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1. Figure 25 Switches Table 2 Switches Fa BIOS recovery switch EJ Management Engine ME in force update switch H Clear password switch J Reserved for the manufacturer Ea BIOS recovery switch Used to recover the BIOS if the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated and your server cannot start correctly To recover the BIOS see Recovering from a BIOS update failure on page 52 H Clear password switch Used to erase forgotten passwords such as an administrator password and a user password 38 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide To clear passwords 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Locate the Clear password switch on the system board Then remove any parts and disconnect any cables t
2. TEE Figure 53 Removing the TPM If you are instructed to return the old TPM follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping ThinkServer RD530 User Guide What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or replacing a hot swap redundant power supply This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot swap redundant power supply On each hot swap redundant power supply there is a status LED near the power cord connector When the LED is lit in green it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is working correctly When the LED is lit in amber it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is likely to fail or has failed The hot swap redundant power supply helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails and you can replace a hot swap redundant power supply without turning off the s
3. oo Bed Sc Bo Scr ooo pon or D00 E D00 e a jm jm jm jm ooo pon o DOD Er popr00 po goon por aia oot oooooo E Right rack handle H 2 5 inch hard disk drive area J Left rack handle El Front panel For detailed information about the controls connectors and status LEDs on the front panel see Front panel on page 17 H Pull out information card The machine type model and serial number label of the server is attached on the pull out information card See Machine type model and serial number label on page 13 E Intelligent Diagnostics Module For more information see Intelligent Diagnostics Module on page 19 E Right rack handle D Left rack handle If your server is installed in a rack cabinet you can use the rack handles to slide the server out of the rack cabinet or use the rack handles and screws to secure the server in the rack cabinet so that the server cannot slide out especially in vibration prone areas For more information refer to the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with your server 16 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide H 2 5 inch hard disk drive area The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having al
4. e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then configure RAID for your server See Configuring RAID on page 56 82 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID hereinafter referred to as the TR 500 Key The TR 500 Key expands the capability of the installed ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by activating RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels 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 on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install the TR 500 Key on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and it applies only to server models that have a ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter installed Attention Back up your data before you begin if you want to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after installing the TR 500 Key Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the TR 500 Key and follow those in
5. Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Touch the static protective package that contains the TMM Premium to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TMM Premium out of the package Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 89 5 Locate the TMM Premium connector on the system board and then insert the TMM Premium into the TMM Premium connector Note Ensure that the TMM Premium is securely seated on the system board i Li i 2 EE oo Figure 50 Installing the TMM Premium What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide which is available for download
6. ThinkServer Management Module status 41 Lenovo Rack Planner software 12 Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage software 12 Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program using 59 locations 13 low profile PCI Express card slot 21 machine type and model label locations 13 Main menu Setup Utility program 46 memory features 8 memory module installation rules 69 installing 73 removing 75 memory module installation guidelines 69 microprocessor features 8 installing 102 replacing 106 N NIC status LED 18 O optical drive installing or replacing 125 option completing the replacement 132 P particulate contamination 150 parts replacement completing 132 password considerations 49 setting changing deleting 49 Setup Utility program 49 PCI Express card slot low profile 21 power status LED 18 power supply features 8 precautions guidelines 61 R RAID configuring 56 introduction 56 RAID card locations 25 replacing 80 RAID configuration utilities software 12 rear view of the server locations 20 recovering the BIOS 52 reinstalling cooling shroud 68 reliability availability and serviceability features 9 remote management software 12 removing cooling shroud 67 DIMM 75 Ethernet card 78 hardware 61 memory module 75 server cover 63 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module 93 TMM Premium 90 TR 500 Key 84 TR 700 Battery 87 replace IDM 119 replacing front panel board 123 hardware 61 hot swap hard
7. e Provide a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring Statement 17 A CAUTION This product contains a Class 1M laser Do not view directly with optical instruments Statement 18 A CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted products Statement 19 A CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away Copyright Lenovo 2012 ix Statement 20 A 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 X ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 1 General information This chapter provides some general information about your product This chapter contains the following items e Introduction on page 1 e Server documentation on page 2 Introduction This user guide for your Lenovo ThinkServer product contains information about the server features specifications component locations configuration instructions hardware replacement procedures and basic troubleshooting and diagnostics Your server comes with a documentation DVD that contains various server documents to help you use and maintain the server Meanwhile your server comes with a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that provides a convenient solution for configuring the server and installing an operating s
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9. on page 53 The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at http www lenovo com drivers 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 When you replace a device in the server you might have to either update the server with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS the TMM firmware and the FRU SDR Using the Firmware Updater program The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program do the following Note Before distributing the firmware updates to a server ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the Firmware Updater program 2 Download the ISO image for the Firmware Updater program and the installation instructions in a TXT file 3 Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image 4 Print the TXT file that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions to u
10. 0 oa ar 2 e 8 ox co 0s oe room txt 1 1tTtrit ptf Fromms txt xP 1 t i itty soms Txt xf e 1 i Pi Co OY ON Twelve Sixteen DIMMs Twenty DIMMs Note The twenty DIMMs configuration is supported only when you are using normal RDIMMs Installing a memory module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 73 Notes e 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 69 e Use any documentation that comes with the memory module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install a memory module 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface
11. Ed Eg EG Be Memory slots There are 20 memory slots on the system board For more information see Memory module installation rules on page 69 E Microprocessor 2 EJ Microprocessor 1 For server models with two microprocessors each of the microprocessor is secured in the microprocessor socket on the system board and a heat sink is installed above it to provide cooling For server models with one microprocessor the socket for the microprocessor 2 is protected by a microprocessor socket cover AMAA 2d Ed EE Eg System fan connectors Used to connect the cable of the corresponding system fan 34 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide System board jumpers and switches This topic provides information about the jumpers and switches on the system board A jumper is a short length of conductor used to set up or adjust printed circuit boards such as the system board of a computer A jumper usually is encased in a non conductive block of plastic for convenient use and to avoid any possible damage to a live circuit Jumper pins arranged in groups on the system board are called jumper blocks When two or more jumper pins are capped with a jumper an electrical connection is made between them and the equipment is thus instructed to activate certain settings accordingly The following illustration shows a jumper in the default setting position pin 1 and pin 2 This is the correct position for normal operation Figure 23 Default jumper set
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13. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 69 6 Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots 7 Open the retaining clips of the appropriate memory slot Figure 36 Opening the retaining clips of the memory slots 8 Touch the static protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new memory module out of the package Note Carefully handle the memory module by its edges 74 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 9 Position the new memory module over the memory slot Ensure that the notch Ei on the new memory module is aligned with the key Jin 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 Open the retaining clips remove the memory module and then reinstall it into the memory slot until the retaining clips are completely clos
14. User Guide which is available for download at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Basic troubleshooting tables Use the basic troubleshooting information to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms ThinkServer EasyStartup program 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 137 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 Note If you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 61 symetom SCdCOSCSCSC S on SC d The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD does not start 1 Ensure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD drive installed or a bootable external DVD drive attached Ensure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD installed as the first startup device See Selecting a startup device on page 50 3 Verify if the optical drive or the disc has problems See Optical drive problems on page 138 The operating system installation program continuously Make more spa
15. a general procedure for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems you experience with your server 1 Verify that the power cords and the cables for all attached devices are connected correctly and securely 2 Verify that the server and all attached devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded functioning electrical outlets 3 Verify that all installed hardware and attached devices are enabled in the BIOS settings of your server For more information about accessing and changing the BIOS settings see Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 4 View the status and diagnostic LEDs to identify the system and device status and diagnose problems See Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs on page 137 5 If the server is not working after you have added new software installed a new optional device or replaced a piece of hardware remove or reinstall the software device or hardware to see if the problem could be solved 6 View the system event log to diagnose problems See Viewing the system event log on page 137 7 Turn on the server and press Esc as soon as you see the logo screen to view any diagnostic messages 8 Refer to Basic troubleshooting tables on page 138 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing If the basic troubleshooting information does not help you resolve a problem continue with the next step 9 Try using a previous server configuration to se
16. a microprocessor or is protected by a microprocessor socket cover 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 To avoid this potential problem always use an ESD wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on The server supports hot swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed Follow these guidelines when you work inside the server with the power on e Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing on your forearms Button long sleeved shirts before working inside the server do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server e Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server e Remove jewelry such as bracelets necklaces rings and loose fitting wrist watches e Remove items from your shirt pocket such as pens and pencils These items might fall into the server as you lean over it e Avoid dropping any metallic objects into the server such as paper clips hairpins and screws Removing the server cover Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove the server cover Chapter 6 Inst
17. and maintain your server You also can do the following by visiting the ThinkServer Web site at http www lenovo com thinkserver e Shop for servers as well as upgrades and accessories for your server e Purchase additional services and software e Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services e Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty LLW e Access the online manuals for your products e Access troubleshooting and support information for your server model and other supported products e Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your server model e Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region e Find a Service Provider located near you Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following e Drivers and software Copyright Lenovo 2012 143 Diagnostic solutions Product and service warranty Product and parts details User guides and manuals Knowledge base and frequently asked questions Help and service This topic contains information about obtaining help and service Before you call Before you call do the following to try to solve the problem by yourself Check all cables to ensure that they are connected Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on Use
18. as long as the server is connected to network and an ac power source the interaction with the TMM controlled servers can be achieved through system network The user can obtain the server hardware health information and system event log SEL and is able to conduct the operations including turning on or off the server restarting the server locking the power switch on the front panel and so on This part of server management is independent of the operating system and is called out of band management The system board platform management subsystem consists of the integrated TMM communication buses sensors the BIOS and server management firmware It is responsible for error reporting system power control thermal monitoring system fan control and other management features The TMM provides system management and monitoring features based on the IPMI 2 0 specification IPMI Chapter 3 Product overview 9 helps lower the overall costs of server management You can find more information about IPMI 2 0 from the Web site of Intel The TMM also supports some non IPMI features such as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and the Platform Environment Control Interface PECI to provide more system management functions For more information refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide which is available for download at http Awww lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Hot swap feature Your server supports hot swap hard disk dr
19. between the selections Press Enter to select the device of your choice Then the server will start up from the selected device e To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 On the Boot Options menu follow the instructions on the screen to set the startup device for Boot Option 1 to Boot Option 5 depending on your needs You also can set the boot priority for various devices See Boot Options menu on page 48 3 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program The server will follow the startup device sequence you have set each time you turn on the server Configuring the TPM function The TPM works as a hardware security solution to help you to encrypt data and protect the server The TPM function is only available when there is a TPM installed in your server See Installing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module on page 92 You can purchase a TPM from Lenovo After installing a TPM you need to check if the TPM function is enabled in the Setup Utility program To enable the TPM function in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 On the Security menu select TPM TCM gt TPM Support Ensure that TPM Support is set to Enabled 3 When TPM Support is set to Enabled the TPM St
20. e Humidity Operating 8 to 80 non condensing Storage without package 8 to 80 non condensing Storage with package 8 to 90 non condensing Electrical input e Universal input Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Software This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to set up use and maintain the server ThinkServer EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server This program is provided with your server on a self starting bootable ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD The user guide for the program also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface For detailed information see Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 53 Chapter 3 Product overview 11 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your server firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary server outages The Firmware Updater program is provided on the Lenovo Support Web site For more information about downloading and using the Firmware Updater program see Updating the
21. firmware on page 59 Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and monitor multiple Lenovo servers within a LAN For detailed information see Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program on page 59 BIOS and TMM update utilities The BIOS and TMM also known as BMC firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS and TMM update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed For more information see Updating or recovering the BIOS on page 51 and Updating the firmware on page 59 RAID configuration utilities Your server has a RAID card installed which works with some configuration utilities to support hardware RAID For detailed information see Configuring RAID on page 56 Remote management software The integrated TMM provides basic remote management features for the server The add on TMM Premium option provides advanced remote management features for the server For detailed information about the remote management software and server remote management refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide which is available for download at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Lenovo Rack Planner Racks and servers are usually deployed on a large scale When deploying the equipment equipment
22. is any PCI Express card installed on the riser card assembly 1 it might block your access to the system board battery In this case you need to remove the cooling shroud and then carefully lift the riser card assembly 1 up so that you can access the system board battery You do not need to disconnect any cables from the riser card assembly 1 or completely remove the riser card assembly 1 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 131 5 Remove the old system board battery Figure 93 Removing the system board battery 6 Install a new system board battery Figure 94 Installing the system board battery 7 If you have lifted up the riser card assembly 1 reinstall it into the chassis See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 8 Dispose of the old system board battery as required by local ordinances or regulations What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 After you replace the system board battery you must reset passwords reset system date and time and reconfigure the server See Chapter 5 Configuring the server on page 45 Completing the parts replacement This topic provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server To complete the parts re
23. is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http www lenovo com support click Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your installed Windows product refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http support microsoft com directory or you can contact the Customer Support Center Some fees might apply Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period you can purchase additional services such as support for hardware operating systems and application programs network setup and configuration services upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installation services Service availability and service names might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Chapter 8 Getting information help and service 145 146 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Appendix A Notices Lenovo may not offer the
24. it to an internal USB Type A connector Chapter 3 Product overview 33 Eq ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module connector Used to connect a ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module hereinafter referred to as the TPM which is a security chip to enhance server security See Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module on page 92 EE ThinkServer Management Module With the integrated ThinkServer Management Module hereinafter referred to as the TMM no matter what condition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off as long as the server is connected to network and an ac power source the interaction with the TMM controlled servers can be achieved through system network The user can obtain the server hardware health information and SEL and is able to conduct the operations including turning on or off the server restarting the server locking the power switch on the front panel and so on This part of the server management is independent of the operating system and is called out of band management EZ Riser card assembly 1 slot Used to install the riser card assembly 1 EH Riser card assembly 2 slot Used to install the riser card assembly 2 EJ Redundant power supply connector 1 Used to connect a redundant power supply Redundant power supply connector 2 Used to connect a redundant power supply EJ Backplane power connector 1 Used to connect the power cable from the backplane
25. lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Place the old microprocessor on a static protective surface Notes a Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor b Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible Figure 68 Removing the microprocessor 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new microprocessor from the package 108 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 10 Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor Figure 69 Do not touch the pins 11 Note the orientation of the new microprocessor Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches J on it with the tabs Jin the microprocessor socket Then carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket Note The small triangle jon one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner E of the microprocessor socket Figure 70 Installing the microprocessor Chapter 6 Installing removing or repla
26. managers need a lot of reference parameters to calculate power consumption and electric current values under different configurations The Lenovo Rack Planner program provides data maintenance power consumption and electric current calculations and reports to help equipment managers significantly increase efficiency in deploying the equipment and conveniently manage the equipment To download the Lenovo Rack Planner program go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page For detailed information about using the Lenovo Rack Planner program refer to the help system for the program ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology The ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program helps administrators to monitor and manage server performance especially the power consumption for groups of servers equipped with the Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager technology 12 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Lenovo provides a trial version of the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program with a free 90 day subscription After 90 days you must renew the license to continue using the program You can purchase the license from Lenovo to activate the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program and expand the management capability of the program when the free trial ends To download the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page For detailed information about using
27. on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to reinstall the cooling shroud 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 reinstall the cooling shroud do the following 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server 2 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and secured by any cable clips or ties in the server Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the server chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the cooling shroud 68 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 3 Note the orientation of the cooling shroud and then place it above the server so that the tabs on both sides of the cooling shroud are aligned with the corresponding holes or gaps in both sides of the chassis Then lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it snaps into position Note If necessary gently press the cooling shroud on both sides so that the tabs on the cooling shroud completely engage with both sides of the chassis Figure 32 Reinstalling the cooling shroud 4 Reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to the server For more information refer to Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables
