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Dell EMC PowerEdge R750
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E70S
Regulatory Type: E70S001
September 2021
Rev. A02

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E70S Regulatory Type: E70S001 September 2021 Rev. A02...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: About this document....................8 Chapter 2: System overview......................9 Front view of the system..............................9 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view............................. 12 Rear view of the system..............................13 Inside the system ................................17 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................19 System information label..............................
  • Page 4 Installing the drive backplane cover........................61 Air shroud.................................... 63 Removing the air shroud............................63 Installing the air shroud..............................63 Removing the GPU air shroud..........................64 Installing the GPU air shroud............................65 Removing the GPU air shroud top cover.......................66 Installing the GPU air shroud top cover......................... 67 Removing the GPU air shroud filler.........................68 Installing the GPU air shroud filler...........................69 Removing the rear drive module air shroud......................
  • Page 5 Removing the processor and heat sink module....................106 Removing the processor............................108 Installing the processor............................. 110 Installing the processor and heat sink module.....................113 Removing the liquid cooling module........................115 Installing the liquid cooling module......................... 116 Expansion cards and expansion card risers........................118 Expansion card installation guidelines........................118 Removing the expansion card risers........................
  • Page 6 Removing a power supply unit blank........................196 Installing a power supply unit blank........................196 Removing a power supply unit adapter........................ 197 Installing a power supply unit adapter........................197 Removing a power supply unit..........................198 Installing a power supply unit..........................199 Trusted Platform Module..............................200 Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module......................200 Initializing TPM for users............................
  • Page 7 Using system diagnostics..............................233 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................233 Chapter 9: Getting help......................235 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................235 Contacting Dell Technologies............................235 Accessing system information by using QRL......................235 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R750 system................... 236 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................236 Chapter 10: Documentation resources..................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: 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 9: Chapter 2: System Overview

    ● Up to 12 x 3.5-inch, or 24 x 2.5-inch, 16 x 2.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 2 x 2.5-inch (rear), 4 x 2.5-inch (rear), SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support Browse all Products >...
  • Page 10 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 https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals System overview...

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Left control panel view Figure 5. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Table 2.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel- based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device.

  • Page 13: Rear View Of The System

    NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Rear view of the system Figure 8. Rear view of the system Table 5. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots...
  • Page 14 Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on product documentation page. NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Figure 9. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Table 6.
  • Page 15 Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on product documentation page. NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Figure 10. Rear view of the system with 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Table 7.
  • Page 16 Power supply unit (PSU 1) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on product documentation page. NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. System overview...

  • Page 17: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 11. Inside the system 1. Handle 2. BOSS S2 module bay 3. Riser 1 4. Power supply unit (PSU 1) 5. Riser 2 cage 6. System board 7. Air shroud 8. Cooling fan 9. Drive backplane cover 10.
  • Page 18 Figure 12. Inside the system with full length risers and GPU shroud 1. Handle 2. BOSS S2 module bay 3. Riser 1 4. GPU air shroud top cover 5. GPU air shroud 6. Cooling fan 7. Drive backplane 8. Service tag 9.

  • Page 19: Locating The Express Service Code And Service Tag

    Figure 13. Inside the system with liquid cooling module 1. Handle 2. Power supply unit (PSU 1) 3. Riser 2 4. System board 5. Memory DIMM sockets 6. Liquid cooling module 7. Cooling fan 8. Drive backplane 9. Service tag 10.

  • Page 20: System Information Label

    The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes the 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 21 Figure 15. Service information Figure 16. Memory information and system board connectors System overview...
  • Page 22 Figure 17. LED behavior Figure 18. Icon legend Figure 19. Configuration and layout for 2.5-inch drive system Figure 20. Configuration and layout for 3.5-inch drive system System overview...
  • Page 23 Figure 21. System tasks Figure 22. Heat sink Figure 23. BOSS S2 Figure 24. Express service tag System overview...

  • Page 24: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see 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 that is listed below: ●...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: 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 section also provides general steps to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information. Topics: •...

  • Page 26: Options To Log In To Idrac

    OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Open Manage Deployment Toolkit. iDRAC Direct Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals >...

  • Page 27: Resources To Install Operating System

    For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.

  • Page 28: Options To Download And Install Os Drivers

    Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the 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, click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Minimum To Post And System Management Configuration Validation

    Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation This section describes the minimum to POST system requirement and system management configuration validation of the Dell EMC system. Topics: • Minimum configuration to POST • Configuration validation Minimum configuration to POST The components listed below are the minimum configuration to POST: ●...

