Dell E22S User Manual

Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: E22S Regulatory Type: E22S001

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

1 About Your System......................................................................................................................9

Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Terms Used In The Document............................................................................................................................9

System Overview....................................................................................................................................................10

Front-Panel Features And Indicators..................................................................................................................... 12

KVM Features...................................................................................................................................................14

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns..........................................................................................................................14

LCD Module......................................................................................................................................................15

Back-Panel Features And Indicators..................................................................................................................... 18

Power Supply Indicators..................................................................................................................................19

Blower Module Indicators............................................................................................................................... 20

I/O Module Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 21

CMC Indicators.................................................................................................................................................22

CMC Features...................................................................................................................................................22

CMC Fail-Safe Mode........................................................................................................................................ 23

Configuration Wizard..............................................................................................................................................24

System Messages...................................................................................................................................................24

LCD Messages........................................................................................................................................................24

Other Information You May Need...........................................................................................................................25

2 Initial System Configuration.................................................................................................... 27

Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................27

Initial Setup Sequence............................................................................................................................................27

Logging In To The CMC...........................................................................................................................................28

3 Configuring Enclosure Components.......................................................................................29

Fabric A...................................................................................................................................................................29

Fabrics B And C...................................................................................................................................................... 29

I/O Module And PCIe Mezzanine Card Configuration Guidelines.......................................................................... 29

Supported I/O Modules...........................................................................................................................................30

Configuring Network Settings For The I/O Module.................................................................................................30

Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots...............................................................................................................................30

Managing PCIe Slots.............................................................................................................................................. 31

Managing Chassis Storage.....................................................................................................................................31

4 Installing Enclosure Components...........................................................................................33

Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................................................. 33

Front Bezel (Optional)............................................................................................................................................. 33

Installing The Front Bezel.................................................................................................................................33

Removing The Front Bezel................................................................................................................................34

System Feet—Tower Mode....................................................................................................................................34

Removing The System Feet..............................................................................................................................34

Installing The System Feet............................................................................................................................... 35

Wheel Assembly (Optional)—Tower Mode............................................................................................................35

Installing The Wheel Assembly........................................................................................................................35

Removing The Wheel Assembly.......................................................................................................................38

Opening And Closing The System...........................................................................................................................39

Opening The System........................................................................................................................................ 39

Closing The System..........................................................................................................................................40

Inside The System...................................................................................................................................................40

Hard Drives.............................................................................................................................................................41

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................42

Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 42

Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................42

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 43

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive...................................................................................................................43

Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive.................................................................................................................... 44

Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier.........................................................................................45

Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier............................................................................................46

Server Modules...................................................................................................................................................... 46

Removing A Server Module............................................................................................................................. 47

Configuring A Server Module...........................................................................................................................48

Installing A Server Module...............................................................................................................................49

Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................................................49

Power Supply Blanks....................................................................................................................................... 49

Removing A Power Supply...............................................................................................................................50

Installing A Power Supply................................................................................................................................52

Cooling Shroud....................................................................................................................................................... 53

Removing The Cooling Shroud.........................................................................................................................53

Installing The Cooling Shroud.......................................................................................................................... 54

Cooling Fans............................................................................................................................................................55

Removing A Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................55

Installing A Cooling Fan....................................................................................................................................56

Cooling-Fan Assembly............................................................................................................................................ 56

Removing The Cooling-Fan Assembly..............................................................................................................56

Installing The Cooling-Fan Assembly...............................................................................................................58

Blower Modules..................................................................................................................................................... 58

Removing A Blower Module.............................................................................................................................58

Installing A Blower Module..............................................................................................................................59

Removing The Blower Module Bay..................................................................................................................60

Installing The Blower Module Bay...................................................................................................................60

I/O Module.............................................................................................................................................................. 61

Removing The I/O Module................................................................................................................................61

Installing The I/O Module.................................................................................................................................62

Optical Drive (Optional)...........................................................................................................................................62

Removing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................................................62

Installing The Optical Drive..............................................................................................................................64

CMC Cards..............................................................................................................................................................64

CMC Card Indicators........................................................................................................................................65

Removing A CMC Card.....................................................................................................................................66