28. on the screen to set or change a password Chapter 5 Configuring the server 49 4 If you want to delete a password type your current password Press Enter when you are prompted to type a new password Then press Enter to confirm the new password The previous password will be cleared Note For security reasons it is recommended that you always set a password for your server 5 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program If you have forgotten the password you can use the Clear password switch on the system board to erase the password See System board jumpers and switches on page 35 Then set a new password for the server Selecting a startup device If your server does not start up from a desired device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected do one of the following to select the startup device you want Note Not all discs hard disk drives or other removable devices are bootable e To select a temporary startup device do the following Note Selecting a startup device using the following method does not permanently change the startup sequence 1 Turn on or restart your server 2 When you see the logo screen press F10 if your server is connected to a network and you want to start up the server from the network Otherwise press F12 to display the boot menu The boot device selection window opens 3 In the boot device selection window use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to switch
29. outside of the server Then take the new IDM out of the package 120 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 Position the new IDM on the chassis so that the screw holes in the new IDM are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis Then install the screws to secure the new IDM in place Figure 82 Installing the IDM 9 Connect the IDM cable to the rear of the new IDM 10 If you are instructed to return the old IDM follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing a system fan Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace a system fan CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 121 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 a system fan do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all a
30. 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 137 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 Notes Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 139 e f you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 61 e The status LEDs on each hot swap hard disk drive help you easily identify a problem See Hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs on page 25 A newly installed hot swap hard disk drive is not recognized Multiple hard disk drives fail Memory module problems Ensure that the drive is installed into the correct drive bay 2 Restart the server 3 Remove the drive from the bay wait 45 seconds and reinsert the drive into the bay making sure that the drive connects to the hot swap hard disk drive backplane Run any diagnostic programs to test the hard disk drive if you have Ensure that the hot swap hard disk drive backplane is correctly seated When it is correctly seated the drive assemblies correctly connect to the backplane without bowin
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32. starting bootable DVD e Easy to use language selectable interface Chapter 5 Configuring the server 53 Integrated help system and user guide Automatic hardware detection Contains the RAID configuration utility Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices Downloads device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD according to the operating system or add on device Selectable partition size and file system type Support for multiple operating systems Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time Ability to create a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Th is topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program After you start the program and enter the main interface click User Guide for detailed information about how to use this program to help you configure the server and install an operating system To 1 start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program do the following Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into an optical drive set the optical drive as the first startup device and start your server from the DVD in the optical drive See Selecting a startup device on page 50 Wait for the program to load Then you will be prompted for the following selections e The language in w
33. startup device from the boot device selection window See Selecting a startup device on page 50 Save amp Exit menu After you finish viewing or changing settings in the Setup Utility program you can choose a desired action from the Save amp Exit menu to save changes discard changes or load default values and exit the program Press Enter to select the item on the Save amp Exit menu and then select Yes when prompted to confirm the action For information about exiting the Setup Utility program see Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 51 The Save amp Exit menu contains the following items e Save Changes and Exit Save changes and exit the Setup Utility program e Save Changes and Reset Save changes and then continue with the configuration in the Setup Utility program e Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes load previous values and then exit the Setup Utility program e Discard Changes Discard changes and load previous values e Restore Defaults Return to the optimized default settings e Save as User Defaults Save the current settings as user default values e Restore User Defaults Restore the user default values for all the items 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
34. status LED 18 system time setting 48 T the BIOS flashing 52 recovering 52 updating 52 updating or recovering 51 ThinkServer EasyStartup software 11 ThinkServer EasyStartup program features 53 starting 54 using 53 Windows operating system 55 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater software 12 ThinkServer Management Module status LED 41 ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology software 12 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module installing 92 removing 93 ThinkServer Web address 1 TMM Premium installing 89 removing 90 TPM Setup Utility program 50 TR 500 Key installing 83 removing 84 TR 700 Battery installing 86 removing 87 troubleshooting and diagnostics hard disk drive problems 139 keyboard mouse and USB device problems 141 memory module problems 140 optical drive problems 138 status and diagnostic LEDs 137 system event log 137 ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems 138 troubleshooting procedure 137 turning off the server 43 turning on the server 43 T V gloss statement 154 162 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide U updating firmware 59 server configuration 135 the BIOS 52 updating or recovering the BIOS 51 using documentation 143 EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program 59 Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program 59 passwords 49 Setup Utility program 45 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 53 V video subsystem features 9 viewing information Setup Utility program 45 W Web site compatible options 6
35. the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 On the Main menu select System Date or System Time 3 Use the Tab key to switch between data elements and type the numbers from the keyboard to set the system date and time 4 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program 48 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server You do not have to set a password to use your server However using a password improves computing security If you decide to set a password read the following topics Setup Utility program password types The following types of passwords are available in the Setup Utility program e Administrator password Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an administrator password When an administrator password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in e User password When a user password is set the server cannot be used until a valid password is typed in Note If both the administrator password and user password are set you can type either password to use the server However you must use your admini
36. the TMM Premium on the system board and then lift the TMM Premium straight up to remove it from the TMM Premium connector mi UJ i 5 z i i Figure 51 Removing the TMM Premium 5 If you are instructed to return the old TMM Premium follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 91 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module hereinafter referred to as the TPM The TPM is a s
37. your server into a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the server Note This document is available in five languages A printed English version is included in your server package A PDF version of French German Italian and Spanish are provided on the documentation DVD that comes with the server 2 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Documentation DVD The documentation DVD which comes with your server contains various documents for your server in Portable Document Format PDF and HyperText Markup Language HTML The documentation DVD is not bootable To view the documents on the DVD you will need a computer with a Web browser and the Adobe Reader program which is available for download at http www adobe com To start the documentation DVD insert the DVD into the optical drive The DVD is AutoPlay enabled and starts automatically in most Microsoft Windows environments If the DVD fails to start or if you are using a Linux operating system open the launch htm file located in the root directory of the DVD 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
38. 0 Note the orientation of the new microprocessor Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches J on it with the tabs Jin the microprocessor socket Then carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket Note The small triangle jon one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner J of the microprocessor socket Figure 63 Installing the microprocessor Remove the plastic microprocessor socket cover Store the microprocessor socket cover in the event that you later remove the microprocessor and need the socket cover to protect the pins on the socket Note Do not remove the socket cover until you install a microprocessor into the socket If you remove the microprocessor install the socket cover or a new microprocessor immediately Figure 64 Removing the microprocessor socket cover Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 105 12 Close the microprocessor retainer Then close the small handle J first and then close the small handle H to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket Note There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer Ensure that you close the small handle marked with first and then close the small handle marked with s Always follow the correct sequence when you c
39. 00 Adapter which is installed in the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 2 Then disconnect all cables from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Remove the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 Locate the TR 500 Key on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then remove it from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter You might need to remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first remove the TR 500 Key from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Note Carefully handle the TR 500 Key by its edges d Figure 47 Removing the TR 500 Key Reconnect cables to the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Reinstall the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 If you are instructed to return the old TR 500 Key follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section Chapter 6 Installing remov
40. 1 DIMMC2 CPU1 DIMMC3 CPU1 DIMMD1 CPU1 DIMMD2 CPU1 DIMMDS CPUI1 CPU1 DIMMB3S CPU1 DIMMB2 CPU1 DIMMB1 CPU1 DIMMAS CPU1 DIMMA2 CPU1 DIMMA1 Figure 34 CPU1 DIMMs Table 3 Memory module installation rules for servers with one microprocessor CPU1 Cana aoe DIMM Two DIMMs DIMMs Three DIMMs Cs E a E E E B B E S Six DIMMs _ DIMMs ET DIMMs Twelve Note The twelve DIMMs configuration is supported only when you are using normal RDIMMs The following table explains the memory module installation rules for servers that have two microprocessors CPU1 and CPU2 installed The X mark indicates the memory slot s into which the memory module s should be installed in different situations Note All memory modules to be installed on a server must be the same type LV RDIMM or RDIMM with the same rank voltage and frequency 72 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide CPU1 DIMMC1 CPU1 DIMMC2 CPU1 DIMMC3 CPU1 DIMMD1 CPU1 DIMMD2 CPU1 DIMMD3 CPUI1 CPU1 DIMMBS CPU1 DIMMB2 CPU1 DIMMB1 CPU1 DIMMAS CPU1 DIMMA2 CPU1 DIMMA1 CPU2 DIMMC1 CPU2 DIMMC2 CPU2 DIMMD1 CPU2 DIMMD2 CPU2 CPU2 DIMMB2 CPU2 DIMMB1 CPU2 DIMMA2 CPU2 DIMMA 1 Figure 35 CPU1 DIMMs and CPU2 DIMMs Table 4 Memory module installation rules for servers with two microprocessors oe ro Joe 0 ox co calos
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43. AS features help you to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the server the availability of the server when you need it and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems Your server has the following RAS features e Security features Administrator password and user password to help protect unauthorized access to the server see Using passwords on page 49 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module TPM which is a security chip to help enhance server security Note The TPM is only available in some models Remote monitoring or control by an administrator to provide protection or help Hot swap redundant power supplies to help avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails e Basic system management features Ability to store the power on self test POST hardware test results BIOS Setup Utility program The BIOS Setup Utility program helps you view the server information and configure the server in the pre operating system environment See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 TMM also known as BMC and Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI 2 0 The system board platform management subsystem is based on the integrated TMM features The TMM is a management chip that is integrated on the system board of your server With the TMM chip no matter what condition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off
44. Clear CMOS jumper to restore the BIOS settings to the factory default settings See System board jumpers and switches on page 35 e If you have changed any hardware in the server you might need to reflash the BIOS the BMC firmware and the FRU Sensor Data Records SDR The Setup Utility program main interface consists of the following menus e Main menu on page 46 e Advanced menu on page 46 e Security menu on page 47 e Server Management menu on page 47 e Boot Options menu on page 48 e Boot Manager menu on page 48 e Save amp Exit menu on page 48 Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have See Updating or recovering the BIOS on page 51 If the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated and your server cannot start correctly use the BIOS recovery switch to recover from a BIOS update failure See System board jumpers and switches on page 35 Main menu After entering the Setup Utility program you can see the Main menu which lists basic information about the BIOS and BMC total memory size and system date and time To set the system date and time on the Main menu see Setting the system date and time on page 48 Advanced menu You can view or change various server component settings on t
45. ERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation Some models of the following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for computer servers at the time of manufacture 2569 2570 2573 2574 2575 and 2576 For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings for Lenovo servers go to http www lenovo com By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your server you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions 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 e Processor or core reduced power states e Variable speed fan control based on power or thermal readings e Low power memory states e Liquid cooling capability Appendix A Notices 157 158 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Index 2 5 inch hard disk drive b
46. G S658 g Aon CEG E NE KENE SN Wa Figure 15 ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter El Ports 7 4 EJ ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector Ports 7 4 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 H Ports 3 0 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Ei ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery See Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery on page 86 Hot swap hard disk drive backplane Your server comes with one of the following hot swap hard disk drive bay and backplane configurations e Up to four 3 5 inch hot swap SATA or SAS hard disk drives with one backplane e Up to eight 2 5 inch hot swap SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid state drives with one backplane Chapter 3 Product overview 27 The following illustration shows the location of the hot swap hard disk drive backplane You need to remove the server cover to access the backplane See Removing the server cover on page 63 Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e The following illustration is based on 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives with one backplane Figure 16 Hot swap hard disk drive backplane location Backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives This topic provides information to help you loca
47. Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the heat sink or the place for installing the second heat sink See Server components on page 22 100 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 6 If you are replacing a heat sink remove the four screws that secure the heat sink 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 Partially remove screw i then completely remove screw and then return to screw lj and completely remove it b Partially remove screw gf then completely remove screw and then return to screw H and completely remove it Note The four screws are integrated parts of the heat sink Do not try to remove the four screws from the heat sink Figure 58 Removing the screws that secure the heat sink 7 Gently twist the heat sink t
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49. RAON PALS CAG AGH f LLG WEL ail FSGS y Figure 48 Installing the TR 700 Battery Note When attaching the TR 700 Battery to the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter center the screwdriver to avoid damaging the screw head and do not over tighten the screws as you might damage the TR 700 Battery 11 Reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter to the riser card assembly 2 See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 12 Reconnect cables to the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 13 Reinstall the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then configure RAID for your server See Configuring RAID on page 56 Removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove the TR 700 Battery from the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter and it applies only to server models that have a ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter with the TR 700 Battery installed Before y
50. TION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e 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 e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure Mivinces Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Statement 4 A gt 18 kg 39 7 Ib gt 32 kg 70 5 Ib gt 55 kg 121 2 Ib lt 32 kg 70 5 Ib lt 55 kg 121 2 Ib lt 100 kg 220 5 Ib CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting Statement 5 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source A A 2 0 m 1 09 vi ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Statement 6 A CAUTION If you install a strain relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device you must connect the other e
51. ThinkServerUserGuides The following documents are on the documentation DVD that comes with your server e Safety Information This is a multilingual document that includes all the safety statements for your product in more than 30 languages Be sure to read and understand all the safety statements before using the product e Warranty and Support Information This document includes the Lenovo warranty statement Customer Replaceable Units CRUs information and information about how to contact Lenovo Support e Lenovo License Agreement This document includes the terms and conditions of the Lenovo License Agreement e User Guide This document provides detailed information to help you get familiar with your server and help you use configure and maintain your server e Rack Installation Instructions This document provides instructions on how to install your server into a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the server e ThinkServer Management Module User Guide This document provides information about server remote management This document is in English only You might find this document on the documentation DVD that comes with your server If not download it from the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Note To obtain advanced remote management functions install a ThinkServer Management Module Premium TMM Premium on the TMM Premium connector on the system board See Installing
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53. ackplane locations 29 3 5 inch hard disk drive backplane locations 28 A about RAID 56 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 46 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 58 ambient temperature limit LED LED 20 BIOS and TMM update utilities software 12 Boot Manager menu Setup Utility program 48 Boot Options menu Setup Utility program 48 C cable connection 30 configuring Ethernet controllers 59 server 45 configuring RAID advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 58 using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 58 configuring the server 45 considerations password 49 contamination particulate and gaseous 150 cooling shroud reinstalling 68 removing 67 CRU completing the replacement 132 D devices handling static sensitive 62 DIMM installation rules 69 installing 73 removing 75 documentation using 143 E EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program Copyright Lenovo 2012 using 59 error LED 19 error LEDs system fan 41 Ethernet card installing 76 removing 78 Ethernet connectivity features 9 Ethernet connector 0 Setup Utility program 51 Ethernet controllers configuring 59 Ethernet status LED 21 exiting Setup Utility program 51 expansion slots features 8 export classification notice 155 F features 7 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 53 firmware updating 59 flashing the BIOS 52 front panel LED 17 locations 17 front panel board replacing 123 front view of the server locations 14 G g
54. alling removing or replacing hardware 63 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 remove the server cover 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 2 Disconnect the power cords Input Output I O cables and all other cables that are connected to the server 3 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 4 Press the release button J in the direction as shown Figure 27 Pressing the release button 64 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 5 Fully open the cover latch Ef and slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis Then lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside Note It is recommended that you wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover Figure 28 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 da
55. an use to connect additional USB devices EJ VGA DB 15 connector Used to attach a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor EQ Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9 pin serial port ID LED When you press the ID button the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remote management program for server presence detection oe Bwe OE The system is identified None The ID LED is not in use or the system is not identified Server components This topic provides information to help you locate the components of your server To remove the server cover and the cooling shroud and gain access to the inside of the server see Removing the server cover on page 63 and Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 The chassis configuration varies by model The following illustrations show the two chassis configurations based on the supported hard disk drives e Server models with 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives e Server models with 2 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic 22 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide The following illustration shows the components of server models with 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives Right rack handle EH Hard disk drive bay 3 EER Optical drive bay wi
56. aseous contamination 150 German gloss statement 154 getting help 143 getting information 143 getting service 143 guidelines 61 H hardware installing 61 removing 61 replacing 61 heat sink installing or replacing 99 159 help getting 143 hot swap hard disk drive installing 110 replacing 110 hot swap hard disk drive backplane locations 27 replacing 114 hot swap hard disk drive status LED 25 hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs locations 25 hot swap redundant power supply installing 95 replacing 97 hot swap redundant power supply status LED 21 ID button LED 18 IDM replace 119 IDM panel LED 19 locations 19 information getting 143 Input Output I O features 8 installation rules DIMM 69 memory module 69 installing DIMM 73 Ethernet card 76 hardware 61 hot swap hard disk drive 110 hot swap redundant power supply 95 memory module 73 microprocessor 102 server cover 132 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module 92 TMM Premium 89 TR 500 Key 83 TR 700 Battery 86 installing or replacing heat sink 99 optical drive 125 Intelligent Diagnostics Module locations 19 interface Setup Utility program 46 internal drives features 8 L LED ambient temperature limit LED 20 error 19 160 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Ethernet status 21 front panel 17 hot swap hard disk drive status 25 hot swap redundant power supply status 21 ID button 18 IDM 19 NIC status 18 power status 18 system board 39 system status 18
57. at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides for more information about server remote management Removing the TMM Premium Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove the TMM Premium if the server has one installed Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference 90 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Notes e Use any documentation that comes with the TMM Premium and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e If you remove the TMM Premium the iKVM function for server remote management will be unavailable e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic To remove the TMM Premium 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Locate
