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Dell PowerEdge XR5610
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E72S
Regulatory Type: E72S002
May 2023
Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge XR5610 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E72S Regulatory Type: E72S002 May 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....................7 Chapter 2: PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features..........8 System configurations - front view for PowerEdge XR5610..................9 System configurations - rear view for PowerEdge XR5610..................12 Bezel view....................................15 Bezel overview................................16 Status LED control panel..............................18 Power button control panel.............................19...
  • Page 4 System Setup..................................48 System BIOS.................................49 iDRAC Settings................................68 Device Settings................................68 Service Tag Settings..............................68 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................68 Embedded system management..........................68 Boot Manager..................................68 PXE boot..................................... 69 Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation......70 Minimum configuration to POST ..........................70 Configuration validation..............................
  • Page 5 Installing the drive carrier............................90 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................91 Installing the drive into the drive carrier........................92 Drive backplane..................................94 Drive backplane................................94 Removing the drive backplane..........................94 Installing the drive backplane ..........................95 Cable routing..................................96 System memory................................105 System memory guidelines............................105 General memory module installation guidelines....................
  • Page 6 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................179 Contacting Dell Technologies............................179 Accessing system information by using QRL......................179 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XR5610 system................180 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG)..............181 Chapter 12: Documentation resources..................182 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: About This Document

    About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Poweredge Xr5610 System Configurations And Features

    The Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations cannot be modified into the other configuration. 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 9: System Configurations - Front View For Poweredge Xr5610

    USB) port enables you to access the iDRAC direct Micro-AB USB features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. iDRAC dedicated port It is a RJ-45 port. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 10 Press the system ID button: ● To locate a particular system within a rack. ● To turn the system ID on or off. To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 16 seconds. NOTE: PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 11 Icon Description Status LED control panel Contains the system health, system ID, status LED. ● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware components. There are up to five status LEDs and an PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...

  • Page 12: System Configurations - Rear View For Poweredge Xr5610

    Figure 5. Rear view of the Front Accessed configuration with no bezel Table 3. Features available on the rear view of Front Accessed configuration  Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description Status LED control panel Contains the system health, system ID, status LED. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 13 PCIe expansion card riser 3 Enables you to connect PCIe (slot 1 and 2) expansion card installed on riser 3 Power supply unit (PSU1 and Indicates the PSU1 or primary PSU2) PSU. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 14 ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup. ● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than 5 seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...

  • Page 15: Bezel View

    Provides protection from sand and dust. NOTE: To maintain optimal system health, Dell recommends checking and changing the filter every three months. Filters can be ordered from Dell. Bezel key lock Locking mechanism for the bezel. The bezel comes with a key.

  • Page 16: Bezel Overview

    Bezel overview Bezel filter Figure 9. Bezel filter The PowerEdge XR5610 has a front bezel that comes with a lock feature and a diagnostics LED. The bezel is designed with a filter that provides protection against sand and dust. Pressure sensor The pressure sensor device on the front bezel is only available on the Front Accessed configuration systems.
  • Page 17 Air filter functionality in bezel is Replace the Air filter with a Severity -2 (Warning) degraded. cleaner air inlet. BEZL0005 The filtered bezel is installed in the No response action required Severity -3 (Info) chassis. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...

  • Page 18: Status Led Control Panel

    Indicates system health. For more information, see the System health ID indicator and system ID indicator codes section. NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...

  • Page 19: Power Button Control Panel

    NOTE: For more information see the Dell PowerEdge XR5610 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Figure 14. Power button control panel for Front Accessed configuration Table 10. Power button control panel ...

  • Page 20: System Configurations - Inside View For Poweredge Xr5610

    3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. NOTE: For more information see the Dell PowerEdge XR5610 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. System configurations - inside view for PowerEdge XR5610 Figure 15. Inside the system - Rear Accessed configuration 1.

  • Page 21: Locating The Express Service Code And Service Tag

    On the Front Accessed configuration, it is located at the back of the system. The Express Service Tag includes system information such as the Service Tag, Express Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 22 Accessed configurations. The MEST includes the Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Figure 18. Locating the Mini Express Service Tag for Rear Accessed configuration...

