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ThinkServer RD240
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Machine Types: 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048...
  • Page 2 • Appendix C “Notices” on page 137 Seventh Edition (March 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....LEDs, and connectors ..27 Ship group ....© Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 4 ThinkServer Web site ..Introduction of the BIOS items..Lenovo Support Web site..Using passwords ... .

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오. Voordat u het product gebruikt, moet u ervoor zorgen dat u de meertalige veiligheidsinstructies op de documentatie-dvd van het product hebt gelezen en begrijpt. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 6 Be sure to read and understand all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read and understand any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install, remove, or replace the device. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 8 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. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 Statement 9 CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 10 The device also might have more than one connection to dc power. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals. viii ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 18 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 19 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 12 Statement 20 CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information

    • Optional-service CRUs: Although dealing with Optional-service CRUs requires some technical skills, Optional-service CRUs are safe for customers to replace. You may install an Optional-service CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for the server.
  • Page 14 DVD. Note: Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web, where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. Some information in the documents on the documentation DVD might change without notice after the first release of the DVD.
  • Page 15 This document provides diagnostic information, parts listing, and replacement procedures for all Field Replaceable Units (FRUs, parts replaced by trained service personnel) as well as all CRUs. This document is updated frequently, and the most up-to-date version is always available in English on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
  • Page 16 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Roadmap

    ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Install remote management “Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program” on page 129 applications Install applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 18 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Features And Technologies

    (RAID) configurations. Specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 20 ISO 9296. 60 Hz Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 21: Software Programs

    USB connectors. Software programs Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running. EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
  • Page 22 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4. Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    • Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring • System-error light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel • Vital product data (VPD), including the serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in the nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 24 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5. Diagnostics

    3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. DVD drive b. DVD drive and cables c. (Trained service technician only) System board A DVD is not working correctly. 1. Clean the DVD. 2. Reseat the DVD drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...

  • Page 26: General Problems

    A hard disk drive was not Reseat all hard disk drives and cables; then, run the hard disk drive diagnostic detected while the operating tests again. system was being started. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Intermittent Problems

    • The server and the monitor are turned on. 2. The keyboard is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. 3. If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.

  • Page 28: Memory Problems

    2. Replace the lowest-numbered DIMMs with identical known good DIMMs; then, restart the server. Repeat as necessary. If the failures continue after all identified pairs are replaced, go to step 4 on page 17. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Microprocessor Problems

    • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 8 “Parts listing, RD240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048” on page 93 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 30 (see Updating the firmware). 2. Reseat the monitor. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Optional-Device Problems

    • The device is designed for the server. For a list of the supported options for work. your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options. • You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.

  • Page 32: Power Problems

    2. If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the system board. The server unexpectedly shuts See “Solving undetermined problems” on page 23. down, and the LEDs on the ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Serial Port Problems

    • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in Chapter 8 “Parts listing, RD240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048” on page 93 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Port Problems

    23 for the minimum configuration). 4. Reconnect all ac power cords and turn on the server. If the server starts successfully, replace the adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is isolated. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Solving Ethernet Controller Problems

    If the server does not start from the minimum configuration, replace the components in the minimum configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated. Solving Ethernet controller problems The method that you use to test the Ethernet controller depends on which operating system you are using. See the operating-system documentation for information about Ethernet controllers, and see the Ethernet controller device-driver readme file.

  • Page 36: Event Logs

    • Any external devices • Surge-suppressor device (on the server) • Modem, printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices • Each adapter • Hard disk drives • Memory modules: The minimum configuration requirement is 1 GB DIMM per microprocessor (2 GB in a two-microprocessor configuration).

  • Page 37: System Event Log

    Table 3. Methods for viewing event logs Condition Action The server is not hung and is connected to a network. Use IPMItool to view the system-event log. The server is not hung and is not connected to a network. Use IPMItool locally to view the system-event log. The server is hung.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 6. Locating Parts, Controls, Leds, And Connectors

    Rear view of the server shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of the server. Figure 2. Rear view of the server Power supply 1 Serial port Power supply 2 bay (blank and USB connectors (3 and 4) covered by a bay bezel) © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...

