Page 1 Dell PowerEdge C410x Hardware Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3 Contents INTRODUCTION ... 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ... 8 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HARDWARE... 12...
Page 4 CABLE ROUTINGS ... 56 BMC REMOTE MANAGEMENT CONSOLE ... 58...
Page 5 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SYSTEM ... 80 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS ... 83 GETTING HELP ... 84 INDEX ... 85...
Page 6 PCI devices that can be connected to the host server. The host server does not boot or other POST errors occur if the IO address space limit is exceeded. The number of onboard host server PCI devices utilize a fixed amount of IO address space. The remaining IO address space is used to determine the number of GPGPU that can be installed in a C410x that is connected to the single host server.
Page 7 InfiniBand (IB) Support Limitation Host servers will not support more than one IB card installed in a C410x. If more than one IB card is installed in a C410x and connected to a single host server issues may be observed.
Page 8 Product Overview A Tour of the System The following sections describe the external features of the Dell PowerEdge C410X server. System Front View Figure 1 – Front View Power LED/Button System LED UID LED/Button PCI Cage 1 PCI Cage 2...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
System Back View Back view of system is shown below: Figure 2 – Back View Power Module 1 Power Module 2 Power Module 3 Power Module 4 BMC LAN Cable iPass connector 1 iPass connector 2 iPass connector 3 iPass connector 4 iPass connector 5 iPass connector 6 iPass connector 7...
Page 10: System Led
Lights when front or rear ID button is pressed. Color Condition Occurrence Blue No identification Blinking ID Button pressed on system (ID command executed) Lights green when server is powered on. Color Condition Green Blinking Occurrence Power on Power off Power on fail or without...
Page 11 Static / Dynamic IP Switch Function Instruction To switch from DHCP to static or vice versa: Hold down the ID button for 5 seconds While pressing the ID button, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds Release the power button, and then the ID button It will take ~30 seconds to change the configuration The ID light will indicate which mode has been selected: - Solid for 5 seconds indicates static IP...
Page 12: Removing And Installing Hardware
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Page 13: System Cover
System Cover Removing System Cover CAUTION: Before you remove or install the system cover: Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Follow these instructions to remove the system cover: 1. Loosen and remove the screws securing the middle cover.
Page 14 2. Remove the middle top cover from the system. 3. Loosen and remove the screws securing the back cover.
Page 15 4. Slide the cover horizontally to the back using the traction pad and remove the back cover in the direction of the arrow. NOTE: This system must be operated with the system cover installed to ensure proper cooling. Installing the system cover To install the system cover follow the instructions for removing the system cover in the reverse order.
Page 16: Pci Cage
PCI Cage Removing the PCI Cage NOTE: Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. 1. Lift the release lever and pull on the cage handle at the same time. 2.
Page 17: Pci Cage
Installing the PCI cage To install the PCI cage follow the instructions for removing the PCI cage in the reverse order. PCIe Card Replacing PCIe Card CAUTION: Before you remove or install the PCIe card, press PCI cage power button to turn off the specific single PCI cage power before replacing PCIe card.
Page 18 3. Secure the card in place with screws and place the PCI side cover as shown in the illustration. 4. Secure the PCI side cover and back cover in place with screws. Installing the M1060 card To install the M1060 card follow the instructions for removing the M1060 card in the reverse order.
Page 19 For M2050/M2070/M2070Q/M2075/M2090 Cards 1. Connect PCI power cable. 2. Insert the PCIe card by 45 degree and push it into the socket vertically. CAUTION: Care should be taken to prevent damage to components on the back side of the PCIe card. Make sure the card does not drag across the card mounting standoffs of the cage when inserting the card into the socket.
Page 20 5. Connect power cable to card as shown. 6. Replace the side cover. 7. Secure the side cover with 4 screws...
Page 21 8. Secure the PCIE side cover with 3 screws as illustration arrow show. Installing the M2050/M2070/M2070Q/M2075/M2090 card To install the M2050/M2070/M2070Q/M2075 follow the instructions for removing the M2050/M2070/M2070Q/M2075 in the reverse order.
