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Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner's Manual

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Dell PowerEdge R630
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Regulatory Model: E26S Series
Regulatory Type: E26S001

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E26S Series Regulatory Type: E26S001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About your system....................8 ........................8 Supported configurations ..................... 8 Front-panel features and indicators ..........................13 LCD panel features ..........................14 Home screen ............................14 Setup menu ............................. 15 View menu ...........................15 Diagnostic indicators ......................... 17 Hard-drive indicator codes ......................18 iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes ........................
  • Page 4 ...................42 Serial Communication screen details ..................42 System Profile Settings screen details ..................44 System Security settings screen details ..................46 Miscellaneous Settings screen details ........................... 47 About Boot Manager ........................ 47 Entering Boot Manager ......................47 Boot Manager main menu ........................
  • Page 5 .............. 73 Installing a 1.8 inch hard drive into a hard-drive carrier ........................73 Optical drive (optional) ......................73 Removing the optical drive ......................74 Installing the optical drive ..................75 Removing the slim optical drive blank ....................76 Installing the slim optical drive blank ............................
  • Page 6 ....................105 Installing a DC power supply unit ...........................105 System battery ......................105 Replacing the system battery ........................107 Hard-drive backplane ..................107 Removing the hard-drive backplane .....................113 Installing the hard-drive backplane ........................114 Control Panel Assembly ............114 Removing the control panel board–8 hard drive system ............
  • Page 7 ..............143 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ..........143 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager .....143 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ......................144 System diagnostic controls 7 Jumpers and connectors................145 ......................145 System board jumper settings .........................146...

  • Page 8: About Your System

    About your system The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a rack server that support up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor family, up to 24 DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to 28 drive slots. NOTE: The Dell PowerEdge R630 system supports only internal, hot-swappable hard drives.
  • Page 9 Allows you to connect USB devices to the system iDRAC Direct (2) or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. The ports are USB 2.0- compliant.
  • Page 10 This feature aggregates hardware/firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators–10 hard-drive system...
  • Page 11 Mini USB connector/ Allows you to connect USB devices to the system iDRAC Direct or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. The port is USB 2.0- compliant.
  • Page 12 This feature aggregates hardware/firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Figure 3. Front-panel features and indicators–24 hard-drive system...

  • Page 13: Lcd Panel Features

    The LCD panel of your system provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. •...

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    • The LCD backlight is off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel. • The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

  • Page 15: View Menu

    SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry. Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen.
  • Page 16 For more standby, and if any error information on error messages, see the Dell exists (for example, a failed Event and Error Messages Reference Guide fan or hard drive).

  • Page 17: Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

    Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 5. Hard-drive indicators hard-drive activity indicator hard-drive status indicator hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition Blinks green two times per second...

  • Page 18: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not light up for the USB mode. Figure 6. iDRAC Direct LED indicator iDRAC Direct status indicator The table below displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import).

  • Page 19: Quick Sync Indicator Codes

    Quick Sync indicator codes Figure 7. Quick Sync indicator codes Quick Sync status indicator Quick Sync activation button Power indicator pattern Condition Slow blink Quick Sync is waiting to be configured from iDRAC. Solid Quick Sync is ready to transfer. Blinks three times rapidly and then turns off Quick Sync feature is disabled from iDRAC.

  • Page 20: Back-Panel Features And Indicators

    Back-panel features and indicators Figure 8. Back-panel features and indicators—8 hard-drive system (2 PCIe expansion cards) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector System identification The identification buttons on the front and back button panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
  • Page 21 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector PCIe expansion card slot Allows you to connect a full height three-fourth (riser 2) length PCIe expansion card. Ethernet connectors (4) Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors Four integrated connectors: • Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors •...
  • Page 22 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again. Press to toggle the system ID on and off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.

  • Page 23: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Figure 10. NIC indicators link indicator activity indicator Indicator Indicator code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).
  • Page 24 Figure 11. AC power supply unit status indicator AC power supply unit status indicator/handle Convention Power indicator Condition pattern Green The handle indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply unit and that the power supply unit is operational.
  • Page 25 Convention Power indicator Condition pattern CAUTION: When correcting a power supply unit mismatch, replace only the power supply unit with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply unit to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown.

  • Page 26: Documentation Matrix

    Rack documentation included with your rack solution Set up your system and know the system technical Getting Started With Your System that shipped with specifications your system or see dell.com/poweredgemanuals Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals...

  • Page 27: Quick Resource Locator

    Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan...

  • Page 28: Performing Initial System Configuration

    Turn on the attached peripherals. Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the following interfaces: iDRAC Settings utility. Lifecycle Controller.

  • Page 29: Information About Logging In To Idrac

    For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
  • Page 30 NOTE: If you do not have the service tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your service tag, or select Choose from a list of all Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page. Click Get drivers and downloads.

