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Lenovo ThinkServer TS460 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 70TQ, 70TR, 70TS, and 70TT...
  • Page 2 Welcome Before using your server and this document, be sure to read the Read Me First that comes with your server. Lenovo makes constant improvement on the documentation of your server. To get all the latest documents, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Note: Your server might look slightly different from illustrations in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RAID ....Operating environment ... . Using Lenovo XClarity Administrator..Software programs ... . .
  • Page 4 ....147 Lenovo Support Web site ..131 Important notes ....147 Help and service .

  • Page 5: Read This First: Safety Information

    Lenovo Website lesen und verstehen. Safety Informa on A termék használata előtt olvassa át, és ismerje meg a Lenovo webhelyén több nyelven is elérhető Safety Information(Biztonsági tájékoztató) című dokumentumot. Prima di utilizzare il prodotto, accertarsi di leggere e comprendere la documentazione multilingua Safety Information(Informazioni sulla sicurezza) sul sito Web Lenovo.
  • Page 6 Innan du använder den här produkten är det viktigt att du har läst och förstått den flerspråkiga Safety Information (säkerhetsinformationen) på Lenovos webbplats. 使用本產品之前，請務必先閱讀及瞭解 Lenovo 網站上多國語言版本的Safety Information（安全資訊）。 Ürünü kullanmadan önce, Lenovo web sitesindeki Safety Information (Güvenlik Bilgileri) belgesini (birden çok dilde yayınlanmaktadır) mutlaka okuyun. Перш ніж використовувати продукт, обов'язково прочитайте Safety Information (інструкції з техніки...
  • Page 7 When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 8 If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to a power source that is easily accessible in case it needs to be disconnected. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 Disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates a sharp-edge hazard. Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 10 • The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated in accordance with local electrical code requirements. • Use 1.3 mm or 16 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper conductor only, not exceeding 3 meters in length. viii ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 11: Products That Are Not Assessed

    Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. Products that are not assessed Typical products that are not assessed include but not limited to the following: •...

  • Page 12: Safety Inspection Guide

    9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information

    When you register your server, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your server with Lenovo, you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help.

  • Page 14: Server Documentation

    Lenovo Web site before using the server. This document also tells you how to find the most up-to-date information on the Lenovo Support Web site. In addition, recycling, environmental, and legal notices are all included.
  • Page 15 Note: Refer to this document for hardware RAID information if the server has a required RAID card installed. See “RAID card” on page 27. For information about onboard software RAID, see “Configuring onboard SATA software RAID” on page 48. – Other documents You might find other documents for the Host Bus Adapter (HBA), Ethernet card, or other optional parts.
  • Page 16 ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

    TMM initialization finishes. • You also can use the related TMM feature to turn on the server remotely through the management LAN. Turning off the server CAUTION: © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 18 To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect the server from the ac power source. • For information about your specific operating system, refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Your server comes with one of the following CPUs (internal cache size varies by model): ® ® • Intel Xeon ™ • Intel Core ® • Intel Pentium Memory Your server has four memory slots. For more information, see “Memory module installation rules” on page 58. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 20 The user guide is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Expansion slots Your server has four PCIe expansion slots on the system board. For detailed information, see “System board components” on page 31. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Input/Output (I/O) features • Front panel – Two USB 3.0 connectors • Rear panel – Video Graphics Array (VGA) DB-15 connector – Serial connector – Four USB 3.0 connectors – Two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors – One RJ-45 Ethernet connector for BMC management Video subsystem An integrated graphics controller is available in your server to support the VGA connector for connecting compatible video devices.
  • Page 22 The system board platform management subsystem consists of the integrated TMM, communication buses, sensors, the BIOS, and server management firmware. The subsystem is responsible for error reporting, ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 23: Operating Environment

    • If your server has the following or a lower hardware configuration, your server complies with ASHRAE class A3 specifications. – Four 1 TB 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA storage drives – CPU: Lenovo-qualified; a maximum of 80-W thermal design power – Two 8-GB memory modules – No internal tape drive installed –...

  • Page 24: Software Programs

    You can download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program from the Lenovo Support Web site and burn it into a disc or a USB flash drive. For more information, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 43.

  • Page 25: Lenovo Thinkserver Power Planner

    BIOS and TMM update utilities The BIOS and TMM (also known as BMC) firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS and TMM update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed.

