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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual (390 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Laptop | Size: 14.87 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

5
- Server Package Contents
  5
- Features
  5
- Specifications
  7
- Particulate Contamination
  13
- Pcie Slot-To-Processor Mapping
  14
- Configurations
  15
- Four-Socket Performance
  15
- Four-Socket Performance / Storage Rich
  17
- Four-Socket Upgradable
  19
- Four-Socket Upgradable / Storage Rich
  21
- Eight-Socket Storage Rich
  22
- Management Options
  23
Chapter 2. Server Components

27
- Front View
  28
- Front Operator Panel
  31
- Rear View
  35
- Rear View Leds
  37
- Internal Cable Routing
  39
- Cable Routing for Common Components
  41
- Cable Routing for Drives
  44
- Parts List
  54
- Power Cords
  58
Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

59
- Server Setup Checklist
  59
- Installation Guidelines
  60
- System Reliability Guidelines
  61
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  61
- Memory Module Installation Rules and Order
  62
- Memory Guidelines
  62
- DRAM DIMM Installation Order
  66
- DCPMM Installation Order
  180
- Install Server Hardware Options
  214
- Remove the Front Cover
  215
- Install the System Board
  215
- Install a Processor-Heat-Sink Module
  217
- Install a Memory Module
  220
- Install a Hard Disk Drive Backplane
  224
- Install a Hard Disk Drive
  229
- Install the Front Cover
  231
- Install an Adapter
  232
- Install a Riser
  241
- Install a Power Supply
  249
- Kit
  252
- Install the Server in a Rack
  257
- Cable the Server
  257
- Power on the Server (Connect Input Power)
  257
- Validate Server Setup
  257
- Power off the Server (Disconnect Input Power)
  258
Chapter 4. System Configuration

259
- Set the Network Connection for the Lenovo Xclarity
  259
- Controller
  259
- Update the Firmware
  260
- Configure the Firmware
  263
- Memory Configuration
  264
- Independent Memory Mode
  265
- Memory Mirroring
  265
- Memory Sparing
  265
- Configure DC Persistent Memory Module
  265
- (Dcpmm)
  265
- RAID Configuration
  270
- Deploy the Operating System
  270
- Back up the Server Configuration
  271
- Update the Vital Product Data (VPD)
  272
- Update the Universal Unique Identifier
  272
- Uuid
  272
- Update the Asset Tag
  273
Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

277
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

283
- Before You Call
  283
- Collecting Service Data
  284
- Contacting Support
  285
Appendix B. Component Reference

287
- Internal Connectors
  287
- System-Board Connectors
  287
- System-Board Leds
  287
- Storage-Board-Assembly Connectors
  288
- I/O Tray Connectors
  289
- Storage Interposer Connectors
  293
- RAID Card Connectors
  294
- Drive Backplane Connectors
  295
- Component Access
  296
- Adapter Replacement
  296
- Upper/Lower Compute Tray Replacement
  309
- System Board Replacement
  312
- System Board Filler Replacement
  316
- Fan Cage Replacement
  318
- Front Cover Replacement
  326
- Hard Disk Drive Replacement
  327
- Hard Disk Drive Backplane Replacement
  331
- I/O Tray Replacement
  338
- M.2 Backplane Replacement
  346
- M.2 Drive Replacement
  350
- Memory Air Baffle Replacement
  354
- Memory Module Replacement
  357
- Riser Replacement
  362
- Storage Interposer Replacement
  373
- Storage Tray Replacement
  379
- Index
  383

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual (270 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Server | Size: 28.67 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

5
- Server Package Contents
  5
- Features
  5
- Specifications
  7
- Pcie Slot-To-Processor Mapping
  12
- Configurations
  13
- Management Options
  24
Chapter 2. Server Components

31
- Front View
  32
  - Front Operator Panel
    34
  - Lcd System Information Display Panel
    35
- Rear View
  37
- Internal Cable Routing
  40
  - Cable Routing for Common Components
    42
  - Cable Routing for Drives
    45
- Parts List
  55
  - Power Cords
    59
Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

61
- Server Setup Checklist
  61
- Installation Guidelines
  62
  - System Reliability Guidelines
    63
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    63
- Install Server Hardware Options
  64
  - Remove the Front Cover
    64
  - Install the System Board
    65
  - Install a Processor-Heat-Sink Module
    67
  - Install a Memory Module
    70
  - Install a Hard Disk Drive Backplane
    107
  - Install a Hard Disk Drive
    112
  - Install the Front Cover
    114
  - Install an Adapter
    115
  - Install a Riser
    124
  - Install a Power Supply
    132
  - Installing the 4S Performance to 8S Upgrade Kit
    136
- Install the Server in a Rack
  141
- Cable the Server
  141
- Power on the Server (Connect Input Power)
  141
- Validate Server Setup
  142
- Power off the Server (Disconnect Input Power)
  142
Chapter 4. System Configuration

