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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E46S
Regulatory Type: E46S003
Feb. 2021
Rev. A07

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E46S Regulatory Type: E46S003 Feb. 2021 Rev. A07...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2019- 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....................7 Chapter 2: System overview......................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel...............................12 Rear view of the system..............................13 Inside the system................................16 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................17 System Information label..............................18 Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix........................21 Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration................22...
  • Page 4 Installing the intrusion switch...........................40 Drives....................................41 Removing a drive blank...............................41 Installing the drive blank............................42 Removing the drive carrier............................42 Installing the drive carrier............................43 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................44 Installing the drive into the drive carrier........................45 Cable routing..................................46 Drive backplane..................................49 Drive backplane................................49 Removing the drive backplane..........................51...
  • Page 5 Storage controller card..............................99 Removing the mini PERC card air shroud......................99 Installing the mini PERC card air shroud......................100 Removing the internal mini PERC card......................... 101 Installing the Internal mini PERC card........................102 System battery ................................103 Replacing the system battery..........................103 Optional internal USB memory key..........................
  • Page 6 NIC indicator codes................................. 132 Power supply unit indicator codes..........................133 Drive indicator codes..............................134 Using system diagnostics.............................. 135 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................135 Chapter 7: Getting help......................137 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................137 Contacting Dell................................. 137 Accessing system information by using QRL......................137 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7515 system..................

  • 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: System Overview

    2.5-inch NVMe drive. 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 > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents.
  • Page 9 Drive (8) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
  • Page 10 Drive (12) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. Right control panel Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. For more information about the ports, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. Left control panel view Figure 4. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel

    This feature aggregates hardware/firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters.

  • Page 13: Rear View Of The System

    For the system to power on successfully, ensure the right control panel is connected well to the system. NOTE: For more information about the ports, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. Rear view of the system Figure 7. Rear view of the system with two rear drives Table 6.
  • Page 14 The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express expansion cards. Power supply unit (PSU) For information about the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. Power supply unit (PSU) For information about the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications.
  • Page 15 ● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode. For more information about the ports, panels and connectors see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Technical Specifications. System overview...

  • Page 16: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 9. Inside the system 1. Information tag 2. Drive backplane cover 3. Fan (6) 4. Memory module sockets 5. Heat sink 6. Internal PERC mini card and air shroud 7. LOM riser card 8. Air shroud 9.

  • Page 17: Locating The Express Service Code And Service Tag

    Figure 10. Inside the system with rear drive configuration 1. Information tag 2. Drive backplane cover 3. Fan (6) 4. Memory module sockets 5. Heat sink 6. Internal PERC mini card and air shroud 7. Riser 1A (Low profile right riser) 8.

  • Page 18: 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 19 Figure 12. Service information System overview...
  • Page 20 Figure 13. Memory Information and icon legend Figure 14. CPU and heat sink and LP right riser System overview...

  • Page 21: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 15. Riser Figure 16. System tasks 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.

  • Page 22: 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 sections provide general steps that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.

  • Page 23: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. 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.

  • Page 24: Resources To Install Operating System

    Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. Dell recommends installing Lifecycle Controller to install the OS, since all required drivers are installed to the system. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Chapter 4: Installing And Removing System Components

    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 27: Before Working Inside Your System

    2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals. 3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 4. Remove the system cover.

  • Page 28: Optional Front Bezel

    NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding). Optional front bezel NOTE: LCD panel is optional on the front bezel. If the front bezel has an LCD panel, see LCD panel section. Removing the front bezel Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 29: System Cover

    Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the chassis. 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place. 3. Lock the bezel. Figure 18. Installing the front bezel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 30: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 19. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 31: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 20. Installing the system cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 32: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 21. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Install the drive backplane. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 33 Figure 22. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 34: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 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 35: Installing The Air Shroud

    Figure 24. Removing the air shroud for system with rear drives Next steps Replace the air shroud. Installing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 36 Figure 25. Installing the air shroud Figure 26. Installing the air shroud for system with rear drives Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 37: Cooling Fan

    Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1.

  • Page 38: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 28. Disconnecting fan 1 cable from PIB Next steps Replace the cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 39 Figure 29. Installing a fan 3. Connect the cooling fan cable (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) to the connector on system board. NOTE: Ensure to connect the cooling fan 1 cable from the connector on the power interposer board. Figure 30.

  • Page 40: Intrusion Switch Module

    Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Intrusion switch module Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.

