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... SAS Software User Guide 1-1 This guide explains how to use the MegaRAID Storage Manager™ software, WebBIOS, and Command Line Interface (CLI). MegaRAID SAS RAID controllers provide reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. In addition, it documents SAS technology, Serial ATA (SATA) technology, Solid State Disk (SSD) technology, configuration scenarios, and drive types. This chapter consists of the following sections: • Section 1.1, "SAS Technology" • Section 1.2, "Serial-attached SCSI Device Interface" • Section 1.3, "Serial...
... SAS Software User Guide 1-1 This guide explains how to use the MegaRAID Storage Manager™ software, WebBIOS, and Command Line Interface (CLI). MegaRAID SAS RAID controllers provide reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. In addition, it documents SAS technology, Serial ATA (SATA) technology, Solid State Disk (SSD) technology, configuration scenarios, and drive types. This chapter consists of the following sections: • Section 1.1, "SAS Technology" • Section 1.2, "Serial-attached SCSI Device Interface" • Section 1.3, "Serial...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... guide you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Table 1. Connect the Ethernet cable "Rear view" on page 27 and power cord Turn on the server to the documentation that you through setting up your server. This step is not required if the operating system was in the rack The Rack Installation Instructions manual is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to be installed. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program" on the documentation DVD. Server setup...
... guide you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Table 1. Connect the Ethernet cable "Rear view" on page 27 and power cord Turn on the server to the documentation that you through setting up your server. This step is not required if the operating system was in the rack The Rack Installation Instructions manual is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to be installed. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program" on the documentation DVD. Server setup...
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... account for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, making sure that : • No error LEDs are lit on the operator information panel or on page 17. 16 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Add one pair of memory are enabled. Replace the lowest-numbered DIMMs with identical...
... account for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, making sure that : • No error LEDs are lit on the operator information panel or on page 17. 16 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Add one pair of memory are enabled. Replace the lowest-numbered DIMMs with identical...
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on the 20 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the server starts, reseat the operator information panel. DIMMs b. (Trained service technician only) Power switch connector c. (Trained service technician only) Power backplane d. (Trained service technician only) System board 5. If the server fails the POST and the power-control button does not work (the server does not start). If the problem remains or if you are using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) or a non-ACPI operating system. Symptom Action The power-control button does not work , disconnect...
on the 20 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the server starts, reseat the operator information panel. DIMMs b. (Trained service technician only) Power switch connector c. (Trained service technician only) Power backplane d. (Trained service technician only) System board 5. If the server fails the POST and the power-control button does not work (the server does not start). If the problem remains or if you are using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) or a non-ACPI operating system. Symptom Action The power-control button does not work , disconnect...
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... DIMM • One power supply • Power cord • ServeRAID SAS adapter • System board assembly 4. Messages are listed on the left side of the Linux operating system come with a different one entry to view one at a time, until you restart the server. 24 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Viewing event logs without restarting the server. The following minimum configuration is required for you suspect a networking problem and the server passes all the POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events...
... DIMM • One power supply • Power cord • ServeRAID SAS adapter • System board assembly 4. Messages are listed on the left side of the Linux operating system come with a different one entry to view one at a time, until you restart the server. 24 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Viewing event logs without restarting the server. The following minimum configuration is required for you suspect a networking problem and the server passes all the POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events...
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... ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives. Locate the memory slot with the drive to remove. 3. Figure 11. If you are instructed to Completing the parts replacement. See Specifications for information about the types of the supported hard disk drives for shipping. 6. When installing an internal drive, be sure to set any packaging materials that come with the memory module that device. • The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are supplied to you have all...
... ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives. Locate the memory slot with the drive to remove. 3. Figure 11. If you are instructed to Completing the parts replacement. See Specifications for information about the types of the supported hard disk drives for shipping. 6. When installing an internal drive, be sure to set any packaging materials that come with the memory module that device. • The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are supplied to you have all...
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... table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are attached to configure the supported RAID controller with you to view your server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of startup devices • Set and change settings for configuring and managing RAID arrays Server configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) RAID array management (after operating system is installed) Onboard 1068E SAS RAID adapter LSI IR-RAID Utility (press Ctrl+C to start) MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) ThinkServer...
... table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are attached to configure the supported RAID controller with you to view your server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of startup devices • Set and change settings for configuring and managing RAID arrays Server configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) RAID array management (after operating system is installed) Onboard 1068E SAS RAID adapter LSI IR-RAID Utility (press Ctrl+C to start) MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) ThinkServer...
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...://www.lenovo.com/support The EasyStartup program has the following features: • Self-booting DVD • Easy-to automate the process of configuring your server. RAID utilities (continued) RAID configuration utility Description Location LSI IR-RAID Utility • Configures one disk array per controller using all drives currently attached to the controller • Created a RAID response file that came with you can be used to configure RAID controllers on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your Windows or Linux operating-system installation...