  • Page 40: Front Control Panel

    Ethernet 1 status LED The following table describes the meaning of the LEDs on the front control panel. Table 4. Front control panel LEDs State Color Description ID LED Blue ID is on. ID is off. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 41 Table 4. Front control panel LEDs (continued) State Color Description System status System is normal. • Fan alarm • Voltage alarm • Temperature alarm Ethernet 1 Blinking LAN is active and data is being transferred. Green status LED Green LAN is connected. LAN is not connected.

  • Page 42: Locating Server Components

    Figure 5 “Locating major parts on the system board” on page 31 and Figure 6 “Locating other connectors on the system board” on page 32 show the locations of the parts on the system board. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43 Figure 5. Locating major parts on the system board Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHC0) SATA connector 1 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHB0) SATA connector 2 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA0) SATA connector 3 Memory slot (CPU1 DIMM CHA1) SATA connector 5 Microprocessor (CPU1) SATA connector 4 Power connector 2 (for CPU0)
  • Page 44 Note: Before clearing the CMOS, turn off the server and disconnect the power cord. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Wait more than five minutes and then move the jumper back to the normal position (pins 1-2) to clear CMOS. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Locating Connectors On The Backplane

    Locating connectors on the backplane Backplane connector locations shows the connector locations on the backplane. Figure 7. Backplane connector locations Mini SAS signal connector 2 Power connector Mini SAS signal connector 1 Chapter 6 Locating parts, controls, LEDs, and connectors...
  • Page 46 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 7. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    • Installing, removing, or replacing optional hardware devices • Installing, removing, or replacing hardware devices • Completing the parts replacement For a list of the ThinkServer options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Click the Products tab and then click Options to view the supported server option information. Guidelines This section provides some guidelines that you should read and understand before using your server.

  • Page 48: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    50 mm (2 inches) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before you turn on ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. • Properly route the cables. For some options, such as PCI cards, follow the cabling instructions that come with the options in addition to the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 50: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Optional Hardware Devices

    This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the supported memory modules for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Memory. Memory module installation rules Your server has eight memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 64 GB of system memory.

  • Page 51: Installing A Memory Module

    Table 8. DIMM installation rules when a single microprocessor (CPU0) is installed DIMM slot One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs CPU0 DIMM CHA1 X, 4 X, 1 X, 1 X, 1 CPU0 DIMM CHA0 CPU0 DIMM CHB0 X, 2 X, 2 X, 2 X, 3...

  • Page 52: Removing A Memory Module

    1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Removing Or Installing Internal Drives

    PCI card slot, or PCI Express card slot in the event that you later remove the device. • For a list of the supported hard disk drives for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Hard Drives.
  • Page 54 Figure 12. Removing the drive access panel 4. Disconnect the power cable and the signal cable from the rear of the optical drive. 5. Remove the retaining screw on the rear bracket of the optical drive. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Figure 13. Removing the optical drive cage retaining screw 6. Slide out the optical drive cage with the optical drive. Figure 14. Sliding out the optical drive cage with the optical drive 7. Remove the two retaining screws that secure the optical drive in the cage. Then, slide the optical drive out of the cage.

