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Ensure that you read and understand all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read and understand any additional safety information that is included with the server or optional device before you install, remove, or replace the device. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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 RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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In addition, the device might have multiple connections 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 RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury.
• For the most up-to-date information about your server, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver • Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web, where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. To access the Lenovo Support Web site, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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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.
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This document provides information about component locations, replacement procedures for major Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), and troubleshooting and diagnostics. 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...
• Two Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 • Three PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 2 For detailed information, see “Rear view of the server” on page 25. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Input/Output (I/O) features • One serial connector on the rear panel • Six USB 2.0 connectors (two on the front panel and four on the rear panel) • Three RJ-45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel (Ethernet connector 0 is for system management) •...
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ThinkServer Management Module Premium (TMM Premium), which also is known as integrated keyboard, video, and mouse (iKVM) key. The TMM Premium is a remote management module. You can purchase a TMM Premium from Lenovo and install it on the TMM Premium connector (also known ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Meanwhile, it is easily accessible by remote KVM and controllable through LAN or Internet. For more information, refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide, which is available for download http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides – Media redirection The embedded Web server provides a Java JNLP to enable the remote media redirection. This is used in conjunction with the remote KVM feature or as a standalone applet.
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. This program is provided with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The BIOS and TMM (also known as BMC) firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS and TMM update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed. For more information, see “Updating or recovering the BIOS”...
Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager technology. Lenovo provides a trial version of the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program with a free 90-day subscription. After 90 days, you must renew the license to continue using the program. You can purchase the license from Lenovo to activate the ThinkServer Smart Grid Technology program and expand the management capability of the program when the free trial ends.
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The machine type, model, and serial number label is attached on the pull-out information card, which is a small plastic tab and can be slid out of the front of the chassis. The following illustrations are samples of the machine type, model, and serial number labels on server models with different hard disk drive configurations. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
Figure 4. Front view of server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives 3.5-inch hard disk drive area Diagnostic panel (varies by model) Rack handle (left) Slim optical drive (available in some models) Pull-out information card Rack handle (right) Front panel ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3.5-inch hard disk drive area The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays covered or occupied. The number of the installed hard disk drives in your server varies by model. The vacant hard disk drive bays are occupied by dummy hard disk drive trays.
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Note: The hard disk drive bay number (0-15) is marked above each 2.5-inch hard disk drive bay on the front bezel. Pull-out information card The machine type, model, and serial number label of the server is attached on the pull-out information card. See “Machine type, model, and serial number label” on page 14. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Slim optical drive Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive (DVD-RW or DVD-ROM). Rack handle (left) Rack handle (right) If your server is installed in a rack cabinet, you can use the rack handles to help you slide the server out of the rack cabinet;...
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USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. VGA DB-15 connector Used to attach a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Diagnostic module This topic provides information about the diagnostic module and the diagnostic LEDs on the panel of the module. To locate the diagnostic panel, see “Front view of the server” on page 16. Your server comes with one of the following diagnostic modules: •...
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LEDs on the IDM Premium panel. Figure 10. IDM Premium panel System fan error LEDs Ambient temperature limit LED CPU1 DIMM status LEDs Microprocessor status LEDs CPU2 DIMM status LEDs Power supply error LEDs ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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System fan error LEDs When a system fan error LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the corresponding system fan is operating slowly or has failed. The following illustration shows the system fans and their numbers. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. Figure 11.
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LED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly. When the LED is lit in amber, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is likely to fail or has failed. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
You can purchase a hot-swap redundant power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server. On each hot-swap redundant power supply, there is a status LED near the power cord connector. When the LED is lit in green, it indicates that the hot-swap redundant power supply is working correctly.
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) on the riser card assembly 1. • If a ThinkServer Host Bus Adapter is available, refer to its user guide for detailed information. The user guide is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers PCI Express Physical link Negotiable link width...
