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Dell PowerEdge R7615
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E96S
Regulatory Type: E96S001
February 2023
Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge R7615 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E96S Regulatory Type: E96S001 February 2023 Rev. A00...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: About this document....................8 Chapter 2: System overview......................9 Front view of the system..............................9 Rear view of the system..............................12 Inside the system................................17 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................19 System information label..............................20 Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix........................
  • Page 4 Settings utility..............................61 Device Settings................................61 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................61 Embedded system management..........................61 Boot Manager..................................61 PXE boot..................................... 62 Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation......63 Minimum configuration to POST ..........................63 Configuration validation..............................63 Error messages................................64 Chapter 7: Installing and removing system components.............. 65 Safety instructions................................65...
  • Page 5 Removing a drive blank.............................. 92 Installing a drive blank..............................93 Removing a drive carrier............................93 Installing the drive carrier............................94 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................95 Installing the drive into the drive carrier........................96 Rear drive module................................97 Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module...................... 97 Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module......................
  • Page 6 Installing a GPU................................217 Optional serial COM port.............................. 220 Removing the serial COM port..........................220 Installing the serial COM port..........................221 Optional VGA port for Direct Liquid Cooling module....................223 Removing the VGA port............................223 Installing the VGA port.............................224 Optional BOSS-N1 module............................226 Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank.........................226 Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank........................
  • Page 7 Chapter 11: Using system diagnostics..................279 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................... 279 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager..............279 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller........279 System diagnostic controls............................ 280 Chapter 12: System board diagnostic LED indicators..............281 Chapter 13: Enhanced Preboot System Assessment..............282...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: About This Document

    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...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: System Overview

    ● Up to 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, or 24 x 2.5-inch, 16 x 2.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 2 x 2.5-inch(rear), 4 x 2.5-inch(rear) SAS, SATA, or NVMe (HDD/SSD) drives NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support >...
  • Page 10 Table 1. Features available on the front of the 24 x 2.5-inch drive system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots Drive Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. Right control panel Contains the power button with integrated power LED, 1 x VGA port, 1 x 2.0 USB port, iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
  • Page 11 Table 3. Features available on the front of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots Left control panel Contains the system health, system ID, and the status LED indicator. Drive Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. Right control panel Contains the power button with integrated power LED, 1 x VGA port, 1 x 2.0 USB port, iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port, and the iDRAC...

  • Page 12: Rear View Of The System

    Table 5. Features available on the front of 12 x 3.5-inch drive system Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots Left control panel Contains the system health, system ID, and the status LED indicator. Drive Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. Right control panel Contains the power button with integrated power LED, 1 x VGA port, 1 x 2.0 USB port, iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port, and the iDRAC...
  • Page 13 Description Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, port see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and button back of the system.
  • Page 14 USB devices to the system. Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, port see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and button back of the system.
  • Page 15 USB devices to the system. Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, port see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and button back of the system.
  • Page 16 USB devices to the system. Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, port see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and button back of the system.

  • Page 17: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 10. Inside the system 1. Drive backplane 2. Cooling fan cage assembly 3. Air shroud top cover 4. Riser 4 5. Riser 3 6. Intrusion switch 7. Power Supply Unit (PSU 1) 8. Power Supply Unit (PSU 2) 9.
  • Page 18 Figure 11. Inside the system with full length risers and GPU shroud 1. Drive backplane 2. Expansion card board 3. Cooling fan cage assembly 4. GPU air shroud top cover 5. Riser 4 6. Riser 3 7. Intrusion switch 8. Power Supply Unit (PSU 1) 9.

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

    Figure 12. Inside the system with processor liquid cooling module 1. Drive backplane 2. Expansion card board 3. Cooling fan cage assembly 4. Liquid cooling module 5. Riser 4 6. Riser 3 7. Intrusion switch 8. Power Supply Unit (PSU 1) 9.

  • Page 20: 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 to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 21 Figure 14. Service information Figure 15. Memory information System overview...
  • Page 22 Figure 16. LED behavior Figure 17. Icon legend System overview...
  • Page 23 Figure 18. Configuration and layout for 2.5-inch drive system Figure 19. System tasks System overview...

  • Page 24: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 20. Express service tag Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell Technologies Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering- Docs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. The document provides the information that is listed below: ●...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Chassis dimensions • System weight • PSU specifications • Processor specifications • Supported operating systems • Cooling fan specifications • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 26: Chassis Dimensions

    Chassis dimensions Figure 21. Chassis dimensions Table 10. PowerEdge R7615 chassis dimensions 482.0 mm (18.97 inches) 434.0 mm (17.08 86.8 mm (3.41 35.84 mm (1.96 700.7 mm (27.58 736.29 mm inches) inches) inches) With inches) Ear to rear (28.98 inches)

  • Page 27: Psu Specifications

    PSU specifications The PowerEdge R7615 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs). Table 12. PSU specifications Class Heat Frequency Voltage Current (A) dissipatio (Hz) High line Low line wattage (200 wattage (100 (maximu —240 V AC) —120 V AC)

  • Page 28: Processor Specifications

    For more information, go to www.dell.com/ossupport. Cooling fan specifications Cooling options The PowerEdge R7615 requires various cooling components that based on CPU TDP, storage modules, rear drives, GPU, and persistent memory to maintain optimum thermal performance. The PowerEdge R7615 offers two types of cooling options: ●...

