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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation And Service Manual (209 pages)

Brand: Dell EMC | Category: Server | Size: 52.51 MB

Table of Contents
2
Figures

7
Tables

11
Chapter 1: About this Document

14
Chapter 2: System Overview

15
Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration

28
Chapter 4: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

32
- System Setup
  32
- System Setup Main Menu
  32
  - System BIOS
    33
- System BIOS Details
  33
- System Information Details
  33
- Memory Settings Details
  34
- Processor Settings Details
  34
- Processor N Details
  35
- SATA Settings Details
  35
- Boot Settings Details
  36
- UEFI Boot Settings
  37
- Network Settings Details
  38
- PXE Device N Settings Details
  38
- HTTP Device N Settings Details
  38
- UEFI Iscsi Settings Screen Details
  39
- ISCSI Device1 Settings Screen Details
  39
- Integrated Devices Details
  39
- Serial Communication Details
  40
- System Profile Settings Details
  41
- System Security Details
  42
  - Idrac Settings Utility
    44
- Redundant os Control Details
  44
- Miscellaneous Settings Details
  44
  - Device Settings
    45
  - Dell Lifecycle Controller
    45
    
    Embedded System Management
    45
  - Boot Manager
    45
  - PXE Boot
    45
- Boot Manager Details
  45
Chapter 5: Installing and Removing System Components

46
- Safety Instructions
  46
- Before Working Inside Your System
  47
- After Working Inside Your System
  47
- Recommended Tools
  47
- Optional Front Bezel
  48
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    48
  - Installing the Front Bezel
    48
- System Cover
  49
  - Removing the System Cover
    49
- Installing the Front Bezel
  49
  - Installing the System Cover
    50
- Removing the System Cover
  50
  - Drive Backplane Cover
    51
    
    Removing the Drive Backplane Cover
    51
- Installing the System Cover
  51
  - Installing the Drive Backplane Cover
    52
- Removing the Drive Backplane Cover
  52
  - Control Panel
    53
    
    Removing the Right Control Panel
    53
- Installing the Drive Backplane Cover
  53
  - Installing the Right Control Panel
    54
- Removing the Right Control Panel
  54
  - Removing the Left Control Panel
    55
- Installing the Right Control Panel
  55
  - Installing the Left Control Panel
    56
- Removing the Left Control Panel
  56
- Installing the Left Control Panel
  57
  - Air Shroud
    58
    
    Removing the Air Shroud
    58
    
    Installing the Air Shroud
    58
    
    Removing the GPU Air Shroud
    59
- Installing the Air Shroud
  59
  - Installing the GPU Air Shroud
    60
- Removing the GPU Air Shroud
  60
  - Removing the GPU Air Shroud Top Cover
    61
- Installing the GPU Air Shroud
  61
  - Installing the GPU Air Shroud Top Cover
    62
- Removing the GPU Air Shroud Top Cover
  62
  - Cooling Fan
    63
    
    Removing the Cooling Fan Cage Assembly
    63
- Installing the GPU Air Shroud Top Cover
  63
  - Installing the Cooling Fan Cage Assembly
    64
- Removing the Cooling Fan Cage Assembly
  64
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    65
- Installing the Cooling Fan Cage Assembly
  65
  - Installing a Cooling Fan
    66
- Removing a Cooling Fan
  66
  - Side Wall Bracket
    67
    
    Removing the Side Wall Bracket
    67
- Installing a Cooling Fan
  67
  - Installing the Side Wall Bracket
    68
- Removing the Side Wall Bracket
  68
  - Drives
    69
    
    Removing a Drive Blank
    69
- Installing the Side Wall Bracket
  69
  - Installing a Drive Blank
    70
  - Removing the Drive Carrier
    70
- Removing a Drive Blank
  70
  - Installing the Drive Carrier
    71
- Removing a Drive Carrier
  71
  - Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
    72
- Installing a Drive Carrier
  72
  - Installing the Drive into the Drive Carrier
    73
- Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
  73
  - Drive Backplane
    74
- Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier
  74
- Supported Backplane Options
  74
- 12X 3.5-Inch Drive Backplane
  75
- X 3.5-Inch
  75
  - Removing the Drive Backplane
    76
  - Installing the Drive Backplane
    77
- Removing the Drive Backplane
  77
- Installing the Drive Backplane
  78
  - Cable Routing
    79
- 12X 3.5-Inch
  79
  - Rear Drive Cage
    82
    