58. ate item is displayed Set TPM State to Enabled 4 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program The server will restart to enable the TPM function 50 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Setting the mode of the Ethernet connector 0 The Ethernet connector 0 on the rear of the server is for system management If you want to use remote management functions you need to connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector 0 See Rear view of the server on page 20 The Ethernet connector 0 for system management is 82574L by default If you have selected share mode for the 82574L Ethernet connector in the Setup Utility program you can use the connector as an ordinary Ethernet connector with 100 Mbps network connectivity However teaming with other Ethernet connectors is not supported if the management Ethernet connector is used as an ordinary Ethernet connector To set the mode of the Ethernet connector 0 in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 On the Server Management menu select BMC Network Configuration gt BMC LAN Share Setting 3 Do one of the following e If you want to use the Ethernet connector 0 as an ordinary Ethernet connector select Shared e If you want to use the Ethernet connector 0 as a dedicated system management Ethernet connector select Dedicated 4 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Uti
59. atic electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage server components and parts Any server part containing transistors or integrated circuits ICs should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine the part the work mat and the person handling the part are all at the same charge Notes e Use product specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here e Ensure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified ISO 9000 as fully effective When you handle server parts and components take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Always carefully handle the parts and other components such as PCI Express cards memory modules system boards and microprocessors by edges or frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed circuitry e Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device e Before you replace a new part touch the static protective package containing the new part to an unpainted metal part of the server for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body e Remove the new part from the static protective package and directly install it in the server without
60. c provides instructions on how to remove the TR 500 Key from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and it applies only to server models that have a ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter with the TR 500 Key option installed Attention Back up your data before you begin if you need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after removing the TR 500 Key Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes 84 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide To 1 If you remove the TR 500 Key from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter the hardware RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels will be disabled Use any documentation that comes with the TR 500 Key and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic remove the TR 500 Key do the following 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 5
61. cal outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect To disconnect Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove power cords from outlets Attach signal cables to connectors Remove signal cables from connectors Attach power cords to outlets Remove all cables from devices Turn devices ON Statement 2 bancer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Copyright Lenovo 2012 Statement 3 A CAU
62. ce available on the hard disk drive loops The ThinkServer EasyStartup program cannot start the 1 Ensure that the operating system medium is operating system medium supported by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program version your are using For a list of the supported operating systems refer to the user guide and compatibility notes for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program through the program main interface See Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 54 2 Verify if the optical drive or the disc has problems See Optical drive problems on page 138 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 137 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 Notes e f you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 61 138 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide e fan action step is preceded by Trained service technician only this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician
63. chine types 2569 2570 2573 2574 2575 and 2576 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 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 Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Class A emissio
64. cing hardware 109 12 Close the microprocessor retainer Then close the small handle J first and then close the small handle H to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket Note There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer Ensure that you close the small handle marked with first and then close the small handle marked with s Always follow the correct sequence when you close the small handles Figure 71 Securing the microprocessor in the socket 13 Reinstall the heat sink See Installing or replacing a heat sink on page 99 14 If you are instructed to return the old microprocessor follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or replacing a hot swap hard disk drive Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot swap hard disk drive For a list of the ThinkServer hard disk drive options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver You can install or replace a hot swap hard disk drive without turning off the server which hel
65. cumulators as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing CR manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Particulate contamination Attention Airborne par
66. d 10 If you are instructed to return the old front panel board follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or replacing the 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 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e 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 e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 125 Mroancen Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that y
67. d system management features are only available when the TMM detects the presence of a ThinkServer Management Module Premium TMM Premium which also is known as integrated keyboard video and mouse iKVM key The TMM Premium is a remote management module You can purchase a TMM Premium from Lenovo and install it on the TMM Premium connector also known as iKVM connector on the system board of your server to enable the iKVM function and activate the advanced system management features For more information about advanced system management refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide which is available for download at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides 10 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server Dimensions Width 436 mm 17 17 inches without handles 482 4 mm 18 99 inches with handles Height 43 6 mm 1 72 inches Depth 720 6 mm 28 37 inches without handles 734 mm 28 90 inches with handles Weight The product weight varies depending on different system configurations Range of product weight without package 12 kg 26 46 Ib to 17 kg 37 48 Ib Range of product weight with package 15 kg 33 07 Ib to 24 kg 52 91 Ib Environment e Air temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F in original shipping package e Altitude 0 to 3048 m 0 to 10 000 ft in an unpressurized environment
68. d with 40 atmospheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 21 e Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99 97 efficiency or greater using high efficiency particulate air HEPA filters that meet MIL STD 282 e The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination must be more than 60 2 e The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc whiskers Gaseous e Copper Class G1 as per ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 e Silver Corrosion rate of less than 300 A in 30 days 1 ASHRAE 52 2 2008 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size Atlanta American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc 2 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 3 ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 Environmental conditions for process measurement and control systems Airborne contaminants Instrument Society of America Research Triangle Park North Carolina U S A Important information for the European Directive 2002 96 EC The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework
69. dant power supply See Installing a hot swap redundant power supply on page 95 4 If you are instructed to return the old hot swap redundant power supply follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping Installing or replacing a heat sink Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a heat sink CAUTION AA The heat sink might be very hot Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 99 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the heat sink and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install or replace a heat sink 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation
70. dant power supply 2 available in VGA DB 15 connector some models E Hot swap redundant power supply 1 E Ethernet connector 1 RJ 45 EJ Low profile PCI Express card slot E Ethernet connector 0 RJ 45 for system management o EJ PC Express card slot E Serial port H Ethernet connector 2 RJ 45 EEJ ID LED Hse conection G ad Ea Hot swap redundant power supply 2 available in some models H Hot swap redundant power supply 1 The hot swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails You can purchase a hot swap redundant power supply option directly from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server 20 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide On each hot swap redundant power supply there is a status LED near the power cord connector When the LED is lit in green it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is working correctly When the LED is lit in amber it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is likely to fail or has failed EJ Low profile PCI Express card slot Used to attach a RAID card Physical link width Negotiable link width Supported card length and height J PCI Express card slot Used to attac
71. del use the Setup Utility program See Viewing information in the Setup Utility program on page 45 For a list of the supported ThinkServer memory module options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver 70 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide The following illustration shows the locations of all memory slots on a system board that has two microprocessors also known as CPUs and two heat sinks installed Figure 33 Memory slots on the system board Ef Memory slot CPU1 DIMMC1 Memory slot CPU1 DIMMA2 Note Your server supports up to 8 LV RDIMMs when one microprocessor is installed and up to 16 LV RDIMMs when two microprocessors are installed If you are using LV RDIMMs do not install them into any of the memory slot with a mark in this table Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 71 The following table explains the memory module installation rules for servers that have only one microprocessor CPU71 installed The X mark indicates the memory slot s into which the memory module s should be installed in different situations Note All memory modules to be installed on a server must be the same type LV RDIMM or RDIMM with the same rank voltage and frequency CPU1 DIMMC1 CPU
72. der er etableret s WEEE kan returneres genbruges eller genvindes Form let er at minimere den eventuelle p virkning af milj et og menneskers sundhed som f lge af tilstedev relsen af skadelige stoffer Der er flere oplysninger om affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr p adressen http www lenovo com recycling S hk ja elektroniikkalaiteromu Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE merkint koskee vain Euroopan unionin EU j senmaita ja Norjaa S hk ja elektroniikkalaitteet merkit n Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiivin 2002 96 EY mukaisesti Kyseinen direktiivi m ritt Euroopan Unionin alueella k yt ss olevat palautus ja kierr tysk yt nn t WEEE merkint laitteessa osoittaa ett direktiivin ohjeiden mukaan tuotetta ei tulisi h vitt sen elinkaaren p ss vaan se tulee toimittaa uusiok ytt n K ytt jien joiden s hk ja elektroniikkalaitteissa on t m s hk ja elektroniikkalaiteromun direktiivin liitteen IV mukainen merkint tulee kierr tt kyseiset laitteet k ytett viss olevien resurssien mukaan ja varmistaa ett niist tai niiss k ytetyist materiaaleista ei aiheudu haittaa ymp rist lle tai ihmisten terveydelle S hk ja elektroniikkalaitteita ei saa h vitt sekaj tteen mukana Lis tietoja s hk ja elektroniikkalaiteromun uusiok yt st on WWW sivustossa http www lenovo com recycling WEEE merket Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
73. disk drive 110 hot swap hard disk drive backplane 114 hot swap redundant power supply 97 microprocessor 106 RAID card 80 riser card assembly 1 128 system board battery 130 system fan 121 riser card assembly 1 replacing 128 road map server setup 5 Copyright Lenovo 2012 S Save amp Exit menu Setup Utility program 48 Security menu Setup Utility program 47 serial number label locations 13 server components locations 22 server configuration updating 135 server cover installing 132 removing 63 server documentation 2 Server Management menu Setup Utility program 47 server package 7 server setup road map 5 service getting 143 setting changing deleting password 49 Setup Utility program Ethernet connector O 51 exiting 51 interface 46 password 49 starting 45 TPM 50 using 45 slim optical drive locations 15 software 11 specifications 11 starting Setup Utility program 45 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 54 startup device selecting 50 Setup Utility program 50 static sensitive devices guidelines 62 static sensitive devices handling 62 system board 31 LED 39 system board battery replacing 130 system board components locations 31 system board jumpers and switches locations 35 system board LEDs locations 39 system date setting 48 system event log troubleshooting and diagnostics 137 system fan replacing 121 161 system fan error LEDs LED 41 system fans features 8 system reliability guidelines 63 system
74. disk drives e Front view of server models with 3 5 inch hard disk drives e Front view of server models with 2 5 inch hard disk drives Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic Front view of server models with 3 5 inch hard disk drives The following illustration shows the front view of server models with 3 5 inch hard disk drives Meee ax naonnana Doooooooog ponnani Oo pooosoooccn O jOOOOOOOC OOOO poooeoooacs a lel EoBeeeeneer O E Slim optical drive available in some models fot se 14 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Front panel For detailed information about the controls connectors and status LEDs on the front panel see Front panel on page 17 H Intelligent Diagnostics Module For more information see Intelligent Diagnostics Module on page 19 E Pull out information card The machine type model and serial number label of the server is attached on the pull out information card See Machine type model and serial number label on page 13 E Slim optical drive available in some models Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive H Right rack handle Left rack handle If your server is installed in a rack cabinet you can use
75. down the tape of the system fan and then connect the cable of the new system fan to the system fan connector on the system board 13 If you are instructed to return the old system fan follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing the front panel board Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the front panel board Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e The front panel board is extremely sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation To replace the front panel board do the following Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 123 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 ar
76. dows operating system For detailed information refer to the help system e View a general introduction to your ThinkServer server model and the specific server configuration information e View general guidance on how to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD e Download the required device drivers to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them especially when you finish installing an operating system without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to configure your server e Install the required device drivers directly on the server on which you are running the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD e View information about all server models supported by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and information about the device drivers for each server model including the driver versions and driver locations in the root directory of the 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 This topic contains the following items e About RAID on page 56 e Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 58 e Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS ha
77. drive bays as well as the order from the lowest capacity to the highest capacity 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 come with 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives or 2 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives The illustrations in this topic are based on server models with 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives For other models the replacement procedure is similar Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic Use any documentation that comes with the hot swap hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install or replace a hot swap hard disk drive do the following 1 Locate the appropriate hard disk drive bay See Server components on page 22 2 Press the release button Jj to open the handle of the hot swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray Figure 72 Opening the handle of the hot swap hard disk drive Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 111 LUUUHT Figure 73 Opening the handle of the dummy hot swap hard disk drive tray 3 Pull the handle and carefully slide the hot swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis Figure 74 Removing the hot swap hard disk drive 112 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Figure 75 Removing the
78. dummy hot swap hard disk drive tray 4 Touch the static protective package that contains the new hot swap hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new hot swap hard disk drive out of the package Note Do not touch the circuit board on the hard disk drive Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 113 5 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 76 Installing the hot swap hard disk drive 6 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 See Hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs on page 25 If the hard disk drive is faulty you need to reinstall or replace it until it is operating correctly 7 Do one of the following e If you are installing a hot swap hard disk drive save the removed dummy hard disk drive tray in the event that you later remove the hot swap hard disk drive and need a dummy tray to cover the drive bay e If you are replacing a hot swap hard disk drive and are instructed to return the old hot swap hard disk drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate s
79. e configuration settings of your server See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 The TMM firmware provides remote management features Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS and TMM firmware 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 You also can use the Firmware Updater program to help you keep the server firmware up to date See Updating the firmware on page 59 Chapter 5 Configuring the server 51 Updating flashing the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update flash the BIOS Notes e Update the BIOS on your server only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have We do not recommend BIOS updates for servers that do not need them You can view the updated information for the new BIOS version in the installation instructions for the BIOS update package e Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported An earlier BIOS version might not support the latest system configurations e Ifthe power to your server is interrupted while the POST and BIOS are being updated your server might not restart correctly Ensure that you perform the BIOS update procedure in an environment with a steady power supply Besides ensure that your server can resta
80. e connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Locate the front panel board See Front view of the server on page 14 Disconnect the front panel cable and the front panel USB cable from the front panel board Oo na ff Ww Remove the two screws that secure the front panel board and then carefully remove the front panel board from the chassis Figure 85 Removing the front panel board 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new front panel board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new front panel board out of the package Note Carefully handle the front panel board by its edges 124 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 Carefully position the new front panel board on the chassis so that the front controls connectors and LEDs are through the corresponding holes in the front bezel and the two screw holes in the new front panel board are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis Then install the screws to secure the front panel board in place Figure 86 Installing the front panel board 9 Connect the front panel cable and the front panel USB cable to the rear of the new front panel boar
81. e if a recent change to hardware or software settings has caused a problem Before restoring your previous configuration capture your current configuration in case the older configuration settings do not solve the problem or have adverse effect 10 Use an antivirus program to see if your server has been infected by a virus If the program detects a virus remove the virus 11 If none of these actions solve the problem seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs Your server has status and diagnostic LEDs on the front panel the rear panel the panel of the diagnostic module varies by model the system board the hot swap hard disk drives and the optical drive if supported The various LEDs help you easily identify the system and device status and diagnose problems For information about the LEDs refer to the related topics in Locations on page 13 Viewing the system event log The system event log SEL contains information about all the POST and system management interrupt SMI events You can view the SEL to diagnose system problems Copyright Lenovo 2012 137 The TMM implements the SEL as specified in the IPMI 2 0 specification The SEL is accessible regardless of the system power state through the TMM in band and out of band interfaces For more information about viewing the SEL refer to the ThinkServer Management Module
82. e information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measureme
83. e 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 e When you install your new server take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance To download firmware updates for your server go to http www lenovo com drivers and then follow the instructions on the Web page See Updating the firmware on page 59 for more information e Before you install optional hardware devices ensure that the server is working correctly If the server is not working correctly see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics on page 137 to do basic troubleshooting If the problem cannot be solved see Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 e Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working Put removed covers and other parts in a safe place e f you must turn on the server while the server cover is removed ensure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server e Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you have to lift a heavy object observ
84. e system board is lit it indicates that the corresponding system fan is operating too slowly or has failed To solve the problem you might need to reinstall or replace the system fan See Replacing a system fan on page 121 If it is a system board problem contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center Chapter 3 Product overview 41 42 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server This chapter provides information about turning on and turning off the server Turning on the server The server can be turned on in one of the following ways e After you finish unpacking and setting up the server connect it to an ac power source Press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the server See Front panel on page 17 The server needs about 30 seconds for the TMM to initialize whenever you connect the server to an ac power source If you press the power switch on the front panel during this period the server will not start immediately it will start after the TMM initialization finishes e When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled on the server that is connected to an ac power source and a LAN a network administrator can remotely turn on or wake up the server from a management console using remote network management software e You also can use the related TMM feature to remotely turn on the server through the management LAN For more information about the TMM refer to the ThinkServer Managem
85. e the following precautions Ensure that you can stand safely without slipping Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet Use a slow lifting force Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy object To avoid straining the muscles in your back lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles e Ensure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server monitor and other devices e Back up all important data before you make changes to drives e Have a small flat blade screwdriver available Copyright Lenovo 2012 61 e You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot swap redundant power supply a hot swap hard disk drive or a hot plug USB device However you must turn off the server before performing any step that involves installing removing or replacing adapter cables or non hot swap devices or components e To view the LEDs on the system board and internal components leave the server connected to power e When you are finished working on the server reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires e When working inside the server you might find some tasks easier if you lay the server on its side Handling static sensitive devices Attention Do not open the static protective package that contains the new part until the defective part has been removed from the server and you are ready to install the new part St
