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Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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ThinkServer RS210
Machine Types: 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534

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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkServer RS210 Machine Types: 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534...
  • Page 3 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Diagnostic programs and messages . Running the diagnostic programs . Diagnostic text messages . Viewing the test log Diagnostic messages . © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2009. . 11 . 12 . 12 . 13 . 15 .
  • Page 6 Solving Ethernet controller problems Solving undetermined problems . Problem determination tips. Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors ....105 Front view . Rear view System-board internal connectors.
  • Page 7 Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 ..177 Replaceable server components . Power cords . Chapter 8. Configuring the server Using the Setup Utility . Starting the Setup Utility Setup Utility menu choices .
  • Page 8 Index ........231 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. v 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 the server.

  • Page 10: Safety Statements

    Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
  • Page 12 Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v 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. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 14 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 ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.

  • Page 16: 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).

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. General Information

    The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM) and are available with the purchase of the optional Lenovo Virtual Media Key. A virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.
  • Page 18 – Installed hardware – Service processor status and configuration – Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly called BIOS) configuration – Hard disk drive health – RAID controller configuration ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    The diagnostics programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to the Lenovo technical support team to help diagnose a problem. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.

  • Page 20: Software

    User Guide for the EasyStartup program is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For additional information, see “Using the EasyStartup DVD” on page 209. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Video controller (integrated into IMM):...

  • Page 21: Easymanage

    EasyManage Agent enables other clients on the network to be managed by the centralized console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server is supported on 32-bit Windows Server 2008 products. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent is supported on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE operating systems.
  • Page 22 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    If the server is halted and a POST error code is displayed, see “Event logs” on page 19. If the server is halted and no error message is displayed, see “Troubleshooting tables” on page 50 and “Solving undetermined problems”...

  • Page 24: Performing The Checkout Procedure

    Successful completion of startup Diagnosing a problem Before you contact Lenovo or an approved warranty service provider, follow these procedures in the order in which they are presented to diagnose a problem with your server: 1. Determine what has changed.
  • Page 25 For problems with operating systems or Lenovo software or devices, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. a) Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 26: Undocumented Problems

    If you have completed the diagnostic procedure and the problem remains, the problem might not have been previously identified by Lenovo. After you have verified that all code is at the latest level, all hardware and software configurations are valid, and no LEDs or log entries indicate a hardware component failure, contact Lenovo or an approved warranty service provider for assistance.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Diagnostics

    The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to Lenovo service and support. Additionally, you can view the server information locally through a generated text report file. You can also copy the log to removable media and view the log from a Web browser.

  • Page 28: Viewing Event Logs Through The Setup Utility

    To view the IMM system-event log, select System Event Log. Viewing event logs without restarting the server When the server is not hung and the IMM is connected to a network, methods are available for you to view one or more event logs without having to restart the server.

  • Page 29: Clearing The Event Logs

    System Event Log; then, press Enter twice. POST When you turn on the server, it performs a series of tests to check the operation of the server components and some optional devices in the server. This series of tests is called the power-on self-test, or POST.
  • Page 30 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 31 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 32 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 33 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 34 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 35 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 36 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 37: System-Event Log

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 38: Integrated Management Module Error Messages