  • Page 23: System Information Labels

    Figure 19. Locating the Mini Express Service Tag for Rear Accessed configuration System information labels The system information label is located on the back side of the system cover. PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 24 Figure 20. Electrical overview PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 25 Figure 21. System information Figure 22. System task PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...
  • Page 26 Figure 23. Icon legend PowerEdge XR5610 system configurations and features...

  • Page 27: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell 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 28: Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 29: Chassis Dimensions

    Chassis dimensions Figure 24. Chassis dimensions Table 11. Chassis dimensions  Drives Za without bezel Za with bezel Rear Accessed 482.6 mm 434 mm (17 42.8 mm 22.0 mm (0.86 47 mm (1.85 435 mm (17.12 442 mm (17.40 configuration (19 inches) inches) (1.68 inches) inches)

  • Page 30: System Weight

    Number of processor supported Generation Intel Xeon Scalable and Edge-Enhanced processor and Edge-Enhanced CPUs with up to 32 cores PSU specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs). Table 14. PSU specifications  Class Heat...
  • Page 31 For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > XR Servers > PowerEdge XR5610 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC power supply. Power cords Figure 25.

  • Page 32: Supported Operating Systems

    The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery. Expansion card riser specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports up to two PCI express (PCIe) Gen5 (Intel Xeon Scalable processor)/ PCIe Gen4 (Edge-Enhanced processor) expansion cards. Table 16. Expansion card slots supported on the system board ...

  • Page 33: Memory Specifications

    Only use certified Optical Fiber Transceiver Class | Laser Products. 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 34: Drives Specifications

    The micro USB 2.0 compliant port can only be used as an iDRAC Direct or a management port. Display port specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports 1 x Mini-DisplayPort on the rear of the Rear Accessed configuration and on the front of the Front Accessed configuration.

  • Page 35: Idrac9 Port Specifications

    Front Accessed configuration. RJ45 dry contact The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports 1 x RJ45 for dry contact on rear of the Rear Accessed configuration and on the front of the Front Accessed configuration.

  • Page 36: Nic Port Specifications

    Close state. NIC port specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports 4 embedded LOM ports that provide 4 x 25 GbE SFP28. There is also a dedicated iDRAC management port that supports 1GbE. Table 23. Network port specifications ...

  • Page 37: Video Specifications

    Shared management of iDRAC is capable through the embedded LOM and OCP ports. Video specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports integrated Matrox G200 graphics controller with 16 MB of video frame buffer. Table 24. Supported video resolution options for the system ...
  • Page 38 Table 27. Continuous operation specifications for ASHRAE A4  Feature Allowable continuous operations Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 5–45°C (41–113°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment 2953 ft) Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 90% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) times) maximum dew point Operational altitude de-rating...

  • Page 39: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Table 31. Maximum shock pulse specifications for the system  Maximum shock pulse Specifications Operating ● Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 6 G for up to 11 ms.(4 pulse on each side of the system) ●...

  • Page 40: Rugged Certifications And Specifications

    Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity. Rugged certifications and specifications The PowerEdge XR5610 supports the rugged environment space for temperatures up to 55°C through custom configurations. These configurations are geared for the Telecom (or Telco) and Military industries and hence meet industry-specific standards in addition to the maximum temperature requirement of 55°C.
  • Page 41 2.5-inch SAS SSD SAS SSD support up to 45°C Not supported PCIe COMM Card Non-Dell qualified PCIe card is not supported OCP COMM Card Non-Dell qualified OCP card is not supported Active Optical Transceiver above 2.5 W only with 85°C spec is supported.
  • Page 42 PCIe COMM Card ● Above 45°C, PCIe cards support Extended Operating Temperature (EOT) Range is required. ● Above 45°C, PCIe card power > 25W is not supported. ● Non-Dell qualified PCIe card is not supported. OCP COMM Card OCP card support Not supported up to 35°C.
  • Page 43 Table 40. Commodities thermal restrictions - Rear Accessed configuration (continued) Chassis configuration Ambient ASHARE A2 (Max ASHARE A3 (Max ASHARE A4 (Max Edge1 (Max Edge2 (Max temperature 35°C) 40°C) 45°C) 50°C) 55°C) ● Optic cables / transceivers with 85°C spec support up to 45°C.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 46: Resources To Install Operating System

    For more information about installation and how-to videos for operating systems supported on PowerEdge systems, Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge systems. Options to download drivers and firmware You can download firmware from the Dell support site. For information about downloading firmware, see the Downloading drivers and firmware section.

