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Lenovo System x3250 M4 1U Rack Server manual available for free PDF download: Installation And Service Manual
Lenovo System x3250 M4 Installation And Service Manual (614 pages)
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Lenovo
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Server
| Size: 18.92 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
8
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. The Lenovo System X3250 M4 Type 2583 Server
15
The IBM System X Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
The Documentation Browser
17
Related Documentation
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Server Features and Specifications
18
What Your Server Offers
21
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
24
IBM Systems Director
25
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
26
Front View
26
Rear View
28
Server Power Features
29
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
31
Instructions for IBM Business Partners
31
Sending DSA Data to IBM
32
Server Components
32
System-Board Internal Connectors
35
System-Board External Connectors
35
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
36
System-Board Leds
38
PCI Riser-Card Assembly Connectors
39
Installing a Memory Module
39
Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)
41
Installing Drives
41
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
42
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
43
Installing an Optional DVD Drive
44
Installation Guidelines
47
System Reliability Guidelines
48
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
49
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
49
Removing the Cover
49
Removing the Air Baffle
50
Removing the PCI Riser-Card Assembly
51
Installing a System Fan
52
Installing Drives
53
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
54
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
55
Installing the Optional DVD Drive
56
Memory Module Installation
59
Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)
60
Installing a DIMM
61
Installing an Adapter
62
Installing a Serveraid Adapter
64
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
66
Completing the Installation
68
Replacing the PCI Riser-Card Assembly
69
Replacing the Air Baffle
69
Replacing the Cover
70
Connecting the Cables
71
Updating the Server Configuration
72
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions
75
Updating the Firmware
75
Configuring the Server
76
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
77
Using the Setup Utility
78
Starting the Setup Utility
79
Setup Utility Menu Choices
79
Using the Boot Manager
84
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
84
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
85
Changing the Power Policy Option to the Default Settings after Loading UEFI Defaults
85
Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
85
Using the Remote Presence and Blue-Screen Capture Features
86
Obtaining the IMM Host Name
87
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
88
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
89
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet Software
89
Enabling Features on Demand RAID Software
89
Configuring RAID Arrays
90
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
90
Using Lenovo Xclarity Administrator
90
Updating IBM Systems Director
91
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
92
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
94
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
99
Start here
99
Diagnosing a Problem
99
Undocumented Problems
101
Service Bulletins
101
Checkout Procedure
102
About the Checkout Procedure
102
Performing the Checkout Procedure
102
Diagnostic Tools
103
Error Leds
105
Power-Supply Leds
107
System Pulse Leds
109
Event Logs
110
Post
112
IBM Dynamic System Analysis
112
Dsa Editions
113
Diagnostic Text Messages
114
Automated Service Request (Call Home)
115
IBM Electronic Service Agent
115
Error Messages
115
Troubleshooting by Symptom
115
General Problems
116
Hard Disk Drive Problems
116
DVD Drive Problems
118
Intermittent Problems
119
Keyboard, Mouse, or USB-Device Problems
120
Memory Problems
120
Microprocessor Problems
121
Monitor Problems
122
Network Connection Problems
124
Optional-Device Problems
124
Power Problems
125
Serial Port Problems
126
Serverguide Problems
127
Software Problems
128
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
128
Solving Power Problems
128
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
129
Solving Undetermined Problems
130
Problem Determination Tips
130
Recovering the Server Firmware (UEFI Update Failure)
132
In-Band Manual Recovery Method
132
In-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
134
Out-Of-Band Method
134
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
134
Nx-Boot Failure
134
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, Lenovo System X3250 M4 Type 2583
137
Replaceable Server Components
137
Power Cords
142
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components
145
Returning a Device or Component
145
Removing and Replacing Server Components
145
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
145
Removing the Cover
145
Replacing the Cover
146
Removing the Bezel
147
Replacing the Bezel
148
Removing the Air Baffle
149
Replacing the Air Baffle
149
Removing the PCI Riser-Card Assembly
150
Replacing the PCI Riser-Card Assembly
151
Removing an Adapter
152
Replacing an Adapter
153
Removing a Serveraid Adapter
156
Replacing a Serveraid Adapter
157
Removing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
159
Replacing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
161
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
162
Replacing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
163
Removing the Optional DVD Drive
164
Replacing the Optional DVD Drive
166
Removing a DIMM
168
Memory Module Installation
169
Removing a System Fan
173
Replacing a System Fan
174
Removing the System Battery
175
Replacing the System Battery
177
Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
179
Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
181
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
182
Removing the DVD Drive Cable
183
Replacing the DVD Drive Cable
183
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
184
Replacing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
185
Removing the Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate Assembly
186
Replacing the Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate Assembly
186
Replacing Software RAID Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate with Hardware RAID Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate
187
Removing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
193
Replacing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
194
Removing and Replacing Structural Parts
196
Removing the Fixed Power Supply
196
Replacing the Fixed Power Supply
197
Removing the 240 VA Safety Cover
199
Replacing the 240 VA Safety Cover
201
Removing the Power Paddle Card
203
Replacing the Power Paddle Card
204
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
206
Replacing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
208
Thermal Grease
211
Removing the System Board
212
Replacing the System Board
214
Appendix A. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
217
IMM Events that Automatically Notify Support
218
List of IMM Events
220
Appendix B. UEFI (POST) Error Codes
419
List of UEFI Events
419
Appendix C. DSA Diagnostic Test Results
437
DSA Broadcom Network Test Results
437
Test Results for the DSA Broadcom Network Test
437
DSA Brocade Test Results
447
Test Results for the DSA Brocade Test
447
DSA Checkpoint Panel Test Results
456
Test Results for the DSA Checkpoint Panel Test
456
DSA CPU Stress Test Results
458
Test Results for the DSA CPU Stress Test
458
DSA Emulex Adapter Test Results
461
Test Results for the DSA Emulex Adapter Test
461
DSA EXA Port Ping Test Results
465
Test Results for the DSA EXA Port Ping Test
465
DSA Hard Drive Test Results
468
Test Results for the DSA Hard Drive Test
468
DSA Intel Network Test Results
469
Test Results for the DSA Intel Network Test
469
DSA LSI Hard Drive Test Results
476
Test Results for the DSA LSI Hard Drive Test
476
DSA Mellanox Adapter Test Results
477
Test Results for the DSA Mellanox Adapter Test
478
DSA Memory Isolation Test Results
480
Test Results for the DSA Memory Isolation Test
480
DSA Memory Stress Test Results
558
Test Results for the DSA Memory Stress Test
558
DSA Nvidia GPU Test Results
561
Test Results for the DSA Nvidia GPU Test
562
DSA Optical Drive Test Results
568
Test Results for the DSA Optical Drive Test
568
DSA System Management Test Results
573
Test Results for the DSA System Management Test
573
DSA Tape Drive Test Results
587
Test Results for the DSA Tape Drive Test
587
Appendix D. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
593
Before You Call
593
Using the Documentation
594
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
594
How to Send DSA Data
594
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
594
Software Service and Support
595
Hardware Service and Support
595
Taiwan Product Service
595
Appendix E. Notices
597
Trademarks
598
Important Notes
598
Recycling Information
598
Particulate Contamination
599
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
599
Electronic Emission Notices
599
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
599
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
600
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
600
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
600
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
600
Germany Class a Statement
600
Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements
601
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
602
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
602
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
603
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
603
Taiwan BSMI Rohs Declaration
604
Index
605
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