Dell PowerEdge C410x
Hardware Owner’s Manual
Notes, Cautions, and W arnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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July 2010 Rev. A00
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Contents
NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS I
CONTENTS II
INTRODUCTION 1
Checklist 1
CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2
1.1 A Tour of the System 2
1.1.1. System Front View 2
1.1.2. System Back View 3
1.2 System LEDs Description 4
1.2.1. Front System LEDs 4
1.2.2. LAN LEDs 5
CHAPTER 2: REMOVING AND INSTALLING HARDWARE 6
Safety Measures 6
2.1. Dell PowerEdge C410X Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers 7
2.2. System Cover 8
2.3. GPGPU Cage 9
2.4. Replacing GPGPU Card 10
2.5. System Fans 14
2.6. System Fans Cages 16
2.7. Power Supplies 18
2.8. Removing Power Distribution Board (PDB) 19
2.9. Replacing iPass Board 22
2.10. Replacing Middle Board 25
2.11. Replacing Front I/O Panel 26
2.12. Installing the Rail and the System 28
CHAPTER 3: CABLE ROUTINGS 30
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iPass Port Mapping 31
CHAPTER 4: BMC REMOTE MANAGEMENT CONSOLE 32
Initial Configuration via DHCP Server 32
Static/DHCP IP Controlled by Front Panel Button 33
Remote Management Console Overview 34
Enter Dell Remote Management Console 35
Properties 35
Configuration 36
Network 36
Security 37
User 38
Services 39
IPMI 40
Sessions 42
Updates 43
Utilities 44
Server Information 45
Power Control 45
Power Consumption 46
GPU Power Consumption 47
Thermal 48
Fans 48
Temperatures 48
System Event Log 49
Platform Events 50
Traps Settings 51
Email Settings 52
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SYSTEM 53
CHAPTER 6: GETTING HELP 58
Contacting Dell 58
INDEX 59
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Introduction
Checklist
Carefully unpack the Dell PowerEdge C410X server and check that the following items were included.
One Dell PowerEdge C410X system
Dell PowerEdge C410x Getting Started Guide
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI)
Warranty and Support Information (WSI) or End User License Agreement (EULA)
Contact Dell if some items are missing or appear damaged.
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
1.1 A Tour of the System
The following sections describe the external features of the Dell PowerEdge C410X server.
1.1.1. System Front View
Figure 1 – Front View
1 System LED 8 GPGPU Cage 5
2 UID LED/Button 9 GPGPU Cage 6
3 Power LED/Button 10 GPGPU Cage 7
4 GPGPU Cage 1 11 GPGPU Cage 8
5 GPGPU Cage 2 12 GPGPU Cage 9
6 GPGPU Cage 3 13 GPGPU Cage 10
7 GPGPU Cage 4
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1.1.2. System Back View
Back view of system is shown below:
1 Power Module 1 11 iPass connector 6
2 Power Module 2 12 iPass connector 7
3 Power Module 3 13 iPass connector 8
4 Power Module 4 14 GPGPU Cage 11
5 BMC LAN Cable 15 GPGPU Cage 12
Figure 2 – Back View
6 iPass connector 1 16 GPGPU Cage 13
7 iPass connector 2 17 GPGPU Cage 14
8 iPass connector 3 18 GPGPU Cage 15
9 iPass connector 4 19 GPGPU Cage 16
10 iPass connector 5
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1.2 System LEDs Description
1.2.1. Front System LEDs
The front system LEDs contain Status LED, Power LED and UID LED information.
The detailed LEDs information is listed below:
Table 1 Front System LEDs
Status LED
UID LED
Power LED
Figure 3 – Front System LEDs
Displays status/errors and is controlled by BMC.
Color Condition Occurrence
Amber
Lights when front or rear ID button is pressed.
Color Condition Occurrence
Blue
Lights green when server is powered on.
Color Condition Occurrence
Green
Blink Fast Power supply fail
On FAN fail or sensor error
Blink GPU card fail
Off No identification
Blinking
ID Button pressed on system (ID command
executed)
On Power on
Blinking
Power on fail or without
any GPU card
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1.2.2. LAN LEDs
Table 2 LAN LEDs
Figure 4 – LAN LEDs
LAN LAN Link/Activity
On LAN Link / no Access
N/A Off Idle
10 LAN Speed N/A Off 10Mbps connection
100 LAN Speed On 10Mbps connection
GbE LAN Speed On 1Gbps connection
Color Condition Occurrence
Green
Blink LAN Access
Green
Blink Port identification with 10 or 100Mbps connection
Yellow
Blink Port identification with 1Gbps connection
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Chapter 2: Removing and Installing Hardware
Safety Measures
Computer components and electronic circuit boar ds can be damaged by discharges of static electricity.
Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the
simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself.
