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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide Machine Types: 7D8F and 7D8G...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/safety_documentation/pdf_files.html In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup Fifth Edition (November 2022) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front panel ....Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity M.2 adapter ....
  • Page 4 Before you call ....123 Collecting service data ... . 124 Contacting Support ... . . 125 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 6: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products.
  • Page 7 Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
  • Page 8 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem ST250 V2 server is a 4U tower server designed for performance and expansion for various IT workloads. With the modular design, the server is flexible to be customized for maximum storage capacity or high storage density with selectable input/output options and tiered system management.
  • Page 10 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has two versions - TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0. You can change the TPM version from 1.2 to 2.0 and back again. Note: For customers in Chinese Mainland, a Lenovo-qualified TPM 2.0 adapter or a TPM card may be pre-installed.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    QR code with a mobile device and a QR code reader application to get quick access to the Lenovo Service web site for this server. The Lenovo Service Information web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
  • Page 12 • 60 mm (2260) • 80 mm (2280) • 110 mm (22110) Supports the following M.2 drive capacity: • 128 GB • 240 GB • 480 GB (supported only when the ambient temperature is below 30°C) ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 13 – One Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector – One serial connector – One Lenovo XClarity Controller network connector – Two Ethernet connectors (shared with Lenovo XClarity Controller network connector) – Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb) connectors • Two 1Gbps RJ45 with BCM 5720 Network •...
  • Page 14 • High range: 200 to 240 Vac • Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Note: ThinkSystem ST250 V2 only supports AC input power. Do not use 240 VDC input. Depending on your configuration, the server comes with one of the following power...
  • Page 15 – GPUs, M.2 drives, 10/25GbE Ethernet adapters, and redundant power supplies should not be installed in this configuration. The ThinkSystem ST250 V2 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications. Environment Depending on the hardware configurations, some models comply with ASHRAE Class A3 and A4 specifications.

  • Page 16: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 17: Management Options

    Table 2. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 300 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0039 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/cm -hour weight gain).
  • Page 18 Portable and light toolset for server configuration, data collection, and firmware updates. Suitable both for single-server or multi-server management contexts. Interface • OneCLI: CLI application Lenovo XClarity Essentials • Bootable Media Creator: CLI application, GUI application toolset • UpdateXpress: GUI application Usage and downloads http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/xclarity_essentials/overview.html ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 19 Important: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product. All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
  • Page 20 1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator, Lenovo XClarity Essentials, or Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Server Components

    This section provides information that helps locate the server components. Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information help support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server. The following illustration shows the location of the ID label containing the machine type, model, and serial number.
  • Page 22 The system service label on the inside of the server cover provides a QR code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code with a mobile device for quick access to additional information including parts installation, replacement, and error codes. The following illustration shows the QR code. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 23: Front View

    Figure 3. Location of QR code Front view The front view of the server varies by model. The following illustration shows the server components that may appear on the front of this server model. Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 24 Optical/tape Eight 2.5-inch Optical/tape Optical/tape drives drives drives hot-swap drives Optical/tape drives Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay 2: Optical drive 2: Optical drive 2: Optical drive 2: Optical drive ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 25: Front Panel

    Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay Optical-drive bay 1: Optical/tape 1: Optical/tape 1: Optical/tape 1: Optical/tape drive drive drive drive Three SATA drives Two SATA drives Four SAS/SATA Eight SAS/SATA Eight SAS/SATA (Bay 4, 5, 6) and (Bay 4, 5) drives (Bay 4 to 7) drives (Bay 8 to 15) drives (Bay 4 to 11)
  • Page 26 ID button, the state of the system ID LED changes. The LED can be changed to on, blinking, or off. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LED to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.

  • Page 27: Side View

    • If the connector is set to have both functions, you can press the system ID button for three seconds to switch between the two functions. For more information, see “Set front USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller connection” on page 108. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB...

  • Page 28: Rear View

    Processor and heat sink Front system fan 2 Rear system fan RAID flash power module holder DIMM slots Rear view Use this information to locate the connectors and components on the rear of the server. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 29 Rear view of server models with a fixed power Rear view of server models with two hot-swap supply power supplies Figure 6. Rear view Table 6. Components on the rear of server models with a fixed power supply or two hot-swap power supplies Power cord connector Ethernet connector 2 VGA connector...