Installing A CMC Card...................................................................................................................................... 67

PCIe Cage............................................................................................................................................................... 67

Removing The PCIe Cage Door........................................................................................................................ 67

Installing The PCIe Cage Door......................................................................................................................... 68

Removing The PCIe Cage.................................................................................................................................68

Installing The PCIe Cage..................................................................................................................................71

Expansion Cards..................................................................................................................................................... 71

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................71

Expansion Card Operational Power Status......................................................................................................72

PCIe Slot Indicators..........................................................................................................................................73

Removing A Low Profile Expansion Card.........................................................................................................74

Installing A Low Profile Expansion Card.......................................................................................................... 75

Removing The Low Profile Expansion Card Divider Unit..................................................................................76

Installing The Low Profile Expansion Card Divider Unit...................................................................................77

Removing A Full Height Expansion Card.......................................................................................................... 78

Installing A Full Height Expansion Card........................................................................................................... 79

Removing The Full-Height Expansion-Card Divider Unit..................................................................................80

Installing The Full Height Expansion Card Divider Unit....................................................................................81

Removing The Expansion Card Riser............................................................................................................... 82

Installing The Expansion Card Riser.................................................................................................................83

Integrated Storage Controller Card........................................................................................................................ 83

Storage Controller Operational Power Status................................................................................................. 84

Storage Controller Indicators...........................................................................................................................85

Removing An Integrated Storage Controller Card........................................................................................... 86

Installing An Integrated Storage Controller Card.............................................................................................87

System Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 88

Replacing The System Battery.........................................................................................................................88

System Top And Base Covers.................................................................................................................................89

Removing The System Top And Base Covers..................................................................................................89

Installing The System Top And Base Covers................................................................................................... 90

Mounting Ears.........................................................................................................................................................91

Removing The Mounting Ears.......................................................................................................................... 91

Installing The Mounting Ears........................................................................................................................... 92

Replacing The LCD Module..............................................................................................................................93

Control Panel Assembly..........................................................................................................................................93

Removing The Control Panel............................................................................................................................93

Installing The Control Panel............................................................................................................................. 94

Removing The Control Panel Board................................................................................................................. 95

Installing The Control Panel Board.................................................................................................................. 96

Backplane Expander Boards..................................................................................................................................97

Removing A Backplane Expander Board.........................................................................................................97

Installing A Backplane Expander Board.......................................................................................................... 98

Hard-Drive Backplane............................................................................................................................................ 99

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane..............................................................................................................99

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane.............................................................................................................102

Power Distribution Board..................................................................................................................................... 102

Removing The Power Distribution Board.......................................................................................................102

Installing The Power Distribution Board........................................................................................................104

System Board........................................................................................................................................................104

Removing The System Board.........................................................................................................................104

Installing The System Board.......................................................................................................................... 107

Power Pass-Through Board................................................................................................................................. 107

Removing The Power Pass-Through Board...................................................................................................108

Installing The Power Pass-Through Board....................................................................................................109

Midplane...............................................................................................................................................................110

Removing The Midplane.................................................................................................................................110

Installing The Midplane..................................................................................................................................112

5 Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode............................................. 115

Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................115

Preparing A System For Conversion From Tower Mode To Rack Mode..............................................................115

Installing The Enclosure In A Rack.......................................................................................................................119

6 Troubleshooting Your System...............................................................................................121

Safety First—For You And Your System............................................................................................................... 121

Responding To A Systems Management Alert Message.....................................................................................121

Troubleshooting External Connections.................................................................................................................121

Troubleshooting A Damaged Enclosure...............................................................................................................121

Troubleshooting Enclosure Components..............................................................................................................122

Troubleshooting A Wet Enclosure................................................................................................................. 122

Troubleshooting Power Supplies...................................................................................................................123

Troubleshooting Blower Modules..................................................................................................................123

Troubleshooting The System Battery.............................................................................................................123

Troubleshooting Cooling Problems................................................................................................................124

Troubleshooting Cooling Fans........................................................................................................................124

Troubleshooting An Optical Drive.................................................................................................................. 124

Troubleshooting A Storage Controller........................................................................................................... 125

Troubleshooting Hard Drives......................................................................................................................... 125

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards..................................................................................................................126

Troubleshooting The I/O Module....................................................................................................................127

7 System Board Connectors.....................................................................................................129

8 Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 133

Enclosure Specifications......................................................................................................................................133

I/O Module Specifications....................................................................................................................................134

Environmental Specifications...............................................................................................................................134

9 Getting Help..............................................................................................................................139

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................... 139

Documentation Feedback.....................................................................................................................................139

About Your System

Introduction

This document provides information on the Dell PowerEdge VRTX enclosure.