  • Page 30: Error Messages

    Table 12. Configuration validation error (continued) Error Description Possible cause and Example recommendations Comm Error A configuration element is not responding System management Comm Error: Backplane 2 to iDRAC using the management interface sideband communication while running an inventory check. Unplug AC Power, reseat the element and replace the element if the problem...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Topics: • Safety instructions • Before working inside your system • After working inside your system • Recommended tools • Cable routing • M.2 SSD module • Optional front bezel • System cover • Drive backplane cover •...

  • Page 32: Before Working Inside Your System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 33: Cable Routing

    ● Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground ● ESD mat ● Needle-nose pliers You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: ● AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent ● Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent ●...
  • Page 34 Figure 26. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 Table 16. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) connector)
  • Page 35 Table 17. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 1 From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) connector) SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)
  • Page 36 Figure 29. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 Table 19. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) connector)
  • Page 37 Table 20. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 2 and optional BOSS S2 module From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) connector)
  • Page 38 Figure 32. 8 x 2.5-inch SAS with fPERC and Riser 1C Table 22. 8 x 2.5-inch SAS with fPERC and Riser 1C From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB2...
  • Page 39 Figure 33. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC and Riser 1C Table 23. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC and Riser 1C From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB2...
  • Page 40 Figure 34. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe direct Table 24. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe direct From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) Riser 3 (R3 paddle card on Riser 3 slot) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) SL2_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system board)
  • Page 41 Figure 35. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC Table 25. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector) SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board)
  • Page 42 Figure 36. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC Table 26. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector) Figure 37.
  • Page 43 Table 27. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC and Riser 1C From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) and Riser 1C (signal connector from Riser 1C)
  • Page 44 Figure 39. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with expander and fPERC Table 29. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with expander and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)
  • Page 45 Table 30. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with expander, fPERC, and Riser 1C From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) and...
  • Page 46 Figure 42. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with dual controller, expander, fPERC, and APERC in Riser 1 Table 32. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with dual controller, expander, fPERC, and APERC in Riser 1 From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) connector)
  • Page 47 Table 33. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with dual controller, expander, fPERC, and APERC in Riser 2 From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) APERC_CTRL_SRC_SA1 (adapter PERC controller DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)
  • Page 48 Figure 45. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with expander and fPERC Table 35. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with expander and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector)
  • Page 49 Figure 46. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS with expander and fPERC Table 36. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS with expander and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector)
  • Page 50 Figure 47. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with expander and fPERC Table 37. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with expander and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector)
  • Page 51 Figure 48. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with separate controller, expander, APERC in R1, and fPERC Table 38. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with separate controller, expander, APERC in R1, and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector)
  • Page 52 Figure 49. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with separate controller, expander, APERC in R2, and fPERC Table 39. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with separate controller, expander, APERC in R2, and fPERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector) SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector)
  • Page 53 Figure 50. 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe switch Table 40. 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe switch with From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) DST_PB2 (backplane switch signal connector) SL4_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) DST_PA2 (backplane switch signal connector)

  • Page 54: M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 51. 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe switch with 2 front PERC Table 41. 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe switch with 2 front PERC From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_PA2 (backplane switch signal connector) CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller connector) DST_PB2 (backplane switch signal connector) SL3_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board)

  • Page 55: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 52. Removing the M.2 SSD module a. module connector (2) b. screws (2) c. module (2) Next steps Installing the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1.

  • Page 56: Optional Front Bezel

    Figure 53. Installing the M.2 SSD module a. module connector (2) b. screws (2) c. modules (2) Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. NOTE: Installing the BOSS card is similar to installing the expansion card riser. 2. Install the air shroud. 3.

  • Page 57: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 54. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel Next steps Replace 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 58: System Cover

    Figure 55. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel 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 59: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 56. 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 60: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 57. 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 61: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 58. 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. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 62 Figure 59. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 63: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing 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. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 64: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud

    2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated. Figure 61. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the GPU 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 65: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud

    Figure 62. Removing the GPU air shroud Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud. Installing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 66: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    Figure 63. Installing the GPU air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install the full length expansion risers. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover 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 67: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    Figure 64. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud top cover. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 68: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud Filler

    Figure 65. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the GPU air shroud filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 69: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud Filler

    Figure 66. Removing the GPU shroud filler Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud filler. Installing the GPU air shroud filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 70: Removing The Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 67. Installing the GPU shroud filler Next steps 1. If required, install the full length expansion card risers. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed.