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USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. VGA DB-15 connector Used to attach a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor. Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
ID LED When you press the ID button on the front panel, the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers. You also can turn on the ID LEDs using a remote management program for server presence detection.
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Slim optical drive (available in some models) Rack handle (right) System board 3.5-inch hard disk drive area System board battery Diagnostic module (varies by model) PCI Express cards (available in some models) VGA DB-15 connector Riser card assembly 1 ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Figure 18. Components of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives Cooling shroud Slim optical drive (available in some models) Power supply cooling shroud Diagnostic module (varies by model) Riser card assembly 2 Rack handle (left) Front panel board...
FRU information, such as FRU part numbers and supported server models, go to: http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Notes: • Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand “Safety information” on page iii. • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Self-service...
1. Your server comes with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. You also can purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and install it into the server. See “Replacing the RAID card” on page 142.
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Used to connect a mini-SAS signal cable. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 39. RAID 5 key connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID. See “Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID” on page 94. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter (also known as ThinkServer 9260-8i SAS RAID Adapter) The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. Figure 22. ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Ports 7-4 Board-to-board connector Ports 3-0 Ports 7-4 Used to connect a mini-SAS signal cable. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 39. Ports 3-0 Used to connect a mini-SAS signal cable.
• Up to 16 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid-state drives with two backplanes To locate the backplanes, see “Server components” on page 29. Backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The following illustrations show the connectors on the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Figure 24. Front view of the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives Slot 0 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive Slot 7 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive Slot 2 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive Slot 5 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive Slot 4 for a 3.5-inch hard disk drive...
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Slot 7 for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive or solid-state drive drive Figure 27. Rear view of the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives 8-pin power connector Mini-SAS ports 0-3 Mini-SAS ports 4-7 Optical drive power connector ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
8-pin power connector Used to connect a power cable to provide power to the backplane. Mini-SAS ports 4-7 Used to connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable to support the hard disk drive 4 to hard disk drive 7; or to support the hard disk drive 12 to hard disk drive 15 if the backplane is for hard disk drives in the right cage of the server.
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1. Use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable and connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of the cable to the port 0 on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. Then, connect the mini-SAS connector on the other end of the cable to the connector 1 on the expander card. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Use another mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable and connect the mini-SAS connector on one end of the cable to the port 1 on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. Then, connect the mini-SAS connector on the other end of the cable to the connector 2 on the expander card. •...
“Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane” on page 36 • “Expander card” on page 35 • “System board components” on page 42 System board components The following illustration shows the component locations on the system board. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 30. System board components Front panel connector Redundant power supply connector 2 Backplane power connector 1 Internal USB connector 1 Internal USB connector 2 Backplane power connector 2 Diagnostic module connector Memory slots (4) Front VGA connector System fan 6 connector Microprocessor socket 2 SATA connector 0 Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
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See “Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium” on page 103. TPM connector Used to connect a TPM, which is a security chip, to enhance server security. See “Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module” on page 107. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
ThinkServer Management Module With the integrated ThinkServer Management Module (also known as the BMC chip), no matter what condition the server operating system is in and no matter if the server is on or off, as long as the server is connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction with the TMM controlled servers can be achieved through system network.
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The following illustration shows a jumper in the default setting position (pin 1 and pin 2). This is the correct position for normal operation. Figure 31. Default jumper setting ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The following illustration shows the status of the jumpers and switches on the system board of your server. You can configure, recover, enable, or disable some specific features of the system board by setting the jumpers and switches. Figure 32. System board jumpers and switches Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) jumper TMM Enable/Disable jumper (also known as BMC Enable/Disable jumper) System board switches...
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If you move the TMM Enable/Disable jumper to pin 2 and pin 3, the TMM function is not available and the server will be directly turned on when you press the power switch without waiting for the TMM to be ready. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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System board switches There are four switches on the system board of your server. Figure 33. System board switches BIOS recovery switch Management Engine (ME) in force update switch Reserved for the manufacturer Clear password switch BIOS recovery switch Used to recover the BIOS if the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated and your server cannot start correctly.