  • Page 30: Rear View Leds

    There are four PCIe slots on the system board to install appropriate PCIe adapters. For information about the PCIe slots, see “Specifications” on page Rear view LEDs The illustration in this section shows the LEDs on the rear the server. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 31 Figure 7. Rear view LEDs of the server Table 7. LEDs on the rear of the server Callout Callout Ethernet link LED (green) Power output LED (green) Ethernet activity LED (green) Power supply error LED (yellow) Power input LED (green) Ethernet status LEDs Each network connector has two status LEDs.
  • Page 32 LED is off, replace the power supply. Power supply error LED • Off: The power supply is working normally. • Yellow: The power supply has failed. To resolve the issue, replace the power supply. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 33: System-Board Components

    System-board components The illustration in this section shows the component locations on the system board. Figure 8. System board components Table 8. Components on the system board Callout Callout Rear fan connector SATA 4 Front VGA connector Fan 4 connector for front fan Processor power connector TPM/TCM connector DIMM Slot 1...

  • Page 34: System-Board Led

    The illustration in this section shows the location of the jumpers and buttons on the server. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 35 • Pins 2 and 3: Override the power-on permission. Force Lenovo XClarity Controller update • Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default). jumper • Pins 2 and 3: Force the Lenovo XClarity Controller to update to the latest version. Clear CMOS jumper • Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default).

  • Page 36: Drive Backplates/Backplanes

    3.5-inch simple-swap backplate (Bay 0-3) Table 11. 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate (Bay 0-3) Bay number in the lower drive cage Signal/SATA connector SATA 3 Signal/SATA connector SATA 2 Signal/SATA connector SATA 1 Signal/SATA connector SATA 0 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 37 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate (Bay 4-7 without optical disk drive) Table 12. 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate (Bay 4-7 without optical disk drive) Bay number in the lower drive cage Signal/SATA connector SATA 7 Signal/SATA connector SATA 6 Signal/SATA connector SATA 5 Signal/SATA connector SATA 4 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate (Bay 4-5 with optical disk drive) Table 13.

  • Page 38: Power Distribution Board

    The illustrations in this section identify the connectors on the power distribution boards. Two types of power distribution boards are supported by this server: • “Power distribution board for the fixed power supply” on page 31 • “Power distribution board for hot-swap power supplies” on page 31 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 39 Power distribution board for the fixed power supply Figure 11. Power distribution board for the fixed power supply Table 16. Power distribution board for the fixed power supply Power supply system power connector System power connector Power supply processor power connector Processor power connector Power distribution board for hot-swap power supplies Figure 12.

  • Page 40: Raid Adapters

    “9350-16i” on page 32 • “4350/5350-8i” on page 33 9350-8i Figure 13. 9350-8i connectors Table 18. 9350-8i connectors RAID flash power module connector 9350-16i Figure 14. 9350-16i connectors Table 19. 9350-16i connectors RAID flash power module connector ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 41: Server Locks

    4350/5350-8i Figure 15. 4350/5350-8i connectors Server locks Locking the server cover prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your server. Locking the front door (available on some models) prevents unauthorized access to the installed drives. Padlock Your server comes with a padlock loop. When a padlock is installed, the server cover cannot be removed. Figure 16.
  • Page 42 The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...

  • Page 43: Internal Cable Routing

    Internal cable routing Some of the components in the server come with internal cables meant for specific connectors. Before connecting the cables, read the following guidelines carefully: • Turn off the server before you connect or disconnect any internal cables. •...

  • Page 44: Front Panel

    Fan 4 connector for front fan Heat sink fan Fan 2 connector for processor Front panel Use the section to understand the cable routing for the front panel. Note: Ensure that all cables are routed through the correct cable clips. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 20. Cable routing for the front panel Cable From Operator-information-panel Front panel Front-panel connector on the system board cable USB cable Front panel Front USB connector on the system board Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 46: M.2 Adapter

    SATA 6 and SATA 7 on the M.2 cable M.2 adapter system board Intrusion switch and RAID flash power module Use this section to understand the cable routing for intrusion switch and RAID flash power module. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 47: Optical/Tape Drives

    Cable From Flash power module connector on the RAID Flash power module RAID flash power module RAID adapter cable Intrusion switch Intrusion switch connector on the Intrusion switch cable system board Optical/tape drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with optical/tape drives. From ODD/tape drive power connector on the system ODD/Tape drive power connectors...
  • Page 48 Processor power connector on the fixed power power cable power connector supply Processor power cable Processor power connector Processor power connector on the system board System power cable System power connector System power connector on the system board ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 49: Redundant Power Supplies

    Redundant power supplies Use the section to understand the cable routing for the redundant power supplies. Note: Ensure that all cables are routed through the correct cable clips Figure 22. Cable routing for the redundant power supplies Cable From (power distribution board) Processor power Processor power connector Processor power connector on the system...

