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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide Machine Type: 7DD0, 7DD7...
  • 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 First Edition (March 2024) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remove the chassis from the rack ..Install the chassis to the rack ..Chapter 1. ThinkSystem D3 Replace components in the chassis ..

  • Page 5: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 6: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
  • Page 7 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 8 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Thinksystem D3 Chassis

    Chapter 1. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis The ThinkSystem D3 Chassis and nodes are designed for high performance computing. This system includes a single chassis that can contain up to two 2U or four 1U ThinkSystem high-density servers, which are designed to deliver a dense, scalable platform for distributed enterprise and hyperconverged systems.

  • Page 10: Features

    Figure 2. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis installed with two SD550 V3 nodes Features Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of your system. These design features make it possible for the user to customize the system hardware to meet the needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

  • Page 11: Tech Tips

    Tech Tips Lenovo continually updates the support website with the latest tips and techniques that you can use to solve issues that your server might encounter. These Tech Tips (also called retain tips or service bulletins) provide procedures to work around issues or solve problems related to the operation of your server.

  • Page 12: Chassis Specifications

    Chassis specifications Summary of the specifications of the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis. Technical specifications Table 2. Chassis technical specifications Specification Description Electrical input The system supports up to three hot-swap power supplies: • CRPS 1300-watt Titanium, input power 200-240V • CRPS 1300-watt Platinum, input power 200-240V •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. D3 Chassis Components

    Chassis front view The following illustrations show the front view of the chassis installed with nodes. The ThinkSystem D3 Chassis can contain up to four 1U nodes or up to two 2U nodes. Table 4. ThinkSystem V3 nodes supported in D3 Chassis...

  • Page 14: Two 2U Nodes

    Node tray 1 Node tray 2 Chassis rear view The following illustrations show the rear view of the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis. Notes: 1. Depending on the specific configuration, the hardware might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

  • Page 15: Chassis Midplane

    2. The ThinkSystem D3 Chassis can contain up to four 1U nodes or up to two 2U nodes. Important: • For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.
  • Page 16 Notes: • The firmware of the chassis midplane can be updated via Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI (LXCE OneCLI). Only the caretaker node can perform this update.

  • Page 17: Power Supply Led

    Power supply LED This topic provides information about various power supply LED status and corresponding action suggestions. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LED and the power-on LED and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Figure 9.
  • Page 18 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Parts List

    Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • T2: 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 20: Power Cords

    The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. • Power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 21: System Package Contents

    This section contains instruction on how to identify your chassis. Identifying your chassis When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information help support technicians to identify your system and provide faster service. The illustration below shows the location of the ID label which contains the chassis model number, machine type, and serial number of the chassis.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4. Hardware Replacement Procedures

    • Do not attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, read the following precautions carefully: – Make sure that you can stand steadily without slipping. – Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 24: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

  • Page 25: System Reliability Guidelines

    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 26: Power On And Power Off The System

    Power off the system The system remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the system (power status LED off), all power cables must be disconnected.

  • Page 27: Chassis Replacement

    Power button with power status LED To place the system in a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second): Note: The Lenovo XClarity Controller can place the system in a standby state as an automatic response to a critical system failure.
  • Page 28 For the procedures of removing a specific node, see the links below: • SD530 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/remove_node_from_chassis • SD550 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd550-v3/remove_node_from_chassis Note: If necessary, press the release clip with a flat-head screwdriver to remove an external network cable from the rear of a 2U node. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 29 If any power supply units are installed in the chassis, remove them (see “Remove a hot-swap power supply” on page 26). Step 2. Loosen the captive screws on the front of the chassis. Step 3. Carefully pull the chassis out of the rack; then, remove the chassis from the rails. Figure 13.

  • Page 30: Install The Chassis To The Rack

    EIA brackets to the chassis” on page 26). Step 2. Align the chassis with the rails; then, slide the chassis into the rack. Step 3. Tighten the captive screws on the front to secure the chassis to the rack. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 31 • Reinstall the nodes into the chassis.For the procedures of installing a specific node, see the links below: – SD530 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis – SD550 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd550-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis • (Optional) If the chassis is to be shipped in the cabinet, follow the steps below to install the shipping brackets on the rear to secure the chassis to the rack.

  • Page 32: Replace Components In The Chassis

    “Power off the system” on page 18); then, disconnect all external cables from the nodes. Note: If necessary, press the release clip with a flat-head screwdriver to remove an external network cable from the rear of a 2U node. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 33 Remove all the nodes from the chassis. For the procedures of removing a specific node, see the links below: • SD530 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/remove_node_from_chassis • SD550 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd550-v3/remove_node_from_chassis Remove all power supply units and PSU fillers from the PSU cage (see “Remove a hot-swap...