  • Page 71: Installing The Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 68. Removing the rear drive module air shroud Next steps Replace the rear drive module air shroud. Installing the rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 72: Cooling Fans

    Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fans Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 73: Removing A Cooling Fan

    Steps 1. Holding the blue release lever of the cooling fan cage, align the guide rails with the guides on the system. 2. Lower the cooling fan cage assembly into the system until seated firmly. 3. Lower the blue release lever and press to lock the cooling fan cage assembly into the system. Figure 71.

  • Page 74: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 72. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. NOTE: The procedure to install standard (STD), high-performance silver grade (HPR SLVR), or high-performance gold grade (HPR GOLD) fan is same.

  • Page 75: Removing A Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 73. Installing a cooling fan Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 76: Installing A Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 74. Removing a rear drive module cooling fan Next steps Replace a rear drive module cooling fan. Installing a rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 77: Side Wall Brackets

    Next steps Install the rear drive module air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Side wall brackets Removing the side wall bracket There are two side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to remove is similar. Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 78: Installing The Side Wall Bracket

    Next steps Replace the side wall bracket. Installing the side wall bracket There are two side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to install is similar. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 79: Drives

    4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots. Steps Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.

  • Page 80: Removing The Drive Carrier

    Figure 79. Installing a drive blank Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator blinks while the drive is powering off.

  • Page 81: Installing The Drive Carrier

    Figure 80. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Replace 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.

  • Page 82: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 81. 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. Remove the drive carrier. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier. NOTE: If the drive carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to remove the drive.

  • Page 83: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 82. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the drive blank. Steps 1.

  • Page 84: Rear Drive Module

    Figure 83. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. Rear drive module Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 85: Installing The 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Figure 84. Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps Replace the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 86: Removing The 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Figure 85. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps 1. Connect all the cables to the rear drive module. Install the drives. 3. If removed, install the BOSS S2 module. 4. If removed, install the air shroud. 5.

  • Page 87: Installing The 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Figure 86. Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps Replace the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 88: Drive Backplane

    Figure 87. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps 1. Connect all the cables to the rear drive module. Install the drives. 3. If removed, install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 89 Figure 88. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_CTRL 2. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 3. BP_DST_PA1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 4. BP_ DST_PB1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 5. BP_ DST_PA2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 6. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 7. BP_DST_PB2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) Figure 89.

  • Page 90: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 91. 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. DST_SA1 2. SRC_SA1 3. DST_SB1 4. BP_PWR_1 5. BP_DST_PA1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 6. BP_PWR_2 7. BP_ DST_PB1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 8. BP_PWR_CTRL 9. BP_ DST_PA2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 10. BP_ DST_PB2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) Figure 92. 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe switched backplane 1.

  • Page 91: Installing The Drive Backplane

    CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can reinstall them in the same location. NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 92: Perc Module

    Remove the cooling fan cage assembly. 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 93: Installing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. 5. If required, remove the drive backplane. 6. Disconnect all the cables, observe the cable routing. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the rear mounting front PERC module. 2.

  • Page 94: Removing The Adapter Perc Module

    Figure 97. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. If removed, install the drive backplane. 2. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 95 Figure 98. Removing the APERC module 4. If the APERC module is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. Figure 99. Installing the filler bracket Next steps Replace the APERC module. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 96: Installing The Adapter Perc Module

    Installing the adapter PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the expansion card riser. 4. If installing a new APERC module, unpack it and prepare the module for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

  • Page 97: System Memory

    Figure 101. Installing the APERC module Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the APERC module. Install the expansion card riser. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R750 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMMs), and Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS).
  • Page 98 Figure 102. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 43. Memory channels Processor Channel Channel Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor 1 Slots A1 Slots A5 Slots A3 Slots A7 Slots A2 and Slots A6 Slots A4 and Slots A8 and...

