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Lenovo Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual (1070 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 28.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. Introduction
11
Related Documentation
12
Brocade Documentation
13
The Lenovo Documentation CD
14
Hardware and Software Requirements
14
Using the Documentation Browser
14
Notices and Statements in this Document
15
Features and Specifications
15
What Your Compute Node Offers
18
Lenovo Xclarity Administrator
21
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
23
Major Components of the Compute Node
23
Power, Controls, and Indicators
24
Compute Node Controls, Connectors, and Leds
24
Console Breakout Cable
27
Turning on the Compute Node
28
Turning off the Compute Node
29
System-Board Layouts
30
System-Board Connectors
30
System-Board Jumpers
30
System-Board Leds
31
System-Board Switches
32
Working with Scalable Partitions
34
Flexnode Partitioning
35
Single Partition Considerations
35
Chapter 2. Configuring
37
Partitioning a Multi-Node Complex
37
Updating Firmware and Device Drivers
37
Recovering a UEFI Image
39
Configuring the Compute Node
40
Using the Setup Utility
41
Nx Boot Failure
47
Setting the Boot Protocol to Boot from Legacy Devices Using the Setup Utility
47
Using the Boot Selection Menu Program
48
Updating the Universally Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS Data
48
Configuring a RAID Array
51
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility
51
Features on Demand
52
Setting up the LAN-On-Motherboard (LOM) Feature
53
Chapter 3. Installing the Operating System
55
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
56
Serverguide Features
56
Typical Operating-System Installation
57
Installing the Operating System Without Using Serverguide
57
Using Lenovo Serverguide Scripting Toolkit
57
Chapter 4. Accessing the IMM2
59
Accessing the IMM2 Remotely
59
Viewing the Network Access Tag
59
Logging on to the Web Interface
60
IMM2 Action Descriptions
61
Accessing the IMM2 Using the LAN over USB Interface
64
Potential Conflicts with the LAN over USB Interface
64
Resolving Conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB Interface
64
Configuring the LAN over USB Interface
65
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, Types 7196 and 4258
67
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
73
Service Bulletins
73
Diagnostic Tools
73
Light Path Diagnostics
73
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
75
IMM Event Log
76
Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
76
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Compute Node
76
Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot Diagnostic Program
78
DSA Diagnostic Test Results
79
Event Messages
235
IMM Messages
235
UEFI Diagnostic Codes
928
Troubleshooting by Symptom
954
Compute Node Start Problems
954
Connectivity Problems
954
Hard Disk Drive Problems
968
Intermittent Connectivity Problems
970
Intermittent Problems
970
Memory Problems
971
Observable Problems
972
Installation Problems
973
Performance Problems
974
Power-On Problems
975
Software
977
Undetermined Problems
978
Solving Undetermined Problems
979
Collecting Service Data
980
And Replacing Compute Node Components
983
Chapter 7 .Installing,Removing
984
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
984
Removing a Compute Node from a Chassis
985
Installing a Compute Node in a Chassis
986
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
987
Removing the Adapter-Retention Assembly
988
Installing the Adapter-Retention Assembly
989
Removing the Bezel
990
Removing the Center Partition
991
Installing the Center Partition
992
Removing the Chassis Bulkhead
993
Removing the CMOS Battery
995
Removing the Compute Node Cover
996
Installing the Compute Node Cover
998
Removing a DIMM
999
Installing a DIMM
1001
Removing an Exflash DIMM
1009
Installing an Exflash DIMM
1010
Removing a Fabric Connector
1014
Installing a Fabric Connector
1015
Removing the Front Handle
1016
Installing the Front Handles
1017
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Cage and Backplane Assembly
1018
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
1019
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
1020
Removing an I/O Expansion Adapter
1021
Removing the Light Path Diagnostics Panel
1023
Removing a Scalability and Performance Connector
1024
Installing a Scalability and Performance Connector
1027
Removing a Solid State Drive
1030
Installing a Solid State Drive
1031
Removing the Solid State Drive Cage and Backplane
1032
Installing the Solid State Drive Cage and Backplane
1033
Removing the Solid State Drive Mounting Sleeve
1034
Removing the USB Flash Drive
1035
Installing the USB Flash Drive
1036
Removing and Replacing Frus (Trained Service Technician Only)
1037
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
1040
Thermal Grease
1044
Removing the System-Board Components for Base-Assembly Replacement
1045
Installing the System-Board Components for Base-Assembly Replacement
1046
Technical Assistance
1051
Using the Documentation
1052
Hardware Service and Support
1053
Appendix B. Notices
1055
Trademarks
1056
Particulate Contamination
1057
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
1058
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
1058
Electronic Emission Notices
1058
Germany Class a Statement
1059
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
1060
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
1060
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
1060
Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements
1060
Taiwan BSMI Rohs Declaration
1061
Index
1063
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Lenovo Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual (802 pages)
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Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 27.9 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
8
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
14
The Lenovo Documentation CD
15
Hardware and Software Requirements
15
Using the Documentation Browser
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
What Your Compute Node Offers
19
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
22
Major Components of the Compute Node
22
