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Dell PowerEdge R6615 Installation And Service Manual (224 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 56 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Document
8
Chapter 2: System Overview
9
Front View of the System
9
Rear View of the System
12
Inside the System
16
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
20
System Information Label
21
Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix
23
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications
24
Chassis Dimensions
24
System Weight
25
Processor Specifications
25
PSU Specifications
25
Cooling Fan Specifications
26
Supported Operating Systems
27
System Battery Specifications
27
Expansion Card Riser Specifications
27
Pcie Riser Configuration
28
Memory Specifications
28
Storage Controller Specifications
29
Drives
29
Ports and Connectors Specifications
30
USB Ports Specifications
30
NIC Port Specifications
31
Serial Connector Specifications
31
VGA Ports Specifications
31
Video Specifications
32
Environmental Specifications
32
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
33
Thermal Restriction Matrix
34
Thermal Air Restrictions
36
Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration
38
Setting up the System
38
Idrac Configuration
38
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
38
Options to Log in to Idrac
38
Resources to Install Operating System
39
Options to Download Drivers and Firmware
39
Options to Download and Install os Drivers
39
Downloading Drivers and Firmware
40
Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications
41
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
41
System Setup
41
System BIOS
42
System Information
42
Memory Settings
43
Processor Settings
43
SATA Settings
45
Nvme Settings
46
Boot Settings
46
Choosing System Boot Mode
47
Changing Boot Order
47
Network Settings
48
Integrated Devices
50
Serial Communication
51
System Profile Settings
52
System Security
53
Creating a System and Setup Password
55
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
56
Deleting or Changing System and Setup Password
56
Operating with Setup Password Enabled
56
Miscellaneous Settings
57
Idrac Settings Utility
58
Device Settings
58
Dell Lifecycle Controller
58
Embedded System Management
58
Boot Manager
58
PXE Boot
59
Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and System Management Configuration Validation
60
Minimum Configuration to POST
60
Configuration Validation
60
Error Messages
61
Chapter 7: Installing and Removing System Components
62
Safety Instructions
62
Before Working Inside Your System
63
After Working Inside Your System
63
Recommended Tools
63
Optional Front Bezel
64
Removing the Front Bezel
64
Installing the Front Bezel
65
System Cover
66
Removing the System Cover
66
Installing the System Cover
67
Drive Backplane Cover
68
Removing the Drive Backplane Cover
68
Installing the Drive Backplane Cover
69
Air Shroud
71
Removing the Air Shroud
71
Installing the Air Shroud
71
Cooling Fan
72
Removing a Cooling Fan
72
Installing a Cooling Fan
73
Drives
74
Removing a Drive Blank
74
Installing a Drive Blank
75
Removing a Drive Carrier
76
Installing the Drive Carrier
77
Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
79
Installing the Drive into the Drive Carrier
80
Rear Drive Module
81
Removing the Rear HDD Drive Module
81
Installing the Rear HDD Drive Module
82
Removing the Rear E3.S Drive Module
83
Installing the Rear E3.S Drive Module
84
Drive Backplane
85
Removing the Drive Backplane
87
Installing the Drive Backplane
88
Removing the 14 X E3.S Drive Backplane
89
Installing the 14 X E3.S Drive Backplane
90
Removing the 16 X E3.S Drive Backplane
91
Installing the 16 X E3.S Drive Backplane
92
Side Wall Brackets
93
Side and Center Bracket Perfect Sealing
93
Removing the Side Wall Bracket
94
Installing the Side Wall Bracket
95
Cable Routings
96
PERC Module
111
Removing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
111
Installing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
112
Removing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
113
Installing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
114
Removing H965 PERC and Battery Module
115
Installing H965 PERC and Battery Module
117
System Memory
119
System Memory Guidelines
119
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
121
Removing a Memory Module
122
Installing a Memory Module
122
Processor and Heat Sink
123
Removing a Heat Sink
123
Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling Module
124
Removing the AMD Processor
125
Installing the AMD Processor
127
Installing the Heat Sink
129
Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling Module
131
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
132
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
133
Removing the Expansion Card Risers
151
Installing the Expansion Card Risers
155
Removing Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser
158
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser
160
Optional Serial COM Port
162
Removing the Serial COM Port
162
Installing the Serial COM Port
163
VGA Module
164
Removing the VGA Module
164
Installing the VGA Module
165
M.2 SSD Module
166
Removing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module
166
Installing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module
167
Optional BOSS-N1 Module
168
Removing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank
168
Installing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank
168
Removing the BOSS-N1 Card Carrier Blank
169
Installing the BOSS-N1 Card Carrier Blank
170
Removing the BOSS-N1 Module
171
Installing the BOSS-N1 Module
174
System Battery
176
Replacing the System Battery
176
Optional Internal USB Card
178
Removing the Internal USB Card
178
Installing the Internal USB Card
179
Intrusion Switch Module
179
Removing the Intrusion Switch
179
Installing the Intrusion Switch
180
Optional OCP Card
181
Removing the OCP Card
181
Installing the OCP Card
182
Control Panel
183
Removing the Right Control Panel
183
Installing the Right Control Panel
184
Removing the Left Control Panel
185
Installing the Left Control Panel
186
Power Supply Unit
187
Hot Spare Feature
187
Removing a Power Supply Unit Blank
188
Installing a Power Supply Unit Blank
188
Removing a Power Supply Unit
189
Installing a Power Supply Unit
189
Trusted Platform Module
190
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
190
Removing the TPM
190
Installing the TPM
191
Initializing TPM for Users
191
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for Users
191
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for Users
192
System Board
192
Removing the System Board
192
Installing the System Board
193
Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore
195
Manually Update the Service Tag
195
LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
195
Removing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
195
Installing the LOM Card and Rear I/O Board
197
Chapter 8: Upgrade Kits
199
BOSS-N1 Module Kit
199
Data Processing Unit (DPU) Kit
201
Chapter 9: Serial COM Port Kit
203
Chapter 10: VGA Port Kit
204
Chapter 11: Internal USB Card Kit
205
Chapter 12: Jumpers and Connectors
206
System Board Connectors
206
System Board Jumper Settings
208
Disabling a Forgotten Password
208
Chapter 13: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes
209
Power Button LED
209
Status LED Indicators
209
System Health and System ID Indicator Codes
211
Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes
212
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
212
LCD Panel
213
Viewing Home Screen
214
Setup Menu
214
View Menu
214
NIC Indicator Codes
215
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
215
Drive Indicator Codes
217
EDSFF E3 Drive Led Codes
218
Using System Diagnostics
218
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
219
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
219
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
219
System Diagnostic Controls
219
Chapter 14: Getting Help
220
Recycling or End-Of-Life Service Information
220
Contacting Dell Technologies
220
Accessing System Information by Using QRL
220
Chapter 15: Receiving Automated Support with Supportassist
222
Chapter 16: Documentation Resources
223

