This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950- 1, Second Edition, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Click the Power tab 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. 4. Check inside the server for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR630 server is a 1U rack server designed to be highly flexible to support many kinds of Information Technology (IT) workloads. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for IT environments that require superior processor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and flexible manageability.
Scan the QR code with a mobile device and a QR code reader application to get quick access to the Lenovo Service web site for this server. The Lenovo Service Information Web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
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• RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle • NVMe PCIe flash adapter • GPU For a list of supported processors, see: http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ DIMM • Minimum: 8 GB • Maximum: – 768 GB using registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) –...
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• A RAID 930-8i or 930-16i SAS/SATA adapter that supports JBOD mode and RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 • A RAID 930-8e SAS/SATA adapter that supports JBOD mode and RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Table 1. Server specifications (continued) Specification Description System fans • One processor: five dual-rotor hot-swap fans (including one redundant fan rotor) • Two processors: seven dual-rotor hot-swap fans (including one redundant fan rotor) Notes: • For server models installed with Intel Xeon 6144*, 6146*, 6154, 8168, 8180, and 8180M* processors (model numbers marked with * will be available later), fan rotor redundancy function is not supported.
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For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 166. Note: Your server complies with ASHRAE class A2 specifications. The server performance might be impacted when the operating temperature is outside the ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available. See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Chapter 1...
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Additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update firmware is available http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/platform_update.html • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
– If you update firmware through the Lenovo XClarity Controller, make sure that you have downloaded and installed the latest device drivers for the operating system that is running on the server. Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Controller are available at: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.xcc.doc/NN1ia_c_...
Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that you might have with your server. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues related to the operation of your server.
Power off the server The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.
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The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays occupied. The vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive fillers. Drive status LED Drive activity LED Each hot-swap drive has two LEDs. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Drive LED Status Description Drive status LED (right) Solid yellow The drive has an error. The drive is being rebuilt. Blinking yellow (blinking slowly, about one flash per second) The RAID adapter is locating the drive. Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four flashes per second) The drive is powered but not active.
Each time you press the system ID button, the state of both the system ID LEDs changes. The LEDs 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 LEDs to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.
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The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
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VGA connector XClarity Controller network connector Ethernet connectors on LOM adapter (available on some models) PCIe slots on riser 1 assembly Your server supports three types of riser cards for riser 1 assembly. • Type 1 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
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The hot-swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
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VGA connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector. XClarity Controller network connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable to manage the system using XClarity Controller. Ethernet connectors on LOM adapter (available on some models) The LOM adapter provides two or four extra Ethernet connectors for network connections.
The rear of the server provides system ID LED, system error LED, Ethernet LEDs, and power supply LEDs. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear view of server models with three PCIe slots. The LEDs on the rear view of other server models are the same. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 14. Rear view LEDs Table 7. LEDs on the rear view of the server Ethernet link LED Ethernet activity LED Power input LED Power output LED Power supply error LED System error LED System ID LED Ethernet link LED Ethernet activity LED The XClarity Controller network connector has two status LEDs.
Each time you press the system ID button, the state of both the system ID LEDs changes. The LEDs 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 LEDs to assist in visually locating the server among other servers.
Trusted Cryptography Module (TCM) connector (for Processor 1 socket China only) DIMM slots (24) System fan 1 connector System fan 2 connector System fan 3 connector System fan 4 connector System fan 5 connector System fan 6 connector System fan 7 connector Processor 2 socket Front-backplane power connector NVMe 2-3 connector...
The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board of your server. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. Figure 17. System board jumpers ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
* TCM: Trusted Cryptography Module (for China only) Force XCC update jumper • Pins 1 and 2: The jumper is in default setting. • Pins 2 and 3: Force the Lenovo XClarity Controller to update to the latest version. Force XCC reset jumper J181 •...
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Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board, which are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Server models with four 3.5-inch drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and internal cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch drives. Figure 18. Connectors on the backplane for four 3.5-inch drives SAS 0 connector Power connector Figure 19.