    Numeric sensor Planar VBAT going low (lower critical) has asserted. Numeric sensor Fan n Tach going low (lower critical) has asserted. (n = fan number) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Severity Description Error An upper critical sensor going high has asserted.
  • Page 39 2. Make sure that the heat sink for microprocessor n is installed correctly.
  • Page 40 (n = microprocessor number) An SM BIOS Uncorrectable CPU complex error for Processor CPU nStatus has asserted. (n = microprocessor number) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error A processor failed - FRB1/BIST condition has occurred.
  • Page 41 2. Make sure that the heat sink for microprocessor n is installed correctly.
  • Page 42 (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) The System %1 encountered a POST Error. (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error A sensor has changed to Nonrecoverable state. Error A bus timeout has occurred.
  • Page 43 1. Check the system-event log. 2. Check the PCI error LEDs. 3. Remove the adapter from the indicated PCI slot. 4. Check for a server firmware update. Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part...
  • Page 44 (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) A Uncorrectable Bus Error has occurred on system %1. (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error A bus uncorrectable error has occurred. (Sensor = Critical Int CPU) Error A bus uncorrectable error has occurred.
  • Page 45 1. Check the system-event log. 2. Check for an error LED on the system board. 3. Replace any failing device. 4. Check for a server firmware update. Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.
  • Page 46 Memory uncorrectable error detected for DIMM One of the DIMMs on Memory Subsystem One of the DIMMs. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error An array is in Critical state. (Sensor = Drive n Status)
  • Page 47 Make sure that DIMMs are installed in the correct sequence and have the same size, type, speed, and technology. 1. If the server failed the POST memory test, reseat the DIMMs. 2. Replace any DIMM that is indicated by a lit error LED.
  • Page 48 (n = DIMM number) A PCI PERR has occurred on system (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error A DIMM configuration error has occurred. Error A sensor has changed to Critical state from a less severe state.
  • Page 49 (Sensor = One of PCI Err) 1. Check the extender-card LEDs. 2. Reseat the affected adapters and extender card. 3. Update the server and adapter firmware (UEFI and IMM). Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.
  • Page 50 (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) Fault in slot System board on system (%1 = CIM_ComputerSystem. ElementName) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error A PCI SERR has occurred. (Sensor = One of PCI Err) Error 1.
  • Page 51 Info An IMM network has completed initialization. Error A problem has occurred with the SSL Server, SSL Client, or SSL Trusted CA certificate that has been imported into the IMM. The imported certificate must contain a public key that...
  • Page 52 %1 from %2 at IP address %3. (%1 = user ID; %2 = ValueMap(CIM_ProtocolEndpoint. ProtocolIFType; %3 = IP address, xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Info A user has modified the host name of the IMM. Info A user has modified the IP address of the IMM.
  • Page 53 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Attempting to %1 server %2 by user (%1 = Power Up, Power Down, Power Cycle, or Reset; %2 = IBM_ComputerSystem.
  • Page 54 ConfigurationName; %2 = user ID) Watchdog %1 Screen Capture Occurred. (%1 = OS Watchdog or Loader Watchdog) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Info The DHCP server has assigned an IMM IP address and configuration.
  • Page 55 Error The IMM has resorted to running the backup main application. Error The server does not support the installed IMM firmware version. Info The IMM has been reset because a user has restored the configuration to its default settings.
  • Page 56 Watchdog; %2 = OS Watchdog or Loader Watchdog) IMM Test Alert Generated by %1. (%1 = user ID) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Error There is a problem with the certificate that has been imported into the IMM.
  • Page 57 v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Tables

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 59: Dvd Drive Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 60: General Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 61 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 62: Hypervisor Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 63: Intermittent Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 64: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 65: Memory Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 66: Microprocessor Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 67: Monitor Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 68 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 69: Optional-Device Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 70: Power Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 71: Serial-Device Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 72: Software Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 73: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Port Problems

    Many errors are first indicated by a lit system-error LED on the control-panel assembly of the server. If this LED is lit, one or more LEDs elsewhere in the server might also be lit and can direct you to the source of the error.
  • Page 74 3. Remove the server cover and look inside the server for lit LEDs. Certain components inside the server have LEDs that will be lit to indicate the location of a problem. For example, a DIMM error will light the LED next to the failing DIMM on the system board.

  • Page 75: Power-Supply Leds

    The following minimum configuration is required for the DC LED on the power supply to be lit: v Power supply v Power cord The following minimum configuration is required for the server to start: v One microprocessor in microprocessor socket 1 v One 1 GB DIMM on the system board...

  • Page 76: Diagnostic Programs And Messages

    Make sure that the server has the latest version of the diagnostic programs. To download the latest version, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 77: Running The Diagnostic Programs

    6. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test to run. If the diagnostic programs do not detect any hardware errors but the problem remains during normal server operation, a software error might be the cause. If you suspect a software problem, see the information that comes with your software.

