Dell PowerEdge R730 Manuals

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Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual (208 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System

9
- Supported Configurations
  9
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  10
- LCD Panel Features
  16
  - Home Screen
    17
  - Setup Menu
    17
  - View Menu
    18
- Diagnostic Indicators
  18
- Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
  20
- Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
  21
- Quick Sync Indicator Codes
  22
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  23
- NIC Indicator Codes
  26
- Power Indicator Codes
  26
- Documentation Matrix
  29
  - Quick Resource Locator
    30
2 Performing Initial System Configuration

31
3 Pre-Operating System Management Applications

34
4 Installing and Removing System Components

53
5 Troubleshooting Your System

180
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  180
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
  180
- Troubleshooting External Connections
  180
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
  180
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
  180
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
  181
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
  182
- Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
  182
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  182
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  183
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  184
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  184
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  185
  - Power Source Problems
    185
  - Power Supply Unit Problems
    185
- Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
  186
- Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
  186
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  187
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  188
- Troubleshooting an SD Card
  188
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  189
- Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
  189
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  190
- Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
  191
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  191
- Troubleshooting Processors
  192
- System Messages
  193
  - Warning Messages
    193
  - Diagnostic Messages
    193
  - Alert Messages
    193
6 Using System Diagnostics

194
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  194
7 Jumpers and Connectors

196
- System Board Jumper Settings
  196
- System Board Connectors
  197
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  199
8 Technical Specifications

200
9 Getting Help

207
- Contacting Dell
  207
- Locating Your System Service Tag
  207
- Documentation Feedback
  207
- Quick Resource Locator
  207

Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual (202 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Dell Poweredge R730 System Overview

8
- Supported Configurations for the Poweredge R730 System
  8
- Front Panel
  10
  - 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Chassis
    10
  - Inch Hard Drive Chassis
    12
  - LCD Panel
    13
- Back Panel
  16
- Diagnostic Indicators
  17
- Locating Service Tag of Your System
  24
Chapter 2: Documentation Resources

25
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

27
- Chassis Dimensions
  27
- Chassis Weight
  28
- Processor Specifications
  28
- PSU Specifications
  28
- System Battery Specifications
  28
- Expansion Bus Specifications
  28
- Memory Specifications
  29
- Drive Specifications
  29
  - Hard Drives
    29
  - Optical Drive
    29
- Ports and Connectors Specifications
  30
  - USB Ports
    30
  - NIC Ports
    30
  - Serial Connector
    30
  - VGA Ports
    30
  - Internal Dual SD Module
    30
- Video Specifications
  30
- Environmental Specifications
  31
Chapter 4: Initial System Setup and Configuration

34
Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

37
- Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
  37
- System Setup
  37
  - Viewing System Setup
    38
  - System Setup Details
    38
  - System BIOS
    38
  - Idrac Settings Utility
    63
  - Device Settings
    63
- Dell Lifecycle Controller
  64
  - Embedded Systems Management
    64
- Boot Manager
  64
  - Viewing Boot Manager
    64
  - Boot Manager Main Menu
    65
- PXE Boot
  65
Chapter 6: Installing and Removing System Components

66
- Safety Instructions
  66
- Before Working Inside Your System
  67
- After Working Inside Your System
  67
- Recommended Tools
  67
- Front Bezel (Optional)
  68
  - Removing the Optional Front Bezel
    68
  - Installing the Optional Front Bezel
    69
- System Cover
  71
  - Removing the System Cover
    71
  - Installing the System Cover
    72
- Inside the System
  73
- Cooling Shroud
  74
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    74
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    75
- Cooling Fans
  75
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    76
  - Installing a Cooling Fan
    77
- Cooling Fan Assembly
  77
  - Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    77
  - Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    78
- System Memory
  79
- Processors and Heat Sinks
  88
  - Removing a Heat Sink
    88
  - Removing a Processor
    90
  - Installing a Processor
    93
  - Installing a Heat Sink
    94
- Pcie Card Holder
  97
- Cable Retention Bracket
  100
  - Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
    100
  - Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
    101
- Integrated Storage Controller Card
  102
  - Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    102
  - Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    104
- Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
  105
- Idsdm
  122
- Network Daughter Card
  127
  - Removing the Network Daughter Card
    127
  - Installing the Network Daughter Card
    128
- Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
  129
  - Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    130
- System Battery
  131
  - Replacing the System Battery
    131
- Power Supply Units (PSU)
  132
- System Board
  141
  - Removing the System Board
    141
  - Installing the System Board
    144
- Trusted Platform Module
  147
- Hard Drives
  149
- Hard Drive Backplane
  159
  - Removing the Hard Drive Backplane
    159
  - Installing the Hard Drive Backplane
    166
- Tape Backup Unit (Optional)
  168
  - Removing the Tape Backup Unit
    168
  - Installing the Tape Backup Unit
    169
- Optical Drive (Optional)
  170
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    170
  - Installing the Optical Drive
    171
- SD Vflash Card (Optional)
  172
  - Replacing an Optional SD Vflash Media Card
    172
- Control Panel Assembly
  173
  - Removing the Control Panel
    173
  - Installing the Control Panel
    176
Chapter 7: Using System Diagnostics