Terms Used In The Document

The following table describes the terms used in this document.

Term Description Enclosure or chassis Refers to the VRTX enclosure.

Server module(s) Refers to Dell PowerEdge M520 or M620 server module(s)

that are specifically configured for the enclosure. For information about the server modules, see the module's Owner's Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

I/O module Refers to an Ethernet pass-through module or a switch

module installed in the chassis.

PCIe mezzanine card(s) Server modules configured for the VRTX enclosure have

PCIe mezzanine cards installed in Fabrics B and C to provide I/O expansion.

NOTE: Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or InfiniBand mezzanine cards are not supported on the VRTX enclosure.

PCIe expansion card(s) PCIe cards installed in the enclosure provide I/O

expansion to the chassis.

Warm plug A slot is considered warm plug if the server module

associated with a component in that slot must be turned off before adding or replacing the component. However, the chassis and the rest of the server modules remain powered on.

Hot swap A slot in the chassis is considered as hot swap if a

component can be replaced or installed in it while the chassis and server modules are powered on.

System Overview

Your system includes up to four Dell PowerEdge M520 or M620 server modules installed in the Dell PowerEdge VRTX enclosure (chassis) that are specifically configured for the enclosure, and can be identified by a label marked PCIe on the server module.

Figure 1. Identifying a Server Module Configured for the VRTX Enclosure

1. PCIe label on the server module

2. server module

3. VRTX enclosure

If you install server modules that are not configured for the enclosure, an error message is displayed. The enclosure supports power supplies, hard drives, Chassis Management Controllers (CMC), blower modules, and an

I/O module. These are shared resources for the server modules.

NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the enclosure must be populated at all times with either a server module or with a blank. Similarly, all empty hard drive slots in the enclosure must be installed with harddrive blanks.

Figure 2. Server Module and Hard-Drive Numbering (2.5 inch Hard-Drive Chassis)

1. server module numbering

2. hard-drive numbering

Figure 3. Server Module and Hard-Drive Numbering (3.5 inch Hard-Drive Chassis)

1. server module numbering

2. hard-drive numbering

Front-Panel Features And Indicators

Figure 4. Front-Panel Features And Indicators—2.5 Inch Hard Drive Chassis

Figure 5. Front-Panel Features And Indicators—3.5 Inch Hard Drive Chassis

Item Indicator, Button, or

Icon Description

Connector

1 USB connectors (2) Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to

the system.

2 LCD panel Provides system information and status and error

messages to indicate when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention.

3 LCD menu scroll buttons

Moves the cursor in one-step increments.

(4)

4 Selection ("check") button Selects and saves an item on the LCD screen and

moves to the next screen.

5 Enclosure power-on

indicator, power button

The power-on indicator lights when the enclosure power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.

6 Hard drives

2.5 inch hard drive enclosure

Up to twenty five 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

Icon Description

3.5 inch hard drive enclosure

7 Information tag A slide-out label panel which allows you to record

system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, the system's electrical rating, and Worldwide Regulatory Agency marks.

8 Optical drive (optional) One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

drive.

9 Vents Vents for the temperature sensor.

NOTE: To ensure proper cooling, ensure that the vents are not blocked.

10 Video connector Allows a monitor to be connected to the system.

11 Server modules Up to four PowerEdge M520 or M620 server

modules specifically configured for the enclosure.

Up to twelve 3.5 inch hotswappable hard drives.

KVM Features

• Local KVM access can be remotely disabled on a per server module basis, using the server module’s iDRAC interface (access is enabled by default).

• One VGA connector—The KVM supports a video display resolution range from 640 × 480 at 60 Hz up to 1280 × 1024 × 65,000 colors (non-interlaced) at 75 Hz.

• Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse.

• The KVM provides access to the server modules. You can access one server module at a time using the LCD panel.

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

Figure 6. Hard-Drive Indicators

1. hard-drive activity indicator (green)

2. hard-drive status indicator (green and amber)

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern

Condition

Blinks green two times per second

Off Drive ready for insertion or removal

Blinks green, amber, and off

Blinks amber four times per second

Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding

Steady green Drive online

Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off six seconds

Identifying drive or preparing for removal

NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.

Predicted drive failure

Drive failed

Rebuild aborted

LCD Module

You can use the LCD panel on the enclosure chassis to perform configuration and diagnostics, and to obtain status information about the chassis and its contents.

Figure 7. LCD Display

1. LCD screen

2. selection ("check") button

3. scroll buttons (4)

LCD Module Features

The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure.

LCD module features include:

• A deployment setup that allows you to configure the CMC’s network settings during initial system setup.

• Menus to configure the iDRAC in each server module.

• Status information screens for each server module.

• Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the I/O module, blower modules, CMC, KVM, and power supplies.

• An IP Summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system.

• Real time power consumption statistics, including high and low values, and average power consumption.

• Ambient temperature values.

• AC power information.

• Critical failure alerts and warnings.

Using The LCD Module Menus

The LCD Setup menu displays a menu of items that can be configured. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item in the menu or highlight the Back icon if you want to return to

the Main menu. Press the center button to activate your selection.

Key Action

Left and right arrows Move between screens

Up arrow or down arrow

Center button Select and save an item and move to the next screen

Move to the previous or next option on a screen

Main Menu

From the Main menu, you can navigate to one of the following screens:

Screen Description

LCD Setup Contains the options such as Language Setup, LCD Orientation, and the Default Screen.

KVM Mapping Contains the options to map or unmap the KVM to the servers.

DVD Mapping Contains the option to map or unmap the DVD drive on the chassis to the servers.

Enclosure Displays status information for the chassis.

IP Summary Displays IPv4 and IPv6 information about CMC and iDRAC.

LCD Setup Menu

The LCD Setup Menu displays a menu of items that can be configured:

Language Setup Select the language you want to use for LCD screen text and messages.

LCD Orientation Select either Tower Mode or Rack Mode based on the installation orientation of the chassis.

Default Screen Select the screen (Main menu, Front Status, Rear Status, Side Status, or Custom) that is

displayed when there is no activity on the LCD panel.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item in the menu or highlight the Back icon if you want to return to the Main menu.

Press the center button to activate your selection.

DVD Mapping

From this screen, you can view the DVD to server mapping information, map another server to the DVD drive on the chassis, or unmap the existing connection.

KVM Mapping Menu

From this screen, you can view the KVM to server mapping information, map another server to the KVM, or unmap the existing connection.

Enclosure Menu

From this screen, you can navigate to the following screens:

• Front Status

• Rear

• Side

• Enclosure status

Use the navigation buttons to highlight the desired item (highlight the Back icon to return to the Main menu) and press the center button. The selected screen is displayed.

IP Summary Menu

The IP Summary screen displays the IP information for CMC (IPv4 and IPv6) and iDRAC (IPv4 and IPv6) on each of the installed servers.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the list. Use the left and right arrow buttons to scroll selected messages that are longer than the screen.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Back icon and press the center button to return to the Enclosure menu.

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Figure 8. Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

1 PCIe expansion card slots

low-profile (5)

2 PCIe expansion card slots

full height (3)

3 CMC GbE port 2 Connects the network cable from the management system

4 CMC GbE port 1 Connects the network cable from the management system

5 Serial connector DB-9 serial connector for CMC configuration.

6 Blower modules (4) Provide cooling for the server modules.

7 I/O module ports Network interface for I/O modules.

8 Power supply (PSU4) 1100 W AC

Icon Description

Allows you to connect up to five low-profile PCI Express expansion cards.

