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... 22 Installing a hard disk drive 26 Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 26 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 28 Installing a new CD or DVD drive 29 Installing an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly 30 Installing a memory module 33 Completing the installation 35 Installing the cover 35 Connecting the cables 35 Updating the server configuration 36 Chapter 3. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. Notices 47 Trademarks 48 Important notes 48 © Lenovo 2008, 2009. iii Configuring the server 37 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 38 Starting...
... 22 Installing a hard disk drive 26 Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 26 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 28 Installing a new CD or DVD drive 29 Installing an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly 30 Installing a memory module 33 Completing the installation 35 Installing the cover 35 Connecting the cables 35 Updating the server configuration 36 Chapter 3. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. Notices 47 Trademarks 48 Important notes 48 © Lenovo 2008, 2009. iii Configuring the server 37 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 38 Starting...
User Guide
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... in PDF on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. It contains instructions for service technicians. The documentation might be included on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD. It contains information to include information about those features, or technical updates might be updated occasionally to help you solve problems yourself, and it possible for the future. It contains instructions for setting up -to-date information about the server, including how to install supported optional devices...
... in PDF on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. It contains instructions for service technicians. The documentation might be included on the Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD. It contains information to include information about those features, or technical updates might be updated occasionally to help you solve problems yourself, and it possible for the future. It contains instructions for setting up -to-date information about the server, including how to install supported optional devices...
User Guide
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... support connection to help you set up to the RS110 Installation Guide . Critical errors are made periodically to 8 GB of system memory. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to the Lenovo Web site. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for security and performance, perform hardware failure prediction, deploy operating systems and software, and monitor software licenses. The EasyStartup program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For installation instructions...
... support connection to help you set up to the RS110 Installation Guide . Critical errors are made periodically to 8 GB of system memory. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to the Lenovo Web site. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for security and performance, perform hardware failure prediction, deploy operating systems and software, and monitor software licenses. The EasyStartup program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For installation instructions...
User Guide
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...power failure v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD v Monitoring support for systems management features and monitoring v System error logs v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver v Systems-management capabilities The server supports...
...power failure v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD v Monitoring support for systems management features and monitoring v System error logs v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver v Systems-management capabilities The server supports...
User Guide
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... SATA hard disk drives. Table 4. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program prompts you to the SAS/SATA controller. For information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 46. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. 37 Use it to remotely manage a network. Important: If the server is part of the operating system. Configuration and management applications for RAID arrays Server configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) Integrated SATA and no SAS...
... SATA hard disk drives. Table 4. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program prompts you to the SAS/SATA controller. For information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 46. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. 37 Use it to remotely manage a network. Important: If the server is part of the operating system. Configuration and management applications for RAID arrays Server configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) Integrated SATA and no SAS...
User Guide
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... server checks devices to detect it cannot be configured, and the operating system will have no Ethernet adapter is available only if you restart the server. PCI Device Boot Priority specifies the priority of network-related ROMs relative to set , the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is installed, the server will not be used . - If you disable the integrated Ethernet controllers and no Ethernet capability. Native mode: Standard PCI resource steering is enabled, whether to view or change...
... server checks devices to detect it cannot be configured, and the operating system will have no Ethernet adapter is available only if you restart the server. PCI Device Boot Priority specifies the priority of network-related ROMs relative to set , the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is installed, the server will not be used . - If you disable the integrated Ethernet controllers and no Ethernet capability. Native mode: Standard PCI resource steering is enabled, whether to view or change...
User Guide
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... the Hardware Maintenance Manual , available on this server. The BMC system-event log is limited in the log. When you are troubleshooting an error, be sure to specify the access mode for the serial port. v Event/Error Logs Select this choice to clear the BMC system-event log so that you can find current errors more easily. - Use the arrow keys to enable or disable the ability of POST error messages. Configuring the server 41 This choice, together with the BMC Serial Port Access Mode setting, affects serial...
... the Hardware Maintenance Manual , available on this server. The BMC system-event log is limited in the log. When you are troubleshooting an error, be sure to specify the access mode for the serial port. v Event/Error Logs Select this choice to clear the BMC system-event log so that you can find current errors more easily. - Use the arrow keys to enable or disable the ability of POST error messages. Configuring the server 41 This choice, together with the BMC Serial Port Access Mode setting, affects serial...
User Guide
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... Adapter Properties View the SAS properties and change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2. Boot Support Specify the type of the server is lit but there are directly attached to the selected SAS controller and which devices make up properties v PHY properties Using the baseboard management controller...
