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1.  Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator USB connector on 

the front panel.

2.  On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.
3.  On your mobile device, launch the Lenovo XClarity Administrator mobile app.
4.  If automatic discovery is disabled, click 

Discovery 

on the USB Discovery page to connect to the 

Lenovo XClarity Controller.

For more information about using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app, see:

http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxca.doc/lxca_usemobileapp.html

Update the firmware

Several options are available to update the firmware for the server.

You can use the tools listed here to update the most current firmware for your server and the devices that are 
installed in the server.

•  Best practices related to updating firmware is available at the following site:

– 

http://lenovopress.com/LP0656

•  The latest firmware can be found at the following site:

– 

http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sn850/7X15/downloads

•  You can subscribe to product notification to stay up to date on firmware updates:

– 

https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/solutions/ht509500

UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs)

Lenovo typically releases firmware in bundles called UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs). To ensure that all 
of the firmware updates are compatible, you should update all firmware at the same time. If you are updating 
firmware for both the Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI, update the firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller 
first.

Update method terminology

• 

In-band update

. The installation or update is performed using a tool or application within an operating 

system that is executing on the server’s core CPU.

• 

Out-of-band update

. The installation or update is performed by the Lenovo XClarity Controller collecting 

the update and then directing the update to the target subsystem or device. Out-of-band updates have no 
dependency on an operating system executing on the core CPU. However, most out-of-band operations 
do require the server to be in the S0 (Working) power state.

• 

On-Target update. 

The installation or update is initiated from an Operating System executing on the 

server’s operating system.

• 

Off-Target update. 

The installation or update is initiated from a computing device interacting directly with 

the server’s Lenovo XClarity Controller.

• 

UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs)

. UXSPs are bundled updates designed and tested to provide the 

interdependent level of functionality, performance, and compatibility. UXSPs are server machine-type 
specific and are built (with firmware and device driver updates) to support specific Windows Server, Red 
Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. 
Machine-type-specific firmware-only UXSPs are also available.

Chapter 4

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System configuration

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Summary of Contents for 7X15

Page 1: ...ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide Machine Type 7X15 ...

Page 2: ...ition be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server which can be found at http datacentersupport lenovo com warrantylookup Fourteenth Edition May 2022 Copyright Lenovo 2017 2022 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subjec...

Page 3: ...4 Install a 2 5 inch hot swap drive 35 Install a DIMM 37 Install an I O expansion adapter 41 Install an M 2 drive 43 Install a processor heat sink module 47 Install the interposer card 49 Install a RAID adapter 52 Install the air baffle 60 Install the compute node cover 61 Install a compute node 63 Power on the compute node 65 Validate compute node setup 65 Power off the compute node 65 Chapter 4 ...

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Page 5: ...ligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de sécurité Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen Safety Information før du installerer dette produktet Antes de insta...

Page 6: ...nology Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool lock and key or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location Important Electrical grounding of the server is required for operator safety and correct system function Proper groun...

Page 7: ...n 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 5 Check for worn frayed or pinched cables 6 Make sure that the power supply cover fasteners screws or rivets have not been removed or t...

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Page 9: ...tp datacentersupport lenovo com warrantylookup Notes The first generation Chassis Management Module CMM1 68Y7030 is not supported by the ThinkSystem SN850 compute node The second generation Chassis Management Module CMM2 00FJ669 must be at firmware level 1 6 1 or above to support the ThinkSystem SN850 compute node This applies to both CMMs that are installed in the chassis The illustrations in thi...

Page 10: ...lated information such as firmware level administrator accounts and so forth Figure 2 Location of customer information tabs The system service label which is on the cover of the compute node provides a quick response QR code for mobile access to service information You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner 2 ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide ...

Page 11: ... technologies UEFI compliant server firmware LenovoLenovo ThinkSystem firmware is Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI compliant UEFI replaces BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system platform firmware and external devices LenovoLenovo ThinkSystem are capable of booting UEFI compliant operating systems BIOS based operating systems and BIOS based adapters as well as ...

Page 12: ...ancy with compute node throttling allowed You can configure and monitor the power environment by using the Chassis Management Module For more information see the Flex System Chassis Management Module Command Line Interface Reference Guide at http flexsystem lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo acc cmm doc dw1kt_cmm_cli_book pdf Active Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of m...