Allows you to connect up to three full-height PCI Express expansion cards.

to the secondary CMC.

to the primary CMC.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

9 Power supply (PSU3) 1100 W AC

10 Power supply (PSU1) 1100 W AC

11 Power supply (PSU2) 1100 W AC

Icon Description

Power Supply Indicators

Each AC power supply has an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred. The AC power supplies must be connected to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) or to an electrical outlet.

Figure 9. Power Supply Indicators

1. AC power supply status indicator/handle

The power supply indicators provide the following information:

Power Indicator Pattern

Not lit Power is not connected.

Green In standby mode, the handle lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to

Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the power supply.

Condition

the power supply and that the power supply is operational.

CAUTION: When correcting a power supply mismatch, replace only the power supply with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must power down the system.

CAUTION: AC Power supplies support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages. When two identical power supplies receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.

CAUTION: All power supplies used must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

Blower Module Indicators

Figure 10. Blower Module Indicators

1. blower module fault indicator

2. blower module power indicator

The indicators provide the following information:

Indicator Description

Blower module power indicator

Blower module fault indicator

Steady Green The blower module is receiving power.

Off The blower module is not receiving power.

Blinking Amber The blower module is in a fault condition.

Off The blower module is operating normally.

I/O Module Indicators

Figure 11. I/O Module Indicators

1. power indicator

2. status indicator

The indicators provide the following information:

Indicator Description

Power indicator

Status indicator

For more information, see the I/O module's documentation at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Green The I/O module is operating normally.

Off The I/O module is powered off.

Blue The I/O module is operating normally.

Blinking Blue The CMC is identifying the I/O module.

Blinking Amber The I/O module is in a fault condition.

Off The I/O module is powered off, or booting is in progress.

CMC Indicators

Figure 12. CMC Indicators

1. status/identification indicator (CMC 1)

2. power indicator (CMC 1)

3. power indicator (CMC 2)

4. status/identification indicator (CMC 2)

The CMC indicators on the back panel of the enclosure provide the following information:

Indicator Description

Power indicator

Status indicator

Green The CMC is receiving power.

Off The CMC is not receiving power.

Blue The CMC is active and operating normally.

Amber The CMC is in fault condition.

CMC Features

The CMC provides the following multiple systems management functions:

• Enclosure-level real-time automatic power and thermal management:

– Monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic Power Supply Engagement

(DPSE) mode. The DPSE mode improves power efficiency by allowing the CMC to dynamically place power supplies in standby mode, depending on the load and redundancy requirements.

– Reports real-time power consumption, which includes logging high and low points with a time stamp.

– Supports setting an optional enclosure Maximum Power Limit, which either alerts or takes actions, such

as throttling server modules and/or preventing the power up of new server modules to keep the enclosure under the defined maximum power limit.

– Monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on actual ambient and internal temperature

measurements.

– Provides comprehensive enclosure inventory and status or error reporting.

• Centralized configuration of the following:

– The enclosure's shared storage settings. – Mapping of add-in PCIe cards to the server modules. – The enclosure’s network and security settings. – Power redundancy and power ceiling settings. – I/O module and iDRAC network settings. – First boot device on the server modules. – Checks I/O fabric consistency for the I/O module, PCIe slots, storage subsystem, and server modules

and disables components if necessary to protect the system hardware.

– User access security.

CMC Fail-Safe Mode

The VRTX enclosure enables the fail-safe mode to protect the server modules and the I/O module from failures. The failsafe mode is enabled when no CMC is in control of the chassis. During the CMC failover period or during a single CMC management loss:

• server modules cannot be accessed remotely

• you cannot turn on a server module(s)

• the cooling fans continue to operate at the same speed

The following are some of the conditions that can result in CMC management loss:

Condition Description

CMC removal Chassis management resumes after replacing CMC, or after failover to standby CMC.

CMC network cable removal or network connection loss

CMC reset Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC.

CMC failover command issued

CMC firmware update Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC.

CMC error detection and correction

NOTE

: You can configure the enclosure with a single CMC or with redundant CMCs. In redundant CMC configurations, if the primary CMC loses communication with the enclosure or the management network, the standby CMC takes over chassis management.

Chassis management resumes after the chassis fails over to the standby CMC. Network failover is only enabled in redundant CMC mode.

Chassis management resumes after the chassis fails over to the standby CMC.