  • Page 31: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    • Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller allows you to perform useful tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

  • Page 32: About System Setup

    UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

  • Page 33: System Information Screen Details

    Menu Item Description Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache size, and so on. SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.

  • Page 34: Memory Settings Screen Details

    Operating Mode Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system.

  • Page 35: Processor Settings Screen Details

    Menu Item Description installed. If Disabled, the system supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option is set to Disabled. Snoop Mode Specifies the Snoop Mode options. Snoop Mode options available are Home Snoop, Early Snoop, Cluster on Die. By default, the Snoop Mode option is set to Early Snoop.

  • Page 36: Sata Settings Screen Details

    TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to dissipate. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four Turbo processor listings.
  • Page 37 Example Menu Item Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI. Security Freeze Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. Lock This option is only applicable to ATA and AHCI mode.
  • Page 38 Menu Item Description Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.

  • Page 39: Boot Settings Screen Details

    Menu Item Description Port I Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

  • Page 40: Network Settings Screen Details

    Menu Item Description list is attempted to boot. When set to Enabled, all hard disk devices are attempted in order, as listed in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode. Boot Options Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices. Settings Network Settings screen details You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings.
  • Page 41 Menu Item Description Integrated RAID Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. By default, the option is set to Controller Enabled. Integrated Enables or disables the integrated network card. Network Card 1 Embedded NIC1 NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is only available on systems that and NIC2 do not have Integrated Network Card 1.

  • Page 42: Serial Communication Screen Details

    Serial Communication screen details You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. You can view the Serial Communication screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial Communication. The Serial Communication screen details are explained below. Example Menu Item Description...
  • Page 43 Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.

  • Page 44: System Security Settings Screen Details

    Menu Item Description Number of Turbo NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Boot Enabled Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2. Cores for Processor 1 Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled.
  • Page 45 Menu Item Description Clears all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No. Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements.

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous Settings Screen Details

    Menu Item Description Authorized Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database Signature (db). Database Forbidden Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database Signature (dbx). Database Miscellaneous Settings screen details You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time.

  • Page 47: About Boot Manager

    Menu Item Description results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute. About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system.

  • Page 48: Choosing The System Boot Mode

    NOTE: 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 on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport. Assigning a system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features.

  • Page 49: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password And Setup Password

    Re-enter the system password, and click OK. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password. Re-enter the setup password, and click OK. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again. A message prompts you to save the changes.

  • Page 50: 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 came with the product.

  • Page 51: Recommended Tools

    Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the bezel lock. This is only required when you have a bezel. • #2 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • T6, T8, T10, and T15 Torx screwdrivers The following tools are required for assembling cables for a DC power supply unit (PSU): •...

  • Page 52: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 13. Removing and installing the front bezel Installing the front bezel Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system. Secure the bezel with the keylock. Removing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety...

  • Page 53: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 14. Removing and installing the system latch release lock system cover latch Installing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Steps Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the front of the chassis until the latch locks into place.

  • Page 54: Inside The 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 55 riser card 2 riser card 1 DIMMs (6) processor 2 DIMMs (12) hard-drive backplane hard drive Figure 16. Inside the system—24 hard-drive system and 10 hard-drive system control panel assembly cooling fans (7) processor 1 DIMMs (6) PSU connector power supply (2) riser card 3 network daughter card riser card 1...

  • Page 56: Cooling Shroud

    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 57: Installing The Cooling Shroud

    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 58 Figure 18. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9 channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10 channel 2: slots A3, A7, and A11 channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12 Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5, and B9 channel 1: slots B2, B6, and B10...

  • Page 59: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    channel 3: slots B4, B8, and B12 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Operating Frequency (in Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel Channel MT/s) 1.2 V RDIMM 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank...

  • Page 60: Memory Mirroring

    NOTE: You can mix x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs to support RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to gain SDDC.

  • Page 61: Sample Memory Configurations

    Sample memory configurations The following tables show sample memory configurations for one and two processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines. NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs respectively. Table 1. Memory configurations—single processor System DIMM size Number of...
  • Page 62 System DIMM size Number of DIMM rank, DIMM slot population capacity (in (in GB) DIMMs organization, and frequency 2R, x4 and 2R, x8, 1600 NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must MT/s be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A9 and A11.

  • Page 63: Removing Memory Modules

    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 64 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the cooling shroud. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

  • Page 65: Installing Memory Modules

    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 66: Hard Drives

    Figure 20. Installing the memory module memory module alignment key memory-module socket ejector (2) When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed. Repeat steps 4 and 5 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

  • Page 67: Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

    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 68: Removing A 1.8 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

    Steps Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Next steps If applicable, install the front bezel. Removing a 1.8 inch hard-drive blank Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-drive blanks installed.