Figure 20. Cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch drives and GPU From Cable Power cable Power connector on the backplane Power connector on the system board SAS signal cable SAS 0 connector on the backplane C0 connector on the RAID adapter ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Server models with eight 2.5-inch drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and internal cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch drives. Figure 21. Connectors on the backplane for eight 2.5-inch drives SAS 1 connector Power connector SAS 0 connector Figure 22.
Figure 23. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch drives and GPU From Cable Power cable Power connector on the backplane Power connector on the system board SAS signal cable SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the C0 and C1 connectors on the RAID backplane adapter ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Server models with ten 2.5-inch drives Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and the internal cable routing for server models with ten 2.5-inch drives. Figure 24. Connectors on the backplane for ten 2.5-inch drives SAS 2 connector SAS 1 connector Power connector SAS 0 connector...
For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 25 “Server components” on page 35, go to: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr630/7x01/parts Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration. Some of the components might not be available on your server. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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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: 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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3.5-inch drive bays Front I/O assembly for server models with √ eight 2.5-inch drive bays Front I/O assembly for server models with ten √ 2.5-inch drive bays 2.5-inch drive filler √ 2.5-inch hot-swap drive √ ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Table 9. Parts listing (continued) Index Description Self-Service Optional Consumable and Structural parts For more information about ordering parts, go to: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr630/7x01/parts 3.5-inch drive filler √ 3.5-inch hot-swap drive √ System fan √ Backplane for server models with ten 2.5- √...
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 SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Go to to download firmware updates for your server. ThinkSystem SR630 Drivers and Software Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
Operating the server with a missing air baffle might damage the processor. • All processor sockets must contain either a socket cover or a processor with heat sink. • When more than one processor is installed, fan population rules for each server must be strictly followed. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Working inside the server with the power on You might need to keep the power on with the server cover removed to look at system information on the display panel or to replace hot-swap components. Review these guidelines before doing so. Attention: The server might stop and loss of data might occur when internal server components are exposed to static electricity.
Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Figure 26. Top cover removal Step 1. Use a screwdriver to turn the cover lock to the unlocked position as shown. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Step 2. Press the release button on the cover latch and then fully open the cover latch. Step 3. Slide the top cover to the rear of the server until it is disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the top cover off the chassis and place it on a flat clean surface.
Use this information to remove and install the air baffle. S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. S017 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
CAUTION: Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Remove the air baffle Use this information to remove the air baffle. Before removing the air baffle: 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 42. 2. If there is a RAID super capacitor module installed on the bottom of the air baffle, disconnect the RAID super capacitor module cable first.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. Rack latches replacement Use this information to remove and install the rack latches. Remove the rack latches Use this information to remove the rack latches. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Before removing the rack latches: 1. If the server is installed with the security bezel, remove it first. See “Remove the security bezel” on page 2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the ID label plate on the right rack latch and place it in a safe place.
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Figure 31. Rack latch screws removal Step 2. On each side of the server, remove the rack latch from the chassis as shown. Figure 32. Rack latch removal ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
If you are instructed to return the old rack latches, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the rack latches Use this information to install the rack latches. To install the rack latches, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
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After installing the rack latches: 1. Install the ID label plate to the right rack latch as shown. Figure 35. ID label plate installation 2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Security bezel replacement Use this information to remove and install the security bezel. Remove the security bezel Use this information to remove the security bezel. To remove the security bezel, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: •...
Attention: Before you ship the rack with the server installed, reinstall and lock the security bezel into place. Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Step 1. If the key is held inside the security bezel, remove it out of the security bezel. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 38. Key removal Step 2. Insert the tab on the security bezel into the slot on the right side of the chassis. Then, press and hold the blue release latch and pivot the security bezel inward until it clicks into place. Figure 39.
S033 CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both. S017 CAUTION: Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before removing a system fan, remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 42. To remove a system fan, complete the following step: Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE •...
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Press the system fan down until it is seated correctly in the slot. Ensure that the fan connector is installed correctly to the connector on the system board. After installing the system fan, complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
DIMM replacement Use this information to remove and install a DIMM. Remove a DIMM Use this information to remove a DIMM. Attention: • Disconnect all power cords for this task. • DIMMs are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. In addition to the standard guidelines for Handling static-sensitive devices: –...