Power, Controls, and Indicators
23
Compute Node Controls, Connectors, and Leds
23
Console Breakout Cable
27
Turning on the Compute Node
27
Turning off the Compute Node
28
System-Board Layouts
29
System-Board Connectors
29
System-Board Jumpers
30
System-Board Leds
31
System-Board Switches
31
Working with Scalable Partitions
34
Flexnode Partitioning
35
Single Partition Considerations
35
Chapter 2. Configuring
37
Partitioning a Multi-Node Complex
37
Updating Firmware and Device Drivers
37
Recovering a UEFI Image
39
Configuring the Compute Node
40
Using the Setup Utility
41
Nx Boot Failure
47
Setting the Boot Protocol to Boot from Legacy Devices Using the Setup Utility
47
Using the Boot Selection Menu Program
48
Updating the Universally Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS Data
49
Enabling Features on Demand RAID Software
52
Configuring a RAID Array
52
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility
52
Features on Demand
53
Setting up the LAN-On-Motherboard (LOM) Feature
54
Chapter 3. Installing the Operating System
57
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
58
Serverguide Features
59
Typical Operating-System Installation
59
Installing the Operating System Without Using Serverguide
60
Using Lenovo Serverguide Scripting Toolkit
60
Chapter 4. Accessing the IMM2
61
Accessing the IMM2 Remotely
61
Viewing the Network Access Tag
61
Lenovo 2015. Portions © IBM Corp
61
Logging on to the Web Interface
62
IMM2 Action Descriptions
63
Accessing the IMM2 Using the LAN over USB Interface
67
Potential Conflicts with the LAN over USB Interface
68
Resolving Conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB Interface
68
Configuring the LAN over USB Interface
68
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, Types 7903 and 4259
71
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
77
Service Bulletins
77
Diagnostic Tools
77
Light Path Diagnostics
77
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
79
IMM Event Log
80
Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
80
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Compute Node
81
Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot Diagnostic Program
82
DSA Diagnostic Test Results
84
Event Messages
191
IMM Messages
191
UEFI Diagnostic Codes
659
DSA Messages
679
Troubleshooting by Symptom
681
Compute Node Start Problems
681
Connectivity Problems
682
Hard Disk Drive Problems
698
Intermittent Connectivity Problems
699
Intermittent Problems
699
Memory Problems
700
Observable Problems
701
Optional Device and Replaceable Component Installation Problems
702
Performance Problems
703
Power-On Problems
704
Software
705
System Scaling Issues
706
Undetermined Problems
707
Solving Undetermined Problems
708
Collecting Service Data
709
Chapter 7. Installing, Removing, and Replacing Compute Node Components
711
Installing an Optional Device
711
Installation Guidelines
711
System Reliability Guidelines
712
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
712
Returning a Device or Component
712
Updating the Compute Node Configuration
712
Removing a Compute Node from a Chassis
713
Installing a Compute Node in a Chassis
714
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
716
Removing the Adapter-Retention Assembly
716
Installing the Adapter-Retention Assembly
717
Removing the Bezel
719
Installing the Bezel
719
Removing the Center Partition
720
Installing the Center Partition
721
Removing the Chassis Bulkhead
722
Installing the Chassis Bulkhead
723
Removing the CMOS Battery
724
Installing the CMOS Battery
725
Removing the Compute Node Cover
727
Installing the Compute Node Cover
728
Removing a DIMM
729
Installing a DIMM
731
Removing a Fabric Connector
740
Installing a Fabric Connector
741
Removing a Flash DIMM
742
Installing a Flash DIMM
742
Removing the Front Handle
747
Installing the Front Handles
748
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage and Backplane Assembly
749
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Cage and Backplane Assembly
750
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
751
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
752
Removing an I/O Expansion Adapter
753
Installing an I/O Expansion Adapter
754
Removing the Light Path Diagnostics Panel
755
Installing the Light Path Diagnostics Panel
756
Removing an SMP Expansion Connector
757
Installing an SMP Expansion Connector
759
Removing a Solid State Drive
762
Installing a Solid State Drive
763
Removing the Solid State Drive Cage and Backplane
764
Installing the Solid State Drive Cage and Backplane
765
Removing the Solid State Drive Mounting Sleeve
767
Installing the Solid State Drive Mounting Sleeve
767
Removing the USB Flash Drive
768
Installing the USB Flash Drive
769
Removing and Replacing Frus (Trained Service Technician Only)
770
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
770
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
774
Thermal Grease
778
Removing the System-Board Components for Base-Assembly Replacement
779
Installing the System-Board Components for Base-Assembly Replacement
781
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
785
Before You Call
785
Using the Documentation
786
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
786
How to Send DSA Data
786
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
787
Software Service and Support
787
Hardware Service and Support
787
Taiwan Product Service
787
Notices
789
Trademarks
790
Important Notes
790
Recycling Information
791
Particulate Contamination
791
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
792
Electronic Emission Notices
792
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
792
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
792
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
793
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
793
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
793
Germany Class a Statement
793
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
794
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
794
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
795
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
795
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
795
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
795
Index
797
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