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...ThinkServer RD120 server 1 Related documentation 2 Notices and statements in a 2.5-inch model server 53 Installing a microprocessor 54 Installing a memory module 60 Memory mirroring 62 Online-spare memory 63 Removing a memory module 65 Installing a hot-swap power supply 65 Removing a hot-swap power supply 68 Installing a fan 68 Removing a fan 69 © Lenovo... 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 ThinkServer EasyStartup 8 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 12 Chapter 2.
...ThinkServer RD120 server 1 Related documentation 2 Notices and statements in a 2.5-inch model server 53 Installing a microprocessor 54 Installing a memory module 60 Memory mirroring 62 Online-spare memory 63 Removing a memory module 65 Installing a hot-swap power supply 65 Removing a hot-swap power supply 68 Installing a fan 68 Removing a fan 69 © Lenovo... 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 ThinkServer EasyStartup 8 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 12 Chapter 2.
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... a dc power supply. 1. Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high device is a 5-U-high, high-performance server. In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other Lenovo server products at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. The ThinkServer RD120 server The Lenovo® ThinkServer™ RD120 (Machine Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447) server is 1.75 inches tall. ©...
... a dc power supply. 1. Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high device is a 5-U-high, high-performance server. In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other Lenovo server products at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. The ThinkServer RD120 server The Lenovo® ThinkServer™ RD120 (Machine Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447) server is 1.75 inches tall. ©...
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...V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - For a list of the microprocessors. 2. Number and size depend on : 8% to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Six 3.5-inch drive bays - Memory: v Twelve DIMM connectors v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 48 GB v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD) PC2-5300 DIMMS only v Sizes: ...43°C (50° to 140°F) v Humidity (operating and storage): - If an environmental condition exceeds a 4 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide One 5.25-inch Ultrabay™ Enhanced bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed) Expansion slots : v Two PCI ...
...V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - For a list of the microprocessors. 2. Number and size depend on : 8% to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Six 3.5-inch drive bays - Memory: v Twelve DIMM connectors v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 48 GB v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD) PC2-5300 DIMMS only v Sizes: ...43°C (50° to 140°F) v Humidity (operating and storage): - If an environmental condition exceeds a 4 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide One 5.25-inch Ultrabay™ Enhanced bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed) Expansion slots : v Two PCI ...
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v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 6 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary... redundant array of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Memory mirroring Memory mirroring improves the reliability of memory by replacing the PCI Express riser-card assembly with one of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare...
v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 6 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary... redundant array of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Memory mirroring Memory mirroring improves the reliability of memory by replacing the PCI Express riser-card assembly with one of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare...
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...on self-test (POST) v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with which is a technology that is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. The ThinkServer RD120 server 7 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are hot-swap) v Remind button to temporarily turn off ...support v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Hot-spare memory v Information and diagnostics LED panels v Memory mirroring v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of this adapter, you can manage the functions...
...on self-test (POST) v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with which is a technology that is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. The ThinkServer RD120 server 7 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are hot-swap) v Remind button to temporarily turn off ...support v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Hot-spare memory v Information and diagnostics LED panels v Memory mirroring v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of this adapter, you can manage the functions...
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...how to insert the operating-system installation disc v Initiates an unattended installation of the 2.5-inch model server. 8 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide The User Guide for installation v Prompts the network administrator to turn the server on the front ...v Guides the network administrator through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot-swap...
...how to insert the operating-system installation disc v Initiates an unattended installation of the 2.5-inch model server. 8 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide The User Guide for installation v Prompts the network administrator to turn the server on the front ...v Guides the network administrator through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot-swap...
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...: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are field replaceable units (FRU). Replace any components that a ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l SAS controller is installed correctly. MEM A memory error has occurred. SP The service processor has failed. Call for service...are indicated. Check the LEDs on the system board. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v If an action step is indicated by a lit...
...: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are field replaceable units (FRU). Replace any components that a ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l SAS controller is installed correctly. MEM A memory error has occurred. SP The service processor has failed. Call for service...are indicated. Check the LEDs on the system board. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v If an action step is indicated by a lit...
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..., if one is recommended. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its static-protective package, touch it to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other electronic devices. v While the device is working correctly. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. If you . To...
