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Drive LED

Status

Description

Drive status LED (right)

Solid yellow

The drive has an error.

Blinking yellow (blinking slowly, about one 
flash per second)

The drive is being rebuilt.

Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four 
flashes per second)

The RAID adapter is locating the drive.

Drive activity LED (left)

Solid green

The drive is powered but not active.

Blinking green

The drive is active.

Operator information panel

The operator information panel of the server provides controls and LEDs. 

The following illustration shows the operator information panel of the server. 

Figure 7. Operator information panel

Table 3.  Components on the operator information panel

Power button with power status LED

Network activity LED

System ID button with system ID LED

System error LED 

Power button with power status LED

You can press the power button to power on the server when you finish setting up the server. You also can 
hold the power button for several seconds to power off the server if you cannot shut down the server from 
the operating system. The power status LED helps you to determine the current power status. 

Status

Color

Description

Solid on

Green

The server is on and running.

Slow blinking 
(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.

Network activity LED

The network activity LED on the operator information panel helps you identify the network connectivity and 
activity. 

Chapter 3

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Server components

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Summary of Contents for ThinkAgile MX3321-F

Page 1: ...ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1U ThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 F User Guide Machine Type 7D1H ...

Page 2: ...dition 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 First Edition January 2020 Copyright Lenovo 2018 2020 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is...

Page 3: ...dapter replacement 60 Remove a PCIe adapter 61 Install a PCIe adapter 61 Riser card replacement 62 Remove a riser card 63 Install a riser card 65 RAID adapter replacement 67 Remove the RAID adapter 67 Install the RAID adapter 68 LOM adapter replacement 69 Remove the LOM adapter 69 Install the LOM adapter 69 Memory module replacement 70 Remove a memory module 70 Install a memory module 72 DRAM DIMM...

Page 4: ...culate contamination 116 Telecommunication regulatory statement 117 Electronic emission notices 117 Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration 118 Taiwan import and export contact information 118 Index 119 ii ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 5: ...er versions You can order ThinkAgile MX with Windows Server 2016 preloaded ThinkAgile MX certified configurations Lenovo Certified Configurations for Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct provides detailed views of Lenovo certified configurations for building Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct S2D solutions The guide describes the Microsoft Windows Server Software Defined Datacenter program explains system...

Page 6: ...k 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 tion vSphere Replica tion NFC Adapter 1 Adapter 2 2 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 7: ...ower 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 Scalable Processors Designed for Land Grid Array LGA 3647 socket Up to 28 cores Thermal Design Power TDP up to 205 watts Up to two Jintide processors for Chinese Mainland only For more important information about the processor refer to Important information ...

Page 8: ...ual rank 16 GB 32 GB RDIMMs TruDDR4 2933 single rank dual rank 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB RDIMMs TruDDR4 2666 quad rank 64 GB 3DS RDIMMs TruDDR4 2933 quad rank 128 GB 3DS RDIMMs 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM installation rules DCPMMs are not supported if any GPU is installed Notes Operating speed and total memory capacity depend on the processor model and UEFI settings Rear dr...

Page 9: ...hot swap power supply is 1100 watts Rear hot swap drive assembly is not installed GPU is not installed NVMe PCIe flash adapter is not installed 256 GB 512 GB DCPMM is not installed PCIe slots Depending on the model your server supports up to three PCIe slots in the rear For detailed information see Rear view on page 16 Note For ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX 6 HDR 200GbE QSFP56 1 port PCIe adapter ...

Page 10: ... when the following configuration requirements are met Processor TDP is less than or equal to 140 watts No RAID adapter is installed on the RAID adapter slot on the system board If you want to install a RAID adapter install it in PCIe slot 1 The power of the hot swap power supply is 750 watts or 1100 watts The backplane for ten 2 5 inch NVMe drives is not installed Rear hot swap drive assembly is ...

Page 11: ...lled Rear hot swap drive assembly is not installed No system fan is failed P620 GPU is supported only when the following configuration requirements are met Intel Xeon 6144 6146 6246 or 6252N processor is not installed and processor TDP is less than or equal to 165 watts If one or two P620 GPUs are installed the power of the hot swap power supply is 750 watts or 1100 watts if three P620 GPUs are in...

