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...document is in English only. 2 ThinkServer RD350 and RD450Safety, Warranty, and Support Information If not, download it from the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: To obtain advanced remote management functions, install a ThinkServer System Manager Premium (TSM Premium)...Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the documentation DVD might find this document on the documentation DVD that comes with the server. • ThinkServer System Manager User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how to use , configure, ...
...document is in English only. 2 ThinkServer RD350 and RD450Safety, Warranty, and Support Information If not, download it from the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: To obtain advanced remote management functions, install a ThinkServer System Manager Premium (TSM Premium)...Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the documentation DVD might find this document on the documentation DVD that comes with the server. • ThinkServer System Manager User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how to use , configure, ...
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... Exiting the Setup Utility program 52 Updating or recovering the BIOS. . . . . . 53 Configuring RAID 54 About RAID 54 Configuring RAID using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program . 56 Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 56 Updating the firmware 57 Chapter 6. Server setup road map . . . 5 Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . 47 Using the Setup Utility program 47 Starting the Setup...
... Exiting the Setup Utility program 52 Updating or recovering the BIOS. . . . . . 53 Configuring RAID 54 About RAID 54 Configuring RAID using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program . 56 Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 56 Updating the firmware 57 Chapter 6. Server setup road map . . . 5 Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . 47 Using the Setup Utility program 47 Starting the Setup...
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...ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting and diagnostics 169 Troubleshooting procedure 169 Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs. . . . . 169 Viewing the system event log 170 Basic troubleshooting tables 170 Lenovo ThinkServer... the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i upgrade key 97 Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key 99 Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 ...165 Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables 165 Updating the server configuration . . . . . 168 Chapter 7. Notices 179 Trademarks 180 ...
...ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting and diagnostics 169 Troubleshooting procedure 169 Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs. . . . . 169 Viewing the system event log 170 Basic troubleshooting tables 170 Lenovo ThinkServer... the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i upgrade key 97 Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key 99 Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 ...165 Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables 165 Updating the server configuration . . . . . 168 Chapter 7. Notices 179 Trademarks 180 ...
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.... See "Installing or removing the ThinkServer System Manager Premium module" on page 110. • MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how to use , configure, and maintain your server. •...Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: To obtain advanced remote management functions, install a ThinkServer System Manager Premium (TSM Premium) module on the TSM Premium connector on the documentation DVD. Some information in most up-to configure, monitor, and maintain your server RAID...
.... See "Installing or removing the ThinkServer System Manager Premium module" on page 110. • MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and how to use , configure, and maintain your server. •...Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: To obtain advanced remote management functions, install a ThinkServer System Manager Premium (TSM Premium) module on the TSM Premium connector on the documentation DVD. Some information in most up-to configure, monitor, and maintain your server RAID...
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...any other cases, the server needs to have hardware devices installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires an operating system to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 5 Review the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings and customize as needed. ... rack cabinet by referring to the server. See "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on page 13 and "Configuring RAID" on page 59. 3. See the related topics in the operating system by using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program. 10. Configure Ethernet settings in Chapter 6 "Replacing hardware" on...
...any other cases, the server needs to have hardware devices installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires an operating system to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 5 Review the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings and customize as needed. ... rack cabinet by referring to the server. See "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on page 13 and "Configuring RAID" on page 59. 3. See the related topics in the operating system by using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program. 10. Configure Ethernet settings in Chapter 6 "Replacing hardware" on...
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... Environment (PXE) The Intel PXE technology enables you to boot your servers, load an operating system, or deploy executable images from Lenovo and install it on the system board to the related topics in "Locations" on or wake up the server from a management ...For more information about the software programs, see "Configuring RAID" on a server that is available for your server has a required RAID card or an AnyRAID adapter installed. Software programs For more information about advanced system management, refer to the ThinkServer System Manager User Guide, which is connected to ...
... Environment (PXE) The Intel PXE technology enables you to boot your servers, load an operating system, or deploy executable images from Lenovo and install it on the system board to the related topics in "Locations" on or wake up the server from a management ...For more information about the software programs, see "Configuring RAID" on a server that is available for your server has a required RAID card or an AnyRAID adapter installed. Software programs For more information about advanced system management, refer to the ThinkServer System Manager User Guide, which is connected to ...
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..."Updating the firmware" on the documentation DVD that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster • Contains RAID configuration utility • Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices ... such as Deployment Manager) simplifies the process of the program. Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager The Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program (hereinafter referred to the help system of configuring RAID, configuring BIOS settings, and updating the firmware. For detailed information about using...
..."Updating the firmware" on the documentation DVD that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster • Contains RAID configuration utility • Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices ... such as Deployment Manager) simplifies the process of the program. Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager The Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program (hereinafter referred to the help system of configuring RAID, configuring BIOS settings, and updating the firmware. For detailed information about using...