– 768 GB using RDIMMs (two processors installed and one 32 GB RDIMM installed in each of the 24 DIMM slots) – 1.5 TB using LRDIMMs (two processors installed and one 64 GB LRDIMM installed in each of the 24 DIMM slots) ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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(CPU1) is installed. Notes: • If there are three identical DIMMs to be installed for CPU1, and the three DIMMs have the same Lenovo part number, move the DIMM to be installed in slot 8 to slot 1. Chapter 3...
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• If there are ten identical DIMMs to be installed for CPU1, and the ten DIMMs have the same Lenovo part number, move the DIMM to be installed in slot 6 to slot 12. Table 10. Independent mode with one processor...
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DIMMs is more than one rank, follow the installation rules of independent mode. The following table shows the DIMM population sequence for rank sparing mode when only one processor (CPU1) is installed. Table 14. Rank sparing mode with one processor Total Processor 1 Total DIMMs DIMMs ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
The following table shows the DIMM population sequence for rank sparing mode when two processors (CPU1 and CPU2) are installed. Table 15. Rank sparing mode with two processors Total Processor 2 Processor 1 Total DIMMs 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 DIMMs 18 17...
Notes: • The term “hot-swap drive” refers to all the supported types of hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap solid- state drives, and hot-swap NVMe drives. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
• Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic. Ensure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the documentation that comes with the drive. •...
• The drives in a single RAID array must be the same type, same size, and same capacity. Before installing a hot-swap drive: 1. Remove the drive filler from the drive bay. Keep the drive filler in a safe place. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 48. Drive filler removal 2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new drive out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install a hot-swap drive, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
Slide the LOM adapter backward as shown and lift the LOM adapter out of the chassis. If you are instructed to return the old LOM adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the LOM adapter Use this information to install the LOM adapter. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before installing the LOM adapter: 1. If riser 1 assembly is installed, remove it to access the LOM adapter slot. 2. If the server comes with a LOM adapter slot bracket, remove it with a tool first. Store the bracket in case that you later remove the LOM adapter and need the bracket to cover the place.
There are three types of riser assembly. The removing and installation procedure of the riser card is similar for all types of riser assembly. The following procedures are based on the riser assembly in configuration 2. Remove a riser card Use this information to remove a riser card. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Before removing a riser card, remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 42. To remove a riser card, complete the following steps: Note: The riser assembly you want to remove might be different from the following illustrations, but the removal method is the same.
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Step 1. Align the screw holes in the new riser card with the corresponding ones in the bracket. Then, install the two screws to secure the riser card to the bracket. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 57. Riser card installation Step 2. Reinstall the PCIe adapters on the new riser card. See “Install a PCIe adapter” on page 74. Step 3. Refer to your note to reconnect any cables to the PCIe adapters on the new riser card. Step 4.
Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe adapter slot on the riser card. If you are instructed to return the old PCIe adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install a PCIe adapter Use this information to install a PCIe adapter. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before installing a PCIe adapter: 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static- protective surface.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the backplane for four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this information to install the backplane for four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Before installing the backplane, touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install the backplane, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this information to install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before installing the backplane, touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install the backplane, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives Use this information to install the backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before installing the backplane, touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install the backplane, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
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Carefully lift the rear backplane out of the rear hot-swap drive cage. Figure 72. Rear backplane removal If you are instructed to return the old rear backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Install the rear backplane Use this information to install the rear backplane. Before installing the rear backplane, touch the static-protective package that contains the new rear backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new rear backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
1. Reinstall the drives or drive fillers into the rear hot-swap drive assembly. See “Install a hot-swap drive” on page 66. 2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. CMOS battery replacement Use this information to remove and install the CMOS battery. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
The following tips describe information that you must consider when removing the CMOS battery. • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium CMOS battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the CMOS battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.
The following tips describe information that you must consider when installing the CMOS battery. • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you install the CMOS battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.
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S004 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Before removing the TCM, remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 42. To remove the TCM, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 78. TCM removal Step 1. Locate the TCM connector on the system board. Step 2. Press and hold the release latch, and then lift the TCM straight up. Note: Carefully handle the TCM by its edges. If you are instructed to return the old TCM, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.