  • Page 29: System Battery Specifications

    The PowerEdge R7615 system uses one CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell battery. Expansion card riser specifications The PowerEdge R7615 system supports up to eight PCI express (PCIe) slots (six full lengths and two low profiles) on the system board.

  • Page 30: Memory Specifications

    Slot 8 x8 (Gen5) Half Half (Gen5) length length Memory specifications The PowerEdge R7615 system supports the following memory specifications for optimized operation. Table 17. Memory specifications Single processor DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM capacity Minimum system Maximum system capacity...

  • Page 31: Gpu Specifications

    ● 4 x 2.5-inch rear hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives ● Zero 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 >...

  • Page 32: Nic Port Specifications

    The optional serial connector card is installed similar to an expansion card filler bracket. VGA ports specifications The PowerEdge R7615 system supports One DB-15 VGA port on the front panel and one on the rear panel (optional for processor liquid cooling).

  • Page 33: Environmental Specifications

    Table 22. Supported video resolution options (continued) Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits) 1600 x 1200 8, 16, 32 1680 x 1050 8, 16, 32 1920 x 1080 8, 16, 32 1920 x 1200 8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications Table 23.
  • Page 34 Table 26. Common Environmental Specifications for ASHRAE A2, A3 and A4 Temperature Specifications Allowable continuous operations Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (9°F in 15 operation and non-operation) minutes), 5°C in an hour* (9°F in an hour) for tape hardware NOTE: * - Per ASHRAE thermal guidelines for tape hardware, these are...

  • Page 35: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    Table 29. Particulate contamination specifications (continued) Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments. Walk-Up Edge Data Center or Cabinet (sealed, closed Filtration is not required for cabinets that are anticipated to be opened loop environment) 6 times or less per year.
  • Page 36 Table 31. Air cooling: Thermal restriction matrix(non-GPU) (continued) 16x2. 5" 16 x 16 x Configuration 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 24 x 2.5" SAS 8x3.5" 12x3.5" 8x2.5 " U.2 Rear storage 4x Rear Rear Rear 2x Rear 2.5 w/ Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear 2.5"...
  • Page 37 Table 32. Air cooling: Thermal restriction matrix(GPU Configuration) (continued) 16 x 2.5- 16 x 16 x inch 2.5- 2.5- 2.5- SAS + 8 x 3.5- Configuration No BP 24 x 2.5-inch SAS inch inch inch inch 2.5- inch Rear storage Rear Rear Rear...
  • Page 38 Table 33. Air cooling: Thermal Guidance (non-GPU) (continued) 16 x 16 x 2.5" 8 x 3.5- Configuration No BP 2.5" 2.5" 24 x 2.5" SAS SAS + 8 12 x 3.5-inch inch " x 2.5" Rear storage Rear 2.5" No Rear "w No Rear No Rear...
  • Page 39 Table 34. Air cooling: Thermal Guidance (GPU configuration) 24x 2.5-inch Configuration 8 x 2.5" U.2 16 x 2.5" U.2 16 x 2.5" SAS 8 x 3.5-inch (A100/ (A100/ DW (A100/ (A100/ (A100/ A40/ A40/ A40/A30/ A40/ A40/ SW A2 A30/ A30/ A16/ A30/...

  • Page 40: Thermal Air Restrictions

    ● Two PSUs are required in redundant mode. If there is PSU failure, system performance may be reduced. ● Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. ● GPU and FPGA are not supported.
  • Page 41 ● Two PSUs are required in redundant mode. If there is PSU failure, system performance may be reduced. ● Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. ● GPU and FPGA are not supported.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell system. The section also provides general steps to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information. Topics: • Setting up the system •...

  • Page 43: Options To Download Drivers And Firmware

    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 44: Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 45: System Bios

    System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 38. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
  • Page 46 Table 39. System Information details (continued) Option Description System CPLD Version Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware. AGESA Version Specifies the AGESA reference code version. SMU Version Specifies the SMU firmware version.
  • Page 47 Table 41. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description IOMMU Support Enable or Disable IOMMU support. It is required to create IVRS ACPI table. This option is set to Enabled by default. Kernel DMA Protection When this option is set to Enabled, using IOMMU, BIOS, and the Operating System will enable direct memory access protection for DMA capable peripheral devices.
  • Page 48 Table 41. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description Configurable TDP Allows the reconfiguration of the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels based on the power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system. TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to dissipate. This option is set to Maximum by default.
  • Page 49 Dell Qualified NVMe drives always use the UEFINVMe driver built into the Dell EROS. When this option is set to 'All Drives', the BIOS driver will also be used with any NVMe drives in the system that has not been qualified by Dell. The option is set to Dell Qualified Drives by default.
  • Page 50 Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to www.dell.com/ossupport. Changing boot order About this task You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive.
  • Page 51 2. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the device down or up in the order. 3. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit. NOTE: You can also enable or disable boot order devices as needed.
  • Page 52 Table 49. HTTP Device n Settings details (continued) Option Description Prefix Length: IPv6 Prefix Length (0-128) for this HTTP Device. VLAN Enables VLAN for HTTP device. This option is set to Enable or Disable. This option is set to Disable by default. VLAN ID Shows the VLAN ID for the HTTP device VLAN Priority...
  • Page 53 Integrated Devices To view the Integrated Devices screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Integrated Devices. Table 53. Integrated Devices details Option Description User Accessible USB Ports Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports;...
  • Page 54 Table 53. Integrated Devices details (continued) Option Description system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system. Memory Mapped I/O Limit Controls where MMIO is mapped. The 1 TB option is designed for specific OS which cannot support MMIO over 1 TB.
  • Page 55 Table 54. Serial Communication details (continued) Option Description setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1. Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed.
  • Page 56 Table 55. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description Power Profile Select High performance Mode(default): Favors core performance. All DF P-States are available in this mode and the default DF P-State and DLWM algorithms are active. Efficiency Mode: Configures the system for power efficiency. Limits boost frequency available to cores and restricts DF P-States available in the system.
  • Page 57 Table 57. System Security details (continued) Option Description When set to Enabled, the storage and endorsement hierarchies can be used. When set to Disabled, the storage and endorsement hierarchies cannot be used. When set to Clear, the storage and endorsement hierarchies are cleared of any values and then reset to Enabled.
  • Page 58 Table 57. System Security details (continued) Option Description If the current Table 58. Secure Boot Mode mode is set to User Mode, the Options Descriptions available options User In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS are User Mode, Mode performs signature verification on programmatic Audit Mode, and...
  • Page 59 NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots. Using your system password to secure your system About this task If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. Steps 1.
  • Page 60 ● If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section. ● You cannot disable or change an existing system password. NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

