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Dell PowerEdge HX574 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge HX574 Hardware Owner's Manual (202 pages)

Dell Server Hardware Owner's Manual

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

Table of Contents

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

11
- Other Information You May Need
  11
- Accessing System Features During Startup
  12
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  13
  - Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
    16
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  17
  - Connecting External Devices
    18
- Power Indicator Codes
  19
- NIC Indicator Codes
  20
- LCD Status Messages
  21
  - Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
    32
  - Removing LCD Status Messages
    32
- System Messages
  33
- Warning Messages
  43
- Diagnostics Messages
  43
- Alert Messages
  43
2 Using the System Setup Program

45
- Entering the System Setup Program
  45
  - Responding to Error Messages
    45
  - Using the System Setup Program
    46
- System Setup Options
  46
  - Main Screen
    46
  - Memory Information Screen
    49
  - CPU Information Screen
    50
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    51
  - Serial Communication Screen
    53
  - System Security Screen
    53
  - Exit Screen
    56
- System and Setup Password Features
  56
  - Using the System Password
    57
  - Using the Setup Password
    59
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  61
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  61
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    61
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    61
3 Installing System Components

63
- Recommended Tools
  64
- Inside the System
  64
- Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel
  66
- Opening and Closing the System
  67
  - Opening the System
    67
  - Closing the System
    68
- Cooling Fans
  69
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    69
  - Replacing a Cooling Fan
    70
- Cooling Shroud Assembly
  71
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud Assembly
    71
  - Replacing the Cooling Shroud Assembly
    72
- Power Supplies
  73
  - Removing a Power Supply
    73
  - Replacing a Power Supply
    74
- Processor Expansion Module
  75
  - Removing the PEM or PEM Shell
    75
  - Replacing the PEM or PEM Shell
    78
- Expansion Cards
  79
- Riser Board
  83
  - Removing the Riser Board
    84
  - Replacing the Riser Board
    85
- RAC Card
  86
  - Installing an Optional RAC Card
    86
- Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
  88
  - Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    88
- Toe/Iscsi Key (Optional)
  89
- SD Memory Card
  91
- NIC Daughter Card
  91
  - Installing the NIC Daughter Card
    91
  - Removing the NIC Daughter Card
    93
- System Memory
  94
- Processors
  100
  - Removing a Processor
    101
  - Installing a Processor
    103
- Installing an Optical Drive
  105
- Hard Drives
  107
  - Before You Begin
    108
  - Configuring the Boot Device
    109
  - Removing a Drive Blank
    109
  - Installing a Drive Blank
    109
  - Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
    110
  - Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
    111
  - Replacing a Hard Drive in a Hard-Drive Carrier
    112
- SAS Controller Cards
  113
- Connecting an External SAS Tape Drive
  116
- Connecting an External Fibre Channel Storage Device
  116
  - System Battery
    117
    
    Replacing the System Battery
    117
  - Control Panel Assembly
    119
    
    Removing the Control Panel
    119
    
    Installing the Control Panel
    121
  - Chassis Intrusion Switch
    122
    
    Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    122
    
    Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    123
  - SAS Backplane
    124
    
    Removing the SAS Backplane
    124
    
    Installing a SAS Backplane
    127
  - Peripheral Interposer Board
    128
    
    Removing a Peripheral Interposer Board
    128
    
    Replacing a Peripheral Interposer Board
    131
  - Fan Interposer Board
    131
    
    Removing a Fan Interposer Board
    131
    
    Installing a Fan Interposer Board
    133
  - System Board
    134
    
    Removing the System Board
    134
    
    Installing the System Board
    137
  - Power Distribution Board
    138
    
    Removing the Power Distribution Board
    138
    
    Installing the Power Distribution Board
    140
  - Processor Expansion Module Board
    141
    
    Removing the PEM Board
    141
    
    Replacing the PEM Board
    142
4 Troubleshooting Your System

145
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  145
- Start-Up Routine
  145
- Checking Basic Power Problems
  146
- Checking the Equipment
  146
- Troubleshooting Serial I/O Problems
  150
  - Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    150
  - Troubleshooting a USB Device
    151
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  153
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  154
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  155
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  155
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
  156
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
  157
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    157
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  158
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  160
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  161
- Troubleshooting a SAS Controller or SAS RAID Controller
  163
- Troubleshooting an External SAS Tape Drive
  165
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  166
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
  167
5 Running the System Diagnostics

169
- Using Dell Poweredge Diagnostics
  169
- System Diagnostics Features
  169
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  170
- Running the System Diagnostics
  170
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  170
- Using the Custom Test Options
  171
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    171
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    171
  - Viewing Information and Results
    172
6 Jumpers and Connectors

173
- System Board Jumpers
  173
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  173
- System Board Connectors
  174
- Processor Expansion Module Board Connectors
  177
- SAS Backplane Board Connectors
  178
- SAS 2.5-Inch Peripheral Interposer Board
  179
7 Getting Help

181
- Contacting Dell
  181
Glossary

183
Index

195

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