Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
ThinkAgile CP
PDF files
What is new
What is new in Version 5.1.5
What is new in Version 5.1.4
What is new in Version 5.1.3
What is new in Version 5.1.2
What is new in Version 5.1.1
What is new in Version 5.1.0
What is new in Version 5.0.3
What is new in Version 5.0.0
Getting Started
What is ThinkAgile CP?
How does ThinkAgile CP work?
What can I do with ThinkAgile CP?
How is ThinkAgile CP deployed? How do I access and use it?
ThinkAgile CP4000 Series Overview
ThinkAgile CP6000 Series Overview
ThinkAgile CP Product Components
Storage block
Storage block parts list
Compute block
Compute block parts list
Interconnect Switch
Cloud Controller
Key Product Concepts
Storage Concepts
Storage blocks
Storage pools
Compute Concepts
Compute block and nodes
Compute categories and tags
Migration zones
Networking Concepts
VLAN
VNET
Application Concepts
Application instances
Application templates
Lenovo Cloud Marketplace
Template store
Virtual Datacenters
User roles
Infrastructure Admin
VDC Manager
Infrastructure Viewer
VDC Viewer
No Access
Security and Compliance
Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure Services
Planning for ThinkAgile CP
Requesting an organization-specific certificate
System limits
Compute system limits
Storage system limits
Networking system limits
Power considerations
Storage considerations
Networking considerations
Pre-install network configuration worksheet
Worksheet considerations
VLAN conflict check
Protocol interoperability
Interconnect switch configuration considerations
Static route configuration in the customer network - Edge and core routers
IP address assignment — customer facing networks
IP address assignment – internal networks
IP address assignment — VNETs
Firewall Settings
Licensing considerations
Managing the cloud
Updating ThinkAgile CP firmware
Over the Air Updates
Engaging Lenovo Services
Installation Guidelines
System reliability guidelines
Working inside the solution with the power on
Handling static-sensitive devices
ThinkAgile CP Setup
Install ThinkAgile CP hardware in a rack
ThinkAgile CP Package Contents
Power cords
Install the ThinkAgile CP storage block
Install the storage slide rails into a round hole rack
Install the storage slide rails into a square hole rack
Install the storage enclosure
Install the ThinkAgile CP compute block
Install the compute slide rails
Install the compute enclosure
Install the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Install the management switch (optional)
Cabling the ThinkAgile CP components
Cabling a single-interconnect configuration
Single direct link topology
Dual direct link topology
Link Aggregation Group (LAG) direct link topology
Cabling a dual-interconnect configuration
X-Link option 1 (MLAG to MLAG) topology
X-Link option 2A (MLAG to LAG) topology
X-Link option 2B (MLAG to LAG) topology
Engaging Lenovo Services
Quick Start Guides
Create a Custom NFV Appliance in ThinkAgile CP
Before you begin
Example Process
Create a VNET
Deploy the Linux Appliance Instance
Configure the NFV Appliance
Link NFV Appliance to the VNET
Create Routes for the VNET
Validate the VNET
Implement Red Hat OCP in ThinkAgile CP
Create VMs for the cluster components
Run Ansible Playbooks to configure the Bastion node
Set up the bootstrap node
Set up the control plane nodes
Set up the compute nodes
Complete the OCP installation process
Administration
Log into ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Supported web browsers
Manage resources
Monitor Resources in the Dashboard
Understanding CPU load and CPU in Use Metrics
Understanding How Memory and Storage Capacities are Calculated
View hardware
View Hardware page
View interconnect switch hardware
View compute hardware
View storage hardware
Register Hardware
Register a compute node
Register a storage node
View Hardware and Software Version Numbers
View Cloud Controller Version
View Hardware Versions
View interconnect switch version
View compute controller version
View storage controller version
Manage a stack
Working with application instances
Create and deploy applications
Create an instance from a template
Import a VM to Create a Template
Create an instance from an installer
Create an instance from a backup
Manage application instances
Use the Actions menu
Connect to a Console
Pause an Application Instance
Resume an Application Instance
Start an Application Instance
Restart an Application Instance
Force a restart
Shut down an Application Instance
Force a Shutdown
Rename an Application Instance
Edit an Application Instance
Delete an application instance
Add a vNIC
Work with vDisks
Add a vDisk
Add a vDisk clone
Resize a vDisk
Modify IOPS and bandwidth limits
Move an instance to a different application group
Set a time zone
Create a local backup
Create a Template
Add multiple network interfaces to an instance
Configure multi-vNICs for CentOS instances
Configure multi-vNIC for Ubuntu instances
Manage guest agents and instance modes
Understand instance modes
Install guest agent tools
Install or update guest agent tools - Windows
Install the drivers - Windows
Install the guest agent tools - Windows
Install or Update Guest Agent – Linux
Clone and attach a vDisk
Attaching a vDisk to an instance from its own backup
Attaching a vDisk to an instance from a backup from a different instance
Deleting a vDisk clone
View instances
View all instances
View application instance states
View Application Instance Details
Metrics and Activity
Application instance profile
Local application backups and quick DR backups
Manage application domains
Configure NetScaler
Use NetScaler as an NFV
Use Docker in the ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Configure for CentOS 6 instances
Set up PXE boot in ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Application templates
View templates
Manage application templates
Create a new instance from a template
Edit a template
Copy a template
Delete a template
Allow share access for VM import
Use the Lenovo Cloud Marketplace
Networking
Add a VLAN
VNET Overview
Prerequisites
Create a VNET
Define Settings for Auto-Deployed VNET
Create and deploy a custom NFV instance
Configure VNET for external routing service
Configure a firewall for a VNET (optional)
Finalize Creating the VNET
Configure the core router
View Networks
View All Networks
View network details
View applications in a network
View Network Properties
View assigned virtual datacenters
Manage networks
Manage VLANs
Edit a VLAN name
Assign a Virtual Datacenter to a VLAN
Unassign a virtual datacenter from a VLAN
Delete a VLAN
Manage VNETs and NFV instances
Edit VNET name
Edit VNET properties
Static DHCP bindings for a VNET
Edit the DHCP lease for a VNET
Edit firewall settings for a VNET
Delete a VNET
Assign a virtual datacenter to a VNET
Unassign a virtual datacenter from a VNET
Move a VNET to another stack
Use VNETs in multi-locale organizations
Manage NFV instances
Connect to a console
Restart an NFV instance
Force a restart an NFV instance
Shut down an NFV instance
Force the shutdown of an NFV Instance
Start an NFV instance
Remove an NFV instance
Deploy an NFV instance
Manage firewall profiles
How firewall profiles and overrides are applied
Default profile rules
Create a firewall profile
View firewall profiles
View firewall profile details
Modify firewall details
Rename a firewall profile
Edit the rules in a firewall
Delete a firewall profile
Examples of firewall rules
Manage interconnect switches
Modify Hypervisor Network Settings
Storage Blocks and Storage Pools
View storage pools
View storage pool details
View storage metrics
View storage pool activity
Understand Storage Activity Input/Output and Latency
Calculating your Input/Output rate
Using CentOS with FIO Marketplace template to determine latency
View storage pool details
View quick DR backups
View resources and connectivity
Manage storage
About storage quality of service (QoS)
Manage storage controllers
Manage storage blocks
Manage storage pools
Compute nodes
View compute nodes
View compute node details
View compute node metrics
Manage compute nodes
Migration zones
View migration zones
Manage Migration Zones
Working with virtual datacenters
Creating Virtual Datacenters
View virtual datacenter information
View VDC details
View VDC allocations
Manage virtual datacenters
Rename a virtual datacenter
Change allocations for a virtual datacenter
Delete a virtual datacenter
View virtual datacenter users
Enable the chat support widget
Manage application groups
Create an application group
Rename an application group
Delete an application group
Add application instances to an application group
Remove application instances from an application group
Manage your infrastructure
View events
Manage notifications
Manage categories and tags
What are compute categories?
