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Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E67S
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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E67S Regulatory Type: E67S001...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About this document........................7 2 System overview..........................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view..............................12 Rear view of the system..............................12 Inside the system ................................14 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag......................14 System information label..............................
  • Page 4 Removing the drive backplane cover..........................44 Installing the drive backplane cover..........................45 Control panel..................................46 Removing the right control panel..........................46 Installing the right control panel...........................47 Removing the left control panel...........................47 Installing the left control panel............................. 48 VGA module..................................49 Removing the VGA module............................49 Installing the VGA module............................
  • Page 5 Removing the serial COM port............................ 97 Installing the serial COM port............................98 Optional IDSDM module..............................98 Removing the IDSDM module............................99 Installing the IDSDM module............................99 MicroSD card..................................100 Removing the MicroSD card............................100 Installing the MicroSD card............................101 M.2 SSD module................................102 Removing the M.2 SSD module..........................102 Installing the M.2 SSD module............................103 System battery ..................................104 Replacing the system battery.............................104...
  • Page 6 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................... 141 9 Getting help..........................143 Recycling or End-of-Life service information.........................143 Contacting Dell................................... 143 Accessing system information by using QRL......................... 143 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6525 system..................144 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................... 144 10 Documentation resources......................145 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    System overview The PowerEdge R6525 system is a 1U rack server that supports: • Two AMD EPYC 7002 series processors • 32 DIMM slots • Two redundant AC or DC power supply units • Up to 4 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 10 x 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives.
  • Page 9 Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals VGA port...
  • Page 10 Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description Information tag The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Left control panel view Figure 4. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Figure 5. Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Table 4. Left control panel Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Status LED indicators Indicates the status of the system.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    Right control panel view Figure 6. Right control panel view Table 5. Right control panel Item Indicator or button Icon Description Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to manually power on or off the system. NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-compliant operating system.
  • Page 13 Table 6. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description Power supply unit (PSU 1) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the Technical Specifications section. PCIe expansion card riser The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express (slot 1) expansion cards.

  • Page 14: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 8. Inside the system 1. Drive backplane 2. Rear mounting front PERC module 3. Dual fan module (4) 4. System board 5. Memory DIMM socket for processor 2 (B1) 6. Heat sink for processor 2 7. Riser 3 8.

  • Page 15: System Information Label

    The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 16 Figure 10. Service information System overview...

  • Page 17: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 12. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, refer to the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering-Docs_Documents/en/rail-...
  • Page 18 • Specific details about rail types and their functionalities • Rail adjustability ranges for various rack mounting flange types • Rail depth with and without cable management accessories • Rack types supported for various rack mounting flange types System overview...

  • Page 19: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make you more productive as a system administrator and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC servers. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you to perform remote management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

  • Page 20: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Interface Documentation links Server LCD panel LCD panel section. iDRAC Direct and Quick Sync 2 (optional) Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals >...

  • Page 21: Options To Download Firmware

    NOTE: For more information about Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on PowerEdge system see, Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems. Options to download firmware You can download firmware from Dell support site. For information, see the Downloading drivers and firmware section.

  • Page 22: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 23: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware. Options to manage the pre-operating system applications You can use any one of the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications: •...

