported non-hot-swap hard disk drives. For a list of ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. The number of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies depending on the server model.
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Use the front door key to unlock the front door, and then use the front door handle to pivot the front door to the open position.
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4. The non-hot-swap hard disk drives are installed in the lower hard disk drive cage and are protected by an EMI-protective panel. Press the small tab on the EMI-protective panel from the bottom, and then pivot the EMI-protective panel upward to remove it from the chassis and gain access to the non-hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
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8. Install the new non-hot-swap hard disk drive into a blue bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket and aligning pin , pin , pin , and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive so that the hard disk drive can be seated in the bracket.
13. Align the top edge of the EMI-protective panel with the top side of the hard disk drive cage, and then pivot the EMI-protective panel down until it snaps into position. Figure 53. Installing the EMI-protective panel 14. Close and lock the front door. What to do next: •...
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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. •...
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4. The non-hot-swap hard disk drives are installed in the lower hard disk drive cage and are protected by an EMI-protective panel. Press the small tab on the EMI-protective panel from the bottom, and then pivot the EMI-protective panel upward to remove it from the chassis and gain access to the non-hot-swap hard disk drives.
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7. Insert two fingers into the holes in the two tabs on the front of the blue bracket. Then, press the tabs towards each other and carefully slide the non-hot-swap hard disk drive out of the front of the chassis. Figure 56.
This topic applies only to server models that have hot-swap hard disk drives installed. See “Features” on page 7 for more information about the supported hot-swap hard disk drives. For a list of ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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You can install or replace a hot-swap hard disk drive without turning off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. The number of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies depending on the server model.
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1. Use the front door key to unlock the front door, and then use the front door handle to pivot the front door to the open position. Figure 58. Opening the front door of the server 2. Locate the hard disk drive bay. See “Server components” on page 22. Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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3. Press the release button to open the handle of the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray. Figure 59. Opening the handle of the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray ThinkServer TS440 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Pull the handle and carefully slide the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 60. Removing the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hot-swap hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
6. Slide the new hot-swap hard disk drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position, and then completely close the handle. Figure 61. Installing the hot-swap hard disk drive 7. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to ensure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed hard disk drive to be recognized.
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You can replace the failing hot-swap redundant power supply without turning off the server. Some server models come with only one power supply. You can purchase a hot-swap redundant power supply option from Lenovo. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
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1. Do one of the following: • If you are installing a hot-swap redundant power supply, locate the bay for the power supply in the rear of your server. Press the small tab on the metal shield in the direction as shown and pull the tab at the same time to remove the shield out of the chassis.
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2. If you are replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply, press the release tab in the direction as shown and carefully pull the handle at the same time to slide the failing hot-swap redundant power supply out of the chassis. Note: Do not use too much strength.
4. Note the orientation of the hot-swap redundant power supply, and then slide it into the chassis until it snaps into position. Figure 64. Installing a hot-swap redundant power supply 5. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the new hot-swap redundant power supply. Then, check the status LED near the power cord connector.
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CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
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8. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis and the two screws on the metal clip at the front of the power distribution board and cage assembly. Then, push the power distribution board and cage assembly from the rear until it is released from the metal retaining tab .
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Then, install all the screws to secure the new power distribution board and cage assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 66. Installing the power distribution board and cage assembly 11.
Replacing the power conversion board Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 65. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the power conversion board. This topic applies only to server models that come with a RAID card installed.
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5. Remove the screw that secures the power conversion board. Then, slide the power conversion board to the front of the chassis until it is released from the retention posts on the chassis, and then carefully remove the board out of the chassis. Figure 67.
Ensure that the screw hole in the new power conversion board is aligned with the mounting stud the chassis. Then, install the screw to secure the new power conversion board in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 68. Installing the power conversion board 8.
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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • The hot-swap hard disk drive backplane is sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices”...
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9. Do one of the following: • For the backplane for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays, remove the four screws that secure the backplane, and then remove the backplane from the hard disk drive cage. Figure 70. Removing the backplane for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays •...
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• For the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive cage, install the four screws to secure the backplane on the cage. Figure 72. Installing the backplane for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays • For the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive cage, install the six screws to secure the backplane on the cage.
12. Slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis from the front until it snaps into position. Note: The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage. For the 2.5-inch hard disk drive cage, the installation procedure is the same. Figure 75.
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CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
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7. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply assembly, and then push the power supply assembly from the rear until it is released from the metal retaining tab Then, carefully lift it out of the chassis. Figure 76.
Then, install the four screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 77. Installing the non-hot-swap power supply assembly 10. Refer to your note to connect the new power supply assembly cables to the system board and or the power conversion board, depending on the model.
