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Lenovo System x3950 X6 Installation And Service Manual (1990 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 25.65 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. The Lenovo System X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 Type 6241 Server
15
Related Documentation
18
Notices and Statements in this Document
19
Server Features and Specifications
19
What Your Server Offers
26
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
31
Server Scalability
33
Flexnode Support
33
Lenovo Xclarity Administrator
34
Server Components
36
Front View of the Server
38
Rear View of the Server
45
Jumpers, Switches, and Buttons on Standard I/O Book Board
51
Server Power Features
53
X3950 X6 4-Socket to 8-Socket Upgrade Kit
55
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
57
Instructions for Business Partners
57
How to Send DSA Data
58
Installation Guidelines
58
System Reliability Guidelines
59
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
60
Installing a Memory Module
60
Exflash Dimms
64
Memory Mirroring
66
Memory Rank Sparing
66
Independent Memory Mode
67
Lockstep Memory Mode
71
DIMM Installation Instructions
73
Installing a Compute Book
77
Installing Drives
80
Drive Ids
81
Supported Drive Backplane Configurations
83
Installing 2.5-Inch and 1.8-Inch Hot-Swap Drives
90
Installing the Half-Length and Full-Length I/O Books
92
Installing the Half-Length I/O Book
93
Installing the Full-Length I/O Book
94
Installing an Adapter
97
Supported Adapters and Features on Demand Software
99
Installing an Adapter in the Standard or Half-Length I/O Book
104
Installing an Adapter in the Full-Length I/O Book
105
Installing Specific Optional Adapters
107
Installing a RAID Cache Card
111
Installing a RAID Adapter Flash Power Module in the Storage Book
111
Installing a RAID Adapter Flash Power Module in the Standard I/O Book
112
Installing Power Supplies
114
Installing a 750-Watt -48 Volt to -60 Volt DC Power Supply
116
Installing a 1400-Watt or 900-Watt Hot-Swap Power Supply
121
Installing a USB Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
124
Installing the Drive Backplanes
125
Installing the 8X1.8-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane Assembly
125
Installing the 4X2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
126
Installing the 4X2.5-Inch Nvme Pcie Gen3 Solid State Drive Backplane
129
Completing the Installation
131
Updating the Server Configuration
131
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions
133
Updating the Firmware
133
Configuring the Server
134
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation DVD
135
Using the Setup Utility
137
Using the Boot Manager
143
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
144
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
144
Configuring a Multinode System
145
Using the Integrated Management Module
147
Setting Power Supply Power Policy and System Power Configurations
151
Using the Embedded Hypervisor Software
152
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
153
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet Software
153
Enabling Features on Demand RAID Software
153
Configuring RAID Arrays
154
Advanced Settings Utility Program
154
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS Data
154
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
159
Start here
159
Diagnosing a Problem
159
Undocumented Problems
161
Service Bulletins
161
Checkout Procedure
162
About the Checkout Procedure
162
Performing the Checkout Procedure
163
Diagnostic Tools
164
Light Path Diagnostics
166
Event Logs
175
Post
178
Dynamic System Analysis Program
178
Automated Service Request (Call Home)
181
Service Advisor Feature
181
Electronic Service Agent
181
Error Messages
182
Troubleshooting by Symptom
184
Connectivity Problems
185
General Problems
187
Hard Disk Drive Problems
187
Hypervisor Problems
191
Intermittent Problems
192
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
193
Memory Problems
194
Microprocessor Problems
195
Monitor and Video Problems
195
Network Connectivity Problems
196
Observable Problems
198
Optional-Device Problems
200
Power Problems
201
Serial-Device Problems
203
Serverguide Problems
203
Server Startup Problems
205
Software Problems
207
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
207
Video Problems
208
Solving Power Problems
208
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
208
Solving Undetermined Problems
209
Problem Determination Tips
209
Recovering from a UEFI Update Failure or UEFI Image Corruption
211
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
213
Nx Boot Failure
213
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, System X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 Type 6241
215
Replaceable Server Components
215
Consumable Parts
232
Power Cords
233
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components
235
Returning a Device or Component
235
Removing and Replacing Server Components
235
Removing and Replacing Consumable Parts
235
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
236
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
287
Removing and Replacing Frus
298
Appendix A. LCD Display Panel Messages
353
Appendix B. DSA Diagnostic Test Results
359
DSA Broadcom Network Test Results
359
Test Results for the DSA Broadcom Network Test
359
DSA Brocade Test Results
367
Test Results for the DSA Brocade Test
367
DSA Checkpoint Panel Test Results
375
Test Results for the DSA Checkpoint Panel Test
375
DSA CPU Stress Test Results
376
Test Results for the DSA CPU Stress Test
376
DSA Emulex Adapter Test Results
379
Test Results for the DSA Emulex Adapter Test
379
DSA EXA Port Ping Test Results
382
Test Results for the DSA EXA Port Ping Test
382
DSA Hard Drive Test Results
384
Test Results for the DSA Hard Drive Test
384
DSA Intel Network Test Results
385
Test Results for the DSA Intel Network Test
385
DSA LSI Hard Drive Test Results
391
Test Results for the DSA LSI Hard Drive Test
391
DSA Mellanox Adapter Test Results
392
Test Results for the DSA Mellanox Adapter Test
392
DSA Memory Isolation Test Results
394
Test Results for the DSA Memory Isolation Test
394
DSA Memory Stress Test Results
459
Test Results for the DSA Memory Stress Test
460
DSA Nvidia GPU Test Results
462
Test Results for the DSA Nvidia GPU Test
462
DSA Optical Drive Test Results
468