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... server model): • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i AnyRAID Adapter (also called pass-through board) • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter RAID card: • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 710 PCIe Adapter The following illustrations help you locate the connectors on the configuration, the AnyRAID adapter or RAID card installed in your...
... server model): • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 110i AnyRAID Adapter (also called pass-through board) • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter RAID card: • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 710 PCIe Adapter The following illustrations help you locate the connectors on the configuration, the AnyRAID adapter or RAID card installed in your...
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... provide advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID functions. For detailed information about RAID, refer to "Introduction to RAID" in the array has to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers See "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on the number of...configuration utility This utility enables you see the logo screen to enter the Setup Utility program. The help system from the program interface. Then, select Boot Manager ➙ Adapters and UEFI Drivers. • MegaRAID Storage Manager program 56 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual A RAID...
... provide advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID functions. For detailed information about RAID, refer to "Introduction to RAID" in the array has to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers See "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on the number of...configuration utility This utility enables you see the logo screen to enter the Setup Utility program. The help system from the program interface. Then, select Boot Manager ➙ Adapters and UEFI Drivers. • MegaRAID Storage Manager program 56 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual A RAID...
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...the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See "Server components" on page 61. 4. Replacing the AnyRAID adapter Attention: Do not open your RAID configurations. Before you begin to avoid any repair before you for reference. See "Removing the server cover" on page 25. Chapter 6. Back up ...your server. Install a new PCIe card to replace the old one or install a PCIe card slot bracket to a RAID configuration change. 1. 5. See "Installing a PCIe card on the system board" on the model, your AnyRAID adapter might impact your server or attempt any...
...the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See "Server components" on page 61. 4. Replacing the AnyRAID adapter Attention: Do not open your RAID configurations. Before you begin to avoid any repair before you for reference. See "Removing the server cover" on page 25. Chapter 6. Back up ...your server. Install a new PCIe card to replace the old one or install a PCIe card slot bracket to a RAID configuration change. 1. 5. See "Installing a PCIe card on the system board" on the model, your AnyRAID adapter might impact your server or attempt any...
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... the outside of the package. Removing the RAID 110i key Attention: Do not open your RAID configurations. To install the RAID 110i key, do next: • To work with the RAID 110i key and follow those instructions in addition to a RAID configuration change. 1. Before you begin to avoid ... server cover" on page 59. Note: Carefully handle the RAID 110i key by its edges. 5. Note: Use any documentation that you remove the RAID 110i key, the onboard SATA software RAID function will be unavailable. 98 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Back up your server.
... the outside of the package. Removing the RAID 110i key Attention: Do not open your RAID configurations. To install the RAID 110i key, do next: • To work with the RAID 110i key and follow those instructions in addition to a RAID configuration change. 1. Before you begin to avoid ... server cover" on page 59. Note: Carefully handle the RAID 110i key by its edges. 5. Note: Use any documentation that you remove the RAID 110i key, the onboard SATA software RAID function will be unavailable. 98 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Back up your server.
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..."Removing or extending the server from the drives and turn off all external media from the rack cabinet" on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. See "Removing the server cover" on the system board. Figure 70. What to you are instructed to return.... • To complete the removal procedure, go to the server. 2. Chapter 6. Remove the server cover. Prepare your RAID configurations. Then, remove the installed RAID 110i key by its edges. Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to...
..."Removing or extending the server from the drives and turn off all external media from the rack cabinet" on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. See "Removing the server cover" on the system board. Figure 70. What to you are instructed to return.... • To complete the removal procedure, go to the server. 2. Chapter 6. Remove the server cover. Prepare your RAID configurations. Then, remove the installed RAID 110i key by its edges. Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to...
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... Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Then, insert the RAID 510i key into the connector. To install the RAID 510i key, do next: 100 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If necessary, remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter first for the RAID...Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Locate the connector for easier operation. See "Replacing the AnyRAID adapter" on page 61. 3. See "Removing or extending the server from the drives and turn off all cables that you begin to avoid any data loss due to a RAID configuration...
... Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Then, insert the RAID 510i key into the connector. To install the RAID 510i key, do next: 100 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If necessary, remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter first for the RAID...Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Locate the connector for easier operation. See "Replacing the AnyRAID adapter" on page 61. 3. See "Removing or extending the server from the drives and turn off all cables that you begin to avoid any data loss due to a RAID configuration...
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... loss due to avoid any packaging materials that comes with the RAID 510i key and follow all external media from the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Then, reinstall the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Before you for your server if your server...and disconnect all power cords from the rack cabinet" on another piece of storage drives installed. Locate the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Prepare your RAID configurations. Chapter 6. Remove the server cover. Back up your data before reading and understanding "Safety information" on...