You need to check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 55. System board LEDs This topic helps you to locate the LEDs on the system board. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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To solve the problem, you might need to reinstall or replace the system fan. See “Replacing a system fan” on page 151. If it is a system board problem, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.
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• For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“Save & Exit menu” on page 58 Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. See “Updating or recovering the BIOS”...
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Notes: • Enabled means that the function is configured. • Disabled means that the function is not configured. The Advanced menu contains the following submenus. For more information, enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen. •...
To set the system date and time in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 55. 2. On the Main menu, select System Date or System Time. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Use the Tab key to switch between data elements and type the numbers from the keyboard to set the system date and time. 4. Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server. You do not have to set a password to use your server.
TPM function is only available when there is a TPM installed in your server. See “Installing the TPM” on page 107. You can purchase a TPM from Lenovo. After installing a TPM, you need to check if the TPM function is enabled in the Setup Utility program.
Setup Utility program” on page 55. The TMM firmware provides remote management features. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS and TMM firmware. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. You can update the server firmware by downloading an update package and following the instructions on the Web page.
BIOS version. To update (flash) the BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the BIOS update package. 2. Download the BIOS update package and the installation instructions in a TXT file.
(bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you also can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself.
• Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Ability to create a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
DVD into an internal or external optical drive. The DVD starts automatically in most environments. If the DVD fails to start, open the launch.exe file located in the root directory of the DVD. Notes: • You should read and accept the Lenovo License Agreement when prompted. ® • On the Microsoft Windows Server...
ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. Note: The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Configuring RAID This topic provides information about RAID and the utility programs that are available for you to configure RAID.
• RAID 1: mirroring without parity or striping RAID 1 uses mirroring so that data written to one drive is simultaneously written to another drive. This is good for small databases or other applications that require small capacity but complete data redundancy. RAID 1 provides fault tolerance from disk errors or failures and continues to operate as long as at least one drive in the mirrored set is functioning.
For instructions on how to configure and manage the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID, refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. This document also is available on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides Configuring the Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board.
Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
• Before using the product, ensure that you read and understand the multilingual safety instructions and the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) on the documentation DVD that comes with the product. Reading and understanding the safety instructions reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product.
(ESD) wrist strap, if one is available. Ensure that you work in an ESD-safe area. Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. – When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. –...
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4. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 5. Press the release button in the direction as shown. Figure 35. Pressing the release button ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Fully open the cover latch and slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside. Note: It is recommended that you wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover.
Express cards, or other server options, and maintain your server by replacing the failing hardware devices. If you are handling a server option, refer to the appropriate installation and or removal instructions in this topic along with the instructions that come with the option. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Notes: • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI card slots covered or occupied.
To remove and reinstall the cooling shroud, do the following: 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. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 73. 4.
7. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect the front panel cable, the front panel USB cable, the diagnostic module cable, and the cable for the front VGA DB-15 connector from the system board. Then, release the cables from any cable clips or ties in the chassis. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Remove the two screws that secure the left cage and then slide the left cage out of the front of the chassis. Figure 43. Removing the left cage 9. To reinstall the left cage, carefully route the cables from the left cage through the left cage hole in the front and then slide the left cage into the chassis until it snaps into position.
16 GB RDIMM installed in each of the 20 memory slots) • Maximum system memory if you are using LV RDIMMs: 256 GB (two microprocessors installed and one 16 GB LV RDIMM installed in each of the 16 memory slots that supports a LV RDIMM) ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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For more information about the memory modules in your specific server model, use the Setup Utility program. See “Viewing information in the Setup Utility program” on page 55. For a list of the supported ThinkServer memory module options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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Note: Your server supports up to 8 LV RDIMMs when one microprocessor is installed and up to 16 LV RDIMMs when two microprocessors are installed. If you are using LV RDIMMs, do not install them into any of the memory slot with a * mark in this table. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The following table provides information about the memory module installation rules for servers that have only one microprocessor (CPU1) installed. The “X” mark indicates the memory slot(s) into which the memory module(s) should be installed in different situations. Note: The installed memory modules must be the same type (LV RDIMM or RDIMM) with the same rank, voltage, and frequency.