  • Page 99: 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 100 ● Populate Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) in DIMM slot 1, unless Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) is the only DIMM in that channel, and then populate in DIMM slot 0. For more information about the supported Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) configurations, see the Dell EMC Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support/home/products/server_int/...
  • Page 101 NOTE: There are limited configurations available for dual socket servers with only one processor populated. Table 47. Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) Configuration 1 - 4 x RDIMMs/ LRDIMMs, 4 x Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) per processor Total No of Total No of 1 R/LRDIMM...
  • Page 102 Table 48. Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) Configuration 2 - 6 x RDIMMs/ LRDIMMs, 1 x Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) per processor (continued) Total No of Total No of 1 R/LRDIMM 1 Intel Total Standard Total PM Supported Modes RDIMMs/ Intel...
  • Page 103 Table 50. Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) Configuration 4 - 8 x RDIMMs/ LRDIMMs, 4 x Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) per processor (continued) Total No of Total No of 1 R/LRDIMM 1 Intel Total Standard Total PM Supported Modes RDIMMs / Intel...

  • Page 104: Removing A Memory Module

    Table 52. Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) Configuration 6 - 12 x RDIMMs/ LRDIMMs, 2 x Intel Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) per processor Total No of Total No of 1 R/LRDIMM 1 Intel Total Standard Total PM Supported Modes RDIMMs / Intel capacity (GB)

  • Page 105: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 103. 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 the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 106: Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Figure 104. Installing a memory module Next steps Install the air shroud install the GPU 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 >...
  • Page 107 NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the PHM are in locked position when loosening the captive screws. 2. Set all the anti-tilt wires to unlocked position (inward position). Figure 105. Removing the processor heat sink module 3. Lift the PHM from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 108: Removing The Processor

    Figure 106. Removing a heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor. Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the processor or heat sink.
  • Page 109 NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever. Figure 107. Lift up the TIM break lever NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position. 4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector, pull out the tip of the retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the heat sink.

  • Page 110: Installing 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 air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. Remove the processor heat sink module remove the liquid cooling module.
  • Page 111 Figure 110. Press the retaining clip on the four sides 4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth. 5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral design on the bottom of the heat sink.
  • Page 112 Figure 111. Applying thermal grease 6. For new heat sink, remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film from the base of heat sink. Figure 112. Removing the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film 7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the base of the heat sink until the retaining clip locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners.

  • Page 113: Installing The Processor And Heat Sink Module

    NOTE: ● Ensure latching features on retaining clip and heat sink are aligned during assembly. ● Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip before placing the heat sink onto the retaining clip. Figure 113.
  • Page 114 2. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor heat sink module (PHM) on the processor socket. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins. NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.

  • Page 115: Removing The Liquid Cooling Module

    Figure 115. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the screws Next steps Install the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Removing the liquid cooling module Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 116: Installing The Liquid Cooling Module

    NOTE: Ensure the anti-tilt wires on the liquid cooling module are in locked position when loosening the captive screws. 7. Set the anti-tilt wires on the liquid cooling module to the unlock position and lift the liquid module from the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps.
  • Page 117 Steps 1. Align the liquid cooling module with the standoff screws on the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the liquid cooling tubes and liquid cooling leak detection cable are placed towards the rear of the system. 2. Place the module on the processor slot and set all the anti-tilt wires to locked position (outward position). 3.