Add a compute category
Rename a compute category
Delete a compute category
What are compute tags?
Add a compute tag
Rename a compute tag
Delete a Compute Tag
Manage self-service
Invite users
View users
Edit user access level
Remove a user from an organization
Manage developer options
View API Tokens
Issue an API token
Copy an API token
Edit an API token
Delete an API token
Manage organizations
View Organization Settings
Modify Organization Settings
View Organizations
Create an Organization
Manage your ThinkAgile CP account
Change account information
Delete the account
Review active sessions
System reporting
System Logs
Crash Dumps
System status information
Metadata Information
Backups and disaster recovery
Application-consistent backups
Manage application local backups
Enable automatic local backups
Create a local backup manually
Restore an instance from a local backup
Create an instance from a local backup
Rename a backup
View vDisks for a backup
Delete a local backup
Delete all local backups
Manage quick DR backups
Requirements for setting up quick DR backups
Allocate storage for a virtual datacenter
Enable quick DR backups for an instance
Disable quick DR backups for an instance
Restore or start an instance from a quick DR backup
Delete a quick DR backup for an instance
Delete all quick DR backups for an instance
Third-party backup
Use Quest Rapid Recovery
Back up a Windows Server 2012 R2 with Quest Rapid Recovery
Perform a Rapid Recovery restore
Commvault 1-Touch Windows recovery
Preparing for bare metal recovery with 1-Touch for Windows
Connecting the ISO to a ThinkAgile CP application instance
Interactive Restore
Commvault 1-Touch Linux recovery
Prepare for recovery
Boot from ISO
Interactive Recovery
Veeam Backup & Replication
How to Install Veeam Backup & Replication
Manage Encryption
Understanding Encryption
Understanding KMIP Compatibility
Configure KMIP
Configure Vormetric DSM
Configure SafeNet KeySecure
Configure the KMIP client
Introduction to Metering Manager
Set up the Metering Manager
Log in to Metering Manager
Add a Developer Token
View the dashboard
Manage reports
Create a report
View a report
Modify a report
Delete reports
Manage Groups and Users
View groups
Add a group
Modify a group
Delete a Group
View users
Add a User
Modify a user
Delete users
Change the account password
Accessing the Metering Manager Instance Overview
Metering Manager Overview Details
Action Menu
Activity
Profile
Local Snapshots
Disaster Recovery Snapshots
Introduction to Migration Manager
Before you begin
Software prerequisites
Application Template Requirements
Network and firewall requirements
Notes about Windows Datacenter or Enterprise Editions
Set up the Migration Manager
Obtain Migration Manager template and deploy the console
Log on to Migration Manager
Configure the ThinkAgile CP connection
Configure migration defaults
Configure migration workers
Configure the VMware connection
Migrate a VM
View the dashboard
View and manage migration workers
View migration workers
View and change IP addresses for workers
Manage Groups and Users
View Groups
Add a Group
Modify a Group
Delete Groups
View Users
Add a User
Modify a User
Delete Users
Change account password
Manage API keys
vSphere account permissions
Accessing the Migration Manager Instance Overview
Migration Manager Overview Details
Action Menu
Activity
Profile
Local Snapshots
Disaster Recovery Snapshots
Maintaining the ThinkAgile CP infrastructure
Roles and responsibilities
Updating ThinkAgile CP firmware
Over the Air Updates
Managing Support Mode
Enable Support Mode in the Cloud Controller
Access the customer's system via Support Mode
Place a support file on the storage or compute node
Disable Support Mode in the Cloud Controller
Part replacement and maintenance procedures
Storage block maintenance procedures
Storage block component indicators
Shutting off a storage controller
Trigger manual storage HA
Shutting down the storage block
Replacing storage block hardware
Replacing storage network cables or transceivers
Hot-swap drive replacement
Hot-swap drive replacement preparations
Preparing the drives
Example of a clean drive configuration
Removing the drive from the RAID array
Removing a hot-swap drive
Installing a hot-swap drive
Hot-swap power supply replacement
Remove a hot-swap power supply
Install a hot-swap power supply
Hot-swap storage controller replacement
Remove a hot-swap storage controller
Install a hot-swap storage controller
Update the storage node VPD
Access the storage controller using Support Mode
Obtain storage controller IP addresses
Transfer the VPD utility to the storage controller
Enclosure replacement
Remove the enclosure
Install the enclosure
Complete the parts replacement
Compute block maintenance procedures
Shutting off a compute node
Migrating VMs from a compute node
Migrate a VM between compute nodes
Replacing compute block hardware
Hardware replacement procedures
Replace compute network cables
Enable or Disable Maintenance Mode
Enable Maintenance Mode
Disable Maintenance Mode
Hot-swap drive replacement
Remove a hot-swap drive
Install a hot-swap drive
Hot-swap power supply replacement
Remove a hot-swap power supply
Install a hot-swap power supply
Fan replacement
Remove a fan
Remove a 60x60x56 mm Fan
Remove a 80x80x80 mm Fan
Install a fan
Install a 60x60x56 mm Fan
Install a 80x80x80 mm Fan
EIOM replacement
Remove the EIOM
Install the EIOM
DIMM replacement
Remove DIMM
Memory module installation
Installation order
Install DIMM
Compute node replacement
Remove a compute node
Install a compute node
Power off the compute node
Power on the compute node
Replace the SD530 system board
Replace the compute enclosure
Interconnect switch maintenance procedures
Power off the interconnect switch in an SS-V3 environment
Make the secondary interconnect switch the primary interconnect
Recovering from DNS misconfiguration
Interconnect parts replacement procedures
Replace the interconnect switch
Remove an interconnect switch
Install the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Replace the secondary interconnect in a DS-V3 configuration
Cabling a single-interconnect configuration
Cabling a dual-interconnect configuration
Replacing a cable between two interconnect switches
Hardware management network cable replacement
Management switch maintenance procedures (optional)
Hardware management network cable replacement
Replacing the management switch (optional)
Removing the management switch (optional)
Install the management switch (optional)
Storage and compute capacity upgrade
Storage capacity expansion
Hot-swap drive installation preparations
Preparing the drives
Installing the drives
Adding drives to the Cloud Controller
Adding the new drives to the RAID array
Increasing the size of the VDO
Increasing the size of the CBS pool
Updating the CBS superblock
Install a compute node
Power on the compute node
Troubleshooting
Application instances
Multiple Windows disks offline
Windows Disks Offline after Adding vNIC
Workaround 1
Workaround 2
Issues with bringing a cloned disk online
Cannot update Windows Guest Agent
Cannot boot in Compatibility Mode for Windows
Spectre and Meltdown fixes
Restart Guest Agent
Cannot shut down or restart Linux instances
Hot-Plug CPU and Memory – Linux
Hot-Plug CPU and RAM failure – Windows 2008
Hot-Plug CPU and RAM Windows 2016 server issues
Hot-Plug memory failure on CentOS 7
CentOS 7 - Hot-Adding CPU Might Cause Intermittent Reboot
CentOS 7 instance incorrect time
Actions unavailable - Windows setup
Disks missing in Windows installer
Windows 10 VNC performance
Ubuntu server 16.04 boot issue
Disks reordered
Cannot enable nested virtualization
ESXi install - no disks found
Migrated VM with firewall profile disconnects
Instance NIC speed
Enable or disable memory oversubscription
Enable memory oversubscription on the compute controller
Disable memory oversubscription on the compute controller
Enable or disable memory oversubscription within application instances
Install VirtIO drivers
Install the Windows Memory Oversubscription service
Windows VMs Will Not Shut Down
Issues when migrating Windows VMs