  • Page 61: Idrac Settings Utility

    Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.

  • Page 62: Pxe Boot

    Table 61. Boot Manager details (continued) Option Description System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS update File Explorer, Reboot System. PXE boot You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems remotely. To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12 during POST instead of using standard Boot Sequence from BIOS Setup.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Minimum To Post And System Management Configuration Validation

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

  • Page 64: Error Messages

    Table 62. Configuration validation error (continued) Error Description Possible cause and Example recommendations Comm Error A configuration element is not responding System management Comm Error: Backplane 2 to iDRAC using the management interface sideband communication while running an inventory check. Unplug AC Power, reseat the element and replace the element if the problem...

  • Page 65: Chapter 7: 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 66: 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 67: Optional Front Bezel

    For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdge R7615 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC power supply. Optional front bezel...

  • Page 68: Installing The Front Bezel

    Installing the front bezel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 69: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 25. 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 the Before working inside your system. 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.

  • Page 70: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 26. 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 71: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 27. 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. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 72 Figure 28. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 73: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 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 74: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated. Figure 30. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed.

  • Page 75: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    Figure 31. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud top cover. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 76: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud Filler

    Figure 32. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the GPU air shroud filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 77: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud Filler

    Figure 33. Removing the GPU air shroud filler Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud filler. Installing the GPU air shroud filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 78: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud

    Figure 34. Installing the GPU air shroud filler Next steps Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

  • Page 79: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud

    Figure 35. Removing the GPU air shroud Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud. Installing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 80: Removing The 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 36. Installing the GPU air shroud Next steps Install the full length expansion risers. Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed.

  • Page 81: Installing The 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 37. Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Next steps Replace the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 82: Removing The 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 38. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

  • Page 83: Installing The 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Air Shroud

    Figure 39. Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Next steps Replace the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 84: Cooling Fan

    Figure 40. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 85: Installing The Cooling Fan Cage Assembly

    Figure 41. Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps Replace the cooling fan assembly. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. CAUTION: Ensure that the cables inside the system are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before installing the cooling fan cage assembly.

  • Page 86: Removing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 42. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 87: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 43. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. NOTE: The procedure to install standard (STD), high-performance silver grade (HPR SLVR), or high-performance gold grade (HPR GOLD) fan is same.

  • Page 88: Removing A 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 44. Installing a cooling fan Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.

  • Page 89: Installing A 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 45. Removing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Next steps Replace 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan. Installing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 90: Removing A 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 46. Installing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Next steps Install the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 91: Installing A 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module Cooling Fan

    Figure 47. Removing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Next steps Replace 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan. Installing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 92: Drives

    Figure 48. Installing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan Next steps Install the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 93: Installing A Drive Blank

    Figure 49. Removing a drive blank Next steps 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 Slide the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 50.

  • Page 94: 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 95: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable drive is installed and the system is powered on, the drive automatically begins to rebuild. Ensure that the replacement drive is blank or contains data that you wish to overwrite. Any data on the replacement drive is immediately lost after the drive is installed. 1.

  • Page 96: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 53. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the drive blank. Steps 1.

  • Page 97: Rear Drive Module

    Figure 54. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. Rear drive module Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 98: Installing The 2 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Figure 55. Removing the 2x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps Replace the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 99: Removing The 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Figure 56. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Next steps 1. Connect and route all the cables to the rear drive module. Install the drives. 3. If removed, install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 100 6. Disconnect the cables from the rear drive module. NOTE: Refer Cable routing topic for more information. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive module to the system. 2. Lift the rear drive module from the system. Figure 57.

  • Page 101: Installing The 4 X 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Module

    Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If required, remove the air shroud. Remove the drives. 5. If installed, remove the BOSS-N1 module.

  • Page 102: Drive Backplane

    Supported hard drives options 2.5-inch (x 8) NVMe backplane 2.5-inch (x 8) SAS, or SATA backplane PowerEdge R7615 3.5-inch (x 8) SAS, or SATA backplane 3.5-inch (x 12) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5-inch (x 24) SAS, SATA, or NVMe backplane Figure 59.
  • Page 103 Figure 61. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane rear 1. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 2. BP_PWR_CTRL Figure 62. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane front 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 63. 12 x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1.