    Removing the Rear Drive Cage
    82
    
    Installing the Rear Drive Cage
    83
- Removing the Rear Drive Cage
  83
  - Front PERC Module
    84
    
    Removing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
    84
- Installing the Rear Drive Cage
  84
  - Installing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
    85
- Removing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
  85
  - Removing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
    86
- Installing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
  86
  - Installing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
    87
- Removing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
  87
  - System Memory
    88
    
    System Memory Guidelines
    88
- Installing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
  88
  - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    89
- Memory Channels
  89
- Supported Memory Matrix
  89
- Memory Population Rules
  90
- Supported NPS Modes by Processors
  91
- Optimal NPS Configuration
  91
  - Removing a Memory Module
    92
  - Installing a Memory Module
    93
- Removing a Memory Module
  93
  - Processor and Heat Sink
    94
    
    Removing a Heat Sink
    94
- Installing a Memory Module
  94
  - Removing the Processor
    95
- Removing a Heat Sink
  95
- Removing Screws on the Force Plate
  96
- Lifting the Rail Frame
  96
  - Installing the Processor
    97
- Removing the Processor Tray
  97
- Placing the Processor Tray into the Rail Frame
  98
- Closing the Rail Frame
  98
  - Installing the Heat Sink
    99
- Securing the Force Plate
  99
- Applying Thermal Grease
  100
  - Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
    101
    
    Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
    101
- Installing the Heat Sink
  101
- Expansion Card Riser Configurations
  101
- Configuration 0 - no Riser
  102
- Configuration 1: R1B
  102
- Configuration 2: R1B+ R4B
  103
- Configuration 3: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A
  104
- Configuration 6: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4C
  106
- Configuration 7: R1D + R2A + R3B + R4D
  108
- Configuration 8: R1A + R2A + R4A
  109
- Configuration 9: R1B + R2A + R4B
  111
- Configuration 10: R1B + R2A + R4B
  112
- Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B
  114
- Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL)
  122
  - Removing the Expansion Card Risers
    127
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 1)
  128
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 2)
  128
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 3)
  129
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 4)
  129
  - Installing the Expansion Card Risers
    130
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 1)
  130
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 2)
  131
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 3)
  131
  - Removing Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser
    132
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 4)
  132
  - Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser
    133
- Removing Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser
  133
- Installing the Filler Bracket
  133
- Removing the Filler Bracket
  134
- Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser
  134
  - Removing the Full Length Expansion Card Risers
    135
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 1A)
  135
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 3A)
  136
- Removing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 4A)
  136
  - Installing the Full Length Expansion Card Risers
    137
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 1A)
  137
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 3A)
  138
- Installing the Expansion Card Riser (Riser 4A)
  138
  - Removing a GPU
    139
- Removing the Metal Filler Bracket
  139
  - Installing a GPU
    142
- Installing the Metal Filler Bracket
  142
  - Optional Serial COM Port
    144
    
    Removing the Serial COM Port
    144
- Removing the Serial COM Port
  145
  - Installing the Serial COM Port
    146
  - Optional IDSDM Module
    147
    
    Removing the IDSDM Module
    147
- Installing the Serial COM Port
  147
  - Installing the IDSDM Module
    148
- Removing the IDSDM Module
  148
  - Microsd Card
    149
    
    Removing the Microsd Card
    149
- Installing the IDSDM Module
  149
  - Installing the Microsd Card
    150
- Removing the Microsd Card
  150
  - M.2 SSD Module
    151
    
    Removing the M.2 SSD Module
    151
- Installing the Microsd Card
  151
  - Installing the M.2 SSD Module
    152
- Removing the M.2 SSD Module
  152
  - System Battery
    153
    
    Replacing the System Battery
    153
- Installing the M.2 SSD Module
  153
- Removing the System Battery
  154
  - Optional Internal USB Card
    155
    
    Removing the Internal USB Card
    155
    
    Installing the Internal USB Card
    156
  - Intrusion Switch Module
    156
    
    Removing the Intrusion Switch Module
    156
    
    Installing the Intrusion Switch Module
    157
- Removing the Intrusion Switch Module
  157
  - Optional OCP Card
    158
    