  • Page 47: Options To Download And Install Os Drivers

    Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 48: 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 49: System Bios

    Table 45. System Setup Main Menu  (continued) Option Description Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings for devices such as storage controllers or network cards. Service Tag Settings Enables you to configure the System Service Tag. System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 46.
  • Page 50 Table 47. System Information details (continued) Option Description System Manufacturer Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. System Manufacturer Contact Information Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. System CPLD Version Specifies the current version of the system Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) firmware.
  • Page 51 Table 48. Memory Settings details (continued) Option Description When option is set to Retrain at Next boot, the system performs the force one-time full memory training steps at next power on and boot time is slowed on next boot. When option is set to Enable, the system performs the force full memory training steps on every power on and boot time is slowed on every boot.
  • Page 52 This option is set to Disabled by default. Dell AVX Scaling Technology Enables you to configure the Dell AVX scaling technology. This option is set to 0 by default. Enter the value from 0 to 12 bins. The value that is...
  • Page 53 Table 49. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description entered decreases the Dell AVX Scaling Technology frequency when the Dell-controlled Turbo feature is enabled. Number of Cores per Processor Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
  • Page 54 Enables or disables the boot mode. The option is set to Non-RAID mode by default. BIOS NVMe Driver Sets the drive type to boot the NVMe driver. The available options are Dell Qualified Drives and All Drives. This option is set to Dell Qualified Drives by default.
  • Page 55 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. Pre-operating system management applications...
  • Page 56 NVMe-oF Host NQN This field specifies the name of the NVMe-oF host NQN. Allowed input is in the following format: nqn.yyyy-mm.<Reserved Domain Name>:<Unique String>. Leave it empty to use system generated value with following format: nqn.1988-11.com.dell:<Model name>.<Model number>.<Service Pre-operating system management applications...
  • Page 57 Table 56. Network Settings details (continued) Option Description Tag>. This is set to nqn.1988-11.com.dell:<model name>.<model number>.<service tag> by default. NVMe-oF Host Id This field specifies a 16 bytes value of the NVMe-oF host identifier that uniquely identifies this host with the controller in the NVM subsystem.
  • Page 58 Table 59. TLS Authentication Configuration screen details  Option Description TLS Authentication Mode View or modify the device's boot TLS Authentication Mode. This option is set to One Way by default. None means the HTTP server and the client will not authenticate each other for this boot.
  • Page 59 Table 63. NVMe-oF SubSystem n Settings (continued) Option Description Timeout Specifies the time out for this NVMe-oF connection. This option is set to 10000 by default. DHCP Enables and disables the DHCP for this NVMe-oF connection. This option is set to Disabled by default.
  • Page 60 Table 64. Integrated Devices details (continued) Option Description I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. I/OAT is a set of DMA features designed to accelerate network traffic and lower CPU utilization. Enable only if the hardware and software support the feature. This option is set to Disabled by default.
  • Page 61 Table 65. Serial Communication details  Option Description Serial Communication Enables the serial communication options. Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled, and the port address can be specified. The options available for System are On without Console Redirection, On with Console Redirection via COM1, On with Console Redirection via COM2...
  • Page 62 Table 66. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom. CPU Power Management Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default. Other option includes Maximum Performance, OS DBPM.
  • Page 63 Table 66. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description CPU Interconnect Bus Link Enables or disables the CPU Interconnect Bus Link Power Management. This option is set to Power Management Enabled by default. PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Enables or disables the PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management. This option is set to Management Enabled by default.
  • Page 64 Table 69. System Security details (continued) Option Description Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default. It is set On for Secure Launch (Firmware Protection) support on Windows 2022. ® Memory Encryption Enables or disables the Intel Total Memory Encryption (TME) and Multi-Tenant (Intel TME-MT).
  • Page 65 Table 69. System Security details (continued) Option Description If the current mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode. If the current mode is set to User Mode, the available options are User Mode, Audit Mode, and Deployed Mode Below are the details of different boot modes available in the Secure Boot Mode option.
  • Page 66 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. Turn on or reboot your system. 2. Type the system password and press Enter. Next steps When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
  • Page 67 (INT 10h) option ROM from the video controller, in UEFI Boot Mode. This option is set to disabled by default Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default. Power Cycle Request Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request.