  • Page 50: Simple-Swap Drives

    “Six 3.5-inch SATA drives with ODD/tape drives” on page 44 Four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (software RAID). From Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplate SATA 0-3 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 51 Eight 3.5-inch simple-swap drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with eight 3.5-inch simple-swap drives (software RAID). Following are the options available for this configuration: • “Eight SATA drives” on page 43 • “Seven SATA drives and one NVMe drive” on page 44 Eight SATA drives From From...
  • Page 52 SATA 4, 5, 6, and MCIO x4 connector for NVMe Six 3.5-inch simple-swap drives with ODD/tape drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with six 3.5-inch simple-swap drives and ODD/tape drives (software RAID). ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 53 From From Backplane 1 power Backplane 2 power connector connector Upper backplate SATA 4, 5 SATA 0-3 ODD/tape drive power Lower backplate ODD/Tape drive power connector on the connectors system board ODD/Tape drive SATA SATA 6, 7 connectors Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 54: Hot-Swap Drives

    Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives. Following are the options available for this configuration: • “Software RAID” on page 47 • “One 8i RAID adapter” on page 48 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 55 Software RAID From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA connector SATA 0-3 Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 56 One 8i RAID adapter From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA connector ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 57 Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drives. • “Software RAID” on page 49 • “One 8i RAID adapter” on page 50 Software RAID From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Upper backplane SAS/SATA connector SATA 4, 5, 6, 7...
  • Page 58 Lower backplane SAS/SATA connector Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. • “Software RAID” on page 51 • “One 8i RAID adapter” on page 52 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 59 Software RAID From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA 1 connector SATA 4, 5, 6, 7 Lower backplane SAS/SATA 0 connector SATA 0-3 Lower backplane SGPIO1 connector Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 60 Sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. • “One 9350-16i RAID adapter” on page 53 • “Two 4350/5350-8i RAID adapters” on page 54 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 61 One 9350-16i RAID adapter From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA 1 connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA 0 connector Upper backplane power connector Backplane 2 power connector Upper backplane SAS/SATA 1 connector Upper backplane SAS/SATA 0 connector Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 62 Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch and eight 2.5-inch hot- swap drives. • “One 9350-16i RAID adapter” on page 55 • “Two 4350/5350-8i RAID adapters” on page 56 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 63 One 9350-16i RAID adapter From Lower backplane power connector Backplane 1 power connector Lower backplane SAS/SATA connector Upper backplane power connector Backplane 2 power connector Upper backplane SAS/SATA 1 connector Upper backplane SAS/SATA 0 connector Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 64: Parts List

    Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 23 “Server components” on page http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/st250v2/7D8F/parts Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 65 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 66 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch drive adapter √ 3.5-inch drive filler √ 3.5-inch drive √ 3.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane √ 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate √ 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate √ with ODD 3.5-inch drive cage √ PCIe adapter √ ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 67 Table 21. Parts listing (continued) Consumable Description Index Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Structural parts Rear system fan √ RAID flash power module holder √ RAID flash power module √ Chassis √ Memory module √ Intrusion switch √ CMOS battery (CR2032) √...

  • Page 68: Power Cords

    The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. • Power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

    Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See “Validate server setup” on page 106. 3. Configure the system. a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See “Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller” on page 107.
  • Page 70 Go to to download firmware updates for your server. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Drivers and Software Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify the latest Best Recipe code level menu for cluster supported firmware and driver before you update the code.

  • Page 71: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.

  • Page 72: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Memory module installation rules and orders Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration of the server. The following illustration shows the location of the memory module slots on the system board. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 73 This server comes with four memory module slots. For a list of supported memory module options, see: https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml Before installing a memory module, ensure that all memory modules to be installed must be the same type. This server supports the following type of memory modules: •...

  • Page 74: Install Server Hardware Options

    • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see “Power off the server” on page 106). • If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 75: Remove The Front Door

    • Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc Procedure Step 1. Remove the server cover. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover with a screwdriver.

  • Page 76: Remove The Front Bezel

    Open the front door. Lift the front door slightly until you can completely remove it. Figure 26. Removing the front door Remove the front bezel Use this information to remove the front bezel. About this task ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 77 To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements. • S002 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.

  • Page 78: Install A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    – Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. – The device 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. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 79 NEVER CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND EQUIPMENT WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON WITH DC SUPPLY (hot-plugging). Otherwise you may damage the equipment and result in data loss, the damages and losses result from incorrect operation of the equipment will not be covered by the manufacturers’...
  • Page 80 Procedure Step 1. If there is a power supply bay filler installed, remove it. Important: During normal operation, each power supply bay must contain either a power supply or power supply filler for proper cooling. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 81 Figure 29. Removing a hot-swap power supply filler Step 2. Note the orientation of the hot-swap power supply, and then slide it into the chassis until it snaps into place. Figure 30. Installing a hot-swap power supply Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...

