Contents Chapter 1: About this document....................5 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge XR4000r system configurations and features ........6 System configurations - front view for PowerEdge XR4000r................. 6 System configurations - rear view for PowerEdge XR4000r................... 8 Power supply unit indicator codes...........................8 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................
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Installing the witness sled............................45 Chapter 6: Getting help....................... 47 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................47 Contacting Dell Technologies............................47 Accessing system information by using QRL......................47 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XR4000r system................48 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................48 Chapter 7: Documentation resources...................49 Contents...
About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document...
Dell PowerEdge XR4000r system configurations and features The PowerEdge XR4000r system is a 2U rackmount chassis that supports: ● Up to four XR4510c 1U single-width compute sleds or up to two XR4520c 2U single-width compute sled or up to two XR4510c 1U, single -width and one XR4520c 2U, single-width compute sleds and an optional nano-server (witness sled XR4000w) example vSAN.
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XR4520c server for computing. XR4000w witness sled Optional witness server with Intel Atom processor. Power supply 1 Indicates PSU 1. Power supply 2 Indicates PSU 2. Information tag Information tag which contains service tag information. Dell PowerEdge XR4000r system configurations and features...
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. Dell PowerEdge XR4000r system configurations and features...
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If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power. CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the Dell PowerEdge XR4000r system configurations and features...
The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the system. The MEST 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.
Figure 7. System tasks, Figure 8. Bezel tasks Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell 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.
Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Chassis dimensions • System weight • Witness cooling fan specifications • PSU specifications • Power module assembly • Supported operating systems • PowerEdge XR sleds ports and connectors •...
≥ 121 pounds Recommend to use a server-lift Witness cooling fan specifications The PowerEdge XR4000r system supports one standard fan with Normal air flow (NAF) or Reverse air flow (RAF) for witness sled cooling. Table 10. Cooling fan specifications Fan type...
Power module assembly The Dell PowerEdge XR4000r a power module assembly which consists of two power distribution board (PDB's) and are connected to each other so either or both power supplies can power the whole chassis. The power distribution board (PDB) at the bottom also has chassis manager board to manage the chassis and the optional witness sled.
The chassis manager (CM) is responsible for the witness fan operations. Supported operating systems The PowerEdge XR4000r system supports the following operating systems: ● Azure Stack HCI ● Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS ● Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V ●...
(NAF) with GPU Non-operating temperature range -40 to 85°C Environmental Considerations The PowerEdge XR4000r system is targeted for edge deployments and it meets all the additional standards for thermal, shock, vibration parameters. Table 17. Environmental considerations Industry...
Table 17. Environmental considerations (continued) Industry Configuration Description MILSTD 461G/// Requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference characteristic of subsystems and equipment MILSTD 901E High impact shock test – Shipboard MILSTD 1474E Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard Noise Limits Marine IEC-60945 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication...
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● In redundant mode, two power supplies are required. A single power supply failure is not supported. ● If memory slots are not fully populated, dummy DIMMs are required. ASHRAE A4 Support Restriction for NAF (Normal Air Flow Direction) Configurations ●...
Minimum configuration to POST The components listed below are the minimum configuration to POST: ● One XR4510c or XR420c sled ● One memory module (DIMM) in socket A1 of the sled ● One power supply unit Minimum configuration to POST...
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.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 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. After working inside your system Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
NOTE: The bezel key is part of the bezel package. Steps 1. Unlock the bezel. 2. Press the release button on both sides of the bezel. 3. Pull the bezel out of the enclosure. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 11.
Figure 12. Installing the front bezel Bezel filter Removal and installation of the bezel filter 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.
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Figure 14. Removal and installation of the bezel filter NOTE: To maintain optimal system health, Dell Technologies recommends checking and changing the filter every three months. Filters can be ordered from Dell. 3. Align both the latches on the grill into to the bezel latch slots and push until the grill locks into place.
Figure 15. Installing the grill into the bezel XR4000r sled Removing a sled blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Pull the sled blank to remove it from the enclosure. Installing and removing system components...
Figure 16. Removing a sled blank Next steps Install a sled sled blank. Installing a sled blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the sled blank with the bay of the chassis. 2. Insert and push the sled blank, until it locks into place. Installing and removing system components...
Figure 17. Installing a sled blank Removing a sled Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Remove the front bezel, if applicable. Steps 1. Pull the blue lever on the sled to release the sled handle. 2.
Figure 18. Removing a 1U sled from XR4000r Figure 19. Removing a 2U sled from XR4000r Next steps Installing the sled Installing a sled Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Installing and removing system components...
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Steps 1. Pull the blue lever on the sled to free the sled handle. 2. Holding the sled with both hands, align the sled along the sled-bay in to the chassis. 3. Slide the sled into the chassis, ensure the sled handle is in lock position. 4.
Next steps 1. Install the front bezel. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Rear cover Removing the rear cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Using the Torx #8 screwdriver, remove the screws that secures the rear cover on to the chassis. 2.
Figure 23. Installing the rear cover Power module assembly Removing power module assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the rear cover. 3. Remove the sleds. 4. Remove the witness sled. 5. Remove the power supply units.
Figure 24. Removing power module assembly Next steps Replace power module assembly. Installing the power module assembly Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align and insert the power tray along with the power module assembly (PDB) into the chassis. 2.
Figure 25. Installing the power module assembly Install the rear cover. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.. Cooling fans Removing the witness fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the rear cover.
Figure 26. Removing the witness fan Next steps Replace the witness fan module. Installing the witness fan Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the witness fan and place it on the power distribution board (PDB). 2.
3. Remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle. NOTE: The PowerEdge XR4000r has two types of Power Supply Units (PSUs). The PSUs with black straps are designed for normal air flow (NAF) and the PSUs with blue straps are designed for reverse air flow (RAF).
Remove the PSU blank. NOTE: The PowerEdge XR4000r has two types of Power Supply Units (PSUs). The PSUs with black straps are designed for normal air flow (NAF) and the PSUs with blue straps are designed for reverse air flow (RAF).
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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. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals Installing and removing system components...
Installing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the PSU. NOTE: Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay. Steps Align the PSU blank with the PSU bay and push it into the PSU bay until it clicks into place.
Figure 34. Removing a witness sled blank Next steps Install the witness sled witness sled blank. Installing a witness sled blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the sled blank with the bay of the chassis. 2.
Figure 35. Installing a witness sled blank Removing the witness sled Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Disconnect all the peripherals and the cables from the witness sled. Steps Pull the blue tag to slide the witness sled from the chassis. Installing and removing system components...
Figure 36. Removing the witness sled Next steps Replace witness sled. Installing the witness sled Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align and insert the witness sled into chassis. 2. Using the witness sled handle, slide the sled until it locks into place. Installing and removing system components...
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Figure 37. Installing the witness sled Next steps Connect all the cables and peripherals. Installing and removing system components...
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...
Dell. This information is used by Dell Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue. ● Proactive contact — A Dell Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue. The available benefits vary depending on the Dell Service entitlement purchased for your device. For more information about SupportAssist, go to www.dell.com/supportassist.
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 support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
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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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