Page 13: ...ing functions for all managed endpoints User management Hardware monitoring and management Configuration management Operating system deployment Firmware management For more information see https datacentersupport lenovo com us en solutions LNVO XCLARIT Integrated Trusted Platform Module TPM This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys It ...

Page 14: ... 30 C Intel Xeon Gold 6126T 12C 125W 2 6GHz Processor Intel Xeon Gold 6144 8C 150W 3 5GHz Processor Intel Xeon Gold 6146 12C 165W 3 2GHz Processor Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T 24C 150W 2 1GHz Processor Intel Xeon Platinum 6244 8C 150W 3 6GHz Processor Memory See Memory module installation order in Memory Population Reference for detailed information about memory configuration and setup Minimum 16 GB ...

Page 15: ...L Minimum configuration for debugging Two processors in processor sockets 1 and 2 One memory DIMM in slot 5 Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts Processor Memory Drive Security Fully compliant with NIST 800 131A The security cryptography mode set by the managing device CMM and Lenovo XClarity Administrator determines the security mode in which the compute node operates Operating systems Supporte...

Page 16: ...nation in ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Maintenance Manual Note The server is designed for standard data center environment and recommended to be placed in industrial data center Acoustical noise emissions Notes The declared acoustic noise level are based on specified configurations and they may change depending on configuration condition changes The declared acoustic noise levels may increase gr...

Page 17: ... the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the device to malfunction or cease functioning altogether This specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage The limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits because numerous other factors such as temperature or moisture cont...

Page 18: ... should be more than 60 RH 4 Data centers must be free of zinc whiskers 5 1 ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 Environmental conditions for process measurement and control systems Airborne contaminants Instrument Society of America Research Triangle Park North Carolina U S A 2 The derivation of the equivalence between the rate of copper corrosion growth in the thickness of the corrosion product in Å month and th...

Page 19: ...entralized interface for multi server management Interface GUI application Mobile application Web interface REST API Usage and downloads http sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo lxca doc aug_product_page html Lenovo XClarity Essentials toolset Portable and light toolset for server configuration data collection and firmware updates Suitable both for single server or multi server management...

Page 20: ...Integrator Series of applications that integrate the management and monitoring functionalities of the Lenovo physical servers with the software used in a certain deployment infrastructure such as VMware vCenter Microsoft Admin Center or Microsoft System Center while delivering additional workload resiliency Interface GUI application Usage and downloads https sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic lxci ...

Page 21: ...or Lenovo XClarity Essentials or Lenovo XClarity Controller 3 Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI updates only Firmware updates for optional devices such as adapters are not supported 4 The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI for detailed adapter card information such as model name and firmware levels ...

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Page 23: ...nagement button 1 USB connector Connect a USB device to this USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector It is best practice to connect a USB device to the front of only one compute node at a time in each Flex System chassis 2 KVM connector Connect the KVM cable to this connector see KVM cable on page 22 for more information It is best practice to connect the KVM cable to only one compute node at a time in each Flex ...

Page 24: ... activate the system board LEDs and light path diagnostics See the ThinkSystem SN850 Maintenance Manual Viewing the light path diagnostics LEDs for more information This button is also the power LED This green LED indicates the power status of the compute node Flashing rapidly The LED flashes rapidly four times per second for one of the following reasons The compute node has been installed in a po...

Page 25: ...ry two seconds Press USB management button for 3 seconds Use CMM or Lenovo XClarity Controller Compute node is in the status where USB port is connected to the Lenovo XClarity Controller In this state you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller directly via a mobile device connected to the USB connector of the compute node To return LED to Off state press USB management button again or change st...

Page 26: ...stics Light path diagnostics is a system of LEDs above the control panel and on various internal components of the compute node When an error occurs LEDs can be lit throughout the compute node to help identify the source of the error Light path diagnostics LEDs Use this information to diagnose possible errors that are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs The following illustration shows th...

Page 27: ...ed Temp The system temperature has exceeded a threshold level Memory A memory error has occurred Storage BP 1 and 2 A drive backplane or its drives error has occurred M 2 A M 2 drive error has occurred System board layout Use this information to locate the connectors LEDs and switches on the system board System board connectors Use this information to locate compute node system board components an...