Networking is not enabled for Red Hat, version 8
Application templates
Cannot create a FreeNAS or Netscaler template
Windows 10 sysprep template creation
Cannot mount CIFS shares
Cannot create a template with Full SysPrep from a Windows ISO image
Backup and disaster recovery
Unable to take a Windows VM backup
Backups of ZFS (FreeNAS)
Troubleshooting the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Networking
Cannot SSH to an NFV internal IP Address
IPv6 network protocol compatibility
Windows instance gets a private IP address
Application instance does not get an IP address
Interconnect switch does not boot - out of disk space
Connecting to the console port of an interconnect switch
System hardware and software
Pulling a drive to test RAID
New compute controller does not receive an IP address
Compute or storage controllers do not receive IP when v2 switch reboots
Configure 1 Gbps Link Speed in the ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Power down hardware
Forward logs to a remote server
L1TF mitigation in ThinkAgile CP
Mitigation modes in ThinkAgile CP
L1TF mitigation mode commands
View the L1TF mitigation mode in the user interface
Browsers
Blank web page - Firefox 38
Instance console does not open in Firefox
Technical briefs
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Application backup - Recovery Point Objective
Application Backup - Recovery Time Objective
Local protection
Site protection
Site disaster recovery
Application backup integration
Integration with Third-party Backup Solutions
Clone and attach a vDisk
Understanding Clone Operation Benefits
How cloning and attaching a vDisk works in ThinkAgile CP
ThinkAgile CP High Availability Architecture
ThinkAgile CP platform overview
ThinkAgile CP Abstraction
Hardware scaling
Software upgrades
High availability support
Storage high availability
Compute node or hypervisor high availability
Network High Availability
DHCP High Availability
Non-disruptive migration of existing application instances
Minimizing catastrophic failures in ThinkAgile CP
Resource Reservation for High Availability Applications
Oversubscription in ThinkAgile CP
How oversubscription works in ThinkAgile CP
Oversubscription metrics
Oversubscription at migration zone level
Oversubscription at the node level
Oversubscription considerations
CPU oversubscription
Memory oversubscription
Monitoring CPU and memory
Enabling and disabling memory oversubscription
Service files
Enable and disable memory oversubscription
Enable or disable memory oversubscription on the compute block
Enable and disable memory oversubscription within the VMs
Security in ThinkAgile CP
A Quick Primer on ThinkAgile CP Abstractions
ThinkAgile CP Security Features
ThinkAgile CP Web Services API
Navigate to the CPWS Site
Authorize Token
Make an API Request
Example: How to search for an application
ThinkAgile CP Ansible integration
Ansible overview
Ansible modules
tacp_datacenter
tacp_instance
tacp_network
tacp_info
Running an Ansible playbook
Limitations
Getting help and technical assistance
Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Privacy Notice
PDF files
What is new
What is new in Version 5.1.5
What is new in Version 5.1.4
What is new in Version 5.1.3
What is new in Version 5.1.2
What is new in Version 5.1.1
What is new in Version 5.1.0
What is new in Version 5.0.3
What is new in Version 5.0.0
Getting Started
What is ThinkAgile CP?
How does ThinkAgile CP work?
What can I do with ThinkAgile CP?
How is ThinkAgile CP deployed? How do I access and use it?
ThinkAgile CP4000 Series Overview
ThinkAgile CP6000 Series Overview
ThinkAgile CP Product Components
Storage block
Storage block parts list
Compute block
Compute block parts list
Interconnect Switch
Cloud Controller
Key Product Concepts
Storage Concepts
Storage blocks
Storage pools
Compute Concepts
Compute block and nodes
Compute categories and tags
Migration zones
Networking Concepts
VLAN
VNET
Application Concepts
Application instances
Application templates
Lenovo Cloud Marketplace
Template store
Virtual Datacenters
User roles
Infrastructure Admin
VDC Manager
Infrastructure Viewer
VDC Viewer
No Access
Security and Compliance
Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure Services
Planning for ThinkAgile CP
Requesting an organization-specific certificate
System limits
Compute system limits
Storage system limits
Networking system limits
Power considerations
Storage considerations
Networking considerations
Pre-install network configuration worksheet
Worksheet considerations
VLAN conflict check
Protocol interoperability
Interconnect switch configuration considerations
Static route configuration in the customer network - Edge and core routers
IP address assignment — customer facing networks
IP address assignment – internal networks
IP address assignment — VNETs
Firewall Settings
Licensing considerations
Managing the cloud
Updating ThinkAgile CP firmware
Over the Air Updates
Engaging Lenovo Services
Installation Guidelines
System reliability guidelines
Working inside the solution with the power on
Handling static-sensitive devices
ThinkAgile CP Setup
Install ThinkAgile CP hardware in a rack
ThinkAgile CP Package Contents
Power cords
Install the ThinkAgile CP storage block
Install the storage slide rails into a round hole rack
Install the storage slide rails into a square hole rack
Install the storage enclosure
Install the ThinkAgile CP compute block
Install the compute slide rails
Install the compute enclosure
Install the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Install the management switch (optional)
Cabling the ThinkAgile CP components
Cabling a single-interconnect configuration
Single direct link topology
Dual direct link topology
Link Aggregation Group (LAG) direct link topology
Cabling a dual-interconnect configuration
X-Link option 1 (MLAG to MLAG) topology
X-Link option 2A (MLAG to LAG) topology
X-Link option 2B (MLAG to LAG) topology
Engaging Lenovo Services
Quick Start Guides
Create a Custom NFV Appliance in ThinkAgile CP
Before you begin
Example Process
Create a VNET
Deploy the Linux Appliance Instance
Configure the NFV Appliance
Link NFV Appliance to the VNET
Create Routes for the VNET
Validate the VNET
Implement Red Hat OCP in ThinkAgile CP
Create VMs for the cluster components
Run Ansible Playbooks to configure the Bastion node
Set up the bootstrap node
Set up the control plane nodes
Set up the compute nodes
Complete the OCP installation process
Administration
Log into ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Supported web browsers
Manage resources
Monitor Resources in the Dashboard
Understanding CPU load and CPU in Use Metrics
Understanding How Memory and Storage Capacities are Calculated
View hardware
View Hardware page
View interconnect switch hardware
View compute hardware
View storage hardware
Register Hardware
Register a compute node
Register a storage node
View Hardware and Software Version Numbers
View Cloud Controller Version
View Hardware Versions
View interconnect switch version
View compute controller version
View storage controller version
Manage a stack
Working with application instances
Create and deploy applications
Create an instance from a template
Import a VM to Create a Template
Create an instance from an installer
Create an instance from a backup
Manage application instances
Use the Actions menu
Connect to a Console
Pause an Application Instance
Resume an Application Instance
Start an Application Instance
Restart an Application Instance
Force a restart
Shut down an Application Instance
Force a Shutdown
Rename an Application Instance
Edit an Application Instance
Delete an application instance
Add a vNIC
Work with vDisks
Add a vDisk
Add a vDisk clone
Resize a vDisk
Modify IOPS and bandwidth limits
Move an instance to a different application group
Set a time zone
Create a local backup
Create a Template
Add multiple network interfaces to an instance
Configure multi-vNICs for CentOS instances
Configure multi-vNIC for Ubuntu instances
Manage guest agents and instance modes
Understand instance modes
Install guest agent tools
