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Dell EMC XC Core XC6515
Installation and Service Manual
July 2020
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 Installation and Service Manual July 2020 Rev. 1.0...
  • 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

    Figures............................7 Tables............................10 Chapter 1: Revision history......................13 Chapter 2: About this document..................... 14 Chapter 3: Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview..............15 Front view of the system..............................15 Left control panel view..............................18 Right Control Panel View.............................. 21 Rear view of the system..............................22...
  • Page 4 Install the front bezel..............................54 System cover..................................55 Remove the system cover............................55 Install the system cover..............................56 Drive backplane cover.................................57 Remove the drive backplane cover..........................57 Install the drive backplane cover..........................58 Air shroud..................................... 59 Remove the air shroud..............................59 Install the air shroud..............................60 Cooling fan....................................
  • Page 5 Remove the IDSDM module............................97 Install the IDSDM module............................. 98 LOM riser card..................................99 Remove the LOM riser card............................99 Install the LOM riser card.............................101 Mini PERC card.................................. 103 Remove the mini PERC card............................103 Install the mini PERC card............................104 System battery...................................106 Replace the system battery............................106 Optional internal USB memory key..........................
  • Page 6 Supported operating systems............................134 Cooling fans specifications............................... 134 System battery specifications............................134 Expansion card riser specifications..........................134 Memory specifications..............................135 Storage controller specifications............................. 135 Drives....................................135 USB ports specifications..............................135 LOM riser card specifications............................136 Serial connector specifications............................136 VGA ports specifications..............................136 IDSDM....................................136 Video specifications................................

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Front view of 4 x 3.5-inch drive system........................15 Front view of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system........................16 Front view of 10 x 2.5-inch drive system.........................17 Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator..............18 Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator................ 18 Right control panel..............................
  • Page 8 Installing a memory module............................79 Removing a heat sink..............................80 Removing screws on the force plate........................81 Lifting the rail frame..............................81 Removing the processor tray........................... 82 Placing the processor tray into the rail frame......................83 Closing the rail frame..............................83 Securing the force plate............................84 Installing the heat sink...............................
  • Page 9 Installing the VGA module............................110 Removing a power supply unit blank........................111 Installing a power supply unit blank.........................112 Removing a power supply unit..........................112 Installing a power supply unit........................... 113 Removing the power interposer board........................114 Installing the power interposer board........................115 Removing the system board............................116 Installing the system board............................117 Removing the left control panel..........................

  • Page 10: Tables

    Tables Features available on the front of the system......................15 Features available on the front of the system......................16 Features available on the front of the system......................17 Left control panel................................18 Decoding of ID button and Wireless button......................18 Right control panel..............................21 Rear view of the system............................
  • Page 11 Expansion card slots supported on the system board..................135 Memory specifications.............................135 Memory module sockets............................135 Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system controller cards................... 135 Dell EMCXC Core XC6515 system USB specifications..................135 Supported front video resolution options......................136 Supported rear video resolution options....................... 136 Operational climatic range category A2.........................137...
  • Page 12 Thermal restriction matrix for T4 GPGPU......................142 Label reference................................. 142 Status LED indicators and descriptions......................... 143 System health and system ID indicator codes...................... 144 iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes......................... 145 LCD panel features..............................145 Setup menu................................146 View menu.................................146 NIC indicator codes..............................147 AC PSU status indicator codes..........................

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Revision History

    Revision history Date Document revision Description of changes July 2020 Initial release Revision history...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: 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 follow while installing certain components. About this document...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Dell Emc Xc Core Xc6515 System Overview

    Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview The Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system is a 1U server that supports: • One AMD EPYC 7002 series processor • Sixteen DIMM slots • Two redundant AC power supply units • Up to 4 x 3.5 inch, 8 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives, 10 x 2.5-inch drives (with 8 SAS/SATA/ NVMe drives + 2 NVMe drives) or 10x 2.5- inch NVMe drives only.

