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ThinkSystem ST50 V2
Setup Guide
Machine Types: 7D8J and 7D8K

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide Machine Types: 7D8J and 7D8K...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, 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 Second Edition (July 2024) ©...
  • Page 3 Appendix B. Trademarks ..115 Install a simple-swap drive and drive cage (bay 1-2) ....© Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2024...
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 5 Identifying your server When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. The machine type and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server.
  • Page 6 Scan the QR code with a mobile device and a QR code reader application to get quick access to the Lenovo Service web site for this server. The Lenovo Service web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
  • Page 7 QR code with a mobile device and a QR code reader application to get quick access to the Lenovo Service web site for this server. The Lenovo Service Information web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
  • Page 8 Table 1. Specifications, Type 7D8J and 7D8K (continued) Specification Description Memory • Slots: four DIMM slots (two channels, two DIMMs per channel) • Minimum capacity: 8 GB • Maximum capacity: 128 GB • DIMM types: – 8GB 1Rx8 3200MT/s ECC UDIMM –...
  • Page 9 • Some Lenovo systems management applications, including XClarity Administrator, XClarity Controller, XClarity Energy Manager, and XClarity Essentials, are not supported by ST50 V2. • For information on the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite, see the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxpm-overview/...
  • Page 10 Table 1. Specifications, Type 7D8J and 7D8K (continued) Specification Description RAID (depending on model) Software RAID Onboard 6 Gb SATA controller that supports AHCI mode (JBOD) or RSTe mode (RAID). RSTe mode supports RAID 0, 1 and 5. Hardware RAID The server supports RAID level 0 and 1.
  • Page 11 Table 1. Specifications, Type 7D8J and 7D8K (continued) Specification Description Acoustical noise emissions • Sound power level (L – Idling – Typical: 3.5 Bel – Maximum: 5.0 Bel – Operating – Typical: 5.4 Bel – Maximum: 5.4 Bel • Sound pressure level (L –...
  • Page 12 If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 13 Table 2. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Reactive gases Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -hour weight gain). • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month ≈ 0.0035 μg/ -hour weight gain).
  • Page 14 ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 15 Front thermal sensor Front panel Some crucial key controls, connectors, and LEDs are located on the front panel of the server. The following illustration shows the controls, connectors, and LEDs on the front panel of the server. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2024...
  • Page 16 Figure 4. Components on the front panel Table 4. Components on the front panel Power button with power status (white) USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 connector Drive activity LED (white) Two USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors Mic-in connector (Windows Client OS only) Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectors Headset connector (Windows Client OS only) Notes:...
  • Page 17 Press the power button to turn on the server, or hold it for several seconds to turn the server off when the server cannot be turned off in the operating system. The power status LED helps determine the current power status. Table 5.
  • Page 18 Figure 5. Side view Table 7. Side view Intrusion switch M.2 drive Drive bay 3 (One 3.5-inch SATA drive) Drive bay 2 (One 2.5-inch SATA drive) ODD drive bay (One 9mm slim SATA Optical disk drive) Drive bay 1 (One 3.5-inch SATA drive) Front bezel Power supply unit 3V CMOS battery (CR2032)
  • Page 19 Figure 6. Rear view Table 8. Rear view Padlock loop Two USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors PCIe slot 1 1 GB RJ45 Ethernet connector PCIe slot 2 DisplayPort 2 connector (Supported by processor with integrated graphic feature only.) PCIe slot 3 DisplayPort 1 connector (Supported by processor with integrated graphic feature only.) Kensington lock...
  • Page 20 PCIe slot 1 PCIe slot 1 is a PCI Express 4.0 x16 expansion slot that is compatible with FHHL 75W PCIe adapter. PCIe slot 2 PCIe slot 2 is a PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot that is compatible with FHHL 25W PCIe adapter. PCIe slot 3 PCIe slot 3 is a PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x16 slot that is compatible with FHHL 25W PCIe adapter.