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the cover presence switch (intrusion switch). This topic applies only to server models that have the cover presence switch installed. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the cover presence switch, do the following: 1.
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6. Press the two tabs on the cover presence switch toward each other and carefully push the cover presence switch upward at the same time to remove it out of the frame. Figure 79. Removing the cover presence switch 7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new cover presence switch to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
9. Insert the tab on the cover presence switch frame into the corresponding hole in the chassis until the frame is securely seated. Ensure that the screw hole in the cover presence switch frame is aligned with the corresponding screw hole in the chassis. Then install the screw to secure the cover presence switch assembly to the chassis.
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• The front panel board assembly is sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 66 first and carefully perform the operation. To replace the front panel board assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
11. Route the signal cables of the new front panel board assembly through the corresponding hole in the chassis and position the new front panel board assembly on the chassis so that the screw hole in it is aligned with the corresponding screw hole in the chassis.
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CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the front system fan 1, do the following: 1.
7. Position the new front system fan 1 on the system fan 1 mounting area of the chassis so that the three tips on the bottom of the front system fan 1 are aligned with the corresponding holes in the mounting area.
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CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the rear system fan, do the following: 1.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new rear system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new rear system fan from the package. 7. Position the new rear system fan, which has four new rubber mounts attached, on the chassis so that the four new rubber mounts are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis.
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CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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6. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. It is recommended that you carefully remove the four screws from the system board using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board. a.
10. Install the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly and the backplane on the system board. It is recommended that you carefully install the four screws using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board. a.
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CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly and the microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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5. Gently press down the small handle on the microprocessor socket, and then pull the handle a little bit outward to release it from the secured position. Then, pivot the handle upward until the handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Figure 90.
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6. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Place the old microprocessor on a static-protective surface. Notes: • Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. •...
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9. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: The small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator.
Replacing the system board battery Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 65. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the system board battery. Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.
6. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 95. Removing the system board battery 7. Install a new system board battery. Figure 96. Installing the system board battery 8. Reinstall the PCI Express card (such as the RAID card) that has been removed. See “Installing the RAID card”...
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CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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8. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board following the recommended numerical sequence as shown. Then, carefully remove the system board out of the chassis. Figure 97. Removing the screws that secure the system board 9. Place the old system board on a clean, flat, and static-protective surface. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new system board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
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10. Note the orientation of the new system board and carefully place it into the chassis. Ensure that the rear connectors on the new system board are inserted into the corresponding holes in the rear panel and the eight screw holes in the new system board are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis.
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11. For the new system board, gently press down the small handle on the microprocessor socket and then pull the handle slightly outward to release it from the secured position. Then, pivot the handle upward until the handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the microprocessor socket.
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To install a microprocessor socket cover on the old system board, do the following: a. Ensure that the small handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Hold the microprocessor socket cover and align the small triangle on the socket cover with the beveled corner on the microprocessor socket.
1. Start the Setup Utility program by pressing the F1 key, and then check the BIOS and BMC version. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
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Figure 102. Cable routing 3. If you have removed the front bezel, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 69. 4. Position the server cover on the chassis so that the rail on the bottom of the server cover engages the bottom rail on the chassis.
Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
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• To update the BIOS configuration, see “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 47. • To update the RAID configuration, see “Configuring RAID” on page 57. • To use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 54.
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate a diagnostic program. 2. Download and unzip the diagnostic program package to get the diagnostic program package folder.
Optical drive problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved. If none of these actions solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting procedure” on page 153 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic. If the problem cannot be solved by yourself, seek technical assistance.
Hard disk drive problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved. If none of these actions solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting procedure” on page 153 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic. If the problem cannot be solved by yourself, seek technical assistance.
Symptom Action 9. If you suspect a problem with the backplane signal cable or the backplane: a. Replace the affected backplane signal cable. b. Replace the affected backplane. Multiple hard disk drives fail. 1. If you have any diagnostic programs, run the diagnostic programs to test the hard disk drives.
Keyboard, mouse, or USB device problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved. If none of these actions solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting procedure” on page 153 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic.
Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software, if any, or optional devices is available in the documentation that comes with the product. The documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. Most of the documentation for your server is on the documentation DVD provided with your server.
• Check the power buttons to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on. • Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support •...
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Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...
The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.lenovo.com/recycling or contact your local waste disposal facility. Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
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EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to them for the return, recycle, and recovery of WEEE and to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances. For additional WEEE information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling Appendix A. Notices...
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Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to: http://www.energystar.gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, set the following power-management features to take effect when your servers have been used: •...
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