  • Page 104: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 65. 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane (top view) 1. BP_CTRL 2. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 3. BP_DST_PA1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 4. BP_PWR_2 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 5. BP_ DST_PB1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 6.

  • Page 105: Installing The Drive Backplane

    NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the backplane cover. 4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.
  • Page 106 4. If installed, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly. Remove the drives. 7. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the connector on the system board and backplane. NOTE: Refer Cable routing topic for more information.

  • Page 107: Side Wall Brackets

    Side wall brackets Removing the side wall bracket There are two side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to remove is similar. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 108: Installing The Side Wall Bracket

    Installing the side wall bracket There are two side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to install is similar. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 109: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 71. 8 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA fPERC10.15 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 66. 8 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA fPERC Order From SL1_CPU1_PA1 (signal connector on...
  • Page 110 Figure 72. 12 x 3.5 SAS/SATA with APERC 11 in Riser 2 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 67. 12 x 3.5 SAS/SATA with APERC 11 in Riser 2 Order From CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller...
  • Page 111 Figure 73. 12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA with APERC11 in Riser 2 and Rear 2 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order.
  • Page 112 Figure 74. 12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA with APERC12 in Riser 2 and Rear 2 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order.
  • Page 113 Figure 75. 12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA with APERC11 in Riser 2 and Rear 4 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order.
  • Page 114 Figure 76. 12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA with APERC12 in Riser 2 and Rear 4 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order.
  • Page 115 Figure 77. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 72. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 116 Figure 78. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 73. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 117 Figure 79. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 74. 8 x 2.5 inch x4 PCIe U.2 NVMe SSD with FPERC12 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 118 Figure 80. 8 x 2.5 inch Universal SAS3 Low Profile with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 75. 8 x 2.5 inch Universal SAS3 Low Profile with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 119 Figure 81. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA Low Profile with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 76. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA Low Profile with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 120 Figure 82. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA Low Profile with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 77. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA Low Profile with FPERC12 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 121 Figure 83. 16 x U.2 Gen4 Low Profile NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 78. 16 x U.2 Gen4 Low Profile Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power...
  • Page 122 Figure 84. 16 x 2.5 inch U.2 Gen4 Low Profile with 2 x FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 79. 16 x 2.5 inch U.2 Gen4 Low Profile with 2 x FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 123 Figure 85. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC11 + 8 x U.2 Gen4 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 80. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC11 + 8 x U.2 Gen4 Order From SIG_PWR_0 (system board power...
  • Page 124 Figure 86. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC12 + 8 x U.2 Gen4 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 81. 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC12 + 8 x U.2 Gen4 Order From SIG_PWR_0 (system board power...
  • Page 125 Figure 87. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 82. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 126 Figure 88. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 83. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with FPERC12 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 127 Figure 89. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with 8 Universal drives with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 84. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with 8 Universal drives with FPERC11 Order From SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on...
  • Page 128 Figure 90. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with 8 x Universal drives with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 85. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA with 8 x Universal drives with FPERC12 Order From SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on...
  • Page 129 Figure 91. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 86.
  • Page 130 Figure 92. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 87.
  • Page 131 Figure 93. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x Universal drives with FPERC11 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 88. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x Universal drives with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 132 Figure 94. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x Universal drives with FPERC12 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 89. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 2 x Universal drives with FPERC12 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...
  • Page 133 Figure 95. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 4 x 2.5 inch drives with FPERC11. NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 90. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 4 x 2.5 inch drives with FPERC11 Order From SIG_PWR_2 (system board power...
  • Page 134 Figure 96. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 4 x 2.5 inch drives with FPERC12. NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 91. 24 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA drives with 4 x 2.5 inch drives with FPERC12 Order From SIG_PWR_1 (system board power...

  • Page 135: Perc Module

    Figure 97. 24 x 2.5 inch U.2 drives Gen5 Single Width NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables follow the reverse sequential order. Table 92. 24 x 2.5 inch U.2 drives Gen5 Single Width Order From SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on...

  • Page 136: Installing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Remove the drive backplane cover. 5. If required, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.. 6. If required, remove the drive backplane cover. 7. Disconnect all the cables, observe the cable routing. NOTE: Refer Cable routing topic for more information. Steps 1.

  • Page 137: Removing The Front Mounting Front Perc Module

    Steps 1. Align the connectors and guide slots on the rear mounting front PERC module with the connectors and guide pins on the drive backplane. 2. Slide the rear mounting front PERC module until the module is connected to the drive backplane. 3.

  • Page 138: Installing The Front Mounting Front Perc Module

    Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the front mounting front PERC module. 2. Slide the front mounting front PERC module to disengage from the connector on the drive backplane. Figure 100. Removing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the front mounting front PERC module.

  • Page 139: Removing The Adapter Perc Module

    Figure 101. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. Connect all the cables, observe the cable routing. Install the cooling fan cage assembly. 3. If removed, install the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover.
  • Page 140 Figure 102. Removing the Adapter PERC module 4. If the Adapter PERC module is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. Figure 103. Installing the filler bracket Next steps Replace the Adapter PERC module.

  • Page 141: Installing The Adapter Perc Module

    Installing the adapter PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If required, remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud. 4. If required, remove the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 142: Rear Drive Cage

    NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 105. Installing the Adapter PERC module Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the Adapter PERC module and route the cables properly. NOTE: Refer Cable routing...

  • Page 143: Installing The Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 106. 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. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 144: System Memory

    System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R7615 system supports DDR5 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (two memory sockets per channel), 12 memory sockets per processor. Memory channels are organized as follows:...