86. eS The optical drive is not recognized 1 Ensure that e The related cables and connectors are not damaged and the connector pins are not bent The optical drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 All cables and jumpers if any are installed correctly The correct device driver is installed for the optical drive Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you have Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables Replace the signal cable for the optical drive Replace the power cable for the optical drive Replace the power cable for the backplane Replace the optical drive Replace the backplane Trained service technician only Replace the system board A disc is not working correctly Ensure that the disc is in the optical drive with the shiny side facing down Ensure that the disc surface is clean and not scratched Check the disc or package for regional coding You might need to purchase a disc with coding for the region where you are using the product 4 Restart the disc player program 5 Restart the server 6 Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you have 7 Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables 8 Replace the signal cable for the optical drive 9 Replace the optical drive Hard disk drive
87. ection e To configure RAID go to Configuring RAID on page 56 Replacing the hot swap hard disk drive backplane Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 114 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e The hot swap hard disk drive backplane is sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e The illustrations in the following procedure show the backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives For the backplane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives the replacement procedure is similar e In the following illustrations system fans are removed in order to make the hot swap hard disk drive backplane clearly visible To replace the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 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 2 If the server is
88. ecurity chip designed by the Trusted Computing Group TCG to provide a hardware method of data encryption It stores passwords encryption keys and digital certificates to help provide security solutions and protect the computer Installing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install the TPM Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Use any documentation that comes with the TPM and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic To install the TPM 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Touch the static protective package that con
89. ed KF im DJ Figure 37 Installing a memory module 10 Reinstall any parts or reconnect any cables that you have removed What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Removing a memory module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove a memory module Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note 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 69 To remove a memory module 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server co
90. ed For example if an existing RAID 5 virtual drive is created out of partial space in an array the next virtual drive in the array has to be RAID 5 only RAID 50 requires a minimum number of six hard disk drives For detailed information about RAID refer to Introduction to RAID in the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server Chapter 5 Configuring the server 57 Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring supported RAID and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server The user guide for the program can be accessed directly from the program interface The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features for RAID configuration e For use with all supported RAID controllers e Automatically detects hardware and lists all supported RAID configurations e Configures one or more disk arrays per controller depending on the number of drives attached to the controller and the RAID level selected e Supports hot spare drives e Creates a RAID response file that can be used to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 53 and view the user guide from the main interface of the program Some RAID management software also is provided on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to
91. efore reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 65 This topic provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the rack handles 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 remove and reinstall the rack handles do the following 1 On each side of the server remove the screw that secures the rack handle and then remove the rack handle from the chassis Figure 29 Removing the rack handles 66 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 2 To reinstall the rack handles insert the small tab J on the rack handle into the hole jin the chassis Then align the screw hole in the rack handle with the corresponding hole in the chassis and install the screw to secure the rack handle on each side of the server Figure 30 Installing the rack handles Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud The cooling shroud must be removed to allow access to some of the server components This topic provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guideline
92. ent Module User Guide which is available for download at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Turning off the server CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 C a m eS The server can be turned off in one of the following ways e Turn off the server from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the server will turn off automatically For instructions on how to shut down your specific operating system refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system e Press the power switch on the front panel to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server if your operating system supports this feature e If your server stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power switch on the front panel for four seconds or more If you still cannot turn off the server disconnect all power cords from the server e If the server is connected to a LAN a network administrator can remotely turn off the server from a management console using remote network management software e You also can use the related TMM featu
93. er with the power on Removing the server cover Srk A Installing removing or replacing hardware Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Removing and reinstalling the ere shroud Installing or removing a memory module Installing or removing the Ethernet card Replacing the RAID card Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium 46 48 49 50 50 51 51 51 53 53 54 55 56 56 58 58 59 59 59 59 61 61 61 62 63 63 63 65 65 67 69 76 80 83 86 89 Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module wf 92 Installing or replacing a hot swap fadurcant power supply amp ara eae O5 Installing or replacing a heat sink ee bes tw QO Installing or replacing the microprocessor 102 Installing or roplacing a Were hard disk drive 110 Replacing the hot swap hard disk divei backplane a E a Replacing the intligent Diagnostics Module eae ie ae an Gig of STG Replacing a system fan seat A ae th ote ee a eA Replacing the front panel board 123 Installing or replacing the optical drive 125 Replacing the riser card assembly 1 128 Replacing the system board battery 130 Completing the parts replacement 132 Reinstalling the server cover and rec
94. erred to as the IDM The IDM provides diagnostic LEDs through the IDM panel to help you easily identify a problem For more information see Intelligent Diagnostics Module on page 19 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 119 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e f you remove the IDM the server will lose the diagnostic LEDs on the IDM panel To replace the IDM 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Locate the IDM See Server components on page 22 Disconnect the cable from the rear of the IDM ona fk Ww Remove the two screws that secure the IDM and then carefully remove the IDM from the chassis Figure 81 Removing the IDM 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new IDM to any unpainted surface on the
95. erver Note To maintain the EMI integrity and cooling of the server install a new hot swap redundant power supply as soon as you remove the failing one or cover the other bay with a shield if you just use one module to provide power 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 There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Installing a hot swap redundant power supply Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install a hot swap redundant power supply Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 95 Notes e Your hot swap redundant power supply might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the new hot swap redundant power supply and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install a hot swap redundant powe
96. erver cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the microprocessor socket 2 on the system board See System board components on page 31 6 Open the small handle first Then open the other small handle Note There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer You need to open the small handle marked with m O first and then you can open the other small handle marked with Figure 60 Opening the handles Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 103 7 Gently press the microprocessor retainer to open it Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position Note Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible Figure 61 Opening the microprocessor retainer 8 Touch the static protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new microprocessor from the package 9 Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor Figure 62 Do not touch the pins 104 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 1
97. ete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing the riser card assembly 1 Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the riser card assembly 1 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the new riser card assembly 1 and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To replace the riser card assembly 1 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 Locate the riser card assembly 1 See Serve
98. failure destroys the array and the likelihood of failure increases with more drives in the array RAID 0 does not implement error checking so any error is uncorrectable More drives in the array means higher bandwidth but greater risk of data loss RAID 0 requires a minimum number of two hard disk drives e RAID 1 mirroring without parity or striping RAID 1 uses mirroring so that data written to one drive is simultaneously written to another drive This is good for small databases or other applications that require small capacity but complete data redundancy RAID 1 provides fault tolerance from disk errors or failures and continues to operate as long as at least one drive in the mirrored set is functioning With appropriate operating system support there can be increased read performance and only a minimal write performance reduction RAID 1 requires a minimum number of two hard disk drives e 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 drive failure requires replacement but the array is not destroyed by a single drive failure Upon drive failure any subsequent read operations can be calculated from the distributed parity so that the drive failure is masked from the end user The array
99. for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle recovery of WEEE and 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 Le marquage des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques DEEE s applique uniquement aux pays de l Union europ enne EU et a la Norv ge Les appareils sont marqu s conform ment a la Directive 2002 96 CE du Conseil Europ en relative aux d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques DEEE Cette directive applicable a l ensemble des pays de l Union europ enne concerne la collecte et le recyclage des appareils usag s Ce marquage est appos sur diff rents produits pour indiquer que ces derniers ne doivent pas tre jet s mais r cup r s en fin de vie conform ment a cette directive Les utilisateurs d quipements lectriques et lectroniques portant le marquage DEEE conform ment a l Annexe IV de la Directive DEEE ne d
100. g or causing movement of the backplane Ensure that the cable connection is correct See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Reconnect the backplane power cable and repeat step 1 through step 4 Reconnect the backplane signal cable and repeat step 1 through step 4 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 Ensure that the cable connection is correct See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Reconnect the power cable s Reconnect the signal cable s Replace the affected signal cable s If you suspect a problem with the backplane replace the affected backplane 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 137 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 Notes e f you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 61 140 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide e f an action
101. ge 63 Locate the ME in force update switch on the system board Then remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the switch Move the ME in force update switch from the default off position to the on position Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Connect the server to an ac power source Then update the BIOS See Updating flashing the BIOS on page 52 Repeat step 1 through step 4 9 Move the ME in force update switch back to the off position Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Connect the server to an ac power source and turn on the server The BIOS and ME have been updated You need to check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 System board LEDs This topic helps you locate the LEDs on the system board Chapter 3 Product overview 39 The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on provided that the power supply is operating correctly This helps you isolate problems when the server is not turned on Many errors are first indicated by a lit error LED on the diagnostic panel of the server If an LED is lit one or more LEDs elsewhe
102. ges Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 117 10 Position the new backplane as shown so that the hooks J on the chassis pass through the corresponding holes in the new backplane Then press the backplane straight down until it is secured in place by the small retaining studs on the chassis a Figure 79 Installing the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 118 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 11 Press the two retaining latches Then the backplane is secured Figure 80 Securing the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 12 Reinstall all the hot swap hard disk drives and dummy trays if any on the backplane See Installing or replacing a hot swap hard disk drive on page 110 13 Refer to your note to reconnect the cables to the backplane 14 If you are instructed to return the old hot swap hard disk drive backplane follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing the Intelligent Diagnostics Module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the Intelligent Diagnostics Module hereinafter ref
103. h an Ethernet card or any other supported PCI Express card Physical link width Negotiable link width Supported card length and height x16 x8 x4 x2 x1 Half length full height card GAGE Ethernet connectors Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity activity and connection speed Notes e The Ethernet connector 0 callout J marked with MGMT is for system management If you want to use remote management functions you need to connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector 0 e The Ethernet connector 0 for system management is 82574L by default If you have selected share mode for the 82574L Ethernet connector in the Setup Utility program you can use it as an ordinary Ethernet connector with 100 Mbps network connectivity However teaming with other Ethernet connectors is not supported if the management Ethernet connector is used as an ordinary Ethernet connector For detailed information about setting the mode of the Ethernet connector for system management see Setting the mode of the Ethernet connector 0 on page 51 To El Left The connection speed is 1000 Mbps Chapter 3 Product overview 21 fi USB connectors 4 Used to attach a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard mouse scanner or printer If you have more than six USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you c
104. hat might impede your access to the switch Move the clear password switch from the default off position to the on position 6 Wait more than five seconds and then move the clear password switch back to the off position 9 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Connect the server to an ac power source and wait about 30 seconds Then turn on the server The BIOS passwords are erased including the administrator password and user password To set new passwords see Using passwords on page 49 EJ ME in force update switch Used to update flash the ME The ME updating process usually is contained in the BIOS updating flashing process Note Only some BIOS versions contain the parameters for updating the ME If you want to update the ME ensure that your BIOS version contains the required parameters To update the ME 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on pa
105. he Advanced menu in the Setup Utility program The Advanced menu contains various configuration submenus and items On each submenu press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features 46 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured The Advanced menu contains the following submenus For more information enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen e ACPI Configuration View and set ACPI configuration parameters e Processor Configuration View information about the installed microprocessor s and set microprocessor configuration parameters e PCI Configuration View and set PCI configuration parameters e Memory Configuration View information about the installed memory modules and set memory configuration parameters e Chipset Configuration View and set chipset configuration parameters e SATA SAS Configuration View information about the installed SATA or SAS devices and set SATA or SAS configuration parameters e USB Configuration View and set USB configuration parameters such as enabling or disabling USB devices e Super lO Configuration View and set serial port configuration parameters e Serial Port Console Red
106. he ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers This program is provided with your server on a self starting bootable ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD The user guide for the program also is 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 To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 2 Download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and the readme file The readme file contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 3 Print the readme file and read it carefully 4 Use an optical drive and any DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic lists the features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features e Contained in a self
107. he riser card assembly 2 Your server comes with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions to the server For more information refer to Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Your server supports the following RAID cards e ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter also known as ThinkServer 9240 8i RAID 0 1 Adapter e ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter also Known as ThinkServer 9260 81 SAS RAID Adapter Chapter 3 Product overview 25 ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter also known as ThinkServer 9240 8i RAID 0 1 Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Figure 14 ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Port 0 EJ ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID connector Fa Port 0 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Ei Port 1 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 EJ ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID See Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID on page 83 26 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter also known as ThinkServer 9260 81 SAS RAID Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter CURE te MA CME SELES Bi
108. help you manage RAID arrays and RAID controllers in an operating system environment After you enter the operating system insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive The installation packages for the programs are located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD is designed for different types of servers and the Utilities and Others folder might contain additional installation packages that are not required to be installed on your server Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Before configuring RAID for your server observe the following precautions e Use hard disk drives that are of the same type SATA or SAS and have the same capacity within a single RAID array e Depending on the operating system the total drive capacity of the primary RAID might be limited to 2 TB Your server comes with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID functions See RAID card on page 25 The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID independently of the operating system You also can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program to help you manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment The installation packages for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program are on the ThinkServer EasyStar
109. hich you want to view the program e The language of the keyboard layout you will be using with the program Note The supported languages and keyboard layouts for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program are Dutch English French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish and Turkish Your ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD might be English only In this case the keyboard layout should be English After selecting the language and keyboard layout click OK Then you will see one or more reminders or messages about configuring storage devices Click Next until you are presented with the Lenovo License Agreement Read the Lenovo License Agreement carefully In order to continue you must accept the terms by clicking Agree Then the Date and time window opens 4 Set the current date and time and click OK The Start option window opens 5 The Start option window provides the following selections e Continue to the main interface e Install the operating system using a pre existing response file e Configure RAID using a pre existing response file Read the explanations on the screen and select a desired option Then follow the instructions on the screen If this is the first time you are using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program select the option to continue to the main interface and view the compatibility notes and user guide Notes Functionality and supported operating systems vary depending on the version of the ThinkServer EasyStartup progra
110. hine type model and serial number label on page 13 Product name Machine type and model MT M Serial number S N Date of purchase You can register your server with Lenovo by following the instructions at http www lenovo com register 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 Server documentation This topic provides general descriptions of the various documentation for your server and instructions on how to obtain all the documentation Printed documents The following documents are printed out and contained in your server package e Read Me First This is a multilingual document you should read first This document guides you to read the complete warranty support and safety information on the documentation DVD that comes with your server before using the product This document also provides information about how to find the most up to date information on the Lenovo Support Web site e Important Notices This document includes safety and legal notices that you should read and understand before using the server e Rack Installation Instructions This document provides instructions on how to install
111. hsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und h lt die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo bernimmt keine Verantwortung f r die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo ver ndert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmittein Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten bzw der EMV EG Richtl
112. hten it Do not over tighten the screws Figure 59 Installing the screws to secure the heat sink 11 If you are instructed to return the old heat sink follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or replacing the microprocessor This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace the microprocessor Installing the second microprocessor Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install the second microprocessor 102 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Depending on the model your server might come with one or two microprocessors For server models with one microprocessor the microprocessor is installed in the microprocessor s
113. ing or replacing hardware 85 e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 As the hardware RAID 5 and 50 levels are not available without the TR 500 Key you might need to reconfigure RAID for your server Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery also Known as the ThinkServer 9260 8i Battery and hereinafter referred to as the TR 700 Battery 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 It has built in functionality to automatically charge the battery pack and to communicate battery status information such as voltage temperature and current to your server It also provides an inexpensive alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply and a second level of fault tolerance when used in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply The temperature of the TR 700 Battery is generally 15 20 C 59 68 F higher than the ambient temperature during fast charge Therefore to complete a recharge cycle the ambient temperature should be lower than 55 C 131 F If the ambien