145
- Set the Network Connection for the Lenovo Xclarity Controller
  145
- Update the Firmware
  146
- Configure the Firmware
  149
- Memory Configuration
  150
  - Independent Memory Mode
    150
  - Memory Mirroring
    151
  - Memory Sparing
    151
  - Configure DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)
    151
- RAID Configuration
  155
- Install the Operating System
  156
- Back up the Server Configuration
  156
Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

159
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

165
- Before You Call
  165
- Collecting Service Data
  166
- Contacting Support
  167
Appendix B. Component Reference

169
- Internal Connectors
  169
  - System-Board Connectors
    169
  - System-Board Leds
    169
  - Storage-Board-Assembly Connectors
    170
  - I/O Tray Connectors
    171
  - Storage Interposer Connectors
    175
  - RAID Card Connectors
    176
  - Drive Backplane Connectors
    177
- Component Access
  178
  - Adapter Replacement
    178
  - Adapter in Slot 1 to
    185
  - Install an Adapter in Slots 5 through 8
    186
  - Adapter in Slot
    188
  - Adapter in Slot 10 to
    189
  - Install an I/O Adapter in Slots 16 and 17
    190
  - Upper/Lower Compute Tray Replacement
    192
  - System Board Replacement
    195
  - System Board Filler Replacement
    199
  - Fan Cage Replacement
    201
  - Front Cover Replacement
    209
  - Hard Disk Drive Replacement
    210
  - Hard Disk Drive Backplane Replacement
    214
  - I/O Tray Replacement
    221
  - M.2 Backplane Replacement
    225
  - M.2 Drive Replacement
    228
  - Memory Air Baffle Replacement
    232
- Memory Module Replacement
  236
- Riser Replacement
  240
- Storage Interposer Replacement
  252
- Storage Tray Replacement
  258
Index

263

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Reference Manual (206 pages)

Messages and Codes Reference

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Server | Size: 0.58 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

5
Chapter 2. Xclarity Controller Events

7
Chapter 3. UEFI Events

133
- UEFI Events Organized by Severity
  133
- List of UEFI Events
  139
Chapter 4. Xclarity Provisioning Manager Events

175
- LXPM Events Organized by Severity
  175
- List of Xclarity Provisioning Manager Events
  178
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

199
- Before You Call
  199
- Collecting Service Data
  200
- Contacting Support
  201
- Index
  203

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Manual (66 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Server | Size: 1.17 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Thinksystem Server with Intel Xeon SP (1St, 2Nd Gen)

5
Chapter 2. Get Started

7
Chapter 3. System Configuration and Boot Management

9
- System Information
  9
- System Setting
  11
  - Device and I/O Ports
    13
  - Driver Health
    20
  - Foreign Devices
    22
  - Legacy BIOS
    23
  - Memory
    24
  - Network
    28
  - Operating Modes
    31
  - Power
    34
  - Processors
    36
  - Recovery and RAS
    41
  - Security
    43
  - Storage
    47
- Date and Time
  47
- Start Options
  48
- Boot Manager
  49
- BMC Settings
  52
- System Event Logs
  56
- User Security
  57
Appendix A. Notices

63
- Trademarks
  64

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Manual (62 pages)

Server with Intel Xeon SP (1st, 2nd Gen) UEFI Manual

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Server | Size: 0.87 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Thinksystem Server with Intel Xeon SP (1St, 2Nd Gen)

5
Chapter 2. Get Started

7
Chapter 3. System Configuration and Boot Management

9
- System Information
  9
- System Setting
  11
  - Device and I/O Ports
    12
  - Driver Health
    20
  - Legacy BIOS
    22
  - Memory
    23
  - Network
    26
  - Operating Modes
    28
  - Power
    32
  - Processors
    34
  - Recovery and RAS
    38
  - Security
    40
  - Storage
    44
- Date and Time
  44
- Start Options
  45
- Boot Manager
  46
- BMC Settings
  49
- System Event Logs
  52
- User Security
  53
Appendix A. Notices

59
- Trademarks
  60

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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual (390 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Server Components

Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

Chapter 4. System Configuration

Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Component Reference

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual (270 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Server Components

Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup

Chapter 4. System Configuration

Chapter 5. Resolving Installation Issues

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Component Reference

Index

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Reference Manual (206 pages)

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Chapter 1. Introduction

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Chapter 4. Xclarity Provisioning Manager Events

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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Appendix A. Notices

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