... Adapter Properties View the SAS properties and change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2. Boot Support Specify the type of the server is lit but there are directly attached to the selected SAS controller and which devices make up properties v PHY properties Using the baseboard management controller...
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... jumpers or configure the controllers. Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are made periodically to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. To download the program, complete the following steps. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue. 46 ThinkServer RS110 Types...
... jumpers or configure the controllers. Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are made periodically to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. To download the program, complete the following steps. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. 3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue. 46 ThinkServer RS110 Types...
Installation Guide
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... v LSI Configuration Utility This program is displayed in the User Guide on the EasyStartup DVD provided with getting your RAID controller and installing supported operating systems and device drivers. For details, see "Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software" on page 36. Table 3. For details, see "Using the EasyStartup DVD." The program works in the BIOS. Configuring the server Lenovo provides a number of installing the operating system and associated device drivers. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. The following table lists the different server configurations and...
... v LSI Configuration Utility This program is displayed in the User Guide on the EasyStartup DVD provided with getting your RAID controller and installing supported operating systems and device drivers. For details, see "Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software" on page 36. Table 3. For details, see "Using the EasyStartup DVD." The program works in the BIOS. Configuring the server Lenovo provides a number of installing the operating system and associated device drivers. © Lenovo 2008, 2009. The following table lists the different server configurations and...
Installation Guide
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...document. 1. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue. 36 ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437, and 6438: Installation Guide However, you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties, additional screens are integrated on the system board. 2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Brand list. 4. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides basic environmental monitoring functions for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL). Configuring...
...document. 1. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue. 36 ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437, and 6438: Installation Guide However, you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties, additional screens are integrated on the system board. 2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Brand list. 4. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides basic environmental monitoring functions for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL). Configuring...
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...:// www.lenovo.comm. The documentation that comes with your Lenovo product. See the troubleshooting information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual . Getting help files. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with your system documentation for instructions for your server is in your system. Most of error messages and error codes. Information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support. Before you call Before you need additional or updated device drivers or other software.
...:// www.lenovo.comm. The documentation that comes with your Lenovo product. See the troubleshooting information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual . Getting help files. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with your system documentation for instructions for your server is in your system. Most of error messages and error codes. Information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support. Before you call Before you need additional or updated device drivers or other software.
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... management controller (BMC) functions 36 log 36 bays 4 beep codes 37 C caution statements 2 CD drive problems 45 CD-eject button 26 CD/DVD drive activity LED 26 problems 45 specification 4 Configuration/Setup Utility program 35 configuring hot-swap SAS or SATA devices 35 SAS/SATA controller 35 the server 29 configuring hardware 29 connectors 26 front 23 optional devices 9 rear 23 controller Ethernet configuring 24, 36 type 4 hard disk drive 4 SAS 4 SATA 4 video 4 cover installing 23 removing 13 D danger statements 2 DIMMs connector locations 15 supported 4 display problems 50 documentation...
... management controller (BMC) functions 36 log 36 bays 4 beep codes 37 C caution statements 2 CD drive problems 45 CD-eject button 26 CD/DVD drive activity LED 26 problems 45 specification 4 Configuration/Setup Utility program 35 configuring hot-swap SAS or SATA devices 35 SAS/SATA controller 35 the server 29 configuring hardware 29 connectors 26 front 23 optional devices 9 rear 23 controller Ethernet configuring 24, 36 type 4 hard disk drive 4 SAS 4 SATA 4 video 4 cover installing 23 removing 13 D danger statements 2 DIMMs connector locations 15 supported 4 display problems 50 documentation...
ThinkServer Warranty and Support
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... or part. Before your problem over the telephone or remotely, through remote assistance. and 3. The replacement product or part shall be resolved with one that is unable to repair your product, your Service Provider will be resolved over the telephone, e-mail, or through your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of a CRU by Lenovo may direct you to download and install designated software updates...
... or part. Before your problem over the telephone or remotely, through remote assistance. and 3. The replacement product or part shall be resolved with one that is unable to repair your product, your Service Provider will be resolved over the telephone, e-mail, or through your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of a CRU by Lenovo may direct you to download and install designated software updates...
IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Installation
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... Linux for a server running a Linux operating system. 6. After you are ready to install. Press Enter again to confirm exiting system setup. 9. Select Save Values and Reboot RSA II and press Enter. Select this window. 7. IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Installation (1P) P/N: 54Y6198 This document provides the instructions necessary to configure BIOS, install the daemon, and install the firmware for the IBM® Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine on the first Configuration/Setup Utility...