  • Page 41: Drives

    Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Align and insert the intrusion switch in the slot until it is firmly seated in the slot on the chassis. NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2.

  • Page 42: Installing The Drive Blank

    Figure 33. Removing a drive blank Next steps Install a drive or replace the drive blank. Installing the drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 43: Installing The Drive Carrier

    CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

  • Page 44: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    NOTE: Ensure that the drive carrier's release handle is in the open position before inserting the carrier into the slot. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Remove the drive carrier or drive blank when you want to assemble the drives in to the system.

  • Page 45: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 37. 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 on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 46: Cable Routing

    Figure 38. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. Cable routing Figure 39. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with ODD Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 47 Figure 40. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with mini PERC card Figure 41. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive backplane Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 48 Figure 42. Cable routing - 12 x 2.5 inch SAS drive + 12 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane Figure 43. Cable routing - 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 49: Drive Backplane

    Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R7515 are listed here: ● 3.5 inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane ● 3.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane and 3.5 inch (x2) SAS or SATA backplane (rear) ●...
  • Page 50 Figure 46. 2 x 3.5 inch drive backplane (rear) 1. Power connector 2. Signal connector 3. SAS cable connector Figure 47. 24 X 2.5 inch drive backplane 1. SAS cable connector 2. SAS cable connector 3. Signal cable connector 4. Power cable connector 5.

  • Page 51: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Removing the drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same drive slots.

  • Page 52: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Installing the drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the drives. 4. If applicable, remove the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 53: Removing The Rear Drive Backplane

    Removing the rear drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

  • Page 54: Rear Drive Cage

    Steps 1. Align the slots on the backplane with the hooks on the rear drive cage. 2. Lower the backplane into the rear drive cage until it is firmly seated. 3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the backplane to the rear drive cage. Figure 52.

  • Page 55: Installing The Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 53. Removing the rear drive cage Next steps Replace the rear drive cage. Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 56: System Memory

    Figure 54. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps Install the drives in their original locations. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R7515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor.

  • Page 57: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Table 13. Supported memory matrix DIMM Rank Capacity DIMM rated voltage and Operating Speed type speed RDIMM 8 GB DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 MT/s 3200 MT/s 2933 MT/s 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 MT/s 3200 MT/s 2933 MT/s LRDIMM 128 GB...
  • Page 58 (NPS0). For more information on the memory interleaving for NPSx, see the Memory interleaving population rules section in this topic. BIOS implementation for NPSx ● The BIOS Setup menu presents the applicable NPSx options based on the underlying model number. A change to the current NPSx is communicated to pre-BIOS firmware to take effect on the next boot.
  • Page 59 Table 16. Optimal NPS configuration Number of DIMMs per processor ● Recommended NPS setting is marked by X that indicate optimal performance. ● NPS0 is only available for dual processor systems and is the preferred setting. ● The NPS setting that are blank are functional. However, indicate non-optimal performance. ●...

  • Page 60: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the air shroud. NOTE: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them.
  • Page 61 NOTE: Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open, before installing the memory module. 3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module;...

  • Page 62: Processor And Heat Sink

    Processor and heat sink Removing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 63: Removing The Processor

    Removing the processor Prerequisites CAUTION: 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. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 64 Figure 59. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Figure 60. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the processor. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 65: Installing The Processor

    Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the air shroud. Remove the heat sink. 5. If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint-free cloth.
  • Page 66 Figure 62. 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. The three screws are tightened to a torque value of 12.0 ± 1.0 lbf-in. NOTE: Press the force plate while tightening the screws to avoid tilting of the processor cover out of the processor socket.

  • Page 67: Installing The Heat Sink

    Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 68: 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 69 Broadcom 1G (QP) 5, 4 Broadcom 10G ( BaseT DP) 5, 4 Broadcom 25G (SFP DP) 5, 4 PERC 10: External adapter (Dell) 4, 5 HBA: External adapter (Dell) 4, 5 Internal storage (BOSS) 5, 4 PERC 9: Mini mono (H730P/H330)
  • Page 70 Broadcom 1G (QP) 2, 3 Broadcom 10G ( BaseT DP) 2, 3 Broadcom 25G (SFP DP) 2, 3 PERC 10: External adapter (Dell) 2, 3 HBA: External adapter (Dell) 2, 3 Internal storage (BOSS) 2, 3 PERC 9: Mini mono (H730P/H330)
  • Page 71 Table 20. Riser configurations: Riser 1B – CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel 10G (BaseT DP LP) 5, 4 Intel 10G (SFP+ DP FH) 2, 3 Intel 10G (SFP+ DP LP) 5, 4 Intel 1G (QP FH) 2, 3 Intel 1G (QP LP) 5, 4...

