The Lenovo Converged HX Series server

This publication contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo Converged HX Series Type 8693 server, instructions for cabling and configuring the server, removing and replacing devices, and diagnostics and troubleshooting information.

The Lenovo Converged HX Series Type 8693 server is a 1-U-high¹ rack model server that is used for 4 HX Series models.

The HX1310, model type AC1, contains a single processor and is most suited for remote office branch office (ROBO) deployments.

The HX3310, model type AC2, is most suited for compute-heavy virtualized workloads such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). The all flash version named the HX3310-F, model type AC3 provides even greater IO performance for the most demanding of virtualized workloads.

All three of these models shown below contain eight 2.5-inch drives with either two SSDs and six HDDs or eight SSDs for the HX3310-F.

Figure 1. HX1310, model type AC1; HX3310, model type AC2; HX3310-F, model type AC3

The HX2310-E, model type ACA, contains special licensing and is best suited to small to medium business (SMB) environments where a single cluster of up to 4 nodes is sufficient.

The HX2310-E models as shown below contain seven 2.5-inch drives with one SSD and six HDDs.

Figure 2. HX2310-E, model type ACA

For more information about the Lenovo Converged HX Series appliances, see the following Lenovo product guides:

• Lenovo Converged HX1000 series: https://lenovopress.com/lp0503

• Lenovo Converged HX2000 series: https://lenovopress.com/lp0504

• Lenovo Converged HX3000 series: https://lenovopress.com/lp0505

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Safety, Support, and Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

The server contains Lenovo X-Architecture technology, which helps increase performance and reliability. For more information, see What your server offers and Reliability, availability, and serviceability.

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If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the Lenovo Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. To check for updates, go to the Lenovo Support Portal.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name Lenovo Converged HX Series server Machine type Type 8693 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server, as shown in the following illustration.

Note

The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server.

Figure 3. ID label

The MAC address label is on the top side of the user information tag.

Figure 4. MAC address label

In addition, the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, provides a QR code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device and get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information Web site. The Lenovo Service Information Web site provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

• Server features and specifications
  The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
• What your server offers
  This section introduces features and technologies the server uses and provides.
• Reliability, availability, and serviceability
  Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
• Server controls, LEDs, and power
  This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.
• Safety
  Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
• Notices
  Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.

¹ Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 centimeters (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a U. A 1-U-high device is approximately 4.45 centimeters (1.75 inches) tall.