  • Page 26: Remote Management Software

    This topic provides information to help you locate your server components. Machine type, model, and serial number label When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.

  • Page 27: Front Panel

    Figure 2. Server models with 3.5-inch drive bays Item Description Front panel See “Front panel” on page 15. Optical drive bay 2 The optical drive bay 2 is for a secondary optical drive. Optical drive bay 1 The optical drive bay 1 is for an optical drive or a tape drive. Front door lock You can lock the front door to protect the HDD cages from unauthorized access.
  • Page 28 • A power cord has been disconnected or a redundant power supply has been removed. • The CPU is overheated. The server is off or the server is on and working correctly. Front USB 3.0 connectors (2) ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Rear View Of The Server

    Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If you have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server.

  • Page 30: Vga Connector (Db-15)

    USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Server Locks

    Note: If a ThinkServer Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is available, refer to its user guide for detailed information. The user guide is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Server locks Locking the server cover prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your server. Locking the front door (available on some models) prevents unauthorized access to the installed HDDs.
  • Page 32 The cable lock also locks the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 33 Figure 6. Kensington-style cable lock Front door lock You can remove the key attached on the rear of the server and use it to open or lock the front door of the server. The front door protects the HDD cages and prevents unauthorized access to the installed HDDs. Chapter 3 Product overview...

  • Page 34: Server Components

    Two backplanes SATA/SAS HDD or SSD mixed, hot-swap 8 (2.5-inch) 3.5-inch, non-hot-swap Not applied SATA HDD Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 Figure 8. Server components Tape drive* Optical drive Front panel board assembly 3.5-inch hot-swap drive* 3.5-inch hot-swap-drive cage* 3.5-inch-drive backplane* 3.5-inch non-hot-swap drive* 2.5-inch hot-swap drive* 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive cage* 2.5-inch-drive backplane* Front system fans (2) ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module* PCIe card Intrusion switch* Rear system fan...

  • Page 36: Hot-Swap Drive Activity And Status Leds

    Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that you read and understand “Read this first: safety information” on page iii. Use only parts provided by Lenovo for replacement. For a complete listing of FRU information, such as FRU part numbers and supported server models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup...

  • Page 37: Power Distribution Board

    For detailed information about using the ThinkServer MegaRAID SAS Software, refer to the ThinkServer MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide. You can obtain the most up-to-date documentation for your server from the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Blinking amber The drive is being rebuilt.

  • Page 38: Hot-Swap Power Supply Status Leds

    Power supply connectors Used to connect hot-swap redundant power supplies. Hot-swap power supply status LEDs Each hot-swap power supply has three status LEDs. Figure 12. Hot-swap power supply status LEDs Input status LED ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Raid Card

    This topic helps you locate the connectors on RAID cards. Your server supports the following RAID cards (supported type varies by server model): • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter (hereinafter referred to as RAID 520i Adapter) • Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter (hereinafter referred to as RAID 720i Adapter) Note: Depending on the configuration, the RAID card installed on your server might look slightly different from illustrated.
  • Page 40 Used to connect to the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane to support HDD 0–3. Connector 1 Used to connect to the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane to support HDD 4–7. Thunderbolt Used to connect a Thunderbolt Memory Module. Flash Module connector ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Lenovo Thinkserver Sas 12G Expander Pcie Card

    Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card This topic helps you locate the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card (hereinafter referred to as expander card). The expander card is available on some models. Note: The expander card needs to be installed into the PCIe slot 3 on the system board.
  • Page 42 Used to connect to an 8-pin power connector on the power distribution board or system board. Backplane for up to eight 2.5-inch drives This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors on the backplane for up to eight 2.5-inch drives. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: System Board Components

    Figure 18. Front view Figure 19. Rear view – Slot 0–slot 7 Used to connect 2.5-inch drives. Mini-SAS signal cable connector 1 Used to connect to the mini-SAS connector on the RAID card. You also can use a SATA to mini-SAS signal cable to connect the backplane to the SATA connectors on the system board.
  • Page 44 PCIe slot 1 Clear CMOS jumper Coin-cell battery Rear system fan connector Rear system fan LED BMC LED 8-pin power connector Used to connect the 8-pin power cable of the power supply. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Product Overview

