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Figure 29. System fan removal

Step 1. Grasp the fan tabs on both ends of the system fan.

Step 2. Lift the system fan out of the server.

After removing the system fan, complete the following steps:

1. Install a new system fan. See “Install a system fan” on page 62.

2. If you are instructed to return the old system fan, follow all packaging instructions and use any

packaging materials that are provided.

Install a system fan

Use this information to install a system fan. You can install a hot-swap fan without powering off the server,
which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system.

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Page 1: ...User Guide for ThinkAgile HX1321 Node ThinkAgile HX3321 Node Machine Types 7Y89 7Z04 ...

Page 2: ...n addition be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server which can be found at https datacentersupport lenovo com us zh warrantylookup Second Edition June 2019 Copyright Lenovo 2018 2019 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure ...

Page 3: ...ator for VMware vCenter 41 Chapter 8 Hardware replacement procedures 43 Installation Guidelines 43 System reliability guidelines 44 Working inside the server with the power on 45 Handling static sensitive devices 45 Hot swap drive replacement 47 Remove a hot swap drive 47 Install a hot swap drive 48 Hot swap power supply replacement 49 Remove a hot swap power supply 50 Install a hot swap power sup...

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Page 5: ...ance functionality to ensure that the ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series servers are running the appropriate level of firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller UEFI and PCIe devices Lenovo XClarity Integrator which eases the integration into Nutanix Prism The ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series hardware is based on the ThinkSystem SR630 rack server ThinkAgile HX1321 The ThinkAgile HX1321 Certified ...

Page 6: ...e specialized systems might be used in conjunction such as C nodes In addition 1 node and 2 node clusters are supported using ThinkAgile HX1321 Series nodes Lastly a 1 node replication target is possible using the ThinkAgile HX1521 R The systems are connected through switches for management and data A dedicated management network is used by the Lenovo XClarity Administrator to communicate with the...

Page 7: ... ThinkAgile HX Certified Node which includes Fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware certified with Nutanix software Preloaded Nutanix software for ready deployment Nutanixsoftware license obtained separately Lenovo ThinkAgile Advantage Single Point of Support for quick 24 7 problem reporting and resolution Optional Lenovo deployment services Identifying your server When you co...

Page 8: ...ation Description Dimension 1U Height 43 0 mm 1 7 inches Width With rack latches 482 0 mm 19 0 inches Without rack latches 434 4 mm 17 1 inches Depth 778 3 mm 30 7 inches Note The depth is measured with rack latches and power supply installed but without security bezel installed Weight Up to 19 0 kg 41 9 lb Processor depending on the model Up to two Intel Xeon processors Up to 28 cores Designed fo...

Page 9: ...AS SATA drives Up to ten 2 5 inch hot swap SAS SATA NVMe drives NVMe drives are supported only in drive bays 6 9 Up to ten 2 5 inch hot swap NVMe drives Up to two 2 5 inch hot swap SAS SATA drives in the rear the processor TDP should be less than or equal to 125 watts Notes NVMe drives means Non Volatile Memory express drives Only use M 2 drives provided by Lenovo 480 GB M 2 drives are only suppor...

Page 10: ...al rotor hot swap fans including one redundant fan rotor Notes For server models installed with Intel Xeon 6144 6146 6154 8168 8180 and 8180M processors fan rotor redundancy function is not supported If one fan rotor fails the server performance will be degraded If your server comes with only one processor five system fans fan 1 to fan 5 are adequate to provide proper cooling However you must keep...

Page 11: ...t temperature value decreases by 1 C 1 8 F with every 175 m 574 ft of altitude increase ASHRAE class A4 5 45 C 41 113 F when the altitude exceeds 900 m 2953 ft the maximum ambient temperature value decreases by 1 C 1 8 F with every 125 m 410 ft of altitude increase Server off 5 45 C 41 113 F Shipping or storage 40 60 C 40 140 F Maximum altitude 3050 m 10 000 ft Relative humidity non condensing Ope...

Page 12: ...Ie slot 2 For server models with 2 5 inch drive bays the RAID super capacitor module cannot be installed on the bottom of the air baffle but only can be installed on the chassis The backplane for ten 2 5 inch NVMe drives is not installed The following processors are not installed Processors with TDP higher than or equal to 150 watts Intel Xeon 4112 5122 6126 6128 6132 6134 6134M and 8156 processor...