  • Page 24: System Bios

    System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 12. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
  • Page 25 Option Description AGESA Version Specifies the AGESA reference code version. SMU Version Specifies the SMU firmware version. DXIO Version Specifies the DXIO firmware version. Memory Settings To view the Memory Settings screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings.
  • Page 26 Option Description CCX as NUMA Domain Enables or disables the CCX as NUMA Domain. This option is set to Disabled by default. Minimum SEV-ES ASID Determines the number of Secure Encrypted Virtualization ES and non ES available Address Space IDs. This option is set to 1 by default.
  • Page 27 Option Description Table 18. Port n Options Descriptions Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.
  • Page 28 Option Description NOTE: This option controls the UEFI boot order. The first option in the list will be attempted first. Table 20. UEFI Boot Settings Option Description UEFI Boot Sequence Enables you to change the boot device order. Boot Options Enable/Disable Enables you to select the enabled or disabled boot devices Choosing system boot mode...
  • Page 29 Option Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings(n = 1 to 4) Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device. UEFI HTTP Settings Enables you to control the configuration of the UEFI HTTP device.
  • Page 30 Table 25. ISCSI Device1 Settings screen details Option Description Connection 1 Enables or disables the iSCSI connection. This option is set to Disable by default. Connection 2 Enables or disables the iSCSI connection. This option is set to Disable by default. Connection 1 Settings Enables you to control the configuration for the iSCSI connection.
  • Page 31 To view the Serial Communication screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Serial Communication. NOTE: The serial port is optional for the PowerEdge R6525 system. The Serial Communication option is applicable only if the serial COM port is installed in the system. Table 27. Serial Communication details...
  • Page 32 Option Description Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default. NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
  • Page 33 Option Description Power States to save power, but may increase memory latency and frequency jitter. This option is set to Enabled by default. Write Data CRC When set to Enabled, DDR4 data bus issues are detected and corrected during 'write' operations. Two extra cycles are required for CRC bit generation which impacts the performance.
  • Page 34 Table 31. TPM 2.0 security information Option Description TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default. TPM Firmware Indicates the firmware version of the TPM. TPM Hierarcy Enables, disables, or clears the storage and endorsement hierarchies. When set to Enabled, the storage and endorsement hierarchies can be used.
  • Page 35 Option Description Options Descriptions Audit Mode is useful for programmatic determination of a working set of policy objects. Secure Boot Policy Summary Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images. Secure Boot Custom Policy Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy.
  • Page 36 Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps 1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. 2.

  • Page 37: Idrac Settings Utility

    Option Description Redundant OS State NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None. When set to Visible, the backup disk is visible to the boot list and OS. When set to Hidden, the backup disk is disabled and is not visible to the boot list and OS. This option is set to Visible by default.

  • Page 38: Dell Lifecycle Controller

    Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications. Embedded system management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the lifecycle of the system.

  • Page 39: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Safety instructions NOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own, get others to assist you. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 40: Recommended Tools

    2. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system. Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: •...

  • Page 41: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 13. Removing the front bezel Next steps Replace the front bezel. Installing the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 42: System Cover

    Figure 14. Installing the front bezel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Steps 1.

  • Page 43: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 15. Removing the system cover Next steps Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps 1.

  • Page 44: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 16. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 45: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 17. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Replace the drive backplane cover. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2.

  • Page 46: Control Panel

    Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Control panel Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 47: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align and slide the right control panel in the slot on the system. 2.

  • Page 48: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Steps 1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Lift the latch to release the control panel cable and slide the cable from the clip. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3.

  • Page 49: Vga Module

    Figure 22. Installing the left control panel Next steps Install the drive backplane cover. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. VGA module Removing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 50: Installing The Vga Module

    Figure 23. Removing the VGA module Next steps Replace the VGA module. Installing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 51: Air Shroud

    Figure 24. Installing the VGA module Next steps 1. Route the VGA cable, close the cable latch, and connect the VGA cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Route and connect the right control panel cable. 3. If removed, install the air shroud.

  • Page 52: Installing The Air Shroud

    Figure 25. Removing the air shroud Next steps Replace the air shroud. Installing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align the slot on the air shroud with the standoff on the system. 2.

  • Page 53: Cooling Fan

    Figure 26. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 54: Installing A Cooling Fan Module

    Figure 27. Removing a cooling fan module WARNING: Ensure not to tilt or rotate the cooling fan module while removing from the system. Next steps Replace a cooling fan module. Installing a cooling fan module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 55: Drives

    Figure 28. Installing a cooling fan module Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 56: Installing A Drive Blank

    Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 30. Installing a drive blank Next steps 1.

  • Page 57: Installing The Drive Carrier

    Figure 31. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Install a drive carrier drive blank. Installing the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.

  • Page 58: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 32. Installing a drive carrier Next steps If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1.

  • Page 59: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 37. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options 3.5-inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane PowerEdge R6525 2.5-inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 60: Removing The Drive Backplane

    System Supported hard drives options 2.5-inch (x10) SAS, SATA or NVMe backplane Figure 35. 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 36. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 37.