Page 28: ...stics 7 DIMM slot 7 18 18 2 5 inch drive backplane connector 8 I O expansion 3 connector 19 CMOS battery slot 9 Fabric connector slot 20 DIMM slot 31 42 10 TCM connector 21 M 2 backplane connector 11 I O expansion 4 connector 22 2 5 inch drive backplane connector System board switches Use this information to locate the system board switches Note If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of...

Page 29: ...ove any jumpers power off the compute node Review the information in http thinksystem lenovofiles com help topic safety_documentation pdf_files html Installation Guidelines on page 28 Handling static sensitive devices on page 31 and Power off the compute node on page 65 Switch and jumper functions are as follows All jumpers on the system board are reserved and should be removed All switches should...

Page 30: ...nformation for details about the KVM cable Use the KVM cable to connect external I O devices to the compute node The KVM cable connects through the KVM connector see Compute node controls connectors and LEDs on page 15 The KVM cable has connectors for a display device video two USB 2 0 connectors for a USB keyboard and mouse and a serial interface connector The following illustration identifies th...

Page 31: ...e illustration Figure 9 Compute node components The parts listed in the following table are identified as one of the following Tier 1 customer replaceable unit CRU Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility If Lenovo installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement you will be charged for the installation Chapter 2 Compute node components 23 ...

Page 32: ...ral part For more information about ordering the parts shown in Figure 9 Compute node components on page 23 https datacentersupport lenovo com products servers thinksystem sn850 7x15 parts It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts 1 Compute node cover 2 Air baffle 3 I O expansion adapter 4 Fabric con...

Page 33: ...Table 12 Compute node components continued 23 CMOS battery CR2032 24 System board Chapter 2 Compute node components 25 ...

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Page 35: ... node into the chassis c Make sure the chassis is connected to power d Connect the management controller to the network e Power on the compute node Note You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the compute node Whenever the compute node is connected to power the management processor interface is available For details about accessing the manageme...

Page 36: ...nal components for the compute node see https static lenovo com us en serverproven index shtml When you install a new compute node download and apply the latest firmware This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your compute node is ready to work with optimal performance Go to ThinkSystem SN850 Drivers and Software to download firmware updates for your compute node Importa...

Page 37: ...e the system specific instructions for removing or installing a hot swap drive for any additional procedures that you might need to perform before you remove or install the drive After finishing working on the compute node make sure you reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires Safety inspection checklist Use the information in this section to identify potentially unsafe conditio...

Page 38: ...the fans For proper cooling and airflow refit the compute node cover before you turn the power on Do not operate the compute node for more than 30 minutes with the compute node cover removed for it might damage compute node components Cabling instructions that come with optional components must be followed A failed fan must be replaced within 48 hours after malfunction A removed hot swap fan must ...

Page 39: ...atic electricity from the package and from your body Remove the device from the package and install it directly into the compute node without putting it down If it is necessary to put the device down put it back into the static protective package Never place the device on the compute node or on any metal surface When handling a device carefully hold it by the edges or the frame Do not touch solder...

Page 40: ...technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached S021 CAUTION Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade 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 1 Read Instal...

Page 41: ... it for future use Remove the air baffle Use this information to remove the air baffle To avoid possible danger read and follow the following safety information S012 CAUTION Hot surface nearby Before removing the air baffle 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienting the compute node with th...

Page 42: ...purchased Install a 2 5 inch drive backplane Use this information to install a drive backplane option Before you install a drive backplane complete the following steps 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you 3 Remove the compute node co...

Page 43: ...ifferent backplane types Make sure that you align the backplane and system board connectors when inserting the backplane in the storage cage Step 2 Insert the hot swap drives and drive bay fillers After you install the drive backplane complete the following steps Install any removed storage drives and drive bay fillers see Install a 2 5 inch hot swap drive on page 35 Note Install storage drives in...

Page 44: ... inch hot swap drive installation Table 13 2 5 inch hot swap drive and related components 1 Release latch 4 Drive bay filler 2 Drive activity LED green 5 Drive 3 Drive status LED yellow 6 Release handle Step 1 Identify the drive bay in which you plan to install the hot swap drive Step 2 If a drive bay filler is installed pinch the grip point and pull it away from the compute node Step 3 Touch the ...