Page 12: ...l Xeon 6144 6146 6154 6240Y 6244 6246 6252N 6254 8168 8171M 8180 8180M 8268 8270 8280 8280L and 8280M processors fan rotor redundancy 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 the locations for fan 6 and fan 7 occupied by a ...

Page 13: ... V dc input input range 180 300 V dc is supported in Chinese Mainland ONLY Power supply with 240 V dc input cannot support hot plugging power cord function Before removing the power supply with dc input please turn off server or disconnect dc power sources at the breaker panel or by turning off the power source Then remove the power cord Environment The server is supported in the following environ...

Page 14: ...A4 specifications the server models must meet the following hardware configuration requirements at the same time Two power supplies are installed NVMe drive is not installed NVMe PCIe flash adapter is not installed P2000 GPU is not installed P2200 GPU is not installed P4000 GPU is not installed RTX4000 GPU is not installed No P4 GPU is installed in PCIe slot 1 No T4 GPU is installed in PCIe slot 1...

Page 15: ...r your server Left System board with large lift handle 1 Right System board with small lift handle 2 Figure 1 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 2 Two types of heat sink Chapter 2 Specifications 11 ...

Page 16: ... of the air baffle are not supported For server models installed with Intel Xeon 6144 6146 6244 6246 6252N 8168 8171M 8180 8180M 8268 8270 8280 8280L and 8280M processors ensure that the following configuration requirements are met The backplane for ten 2 5 inch NVMe drives is not installed No system fan is failed Rear hot swap drive assembly is not installed NVMe PCIe flash adapter is not install...

Page 17: ...ations in this topic Figure 4 Front view of server models with four 3 5 inch drive bays Figure 5 Front view of server models with eight 2 5 inch drive bays Figure 6 Front view of server models with ten 2 5 inch drive bays Table 2 Components 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 Operat...

Page 18: ...s the ID button for three seconds to switch between the two functions 4 USB 3 0 connector Attach a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard USB mouse or USB storage device 5 Operator information panel For information about the controls and status LEDs on the operator information panel see Operator information panel on page 15 6 10 Rack latches If your server is installed in a rack you can use ...

Page 19: ... with system ID LED 4 System error LED 1 Power button with power status LED You can press the power button to power on the server when you finish setting up the server You also can hold the power button for several seconds to power off the server if you cannot shut down the server from the operating system The power status LED helps you to determine the current power status Status Color Descriptio...

Page 20: ...he USB 2 0 function and XClarity Controller management function you can press the system ID button for three seconds to switch between the two functions 4 System error LED The system error LED helps you to determine if there are any system errors Status Color Description Action On Yellow An error has been detected on the server Causes might include but not limited to the following errors The tempe...

Page 21: ...on riser 2 assembly 4 Power supply 1 5 Power supply 2 available on some models 6 NMI button 7 USB 3 0 connectors 8 VGA connector 9 XClarity Controller network connector 10 Ethernet connectors on LOM adapter available on some models 1 2 PCIe slots on riser 1 assembly Your server supports three types of riser cards for riser 1 assembly Type 1 Slot 1 PCIe x16 x8 x4 x1 low profile Slot 2 PCIe x16 x16 ...

Page 22: ...onnector 9 XClarity Controller network connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable to manage the system using XClarity Controller 10 Ethernet connectors on LOM adapter available on some models The LOM adapter provides two or four extra Ethernet connectors for network connections The leftmost Ethernet connector on the LOM adapter can be set as XClarity Controller network connector To set the Etherne...

Page 23: ...om Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server On each power supply there are three status LEDs near the power cord connector For information about the LEDs see Rear view LEDs on page 22 5 NMI button Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt NMI to the processor By this way you can make the operating system halt such as Windows Blue Scree...

Page 24: ...le on some models 5 NMI button 6 USB 3 0 connectors 7 VGA connector 8 XClarity Controller network connector 9 Ethernet connectors on LOM adapter available on some models 1 Rear 2 5 inch drive bays Used to install two 2 5 inch hot swap drives on the rear of the server The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model When you install drives follow the order of the drive bay numbers ...

