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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E45S Series
Regulatory Type: E45S003
September 2021
Rev. A11

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E45S Series Regulatory Type: E45S003 September 2021 Rev. A11...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: About this document....................7 Chapter 2: PowerEdge R6515 system overview................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view............................. 12 Rear view of the system..............................13 Inside the system ................................14 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................14 System information label..............................15 Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix........................19 Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration................20...
  • Page 4 Installing the intrusion switch...........................36 Drives....................................37 Removing a drive blank.............................. 37 Installing a drive blank..............................38 Removing the drive carrier............................38 Installing the drive carrier............................39 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................40 Installing the drive into the drive carrier.........................41 Drive backplane..................................42 Drive backplane................................42 Removing the backplane ............................
  • Page 5 Installing the VGA module............................86 Optional optical drive................................87 Removing the optical drive............................87 Installing the optical drive............................88 Power supply unit................................89 Hot spare feature................................ 89 Removing a power supply unit blank........................90 Installing a power supply unit blank........................90 Installing a power supply unit............................ 91 Removing a power supply unit..........................
  • Page 6 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................117 Chapter 8: Documentation resources..................118 Contents...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Chapter 2: Poweredge R6515 System Overview

    All instances of SAS, SATA drives are referred to as drives in this document, unless specified otherwise. WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Topics: •...
  • Page 9 Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section. ● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system.
  • Page 10 Table 2. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Drive (10) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Left control panel view Figure 4. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. NOTE: For more information on the ports, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Technical Specifications. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 13: Rear View Of The System

    The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express 2 (slot 3) expansion cards. Power supply unit (PSU 1) N/A For information on the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Power supply unit (PSU...

  • Page 14: Inside The System

    For information on the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Inside the system Figure 8. Inside the system 1. Riser 1A 2. Mini PERC card 3. System board 4. Heat sink 5.

  • Page 15: System Information Label

    The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 16 Figure 10. Service information PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 17 Figure 11. Memory information PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 18 Figure 12. System tasks Figure 13. Icon Legend PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 19: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 14. R6515 QRL 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 20: Chapter 3: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    For more information about setting up the system, see the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your system. For information on how to manage basic settings and features of the system, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide on the product documentation page.

  • Page 21: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Table 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address (continued) Interface Documentation links see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/ sln308699. OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Open Manage Deployment Toolkit. Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/ Lifecycle Controller idracmanuals or for system specific Lifecycle Controller...

  • Page 22: Resources To Install Operating System

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

  • Page 23: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    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, select Detect PC to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: 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 • Optional front bezel • System cover • Drive backplane cover • Air shroud • Cooling fan •...

  • Page 25: Before Working 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 26: Optional Front Bezel

    Optional front bezel NOTE: LCD panel is optional on the front bezel. If the front bezel has an LCD panel, see LCD panel section. Removing the front bezel The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 27: System Cover

    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 16. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites...

  • Page 28: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 17. 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 29: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 18. Installing the system cover Next steps 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 the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 30: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 19. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Replace the backplane cover. Installing 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 31 Figure 20. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Cooling Fan

    Figure 22. Installing the air shroud Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 34: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 23. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Lower the cooling fan into the cage until it is seated firmly. 2.

  • Page 35: Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 24. Installing a cooling fan Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Intrusion switch module Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 36: Installing The Intrusion Switch

    Figure 25. Removing the intrusion switch Next steps Replace the intrusion switch. Installing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1.

  • Page 37: Drives

    Figure 26. Installing the intrusion switch Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 38: Installing A Drive Blank

    Next steps Installing a drive replace the drive blank. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 28.

  • Page 39: Installing The Drive Carrier

    Figure 29. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Install a drive carrier drive blank. Installing the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.

  • Page 40: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 30. Installing a drive carrier Next steps If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1.

  • Page 41: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 31. 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. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 42: Drive Backplane

    Figure 32. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 11. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options 3.5 inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane...

  • Page 43: Removing The 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 Figure 35. 10 x 2.5-SAS, SATA or NVMe drive backplane 1. B0 NVMe cable connector 2.