  • Page 78: Diagnostic Messages

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 79 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 80 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 81 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 82 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 83 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 84 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 85 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 86 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 87 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 88 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 89 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 90 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 91 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 92 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 93 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 94 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 95 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 96 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 97 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 98 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 99 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 100 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 101 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 102 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 103 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 104 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 105 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 106 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
  • Page 107 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician. v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

  • Page 108: Recovering The Server Firmware

    To download the server firmware update package from the World Wide Web, go to http:// www.lenovo.com/support. The flash memory of the server consists of a primary bank and a backup bank. It is essential that you maintain the backup bank with a bootable firmware image. If the primary bank becomes corrupted, you can either manually boot the backup bank with the boot block jumper, or in the case of image corruption, this will occur automatically with the Automated Boot Recovery function.
  • Page 109 5. Reinstall the server cover; then, reconnect all power cords. 6. Restart the server. The power-on self-test (POST) starts. 7. Boot the server to an operating system that is supported by the firmware update package that you downloaded. 8. Perform the firmware update by following the instructions that are in the firmware update package readme file.

  • Page 110: Automated Boot Recovery (Abr)

    Automated boot recovery (ABR) If the server is booting up and the IMM detect problems with the server firmware in the primary bank, it will automatically switch to the backup firmware bank and give you the opportunity to recover the primary bank.

  • Page 111: Solving Undetermined Problems

    Check the LAN activity LED on the rear of the server. The LAN activity LED is lit when data is active on the Ethernet network. If the LAN activity LED is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are installed.

  • Page 112: Problem Determination Tips

    If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance from Lenovo. The model number and serial number of the server are located on an ID label 1 on the bezel. v Machine type and model...

  • Page 113: Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls And Connectors

    This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front and rear of the server, and how to turn the server on and off. For the location of the LEDs on the system board, see “System-board LEDs” on page 112.

  • Page 114: Rear View

    Ethernet 1 link LED Ethernet 2 activity LED Ethernet 2 link LED PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual NMI button USB 3-4 connector USB 1-2 connector Video connector...

  • Page 115: System-Board Internal Connectors

    Wake-on-LAN connector DVD drive connector Hypervisor flash device connector Reserved Reserved Reserved Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors Riser-card connector 2 Riser-card connector 1 Battery Power 2 connector Virtual media key connector Power 1 connector Power 3 connector...

  • Page 116: System-Board External Connectors

    The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system-board. Serial (com 1) connector Video connector Ethernet connector 1 USB connectors 1 and 2 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Ethernet connector 2 USB connectors 3 and 4 SW1 (NMI button)

  • Page 117: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    The following illustration shows the locations of the PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly. PCI Express x8 slot 1 DVD drive connector Hypervisor flash device connector Riser-card connector 2 Riser-card connector 1 Battery Virtual media key connector PCI Express x8 slot 2 Chapter 5. Locating Server Controls and connectors...
  • Page 118 The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X riser-card assembly. PCI-X power cable PCI-X slot ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded.

  • Page 120: System-Board Leds

    Error LEDs Baseboard management controller heartbeat LED Standby power LED ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual PCI Express slot 2 error LED PCI Express slot 1 error LED Microprocessor error LED Battery error LED...

  • Page 121: Server Power Features

    Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the integrated management module) is shut down;...
  • Page 122 The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will turn off automatically.

  • Page 123: Chapter 6. Replacing Frus

    This section contains information for trained service technicians. Inspecting for unsafe conditions Use the information in this section to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in a Lenovo product that you are working on. Each Lenovo product, as it was designed and manufactured, has required safety items to protect users and service technicians from injury.

  • Page 124: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall into the server as you lean over it.

  • Page 125: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface.

  • Page 126: Major Components Of The Server

    Simple-swap SATA filler Hot-swap hard disk drive filler 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive (depending on model) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Bezel DVD drive filler Operator information panel Fans System board...