Page 45: ...r depending on whether you are implementing memory mirroring memory rank sparing or independent memory mode See ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Memory Population Reference for the required installation order If you are installing an optional processor install it before installing DIMMs See Install a processor heat sink module on page 47 Before you install a DIMM complete the following steps 1 Read ...

Page 46: ...fle on page 33 for instructions Step 2 Locate the DIMM connectors see System board connectors on page 19 for instructions Determine which DIMM connector you want to install the DIMM Step 3 Touch the static protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the Flex System chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you a...

Page 47: ...ess both ends of the DIMM straight down into the DIMM connector until the retaining clips snap into the locked position Figure 15 DIMM installation Step 7 Make sure that the small tabs on the retaining clips engage the notches on the DIMM If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips the DIMM has not been correctly installed Press the DIMM firmly into the connector and then press the ...

Page 48: ...tion and the following Number and capacity of the DCPMMs and DRAM DIMMs to install Check if the presently installed processors support the combination If not replace the processors with ones that support the combination 4 Based on the determined DCPMM combination acquire the DCPMMs DRAM DIMMs and processors if necessary 5 Replace the processors if necessary see Processor and heat sink replacement ...

Page 49: ...example Intel Xeon Gold 5222 support up to 1 TB of memory capacity per processor Install an I O expansion adapter Use this information to install an I O expansion adapter option Before you install an I O expansion adapter complete the following steps 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienti...

Page 50: ... I O module bay 1 I O module bay 1 3 I O module bay 2 2 I O module bay 3 4 I O module bay 4 Figure 17 I O expansion adapter To install an I O expansion adapter complete the following steps Watch the procedure 42 ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide ...

Page 51: ... Orient the connector on the expansion adapter with the I O expansion connector and alignment pins on the system board then press the adapter into the I O expansion connector Step 6 Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the expansion adapter in the connector and over the alignment pins Step 7 Close the retention clips After you install the I O expansion adapter complete the following ste...

Page 52: ... YouTube https www youtube com playlist list PLYV5R7hVcs DtV8A4UWy7d3AoFKjCvas3 Notes Some M 2 backplanes support two identical M 2 drives When two drives are installed align and support both drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the drives Install the M 2 drive in slot 0 first Figure 19 M 2 drive slot Table 16 M 2 drive slot 1 Slot 0 2 Slot 1 Step 1 Insert the M 2 drive at an angle a...

Page 53: ...on of the retainer on the M 2 backplane complete the following step Read to ensure that you work safely To adjust the position of the retainer on the M 2 backplane complete the following steps Figure 22 M 2 retainer adjustment Step 1 Locate the correct keyhole that the retainer should be installed to accommodate the particular size of the M 2 drive you wish to install Step 2 Press both sides of th...

Page 54: ... bezel pointing toward you 3 Remove the compute node cover see Remove the compute node cover on page 32 for instructions To install the M 2 backplane complete the following steps Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube https www youtube com playlist list PLYV5R7hVcs DtV8A4UWy7d3AoFKjCvas3 Figure 23 M 2 backplane installation Step 1 Align the openings on the M 2 backpl...

Page 55: ... the existing thermal grease and apply the new grease onto it for optimal thermal performance Processors are static sensitive components handle them with extra care See Handling static sensitive devices for more information Notes For ThinkSystem SN850 Xeon SP Gen2 new processor package contains only one processor in each package Make sure you purchase adequate processor packages according to the s...

Page 56: ... www youtube com playlist list PLYV5R7hVcs DtV8A4UWy7d3AoFKjCvas3 Step 1 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 48 ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide ...

Page 57: ...or the nuts to fully tighten is 1 4 1 6 newton meters 12 14 inch pounds After installing the PHM option If there are DIMMs to install install them See Install a DIMM on page 37 for instructions Install the interposer card Use this information to install a interposer card option Before you install a interposer card complete the following steps 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure tha...

Page 58: ...he compute node see Install a 2 5 inch drive backplane on page 34 for instructions The drive backplane goes in the rear alignment slots on the drive cage Figure 26 Drive backplane installation with backplane alignment slots Step 3 Touch the static protective package that contains the interposer card to an unpainted metal surface on any grounded rack component then remove the interposer card from t...