Note: The term “hot-swap drive” refers to all the supported types of 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives and hot-swap solid-state drives. Remove the rear hot-swap drive assembly Use this information to remove the rear hot-swap drive assembly. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before removing the rear hot-swap drive assembly: 1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 42. 2. Remove the drives or drive fillers installed in the rear hot-swap drive assembly. See “Remove a hot- swap drive” on page 65 and “Install a hot-swap drive” on page 66. 3.
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Figure 81. Air baffle removal Step 2. Connect the SAS signal cable to connector on the rear backplane and connect the power cable to connector on the rear backplane. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 82. Rear backplane connectors Step 3. Install the air baffle into the rear hot-swap drive assembly as shown. Figure 83. Air baffle installation Step 4. Align the three pins on the rear hot-swap drive assembly with the holes and slot in the chassis. Then, lower the rear hot-swap drive assembly into the chassis until it is fully seated.
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After installing the rear hot-swap drive assembly: 1. Reinstall the drives or drive fillers into the rear hot-swap drive assembly. See “Install a hot-swap drive” on page 66. 2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Notes: • For a list of the supported RAID adapters, see: http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ • Depending on the specific type, your RAID adapter might look different from the illustrations in this topic. Attention: Replacing the RAID adapter might impact your RAID configurations. Back up your data before you begin to avoid any data loss due to a RAID configuration change.
2. If the new RAID adapter is installed with a bracket, remove the bracket. To install the RAID adapter on the system board, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 87. RAID adapter installation Step 1. Place the RAID adapter into the slot at an angle. Step 2. Rotate the RAID adapter down. Step 3. Push the right-side latch open. Step 4. Push the RAID adapter to the fully horizontal position and insert it into the RAID adapter slot. Step 5.
Before installing the serial port module, touch the static-protective package that contains the new serial port module to any unpainted surface out of the server. Then, take the new serial port module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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To install the serial port module, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Note: The serial port module can be installed on riser 1 assembly or riser 2 assembly. The following steps are based on the scenario that the serial port module is to be installed on riser 2 assembly.
Step 1. Grasp the M.2 backplane at both ends and pull it straight up to remove it from the system board. Figure 92. M.2 backplane removal Step 2. Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 93. M.2 drive removal Press both sides of the retainer Slide the retainer backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane. Note: If the M.2 backplane has two M.2 drives, they will both release outward when you slide the retainer backward.
• Some M.2 backplanes support two identical M.2 drives. When two M.2 drives are installed, align and support both M.2 drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the M.2 drives. • Install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Slot 0 Slot 1 Figure 95. M.2 drive slot To install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Figure 96. M.2 drive installation Step 1.
1. Reinstall the riser assembly next to the M.2 backplane. See “Install a riser card” on page 72. 2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 141. RAID super capacitor module replacement Use this information to remove and install a RAID super capacitor module. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
The RAID super capacitor module protects the cache memory on the installed RAID adapter. You can purchase a RAID super capacitor module from Lenovo. For a list of supported options, see: http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ Remove a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Use this information to remove a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle.
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To install a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 101. Installation of a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Step 1. Insert the RAID super capacitor module into the slot at the bottom of the air baffle as shown. Step 2. Gently press the tab on the air baffle as shown. Step 3.
If you are instructed to return the old RAID super capacitor module, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the RAID super capacitor module on the chassis Use this information to install the RAID super capacitor module on the chassis. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Notes: • For server models with 3.5-inch drive bays, if you have only one RAID super capacitor module, you must install it in location ; if you have two RAID super capacitor modules, you can install them in location • For server models with 2.5-inch drive bays, if you have only one RAID super capacitor module, you must install it in location ;...
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Figure 105. Tray removal Step 2. If the server does not have a RAID super capacitor module holder on the chassis, install one first. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 106. RAID super capacitor module holder installation Step 3. Open the retention clip on the holder, put the RAID super capacitor module into the holder and press it down to secure it into the holder. Figure 107. Installation of the RAID super capacitor module on the chassis After installing the RAID super capacitor module: 1.