114. ing power supply check the status LED near the power cord connector on the redundant power supply When the LED is lit in green it indicates that the power supply is working correctly When the LED is lit in amber it indicates that the power supply is likely to fail or has failed Chapter 3 Product overview 19 E Ambient temperature limit LED When this LED is lit in amber it indicates that the ambient temperature is below 7 C 44 6 F or over 40 C 104 F EJ System fan error LED When the system fan error LED is lit in amber it indicates that one or more system fans are operating slowly or have failed To identify the failing system fan s check the status LEDs on the system board See System board LEDs on page 39 EJ Memory module status LED When the memory module status LED is lit in amber it indicates that one or more memory modules are overheated H Microprocessor status LED also known as CPU error LED When the microprocessor status LED is lit in amber it indicates that one or more microprocessors are overheated Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server The following illustration shows the rear view of the server with two hot swap power supplies Ne O loo 1S o000 g on Uk Bee 10 2228 T t Val og og og oo 002 oo i ee iA ie ee A ESE Jo J a a v F Figure 10 Rear view of the server Hot swap redun
115. ing the cooling shroud on page 67 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 133 4 Ensure that the cover latch is in the open position Place the server cover above the chassis so that the cover latch is aligned with the cover latch slot in the chassis Then lower the server cover onto the chassis until the cover latch is inserted into its slot and both sides of the server cover engage the guides on both sides of the chassis Figure 96 Installing the server cover 5 Pivot the cover latch to the closed position and slide the server cover to the front of the chassis at the same time until the server cover snaps into position and the cover latch is completely closed Figure 97 Closing the server cover completely 6 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet reinstall the server into the rack cabinet See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 134 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 7 Reconnect external cables and power cord s to the server See Rear view of the server on page 20 to identify the connectors on the rear panel of the server Attention To avoid component damage connect the power cord s 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 Updating the server configuration When you turn on the server for the first time after you install re
116. ing the optical drive 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new optical drive out of the package 126 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 Do one of the following e If you are installing the optical drive remove the retaining bracket from the dummy optical drive and install it on the side of the new optical drive e If you are replacing the optical drive remove the retaining bracket from the old optical drive and install it on the side of the new optical drive Figure 88 Installing the optical drive retaining bracket 9 Slide the new optical drive with the retaining bracket into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position Figure 89 Installing the optical drive Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 127 10 Connect the power cable Jj and the signal cable J to the rear of the new optical drive Figure 90 Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive 11 If necessary connect the other end of the signal cable to the SATA connector 0 on the system board See System board components on page 31 12 If you are instructed to return the old optical drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To compl
117. inie 2004 108 EC fr her 89 336 EWG f r Ger te der Klasse A Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformit tszeichen CE zu f hren Verantwortlich f r die Konformit tserkl rung 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 Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A Nach der EN 55022 Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Ma nahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen Nach dem EMVG Ger te d rfen an Orten f r die sie nicht ausreichend entst rt sind nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers f r Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes f r Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden Die Genehmigung wird erteilt wenn keine elektromagnetischen St rungen zu erwarten sind Auszug aus dem EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs 4 Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist nach Paragraph 9 EMVG in Verbindung mit der entsprechenden Kostenverordnung Amtsblatt 14 93 kostenpflichtig Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben 156 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR EN
118. installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Locate the hot swap hard disk drive backplane See Hot swap hard disk drive backplane on page 27 5 Remove all the installed hot swap hard disk drives and dummy trays if any from the hard disk drive bays See Installing or replacing a hot swap hard disk drive on page 110 6 Note down the cable connections on the backplane and then disconnect all the cables from the backplane Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 115 7 Press the two retaining latches in the direction as shown to release the backplane Figure 77 Releasing the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 116 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 Carefully lift up the hot swap hard disk drive backplane When the hooks E are aligned with the holes in the backplane slowly move the backplane a little bit outward Then completely remove the hot swap hard disk drive backplane Figure 78 Removing the hot swap hard disk drive backplane 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the new hot swap hard disk drive backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new backplane from the package Note Carefully handle the backplane by its ed
119. ion Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter which is installed in the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 2 Then disconnect cables from the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter 6 Remove the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 7 Remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter from the riser card assembly 2 See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 86 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 With the front side up place the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter on a flat clean and static free surface 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the TR 700 Battery to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TR 700 Battery out of the package 10 Hold the TR 700 Battery with the battery side up and the J1 board to board connector lining up with the J6B1 BBU connector J on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Carefully install the TR 700 Battery onto the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter so that the two connectors are firmly joined Then install the three screws that come with the TR 700 Battery option kit to secure the TR 700 Battery in place so Me ie BGS Mo O
120. ion of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs 144 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide For the warranty type and duration for your product refer to the Warranty and Support Information on the documentation DVD that comes with you server You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service For warranty service consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice The most up to date telephone list for Lenovo Support is always available on the Web site at http www lenovo com support phone If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Using other services If you travel with a Lenovo notebook computer or relocate your computer to a country where your desktop notebook or server machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service
121. ions e Hot swap hard disk drive backplane on page 27 e RAID card on page 25 e System board components on page 31 System board components The following illustration shows the component locations on the system board Chapter 3 Product overview 31 A 4 6 5R gt 7 y E i KA 7 gt m fp Qo H oH A Figure 22 System board components EJ Internal USB connector 2 EJ Memory slots 4 EL ThinkServer Management Module Premium EZ Memory slots 6 connector 32 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Front panel connector Used to connect the front panel cable H Internal dual port USB connector 1 Used to connect the front panel USB cable E Internal dual port USB connector 2 Reserved for the manufacturer EQ Intelligent Diagnostics Module connector Used to connect the cable of the Intelligent Diag
122. irection View and set configuration parameters for the serial port console redirection Security menu You can set passwords and configure the TPM function on the Security menu in the Setup Utility program For each menu item press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured The Security menu contains the following items e Administrator Password Set an administrator password to protect against unauthorized access to your server See Using passwords on page 49 e User Password Set a user password to protect against unauthorized access to your server See Using passwords on page 49 e TPM TCM Configure the TPM function if your server has a TPM installed in the TPM connector on the system board See Configuring the TPM function on page 50 Server Management menu You can view system information and view or change event log and BMC settings on the Server Management menu in the Setup Utility program On each submenu press Enter to view the information or show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding feat
123. ives and hot swap redundant power supplies With the hot swap feature you can install remove or replace a hot swap device without turning off the server Preboot Execution Environment PXE The Intel PXE technology enables you to boot your computers load an operating system or deploy executable images from a remote server by using a network interface The operation can be done independently of local data storage devices such as hard disk drives or operating systems Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID Your server supports advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID with a RAID card installed For detailed information see Configuring RAID on page 56 Status light emitting diodes LEDs and diagnostic LEDs For more information about the LEDs for your server refer to the related topics in Locations on page 13 Software programs For more information about the software programs see Software on page 11 Wake on LAN When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled on a computer that is connected to a LAN a network administrator can remotely turn on or wake up the computer from a management console using remote network management software Besides many other functions such as data transfer and software updates can be performed remotely without remote attendance and can be done after normal working hours and on weekends to save time and increase productivity e Advanced system management features The advance
124. ket az lettartam nak v g n nem szabad kidobni hanem a direkt v nak megfelel en kell visszanyerni A WEEE jelz s elektromos s elektronikai felszerel sek EEE felhaszn l inak a WEEE direkt va IV f ggel k nek megfelel en nem szabad vegyes h zi szem tk nt kidobniuk az eszk z ket EEE hanem a v s rl k sz m ra rendelkez sre ll megl v begy jt si keretrendszert felhaszn lva kell gondoskodniuk az elektromos hullad k WEEE visszajuttat s r l s jrahasznos t s r l valamint minimaliz lniuk kell az eszk z k EEE lehets ges hat sait a k rnyezetre s az emberi eg szs gre a vesz lyek megel z se rdek ben Tov bbi WEEE inform ci k http www lenovo com recycling German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units Das Produkt ist nicht f r den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitspl tzen im Sinne 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet 154 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the Lenovo ThinkServer ma
125. l drive bays covered or occupied The number of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies by model The vacant hard disk drive bays are occupied by dummy hard disk drive trays The hard disk drive bay numbers are marked on the top edge of the front bezel TaN TaN AO DAG oy Sy EN Figure 7 2 5 inch hard disk drive bay numbers top view of the server Front panel This topic provides information to help you locate the controls connectors and LEDs on the front panel of the server The following illustration shows the controls connectors and LEDs on the front panel of the server oe EEE E d HHooH a a Figure 8 Front panel EJ Power switch with power status LED E System error LED H iD button with ID LED i Front USB connector 1 EJ Network Interface Controller NIC 1 status LED Front USB connector 2 EA Nic 2 status LED El Front VGA DB 15 connector available in some models Chapter 3 Product overview 17 Fa Power switch with power status LED You can press the power switch to turn on the server when you finish setting up the server You also can hold the power switch for several seconds to turn off the server if you cannot turn it off from the operating system See Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server on page 43 The power status LED helps you to determine the current power status a om eee
126. lane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives EJ Slot 2 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive H Slot 5 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive H Slot 4 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive Gi Slot 3 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive E Slot 6 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive Slot 1 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive E Slot 7 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive El Slot 0 for a 2 5 inch hard disk drive Chapter 3 Product overview 29 Figure 20 Rear view of the backplane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives 8 pin power connector EJ Mini SAS ports 0 3 E 8 pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane H Mini SAS ports 4 7 Used to connect the mini SAS connector on one end of the mini SAS signal cable to support the hard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7 EJ Mini SAS ports 0 3 Used to connect the mini SAS connector on one end of the mini SAS signal cable to support the hard disk drive 0 to hard disk drive 3 Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections This topic provides instructions on how to connect the mini SAS to mini SAS signal cables This topic contains connecting cables from the RAID card to the backplane You can connect cables from the RAID card to the backplane to support up to eight hard disk drives In this case you can configure RAID for the hard disk drives using the advanced hardware RAID functions Note The option kit for the RAID card is designed for different types of server
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128. lenovo ThinkServer RD530 User Guide o ThinkServer Machine Types 2569 2570 2573 2574 2575 and 2576 Note Before using the information and the product it supports be sure to read and understand the following e The Read Me First that comes with your product e Safety information on page iii e Appendix A Notices on page 147 Second Edition June 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Safety information Chapter 1 General information Introduction Server documentation Chapter 2 Server setup road map Chapter 3 Product overview Server package Features Specifications Software ThinkServer EasyStarflip ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage BIOS and TMM update utilities RAID configuration utilities Remote management software Lenovo Rack Planner ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology Locations Machine type mede and aenal umber label Front view of es server Front panel sega Intelligent Diagnostics Module Rear view of the server Server components Hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs RAID card 3 Hot swap hard disk drive baciGlaie Mini SAS to mini SAS S cable connections Sys
129. lity program Exiting the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main interface If you are on a nested submenu press Esc repeatedly until you reach the main interface Then you can do one of the following to exit the Setup Utility program e If you want to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program press F10 or select Save amp Exit gt Save Changes and Exit Otherwise your changes will not be saved e If you do not want to save the new settings select Save amp Exit gt Discard Changes and Exit e If you want to return to the default settings press F9 or select Save amp Exit gt Restore Defaults For more information about the Save amp Exit menu in the Setup Utility program see Save amp Exit menu on page 48 Updating or recovering the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update the BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure System programs are the basic layer of software built into your server System programs include the POST the UEFI BIOS the Setup Utility program and the TMM firmware The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server The UEFI BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the server hardware can execute You can use the Setup Utility program to view or change th
130. lose the small handles Figure 65 Securing the microprocessor in the socket 13 Install the new heat sink that comes with the microprocessor option kit See Installing or replacing a heat sink on page 99 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing the microprocessor Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor CAUTION A A 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 106 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Notes e Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports See Memory module installation rules on page 69 When two microprocessors are installed both must have the same core voltage and core speed e Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Your microprocessor socket and socket cover migh
131. m From the main interface of the program click Compatibility notes to view the information about the RAID controllers operating systems and server configurations supported by the specific version of the program and click User Guide to view the various functions and learn how to use the program 54 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Before using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install an operating system ensure that any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly The ThinkServer EasyStartup program main interface provides the following menus on the left pane of the screen Home This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the Lenovo copyright and trademark statements Compatibility notes This menu provides information about the RAID controllers operating systems and server configurations supported by the version of the program you are using User Guide This menu provides information about the features of the program and instructions on how to use the program Hardware list This menu displays a list of hardware devices detected by the program Configure RAID This menu guides you to configure RAID or view the current RAID configuration and make changes if needed Install operating system This menu displays a series of choices and prompts to collect information required for operating system installation prepares the hard disk drive for installatio
132. mage server components To reinstall the server cover see Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 132 Installing removing or replacing hardware This topic provides instructions on how to install remove or replace hardware for your server You can expand the capabilities of your server by adding new hardware devices such as memory modules or other server options and maintain your server by replacing the failing hardware devices If you are handling a server option refer to the appropriate installation or removal instructions in this topic along with the instructions that come with the option Notes e Use only parts provided by Lenovo e 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 When you install an internal drive or a PCI Express card save the EMI shield or dummy tray from the drive bay or save the PCI Express card slot bracket in the event that you later remove the device Attention An unoccupied drive bay or PCI Express card slot without a cover shield dummy tray filler or any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server which might result in overheating or component damage Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair b
133. more information see RAID card on page 25 and Configuring RAID on page 56 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e The RAID card is extremely sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation e Use any documentation that comes with the RAID card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Depending on the specific type the RAID card might look different from the illustration in this topic e Ensure that you back up your data before replacing the RAID card because you might need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after replacing the RAID card To replace the RAID card 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Remo
134. move or replace a device you might need to update the server configuration Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install For information about installing device drivers use the documentation that comes with each optional device To obtain the supported device drivers for your server from the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com drivers and then follow the instructions on the Web page to find and download the device drivers you need Refer to the following information resources to update the server configuration e To update the BIOS configuration see Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 e To update the RAID configuration see Configuring RAID on page 56 e To use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program see Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 53 e To update your system firmware see Updating the firmware on page 59 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 135 136 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to help you solve problems that might occur in the server If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter see Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 143 for additional troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting procedure Use the following information as
135. n and then initiates the installation process using your operating system installation disc Download drivers This menu helps you download the required device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them 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 About This menu provides the version information and legal notices Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating system You can run the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD on a Windows operating system with the Internet Explorer 6 0 Web browser or a later version installed Enter the operating system and insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup 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 2003 operating system you might need to add the Uniform Resource Locator URL for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Web page to the trusted Web site list so that the page can open correctly Chapter 5 Configuring the server 55 You can do the following when using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Win
136. n compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS G 1234 J 100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment Appendix A Notices 155 CE Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures German Class A compliance statement Deutsc
137. n explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing CR manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference To replace the system board battery do the following Note After you replace the system board battery you must reset passwords reset system date and time and reconfigure the server 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Locate the system board battery See System board components on page 31 Note If there
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139. nd of the power cord to a power source that is easily accessible in case it needs to be disconnected Statement 7 A CAUTION If the device has doors ensure that you remove or secure the doors before moving or lifting the device to protect against personal injury The doors will not support the weight of the device Statement 8 AA CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 9 A CAUTION Disconnect the hot swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury Statement 10 A CAUTION The following label indicates a sharp edge hazard A EN Copyright Lenovo 2012 vii Statement 11 A CAUTION The following label indicates a potential heat hazard A Statement 12 AA 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 Statement 13 A CAUTION Ensure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended on the rails Stateme
140. nd sides of the server chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the cooling shroud and the server cover The following illustration shows an example of the cable routing in the chassis with one backplanes and four 3 5 inch hard disk drives e Route the signal cables Jj through the left inner side of the chassis The signal cables include the mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable the front panel cable the front panel USB cable the diagnostic module cable and the SATA signal cable for the optical drive e Connect the power cable for the optical drive to the optical drive power connector on the backplane and properly route the cable in the chassis e Route the backplane power cable E through the right inner side of the chassis J a Wa Figure 95 Cable routing 3 If the cooling shroud is removed reinstall the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstall
141. ngen der Ger te auf die Umwelt und den menschlichen Organismus aufgrund gef hrlicher Substanzen minimiert werden Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro und Elektronikaltger ten finden Sie unter der Adresse http www lenovo com recycling La marca de Residuos de equipos el ctricos y electr nicos WEEE se aplica s lo a los pa ses pertenecientes a la Uni n Europea UE y a Noruega Los aparatos se etiquetan conforme a la Directiva Europea 2002 96 EC relativa a los residuos de equipos el ctricos y electr nicos WEEE La directiva determina el marco para devolver y reciclar los aparatos usados seg n sea aplicable en toda la Uni n Europea Esta etiqueta se aplica a varios productos para indicar que el producto no se va a desechar sino que va ser reclamado por esta Directiva una vez termine su ciclo de vida Los usuarios de los equipos el ctricos y electr nicos EEE con la marca WEEE por el Anexo IV de la Directiva WEEE no deben tratar los EEE como desperdicios municipales no clasificados una vez terminado su ciclo de vida sino que deben utilizar el marco de recogida disponible para devolver reciclar y recuperar los WEEE y minimizar los posibles efectos de los EEE en el medio ambiente y en la salud debidos a la presencia de substancias peligrosas Para obtener informaci n adicional acerca de WEEE consulte el sitio http www lenovo com recycling Il marchio WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment viene applicato soltan