  • Page 61: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Remove all the drives. Steps 1. Loosen the captive screw on the cable guiding latch and lift the latch to remove the cables. 2. Disconnect the drive backplane cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system. 4.
  • Page 62 Remove all the drives. NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before removing the backplane. NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1.

  • Page 63: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 40. 4 x 3.5-inch with one processor and front PERC module Figure 41. 4 x 3.5-inch with dual processor and front PERC module Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 64 Figure 42. 4 x 3.5-inch with no PERC module Figure 43. 8 x 2.5-inch with front PERC module Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 65 Figure 44. 10 x 2.5-inch with universal Figure 45. 10 x 2.5-inch with SAS Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 66: Front Perc Module

    Figure 46. 10 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Front PERC module Removing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 67: Removing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Steps 1. Align the front PERC module at an angle until the tray touches the slot in the system. 2. Press the front PERC module connector with the connector on the drive backplane until firmly seated. 3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the front PERC module. Next steps 1.

  • Page 68: Installing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 47. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the rear mounting front PERC module. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 69: System Memory

    System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R6525 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are started by the processor. Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (two memory sockets per channel),16 memory sockets per processor and 32 memory sockets per system.
  • Page 70 Figure 49. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 38. Memory channels Processor Channel Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor 1 Slots A1 Slots A2 Slots A5 and Slots A6 and Slots A8 and Slots A7 and Slots A4 and...

  • Page 71: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory. If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory.
  • Page 72 Table 41. NPS options per processor SKU or down core configuration Cores CCDs x CCXs x Cores/CCX NPSx options - Single NPSx options - Dual processor processor 8x2x4 4, 2, 1 4, 2, 1, 0 6x2x4 2, 1 2, 1, 0 4x2x4 4, 2, 1 4, 2, 1, 0...

  • Page 73: Removing A Memory Module

    NOTE: It is recommended that all channels must be populated (CS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) for NPS1, but NPS1 does support a 4 channel configuration of (CS C, D, G, H) but does not have optimal performance. •...

  • Page 74: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 50. Removing a memory module Next steps Replace the memory module. Installing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud.

  • Page 75: Processor And Heat Sink

    Figure 51. Installing a memory module Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings.

  • Page 76: Removing The Processor

    d) Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely. NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. 2. Lift the heat sink from the system. Figure 52. Removing a heat sink Next steps 1. If you are uninstalling a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, else remove the...
  • Page 77 Figure 53. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting the blue latches. Figure 54. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 78: Installing The Processor

    Figure 55. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the heat sink. Steps 1.
  • Page 79 Figure 56. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 57. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated.

  • Page 80: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 58. Securing the force plate Next steps Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  • Page 81 Figure 59. Applying thermal grease CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3.

  • Page 82: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    A system event entry is logged in the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.
  • Page 83 The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be installed in the card priority and slot priority order.
  • Page 84 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI) Mellanox (NIC: HDR VPI) Foxconn (External adapter) Inventec (BOSS) Inventec (fPERC) Internal Slot Foxconn (fPERC) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 100 Gb) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 50 Gb) Internal Slot Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot...
  • Page 85 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) 1, 2, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) 1, 2, 3 QLogic (NIC: 10 Gb) 1, 2, 3 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) 1, 2, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) 1, 2, 3 Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI) 1, 2, 3...
  • Page 86 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Emulex (HBA: FC16) QLogic (HBA: FC16) Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) QLogic (NIC: 10 Gb) Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Foxconn (External adapter) Inventec (BOSS) Samsung (PCIe SSD) Intel (PCIe SSD) Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb) 1, 2, 3...
  • Page 87 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) 1, 2 Foxconn (External adapter) 1, 2 Inventec (fPERC) Internal Slot Foxconn (fPERC) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 100 Gb) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 50 Gb) Internal Slot Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot QLogic (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot...