Page 59: ...o seat the interposer card into the connector Figure 28 Pressing the foam Step 7 Remove the RAID adapter see Remove the RAID adapter on page 58 for instructions Connect the cable to the connector on the underside of the RAID adapter Chapter 3 Compute node hardware setup 51 ...

Page 60: ...iguration on page 78 for instructions Install a RAID adapter Use this information to install a RAID adapter option Before you install a RAID adapter complete the following steps 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you 3 Remove the compu...

Page 61: ...he storage cage This provides more space for connecting the cable to RAID adapter in the next step Step 3 Carefully turn the RAID adapter over in your hand to access the underside then connect the cable from interposer card to RAID adapter The connector is keyed Press the cable into the connector until the connector snaps in place Figure 31 Connecting cable to RAID adapter Step 4 Locate the RAID a...

Page 62: ...omponent 1 RAID adapter 2 RAID adapter supporter Note If the RAID adapter supporter is damaged you need to order a miscellaneous kit to have a new one Step 6 Firmly press on the foam to seat the RAID adapter into the connector 54 ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide ...

Page 63: ...tall any removed storage drives and hard disk drive bay fillers see Install a 2 5 inch hot swap drive on page 35 Note Install storage drives in the same bay locations as from which they were removed 2 Configure the RAID array after power on the compute node see RAID configuration on page 78 Install the flash power module Use this information to install the flash power module Chapter 3 Compute node...

Page 64: ...N The battery is a lithium ion battery To avoid possible explosion do not burn the battery Exchange it only with the approved part Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations Before you install the flash power module complete the following steps 1 Read Installation Guidelines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protectiv...

Page 65: ...le from catching on the DIMM connector latches when the RAID adapter is installed in a compute node Step 5 Install the RAID adapter in the compute node see Install a RAID adapter on page 52 for instructions After you install the flash power module complete the following steps 1 Install the RAID adapter in the compute node see Install a RAID adapter on page 52 Remove the 2 5 inch drive backplane Us...

Page 66: ...cedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube https www youtube com playlist list PLYV5R7hVcs DtV8A4UWy7d3AoFKjCvas3 Figure 36 2 5 inch drive backplane removal Step 1 Remove any drive bay fillers then press the release latch and pull out the drives to disengage the drive connectors from the backplane There is no need to remove the drives completely Step 2 Lift the drive backplane out of...

Page 67: ...e com playlist list PLYV5R7hVcs DtV8A4UWy7d3AoFKjCvas3 Step 1 Locate the RAID adapter and interposer card in the compute node If interposer card is installed in the compute node remove the cable from the cable clip This provides more space for pulling out RAID adapter later Step 2 Rotate the lever on the drive backplane to disengage the RAID adapter from the backplane connector Step 3 Slightly rot...

Page 68: ...lines on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you 3 Remove the compute node cover see Remove the compute node cover on page 32 for instructions To install the air baffle complete the following steps Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube ht...

Page 69: ...atch or the air baffle After you install the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Install the compute node cover see Install the compute node cover on page 61 for instructions 2 Install the compute node into the chassis see Install a compute node on page 63 for instructions Install the compute node cover Use this information to install the compute node cover To avoid possible danger read and ...

Page 70: ... on page 28 to ensure that you work safely 2 Carefully lay the compute node on a flat static protective surface orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you Attention You cannot insert the compute node into the Flex System chassis until the cover is installed and closed Do not attempt to override this protection To install the compute node cover complete the following steps Watch ...

Page 71: ...d correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the compute node Retention clips that secure the I O expansion adapters must be in the closed position to install the compute node cover Step 3 Hold the front of the compute node and slide the compute node cover forward to the closed position until it clicks into place 1 Install the compute node into the chassis see Install a compu...

Page 72: ...node installation Step 1 Select the node bay Notes If you are reinstalling a compute node that you removed you must install it in the same node bay from which you removed it Some compute node configuration information and updates are established according to node bay number Reinstalling a compute node into a different node bay can have unintended consequences If you reinstall the compute node into...

