Lenovo ThinkServer RD650 User Manual
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as the server is connected to network and an ac power source, the interaction with the TSM-controlled
servers can be achieved through system network. The user can obtain the server hardware health
information and system event log (SEL), and is able to conduct the operations including turning on or
off the server, restarting the server, and so on. This part of server management is independent of the
operating system and is called out-of-band management.
The system board platform management subsystem consists of the integrated TSM, communication
buses, sensors, the BIOS, and server management firmware. It is responsible for error reporting,
system power control, thermal monitoring, system fan control, and other management features. The
TSM provides system management and monitoring features based on the IPMI 2.0 specification. IPMI
helps lower the overall costs of server management. You can find more information about IPMI 2.0
from the Web site of Intel. The TSM also supports some non-IPMI features, such as the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and the Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI), to provide
more system management functions.
You can find the default user name, password, and other information for the TSM in the ThinkServer
System Manager User Guide, which is available for download at:
– Hot-swap feature
Your server supports hot-swap storage drives (including hard disk drives and solid-state drives),
hot-swap system fans, and hot-swap redundant power supplies. With the hot-swap feature, you can
install, remove, or replace a hot-swap device without turning off the server.
– Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
The Intel PXE technology enables you to boot your computers, load an operating system, or deploy
executable images from a remote server by using a network interface. The operation can be done
independently of local data storage devices (such as hard disk drives) or operating systems.
– Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
Your server supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID if your server has a required AnyRAID
adapter installed. For detailed information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 62.
– Status light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and diagnostic LEDs
For more information about the LEDs for your server, refer to the related topics in “Locations” on
page 16.
– Software programs
For more information about the software programs, see “Software” on page 13.
– Wake on LAN
When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled on a computer that is connected to a LAN, a network
administrator can remotely turn on or wake up the computer from a management console using remote
network management software. Besides, many other functions, such as data transfer and software
updates, can be performed remotely without remote attendance and can be done after normal working
hours and on weekends to save time and increase productivity.
• Advanced system management features
The advanced system management features are only available when the TSM detects the presence of a
TSM Premium. The TSM Premium is a remote management module. You can purchase a TSM Premium
from Lenovo and install it on the system board to activate the advanced system management features.
For more information about advanced system management, refer to the ThinkServer System Manager
User Guide, which is available for download at:
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