  • Page 145: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Figure 108. Memory channels Table 93. Memory channels Proce Chan Chan Chann Chann Channe Chann Channel Channel Channe Channe Channe Channe ssor nel A nel B el C el D el F Proces Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots A7 Slots Slots A2 Slots A6 Slots A4 Slots...

  • Page 146: Removing A Memory Module

    The memory bus operate at speeds up to 4800 MT/s depending on the following factors: ● System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower]) ● Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processors ●...

  • Page 147: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 109. Removing a memory module Next steps Replace the memory module. Install a memory module blank, if the memory module is removed permanently. NOTE: The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to install a memory module. NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied.

  • Page 148: Processor And Heat Sink

    When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed. Figure 110. Installing a memory module Next steps Install the air shroud.

  • Page 149: Removing The Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Modules

    NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. 2. Lift the heat sink from the system. Figure 111. Removing a heat sink Next steps 1. If you are uninstalling a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, else remove the processor.

  • Page 150: Removing The Processor

    7. Lift the heat sink from the system. Figure 112. Removing the liquid cooling heat sink modules Next steps 1. If you are uninstalling a faulty heat sink, replace the liquid cooling heat sink modules, else remove the processor. Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off.
  • Page 151 Figure 113. Removing screws on the retention frame 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by holding both blue tabs to lift the blue latches. Figure 114. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the handle on the carrier frame, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 152: Installing The Processor

    Figure 115. Removing the carrier frame Next steps Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the heat sink. Steps 1.
  • Page 153 Figure 116. Placing the carrier frame into the rail frame 2. Holding both of blue tabs to push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 117. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the retention frame by holding down the retention frame with one hand while using the other hand to operate the screw driver to engage and tighten screw.

  • Page 154: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 118. Securing the retention frame Next steps Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall 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 155 Figure 119. Applying thermal grease 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. NOTE: Refer to the airflow direction on heat sink label as visual hint of heat sink install orientation.

  • Page 156: Installing The Liquid Cooling Heat Sink

    Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Installing the liquid cooling heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall 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 157: 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 PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 158: Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

    Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards and riser configurations: Figure 122. Expansion card riser slot connectors 1. Riser 1 2. Riser 2 3. Riser 3 4. Riser 4 Figure 123. R1U 1. Slot 1 2.
  • Page 159 Figure 124. R1T 1. Slot 2 Figure 125. R1T 1. Slot 2 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 160 Figure 126. R2A 1. Slot 3 2. Slot 6 Figure 127. R3A 1. Slot 5 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 161 Figure 128. R3A 1. Slot 5 Figure 129. R3B 1. Slot 4 2. Slot 5 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 162 Figure 130. R4A 1. Slot 7 Figure 131. R4P 1. Slot 7 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 163 Figure 132. R4P 1. Slot 7 Figure 133. R4Q 1. Slot 7 2. Slot 8 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 164 Figure 134. R4S 1. Slot 7 2. Slot 8 Table 96. Expansion card riser configurations Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slots Form factor Controlling Slot's electrical risers processor bandwidth/ physical connector Config1. 2 x16 FH + Low Profile Processor 1 PCIe Gen4 x8 (x16 2 x8 LP connector) Low Profile...
  • Page 165 Table 96. Expansion card riser configurations (continued) Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slots Form factor Controlling Slot's electrical risers processor bandwidth/ physical connector Config3-1. 2 x16 LP Full Height Processor 1 PCIe Gen5 x16 (x16 + 2 x8 FH + 2 x16 connector) Low Profile Processor 1...
  • Page 166 Table 96. Expansion card riser configurations (continued) Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slots Form factor Controlling Slot's electrical risers processor bandwidth/ physical connector Config5-1. 6 x16 Full Height Processor 1 PCIe Gen5 x16 (x16 SW (HL) connector) Low Profile Processor 1 PCIe Gen4 x16 (x16 connector) Low Profile...
  • Page 167 Table 96. Expansion card riser configurations (continued) Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slots Form factor Controlling Slot's electrical risers processor bandwidth/ physical connector Config8. 1 x16 FH + Low Profile Processor 1 PCIe Gen4 x8 (x16 2 x8 LP connector) Low Profile Processor 1 PCIe Gen4 x8 (x16 connector)
  • Page 168 Table 97. Config 0: No riser – CPU (continued) Card Type Slot Priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom(OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb)
  • Page 169 Table 98. Config1. R2A+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Nvidia (MLNX) (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) MellanoxNIC: 25Gb...
  • Page 170 Table 98. Config1. R2A+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Mellanox (NIC: NDR200) Mellanox (NIC: HDRV) Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Mellanox (OCP: 25Gb)
  • Page 171 Table 99. Config2. R1U+R2A+R3B+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards FOXCONN (PERC Adapter) FOXCONN (PERC Adapter) FOXCONN (External Adapter) External Adapter 3,6,1,2,4,5,7,8 External Adapter 3,6,1,2,4,5,7,8 Inventec (LOM Card) Integrated slot Inventec (LOM Card) Integrated slot Inventec (Paige Card) Integrated slot Inventec (Melody Card) Integrated slot...
  • Page 172 Table 99. Config2. R1U+R2A+R3B+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 25Gb)
  • Page 173 Table 100. Config3-1. R1T+R2T+R3B+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards FOXCONN (PERC Adapter) FOXCONN (PERC Adapter) FOXCONN (External Adapter) External Adapter 3,6,2,4,5,7 External Adapter 3,6,2,4,5,7 Inventec (LOM Card) Integrated slot Inventec (LOM Card) Integrated slot Inventec (Paige Card) Integrated slot Inventec (Melody Card) Integrated slot...
  • Page 174 Table 100. Config3-1. R1T+R2T+R3B+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,4,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) 2,4,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) 2,4,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb)
  • Page 175 Table 100. Config3-1. R1T+R2T+R3B+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot FOXCONN (BOSS) Integrated slot FOXCONN (BOSS) Integrated slot...
  • Page 176 Table 101. Config3-2. R1T+R2T+R3B+R4P (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards PensandoSmartNIC: 25Gb Nvidia (MLNX) (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) 2,4,5,7 Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 177 Table 101. Config3-2. R1T+R2T+R3B+R4P (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2,4,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Mellanox (NIC: NDR200)
  • Page 178 Table 102. Config4-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (External Adapter) External Adapter 3,6,2,5,7 External Adapter 3,6,2,5,7 Inventec (LOM Card)
  • Page 179 Table 102. Config4-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7 Marvell (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb)
  • Page 180 Table 102. Config4-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot...
  • Page 181 Table 103. Config4-2. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4P (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Nvidia (MLNX) (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) 2,5,7 Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) 2,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) 2,5,7 Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) 2,5,7 Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb)
  • Page 182 Table 103. Config4-2. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4P (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 2,5,7 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7...
  • Page 183 Table 104. Config5-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4S (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (External Adapter) External Adapter...
  • Page 184 Table 104. Config5-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4S (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (HBA: FC64) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC64) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7,8 Marvell (HBA: FC32) 2,5,7,8 Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32)
  • Page 185 Table 104. Config5-1. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4S (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot...
  • Page 186 Table 105. Config5-2. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4S (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards IntelSmart (NIC: 100Gb) Nvidia (Mellanox) (SmartNIC: 100Gb) PensandoSmartNIC: 25Gb Nvidia (MLNX) (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) 2,5,7,8 Mellanox (NIC: 400Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb)
  • Page 187 Table 105. Config5-2. R1T+R2T+R3A+R4S (FL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 2,5,7,8 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 10Gb) 2,5,7,8 Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Intel (NIC: 1Gb)
  • Page 188 Table 106. Config6. R2T+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Nvidia (GPU) Nvidia (GPU) FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN (Front PERC) Integrated slot FOXCONN PERC Adapter FOXCONN (PERC Adapter)
  • Page 189 Table 106. Config6. R2T+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 10Gb)
  • Page 190 Table 106. Config6. R2T+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot FOXCONN (BOSS) Integrated slot FOXCONN (BOSS) Integrated slot Table 107. Config7. R1U+R2T+R4Q Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (2U seriel board) Nvidia (GPU) 1,2,7,8...
  • Page 191 Table 107. Config7. R1U+R2T+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) 1,2,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC64) 1,2,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC64) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 1,2,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 1,2,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) 1,2,7,8 Marvell (HBA: FC32)
  • Page 192 Table 107. Config7. R1U+R2T+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot...
  • Page 193 Table 108. Config8. R2A+R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (HBA: FC64) Broadcom (HBA: FC64) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Broadcom (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32) Marvell (HBA: FC32)
  • Page 194 Table 108. Config8. R2A+R4A (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 10Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 1Gb) Integrated slot...
  • Page 195 Table 109. Config9. R2A+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Mellanox (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb) MellanoxNIC: 25Gb Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) Broadcom (HBA: FC64)
  • Page 196 Table 109. Config9. R2A+R3A+R4P (HL) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) Mellanox (NIC: NDR200) Mellanox (NIC: HDRV) Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Mellanox (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot Broadcom (OCP: 25Gb) Integrated slot...
  • Page 197 Table 110. Config10. R1U+R3B+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec (Melody Card) Integrated slot IntelSmart (NIC: 100Gb) Nvidia (MLNX) (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (SmartNIC: 25Gb) Intel (NIC: 100Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Intel (NIC: 25Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (NIC: 25Gb) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC64) 1,2,4,5,7,8 Broadcom (HBA: FC32)

  • Page 198: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Table 110. Config10. R1U+R3B+R4Q (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards FOXCONN (BOSS) Integrated slot Removing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 199 Figure 135. Removing the expansion card riser 1 Figure 136. Removing the expansion card riser 2 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 200 Figure 137. Removing the expansion card riser 3 Figure 138. Removing the expansion card riser 4 3. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks, and if required tighten the captive screws. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
  • Page 201 Figure 139. Installing the Riser 1 blank Figure 140. Installing the Riser 2 blank Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 202: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 203 Steps 1. If installed, remove the riser blanks and if required loosen the captive screws. NOTE: Store the riser blanks for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
  • Page 204 Figure 145. Removing the Riser 3 blank Figure 146. Removing the Riser 4 blank 2. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 3. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
  • Page 205 Figure 147. Installing the expansion card riser 2 Figure 148. Installing the expansion card riser 1 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 206 Figure 149. Installing the expansion card riser 3 Figure 150. Installing the expansion card riser 4 Next steps 1. If required, reconnect the cables to the expansion card or system board. Install the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. 3.

  • Page 207: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card. Remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 208: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1.
  • Page 209 Figure 153. Removing the filler bracket 3. Hold the card by edges, and align the card with the connector on the riser. 4. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card connector until seated. 5. Close the expansion card retention latch. 6.