    CPU socket Used to install the CPU. PMBus connector Used to connect to the PMBus connector on the power distribution board for the hot-swap power supplies. 24-pin main power connector Used to connect the 24-pin power cable of the power supply. Main power LED Indicates the working status of the power supply to the system board.
  • Page 46 24 25 26 27 PCIe slots Slot Physical slot size Negotiable link Supported card length bandwidth and height PCIe slot 4 x1, x4, x8 Half-length, full height PCIe slot 3 Half-length, full height ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 47 Slot Physical slot size Negotiable link Supported card length bandwidth and height PCIe slot 2 x1, x4, x8, x16* Full-length, full height x1, x4** Full-length, full height PCIe slot 1 Notes: • * If a PCIe card is inserted into PCIe slot 4, PCIe slot 2 only supports a maximum link bandwidth of •...
  • Page 48 BMC LED Description BMC is working normally. Blinking green BMC is not ready. Green or ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    • “Main menu” on page 38. • “Advanced menu” on page 38. • “Boot menu” on page 38. • “Security menu” on page 39. • “Server Mgmt menu” on page 39. • “Exit menu” on page 39. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 50 Boot Option #1 Select a device as the first startup device. Boot Option #2 Select a device as the second startup device. Boot Option #3 Select a device as the third startup device. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Menu item Description Boot from onboard LAN Enable or disable the server to start from the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout Set the time-out seconds after you press the power button so that you can press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program or press F12 to enter the boot menu during this time period.

  • Page 52: Using Passwords

    To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: • Have at least three characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Not be your name or your user name ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Configuring The Tpm Function

    • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Besides the alphabetic characters (a-z) and numeric characters (0-9), the server also supports characters typed using special keys on the keyboard for a password. Refer to the help message on the screen when setting a password to determine the valid special characters.

  • Page 54: Exiting The Setup Utility Program

    See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 37. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS and TMM firmware. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at .

  • Page 55: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    Note: If you cannot recover the BIOS after using the instructions in this topic, the BIOS read-only memory (ROM) might be damaged. You must replace the system board. Contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. See “Calling for service” on page 132.

  • Page 56: Features Of The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    • Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time • Ability to create a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

  • Page 57: Configuring Raid

    5. The Start option window provides the following selections: • Continue to the main interface. • Install the operating system using a pre-existing response file. • Configure RAID using a pre-existing response file. Read the explanations on the screen and select a desired option. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 58: About Raid

    RAID 10 consists of striped data across mirrored spans. A RAID 10 drive group is a spanned drive group that creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives. RAID 10 allows a maximum of eight spans. You ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Raid For Your Server

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 27 and “PCIe card”...

  • Page 60: Configuring Onboard Sata Software Raid

    Then, press Enter. 6. If appropriate, use the arrow keys to select a stripe size in the Stripe Size field and press Enter. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 7. Type a volume size in the Capacity field and press Tab. 8. Press Enter to initiate volume creation. 9. When prompted, press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume. 10. If desired, return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes. 11.

  • Page 62: Configuring Advanced Sata Or Sas Hardware Raid

    Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions to the server. You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. See “RAID card” on page 27 and “PCIe card”...

  • Page 63: Using Lenovo Xclarity Administrator

    To manage systems based on the network topology that is implemented in your environment, there are a number of different ways to connect manageable systems to the network and to set up the Lenovo XClarity Administrator. If you plan to use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable Lenovo XClarity Administrator updates.
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  • Page 65: Chapter 5. Replacing Hardware

    • “Completing the parts replacement” on page 122 Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

  • Page 66: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    (EMI) protective panels or EMI shields. When you install an internal drive or a PCIe card, save the EMI shield or dummy tray from the drive bay or save the PCIe card slot bracket in case you later remove the device. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Attention: An unoccupied drive bay or PCI card slot without a cover, shield, dummy tray, filler, or any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, which might result in overheating or component damage. • If the server has redundant power, each of the power supply bay has a redundant power supply installed, or one bay has a redundant power supply while the other bay is covered by a shield.

  • Page 68: Removing And Installing Hardware

    Notes: • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Front Bezel

    Front bezel • “Removing the front bezel” on page 57 • “Installing the front bezel” on page 57 Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel, do the following: Watch the procedure. A video of the removing process is available at: •...