Page 13: ...or your server Left System board with large lift handle 1 Right System board with small lift handle 2 Figure 3 Two types of system board There are two shape types of heat sink for your server Left Small size heat sink Right Large size heat sink Figure 4 Two types of heat sink Chapter 1 Introduction 9 ...

Page 14: ... 2 5 inch SAS SATA NVMe drives Intel Xeon 6154 processor is supported with the condition that the following configuration requirements are met No system fan is failed Only four SAS SATA NVMe drives are installed in drive bays 6 9 Rear hot swap drive assembly is not installed NVMe PCIe flash adapter is not installed GPU is not installed Management options Multiple management interfaces are availabl...

Page 15: ...d to deploy operating system images to up to 28 managed servers concurrently Service and support You can manually collect diagnostic files open a problem record and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support Center Lenovo XClarity Administrator can be integrated into external higher level management and automation platforms through open REST application programming interfaces APIs Using the REST ...

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Page 17: ...nents on the front of the server 1 VGA connector available on some models 2 Pull out information tab 3 XClarity Controller USB connector 4 USB 3 0 connector 5 Operator information panel 6 Rack latch right 7 Hot swap drive bays 8 Drive status LED yellow 9 Drive activity LED green 10 Rack latch left 1 VGA connector available on some models Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive mon...

Page 18: ...use the rack latches to help you slide the server out of the rack You also can use the rack latches and screws to secure the server in the rack so that the server cannot slide out especially in vibration prone areas For more information refer to the Rack Installation Guide that comes with your rail kit 7 Hot swap drive bays The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model When you...

Page 19: ...king about one flash per second Green The server is off and is ready to be powered on standby state Fast blinking about four flashes per second Green The server is off but the XClarity Controller is initializing and the server is not ready to be powered on Off None There is no ac power applied to the server 2 Network activity LED The network activity LED on the operator information panel helps you...

Page 20: ...d A hot swap fan has been removed The power supply has a critical error The power supply is not connected to the power Check the event log to determine the exact cause of the error Off None The server is off or the server is on and is working correctly None Rear view The rear of the server provides access to several connectors and components including the power supplies PCIe adapters hot swap driv...

Page 21: ...t 3 is supported only when two processors are installed 4 Power supply 1 5 Power supply 2 available on some models The hot swap redundant power supplies help you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server On each pow...

Page 22: ... illustration shows the rear view of the server models with two PCIe slots Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration below Figure 9 Rear view of server models with two PCIe slots Table 5 Components on the rear of the server 1 PCIe slot 1 on riser 1 assembly 2 PCIe slot 2 on riser 1 assembly 3 Power supply 1 4 Power supply 2 available on some models 5 NM...

Page 23: ...en or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button 6 USB 3 0 connectors 2 Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 or 3 0 connection such as a USB keyboard USB mouse or USB storage device 7 VGA connector Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a VGA connector 8 XClarity Controller network connector Used to attach an Ethernet cab...

Page 24: ...ntegrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays occupied The vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive bay fillers or drive fillers 2 PCIe slot 3 Slot 3 PCIe x16 x16 x8 x4 x1 low profile Note PCIe slot 3 is supported only when two processors are installed 3 Power supply 1 4 Power supply 2 available on some models The hot swap redundant power supplies help you avoid sign...

Page 25: ...et the Ethernet connector as XClarity Controller network connector start Setup utility go to BMC Settings Network Settings Network Interface Port and select Shared Then go to Shared NIC on and select PHY Card Figure 11 Rear view of server models with a shipping bracket 1 Shipping bracket available on some models For server models with two hot swap drive bays in the rear if the server is installed ...

Page 26: ...until it is firmly installed Figure 13 Shipping bracket installation Rear view LEDs The rear of the server provides system ID LED system error LED Ethernet LEDs and power supply LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear view of server models with three PCIe slots The LEDs on the rear view of other server models are the same 22 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX1321 Node ThinkAgile HX332...

Page 27: ...rom the ac power source or a power problem occurs 4 Power output LED Green The server is on and the power supply is working normally Blinking green The power supply is in the zero output mode standby When the server power load is low one of the installed power supplies enters into the standby state while the other one delivers the entire load When the power load increases the standby power supply ...

Page 28: ...XClarity Controller or a remote management program to change the state of the system ID LEDs to assist in visually locating the server among other servers System board components The illustration in this section shows the component locations on the system board Figure 15 System board components 1 Serial port module connector 2 RAID adapter slot slot 4 3 BIOS ROM programming connector 4 Riser 1 slo...