Install or update guest agent tools - Windows
Install the drivers - Windows
Install the guest agent tools - Windows
Install or Update Guest Agent – Linux
Clone and attach a vDisk
Attaching a vDisk to an instance from its own backup
Attaching a vDisk to an instance from a backup from a different instance
Deleting a vDisk clone
View instances
View all instances
View application instance states
View Application Instance Details
Metrics and Activity
Application instance profile
Local application backups and quick DR backups
Manage application domains
Configure NetScaler
Use NetScaler as an NFV
Use Docker in the ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Configure for CentOS 6 instances
Set up PXE boot in ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Application templates
View templates
Manage application templates
Create a new instance from a template
Edit a template
Copy a template
Delete a template
Allow share access for VM import
Use the Lenovo Cloud Marketplace
Networking
Add a VLAN
VNET Overview
Prerequisites
Create a VNET
Define Settings for Auto-Deployed VNET
Create and deploy a custom NFV instance
Configure VNET for external routing service
Configure a firewall for a VNET (optional)
Finalize Creating the VNET
Configure the core router
View Networks
View All Networks
View network details
View applications in a network
View Network Properties
View assigned virtual datacenters
Manage networks
Manage VLANs
Edit a VLAN name
Assign a Virtual Datacenter to a VLAN
Unassign a virtual datacenter from a VLAN
Delete a VLAN
Manage VNETs and NFV instances
Edit VNET name
Edit VNET properties
Static DHCP bindings for a VNET
Edit the DHCP lease for a VNET
Edit firewall settings for a VNET
Delete a VNET
Assign a virtual datacenter to a VNET
Unassign a virtual datacenter from a VNET
Move a VNET to another stack
Use VNETs in multi-locale organizations
Manage NFV instances
Connect to a console
Restart an NFV instance
Force a restart an NFV instance
Shut down an NFV instance
Force the shutdown of an NFV Instance
Start an NFV instance
Remove an NFV instance
Deploy an NFV instance
Manage firewall profiles
How firewall profiles and overrides are applied
Default profile rules
Create a firewall profile
View firewall profiles
View firewall profile details
Modify firewall details
Rename a firewall profile
Edit the rules in a firewall
Delete a firewall profile
Examples of firewall rules
Manage interconnect switches
Modify Hypervisor Network Settings
Storage Blocks and Storage Pools
View storage pools
View storage pool details
View storage metrics
View storage pool activity
Understand Storage Activity Input/Output and Latency
Calculating your Input/Output rate
Using CentOS with FIO Marketplace template to determine latency
View storage pool details
View quick DR backups
View resources and connectivity
Manage storage
About storage quality of service (QoS)
Manage storage controllers
Manage storage blocks
Manage storage pools
Compute nodes
View compute nodes
View compute node details
View compute node metrics
Manage compute nodes
Migration zones
View migration zones
Manage Migration Zones
Working with virtual datacenters
Creating Virtual Datacenters
View virtual datacenter information
View VDC details
View VDC allocations
Manage virtual datacenters
Rename a virtual datacenter
Change allocations for a virtual datacenter
Delete a virtual datacenter
View virtual datacenter users
Enable the chat support widget
Manage application groups
Create an application group
Rename an application group
Delete an application group
Add application instances to an application group
Remove application instances from an application group
Manage your infrastructure
View events
Manage notifications
Manage categories and tags
What are compute categories?
Add a compute category
Rename a compute category
Delete a compute category
What are compute tags?
Add a compute tag
Rename a compute tag
Delete a Compute Tag
Manage self-service
Invite users
View users
Edit user access level
Remove a user from an organization
Manage developer options
View API Tokens
Issue an API token
Copy an API token
Edit an API token
Delete an API token
Manage organizations
View Organization Settings
Modify Organization Settings
View Organizations
Create an Organization
Manage your ThinkAgile CP account
Change account information
Delete the account
Review active sessions
System reporting
System Logs
Crash Dumps
System status information
Metadata Information
Backups and disaster recovery
Application-consistent backups
Manage application local backups
Enable automatic local backups
Create a local backup manually
Restore an instance from a local backup
Create an instance from a local backup
Rename a backup
View vDisks for a backup
Delete a local backup
Delete all local backups
Manage quick DR backups
Requirements for setting up quick DR backups
Allocate storage for a virtual datacenter
Enable quick DR backups for an instance
Disable quick DR backups for an instance
Restore or start an instance from a quick DR backup
Delete a quick DR backup for an instance
Delete all quick DR backups for an instance
Third-party backup
Use Quest Rapid Recovery
Back up a Windows Server 2012 R2 with Quest Rapid Recovery
Perform a Rapid Recovery restore
Commvault 1-Touch Windows recovery
Preparing for bare metal recovery with 1-Touch for Windows
Connecting the ISO to a ThinkAgile CP application instance
Interactive Restore
Commvault 1-Touch Linux recovery
Prepare for recovery
Boot from ISO
Interactive Recovery
Veeam Backup & Replication
How to Install Veeam Backup & Replication
Manage Encryption
Understanding Encryption
Understanding KMIP Compatibility
Configure KMIP
Configure Vormetric DSM
Configure SafeNet KeySecure
Configure the KMIP client
Introduction to Metering Manager
Set up the Metering Manager
Log in to Metering Manager
Add a Developer Token
View the dashboard
Manage reports
Create a report
View a report
Modify a report
Delete reports
Manage Groups and Users
View groups
Add a group
Modify a group
Delete a Group
View users
Add a User
Modify a user
Delete users
Change the account password
Accessing the Metering Manager Instance Overview
Metering Manager Overview Details
Action Menu
Activity
Profile
Local Snapshots
Disaster Recovery Snapshots
Introduction to Migration Manager
Before you begin
Software prerequisites
Application Template Requirements
Network and firewall requirements
Notes about Windows Datacenter or Enterprise Editions
Set up the Migration Manager
Obtain Migration Manager template and deploy the console
Log on to Migration Manager
Configure the ThinkAgile CP connection
Configure migration defaults
Configure migration workers
Configure the VMware connection
Migrate a VM
View the dashboard
View and manage migration workers
View migration workers
View and change IP addresses for workers
Manage Groups and Users
View Groups
Add a Group
Modify a Group
Delete Groups
View Users
Add a User
Modify a User
Delete Users
Change account password
Manage API keys
vSphere account permissions
Accessing the Migration Manager Instance Overview
Migration Manager Overview Details
Action Menu
Activity
Profile
Local Snapshots
Disaster Recovery Snapshots
Maintaining the ThinkAgile CP infrastructure
Roles and responsibilities
Updating ThinkAgile CP firmware
Over the Air Updates
Managing Support Mode
Enable Support Mode in the Cloud Controller
Access the customer's system via Support Mode
Place a support file on the storage or compute node
Disable Support Mode in the Cloud Controller
Part replacement and maintenance procedures
Storage block maintenance procedures
Storage block component indicators
Shutting off a storage controller
Trigger manual storage HA
Shutting down the storage block
Replacing storage block hardware
Replacing storage network cables or transceivers
Hot-swap drive replacement
Hot-swap drive replacement preparations
Preparing the drives
Example of a clean drive configuration
Removing the drive from the RAID array
Removing a hot-swap drive
Installing a hot-swap drive
Hot-swap power supply replacement
Remove a hot-swap power supply
Install a hot-swap power supply