  • Page 21 The cable lock also locks the buttons used to remove the server cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 22 Figure 8. Padlock System board components The illustration in this section shows the component locations on the system board. Figure 9. System board components ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 23 Table 10. Components on the system board Processor power connector 3V battery (CR2032) Note: The 2x2 pins marked in grey are for 300W PSU. Processor SATA 3 connector (drive bay 3) Processor heat sink fan power connector SATA 4 connector (ODD drive) Memory module slot 1 SATA 2 connector (drive bay 2) Memory module slot 2...
  • Page 24 Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board, which are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board. Figure 11.
  • Page 25 Cable routing for drive bay 1 and bay 2 Read this section to learn about cable routing for the drive in bay 1 and bay 2. Drive bay 1 Figure 13. Cable routing for drive bay 1 Table 11. Cable routing for drive bay 1 Cable From 1st 3.5 or 2.5 HDD SATA cable,...
  • Page 26 Drive bay 2 Figure 14. Cable routing for drive bay 2 Table 12. Cable routing for drive bay 2 Cable From 1st 3.5 or 2.5 HDD SATA cable, Bay 2 drive signal connector SATA 2 connector 185 mm 1st 3.5 and 2.5 HDD Power Cable Bay 2 drive power connector and bay SATA power 2 connector (300 mm + 80 mm)
  • Page 27 Cable routing for drive bay 3 Read this section to learn about cable routing for the drive in bay 3. Figure 15. Cable routing for drive bay 3 Table 13. Cable routing for drive bay 3 Cable From SATA cable 1 latch (520 mm) Bay 3 drive signal connector SATA 3 connector Slim ODD, second 3.5-inch drive...
  • Page 28 Cable routing for optical disk drive Read this section to learn about cable routing for the optical disk drive. Figure 16. Cable routing for optical disk drive Table 14. Cable routing for optical disk drive Cable From SATA cable 1 latch (520 mm) Optical disk drive signal connector SATA 4 connector Slim ODD, second 3.5-inch drive...
  • Page 29 Cable routing for the RAID adapter and drives Read this section to learn about cable routing for the RAID adapter and drives. RAID adapter cable The break lines indicate that part of the cable is hidden in the illustration. Figure 17. Mini SAS HD to 4 SATA 7-pin cable Table 15.
  • Page 30 Table 16. Cable routing for three drives with the RAID adapter (continued) Cable From Bay 2 drive signal cable labeled as “1” connector Bay 3 drive signal cable labeled as “2” connector Bay 2 drive power 1st 3.5 and 2.5 HDD Power Cable (300 mm + 80 mm) connector and bay 1 drive SATA power 2 connector power connector...
  • Page 31 Cable routing for two drives with the RAID adapter Note: The RAID adapter should be installed in PCIe slot 1. Figure 19. Cable routing for two drives with the RAID adapter Table 17. Cable routing for two drives with the RAID adapter Cable From Bay 1 drive signal...
  • Page 32 Cable routing for the power supply unit Read this section to learn about cable routing for the power supply unit. Figure 20. Cable routing for the power supply unit Table 18. Cable routing for the power supply unit From Processor power connector Micro-fit to 1X15P and 1X4P Y-splitter power cable (4-pin or 8-pin SATA connector for processor power) Note: The 2x2 pins marked in grey are for 300W PSU.
  • Page 33 Cable routing for the front fan and rear fan Read this section to learn about cable routing for the front fan and rear fan. Figure 21. Cable routing for the front fan and rear fan Table 19. Cable routing for the heat sink and fan module From Front fan cable Front fan connector...
  • Page 34 Cable routing for the heat sink and fan module Read this section to learn about cable routing for the heat sink and fan module. Figure 22. Cable routing for the heat sink and fan module for processor with TDP lower than 95W Figure 23.
  • Page 35 Make sure to follow the “Cable routing guidelines” in “Internal cable routing” on page 19. For the system-board connector locations, see “System board components” on page 18. Chapter 2 Server components...