...://www.lenovo.com/support The EasyStartup program has the following features: • Self-booting DVD • Easy-to automate the process of configuring your server. RAID utilities (continued) RAID configuration utility Description Location LSI IR-RAID Utility • Configures one disk array per controller using all drives currently attached to the controller • Created a RAID response file that came with you can be used to configure RAID controllers on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your Windows or Linux operating-system installation...
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... password. • Network settings: This task prompts you for supported RAID controllers. Note: The disk that you the option of saving the information on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. Chapter 9. This method satisfies most users' needs. Note: Ensure that your RAID controller is part of the EasyStartup program enables you want to view and change RAID settings for domain and workgroup settings, Ethernet controller type, IP address settings, DNS settings...
... password. • Network settings: This task prompts you for supported RAID controllers. Note: The disk that you the option of saving the information on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. Chapter 9. This method satisfies most users' needs. Note: Ensure that your RAID controller is part of the EasyStartup program enables you want to view and change RAID settings for domain and workgroup settings, Ethernet controller type, IP address settings, DNS settings...
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...38 installing DIMM 39 Ethernet card 73 hardware 35 heat sink 79 hot-swap drives 51 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 51 internal drives 41 memory module 39 microprocessor 82 microprocessor fan duct 75 optical drive 44 PCI card 55 power supply 77 riser card assembly 53 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 69 SAS/SATA controller 60 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 65 server cover 90 system board battery 58 system fans 89 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 15 internal drives 150 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual installing 41 removing 41 IPMI event log 24...
...38 installing DIMM 39 Ethernet card 73 hardware 35 heat sink 79 hot-swap drives 51 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 51 internal drives 41 memory module 39 microprocessor 82 microprocessor fan duct 75 optical drive 44 PCI card 55 power supply 77 riser card assembly 53 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 69 SAS/SATA controller 60 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 65 server cover 90 system board battery 58 system fans 89 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 15 internal drives 150 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual installing 41 removing 41 IPMI event log 24...
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... board battery 57 replacement parts 94 replacing hardware 35 riser card assembly installing 53 removing 52 S SAS or SATA hot-swap drives installing 51 removing 50 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 installing 69 SAS/SATA controller installing 60 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 installing 65 serial port problems 21 server turn off 91 turn on 91 server components 30 server configuration, updating 111 server cover installing 90 removing 37 server cover, reinstalling 90 server documentation 1 server firmware, BIOS 7 server replaceable units 94 service, getting 133 serviceability 11 Setup Utility...
... board battery 57 replacement parts 94 replacing hardware 35 riser card assembly installing 53 removing 52 S SAS or SATA hot-swap drives installing 51 removing 50 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 installing 69 SAS/SATA controller installing 60 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 installing 65 serial port problems 21 server turn off 91 turn on 91 server components 30 server configuration, updating 111 server cover installing 90 removing 37 server cover, reinstalling 90 server documentation 1 server firmware, BIOS 7 server replaceable units 94 service, getting 133 serviceability 11 Setup Utility...
(English) Installation and User Guide
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...use the EasyStartup DVD . . . . 85 Setup and configuration 85 Configuring RAID 86 Typical operating system installation . . . . 86 Onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program 87 Connecting mini-SAS cable 87 Starting the Configuration Utility program . . 88 Accessing the Adapter Properties window . . 89 SAS RAID settings 90 Creating or deleting the RAID 1 array . . . . 90 Accessing the SAS Topology window . . . . 91 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller. . . . 91 Updating the firmware 92 Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program 92 Installing the ThinkServer...
...use the EasyStartup DVD . . . . 85 Setup and configuration 85 Configuring RAID 86 Typical operating system installation . . . . 86 Onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program 87 Connecting mini-SAS cable 87 Starting the Configuration Utility program . . 88 Accessing the Adapter Properties window . . 89 SAS RAID settings 90 Creating or deleting the RAID 1 array . . . . 90 Accessing the SAS Topology window . . . . 91 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller. . . . 91 Updating the firmware 92 Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program 92 Installing the ThinkServer...
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... the USB device. Select the I /O base address and interrupt for serial port 2. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. 2. Notes: 1. Table 14. USB 2.0 Controller Mode FullSpeed / [HiSpeed] Select the USB speed. Configuring the server 79 If this option is as stand-alone SATA connectors. The SATA Configuration item might not apply because your server came with an integrated SAS controller. Configure SATA as [IDE] / RAID To select the hard disk drive mode. Hotplug USB FDD Support Disabled / Enabled / [Auto] Enable...
