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Dell VxRail VD-4520c
Hardware Requirements and Specifications
August 2023
Rev. 4

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  • Page 1 Dell VxRail VD-4520c Hardware Requirements and Specifications August 2023 Rev. 4...
  • 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 Revision history..................................5 Chapter 1: Introduction......................... 6 Dell Technologies Support..............................6 Register for a Dell Technologies Support account....................6 Where to go for support resources...........................6 Use SolVe Online for VxRail procedures........................7 Locate your VxRail serial number.............................7 Locate your VxRail serial number in VxRail Manager.................... 7 Locate your physical VxRail serial number.......................
  • Page 4 Chapter 9: Use system diagnostics....................46 Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager................46 Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller............46 System diagnostic controls.............................46 Contents...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision history Date Revision Description of change August 2023 Minor updates and corrections. May 2023 Adds support for MIL-STD and NEBS3 standards, reverse air flow (RAF) configuration, and 128 GB system memory. March 2023 Minor updates. March 2023 Initial release. Revision history...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    ● Access or download the SolVe Desktop application for customized procedures to replace hardware components and upgrade software components. ● Link your Support account for access to resources from within VxRail Manager. For information about how to access a Dell Technologies Online Support account or to upgrade an existing account, see 21768. Steps 1.

  • Page 7: Use Solve Online For Vxrail Procedures

    SolVe. Locate your VxRail serial number If you contact Dell Technologies Support for your VxRail, provide the VxRail serial number, also known as the Product Serial Number Tag (PSNT). Identify the VxRail serial number in VMware vSphere Web Client or locate the serial number that is printed on the physical VxRail.

  • Page 8: Access Vxrail Content Using The Qrl

    Access VxRail content using the QRL Use the Service Tag or QRL code on the Dell QRL site to access VxRail information for VxRail 15G, and later models. About this task If your VxRail has a QRL that is added to the luggage tag, you can use this tag to obtain factory configuration and warranty information.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Configurations And Features

    ● Up to 4 x M.2 NVMe SSDs on PCIe Add-in card and up to 4 x M.2 NVMe SSDs on M.2 riser module. Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell Technologies.
  • Page 10 Item Description NOTE: When VD-4510c is installed in the VD-4000r or VD-4000z chassis, the power button LED indicator status may be delayed for up to two minutes while the sled is initializing. The power button LED will start slowly blinking to indicate the system is performing the power on sequence after this time period.
  • Page 11 The following table describes the components inside the sled: Item Component Connector cover Fan handle Riser R1C card 2U sled side cover 2U sled cooling fan Configurations and features...

  • Page 12: 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. 1.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Initial Setup And Configuration

    To install and deploy VxRail, you can purchase deployment services from Dell Technologies or select the VxRail self-deployment option (no installation services). If you are using VxRail deployment services from Dell Technologies, do not rack the VxRail or connect power. Contact your Dell Technologies account team or reseller to arrange for deployment by Dell Technologies certified technicians.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    ● Dell Lifecycle Controller ● Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) Your VxRail was optimized by Dell Technologies during the initial configuration. Do not change any of the basic settings or features set by Dell Technologies to ensure best performance. Set up the system Using the System Setup option, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of the system.
  • Page 15 2. Click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. 3. Use the following table to configure system BIOS settings: Setting Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Options that are related to the installed memory.
  • Page 16 Option Description System Memory Size Specifies the size of the system memory. System Memory Type Specifies the type of memory installed in the system. System Memory Speed Specifies the speed of the system memory. System Memory Voltage Specifies the voltage of the system memory. Video Memory Specifies the size video memory.
  • Page 17 Specifies the MADT Core Enumeration. This option is set to default in Round Robin. Linear option supports industry core enumeration whereas, Round Robin option supports Dell optimized core enumeration. UPI Prefetch Enables you to get the memory read started early on DDR bus. The Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Rx path spawns the speculative memory that is read to Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) directly.
  • Page 18 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 (default) and All Drives. Pre-operating system management applications...
  • Page 19 Configure the boot mode You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to BIOS or UEFI and specify the boot order. Boot Settings only supports UEFI mode. The UEFI is an interface between operating systems and platform firmware that consists of data tables with platform-related information, boot, and runtime service calls that are available to the operating system and its loader.
  • Page 20 Change the boot order You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB drive or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode. NOTE: You can change the drive boot sequence only in BIOS boot mode. 1.
  • Page 21 Configure integrated devices 1. To view the Integrated Devices screen, power on the system, and press F2. 2. Click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Integrated Devices. 3. Use the following table to configure integrated devices: Option Description User Accessible USB Configures the user accessible USB ports.
  • Page 22 BIOS > Serial Communication. NOTE: The serial port is optional for the VxRail VD-4520c compute sled. The Serial Communication option is applicable only if the serial COM port is installed in the system. The following table provides the details of the options available on the Serial Communication screen:...
  • Page 23 Option Description NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
  • Page 24 Option Description Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default. This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to disabled.
  • Page 25 The following table provides the details of the options available on the System Security screen: Option Description Intel(R) TXT Enables you to set the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel TXT option, virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot measurements.
  • Page 26 Option Description If the mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode. If the 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 27 NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has stopped functioning and must be turned off. Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.