  • Page 68: Idrac Settings

    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 69: Pxe Boot

    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 70: 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 blow is the minimum configuration to POST: ●...

  • Page 71: Error Messages

    Table 73. Configuration validation error (continued) Error Description Possible cause and Example recommendations Missing element or cable Config Missing : SL cable is reported in HWC8010 PLANAR_SL8 and CTRL_DST_PA1 error logs. Install the missing element (cable, risers, etc). Comm Error A configuration element is not responding System management Comm Error: Backplane 2 to iDRAC using the management interface...

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Front Bezel

    For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > XR Servers > PowerEdge XR5610 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC power supply. Front bezel...

  • Page 75: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 30. Removing the front bezel for Front Accessed configuration Next steps Replace the front bezel. Installing the front bezel Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Locate and remove the bezel key. NOTE: Press both side buttons to release the two metal clips from the back of the front bezel before installation. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the bezel package.

  • Page 76: Bezel Filter

    Figure 31. Installing the front bezel for Rear Accessed configuration Figure 32. Installing the front bezel for Front Accessed configuration Bezel filter Bezel filter service guide Cleaning air filters is not recommended by major telecommunication carriers and service providers, the governing NEBS Standards have stated air filters should be replaced.

  • Page 77: Removing The Bezel Filter For Rear Accessed Configuration

    Telecom air filters have improved permanence (service life) in an operating situation with air movement and ventilation. NOTE: To maintain optimal system health, Dell Technologies recommends checking and changing the filter every three months. Filters can be ordered from Dell. Removing the bezel filter for Rear Accessed configuration Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 78: Installing The Bezel Filter For Rear Accessed Configuration

    Installing the bezel filter for Rear Accessed configuration Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the front bezel. NOTE: The procedure to install the bezel filter is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations. Steps 1.
  • Page 79 Figure 35. Removing the system cover for Rear Accessed configuration Figure 36. Removing the system cover for Front Accessed configuration Next steps Replace the system cover. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 80: Installing The System Cover

    Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps 1.
  • Page 81 Figure 38. Installing the system cover for Front Accessed configuration Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 82: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing the air shrouds The system supports PCI air shroud and processor air shroud. Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1.

  • Page 83: Installing The Air Shrouds

    Figure 40. Removing the processor air shroud Next steps Replace the air shroud. Installing the air shrouds The system supports PCI air shroud and processor 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 NOTE: The procedure to install the air shrouds is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations.
  • Page 84 Figure 41. Installing the PCI air shroud Figure 42. Installing the processor air shroud Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 85: Cooling Fans

    Cooling fans Removing the cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system If installed, remove the air shrouds. NOTE: The procedure to remove the cooling fan is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations. NOTE: Observe the fan cable routing or make a note on the fan cable routing.

  • Page 86: Intrusion Switch

    NOTE: Ensure to connect the fan cable to the correct fan connector on the system board. Check the SIL label for correct fan header location. Figure 44. Installing a cooling fan Next steps If removed, install the air shrouds. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 87: Installing The Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 45. Removing the intrusion switch module Next steps Before working inside your system. Installing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 88: Drives

    Figure 46. Installing the intrusion switch module Next steps 1. Reconnect all the cables to the power interposer board (PIB). 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 89: Installing The Drive Blank

    Figure 47. Removing a drive blank Next steps Replace the drive replace the drive blank. Installing the drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. NOTE: The procedure to install the drive blank is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place.

  • Page 90: Removing The Drive Carrier

    If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator blinks while the drive is powering off. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the Storage controller documentation.https://www.dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals CAUTION:...

  • Page 91: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    CAUTION: When installing a drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation.

  • Page 92: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 51. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Replace the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs. Steps 1.
  • Page 93 Figure 52. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Replace the drive carrier. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 94: Drive Backplane

    Drive backplane This is a service technician replaceable part only. Drive backplane Figure 53. 4 x 2.5-inch universal backplane 1. PB1 (NVMe signal connector) 2. SA1 (SAS/SATA signal connector) 3. PA1 (NVMe signal connector) 4. PWR (backplane power cable connector) Removing the drive backplane Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 95: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Steps 1. Holding the drive backplane by the edges lift it upwards to disengage the backplane from the guide pins. 2. Lift the drive backplane out of the system. Figure 54. Removing the drive backplane Next steps Replace the drive backplane.