  • Page 127: Removing And Installing The Cover

    LEDs that are lit inside the server on the system board. 3. If the server has been installed in a rack, slide the server out from the rack enclosure. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for information about removing the server from the rack.

  • Page 128: Removing And Installing The Bezel

    Removing and installing the bezel To remove the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the server from the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119). 2. From inside the server, press the bezel release latch 1 toward the left side of the server.

  • Page 129: Removing And Installing The Dimm Air Baffle

    Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle The DIMM air baffle must be removed to allow access to some of the server components. To remove and install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following procedures:...

  • Page 130: Replacing A Memory Module (Dimm)

    DIMM is single-rank (n=1) or dual-rank (n=2). v The server supports up to two UDIMMs or three RDIMMs per channel. The following table shows an example of the maximum amount of memory that you can install, using ranked DIMMs.
  • Page 131 Do not use both RDIMMs and UDIMMs in the same server. v The server supports up to three single-rank, dual-rank, or quad-rank RDIMMs per channel. v The RDIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available) DIMMs.

  • Page 132: Removing A Memory Module

    1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

  • Page 133: Installing A Memory Module

    1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.

  • Page 134: Replacing Hard Disk Drives

    To replace a hard disk drive, complete the appropriate procedures for your drive: Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.

  • Page 135: Installing A Simple-Swap Serial Ata (Sata) Hard Disk Drive

    4. Remove the filler panel 2 from the bay if necessary. 5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive 3 into the server until the drive connects to the back plate 1 .

  • Page 136: Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.

  • Page 137: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. Note: If your server has only one hot-swap hard disk drive, install it in the left or upper-left drive bay. Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.

  • Page 138: Replacing A Pci Card

    115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords. 3. Remove the server from the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119). 4. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card.
  • Page 139 PCI-X power cable 7. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front grip point and rear edges and lift to remove it from the server. 8. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 9. Carefully grasp the PCI card by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the PCI card from the riser-card assembly.

  • Page 140: Installing A Pci Card

    Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and ensures proper cooling of server components. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual PCI card...

  • Page 141: Replacing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    An incorrectly seated PCI card might cause damage to the system board, the riser-card assembly, or the PCI card.

  • Page 142: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the server from the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119).

  • Page 143: Installing The Operator Information Panel Assembly

    6. Lift the operator information panel assembly out of the server. 7. If you are instructed to return the operator information panel assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing the operator information panel assembly To install the replacement operator information panel assembly, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 144: Replacing The Drive Cage

    The following illustration shows removing a simple-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows removing a hot-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows removing a hot-swap 2.5-inch drive cage. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 145 1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. Remove the hard disk drives from the cage (see “Replacing hard disk drives” on page 126.

  • Page 146: Installing The Drive Cage

    The following illustration shows installing a simple-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows installing a hot-swap 3.5-inch drive cage. The following illustration shows installing a hot-swap 2.5-inch drive cage. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 147: Replacing The Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    (3.5-inch drives)” on page 154 or “Removing the SAS backplane (2.5-inch drives)” on page 156 for instructions, as applicable.) 2. Line up the drive cage with the drive bays on the front of the server. 3. Push the drive cage into the server until it stops.

  • Page 148: Removing The Microprocessor

    Press firmly on the captive screws and loosen them with a screwdriver. c. Use your fingers to gently pull the heat sink from the microprocessor. 6. Lift the heat sink out of the server. After removal, place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface.

  • Page 149: Installing The Microprocessor

    To download the latest level of server firmware and other code updates for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
  • Page 150 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver, alternating among the screws until they are tight. If possible, each screw should be rotated two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 151: Thermal Grease

    6. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 173. Thermal grease The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease. When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that is was removed from, make sure that the following requirements are met: v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated.

  • Page 152: Replacing The System Board

    To replace the system board, use the following procedures: Removing the system board Note: When you replace the system board, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.

