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Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual (202 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 10.79 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Dell Poweredge R730 System Overview

8
- Supported Configurations for the Poweredge R730 System
  8
- Front Panel
  10
  - 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Chassis
    10
  - Inch Hard Drive Chassis
    12
  - LCD Panel
    13
- Back Panel
  16
- Diagnostic Indicators
  17
- Locating Service Tag of Your System
  24
Chapter 2: Documentation Resources

25
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

27
- Chassis Dimensions
  27
- Chassis Weight
  28
- Processor Specifications
  28
- PSU Specifications
  28
- System Battery Specifications
  28
- Expansion Bus Specifications
  28
- Memory Specifications
  29
- Drive Specifications
  29
  - Hard Drives
    29
  - Optical Drive
    29
- Ports and Connectors Specifications
  30
  - USB Ports
    30
  - NIC Ports
    30
  - Serial Connector
    30
  - VGA Ports
    30
  - Internal Dual SD Module
    30
- Video Specifications
  30
- Environmental Specifications
  31
Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration

34
Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

37
- Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
  37
- System Setup
  37
  - Viewing System Setup
    38
  - System Setup Details
    38
  - System BIOS
    38
  - Idrac Settings Utility
    63
  - Device Settings
    63
- Dell Lifecycle Controller
  64
  - Embedded Systems Management
    64
- Boot Manager
  64
  - Viewing Boot Manager
    64
  - Boot Manager Main Menu
    65
- PXE Boot
  65
Chapter 6: Installing and Removing System Components

66
- Safety Instructions
  66
- Before Working Inside Your System
  67
- After Working Inside Your System
  67
- Recommended Tools
  67
- Front Bezel (Optional)
  68
  - Removing the Optional Front Bezel
    68
  - Installing the Optional Front Bezel
    69
- System Cover
  71
  - Removing the System Cover
    71
  - Installing the System Cover
    72
- Inside the System
  73
- Cooling Shroud
  74
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    74
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    75
- Cooling Fans
  75
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    76
  - Installing a Cooling Fan
    77
- Cooling Fan Assembly
  77
  - Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    77
  - Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    78
- System Memory
  79
- Processors and Heat Sinks
  88
  - Removing a Heat Sink
    88
  - Removing a Processor
    90
  - Installing a Processor
    93
  - Installing a Heat Sink
    94
- Pcie Card Holder
  97
- Cable Retention Bracket
  100
  - Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
    100
  - Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
    101
- Integrated Storage Controller Card
  102
  - Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    102
  - Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    104
- Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
  105
- Idsdm
  122
- Network Daughter Card
  127
  - Removing the Network Daughter Card
    127
  - Installing the Network Daughter Card
    128
- Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
  129
  - Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    130
- System Battery
  131
  - Replacing the System Battery
    131
- Power Supply Units (PSU)
  132
- System Board
  141
  - Removing the System Board
    141
  - Installing the System Board
    144
- Trusted Platform Module
  147
- Hard Drives
  149
- Hard Drive Backplane
  159
  - Removing the Hard Drive Backplane
    159
  - Installing the Hard Drive Backplane
    166
- Tape Backup Unit (Optional)
  168
  - Removing the Tape Backup Unit
    168
  - Installing the Tape Backup Unit
    169
- Optical Drive (Optional)
  170
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    170
  - Installing the Optical Drive
    171
- SD Vflash Card (Optional)
  172
  - Replacing an Optional SD Vflash Media Card
    172
- Control Panel Assembly
  173
  - Removing the Control Panel
    173
  - Installing the Control Panel
    176
Chapter 7: Using System Diagnostics

180
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  180
Chapter 8: Jumpers and Connectors

182
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Your System

186
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
  186
- Troubleshooting External Connections
  186
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
  187
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
  187
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct - USB XML Configuration
  188
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct - Laptop Connection
  188
- Troubleshooting a Serial Input and Output Device
  189
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  189
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  190
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  191
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  191
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  192
  - Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
    192
  - Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
    192
- Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
  193
- Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
  193
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  194
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  195
- Troubleshooting a Micro SD Card
  195
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  196
- Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
  196
- Troubleshooting a Drive or SSD
  197
- Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
  198
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  198
- Troubleshooting Processors
  199
- System Messages
  200
  - Warning Messages
    200
  - Diagnostic Messages
    200
  - Alert Messages
    200
Chapter 10: Getting Help

