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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 © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About the PowerEdge R630 systems..............8 ..................... 8 Front-panel features and indicators ..........................14 LCD panel features ..........................14 Home screen ............................15 Setup menu ............................. 15 View menu ...........................16 Diagnostic indicators ........................17 Hard drive indicator codes ......................18 iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes ........................
  • Page 4 ..................43 System Profile Settings screen details ..................45 System Security Settings screen details ..................46 Miscellaneous Settings screen details ........................... 47 About Boot Manager ........................ 47 Entering Boot Manager ......................47 Boot Manager main menu ........................48 Changing the boot order ......................
  • Page 5 ........................75 Optical drive (optional) ......................75 Removing the optical drive ......................76 Installing the optical drive ..................76 Removing the slim optical drive blank ....................77 Installing the slim optical drive blank ............................77 Cooling fans ........................ 78 Removing a cooling fan ........................79 Installing a cooling fan ....................
  • Page 6 ...........................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 ............115 Installing the control panel board–8 hard drive system ..............
  • Page 7 ............... 142 When to use the embedded system diagnostics ..........142 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager .....142 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ....................... 143 System diagnostics controls 7 Jumpers and connectors................144 ......................144 System board jumper settings .........................145...

  • Page 8: About The Poweredge R630 Systems

    About the PowerEdge R630 systems The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a rack server that supports 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.
  • 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 3.0- 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 3.0- compliant.
  • Page 12 Hard drives (10) Up to ten 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives. Up to six 2.5 hot-swappable hard drives and up to four 2.5 inch Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices (PCIe SSDs). Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick Quick Sync Sync feature is optional and requires a Quick Sync bezel.
  • Page 13 Mini USB connector Allows you to connect USB devices to the system 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 3.0- compliant.

  • Page 14: 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/ openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.

  • Page 15: Setup 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: Diagnostic Indicators

    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

    Icon Description Condition Corrective action Getting help. Memory The indicator blinks amber if See the system event log or system indicator a memory error occurs. messages for the location of the failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists, see Getting help.

  • Page 18: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time. Blinks green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed...

  • Page 19: Quick Sync Indicator Codes

    Convention iDRAC Direct Condition LED indicator pattern Green and turns Indicates that the file transfer is complete. Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is complete. The following table displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop and cable (Laptop Connect).

  • Page 20: Back-Panel Features And Indicators

    Power indicator pattern Condition Blinks three times rapidly and then turns off Indicates that the Quick Sync feature is disabled from iDRAC. Blinks continuously when the mobile device Indicates data transfer activity. touches the antenna Blinks rapidly five times and turns off for one Indicates that the Quick Sync hardware is not second when the activation button is pressed.
  • Page 21 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 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. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold for more than 15 seconds.
  • Page 22 Figure 9. Back-panel features and indicators—24 hard-drive system, 10 hard-drive system, and 8 hard-drive system (3 PCIe expansion cards) Table 12. Back-panel features and indicators—24 hard-drive system, 10 hard-drive system, and 8 hard-drive system (3 PCIe expansion cards) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector...
  • Page 23 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector LP PCIe expansion card Allows you to connect a low profile PCIe slot (riser 1) expansion card. Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the system. LP PCIe expansion card Allows you to connect a low profile PCIe slot (riser 2) expansion card.

  • Page 24: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Figure 10. NIC indicators link indicator activity indicator Table 13. NIC indicators Convention 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 25 CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on. Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
  • Page 26 Convention Power indicator Condition pattern CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.

  • Page 27: Documentation Matrix

    Dell.com/poweredgemanuals specifications Install the operating system Operating system documentation at Dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview offerings Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed...

  • Page 28: Accessing System Information By Using Qrl

    Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty information • A direct link to Dell to contact technical support and sales teams Steps Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code located in the...

  • Page 29: Performing Initial System Configuration

    Turn the system on by pressing the power button or using iDRAC. Turn on the attached peripherals. 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: •...

  • Page 30: Methods Of Installing The Operating System

    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 by using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
  • Page 31 Download the drivers that you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.