Page 22: System Fans
System Fans Replacing System Fans In case of system fan failure, you can quickly replace the system fan. CAUTION: Before you remove or install the system fans, take the steps: 1) Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 2) Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Page 23 2. Remove the middle top cover from the system. 3. Lift the system fan ears.
Page 24 4. Lift the system fan out of the system fan cage. Installing the system fans To install the system fans follow the instructions for removing the system fans in the reverse order.
Page 25: Fan Cage
Fan cage Replacing System Fan Cage CAUTION: Before you remove or install the system fan cage, take the steps: 1) Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 2) Disconnect all necessary cable connections. Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Page 26 2. Remove the middle top cover from the system. 3. Loosen and remove the screws securing the fan cage.
Page 27 4. Lift the fan cage out of the system. NOTE: Watch the fan status LED cables as the fan cage is lifted out of the system. The fan status LED connector should be unplugged before removing the fan cage completely from the system.
Page 28 5. Remove the fans from the fan cage.
Page 29 6. Loosen and remove the screws on top of the system fan cage. Installing the system fan cage To install the system fan cage follow the instructions for removing the system fan cage in the reverse order.
Page 30: Power Supply
Power supply Replacing Power Supplies In case of a power supply failure, you can quickly replace the power supply unit. Follow these instructions to remove the power supply: CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect AC power from the power supply before removing it from the system.
Page 31 2. Press the retaining clip on the right side of the power supply along the direction of the arrow. 3. At the same time, pull out the power supply by using its handle. NOTE: It takes considerable force to remove the power supply.
Page 32 Follow these instructions to install the power supply: Insert the replacement power supply firmly into the bay. The retaining clip should snap. Fold the power supply handle down. Connect the AC power cord to the replaced power supply.
Page 33 Power Distribution Board (PDB) Replacing Power Distribution Board (PDB) Follow these instructions to remove the PDB: CAUTION: Before you remove or install the power distribution board take the steps: 1) Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 2) Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Page 34 3. Remove the middle top cover from the system. 4. Loosen and remove the screws securing the back cover.
Page 35: Bmc Lan Cable
5. Slide the cover horizontally to the back using the traction pad and remove the back cover in the direction of the arrow. 6. Then Remove the BMC LAN cable from the retention clip. Lay the BMC LAN cable across the fans out of the way.
Page 36 7. Loosen and remove the screws securing the power supply cage. 8. Slide the power cage horizontally to the back.
Page 37 9. Lift the power cage to remove it in the direction of the arrow. 10. Loosen and remove the screw securing the rail.
Page 38 11. Remove the rail by lifting the retention clip and at the same time slide the rail in the direction of the arrow. 12. Loosen and remove the screws securing the PDB.
Page 39 13. Remove the PDB in the direction of the arrow. NOTE: It takes considerable force to remove the PDB. Installing the power distribution board To install the power distribution board follow the instructions for removing the power distribution board in the reverse order.
Page 40 iPass Board Replacing iPass Board Follow these instructions to replace the iPass board: CAUTION: Before you remove or install the iPass Board, take the steps: 1) Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power.2) Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Page 41 2. Remove the middle top cover from the system. 3. Loosen and remove the screws securing the back cover.
Page 42 4. Slide the cover horizontally to the back using the traction pad and remove the back cover in the direction of the arrow. 5. Then Remove the BMC LAN cable from the retention clip. Lay the BMC LAN cable across the fans out of the way.
Page 43 6. Pull up the power supply handle. 7. Remove the power supply in the direction of the arrow.
Page 44 8. Loosen and remove the screws securing the power supply cage. 9. Slide the power cage horizontally to the back.
Page 45: Ipass Connector 1
10. Lift the power cage to remove it in the direction of the arrow. 11. Loosen and remove the screws securing the top of the iPass connector cage.
Page 46: Ipass Connector
12. Slide the iPass connector cage horizontally to the back. 13. Loosen and remove the screws securing the top iPass board.
Page 47 14. Lift up the iPass board and remove it from the system. 15. Loosen and remove the screws securing the bottom iPass board.