Page 25: ...le on some models The LOM adapter provides two or four extra Ethernet connectors for network connections The leftmost Ethernet connector on the LOM adapter can be set as XClarity Controller network connector To set 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...

Page 26: ...l 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 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 ...

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: ...ity 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 slot 5 L...

Page 29: ...tor 19 System 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 System board LEDs The illustration in this section shows the LEDs on the system board Figure 16 System board LEDs Chapter 3 Server components 25 1 Trusted Cryptography Module ...

Page 30: ...em fan 5 error LED 11 System fan 6 error LED 12 System fan 7 error LED System board jumpers The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board of your server Note If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks you must remove and discard it to access the switches Figure 17 System board jumpers 26 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser ...

Page 31: ...tting Pins 2 and 3 Enable Flash security override Note For debug only 6 Force XCC update jumper J45 Pins 1 and 2 The jumper is in default setting Pins 2 and 3 Force the Lenovo XClarity Controller to update to the latest version 7 Force XCC reset jumper J181 Pins 1 and 2 The jumper is in default setting Pins 2 and 3 Reset the Lenovo XClarity Controller 8 Power permission J49 Pins 1 and 2 The jumper...

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Page 33: ... verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code It is good practice to make sure that the server is working correctly before you install an optional component Keep the working area clean and place removed components on a flat and smooth surface that does not shake or tilt Do not attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you If you ...

Page 34: ... before you turn the power on Do not operate the server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed for it might damage server components Cabling instructions that come with optional components must be followed A failed fan must be replaced within 48 hours since malfunction A removed hot swap fan must be replaced within 30 seconds after removal A removed hot swap drive must be replaced ...

Page 35: ...andling devices during cold weather for heating would reduce indoor humidity and increase static electricity Always use an electrostatic discharge wrist strap or other grounding system particularly when working inside the server with the power on While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least two seconds T...

Page 36: ... node 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 mode to Lenovo XClarity Controller management mode hold the blue ID button on the front panel for at least 3 seconds until its LED flashes slowly once every couple of seconds To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app ...

Page 37: ...devices to the server Cable identifiers of some cables are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors Ensure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board Ensure that the relevant cables pass through the cable clips Note Disengage all latc...

Page 38: ...flashes once per second The server can be turned on power LED on in any of the following ways You press the power button Automatic restart after a power interruption Remote power on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller For information about powering off the server see Turn off the server on page 34 Complete the parts replacement Use this information to complete the parts replacement To ...

Page 39: ...rmware compliance and updates Firmware management is simplified by assigning firmware compliance policies to managed endpoints When you create and assign a compliance policy to managed endpoints Lenovo XClarity Administrator monitors changes to the inventory for those endpoints and flags any endpoints that are out of compliance When an endpoint is out of compliance you can use Lenovo XClarity Admi...

Page 40: ... 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 interdepen...

Page 41: ...installed the latest device drivers for the operating system that is running on the server Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Controller are available at http sysmgt lenovofiles com help index jsp topic 2Fcom lenovo systems management xcc doc 2FNN1ia_c_manageserverfirmware html Lenovo XClarity Administrator If you are managing multiple servers using the Lenovo XClarity ...

Page 42: ... must be of the same type rank and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM memory modules of the same part number 3 Refer to DCPMM installation rules on page 79 to determine the most suitable combination and the following Number and capacity of the DCPMMs and DRAM memory modules to install Check if the presently installed processors support the combination If n...

Page 43: ...ode 100 of DCPMM memory acts as system memory In this mode DCPMMs act as volatile system memory while DRAM DIMMs act as cache Only DCPMM capacity is displayed as system memory in this mode The total displayed volatile system memory in this mode is the sum of DCPMM capacity DCPMM Management options DCPMMs can be managed with the following tools Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager LEPT To open LEPT...

Page 44: ...ds for XCC user ID PASSW0RD stands for XCC user password 10 104 195 86 stands for IP address Goals Memory Mode Select this option to define the percentage of DCPMM capacity that is invested in system memory and hence decide the DCPMM mode 0 App Direct Mode 1 99 Mixed Memory Mode 100 Memory Mode Go to Goals Memory Mode input the memory percentage and reboot the system Notes Before changing from one...