Page 29: ... fan 6 connector 20 System fan 7 connector 21 Processor 2 socket 22 Front backplane power connector 23 NVMe 2 3 connector 24 NVMe 0 1 connector 25 CMOS battery 26 M 2 module slot SATA PCIe slot 5 27 Riser 2 slot Notes 1 Trusted Cryptography Module 2 Trusted Platform Module System board LEDs The illustration in this section shows the LEDs on the system board Figure 16 System board LEDs Chapter 2 Se...

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Page 31: ...it You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it at no additional charge under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server Field replaceable unit FRU FRUs must be installed only by trained service technicians Consumable and Structural parts Purchase and replacement of consumable and structural parts components such as a cover or bezel is your responsibil...

Page 32: ...r capacitor module 15 RAID super capacitor module holder 16 Rear hot swap drive cage 17 Rear backplane 18 Power supply 19 Power supply filler 20 Chassis with four 3 5 inch drive bays Chassis with eight 2 5 inch drive bays Chassis with ten 2 5 inch drive bays 21 PCIe adapter 22 Security bezel 23 Front I O assembly for server models with four 3 5 inch drive bays 24 Front I O assembly for server mode...

Page 33: ...le and Structural parts 30 System fan 31 Backplane for server models with ten 2 5 inch drive bays 32 Backplane for server models with eight 2 5 inch drive bays 33 Backplane for server models with four 3 5 inch drive bays 34 DIMM 35 Processor 36 Heat sink Chapter 2 Server components 29 ...

Page 34: ...the Canadian Standards Association CSA For units intended to be operated at 115 volts Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 125 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts U S use Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord...

Page 35: ...D Default User ID root Default Password Virtual Machines VMs IPV4 Host name User ID Password vCenter Server for ESXi only XClarity Adminis trator Infrastructure Domain DNS NTP Default Gateway Virtual Network Physical Adapters VMkernel Adapter vSwitch 0 vSwitch 1 VLAN Name VLAN ID VLAN Portgroup Assigned vSwitch VMKernel Adapter Services vMotion Provision ing FT Logging Manage ment vSphere Replica ...

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Page 37: ...net by using the rail kit shipped with the server See the Rack Installation Guide that comes with optional rail kit b Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the server See Rear view on page 16 to locate the connectors See Cable the server on page 34 for cabling best practices c Power on the server See Power on the server on page 35 3 Follow the Nutanix Field Installation Guide to get the a...

Page 38: ... to connect the server to a power source to the data network and to storage In addition you will need to connect the server to the management network Connect to power Connect the server to power Connect to the network Connect the server to the network Typically Ports 1 and 2 on the server are connected to the data network One of the ports on the network is connected to the management network if th...

Page 39: ...n about powering on the server see Power on the server on page 35 Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller Before you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller over your network you need to specify how Lenovo XClarity Controller will connect to the network Depending on how the network connection is implemented you might need to specify a static IP address as well The following...

Page 40: ...rator Mobile app see http sysmgt lenovofiles com help index jsp topic 2Fcom lenovo lxca doc 2Flxca_usemobileapp html Important The Lenovo XClarity Controller is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD with a zero not the letter O This default user setting has Supervisor access Change this user name and password during your initial configuration for enhanced security Compl...

Page 41: ...et the following conditions All ThinkAgile HX Series servers must be connected to a network that is reachable from the host where the Foundation tool is running Note This includes both the Lenovo XClarity Controller connections as well as the data connections 10Gb 25Gb etc All ThinkAgile HX Series servers must be connected to power All ThinkAgile HX Series servers are updated to the current best r...

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Page 43: ...Deploying Lenovo XClarity Administrator Use this information to deploy Lenovo XClarity Administrator Before you begin make sure that you download the Lenovo XClarity Administrator from Lenovo Refer to the ThinkAgile HX Series Best Recipe to determine the correct version to be downloaded The ThinkAgile HX Series Best Recipe is available at the following location https support lenovo com us en solut...

Page 44: ...pository From the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Web interface you can download install and manage firmware updates for managed ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series servers To update the firmware 1 Obtain the firmware update from the HX Best Recipe page https support lenovo com us zh solutions ht505413 2 Follow these instructions to import the firmware update into the repository http sysmgt lenovofi...

Page 45: ...gement xclarity integrators Deploying Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter Use this procedure to install Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter Complete the following steps to deploy Lenovo XClarity Integrator Step 1 Download the Lenovo XClarity Integrator image The currently supported version of Lenovo XClarity Integrator is available at the following Web site https support lenovo...