  • Page 153: Installing The System Board

    12. Remove the screws 1 that secure the system board to the chassis, and put them in a safe place. 13. Lift up the system board and carefully remove it from the server, being careful not to damage any surrounding components.

  • Page 154: Replacing The Power Supply

    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 ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 155: Removing The Power Supply

    2. Disconnect the ac power cord from the connector on the power supply. Disconnect all external cables from the server. 3. Remove the server from the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119).

  • Page 156: Installing The Power Supply

    Press the power-control button. Make sure that the power-on LED on the front of the server is lit. If the server starts, proceed to step 8. If the server does not start, disconnect the ac power cord and call for service.

  • Page 157: Replacing A Fan Assembly

    Grasp the top of the fan with your index finger and thumb and lift the fan out of the server.

  • Page 158: Installing A Fan Assembly

    To install the replacement fan, complete the following steps: 1. Position the replacement fan so that the airflow arrow on the fan points toward the rear of the server. Note: Correct airflow is from the front to the rear of the server.

  • Page 159: Replacing The System-Board Battery

    1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119).

  • Page 160: Installing The Battery

    After you replace the system-board battery, you must reconfigure the server and reset the system date and time. v To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement. Statement 2: ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 161 7. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server. Note: You must wait approximately 1 to 3 minutes after you connect the power cord of the server to an electrical outlet before the power-control button becomes active.

  • Page 162: Replacing The Sas/Sata Hard Disk Drive Back Plate Or Backplane

    2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Pull the hard disk drives out of the server slightly to disengage them from the backplane or back plate.
  • Page 163 If the server is a hot-swap model, reconnect the SAS/SATA controller signal cable to the backplane. v If the server is a simple-swap model that contains a standard SATA back plate, reconnect the SATA cable to the system board. See “System-board internal connectors” on page 107 for the location of the SATA connectors on the system board.

  • Page 164: Removing The Sas Backplane (2.5-Inch Drives)

    8. If you are instructed to return the backplane or back plate, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 165: Installing The Sas Backplane (2.5-Inch Drives)

    4. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119). 5. Grasp the riser-card assembly 1 at the front and rear edges and lift to remove it from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.

  • Page 166: Installing The Riser-Card Assembly

    3. Reconnect any PCI card cables that you disconnected when you removed the riser-card assembly. 4. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, reconnect the riser-card power cable 1 to the riser-card assembly. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 167: Replacing An Ibm Serveraid-Br10Il Sas/Sata Controller

    5. Carefully align the riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the server and with the riser-card connectors on the system board; then, press down on the assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly 1 is fully seated in the connector on the system board.

  • Page 168: Installing An Ibm Serveraid-Br10Il Sas/Sata Controller

    2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel and LEDs inside the server on the system board.
  • Page 169 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the controller by the top edge or upper corners of the controller and remove it from the package.

  • Page 170: Replacing The Dvd Drive Cable

    5. Remove the DVD drive (see “Replacing a DVD drive” on page 164). 6. From the front of the server, press the cable connector latch 1 and slide the DVD drive cable to the unlock position; then, slide the cable connector to the right and pull the cable out from the connector.

  • Page 171: Installing The Dvd Drive Cable

    115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the DVD drive cage and press the cable connector into the DVD drive cage connector until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 172: Replacing A Dvd Drive

    3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119). 4. Pull the release tab 1 (the rear of the drive-retention clip) toward the right side of the server to release the clip; then, while you pull the tab, push the drive out of the bay.

  • Page 173: Installing A Dvd Drive

    Installing a DVD drive The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a DVD drive. v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
  • Page 174 Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 7. Slide the drive into the DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 173. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 175: Replacing The Virtual Media Key

    1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained service technicians” on page 115. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119).