  • Page 70: Memory Module

    However, the data rate of your memory modules is limited to 2133 MHz: ® – Intel Celeron G3900/G3900T/G3920 – Intel Core i3-6100/6300/6320 – Intel Pentium G4400/G4500/G4520 – Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 series ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 • If your server comes with one of the following microprocessors, only 2400 MHz memory modules are supported, and the data rate of your memory modules is 2400 MHz: – Intel Core i3-7100/7100T/7300/7300T/7320 – Intel Pentium G4560/G4560T/G4600/G4600T/G4620 – Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 series •...
  • Page 72 - x x xxxxxxxxxxxxx-xx xx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxx-xx xx xx xxxx xxxx - x x x - x x - x - x - - x x Figure 26. Installing the memory module ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Pcie Card

    PCIe card This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a PCIe card, such as an Ethernet card, a Host Bus Adapter, and any other supported PCIe cards. • “Removing a PCIe card” on page 61 • “Installing a PCIe card” on page 62 The installation or the removal procedure is based on the scenario that you want to install a full-height, half- length PCIe card.
  • Page 74 4. Open the card latch. Position the new PCIe card over the PCIe slot, and then carefully press the PCIe card straight down until it is securely seated in the slot. Close the card latch as shown to secure the PCIe card in place. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Thinkserver Trusted Platform Module

    5. Depending on the type of the PCIe card, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer to the documentation that comes with the PCIe card for specific information. To install a required device driver for the PCIe card, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http:// www.lenovo.com/drivers...
  • Page 76 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the TPM to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the TPM out of the package. Note: Carefully handle the TPM by its edges. 4. Insert the TPM upwards into the TPM connector on the system board. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Optical Drive

    Figure 30. Installing the TPM To complete the parts replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 122. Then, you can configure the TPM function in the Setup Utility program. See “Configuring the TPM function” on page 41. Optical drive •...
  • Page 78 6. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the optical drive To install the optical drive, do the following: ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available at: • Youtube: https://youtu.be/EOVGZWoo4XI • Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjYwODcxNDA0NA==.html?&f=49135033&from=y1.2 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 55. 2.
  • Page 80 4. Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay and slide it in until it is obstructed. Gently pull the metal tab on the side of the chassis, and then continue to slide the optical drive in until it snaps into position. Figure 34. Installing the optical drive ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Non-Hot-Swap Drive

    5. Connect the power and signal cables to the rear of the optical drive. See “Connecting cables for the optical drives” on page 115. 6. Save the removed EMI-protective shield from the chassis and the plastic shield from the front bezel in case you later remove the drive and need the shields to cover the drive bay.
  • Page 82 6. Pull the handle and carefully slide the non-hot-swap drive out of the chassis. Figure 36. Removing the non-hot-swap drive 7. Remove the four screws and then remove the failing drive from the drive tray. Figure 37. Removing the drive from the drive tray ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 8. If you are not going to install a new drive, install a dummy tray into the vacant drive bay. See “Installing a non-hot-swap drive” on page 71. 9. If you are instructed to return the old non-hot-swap drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

  • Page 84: Tape Drive

    5. If you are not going to install a new drive, install an EMI-protective shield in the vacant drive bay. 6. If you are instructed to return the old tape drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Solid-State Drive (2.5-Inch)

    Installing a tape drive To install a tape drive, do the following: Watch the procedure. The installation process is similar to that of optical drive, for the video of the installation process, see “Installing the optical drive” on page 66. 1.
  • Page 86 4. Remove the five screws that secure the SSD and the drive adapter. Then, remove the SSD and the drive adapter from the bracket. Figure 42. Removing the screws that secure the SSD and the drive adapter ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 5. Remove the two screws that secure the SSD. Then, lift the SSD up to remove it from the drive adapter. Figure 43. Removing the SSD from the drive adpater 6. If you are instructed to return the old solid-state drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
  • Page 88 Figure 44. Positioning the 2.5-inch SSD into the drive adapter ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Hot-Swap Drive

    5. Align the two screw holes in the SSD with the corresponding holes in the drive adapter. Then, install the two screws to secure the SSD to the drive adapter. Figure 45. Installing the screws to secure the SSD to the drive adapter 6.
  • Page 90 Figure 47. Opening the handle of a drive 3. If you are removing a dummy tray, locate the appropriate drive bay. Then, press the circled area open the handle of the dummy tray. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 Figure 48. Opening the handle of a dummy tray 4. Pull the handle and carefully slide the drive or the dummy tray out of the chassis. Save the removed dummy tray in case that you later remove the drive and need a dummy tray to cover the drive bay. Figure 49.