Page 46: ...ovofiles com help topic com lenovo lxci_vcenter doc vcenter_install_config_lxci html Step 4 Manage the cluster by requesting access to the BMC of each of the servers in the cluster Information about requesting BMC access is available at http sysmgt lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo lxci_vcenter doc vcenter_using_vsphere_web_ client_request_imm_access html 42 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX1321 No...

Page 47: ...com us en products solutions and software thinkagile hx hx3321 7z04 parts Note If you replace a part such as an adapter that contains firmware you might also need to update the firmware for that part Installation Guidelines Before installing components in your server read the installation guidelines Before installing optional devices read the following notices carefully Attention Prevent exposure ...

Page 48: ...ot have to turn off the server to remove or install hot swap power supplies hot swap fans or hot plug USB devices However you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the power source from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing a riser card Blue on a component indicates touc...

Page 49: ...ap components Review these guidelines before doing so Attention The server might stop responding and data loss might occur when internal server components are exposed to static electricity To avoid this potential problem always use an electrostatic discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems when working inside the server with the power on Avoid loose fitting clothing particularly around your...

Page 50: ...nd install it directly into the server 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 server or on any metal surface When handling a device carefully hold it by the edges or the frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed circuitry Keep the device from others reach to prevent possible damages 46 Us...

Page 51: ...panel is illuminated Remove a hot swap drive Use this information to remove a hot swap drive Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 Attention To ensure that there is adequate system cooling do not operate the server for more than two minutes without either a drive or a drive filler installed in each bay To remove a hot...

Page 52: ...Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 Before installing a hot swap drive 1 If the drive bay has a drive filler installed pinch the two tabs to remove the drive filler Keep the drive filler in a safe place Figure 20 3 5 inch drive filler removal 2 Touch the static protective package that contains the new drive to any u...

Page 53: ...s flashing the drive is being accessed After installing all hot swap drives if you have removed the security bezel reinstall it Hot swap power supply replacement Follow these instructions to replace a power supply unit in the ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series appliance The ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series appliances use two power supply units Those power supplies are redundant when using 208 ...

Page 54: ...nsitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 S035 CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician S002 CAUTI...

Page 55: ...t 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices Figure 22 Hot swap power supply label on the cover Attention This type of power supply is hot swap only when two power su...

Page 56: ...us 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 S019 CAUTION The power control button on the device does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one connection ...

Page 57: ... dc is Earth ground should use a two hole lug for safety 4 Attach signal cables to other devices 5 Connect power cords to their sources 6 Turn ON all the power sources 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product For ac systems remove all power cords from the chassis power receptacles or interrupt power at the ac power distribution unit For dc systems disconnec...

Page 58: ...e secondly replaced power supply until the power output LED for the firstly replaced power supply is lit For the location of the power output LED refer to Rear view LEDs on page 22 Step 3 Press the release tab toward the handle and carefully pull the handle at the same time to slide the hot swap power supply out of the chassis Notes Slightly pull the power supply upwards when sliding the power sup...

Page 59: ... this information to install a hot swap power supply Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 The following tips describe the type of power supply that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a power supply The standard shipping has only one power supply installed in the server F...

Page 60: ...evels 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 S002 CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current that is supplied to the device The device also might have more than...

Page 61: ...rst attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices The following tips describe the information that you must consider when you install a power supply with dc input CAUTION 240 V dc input input range 1...

Page 62: ...zardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded power source Connect to properly wired power sources any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cabl...

Page 63: ...power sources at the breaker panel or by turning off the power source Then remove the dc cables 2 Remove the signal cables from the connectors 3 Remove all cables from the devices Before installing a hot swap power supply touch the static protective package that contains the new hot swap power supply to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new hot swap power supply out ...

Page 64: ...nstalling the power supply 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the new power supply connector then connect the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 2 If the server is powered off power on the server Ensure that the power supply is replaced successfully The amber warning LED on node front panel is off The green indicator light on each power supply is illuminated...

Page 65: ...t The Lenovo XClarity Integrator console shows a system fan alert The Nutanix Prism Web console shows a system fan alert Remove a system fan Use this information to remove a system fan You can remove a hot swap fan without powering off the server which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Devi...

Page 66: ...at are provided Install a system fan Use this information to install a system fan You can install a hot swap fan without powering off the server which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 S033 CAUTION Hazardous energy present Voltages with hazard...