  • Page 16: Front View Of 8 X 2.5-Inch Drive System

    Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED. 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 Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 17: Front View Of 10 X 2.5-Inch Drive System

    Drive (10) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Drives section. For more information about the ports, see the Technical Specifications section. Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 18: Left Control Panel View

    Blinking Amber Solid White System ID, Wireless ON Blinking Blue Solid White Healthy, Wireless Communication Solid Blue Blinking White Fault, Wireless Communication Blinking Amber Blinking White System ID, Wireless Communication Solid Blue Blinking White Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...
  • Page 19 Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the Technical specifications section. LCD menu buttons The LCD menu buttons enable you to perform actions similar to GUI, RACADM, and the WS-Man interfaces. Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...
  • Page 20 Press the blade power button to power the system on or off. The indicator on the button indicates whether the system is on or off. NOTE: To gracefully shut down an ACPI-compliant operating system, press the power button. Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 21: Right Control Panel View

    The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. For more information about error messages, see the Event and Error Message Reference Guide for 14th Generation Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers at www.dell.com/qrl.

  • Page 22: Rear View Of The System

    To turn the system ID on or off. To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for 16 seconds. NOTE: • To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup. Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 23: Inside The System

    6. Fan 7. Information tag 8. Backplane cover 9. Backplane 10. Cable retention latch 11. Intrusion switch 12. Power interposer board 13. Air shroud 14. Riser 2 15. PSU 1 and PSU 2 Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 24: Locating Your System Service Information

    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 25: System Information Label

    System information label The system information label is located on back side of the system cover. Figure 11. Service information Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 26: Memory Information

    Figure 12. Memory information Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 27: System Tasks

    Figure 13. System tasks Figure 14. Icon Legend Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system overview...

  • Page 28: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 15. XC 6515 QRL 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- rack-matrix.pdf. The document provides the information listed below: •...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.

  • Page 30: Options To Log In To The Idrac

    Table 8. Interfaces to set up the iDRAC IP address (continued) Interface Documentation links Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals for system specific Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see...

  • Page 31: Options To Download Firmware

    For information about how to download or install OS drivers, see the documentation links provided in the following table: Table 11. Options to download and install OS drivers Option Documentation Dell EMC support site Downloading drivers and firmware section. iDRAC virtual media Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals...

  • Page 32: 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 browse to your product.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: 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 34: 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 13. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.

  • Page 35: Memory Settings Details

    Table 14. System Information details (continued) Option Description UEFI Compliance Version Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware. 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 >...

  • Page 36: Processor Settings Details

    Table 16. Memory Settings details (continued) Option Description Memory Interleaving Enables or disables the memory interleaving option. The two options available are Auto and Disabled. This option is set to Auto by default. Opportunistic Self-Refresh Enables or disables opportunistic self-refresh feature. This option is set to Disabled by default.

  • Page 37: Processor N Details

    Table 17. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description The following settings are displayed for each processor that is installed in the system: Table 18. Processor n details Option Description Family-Model-Stepping Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by AMD.

  • Page 38: Boot Settings Details

    Boot settings You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order. NOTE: The settings are set to UEFI. If you change the settings, the appliance might not boot. •...

  • Page 39: Network Settings Details

    Steps 1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode. 2. Select the UEFI boot mode that you want the system to boot into. CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.

  • Page 40: Http Device N Settings Details

    Table 24. PXE Device n Settings details (continued) Option Description Vlan Enables Vlan for PXE device. This option is set to Enable or Disable. This option is set to Disable by default. Vlan ID Shows the Vlan ID for the PXE device Vlan Priority Shows the Vlan Priority for the PXE device.

  • Page 41: Uefi Iscsi Settings Screen Details

    Table 26. HTTP Device n Settings details (continued) Option Description TLS Authentication Specifies the option for TLS authentication configuration. Configuration Table 27. UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details Option Description iSCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator in IQN format. iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device.
  • Page 42 Table 29. Integrated Devices details (continued) Option Description Embedded Video Controller Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the Embedded Video Controller will be the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to Disabled, an add-in graphics card will be used as the primary display.

  • Page 43: Serial Communication Details

    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 XC Core XC6515 system. The Serial Communication option is applicable only if the serial COM port is installed in the system. Table 30. Serial Communication details...