  • Page 92: Hot-Swap Power Supply

    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. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Note: To maintain the EMI integrity and cooling of the server, install a new hot-swap redundant power supply as soon as you remove the failing one or cover the other bay with a shield if you use one power supply to provide power.
  • Page 94 Figure 52. Removing the protective shield for the power supply bay 2. Note the orientation of the hot-swap power supply, and then slide it into the chassis until it snaps into position. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Backplane

    Figure 53. Installing a hot-swap power supply 3. Check the status LED near the power cord connector. For information about the status LEDs, see “Hot- swap power supply status LEDs” on page 26. Backplane This topic applies only to server models that have hot-swap storage drives installed. •...
  • Page 96 7. If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the backplane To install the backplane, do the following: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available at: ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 • Youtube: https://youtu.be/RnRof9nDzIU • Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjYwODcwMTU5Ng==.html?f=49135033&from=y1.7-3 1. Remove the backplane. See “Removing the backplane” on page 83. 2. Position the new backplane on the HDD cage so that the tabs on the HDD cage are inserted into the corresponding holes in the new backplane. Then, move the backplane in the direction downward, and then close the plugger to secure the backplane into position.

  • Page 98: Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply

    3. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply, and then push the power supply from the rear until it is released from the metal retaining tab. Then, carefully lift it out of the chassis. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Figure 58. Removing the non-hot-swap power supply 4. If you are instructed to return the old non-hot-swap power supply, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Installing the non-hot-swap power supply To install the non-hot-swap power supply, do the following: Watch the procedure.

  • Page 100: Intrusion Switch

    2. 3. Press the two tabs on the intrusion switch towards each other and carefully pull out the intrusion switch at the same time to remove it from the frame. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Front Panel Board Assembly

    Figure 60. Removing the intrusion switch Installing the intrusion switch To install the intrusion switch, do the following: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available at: • Youtube: https://youtu.be/MgGoDXHecEc • Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjYwODcxMjM5Mg==.html?&f=49135033&from=y1.2 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover”...
  • Page 102 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 57. 3. Connect cables to the new front panel board assembly and route cables through the corresponding hole in the chassis. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Front System Fan

    4. Align the tab on the right side of the new front panel board assembly with the side of the corresponding hole in the chassis. Then, pivot the front panel board assembly in until it snaps into position. Figure 63. Installing the front panel board assembly 5.
  • Page 104 1 are aligned with the corresponding holes in the inner side of the chassis. Then, carefully slide the front system fan 1 into the chassis until it snaps into position. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Rear System Fan

    Figure 65. Installing the front system fan 1 4. Connect the new front system fan 1 cable to the front system fan 1 connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 31. Rear system fan • “Removing the rear system fan” on page 93 •...
  • Page 106 2. If you are replacing an old rear system fan, remove it first. See “Removing the rear system fan” on page 3. Position the new rear system fan into the chassis so that the four tips on the fan are closely aligned with the corresponding holes in the mounting area. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 Figure 67. Positioning the rear system fan into the chassis 4. Carefully push the rear system fan until it snaps into position. Ensure that all four tips on the fan are inserted into the corresponding holes as shown. Chapter 5 Replacing hardware...

  • Page 108: Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 55. 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 3. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. Then, disconnect the cable of the heat sink and fan assembly from the CPU fan connector on the system board. See “Server components” on page 22. Note: If there is any PCIe card installed on the system board, it might block your access to the heat sink and fan assembly.
  • Page 110 6. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board. See “System board components” on page 31. Note: If the heat sink and fan assembly cable is long, loosely wrap it. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 111: Thinkserver Raid Super Capacitor Module

    ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module The ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module protects the cache memory on the installed ThinkServer RAID card. • “Removing the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module” on page 99 • “Installing the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module” on page 100 Note: Use any documentation that comes with the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
  • Page 112 3. Note the orientation of the Super Capacitor Module. Position one side of the Super Capacitor Module into the bracket. Then, gently press the tab on the bracket and push the Super Capacitor Module into the bracket. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: Thunderbolt Memory Module

    1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 55. 2. Remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter. See “Removing a PCIe card” on page 61. 3. Press the two release tabs and lift the Thunderbolt Memory Module straight up and out of the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter.
  • Page 114 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 55. 2. Remove the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter. See “Removing a PCIe card” on page 61. 3. Position the Thunderbolt Memory Module above the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i PCIe Adapter and align the two holes in the Thunderbolt Memory Module with the two pins on the adapter.