  • Page 88: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Foxconn (External adapter) Inventec (BOSS) Samsung (PCIe SSD) Intel (PCIe SSD) Inventec (fPERC) Internal Slot Foxconn (fPERC) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 100 Gb) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 50 Gb) Internal Slot Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot...
  • Page 89 Figure 61. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) 2. For Riser 2, press the blue button on the riser, and holding the touch points lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 62.
  • Page 90 Figure 63. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) 4. For Riser 4, press the blue tab on the riser, and holding the touch point lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. Figure 64. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps Replace the expansion card riser.

  • Page 91: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. Steps 1.
  • Page 92 Figure 67. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Figure 68. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 93: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card. Steps 1.
  • Page 94 Figure 70. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser 3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. Figure 71. Installing the filler bracket Next steps 1. If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser.

  • Page 95: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
  • Page 96 Figure 73. Installing expansion card into the expansion card riser NOTE: Push the black card holder to hold the card in the riser. Figure 74. Closing the card holder on the expansion card riser Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 97: Optional Serial Com Port

    2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Optional serial COM port Removing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 98: Installing The Serial Com Port

    Installing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove expansion card riser. 4. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the connector on the rear I/O board. Steps 1.

  • Page 99: Removing The Idsdm Module

    Removing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If you are replacing the IDSDM module, remove the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot number before removal.

  • Page 100: Microsd Card

    Figure 78. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 101: Installing The Microsd Card

    Figure 79. Removing the MicroSD card Next steps Replace the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup. NOTE: Ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.

  • Page 102: M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 80. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 103: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 81. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 104: System Battery

    Figure 82. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. Installing the BOSS is similar to installing expansion card into the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites...
  • Page 105 Figure 83. Removing the system battery 2. To install a new system battery: a) Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. b) Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. Figure 84.

  • Page 106: Optional Internal Usb Card

    Optional internal USB card NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. Removing the internal USB card Prerequisites CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB memory key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high.

  • Page 107: Intrusion Switch

    Figure 86. Installing the internal USB card Next steps Install the expansion card risers. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites...

  • Page 108: Installing The Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 87. Removing the intrusion switch module Next steps Replace the intrusion switch module. Installing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 109: Optional Ocp Card

    Figure 88. Installing the intrusion switch module Next steps Install the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional OCP card Removing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 110: Installing The Ocp Card

    Figure 89. Removing the OCP card Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the expansion card riser.

  • Page 111: Power Supply Unit

    Figure 90. Installing the OCP card Next steps Install the expansion card riser 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Power supply unit NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one.

  • Page 112: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Pull the blank out of the system. CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant configuration.

  • Page 113: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 91. Removing a power supply unit Next steps Replace the PSU install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 114: Trusted Platform Module

    Next steps 1. If you have unlatched or removed the cable management accessory, re-install or relatch it. For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 115: Initializing Tpm For Users

    Figure 93. Installing the TPM Initializing TPM for users Steps 1. Initialize the TPM. For more information, see Initializing the TPM for users. 2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2.
  • Page 116 system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 117: Installing The System Board

    Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 118: Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore

    Memory modules Cooling fan modules Air shroud (if installed) 2. Reconnect all cables to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket. 3. Ensure that you perform the following steps: a.

  • Page 119: Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    LOM card and rear I/O board Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the system board.
  • Page 120 Figure 97. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 121: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This topic provides some basic and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boardsboard in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and reset the passwords. To install components and cables correctly, you must know the connectors on the system board.

  • Page 122: System Board Jumper Settings

    15. PSU 1 16. BOSS card power 17. Right control panel 18. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 19. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 20. DIMMs for processor 1 channels E, F, G, H 21. Fan 4 22. Processor 1 23. Fan 3 24. xGMI/PCIe/NVMe connector 4 25.
  • Page 123 NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 4 and 6, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots. 5. Reconnect the system and all the attached peripherals. 6. Power off the system. 7.