201

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Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual (164 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 7.42 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Dell DR6300 System Overview
8
Front Panel Features and Indicators
8
Back Panel Features
9
Diagnostic Indicators on the Front Panel
11
Hard Drive Indicator Codes
12
NIC Indicator Codes
13
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
13
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
15
Quick Sync Indicator Codes
16
Locating Service Tag of Your System
16
Documentation Matrix
16
Technical Specifications
18
Chassis Dimensions
18
Chassis Weight
18
Processor Specifications
19
PSU Specifications
19
System Battery Specifications
19
Expansion Bus Specifications
19
Memory Specifications
19
Drive Specifications
20
Hard Drives
20
Ports and Connectors Specifications
20
USB Ports
20
NIC Ports
20
Serial Connector
20
VGA Ports
20
Internal Dual SD Module
20
Video Specifications
20
Environmental Specifications
21
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
22
Standard Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
23
Initial System Setup and Configuration
24
Setting up Your System
24
Idrac Configuration
24
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
24
Options to Install the Operating System
25
Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers
25
Manage Your System
26
Pre-Operating System Management Applications
27
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
27
System Setup
27
Viewing System Setup
27
System Setup Details
28
System BIOS
28
Idrac Settings Utility
51
Device Settings
52
Dell Lifecycle Controller
52
Embedded System Management
52
Boot Manager
52
Viewing Boot Manager
53
Boot Manager Main Menu
53
PXE Boot
54
Installing and Removing System Components
55
Safety Instructions
55
Before Working Inside Your System
55
After Working Inside Your System
55
Recommended Tools
56
Front Bezel (Optional)
56
Removing the Optional Front Bezel
56
Installing the Optional Front Bezel
58
System Cover
58
Removing the System Cover
58
Installing the System Cover
59
Inside the System
60
Cooling Shroud
61
Removing the Cooling Shroud
61
Installing the Cooling Shroud
62
Cooling Fans
62
Removing a Cooling Fan
62
Installing a Cooling Fan
63
Cooling-Fan Assembly
64
Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
64
Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
65
System Memory
66
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
68
Mode-Specific Guidelines
68
Sample Memory Configurations
69
Removing Memory Modules
69
Installing Memory Modules
70
Processors and Heat Sinks
72
Removing a Heat Sink
72
Removing a Processor
73
Installing a Processor
77
Installing a Heat Sink
79
Pcie Card Holder
80
Removing the Pcie Card Holder
80
Installing the Pcie Card Holder
81
Opening and Closing the Pcie Card Holder Latch
82
Cable Retention Bracket
83
Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
83
Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
84
Integrated Storage Controller Card
85
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
85
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
86
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
88
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
88
Removing an Expansion Card from Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
88
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
90
Removing an Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser 1
91
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 1
93
Removing the Riser 1 Blank
94
Installing the Riser 1 Blank
95
Removing Expansion Card Risers
96
Installing Expansion Card Risers
100
Internal Dual SD Module (Optional)
102
Removing an Internal SD Card
102
Installing an Internal SD Card
103
Removing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
104
Installing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
106
Network Daughter Card
106
Removing the Network Daughter Card
106
Installing the Network Daughter Card
108
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
109
Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
109
System Battery
110
Replacing the System Battery
110
Power Supply Units (PSU)
111
Hot Spare Feature
112
Removing the Power Supply Unit Blank
112
Installing the Power Supply Unit Blank
113
Removing an AC Power Supply Unit
114
Installing an AC Power Supply Unit
115
System Board
116
Removing the System Board
116
Installing the System Board
118
Trusted Platform Module
121
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
121
Initializing the TPM for Bitlocker Users
122
Initializing the TPM for TXT Users
122
Hard Drives
123
Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
123
Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
124
Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
124
Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
125
Removing a Hot Swappable Hard Drive or SSD
126
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
127
Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier
128
Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier
129
Hard Drive Backplane
129
Removing the Hard Drive Backplane
129
Installing the Hard Drive Backplane
132
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
133
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
134
SD Vflash Card (Optional)
135
Replacing an Optional SD Vflash Media Card
136
Removing the Vflash Media Unit
136
Installing the Vflash Media Unit
137
Control Panel Assembly
138
Removing the Control Panel
138
Installing the Control Panel
140
Removing the I/O Panel
141
Installing the I/O Panel
142
Using System Diagnostics
144
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
144
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
144
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
144
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
144
System Diagnostic Controls
145
Jumpers and Connectors
146
System Board Jumper Settings
146
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
147
Disabling a Forgotten Password
148
Troubleshooting Your System
150
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
150
Troubleshooting External Connections
150
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
151
Troubleshooting a USB Device
151
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
152
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
152
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
153
Troubleshooting a NIC
153
Troubleshooting a Wet System
153
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
154
Troubleshooting the System Battery
155
Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
155
Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
156
Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
156
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
156
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
157
Troubleshooting System Memory
157
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
158
Troubleshooting an SD Card
159
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
159
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
160
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
160
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
161
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
162
Troubleshooting Processors
163
System Messages
163
Warning Messages
163
Diagnostic Messages
163
Alert Messages
163
Getting Help
164
Contacting Dell
164
Documentation Feedback
164