  • Page 44: System Profile Settings Details

    System profile settings To view the System Profile Settings screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > System Profile Settings. Table 31. System Profile Settings details Option Description System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options.

  • Page 45: Tpm 1.2 Security Information

    Table 32. System Security details (continued) Option Description Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default. Table 33. TPM 1.2 security information Option Description TPM Security NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed. Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM.

  • Page 46: Secure Boot Mode

    Table 35. System Security details (continued) Option Description Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is set to Disabled by default. Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images.

  • Page 47: Secure Boot Mode

    Table 37. System Security details (continued) Option Description Secure Boot Mode Configures how the BIOS uses the Secure Boot Policy Objects (PK, KEK, db, dbx). If the current mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode.
  • Page 48 Steps 1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system. 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security. 3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked. 4.

  • Page 49: Miscellaneous Settings Details

    Operations with the setup password enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options. If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message: Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x>...

  • Page 50: Idrac Settings Utility

    Table 41. Miscellaneous Settings details (continued) Option Description In-System Characterization Enables or disables the In-System Characterization. The option is set to Enabled by default. Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default.
  • Page 51 Table 42. Boot Manager details (continued) Option Description System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS update File Explorer, Reboot System. Pre-operating system management applications...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components The topics in this section contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components. Topics: • Safety instructions • Before you work inside your system • After you work inside your system • Recommended tools •...

  • Page 53: Before You Work Inside Your System

    NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system. 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 54: Optional Front Bezel

    • Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding). Optional front bezel NOTE: LCD panel is optional on the front bezel. If the front bezel has an LCD panel, see LCD panel section.

  • Page 55: System Cover

    The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place. 3. Lock the bezel. Figure 17.

  • Page 56: Install The System Cover

    Figure 18. Removing the system cover Next steps Install the system cover. Install the system cover This section describes how to install the system cover. Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in Before you work inside your system.

  • Page 57: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 19. Installing the system cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system. Drive backplane cover Remove the drive backplane cover Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 58: Install The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 20. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Replace the backplane cover. Install the drive backplane cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2.

  • Page 59: Air Shroud

    Figure 21. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system. Air shroud Remove the air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

  • Page 60: Install The Air Shroud

    Figure 22. Removing the air shroud Next steps Install the air shroud. Install the air shroud Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1.

  • Page 61: Cooling Fan

    Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Remove a cooling fan Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 62: Intrusion Switch

    2. Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 3. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and connect the cable to the system board. Figure 25. Installing a cooling fan Next steps Install the air shroud.

  • Page 63: Install The Intrusion Switch

    Figure 26. Removing the intrusion switch Next steps Replace the intrusion switch. Install the intrusion switch Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1.

  • Page 64: Drives

    Figure 27. Installing the intrusion switch Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Remove a drive blank Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • If installed, Remove the front bezel.

  • Page 65: Install A Drive Blank

    Next steps Install a drive in a drive carrier Install a drive blank. Install a drive blank Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • If installed, Remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 29.

  • Page 66: Install A Drive Carrier

    Figure 30. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Install a drive carrier Install a drive blank. Install a drive carrier Prerequisites Safety instructions 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.

  • Page 67: Remove A Drive From A Drive Carrier

    Figure 31. Installing a drive carrier Next steps If removed, Install the front bezel. Remove a drive from a drive carrier Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • If installed, Remove the front bezel. Steps 1.

  • Page 68: Install A Drive In A Drive Carrier

    Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 43. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options XC Core XC6515 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 69: Remove The Drive Backplane

    Figure 34. 8 x 2.5-drive backplane 1. release tab 2. SATA_A cable connector 3. backplane signal cable 4. backplane 5. SATA_B cable connector 6. backplane power cable Remove the drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.

  • Page 70: Install The Drive Backplane

    Figure 35. Removing the backplane Next steps Install the drive backplane. Install the drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 71: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 36. Installing the drive backplane Next steps 1. Reconnect the VGA cable to the system board. 2. If disconnected, reconnect the optical drive power and signal cables to the drive. 3. Reconnect all the disconnected cables to the backplane. 4.