Hot-swap storage controller replacement
Remove a hot-swap storage controller
Install a hot-swap storage controller
Update the storage node VPD
Access the storage controller using Support Mode
Obtain storage controller IP addresses
Transfer the VPD utility to the storage controller
Enclosure replacement
Remove the enclosure
Install the enclosure
Complete the parts replacement
Compute block maintenance procedures
Shutting off a compute node
Migrating VMs from a compute node
Migrate a VM between compute nodes
Replacing compute block hardware
Hardware replacement procedures
Replace compute network cables
Enable or Disable Maintenance Mode
Enable Maintenance Mode
Disable Maintenance Mode
Hot-swap drive replacement
Remove a hot-swap drive
Install a hot-swap drive
Hot-swap power supply replacement
Remove a hot-swap power supply
Install a hot-swap power supply
Fan replacement
Remove a fan
Remove a 60x60x56 mm Fan
Remove a 80x80x80 mm Fan
Install a fan
Install a 60x60x56 mm Fan
Install a 80x80x80 mm Fan
EIOM replacement
Remove the EIOM
Install the EIOM
DIMM replacement
Remove DIMM
Memory module installation
Installation order
Install DIMM
Compute node replacement
Remove a compute node
Install a compute node
Power off the compute node
Power on the compute node
Replace the SD530 system board
Replace the compute enclosure
Interconnect switch maintenance procedures
Power off the interconnect switch in an SS-V3 environment
Make the secondary interconnect switch the primary interconnect
Recovering from DNS misconfiguration
Interconnect parts replacement procedures
Replace the interconnect switch
Remove an interconnect switch
Install the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Replace the secondary interconnect in a DS-V3 configuration
Cabling a single-interconnect configuration
Cabling a dual-interconnect configuration
Replacing a cable between two interconnect switches
Hardware management network cable replacement
Management switch maintenance procedures (optional)
Hardware management network cable replacement
Replacing the management switch (optional)
Removing the management switch (optional)
Install the management switch (optional)
Storage and compute capacity upgrade
Storage capacity expansion
Hot-swap drive installation preparations
Preparing the drives
Installing the drives
Adding drives to the Cloud Controller
Adding the new drives to the RAID array
Increasing the size of the VDO
Increasing the size of the CBS pool
Updating the CBS superblock
Install a compute node
Power on the compute node
Troubleshooting
Application instances
Multiple Windows disks offline
Windows Disks Offline after Adding vNIC
Workaround 1
Workaround 2
Issues with bringing a cloned disk online
Cannot update Windows Guest Agent
Cannot boot in Compatibility Mode for Windows
Spectre and Meltdown fixes
Restart Guest Agent
Cannot shut down or restart Linux instances
Hot-Plug CPU and Memory – Linux
Hot-Plug CPU and RAM failure – Windows 2008
Hot-Plug CPU and RAM Windows 2016 server issues
Hot-Plug memory failure on CentOS 7
CentOS 7 - Hot-Adding CPU Might Cause Intermittent Reboot
CentOS 7 instance incorrect time
Actions unavailable - Windows setup
Disks missing in Windows installer
Windows 10 VNC performance
Ubuntu server 16.04 boot issue
Disks reordered
Cannot enable nested virtualization
ESXi install - no disks found
Migrated VM with firewall profile disconnects
Instance NIC speed
Enable or disable memory oversubscription
Enable memory oversubscription on the compute controller
Disable memory oversubscription on the compute controller
Enable or disable memory oversubscription within application instances
Install VirtIO drivers
Install the Windows Memory Oversubscription service
Windows VMs Will Not Shut Down
Issues when migrating Windows VMs
Networking is not enabled for Red Hat, version 8
Application templates
Cannot create a FreeNAS or Netscaler template
Windows 10 sysprep template creation
Cannot mount CIFS shares
Cannot create a template with Full SysPrep from a Windows ISO image
Backup and disaster recovery
Unable to take a Windows VM backup
Backups of ZFS (FreeNAS)
Troubleshooting the ThinkAgile CP interconnect switch
Networking
Cannot SSH to an NFV internal IP Address
IPv6 network protocol compatibility
Windows instance gets a private IP address
Application instance does not get an IP address
Interconnect switch does not boot - out of disk space
Connecting to the console port of an interconnect switch
System hardware and software
Pulling a drive to test RAID
New compute controller does not receive an IP address
Compute or storage controllers do not receive IP when v2 switch reboots
Configure 1 Gbps Link Speed in the ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller
Power down hardware
Forward logs to a remote server
L1TF mitigation in ThinkAgile CP
Mitigation modes in ThinkAgile CP
L1TF mitigation mode commands
View the L1TF mitigation mode in the user interface
Browsers
Blank web page - Firefox 38
Instance console does not open in Firefox
Technical briefs
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Application backup - Recovery Point Objective
Application Backup - Recovery Time Objective
Local protection
Site protection
Site disaster recovery
Application backup integration
Integration with Third-party Backup Solutions
Clone and attach a vDisk
Understanding Clone Operation Benefits
How cloning and attaching a vDisk works in ThinkAgile CP
ThinkAgile CP High Availability Architecture
ThinkAgile CP platform overview
ThinkAgile CP Abstraction
Hardware scaling
Software upgrades
High availability support
Storage high availability
Compute node or hypervisor high availability
Network High Availability
DHCP High Availability
Non-disruptive migration of existing application instances
Minimizing catastrophic failures in ThinkAgile CP
Resource Reservation for High Availability Applications
Oversubscription in ThinkAgile CP
How oversubscription works in ThinkAgile CP
Oversubscription metrics
Oversubscription at migration zone level
Oversubscription at the node level
Oversubscription considerations
CPU oversubscription
Memory oversubscription
Monitoring CPU and memory
Enabling and disabling memory oversubscription
Service files
Enable and disable memory oversubscription
Enable or disable memory oversubscription on the compute block
Enable and disable memory oversubscription within the VMs
Security in ThinkAgile CP
A Quick Primer on ThinkAgile CP Abstractions
ThinkAgile CP Security Features
ThinkAgile CP Web Services API
Navigate to the CPWS Site
Authorize Token
Make an API Request
Example: How to search for an application
ThinkAgile CP Ansible integration
Ansible overview
Ansible modules
tacp_datacenter
tacp_instance
tacp_network
tacp_info
Running an Ansible playbook
Limitations
Getting help and technical assistance
Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Privacy Notice
ThinkAgile HX Series
Resources and downloads
Solution overview
System architecture
Available models
Solution components
Product specifications
Parts list
Cluster deployment
Deployment engagement
License considerations
Preparing server hardware
Planning data
Creating and configuring a cluster
Cluster management
Firmware updates
Troubleshooting
Hardware replacement
Ordering a serviceable part
Replacing parts
Getting help
Before you call
Contacting Support
Resources and downloads
Solution overview
System architecture
Available models
Solution components
Product specifications
Parts list
Cluster deployment
Deployment engagement
License considerations
Preparing server hardware
Planning data
Creating and configuring a cluster
Cluster management
Firmware updates
Troubleshooting
Hardware replacement
Ordering a serviceable part
Replacing parts
Getting help
Before you call
Contacting Support
ThinkAgile MX Series
ThinkAgile MX Series
Overview
ThinkAgile MX certified configurations guide
ThinkAgile MX Best Recipes
ThinkAgile MX Update Repository
Lenovo Press documents
UEFI Setup for ThinkAgile MX nodes
Operating Mode settings
Processor settings
Security settings
ThinkAgile MX Appliances
Overview
Appliance or Certified Node?