Page 48 16. Lift up the iPass board and remove it from the system. Installing the iPass board To install the iPass board follow the instructions for removing the iPass board in the reverse order.
Page 49: Middle Board
Middle Board Replacing Middle Board Follow these instructions to replace the middle board: CAUTION: Before you remove or install the middle board, take the steps: 1) Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 2) Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Page 50 5. Lift the middle board out of the system in the direction of the arrow, front edge first , to clear the IO ports. Installing the system middle board To install the system middle board follow the instructions for removing the system middle board in the reverse order.
Page 51 Front I/O Panel Removing Front I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you remove or install the Front I/O Panel, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 1. Remove the screws securing the Front I/O panel cover. 2.
Page 52 3. Remove the screws securing the Front I/O panel. 4. Remove the Front I/O panel and disconnect the cable. Installing the Front IO panel To install the Front IO panel follow the instructions for removing the Front IO panel in the reverse order.
Page 53: Installing The Rail And The System
Installing the Rail and the System Follow these instructions to install the rail into a rack: 1. Install the sliding rails into the rack. 2. Align the inner rails with the sliding rails of the rack.
Page 54 3. Push the system into the sliding rails until the locking latch clicks into place. 4. Connect ipass connectors and power connectors.
Page 55 NOTE: The 1400W Power Supplies require 220VAC.
Page 56: Cable Routings
Cable Routings Fan Power Cable Front I/O Cable BMC LAN Cable Fan LED Cable PCI Power Cable Switch Cable...
Page 57: Ipass Port Mapping
iPass Port Mapping 2 to 1 mode 4 to 1 mode 8 to 1 mode NOTE: The default port mapping is 2 to 1 mode.
Page 58: Bmc Remote Management Console
Initial Configuration using a DHCP Server Before entering the Dell Remote Management Console, you need to connect the DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is found, it may provide a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask.
Page 59 Static/DHCP IP Controlled by Front Panel Button To switch from DHCP to static or vice versa: Hold down the ID button for 5 seconds While pressing the ID button, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds Release the power button, and then the ID button It will take ~30 seconds to change the configuration The ID light will indicate which mode has been selected: - Solid for 5 seconds indicates static IP...
Page 60: Remote Management Console Overview
Remote Management Console Overview Open a web browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be found using your DHCP server. A dialog box prompts you to enter Username and Password. Enter the following values: Username: root Password: root NOTE: The default user name and password are in lower-case characters.
Page 61: Enter Dell Remote Management Console
Enter Dell Remote Management Console After you successfully log in to your Dell Remote Management Console, the Remote Management Console GUI appears. Properties Properties displays the firmware version of current remote client system.
Page 62 It is recommended to use DHCP if your environment has a DHCP server. You can set DHCP (obtain the IP address automatically) or STATIC IP (configure the IP address manually). When you finish configuration, click Apply Changes or for re-configuration click Refresh.
Page 63 Security Security shows the current certificate status. To generate a new certificate, click Generate Certificate. To upload a certificate, click Upload Certificate.
Page 64 Users To configure a specific user, click the Users ID. To display new user information, click Refresh. Please note that BMC convention for enabling an 'anonymous' login is to configure the entry for User ID 1 with a null username (all zero’s) and a null password (all zero’s). Applications may then present this to the user as an anonymous login.
Page 65 Services You can configure the web server parameters (such as, HTTP Port Number, HTTPS Port Number, and Timeout) on a remote computer. By default, the timeout is 1800 seconds; 5 for the Max Sessions and 1 for the Active Sessions.
Page 66 IPMI This screen contains two sections: IPMI Serial and IPMI Settings. IPMI Serial There are three serial configuration in IPMI Serial: Connection Mode Settings, Baud Rate, and Channel Privilege Level Limit. The Connection Mode Settings allows user to select the Console redirection type and to manage the system from a remote location.
Page 67 IPMI Settings IPMI Settings provides remote configuration over LAN. To activate IPMI remote configuration by LAN, check Enable IPMI Over LAN option, define the Channel Privilege Level Limit, and enter the Encryption Key. When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.