It is recommended that you update the standby CMC first so that there is only one failover event. For more information on updating the CMC firmware, see the

Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

Chassis management resumes after the CMC resets or chassis fails over to the standby CMC.

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Dell Chassis Management

Configuration Wizard

The CMC is preset for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). To use a static IP address, you must toggle the CMC setting from DHCP to a static address by either running the LCD configuration wizard, or by using a management station and CLI commands. For more information, see the

Guide

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

To set up a network using the LCD configuration wizard:

1. If the enclosure is off, press the enclosure power button to turn it on. The LCD screen displays a series of initialization screens as it turns on. When it is ready, the Language Setup

screen is displayed.

2. Select a language from the options in the dialog box. The following message is displayed on the enclosure screen: Configure Enclosure?

3. Press the center button to continue to the CMC Network Settings screen.

4. Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment:

– Network speed – Duplex mode – Network mode (DHCP or static) – Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) – DNS settings

5. If required, configure the iDRAC network settings. For more information about iDRAC, see the

Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s

iDRAC User’s Guide

at dell.com/support/manuals.

NOTE: The configuration wizard automatically configures each server module’s iDRAC internal network interface if you do not choose to manually configure the iDRAC settings.

NOTE: You cannot set a static IP address for the iDRAC using the LCD configuration wizard. To set a static IP address, use the CMC web-based interface or Remote Access Controller Administrator (RACADM).

6. Review the settings on the Network Summary screen:

– If the settings are correct, press the center button to close the configuration wizard and return to the Main

Menu.

– If the settings are not correct, use the left arrow key to return to the screen for that setting and correct it.

After you complete the configuration wizard, the CMC is available on your network.

System Messages

System messages related to the server modules in the enclosure may appear on the monitor screen to notify you of a possible problem with a server module. For a detailed listing of these error messages, including possible causes and solutions, see the server module's documentation.

LCD Messages

For a complete list of messages that are displayed on the front panel LCD screen, see the

Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Dell Chassis Management

Other Information You May Need

WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The

Dell PowerEdge VRTX Getting Started Guide

features, setting up your system, and technical specifications.

• The setup placemat shipped with your system provides information on the initial system setup and configuration.

• The server module's Owner's Manual provides information about the server module's features and describes how to troubleshoot the server module and install or replace the server module's components. This document is available online at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if required.

• The I/O module documentation at dell.com/poweredgemanuals describes the features of the I/O module installed in the VRTX enclosure.

• The

Dell Shared PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) 8 User's Guide

Shared PERC 8 card and managing the storage subsystem. This document is available online at dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals.

• The

Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

installing, configuring and using the Chassis Management Controller (CMC). This document is available online at dell.com/esmmanuals.

• The CMC access the

• The configuration and maintenance of the iDRAC on managed systems. This document is available online at dell.com/esmmanuals.

• Dell systems management application documentation provides information about installing and using the systems management software.

• For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the Glossary at dell.com/support/ manuals.

• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.

• For more information on the system, scan the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) available on your system and the system setup placemat that shipped with your system. Download the QRL application from your mobile platform to enable the application on your mobile device.

Online Help

provides information and instructions for the current page on the CMC web interface. To

, click Help on the CMC web interface.

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) User’s Guide

shipped with your system provides an overview of system

provides information about deploying the

provides information on

provides information about installation,

NOTE: Always check for updates on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Initial System Configuration

Before You Begin

CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a PDU or to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the system does not operate at both ranges simultaneously.

• Your system supports Dell PowerEdge M520 and M620 server modules that are specifically configured for the enclosure, and can be identified by a label marked PCIe on the server module. If you install PowerEdge M520 and M620 server modules that are not configured for the enclosure, an error message is displayed. For more information on configuring a server module for the enclosure, see Configuring A Server Module.

• Ensure that you have downloaded the latest BIOS on the server module(s) from dell.com/support.

• Update all PCIe mezzanine card firmware and iDRAC firmware on the server module(s).

• Download the latest version of CMC firmware from dell.com/support. Also, make sure that you have the

Systems Management Tools and Documentation

• If your network uses static addressing, you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other modules in the enclosure.