    Removing the OCP Card
    158
- Installing the Intrusion Switch Module
  158
- Removing the OCP Card
  159
- Installation of Filler Bracket
  159
  - Installing the OCP Card
    160
- Removal of Filler Bracket
  160
  - Power Supply Unit
    161
    
    Hot Spare Feature
    161
- Installing the OCP Card
  161
- Removing a Power Supply Unit
  163
  - Trusted Platform Module
    164
    
    Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
    164
- Installing a Power Supply Unit
  164
- Installing the TPM
  165
  - System Board
    166
    
    Removing the System Board
    166
- System Board Screw Location
  167
- Removing the System Board
  167
  - Installing the System Board
    168
- System Board Screw Location
  169
  - Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore
    170
  - LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
    170
    
    Removing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
    170
    
    Installing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
    171
- Removing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
  171
- Installing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
  172
Chapter 6: Upgrade Kits

173
- Upgrade Kits
  173
  - GPU Kit
    174
- 16 X 2.5-Inch
  174
- GPU Kit Components
  174
- Cooling Fan and Foam Requirement Matrix
  174
- Riser and GPU Slot Configuration
  175
- GPU Power Cable Matrix
  175
- System Board Jumpers and Connectors
  175
- Installing Mylar Foam on the System Cover
  176
  - IDSDM Kit
    177
- IDSDM Port Information
  177
  - Internal USB Card Kit
    178
- Internal USB Card Port Information
  178
  - Serial COM Port Kit
    179
Chapter 7: Jumpers and Connectors

180
- System Board Connectors
  180
- System Board Jumpers and Connectors
  180
- Right Control Panel
  181
  - System Board Jumper Settings
    182
  - Disabling a Forgotten Password
    182
Chapter 8: Technical Specifications

184
- Chassis Dimensions
  185
- Poweredge R7525
  185
  - Chassis Weight
    186
  - Processor Specifications
    186
  - PSU Specifications
    186
- Poweredge R7525
  186
- Poweredge R7525 Processor Specifications
  186
- Poweredge R7525 PSU Specifications
  186
  - Supported Operating Systems
    187
  - Cooling Fan Specifications
    187
  - System Battery Specifications
    188
  - Expansion Card Riser Specifications
    188
- Expansion Card Slots Supported on the System Board
  188
  - Memory Specifications
    189
  - Storage Controller Specifications
    189
- Memory Module Sockets
  189
- Poweredge R7525 System Controller Cards
  189
  - Drive Specifications
    190
    
    Drives
    190
  - Ports and Connectors Specifications
    190
    
    USB Ports Specifications
    190
- Poweredge R7525 Front PERC and Adapter PERC Support on Back Planes
  190
- Poweredge R7525 System USB Specifications
  190
  - NIC Port Specifications
    191
  - Serial Connector Specifications
    191
  - VGA Ports Specifications
    191
  - Idsdm
    191
  - Video Specifications
    191
- NIC Port Specification
  191
- Supported SD Card Storage Capacity
  191
- Supported Front Video Resolution Options
  191
  - Environmental Specifications
    192
- Supported Rear Video Resolution Options
  192
- Operational Climatic Range Category A2
  192
- Operational Climatic Range Category A3
  192
- Operational Climatic Range Category A4
  192
  - Thermal Air Restrictions
    193
- Shared Requirements Across All Categories
  193
- Maximum Vibration Specifications
  193
- Maximum Shock Pulse Specifications
  193
  - Thermal Restriction Matrix
    194
- GPU/FPGA Thermal Restriction Matrix
  195
- Processor and Heat Sink Matrix
  195
- Label Reference
  196
Chapter 9: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

197
- Status LED Indicators
  197
- Status LED Indicators and Descriptions
  197
  - System Health and System ID Indicator Codes
    198
  - Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes
    198
- System Health and System ID Indicator
  198
  - Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
    199
  - LCD Panel
    199
- Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicators and Descriptions
  199
  - Viewing Home Screen
    200
  - Setup Menu
    200
- LCD Panel Features
  200
  - View Menu
    201
  - NIC Indicator Codes
    201
- Setup Menu
  201
  - Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
    202
- AC PSU Status Indicator
  202
- AC PSU Status Indicator Codes
  202
- DC PSU Status Indicator Codes
  203
  - Drive Indicator Codes
    204
  - Using System Diagnostics
    204
    
    Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
    204
- Drive Indicators
  204
- System Diagnostic Controls
  205
Chapter 10: Getting Help