  • Page 118: 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 119 Table 53. Riser configurations (continued) Configurations Expansion PCIe Slots Controlling height Length Slot width card risers processor 4 and 5 Processor 2 Full height Half length x8 + x8 7 and 8 Processor 2 Full height Half length x8 + x8 Config2-1.
  • Page 120 Table 53. Riser configurations (continued) Configurations Expansion PCIe Slots Controlling height Length Slot width card risers processor 3 and 6 Processor 1 and Low profile Half length x16 + x16 7 and 8 Processor 2 Full height Half length x8 + x8 Config7.
  • Page 121 Figure 121. Riser 1C 1. Slot 2 2. Slot 1 Figure 122. Riser 1A - FL 1. Slot 2 Figure 123. Riser 1C - FL 1. Slot 2 2. Slot 1 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 122 Figure 124. Riser 2A 1. Slot 3 2. Slot 6 Figure 125. Riser 2B (SNAPI) 1. Slot 3 2. Slot 6 Figure 126. Riser 3A 1. Slot 5 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 123 Figure 127. Riser 3B 1. Slot 5 2. Slot 4 Figure 128. Riser 4A 1. Slot 7 Figure 129. Riser 4B 1. Slot 7 2. Slot 8 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 124 Figure 130. Riser 4A - FL 1. Slot 7 NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable. 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 125 Table 54. Configuration 0: R1B + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC:1Gb) 7, 2, 1 Mellanox (OCP:25Gb) Integrated slot SolarFlare (OCP:25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP:25Gb) Integrated slot QLogic (OCP:25Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP:25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP:10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP:10Gb)
  • Page 126 Table 55. Configuration 1: R1B + R2A + R3B + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Emulex (HBA: FC32) 5, 4, 7, 2, 1 Qlogic (HBA: FC32) 5, 4, 7, 2, 1 Emulex (HBA: FC32) 6, 3 Qlogic (HBA: FC32) 6, 3 Emulex (HBA: FC16)
  • Page 127 Table 55. Configuration 1: R1B + R2A + R3B + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (BOSS S1 Full height) 5, 4, 8, 7, 2, 1 Inventec (BOSS S1 Low profile) 6, 3 Inventec (BOSS S2 Adapter) Integrated slot Samsung (PCIe SSD) 5, 4, 8, 7, 2, 1...
  • Page 128 Table 56. Configuration 2-1: R1A + R2A + R3B + R4A (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards QLogic (HBA: FC16) 5, 4, 7, 2 Emulex (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 QLogic (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) 5, 4, 7, 2 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 5, 4, 7, 2...
  • Page 129 Table 57. Configuration 2-2: R1A + R2A + R3B + R4A (HL) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (VGA) 4, 8 Inventec (Serial) 4, 8 NVIDIA (GPU T4 FH) 7, 2 NVIDIA (GPU T4 LP) 3, 6 Inventec (FPERC 10.15) Intergrated slot Foxconn (FPERC 10.15)
  • Page 130 Table 57. Configuration 2-2: R1A + R2A + R3B + R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 6, 3 Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 10Gb) 6, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 5, 4, 7, 2 Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 5, 4, 7, 2 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb)
  • Page 131 Table 58. Configuration 3-1: R1A + R2B + R3B + R4A (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Foxconn (FPERC 10.15) Intergrated slot Foxconn (FPERC 11) Intergrated slot Foxconn (FPERC HBA 11) Intergrated slot Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) 7, 2 Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 132 Table 58. Configuration 3-1: R1A + R2B + R3B + R4A (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot SolarFlare (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot QLogic (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb)
  • Page 133 Table 59. Configuration 3-2: R1A + R2B + R3B + R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 25Gb) Emulex (HBA: FC32) 5, 4, 7, 2 Qlogic (HBA: FC32) 5, 4, 7, 2 Emulex (HBA: FC32) Qlogic (HBA: FC32) Emulex (HBA: FC16)
  • Page 134 Table 59. Configuration 3-2: R1A + R2B + R3B + R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Foxconn (External Adapter) 5, 4, 7, 2, 6 Inventec (BOSS 1.5) Intergrated slot Inventec (BOSS S1 Full height) 5, 4, 7, 2, 6 Inventec (BOSS S1 Low profile) Inventec (BOSS S2 Adapter) Integrated slot...
  • Page 135 Table 60. Configuration 4-1: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4A (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards QLogic (HBA: FC16) 5, 7, 2, 1 Emulex (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 QLogic (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) 5, 7, 2, 1 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 5, 7, 2, 1...
  • Page 136 Table 61. Configuration 4-2: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4A (HL) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (VGA) 4, 8 Inventec (Serial) 4, 8 NVIDIA (GPU T4 FH) 7, 1, 2, 5 NVIDIA (GPU T4 LP) 3, 6 Inventec (FPERC 10.15) Intergrated slot...
  • Page 137 Table 61. Configuration 4-2: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 5, 7, 2, 1 Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 5, 7, 2, 1 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 6, 3 Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 6, 3 Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI)
  • Page 138 Table 62. Configuration 5: R2A + R4A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) 6, 3 SolarFlare (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 25Gb) 6, 3 SolarFlare (NIC: 25Gb) 6, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 139 Table 62. Configuration 5: R2A + R4A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot QLogic (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Intergrated slot Intel (OCP: 1Gb) Intergrated slot Foxconn (External Adapter) Foxconn (External Adapter) 6, 3...
  • Page 140 Table 63. Configuration 6: R1B + R2A + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Qlogic (HBA: FC32) 6, 3 Emulex (HBA: FC16) 7, 2, 1 QLogic (HBA: FC16) 7, 2, 1 Emulex (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 QLogic (HBA: FC16) 6, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb)
  • Page 141 Table 64. Configuration 7: R2A + R4B with R1 and R3 paddle cards Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (VGA) Inventec (Serial) NVIDIA (GPU T4 LP) 3, 6 Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) 6, 3 SolarFlare (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 142 Table 64. Configuration 7: R2A + R4B with R1 and R3 paddle cards (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Intergrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot QLogic (OCP: 10Gb) Intergrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Intergrated slot...
  • Page 143 Table 65. Configuration 8: R1B + R2A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Emulex (HBA: FC16) QLogic (HBA: FC16) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) 2, 1 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 2, 1 Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 10Gb) 2, 1 Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb)
  • Page 144 Table 66. Configuration 9: R2A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (APERC 10.15) Foxconn (APERC HBA 11) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 25Gb) SolarFlare (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Qlogic - Marvell (NIC: 25Gb) Emulex (HBA: FC32) Qlogic (HBA: FC32) Emulex (HBA: FC16)