Page 73: ...up utility and you might have to install the compute node operating system See Deploy the operating system on page 79 for details Power on the compute node Use this information for details about power on the compute node The compute node can be turned on power on LED on in any of the following ways You can press the power button The compute node can restart automatically after a power interruption...

Page 74: ...mediately Data loss is possible You can power off the compute node through the CMM power command the CMM web interface and the Lenovo XClarity Administrator application if installed For more information about the CMM power command see the Flex System Chassis Management Module Command Line Interface Reference Guide at http flexsystem lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo acc cmm doc cli_command_pow...

Page 75: ... lxpm_frontend lxpm_product_ page html Note If the text based interface for UEFI Setup opens instead of the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager select Launch Graphical System Setup on the UEFI page to connect the server to the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager 3 Go to LXPM UEFI Setup BMC Settings to specify how the Lenovo XClarity Controller will connect to the network If you choose a static I...

Page 76: ...a mobile device you can connect to the Lenovo XClarity Controller through the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector on the front of the server For the location of the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector see the front view of the server Note The Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector mode must be set to manage the Lenovo XClarity Controller instead of normal USB mode To switch from normal...

Page 77: ...s are compatible you should update all firmware at the same time If you are updating firmware for both the Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI update the firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller first Update method terminology In band update The installation or update is performed using a tool or application within an operating system that is executing on the server s core CPU Out of band update Th...

Page 78: ...I OneCLI In band Out of band On Target Off Target All I O devices Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress LXCE In band Out of band On Target Off Target All I O devices Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator BoMC In band Out of band Off Target All I O devices BoMC application BoMC application Lenovo XClarity Administrator LXCA In band1 Out of band2 Off Target All I O devices Lenovo XClar...

Page 79: ...server Notes To perform an in band update through Windows or Linux the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet over USB sometimes called LAN over USB interface must be enabled Additional information about configuring Ethernet over USB see Configuring Ethernet over USB section in the XCC documentation version compatible with your server at https sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic ...

Page 80: ...om help topic com lenovo lxca doc update_fw html Lenovo XClarity Integrator offerings Lenovo XClarity Integrator offerings can integrate management features of Lenovo XClarity Administrator and your server with software used in a certain deployment infrastructure such as VMware vCenter Microsoft Admin Center or Microsoft System Center For additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Integrat...

Page 81: ...ent configuration Configuration settings such as local storage I O adapters boot settings firmware ports and Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI settings are saved as a server pattern that can be applied to one or more managed servers When the server patterns are updated the changes are automatically deployed to the applied servers Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Adm...

Page 82: ...y The App Direct part of DCPMM is displayed as persistent memory while the rest of DCPMM capacity is displayed as system memory DRAM DIMMs act as cache in this mode The total displayed volatile system memory in this mode is the DCPMM capacity that is invested in volatile system memory Memory Mode 100 of DCPMM capacity acts as system memory In this mode DCPMMs act as volatile system memory while DR...

Page 83: ...larity Essentials OneCLI Following are the available management options Intel Optane DCPMM details Select this option to view the following details concerning each of the the installed DCPMMs Firmware version Configuration status Raw capacity Memory capacity App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity Percentage remaining Security state Alternatively view DCPM...

Page 84: ... imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 Where 20 stands for the percentage of capacity that is invested in system volatile memory 3 Set the DCPMM mode onecli exe config set IntelOptaneDCPMM PersistentMemoryType App Direct imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 Where App Direct stands for the DCPMM mode Persistent Memory Type In App Direct Mode and Mixed Memory Mode the DCPMMs that are connected to the same ...

Page 85: ...urityOperation Enable Security imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 2 Set the security passphrase onecli exe config set IntelOptaneDCPMM SecurityPassphrase 123456 imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 Where 123456 stands for the passphrase 3 Reboot the system Disable security 1 Disable security onecli exe config set IntelOptaneDCPMM SecurityOperation Disable Security imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 2 E...

Page 86: ...rning message requires go to Intel Optane DCPMMs DCPMM Configuration and input the percentage Alternatively change the selectable percentage with the following command in OneCLI onecli exe config set IntelOptaneDCPMM PercentageRemainingThresholds 20 imm USERID PASSW0RD 10 104 195 86 Where 20 is the selectable percentage RAID configuration Using a Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID to store ...