  • Page 72: Cable Routing

    System memory System memory guidelines The Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). 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) for a total of 16 memory sockets per processor.

  • Page 73: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Figure 39. Memory socket location Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 44. Memory channels Processo Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Slots 6 and Slots 5 and Slots 2 and Slots 1 and 9 Slots 8 and 16 Slots 7 and Slots 4 and 14...

  • Page 74: Memory Population Rules

    • System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower]) • Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processors • Maximum supported speed of the DIMMs NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration.

  • Page 75: Supported Nps Modes By Processors

    Table 48. Memory population rules (continued) Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information Optimizer population order is not traditional for 8 and 16 DIMMs installations for dual processor. ▪ For 8 DIMMs: A{6}, A{5}, A{2}, A{1}, A{8}, A{7}, A{4}, A{3} ▪...

  • Page 76: Optimal Nps Configuration

    NOTE: NVIDIA GPU support is restricted to the processors which support NPS4. Table 50. Optimal NPS configuration Number of DIMMs per processor • Recommended NPS setting is marked by X that indicate optimal performance. • NPS0 is only available for dual processor systems and is the preferred setting. •...

  • Page 77: Remove A Memory Module

    ○ This interleaves channel [A and B], [C and D], etc. ○ Each channel within the pair requires at least one equal memory modules populated. ○ Works with three memory modules per channel pair, non-symmetrical module is stacked on top (odd configurations). ○...

  • Page 78: Install A Memory Module

    Figure 40. Removing a memory module Next steps Install the memory module. Install a memory module Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. •...

  • Page 79: Processor And Heat Sink

    Figure 41. Installing a memory module Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system. 3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and browse System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings.

  • Page 80: Remove The Amd Processor

    Figure 42. Removing a heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor. Remove the AMD processor Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.

  • Page 81: Removing Screws On The Force Plate

    Figure 43. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches. Figure 44. 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 82: Install The Amd Processor

    Figure 45. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the AMD processor. Install the AMD processor Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in Before you work inside your system. Steps 1.

  • Page 83: Placing The Processor Tray Into The Rail Frame

    Figure 46. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 47. 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 84: Install The Heat Sink

    Figure 48. Securing the force plate Next steps Install the heat sink. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system. Install the heat sink Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove 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 85: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 49. Installing the heat sink 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 86: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    2. Follow the procedure listed in the After you work inside your system. Expansion cards and expansion card risers NOTE: A system event entry is logged in the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing.

  • Page 87: Removing The Low Profile Left Riser

    Figure 51. Removing the low profile left riser NOTE: For low profile riser right, first loosen the captive screw and then holding the touch points lift the riser away from the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 52.

  • Page 88: Install The Expansion Card Risers

    Install the expansion card risers Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. • If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. Steps 1.

  • Page 89: Remove The Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 54. Installing the low profile right riser Next steps 1. If required, reconnect the cables to the expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Remove the expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 90: Removing An Expansion Card From The Low Profile Left Riser

    Figure 55. Removing an expansion card from the low profile left riser Figure 56. Removing an expansion card from the low profile right riser 3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.

  • Page 91: Install An Expansion Card Into An Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 57. Installing filler bracket in the low profile left riser Figure 58. Installing filler bracket in the low profile right riser Next steps If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser. Install an expansion card into an expansion card riser Prerequisites •...

  • Page 92: Removing A Filler Bracket From A Low Profile Left Riser

    Steps 1. Pull and lift the expansion card retention latch lock to open. 2. If installed, remove the filler bracket. NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

  • Page 93: Installing An Expansion Card Into A Low Profile Left Riser

    Figure 61. Installing an expansion card into a low profile left riser Figure 62. Installing an expansion card into a low profile right riser Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3.

  • Page 94: Microsd Card

    MicroSD card Remove the MicsoSD card Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. • Remove the air shroud. • Remove the ISDM module. Steps 1.

  • Page 95: M.2 Ssd Module

    Steps 1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot. To locate IDSDM, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card. 2.

  • Page 96: Removing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 65. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Install the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. • Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 97: Idsdm Module

    Figure 66. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After you work inside your system.