Always disconnect the computer from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the
computer case.
If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the computer case.
Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal system of the
computer case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded appliance.
Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the board
unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress the circuit board.
Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging until you are ready to use the
component for the installation.
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2.1. Dell PowerEdge C410X Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers
Figure 5 displays the most important DELL PowerEdge C410X middle board components.
Item Component
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PCI-E connectors
PCI-E connectors
Power connectors
iPass connectors
Battery
Figure 5 – Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers
Items Component
6.
7.
8.
9.
Front I/O connector
FAN connectors
FAN LED connectors
Failover setting pin header
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2.2. System Cover
WARNING:
Follow these instructions to remove the system cover:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system.
2. Slide the cover horizontally to the back using the traction pad and remove the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Before you remove or install the system cover:
make sure the server is not turned on or connected to the AC
power.
NOTE:
Follow these instructions to install the system cover:
Reverse the steps above to install the system cover.
This system must be operated with the system cover installed to ensure proper cooling.
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2.3. GPGPU Cage
NOTE:
Follow these instructions to remove the cage:
1. Press the release button along the direction of the arrow.
When you remove or install the GPGPU cage, note the following points:
Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out.
The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly.
2. Slide the cage assembly out of the system.
Follow these instructions to install the cage:
Reverse the steps above to install the cage.
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2.4. Replacing GPGPU Card
WARNING:
Follow these instructions to replace a GPGPU card:
For M1060 System
1. Insert the GPGPU card by 45 degree and push it into socket vertically.
Before you remove or install the system fan, take the steps below:
Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Turn off the specific single GPU cage power.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
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2. Secure the card in place with screws and place the GPGPU side cover as illustration arrow show.
3. Secure the GPGPU side cover and back cover in place with screws.
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Follow these instructions to replace a GPGPU card:
For M2050 System
1. Attach the support bracket on the GPGPU board and secure it in place with screws.
2. Insert the GPGPU card by 45 degree and push it into socket vertically.
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3. Secure the card in place with screws and place the GPGPU side cover as illustration arrow show.
4. Secure the card in place with screws and place the GPGPU side cover as illustration arrow show.
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2.5. System Fans
In case a of system fan failure, you can quickly replace the system fan.
WARNING:
Follow the instruction to remove the system fan:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system.
Before you remove or install the system fan, take the steps below:
Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
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2. Lift the system fan out of the system fan cage.
Follow these instructions to install the system fan:
Reverse the step above to install the system fan.
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2.6. System Fans Cages
WARNING:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system.
Before you remove or install the system fan cage, take the steps below:
Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
Disconnect all necessary cable connections.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
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2. Lift the system fan out of the system fan cage. See System Fans on page 14 for detail instruction.
3. Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system fan cage.
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2.7. Power Supplies
In case of a power supply failure, you can quickly replace the power supply unit.
Follow these instructions to remove the power supply:
WARNING:
1. Pull up the power supply handle.
2. Press the retaining clip on the right side of the power supply along the direction of the arrow.
3. At the same time, pull out the power supply by using its handle.
NOTE: The power supply takes considerable force to remove.
Follow these instructions to install the power supply:
Insert the replacement power supply firmly into the bay. The retaining clip should snap. Connect the AC
power cord to the replacement power supply.
In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect the failed
power supply from the AC power before removing it from the system.
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2.8. Removing Power Distribution Board (PDB)
Follow these instructions to remove the PDB:
WARNING:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of the system.
In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect the failed
power supply from the AC power before removing it from the system.
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2. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of power supply cage and remove the
securing screw on the side of the system.
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3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the PDB.
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2.9. Replacing iPass Board
Follow these instructions to replace the iPass board:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of the system.
2. Remove the power supply. See Power Supplies on page 18 for detail instruction.
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3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of power supply cage and remove the
power supply cage out of the system.
4. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of iPass connector cage.
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5. Remove iPass connector cage.
6. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of iPass board.
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2.10. Replacing Middle Board
Follow these instructions to replace the middle board:
1. Remove the system cover. See System Cover on page 8.
2. Remove the fourteen (14) screws securing the mainboard in place. Lift the middle board out of
the system in the direction of the arrow, front edge first, to clear the I/O ports.
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2.11. Replacing Front I/O Panel
WARNING:
1. Loosen and remove the securing screws as illustration shown below
2. Loosen the securing screws and remove the ear board cover.
Before you remove or install the system cover:
make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC
power.
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3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the ear board.
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2.12. Installing the Rail and the System
WARNING:
Follow these instructions to install the rail into a rack:
1. Install the sliding rails into the rack.
Before you remove or install the system cover:
make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC
power.
2. Align the inner rails with the sliding rails of the rack.
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3. Push the system into the sliding rails until the locking latch clicks into place.