  • Page 145: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Removing the expansion card risers 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 air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. 4. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card or system board. Steps 1.
  • Page 146 Figure 132. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Figure 133. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 147 Figure 134. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) 3. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks and if required tighten the captive screws. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
  • Page 148 Figure 136. Installing the Riser 2 blank Figure 137. Installing the Riser 3 blank Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 149: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Install Riser 2 before installing Riser 1 and Riser 3. Install Riser 4 after installing Riser 3. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1.
  • Page 150 Figure 139. Removing the Riser 2 blank Figure 140. Removing the Riser 1 blank Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 151 Figure 141. Removing the Riser 3 blank Figure 142. Removing the Riser 4 blank 2. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 3. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
  • Page 152 Figure 143. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) Figure 144. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 153 Figure 145. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Figure 146. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the air shroud Install the GPU air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 154: 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. Remove the expansion card riser.

  • Page 155: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1.
  • Page 156 Figure 149. Removing the filler bracket 3. Hold the card by edges, and align the card with the connector on the riser. 4. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card connector until seated. 5. Close the expansion card retention latch. 6.

  • Page 157: Removing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the expansion card risers. 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. Removing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 158 Figure 152. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) 2. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks and tighten the captive screws. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.

  • Page 159: Installing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Figure 154. Installing the Riser 4 blank Next steps Replace the full length expansion card riser. Installing the full length 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.
  • Page 160 Figure 155. Removing the Riser 1 blank Figure 156. Removing the Riser 4 blank 2. To install the full length expansion card risers: a. Connect the GPU cable to the system board. b. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. c.
  • Page 161 Figure 157. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Figure 158. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card or system board. 2. If required, install the GPU air shroud filler.

  • Page 162: Removing A Gpu

    Removing a GPU 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. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.
  • Page 163 Figure 160. Removing GPU from Riser 4 3. If you are replacing the GPU permanently, install a filler bracket. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot 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 164: Installing A Gpu

    CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
  • Page 165 Figure 162. Removing the filler bracket 2. To install the GPU on Riser 1: a. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. b. Insert the GPU into the riser until firmly seated. c. Close the expansion card holder latch. d.
  • Page 166 Figure 163. Installing GPU on Riser 1 3. To install the GPU on Riser 4: a. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. b. Insert the GPU into the riser until firmly seated. c. Close the expansion card holder latch. d.

  • Page 167: Removing R1 And R3 Paddle Cards

    Figure 164. Installing GPU on Riser 4 Next steps 1. If removed, install the GPU air shroud Install the full length expansion card riser. Install the GPU air shroud filler. Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 168: Installing R1 And R3 Paddle Cards

    Figure 165. Removing the R1 paddle card Figure 166. Removing the R3 paddle card Next steps Replace the paddle cards. Installing R1 and R3 paddle cards R1 and R3 paddle cards are supported on 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe direct-attach configuration only. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 169 6. Disconnect the paddle card cables from the drive backplane. Steps 1. Holding the edges, align the hole on the paddle cards with the guides on the system board. 2. Lower the paddle cards into place and press until the paddle card connector is fully seated on the system board connector. Figure 167.

  • Page 170: Optional Serial Com Port

    Optional serial COM port This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the serial COM port The procedure to remove serial COM port from Riser 3 or 4 is same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 171: Installing The Serial Com Port

    Figure 170. Removing the Serial COM port 5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the serial COM port. Next steps Replace the serial COM port. Installing the serial COM port The procedure to install serial COM port from Riser 3 or 4 is same. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 172 Figure 171. Installing the serial COM port 3. Connect the serial COM port cable to the rear I/O board. 4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 5.