  • Page 96: Cable Routing

    Figure 55. Installing the drive backplane Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the backplane and then verify that both power and signal cable connections are fully seated to the backplane and system board. Install all the drives. Install the PCI air shroud.
  • Page 97 Table 76. Intrusion cable from PIB to intrusion switch  From J_INTRUSION_DET (PIB connector) SWITCH (intrusion switch) Figure 57. Right ear cable from MIO to right ear—Rear Accessed configuration Table 77. Right ear cable from MIO to right ear - Rear Accessed configuration  From J_RGT_CP1 (right ear connector on system board) RGT_EAR (right ear control panel)
  • Page 98 Figure 59. Left ear cable from MIO to left ear—Front and Rear Accessed configuration Table 79. Right ear cable from MIO to right ear - Front and Rear Accessed configuration  From J_LFT_CP1 (left ear connector on system board) LFT_EAR (left ear control panel) Figure 60.
  • Page 99 Figure 61. PIB to 4 drive backplane Table 81. PIB to 4x 2.5-inch backplane  From BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector) SIG_PWR_0 (PIB power connector) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) SLA_CPU1_PB3 (signal connector, cable marking MB_PB3) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector) SLA_CPU1_PA3 (signal connector, cable marking MB_PA3) Figure 62.
  • Page 100 Figure 63. PERC SA SAS cable with 4x 2.5-inch backplane Table 83. PERC SA SAS cable with 4x 2.5-inch backplane  From CTRL_SRC_SA1 (PERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) Figure 64. SATA cable connector with 4x 2.5-inch backplane Table 84. SATA cable connector with 4x 2.5-inch backplane  From SL7_PCH_SA1 (SATA system board connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)
  • Page 101 Figure 65. Riser 1 (floating riser) cable connection on system board Table 85. Riser 1 (floating riser) cable connection on system board  From EXT_PWR (riser 1 power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (power connector on system board) RISER_DST_PA1.DSL1 (riser 1 signal connector) SL6_CPU_PA4 (signal connector on system board) Figure 66.
  • Page 102 Figure 67. Fan cable connections to system board and PIB—Front Accessed configuration Table 87. Fan cable connections to system board and PIB—Front Accessed configuration  From FAN_1, FAN_2, and FAN_3 Power Interposer board connectors FAN_4, FAN_5, and FAN_6 Connectors on the system board Figure 68.
  • Page 103 Figure 69. MIO cable connection to Right ear—Front Accessed configuration Table 89. MIO cable connection to Right ear—Front Accessed configuration  From POGO (pogo connector) RGT_EAR (right ear control panel) Figure 70. MIO cable connection to Right ear—Rear Accessed configuration Table 90. MIO cable connection to Right ear—Rear Accessed configuration  From POGO (pogo connector) RGT_EAR (right ear control panel)
  • Page 104 Table 91. Pogo pin cable connection to bezel LED—Rear Accessed configuration  From POGO (pogo pin connector) LED BOARD (bezel LED connector) Figure 72. Pogo pin cable connection to bezel LED and pressure sensor—Front Accessed configuration Table 92. Pogo pin cable connection to bezel LED—Front Accessed configuration  From POGO (pogo pin connector) LED BOARD (bezel LED connector) and PRESSURE SENSOR...

  • Page 105: System Memory

    Figure 75. Smart NIC cable connection to MIO Table 95. Smart NIC cable connection to MIO  From J5 (Smart NIC connector) SMART_NIC (smart NIC connector on system board) System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge XR5610 system supports DDR5 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 106: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor. Figure 76. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 96. Memory channels  Processor Channel Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor Table 97.

  • Page 107: Removing A Memory Module

    ● Supported RDIMM configurations are 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 DIMMs. Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system Remove the processor air shroud.
  • Page 108 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system Remove the processor air shroud. NOTE: The procedure to install the memory module is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations. NOTE: The empty DIMM slots should be installed with memory module blanks and the removal and install procedure for memory module blanks is the same as the removal and install procedure of memory modules.