4. Connect ipass connec tors and power connectors.
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Chapter 3: Cable Routings
1 Fan Power Cable
2 Front I/O Cable
3 RJ45 Cable
4 Fan LED Cable
5 GPU Cable
6 Switch Cable
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iPass Port Mapping
IPASS GPGPU IPASS GPGPU
Mapping 1
Mapping 2
Mapping 3
Mapping 4
1 1, 15 1 1,2 , 15, 16
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2 3, 13 2 3,4, 13, 14
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3 5, 11 3 5,6 , 11, 12
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4 7, 9 4 7,8 , 9, 10
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VS
VS
VS
VS
2, 16 5
VS
VS
4, 14 6
VS
6, 12 7
VS
8, 10 8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Chapter 4: BMC Remote Management Console
This chapter provides information on the various functions of the Dell Remote Management Console GUI’s
(Graphics User Interface).
Initial Configuration via DHCP Server
Before entering the Dell Remote Management Console, you need to connect the DHCP server in the
subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is found, it may provide a valid IP address,
gateway address and net mask. Before you connect the d evice to your local subnet, be sure to complete
the corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP
assignment to the MAC address of the system.
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Static/DHCP IP Controlled by Front Panel Button
The following illustration shows the instruction for gathering IP source using front panel button.
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Remote Management Console Overview
1. Open a web browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be fo und using your DHCP
server.
2. A dialog box prompts you to enter Username and Password.
3. Enter the following values:
Username: root
Password: root
NOTE: The default user name and password are in lower-case characters.
NOTE: When you log in using the root user name and password, you have full administrative
privileges. It is advised that once you log in, you should change the root password.
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Enter Dell Remote Management Console
After you successfully log into your Dell Remote Management Console, the Remote Management Console
GUI appears.
Properties
Properties displays the firmware version of current remote client system.
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Configuration
Network
You can view and modify the network settings on this screen. Select whether to obtain an IP address
automatically or configure one manually. It is recommended to use DHCP if your environment has a DHCP
server. You can set DHCP (obtain the IP address automatically) or STATIC IP (configure the IP ad dress
manually). When you finish configuration, click Apply Changes or for re-configuration click Refresh.
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Security
Security shows the current certificate status. To generate a new certificate, click Generate Certificate .
To upload a certificate, click Upload Certificate.
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User
To configure a specific user, click the User ID. To display new user information, click Refresh.
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Services
You can configure the web server pa rameters (such as, HTTP Port Number, HTTPS Port Number, a nd
Timeout) on a remote computer. By default, the timeout is 5 for the Max Sessions and 1 for the Active
Sessions.
When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.
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IPMI
This screen contains two sections : IPMI Serial and IPMI Settings.
IPMI Serial
There are three serial configuration in IPMI Serial: Connection Mode Settings, Baud Rate, and Channel
Privilege Level Limit.
The Connection Mode Settings allows user to select the Console redirection type and to manage the
system from a remote location.
Once the connection mode is set, select the Baud Rate from the drop-down list.
With Channel Privilege Level Limit, users can be configured to operate with a particular maximum Privilege
Level. Privilege levels tell the BMC which commands are allowed to be executed. Table 3 lists the currently
defined User Privilege Levels.
Table 3 User Privilege Levels
User
Operator
Administrator
This may be considered the lowest privilege level.
All BMC commands are allow ed, ex cept for co nfigura tion c omman ds th at
can change the behavior of the out-of-band interfaces. For example,
Operator privilege does not allow the capability to disable individual
channels, or change user access privileges.
All BMC commands are allowed, including configuration commands. An
Administrator can even execute configuration commands that would
disable the channel that the Administrator is communicating over.
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IPMI Settings
IPMI Settings provides remote configuration over LAN. To activate IPMI remote configuration by LAN,
check Enable IPMI Over LAN option, define the Channel Privilege Level Limit, and enter the Encryption
Key.
When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.
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Sessions
This screen displays information on Active Sessions. Additionally, the trash can icon pr ovides the delete
function for privileged users. Click Refresh to refresh the Sessions status.
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Updates
The firmware can be updated remotely.
To update firmware, follow the instruction below:
1. Select the file on your local system using Browse.
2. Click Update to delete the current version and update to the new version.
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Utilities
Utilities provides System reboot and Factory default restore functions.
To reboot system, click Reboot.
To restore factory default, click Factory Default.
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Server Information
Power Control
The Power Control allows you to power on/off/cycle the remote host system. Additiona lly you can see the
remote power status.
To perform the power control operation, select the operation and click Apply Changes.
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Power Consumption
This screen displays information on the system power consumption. The information includes Current
Power Consumption, Power Consumption Monitoring Start Date, Max/Min Power Consumption, and
Average Power Consumption.