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Table 2. Memory module installation rules for servers with two microprocessors CPU1 DIMM CPU2 DIMM DIMMs Four DIMMs DIMMs Eight DIMMs Twelve DIMMs Sixteen DIMMs Twenty DIMMs Note: The twenty DIMMs configuration is supported only when you are using normal RDIMMs. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Installing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 71. This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
4. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 78. 5. Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 82. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the memory slots. 7. Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove it from the memory slot.
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Ethernet card with the low-profile bracket contained in the Ethernet card package by doing the following: Note: Depending on the specific type, the Ethernet card and its bracket might look different from the following illustrations. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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a. Carefully remove the screws that secure the Ethernet card and then remove the full-height bracket from the Ethernet card. Figure 53. Removing the full-height bracket from the PCI Express card b. Note the orientation of the low-profile bracket and position it on the Ethernet card so that the screw holes in the low-profile bracket are aligned with the corresponding holes in the Ethernet card.
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The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Removing an Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 71. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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This topic provides instructions on how to remove an Ethernet card. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • Depending on the specific type, the Ethernet card might look different from the illustrations in this topic. •...
Advanced RAID (hereinafter referred to as the TR 500 Key). The TR 500 Key expands the capability of the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by activating RAID 5 and RAID 50 for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. You can purchase a TR 500 Key from Lenovo. Installing the TR 500 Key Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...
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6. Locate the RAID 5 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then carefully insert the TR 500 Key into the connector. If necessary, you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first, install the TR 500 Key on it, and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter. See “Replacing the RAID card”...
72 hours in the case of a complete ac power failure or a brief power outage. It has built-in functionality to automatically charge the battery pack and to communicate battery status information (such as voltage, temperature, and current) to your server. It also provides an inexpensive ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply, and a second level of fault tolerance when used in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply. The temperature of the TR 700 Battery is generally 15-20°C (59-68°F) higher than the ambient temperature during fast charge. Therefore, to complete a recharge cycle, the ambient temperature should be lower than 55°C (131°F).
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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • If you remove the TR 700 Battery, you will lose the backup power for the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. To remove the TR 700 Battery, do the following: 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.
4. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 78. 5. Remove the riser card assembly 1 and lay it upside down on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 138. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly 1 and the shorter one is for installing the expander card. Remove the slot bracket for the shorter slot and store it in the event that you later remove the expander card and need the bracket to cover the place.
• After an expander card is installed, it might not be easy to check the current version of the expander card firmware. It is recommended that you always go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
Therefore, working as an integrated solution in your server, the TMM Premium provides an increased level of manageability over the basic server management available. You can purchase a TMM Premium from Lenovo. Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 73. 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the TMM Premium to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the TMM Premium out of the package. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 163. Then, refer to the ThinkServer Management Module User Guide, which is available for download at http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides, for more information about server remote management. Removing the TMM Premium Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...
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Figure 65. Removing the TMM Premium 5. If you are instructed to return the old TMM Premium, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The TPM is a security chip designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) to provide a hardware method of data encryption. It stores passwords, encryption keys, and digital certificates to help provide security solutions and protect the computer. You can purchase a TPM option from Lenovo. Installing the TPM Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 71. This topic provides instructions on how to remove the TPM if the server has one installed. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • If you remove the TPM, the TPM function will be unavailable. • Use any documentation that comes with the TPM and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 163. Installing or replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 71. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply. The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply without turning off the server.