Page 68 Sessions This screen displays information on Active Sessions. Additionally, the trash can icon provides the delete function for privileged users. Click Refresh to refresh the Sessions status.
Page 69 Updates The firmware can be updated remotely. To update firmware, follow the instruction below: 1. Select the file on your local system using Browse. 2. Select Update Type. 3. Select Preserve Configuration. 4. Click Update to delete the current version and update to the new version. NOTE: BMC firmware update should not be interrupted, any interruption may result unrecoverable firmware crash? ROM replacement is required to bring C410x back.
Page 70 Utilities Utilities provides BMC reboot and Factory default restore functions. To reboot system, click Reboot. To restore factory default, click Factory Default.
Page 71: Server Information
Server Information Power Control The Power Control allows you to power on/off/cycle the remote host system. Additionally you can see the remote power status. To perform the power control operation, select the operation and click Apply Changes.
Page 72 Power Consumption This screen displays information on the system power consumption. The information includes Current Power Consumption, Power Consumption Monitoring Start Date, Max/Min Power Consumption, and Average Power Consumption.
Page 73 GPU Power Consumption This screen displays the status of GPU power consumption. Each sensor displays different color to indicate the health status of a specified GPU device. The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert. The yellow color indicates the device has at least one sensor that has warning alert.
Page 74 Thermal This screen displays the Fans and Temperatures sensors of a remote host system. Click Refresh to update current health status for both Fans and Temperatures. The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert. The yellow color indicates the device has at least one sensor that has a warning alert.
Page 75: System Event Log
System Event Log System Event Log: It records the event when sensor has an abnormal state. When the log matches the pre-defined alert, the system sends out the notification automatically, if it is pre-configured.
Page 76 Platform Events A platform event filter (PEF) can trigger an action and generate an alert when a critical hardware-related event occurs. For each PEF, you can choose the action to be taken when a platform event occurs. You can also choose to generate and send an alert when a platform event occurs. In the Platform Events screen, you can enable the generation of platform event alerts globally by clicking Global Alerting Enable.
Page 77 Traps Settings In the Trap Settings, user can set the IPv4 and Ipv6 Destination List. IPv6 and IPv4 are two completely separate protocols. IPv6 is not backwards compatible with IPv4, and IPv4 hosts and routers will not be able to deal directly with IPv6 traffic. IPv6 has a significantly larger address space than IPv4.
Page 78 Email Settings If you want the alert to be sent by email, you can configure to specify the e-mail address, subject and message in the Email Settings. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings.
Page 79 Port Map User can identify the specified iPASS mapping to PCIE controller in Port Map. Click Apply Change to save the settings.
Page 80: Troubleshooting Your System
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Page 81 Checking GPU Card 1. Power off and remove the middle cover. See section-Removing System Cover to remove the middle cover. 2. Power on the system and PCIe device and check if the GPU card LED lights. 3. If not, see Check iPass cable. Checking iPass Cable 1.
Page 82 Checking iPass Connector to Host System 1. Check the Board to Board (BTB) connectors to the iPass Boards. 2. Check System SMBus device routing table. IPASS TOP iPass 1: Slot 1/15 iPass 2: Slot 3/13 iPass 3: Slot 5/11 iPass 4: Slot 7/9 Check if iPass Board (GS-IPASS2 / GS-IPASS3) is installed properly See Replacing iPass Board on page 40 for instructions to accessing the iPass boards.
Page 83: Jumpers And Connectors
Jumpers and Connectors Dell PowerEdge C410X Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers Figure 5 identifies critical components on the Dell PowerEdge C410X middle board. Figure 5 – Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers Item Component PCI-E connectors PCI-E connectors Power connectors iPass board connectors...
Page 84: Getting Help
Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1.
Page 85: Index
59 email settings, 75 firmware updates, 64 front I/O removing, 46 front view, 2 getting help contacting Dell, 82 GPU power consumption, 70 initial configuration via DHCP server, 53 iPass board replacing, 35 iPass port mapping, 52 middle board...

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