Page 67: ...in the slot Ensure that the fan connector is installed correctly to the connector on the system board After installing the system fan complete the following steps 1 Replace the top cover 2 Install the ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series back in the rack 3 Verify that the system fan is replaced successfully No error is shown in the Nutanix Prism Web console The error LED for the replaced system fan...

Page 68: ...ttention Replacing the HBA might impact your RAID configurations Back up your data before you begin to avoid any data loss due to a RAID configuration change Remove the RAID adapter Use this information to remove the RAID adapter on the system board Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 Power off the server for this task on page 35 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before open...

Page 69: ... adapter Use this information to install the RAID adapter on the system board Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 Power off the server for this task on page 35 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 Before installing the RAID adapter 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new RAID adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the se...

Page 70: ...5 0 Serial Attached SCSI controller LSI Logic Symbios Logic SAS3408 Fusion MPT Tri Mode I O Controller Chip IOC rev 01 If the LSI HBA card is not present ensure the card is properly connected If the card is still not detected contact Lenovo Support If the system fails to boot from the boot drive after replacing the HBA verify the option ROM is turned off for the HBA adapter 6 Exit maintenance mode...

Page 71: ... two PCIe NICs For nodes with multiple NICs verify which has failed Identify the failed NIC by either checking in the XCC or checking the indicator lights on the network ports 2 Place the node in maintenance mode by following the procedure Node Shutdown in the Hardware Replacement Documentation 3 Power off the node and if the cable management arm is not in place disconnect all the cables 4 Remove ...

Page 72: ...e new LOM adapter out of the package and place it on a static protective surface To install the LOM adapter complete the following steps Figure 34 LOM adapter installation Step 1 Insert the LOM adapter into the rear of the chassis at an angle as shown Step 2 Lower the LOM adapter and slide it to the rear of the chassis until the LOM adapter stops Step 3 Push the LOM adapter as shown to insert it i...

Page 73: ...han the available network bandwidth Remove a PCIe adapter Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 Power off the server for this task on page 35 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 Before removing a PCIe adapter from the riser assembly 1 ThinkAgile HX1321 and HX3321 Series appliances can contain zero or one LOM...

Page 74: ...e this information to install a PCIe adapter Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 Power off the server for this task on page 35 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 45 Before installing a PCIe adapter 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new PCIe adapter...

Page 75: ...on the node front panel is off All network ports are fully functional DIMM replacement Use this information to remove and install a DIMM A node might be able to self correct for certain memory errors however failed memory can lead to system degradation and should be quickly replaced The following memory options are available ThinkSystem 8GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz 1Rx8 1 2V RDIMM ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4...

Page 76: ...o that they touch Do not stack DIMMs directly on top of each other during storage Never touch the gold DIMM connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the DIMM connector housing Handle DIMMs with care never bend twist or drop a DIMM Before removing a DIMM 1 Identify the failed DIMM by either checking the event logs in UEFI setup or use the Lenovo XClarity Controller Web con...

Page 77: ...iguration that you implement on your server Your server has 24 DIMM slots and it has the following features Each slot supports 8 GB 16 GB and 32 GB DDR4 RDIMMs with Error Checking and Correcting ECC technology Each slot supports 64 GB DDR4 LRDIMMs with ECC technology Your server supports up to 12 DIMMs when one processor is installed and up to 24 DIMMs when two processors are installed The minimum...

Page 78: ...wing memory modes Independent mode on page 74 Mirroring mode on page 76 Rank sparing mode on page 77 Independent mode Independent mode provides high performance memory capability You can populate all channels with no matching requirements Individual channels can run at different DIMM timings but all channels must run at the same interface frequency Notes All DIMMs to be installed must be the same ...

Page 79: ... the same Lenovo part number move the DIMM to be installed in slot 8 to slot 1 If there are three identical DIMMs to be installed for CPU2 and the three DIMMs have the same Lenovo part number move the DIMM to be installed in slot 20 to slot 13 If there are ten identical DIMMs to be installed for CPU1 and the ten DIMMs have the same Lenovo part number move the DIMM to be installed in slot 6 to slot...

Page 80: ...9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 23 24 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 Mirroring mode In mirroring mode each DIMM in a pair must be identical in size and architecture The channels are grouped in pairs with each channel receiving the same data One channel is used as a backup of the other which provides redundancy Note All DIMMs to be installed must be...

Page 81: ...24 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 Rank sparing mode In rank sparing mode one rank of a DIMM works as the spare rank for the other ranks on the same channel The spare rank is not available as system memory Notes All DIMMs to be installed must be the same type with the same capacity frequency voltage and ranks If the rank of installed DIMMs is one rank follow the i...