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If your server comes with an Intelligent Diagnostics Module Premium, you also can view the LEDs on the panel of the module to locate the failing power supply. See “Diagnostic module” on page 21. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. If you are replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply, press the release tab in the direction as shown and carefully pull the handle at the same time to slide the failing hot-swap redundant power supply out of the chassis. Figure 69.
4. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 78. 5. Locate the heat sink or the place for installing the second heat sink. See “Server components” on page 29. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. If you are replacing a heat sink, remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. It is recommended that you carefully remove the four screws from the system board using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board. a.
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1 and the microprocessor socket 2 is protected by a plastic socket cover. You can purchase a microprocessor option kit from Lenovo and install the second microprocessor to expand system capabilities.
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9. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Figure 75. Do not touch the pins ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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10. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: The small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator.
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. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Notes: • Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports. See “Features” on page 8. When two microprocessors are installed, both must have the same core voltage and core speed. • Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
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Figure 81. Removing the microprocessor 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new microprocessor from the package. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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10. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Figure 82.
• 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. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new optical drive out of the package. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Remove the retaining bracket from the old optical drive or the dummy optical drive tray. Then, install it on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 87. Installing the optical drive retaining bracket Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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8. Slide the new optical drive with the retaining bracket into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 88. Installing the optical drive for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives Figure 89. Installing the optical drive for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace a hot-swap hard disk drive. For a list of the ThinkServer hard disk drive options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver You can install or replace a hot-swap hard disk drive without turning off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system.
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• If you are replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive, locate the hard disk drive you want to replace and press the release button to open the handle of the hard disk drive. Figure 91. Opening the handle of a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive or dummy tray ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 92. Opening the handle of a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive or dummy tray 2. Pull the handle and carefully slide the hot-swap hard disk drive or the dummy tray out of the front of the chassis. Figure 93. Removing the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive or dummy tray Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
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4. Slide the new hot-swap hard disk drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps into position and then completely close the handle. Figure 95. Installing the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 96. Installing the 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 5. Check the hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs to ensure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. You might have to restart the server for the newly installed hard disk drive to be recognized. See “Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs”...
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7. Press each of the two latches on the chassis in the direction as shown until the latch snaps into the open position and will not interfere with lifting up the backplane. Figure 97. Releasing the backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drives ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Carefully lift the backplane straight up a little bit so that the small hooks on the chassis are aligned with the corresponding holes in the backplane. Then, slowly and carefully move the backplane to the rear of the chassis until the hooks pass through the holes in the backplane and then completely remove the backplane out of the chassis.
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• This topic applies only to server models that support 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. • To clearly show the backplane, the system fans are omitted from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drives, do the following: ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. To replace the riser card assembly 1, do the following: ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface.
To replace the riser card assembly 2, do the following: 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. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server. 3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 73. 4.
“RAID card” on page 33 and “Configuring RAID” on page 66. Attention: Ensure that you back up your data before replacing the RAID card because you might need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after replacing the RAID card. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference. Notes: • The RAID card is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 72 first and carefully perform the operation. •...
1. Check the version of the new RAID card firmware by pressing Ctrl+H when starting the Setup Utility program. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
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• Replacing the front panel board for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives • Replacing the front panel board for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
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4. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 75. 5. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 78. 6. Locate the front panel board. See “Server components” on page 29. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Remove the left cage. See “Removing and reinstalling the left cage” on page 80. 8. Disconnect the front panel cable and the front panel USB cable from the rear of the front panel board. 9. Remove the two screws that secure the front panel board and then carefully remove the front panel board from the left cage.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 73. 4. Locate the diagnostic module. See “Server components” on page 29. 5. Disconnect the cable from the rear of the diagnostic module. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Press the release tab in the direction as shown and then push the diagnostic module out of the front of the chassis. Figure 113. Removing the diagnostic module for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives 7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new diagnostic module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server.