... Linux for a server running a Linux operating system. 6. After you are ready to install. Press Enter again to confirm exiting system setup. 9. Select Save Values and Reboot RSA II and press Enter. Select this window. 7. IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Installation (1P) P/N: 54Y6198 This document provides the instructions necessary to configure BIOS, install the daemon, and install the firmware for the IBM® Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine on the first Configuration/Setup Utility...
Hardware Maintenance Manual for RS110
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... Bus (USB) device problems 136 iv ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438: Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing a memory module (DIMM 74 Installing a memory module (DIMM 75 Removing a fan 76 Installing a fan 76 Removing the air baffle 78 Installing the air baffle 78 Removing and replacing Optional-service CRUs 79 Removing the battery 79 Installing the battery 79 Removing the operator information panel assembly 82 Installing the operator information panel assembly 82 Removing the CD/DVD interface card 83 Installing the CD/DVD interface card 84 Removing the power supply...
... Bus (USB) device problems 136 iv ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438: Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing a memory module (DIMM 74 Installing a memory module (DIMM 75 Removing a fan 76 Installing a fan 76 Removing the air baffle 78 Installing the air baffle 78 Removing and replacing Optional-service CRUs 79 Removing the battery 79 Installing the battery 79 Removing the operator information panel assembly 82 Installing the operator information panel assembly 82 Removing the CD/DVD interface card 83 Installing the CD/DVD interface card 84 Removing the power supply...
Hardware Maintenance Manual for RS110
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...-board LEDs to run. RAID controller configuration - This series of the server components and some optional devices in the server. The power-on the Diagnostics CD . Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. 107 If a power-on self-test (POST) generates beep codes and messages to the Lenovo Support Center. Diagnostic tools The following information about the server: - System configuration - Network interfaces and settings - Hard disk drive health - Additionally, you can send to indicate successful test completion or the detection of a problem...
...-board LEDs to run. RAID controller configuration - This series of the server components and some optional devices in the server. The power-on the Diagnostics CD . Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2008. 107 If a power-on self-test (POST) generates beep codes and messages to the Lenovo Support Center. Diagnostic tools The following information about the server: - System configuration - Network interfaces and settings - Hard disk drive health - Additionally, you can send to indicate successful test completion or the detection of a problem...
Hardware Maintenance Manual for RS110
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... that has the error 1. Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware. 1762 Hard disk drive configuration changed An expected SATA hard disk drive was not detected. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and then save the settings. 4. Note: x is the drive that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests on drive x (see "Diagnostic programs and messages" on page 27 to the hard disk drive backplane or back plate 3. Hard disk drive x b. Hard disk drive x cable 3. Diagnostics 117
... that has the error 1. Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware. 1762 Hard disk drive configuration changed An expected SATA hard disk drive was not detected. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and then save the settings. 4. Note: x is the drive that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests on drive x (see "Diagnostic programs and messages" on page 27 to the hard disk drive backplane or back plate 3. Hard disk drive x b. Hard disk drive x cable 3. Diagnostics 117
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... the problem remains, collect the data from the power source. 2. For information about contacting Lenovo Service, see http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. 188 ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438: Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostic messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (press F1 at the latest level. The installed firmware level is at system startup). 12. Message number Component Test...
... the problem remains, collect the data from the power source. 2. For information about contacting Lenovo Service, see http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. 188 ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438: Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostic messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (press F1 at the latest level. The installed firmware level is at system startup). 12. Message number Component Test...
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... 89 replacing 89 slots 11 riser-card assembly installing 89 location 63 removing 88 RSA II event/error log size limitations 21 S SAS hot-swap drives 4 hot-swap models 4 SAS/SATA backplane, replacing 91 SATA hot-swap 4 simple-swap 4 serial connector 6 serial port problems 134 server replaceable units 28, 32, 37, 42 ServerGuide problems 134 Setup and Installation CD 13 service processor messages 206 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 69, 70 size 4 slot locations PCI-X 12 slot locations, PCI Express 11 slots 4 software problems 135 specifications...
... 89 replacing 89 slots 11 riser-card assembly installing 89 location 63 removing 88 RSA II event/error log size limitations 21 S SAS hot-swap drives 4 hot-swap models 4 SAS/SATA backplane, replacing 91 SATA hot-swap 4 simple-swap 4 serial connector 6 serial port problems 134 server replaceable units 28, 32, 37, 42 ServerGuide problems 134 Setup and Installation CD 13 service processor messages 206 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 69, 70 size 4 slot locations PCI-X 12 slot locations, PCI Express 11 slots 4 software problems 135 specifications...