  • Page 69: Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

    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 70 Figure 23. Removing and installing a hot-swap hard drive release button hard-drive carrier hard-drive carrier handle Figure 24. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch hot-swap hard drive release button hard-drive carrier hard-drive carrier handle...

  • Page 71: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

    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 72: Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier

    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 73: Installing A 1.8 Inch Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier

    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 74: Installing The Optical Drive

    NOTE: This procedure applies only to the 8-hard drive system. Steps Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the drive. Note the routing of the power/data cable on the side of the system as you remove them from the system board and drive.

  • Page 75: Removing The Slim Optical Drive Blank

    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 76: Installing The Slim Optical Drive Blank

    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 77: Removing A Cooling Fan

    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 78: Installing A Cooling Fan

    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 79: Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers

    Insert the new USB key into the USB connector. Figure 30. Replacing the internal USB key USB memory key USB memory key connector Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. While booting, press <F2> to enter the System Setup and verify that the USB key is detected by the system.

  • Page 80: Removing An Expansion Card

    Table 4. Systems supporting two PCIe expansion cards Riser PCIe Slot Processor Height Length Link Slot Width Connection Width Processor 1 Low Profile Half Length Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length Processor 1 Full height Three-fourth Length NOTE: Only a three-fourth length card is supported for the PCIe expansion card slot (slot 2) on riser NOTE: For a server with three PCIe cards, only MiniSAS HD third party cards are supported in slot 3.

  • Page 81: Installing An Expansion Card

    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 82: Removing Expansion-Card Risers

    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 83 Figure 32. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 1 expansion-card riser 1 connector riser guide pin...

  • Page 84: Installing Expansion Card Risers

    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 85: Sd Vflash Media Card

    It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Replacing a SD vFlash card Prerequisites NOTE: This procedure applies only to the 8-hard drive system.

  • Page 86: Removing The Internal Dual Sd Module

    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 87 Figure 35. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) Internal Dual SD module LED status indicator (2) SD card (2) SD card slot 2 SD card slot 1 IDSDM connector The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes. Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition...

  • Page 88: Installing The Internal Dual Sd Module

    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 89: Installing An Internal Sd Card

    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 90 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 91: Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card

    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 92 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 93: Installing The Network Daughter Card

    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 94 Safety instructions. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system. NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
  • Page 95 CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. Figure 39. Processor shield 1. close first socket release lever 2. lock icon 3. processor 4.
  • Page 96 Figure 40. Removing and installing a processor 1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. open first socket-release lever 7. socket 8. socket keys (4) d. Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket- release lever lifts up.

  • Page 97: Installing A Processor

    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 98 CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket. b. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket . c. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor.

  • Page 99: Power Supply Units

    3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other.

  • Page 100: Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank

    You can configure the Hot Spare feature using the iDRAC settings. For more information on iDRAC settings, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/support/manuals. Removing the power supply unit blank If you are installing a second power supply unit, remove the power supply unit blank in the bay by pulling the blank outward.

  • Page 101: Installing The Power Supply Unit Blank

    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 102: Installing An Ac Power Supply Unit

    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 103: Wiring Instructions For A Dc Power Supply Unit

    All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 104: Removing A Dc Power Supply Unit

    All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 105: Installing A Dc Power Supply Unit

    All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 106 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. Place your finger between the securing tabs at the negative side of the battery connector and lift the battery out of the socket. Figure 45.

  • Page 107: Hard-Drive Backplane

    Figure 46. Installing the system battery system battery positive side of the battery connector Next steps Install the cooling shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. While booting, press <F2> to enter the System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
  • Page 108 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 109 Figure 48. Cabling diagram—2.5 Inch (x8) systems SAS backplane signal connector on system board system board SAS A connector on system board SAS B connector on system board...
  • Page 110 Figure 49. Removing and installing the 2.5 Inch (x10) hard-drive backplane SD signal cable SD signal cable connector SAS cables(2) SAS cable connector (2) guide pin guide pin slot hard-drive connector SAS backplane...
  • Page 111 Figure 50. Cabling diagram—2.5 Inch (x10) systems SAS backplane expander card signal cable connector on the system board system board integrated storage controller card...
  • Page 112 Figure 51. Removing and installing the 1.8 Inch (x24) hard-drive backplane SD signal cable (3) SD signal cable connector (2) SAS cables(4) SAS cable connector (4) guide pin guide pin slot SAS backplane release tab (2)

  • Page 113: Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane

    Figure 52. Cabling diagram—1.8 Inch (x24) systems SAS backplane SD signal cable connector SAS backplane expander card SD signal cable connector system board SD signal cable connector integrated storage controller card SAS connector on system board SAS connector on system board Installing the hard-drive backplane Prerequisites Ensure that you read the...