  • Page 56: Installing The Optical Drive

    • You have checked the instructions that come with the new optical drive to determine whether you must set any switches or jumpers in the drive. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precautions. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
  • Page 58 Figure 16. Removing the drive access panel 5. Remove the retaining screw on the rear bracket of the optical drive. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 Figure 17. Removing the optical drive cage retaining screw 6. Slide out the optical drive cage. Figure 18. Sliding out the optical drive cage 7. Remove the bezel of the optical drive cage. Chapter 7 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
  • Page 60 10. Pay attention to the up and down position of the optical drive and slide the optical drive into place. Figure 20. Sliding the optical drive into the drive cage 11. Install the two retaining screws to secure the optical drive in the cage. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Figure 21. Securing the optical drive with screws 12. Slide the cage with the optical drive into place. Figure 22. Sliding the cage with the optical drive into place 13. Install the retaining screw to the rear of the cage to secure the optical drive cage in place. Chapter 7 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
  • Page 62 ) and rotate the handle of the hard disk drive tray assembly to the open position ( ). Then, grasp the handle and pull the hard disk drive tray assembly out of the bay ( ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Figure 24. Removing the hard disk drive tray assembly 2. Remove the four retaining screws that secure the hard disk drive in the tray. Then, remove the hard disk drive. 3. If you are instructed to return the removed hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 64: Removing Or Installing The Riser Card Assembly

    2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover. 3. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card or any cables that impede access to the riser card. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 4. Loosen the retaining screws on the front and rear of the riser card assembly. Then, remove the riser card assembly from the server. Note: If the riser card is secured in place by a retaining latch , press the retaining latch to release the riser card from the latch.

  • Page 66: Installing Or Removing A Pci Card

    • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. Installing or removing a PCI card This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a PCI card. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 PCI card slot 3 are both for PCI cards only. The RAID card retention bracket is for Lenovo RAID cards only. Some server models are not shipped with the RAID card retention bracket. Figure 28. PCI card slots on the riser card assembly •...

  • Page 68: Removing A Pci Card

    3. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card or any cables that impede access to the riser card assembly. 4. Remove the riser card assembly together with the installed PCI card. See “Removing the riser card assembly” on page 52. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware Devices

    5. Remove the screw that secures the PCI card. Then grasp the PCI card by its edges and gently slide the PCI card out of the riser card assembly. Figure 30. Removing the PCI card Note: The illustration only shows how to remove the PCI card from the PCI card slot 2. If you are removing the PCI card from the PCI card slot 3, the procedure is similar.

  • Page 70: Installing The System Board Battery

    Note: Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery. 1. Hold the system board battery and position one side of the battery into its socket. Then, press the other side of the battery until it snaps into place. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: Removing Or Installing The Raid Controller

    Figure 32. Installing the system board battery 2. Make sure that the battery clip holds the battery securely. 3. To complete the installation, go to Completing the parts replacement. You need to use the Setup Utility program and reset the configuration, such as the system date and time and passwords. See Starting the Setup Utility program for details.
  • Page 72 (hereafter referred to as the battery card assembly) on the RAID controller. The battery card assembly mounts directly to the RAID controller using a small board-to-board connector (daughtercard). To install the battery card assembly on the RAID controller, do the following: ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Notes: a. The battery card assembly protects the integrity of the cached data on the RAID controller by providing backup power up to 72 hours in the case of a complete ac power failure or a brief power outage. It has built-in functionality to charge the battery pack automatically and to communicate battery status information such as voltage, temperature, and current to your server.
  • Page 74 J3 battery pack harness connector J1 connector J2 board-to-board connector Figure 35. Top view of the battery card assembly Battery pack harness b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J2 board-to-board connector lining up with the J7 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
  • Page 76 • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. • To reduce fan noise, the user can manually change the fan speed mode when using a ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter without a ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter Battery attached. For ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 instructions on how to change the fan speed mode, refer to “Configuring the system fan speed” on page 120. Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines”...
  • Page 78 Figure 41. Bottom view of the battery card assembly J4 battery pack harness connector J5 board-to-board connector J2 connector b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Position The Raid Controller Near The Riser Card Assembly. Ensure That The Left Edge Of The Raid Controller

    c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J5 board-to-board connector lining up with the J10 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.