Page 45: ...used in turns To set them as not interleaved in the Setup Utility go to Intel Optane DCPMMs Goals Persistent Memory Type DCPMM mode select App Direct Not Interleaved and reboot the system Note Setting DCPMM App Direct capacity to not interleaved will turn the displayed App Direct regions from one region per processor to one region per DCPMM Regions After the memory percentage is set and the system...

Page 46: ...M units Notes Single DCPMM passphrases are not stored in the system and security of the locked units needs to be disabled before the units are available for access or secure erase Always make sure to keep records of the slot number of locked DCPMMs and corresponding passphrases In the case the passphrases are lost or forgotten the stored data cannot be backed up or restored but you can contact Len...

Page 47: ...PMM requirements before acquiring new DCPMM units All the DCPMMs that are installed must be of the same part number All the DRAM DIMMs that are installed must be of the same type rank and capacity with minimum capacity of 16 GB It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM DIMMs of the same part number 3 See Memory module installation rules in ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual to determine the new confi...

Page 48: ...mgt lenovofiles com help topic com lenovo lxca doc update_fw html 10 Configure DCPMMs so that the capacity is available for use see Configuring DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM on page 38 11 Restore the data that have been backed up 44 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 49: ...50 7x05 parts Note If you replace a part such as an adapter that contains firmware you may also need to update the firmware for that part Air baffle replacement Use this information to remove and install the air baffle S033 CAUTION Hazardous energy present Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal which might result in spattered metal burns or both S017 CAUTION Haz...

Page 50: ...ting the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components Install the air baffle Use this information to install the air baffle Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 Note For server models installed with large size heat sink the air baffle is not supported Before installing the air baffle if you want to install a RAID s...

Page 51: ... the operation of the system Notes The term hot swap drive refers to all the supported types of hot swap hard disk drives hot swap solid state drives and hot swap NVMe drives Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic Ensure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the documentation that ...

Page 52: ...r filesystem Linux See the indications above the drive bays to determine the type of the drive to remove If the drive bay numbers come with the term NVMe it indicates the installed drives are NVMe drives 3 If the security bezel is installed remove it first See Remove the security bezel on page 102 Attention To ensure that there is adequate system cooling do not operate the server for more than two...

Page 53: ...novo com us en serverproven The drive bays are numbered to indicate the installation order starting from number 0 Follow the installation order when you install a drive See Front view on page 13 You can mix drives of different types and different capacities in one system but not in one RAID array The following order is recommended when installing the drives Drive type priority NVMe SSD SAS SSD SAT...

Page 54: ...s faulty and must be replaced If the green drive activity LED is flashing the drive is being accessed Step 4 Continue to install additional hot swap drives if necessary After installing all hot swap drives 1 Reinstall the security bezel See Install the security bezel on page 103 2 Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if necessary For more information see http sysmgt l...

Page 55: ...ephone and communication cables is hazardous 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 electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only ...

Page 56: ...ging power cord function Before removing the power supply with dc input please turn off server or disconnect dc power sources at the breaker panel or by turning off the power source Then remove the power cord 在直流输入状态下 若电源供应器插座不支持热插拔功能 请务必不要对设备电源线进行热插拔 此操作可能 导致设备损坏及数据丢失 因错误执行热插拔导致的设备故障或损坏 不属于保修范围 NEVER CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND EQUIPMENT WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON WI...

Page 57: ... device covers unless you are instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when you install move or open covers on this product or attached devices To Connect To Disconnect 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product 2 Attach signal cables to the product 3 Attach power c...

Page 58: ...y one to ensure that the power supply to the server is not interrupted Do not disconnect the power cord from the 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 h...

Page 59: ... information to install a hot swap power supply Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 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 ser...

Page 60: ... 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 one ...

Page 61: ...tach 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 180 300...

Page 62: ...us 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 cables Ne...

Page 63: ...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 of the package and pl...

Page 64: ...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 both the power input LED and power output LED on the power supply are lit indicating that the power supply is operating properly PCIe adapter replacement Use this information to remove and install a P...

