User Manuals: Dell PowerEdge 6950 Server Rackmount

Manuals and User Guides for Dell PowerEdge 6950 Server Rackmount. We have 7 Dell PowerEdge 6950 Server Rackmount manuals available for free PDF download: Hardware Owner's Manual, Hardware Installation Manual, Getting Started With, Getting Started, Information Update, Installation Instructions Manual

Dell PowerEdge 6950 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge 6950 Hardware Owner's Manual (166 pages)

Dell Personal Computer User Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System

9
- Other Information You May Need
  9
- Accessing System Features During Startup
  10
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  11
  - Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
    13
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  14
  - Connecting External Devices
    14
- Power Indicator Codes
  15
- NIC Indicator Codes
  16
- LCD Status Messages
  16
  - Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
    23
  - Removing LCD Status Messages
    24
- System Messages
  24
- Warning Messages
  30
- Diagnostics Messages
  30
- Alert Messages
  30
2 Using the System Setup Program

31
- Entering the System Setup Program
  31
  - Responding to Error Messages
    31
- System Setup Options
  32
  - Main Screen
    32
  - Memory Information Screen
    35
  - CPU Information Screen
    35
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    36
  - System Security Screen
    37
  - Exit Screen
    38
- System and Setup Password Features
  38
  - Using the System Password
    38
  - Using the Setup Password
    40
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  41
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  41
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    42
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    42
3 Installing System Components

43
- Recommended Tools
  44
- Inside the System
  44
- Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel
  45
- Opening and Closing the System
  46
  - Opening the System
    46
  - Closing the System
    47
- Cooling Fans
  48
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    48
  - Replacing a Cooling Fan
    49
- Cooling Shrouds
  49
  - Removing the Cooling Shrouds
    49
  - Replacing the Cooling Shrouds
    50
- Power Supplies
  51
  - Removing a Power Supply
    51
  - Replacing a Power Supply
    52
- Expansion Cards
  52
- RAC Card
  56
- System Memory
  57
- Processors
  62
  - Removing a Processor
    62
  - Installing a Processor
    64
- Processor Vrms
  66
  - Installing a VRM
    66
  - Removing a VRM
    67
- Installing a Diskette Drive
  68
- Installing an Optical Drive
  70
- Hard Drives
  72
- SAS Controller Cards
  76
- Connecting an External SAS Tape Drive
  77
- Connecting an External Fibre Channel Storage Device
  78
- System Battery
  78
  - Replacing the System Battery
    78
- Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
  80
  - Removing the Control Panel
    80
  - Installing the Control Panel
    81
- Fan Interposer Board (Service-Only Procedure)
  82
  - Removing a Fan Interposer Board
    82
  - Installing a Fan Interposer Board
    83
- Power Distribution Board (Service-Only Procedure)
  84
  - Removing the Power Distribution Board
    84
  - Installing the Power Distribution Board
    85
- Chassis Intrusion Switch (Service-Only Procedure)
  86
  - Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    86
  - Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    87
- SAS Backplane (Service-Only Procedure)
  87
  - Removing the SAS Backplane
    87
  - Installing the SAS Backplane
    89
- System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
  89
  - Removing the System Board
    89
  - Installing the System Board
    93
4 Troubleshooting Your System

97
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  97
- Start-Up Routine
  97
- Checking Basic Power Problems
  98
- Checking the Equipment
  98
- Troubleshooting Serial I/O Problems
  101
  - Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    101
  - Troubleshooting a USB Device
    101
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  102
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  103
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  103
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  104
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
  105
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
  105
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    106
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  106
- Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
  108
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  109
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  110
- Troubleshooting a SAS Controller or SAS RAID Controller
  111
- Troubleshooting an External SAS Tape Drive
  112
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  113
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
  114
5 Running the System Diagnostics

117
- Using Dell Poweredge Diagnostics
  117
- System Diagnostics Features
  117
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  118
- Running the System Diagnostics
  118
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  118
- Using the Custom Test Options
  118
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    119
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    119
  - Viewing Information and Results
    119
6 Jumpers and Connectors

121
- System Board Jumpers
  121
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  123
- System Board Connectors
  124
- SAS Backplane Board Connectors
  127
7 Getting Help

129
- Technical Assistance
  129
  - Online Services
    129
  - Autotech Service
    130
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    130
  - Technical Support Service
    130
- Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
  131
- Problems with Your Order
  131
- Product Information
  131
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  131
- Before You Call
  132
- Contacting Dell
  134
- Italy (Milan)
  143
Glossary

155
Index

163

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