  • Page 80: Pci Card

    For the other SAS signal cable, connect the other end to the mini SAS signal connector on the backplane. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 • To reduce fan noise, the user can manually change the fan speed mode when using a ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter without a ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Battery attached. For instructions on how to change the fan speed mode, refer to “Configuring the system fan speed” on page 120. Installing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...
  • Page 82 Note the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Figure 46. Bottom view of the battery card assembly J1 board-to-board connector J2 remote connector (reserved for use) b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J1 board-to-board connector lining up with the J6B1 BBU connector on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the battery card assembly to the RAID controller with the three screws and the standoffs that come with the battery card assembly accessory kit.
  • Page 84 For one mini SAS signal cable, connect the other end to the mini SAS signal cable connector the backplane. b. For the other mini SAS signal cable, connect the other end to the mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Removing Or Installing The Ethernet Card

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. Removing or installing the Ethernet card This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the Ethernet card. Removing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...

  • Page 86: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor Fan Duct

    2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover. 3. Slide the microprocessor fan duct a little bit backward to release the three plastic tabs from the chassis. Then, lift the microprocessor fan duct out of the chassis. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Removing Or Installing The Power Supply

    Figure 51. Removing the microprocessor fan duct 4. To install the microprocessor fan duct, see Installing the microprocessor fan duct. Installing the microprocessor fan duct Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines”...
  • Page 88 2. If you are instructed to return the power supply, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. 3. To install the power supply, see Installing the power supply. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Installing The Power Supply

    Installing the power supply Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This section provides instructions on how to install a power supply. When you install a power supply, observe the following precautions.

  • Page 90: Removing Or Installing The Heat Sink

    The heat sink might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To remove the heat sink, do the following: ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover. 3.
  • Page 92 ) to secure the heat sink on the system board. Figure 56. Installing the heat sink Screws Air flow The front of the chassis 4. To complete the installation, go to Completing the parts replacement. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor

    Removing or installing the microprocessor This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the microprocessor. Removing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This section provides instructions on how to remove the microprocessor.

  • Page 94: Installing The Microprocessor

    6. Gently press the retainer of the microprocessor socket to open it. Figure 59. Opening the retainer 7. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 Figure 60. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 8. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. 9. Hold the new microprocessor by the edges and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.

  • Page 96: Removing Or Installing The System Board

    8. Note the location of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all cables. Locating parts on the system board. 9. Remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis, following the sequence shown in the figure below: ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 Figure 62. Removing the nine screws that secure the system board 10. Carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. 11. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board. 12. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board. 13.

  • Page 98: Installing The System Board

    The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To install a system board after a failing system board is removed, do the following: ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: Removing Or Installing The System Fans

    1. Install a new system board into the chassis and align the screw holes with those in the chassis. Insert and tighten the nine screws that secure the system board following the sequence shown in the figure below. Figure 63. Installing the nine screws that secure the system board 2.
  • Page 100 . Then, carefully lift the system fan straight up to remove it out of the chassis Note: Mind the system fan cables. Remove the cables from any clip before removing the system fans. Figure 64. Removing the system fans ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Installing The System Fans

    7. If you are instructed to return the system fans, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. 8. To install new system fans, see Installing the system fans. Installing the system fans Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information”...

  • Page 102: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Note: Although the server cover is secured by a thumbscrew, for safety consideration, be sure to use a tool, for example a screw driver, to tighten the thumbscrew and always make sure that the thumbscrew is securely installed. Also, do not over-tighten the thumbscrew. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.