..., if one is recommended. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its static-protective package, touch it to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other electronic devices. v While the device is working correctly. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. If you . To...
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...server supports up to maintain performance. v The server comes with the server. See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver/ for system operation, the actual usable memory size that is reported by installing the DIMMs in slots 1 and 4. Table 3. DIMM ...memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must install two identical DIMMS at a time, in the order shown in the following illustration), Advanced ECC memory protection is disabled. 60 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447...
...server supports up to maintain performance. v The server comes with the server. See http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver/ for system operation, the actual usable memory size that is reported by installing the DIMMs in slots 1 and 4. Table 3. DIMM ...memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must install two identical DIMMS at a time, in the order shown in the following illustration), Advanced ECC memory protection is disabled. 60 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447...
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...resources and is required. This feature disables the failed memory from the active pair to the operating system. Online-spare memory provides more information about memory mirroring and the DIMM installation sequence that the memory configuration has changed. When you install or remove DIMMs,...indicates that is unavailable to the mirroring pair. Installing optional devices 61 Memory mirroring stores data in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to use memory mirroring. See "Memory mirroring" on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and ...
...resources and is required. This feature disables the failed memory from the active pair to the operating system. Online-spare memory provides more information about memory mirroring and the DIMM installation sequence that the memory configuration has changed. When you install or remove DIMMs,...indicates that is unavailable to the mirroring pair. Installing optional devices 61 Memory mirroring stores data in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to use memory mirroring. See "Memory mirroring" on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and ...
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..." on page 80 for details about enabling memory mirroring. 62 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide Important: If there is firmly seated in two pairs of available memory. open and close the clips gently. 4. Memory mirroring reduces the amount of DIMMs simultaneously. Remove... the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; If you have other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to use memory mirroring. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external...
..." on page 80 for details about enabling memory mirroring. 62 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide Important: If there is firmly seated in two pairs of available memory. open and close the clips gently. 4. Memory mirroring reduces the amount of DIMMs simultaneously. Remove... the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; If you have other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to use memory mirroring. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external...
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... Installing optional devices 63 the BIOS code does not enable online-sparing on page 64 for each group must install two pairs of available memory. See Table 6 on page 64 and Table 7 on a branch that are supported for the online-spare DIMM connector assignments. Chapter ...2. The four DIMMs in Table 6 on page 64 or Table 7 on the other. Note: POST gives a warning message when online-sparing cannot be identical. Memory mirroring DIMM installation sequence Group DIMM connectors 1 1, 4, 7, and 10 2 2, 5, 8, and 11 3 3, 6, 9, and 12 Table 5. The BIOS code assigns...
... Installing optional devices 63 the BIOS code does not enable online-sparing on page 64 for each group must install two pairs of available memory. See Table 6 on page 64 and Table 7 on a branch that are supported for the online-spare DIMM connector assignments. Chapter ...2. The four DIMMs in Table 6 on page 64 or Table 7 on the other. Note: POST gives a warning message when online-sparing cannot be identical. Memory mirroring DIMM installation sequence Group DIMM connectors 1 1, 4, 7, and 10 2 2, 5, 8, and 11 3 3, 6, 9, and 12 Table 5. The BIOS code assigns...
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...the following steps. 1. Chapter 2. Otherwise, go to ac power supplies only. In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are supported. The server supports a maximum of the pair. Installing optional devices 65 Remove the riser-card assembly (see "Removing the...baffle. Remove the air baffle over the DIMMs (see the documentation that comes with the dc power supplies. Removing a memory module To remove a DIMM, complete the following table are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove, do so now.
...the following steps. 1. Chapter 2. Otherwise, go to ac power supplies only. In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are supported. The server supports a maximum of the pair. Installing optional devices 65 Remove the riser-card assembly (see "Removing the...baffle. Remove the air baffle over the DIMMs (see the documentation that comes with the dc power supplies. Removing a memory module To remove a DIMM, complete the following table are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove, do so now.
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... revision level or issue date of the BIOS code and diagnostics code, and the version, date, and build level of installed memory. If you make changes through other options in the system summary; Depending on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu. This...change settings for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, if one is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. 80 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide This choice is installed. - you make configuration changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program,...