Dell PowerEdge R6615 Installation And Service Manual (199 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 36 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Document

8
Chapter 2: System Overview

9
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

22
- Chassis Dimensions
  22
- System Weight
  23
- Processor Specifications
  23
- PSU Specifications
  23
- Supported Operating Systems
  24
- Cooling Fan Specifications
  24
- System Battery Specifications
  25
- Expansion Card Riser Specifications
  25
- Pcie Riser Configuration
  26
- Memory Specifications
  26
- Storage Controller Specifications
  27
- Drives
  27
- Ports and Connectors Specifications
  28
- USB Ports Specifications
  28
- NIC Port Specifications
  29
- Serial Connector Specifications
  29
- VGA Ports Specifications
  29
- Video Specifications
  30
- Environmental Specifications
  30
- Thermal Air Restrictions
  32
- Thermal Air Restrictions
  34
Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration

35
Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

38
- System Setup
  38
- System BIOS
  39
- Idrac Settings Utility
  55
- Device Settings
  55
- Dell Lifecycle Controller
  55
- Embedded System Management
  55
- Boot Manager
  55
- PXE Boot
  56
Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and System Management Configuration Validation

57
- Minimum Configuration to POST
  57
- Configuration Validation
  57
- Error Messages
  58
Chapter 7: Installing and Removing System Components