Test Results for the DSA Optical Drive Test
468
DSA System Management Test Results
472
Test Results for the DSA System Management Test
472
DSA Tape Drive Test Results
484
Test Results for the DSA Tape Drive Test
484
Appendix C. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
489
List of IMM Events
490
IMM Events that Automatically Notify Support
1905
Appendix D. UEFI/POST Error Codes
1939
Finding the UEFI (POST) Error Code
1939
List of UEFI Events
1940
Appendix E. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
1965
Before You Call
1965
Using the Documentation
1966
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
1966
How to Send DSA Data
1966
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
1966
Software Service and Support
1967
Hardware Service and Support
1967
Taiwan Product Service
1967
Appendix F. Notices
1969
Trademarks
1970
Important Notes
1970
Recycling Information
1970
Particulate Contamination
1971
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
1971
Electronic Emission Notices
1972
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
1972
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
1972
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
1972
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
1972
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
1972
Germany Class a Statement
1973
Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements
1974
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
1974
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
1974
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
1974
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
1975
Taiwan BSMI Rohs Declaration
1976
Index
1977
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Lenovo System x3950 X6 Planning Manual (104 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 10.95 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
About this Guide
5
System X X6 System Power Overview
6
System X X6 System Power Supply Unit (Psu)
6
AC PSU - Rating & Part Number Information
6
1400W AC PSU - Rating & Part Number Information
6
DC PSU - Rating & Part Number Information
6
Plus
8
X6 Power Supplies
9
3850 X6 Power Supply Placement
9
3950 X6 Power Supply Placement
10
Power Supply Installation and Ordering
11
Power Supply Input Feed Wiring for Redundancy
12
Imm2 Power Policies
14
Setting a Power Policy
15
Imm2 Power Capping and Power Monitoring
16
Enabling Power Capping
16
Power Monitoring and Power Allocation
17
Power History
18
System X Power Maximizer
19
System X Power Configurator
20
System X X6 Pdu and Line Cord Selection
21
Switched and Monitored Pdus - North America
21
Switched and Monitored Pdus - International
22
Enterprise Pdus - North America
23
Enterprise Pdus - International
24
Front-End Pdus - North America
26
Front-End Pdus - International
26
Universal Rack Pdus
27
Basic Pdus - North America
30
Basic Pdus - International
30
System X X6 Power Cords
31
System X X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 Worldwide PDU Power Cords
31
System X X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 North American Power Cords
32
System X X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 International Power Cords
33
Typical Power for Common X3850 X6 Configurations
34
Customized Pdu Configurations
37
Typical Pdu Configurations
37
1400W PSU Configuration Diagrams
37
PSU Configuration Diagrams
59
1400W PSU Combination Configuration Diagrams
80
System X North American Pdus Line Cords
85
System X International Pdus Line Cords
90
Reference Material
96
What Is N+N and N+1 PSU Redundancy
96
N+N and N+1 Examples
96
Iec 320 Connectors
97
Iec 320 Connectors
98
Iec 309 Pin & Sleeve Plug Decode
99
Ingress Protection (Ip) Decode
100
Three Phase Delta Power Calculations
100
Three Phase Delta Power Calculations
101
Three Phase Delta Power Calculations
102
System X6 Documents
103
Helpful Links
103
Support
104
Lenovo System x3950 X6 Installation Manual (50 pages)
IBM to Lenovo Upgrade
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.95 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. IBM to Lenovo Server Upgrade Procedure
5
Chapter 2. IBM to Lenovo Server Upgrade Batch File Examples
33
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
37
Before You Call
37
Using the Documentation
38
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
38
How to Send DSA Data
38
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
38
Software Service and Support
39
Hardware Service and Support
39
Taiwan Product Service
39
Appendix B. Notices
41
Trademarks
42
Important Notes
42
Recycling Information
42
Particulate Contamination
43
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
43
Electronic Emission Notices
44
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
44
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
44
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
44
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
44
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
44
Germany Class a Statement
45
Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements
46
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
46
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
46
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
46
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
47
Taiwan BSMI Rohs Declaration
48
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Lenovo System x3950 X6 Product Manual (52 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.58 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
25
Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gbe SFP+ Adapter for System
29
Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10Gbaset Adapter for System X
29
Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for System X
29
Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for System X
29
Maximum Supported X3950 X6
31
Lenovo System x3950 X6 Quick Start Manual (34 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 3.49 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Quick Start Guide
1
Introducing the X3850 X5 and X3950 X6
2
Architecture
4
Memory Subsystem
5
Figure 6 CPU Layout (Left Side of Board
8
I/O Subsystem
12
Power Subsystem
19
Cooling Subsystem
21
Pre-Installation Checklist
22
Troubleshooting Tips
25
DIMM
31
Related Publications
31
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