If you are instructed to return the old front I/O assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. Install the front I/O assembly Use this information to install the front I/O assembly. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Before installing the front I/O assembly, touch the static-protective package that contains the new front I/O assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new front I/O assembly out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface. To install the front I/O assembly, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure.
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• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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To Connect: To Disconnect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4.
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4. Attach signal cables to other devices. 3. Remove all cables from the devices. 5. Connect power cords to their sources. 6. Turn ON all the power sources. To remove a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps: ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 Step 1. If the server is in a rack, adjust the cable management arm (CMA) to gain access to the power supply. If you have installed the 1U CMA Upgrade Kit for Toolless Slide Rail or Toolless Slide Rail Kit with 1U CMA, do the following: Figure 115.
• Ensure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ Notes: • Ensure that the two power supplies installed on the server have the same wattage. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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• If you are replacing the existing power supply with a new power supply of different wattage, attach the power rating label that comes with this option onto the existing label on the top cover near the power supply. Figure 117. Hot-swap power supply label on the cover S035 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached.
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EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON WITH DC SUPPLY (hot-plugging). Otherwise you may damage the equipment and result in data loss, the damages and losses result from incorrect operation of the equipment will not be covered by the manufacturers’ warranty. S035 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
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If the server is in a rack, adjust the CMA to gain access to the power supply bay. If you have installed the 1U CMA Upgrade Kit for Toolless Slide Rail or Toolless Slide Rail Kit with 1U CMA, do the following: Figure 118. CMA adjustment ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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Press down the stop bracket and rotate it to the open position. Rotate the CMA out of the way to gain access to the power supply bay. Step 2. Remove the power-supply filler. Figure 119. Hot-swap power supply filler removal Step 3.
00MP352) and blue thermal grease (part number 01KP765). Do not use gray thermal grease (part number 41Y9292) when replacing a ThinkSystem SR630 processor. Important: The processor in your server can throttle, temporarily lowering speed to reduce heat output, in response to thermal conditions.
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Figure 121. Removing a PHM Attention: To prevent damage to components, make sure that you follow the indicated loosening sequence. Fully loosen the Torx T30 captive fasteners on the processor-heat-sink module in the removal sequence shown on the heat-sink label. Lift the processor-heat-sink module from the processor socket.
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• If you are replacing the heat sink, you will be reusing the processor. Wipe the thermal grease from the top of the processor using an alcohol cleaning pad. If you are instructed to return the processor or heat sink, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
• See for a list of processors supported for your server. All processors http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ on the system board must have the same speed, number of cores, and frequency. • Before you install a new PHM or replacement processor, update your system firmware to the latest level.
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To prevent the processor from falling out of the retainer after it is inserted, keep the processor- contact side up and hold the processor-retainer assembly by the sides of the retainer. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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3) If there is any old thermal grease on the processor, gently clean the top of the processor using an alcohol cleaning pad. 3. If you are replacing a processor: a. Remove the processor identification label from the heat sink and replace it with the new label that comes with the replacement processor.
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Remove the processor socket cover, if one is installed on the processor socket, by placing your fingers in the half-circles at each end of the cover and lifting it from the system board. Step 2. Install the processor-heat-sink module on the system board. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 127. Installing a PHM Align the triangular marks and guide pins on the processor socket with the PHM; then, insert the PHM into the processor socket. Attention: To prevent damage to components, make sure that you follow the indicated tightening sequence.
5. Pull out the power supplies slightly. Ensure that they are disconnected from the system board. To remove the system board, complete the following steps: Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE • Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008 ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 128. System board removal Step 1. Lift the release pin and hold the lift handle at the same time and slide the system board toward the front of the server. Step 2. Lift the system board out of the chassis. If you are instructed to return the old system board, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.
7. Optionally, enable Secure Boot. Update the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) must be updated when the system board is replaced. Use the Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI to update the UUID in the UEFI-based server. Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is an online tool that supports several operating systems;...
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Notes: You can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update the UUID for the server: 1. Start the server and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. 2. From the System Summary page, click Update VPD.
To download Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, go to the following site: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT116433 Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI sets the DMI in the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Select one of the following methods to access the Lenovo XClarity Controller and set the DMI: •...