  • Page 109: Processor And Heat Sink Module

    2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed memory.
  • Page 110 Figure 79. Loosening the nuts and set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position 2. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position (inward position). 3. Lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 111: Removing The Processor And Extended Heat Sink Module

    Figure 80. Removing a heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor. Removing the processor and extended heat sink module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 112 Figure 81. Loosening the nuts and set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position 2. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position (inward position). 3. Lift the processor and extended heat sink module (PHM) from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.

  • Page 113: Removing The Processor From The Processor Heat Sink Module

    Figure 82. Removing an extended heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty extended heat sink, replace the extended heat sink, if not, remove the processor. Removing the processor from the processor heat sink module Prerequisites WARNING: Remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the processor or heat sink.

  • Page 114: Installing The Processor Into A Processor Heat Sink Module

    NOTE: Ensure to hold the carrier to the heat sink as the TIM break is rotated. 4. Place the processor connector side down on the processor tray. Ensure pin 1 marks are aligned. Figure 83. Lift up the TIM break lever 5.
  • Page 115 NOTE: The procedure to install the processor is the same for the extended heat sink. Steps 1. Place the processor in the processor tray. NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor. 2.
  • Page 116 Figure 86. Press the carrier on the four sides 4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth. 5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the bottom of the heat sink.
  • Page 117 Figure 88. Remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film 7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the heat sink until the carrier locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins. NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the carrier before placing the heat sink onto the processor carrier.

  • Page 118: Installing The Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Figure 89. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps Replace the heat sink. Replace the processor air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  • Page 119 Figure 90. Installing the processor and heat sink (PHM) 3. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward position), and then using the Torx T30 tool, tighten the captive nuts (8 in-lbf) on the heat sink in the order below: a.

  • Page 120: Installing The Processor And Extended Heat Sink Module

    Figure 91. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the nuts Next steps Replace the processor air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the processor and extended heat sink module Prerequisites Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board.
  • Page 121 Figure 92. Installing the processor and extended heat sink (PHM) 3. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward position), and then using the Torx T30 tool, tighten the captive nuts (8 in-lbf) on the extended heat sink in the order below: a.

  • Page 122: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    When an expansion card is not supported or missing, the iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller logs an event. This does not prevent your system from booting. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 123: Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

    Expansion card installation guidelines Figure 94. Expansion card slot connectors 1. BOSS N1 connector 2. Riser 1 FLOP OCP connector 3. Riser 3 connector The following table describes the expansion card riser configurations: Table 99. Expansion card riser configurations  Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slots Controlling Height...
  • Page 124 Table 100. Configuration 0: No Riser for Rear Accessed configuration  Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Dell BOSS N1 card Module Integrated slot Table 101. Configuration 1: R1+R3  Card type Slot priority...
  • Page 125 Table 101. Configuration 1: R1+R3 (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox SmartNIC: 25GbE SFP28 2P (FH) Pensando SmartNIC: 100GbE 2P PCIe (FH) Intel SmartNIC: 100GbE 2P (FH) Intel (NIC: 25G) (FH), 4P,S28 Intel (NIC: 10G) (FH), S28, Intel (NIC: 100G) (FH), 2P, QSF PERC H355 Adapter PERC H755 Adapter...
  • Page 126 Table 102. Configuration 1: R1  Card type Slot Priority Maximum number of cards Dell BOSS-N1,MONOLITHIC Intel (OCP 3.0: 25G) 4P,S28 Intel (OCP 3.0: 10G) 4P,BT Broadcom (OCP 3.0: 10G) 2P,BT Broadom (OCP 3.0:1G) 4P,BT Intel (OCP 3.0: 25G) 2P,S28 Broadcom (OCP 3.0: 25G) 4P,V2 Broadcom (OCP 3.0: 25G) 2P,V2...