  • Page 82: Install The 3.5-Inch/2.5-Inch Drive Cage

    Install the backplane or backplate (see “Install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap backplane” on page “Install the 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate” on page 76). Step 2. Slide the drive cage in until the release latch clicks into place. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 83: Install The 3.5-Inch/2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Backplane

    Figure 31. Installing the drive cage Install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap backplane Use this information to install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap backplane. About this task To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements. • S002 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.

  • Page 84: Install The 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Drive

    • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc Procedure ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 85: Install A Front System Fan

    Step 1. Position the backplate on the drive cage so that the tabs on the drive cage are inserted into the corresponding slots on the backplate. Step 2. Close the plunger to secure the backplate in place. Figure 33. Installing the simple-swap drive backplate Install a front system fan Use this information to install a front system fan.
  • Page 86 Step 2. Carefully slide the front system fan into the chassis until it snaps into place. Note: Make sure the cables do not interfere with the two posts of the front system fan. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 87: Install A Memory Module

    Figure 34. Installing the front system fan Step 3. Connect the front system fan power cable to the Fan 1 or Fan 4 connector on the system board. “System-board components” on page 25 “Fan power cable” on page Install a memory module Use this information to install a memory module.
  • Page 88 Open the retaining clips on each end of memory module slot. Place the tip of the tool in the recess on the top of the retaining clip. Carefully rotate the retaining clip away from the memory module slot. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 89 Attention: • To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the memory module slots, handle the clips gently. • If necessary, you can use a pointed tool to open the retaining clips due to space constraints. Pencils are not recommended as a tool as they may not be strong enough. Figure 36.

  • Page 90: Install The M.2 Drive

    • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Watch the procedure ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 91: Install A Raid Flash Power Module

    Step 1. Locate the M.2 drive slot on the M.2 boot adapter. Note: As ThinkSystem ST250 V2 supports two M.2 drives, install your M.2 drive in slot 0 first. Figure 38. M.2 drive slots Table 23. M.2 drive slot locations on M.2 boot adapter M.2 drive slot 0...
  • Page 92 Position the RAID flash power module and bracket assembly onto the chassis, where the tabs on the bracket pass through the corresponding holes on the chassis. Move the assembly as shown until it is secured on the chassis. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 93: Install A Pcie Adapter

    Figure 41. Installing the RAID flash power module and bracket assembly onto the chassis Step 3. Connect the RAID flash power module cable to the RAID adapter. See “Intrusion switch and RAID flash power module” on page Note: Make sure that the RAID flash power module cable connector is fully seated in place as illustrated when being plugged into the connector on the 9350-8i or 9350-16i RAID adapter.
  • Page 94 6. ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA Notes: – When ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA is installed, other types of RAID adapter/HBA are not supported. Slot 1 only supports ThinkSystem 430-8e HBA ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 95 – When ThinkSystem 430-8e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA is installed, the following adapters are not supported: • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter •...

  • Page 96: Install A 2.5-Inch Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Drive

    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. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 97 Attention: • Read the “Installation guidelines” on page 61 to ensure that you work safely. • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-...

  • Page 98: Install A Hot-Swap Drive

    • The drive bays are numbered to indicate the installation order (starting from number “0”). Follow the installation order when you install a drive. See “Front view” on page • The drives in a single RAID array must be the same type, same size, and same capacity. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 99: Install A Simple-Swap Drive

    Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc Procedure Step 1. If a drive filler is installed in this drive bay, remove it first. Keep the drive filler in a safe place for future use. Step 2.
  • Page 100 Ensure that the drive tray handle is in the open position. Align the drive with the guide rails in the bay; then, gently push the drive into the bay until the drive stops. Step 3. Rotate the drive handle to the fully closed position to lock the drive in place. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 101: Install An Optical Drive

    Figure 47. Installing the simple-swap drive Install an optical drive Use this information to install an optical drive. About this task To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements. • S002 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.
  • Page 102 Figure 48. Removing the plastic bay filler from the optical drive bay Step 2. If necessary, insert two of your fingers into the holes in the EMI shield and carefully pull the EMI shield out of the chassis. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 103 Figure 49. Removing the EMI shield from the optical drive bay Step 3. Gently pull the metal tab on the side of the chassis, and insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay. Step 4. Release the tab and keep sliding the optical drive until it snaps into place. Figure 50.