  • Page 176: Replacing The Pci-X Riser-Card Power Cable

    5. Remove the riser-card assembly (see “Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 157). 6. Remove the PCI card from the riser-card assembly if one is installed (see “Removing a PCI card” on page 130). ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 177: Installing The Pci-X Riser-Card Power Cable

    The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) must be updated when the system board is replaced. Use the Advanced Settings Utility to update the UUID in the UEFI-based server. The ASU is an online tool that supports several operating systems. Make sure that you download the version for your operating system.
  • Page 178 Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. c. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210;, and click Continue. d. Click Downloads and drivers. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 179: Updating The Dmi/Smbios Data

    The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) must be updated when the system board is replaced. Use the Advanced Settings Utility to update the DMI in the UEFI-based server. The ASU is an online tool that supports several operating systems. Make sure that you download the version for your operating system.
  • Page 180 Some operating systems have the IPMI driver installed by default. ASU provides the corresponding mapping layer. To see the Advanced Settings Utility Users Guide. You can access the ASU Users Guide from the Lenovo support Web site. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 181: Completing The Fru Replacement

    Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list. c. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS210;, and click Continue. d. Click Downloads and drivers. e. Click User’s guides and manuals to link to the ASU Users Guide.

  • Page 182: Connecting The Cables

    Power-on LED Power-control button Reset button Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual System-error LED USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Hard disk drive activity LED (green) Hard disk drive status LED (amber)

  • Page 183: Updating The Server Configuration

    Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or external device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The UEFI Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings.
  • Page 184 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 185: Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Rs210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, And 6534

    Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 The following replaceable components are available for the ThinkServer RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534 servers. To check for an updated parts listing on the Web, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 186 Simple-swap SATA filler Hot-swap hard disk drive filler 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive (depending on model) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Bezel DVD drive filler Operator information panel Fans System board...

  • Page 187: Replaceable Server Components

    If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. v 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 188 Microprocessor, Xeon X3470 2.93GHz/1333MHz-8MB 4C (models CTO) Microprocessor, Core i3-540 3.06 GHz/1333MHz-4MB 2C (models CTO) Microprocessor, Core i3-530 2.93 GHz/1333MHz-4MB 2C (models CTO) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU part CRU part number number FRU part...
  • Page 189 Table 15. Parts listing, Types 6531 (continued) Index Description Heat Sink (models CTO All Models) TOP-COVER (models CTO All Models) System battery (models CTO All Models) 1U Tool-Less Rail Kit (models CTO All Models) EAR Bracket (models CTO All Models) Cable, miniSAS Cable (models CTO All Models) Cable, Backplane cable (models CTO All Models) Cable, 500mm SAS Cable (models CTO All Models)
  • Page 190 WS 2008 R2 ENT 64bit TR (models CTO All Models) ROK WS2008 FOUND 64bit MUI EN/JP (models CTO All Models) ROK WS2008 FOUND 64bit MUI EN/FR/GR/SP/IT (models CTO All Models) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual 6531 Software FRU FRU#...
  • Page 191 Table 16. Parts listing, Types 6532 Index Description Riser PCIX (models CTO All Models) Riser PCI-E LP (models CTO All Models) Riser PCI-E FH (models CTO All Models) Air Duct (models CTO All Models) Memory module, 1GB DDR3-1333 1Rx8 LP RDIMM (models CTO) Memory module, 1GB (1x1GB, Single Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP UDIMM (models CTO 11U...
  • Page 192 Cable, 500mm SAS cable (models CTO All Models) Cable, Front I/O cable (models CTO All Models) Cable, 3.5″ SS SATA cable (models CTO All Models) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU part CRU part...
  • Page 193 Table 16. Parts listing, Types 6532 (continued) Index Description Blank EMC shield (models CTO All Models) Fornt I/O board (models CTO All Models) HD InstCaution Label (models CTO All Models) Low case (models CTO All Models) 2.5″ DASD cage (models CTO All Models) NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter (models CTO All Models) PRO/1K PT Dual (models CTO All Models)
  • Page 194 Riser PCI-E FH (models CTO All Models) Air Duct (models CTO All Models) Memory module, 1GB DDR3-1333 1Rx8 LP RDIMM (models CTO) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual 6532 Software FRU CRU part number...
  • Page 195 Hard disk drive, 750GB 7200 RPM 3.5″ Simple-Swap SATA II (models CTO 11G 11M 11A 11J ) Hard disk drive, IBM Server 1TB 7200 SATA 3.5″ Simple Swap HDD (models CTO 11G 11M 11A 11J) SATA Filler 3.5″ (models CTO All Models) SAS Filler 3.5″...
  • Page 196 ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA controller (models CTO) ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA controller (models CTO 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 11A 11J) ServeRAID-MR10i Li-Ion Battery (models CTO) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU part CRU part number...
  • Page 197 Table 17. Parts listing, Types 6533 (continued) Index Description ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA controller with Remote Battery Kit (models CTO) ServeRAID M1015 RAID 5 Upgrade Key (models CTO) ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller (models CTO) EasyManage (models CTO All Models) Documentation DVD (models CTO All Models) EasyStartup (models CTO All Models) WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit US (models CTO All Models) WS2008 R2 FOUND 64bit NL (models CTO All Models)
  • Page 198 Hard disk drive, 500GB 7200 RPM 3.5″ Hot-Swap SATA II (models CTO 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 11A 11J 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12J) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual 6533 Software FRU CRU part...
  • Page 199 Table 18. Parts listing, Types 6534 (continued) Index Description Hard disk drive, 146GB 15K 3.5″ Hot-Swap SAS (models CTO 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 11A 11J 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12J ) Hard disk drive, 750GB 7200 RPM 3.5″...
  • Page 200 12J 13U 13F 13S 13L 13D 13Y 13G 13M 13A 13J 14U 14F 14S 14L 14D 14Y 14G 14M 14A 14J 15G 15M 15A 15J) ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller (models CTO) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU part CRU part...
  • Page 201 Table 18. Parts listing, Types 6534 (continued) Index Description ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller (models CTO) IBM 3Gb SAS HBA controller v2 (models CTO) ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2 (models CTO 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 11A 11J) ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controller (models CTO 14U 14F 14S 14L 14D 14Y 14G 14M 14A 14J 15G 15M 15A 15J) ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA controller (models CTO) ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA controller (models CTO 12U...

