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Lenovo System x3500 M4 Tower Server manual available for free PDF download: Installation And Service Manual
Lenovo System x3500 M4 Installation And Service Manual (1182 pages)
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Lenovo
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Server
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. The Lenovo System X3500 M4 Type 7383 Server
15
The Lenovo Documentation CD
17
Hardware and Software Requirements
17
The Documentation Browser
17
Related Documentation
18
Notices and Statements in this Document
19
Server Features and Specifications
19
What Your Server Offers
25
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
29
Systems Director
30
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
31
Front View
31
Operator Information Panel
32
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
34
Rear View
35
Server Power Features
37
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
39
Instructions for Lenovo Business Partners
39
Sending DSA Data to Lenovo
40
Server Components
40
System-Board Internal Connectors
41
System-Board External Connectors
43
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
43
System-Board Leds and Controls
45
Hard Disk Drive Backplane Connectors
47
Installation Guidelines
49
System Reliability Guidelines
50
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
51
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
51
Opening the Bezel Media Door
52
Removing the Left-Side Cover
54
Removing the Air Baffle
55
Removing the Fan Cage Assembly
56
Installing a Simple-Swap Fan
58
Hard Disk Drive Installation
61
Installing a 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
67
Installing a 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
69
Installing a 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
70
Installing a DVD Drive
71
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
73
Memory Module Installation
74
DIMM Installation Sequence
77
Memory Mirrored Channel
78
Memory Rank Sparing
79
Installing a DIMM
80
Installing a PCI-X Bracket
82
Installing an Adapter
84
Installing an Adapter on the PCI-X Bracket
87
Installing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Memory Module
88
Installing a RAID Adapter Battery or Flash Power Module Remotely in the Server
89
Installing the Microprocessor 2 Expansion Board
91
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
97
Thermal Grease
105
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
106
Installing a USB Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
109
Completing the Installation
110
Replacing the Fan Cage Assembly
111
Replacing the Air Baffle
113
Replacing the Left-Side Cover
113
Connecting the Cables
114
Updating the Server Configuration
116
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions
117
Updating the Firmware
117
Configuring the Server
118
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
119
Using the Setup Utility
121
Using the Boot Manager
127
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
127
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
127
Changing the Power Policy Option to the Default Settings after Loading UEFI Defaults
127
Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
128
Using the Remote Presence and Blue-Screen Capture Features
129
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
131
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
132
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet Software
132
Enabling Features on Demand RAID Software
132
Configuring RAID Arrays
132
Advanced Settings Utility Program
133
Using Lenovo Xclarity Administrator
133
Updating Systems Director
133
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
134
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
137
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
141
Start here
141
Diagnosing a Problem
141
Undocumented Problems
143
Service Bulletins
144
Checkout Procedure
144
About the Checkout Procedure
144
Performing the Checkout Procedure
145
Diagnostic Tools
145
Light Path Diagnostics
147
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
149
Power-Supply Leds
153
System Pulse Leds
154
Event Logs
155
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
156
Post
157
Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis
158
Automated Service Request (Call Home)
160
Lenovo Electronic Service Agent
160
Error Messages
161
Troubleshooting by Symptom
161
CD/DVD Drive Problems
161
General Problems
162
GPU/VGA Adapter Problems
162
Hard Disk Drive Problems
163
Hypervisor Problems
163
Intermittent Problems
164
Keyboard, Mouse, or USB-Device Problems
164
Memory Problems
165
Microprocessor Problems
166
Monitor Problems
167
Network Connection Problems
168
Optional-Device Problems
169
Power Problems
169
Raid/Storage Adapter Problems
171
Serial Port Problems
171
Serverguide Problems
172
Software Problems
173
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
174
Solving Power Problems
174
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
174
Solving Undetermined Problems
175
Problem Determination Tips
176
Recovering the Server Firmware (UEFI Update Failure)
177
In-Band Manual Recovery Method
177
In-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
178
Out-Of-Band Method
178
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
178
Nx-Boot Failure
179
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, Lenovo System X3500 M4 Type 7383
181
Replaceable Server Components
181
Structural Parts
190
Power Cords
191
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components
195
Returning a Device or Component
195
Opening the Bezel Media Door
195
Closing the Bezel Media Door
197
Removing and Replacing Server Components
198
Removing and Replacing Structural Parts
198
Removing the Bezel
200
Installing the Bezel
201
Turning the Stabilizing Feet
202
Installing the Air Baffle
204
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
207
Removing and Installing Drives
208
Drive Tray
216
Removing an Adapter
227
Removing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Memory Module
237
Removing the System Battery
247
Installing the System Battery
249
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
273
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
274
Removing a Memory Module
275
Removing a Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
284
Installing the Fan Cage Assembly
288
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
292
Installing the Power Paddle Card
294
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
297
Removing the Microprocessor 2 Expansion Board
311
Removing the System Board
321
Installing the System Board
323
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
326
Operator Information Panel Cable Connection
327
Light Path Diagnostics Panel Cable Connection
327
Tape Drive Cable Connection
328
DVD Drive Cable Connection
330
Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection
331
Fan Cage Power Cable Connection
343
Appendix A. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
345
List of IMM Events
346
IMM Events that Automatically Notify Support
969
Appendix B. UEFI (POST) Error Codes
979
List of UEFI Events
979
Appendix C. DSA Diagnostic Test Results
1003
DSA Broadcom Network Test Results
1003
Test Results for the DSA Broadcom Network Test
1003
DSA Brocade Test Results
1013
Test Results for the DSA Brocade Test
1013
DSA Checkpoint Panel Test Results
1022
Test Results for the DSA Checkpoint Panel Test
1022
DSA CPU Stress Test Results
1024
Test Results for the DSA CPU Stress Test
1024
DSA Emulex Adapter Test Results
1027
Test Results for the DSA Emulex Adapter Test
1027
DSA EXA Port Ping Test Results
1031
Test Results for the DSA EXA Port Ping Test
1031
DSA Hard Drive Test Results
1034
Test Results for the DSA Hard Drive Test
1034
DSA Intel Network Test Results
1035
Test Results for the DSA Intel Network Test
1035
DSA LSI Hard Drive Test Results
1042
Test Results for the DSA LSI Hard Drive Test
1042
DSA Mellanox Adapter Test Results
1043
Test Results for the DSA Mellanox Adapter Test
1044
DSA Memory Isolation Test Results
1046
Test Results for the DSA Memory Isolation Test
1046
DSA Memory Stress Test Results
1124
Test Results for the DSA Memory Stress Test
1124
DSA Nvidia GPU Test Results
1127
Test Results for the DSA Nvidia GPU Test
1128
DSA Optical Drive Test Results
1134
Test Results for the DSA Optical Drive Test
1134
DSA System Management Test Results
1139
Test Results for the DSA System Management Test
1139
DSA Tape Drive Test Results
1154
Test Results for the DSA Tape Drive Test
1154
Appendix D. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
1161
Before You Call
1161
Using the Documentation
1162
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
1162
How to Send DSA Data
1162
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
1162
Software Service and Support
1163
Hardware Service and Support
1163
Taiwan Product Service
1163
Appendix E. Notices
1165
Trademarks
1166
Important Notes
1166
Recycling Information
1166
Particulate Contamination
1167
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
1167
Electronic Emission Notices
1168
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
1168
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
1168
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
1168
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
1168
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
1168
Germany Class a Statement
1169
Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements
1170
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
1170
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
1171
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
1171
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
1171
Taiwan BSMI Rohs Declaration
1172
Index
1173
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