Page 65: ...nsitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Before removing a PCIe adapter 1 Remove the top cover 2 Remove the riser assembly See Remove a riser card on page 63 To remove a PCIe adapter complete the following steps Table 10 PCIe adapter removal Figure 31 Riser 1 assembly LP LP Figure 32 Riser 1 assembly LP FHHL Figure 33 Riser 2 assembly LP Step 1 Skip this step for riser 2 assembly Pi...

Page 66: ...te the correct PCIe slot for the PCIe adapter For information about the PCIe slots and supported PCIe adapters see Rear view on page 16 To install a PCIe adapter complete the following steps Table 11 PCIe adapter installation Figure 34 Riser 1 assembly LP LP Figure 35 Riser 1 assembly LP FHHL Figure 36 Riser 2 assembly LP Step 1 Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card Then care...

Page 67: ...ight not be available on some models There are three types of riser assembly The removing and installation procedure of the riser card is similar for all types of riser assembly The following procedures are based on the riser assembly in configuration 2 Remove a riser card Use this information to remove a riser card Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures 63 ...

Page 68: ...l method is the same Step 1 Grasp the riser assembly by its edges and carefully lift it out of the chassis Figure 40 Riser assembly removal Step 2 If there is any PCIe adapter installed on the riser card record the cable connections first Then disconnect all cables from the PCIe adapter and completely remove the riser assembly out of the chassis Step 3 Remove the PCIe adapters that are installed o...

Page 69: ...t contains the new riser card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new riser card out of the package and place it on a static protective surface To install a riser card complete the following steps Note The riser assembly you want to install might be different from the illustrations below but the installation method is the same Step 1 Note the notch 1 on the riser ca...

Page 70: ...n the chassis Align the two pins on the bracket with the two holes in the chassis and align the riser card with the riser slot on the system board Then carefully press the riser assembly straight down into the slot until it is fully seated Figure 43 Riser assembly installation After installing the riser card complete the parts replacement See Complete the parts replacement on page 34 66 ThinkAgile...

Page 71: ...he server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Note The following procedure applies to the RAID adapter installed on the system board For the procedure about removing the RAID adapter installed on the riser assembly refer to Remove a PCIe adapter on page 61 Before removing the RAID adapter 1 Remove the top cover See Remove the top cove...

Page 72: ...e adapter on page 61 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 server Then take the new RAID adapter out of the package and place it on a static protective surface 2 If the new RAID adapter is installed with a bracket remove the bracket To install the RAID adapter on the system board co...

Page 73: ...ly is installed remove it to access the LOM adapter slot To remove the LOM adapter complete the following steps Figure 46 LOM adapter removal Step 1 Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the LOM adapter Step 2 Push the LOM adapter out of the connector on the system board Step 3 Slide the LOM adapter as shown and lift the LOM adapter out of the chassis If you are instructed to return the old LOM adapt...

Page 74: ...ion 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 into the connector on the system board Step 4 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the LOM adapter After installing the LOM adapter complete the parts replacement Memory mod...

Page 75: ...electrostatic discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules Electrostatic discharge gloves can also be used Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they touch Do not stack memory modules directly on top of each other during storage Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the memory module connector housing Ha...

Page 76: ...memory module Use this information to install a memory module Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Attention Disconnect all power cords for this task Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling In addition to the standard guidel...

Page 77: ...e follow the instructions in DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM setup on page 38 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new memory module out of the package and place it on a static protective surface 2 Locate the required memory module slot on the system board See DRAM DIMM installation rules on ...

Page 78: ...ule has not been correctly inserted open the retaining clips remove the memory module and then reinsert it If you have installed a DRAM DIMM complete the parts replacement See Complete the parts replacement on page 34 If you have installed a DCPMM 1 Update the system firmware to the latest version see Update the firmware in Setup Guide 2 Make sure the firmware of all the DCPMM units is the latest ...

Page 79: ... modules to be installed must be the same type When you install memory modules with same rank and different capacity install the memory module that has the highest capacity first The following table shows the memory module population sequence for independent mode when only one processor Processor 1 is installed Notes If there are three identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 1 and t...