  • Page 127: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Table 103. Configuration 1: R3 (continued) Card type Slot Priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 10G) (FH) Broadcom (NIC: 1G) V2 Intel (NIC: 25G) (FH) 2P,S28 Intel (NIC: 10G) (FH) 4P,BT Intel (NIC: 1G) V3 Intel (NIC: 1G) (FH) 2P,BT Removing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 128: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system 3. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers and connect all the riser cables. NOTE: The procedure to install the expansion card risers is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations.
  • Page 129 2. Hold the expansion card by its edges and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the connector on the expansion card riser. NOTE: The expansion card retention latch lock is only used for when a low-profile card is installed. If a shorter or taller card is installed the side latch is not applicable.
  • Page 130 Figure 101. Removing a full-height expansion card from Riser 3 3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.

  • Page 131: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
  • Page 132 Figure 104. Installing a low-profile expansion card into Riser 3 Figure 105. Installing a full-height expansion card into Riser 3 (Intel Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV-stg Adapter) NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Ethernet 25G 4P E810-XXV-stg Adapter, ensure the NCSI cable is properly routed as shown in the image to avoid damage.

  • Page 133: M.2 Ssd Module

    Part replacement configuration, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals M.2 SSD module Removing the BOSS N1 card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 134: Removing M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 107. Installing the BOSS N1 card into the system board Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system Remove the BOSS N1 card.

  • Page 135: Installing M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 108. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps If applicable, install the M.2 SSD module. Installing M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 136: System Battery

    Figure 109. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. If applicable, replace the BOSS module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. System battery This is a service technician replaceable part only. Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
  • Page 137 Figure 110. Removing the system battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 2. To install a new system battery: a. Push the battery holder clip away. NOTE: Ensure that the + side of the battery is facing the battery holder clip.

  • Page 138: Power Supply Unit

    For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdge XR5610 > 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 139: Installing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    Figure 112. Removing a power supply unit blank Next steps Replace the blank. Installing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 140 NOTE: The PowerEdge XR5610 has two types of Power Supply Units (PSUs). The PSUs with black straps are designed for Rear Accessed configuration while the PSUs with blue straps are designed for Front Accessed configuration. Steps Press the orange release latch, and holding the PSU handle slide the PSU out of the PSU bay.

  • Page 141: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Remove the PSU blank. NOTE: The PowerEdge XR5610 has two types of Power Supply Units (PSUs). The PSUs with black straps are designed for Rear Accessed configuration while the PSUs with blue straps are designed for Front Accessed configuration. Steps Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place.

  • Page 142: Power Distribution Board

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

  • Page 143: Installing The Power Interposer Board (Pib)

    Figure 118. Removing the power interposer board Next steps Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board (PIB) 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: Optional Ocp Card

    Figure 119. Installing the power interposer board 3. Reconnect all the required cables. Next steps Install the PSU. Install the PCI air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional OCP card Removing the OCP riser Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 145: Installing The Ocp Riser

    Figure 120. Removing the OCP riser Next steps Replace the OCP riser. Installing the OCP riser 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 cover.

  • Page 146: Removing An Ocp Card

    Figure 121. Installing the OCP riser Next steps Install the OCP card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing an OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 147: Installing An Ocp Card

    Figure 122. Removing an OCP card Next steps Install the OCP filler. Installing an OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the system cover.

  • Page 148: Removing The Ocp Filler

    Figure 123. Installing an OCP card Next steps Install the system cover. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the OCP filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 149: Installing The Ocp Card Filler

    Figure 124. Removing the OCP card filler Next steps Install the OCP card. Installing the OCP card filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align and insert the OCP filler firmly until it is fully seated.

  • Page 150: System Board

    Figure 125. Installing the OCP card filler Next steps Install the system cover. System board This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup.

  • Page 151: Installing System Board

    Steps 1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the system board to the system. 2. Hold the system board by the edges and slide it towards the fan modules. Lift the system board out of the system. Figure 126.
  • Page 152 Figure 127. Installing the system board 4. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screws sequentially and secure the system board to the chassis. Figure 128. System board screw fastening sequence Next steps 1. Reconnect all cables to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing brackets.
  • Page 153 4. If you are not using Easy Restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 154: Trusted Platform Module

    5. Click OK. Trusted Platform Module This is a service technician replaceable part only. Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Removing the TPM Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 155: Initializing Tpm For Users

    Figure 129. Installing the TPM Initializing TPM for users Steps 1. Initialize the TPM. For more information, see Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users. 2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2.