  • Page 114: Control Panel Assembly

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  • Page 115: Installing The Control Panel Board-8 Hard Drive System

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  • Page 116: Removing The Control Panel-8 Hard-Drive System

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  • Page 117: Installing The Control Panel-8 Hard Drive System

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  • Page 118: Removing The Control Panel-10 Hard-Drive And 24-Hard Drive System

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  • Page 119: Installing The Control Panel-10 Hard-Drive System And 24 Hard-Drive System

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  • Page 120: Vga Module

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  • Page 121: Installing The Vga Module

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  • Page 122: System Board

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  • Page 123 internal USB key (if installed) hot-swap hard drives hard-drive backplane CAUTION: To avoid damaging the mini SAS cable and connector, follow the correct procedure when removing the mini SAS cable from the system board. Steps Disconnect the mini SAS cable from the system board: a.

  • Page 124: Installing The System Board

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  • Page 125 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals. Ensure that you: Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the service tag. For more information, see Easy Restore.

  • Page 126: Trusted Platform Module

    Entering the system service tag using System Setup If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag. Turn on the system. Press <F2> to enter the System Setup. Click Service Tag Settings. Enter the service tag.

  • Page 127: Re-Enabling The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Steps Align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic bolt aligns with the slot on the system board. Press the plastic bolt until the bolt snaps into place. Figure 58.
  • Page 128 Enter System Setup again. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Security Settings. In the Intel TXT option, select On.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting Your System

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  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Usb Xml Configuration)

    Getting Help. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration) For information on USB storage device and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Ensure your USB storage device is connect to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)

    Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection) For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Make sure your laptop is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with a USB Type A/A cable.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting A Wet System

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  • Page 133: Troubleshooting A Damaged System

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  • Page 134: Troubleshooting Power Supply Units

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  • Page 135: Troubleshooting Cooling Problems

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  • Page 136: Troubleshooting System Memory

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  • Page 137: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key

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  • Page 138: Troubleshooting An Optical Drive

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  • Page 139: Troubleshooting A Hard Drive

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  • Page 140: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

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  • Page 141: Troubleshooting Processors

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  • Page 142: System Messages

    System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

  • Page 143: Using System Diagnostics

    Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 144: System Diagnostic Controls

    Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks, Desktops and Servers) at dell.com/support/manuals.

  • Page 145: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password. Table 6. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password feature is enabled (pins 4–6). (default) The password feature is disabled (pins 2–4).

  • Page 146: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 59. System board connectors and jumpers Item Connector Description J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1 J_PS2 PSU 2 power connector J_BP_SIG0 Backplane signal connector 0 J_SATA_CD Optical drive SATA connector J_SATA_TBU SATA tape backup unit connector J_BP0 Backplane power connector J_TBU Tape backup unit power connector...
  • Page 147 Item Connector Description J_USB USB connector J_VIDEO_REAR Video connector J_COM1 Serial connector J_IDRAC_RJ45 iDRAC7 connector J_CYC System identification connector CYC_ID System identification button J_RISER_2AX Riser 2 connector J_RISER_1AX Riser 1 connector J_RISER_2BX Riser 2 connector J_RISER_1BX Riser 1 connector J_RISER_3AX Riser 3 connector J_SATA_B SATA connector...

  • Page 148: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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  • Page 149: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion cards For a list of supported expansion cards, see Expansion card installation guidelines. Expansion slots using riser card: Riser 1 (Slot 1) One half-height, three fourth-length x8 link...
  • Page 150 Power 200–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz, for 750 W NOTE: This system is also designed to be Titanium power supply connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. Memory Architecture 1866 MT/ and 2133 MT/s registered Error Correcting Code (ECC) DIMMs Support for Advanced ECC or memory-optimized operation...
  • Page 151 Connectors Back Four 10/100/1000 Mbps or two 10/100/1000 Mbps and two 100 Mbps/1 Gbps/10 Gbps Serial DB-9 Serial Port connector Two 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant Video 15-pin VGA Front 8 hard-drive systems Two 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant Video 15-pin VGA External vFlash card vFlash memory card slot NOTE: The card slot is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on...
  • Page 152 • Two power supply units are required and one power supply unit failure is not supported. • Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
  • Page 153 Environmental Temperature ranges (for altitude less than 950 m 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct or 3117 ft) sunlight on the equipment. Humidity percentage range 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 26°C (78.8°F) maximum dew point. Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 G at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation...
  • Page 154 Environmental NOTE: Applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.

  • Page 155: Getting Help

    Documentation feedback If you have feedback for this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, you can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill out the form, and click Submit to send your feedback. Quick Resource Locator Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos.
  • Page 156 Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.

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