  • Page 34: Hot-Swap Power Supply Replacement

    Hot-swap power supply replacement Follow instructions in this section to remove or install a hot-swap power supply unit (PSU). Remove a hot-swap power supply Follow instructions in this section to remove a power supply unit (PSU). ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 35 About this task To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information. S001 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source. •...
  • Page 36 1. Install a replacement unit or filler (see “Install a hot-swap power supply” on page 29) . Important: • A removed hot-swap power supply must be replaced by another power supply unit or a PSU filler within two minutes after removal. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 37 • For PSU slots 2 and 3, the PSU filler must be installed with the latch downward. For PSU slot 1, the filler must be installed with the latch upward. Figure 19. Installation of a PSU filler 2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 38 Avoid mixing power supply units of different wattages or vendors in one chassis. If a PSU filler is installed in the PSU slot, remove it. Press and hold the latch on the PSU filler. Pull the filler out of the PSU slot. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 39 Figure 20. Removal of a PSU filler If more than one power supply units are to be installed, start with the lowest available number of PSU slot. Step 2. Insert the hot-swap power supply into the slot until the release latch clicks into place. Important: •...

  • Page 40: Psu Cage And Chassis Midplane Replacement

    Follow instructions in this section to remove or install the PSU cage and the chassis midplane. Remove the PSU cage Follow instructions in this section to remove the PSU cage. About this task To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information. S001 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 41 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source. • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources. •...
  • Page 42 Step 2. Remove the PSU cage from the chassis. Loosen the thumbscrew located on the top of the chassis. Hold the vertical partitions between the PSU slots; then, pull the PSU cage out of the chassis. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 43 Figure 22. Removal of the PSU cage Step 3. Carefully lay the PSU cage on a flat, static-protective surface. After this task is completed 1. Install a replacement unit (see “Install a PSU cage” on page 39). 2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 44 PSU cage on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the midplane upward. Step 2. Loosen the six screws that secure the chassis midplane to the PSU cage. Step 3. Lift the chassis midplane away from the PSU cage. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 23. Removal of the chassis midplane After this task is completed 1. Install a replacement unit (see “Install the chassis midplane” on page 37). 2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 46 Notes: • The firmware of the chassis midplane can be updated via Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) and Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI (LXCE OneCLI). Only the caretaker node can perform this update. • By default, the caretaker node is automatically selected by the PSoC firmware on the chassis midplane, unless otherwise designated.
  • Page 47 “Install the chassis to the rack” on page 22). 3. Reinstall the nodes into the chassis.For the procedures of installing a specific node, see the links below: • SD530 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis • SD550 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd550-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis 4. Reinstall each PSU slot with a PSU or PSU filler (see “Install a hot-swap power supply”...
  • Page 48 • 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. Procedure Step 1. Insert the PSU cage into the chassis until it stops. ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 49 “Install the chassis to the rack” on page 22). 2. Reinstall the nodes into the chassis.For the procedures of installing a specific node, see the links below: • SD530 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis • SD550 V3: https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd550-v3/install_a_node_to_chassis 3. Reinstall each PSU slot with a PSU or PSU filler (see “Install a hot-swap power supply”...
  • Page 50 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5. Update The Firmware

    Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only Update Bundles (Service Packs) are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 52 Lenovo XClarity In-band All I/O Essentials devices (BoMC (BoMC Bootable Media Out-of- applica- applica- band Creator tion) tion) (BoMC) Off- Target √ √ √ In-band Lenovo XClarity All I/O Administrator devices (LXCA) Out-of- band Off- Target ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...
  • Page 53 4. Bare Metal Update (BMU) only. • Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, you can update the Lenovo XClarity Controller firmware, the UEFI firmware, and the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager software. Note: By default, the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Graphical User Interface is displayed when you start the server and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 54 • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you 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.
  • Page 55 Lenovo XClarity Integrator offerings can integrate management features of Lenovo XClarity Administrator and your server with software used in a certain deployment infrastructure, such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft Admin Center, or Microsoft System Center. For additional information about using Lenovo XClarity Integrator to update firmware, see: https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxci-overview/...
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  • Page 57: Appendix A. Hardware Disassembling For Recycle

    Appendix A. Hardware disassembling for recycle Follow instructions in this section to recycle components with compliance with local laws or regulations. Disassemble the chassis for recycle Follow instructions in this section to disassemble the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis before recycling the chassis. About this task Attention: •...
  • Page 58 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Collecting service 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.

  • Page 60: Contacting Support

    Contacting Support You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue. You can receive hardware service through a Lenovo Authorized Service Provider. To locate a service provider authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service, go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/ and use filter searching for different countries. For Lenovo support telephone numbers, see serviceprovider for your region support details.

  • Page 61: Appendix C. Documents And Supports

    • Lenovo Product Security Advisories – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/product_security/home • Lenovo Product Warranty Plans – http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup • Lenovo Server Operating Systems Support Center website – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/server-os • Lenovo ServerProven website (Options compatibility lookup) – https://serverproven.lenovo.com • Operating System Installation Instructions –...
  • Page 62 • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem D3 Chassis User Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix D. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 64: Trademarks

    (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 65: Taiwan Region Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan import and export information. Appendix D. Notices...
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