Page 80: ...mory modules have the same Lenovo part number move the memory module to be installed in slot 20 to slot 13 If there are ten identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 1 and the ten memory modules have the same Lenovo part number move the memory module to be installed in slot 6 to slot 12 If there are ten identical memory modules to be installed for Processor 2 and the ten memory module...

Page 81: ...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 memory module 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 memory modules to be installed must be the same type with the same capacity frequency volta...

Page 82: ...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 memory module works as the spare rank for the other ranks on the same channel The spare rank is not available as system memory Notes All memory modules to be installed must be the same type with the same capacity frequency voltage and ranks If the rank of installed memory modules is one...

Page 83: ... 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 22 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 22 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 DCPMM installation rules For DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM the following memory modes are available App Direct Mode on page 80 Memory Mode on page 85 Mixed Memory Mode on page 83 Notes Before installing DCPMMs and DRAM DIMMs refer to DC Persist...

Page 84: ... addition you can take advantage of a memory configurator which is available at the following site http 1config lenovo com memory_configuration The following illustration helps you to locate the memory module slots on the system board Figure 51 memory module slots on the system board App Direct Mode Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration that you imp...

Page 85: ...1 D1 D1 D1 P 2 DCPMMs and 6 DIMMs D1 D1 D1 P P D1 D1 D1 2 DCPMMs and 8 DIMMs P D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 P 4 DCPMMs and 6 DIMMs D1 D1 P D1 P P D1 P D1 D1 6 DCPMMs and 6 DIMMs D1 P D1 P D1 P P D1 P D1 P D1 Table 20 Supported DCPMM capacity in App Direct Mode with one processor Total DCPMMs Total DIMMs Processor Family 128 GB DCPMM 256 GB DCPMM 512 GB DCPMM 1 6 L M Other 2 2 4 L M Other 2 6 L M Other ...

Page 86: ... 1 1 DCPMM and 12 DIMMs D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 P D1 D1 D1 2 DCPMMs and 12 DIMMs D1 D1 D1 P D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 P D1 D1 D1 4 DCPMMs and 8 DIMMs P D1 D1 D1 D1 P P D1 D1 D1 D1 P 4 DCPMMs and 12 DIMMs D1 D1 D1 P P D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 P P D1 D1 D1 4 DCPMMs and 16 DIMMs P D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 P P D1 D1 D1 D 1 D1 D1 D 1 D1 P 8 DCPMMs and 12 DIMMs D1 D1 P D1 P P D1 P D1 D1 D1 D1 P D1 P P D1 P D1 D1 12 ...

Page 87: ...S RDIMM All density of DDR4 more than 32 GB D3 RDIMM 16 GB or 32 GB RDIMM D4 RDIMM 3DS RDIMM Any density of DDR4 except 8 GB 1Rx8 RDIMM Following are all the combinations that are supported in this solution Mixed Memory Mode with one processor Note When adding one or more DCPMMs and DIMMs during a memory upgrade you might need to move other DIMMs that are already installed to new locations Table 2...

Page 88: ... DIMM capacity is up to 64 GB Mixed Memory Mode with two processors Table 26 Mixed Memory Mode with two processors D1 D4 Refer to Four categories of DIMM table P Only DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM can be installed on the corresponding DIMM slots Configuration Processor 2 Processor 1 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 DCPMMs and 8 DIMMs P D 4 D4 D4 D4 P P D4 D4 D4 ...

Page 89: ...on your node Below is the information of memory mode Table 28 Four categories of DIMM DIMM Category DDR4 Type Capacity D1 RDIMM 3DS RDIMM Any density of DDR4 except 8 GB 1Rx8 RDIMM D2 RDIMM 3DS RDIMM All density of DDR4 more than 32 GB D3 RDIMM 16 GB or 32 GB RDIMM D4 RDIMM 3DS RDIMM Any density of DDR4 except 8 GB 1Rx8 RDIMM Following are all the combinations that are supported in this solution M...