59
- Safety Instructions
  59
- Before Working Inside Your System
  60
- After Working Inside Your System
  60
- Recommended Tools
  60
- Optional Front Bezel
  61
- Removing the Front Bezel
  61
- Installing the Front Bezel
  62
- System Cover
  63
- Removing the System Cover
  63
- Installing the System Cover
  64
- Drive Backplane Cover
  65
- Removing the Drive Backplane Cover
  65
- Installing the Drive Backplane Cover
  66
- Air Shroud
  68
- Removing the Air Shroud
  68
- Installing the Air Shroud
  68
- Cooling Fan
  69
- Removing a Cooling Fan
  69
- Installing a Cooling Fan
  70
- Drives
  71
- Removing a Drive Blank
  71
- Installing a Drive Blank
  72
- Removing a Drive Carrier
  72
- Installing the Drive Carrier
  73
- Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
  74
- Installing the Drive into the Drive Carrier
  75
- Rear Drive Module
  76
- Removing the Rear Drive Module
  76
- Installing the Rear Drive Module
  77
- Drive Backplane
  78
- Removing the Drive Backplane
  79
- Installing the Drive Backplane
  80
- Side Wall Brackets
  81
- Side and Center Bracket Perfect Sealing
  81
- Removing the Side Wall Bracket
  82
- Installing the Side Wall Bracket
  83
- Cable Routings
  84
- PERC Module
  93
- Removing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
  93
- Installing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module
  94
- Removing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
  95
- Installing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module
  96
- System Memory
  97
- System Memory Guidelines
  97
- General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
  99
- Removing a Memory Module
  100
- Installing a Memory Module
  100
- Processor and Heat Sink
  101
- Removing a Heat Sink
  101
- Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling Module
  102
- Removing the AMD Processor
  103
- Installing the AMD Processor
  105
- Installing the Heat Sink
  107
- Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling Module
  109
- Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
  110
- Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
  111
- Removing the Expansion Card Risers
  127
- Installing the Expansion Card Risers
  131
- Removing Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser
  134
- Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser
  136
- Optional Serial COM Port
  138
- Removing the Serial COM Port
  138
- Installing the Serial COM Port
  139
- VGA Module
  140
- Removing the VGA Module
  140
- Installing the VGA Module
  141
- M.2 SSD Module
  142
- Removing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module
  142
- Installing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module
  143
- Optional BOSS-N1 Module
  144
- Removing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank
  144
- Installing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank
  144
- Removing the BOSS-N1 Card Carrier Blank
  145
- Installing the BOSS-N1 Card Carrier Blank
  146
- Removing the BOSS-N1 Module
  147
- Installing the BOSS-N1 Module
  150
- System Battery
  152
- Replacing the System Battery
  152
- Optional Internal USB Card
  154
- Removing the Internal USB Card
  154
- Installing the Internal USB Card
  155
- Intrusion Switch Module
  155
- Removing the Intrusion Switch
  155
- Installing the Intrusion Switch
  156
- Optional OCP Card
  157
- Removing the OCP Card
  157
- Installing the OCP Card
  158
- Control Panel
  159
- Removing the Right Control Panel
  159
- Installing the Right Control Panel
  160
- Removing the Left Control Panel
  161
- Installing the Left Control Panel
  162
- Power Supply Unit
  163
- Hot Spare Feature
  163
- Removing a Power Supply Unit Blank
  164
- Installing a Power Supply Unit Blank
  164
- Removing a Power Supply Unit
  165
- Installing a Power Supply Unit
  165
- Trusted Platform Module
  166
- Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
  166
- Initializing TPM for Users
  167
- Initializing the TPM 1.2 for Users
  167
- Initializing the TPM 2.0 for Users
  168
- System Board
  168
- Removing the System Board
  168
- Installing the System Board
  169
- Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore
  171
- Manually Update the Service Tag
  171
- 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
  173
Chapter 8: Upgrade Kits

175
- BOSS-N1 Module Kit
  175
- Data Processing Unit (DPU) Kit
  177
Chapter 9: Serial COM Port Kit

179
Chapter 10: VGA Port Kit

180
Chapter 11: Internal USB Card Kit

181
Chapter 12: Jumpers and Connectors

182
- System Board Connectors
  182
- System Board Jumper Settings
  184
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  184
Chapter 13: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

185
- Power Button LED
  185
- Status LED Indicators
  185
- System Health and System ID Indicator Codes
  187
- Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes
  188
- Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
  188
- LCD Panel
  189
- Viewing Home Screen
  190
- Setup Menu
  190
- View Menu
  190
- NIC Indicator Codes
  191
- Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
  191
- Drive Indicator Codes
  193
- Using System Diagnostics
  193
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  194
Chapter 14: Getting Help

195
Chapter 15: Receiving Automated Support with Supportassist

197
Chapter 16: Documentation Resources

198

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Dell PowerEdge R6615 Installation And Service Manual (199 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Document

Chapter 2: System Overview

Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration

Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and System Management Configuration Validation

Chapter 7: Installing and Removing System Components

Chapter 8: Upgrade Kits

Chapter 9: Serial COM Port Kit

Chapter 10: VGA Port Kit

Chapter 11: Internal USB Card Kit

Chapter 12: Jumpers and Connectors

Chapter 13: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Chapter 14: Getting Help

Chapter 15: Receiving Automated Support with Supportassist

Chapter 16: Documentation Resources

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