  • Page 36 Cable routing for the intrusion switch Read this section to learn about cable routing for the intrusion switch. Figure 24. Cable routing for the intrusion switch Table 21. Cable routing for the intrusion switch From Intrusion switch cable Intrusion switch connector For the system-board connector locations, see “System board components”...
  • Page 37 Cable routing for the thermal sensor Read this section to learn about cable routing for the thermal sensor. Figure 25. Cable routing for the thermal sensor Table 22. Cable routing for the thermal sensor From Thermal sensor cable Thermal sensor connector Note: If applicable, place the thermal sensor cable under the M.2 drive.
  • Page 38 Cable routing for the mono amplifier Read this section to learn about cable routing for the mono amplifier. Figure 26. Cable routing for the mono amplifier Table 23. Cable routing for the mono amplifier From Mono amplifier cable Mono amplifier connector Make sure to follow the “Cable routing guidelines”...
  • Page 39 Cable routing for the power button with LED Read this section to learn about cable routing for the power button with LED. Figure 27. Cable routing for the power button with LED Table 24. Cable routing for the power button with LED From Power button with LED cable Power button with LED connector...
  • Page 40 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): 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.
  • Page 41 • 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 is your responsibility. If Lenovo acquires or installs a structural component at your request, you will be charged for the service.
  • Page 42 Table 25. Parts listing (continued) Consumable Description and Structural Index Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU parts Heat sink and fan module (for √ processor with 95W TDP) √ 3V CMOS battery (CR2032) ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 43 Several power cords are available, depending on the country and region where the server is installed. To view the power cords that are available for the server: 1. Go to: http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/ 2. Click Preconfigured Model or Configure to order. 3. Enter the machine type and model for your server to display the configurator page.
  • Page 44 ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 Attention: Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2024...
  • Page 46 • Read the safety information and guidelines to ensure that you work safely. – A complete list of safety information for all products is available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_ documentation/ – “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 44 • Make sure the components you are installing are supported by the server. For a list of supported optional components for the server, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/...
  • Page 47 Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
  • Page 48 • Adequate space around the server must be spared to allow server cooling system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place any object in front of the fans. •...
  • Page 49 • All memory modules installed should be identical in type and capacity. • Do not mix memory modules with different voltages. • Do not mix low-voltage and regular UDIMMs. (2R memory module only) For a list of supported Memory module slot options, see: https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...
  • Page 50 Table 27. Memory module installation rules and order for Independent Mode Total Memory channel A Memory channel B memory Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 1 Slot 2 modules † See the following for the maximum memory speed supported: • Maximum memory speed supported by same memory capacity: –...
  • Page 51 Drive bay Types of drive supported Bay 1 3.5-inch simple-swap drive Bay 2 2.5-inch simple-swap drive Bay 3 3.5-inch simple-swap drive Optical drive bay 9mm slim SATA Optical disk drive Install server hardware options This section has instructions for performing initial installation of optional hardware. Each component installation procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced.
  • Page 52 About this task Attention: • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely. • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, see “Power off the server”...
  • Page 53 Figure 32. Removing the server from the rails After you finish 1. Place the server on its side with the cover up. 2. To install the server to the rails, see “Install the server to the rails” on page 95. Remove the server cover Follow this procedure to remove the server cover.
  • Page 54 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. About this task Attention: • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely.
  • Page 55 Figure 33. Removing the serve cover Step 3. (Optional) Remove the cage bar. Remove the optical drive cage first, see “Remove the optical drive cage” on page 75; then, proceed to the following procedures. Push the latch on the cage bar until the cage bar is disengaged from the chassis. Rotate the cage bar and remove it from the chassis.
  • Page 56 S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 57 Step 2. Remove the front bezel. Release the three plastic tabs on the front bezel. Rotate the front bezel to remove it from the chassis. Figure 35. Removing the front bezel Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032) S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 58 S004 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 59 Note: The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover. Step 2. Locate the CMOS battery on the system board. See “System board components” on page 18. Step 3.