Page 90: ...5 M 2 4 Other 2 Notes 1 Supported DIMM capacity is 16 GB 2 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB 3 Supported DIMM capacity is up to 32 GB 4 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB to 64 GB 5 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB to 128 GB Memory Mode with two processors Table 31 Memory Mode with two processors D1 D4 Refer to Four categories of DIMM table P Only DC Persistent Memory Module DCPMM can be installed on...

Page 91: ...her 2 Notes 1 Supported DIMM capacity is 16 GB 2 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB 3 Supported DIMM capacity is up to 32 GB 4 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB to 64 GB 5 Supported DIMM capacity is 32 GB to 128 GB M 2 backplane and M 2 drive replacement Use this information to remove and install the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive an assembled M 2 backplane and M 2 drive is also known as M 2 module Adju...

Page 92: ...ner backwards until it is seated in place Remove the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive Use this information to remove the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Before removing the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive 1 Remove the top cover See Remove...

Page 93: ...oth release outward when you slide the retainer backward c Rotate the M 2 drive away from the M 2 backplane d Pull it away from the connector 2 at an angle of approximately 30 degrees If you 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 Install the M 2 backplane and M 2 drive Use this information to i...

Page 94: ...ne to accommodate the particular size of the M 2 drive you wish to install See Adjust the retainer on the M 2 backplane on page 87 3 Locate the connector on each side of the M 2 backplane Notes Some M 2 backplanes support two identical M 2 drives When two M 2 drives are installed align and support both M 2 drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the M 2 drives Install the M 2 drive in s...

Page 95: ...he retainer forward ensure that the two nubs 3 on the retainer enter the small holes 4 on the M 2 backplane Once they enter the holes you will hear a soft click sound Figure 57 Instruction for sliding the retainer Step 4 Align the blue plastic supports at each end of the M 2 backplane with the guide pins on the system board Then insert the M 2 backplane into the M 2 slot on the system board and pr...

Page 96: ...mation to install a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Notes Your server supports up to two RAID super capacitor modules For server models with 3 5 inch drive bays install the first RAID super capacit...

Page 97: ...n a static protective surface To install a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle complete the following steps Figure 60 Installation of a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Step 1 Insert the RAID super capacitor module into the slot at the bottom of the air baffle as shown Step 2 Gently press the tab on the air baffle as shown Step 3 Press down the RA...

Page 98: ...ir baffle 1 Remove the top cover See Remove the top cover on page 108 2 Remove the air baffle See Remove the air baffle on page 45 To remove a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle complete the following steps Figure 61 Removal of a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle Step 1 Gently press the tab on the air baffle as shown Step 2 Remove the RAID super c...

Page 99: ... On each side of the server align the rack latch with the pin on the chassis Then press the rack latch onto the chassis and slightly slide it forward as shown Figure 62 Rack latch installation Step 2 Install the two screws to secure the rack latch on each side of the server Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures 95 ...

Page 100: ...rack latches 1 Install the ID label plate to the right rack latch as shown Figure 64 ID label plate installation 2 Complete the parts replacement See Complete the parts replacement on page 34 96 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 101: ...curity bezel remove it first See Remove the security bezel on page 102 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the ID label plate on the right rack latch and place it in a safe place Figure 65 ID label plate removal To remove the rack latches complete the following steps Step 1 On each side of the server remove the two screws that secure the rack latch Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures 97...

Page 102: ... Rack latch screws removal Step 2 On each side of the server remove the rack latch from the chassis as shown Figure 67 Rack latch removal 98 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 103: ...ensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Before removing the rear hot swap drive assembly 1 Remove the top cover 2 Remove the drives or drive fillers installed in the rear hot swap drive assembly See Remove a hot swap drive on page 48 and Install a hot swap drive on page 49 3 Disconnect the rear hot swap drive assembly cables from the system board and the RAID adapter To remove the...

Page 104: ...o any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new rear hot swap drive assembly out of the package and place it on a static protective surface To install the rear hot swap drive assembly complete the following steps Step 1 Gently press and hold the tab on the rear hot swap drive assembly as shown and remove the air baffle from the rear hot swap drive assembly Figure 69 Air baff...