142. nostics Module H Front VGA connector Used to connect the cable of the front VGA connector on the front panel of the server SATA connector 0 Used to connect the signal cable of the slim optical drive Platform Controller Hub PCH This chip on the system board serves as a PCH which 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 EJ 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 Eq Internal USB Type A connector 1 Used to connect a device that uses a USB Type A connector For example in some situations you might want to connect a USB key directly to the system board You can connect it to an internal USB Type A connector EQ ThinkServer Management Module Premium connector Used to connect a server option named ThinkServer Management Module Premium TMM Premium to enable advanced remote management functions on your server See Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium on page 89 Internal USB Type A connector 2 Used to connect a device that uses a USB Type A connector For example in some situations you might want to connect a USB key directly to the system board You can connect
143. nt 14 A CAUTION Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits You must install the appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with your local electrical code requirements Statement 15 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device may put the device in standby mode instead of turning off the device In addition the device might have multiple connections to dc power To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals Fae A ote viii ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Statement 16 AA CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards e This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a restricted access location as defined by your local electrical code and the latest edition of IEC 60950 e Connect the equipment to a reliably earthed safety extra low voltage SELV source An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level 60 V direct current e The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated in accordance with local electrical code requirements e Use 1 3 mm or 16 American Wire Gauge AWG copper conductor only not exceeding 3 meters in length e Torque the wiring terminal screws to 1 4 newton meters or 12 inch pounds
144. nts may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Copyright Lenovo 2012 147 Trademarks Lenovo the Lenovo logo and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate Actual speeds vary and are often less than the possible maximum When referring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for 1 024 bytes MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user accessible capaci
145. o free it from the microprocessor and then lift the heat sink off the system board 8 Lay aside the old heat sink Touch the static protective package that contains the new heat sink to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new heat sink out of the package Notes e If you are replacing a heat sink you need to use a cleaning pad that might come with the new heat sink to wipe the thermal grease from the top of the microprocessor before installing the new heat sink Dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed from the microprocessor e When handling the new heat sink do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of it 9 Remove any protective cover that protects the thermal grease on the bottom of the new heat sink Then place the new heat sink on the system board so that the four screws on the new heat sink are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the system board Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 101 10 Install the four screws to secure the new heat sink 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 Partially tighten screw then firmly tighten screw Jf and then return to screw i and firmly tighten it Do not over tighten the screws b Partially tighten screw then firmly tighten screw J and then return to screw and firmly tig
146. o not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 E Clear CMOS jumper Used to clear CMOS and recover your server to the factory default settings Note After clearing CMOS your BIOS recovers to the factory default settings 36 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide To clear CMOS 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Locate the Clear CMOS jumper on the system board Then remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the jumper 5 Move the clear CMOS jumper from the default normal position pin 1 and pin 2 to the short circuited position pin 2 and pin 3 6 Wait more than five seconds and then move the Clear CMOS jumper back to the normal position pin 1 and pin 2 7 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 8 Connect the server to an ac power
147. o remove the TPM if the server has one installed Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 93 Notes To 1 If you remove the TPM the TPM function is unavailable Use any documentation that comes with the TPM and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic remove the TPM do the following 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Locate the TPM on the system board and then remove the TPM from the TPM connector by lifting it 94 straight up Note Carefully handle the TPM by its edges
148. o remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first install the TR 500 Key on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Note Ensure that the TR 500 Key is securely seated on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter la Wf Figure 46 Installing the TR 500 Key am 9 Reconnect cables to the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 10 Reinstall the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then the hardware RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels are available for your server if your server has the required number of hard disk drives installed Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID Removing the TR 500 Key Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topi
149. ocket 1 and the microprocessor socket 2 is protected by a plastic socket cover You can purchase a microprocessor option kit from Lenovo and install the second microprocessor to expand system capabilities CAUTION AA 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 Notes e Ensure that you install the correct type of microprocessor option your server supports See Memory module installation rules on page 69 When two microprocessors are installed both must have the same core voltage and core speed e Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Your microprocessor socket and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To install the second microprocessor 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the s
150. oivent pas mettre au rebut ces quipements comme des d chets municipaux non tri s mais ils doivent utiliser la structure de collecte mise a disposition des clients pour le retour le recyclage et la r cup ration des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques afin de r duire tout effet potentiel des quipements lectriques et lectroniques sur l environnement et la sant en raison de la pr sence Appendix A Notices 151 possible de substances dangereuses dans ces quipements Pour plus d informations sur les quipements lectriques et lectroniques consultez le site http Avwww lenovo com recycling Die WEEE Kennzeichnung gilt nur in L ndern der Europ ischen Union und in Norwegen Ger te werden gem der Richtlinie 2002 96 EC der Europ ischen Union Uber Elektro und Elektronikaltgerate WEEE gekennzeichnet Die Richtlinie regelt die Ruckgabe und Wiederverwertung von Altgeraten innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Mit dieser Kennzeichnung versehene Altgerate d rfen gem dieser Richtlinie nicht weggeworfen werden sondern m ssen zur ckgegeben werden Anwender von Elektro und Elektronikger ten mit der WEEE Kennzeichnung d rfen diese gem Annex IV der WEEE Richtlinie nach ihrem Gebrauch nicht als allgemeinen Hausm ll entsorgen Stattdessen m ssen diese Ger te im verf gbaren Sammelsystem zur ckgegeben werden und damit einem Recycling oder Wiederherstellungsprozess zugef hrt werden bei dem m gliche Auswirku
151. on page 128 Note Usually an Ethernet card is installed on the riser card assembly 1 and also can be installed in any PCI Express card slot that supports it See Rear view of the server on page 20 to identify the PCI Express card slots of your server Locate the PCI Express card slot for installing the Ethernet card and then remove the PCI Express card slot bracket from the riser card assembly 1 Store the PCI Express card slot bracket in the event that you later remove the Ethernet card and need the bracket to cover the place Figure 39 Removing a PCI Express card slot bracket Touch the static protective package that contains the Ethernet card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the Ethernet card out of the package Note Carefully handle the Ethernet card by its edges Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 77 7 Position the Ethernet card near the PCI Express card slot and align the tab of the Ethernet card with the hole in the riser card assembly 1 Then press the Ethernet card straight into the slot until it is securely seated in the slot Figure 40 Installing the Ethernet card 8 Depending on the type of the Ethernet card you might need to connect any required cables Refer to the documentation that comes with the Ethernet card for specific information 9 Reinstall the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 What to do ne
152. on page 132 Installing or removing a memory module This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module Note The memory modules are extremely sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation Memory module installation rules Your server has 20 memory slots Each slot supports 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB 1333 MHz double data rate 3 low voltage registered dual inline memory modules DDR3 LV RDIMMs Each slot supports 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 RDIMMs Your server supports up to 12 normal RDIMMs when one microprocessor is installed and up to 20 RDIMMs when two microprocessors are installed Your server supports up to eight LV RDIMMs when one microprocessor is installed and up to 16 LV RDIMMs when two microprocessors are installed Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 69 e The minimum system memory is 4 GB only one microprocessor installed and only one 4 GB memory module installed in the CPU1 DIMMA1 slot e The maximum system memory for RDIMMs is 320 GB two microprocessors installed and one 16 GB RDIMM installed in each of the 20 memory slots e The maximum system memory for LV RDIMMs is 256 GB two microprocessors installed and one 16 GB LV RDIMM installed in each of the 16 memory slots that supports a LV RDIMM For more information about the memory modules in your specific server mo
153. on the riser card assembly 2 For detailed information see Rear view of the server on page 20 Input Output I O features e One or two Video Graphics Array VGA DB 15 connectors e One serial connector on the rear panel e Six USB 2 0 connectors two on the front panel and four on the rear panel e Three RJ 45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel Ethernet connector 0 is for system management For the location information about the connectors refer to the related topics in Locations on page 13 8 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Video subsystem An integrated graphics controller in the ThinkServer Management Module TMM which also is known as the Baseboard Management Controller BMC chip on the system board to support VGA connectors for connecting video devices Ethernet connectivity Three RJ 45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel with 10 megabits per second Mbps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network connectivity e Onboard Intel 82574 Gigabit Ethernet controller for dedicated or shared local area network LAN management interface Ethernet connector 0 is for system management e Onboard Intel Gigabit Dual Port Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 and Ethernet connector 2 For more information see Rear view of the server on page 20 Reliability availability and serviceability Reliability availability and serviceability hereinafter referred to as RAS are three important server design features The R
154. onnecting cables pane deus atigi a 182 Updating the server siconfiguration paie a 135 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 137 Troubleshooting procedure 1 187 Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs oe ae amp EST Viewing the system event log 137 Basic troubleshooting tables 138 ThinkServer ae program problems we 138 Optical drive arable sand cutee tae a 8138 Hard disk drive problems 139 Memory module problems 140 Keyboard mouse and USB device problems 141 ii ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 8 Getting information TARP and service Information resources Using the documentation ThinkServer Web site Lenovo Support Web site Help and service Before you call Calling for service Using other services A Purchasing additional services Appendix A Notices Trademarks Important notes Polyvinyl Chloride PVC cabis and cord notice Recycling information Battery return program ae i Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate iyo abe Sod Particulate contamination Important information for the European Directive 2002 96 EC German Ordinance for Work gloss statement Export classification notice Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Caninission FCC Statement ENERGY STAR model information Index 143 143 143 143 143 144 144 144 145 145 14
155. ooo Blinking Green The server is in ACPI S1 mode which also is known as Power On Suspend POS mode In this mode the microprocessor is not working while other hardware devices are still working H ID button with ID LED When you press the ID button the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remote management program for server presence detection Oooo o Be OER The system is identified None The ID LED is not in use or the system is not identified E NIC 1 status LED E NIC 2 status LED The two NIC status LEDs indicate the LAN status for the Ethernet connector 1 and Ethernet connector 2 on the rear panel of the server Ei System error LED The system error LED helps you to determine if there are any system errors A main component has failed None The server is off or the server is on and is working correctly 18 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide i Front USB connector 1 Front USB connector 2 Used to attach a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard mouse scanner or printer If you have more than six USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices Ei Front VGA DB 15 connector available in some models Used to attach a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor Intelligent Diagnostics Module This topic provides information about
156. operated servers System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability strictly follow these guidelines e Each of the drive bays has a drive or a dummy tray installed e Ifthe server supports hot swap redundant power supplies each of the power supply bay has a redundant power supply installed or one bay has a redundant power supply installed while the other bay is covered by a shield e Leave adequate space around the server to ensure that the server cooling system works well Leave approximately 50 mm 2 inches of open space around the front and rear of the server Do not place objects in front of the fans For proper cooling and airflow install the server cover before you turn on the server Operating the server for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components e Properly route the cables For some options such as PCI Express cards follow the cabling instructions that come with the options in addition to the instructions in this manual e When replacing a hot swap drive install the new hot swap drive within two minutes of removal e f your server has air ducts or air baffles do not remove them while the server is running Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might cause the microprocessor s to overheat e For servers that support up to two microprocessors ensure that the second microprocessor socket always contains
157. or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium on page 89 e MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID and how to use the utility programs to configure monitor and maintain your server RAID and related devices This document is in English only Note Refer to this document for hardware RAID information of the RAID card installed in the server See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Chapter 1 General information 3 Document only for trained service personnel The following document is intended only for trained service personnel of Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides information about component locations replacement procedures for major Field Replaceable Units FRUs and troubleshooting and diagnostics This document is updated frequently and the most up to date version is always available in English on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides 4 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 2 Server setup road map This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered In some cases the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an ac power source and then you can turn on the server In other cases the server needs to ha
158. ou begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 87 Notes To 1 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 remove the TR 700 Battery do the following 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter which is installed in the PCI Express card slot on the riser 10 11 card assembly 2 Then disconnect all cables from the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Remove the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 Remove the ThinkServe
159. ou can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the new optical drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e f no optical drive is installed on your server there is a dummy optical drive To install or replace the optical drive 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 N If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Locate the optical drive or dummy optical drive See Server components on page 22 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive ona fk Ww Press the rear of the retaining bracket Jin the direction as shown and push the optical drive or dummy optical drive from the rear until it is projected from the front of the chassis Then hold the optical drive or dummy optical drive from the front and completely slide it out of the chassis Figure 87 Remov
160. our server 5 Locate the Ethernet card on the riser card assembly 1 Then grasp the Ethernet card by its edges and carefully pull it out of the riser card assembly 1 Note The Ethernet card might fit tightly into the Ethernet card slot If necessary alternate moving each side of the Ethernet card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the slot Figure 41 Removing the Ethernet card 6 Install a new Ethernet card to replace the old one or install a PCI Express card slot bracket to cover the place See Installing the Ethernet card on page 76 7 Reinstall the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 8 If you are instructed to return the old Ethernet card follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 79 e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Replacing 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 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace the RAID card Your server comes with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions to the server For
161. our server regardless of which operating system you are using However the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility program This topic provides instructions on how to start the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Connect the server to an ac power source and press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the server See Turning on the server on page 43 2 Press the F1 key as soon as you see the logo screen Then wait for several seconds and the Setup Utility program opens If you have set a password you need to type the correct password to enter the Setup Utility program For password information see Using passwords on page 49 Viewing information in the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration Select a desired item to view information or change settings When working with the Setup Utility program you must use the keyboard The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right bottom pane of each screen You also can press the F1 key for general help about the keys For most items the corresponding help message is displayed on the right top pane of the screen when the item is selected If the item has submenus you can display the submenus by pressing Enter You can view the following information about your specific ser
162. placement you must properly route the cables inside the server reinstall the cooling shroud if necessary reinstall the server cover reconnect all the external cables and for some devices update the firmware and run the Setup Utility program to do further setup Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server Attention For proper cooling and airflow reinstall the server cover before turning on the server Operating the server for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components 132 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 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 reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server do the following 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server 2 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and secured by any cable clips or ties in the server Keep cables clear of the hinges a
163. placing it on any other surface If it is hard for you to do this in your specific situation place the static protective package of the new part on a smooth level surface and then place the new part on the static protective package e Do not place the part on the server cover or other metal surface e Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity e Use a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devices e Prevent the part from touching your clothing Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap e The use of a grounding system is recommended For example it is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap if one is available Ensure that you work in an ESD safe area Select a grounding system such as those listed below to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement Note The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary 62 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground When working on a double insulated or battery operated system use an ESD common ground or reference point You can use coax or connector outside shells on these systems Use the ground prong of the ac plug on ac
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165. ps 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 The vacant bays are occupied by dummy hard disk drive trays When you install a hot swap hard disk drive save the removed dummy hard disk drive tray from the drive bay in the event that you later remove the hot swap hard disk drive and need the dummy tray to cover the place Attention An unoccupied drive bay without any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server which might result in overheating or component damage To maintain the EMI integrity and 110 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide cooling of the server install a new hot swap hard disk drive as soon as you remove the failing one or the dummy tray Before you begin review the following hard disk drive installation rules Follow the order of the hard disk drive bays when installing a hard disk drive See Server components on page 22 to locate the hard disk drive bays in your server For RAID configuration the hard disk drives must be the same type with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array For more information see Configuring RAID on page 56 For hard disk drives with different capacities install the hard disk drive by following the order of the hard disk
166. r RAID 700 Adapter from the riser card assembly 2 See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Remove the three screws first Then hold the TR 700 Battery and lift it up from the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Note Center the screwdriver when you remove the screws to avoid possible damage to any parts EE Mie seS AI ios Le LME RR GS x1 KIE i 1 X Figure 49 Removing the TR 700 Battery Reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter to the riser card assembly 2 See Replacing the RAID card on page 80 Reconnect cables to the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter See Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 Reinstall the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section 88 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then configure RAID for your server See Configuring RAID on page 56 Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer Management Module Premium hereinafter referred to as the TMM Premium The TMM Premium offers convenient remote KVM access and control through the LAN or Internet You can use the TMM P
167. r components on page 22 Oo a ff Ww If necessary remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the riser card assembly 1 128 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 7 Grasp the riser card assembly 1 by its edges and carefully lift it straight up and off the chassis Figure 91 Lifting the riser card assembly 1 off the chassis 8 If there is any PCI Express card such as an Ethernet card installed on the riser card assembly 1 note down the cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the card to completely remove the riser card assembly 1 out of the chassis Then remove the PCI Express card from the riser card assembly 1 See Removing the Ethernet card on page 78 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the new riser card assembly 1 to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new riser card assembly 1 out of the package Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 129 10 Align the tabs of the new riser card assembly 1 with the holes in the rear of the server Then press the new riser card assembly 1 straight down until it is securely seated in the slot Note If there is any PCI Express card such as an Ethernet card installed on the riser card assembly 1 install the PCI Express card to the new riser card assembly 1 first See Installing the Ethernet card on page 76 Figure 92 Installing the riser card assembly 1 11 Reins
