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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 7X12 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 7X12
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ThinkSystem SR950
Setup Guide
Machine Types: 7X12, 7X11, and 7X13

Table of Contents

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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 7X12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeServer
ProcessorUp to four Intel Xeon Scalable processors
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
ManagementLenovo XClarity Controller
MemoryUp to 12TB
Drive BaysUp to 24x 2.5-inch bays
Power Supply2000W or 1600W Platinum redundant power supplies
Network Interface1Gb/10Gb/25Gb/100Gb Ethernet
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware

Summary

Introduction to ThinkSystem SR950

Server Package Contents and Features

Details of items included in the server shipment and an overview of its key capabilities and technologies.

Server Specifications and Management Options

Technical details, physical attributes, and available management interfaces and tools for the server.

Server Components Overview

Server Identification and Front View Components

Information for server identification, QR code access, network label, front panel controls, LEDs, and drive status.

Rear View and Cable Routing

Description of rear components, cable connection guidelines, and routing instructions for common and drive cables.

Parts List and Power Cords

Identification of available server components for ordering and details on available power cord options.

Server Hardware Setup Procedures

Setup Checklist, Guidelines, and Static-Sensitive Device Handling

Tasks for server setup, general installation recommendations, and precautions for handling sensitive components.

Installing Hardware Options

Procedures for installing compute system boards, CPUs, memory, drives, adapters, and power supplies.

Rack Mounting, Cabling, and Initial Power-Up

Steps for installing the server in a rack, connecting cables, powering on, validating, and powering off.

System Configuration and Firmware Management

Lenovo XClarity Controller Network Configuration

Configuring network settings for accessing the Lenovo XClarity Controller for server management.

Firmware Update and Configuration Procedures

Options and procedures for updating and configuring server firmware settings.

Memory, RAID, OS Installation, and Backup

Details on memory configuration, RAID setup, operating system installation, and server configuration backup.

Component Reference and Replacement Procedures

Internal Connectors and Component Access

Information on internal connectors, system boards, I/O trays, and general component access.

Adapter, Riser, and Compute Module Replacement

Procedures for replacing adapters, risers, compute trays, system boards, and fan cages.

Drive, Backplane, and I/O Tray Replacement

Procedures for replacing hard drives, backplanes, fillers, and the I/O tray.

M.2, Memory, and Riser Component Replacement

Procedures for replacing M.2 backplanes/drives, memory modules/air baffles, and riser brackets.

Storage Interposer and Tray Replacement

Procedures for replacing storage interposers and storage trays.

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