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual (164 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 7.38 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Dell Dr4300E System Overview
8
Front Panel Features and Indicators
8
Back Panel Features
9
Diagnostic Indicators on the Front Panel
11
Hard Drive Indicator Codes
12
NIC Indicator Codes
13
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
13
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
15
Quick Sync Indicator Codes
16
Locating Service Tag of Your System
16
Documentation Matrix
16
Technical Specifications
18
Chassis Dimensions
18
Chassis Weight
18
Processor Specifications
19
PSU Specifications
19
System Battery Specifications
19
Expansion Bus Specifications
19
Memory Specifications
19
Drive Specifications
20
Hard Drives
20
Ports and Connectors Specifications
20
USB Ports
20
NIC Ports
20
Serial Connector
20
VGA Ports
20
Internal Dual SD Module
20
Video Specifications
20
Environmental Specifications
21
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
22
Standard Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
23
Initial System Setup and Configuration
24
Setting up Your System
24
Idrac Configuration
24
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
24
Options to Install the Operating System
25
Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers
25
Manage Your System
26
Pre-Operating System Management Applications
27
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
27
System Setup
27
Viewing System Setup
27
System Setup Details
28
System BIOS
28
Idrac Settings Utility
51
Device Settings
52
Dell Lifecycle Controller
52
Embedded System Management
52
Boot Manager
52
Viewing Boot Manager
53
Boot Manager Main Menu
53
PXE Boot
54
Installing and Removing System Components
55
Safety Instructions
55
Before Working Inside Your System
55
After Working Inside Your System
55
Recommended Tools
56
Front Bezel (Optional)
56
Removing the Optional Front Bezel
56
Installing the Optional Front Bezel
58
System Cover
58
Removing the System Cover
58
Installing the System Cover
59
Inside the System
60
Cooling Shroud
61
Removing the Cooling Shroud
61
Installing the Cooling Shroud
62
Cooling Fans
62
Removing a Cooling Fan
62
Installing a Cooling Fan
63
Cooling-Fan Assembly
64
Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
64
Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
65
System Memory
66
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
68
Mode-Specific Guidelines
68
Sample Memory Configurations
69
Removing Memory Modules
69
Installing Memory Modules
70
Processors and Heat Sinks
72
Removing a Heat Sink
72
Removing a Processor
73
Installing a Processor
77
Installing a Heat Sink
79
Pcie Card Holder
80
Removing the Pcie Card Holder
80
Installing the Pcie Card Holder
81
Opening and Closing the Pcie Card Holder Latch
82
Cable Retention Bracket
83
Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
83
Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
84
Integrated Storage Controller Card
85
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
85
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
86
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
88
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
88
Removing an Expansion Card from Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
88
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
90
Removing an Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser 1
91
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 1
93
Removing the Riser 1 Blank
94
Installing the Riser 1 Blank
95
Removing Expansion Card Risers
96
Installing Expansion Card Risers
100
Internal Dual SD Module (Optional)
102
Removing an Internal SD Card
102
Installing an Internal SD Card
103
Removing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
104
Installing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
106
Network Daughter Card
106
Removing the Network Daughter Card
106
Installing the Network Daughter Card
108
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
109
Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
109
System Battery
110
Replacing the System Battery
110
Power Supply Units (PSU)
111
Hot Spare Feature
112
Removing the Power Supply Unit Blank
112
Installing the Power Supply Unit Blank
113
Removing an AC Power Supply Unit
114
Installing an AC Power Supply Unit
115
System Board
116
Removing the System Board
116
Installing the System Board
118
Trusted Platform Module
121
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
121
Initializing the TPM for Bitlocker Users
122
Initializing the TPM for TXT Users
122
Hard Drives
123
Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
123
Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
124
Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
124
Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
125
Removing a Hot Swappable Hard Drive or SSD
126
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
127
Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier
128
Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier
129
Hard Drive Backplane
129
Removing the Hard Drive Backplane
129
Installing the Hard Drive Backplane
132
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
133
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
134
SD Vflash Card (Optional)
135
Replacing an Optional SD Vflash Media Card
136
Removing the Vflash Media Unit
136
Installing the Vflash Media Unit
137
Control Panel Assembly
138
Removing the Control Panel
138
Installing the Control Panel
140
Removing the I/O Panel
141
Installing the I/O Panel
142
Using System Diagnostics
144
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
144
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
144
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
144
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
144
System Diagnostic Controls
145
Jumpers and Connectors
146
System Board Jumper Settings
146
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
147
Disabling a Forgotten Password
148
Troubleshooting Your System
150
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
150
Troubleshooting External Connections
150
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
151
Troubleshooting a USB Device
151
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
152
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
152
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
153
Troubleshooting a NIC
153
Troubleshooting a Wet System
153
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
154
Troubleshooting the System Battery
155
Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
155
Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
156
Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
156
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
156
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
157
Troubleshooting System Memory
157
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
158
Troubleshooting an SD Card
159
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
159
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
160
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
160
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
161
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
162
Troubleshooting Processors
163
System Messages
163
Warning Messages
163
Diagnostic Messages
163
Alert Messages
163
Getting Help
164
Contacting Dell
164
Documentation Feedback
164