  • Page 173: Optional Vga Port For Liquid Cooling Module

    Optional VGA port for liquid cooling module Removing the VGA port The procedure to remove VGA port from Riser 3 or 4 is same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 174: Installing The Vga Port

    Figure 174. Removing the VGA port 5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the VGA port. Next steps Replace the VGA port. Installing the VGA port The procedure to install VGA port from Riser 3 or 4 is same. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 175 Figure 175. Installing the VGA port 3. Connect the VGA port cable to the LC rear I/O board. 4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 5.

  • Page 176: Optional Idsdm Module

    Next steps Install the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM module Removing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.

  • Page 177: Microsd Card

    Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM connector on the system board. NOTE: For information on the exact location of IDSDM on system board, see System board jumpers and connector section. 2. Align IDSDM module with the connector on the system board. 3.

  • Page 178: Installing The Microsd Card

    Figure 179. 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 179: Optional Boss S2 Module

    Figure 180. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional BOSS S2 module Removing the BOSS S2 module blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 180: Installing The Boss S2 Module Blank

    Figure 181. Removing the BOSS S2 module blank Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 module blank install BOSS S2 card module. Installing the BOSS S2 module blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Align the blank with the BOSS S2 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 181: Removing The Boss S2 Card Carrier Blank

    Figure 182. Installing the BOSS S2 module blank Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Press and pull the BOSS S2 card carrier blank out from the BOSS S2 module. Figure 183.

  • Page 182: Installing The Boss S2 Card Carrier Blank

    Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 card carrier blank install BOSS S2 card carrier. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Align the blank with the BOSS S2 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Figure 184.
  • Page 183 Figure 185. Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS S2 card carrier. 4. Slide the M.2 SSD out from the BOSS S2 card carrier. Figure 186.
  • Page 184 Figure 187. Removing the BOSS S2 module 8. Remove the BOSS S2 power and signal cable from the BOSS S2 module. Figure 188. Removing the BOSS S2 power and signal cable from the BOSS S2 module Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 module Install the BOSS module blank.

  • Page 185: Installing The Boss S2 Module

    Installing the BOSS S2 module The procedure to install is the BOSS S2 module with 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 186 Figure 190. Installing the BOSS S2 module 6. Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS S2 card carrier. 7. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS S2 card carrier. 8. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS S2 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 191.

  • Page 187: System Battery

    Figure 192. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. System battery This is a service technician replaceable part only. Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type That is recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 188 Figure 193. 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 194.

  • Page 189: Optional Internal Usb Card

    b. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. c. Exit the System Setup. d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour. e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour. f.

  • Page 190: Intrusion Switch Module

    2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the expansion card risers. Steps 1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card. NOTE: For information on the exact location of USB on system board, see System board jumpers and connectors section 2.

  • Page 191: Installing The Intrusion Switch Module

    2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw on the intrusion switch module. 3. Slide the intrusion switch module out of the slot on the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 197.

  • Page 192: Optional Ocp Card

    Figure 198. 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 193: Installing The Ocp Card

    Figure 199. Removing the OCP card 4. If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket . Figure 200. Installation of filler bracket Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 194 CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

  • Page 195: Power Supply Unit

    ● 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 www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 196: 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 197: Removing A Power Supply Unit Adapter

    Removing a power supply unit adapter Remove the PSU adapter, when installing PSU with 86 mm wide form factor. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw and remove the power supply unit adapter. Figure 205.

  • Page 198: Removing A Power Supply Unit

    NOTE: For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system is in a rack, see the system’s cable management arm documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Steps Press the release latch and holding the PSU handle, slide the PSU out of the bay.

  • Page 199: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 207. 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 200: Trusted Platform Module

    PSU is removed or installed while the system is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 201: Initializing Tpm For Users

    Steps 1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. 2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module. 3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector. 4.

  • Page 202: Initializing The Tpm 2.0 For Users

    Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings. 3. From the TPM Security option, select On. 4.

  • Page 203: Installing The System Board

    Figure 210. Removing the system board Next steps Install 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.
  • Page 204 Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section. 4. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 205: Restoring The System Using Easy Restore

    Restoring the system using Easy Restore The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.

  • Page 206: Installing The Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    Figure 212. Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board Figure 213. Removing liquid cooling rear I/O board Next steps Replace the LOM card and rear I/O board. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 207 NOTE: The procedure to install the liquid cooling rear I/O board and rear I/O boards is same. Steps 1. Align the connectors and slots on the LOM card or rear I/O board with the connector and standoffs on the system board. 2.