  • Page 98: Install The Idsdm Module

    Figure 67. Removing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the IDSDM module. Install the IDSDM module Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. •...

  • Page 99: Lom Riser Card

    Figure 68. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD card. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After you work inside your system.

  • Page 100: Removing The Lom Riser Card

    Figure 69. Removing the LOM riser card 5. Lift the LOM riser card out of the system. 6. Remove the LOM bracket. a. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. b. Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis. Figure 70.

  • Page 101: Install The Lom Riser Card

    Figure 71. Installing the LOM filler bracket Next steps Install the LOM riser card. Install the LOM riser card Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system.

  • Page 102: Removing The Lom Filler Bracket

    Figure 72. Removing the LOM filler bracket 2. Install the LOM bracket. a. Insert and slide the LOM bracket into the slot on the system. b. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the bracket to the system with a screw Figure 73.

  • Page 103: Mini Perc Card

    Figure 74. Installing the LOM riser card Next steps 1. If removed, install the risers. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system. NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller/FC/NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the system;...

  • Page 104: Install The Mini Perc Card

    Figure 75. Removing the mini PERC card cable 3. Slide out the mini PERC card to disengage from the card holder on the system board. 4. Lift the mini PERC card out of the system. Figure 76. Removing the mini PERC card Next steps Install the mini PERC card.

  • Page 105: Installing The Mini Perc Card

    Steps 1. Angle the mini PERC card to engage with the mini PERC card holder on the system board. 2. Lower the mini PERC card into place until the mini PERC card is firmly seated on the card holder. Figure 77. Installing the mini PERC card 3.

  • Page 106: System Battery

    NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller/FC/NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at information about the Part replacement configuration, see the www.dell.com/ idracmanuals...

  • Page 107: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    Figure 80. Installing the system battery Next steps 1. Install the LOM riser card. 2. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s). 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After you work inside your system. 4. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a.

  • Page 108: Removing The Usb Memory Key

    To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the Jumpers and connectors section. 2. If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port. Figure 81. Removing the USB memory key 3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port. Figure 82.

  • Page 109: Vga Module

    VGA module Remove the VGA module Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. • Remove the front bezel. • Remove the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 110: Power Supply Unit

    NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board. Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1. Route the VGA cable through the VGA module slot on the front of the system and slide the VGA module into the slot. 2.

  • Page 111: Remove The Power Supply Unit Blank

    • If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent of PSU rated power wattage, then the redundant PSU is switched to the sleep state. You can configure the hot spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide available at https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-r6515/overview.

  • Page 112: Remove A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 86. Installing a power supply unit blank Remove a power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on. 1.

  • Page 113: Install A Power Supply Unit

    Next steps Replace the PSU install the PSU blank. Install 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: Power Interposer Board

    Power interposer board Remove the power interposer board Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. • Remove the air shroud. • Remove the blank.

  • Page 115: System Board

    Steps 1. Align the slots on the PIB with the hook on the PSU cage and slide it into place. 2. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the PIB to the system. Figure 90. Installing the power interposer board 3.

  • Page 116: Install The System Board

    ○ Heat sink ○ Memory modules ○ LOM riser card ○ Disconnect all cables from the system board. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis. 2.

  • Page 117: Installing The System Board

    CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis. 2. Holding the system board holder, lower the system board it into the system. 3.

  • Page 118: Restore The Service Tag

    b. If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. See the Manually update the Service Tag by using System Setup section. c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions. Reenable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Modulesection.

  • Page 119: Trusted Platform Module

    Trusted platform module Upgrade the trusted platform module Prerequisites NOTE: • Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM being installed. • Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode. About this task CAUTION: After the TPM is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board.

  • Page 120: Control Panel

    Control panel Remove the left control panel Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system. • If applicable, Remove the drive backplane cover • Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 121: Remove The Right Control Panel

    NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2. Align and insert the left control panel assembly in the slot on the system. 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the left control panel assembly. 4.

  • Page 122: Removing The Cable Cover

    Figure 95. Removing the cable cover 2. Lift open the cable latch and disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the right control panel assembly. 4.