ThinkAgile MX Certified Nodes
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined Datacenter certification
Related documentation
ThinkAgile MX Certified Node on SR650 and ThinkAgile MX3520 Appliances
Specifications and server components
Hardware replacement procedures
ThinkAgile MX1021 on SE350 and ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance
Specifications and server components
Hardware replacement procedures
Software setup for ThinkAgile MX solutions
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Getting help and technical assistance
Before you call
Collecting service data
Contacting Support
ThinkAgile MX Series
Overview
ThinkAgile MX certified configurations guide
ThinkAgile MX Best Recipes
ThinkAgile MX Update Repository
Lenovo Press documents
UEFI Setup for ThinkAgile MX nodes
Operating Mode settings
Processor settings
Security settings
ThinkAgile MX Appliances
Overview
Appliance or Certified Node?
ThinkAgile MX Certified Nodes
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined Datacenter certification
Related documentation
ThinkAgile MX Certified Node on SR650 and ThinkAgile MX3520 Appliances
Specifications and server components
Hardware replacement procedures
ThinkAgile MX1021 on SE350 and ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance
Specifications and server components
Hardware replacement procedures
Software setup for ThinkAgile MX solutions
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Getting help and technical assistance
Before you call
Collecting service data
Contacting Support
ThinkAgile SX for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub
Related documentation
SXM4200/SXM6200 models
SXM4200/SXM6200 hardware
SXM4200/SXM6200 network and management cabling
SXM4400/SXM6400 models
SXM4400/SXM6400 hardware
SXM4400/SXM6400 network and management cable
Power cabling
Adding ThinkAgile SXM nodes to a deployed solution
Software
Planning and Setup
Planning and Setup considerations
Planning/deployment activities
Predeployment requirements
Deployment engagement
License considerations
Management considerations
Initial IDs and passwords
Administration
Administration considerations
Updating ThinkAgile SXM node firmware
Prerequisites
Preparing to update ThinkAgile SXM firmware
Configure XClarity Administrator for a specific Best Recipe
Update XClarity Administrator
Import firmware update packages
Import firmware compliance policy
Assign firmware compliance policy
Updating the ThinkAgile SXM OEM Extension Package
Prerequisites
Provide LXCA details to
Determine current versions
Create the update storage container
Upload the OEM Extension Package
Perform the update
Verify the update and functionality
Updating the ThinkAgile SXM switch firmware for Lenovo switches
Prerequisites
Preparing XClarity Administrator to update switch firmware
Updating Lenovo TOR switch firmware
Back up Lenovo TOR switch configurations
Update CNOS on Lenovo TOR switches
Verifying Lenovo TOR switch functionality
Updating BMC switch firmware
Back up BMC switch configurations
Update the BMC switch
Verifying BMC switch functionality
Fallback
Updated CNOS command syntax
Appendix A: XClarity Administrator deployment and configuration
Retire the previous XClarity Administrator installation
Deploy and configure XClarity Administrator
Configure XClarity Administrator static IP address
Read and Accept Lenovo XClarity Administrator License Agreement task
Create User Account task
Configure Network Access task
Configure Date and Time Preferences task
Configure Service and Support Settings task
Configure Additional Security Settings task
Start Managing Systems task
Apply XClarity Administrator Pro license
Apply XClarity Administrator update package
Manage the nodes
Manage the switches (Mellanox switches currently cannot be managed by LXCA)
Back up network switch configuration files
Import server pattern
Appendix B: Updating ThinkAgile SXM switches using the CLI (Lenovo switches only)
Prerequisites
Prepare switch image files
Verify health
Updating Lenovo TOR switch firmware using the CLI
Back up TOR switch configurations
Update CNOS on TOR switches using the CLI
Updating BMC switch firmware using the CLI
Back up BMC switch configuration
Update the BMC switch using the CLI
Managing IDs and passwords
Product management and changes
Standard management
Component service and replacement considerations
Replacing switches
Replacing servers
Replacing server parts
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting considerations
Finding information and help
Isolating and resolving issues
Troubleshooting scenarios and tips
Isolating problems from XClarity
Isolating network problems
Working with service and support
Opening a support case
Collecting data
Sending data to ThinkAgile Advantage Support
Related documentation
SXM4200/SXM6200 models
SXM4200/SXM6200 hardware
SXM4200/SXM6200 network and management cabling
SXM4400/SXM6400 models
SXM4400/SXM6400 hardware
SXM4400/SXM6400 network and management cable
Power cabling
Adding ThinkAgile SXM nodes to a deployed solution
Software
Planning and Setup
Planning and Setup considerations
Planning/deployment activities
Predeployment requirements
Deployment engagement
License considerations
Management considerations
Initial IDs and passwords
Administration
Administration considerations
Updating ThinkAgile SXM node firmware
Prerequisites
Preparing to update ThinkAgile SXM firmware
Configure XClarity Administrator for a specific Best Recipe
Update XClarity Administrator
Import firmware update packages
Import firmware compliance policy
Assign firmware compliance policy
Updating the ThinkAgile SXM OEM Extension Package
Prerequisites
Provide LXCA details to
Determine current versions
Create the update storage container
Upload the OEM Extension Package
Perform the update
Verify the update and functionality
Updating the ThinkAgile SXM switch firmware for Lenovo switches
Prerequisites
Preparing XClarity Administrator to update switch firmware
Updating Lenovo TOR switch firmware
Back up Lenovo TOR switch configurations
Update CNOS on Lenovo TOR switches
Verifying Lenovo TOR switch functionality
Updating BMC switch firmware
Back up BMC switch configurations
Update the BMC switch
Verifying BMC switch functionality
Fallback
Updated CNOS command syntax
Appendix A: XClarity Administrator deployment and configuration
Retire the previous XClarity Administrator installation
Deploy and configure XClarity Administrator
Configure XClarity Administrator static IP address
Read and Accept Lenovo XClarity Administrator License Agreement task
Create User Account task
Configure Network Access task
Configure Date and Time Preferences task
Configure Service and Support Settings task
Configure Additional Security Settings task
Start Managing Systems task
Apply XClarity Administrator Pro license
Apply XClarity Administrator update package
Manage the nodes
Manage the switches (Mellanox switches currently cannot be managed by LXCA)
Back up network switch configuration files
Import server pattern
Appendix B: Updating ThinkAgile SXM switches using the CLI (Lenovo switches only)
Prerequisites
Prepare switch image files
Verify health
Updating Lenovo TOR switch firmware using the CLI
Back up TOR switch configurations
Update CNOS on TOR switches using the CLI
Updating BMC switch firmware using the CLI
Back up BMC switch configuration
Update the BMC switch using the CLI
Managing IDs and passwords
Product management and changes
Standard management
Component service and replacement considerations
Replacing switches
Replacing servers
Replacing server parts
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting considerations
Finding information and help
Isolating and resolving issues
Troubleshooting scenarios and tips
Isolating problems from XClarity
Isolating network problems
Working with service and support
Opening a support case
Collecting data
Sending data to ThinkAgile Advantage Support