  • Page 72: Removing The Expansion Card Riser

    Table 20. Riser configurations: Riser 1B – CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards PERC 10 : External adapter (H840, LP) 5, 4 HBA : External adapter (LP) 5, 4 Internal storage (BOSS, LP) 5, 4 PERC 9 : Mini mono (H730P/H330) Integrated slot PERC 10 : Mini mono (H740P) Integrated slot...
  • Page 73 Figure 67. Removing the riser 1A b. For the riser 1B, Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws securing the riser to the system board and the chassis. ii. Holding the touch points, lift the riser from the system. Figure 68.

  • Page 74: Installing The Expansion Card Riser

    Next steps Replace the expansion card riser. Installing the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 75 Figure 70. Installing the riser 1A b. For the riser 1B, tighten the captive screws of the riser to fit the riser firmly to the system board and the chassis. Figure 71. Installing the riser 1B Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 76: Removing An Expansion Card

    Next steps Install the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 77: Installing An Expansion Card

    Figure 73. Installing the filler bracket NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain 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. Next steps Install an expansion card.
  • Page 78 Figure 74. Removing the filler bracket NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain 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 79: Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 75. Installing an expansion card on the system board Next steps 1. Connect the required cables to the expansion card. 2. If removed, install the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 80 Figure 76. Removing the expansion card from riser 1B Figure 77. Removing the expansion card from riser 1A Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 81 Figure 78. Removing the expansion card from riser 2 3. Install a filler bracket if you are not replacing the expansion card. 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 82: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 80. Installing a filler bracket for riser 1A Figure 81. Installing a filler bracket for riser 2 Next steps Install the expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 83 NOTE: The procedure to install expansion card into the riser 1A, riser 2, or riser 1B is identical. Steps 1. Pull and lift to open the expansion card retention latch lock. 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 84 Figure 84. Removing a filler bracket for a riser 2 3. Holding the card by its edges, align the card and insert the expansion card in the connector on the expansion card riser. 4. Close the expansion card retention latch. Figure 85.

  • Page 85: Removing An Accelerator Card

    Figure 86. Installing the expansion card into a riser 1A Figure 87. Installing the expansion card into a riser 2 Next steps Install the expansion card riser. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 86 NOTE: The procedure to remove expansion card from riser 1A, riser 2, or riser 1B is identical. Steps 1. Disconnect the FPGA cable from the Power Interposer Board (PIB) and expansion card riser. Figure 88. Disconnecting the FPGA cable from the PIB and the expansion card riser 2.

  • Page 87: Installing An Accelerator Card

    Figure 90. Removing the accelerator card from riser 1B 4. Install a filler bracket if you are not replacing the expansion card. For information about how to install a filler bracket, see installing a filler bracket section in the Removing the expansion card topic.
  • Page 88 Figure 91. Installing the accelerator card into riser 1B 4. Ensure to close the latch for the accelerator card. Figure 92. Closing the latch on the expansion card riser 5. Connect the FPGA cable to the PIB and the expansion card riser. NOTE: The V100S GPU power cable is different from the FPGA cable.

  • Page 89: M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 93. Connecting the FPGA cable for the accelerator card Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 90: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 94. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 91: Optional Idsdm Module

    Figure 95. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Install the BOSS card into the riser. NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. Install expansion card riser Install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 92: Installing Idsdm Card

    Figure 96. Removing the IDSDM card Next steps NOTE: If you are replacing the IDSDM module, remove the MicroSD cards. Replace the IDSDM module. Installing IDSDM card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.

  • Page 93: Micro Sd Card

    Figure 97. Installing IDSDM card Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots that are based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 94: Installing The Microsd Card

    Figure 98. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 95: Lom Riser Card

    Figure 99. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. LOM riser card Removing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 96 Figure 100. Removing the LOM riser card 5. Lift the LOM riser card out of the system. 6. Remove the LOM riser bracket. a. Using a 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 101.