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Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual (121 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.07 MB

Table of Contents

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual (32 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 1.31 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Overview
5
Supported Configurations
5
Front Panel
7
12 X 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
7
Back Panel
8
Diagnostic Indicators
9
Diagnostic Indicators on the Front Panel
9
Hard Drive Indicator Codes
11
NIC Indicator Codes
12
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
12
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
14
Locating Serial Number of Your Appliance
15
Looking up Your Appliance Serial Number in Vxrail Manager
16
Locating Your Physical Vxrail™ Service Tag Number
16
Documentation Matrix
17
Technical Specifications
18
Chassis Dimensions
18
Chassis Weight
19
Processor Specifications
19
PSU Specifications
19
Battery Specifications
19
Expansion Bus Specifications
19
Memory Specifications
20
Hard Drive Specifications
20
Ports and Connectors Specifications
20
USB Ports
20
NIC Ports
20
Serial Connector
20
VGA Ports
21
Internal Dual SD Module
21
Video Specifications
21
Environmental Specifications
21
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
22
Standard Operating Temperature
23
Expanded Operating Temperature
23
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
24
Initial Setup and Configuration
25
Pre-Operating Systems
26
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
26
Idrac Configuration
26
Log in to Idrac
26
Replacing and Adding Hardware
28
Using Solve Desktop Application for Vxrail Series Hardware Tasks
28
Memory
28
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
30
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
30
Expansion Card Guidelines
30
Getting Help
32
Contacting Dell EMC
32
Registering for Online Support
32
Accessing Support Resources
32

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