  • Page 124: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Chassis dimensions • System weight • Processor specifications • PSU specifications • Supported operating systems • Cooling fan specifications • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 125: Chassis Dimensions

    Chassis dimensions Figure 99. Chassis dimensions Table 51. PowerEdge R6525 chassis dimensions Drives Eight drives 482.0 mm 434.0 mm 42.8 mm 700.7 mm 736.27 mm With bezel: 35.84 mm (1.4 (18.97 inches) (17.08 inches) (1.68 inches) (21.58 inches) (28.98 inches)

  • Page 126: System Weight

    Number of processors supported AMD EPYC 7002 series processors PSU specifications The PowerEdge R6525 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs). WARNING: Instructions for the qualified electricians only: System using -(48-60) V DC or 240 V DC power supplies are intended for restricted access locations in accordance with Articles 110-5, 110-6, 110-11, 110-14, and 110-17 of the National Electrical Code, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70.

  • Page 127: Cooling Fan Specifications

    For more information about the specific versions and additions, see https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/SupportedOS/ poweredge-r6525. Cooling fan specifications The PowerEdge R6525 system supports up to four standard (STD), high performance (HPR), or very high performance (VHP) dual cooling fan modules. Figure 100. Dual fan module NOTE: Mixing of STD, HPR, or VHP fan is not supported.

  • Page 128: Storage Controller Specifications

    Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs NOTE: The front PERC module for the PowerEdge R6525 system connects to the drive backplane. The front PERC module is connected in two different ways: • Front mounting front PERC module •...

  • Page 129: Ports And Connectors Specifications

    The optional serial connector card is installed similar to an expansion card filler bracket. VGA ports specifications The PowerEdge R6525 system supports one DB-15 VGA port that is located on the front and rear panel of the system. IDSDM The PowerEdge R6525 system supports optional Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM).

  • Page 130: Video Specifications

    Use Dell EMC branded SD cards that are associated with the IDSDM configured systems. Video specifications The PowerEdge R6525 system supports integrated Matrox G200 graphics controller with 16 MB of video frame buffer. Table 62. Supported front video resolution options...

  • Page 131: Thermal Air Restrictions

    Temperature Specifications Temperature ranges for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 5–40°C (41–104°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment 2953 ft) Humidity percent ranges (non-condensing at all 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 85% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum times) dew point Operational altitude de-rating...

  • Page 132: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    • 128 GB or greater capacity LRDIMMs are not supported. • Two PSUs are required in redundant mode, however PSU failure is not supported. • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • GPU is not supported.
  • Page 133 Processor TDP (W) cTDP Max Cores Heat sink Fan type Fan type Support A3 Support A4 (HSK) type (x4/x8) (x10) 7702 L-type HSK HPR fan VHP fan 7542 L-type HSK HPR fan VHP fan 7502 L-type HSK HPR fan VHP fan 7402 L-type HSK HPR fan...

  • Page 134: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    System diagnostics and indicator codes The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup. Topics: • Status LED indicators • System health and system ID indicator codes • iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes • iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes •...

  • Page 135: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    Icon Description Condition Corrective action Electrical indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the Check the System Event Log or system messages for system experiences an electrical error the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, (for example, voltage out of range, or check the LED on the PSU.

  • Page 136: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Table 76. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Condition Corrective action code Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left control feature is powered off. Press the iDRAC panel flex cable and check.

  • Page 137: Viewing Home Screen

    NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the system is powered on or off. • When the system powers off and there are no errors, the LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to power it on.

  • Page 138: View Menu

    Table 79. Setup menu Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.

  • Page 139: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Condition Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its green. maximum port speed, and data is being sent or received. Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off. Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed, and data is not being sent or received.

  • Page 140: Drive Indicator Codes

    Power indicator codes Condition CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. Table 83.

  • Page 141: Using System Diagnostics

    NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power NOTE: Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct. Not all drive status indicators may be used. Table 84. Drive indicator codes Drive status indicator code Condition Blinks green twice per second...
  • Page 142 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot. Steps 1. When the system is booting, press F11. 2. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics. 3.

  • Page 143: Getting Help

    You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the R6525 system, to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525.There is also another QRL for accessing product information located on the top of the system cover.

  • Page 144: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R6525 System

    Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. By installing and setting up a SupportAssist application in your IT environment, you can receive the following benefits: •...

  • Page 145: Documentation Resources

    To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. 2. Click the required product or product version.
  • Page 146 OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner programs enterprise www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

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