... loss due to avoid any packaging materials that comes with the RAID 510i key and follow all external media from the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Then, reinstall the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Before you for your server if your server...and disconnect all power cords from the rack cabinet" on another piece of storage drives installed. Locate the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID Adapter. Prepare your RAID configurations. Chapter 6. Remove the server cover. Back up your data before reading and understanding "Safety information" on...
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... piece of the installed Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter by its edges. 102 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Removing the server cover" on page 25. 5. Then, take the RAID 500 key out of ThinkServer options, go to as RAID 500 key). For information about how to configure the hardware RAID, refer to a RAID configuration change. 1. Before you...
... piece of the installed Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter by its edges. 102 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Removing the server cover" on page 25. 5. Then, take the RAID 500 key out of ThinkServer options, go to as RAID 500 key). For information about how to configure the hardware RAID, refer to a RAID configuration change. 1. Before you...
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... the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter first for your server if your server. Then, reinstall the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter. Figure 73. To remove the RAID 500 key from the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter, the hardware RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels will be disabled. • Use any data loss due to the instructions in addition to a RAID configuration change...
... the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter first for your server if your server. Then, reinstall the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter. Figure 73. To remove the RAID 500 key from the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 PCIe Adapter, the hardware RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels will be disabled. • Use any data loss due to the instructions in addition to a RAID configuration change...
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... instructions in your server. • For RAID configuration, the drives must be the same type with the drive and follow the order of the server" on page 54. • For drives with different capacities, install the drives following : 1. Opening the handle of the chassis. 132 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Do... slide the drive or the dummy tray out of a drive 3. • Use any documentation that comes with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array.
... instructions in your server. • For RAID configuration, the drives must be the same type with the drive and follow the order of the server" on page 54. • For drives with different capacities, install the drives following : 1. Opening the handle of the chassis. 132 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Do... slide the drive or the dummy tray out of a drive 3. • Use any documentation that comes with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array.
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... 168 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Information about installing device drivers, use the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program, see "Configuring RAID" on page 54. • To update your server from the Lenovo Support Web site, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers... the instructions on the Web page to update the server configuration: • To update the BIOS configuration, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 47. • To update the RAID configuration, see "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on the server for your system firmware, see...
... 168 ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Information about installing device drivers, use the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program, see "Configuring RAID" on page 54. • To update your server from the Lenovo Support Web site, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers... the instructions on the Web page to update the server configuration: • To update the BIOS configuration, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 47. • To update the RAID configuration, see "Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager" on the server for your system firmware, see...
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... menu Setup Utility program 49 C cables connecting 44 card-retaining bracket adjusting 83 coin-cell battery replacing 158 configuring server 47 configuring RAID advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 56 using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program 56 configuring the server 47 connecting cables 44 connector DisplayPort 23, 25 serial 25 USB 23-24 considerations, password 50...
... menu Setup Utility program 49 C cables connecting 44 card-retaining bracket adjusting 83 coin-cell battery replacing 158 configuring server 47 configuring RAID advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 56 using the Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program 56 configuring the server 47 connecting cables 44 connector DisplayPort 23, 25 serial 25 USB 23-24 considerations, password 50...
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... server 61 rack handles reinstalling 63 removing 63 RAID configuring 54 introduction 54 RAID 110i key installing 97 removing 98 RAID 500 key installing 102 RAID 500 key on the RAID card removing 103 RAID 510i key installing 100 removing 101 RAID adapter locations 28 rear view of the server ...Lenovo 2014 features 10 removing AnyRAID flash module 96 cooling shroud 64 DIMM 76 drive partition 146 intrusion switch 141-142 memory module 76 optical module 106 PCIe card 90 rack handles 63 RAID 110i key 98 RAID 500 key on the RAID card 103 RAID 510i key 101 SD module 109 server cover 61 ThinkServer RAID...
... server 61 rack handles reinstalling 63 removing 63 RAID configuring 54 introduction 54 RAID 110i key installing 97 removing 98 RAID 500 key installing 102 RAID 500 key on the RAID card removing 103 RAID 510i key installing 100 removing 101 RAID adapter locations 28 rear view of the server ...Lenovo 2014 features 10 removing AnyRAID flash module 96 cooling shroud 64 DIMM 76 drive partition 146 intrusion switch 141-142 memory module 76 optical module 106 PCIe card 90 rack handles 63 RAID 110i key 98 RAID 500 key on the RAID card 103 RAID 510i key 101 SD module 109 server cover 61 ThinkServer RAID...