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Figure 115. Removing the diagnostic module from the left cage of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 11. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new diagnostic module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new diagnostic module out of the package. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
12. Slide the new diagnostic module into the cage from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 116. Installing the diagnostic module into the left cage of server models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives 13. Connect the diagnostic module cable to the rear of the new diagnostic module. 14.
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Figure 117. Removing the system fan 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the new system fan from the package. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Position the new system fan above the place for the removed failing system fan so that the system fan connector on the bottom of the new system fan is facing the rear of the chassis. Then, press the new system fan straight down until it is seated into place.
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1 up so that you can access the system board battery. You do not need to disconnect any cables from the riser card assembly 1 or completely remove the riser card assembly 1. 5. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 119. Removing the system board battery ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“Guidelines” on page 71. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the system board. Note: This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
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Figure 121. Removing the system fan cage with system fans 8. Remove the two riser card assemblies. See “Replacing the riser card assembly 1” on page 138 and “Replacing the riser card assembly 2” on page 140. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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9. Remove the power supply cooling shroud. Figure 122. Removing the power supply cooling shroud 10. Remove all memory modules. See “Removing a memory module” on page 88. 11. Remove the TMM Premium if one is installed. See “Removing the TMM Premium” on page 105. 12.
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15. Disconnect all cables from the system board. Then, remove the ten screws that secure the system board following the recommended numerical sequence as shown. Figure 123. Removing the screws that secure the system board ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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16. Gently lift each edge of the system board a little bit upward so that the system board is completely released from the mounting studs on the chassis. Then, move the system board to the front of the server and then carefully pivot the system board upward to remove it out of the chassis. Note: Carefully handle the system board by its edges.
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21. The old system board must be returned with two microprocessor socket covers to protect the pins on the microprocessor sockets during shipping and handling. Use the microprocessor socket covers removed from the new system board. To install a microprocessor socket cover on the old system board, do the following: ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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a. Close the microprocessor retainer. Press down the small handle first and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then, press down the small handle and then push the handle inward to lock the microprocessor retainer into position. Notes: •...
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Figure 130. Installing the system fan cage with system fans ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1. Start the Setup Utility program by pressing the F1 key, and then check the BIOS and BMC version. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
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3. If you have removed the cooling shroud, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 78. 4. For server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives, if you have removed the front bezel, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 75. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Ensure that the cover latch is in the open position. Place the server cover above the chassis so that the cover latch is aligned with the cover latch slot in the chassis. Then, lower the server cover onto the chassis until the cover latch is inserted into its slot and both sides of the server cover engage the guides on both sides of the chassis.
Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate a diagnostic program. 2. Download and unzip the diagnostic program package to get the diagnostic program package folder.
Symptom Action The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD does not start. 1. Ensure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD drive installed or a bootable external DVD drive attached. 2. Ensure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD installed as the first startup device.
4. Run any diagnostic programs to test the hard disk drive if you have. 5. Ensure that the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane is correctly seated. When it is correctly seated, the drive assemblies correctly connect to the ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Symptom Action backplane without bowing or causing movement of the backplane. 6. Ensure that the cable connection is correct. See “Mini-SAS to mini-SAS signal cable connections” on page 39. 7. Reconnect the backplane power cable and repeat step 1 through step 4. 8.
• The device drivers are installed correctly. • The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 55. 2. Restart the server. 3. Replace the USB device. ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software, if any, or optional device 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.
• 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.
Service availability and service names might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...
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Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Important WEEE information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e-waste regulations (for example, European Directive 2002/96/EC, India E-Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2011). Appliances are ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Some models of the following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for computer servers at the time of manufacture: 2577, 2579, 2592, 2593, 2594, and 2595.
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For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to: http://www.energystar.gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, set the following power-management features to take effect when your servers have been used: •...
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BIOS guidelines updating or recovering system status the BIOS using system time documentation setting EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program passwords Setup Utility program the BIOS ThinkServer EasyStartup program flashing recovering ThinkServer RD630 Hardware Maintenance Manual...