  • Page 60 • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely. • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, see “Power off the server” on page 99. •...
  • Page 61 Lift the drive assembly out from the drive bay. Figure 38. Removing drive assembly from drive bay 2 Chapter 3 Server hardware setup...
  • Page 62 Step 4. If necessary, remove the drive from the retainer. Tear both sides of the retainer apart, and remove the drive. Remove a 3.5-inch drive from the retainer Figure 39. Removing a 3.5-inch drive from the retainer Note: Depending on the configuration, the 3.5-inch drive may be the model in the illustration below.
  • Page 63 – 2.5-inch simple-swap solid-state drive in drive bay 2 For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ • If there are more than one drives to be installed, determine installation order based on the following rules: –...
  • Page 64 Figure 41. Circuit board on the drive Step 1. Install a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive to the retainer Slightly tear both sides of the retainer apart. Align the four holes on the drive with the corresponding pins on the retainer; then, fit the drive into the retainer.
  • Page 65 Note: Depending on the configuration, the 3.5-inch drive may be the model in the illustration below. Install a 2.5-inch drive into the retainer Figure 43. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the retainer Step 2. Face the retainer handles upward and push the drive assembly into the drive bay. Press the drive assembly firmly to ensure it is seated correctly.
  • Page 66 Figure 44. Install 3.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 1 Install 2.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 2 Figure 45. Install 2.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 2 Step 3. Connect the signal and power cable to the system board, see “Internal cable routing” on page 19. After you finish 1.
  • Page 67 White The drives are active. None The drives are not active. 2. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information, see https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPML/RAID_setup.html Install the drive cage (bay 1-2) Follow this procedure to install the bay 1 drive cage and bay 2 drive cage.
  • Page 68 Figure 46. Installing drive cage to bay 1 Step 2. Install the bay 2 drive cage. Align the four hooks on both drive cages, and attache bay 2 drive cage to bay 1 drive cage; then, slide the bay 2 drive cage downward until the four hooks on both drive cages are fully engaged. Make sure the latch on the bay 2 drive cage is also engaged with the hook on bay 1 drive cage.
  • Page 69 Install a simple-swap drive and the drive cage (bay 3) Follow this procedure to install a simple-swap drive and the drive cage into bay 3. Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 3) Follow this procedure to remove a simple-swap drive from bay 3. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the...
  • Page 70 Step 2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive. Slide the drive retainer out from the drive cage. Tear both sides of the retainer apart and remove the drive from the retainer. Figure 48. Removing the 3.5-inch drive Note: Depending on the configuration, the 3.5-inch drive may be the model in the illustration below.
  • Page 71 – 2.5-inch simple-swap solid-state drive in drive bay 2 For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ • If there are more than one drives to be installed, determine installation order based on the following rules: –...
  • Page 72 Figure 50. Installing a 3.5-inch drive to the drive cage Attention: If you are installing a 3.5-inch drive as the model in the illustration below: Make sure the screw holes that are nearest to the drive connector are outside of the drive retainer.
  • Page 73 White The drives are active. None The drives are not active. 4. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information, see https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPML/RAID_setup.html Install the drive cage (bay 3) Follow this procedure to install the drive cage to bay 3.
  • Page 74 Figure 52. Installing the EMI shielding Step 2. Make sure there is no optical drive installed on the optical drive cage. Then, istall the 3.5-inch drive cage to the optical drive cage. Align the four hooks on the optical drive cage with the corresponding hooks on the 3.5-inch drive cage;...
  • Page 75 After you finish 1. Reinstall the optical drive cage, see “Install the optical drive cage” on page 77. Install an optical drive and the drive cage Follow this procedure to install an optical drive and the drive cage. Remove an optical drive Follow this procedure to remove an optical drive.