  • Page 123: Install The Right Control Panel

    Install the right control panel Prerequisites • Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. • Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Route the control panel cable and VGA cable through the side wall of the system. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

  • Page 124: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 98. Installing the right control panel Next steps Replace the air shroud. Install the backplane cover 3. Close and secure the cable guiding latch. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 125: Chapter 7: 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 126 3. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 4. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 5. LOM riser card 6. Battery 7. Riser slot 1A/Riser slot 1B 8. Mini PERC 9. System power 3 10. DIMMS for processor 11. Fan 6 12. Fan 5 13. SATA_A/PCIE_A 14. Fan 4 15.

  • Page 127: System Board Connectors

    Figure 100. System board connectors Table 55. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description SLOT1_X16 (CPU1/2) Riser 1 connector PWRD_EN Password clear jumper NVRAM_CLR NVRAM clear jumper INT_USB1 Internal USB connector TPM connector CPLD Diagnostic LED / OmniVu System board diagnostic LED indicators Decoder MB_PWR PCIe Riser 2A Power Connector...

  • Page 128: System Board Jumpers And Connectors

    Figure 101. System board jumpers and connectors 1. Riser 3 2. Rear I/O connector 3. Coin cell battery 4. OCP NIC 3.0 connector 5. Riser 2 6. TPM 7. Backplane signal and power 0 8. LOM connector 9. IDSDM/Internal USB connector 10.

  • Page 129: System Board Jumpers And Connectors

    Figure 102. System board jumpers and connectors 1. PCIe/NVMe connector 6 2. Riser 4 3. PCIe/NVMe/SATA connector 5 4. Riser 3 5. GPU power 6. Riser 3 power connector 7. Rear I/O connector 8. Coin cell battery 9. Riser 2 10.

  • Page 130: System Board Jumper Settings

    System board jumper settings For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disable a forgotten password section. Table 56. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The BIOS password feature is enabled. The BIOS password feature is disabled. The BIOS password is now disabled and you are not allowed to set a new password.
  • Page 131 NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4. NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 2 and 3.

  • Page 132: Chapter 8: 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 fans specifications • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 133: Chassis Dimensions

    NOTE: Zb goes to the nominal rear wall external surface where the motherboard I/O connectors reside. System weight Table 59. Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system weight System configuration Maximum weight (with all drives) 8 x 2.5-inch configuration 15.6 kg (34.39 lb)

  • Page 134: Processor Specifications

    Drivers/SupportedOS/poweredge-r7515https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/SupportedOS/poweredge-c6525. Cooling fans specifications The XC Core XC6515 system supports both the Standard fan (STD fan) and High-Performance fan (HPR fan) and requires all six fans to be installed. NOTE: Mixing of STD and HPR fans is not supported.

  • Page 135: Memory Specifications

    Slot 3 Riser 2 Low-profile Half-length x16 (Gen 4) Memory specifications The Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system supports the following memory specifications for optimized operation. Table 63. Memory specifications DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM...

  • Page 136: Lom Riser Card Specifications

    LOM riser card specifications The XC Core XC6515 system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports that are located on the back panel. The system also supports LAN on Motherboard (LOM) on an optional riser card.

  • Page 137: Environmental Specifications

    Table 68. Supported rear video resolution options (continued) Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits) 1280 x 1024 8, 16, 32 1360 x 768 8, 16, 32 1440 x 900 8, 16, 32 1600 x 900 8, 16, 32 1600 x 1200 8, 16, 32 1680 x 1050 8, 16, 32...

  • Page 138: Shared Requirements Across All Categories

    Table 71. Operational climatic range category A4 (continued) Allowable continuous operations Operational altitude derating Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 meters (1.8°F/410 feet) above 900 meters (2,953 feet) Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A4 environment (UI) • CPU TDP equal or greater than 155 W are not supported. •...

  • Page 139: Standard Operating Temperature

    Table 75. Maximum vibration specifications (continued) Maximum vibration Specifications Storage 1.88 G at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six sides tested) Table 76. Maximum shock pulse specifications Maximum shock pulse Specifications Operating 24 run shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis of 6 G for up to 11 ms.