  • Page 210: Removing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the expansion card risers. Install the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 5. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 211 Figure 155. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Figure 156. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) 2. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks and tighten the captive screws. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.

  • Page 212: Installing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Figure 157. Installing the Riser 1 blank Figure 158. Installing the Riser 4 blank Next steps Replace the full length expansion card riser. Installing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 213 Remove the GPU air shroud top cover. 5. If installed, remove the GPU air shroud filler. 6. If removed, install the GPU into the expansion card risers. NOTE: Full length risers are supported only in Riser 1 and Riser 4 slot and first install Riser4 and then Riser1. Steps 1.
  • Page 214 2. To install the full length expansion card risers: a. Connect the GPU power cable and signal cable to the connectors on the system board. NOTE: Temporarily unplug and plug the VGA cable for making space to connect Riser 1 GPU power cable to system board.

  • Page 215: Removing A Gpu

    Figure 162. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card or system board. Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 216 Figure 163. Removing GPU from Riser 1 2. To remove the GPU from Riser 4: a. Slide the expansion card latch on the riser. b. Press the tab, and pull the card holder from the riser. c. Tilt the expansion card holder latch on the riser. d.

  • Page 217: Installing A Gpu

    CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
  • Page 218 Steps 1. If installed, remove the filler bracket. NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
  • Page 219 Figure 167. Installing GPU on Riser 1 3. To install the GPU on Riser 4: a. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU card. b. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. c. Insert the GPU into the riser until firmly seated. d.

  • Page 220: Optional Serial Com Port

    Install the full length expansion card riser. Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 5. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Optional serial COM port This is a service technician replaceable part only.

  • Page 221: Installing The Serial Com Port

    Figure 170. Removing the Serial COM port 5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the serial COM port. Next steps Replace the serial COM port. Installing the serial COM port The procedure to install serial COM port to Riser 3 or 4 is same. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 222 Figure 171. Installing the serial COM port 3. Connect the serial COM port cable to the rear I/O board. 4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 5.

  • Page 223: Optional Vga Port For Direct Liquid Cooling Module

    Optional VGA port for Direct Liquid Cooling module Removing the VGA port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud remove the GPU air shroud.

  • Page 224: Installing The Vga Port

    Figure 174. Removing the VGA port 5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the VGA port. Next steps Replace the VGA port. Installing the VGA port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 225 Figure 175. Installing the VGA port 3. Connect the VGA port cable to the LC rear I/O board. 4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. 5.

  • Page 226: Optional Boss-N1 Module

    Optional BOSS-N1 module Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Use a screwdriver to push out the blank from the BOSS-N1 module bay. Figure 177. Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank Next steps Replace the BOSS-N1 module blank install BOSS-N1 module.

  • Page 227: Removing The Boss-N1 Card Carrier Blank

    Figure 178. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Press and pull the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank out from the BOSS-N1 module. Figure 179. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 228: Installing The Boss-N1 Card Carrier Blank

    Next steps Replace the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Figure 180.
  • Page 229 Figure 181. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS-N1 card carrier. 4. Slide the M.2 SSD out from the BOSS-N1 card carrier. Figure 182.

  • Page 230: Installing The Boss-N1 Module

    Figure 183. Removing the BOSS-N1 module Next steps Replace the BOSS-N1 module Install the BOSS-N1 module blank. Installing the BOSS-N1 module The procedure to install is the BOSS-N1 module with 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is similar. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 231 Figure 184. Installing the BOSS-N1 module 5. Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier. 6. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier. 7. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 185.

  • Page 232: System Battery

    Figure 186. Installing the BOSS-N1card carrier Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites NOTE: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 233 Figure 187. 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 188. Installing the system battery Next steps Install the air shroud.

  • Page 234: Optional Internal Usb Card

    d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour. e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour. f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.

  • Page 235: Installing The Internal Usb Card

    Installing the internal USB 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 expansion card risers. Steps 1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card. NOTE: For information about the exact location of USB on system board, see System board jumpers and connectors...

  • Page 236: Intrusion Switch Module

    Intrusion switch module Removing 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. Remove the air shroud. 4. Keep the plastic scribe ready. Steps 1.

  • Page 237: Optional Ocp Card

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

  • Page 238: Installing The Ocp Card Shroud

    Figure 193. Removing the OCP shroud Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing the OCP card shroud 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 expansion card riser.

  • Page 239: Removing The Ocp Card

    Figure 194. Installing the OCP card shroud Next steps Replace the OCP card. Removing the OCP 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 expansion card riser.
  • Page 240 Figure 195. Removing the OCP card 4. If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket . Figure 196. Installation of filler bracket Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 241: Installing The Ocp Card

    CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

  • Page 242: Power Supply Unit

    For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdge R7615 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC power supply. Hot spare feature Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with the power supply unit (PSU) redundancy.

  • Page 243: 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 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Pull the blank out of the system.

  • Page 244: Removing A Power Supply Unit Adapter Blank

    Removing a power supply unit adapter blank Remove the PSU adapter, when installing PSU with 86 mm wide form factor. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw and remove the power supply unit adapter blank. Figure 201.

  • Page 245: Removing A Power Supply Unit

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

  • Page 246: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 203. Removing a power supply unit Next steps Replace the PSU install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 247: Trusted Platform Module

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

  • Page 248: Initializing Tpm For Users

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

  • Page 249: System Board

    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. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.