  • Page 28: Dell Lifecycle Controller

    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 29: Boot Manager

    For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation on the Dell Technologies Support Site. Boot Manager The Boot Manager option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Minimum Configuration To Post

    Minimum configuration to POST This section outlines the minimum configuration necessary for VxRail VD-4520c to run power-on self-test (POST). The components that are listed below are the minimum configuration to POST: ● Four memory modules (DIMM) ● Two power supply units (PSUs) ●...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

    Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): 2 x M.2 SSDs as internal boot The VxRail VD-4520c supports 4 x M.2 SSDs (M.2 2280 and M.2 22110) on the M.2 riser and 8 x M.2 NVMe SSDs on the PCIe add-in card (AIC) installed on the riser module assembly.

  • Page 32: Cooling Fan Specifications

    (8.26 in) cable length on the upper layer GPU specifications The VxRail VD-4520c compute sled supports up to two 150 W single-width GPUs or one 250 W double-width GPU. NOTE: Systems that are configured with GPUs have higher fan acoustics.

  • Page 33: Ports And Connectors Specifications

    ● One RJ45 with port status LEDs for iDRAC9 remote management (dedicated port only) in the front. Video specifications The VxRail VD-4520c supports integrated Matrox G200 graphics controller embedded in the iDRAC (BMC) chip with 16 MB of video frame buffer.

  • Page 34: Environmental Specifications

    Non-operating temperature range -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) The VxRail VD-4520c compute sled is targeted for edge deployments and it meets all the additional standards for thermal, shock, vibration parameters. The following table provides environmental considerations for the VxRail VD-4520c:...
  • Page 35 RAF configurations CPU type HSK type Fan type Edge 2 (Max Edge 1 (Max ASHRAE A4 (Max 55°C or 131°F) 50°C or 122°F) 45°C or 113°F) Intel® Xeon® D - 2776NT, 16C, 117 Intel® Xeon® D - 2753NT, 12C, 87 Intel®...
  • Page 36 Riser module BOSS module AIC card type Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE A4 Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE (Max (Max (Max 45°C or (Max (Max A4 (Max (Max (Max A4 (Max 55°C or 50°C or 113°F) 55°C or 50°C or...
  • Page 37 Riser module BOSS module AIC card type Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE A4 Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE (Max (Max (Max 45°C or (Max (Max A4 (Max (Max (Max A4 (Max 55°C or 50°C or 113°F) 55°C or 50°C or...
  • Page 38 Riser Module BOSS Module AIC Card Type Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE A4 Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE Edge 2 Edge 1 ASHRAE (Max (Max (Max 45°C or (Max (Max A4 (Max (Max (Max A4 (Max 55°C or 50°C or 113°F) 55°C or 50°C or...

  • Page 39: Chapter 7: Component Replacement Guidelines

    Supported hardware components section to know the components that you can replace. In addition to these components, there are some hardware components that require you to contact the Dell Technologies support to arrange for repair or replacement. Before you proceed with the replacement, go to SolVe and generate the replacement procedure of the component that you want to replace.

  • Page 40: Sled Installation Guidelines

    Sled installation guidelines NOTE: A sled blank must be installed in all the empty slots. Operating the enclosure without a sled blank in an empty slot results in overheating. Expansion card installation guidelines The following figure shows the expansion card slot connector: Item Port, panel, or slot Riser 1C connector...

  • Page 41: System Memory Guidelines

    Nvidia (GPU: A30, 24 GB) System memory guidelines The VxRail VD-4520c supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and LRDIMMs. System memory holds the instructions that the processor performs. Your system contains four memory sockets that are organized into four channels of the processor.

  • Page 42: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    The following table describes the supported memory matrix: DIMM Rank Capacity DIMM rated voltage and DIMMs per Channel Data width type speed (DPC) RDIMM 16 GB / 32 GB / DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 MT/s One DPC x8, x8, x4 64 GB LRDIMM 128 GB...
  • Page 43 ● All DIMMs must be DDR4. ● x4 and x8 DRAM-based memory modules cannot be mixed. ● If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory modules. ● Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. ○...

  • Page 44: Chapter 8: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors Information about jumpers and switches are provided, including a description of 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 45 21. TPM Connector 22. BOSS Connector 23. M.2 Riser_2 Connector 24. DIMMs for CPU 25. Fan 1 Connector 26. Fan 2 Connector 27. PWR PIB Sideboard Connector 28. Fan 3 Connector For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disable a password. The following table describes the system board DIP switch settings: Jumper Setting...
  • Page 46 Use system diagnostics If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical support. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the issue.

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