  • Page 97: Installing The Lom Riser Card

    b. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the LOM filler bracket to the chassis with a screw Figure 102. 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 on page 26.
  • Page 98 Figure 103. Removing the LOM filler bracket 2. Install the LOM riser bracket. a. Insert and slide the LOM riser bracket into the slot on the chassis. b. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the bracket to the chassis with a screw. Figure 104.

  • Page 99: Storage Controller Card

    Figure 105. Installing the LOM riser card Next steps Replace the expansion card riser. 2. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Storage controller card Removing the mini PERC card air shroud Prerequisites...

  • Page 100: Installing The Mini Perc Card Air Shroud

    Figure 106. Removing the mini PERC card air shroud 2. Remove the air shroud from the system. Next steps Replace the PERC card air shroud. Installing the mini PERC card air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 101: Removing The Internal Mini Perc Card

    Figure 107. Installing the mini PERC card air shroud Next steps 1. If removed, replace the expansion card riser. 2. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 102: Installing The Internal Mini Perc Card

    Figure 108. Removing the Internal mini PERC card Next steps Replace the internal mini PERC card. Installing the Internal mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 103: System Battery

    Figure 109. Installing the PERC card Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. If removed, replace the expansion card riser. 3. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the PERC card air shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 104 Figure 110. Removing the system battery 2. To install a system battery, press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. 3. Insert the battery in the battery holder until the battery holder clip snaps into place. Figure 111. Installing the system battery Next steps Install the air shroud.

  • Page 105: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section. Optional internal USB memory key NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

  • Page 106: Optional Optical Drive

    Figure 113. Installing the internal USB memory key a. USB memory key b. USB port Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Optional optical drive Removing the optical drive The procedure for removing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same.
  • Page 107 Figure 114. Removing optical drive 3. If you are not installing a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank. The procedure to install the optical drive blank is the same as the optical drive. Figure 115. Installing optical drive blank Next steps Replace the optical drive.

  • Page 108: Installing The Optional Optical Drive

    Installing the optional optical drive The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 109: Power Supply Unit

    For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals Hot spare feature Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply unit (PSU) redundancy.

  • Page 110: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    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. Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 111: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 119. Removing a power supply unit Next steps Replace the power supply units Install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 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 112: Installing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    1. If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 113: Power Interposer Board

    Figure 121. Installing a power supply unit blank Power interposer board Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 114: Installing The Power Interposer Board

    Figure 122. Removing the power interposer board Next steps Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 115: System Board

    Figure 123. Installing the power interposer board Next steps Install the air shroud. Install the power supply units. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup.

  • Page 116: Installing The System Board

    k. If applicable, rear drive cage Trusted Platform Module m. Disconnect the fan cables CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover. o.
  • Page 117 Steps 1. Unpack the new system board assembly. NOTE: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.

  • Page 118: Restoring The System Using Easy Restore

    5. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide, at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 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.

  • Page 119: Trusted Platform Module

    Trusted Platform Module Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisites NOTE: ● Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed. ● Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system. ● Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode. About this task CAUTION: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board.

  • Page 120: Initializing Tpm For Users

    Initializing TPM for users Steps 1. Initialize the TPM. For more information, see Initializing the TPM for users. 2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2.

  • Page 121: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Figure 127. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 122: Removing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 128. Installing the left control panel Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 123: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 129. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 124 Figure 130. Installing the right control panel 5. Connect the VGA cable to the connector on the system board and close the blue cable retention latch. Next steps Replace the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 125: Chapter 5: Jumpers And Connectors

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

  • Page 126: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 131. 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/Riser slot 1B 8. Mini PERC 9. System power 3 10.

  • Page 127: 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 128: Chapter 6: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

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

  • Page 129: 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 iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of the system.

  • Page 130: Idrac Direct Led 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 131: Viewing Home Screen

    ● The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions. ● If there is an issue, the LCD backlight turns amber and displays an error code followed by descriptive text. NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the system is powered on or off.

  • Page 132: View Menu

    Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. 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.. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen.

  • Page 133: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Table 29. NIC indicator codes NIC indicator codes Condition Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum green. port speed, and data is being sent or received. Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its green.

  • Page 134: Drive Indicator Codes

    Table 30. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition and an unexpected system shutdown. To change from a high output configuration to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must power off the system. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V.

  • Page 135: 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 136 Table 32. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. System diagnostics and indicator codes...

  • Page 137: Chapter 7: 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 138: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R7515 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 139: Chapter 8: 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 140 Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your For information about systems www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals system management software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting www.dell.com/ up, using, and troubleshooting openmanagemanuals >...

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