  • Page 32: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    • System Setup • Boot Manager • Dell Lifecycle Controller Navigation keys The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications. Description Enables you to enter System Setup. Enables you to enter system services and starts Lifecycle Controller.

  • Page 33: 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 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

  • Page 34: System Information Screen Details

    Option Description Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache size. 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 35: Memory Settings Screen Details

    Operating Mode Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different default and available options based on the memory configuration of your system.
  • Page 36 NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set Turbo to Performance.

  • Page 37: Sata Settings Screen Details

    Option Description Number of Cores Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All per Processor by default. Processor 64-bit Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Support Processor Core Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor. Speed Processor 1 NOTE: Depending on the number of CPUs, there may be up to four...
  • Page 38 Option Description Port B 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled. Option Description Model...
  • Page 39 Option Description Option Description Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port F 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 40: Boot Settings Screen Details

    Option Description Option Description Model Displays the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

  • Page 41: Network Settings Screen Details

    Option Description Boot Option 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. The network settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controllers handles the network settings.
  • Page 42 Option Description User Accessible Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB Ports USB ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB keyboard and mouse operates during boot process in certain operating systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are disabled.

  • Page 43: Serial Communication Screen Details

    Serial Communication screen details You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. To view the Serial Communication screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial Communication. The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Serial...
  • Page 44 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. This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.

  • Page 45: System Security Settings Screen Details

    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. NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to disabled. NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous Settings Screen Details

    Option Description AC Power Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option Recovery is set to Last by default. AC Power Sets the time delay for system power up after AC power is restored to the system. Recovery Delay This option is set to Immediate by default.

  • Page 47: About Boot Manager

    Takes you to the boot menu, where you can select a one time boot device to boot Menu from. Launch System Enables you to access System Setup. Setup Launch Lifecycle Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. Controller System Utilities Launches System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.

  • Page 48: Changing The Boot Order

    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. Creating a system or setup password Prerequisites •...

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

    In the System Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. •...

  • 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 Figure 13. Removing and installing the front bezel bezel lock front bezel Figure 14. Removing and installing the Quick Sync bezel keylock Quick Sync bezel...

  • Page 53: 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 instructions.

  • Page 54: Installing The System Cover

    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 Figure 16. Inside the system—8 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 2 riser card 1 DIMMs (6) processor 2 DIMMs (12) hard-drive backplane hard drive...

  • Page 56: Cooling Shroud

    Figure 17. 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 riser card 2 DIMMs (6) processor 2 DIMMs (12) expander board...

  • Page 57: Removing 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: System Memory

    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 59 Figure 19. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 17. Memory channels Process channel 0: slots A1, channel 1: slots A2, channel 2: slots A3, channel 3: slots A4, or 1 A5, and A9 A6, and A10 A7, and A11 A8, and A12 Process...

  • Page 60: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Table 18. Memory population 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 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank LRDIMM 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 19. Memory configurations—single processor System DIMM size Number of...
  • Page 63 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 64 System DIMM size (in Number of DIMM rank, DIMM slot population capacity (in DIMMs organization, and frequency 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s...

  • Page 65: Removing Memory Modules

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  • Page 66: Installing Memory Modules

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  • Page 67 CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts. If a memory module or a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it. NOTE: Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.

  • Page 68: Hard Drives

    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 69: Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

    Figure 22. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank hard-drive blank release button Installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. If installed, remove the front bezel. 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.

  • Page 70: Installing A 1.8 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 71 For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system. Steps Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier release handle. Slide the hard drive carrier/SSD out of the hard drive slot.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Removing A Hard Drive From 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: Removing A 1.8 Inch Hard Drive From 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 75: Optical Drive (Optional)

    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 Optical 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector on the system board, see System board connectors. If installed, remove the USB key. Insert the new USB key into the USB connector. Figure 31. Replacing the internal USB key USB memory key USB memory key connector Next steps Follow the procedure listed in...
  • Page 81 NOTE: Both the processors must be installed to use riser 1 slots. Table 22. Guidelines for 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...