168. r supply do the following 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new hot swap redundant power supply to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new hot swap redundant power supply out of the package 2 Note the orientation of the new hot swap redundant power supply and then slide the new hot swap redundant power supply into the chassis until it snaps into position Figure 54 Installing a hot swap redundant power supply 96 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Note If your server comes with one hot swap power supply installed in the power supply bay 1 the bay number is marked on the rear of the chassis and you are installing a hot swap redundant power supply to provide redundant power you need to remove the shield that protects the power supply bay 2 first and save the shield for future use Insert a finger into the hole in the metal shield press the tab Jin the direction as shown and then pull the shield out of the chassis Figure 55 Removing the shield 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector on the new hot swap redundant power supply Then check the status LED near the power connector When the LED is lit in green it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is working correctly When the LED is lit in amber it indicates that the hot swap redundant power supply is likely to fail or has failed You need to reinstall or replace it Replacing a hot swap redundant power
169. racket from the RAID card Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 81 11 Align the two screw holes in the low profile bracket with the corresponding screw holes in the RAID card and then install the screws to secure the bracket ol 4 nig AARAA MEH e CELeS CSE Lf ESEEES EE se Co MRSE SEER w BESS We gt Figure 44 Installing the low profile bracket to the RAID card 12 Position the RAID card near the PCI Express card slot Ensure that the left edge of the RAID card is inserted into the notch of the RAID card retention bracket Then carefully press the RAID card straight into the slot until it is securely seated and the low profile bracket also is secured by the riser card assembly 2 SF 2 gt si A LEER LZ LERE A Ke Z GREE See AAAA CA CECMELES CLOSE Lf SSEeEsES a S cee Figure 45 Installing the RAID card 13 Connect signal cables to the connectors on the new RAID card and the connectors on the hot swap hard disk drive backplane See your note and Mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable connections on page 30 14 Reinstall the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 15 If you are instructed to return the old RAID card follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next
170. rdware RAID on page 58 About RAID RAID an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy This is achieved by combining multiple hard disk drives into a logical unit where data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways called RAID levels When a group of independent physical hard disk drives are set up to use RAID technology they are ina RAID array This array distributes data across multiple hard disk drives but the array appears to the host server as one single storage unit Creating and using RAID arrays provides high performance such as the expedited I O performance because several drives can be accessed simultaneously RAID drive groups also improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared with single drive storage systems Data loss resulting from a drive failure can be prevented by reconstructing missing data from the remaining drives The following list describes some of the most commonly used RAID levels 56 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide e RAID 0 block level striping without parity or mirroring Simple stripe sets are normally referred to as RAID 0 RAID O uses striping to provide high data throughput especially for large files in an environment that does not require fault tolerance RAID 0 has no redundancy and it provides improved performance and additional storage without fault tolerance Any drive
171. re in the server might also be lit to direct you to the source of the error The following illustration shows the ThinkServer Management Module status LED and system fan error LEDs on the system board anaes f La Figure 26 System board LEDs Ef ThinkServer Management Module status LED i System fan 4 error LED H System fan 8 error LED System fan 3 error LED Ei System fan 7 error LED EJ System fan 2 error LED EJ System fan 6 error LED EJ System fan 1 error LED 40 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide ThinkServer Management Module status LED This LED indicates the ThinkServer Management Module TMM status of your server ThinkServer Management Module Description status LED Off The TMM has no power or has failed Blinking The TMM is working EXE System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED on th
172. re to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products Information resources You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources relating to your needs when using the product 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 Refer to the troubleshooting information in your server User Guide for instructions on how to diagnose problems and do basic troubleshooting The troubleshooting and diagnostics information might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates To access the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com support For more information about your server documentation see Server documentation on page 2 If you suspect a software problem refer to the documentation including readme files and online help that comes with the operating system or software program ThinkServer Web site The ThinkServer Web site provides up to date information and services to help you buy use upgrade
173. re to remotely turn off the server through the management LAN For more information about the TMM refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide which is available for download at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides Copyright Lenovo 2012 43 e The server might be turned off as an automatic response to a critical system failure Notes e When you turn off the server and leave it connected to an ac power source the server also can respond to a remote request to turn on the server To remove all power from the server you must disconnect the server from the ac power source e For information about your specific operating system refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system 44 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 5 Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server e Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 e Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 53 e Configuring RAID on page 56 e Configuring the Ethernet controllers on page 59 e Updating the firmware on page 59 e Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program on page 59 Using the Setup Utility program This topic provides information about using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of y
174. reciclagem de aparelhos el ctricos utilizados conforme aplic vel no espa o da Uni o Europeia Esta etiqueta dever ser aposta em diversos produtos para indicar que os mesmos n o poder o ser deitados fora mas sim recuperados no final da respectiva vida til de acordo com a referida Directiva Os utilizadores de equipamentos el ctricos e electr nicos EEE com a marca REEE em conformidade com o Anexo IV da Directiva REEE n o poder o deitar fora os EEE no final da respectiva vida til como lixo municipal n o separado devendo sim utilizar a estrutura de recolha que lhes tenha sido disponibilizada para efeitos de devolu o reciclagem e recupera o de REEE por forma a minimizar potenciais efeitos dos EEE sobre o ambiente e sa de p blica resultantes da presen a de subst ncias perigosas Para obter informa es adicionais acerca da REEE consulte o s tio da web http www lenovo com recycling Het WEEE merkteken Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment geldt alleen voor landen binnen de Europese Unie EU en Noorwegen Apparaten worden van een merkteken voorzien overeenkomstig 152 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Europese Richtlijn 2002 96 EC inzake afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Deze richtlijn bepaalt het raamwerk voor het retourneren en recyclen van gebruikte apparatuur zoals van toepassing binnen de Europese Unie Dit merkteken wordt aangebracht op diverse
175. remium to gain location independent remote access to respond to critical incidents and to undertake necessary maintenance Therefore working as an integrated solution in your server the TMM Premium provides an increased level of manageability over the basic server management You can purchase a TMM Premium from Lenovo Installing the TMM Premium Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install the TMM Premium Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Use any documentation that comes with the TMM Premium and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic To install the TMM Premium 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See
176. rt successfully without encountering hardware problems e If you have updated the BIOS firmware all the BIOS settings become the default settings of the updated BIOS version You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs You can select Save as User Defaults on the Save amp Exit menu in the Setup Utility program to save your current BIOS settings as user default values before updating the BIOS Then you can select Restore User Defaults on the Save amp Exit menu in the Setup Utility program to restore the user default values after updating the BIOS In this case you can keep your previous BIOS settings and do not need to reconfigure the settings after updating the BIOS You also can note down your specific BIOS settings before updating the BIOS for an easier reconfiguration in the new BIOS version To update flash the BIOS do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the BIOS update package 2 Download the BIOS update package and the installation instructions in a TXT file 3 Print the TXT file that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions to update flash the BIOS 4 Do one of the following after the BIOS update process is completed e f you have saved your BIOS settings as user default values before updating the BIOS select Restore User Defaults on the Save amp Exit menu in the Setup Utility program to res
177. rvice is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details visit the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com recycling japan Disposing of Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information 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 ATS US amp Canada Only Appendix A Notices 149 Battery recycling information for the European Union EU Notice This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and ac
178. s on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove the cooling shroud 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 remove the cooling shroud 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 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 67 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Insert a finger into each of the two holes in the cooling shroud and then lift the cooling shroud out of the server Figure 31 Removing the cooling shroud Attention For proper cooling and airflow reinstall the cooling shroud before turning on the server Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the cooling shroud removed might damage server components Reinstalling the cooling shroud Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information
179. s and might contain additional cables that are not required for your server Figure 21 Connecting cables from the RAID card to the backplane 30 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide To connect cables from the RAID card to the backplane do one of the following depending on the type of your RAID card e If you are using a ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter do the following 1 Use one mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable Connect the mini SAS connector J to the ports 3 0 on the RAID card Then connect the mini SAS connector J to the mini SAS ports 0 3 on the backplane 2 If your server has more than four hard disk drives installed use the other mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable Connect the mini SAS connector J to the ports 7 4 on the RAID card Then connect the mini SAS connector H to the mini SAS ports 4 7 on the backplane e If you are using a ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter do the following 1 Use the mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable Connect the mini SAS connector J to the port 0 on the RAID card Then connect the mini SAS connector to the mini SAS ports 0 3 on the backplane 2 If your server has more than four hard disk drives installed use the other mini SAS to mini SAS signal cable Connect the mini SAS connector J to the port 1 on the RAID card Then connect the mini SAS connector J to the mini SAS ports 4 7 on the backplane Refer to the following topics for information about the connector locations and the power cable connect
180. se the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and monitor multiple Lenovo servers within a LAN The program provides an interface to display all severs being managed which enables the administrator to conveniently search for monitor and manage servers To download the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page Chapter 5 Configuring the server 59 For detailed information about using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program refer to the help system for the program 60 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install remove or replace hardware for your server This chapter contains the following items e Guidelines on page 61 e Removing the server cover on page 63 e Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 65 e Completing the parts replacement on page 132 For a list of the ThinkServer options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Guidelines This topic provides some guidelines that you should read and understand before using your server Precautions Before you use the server ensure that you read and understand the following precautions e Before using th
181. source and wait about 30 seconds Then turn on the server The BIOS recovers to the factory default settings H ThinkServer Management Module Enable Disable jumper When the ThinkServer Management Module Enable Disable jumper hereinafter referred to as the TMM Enable Disable jumper is in the default normal position pin 1 and pin 2 the server needs about 30 seconds for the TMM to initialize whenever you connect the server to an ac power source If you press the power switch on the front panel during this period the server will not start immediately it will start after the TMM initialization finishes The TMM function is available in this situation If you move the TMM Enable Disable jumper to pin 2 and pin 3 the TMM function is not available and the server will be directly turned on when you press the power switch without waiting for the TMM to be ready Chapter 3 Product overview 37 E Switches There are four switches on the system board of your server 5 5
182. step is preceded by Trained service technician only this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician a The amount of system memory that is displayed is less 1 Ensure that than the total capacity of the installed physical memory modules and you suspect a memory module problem e All memory modules are the correct type supported by the server See Memory module installation rules on page 69 You followed the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 69 All memory modules are seated correctly and securely e The system firmware is up to date 2 Reinstall the memory modules 3 Replace the suspect memory modules 4 Trained service technician only Replace the system board Keyboard mouse and 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 137 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic a All or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1 Ensure that e The USB keyboard cable is securely connected to a USB connector on the server If the USB keyboard is connected to a USB hub disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server No keys are st
183. strator password to change any configuration settings Password considerations For security reasons it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised Notes e The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive e The server supports Setup Utility program passwords that consist of three to 20 characters To set a strong password use the following guidelines e Have at least eight characters in length e Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character e Not be your name or your user name e Not be a common word or a common name e Be significantly different from your previous passwords Besides the alphabetic characters a z and numeric characters 0 9 the server also supports characters typed using special keys on the keyboard for a password Refer to the help message on the screen when setting a password to determine the valid special characters 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 45 2 On the Security menu select Administrator Password to set an administrator password or select User Password to set a user password 3 See Password considerations on page 49 Then follow the instructions
184. structions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter which is installed in the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 2 Then disconnect any cables from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter 6 Remove the riser card assembly 2 The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the TR 500 Key to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TR 500 Key out of the package Note Carefully handle the TR 500 Key by its edges Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 83 8 Locate the TR 500 Key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then insert the TR 500 Key into the connector You might need t
185. supply Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to replace a hot swap redundant power supply Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Your hot swap redundant power supply might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the hot swap redundant power supply and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 97 To replace a hot swap redundant power supply do the following 1 Locate the failing hot swap redundant power supply in the rear of your server Then disconnect the power cord from the failing hot swap redundant power supply Figure 56 Disconnecting the power cord 98 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 2 Press the tab fj and carefully pull the handle at the same time to slide the hot swap redundant power supply out of the chassis Note Do not use too much force You can first carefully slide the hot swap redundant power supply a little bit out to release it from the secured position Then completely slide it out of the chassis cp Figure 57 Removing a hot swap redundant power supply 3 Install a new hot swap redun
186. t S MAKE R o Bu r n kullanmadan nce r nle birlikte g nderilen belge DVD si zerindeki ok dil i eren g venlik y nergelerini okuyup anlad n zdan emin olun epe BUKOpNCTaHHAM LibOro NPOAYKTY YBAKHO O3HANOMTECA 3 HCTPYKU AMN 3 TeXH kn 6eznekKn Ha p i3HNX MOBaX LO MOXHa 3Ha TN Ha DVD gncky 3 HOKyMeHTaLieloO B KOMNNeKTI 3 NDOAYKTOM Important The caution and danger statements in this document are labeled with numbers Each number identifies an English language caution or danger statement that refers to translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document For example if a danger statement is labeled Statement 1 translations for this danger statement are in the Safety Information document under Statement 1 Ensure that you read and understand all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures Read and understand any additional safety information that is included with the server or optional device before you install remove or replace the device iv ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Statement 1 AA DANGER Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electri
187. t look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace the microprocessor 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 N If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 Remove the heat sink See Installing or replacing a heat sink on page 99 oO oa RR O Locate the microprocessor socket and open the small handle first Then open the other small handle Note There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer You need to open the small handle marked with m first and then you can open the other small handle marked with Figure 66 Opening the handles Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 107 7 Gently press the microprocessor retainer to open it Ensure that the small handles and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position Figure 67 Opening the microprocessor retainer 8 Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully
188. t temperature exceeds 55 C 131 F the recharge cycle will terminate prematurely thus preventing the TR 700 Battery from reaching a fully charged state A recharge cycle lasts at least six hours under normal operating conditions Attention It is recommended that you replace the TR 700 Battery annually or after 500 recharging cycles whichever comes first Installing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install the TR 700 Battery on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter and it applies only to server models that have a ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter installed Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install the TR 700 Battery 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installat
189. ta core microprocessors internal cache size varies by model For a list of the ThinkServer microprocessor options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Memory Your server has 20 memory slots For more information see Memory module installation rules on page 69 Power supply One or two 800 watt hot swap redundant power supplies Universal input and compliant with 80 PLUS Gold System fans You server comes with eight system fans to provide proper system cooling and airflow Internal drives Internal drives are devices that your server uses to read and store data The internal drives supported by your server vary by model e Hard disk drive Up to four 3 5 inch hot swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA or Serial Attached SCSI SAS hard disk drives SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer System Interface Up to eight 2 5 inch hot swap SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid state drives Note The term 2 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives or 2 5 inch hard disk drives hereinafter refers to all the supported types of 2 5 inch hard disk drives including the solid state drives e Optical drive One slim SATA optical drive in some models For the location information about the internal drives or drive bays see Server components on page 22 Expansion slots e Two riser card assembly slots on the system board e One PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 1 e One PCI Express card slot
190. tains the TPM to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TPM out of the package Note Carefully handle the TPM by its edges 92 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 5 Locate the TPM connector on the system board and then insert the TPM into the TPM connector ao TE Figure 52 Installing the TPM What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then you can configure the TPM function in the Setup Utility program See Configuring the TPM function on page 50 Removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how t
191. tall any parts or reconnect any cables that you have removed 12 If you are instructed to return the old riser card assembly follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 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 61 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 The system board battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server The 130 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide system board battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no battery lasts forever If the system board battery fails the date time and configuration information including passwords are lost and an error message is displayed when you turn on the server Bouncer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and ca
192. te the connectors on the backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives SS aU ae rf E dd Figure 17 Front view of the backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives EJ Slot 0 for a 3 5 inch hard disk drive EJ Slot 2 for a 3 5 inch hard disk drive EM Slot 1 for a 3 5 inch hard disk drive E Slot 3 for a 3 5 inch hard disk drive 28 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide mm la CNOC WOCO Oe o Figure 18 Rear view of the backplane for 3 5 inch hard disk drives E 8 pin power connector EJ Mini SAS ports 0 3 E Optical drive power connector 8 pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane H Optical drive power connector Used to connect the power cable for the slim optical drive Ei Mini SAS ports 0 3 Used to connect the mini SAS connector on one end of the mini SAS signal cable to support the hard disk drive 0 to hard disk drive 3 Backplane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 2 5 inch hard disk drives Figure 19 Front view of the backp
193. tem board soinporsnts i System board jumpers and switches System board LEDs Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server Turning on the server Turning off the server Chapter 5 Configuring the server Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility program Viewing information in the Setup Utility program Be OP ae ge Ea Copyright Lenovo 2012 13 14 17 19 20 22 25 25 27 30 31 35 39 43 43 43 45 45 45 45 Setup Utility program interface Setting the system date and time Using passwords Selecting a startup device Configuring the TPM function Setting the mode of the Ethernet connector 0 Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating or recovering the BIOS Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Features of the ThinkServer AORAR program Starting the ThinkServer Easystartup program Using the ThinkServer Easystaup program on a Windows operating system Configuring RAID About RAID Configuring RAID using in ThinkServer EasyStartup program Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID SB ew Configuring the Ethernet controllers Updating the firmware Using the Firmware Updater program Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program T Bik lt Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware Guidelines Precautions A pera Handling static sensitive devices System reliability guidelines Working inside the serv
