Safety inspection checklist ... iv Server package contents ... Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Chapter 1. Introduction ..1 Controller .
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1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
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Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR665 V3 server (7D9A and 7D9B) is a 2-socket 2U server that features the 4th generation EPYC processor family of AMD ® . The server offers a broad selection of drive and slot configurations, high performance, and expansion for various IT workloads.
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.
• Operating systems Technical specifications Summary of the technical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. The latest specifications information is always available at https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/ Processor Supports fourth-generation AMD ®...
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• Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities. – The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux • VMware ESXi References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig • OS deployment instructions, see “Deploy the operating system” on page Mechanical specifications Summary of the mechanical specifications of server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
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Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
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Environment ThinkSystem SR665 V3 is designed for standard data center environment and is recommended to be placed in industrial data center. Depending on hardware configurations, the server complies with ASHRAE Class H1, A2, A3, or A4 specifications with certain thermal restrictions. For detailed thermal information, see “Thermal rules” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide.
Management options The XClarity portfolio and other system management options described in this section are available to help you manage the servers more conveniently and efficiently. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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Important: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product. All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/...
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1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo XClarity Essentials or Lenovo XClarity Controller.
Table 5. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout “External diagnostics connector (optional)” on page 14 “VGA connector (optional)” on page 15 “Drive activity LED” on page 14 “Drive status LED” on page 14 ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Table 5. Components on the front of the server (continued) Callout Callout “Front I/O module (on media bay)” on page 15 “Rack latch (right)” on page 15 “Pull-out information tab” on page 15 “Drive bays” on page 14 “Rack latch (left)” on page 15 Front view with twenty-four 2.5-inch front drive bays Table 6.
Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four The drive is being identified. flashes per second) External diagnostics connector The connector is for connecting an external diagnostics handset. For more about its functions, see “External diagnostics handset” in User Guide. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
“Front I/O module” on page Pull-out information tab The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached on the pull-out information tab. The default Lenovo XClarity Controller hostname and the IPv6 Link Local Address (LLA) are provided on the tab.
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ID button, the state of the system ID LED changes. The LED can be changed to on, blinking, or off. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LED to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.
Description Action Yellow An error has been detected on the server. • Check the Lenovo XClarity Controller Causes might include but are not limited to event log and the system event log to the following errors: determine the exact cause of the error.
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NMI button Use this button only when you are directed to do so by Lenovo Support. Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the processor. By this way, you can make the operating system halt (such as Windows Blue Screen of Death) and take a memory dump.
VGA connector. XCC system management port The server has a 1 GB RJ-45 connector dedicated to Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) functions. Through the system management port, you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller directly by connecting your laptop to the management port using an Ethernet cable.
This section provides information about the connectors, switches, and jumpers that are available on the system board assembly. The following illustration shows the layout of the system board assembly that contains the firmware and RoT security module, system I/O board, and processor board. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Figure 6. System-board-assembly layout Firmware and RoT security module Processor board System I/O board For information about the LEDs that are available on the system board assembly, see: • “System-board-assembly LEDs” on page 36 • “LEDs on the firmware and RoT security module” on page 38 •...
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PCIe connector 9 / SATA connector 2 PCIe connector 2 PCIe connector 1 Fan 1-6 connectors Front I/O connector for Y cable note Front I/O connector note Backplane 3 power connector Backplane 2 power connector ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Table 12. System-board-assembly connectors (continued) CFF retimer connector CFF expander power connector Intrusion switch connector Backplane 1 power connector CFF RAID/HBA power connector External LCD connector Front VGA connector PCIe connector 4 PCIe connector 3 PCIe connector 7 / SATA connector 1 PCIe connector 5 / SATA connector 0 PCIe connector 6 Power supply 1 connector...
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ON position. SW5-4 FPGA reset Forces FPGA into reset when changing it to the ON position. SW5-5 SW5-6 MFG mode Enables MFG mode of firmware (UEFI/XCC/FPGA) when changing it to the ON position. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
Table 13. Switch block on the system board assembly (continued) Switch Default position Description number Switch name SW5-7 At-Scale debug Enables BMC At-Scale debug when changing it to the ON position. SW5-8 Low security Allows transitioning between signed official XCC builds and XCC test signed builds, and bypasses CRTM boot check of XCC firmware when changing it to the ON position.
Not support When an OCP module is installed, the network activity LED on the front I/O assembly helps you identify the network connectivity and activity. If no OCP module is installed, this LED is off. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
ID button, the state of the system ID LED changes. The LED can be changed to on, blinking, or off. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LED to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.