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Note: If you do not specify any of these parameters, OneCLI will use the default values. When the default values are used and OneCLI is unable to access the Lenovo XClarity Controller using the online authenticated LAN access method, OneCLI will automatically use the unauthenticated KCS access method.
Before you can assert Physical Presence, the Physical Presence Policy must be enabled. By default, the Physical Presence Policy is enabled with a timeout of 30 minutes. If the Physical Presence Policy is enabled, you can assert Physical Presence through the Lenovo XClarity Controller or through hardware jumpers on the system board.
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(zero, not an uppercase o) • <ip_address> is the IP address of the BMC. For more information about the Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI s s e e t t command, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_set_command.html 3. Alternatively, you can use the following Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) commands:...
The default user ID is USERID, and the default password is PASSW0RD (zero, not an uppercase o) – <ip_address> is the IP address of the BMC. For more information about the Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI s s e e t t command, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_set_command.html ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. 5. Update the server configuration if necessary. • Download and install the latest device drivers: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com • Update the system firmware. See “Firmware updates” on page 7. • Update the UEFI configuration.
An alert is a message or other indication that signals an event or an impending event. Alerts are generated by the Lenovo XClarity Controller or by UEFI in the servers. These alerts are stored in the Lenovo XClarity Controller Event Log. If the server is managed by the Chassis Management Module 2 or by the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, alerts are automatically forwarded to those management applications.
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Lenovo XClarity Controller event log The Lenovo XClarity Controller monitors the physical state of the server and its components using sensors that measure internal physical variables such as temperature, power-supply voltages, fan speeds, and component status. The Lenovo XClarity Controller provides various interfaces to systems management software and to system administrators and users to enable remote management and control of a server.
• Any external devices, • Surge-suppressor device (on the server). • Printer, mouse, and non-Lenovo devices, • Each adapter. • Hard disk drives. • DIMMs until you reach the minimum configuration that is supported for the server.
1. Check the event log of the application that is managing the server and follow the suggested actions to resolve any event codes. • If you are managing the server from the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, begin with the Lenovo XClarity Administrator event log.
3. Check to validate that the embedded hypervisor device is http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ supported for the server. 4. Make sure that the embedded hypervisor device is listed in the list of available boot options. From the management controller user interface, click Server Configuration ➙ Boot Options.
• There is no memory mismatch when the server is at the minimum memory configuration. 2. Reseat the DIMMs, and then restart the server. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
3. Run memory diagnostics. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform memory diagnostics from this interface. From the Diagnostic page, click Run Diagnostic ➙ Memory test.
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• Replace the affected backplane signal cable. • Replace the affected backplane. 8. Run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default. You can perform hard drive diagnostics from this interface.
1. If the green hard disk drive activity LED does not flash when the drive is in use, run the diagnostics tests for the hard disk drives. When you start a server and press F1, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface is displayed by default.
To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between the monitor and any external diskette drive is at least 76 mm (3 in.). b. Non-Lenovo monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Reseat the monitor cable.
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1. Remove one of the PCIe adapters. 2. Restart the system and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. 3. Click UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ Devices and I/O Ports ➙ MM Config Base; then, modify the setting to the lower memory capacity.
2. For a USB device: a. Make sure that the device is configured correctly. Restart the server and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. Then, click System Settings ➙ Devices and I/O Ports ➙ USB Configuration.
(POST Watchdog Timer). To check the POST watchdog time, restart the server and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. Then, click BMC Settings ➙ POST Watchdog Timer.
You can view processor details from system setup. To determine if the processor is supported for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/serverproven/ 3. (Trained technician only) Make sure that processor 1 is seated correctly. 4. (Trained technician only) Remove processor 2 and restart the server.
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You can specify the number of consecutive restart attempts in System Setup. Restart the server and press F1 to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. Then, click System Settings ➙ Recovery and RAS ➙ POST Attempts ➙ POST Attempts Limit. Available options are 3, 6, 9, and disable.
Complete the following steps until the problem is solved. 1. An unusual smell might be coming from newly installed equipment. 2. If the problem remains, contact Lenovo Support. Server seems to be running hot Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
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.
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.
(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.
If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan import and export information. ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual...
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