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Dell PowerEdge R260 Installation And Service Manual
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Chapter 1: About this Document
Chapter 2: Poweredge R260 System Overview
Front View of the System
Left Control Panel View
Right Control Panel View
Rear View of the System
Inside the System
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
System Information Labels
Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications
Chassis Dimensions
System Weight
Processor Specifications
PSU Specifications
Cooling Fan Specifications
Supported Operating Systems
System Battery Specifications
Expansion Card Riser Specifications
Memory Specifications
Storage Controller Specifications
Drives
Ports and Connectors Specifications
NIC Port Specifications
Serial Connector Specifications
USB Ports Specifications
VGA Ports Specifications
Video Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Thermal Air Restrictions
Thermal Restriction Matrix
Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration
Setting up the System
Idrac Configuration
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
Options to Log in to Idrac
Resources to Install Operating System
Options to Download Drivers and Firmware
Options to Download and Install os Drivers
Downloading Drivers and Firmware
Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications
System Setup
System BIOS
Idrac Settings
Device Settings
Service Tag Settings
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Embedded System Management
Boot Manager
PXE Boot
Chapter 6: Minimum to POST
Minimum Configuration to POST
Chapter 7: Configuration Validation
Error Messages
Chapter 8: Installing and Removing System Components
Safety Instructions
Before Working Inside Your System
After Working Inside Your System
Recommended Tools
Optional Front Bezel
Removing the Front Bezel
Installing the Front Bezel
System Cover
Removing the System Cover
Installing the System Cover
Air Shroud
Removing the Air Shroud
Installing the Air Shroud
Cooling Fans
Removing the Cooling Fan
Installing a Cooling Fan
Intrusion Switch
Removing the Intrusion Switch
Installing the Intrusion Switch
Drive Backplane
Drive Backplane Guidelines
Removing the Front Drive Bay Backplane
Installing the Front Drive Bay Backplane
Cable Routing
Drives
Removing a Drive Blank
Installing a Drive Blank
Removing a Drive Carrier
Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier
Installing a Drive Carrier
Removing a 3.5 Inch Cabled Hard Drive
Installing a 3.5 Inch Cabled Hard Drive
System Memory
System Memory Guidelines
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
Processor and Heat Sink Module
Removing the Heat Sink Module
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Installing the Processor and Heat Sink Module
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
Removing an Expansion Card Riser
Removing an Expansion Card from the Riser
Installing the Expansion Card in to the Expansion Card Riser
Installing an Expansion Card Riser
Optional BOSS-N1 Module
Removing the BOSS N1 Blank
Installing the BOSS N1 Blank
Removing the BOSS-N1 Module
Installing the BOSS-N1 Module
System Battery
Replacing the System Battery
PERC Card
Removing the Internal PERC Card
Installing the Internal PERC Card
Power Supply Units
Removing a Cabled Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Installing a Cabled Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Removing a Non Cabled Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Installing a Non Cabled Power Supply Unit
Power Interposer Board (PIB)
Removing the PIB
Installing the PIB
System Board
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Restoring the System Using Easy Restore
Manually Update the Service Tag
Trusted Platform Module
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Initializing TPM for Users
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for Users
Control Panel
Removing the Right Control Panel
Installing the Right Control Panel
Removing the Left Control Panel
Installing the Left Control Panel
Chapter 9: Upgrade Kits
BOSS-N1 Module Kit
Pcie Riser Kit
Filter Bezel Kit
Chapter 10: Jumpers and Connectors
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
System Board Jumper Settings
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Chapter 11: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes
System Health and System ID Indicator Codes
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
NIC Indicator Codes
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
Drive Indicator Codes
Power Button LED
Using System Diagnostics
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
Chapter 12: Getting Help
Recycling or End-Of-Life Service Information
Contacting Dell Technologies
Accessing System Information by Using QRL
Quick Resource Locator for Poweredge R260 System
Receiving Automated Support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG)
Chapter 13: Documentation Resources
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Dell PowerEdge R260
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E104S
Regulatory Type: E104S001
May 2024
Rev. A00
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