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. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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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.
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Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 server (Types 7D9Q and 7D9R) is a 3U rack server designed for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.
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The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website.
Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.
• Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe drives The 8-DW GPU Model supports one of the following storage configurations: • Up to six E1.S 5.9mm hot-swap drives • Up to four E3.S 1T hot-swap drives ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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• Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities. – The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
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• One boot drive, M.2, 2.5-inch, EDSFF E1.S 5.9mm drive, or E3.S 1T drive and RAID adapter if configured. (If OS is needed by debugging) • Five system fans • One OCP module with required cable (if network is required) ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server • Canonical Ubuntu References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig • OS deployment instructions, see “Deploy the operating system” on page Mechanical specifications Summary of the mechanical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
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Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
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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.
Management options The XClarity portfolio and other system management options described in this section are available to help you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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• Redfish API Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XCC Logger Utility Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc-logger-frontend/lxcc-logger-overview.html Centralized interface for multi-server management. Interface • Web GUI interface •...
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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...
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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.
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This section contains information about each of the components associated with the server. Front view The illustrations in this section provide information about the front view of the server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 front view varies by model. Refer to the front view specific to each model to identify the components. •...
• PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (0 to 7) Install 2.5-inch drives to these bays. See “Install a 2.5- inch hot-swap drive” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide for more information. The 8-DW GPU Model front view This section contains information about the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the 8-DW GPU Model server.
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Table 3. Components on the front view with 6x E1.S 5.9mm drives EDSFF drive cage cover PCIe slot 3-10 Front operator panel PCIe Slot 1-2 Drive activity LED (green) E1.S 5.9mm hot-swap drive bays (0 to 5) Drive status LED (yellow) EDSFF drive cage cover The 8-DW GPU Model servers should always operate with the EDSFF drive cage cover installed to the chassis.
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• The LED is flashing rapidly (three times per second): the drive is being identified. PCIe slot 3-10 Install PCIe adapters, particularly GPUs to these slots. These PCIe slots support the following configuration: • PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL PCIe slot 1-2 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Install PCIe adapters, particularly network adapters to these slots. These PCIe slots support the following configuration: • PCIe Gen5 x16, FH/FL E3.S 1T hot-swap drive bays (0 to 3) Install E3.S 1T hot-swap drives to these bays. See “Install an EDSFF hot-swap drive” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide for more information.
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Connect a monitor to this connector. XCC system management port (1 GB RJ-45) The server has a 1 GB RJ-45 connector dedicated to Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) functions. Through the system management port, you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller directly by connecting your laptop to the management port using an Ethernet cable.
Figure 8. Port numbering — 4-port OCP 3.0 module Top view The illustrations in this section provide information about the top view of the server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 top view varies by model. Refer to the top view specific to each model to identify the components. •...
Note: The illustration shows the location of certain parts. Some parts may not be supported at the same time within certain configuration(s). The 8-DW GPU Model top view This section contains information on the top view of the 8-DW GPU Model server. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Figure 10. Top view of the 8-DW GPU Model Table 7. Components on the top view of the 8-DW GPU Model PCIe riser 1 GPU adapters System board assembly Front operator panel PCIe riser 2 EDSFF drive cage assembly Memory modules Processor 2 Processor 1 Power distribution board...
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Note: This is the only USB port that supports USB automation update of the firmware and RoT security module. Connection to Lenovo XClarity Controller is primarily intended for users with a mobile device running the Lenovo XClarity Controller mobile application. When a mobile device is connected to this USB port, an Ethernet over USB connection is established between the mobile application running on the device and the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to Lenovo XClarity Controller. • Shared mode: owned by host In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to the server.
Backplane power connector Front USB connector LCD connector M.2 power connector Front operator panel connector M.2 signal connector Fan 5 connector Memory module slot 1-6 (right to left) PCIe connector 5, 7 (right to left) ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Table 9. System-board-assembly connectors (continued) Processor 1 PCIe 8 connector PCIe connector 4 PCIe 6 connector PCIe connector 2 Processor 2 PCIe connector 1, 3 (right to left) Memory module slot 19-24 (right to left) Front riser power connector Memory module slot 7-18 (right to left) Fan 1 connector Power distribution board connector PCIe distribution board power connector...
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Changing this switch to the On position forces XCC to Force BMC update boot from kernel code only. Changing this switch to the On position ignores Power Power permission override Permission and allows the system to power-on. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Table 11. Switch block 6 (SW6) description (continued) Default Switch Description Definition position number Changing this switch to the On position forces XCC into Force BMC reset reset. XCC Trusted Platform Changing this switch to the On position indicates a Module (TPM) physical physical presence to the XCC TPM.