Page 82: ...ice Ground package before opening on page 45 Attention Disconnect all power cords for this task DIMMs are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling In addition to the standard guidelines for Handling static sensitive devices Always wear an electrostatic discharge strap when removing or installing DIMMs Electrostatic discharge gloves can also be used Never hold two or more DIMMs to...

Page 83: ...e DIMM has not been correctly inserted open the retaining clips remove the DIMM and then reinsert it After installing a DIMM 1 Replace the air baffle 2 Replace the top cover 3 Install the node back into the rack and reconnect all cables 4 Power on the node 5 Exit maintenance mode 6 Verify that the DIMM memory failure is resolved No errors are displayed in the Nutanix Prism Web console The system b...

Page 84: ... if VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler DRS is not enabled on the cluster 2 Place the node in maintenance mode by following the procedure Node Shutdown in the Hardware Replacement Documentation 3 Power off the node and if the cable management arm is not in place disconnect all the cables Pull the node chassis out of the rack 4 Remove the top cover 5 For easier operation remove the riser assembly...

Page 85: ... are instructed to return the old M 2 backplane or M 2 drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided Adjust the retainer on the M 2 backplane Use this information to adjust the retainer on the M 2 backplane Read the installation Guidelines on page 43 Power off the server for this task on page 35 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before ope...

Page 86: ...e 45 Before installing the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new M 2 backplane and M 2 drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new M 2 backplane and M 2 drive out of the package and place them on a static protective surface 2 Adjust the retainer on the M 2 backplane to accommodate the particular size of the M 2 dri...

Page 87: ...Note If your M 2 backplane supports two M 2 drives insert the M 2 drives into the connectors at both sides Step 2 Rotate the M 2 drive down until the notch 1 catches on the lip of the retainer 2 Step 3 Slide the retainer forward toward the connector to secure the M 2 drive into place Attention When sliding the retainer forward ensure that the two nubs 3 on the retainer enter the small holes 4 on t...

Page 88: ...o fully seat it Figure 50 M 2 backplane installation After installing the M 2 drive and M 2 backplane 1 Reinstall the riser assembly next to the M 2 backplane 2 Replace the top cover 3 Install the node back into the rack and reconnect all cables 4 Power on the node 5 Exit maintenance mode 6 Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID For more information see 84 User Guide fo...

Page 89: ...LXPM RAID_setup html 7 Verify that the M 2 module is replaced successfully The amber warning light on the node front panel is off The system boots successfully with no POST errors or other errors Chapter 8 Hardware replacement procedures 85 ...

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Page 91: ...ate 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 ins...

Page 92: ...need to install a specific update you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific 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 is available at http sysmgt lenovofiles com ...

Page 93: ...those endpoints and flags any endpoints that are out of compliance Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator are available at http sysmgt lenovofiles com help index jsp topic 2Fcom lenovo lxca doc 2Fupdate_fw html Chapter 9 Updating firmware 89 ...

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Page 95: ...gile HX UEFI settings https support lenovo com us en solutions HT507780 For VMWare clusters it is possible that EVC Enhanced vMotion Compatibility could be affected by some UEFI settings It might be necessary to change some settings like MONITORMWAIT from the recommended values below to allow EVC to function as desired For more information on VMWare s EVC refer to this article https kb vmware com ...

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Page 97: ... need help service or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products use the Lenovo Support Plan for ThinkAgile HX Details for the ThinkAgile HX Support Plan are available at ThinkAgile HX Support Plan Copyright Lenovo 2018 2019 93 ...

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Page 99: ...ks of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2018 Lenovo Copyright Lenovo 2018 2019 95 ...

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Page 101: ...uidelines 43 installation guidelines 43 installing DIMM 78 hard disk drive 48 hot swap drive 48 hot swap power supply 55 LOM adapter 68 RAID adapter on the system board 65 system fan 62 introduction 3 L Lenovo XClarity Administrator 10 Lenovo XClarity Integrator 10 LOM adapter installing 68 removing 67 replacing 66 M M 2 backplane and M 2 drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 management opt...

Page 102: ...stem fan 61 retainer on M 2 backplane adjusting 81 S server setup checklist 33 software 13 15 static sensitive devices handling 45 system board components 24 system board LED 25 system fan installing 62 removing 61 replacing 61 system reliability guidelines 44 T trademarks 95 W warranty 3 working inside the server power on 45 98 User Guide for ThinkAgile HX1321 Node ThinkAgile HX3321 Node ...

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