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GPU Power Consumption
This screen displays the status of GPU power consumption.
Each sensor displays different color to indicate the he alth st at us of a specif ied GPU dev ice.
The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert.
The yellow color indicates the device has at least one sensor that has warning alert.
The red color indicates the device has at least one sens or that has a critical alert.
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Thermal
This screen displays the Fans and Temperatures sensors of a remote host system.
Click Refresh to update current health status for both Fans and Temperatures.
The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert.
The yellow color indicates the device has at least one sensor that has a warning alert.
The red color indicates the device has at least one sens or that has a critical alert.
Fans
Temperatures
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System Event Log
System Event Log: It records the event when sensor has an abnormal state. When the log matches the
pre-defined alert, the system sends out the notification automatically, if it is pre-configured.
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Platform Events
A platform event filter (PEF) can trigger an action and generate an alert when a critical hardware-related
event occurs. For each PEF, you can choose the action to be taken when a platform event occurs. You
can also choose to generate and send an alert when a platform event occurs.
In the Platform Events screen, you can enable the generation of platform event alerts globally by clicking
Global Alerting Enable.
When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.
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Traps Settings
In the Trap Settings, user can set the IPv4 and Ipv6 Destination List.
IPv6 and IPv4 are two completely separate protocols. IPv6 is not backwards compatib le with IPv4, and
IPv4 hosts and routers will not be able to deal directly with IPv6 traffic.
IPv6 has a significantly larger address space than IPv4. This results fr om the use of a 128-bit address,
whereas IPv4 uses only 32 bits.
When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.
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Email Settings
If you want the alert to be sent by email, you can configure to specify the e-ma il address, subject and
message in the Email Settings. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings.
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your System
Safety First—For You and Your System
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift
the system by yourself.
WARNING: Before removing the system cover, disconnect all power, then unplug the AC power cord, and then
disconnect all peripherals, and all LAN lines.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Symptom: iPass card / port not recognized by the system
Check System Status (System must stay switched off)
1. Plug-in all four power cords to the 220V A/C power supply.
NOTE: Do not press power button on the system.
2. Check front panel LED (ID and Power LED)
ID and Power LED should not light at the beginning.
After 30 seconds or so, when BMC is ready, ID LED and Power LED blink once.
3. System powers on. After 40 seconds, power LED lights.
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4. When GPU cards are ready, power on the system for test.
5. All GPU cards LED should lights. If not, see Checking GPU Card on page 57.
Checking GPU Card
1. Power off and remove top cover.
2. Power on and check if GPU card LED lights.
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3. If not, power off, then reinstall GPU card again or swap GPU card.
4. If not, see Chec k iPa ss ca bl e .
Checking iPass Cable
1. Check if iPass cable is properly connected.
2. If not, power off the system and plug-in power cable again.
3. If not, swap iPass cable.
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Checking iPass Connector to PowerEdge C6100 Systems
1. Check BTB Connectors to iPass Board.
2. Check System SMBUs device routing table.
IPASS TOP IPASS Bottom
iPass 1: Slot 1/15
iPass 2: Slot 3/13
iPass 3: Slot 5/11
iPass 4: Slot 7/9
Check if iPass Board (GS-IPASS2 / GS-IPASS3) is installed properly
1. Power off the system.
iPass 5: Slot 2/16
iPass 6: Slot 4/14
iPass 7: Slot 6/12
iPass 8: Slot 8/10
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2. Remove top cover.
3. Remove PSU top cover.
Press
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4. Remove power cage.
5. Press iPass board to ensure it contacts middle plane.
6. Restart system and test it again.
Chapter 6: Getting Help
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your
purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by
country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales,
technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit support.dell.com.
2. Click your country/region at the bottom of the page. For a full listing of country/region click All.
3. Click All Support from Support menu.
4. Select the appropriate service or su pport link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Index
back view, 3
cable routings, 31
iPass port mapping, 32
LAN LEDs, 5
checking GPU card, 55
checking iPass cable, 56
checking iPass connector, 57
checklist, 1
configuring
IPMI, 41
network, 37
security, 38
services, 40
sessions, 43
user, 39
email settings, 53
firmware
updates, 44
front I/O panel
replacing, 26
front view, 2
getting help
middle board
replacing, 25
middle board connectors and jumpers, 7
platform events, 51
power consumption, 47
power distribution board
removing, 19
power supplies, 18
rail and system
installing, 28
remote management console
overview, 35
safety measures, 6
server information
power control, 46
system cover, 8
system event log, 50
system fans, 14
contacting Dell, 60
GPGPU cage, 9
GPU power consumption, 48
initial configuration via DHCP server, 33
iPass board
replacing, 22
system fans cages, 16
system LEDs
front, 4
traps settings, 52
troubleshooting your system, 54
utilities, 45
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