  • Page 82: Removing An Expansion Card

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  • Page 83: Installing An Expansion Card

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  • Page 84 Figure 33. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 1 expansion-card riser 1 connector riser guide pin...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Internal Dual Sd Module (Optional)

    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 88 Figure 36. 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: Table 24.

  • Page 89: Installing The Optional Internal Dual Sd Module

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  • Page 90: Installing An Internal Sd Card

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  • Page 91 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: Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card

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  • Page 93 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: 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 95 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 96 3. processor socket 4. slot (4) 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 40. Processor shield 1. close first socket release lever 2.
  • Page 97 Figure 41. 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 98: 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 99 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 100: Power Supply Units

    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. Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.

  • Page 101: Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank

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  • Page 102: Installing An Ac Power Supply Unit

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  • 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 Steps Locate the battery socket. For more information, see System Board Connectors. 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.

  • Page 107: Hard-Drive Backplane

    Figure 47. 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 49. 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 50. 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 51. 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 52. 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 53. 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

    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 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

    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 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 Click Ok. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/ esmmanuals. Restoring the Service Tag using the Easy Restore feature Use the Easy Restore feature if you do not know the Service Tag of your system. The Easy Restore feature allows you to restore your system’s Service Tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration...

  • Page 127: Trusted Platform 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 128: Re-Enabling The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Figure 59. Installing the TPM TPM connector slot on the TPM connector plastic bolt slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users While booting your system, press <F2>...

  • Page 129: 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 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/esmmanuals. Steps Ensure that your USB storage device is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)

    Getting help. 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/esmmanuals. Steps Ensure that 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

    If your system has a RAID controller and your hard drives are configured in a RAID array, perform the following steps: a. Restart the system and press F10 during system startup to run the Dell Lifecycle Controller, and then run the Hardware Configuration wizard to check the RAID configuration.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

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  • Page 141: Troubleshooting Processors

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  • Page 142: 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 143: System Diagnostics 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/home.

  • Page 144: 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 25. 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 145: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 60. System board connectors and jumpers Table 26. 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...
  • Page 146 Item Connector Description J_NDC Network daughter card connector 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...

  • Page 147: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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  • Page 148: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Processor specifications Processor Specification Type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Expansion bus specifications The system supports PCI Express Generation 3 cards. For a list of supported expansion cards, see Expansion card installation guidelines. PCI Express Specification expansion slots...

  • Page 149: Memory Specifications

    AC power supply Specification (per power supply) NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage 100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz 200–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz, for 750 W Titanium power supply NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.

  • Page 150: Drive Specifications

    Memory Specification – 16 GB single- or dual-ranked, or 32 GB dual-ranked. Minimum RAM 2 GB with a single processor 4 GB with two processors Maximum RAM • LRDIMM: Up to 1536 GB • RDIMM: Up to 768 GB Drive specifications Hard drives Specification 8–hard-drive...

  • Page 151: Video Specifications

    Front connectors Specification (8 hard drive systems) External vFlash vFlash memory card slot card NOTE: The card slot is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on your system. Front connectors Specification (24 or 10 hard- drive systems) One mini USB 2.0-compliant Internal...

  • Page 152: Standard Operating Temperature

    Standard operating temperature Standard operating Specifications temperature Temperature 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. ranges (for altitude NOTE: Maximum of 145 W 14–core processor is supported in systems with less than 950 eight 2.5 inches drives 2–PCI slot chassis, and 75 W single wide active GPU. metres or 3117 feet) Standard operating...

  • Page 153: Environmental Specifications

    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 specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
  • Page 154 Maximum vibration Specifications Storage 1.88 G at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). Maximum shock Specifications Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms. Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
  • Page 155 Particulate Specifications contamination NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments. Gaseous Specifications contamination Copper coupon <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985. corrosion rate Silver coupon <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9. corrosion rate NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.

  • Page 156: Getting Help

    Scan the QRL to get immediate access to your system information using your smart phone or tablet. Documentation feedback Click the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill out the form, and click Submit to send your feedback.

  • Page 157: Accessing System Information By Using Qrl

    Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty information • A direct link to Dell to contact technical support and sales teams Steps Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code located in the...

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