  • Page 208: Control Panel

    Control panel This is a service technician replaceable part only. 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. Remove the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 209: 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 the Before working inside your system. Remove the drive backplane cover. 4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 210: Removing The Left Control Panel

    Removing the left 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. Remove the drive backplane cover. 4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 211: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Installing the left 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. Remove the drive backplane cover. 4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 212: Chapter 6: Upgrade Kits

    Upgrade Kits The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits. Table 67. Upgrade kits Kits Related links to service instructions Bezel Installing the front bezel Boss Installing the M.2 SSD module BOSS S2 Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module Embedded management (IDSDM) IDSDM kit GPU kit...

  • Page 213: Boss S2 Module Kit

    • Internal USB card kit • Serial COM port kit • VGA port kit BOSS S2 module kit The BOSS S2 module supports up to two M.2 SSDs. NOTE: To enable the BOSS S2 module in the system, ensure that the BIOS firmware version is 1.5.5 and iDRAC firmware version is 4.30.30.30 or later.
  • Page 214 Figure 220. Removing the BOSS S2 module blank To install the BOSS blank: 1. Align the blank with the BOSS S2 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Figure 221. Installing the BOSS S2 module blank To install the BOSS S2 module: 1.
  • Page 215 3. Remove the BOSS S2 module. To remove the BOSS S2 controller card module, see removing the BOSS S2 module steps 5 to 8. 4. Install the BOSS S2 module blank. NOTE: Removal of the BOSS S2 card carrier does not require the system to be powered off. System shutdown is only required when removing the BOSS S2 module.

  • Page 216: Gpu Kit

    The GPU FL and HL kits are available for the Customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components are available. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
  • Page 217 2.5-inch NVMe HPR - High Performance, SLVR - Silver NOTE: For more information about supported cooling fans matrix, see the thermal restriction section in Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. NOTE: 12 x 3.5 inch and rear drive configuration systems do not support GPU card.
  • Page 218 NOTE: Maximum of two double width GPUs with power cables or a maximum of eight single width GPUs are supported in a system. Install the full length expansion card riser half height expansion card riser. See GPU kit components table for supported GPU risers.

  • Page 219: Idsdm Kit

    IDSDM kit The IDSDM kit contains one IDSDM card. For installation procedure of IDSDM, see installing the IDSDM module section. NOTE: Ensure to install the IDSDM module in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port. Figure 223. IDSDM port information Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 220: Internal Usb Card Kit

    Internal USB card kit The internal USB card kit contains one internal USB card. For installation of internal USB card, see installing the internal USB card section. NOTE: Ensure to install the internal USB card in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port.

  • Page 221: Chapter 7: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This section provides essential and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boards 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 be able to identify the connectors on the system board.
  • Page 222 Table 75. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description PSU 2 Power supply unit 2 IO_RISER4 (CPU2) Riser 4 BAT_PWR_2U NVDIMM battery power IO_RISER3 (CPU2) Riser 3 SIG_PWR_3 Power connector 3 - use for GPU only J_R3_PCIE_PWR PCIe riser 3 power Rear I/O connector Rear I/O connector SL5_PCH_SA3_PA3...

  • Page 223: System Board Jumper Settings

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 224 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 peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system. 6.

  • Page 225: Chapter 8: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    System diagnostics and indicator codes This section describes the diagnostic indicators on the system front panel that displays the system status during system startup. Topics: • Status LED indicators • System health and system ID indicator codes • iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes •...

  • Page 226: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it...

  • Page 227: Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

    If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals or Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals. Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe Restart the system. If the problem persists, see mode.

  • Page 228: Lcd Panel

    The LCD panel is used to configure or view the iDRAC IP address of the system. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com >...

  • Page 229: Viewing Home Screen

    For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up..

  • Page 230: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network. Figure 229.
  • Page 231 Table 85. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated.

  • Page 232: Drive Indicator Codes

    Table 86. DC PSU status indicator codes (continued) Power indicator codes Condition same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition, or failure to power on the system. CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 233: Using System Diagnostics

    Using system diagnostics If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss.
  • Page 234 The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts executing the tests on all the detected devices. System diagnostic controls Table 88. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.

  • Page 235: Chapter 9: Getting Help

    Dell contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill or Dell product catalog. The availability of services varies depending on the country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical...

  • Page 236: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R750 System

    Dell EMC. This information is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue. ● Proactive contact — A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue.

  • Page 237: Chapter 10: Documentation Resources

    This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. 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.
  • Page 238 Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your system For information about systems management www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >...

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