  • Page 140: Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions

    Table 80. Expanded operating temperature specifications (continued) Expanded operating temperature Specifications up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours. For temperatures 40°C– 45°C, derate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m (1°F per 228 ft) above 950 m (3.117 ft).

  • Page 141: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    Table 81. Particulate contamination specifications (continued) Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: Air filtering can also be accomplished by filtering room air with MERV8 filter per ANSI/ASHARE Standard 127. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.

  • Page 142: Thermal Restriction Matrix For T4 Gpgpu

    Heat sink Low profile Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A3/Fresh air environment NOTE: XC Core XC6515 does not support. • Processor TDP equal or greater than 180 W are not supported. • 128 GB or greater capacity LRDIMMs are not supported.

  • Page 143: Chapter 9: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    System diagnostics and indicator codes The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup. The following sections contain information about the chassis LEDs and indicator codes for the Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 system. Status LED indicators NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.

  • Page 144: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    Table 86. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action (for example, the ambient • A cooling fan has been removed or has failed. temperature is out of range or there • System cover, air shroud, or back filler bracket is is a fan failure).

  • Page 145: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem. You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters).

  • Page 146: Viewing Home Screen

    Table 89. LCD panel features (continued) Item Button or Description display NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling. LCD display Displays the system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address. Viewing Home screen The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system.

  • Page 147: Nic Indicator Codes

    Table 91. View menu (continued) Option Description Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system. Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

  • Page 148: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Power supply unit indicator codes AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows if power is present or if a power fault has occurred. Figure 108. AC PSU status indicator 1.

  • Page 149: Dc Psu Status Indicator Codes

    Table 93. AC PSU status indicator codes (continued) Power indicator codes Condition Blinking green and powers When hot-plugging a PSU, it blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and powers off. This indicates a PSU mismatch due to efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label;...

  • Page 150: Drive Indicator Codes

    Drive indicator codes The LEDs on the drive carrier indicates the state of each drive. Each drive carrier has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a status LED (bicolor, green/amber). The activity LED blinks whenever the drive is accessed. Figure 111.

  • Page 151: Using System Diagnostics

    Table 95. Drive indicator codes (continued) Drive status indicator code Condition Solid green Indicates that the drive is online. Blinks green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and Indicates that the rebuild has stopped. then powers off after six seconds Using system diagnostics f you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance.

  • Page 152: Nvdimm Led Sequence

    Table 97. Power-up LED sequence (continued) ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ● ● MEM VTT EN. Waiting for MEM VTT PGs ○ ○ ● ○ ● ○ ○ CPU* VCCIO and PCIe clocks EN. Waiting for CPU VCCIO PGs ○ ○...

  • Page 153: Enhanced Preboot System Assessment

    Table 100. Pfault or failsafe errors LED sequence (continued) ○ ● ○ ○ ○ CPU1 VCORE Failure ○ ● ○ ○ ● CPU2 VCORE Failure ○ ● ○ ● ○ CPU1 VCCIO Failure ○ ● ○ ● ● CPU2 VCCIO Failure ○...
  • Page 154 Running the Embedded system diagnostics from Boot Manager To run the embedded system diagnostics from Boot Manager: 1. As the system boots, press <F11>. 2. Using the arrow keys select System Utilities → Launch Diagnostics. 3. Wait while the Quick Tests automatically run. System diagnostics and indicator codes...
  • Page 155 4. Once the tests have been completed, you can view the results and additional information about the Results tab, the System Health tab, the Configuration tab, and the Event Log tab. 5. Close the Embedded System Diagnostics utility. 6. To leave the diagnostics, click Exit. 7.

  • Page 156: Chapter 10: Getting Help

    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 157: Accessing System Information By Using Qrl

    Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the XC XR2, to access the information about the Dell EMC XC XR2. Prerequisites Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.

  • Page 158: Chapter 11: 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 159 Dell OpenManage Enterprise, see the Dell OpenManage Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell https://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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