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Step 1. Press the plastic clip on the plug in the shown direction. Step 2. Gently pull out the cable from the connector while keeping the clip pressed down. Diagnostics panel overview The diagnostics device consists of an LCD display and 5 navigation buttons. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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LCD display Scroll buttons (up/down/left/right) Press the scroll buttons to locate and select system information. Select button Press the select button to select from the options in the menu. Chapter 2 Server components...
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Options flow diagram The LCD panel displays various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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Full menu list Following is the list of options available on the diagnostics panel/handset. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with the select button, and switch among options or information entries with the scroll buttons. Depending on the model, the options and entries on the LCD display might be different. Home Menu (System Status Dashboard) Home Menu Example...
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• Static IPv6 IP IPv4 Network Mask: • Current IPv6 Gateway x.x.x.x • IPv6 DNS IPv4 Default Gateway: Note: Only the MAC address that is currently in use is x.x.x.x displayed (extension or shared). ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
System Environmental Information Sub Menu Example Ambient Temp: 24 C PSU1: Vin= 213 w • Ambient temperature Inlet= 26 C • PSU status FAN1 Front: 21000 RPM • Spinning speed of fans by RPM FAN2 Front: 21000 RPM FAN3 Front: 21000 RPM FAN4 Front: 21000 RPM Active Sessions Example...
LEDs and the power-on LED and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Note: Depending on the power supply type, your power supply might look slightly different from the following illustration. Figure 12. Power supply LEDs ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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When the power load increases, the standby power supply will switch to active state to provide sufficient power to the server. To disable zero-output mode, log in to the Lenovo XClarity Controller web interface, choose Server Configuration ➙ Power Policy, disable Zero Output Mode, and then click Apply. If you disable zero-output mode, both power supplies will be in the active state.
A system ID button with LED is also located on the front the server. of the server. You can press the system ID button to turn (blue) on/off or blink the front and rear ID LEDs. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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RoT security module are installed correctly. (Trained technician only) Reinstall them if needed. 3. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. System status The system status LED indicates • If the system status LED is blinking fast over 5 minutes the working status of the system.
Table 14. System-board-assembly LEDs (continued) Description Action 4. If the problem still remains, contact Lenovo Support. FPGA heartbeat The FPGA heartbeat LED helps If the FPGA heartbeat LED is always off or always on, do LED (green) you identify the FPGA status.
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Table 15. LEDs description (continued) Fatal FPGA Actions Scenario Error heartbeat heartbeat note note No system power If the AC power is on, but the (FPGA heartbeat system board assembly does LED off) not have power, then: 1. Check the power supply unit (PSU) or power interposer board (PIB) if any.
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Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
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Table 16. Parts list Consumable Description and structural Index Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU parts Top cover √ Rear wall brackets √ Power supply unit √ OCP module √ RAID flash power module √ Intrusion switch √ System fan √...
For more information about ordering parts: 1. Go to and navigate to the support page for your server. http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com 2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. Some parts are available only on some models.
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Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
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The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. • Power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
They might be required to receive warranty service. Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller This section contains instruction on how to identify your server and where to find the Lenovo XClarity Controller access information.
Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label The Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located near the lower right corner in the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull. After you receive the server, peel the XCC network access label away and store it in a safe place.
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• You can press the power button. • The server can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the server.
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The following information is available for RAID configuration: • https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction • https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources 4. Install the operating system. 5. Back up the server configuration. 6. Install the applications and programs for which the server is intended to be used. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.
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(with firmware and device driver updates) to support specific Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Tool Update Core...
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• Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.
Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Do not configure option ROMs to be set to Legacy unless directed to do so by Lenovo Support. This setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which can cause negative side effects for Lenovo software, such as Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, and to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI You can use the config application and commands to view the current system configuration settings and make changes to Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI. The saved configuration information can be used to replicate or restore other systems.
Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server. Available operating systems • Microsoft Windows Server •...
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“Backing up the BMC configuration” section in the XCC documentation compatible with your server at https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html Alternatively, you can use the command from Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI to create a backup save of all configuration settings. For more information about the...
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI has inventory application to collect service data. It can run both in- band and out-of-band. When running in-band within the host operating system on the server, OneCLI can collect information about the operating system, such as the operating system event log, in addition to the hardware service data.
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• UEFI Manual – UEFI setting introduction Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR665 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr665v3/7d9a/downloads/ driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
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• Operating System Installation Instructions – https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/operating_system/installation_instructions.html • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem SR665 V3 System Configuration Guide...
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(TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.
Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan Region import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan Region import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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