  • Page 115: Lenovo Thinkserver Raid 520I Upgrade Key

    The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i upgrade key (hereinafter referred to as RAID 520i key) activates the RAID 5 level for advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID. If your server has the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter installed, you can purchase a RAID 520i key and install it to the J3 connector on the RAID card. For information about connectors on the RAID card, see “RAID card”...
  • Page 116 Note: Carefully handle the RAID 520i key by its edges. 4. Insert the RAID 520i key into the J3 connector on the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 520i PCIe Adapter. Ensure that the RAID 510i key is securely seated on the RAID card.

  • Page 117: Cpu

    Figure 78. Installing the RAID 520i key For information about configuring hardware RAID, refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide. This guide is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support • “Removing the CPU” on page 105 •...
  • Page 118 5. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new CPU. Note: Do not touch the pins on the CPU socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new CPU. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: Coin-Cell Battery

    6. Hold the new CPU by its sides, align the notches with the tabs , and align the small triangle with the small triangle . Then, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the CPU socket. Figure 80. Installing the CPU 7.
  • Page 120 In this case, remove the PCIe card. See “Removing a PCIe card” on page 61. 4. Remove the old coin-cell battery. Figure 82. Removing the coin-cell battery 5. Dispose of the old coin-cell battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Power Distribution Board

    Installing the coin-cell battery Note: After you install the coin-cell battery, you must reset passwords, reset system date and time, and reconfigure the server. To install the coin-cell battery, do the following: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available at: •...
  • Page 122 Figure 84. Removing the power distribution board 5. If you are instructed to return the old power distribution board, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 Installing the power distribution board To install the power distribution board, do the following: Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available at: • Youtube: https://youtu.be/TtmcLqZBKSk • Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjYwODcxNTI2OA==.html?f=49135033&from=y1.2-3.2 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover”...

  • Page 124: For Service Technician Only: Replacing The System Board

    To replace the system board, do the following: 1. Prepare your server and remove the server cover. See “Preparing your server in advance and removing the server cover” on page 55. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 125 2. Lay the server on its side for easier operation. 3. Record the cable routing and cable connections. Then, disconnect all cables from the system board. 4. To access the system board, do the following in order: a. “Removing the rear system fan” on page 93 b.
  • Page 126 Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover into the CPU socket. Then, carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until it snaps into position. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: Connecting Cables

    Figure 90. Installing the CPU socket cover 15. If you are instructed to return the old system board, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. Connecting cables This section provides the following cable-connection instructions: •...

  • Page 128: Connecting Cables For The Tape Drive

    Signal cable connector on the rear of the RDX tape drive USB 2.0 connector on the system board If you are using an LTO-6 or LTO-7 tape drive, connect the power and signal cables for the tape drive as shown. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 129: Connecting Cables For The Non-Hot-Swap Drives

    Figure 93. Connecting the cables for the LTO-6 or LTO-7 tape drive Power connector on the rear of the LTO-6 or LTO-7 tape drive Signal cable connector on the rear of the LTO-6 or LTO-7 tape drive Mini-SAS signal cable connector on the HBA card Connecting cables for the non-hot-swap drives Note: The server configuration with a non-hot-swap power supply is used as an example.

  • Page 130: Connecting Cables For The Backplanes

    SATA connector 3 on the system board (connected to HDD 3) Connecting cables for the backplanes Depending on whether you are using the Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card (hereinafter referred to as the expander card), refer to one of the following instructions: •...
  • Page 131 SATA connector 3 on the system board (for connector 3 of the SATA cable) SATA SGPIO connector on the system board If your server comes with one 2.5-inch-drive backplane, connect the power and signal cables as shown. Note: The server configuration with a non-hot-swap power supply is used as an example. Your server might come with two hot-swap redundant power supplies and a power distribution board.
  • Page 132 Connector 0 on the RAID card For server configurations with an expander card If your server comes with two 2.5-inch-drive backplanes, connect the power and signal cables as shown. Figure 98. Cable connection for two 2.5-inch-drive backplanes ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133 Power connector on the power distribution board Power connector on the upper backplane Power connector on the power distribution board Power connector on the lower backplane Mini-SAS cable connector 0 on the upper backplane Connector E on the expander card Mini-SAS cable connector 1 on the upper backplane Connector F on the expander card Mini-SAS cable connector 0 on the lower backplane...