  • Page 44: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 36. Removing the backplane Next steps Replace the drive backplane. Installing the drive backplane 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.
  • Page 45 Figure 37. 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 46: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 38. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the mini-PERC card Figure 39. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the onboard controller Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 47: System Memory

    Figure 40. Cable routing - 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane to the mini-PERC card Figure 41. Cable routing - 10 x 2.5-inch drive backplane to the onboard controller (NVMe) System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R6515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor.
  • Page 48 Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (two memory sockets per channel) for a total of 16 memory sockets per processor. In each channel, the 1st socket is marked white and the 2nd socket black. Figure 42. Memory socket location Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 12.

  • Page 49: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    NOTE: The older 32 GB capacity RDIMM memory with x4 data width and 8Gb DRAM density cannot be mixed with the newer 32 GB capacity RDIMM memory with x8 data width and 16Gb DRAM density in the same AMD EPYC™ processor unit.
  • Page 50 ● During boot, if the selected NPSx option is not allowed for the model number (for example, if the processor model number changes between reboot), system will halt at the end of POST with UEFI0388 message displayed. On the next reboot, the system will fall back to NPS1 default setting.
  • Page 51 Table 15. Supported NPS modes by Processors (continued) Model Number NPS modes supported 7252 1, 0 7232P 7F72 2, 1, 0 7F52 4, 2, 1, 0 7F32 4, 2, 1, 0 7H12 4, 2, 1, 0 7763 4, 2, 1, 0 7413 4, 2, 1, 0 75F3...

  • Page 52: Removing A Memory Module

    ● If the processor does not support the desired NPS setting for a given number of DIMMs, then use default setting (NPS1) and the UEFI0391 message is displayed. Memory interleaving population rules ● NPS4: Two channel interleaving ○ This interleaves channel [A and B], [C and D], etc. ○...

  • Page 53: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 43. 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.

  • Page 54: Processor And Heat Sink

    Figure 44. Installing a memory module Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >...

  • Page 55: Removing The Amd Processor

    Figure 45. 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 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 56 Figure 46. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches. Figure 47. 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 57: Installing The Amd Processor

    Figure 48. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the AMD processor. Installing the AMD processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 58 Figure 49. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 50. 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 59: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 51. Securing the force plate Next steps Install the heat sink. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites 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 60 Figure 52. 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 61: 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 62 Table 19. Riser configuration (include slots 1 and 3) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (25 G DP) Intel 10 G (BaseT DP) Intel 10 G (SFP+ DP) Intel 1 G (QP) Intel 25 G (SFP DP) Emulex (FC32 2P/1P) Emulex (FC16 1P)/(FC16 2P) Mellanox 100 G (CX5/CX6 H100)

  • Page 63: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Table 20. Riser configuration (include slots 1, 2, and 3) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (10 G DP) 3, 2 Broadcom (25 G DP) 3, 2 Intel 10 G (BaseT DP) 3, 2 Intel 10 G (SFP+ DP) 3, 2 Intel 1 G (QP) 3, 2...
  • Page 64 Figure 54. 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 55.

  • Page 65: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. Steps 1.

  • Page 66: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 57. Installing the low profile right riser Next steps 1. If required, re-connect 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. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 67 Figure 58. Removing an expansion card from the low profile left riser Figure 59. 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 68: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 60. Installing filler bracket in the low profile left riser Figure 61. Installing filler bracket in the low profile right riser Next steps If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 69 Steps 1. Pull and lift up 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.
  • Page 70 Figure 64. Installing an expansion card into a low profile left riser Figure 65. 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 71: Micro Sd Card

    Micro SD card Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Remove the IDSDM module. Steps 1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. For more information on the slot location, see System board jumpers and connectors section.

  • Page 72: M.2 Ssd Module On Boss-S1 Adapter Card

    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 73: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

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

  • Page 74: Optional Idsdm Module

    Figure 69. 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 working inside your system.

  • Page 75: Installing The Idsdm Module

    Figure 70. Removing the IDSDM module Next steps Replace the IDSDM module. Installing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 76: Lom Riser Card

    Figure 71. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
  • Page 77 Figure 72. 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 73.

  • Page 78: Installing The Lom Riser Card

    Figure 74. Installing the LOM filler bracket Next steps Replace the LOM riser card. Installing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 79 Figure 75. 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 76.

  • Page 80: Mini Perc Card

    Figure 77. Installing the LOM riser card Next steps 1. If removed, install the risers. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 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.

  • Page 81: Installing The Mini Perc Card

    Figure 78. 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 79. Removing the mini PERC card Next steps Replace the mini PERC card.
  • Page 82 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 80. Installing the mini PERC card 3.