  • Page 104: Connecting External Devices

    Guidelines. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices. 3. Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation and to connect it to the server. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Chapter 8. Parts Listing, Rd240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, And 1048

    Chapter 8. Parts listing, RD240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048 The following replaceable components are available for the ThinkServer RD240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048 servers. To check for an updated parts listing on the Web, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 106: Replaceable Server Components

    If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. • Optional-service customer replaceable unit: You may install an optional-service 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 107 Table 10. Parts listing, Type 1045 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5660 - 6 core 2.80 GHz - 6.4 71Y9041 QPI, 12 MB cache, DDR3-1333, 95 W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5650 - 6 core 2.66 GHz - 6.4 71Y9043 QPI, 12 MB cache, DDR3-1333, 95 W (models CTO)
  • Page 108 System fan (models CTO all models) 46U3527 46U3605 Riser card assembly (models CTO all models) Heat sink, 80/95W (models CTO all models) 46U3277 46U3442 Memory DIMM, 2 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1333 MHz (models CTO 11U 11G) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 Table 11. Parts listing, Type 1046 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number Memory DIMM, 4 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1333 MHz (models CTO 46U3443 12U 12G 13U 13G 14U 15G 16G 17U 17G 18U 18G 19U 19G 1AU 1AG 1BU 1BG) Memory DIMM, 8 GB DDR3-1333 RDIMM (models CTO 1CU 46U3419...
  • Page 110 Server rail kit (models CTO all models 46U3530 Screw kit (models CTO all models) 46U3531 LSI MegaRAID 8708E SAS RAID 256 MB (models CTO 12U) 46U3224 LSI 1078MP/8708E battery (models CTO 13U 13G 14U 15G 46U3357 16G) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 Table 11. Parts listing, Type 1046 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number (Tier FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) number LSI 3801E SAS HBA (models CTO) 46U3547 46U3314 Emulex LPe1150 4Gb (models CTO) Emulex LPe111-E 4Gb (models CTO) 46U3315 03X3619 LSI 8708EM2 8 ports 256MB SAS RAID Card (models CTO) LSI iBBU06 battery unit for 8708EM2 (models CTO 19U 19G...
  • Page 112 Hard disk drive, 600 GB SAS - 15000 rpm, 3 Gb/s, 32 MB 03X3623 cache, 3.5" (models CTO) Hard disk drive, 450 GB SAS - 15000 rpm, 6 Gb/s, 32 MB 46U3440 cache, 3.5" (models CTO) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 113 Table 12. Parts listing, Type 1047 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) (Tier 2) number 440 mm MiniSAS cable (models CTO all models) 46U3519 46U3520 550 mm MiniSAS-4single port cable (models CTO all models) Power supply unit cage (models CTO) 46U3522 46U3558...
  • Page 114 Microprocessor, Intel Xeon X5672 - quad-core 3.2 GHz - 6.4 03X3651 QPI, 12 MB Cache, DDR3-1333, 95 W (models CTO) Microprocessor, Intel Xeon E5507 - quad-core 2.26 GHz - 4.8 71Y9031 QPI, 4 MB cache, DDR3-800, 80W (models CTO) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 Table 13. Parts listing, Type 1048 (continued) CRU part CRU part number number FRU part Index Description (Tier 1) (Tier 2) number System board, Mitac S7007 SAS MB (models CTO 11U 11G 46U3276 14U 14G) System board, Mitac S7007 SAS MB with iKVM (models CTO 46U3453 12U 13U 15U) Optical drive, DVD Burner/CD-RW SATA without software...

  • Page 116: Power Cords

    Power cords For your safety, Lenovo provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this Lenovo product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. Lenovo power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 117 Table 14. Power cords, Type 1045 (continued) Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 41R3208 A models (models CTO) 41R3212 Denmark (models CTO 11G) 41R3228 Switzerland (models CTO 11G) 41R3236 Israel (models CTO 11G) 41R3220 South Africa (models CTO 11G)