  • Page 202: Power Cords

    ROK WS2008 FOUND 64bit MUI EN/FR/GR/SP/IT (models CTO All Models) 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.
  • Page 203 Table 19. Power cords, Type 6531 Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5247 Taiwan 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5102 ANZ 2.8M (models CTO 11M 12M) 39M5123 Europe 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5130 Denmark 2.8M (models CTO 11G 12G) 39M5144 S.
  • Page 204 13U 13F 13S 13L 13D 13A 14U 14F 14S 14L 14D 14A 15A) 39M5226 India 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5179 Europe 2.8M (models CTO) 39M5233 Brazil 2.8M (models CTO) ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 205 Table 22. Power cords, Type 6534 (continued) Lenovo Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5206 China 2.8M (models CTO) Chapter 7. Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534...
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  • Page 207: Chapter 8. Configuring The Server

    However, you will still be able to access the Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the optional Lenovo Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture”...

  • Page 208: Using The Setup Utility

    Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. – Processors Select this choice to view or change the processor settings. – Memory Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 209 – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0 compliant controllers and drivers installed in the server. – Network Select this choice to view or configure the network device options, such as iSCSI, PXE, and network devices.
  • Page 210 Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the IMM system-event log. Also, after you complete a repair or correct an error, clear the IMM system-event log to turn off the system-error LED on the front of the server.

  • Page 211: Passwords

    Power-on password If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.

  • Page 212: Administrator Password

    The jumper location is shown in the following illustration. Table 23. System board jumpers Jumper number ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Jumper name Clear CMOS jumper 1 Boot block jumper 2...

  • Page 213: Using The Boot Manager Program

    1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded.