  • Page 104: Install A Tape Drive

    The tape drive must be installed into the lower optical drive bay. If a filler is installed in the drive bay, remove it first. Keep the drive filler in a safe place for future use. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 105: Install The Server Cover

    Step 2. Insert the tape drive into the lower drive bay, and slide it in until it is obstructed. Gently pull the metal tab on the side of the chassis, and then continue to slide the tape drive in until it snaps into place.
  • Page 106 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc Procedure Step 1. Install the server cover. Align the tabs on the server cover with the corresponding slots on the top edge of the chassis. Pivot the server cover to close it. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 107 Figure 52. Positioning the server cover onto the chassis Note: Before sliding the cover forward, ensure that all the tabs on the cover align to the slots and engage the chassis properly. Step 2. Secure the server cover to the chassis. Slide the server cover towards the front of the chassis until it stops.

  • Page 108: Install The Server Into The Rails

    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. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 109 S014 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached. S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.
  • Page 110 Step 2. Lift the front door to detach the hinge, and remove it from the server. Step 3. Install the two brackets as illustrated. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 111 Step 4. Install the four rubber safety pads as illustrated. Step 5. Remove the four screws and feet from the server. Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...
  • Page 112 Lift the rail latches on both sides. Gently slide and push the tray into the rack cabinet. CAUTION: To avoid hurting yourself, keep your hands from the latch area when the latches approach the outer rail. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 113: Cable The Server

    Step 8. Secure the tray with two M6 x 16 screws to the front of the rack cabinet. Cable the server Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to the data network, and to storage.

  • Page 114: Power On The Server

    Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power-on LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.

  • Page 115: Chapter 4. System Configuration

    The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.

  • Page 116: Set Front Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    For more information about using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/lxca_usemobileapp.html Set front USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller connection Before you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller through the front USB port, you need to configure the USB port for Lenovo XClarity Controller connection. Server support...

  • Page 117: Update The Firmware

    Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Chapter 4 System configuration...
  • Page 118 Admin Center On-Target Off-Target In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity devices Integrator (LXCI) for On-Target Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Notes: 1. For I/O firmware updates. 2. For BMC and UEFI firmware updates. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 119 • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.

  • Page 120: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set to Legacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Page 121: Memory Configuration

    You can use the config application and commands to view the current system configuration settings and make changes to Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI. The saved configuration information can be used to replicate or restore other systems. For information about configuring the server using Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_c_settings_info_commands.html...

  • Page 122: Deploy The Operating System

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 123: Back Up The Server Configuration

    Make sure to create backups for the following server components: • Management processor Back up the management processor configuration through the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface. For details about backing up the management processor configuration, see: “Backing up the BMC configuration” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...

  • Page 124: Uuid

    2. Copy and unpack the OneCLI package, which also includes other required files, to the server. Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory. 3. After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place, type the following command to set the UUID: onecli config createuuid SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID [access_method]...

  • Page 125: Update The Asset Tag

    • From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager To update the asset tag from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager: 1. Start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. 2. If the power-on Administrator password is required, enter the password.
  • Page 126 Example command is as follows: onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag <asset_tag> −−bmc <xcc_user_id>:<xcc_password>@<xcc_external_ip> 4. Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the factory defaults. See “Resetting the BMC to Factory Default” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...

  • Page 127: Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

    “Displayed system memory is less than installed physical memory” on page 121 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 121 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 122...
  • Page 128 LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/ .) You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface. topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html From the Diagnostic page, click Run Diagnostic ➙ HDD test/Disk Drive Test. Based on those tests: ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 129 2 (if installed) to verify that the problem is not the processor or the memory module connector. 6. (Trained technician only) Replace the system board. A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work. 1. Make sure that: •...
  • Page 130 • If the system restarts, add each of the removed items one at a time and restart the system each time until the error occurs. Replace the item for which the error occurs. • If the system does not restart, suspect the system board. ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 131: Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 132: Collecting Service Data

    Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.

  • Page 133: Contacting Support

    • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI has inventory application to collect service data. It can run both in- band and out-of-band. When running in-band within the host operating system on the server, OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log, in addition to the hardware service data.
  • Page 134 ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Guide...

  • Page 135: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Appendix B. Trademarks

    Appendix B. Trademarks LENOVO, THINKSYSTEM, Flex System, System x, NeXtScale System, and x Architecture are trademarks of Lenovo. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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  • Page 137: Index

    System configuration - ThinkSystem ST250 V2 system error LED system ID button system ID LED system reliability guidelines installation guidelines...
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