The External Diagnostics Handset

Where to connect the external diagnostics handset

Connect the external diagnostics handset to the front of your server. Depending on your server model, the external diagnostics connector is located on the front I/O assembly or on the rack latch.

1 The external diagnostics handset that can be connected to the server with an external cable.

2 The magnetic bottom with which the device can be attached to the top or side of the rack. This is helpful and can free up both hands for certain service tasks.

3 The external diagnostics connector on the front of the server that can be used to connect an external diagnostics handset.

Note

Pay attention to the following steps when unplugging the external diagnostics handset:

Step 1. Press the plastic clip on the plug in the shown direction.Step 2. Gently pull out the cable from the connector while keeping the clip pressed down.

Display panel overview

1 LCD display2 Scroll buttons (up/down/left/right).Press the scroll buttons to locate and select system information.3 Select button.Press the select button to select from the menu options.

Options flow diagram

The external diagnostics handset shows various system information. Navigate through the options with the scroll keys.

Full menu list

Following is the list of options available on the external diagnostics handset. Switch between an option and the subordinate information entries with the select button, and switch among options or information entries with the scroll buttons.

Home Menu (System Status Dashboard)

Home Menu	Example
1 System name 2 System status 3 Active alert quantity 4 Temperature 5 Power consumption 6 Checkpoint code

Active Alerts

Sub Menu	Example
Home screen:Active error quantity Note The Active Alerts menu displays only the quantity of active errors. If no errors occur, the Active Alerts menu will not be available during navigation.	1 Active Alerts
Details screen: Error message ID (Type: Error/Warning/Information) Occurrence time Possible sources of the error	Active Alerts: 1 Press ▼ to view alert details FQXSPPU009N(Error) 04/07/2020 02:37:39 PM CPU 1 Status: Configuration Error

System VPD Information

Sub Menu	Example
Machine type and serial number Universal Unique ID (UUID)	Machine Type: xxxx Serial Num: xxxxxx Universal Unique ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

System Firmware

Sub Menu	Example
UEFI Firmware level (status) Build ID Version number Release date	UEFI (Inactive) Build: D0E101P Version: 1.00 Date: 2019-12-26
XCC Primary Firmware level (status) Build ID Version number Release date	XCC Primary (Active) Build: DVI399T Version: 4.07 Date: 2020-04-07
XCC Backup Firmware level (status) Build ID Version number Release date	XCC Backup (Active) Build: D8BT05I Version: 1.00 Date: 2019-12-30

XCC Network Information

Sub Menu	Example
XCC hostname MAC address IPv4 Network Mask IPv4 DNS IPv6 Link Local IP Stateless IPv6 IP Static IPv6 IP Current IPv6 Gateway IPv6 DNS Note Only the MAC address that is currently in use is displayed (extension or shared).	XCC Network Information XCC Hostname: XCC-xxxx-SN MAC Address: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx IPv4 IP: xx.xx.xx.xx IPv4 Network Mask :x.x.x.x IPv4 Default Gateway : x.x.x.x

System Environmental Information

Sub Menu	Example
Ambient temperature Exhaust temperature PSU status Spinning speed of fans by RPM	Ambient Temp: 24 C Exhaust Temp: 30 C PSU1: Vin= 213 w Inlet= 26 C FAN1 Front: 21000 RPM FAN2 Front: 21000 RPM FAN3 Front: 21000 RPM FAN4 Front: 21000 RPM

Active Sessions

Sub Menu	Example
Quantity of active sessions	Active User Sessions: 1

Actions

Sub Menu	Example
Several quick actions supported for users Restore XCC to Defaults Force XCC Reset Request XCC Reset Clear CMOS Request Virtual Reseat Modify XCC Static IPv4 Address/Net mask/Gateway Modify System Name Generate/Download FFDC Service Data Remove FPGA Test Image	Request XCC Reset? This will request the BMC to reboot itself. Hold √ for 3 seconds

To get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates, go to:https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr645/7d2x/downloads/driver-list.