ThinkAgile VX Series
Installation and Management Guide
7Y12 / 7Y92 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y12 / 7Y92 series hardware replacement guide
7Y13 / 7Y93 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y13 / 7Y93 series hardware replacement guide
7Y14 / 7Y94 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y14 / 7Y94 series hardware replacement guide
7Z12 / 7Z13 Series
PDF files
Typical vSAN architecture
VX deployment architecture
Specifications
Configurations
Four-socket performance
Four-socket performance / storage rich
Four-socket upgradable
Four-socket upgradable / storage rich
Eight-socket storage rich
Management options
Lifecycle management
Recommended procedure for updating a ThinkAgile VX cluster
Firmware updates
Server components
Front view
Front operator panel
LCD system information display panel
Rear view
Internal connectors
System-board connectors
Storage-board-assembly connectors
I/O tray connectors
I/O tray switches
I/O tray riser connectors
Storage interposer connectors
RAID card connectors
Drive backplane connectors
Internal cable routing
Cable routing for common components
Cable routing for drives
Parts list
Power cords
Network/Infrastructure Planning
Setting up the server
Server package contents
Cable the server
Power on the server (connect input power)
Power off the server (disconnect input power)
System configuration
Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller
Management options
Manage the lifecycle
Update the firmware
Configure the firmware
Memory configuration
Independent memory mode
Memory mirroring
Memory sparing
Configure DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)
RAID configuration
Install the operating system
Back up the server configuration
Installing and configuring vCSA
Using the ThinkAgile Installer
Downloading and setting up the ThinkAgile Installer
Running the ThinkAgile Installer
Installing and configuring vCSA manually
Adding the ThinkAgile VX7820 Appliance / VX 4U Certified Node to an existing vCSA instance
Installing and setting up Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Deploying Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Managing ThinkAgile VX7820 Appliance / VX 4U Certified Node Servers
Installing and setting up Lenovo XClarity Integrator
Deploying Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter
Hardware replacement procedures
Installation Guidelines
System reliability guidelines
Handling static-sensitive devices
Adapter replacement
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 1 to 4
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 5 to 8
Remove a LOM adapter from slot 9
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 10 to 15
Remove an I/O adapter from slot 16 to 17
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 1 to 4
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 5 to 8
Install a LOM adapter in slot 9
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 10 to 15
Install an I/O adapter in slot 16 to 17
System battery (CR2032) replacement
Remove the system battery
Install the system battery
System board replacement
Remove a system board
Install a system board
System board filler replacement
Remove a system board filler
Install a system board filler
Upper/lower compute tray replacement
Remove a compute tray
Install a compute tray
Fan replacement
Remove a fan
Install the fan
Fan cage replacement
Remove a fan cage (upper tray)
Remove a fan cage (lower tray)
Install a fan cage (upper tray)
Install a fan cage (lower tray)
Front bezel replacement
Remove the front bezel
Install the front bezel
Front cover replacement
Remove the front cover
Install the front cover
Front operator panel replacement
Remove the front operator panel
Install the front operator panel
Front USB/VGA assembly replacement
Remove the front USB/VGA assembly
Install the front USB/VGA assembly
Hard disk drive backplane replacement
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)
Install a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)
Install a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)
Hot-swap drive replacement
Remove a hot-swap drive
Install a hot-swap drive
Remove a hot-swap drive filler
Install a hot-swap drive filler
I/O tray replacement
Remove the I/O tray
Install the I/O tray
Update the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
Update the DMI/SMBIOS data
Enable TPM/TCM
Set the TPM/TCM policy
Assert Physical Presence
Set the TPM version
Enable UEFI Secure Boot
M.2 backplane replacement
Remove the M.2 backplane
Install the M.2 backplane
M.2 backplane retainer adjustment
M.2 drive replacement
Remove an M.2 drive
Install an M.2 drive
Memory air baffle replacement
Remove a memory baffle
Install a memory air baffle
Memory module replacement
Remove a memory module
Install a memory module
DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) setup
Midplane replacement
Remove a midplane
Install a midplane
Power supply replacement
Remove a power supply
Install a power supply
Installing the 4S Performance to 8S Upgrade Kit
Remove a power supply filler
Install a power supply filler
Processor and heat sink replacement
Remove a processor and heat sink
Install a processor and heat sink
RAID/HBA card replacement
Remove a RAID/HBA card (upper tray)
Remove a RAID/HBA card (lower tray)
Install a RAID/HBA card (upper tray)
Install a RAID/HBA card (lower tray)
RAID flash power module replacement
Remove a RAID flash power module (upper tray)
Remove a RAID flash power module (lower tray)
Install a RAID flash power module (upper tray)
Install a RAID flash power module (lower tray)
Riser replacement
Remove the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
Remove the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
Install the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
Install the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
Install the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
Install the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
Storage board assembly replacement
Remove a storage board assembly
Install a storage board assembly
Storage interposer replacement
Remove a storage interposer (upper tray)
Remove a storage interposer (lower tray)
Install a storage interposer (upper tray)
Install a storage interposer (lower tray)
Storage tray replacement
Remove a storage tray
Install the storage tray (fully removed)
TCM/TPM adapter replacement (for Chinese Mainland only)
Remove the TCM/TPM adapter (for Chinese Mainland only)
Install the TCM/TPM adapter (for Chinese Mainland only)
Upper tray filler replacement
Remove the upper tray filler
Install the upper tray filler
Complete the parts replacement
Problem determination
Event logs
Light path diagnostics
Power supply LEDs
System-board LEDs
General problem determination procedures
Resolving suspected power problems
Resolving suspected Ethernet controller problems
Troubleshooting by symptom
Power on and power off problems
Processor problems
Memory problems
Hard disk drive problems
Monitor and video problems
Keyboard, mouse, or USB-device problems
Optional-device problems
Serial-device problems
Intermittent problems
Power problems
Network problems
Observable problems
Software problems
Tech Tips
Security advisories
Hardware disassembling for recycle
Disassemble the system board for recycle
Disassemble the system board filler for recycle
Disassemble the front cover for recycle
Getting help and technical assistance
Before you call
Collecting service data
Contacting Support
7Z58 Series
PDF files
Identify parts
Front view
Model components
Rear view
Hardware replacement procedures
Replace a front HDD/SSD
Replace a power supply unit (PSU)
Replace a chassis fan
Replace a network interface card (NIC)
Replace a host bus adapter (HBA)
Replace a memory DIMM
Replace an M.2 Adapter
Complete the parts replacement
Software tools
Advanced Settings Utility
VMware Support Link
Configuration procedures
UEFI boot mode