  • Page 76 Figure 54. Removing the optical drive Step 3. (Optional) Remove the optical drive retainer. Pull out the retainer to disengage it from the optical drive. Slide the retainer downward, and remove it from the optical drive. Figure 55. Removing optical drive retainer Step 4.
  • Page 77 Figure 56. Removing the optical drive bezel Install an optical drive Follow this procedure to install an optical drive. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 78 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- AU3iY3F7lq3qfqr5caGbIu Procedure Step 1. If the optical drive bay shield is installed on the front bezel, remove it from the front bezel. To remove the front bezel, see “Remove the front bezel” on page 51. Press the release tab on top of the drive bay shield.
  • Page 79 Step 3. (Optional) Align the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive; then, insert the bezel into the optical drive. Figure 59. Installing the optical drive bezel Step 4. Install the optical drive. From outside of the chassis, insert the optical drive into the chassis. Slide the optical drive inward until the latch snaps into place.
  • Page 80 S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 81 Figure 61. Removing the optical drive cage Install the optical drive cage Follow this procedure to install the optical drive. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 82 Attention: • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- AU3iY3F7lq3qfqr5caGbIu Procedure Step 1. Make sure the cage bar is installed in the chassis. To install the cage bar, see “Install the server cover”...
  • Page 83 S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 84 Figure 64. Installing the intrusion switch Step 3. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board, see “Internal cable routing” on page 19. Step 4. Enable intrusion switch feature in BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Before the operating system starts up, repeatedly press and release F1 to start text-based BIOS interface.
  • Page 85 2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- AU3iY3F7lq3qfqr5caGbIu Procedure...
  • Page 86 Figure 66. Front fan and rear fan rubber mounts installation Step 3. Connect the fan cable to the system board, see “Internal cable routing” on page 19. Install a memory module Follow this procedure to install a memory module. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 87 • Keep each memory module separated from one another. Do not stack memory modules directly on top of each other during storage. • Keep the gold memory module connector contacts from touching anything. • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-...
  • Page 88 Step 3. Align the memory module with the slot; then, press the memory module into the slot with even pressure on both ends of the memory module until the retaining clips snap into the locked position. Note: Make sure that the small tabs on the retaining clips engage with the notches on the memory module.
  • Page 89 About this task Step 1. Make sure the 2.5-drive is removed from drive bay 2, see “Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 1-2)” on page 55. Step 2. Make sure the post on the M.2 drive retainer is lifted away from the retainer. Step 3.
  • Page 90 About this task Attention: • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely. Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- AU3iY3F7lq3qfqr5caGbIu After you finish Step 1.
  • Page 91 PCIe slot 3 (x4). • For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ • The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration. • Make sure to read and follow the documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter.
  • Page 92 Figure 71. Removing a PCIe adapter bracket Step 2. Locate the applicable PCIe slot. For more information about the PCIe slots, see “Specifications” on page 3. Step 3. Install the PCIe adapter. Align the PCIe adapter to the slot; then, gently press both ends of the PCIe adapter until it is securely seated in the slot with the retaining clip clicks into the locked position.
  • Page 93 • To avoid possible danger, make sure to read and follow the safety statements. • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The CMOS battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you install the CMOS battery, do adhere to the following instructions.
  • Page 94 S004 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 95 A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs- AU3iY3F7lq3qfqr5caGbIu Procedure Step 1. Place the CMOS battery on top of the socket with the positive (+) symbol facing up, and press the battery into the seat until it clicks in place. Figure 73.
  • Page 96 Insert the three plastic tabs on the bottom of the front bezel with the corresponding slots on the front of the chassis. Pivot the front bezel towards to chassis until it snaps into place. Figure 74. Installing the front bezel Install the server cover Follow this procedure to install the server cover.
  • Page 97 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. About this task Attention: • Read “Safety inspection checklist” on page 43 and “Installation Guidelines” on page 41 to ensure that you work safely.