  • Page 134: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Pivot the server cover to close it. Figure 100. Closing the server cover 4. Slide the server cover to the front of the chassis until it snaps into position. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 135 Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last. 8. Update the server configuration. • Download and install the latest device drivers. You can visit the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers • Update the BIOS configuration: “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 37 •...
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  • Page 137: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    6. Turn on the server and press Esc as soon as you see the logo screen to view any diagnostic messages. 7. Download and use a diagnostic program to diagnose problems. See “Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics” on page 13. 8. Refer to “Basic troubleshooting tables” on page 126 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing.

  • Page 138: Viewing The System Event Log

    • You have set the USB flash drive as the first startup device. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 41. 2. Verify if the USB flash drive has problems. See “USB device problems” on page 129. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Optical Drive Problems

    Symptom Action The operating system installation Make more space available on the HDD. program continuously loops. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program • Ensure that the operating system media is supported by the cannot start the operating system media. ThinkServer EasyStartup program version your are using. For a list of the supported operating systems, refer to the user guide and compatibility notes for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program through the program main interface.
  • Page 140 3. Reconnect the power cable. 4. Reconnect the signal cable. 5. Replace the affected signal cable. 6. For hot-swap storage drives, if you suspect a problem with the backplane, replace the affected backplane. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: Memory Module Problems

    Memory module problems Symptom Action The amount of system memory that is 1. Ensure that: displayed is less than the total capacity • All memory modules are the correct type supported by the server. of the installed physical memory See “Features and specifications of your server” on page 7. modules and you suspect a memory module problem.
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  • Page 143: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources relating to your needs when using the product. Using the documentation To get the information about your Lenovo system, optional devices and installed software, if any, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support For more information about your server documentation, see “Server documentation”...

  • Page 144: Calling For Service

    • Use the troubleshooting information in this manual. See Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting and diagnostics” on page 125. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support • Download the diagnostic program from the Web site, and then run it. See “Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics”...

  • Page 145: Purchasing Additional Services

    Service availability and service names might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...
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  • Page 147: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 148 Geräten), bzw. der EMV EU Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, für Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Meitnerstr. 9, D-70563 Stuttgart.

  • Page 149: Japan Vcci Class A Compliance Statement

    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Japan VCCI Class A compliance statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 150: Japanese Statement Of Compliance For Products Less Than Or Equal To 20 A Per Phase For Jeita Harmonics Guideline

    Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase for JEITA harmonics guideline Eurasian compliance mark ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 151: Appendix B. Weee And Recycling Information

    Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...

  • Page 152: Recycling Information For Brazil

    Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.

  • Page 153: Battery Recycling Information For The European Union

    If the battery needs to be replaced, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or a waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.

  • Page 154: Battery Recycling Information For The United States And Canada

    The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 155: Appendix C. Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive

    European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”).

  • Page 156: China Rohs

    China RoHS ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 157: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive...
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  • Page 159: Appendix D. Additional Statements

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 160: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 161: Appendix E. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 162: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, ThinkServer, and the ThinkServer logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Intel Core, Intel Xeon, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 163: Appendix F. Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Lenovo Limited Warranty LRDIMM load reduction dual inline memory module Mbps megabits per second network operating system PCIe PCI Express personal digital assistant Portable Document Format PECI Platform Environment Control Interface POST power-on self-test Preboot Execution Environment © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 164 StorCLI Storage Command Line Tool Trusted Computing Group ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module ThinkServer Management Module UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface uninterruptible power supply video graphics array ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 165: Index

    LEDs locations hot-swap power supply installing removing environment hot-swap redundant power supply status Ethernet card installing Hot-swap-drive backplane Ethernet controllers configuring Ethernet status © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 166 Setup Utility program remove memory module optical drive installation rules tape drive installing removing removing backplane 83–84 memory module installation coin-cell battery guidelines DIMM front bezel front panel board assembly front system fan 1 ThinkServer TS460 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 167 73–74 starting Setup Utility program ThinkServer EasyStartup program startup device selecting Web site Setup Utility program compatible options static-sensitive devices working inside the server with the power on guidelines guidelines static-sensitive devices, handling system board © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
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