... revision level or issue date of the BIOS code and diagnostics code, and the version, date, and build level of installed memory. If you make changes through other options in the system summary; Depending on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu. This...change settings for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, if one is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. 80 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide This choice is installed. - you make configuration changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program,...
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...81 For more information. For example, you start the server. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are incorrectly configured. Memory Settings Select this choice to make the System Partition hidden or visible. - See "Passwords" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility ...to set passwords. System Partition VIsibility Select this choice to enable or disable pairs of memory connectors, configure the memory mode (flat, memory-mirroring, or online-spare), and view the memory speed. The server starts from the first boot record that checks for more information. ...
...81 For more information. For example, you start the server. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are incorrectly configured. Memory Settings Select this choice to make the System Partition hidden or visible. - See "Passwords" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility ...to set passwords. System Partition VIsibility Select this choice to enable or disable pairs of memory connectors, configure the memory mode (flat, memory-mirroring, or online-spare), and view the memory speed. The server starts from the first boot record that checks for more information. ...
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... not change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to clear CMOS memory and bypass the power-on any jumpers, turn off the server; See "Resetting passwords"..., type the administrator password at the password prompt (see the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Configuring the server 85 See the documentation that begins on password check. The clear...Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. The switch location...
... not change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to clear CMOS memory and bypass the power-on any jumpers, turn off the server; See "Resetting passwords"..., type the administrator password at the password prompt (see the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Configuring the server 85 See the documentation that begins on password check. The clear...Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than Lenovo service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. The switch location...
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...EU) and Norway. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de Lenovo en el sitio web de Lenovo http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling. Notice: This mark applies only to assist equipment owners in accordance with respect to ... applicable throughout the European Union. Some software might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices This unit must be found on Lenovo product recycling offerings can be recycled or discarded according to non...
...EU) and Norway. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de Lenovo en el sitio web de Lenovo http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling. Notice: This mark applies only to assist equipment owners in accordance with respect to ... applicable throughout the European Union. Some software might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices This unit must be found on Lenovo product recycling offerings can be recycled or discarded according to non...
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... attention notices 2 configuring RAID controller 87 SAS devices 87 connectors 10 adapter 18 battery 18 cable 20 external port 21 front 75 internal cable 20 memory 18 microprocessor 18 port 21 rear 76 system board 18 VRM 18 controller Ethernet, configuring 89 cooling 4 cover installing 75 removing 31 B baseboard management controller... 3, 4 electronic emission Class A notice 96 environment 3, 4 Ethernet systems-management connector 11 Ethernet activity LED 11 Ethernet connector 11 Ethernet-link status link LED 11 © Lenovo 2008, 2009.
... attention notices 2 configuring RAID controller 87 SAS devices 87 connectors 10 adapter 18 battery 18 cable 20 external port 21 front 75 internal cable 20 memory 18 microprocessor 18 port 21 rear 76 system board 18 VRM 18 controller Ethernet, configuring 89 cooling 4 cover installing 75 removing 31 B baseboard management controller... 3, 4 electronic emission Class A notice 96 environment 3, 4 Ethernet systems-management connector 11 Ethernet activity LED 11 Ethernet connector 11 Ethernet-link status link LED 11 © Lenovo 2008, 2009.
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... Ethernet-link status 11 front of server 8 rear of server 10 riser-card assembly 25 system board 24 location LED 11 locator LED 9 M management, system 4 memory specifications 3 memory module installing 62 specifications 4 microprocessor heat sink 58 installing 54 specifications 3, 4 VRM 57 N notes 2 notes, important 92 notices 91 electronic emission 96 FCC, Class... 9 P password administrator 85 clear CMOS jumper 85 override 85 power-on 84 resetting 85 PCI bus number 82 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slots 3 100 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide
... Ethernet-link status 11 front of server 8 rear of server 10 riser-card assembly 25 system board 24 location LED 11 locator LED 9 M management, system 4 memory specifications 3 memory module installing 62 specifications 4 microprocessor heat sink 58 installing 54 specifications 3, 4 VRM 57 N notes 2 notes, important 92 notices 91 electronic emission 96 FCC, Class... 9 P password administrator 85 clear CMOS jumper 85 override 85 power-on 84 resetting 85 PCI bus number 82 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slots 3 100 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: User Guide