  • Page 214: Using Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual Where to find more...
  • Page 215 To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active. 2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

  • Page 216: Using The Webbios Utility

    Creating a storage configuration using the Configuration Wizard Follow these steps to start create a storage configuration: 1. Click Configuration Wizard to start the wizard. 2. Select a configuration option: ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 217: Viewing And Changing Properties

    The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating-system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system 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...

  • Page 218: Before You Use The Easystartup Dvd

    Support for Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE Server operating systems v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time v Creates a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster...
  • Page 219 RAID configuration settings to a RAID response file, which you can use on other similarly configured Lenovo servers. This method satisfies most users’ needs. Note: The EasyStartup program provides limited support for the IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller.

  • Page 220: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Easystartup

    5. Click Operating system installation to download instructions to install the operating system. 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 unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) code, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware.

  • Page 221: Using The Easyupdate Firmware Updater Tool

    (HDD) firmware. To update your system, first go to the Lenovo Support Web site and obtain the ISO file. 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.
  • Page 222 1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded.

  • Page 223: Using The Integrated Management Module

    2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script.

  • Page 224: Ibm Advanced Settings Utility Program

    The server is not a domain controller. However, it is recommended to have the server join a domain. v The account that you use to log in and to install the Core Server has Administrator privileges on the server with full read/write access. Ideally, this account is also a Domain Administrator account. This account will be used to create the initial administrator-level account used to log in to the ThinkServer EasyManage console.

  • Page 225: Installing Windows 2008 32-Bit Components

    Note: If IIS is already installed and certain Role Services are still required, expand Roles in the tree view on the left in Server Manager and click on Web Server (IIS), then click on Add Role Services. Select the necessary role services and click Install.

  • Page 226: Uninstalling The Landesk Software Agent

    The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional Lenovo Virtual Media Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

  • Page 227: Logging On To The Web Interface

    To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. Chapter 8. Configuring the server...

  • Page 228: Enabling And Configuring Serial Over Lan (Sol)

    Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. To enable and configure the server for SOL, you must update and configure the UEFI code; update and configure the integrated management module (IMM) firmware; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware;...

  • Page 229: Appendix. Notices

    Consult your local 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 230: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo ThinkServer The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: ® ™...

  • Page 231: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (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 recycling their IT products. Information on Lenovo product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo’s Internet site at...

  • Page 232: Compliance With Republic Of Turkey Directive On The Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

    Bu Lenovo ürünü, T.C. Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı'nın “Elektrik ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmelik (EEE)” direktiflerine uygundur. EEE Yönetmeliğ ine Uygundur. Recycling statements for Japan ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 233: Battery Return Program

    The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment or contact your local waste disposal facility. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.

  • Page 234: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 235: United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement

    Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für 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.

  • Page 236: Japan Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Taiwan Class A warning statement ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 237: People's Republic Of China Class A Warning Statement

    People’s Republic of China Class A warning statement Korea Class A warning statement Appendix. Notices...
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  • Page 239: Index

    Ethernet configuring 219 removing the ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA 159 controllers Ethernet 219 cover, installing 119 © Lenovo 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007, 2009. cover, removing 119 CPU error LEDs 66 creating RAID array 207 CRUs, replacing battery 151 DIMMs 124...
  • Page 240 122 microprocessor 141 operator-information panel 135 PCI-X riser-card power cable 169 power supply 148 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual installing (continued) riser-card assembly 158 SAS backplane 157 SAS/SATA backplane 154 SAS/SATA backplate 154...
  • Page 241 USB port 65 video 65 RAID array creating 207 RAID support 10 rear view of the server 106 recovering the server firmware 100 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller 128, 130 remote presence feature 9 using 218 removing battery 151...
  • Page 242 167 virtual media key, support 9 Wake on LAN feature 113 Web site Lenovo support 177, 212, 213, 220 UEFI flash diskette 100 what the server offers 9 ThinkServer ThinkServer RS210, Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 244 Part Number: XXXXXX Printed in USA (1P) P/N: XXXXXX...

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