  • Page 118: Ship Group

    Israel (models CTO) 41R3220 South Africa (models CTO) 41R3341 India (models CTO) 43N9029 Thailand (models CTO) Ship group Lenovo ship group for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 119 Table 18. Ship group, Type 1045 Description Lenovo Ship group part number 03X3904 Documentation DVD (Multilingual) (models CTO) 03X3905 Easy Startup (Multilingual) (models CTO) 90Y1174 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition (SP2) 64-bit (United States) (models CTO) 90Y1176...
  • Page 120 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 64-bit (Italian) (models CTO) 90Y1191 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Essentials Edition 64-bit (United States) (models CTO) 90Y1182 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition (SP2) 64-bit (United States) (models CTO) ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 121 Table 21. Ship group, Type 1048 Description Lenovo Ship group part number 03X3904 Documentation DVD (Multilingual) (models CTO) 03X3905 Easy Startup (Multilingual) (models CTO) 90Y1174 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition (SP2) 64-bit (United States) (models CTO) 90Y1176...
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  • Page 123: Chapter 9. Configuring The Server

    Chapter 9. Configuring the server Lenovo provides the following programs for you to configure your server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.

  • Page 124: Starting The Setup Utility Program

    Set the basic BIOS parameters. Advanced Set the advanced BIOS parameters. PCIPnP Set the PCI parameters. Boot Set the boot parameters. Security Set the security parameters. Chipset Set the chipset. Exit Exit the Setup Utility program. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 125 Table 24. Items under the Main menu Item Option Description AMIBIOS View the BIOS version and creation date information. Processor View microprocessor information. View memory capacity information. System Memory System Time HH:MM:SS Set system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set system date. Table 25.
  • Page 126 [Auto]C1C3C6C7 Set the C state package limit. C1 Auto Demotion Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the C1 State Demotion of the microprocessor. C3 Auto Demotion Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the C3 State Demotion of the microprocessor. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 Table 26. Submenus under the CPU Configuration (continued) Item Option Description ACPI T State Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the microprocessor throttling in ACPI. Notes: 1. The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. 2. The above options might vary depending on the type of the installed microprocessor. Table 27.
  • Page 128 Delete the system event Clear BMC System Event log. Set LAN Configuration Set the IP address source, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Set PEF Configuration PEF SUPPORT Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the PEF support. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 129 Table 31. Submenus under the IPMI 2.0 Configuration (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description BMC Watch Dog Timer [Disabled]Reset Disable or enable the OS Action SystemPower DownPower based dongle. If enabled, Cycle whenever any problems arising from the operation system, such as the system halted, the system management feature will take actions of Reset...
  • Page 130 Set or change the user password. The password can be any combination of up to 6 (1 to 6) alphabetic and numeric characters. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility program. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 131: Using Passwords

    Table 37. Items under the Chipset menu Item Sub-item Option Description CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Frequency [Auto]4.800GT5.866GT6.400GT S tandard transferring rate of the QPI bus. QPI L0s and L1 Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the QPI L0s and L1. Memory Frequency [Auto]Force DDR-800Force Set the frequency of the DDR-1066Force DDR-1333...

  • Page 132: Configuring The System Fan Speed

    Description Location information EasyStartup RAID • For use with all ThinkServer EasyStartup “Using the ThinkServer configuration utility factory-supported RAID EasyStartup program” on controllers page 121 • Automatically detects hardware and lists all supported RAID configurations ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 133: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating-system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating systems and associated device drivers. If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at:http://www.lenovo.com/support The EasyStartup program has the following features: •...

  • Page 134: Before You Use The Easystartup Dvd

    • Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster. Before you use the EasyStartup DVD Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of the EasyStartup program.

  • Page 135: Configuring Raid

    As you configure each controller you will be given the option to save the RAID configuration settings to a RAID response file, which you can use on other similarly configured Lenovo servers. This method satisfies most users' needs. Typical operating system installation When you select Install operating system, you will be prompted for information required for the installation.

  • Page 136: Connecting Mini-Sas Cable

    • Remove any device that might prevent you from connecting the mini SAS cable to the system board. • For the location of the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane, refer to “Locating connectors on the backplane” on page 33. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 137: Starting The Configuration Utility Program

    Figure 67. Mini SAS cable with four SAS connectors and one SGPIO connector Note: The number on the label for each of the four SAS signal cables indicates the sequence when you are connecting the cables to the corresponding SAS connectors (0-3) on the system board. SAS connector SAS signal cable label System board SAS connector...