  • Page 250: Installing The System Board

    Figure 206. Removing the system board Next steps Install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board. 1.
  • Page 251 Figure 207. Installing the system board Next steps 1. Replace the following components: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board. Internal USB card (if removed) OCP card (if removed) Processor and heat sink module Memory modules GPU air shroud (if removed) Expansion card risers...

  • Page 252: Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore

    Restoring Service Tag using Easy Restore The Easy Restore feature allows you to restore your Service Tag, iDRAC license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup Flash drive device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the Service Tag in the backup Flash drive device is different, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
  • Page 253 Steps 1. Using a Phillips # 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) card and rear I/O board to the system board. 2. Holding the edges, pull the LOM card or rear I/O board to disconnect from the connector on the system board. Figure 208.

  • Page 254: Installing The Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the system board. NOTE: The procedure to install the liquid cooling rear I/O board and rear I/O boards is same. Steps 1.

  • Page 255: Control Panel

    Figure 211. Installing the LOM card and Liquid cooling rear I/O board Next steps Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Control panel This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 256: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 212. 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 257: Removing The Left Control Panel

    Figure 213. Installing the right control panel Next steps Install the side wall bracket. Install the cooling fan cage assembly. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. If removed, install the air shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 258: Installing The Left Control Panel

    NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 214. 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.
  • Page 259 Figure 215. Installing the left control panel Next steps Install the side wall bracket. Install the cooling fan cage assembly. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. If removed, install the air shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 260: Chapter 8: Upgrade Kits

    Upgrade Kits The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits. Table 111. Upgrade kits Kits Related links to service instructions Bezel Installing the front bezel BOSS-N1 Installing the BOSS-N1 controller card module GPU/Accelerator enablement kit GPU kit Drives Installing the drive Memory...
  • Page 261 NOTE: To enable the BOSS-N1 module in the system, ensure that the BIOS firmware version is 1.5.5 and iDRAC firmware version is 4.30.30.30 or later. Before you begin the installation or removal process, follow the safety guidelines before working inside the system instructions.
  • Page 262 Figure 217. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank To install the BOSS-N1 module: 1. Install the BOSS-N1 module . To install the BOSS-N1 , see installing the BOSS-N1 module. 2. Install the M.2 SSD. To install the M.2 SSD, see installing the BOSS-N1 module.

  • Page 263: Gpu Kit

    The GPU FL kit is available for the Customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components are available. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
  • Page 264 Table 114. Cooling fan and foam requirement matrix (continued) System configuration Cooling fan Foam requirement w/GPU w/GPU 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe HPR GOLD NOTE: HPR GOLD fans also known as High performance Gold (VHP) fans. NOTE: For more information about supported cooling fans matrix, see the thermal restriction matrix section.
  • Page 265 Figure 218. Installing Mylar foam on the system cover After installing, follow the After working inside the system instructions. Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 266: Internal Usb Card Kit

    Internal USB card kit The internal USB card kit contains one internal USB card. For installation of internal USB card, see installing the internal USB card section. NOTE: Ensure to install the internal USB card in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port.
  • Page 267 Table 117. VGA port kit Components Quantity VGA port card Cable For installation procedure of the VGA port, see VGA port section. Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 268: Chapter 9: 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 269 Table 118. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item connector Description PWR_2_A Power connector 0 PWR_2_B Power connector 1 IO_RISER4 Riser 4 PUCK_PSU2 PSU 2 PUCK Sideband Signal IO_RISER3 Riser 3 J_R3_PCIE_PWR Riser 3 power connector Battery SIG connector Battery SIG connector Rear_I/O_connector Rear_I/O_connector SL9_CPU_PB5...

  • Page 270: 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 271 4. Reconnect the system and all the attached peripherals. 5. Power off the system. 6. Remove the system cover. 7. Replace the system cover. 8. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and power on the system, and all the attached peripherals. 9.

  • Page 272: Chapter 10: 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 273: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

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

  • Page 274: Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

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

  • Page 275: Lcd Panel

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

  • Page 276: 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 224.

  • Page 277: Drive Indicator Codes

    Table 126. AC and DC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU.
  • Page 278 2. Drive status LED indicator 3. Drive capacity label Figure 227. Drive indicators 1. Drive activity LED indicator 2. Drive status LED indicator 3. Drive capacity label NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power on. NOTE: Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct.

  • Page 279: Chapter 11: 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 280: System Diagnostic Controls

    System diagnostic controls Table 128. 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 281: Chapter 12: System Board Diagnostic Led Indicators

    System board diagnostic LED indicators The system board LED indicators provide status of the system when it is powered on, which help identify POST and hardware issues. For information about the different LED indicator sequences and description, see the interactive LED pattern decoder tool -https://internal.software/blink/.

  • Page 282: Chapter 13: Enhanced Preboot System Assessment

    Enhanced Preboot System Assessment 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 requiring more equipment or risking data loss.
  • Page 283 7. Click OK when prompted, and the system reboots. Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller To run the embedded system diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller: 1. As the system boots, press F10. 2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.

  • Page 284: Chapter 14: 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 285: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R7615 System

    ● Reference materials, including the Installation and Service Manual, and mechanical overview ● The system service tag to quickly access the specific hardware configuration and warranty information ● A direct link to Dell to contact technical assistance and sales teams Steps 1.

  • Page 286: Chapter 15: Receiving Automated Support With Supportassist

    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.

  • Page 287: Chapter 16: 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 support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
  • Page 288 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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