... the USB device. Select the I /O base address and interrupt for serial port 2. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. 2. Notes: 1. Table 14. USB 2.0 Controller Mode FullSpeed / [HiSpeed] Select the USB speed. Configuring the server 79 If this option is as stand-alone SATA connectors. The SATA Configuration item might not apply because your server came with an integrated SAS controller. Configure SATA as [IDE] / RAID To select the hard disk drive mode. Hotplug USB FDD Support Disabled / Enabled / [Auto] Enable...
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... about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This selection provides information about configuring storage devices, and then you will be installing. • Select disk: This task enables you to select the disk where you want to repartition the selected drive or use on a RAID response file that version of the EasyStartup program. • Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices detected by...
... about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This selection provides information about configuring storage devices, and then you will be installing. • Select disk: This task enables you to select the disk where you want to repartition the selected drive or use on a RAID response file that version of the EasyStartup program. • Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices detected by...
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... install the ThinkServer EasyManage program to help you manage your servers. • Install Windows components: This task enables you to install optional Windows components such as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the disk is installed using the onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program. SAS connectors and J51 connector on the system board; Connecting mini-SAS cable Your server comes with a 200 mm (7.87 inches) mini SAS cable...
... install the ThinkServer EasyManage program to help you manage your servers. • Install Windows components: This task enables you to install optional Windows components such as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the disk is installed using the onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program. SAS connectors and J51 connector on the system board; Connecting mini-SAS cable Your server comes with a 200 mm (7.87 inches) mini SAS cable...
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... been manually disabled. 2. Symptom Action The amount of memory. • If you changed the memory, you have tested all identified pairs are identified as necessary. Replace the DIMMs one pair of DIMMs in a branch are replaced, contact a trained service technician for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. then...
... been manually disabled. 2. Symptom Action The amount of memory. • If you changed the memory, you have tested all identified pairs are identified as necessary. Replace the DIMMs one pair of DIMMs in a branch are replaced, contact a trained service technician for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. then...
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..., fluorescent lights, and other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is wavy, unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. For a list of the monitor. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 1. Action 1. On the ThinkServer systems...
..., fluorescent lights, and other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is wavy, unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. For a list of the monitor. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 1. Action 1. On the ThinkServer systems...
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... address in the Setup Utility program and none of serial ports that : • The device is compatible with the server. • The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address. • The device is less than the power supply supports. 6. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 102. Symptom Action The number of the serial ports is disabled. • The serial port adapter (if one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to the correct connector. 2. Replace the...
... address in the Setup Utility program and none of serial ports that : • The device is compatible with the server. • The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address. • The device is less than the power supply supports. 6. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 102. Symptom Action The number of the serial ports is disabled. • The serial port adapter (if one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to the correct connector. 2. Replace the...
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... 8 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 93 general 94 hard disk drive 94 intermittent 94 keyboard, non-USB 95 memory 95 microprocessor 96 monitor 97 mouse, non-USB 95 optional devices 98 pointing device, non-USB 95 power 99 serial port 100 software 101 USB port 101 Ethernet controller configuring 91 controller, troubleshooting 102 high performance modes 91 integrated on system board 91 modes 91 Ethernet card installing 57 removing 56 Ethernet connector 12 Ethernet controller, configuring 91 event logs 103 exiting, Setup Utility program 83 expansion bays 8 F fans weight...
... 8 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 93 general 94 hard disk drive 94 intermittent 94 keyboard, non-USB 95 memory 95 microprocessor 96 monitor 97 mouse, non-USB 95 optional devices 98 pointing device, non-USB 95 power 99 serial port 100 software 101 USB port 101 Ethernet controller configuring 91 controller, troubleshooting 102 high performance modes 91 integrated on system board 91 modes 91 Ethernet card installing 57 removing 56 Ethernet connector 12 Ethernet controller, configuring 91 event logs 103 exiting, Setup Utility program 83 expansion bays 8 F fans weight...
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... installing DIMM 23 Ethernet card 57 heat sink 66 hot-swap drives 35 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 35 internal drives 25 memory module 23 microprocessor 68 microprocessor fan duct 58 optical drive 28 PCI card 39 power supply 60 riser card assembly 37 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 53 SAS/SATA controller 44 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 49 server cover 71 system board battery 42 system fans 63 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 94 internal drives installing 25 removing 25 IPMI event log 103 124 ThinkServer User Guide K keyboard problems 95 L LEDs rear...
... installing DIMM 23 Ethernet card 57 heat sink 66 hot-swap drives 35 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 35 internal drives 25 memory module 23 microprocessor 68 microprocessor fan duct 58 optical drive 28 PCI card 39 power supply 60 riser card assembly 37 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 53 SAS/SATA controller 44 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 49 server cover 71 system board battery 42 system fans 63 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 94 internal drives installing 25 removing 25 IPMI event log 103 124 ThinkServer User Guide K keyboard problems 95 L LEDs rear...