180
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  180
Chapter 8: Jumpers and Connectors

182
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Your System

186
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
  186
- Troubleshooting External Connections
  186
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
  187
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
  187
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct - USB XML Configuration
  188
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct - Laptop Connection
  188
- Troubleshooting a Serial Input and Output Device
  189
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  189
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  190
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  191
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  191
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  192
  - Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
    192
  - Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
    192
- Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
  193
- Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
  193
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  194
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  195
- Troubleshooting a Micro SD Card
  195
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  196
- Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
  196
- Troubleshooting a Drive or SSD
  197
- Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
  198
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  198
- Troubleshooting Processors
  199
- System Messages
  200
  - Warning Messages
    200
  - Diagnostic Messages
    200
  - Alert Messages
    200
Chapter 10: Getting Help

201

Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual (173 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 About the Poweredge R730 Systems

9
- Supported Configurations on Poweredge R730 Systems
  9
- Front Panel Features and Indicators
  9
- LCD Panel Features
  13
  - Home Screen
    14
  - Setup Menu
    14
  - View Menu
    14
- Hard Drive Indicator Codes
  15
- Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
  16
- Quick Sync Indicator Codes
  17
- Back Panel Features and Indicators
  18
- NIC Indicator Codes
  20
- Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
  20
- Documentation Matrix
  23
- Quick Resource Locator
  24
2 Performing Initial System Configuration

25
3 Pre-Operating System Management Applications

28
- Navigation Keys
  28
- About System Setup
  29
  - Entering System Setup
    29
  - System Setup Main Menu
    29
  - System BIOS Screen
    29
  - System Information Screen
    30
  - Memory Settings Screen
    31
  - Processor Settings Screen
    31
  - SATA Settings Screen
    33
  - Boot Settings Screen
    36
  - Network Settings Screen
    37
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    37
  - Serial Communication Screen
    38
  - System Profile Settings Screen
    39
  - System Security Settings Screen
    40
  - Miscellaneous Settings Screen
    42
- About Boot Manager
  43
  - Entering Boot Manager
    43
  - Boot Manager Main Menu
    43
- Changing the Boot Order
  43
- Choosing the System Boot Mode
  44
- Assigning a System And/Or Setup Password
  44
- Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
  45
- Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password
  45
- Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
  46
- Embedded System Management
  46
- Idrac Settings Utility
  46
  - Entering the Idrac Settings Utility
    46
  - Changing the Thermal Settings
    47
4 Installing and Removing System Components

48
5 Troubleshooting Your System

145
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  145
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
  145
- Troubleshooting External Connections
  145
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
  145
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
  145
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
  146
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
  147
- Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
  147
- Troubleshooting an NIC
  147
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  148
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  149
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  149
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  150
  - Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
    150
  - Power Supply Unit Problems
    150
- Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
  151
- Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
  151
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  152
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  153
- Troubleshooting an SD Card
  153
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  154
- Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
  154
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  155
- Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
  156
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  156
- Troubleshooting Processors
  157
- System Messages
  158
  - Warning Messages
    158
  - Diagnostic Messages
    158
  - Alert Messages
    158
6 Using System Diagnostics

159
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  159
7 Jumpers and Connectors

161
8 Technical Specifications

165
9 Getting Help

172
- Contacting Dell
  172
- Locating Your System Service Tag
  172
- Documentation Feedback
  172
- Quick Resource Locator
  172

Dell PowerEdge R730 Technical Manual (64 pages)

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