Fast blinking (about • The server is off, but the XClarity Controller is initializing, and the server is not four flashes per Green ready to be powered on. second) • System-board-assembly power has failed. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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.
Fault LED • Amber: The power supply may have failed. Dump the FFDC log from the system and contact Lenovo back end support team for PSU data log reviewing. Rear system LEDs This topic provides information on system LEDs on the rear of the server.
1. Check the identification LED and check log LED and follow the instructions. System error LED (yellow) 2. Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log and the system error log for information about the error. 3. Save the log if necessary, and clear the log afterwards.
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1. Check the identification LED and check log LED and follow the instructions. System error LED (yellow) 2. Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller event log and the system error log for information about the error. 3. Save the log if necessary, and clear the log afterwards.
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• LED not blinking: (trained technician only) replace the system board assembly. See “System board assembly replacement (trained technician only)” in ThinkSystem SR675 V3 User Guide or ThinkSystem SR675 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide. LED on: an error has occurred to the processor the LED Processor error LEDs (yellow) represents.
The external diagnostics handset is an external device that is connected to the server with a cable, and it allows quick access to system information such as errors, system status, firmware, network, and health information. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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Location of the external diagnostics handset Location Callouts The external diagnostics handset is connected to the External diagnostics handset server with an external cable. Magnetic bottom With this component, the diagnostic handset can be attached to the top or side of the rack with hands spared for service tasks.
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Option flow diagram The LCD panel displays various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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Full menu list Following is the list of available options. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with the select button, and switch among options or information entries with the scroll buttons. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. Chapter 2 Server components...
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• Possible sources of the error CPU 1 Status: Configuration Error System VPD Information Sub Menu Example Machine Type: xxxx • Machine type and serial number Serial Num: xxxxxx • Universal Unique ID (UUID) Universal Unique ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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System Firmware Sub Menu Example XCC Primary XCC Primary (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: DVI399T • Build ID Version: 4.07 • Version number Date: 2020-04-07 • Release date XCC Backup XCC Backup (Active) • Firmware level (status) Build: D8BT05I •...
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This will request the BMC to reboot itself. • Clear CMOS Hold √ for 3 seconds • Request Virtual Reseat • Modify XCC Static IPv4 Address/Net mask/Gateway • Modify System Name • Generate/Download FFDC Service Data ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Chapter 3. Parts list Use the parts list to identify each of the components that are available for your server. The ThinkSystem SR675 V3 parts list varies by model. Refer to the parts list specific to each model to identify the components.
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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.
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For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Top cover √...
2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
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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.
2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
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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.
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For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Top cover √...
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 SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
They might be required to receive warranty service. Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller This section contains instruction on how to identify your server and where to find the Lenovo XClarity Controller access information.
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Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label In addition, the Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located near the upper right corner in the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull.
Figure 26. Service Label and QR code Server setup checklist Use the server setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an AC power source, and then you can power on the server.
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• You can press the power button. • The server can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the server.
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.
ID button. To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector on the server. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.
Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only Static Bundles (Service Packs) 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 5 System configuration...
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Selected I/ √ √ Lenovo XClarity band O devices Integrator (LXCI) for VMware vCenter Off-Target In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity devices Integrator (LXCI) for Out-of- Microsoft Windows band Admin Center On-Target Off-Target ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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• 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.
Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Lenovo does not recommend setting option ROMs to Legacy, but you can conduct this setting if necessary. Note that this setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which may cause negative side effects to Lenovo software, such as LXCA, OneCLI, and XCC.
In addition, you can choose to make the text-based interface the default interface that is displayed when you start LXPM. To do this, go to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager ➙ UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ <F1>Start Control ➙ Text Setup. To start the server with Graphic User Interface, select Auto or Tool Suite.
OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.
– Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_deploypack_sccm.doc/dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_scenario.html • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html...
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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...
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.
Support when certain serviceable events occur in Lenovo XClarity Administrator and the managed endpoints. You can choose to send diagnostic files to Lenovo Support using Call Home or to another service provider using SFTP. You can also manually collect diagnostic files, open a problem record, and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support.
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• UEFI Manual – UEFI setting introduction Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR675 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr675v3/7d9q/downloads/ driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
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• Operating System Installation Instructions – https://pubs.lenovo.com/#os-installation • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem SR675 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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(TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.
Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan Region import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan Region import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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