Page 105: ...rive assembly as shown Figure 71 Air baffle installation Step 4 Align the three pins on the rear hot swap drive assembly with the holes and slot in the chassis Then lower the rear hot swap drive assembly into the chassis until it is fully seated Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures 101 ...

Page 106: ...sembly See Install a hot swap drive on page 49 2 Complete the parts replacement Security bezel replacement Use this information to remove and install the security bezel Remove the security bezel Use this information to remove the security bezel Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 To remove the security bezel complete the following steps Step 1 Use the key to unlock the security b...

Page 107: ... chassis Figure 74 Security bezel removal Attention Before you ship the rack with the server installed reinstall and lock the security bezel into place Install the security bezel Use this information to install the security bezel Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures 103 ...

Page 108: ...bezel into place Step 1 If the key is held inside the security bezel remove it out of the security bezel Figure 75 Key removal Step 2 Insert the tab on the security bezel into the slot on the right side of the chassis Then press and hold the blue release latch 1 and pivot the security bezel inward until it clicks into place Figure 76 Security bezel installation Step 3 Use the key to lock the secur...

Page 109: ...ver which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 S033 CAUTION Hazardous energy present Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal which might result in spattered metal burns or both S017 CAUTION Chapter 5 H...

Page 110: ...ll a system fan on page 106 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 Chapter 4 Read the installatio...

Page 111: ...and place it on a static protective surface To install a system fan complete the following steps Figure 79 System fan installation Step 1 Align the two holes in the system fan with the two pins on the chassis Step 2 Press the system fan down until it is seated correctly in the slot Ensure that the fan connector is installed correctly to the connector on the system board After installing the system...

Page 112: ...s attached Remove the top cover Use this information to remove the top cover Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Note You can remove or install a hot swap fan without powering off the server which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the...

Page 113: ... cover Chapter 4 Read the installation Guidelines on page 29 Power off the server for this task on page 34 ATTENTION Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening on page 31 Before installing the top cover 1 Ensure that all cables adapters and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server 2 Ensure that all internal cab...

Page 114: ...the chassis until both sides of the top cover engage with the guides on both sides of the chassis Step 2 Pivot the cover latch and slide the top cover to the front of the chassis at the same time until the top cover snaps into position Ensure that the cover latch is completely closed Step 3 Use a screwdriver to turn the cover lock to the locked position After installing the top cover complete the ...

Page 115: ...on for your ThinkSystem products at the following 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 Len...

Page 116: ...rvice data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory Service data can be collected through the following tools Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Use the Collect Service Data function of Lenovo XClarit...

Page 117: ...can run the g ge et tiin nf fo or r command For more information about running the g ge et tiin nf fo or r 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 Lenov...

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Page 119: ...ew editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not aff...

Page 120: ...t of the standard memory with an optional memory module Each solid state memory cell has an intrinsic finite number of write cycles that the cell can incur Therefore a solid state device has a maximum number of write cycles that it can be subjected to expressed as total bytes written TBW A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system generated commands or might be incapable ...

Page 121: ...liquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination must be more than 60 2 The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc whiskers Gaseous Copper Class G1 as per ANSI ISA 71 04 19853 Silver Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days 1 ASHRAE 52 2 2008 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size Atlanta American Soci...

Page 122: ...n BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan import and export information 118 ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 1UThinkAgile MX3321 H MX3321 FUser Guide ...

Page 123: ...wap power supply installing 55 remove 50 replacing 50 I important notices 116 Independent mode 75 installation guidelines 29 installation guidelines 29 installing air baffle 46 hard disk drive 49 hot swap drive 49 hot swap power supply 55 LOM adapter 69 memory module 72 PCIe adapter 61 rack latches 94 RAID adapter on the system board 68 RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle 9...

Page 124: ...wap drive 47 hot swap power supply 50 LOM adapter 69 M 2 backplane and M 2 drive 87 PCIe adapter 60 rack latches 94 RAID adapter on the system board 67 RAID super capacitor module 92 rear hot swap drive assembly 99 riser card 62 security bezel 102 system fan 105 top cover 107 retainer on M 2 backplane adjusting 87 riser card installing 65 removing 63 replacing 62 S security bezel installing 103 re...

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