  • Page 156: Control Panel

    Control panel This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the status LED control panel for Rear Accessed configuration Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 157: Installing The Status Led Control Panel For Rear Accessed Configuration

    NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3. Using the Torx 8 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the status LED control panel to the system. 4. Hold the status LED control panel and remove the control panel along with the cable from the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps.

  • Page 158: Removing The Status Led Control Panel For Front Accessed Configuration

    Figure 133. Installing the left ear handle for Rear Accessed configuration Next steps Install the expansion card riser 1. . Install the air shrouds. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Removing the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration Prerequisites NOTE:...

  • Page 159: Installing The Status Led Control Panel For Front Accessed Configuration

    Figure 134. Removing the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration Next steps Replace the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration. Installing the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration Prerequisites NOTE: For Front Accessed configuration, the status LED control panel is on the rear of the system. 1.

  • Page 160: Removing The Power Button Control Panel For Rear Accessed Configuration

    Figure 135. Installing the status LED control panel assembly for Front Accessed configuration Next steps Install the expansion card riser Install the air shrouds. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Removing the power button control panel for Rear Accessed configuration Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 161: Installing The Power Button Control Panel For Rear Accessed Configuration

    NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3. Using the Torx 8 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the right control panel assembly. 4. Hold the power button control panel assembly and remove the control panel along with the cable from the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps.

  • Page 162: Removing The Power Button Control Panel For Front Accessed Configuration

    Figure 138. Installing the power button control panel for Rear Accessed configuration 5. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the right ear handle to the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 139.

  • Page 163: Installing The Power Button Control Panel For Front Accessed Configuration

    Steps 1. Loosen the three screws to remove the left ear for the Front Accessed configuration. 2. Disconnect the power button control panel cable from the system board connector and remove the cable from cable clip. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3.
  • Page 164 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the expansion card riser Steps 1. Align and insert the power button control panel in the slot on the system. 2. Route the power button control panel cable through the side wall of the system. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

  • Page 165: Chapter 8: Mil 901E And Mil 461G Rugged Kit

    MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit The MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit provides rugged protection for the PowerEdge XR5610 server. The MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit consists of the components mentioned below: ● Power supply rugged bracket ●...
  • Page 166 Figure 145. Installing the power supply rugged bracket 4. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system. 5. Close the system cover release latch. 6. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or Phillips 2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position. Figure 146.

  • Page 167: Chapter 9: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This topic provides some basic and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various 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 know the connectors on the system board.

  • Page 168: System Board Jumper Settings

    Table 104. System board connectors description (continued) Item Connector Description 25 GbE LOM (4) 25 GbE network connectors POGO connector POGO connector J_LFT_CP1 Left control panel TPM connector PIB_SIG1 Power Interposer Board ( PIB) connector J_RGT_CP Right control panel RISER1_PWR Riser 1 power connector Coin cell battery Coin cell battery SL7_PCH_SA1...

  • Page 169: Disabling A Forgotten Password

    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 170: Chapter 10: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

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

  • Page 171: Bezel Led

    Bezel LED The bezel status LED is located on the front panel of the Rear and Front Accessed configuration system. Figure 150. Bezel LED 1. Bezel LED Table 107. Bezel LED description  Power button LED indicator code Condition LED off System is off, no errors, and system ID mode is not active.
  • Page 172 Table 108. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with The indicator turns solid amber the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the system experiences Electrical...

  • Page 173: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    System health and system ID indicator codes The system health and system ID indicator is located on the system for Rear Accessed configuration and control panel of the system for Front Accessed configuration. Figure 152. System health and system ID indicator Table 109.

  • Page 174: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

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

  • Page 175: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Table 111. NIC indicator codes (continued) NIC indicator codes Condition Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its green. maximum port speed, and data is being sent or received. Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off.
  • Page 176 Figure 156. Front Accessed configuration AC power supply 1. AC PSU handle 2. AC socket 3. Release latch Table 112. 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.

  • Page 177: Drive Indicator Codes

    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 178: Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

    Dell Embedded System Diagnostics NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics. The Embedded System Diagnostics provide a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to: ● Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode ●...

  • Page 179: Chapter 11: 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 180: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge Xr5610 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 181: Receiving Automated Support With Secure Connect Gateway (Scg)

    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.

  • Page 182: Chapter 12: 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 183 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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