  • Page 138: Accessing The Adapter Properties Window

    Enabled OS Only: When this option is enabled, it means that the adapter is controlled by only the operating system. Disabled: When this option is enabled, the adapter is disabled. RAID Properties Set the Host RAID. See “SAS RAID settings” on page 127. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Sas Raid Settings

    Table 41. Items in the Adapter Properties window for SAS1068E (continued) Item Description SAS Topology Set the SAS hard disk drives. See “Accessing the SAS Topology window” on page 128. Advanced Adapter Properties Set the advanced properties of the adapter Note: To make any of the settings take effect, you need to restart the server.

  • Page 140: Accessing The Sas Topology Window

    Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS ROM file, BMC FW and RAID FW files.

  • Page 141: Using The Easyupdate Firmware Updater Program

    To update your system, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers ➙ ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program.
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  • Page 143: Appendix A. Raid Battery Card Assembly

    It is recommended that you replace the battery pack on the battery card assembly once a year or after 500 recharging cycles, whichever comes first. The data retention time for the battery card assembly is as follows: © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 144 • Capacity of the battery pack and the battery load • Ambient temperature • Age of the battery • Numbers of discharge cycles the battery has been through • DRAM (dynamic random access memory) size ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 145: Appendix B. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software, if any, or optional devices is available in the documentation that comes with the product. The documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. Most of the documentation for your server is on the documentation DVD provided with your server.

  • Page 146: Help And Service

    • Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on. • Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support If possible, be at your product when you call.

  • Page 147: Using Other Services

    Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Using other services If you travel with a Lenovo notebook computer or relocate your computer to a country where your desktop, notebook, or server machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period.
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  • Page 149: Appendix C. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 150: Trademarks

    Wash hands after handling. Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 151: Battery Return Program

    If you want to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions.

  • Page 152: Requirement For Batteries Containing Perchlorate

    The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5 Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product/part may include a lithium manganese dioxide battery which contains a perchlorate substance. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 153: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 154 Auswirkungen der Geräte auf die Umwelt und den menschlichen Organismus aufgrund gefährlicher Substanzen minimiert werden. Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten finden Sie unter der Adresse: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. La marca de Residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos (WEEE) se aplica sólo a los países pertenecientes a la Unión Europea (UE) y a Noruega.
  • Page 155 REEE, por forma a minimizar potenciais efeitos dos EEE sobre o ambiente e saúde pública resultantes da presença de substâncias perigosas. Para obter informações adicionais acerca da REEE consulte o sítio da web: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. Het WEEE-merkteken (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) geldt alleen voor landen binnen de Europese Unie (EU) en Noorwegen.
  • Page 156 å redusere en eventuell skadelig virkning av elektrisk og elektronisk utstyr på miljø og helse, som skyldes skadelige stoffer. Du finner mer informasjon om WEEE på denne adressen: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling. ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 157: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

    Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) This topic provides statements about the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS). China RoHS Appendix C. Notices...

  • Page 158: Turkish Statement Of Compliance

    Turkish statement of compliance The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
  • Page 159 Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 160 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase China Class A compliance statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 161: Index

    LEDs on the front control panel features and technologies DIMM field replaceable units (FRUs) installing firmware, updating problems front, controls and indicators removing display problems drive bays, internal drives hot-swap, removing gaseous contamination 8, 141 © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 162 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 installing SAS/SATA controller removing SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 optional device problems server cover optional optical drive system board battery specifications system fans integrated functions integrated network support intermittent problems internal drives particulate contamination 8, 141 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 163 PCI card system fans power supply installing RAID controller system reliability guidelines riser card assembly system-event log server cover © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012...
  • Page 164 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program passwords Setup Utility program video problems video controller, integrated specifications viewing event logs Web site compatible options Lenovo support publication ordering working inside the server with the power on ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

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