  • Page 98 Figure 75. Installing the cage bar Step 2. Install the serve cover. Align the server cover to the slots on the side of the chassis. Ensure that all the tabs on the cover align are engaged with chassis properly; then, slide the cover towards the front bezel until it snaps in place.
  • Page 99 Figure 76. Installing the server cover Install the server to the rails Follow this procedure to install the server to the rails. S002 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 100 • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, see “Power off the server” on page 99. Note: To install rails to rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at https://serveroption.lenovo.com/rail_options/rail_ options_tower_servers Watch the procedure A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-...
  • Page 101 Figure 78. Installing the rubber safety pads to the tray Step 3. Orient the server to have the server cover facing up and the front bezel facing the front of the rails; then, align the server with the brackets and the tab on the front of the tray, and gently place the server on the tray.
  • Page 102 Figure 80. Installing the server into the rack cabinet Step 5. Secure the tray with two M6 x 16 screws to the front of the rack cabinet. Figure 81. Securing the tray with screws Cable the server Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to the data network, and to storage.
  • Page 103 Connect to the network Connect the server to the network. Connect to storage Connect the server to any storage devices. Power on the server The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways: • Press the power button. Before the operating system starts running, you can press Enter to enter Startup Interrupt Menu.
  • Page 104 ThinkSystem ST50 V2 Setup Guide...
  • Page 105 Controller, XClarity Energy Manager, and XClarity Essentials, are not supported by ST50 V2. Update the firmware Go to Lenovo Datacenter Support site for the latest firmware update package. To update the firmware from a flash device, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 106 Step 1. Start the Setup Utility program, see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 101. Step 2. Select Devices. Step 3. Select the device to enable or disable, and press Enter. Step 4. Select the desired setting, and press Enter. Step 5.
  • Page 107 Step 5. To save settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10; then, select Yes in the displayed window, and press Enter. Configuration change detection With configuration-change detection enabled, an error message is displayed in POST when configuration changes of some hardware devices (such as storage drives or memory modules) are detected. To enable or disable the configuration change detection, complete the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 108 Notes: • Even if the storage drive is removed from one server and installed in another, the hard-disk password is still valid. • If the hard disk password is forgotten, there is no way to reset the password or recover data from the storage drive.
  • Page 109 Selecting a startup device If the server does not start up from the expected device, you can either change the startup device sequence or select a temporary startup device. Changing the startup device sequence permanently To change the startup device sequence permanently, complete the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 110 OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Tool-based deployment •...
  • Page 111 Step 1. Insert a USB flash drive to the server, and format it. Step 2. Go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/st50v2/downloads/ . Select Motherboard Devices (core chipset, onboard video, PCIe switches), and driver-list/ download The uEFI VPD SMBIOS Information Update Utility. Step 3.
  • Page 112 Step 8. After the VPD SMBIOS update is completed, remove the USB flash drive, and press ALT + CTRL + DEL to restart the system. Before the operating system starts up, press F1 to enter the Setup Utility. Go to Main ➙ System Step 9.
  • Page 113 • “Displayed system memory less than installed physical memory” on page 110 • “A Lenovo optional device that was just installed does not work.” on page 111 • “Voltage planar fault is displayed in the event log” on page 111 The server does not power on Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
  • Page 114 Remove and install the DIMM if there is any. 3. If the server comes with Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite, go to Diagnostics ➙ Memory test to perform diagnostics on the DIMMs. Replace the DIMM that is displayed as faulty. Otherwise, skip to the next step.
  • Page 115 • If the system does restart successfully, add the devices that are removed one at a time, and restart the server after each addition until the problem occurs. Replace the device that causes the problem. • If the system fails to restart, there might be a problem with the system board. Call Lenovo support. Chapter 5...
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  • Page 117 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 118 Gathering information needed to call Support If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call. You can also see http:// for more information about your product warranty.
  • Page 119 Appendix B. Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkSystem are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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