Bios Optimization
Notices
Installation and Management Guide
7Y12 / 7Y92 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y12 / 7Y92 series hardware replacement guide
7Y13 / 7Y93 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y13 / 7Y93 series hardware replacement guide
7Y14 / 7Y94 Series
Lenovo ThinkAgile 7Y14 / 7Y94 series hardware replacement guide
7Z12 / 7Z13 Series
PDF files
Typical vSAN architecture
VX deployment architecture
Specifications
Configurations
Four-socket performance
Four-socket performance / storage rich
Four-socket upgradable
Four-socket upgradable / storage rich
Eight-socket storage rich
Management options
Lifecycle management
Recommended procedure for updating a ThinkAgile VX cluster
Firmware updates
Server components
Front view
Front operator panel
LCD system information display panel
Rear view
Internal connectors
System-board connectors
Storage-board-assembly connectors
I/O tray connectors
I/O tray switches
I/O tray riser connectors
Storage interposer connectors
RAID card connectors
Drive backplane connectors
Internal cable routing
Cable routing for common components
Cable routing for drives
Parts list
Power cords
Network/Infrastructure Planning
Setting up the server
Server package contents
Cable the server
Power on the server (connect input power)
Power off the server (disconnect input power)
System configuration
Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller
Management options
Manage the lifecycle
Update the firmware
Configure the firmware
Memory configuration
Independent memory mode
Memory mirroring
Memory sparing
Configure DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM)
RAID configuration
Install the operating system
Back up the server configuration
Installing and configuring vCSA
Using the ThinkAgile Installer
Downloading and setting up the ThinkAgile Installer
Running the ThinkAgile Installer
Installing and configuring vCSA manually
Adding the ThinkAgile VX7820 Appliance / VX 4U Certified Node to an existing vCSA instance
Installing and setting up Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Deploying Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Managing ThinkAgile VX7820 Appliance / VX 4U Certified Node Servers
Installing and setting up Lenovo XClarity Integrator
Deploying Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter
Hardware replacement procedures
Installation Guidelines
System reliability guidelines
Handling static-sensitive devices
Adapter replacement
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 1 to 4
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 5 to 8
Remove a LOM adapter from slot 9
Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 10 to 15
Remove an I/O adapter from slot 16 to 17
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 1 to 4
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 5 to 8
Install a LOM adapter in slot 9
Install a PCIe adapter in slot 10 to 15
Install an I/O adapter in slot 16 to 17
System battery (CR2032) replacement
Remove the system battery
Install the system battery
System board replacement
Remove a system board
Install a system board
System board filler replacement
Remove a system board filler
Install a system board filler
Upper/lower compute tray replacement
Remove a compute tray
Install a compute tray
Fan replacement
Remove a fan
Install the fan
Fan cage replacement
Remove a fan cage (upper tray)
Remove a fan cage (lower tray)
Install a fan cage (upper tray)
Install a fan cage (lower tray)
Front bezel replacement
Remove the front bezel
Install the front bezel
Front cover replacement
Remove the front cover
Install the front cover
Front operator panel replacement
Remove the front operator panel
Install the front operator panel
Front USB/VGA assembly replacement
Remove the front USB/VGA assembly
Install the front USB/VGA assembly
Hard disk drive backplane replacement
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)
Install a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)
Install a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)
Hot-swap drive replacement
Remove a hot-swap drive
Install a hot-swap drive
Remove a hot-swap drive filler
Install a hot-swap drive filler
I/O tray replacement
Remove the I/O tray
Install the I/O tray
Update the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
Update the DMI/SMBIOS data
Enable TPM/TCM
Set the TPM/TCM policy
Assert Physical Presence
Set the TPM version
Enable UEFI Secure Boot
M.2 backplane replacement
Remove the M.2 backplane
Install the M.2 backplane
M.2 backplane retainer adjustment
M.2 drive replacement
Remove an M.2 drive
Install an M.2 drive
Memory air baffle replacement
Remove a memory baffle
Install a memory air baffle
Memory module replacement
Remove a memory module
Install a memory module
DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) setup
Midplane replacement
Remove a midplane
Install a midplane
Power supply replacement
Remove a power supply
Install a power supply
Installing the 4S Performance to 8S Upgrade Kit
Remove a power supply filler
Install a power supply filler
Processor and heat sink replacement
Remove a processor and heat sink
Install a processor and heat sink
RAID/HBA card replacement
Remove a RAID/HBA card (upper tray)
Remove a RAID/HBA card (lower tray)
Install a RAID/HBA card (upper tray)
Install a RAID/HBA card (lower tray)
RAID flash power module replacement
Remove a RAID flash power module (upper tray)
Remove a RAID flash power module (lower tray)
Install a RAID flash power module (upper tray)
Install a RAID flash power module (lower tray)
Riser replacement
Remove the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
Remove the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
Install the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
Install the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
Install the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
Install the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
Storage board assembly replacement
Remove a storage board assembly
Install a storage board assembly
Storage interposer replacement
Remove a storage interposer (upper tray)
Remove a storage interposer (lower tray)
Install a storage interposer (upper tray)
Install a storage interposer (lower tray)
Storage tray replacement
Remove a storage tray
Install the storage tray (fully removed)
TCM/TPM adapter replacement (for Chinese Mainland only)
Remove the TCM/TPM adapter (for Chinese Mainland only)
Install the TCM/TPM adapter (for Chinese Mainland only)
Upper tray filler replacement
Remove the upper tray filler
Install the upper tray filler
Complete the parts replacement
Problem determination
Event logs
Light path diagnostics
Power supply LEDs
System-board LEDs
General problem determination procedures
Resolving suspected power problems
Resolving suspected Ethernet controller problems
Troubleshooting by symptom
Power on and power off problems
Processor problems
Memory problems
Hard disk drive problems
Monitor and video problems
Keyboard, mouse, or USB-device problems
Optional-device problems
Serial-device problems
Intermittent problems
Power problems
Network problems
Observable problems
Software problems
Tech Tips
Security advisories
Hardware disassembling for recycle
Disassemble the system board for recycle
Disassemble the system board filler for recycle
Disassemble the front cover for recycle
Getting help and technical assistance
Before you call
Collecting service data
Contacting Support
7Z58 Series
PDF files
Identify parts
Front view
Model components
Rear view
Hardware replacement procedures
Replace a front HDD/SSD
Replace a power supply unit (PSU)
Replace a chassis fan
Replace a network interface card (NIC)
Replace a host bus adapter (HBA)
Replace a memory DIMM
Replace an M.2 Adapter
Complete the parts replacement
Software tools
Advanced Settings Utility
VMware Support Link
Configuration procedures
UEFI boot mode
Bios Optimization
Notices