206
Chapter 11: Documentation Resources

208
- Additional Documentation Resources for Your System
  208

Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation And Service Manual (187 pages)

Brand: Dell EMC | Category: Server | Size: 51.14 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Document

7
Chapter 2: System Overview

8
Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration

22
Chapter 4: Installing and Removing System Components

26
- Safety Instructions
  26
- Before Working Inside Your System
  27
- After Working Inside Your System
  27
- Recommended Tools
  27
- Optional Front Bezel
  28
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    28
  - Installing the Front Bezel
    28
- System Cover
  29
  - Removing the System Cover
    29
  - Installing the System Cover
    30
- Drive Backplane Cover
  31
  - Removing the Drive Backplane Cover
    31
  - Installing the Drive Backplane Cover
    32
- Control Panel
  33
- Air Shroud
  38
- Cooling Fan
  43
- Side Wall Bracket
  47
  - Removing the Side Wall Bracket
    47
  - Installing the Side Wall Bracket
    48
- Drives
  49
- Drive Backplane
  54
  - Removing the Drive Backplane
    56
  - Installing the Drive Backplane
    57
- Cable Routing
  59
- Rear Drive Cage
  64
  - Removing the Rear Drive Cage
    64
  - Installing the Rear Drive Cage
    65
- Front PERC Module
  66
- System Memory
  70
- Processor and Heat Sink
  77
  - Removing a Heat Sink
    77
  - Removing the Processor
    78
  - Installing the Processor
    80
  - Installing the Heat Sink
    82
- Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
  83
- Optional Serial COM Port
  128
  - Removing the Serial COM Port
    128
  - Installing the Serial COM Port
    130
- Optional IDSDM Module
  131
  - Removing the IDSDM Module
    131
  - Installing the IDSDM Module
    132
- Microsd Card
  133
  - Removing the Microsd Card
    133
  - Installing the Microsd Card
    134
- M.2 SSD Module
  135
  - Removing the M.2 SSD Module
    135
  - Installing the M.2 SSD Module
    136
- BOSS S2 Card (Optional)
  137
- System Battery
  142
  - Replacing the System Battery
    142
- Optional Internal USB Card
  144
  - Removing the Internal USB Card
    144
  - Installing the Internal USB Card
    145
- Intrusion Switch Module
  146
  - Removing the Intrusion Switch Module
    146
  - Installing the Intrusion Switch Module
    147
- Optional OCP Card
  148
  - Removing the OCP Card
    148
  - Installing the OCP Card
    150
- Power Supply Unit
  151
  - Hot Spare Feature
    151
  - Removing a Power Supply Unit Blank
    152
  - Installing a Power Supply Unit Blank
    152
  - Removing a Power Supply Unit
    152
  - Installing a Power Supply Unit
    153
- Trusted Platform Module
  154
- System Board
  156
- LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
  160
  - Removing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
    160
  - Installing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
    161
Chapter 5: Upgrade Kits

163
- BOSS S2 Kit
  163
- GPU Kit
  166
- IDSDM Kit
  169
- Internal USB Card Kit
  170
- Serial COM Port Kit
  170
Chapter 6: Jumpers and Connectors

171
- System Board Connectors
  171
- System Board Jumper Settings
  173
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  173
Chapter 7: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

175
- Status LED Indicators
  175
- System Health and System ID Indicator Codes
  176
- Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes
  176
- Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
  177
- LCD Panel
  177
  - Viewing Home Screen
    178
  - Setup Menu
    178
  - View Menu
    179
- NIC Indicator Codes
  179
- Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
  180
- Drive Indicator Codes
  182
- Using System Diagnostics
  182
  - Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
    182
Chapter 8: Getting Help

184
Chapter 9: Documentation Resources

186

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Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Chapter 1: About this Document

Chapter 2: System Overview

Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration

Chapter 4: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

Chapter 5: Installing and Removing System Components

Chapter 6: Upgrade Kits

Chapter 7: Jumpers and Connectors

Chapter 8: Technical Specifications

Chapter 9: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Chapter 10: Getting Help

Chapter 11: Documentation Resources

Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation And Service Manual (187 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Document

Chapter 2: System Overview

Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration

Chapter 4: Installing and Removing System Components

Chapter 5: Upgrade Kits

Chapter 6: Jumpers and Connectors

Chapter 7: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Chapter 8: Getting Help

Chapter 9: Documentation Resources

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