194. th an optical drive installed in some models E Heat srs e For more information about and E see Front view of the server on page 14 e There is a 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drive or a dummy hard disk drive tray installed in each hard disk drive bay Ea E3 and EJ Note The number of the installed hard disk drives varies by model For the vacant drive bay there is a dummy hard disk drive tray to cover the place e For information about the riser card assemblies see Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 e Depending on the model your server might come with one or two hot swap redundant power supplies Chapter 3 Product overview 23 e For more information about the memory modules see Memory module installation rules on page 69 e For more information about i HG 0 and H refer to the related topics The following illustration shows the components of server models with 2 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives FER Hard disk drive bay 6 EQS Hard disk drive bay 5 Ed est sinks Hot swap hard disk drive backplane e For more information about EJ and Ey see Front view of the server on page 14 e There is a 2 5 inch hot swap hard disk drive or a dummy hard disk drive tray installed in each hard disk drive bay HE and B 24 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Note The number of the installed hard disk drives varies by model For the vacant drive bay there is a dummy hard disk drive tray to co
195. the Intelligent Diagnostics Module hereinafter referred to as the IDM and the diagnostic LEDs on the module Many errors are first indicated by a lit error LED on the diagnostic panel of the server If an LED is lit one or more LEDs elsewhere in the server might also be lit to direct you to the source of the error See System board LEDs on page 39 The following illustration shows the location of the IDM and the diagnostic LEDs on the IDM panel in the front of the server Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic Poo BEBEEAEEE o BSeEeEEEES pogogpopnoppogonnog ponnonnnnonnonnnnon le DOeecseeraesqoqsecos DOOCoooeRooooooooNG e le DOSRooSSRoSRoqsoRo9 Doeeggoeooenossodos DOeegooenoenoqseros Doecoooeooacossqoos pocorn nononono a g gnano poorno oo PrE ENNER D0000 p000 pong Goacd poong ponm poom ponm poom pooo 0000 pong pong poong ponmg poong poong poong D0000 Figure 9 IDM panel E Power supply error LED EJ Memory module status LED E Ambient temperature limit LED H Microprocessor status LED Power supply error LED When the power supply error LED is lit in amber it indicates that there is a power supply problem To identify the fail
196. the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program refer to the help system for the program Locations This topic provides information to help you locate your server components Machine type model and serial number label This topic helps you locate the label that contains the machine type model and serial number information for 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 The machine type model and serial number label is attached on the pull out information card which is a small plastic tab and can be slid out of the front of the chassis The following illustrations are samples of the machine type model and serial number labels on server models with different hard disk drive configurations Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic MT M XXXX XXX S N XXXXXXX Figure 2 Label on server models with 3 5 inch hard disk drives Chapter 3 Product overview 13 MT M XXXX XXX S N XXXXXXX Figure 3 Label on server models with 2 5 inch hard disk drives Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the parts on the front of the server The front view of the server varies by model The illustrations in this topic show the server front views based on the supported hard
197. the rack handles to slide the server out of the rack cabinet or use the rack handles and screws to secure the server in the rack cabinet so that the server cannot slide out especially in vibration prone areas For more information refer to the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with your server B 3 5 inch hard disk drive area 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 by model The vacant hard disk drive bays are occupied by dummy hard disk drive trays The hard disk drive bay numbers are marked on the top edge of the front bezel Sir CA ey Figure 5 3 5 inch hard disk drive bay numbers top view of the server Chapter 3 Product overview 15 Front view of server models with 2 5 inch hard disk drives The following illustration shows the front view of server models with 2 5 inch hard disk drives 1G9860600000000S000500Sc0 50000 cr Son oSo co onoSnESscnSnoSSocScnsn0o o O o So rev pN wen ow S oomoo l ooon f gaggooooppnn Hoponononnnann nonoomnoomnmmmmomnmom pogi j l mm nin mininin f l ERE aoe SRR RISES m njama a ajaa umma m njam mm muja mmm am a mmm amg o Hoon oooooo 1000 poooooogo0 fel pooogoooooo0 fel o eee eeeod BBEEREEEEES isa ponon _ fA aoon f oped
198. 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 If possible be at your product when you call Have the following information available Machine type and model Serial numbers of your Lenovo hardware products Description of the problem Exact wording of any error messages Hardware and software configuration information Calling for service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service Engineering Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes ECs that apply to your hardware available The warranty does not cover the following Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non warranted Lenovo parts Identification of software problem sources Configurat
199. tic sensitive devices on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation Installing 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 61 This topic provides instructions on how to install 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 Notes e Use any documentation that comes with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Depending on the specific type the Ethernet card might look different from the illustrations in this topic To install the Ethernet card do the following 76 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 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 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Remove the riser card assembly 1 and lay it upside down on a flat clean and static protective surface See Replacing the riser card assembly 1
200. ticulates 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 server 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 server 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 server Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility 150 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Table 5 Limits for particulates and gases Particulate e The room air must be continuously filtere
201. ting Chapter 3 Product overview 35 The following illustration shows the status of the jumpers and switches on the system board of your server You can configure recover enable or disable some specific features of the system board by setting the jumpers or moving the switches ae aa 8 l RBE fax 2 did NO a Je De l Z B s Vasa oo Figure 24 System board jumpers and switches Table 1 System jumpers E Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor jumper EJ ThinkServer Management Module Enable Disable jumper hoe i Attention To set the jumpers or move switches you need to remove the server cover to access the system board D
202. to ai paesi all interno dell unione europea EU e norvegia Le apparecchiature vengono etichettate in accordo con la direttiva europea 2002 96 EC riguardande lo smaltimento di apparecchiatura elettrica ed alettronica WEEE Le direttive determinano la procedura di restituzione e di riciclaggio delle apparecchiature usate in conformit con le normative dell unione europea Questa classificazione viene applicata a vari prodotti per indicare che il prodotto stesso non deve essere gettato ma riscattato al termine dell utilizzo per quasta direttiva Gli utenti di apparecchiature elettriche o elettroniche EEE marchiate WEEE secondo Annex IV della direttiva WEEE non devono disporre di fine utilizzo EEE come rifiuto municipale non classificato ma deve essere utilizzata la procedura di classificazione disponibile per il riscatto riciclo recupero del WEEE e minimizzare qualsiasi potenziale effetto della EEE sull ambiente e sulla salute umana dovuto alla presenza di sostanze pericolose Per ulteriori informazioni sulla WEEE visitare il sito http www lenovo com recycling A marca REEE Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos aplica se apenas aos Estados Membros da Uni o Europeia e Noruega Os aparelhos el ctricos dever o ser identificados em conformidade com a Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE relativa a REEE Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos A Directiva determina o enquadramento normativo relativamente devolu o e
203. tore the user default values Then do a double check e Check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs based on your note or refer to Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 Recovering from a BIOS update failure If the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated your server might not restart correctly If this happens perform the following procedure to recover from the BIOS update failure Note If the operating system of your server is installed under EFI mode you need to reinstall the operating system after recovering the BIOS To recover from a BIOS update failure do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download a BIOS update utility program package Then put the amiboot rom file contained in the package into the root directory of a bootable USB key 2 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 3 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 52 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 4 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 5 Locate the BIOS recovery switch on the s
204. ttached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server N If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 3 4 5 Reconnect the power cord to the server and the electrical outlet 6 Locate the system fan The system fan error LED is lit See System board LEDs on page 39 7 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 8 Disconnect the cable of the system fan from the system fan connector on the system board See System board components on page 31 to identify the system fan connector 9 Lift up the tape of the system fan to remove the system fan out of the chassis Figure 83 Removing the system fan 10 Touch the static protective package that contains the new system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new system fan from the package 122 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 11 Note the orientation of the system fan and then insert the new system fan into the chassis until it snaps into position Figure 84 Inserting the system fan 12 Press
205. tup DVD After you enter the operating system insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive The installation packages for the programs are located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD Note The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD is designed for different types of servers and the Utilities and Others folder might contain additional installation packages that are not required to be installed on your server 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 also is available on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkServerUserGuides 58 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Configuring the Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network and provide full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the Ethernet controllers However you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported operating systems and device drivers on your server See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
206. ty can vary depending on operating environments Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from Lenovo Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with respect to non Lenovo products Support if any for the non Lenovo products is provided by the third party not Lenovo Some software might differ from its retail version if available and might not include user manuals or all program functionality Polyvinyl Chloride PVC cable and cord notice WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Recycling information 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 148 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide iaig bce ICRA LT AEE LIFE ZA OBANA DIVIIDWT RREOKBEtRM Pen eee aoe eas Sik AIFARHEKOMEIL
207. uck The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 Restart the server 3 Replace the keyboard The mouse or pointing device does not work Ensure that e The mouse or pointing device cable is securely connected to the server If the USB mouse or pointing device is connected to a USB hub disconnect the mouse or pointing device from the hub and connect it directly to the server The mouse or pointing device is clean and no dust accumulates The device drivers are installed correctly The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 Restart the server Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 141 pF 8 Rec the mouse or pointing device A USB device does not work 1 Ensure that e The USB cable is securely connected to the server If the USB device is connected to a USB hub disconnect the device from the hub and connect it directly to the server e The device drivers are installed correctly e The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 2 Restart the server 3 Replace the USB device 142 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 8 Getting information help and service This chapter contains information about help service and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo and whe
208. uidelines on page 61 This topic provides instructions on how to remove the Ethernet card 78 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Use any documentation that comes with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic e Depending on the specific type the Ethernet card might look different from the illustration in this topic To remove the Ethernet card 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 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 63 4 Remove the riser card assembly 1 and lay it upside down on a flat clean and static protective surface See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 Note Usually an Ethernet card is installed on the riser card assembly 1 and also can be installed in any PCI Express card slot that supports it See Rear view of the server on page 20 to identify the PCI Express card slots of y
209. ures The Server Management menu contains the following submenus For more information enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen e Erase SEL Erase system event log SEL Chapter 5 Configuring the server 47 e System Information View basic information about your server e BMC Network Configuration Set BMC configuration parameters Boot Options menu The Boot Options menu in the Setup Utility program provides an interface to help you view or change the server startup options including the startup sequence and boot priority for various devices Changes in the startup options take effect when the server starts The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record The server starts from the first boot record that it finds For example you can define a startup sequence that checks a disc in the optical drive then checks the hard disk drive and then checks a network device For information about setting the startup sequence or selecting a startup device see Selecting a startup device on page 50 Boot Manager menu The Boot Manager menu in the Setup Utility program lists all the bootable devices installed in your server and the listed items vary depending on your server configuration If you select a desired device listed on this menu the server will start from the device you select You can press F12 when turning on the server and select a temporary
210. ve hardware features installed requires hardware and firmware configuration and requires an operating system to be installed The general procedure for setting up your server is 1 2 Unpack the server package See Server package on page 7 Install any required hardware or server option See the related topics in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 61 Install your server into a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the server See Rack Installation Instructions that comes with your server Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord s to the server See Rear view of the server on page 20 to locate the connectors 5 Turn on the server to verify operation See Turning on the server on page 43 6 Review the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI settings and customize as needed See Using 10 11 Copyright Lenovo 2012 the Setup Utility program on page 45 Configure RAID and install the operating system and basic drivers See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 53 and Configuring RAID on page 56 Install any additional drivers needed for added features Refer to the instructions that come with the hardware option Configure Ethernet settings in the operating system by referring to the operating system help This step is not required if the operating system was installed using the ThinkServer Eas
211. ve the riser card assembly 2 and lay it upside down on a flat clean and static protective surface The procedure is similar to that of the riser card assembly 1 See Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 6 Locate the RAID card which is installed in the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly 2 7 Note down the cable connections Then disconnect all cables from the RAID card and any other related parts 80 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide 8 Grasp the RAID card by its edges and gently slide the RAID card out of the RAID card retention bracket and the riser card assembly 2 Note The RAID card might fit tightly into the PCI Express card slot If necessary alternate moving each side of the RAID card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the slot lt gt CER NEA A E EEE EG Neee EEEE aN EGE Eth AR Figure 42 Removing the RAID card 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the RAID card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the RAID card and the low profile bracket out of the package Note Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges 10 Remove the two screws from the RAID card and then remove the full height bracket from the RAID card BE aA PSESE LSE S2S gt wo atta Zz ESSERE Cake SG NCEGELEC SCECACE CALE EEE Co Ns Sie a Figure 43 Removing the full height b
212. ver on page 63 4 Remove the cooling shroud See Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud on page 67 5 Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 69 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 75 6 Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots 7 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 38 Removing a memory module 8 Reinstall any parts or reconnect any cables that you have removed 9 If you are instructed to return the old memory module follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Installing or removing the Ethernet card This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the Ethernet card If you are installing or removing any other types of supported PCI Express cards the procedure is similar Note The Ethernet card is extremely sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling sta
213. ver model in the Setup Utility program e The Main menu lists information about the BIOS and BMC total memory size and system date and time e On the Advanced menu Select Processor Configuration and follow the instructions on the screen to view information about the installed microprocessor and its supported technologies Select Memory Configuration and follow the instructions on the screen to view information about the installed memory modules Copyright Lenovo 2012 45 Select SATA SAS Configuration and follow the instructions on the screen to view information about the installed SATA or SAS devices such as a hard disk drive or an optical drive e On the Server Management menu select System Information to view information about your system Setup Utility program interface This topic provides general information about the menus and items in the Setup Utility program Depending on the BIOS version of your server some menu or item information might differ slightly from the information in this topic Notes e 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 If you cannot turn on the server because of incorrect BIOS settings use the
214. ver the place e For information about the riser card assemblies see Replacing the riser card assembly 1 on page 128 e Depending on the model your server might come with one or two hot swap redundant power supplies e For more information about the memory modules see Memory module installation rules on page 69 e For more information about fi Hi i Gi g EJ and H4 refer to the related topics Hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs Each hot swap hard disk drive has two status LEDs on the front Figure 13 Hot swap hard disk drive status LEDs E Hard disk drive activity LED Hard disk drive RAID status LED Off Off The hard disk drive has failed or is not present On green Off The hard disk drive is present but not in use Blinking green The hard disk drive is active and data is being transferred On green Blinking rapidly about four flashes The RAID controller is identifying the per second amber hard disk drive On green On amber The RAID array has failed and cannot be recovered You need to recreate a new array Blinking green Blinking slowly about one flash per The hard disk drive is being rebuilt second amber RAID card This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on a RAID card installed on t
215. will have data loss in the event of a second drive failure and is vulnerable until the data that was on the failing drive is rebuilt onto a replacement drive A single drive failure in the set will result in reduced performance of the entire set until the failing drive has been replaced and rebuilt RAID 5 requires a minimum number of three hard disk drives e RAID 10 a combination of RAID 0 and RAID 1 RAID 10 consists of striped data across mirrored spans A RAID 10 drive group is a spanned drive group that creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives RAID 10 allows a maximum of eight spans You must use an even number of drives in each RAID virtual drive in the span The RAID 1 virtual drives must have the same stripe size RAID 10 provides high data throughput and complete data redundancy but uses a larger number of spans RAID 10 requires a minimum number of four hard disk drives and also requires an even number of drives for example six hard disk drives or eight hard disk drives e RAID 50 a combination of RAID 0 and RAID 5 RAID 50 uses distributed parity and disk striping A RAID 50 drive group is a spanned drive group in which data is striped across multiple RAID 5 drive groups RAID 50 works best with data that requires high reliability high request rates high data transfers and medium to large capacity Note Having virtual drives of different RAID levels such as RAID 0 and RAID 5 in the same drive group is not allow
216. xt e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 132 Then continue with the following procedure to install the Ethernet card driver if required To install the required device driver for the Ethernet card do one of the following Note You do not need to use the driver disc that might come with the Ethernet card e If you are using a Windows operating system run the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with your server and follow the instructions on the screen to download and install the required Ethernet card driver to the server For more information see Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program ona Windows operating system on page 55 e If you are using a Linux operating system run the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with your server on a computer with a Windows operating system and download the required Ethernet card driver to a removable storage device 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 Removing the Ethernet card Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and G
217. yStartup program Check for firmware and driver updates See Updating the firmware on page 59 Install other applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install 6 ThinkServer RD530 User Guide Chapter 3 Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package features specifications software programs and component locations This chapter contains the following items e Server package on page 7 e Features on page 7 e Specifications on page 11 e Software on page 11 e Locations on page 13 Server package The server package includes the server a rail kit power cord s printed documentation a documentation DVD and software media Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic Figure 1 Server package Server E Material box including power cord s printed documentation a documentation DVD and software media EJ Rail kit Features This topic provides general information about the server features for a variety of models Depending on your specific model some features might vary or not be available For information about your specific model use the Setup Utility program See Viewing information in the Setup Utility program on page 45 Copyright Lenovo 2012 7 Microprocessor One or two Intel Xeon quad core hexa core or oc
218. ystem 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 Ilw_01 If you cannot obtain the LLW through the documentation DVD or Lenovo Web site contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW free of charge For warranty service consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice The most up to date telephone list for Lenovo Support is always available on the Web site at http www lenovo com support phone If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative To obtain the most up to date information about the server go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates To access the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com support Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 Record information about your server in the following table You will need the information if you ever need to have your server serviced For where to find the product information label on the chassis see Mac
219. ystem board See System board jumpers and switches on page 35 Then remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the switch 6 Move the BIOS recovery switch from the default off position to the on position 7 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 8 Connect the server to an ac power source and then start the server from the bootable USB key that contains the amiboot rom file The recovery process starts After the recovery process is completed your server will automatically turn off 9 Repeat step 2 through step 5 10 Move the BIOS recovery switch back to the off position 11 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables Then reinstall the server cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 132 12 Connect the server to an ac power source and turn on the server The BIOS settings recover to the factory default settings You need to check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs See Using the Setup Utility program on page 45 Note If you cannot recover the BIOS after using the instructions in this topic the BIOS ROM might be damaged and you need to replace the system board Contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic guides you to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to set up and configure your server T

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