  • Page 83: 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 information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals System battery Replacing the system battery...

  • Page 84: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    Figure 83. 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 working inside your system. 4. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a.
  • Page 85 Figure 84. Removing the USB memory key 3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port. Figure 85. Installing the USB memory key Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 86: Vga Module

    VGA module Removing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the front bezel. Remove the backplane cover. Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 87: Optional Optical Drive

    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. Align the hole on the module with the screw hole on the system. 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the VGA module to the system with the screw. Figure 87.

  • Page 88: Installing The Optical Drive

    Figure 88. Removing the optical drive Next steps Replace the optical drive Install an optical blank. NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Installing the optical drive The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank.

  • Page 89: Power Supply Unit

    Figure 89. Installing the optical drive NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 3. Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the system board. Next steps 1. If removed,install the front bezel.

  • Page 90: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    ● If the load on the active PSU is more than 50 percent of PSU rated power wattage, then the redundant PSU is switched to the active state. ● 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.

  • Page 91: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 91. Installing a power supply unit 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 92: Removing A Power Supply Unit

    CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap. NOTE: When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The PSU redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. The PSU status indicator turns green to indicate that the PSU is functioning properly.

  • Page 93: Power Interposer Board

    Power interposer board Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. 4. Remove the blank. Steps 1.

  • Page 94: System Board

    2. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the PIB to the system. Figure 95. Installing the power interposer board 3. Route the cables and connect it to the system board. Next steps Install the PSU. Install the air shroud.

  • Page 95: Installing The System Board

    k. 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 96 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. Incline the system board at an angle and align the connectors with the slots on the rear of the chassis. 4.

  • Page 97: Trusted Platform Module

    c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Modulesection. 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.
  • Page 98 ● 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: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, the removed TPM cannot be reinstalled or installed on another system board.

  • Page 99: Control Panel

    Initializing the TPM 1.2 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 with Preboot Measurements. 4.

  • Page 100: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Figure 99. Removing the left control panel Next steps Replace 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.

  • Page 101: Removing 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. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 102: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 102. Removing the right control panel Next steps Replace 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.
  • Page 103 Figure 103. Installing the cable cover 5. Connect the control panel cable to the system board and secure it using cable latch. 6. Install the cable cover and secure it in place with screws, using a Phillips #1 screwdriver. Figure 104. Installing the right control panel Next steps Replace the air shroud.

  • Page 104: Chapter 5: 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 105: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 105. System board connectors 1. PCI card Slot 5 2. PCI card Slot 4 3. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 4. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 5. LOM riser card 6. Battery 7. Riser slot 1A 8. Mini PERC 9. System power 3 10.

  • Page 106: System Board Jumper Settings

    33. Front backplane signal 0 34. DIMMS for processor 35. TPM 36. Front video System board jumper settings For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section. Table 21. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description...

  • Page 107: Chapter 6: 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 108: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    Table 22. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action Electrical The indicator turns solid amber Check the System Event Log or system messages indicator if the system experiences an for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with electrical error (for example, the PSU, check the LED on the PSU.

  • Page 109: Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

    iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of the system. Table 24. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Condition Corrective action code Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left...

  • Page 110: Lcd Panel

    LCD panel The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires attention. 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 111: Setup Menu

    c. Select the Home icon. d. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu. Setup menu NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action. Table 27.

  • Page 112: 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 109.

  • Page 113: Drive Indicator Codes

    Table 30. AC PSU status indicator codes (continued) Power indicator codes Condition Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function. Blinking green and When hot-plugging a PSU, it blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and powers off.

  • Page 114: Using System Diagnostics

    Table 31. Drive indicator codes (continued) Drive status indicator code Condition Blinks green, amber, and then powers off Indicates that there is an expected drive failure. Blinks amber four times per second Indicates that the drive has failed. Blinks green slowly Indicates that the drive is rebuilding.
  • Page 115 System diagnostic controls Table 32. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system.

  • Page 116: Chapter 7: Getting Help

    You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the R6515 system, to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515.There is also another QRL for accessing product information located on the top of the system cover.

  • Page 117: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R6515 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 118 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 119 OpenManage Server Administrator OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide. For information about installing https://www.dell.com/ and using Dell SupportAssist, serviceabilitytools see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about www.dell.com/ partner programs enterprise openmanagemanuals systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

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