Page 87: ... server at https sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic lxpm_frontend lxpm_product_page html Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic toolsctr_cli_lenovo onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool html Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM for Windows operating system only https sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo lxci_deploypack_sccm doc dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_...

Page 88: ... From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager To update the UUID from Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager 1 Start the server and press the key according to the on screen instructions For more information see the Startup section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic lxpm_frontend lxpm_product_page html The Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager...

Page 89: ...ser restricted You do not need to specify a value for access_method when you use this access method Example command is as follows onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID uuid_value Note The KCS access method uses the IPMI KCS interface which requires that the IPMI driver be installed Remote LAN access type the command bmc xcc_user_id xcc_password xcc_external_ip Where xcc_external_ip The BM...

Page 90: ...vo XClarity Essentials OneCLI To download Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI go to the following site https datacentersupport lenovo com solutions HT116433 2 Copy and unpack the OneCLI package which also includes other required files to the server Make sure that you unpack the OneCLI and the required files to the same directory 3 After you have Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI in place type the fo...

Page 91: ...o default value This parameter is required xcc_user_id The BMC IMM XCC account 1 of 12 accounts The default value is USERID xcc_password The BMC IMM XCC account password 1 of 12 accounts Note BMC IMM or XCC internal LAN USB IP address account name and password are all valid for this command Example command is as follows onecli config set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag asset_ tag bmc xcc_user_...

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Page 93: ...ze the compute node Log in to the CMM 2 user interface and verify that the compute node appears in the chassis view If the CMM 2 cannot recognize the compute node remove it and inspect the compute node and the back of the node bay to make sure that there is no physical damage to the connectors 4 Make sure that the power policy that is implemented on the CMM 2 is sufficient to enable the compute no...

Page 94: ...Check http datacentersupport lenovo com for any tech tips service bulletins related to the embedded hypervisor and the compute node 6 Make sure that other software works on the compute node to ensure that it is working properly Server cannot recognize a hard drive Complete the following steps until the problem is solved 1 Verify that the drive is supported for the compute node See https static len...

Page 95: ...5 Run memory diagnostics When you start a server and press the key according to the on screen instructions the LXPM interface is displayed by default You can perform memory diagnostics from this interface From the Diagnostic page click Run Diagnostic Memory test 6 Remove DIMMs until the compute node is showing the correct amount of memory Install one DIMM at a time until you can determine which DI...

Page 96: ...rocessors and DIMMs 2 Restart the system If the system restarts add each of the items that you removed one at a time restarting the system each time until the error occurs Replace the item for which the error occurs If the system does not restart suspect the system board 88 ThinkSystem SN850 Compute Node Setup Guide ...

Page 97: ...location http thinksystem lenovofiles com help index jsp You can take these steps to try to solve the problem yourself Check all cables to make sure that they are connected Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional devices are turned on Check for updated software firmware and operating system device drivers for your Lenovo product The Lenovo Warranty terms and conditio...

Page 98: ... data Lenovo XClarity Controller You can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller web interface or the CLI to collect service data for the server The file can be saved and sent to Lenovo Support For more information about using the web interface to collect service data see the Downloading service data section in the XCC documentation version compatible with your server at https sysmgt lenovofiles com he...

Page 99: ...ation about running the getinfor see http sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic toolsctr_cli_lenovo onecli_r_getinfor_command html Contacting Support You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue You can receive hardware service through a Lenovo Authorized Service Provider To locate a service provider authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service go to https datacentersupport lenovo com ser...

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Page 101: ...t LED 15 features 3 firmware updates 1 flash power module installing 55 G gaseous contamination 9 Getting help 89 guidelines options installation 28 system reliability 30 H handling static sensitive devices 31 hardware options installing 31 hardware service and support telephone numbers 91 HDD backplane connector 19 help 89 hot swap hard disk or solid state drive installing options 35 I identifica...

Page 102: ...e backplane 57 air baffle 33 compute node cover 32 RAID adapter 58 replacing air baffle 60 retainer on M 2 backplane adjustment 45 S safety iii safety inspection checklist iv 29 service and support before you call 89 hardware 91 software 91 service data 90 SN850 introduction 1 software service and support telephone numbers 91 Specifications 6 starting the compute node 65 static sensitive devices h...

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