Initial Setup Sequence

DVD that was included with your system.

Dell

CAUTION: To maintain optimum thermal conditions, ensure that there are no obstructions to airflow on the front and back of the enclosure. The front and back of the enclosure must have at least 30 cm (12 inches) and 61 cm (24 inches) of unobstructed space respectively.

• Unpack the enclosure and the server module(s) and identify each item. For more information, see the

Started Guide

• The tower system has four feet on its bottom panel that can be extended outward to help properly stabilize the system. You can also install the optional wheel assembly. For more information, see Installing The Wheel

Assembly.

• If you are using the optional rack configuration, assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system. For more information on converting the system to rack mode, see Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode.

1. Install the server module(s). CAUTION: Do not turn on the server module(s) until you have configured the I/O module.

2. Connect the network cable to the I/O module to provide network connection to the server. NOTE: If you have a pass-through module installed in the enclosure, each server module requires its own

network cable.

and

Rack Installation Guide

WARNING: Failure to extend the system feet outward poses the risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or damage to the system.

CAUTION: Rolling the system on its wheels can cause vibrations that can damage the system.

at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Getting

3. Connect the power supply units to a PDU or electrical outlet using the power cables.

4. Optionally, connect the keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure.

5. Press the power button on the enclosure's front panel. Alternatively, you can also turn on the chassis from the CMC Web interface after completing step 7.

6. Using the LCD panel on the front of the system, provide CMC with a static IP address or configure it for DHCP. The LCD configuration wizard allows you to quickly configure the CMC and iDRAC management interfaces and

manage the enclosure remotely. You can also use a management station and the RACADM CLI to configure the CMC.

NOTE: For a detailed description on configuring the CMC settings, see the

Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

7. Connect to the CMC IP address through the Web browser using the default logon credentials. The default user name is root and password is calvin.

8. Provide each iDRAC with an IP address in the CMC Web interface and enable the LAN and IPMI interface.

NOTE: iDRAC LAN interface on some server modules are disabled by default.

9. Provide the switch module with an IP address in the CMC Web interface.

NOTE: No configuration is required if you are installing a pass-through module.

10. Connect to each iDRAC through the Web browser and provide final configuration of iDRAC. The default user name is root and password is calvin.

11. Connect to the switch module through the Web browser and provide final configuration of the switch module.

NOTE: No configuration is required if you are installing a pass-through module.

12. Turn on the server modules and install the operating system.

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Dell Chassis Management

Logging In To The CMC

You can perform the initial network configuration of CMC before or after CMC has an IP address. You can log in to CMC as a CMC local user, as a Microsoft Active Directory user, or as an LDAP user. You can also log in

using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. For more information on managing the chassis and configuring the settings, see the

for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Dell Chassis Management Controller

Configuring Enclosure Components

Fabric A

Fabric A refers to the Ethernet connectivity provided to the server modules by the I/O module installed at the back of the VRTX enclosure.

Fabric A provides internal connection to four lanes per server module for a maximum of 16 lanes. The maximum external connections possible is eight RJ-45.

The following conditions apply:

• Dell PowerEdge M520 server module disables ports 3 and 4 when a pass-through module is installed. However, if you install a switch module, all four network ports on Fabric A are utilized.

• Fabric A in PowerEdge M620 is a 10GbE capable interface, and operates at 1GbE to support a pass-through module or a switch module.

For information on the supported I/O modules, see Supported I/O Modules.

Fabrics B And C

Fabrics B and C refer to the PCIe connections between the server modules and the VRTX enclosure. These fabrics support PCIe mezzanine cards installed in the server modules. The enclosure has two PCIe switches (Fabric B and Fabric C switches) integrated on the system board to connect the server modules to the Shared PoweEdge RAID Controller (PERC) card slots and eight PCIe expansion-card slots on the enclosure.

NOTE: To locate the Shared PERC card slots and the PCIe slots on the enclosure system board, see System Board

Connectors.

The PCIe switch mapping to the PCIe card slots is dependent on the firmware and the software license installed on the system. For more information on mapping PCIe slots, see Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots.

NOTE: PCIe NICs systems management is not supported on Fabrics B and C.

I/O Module And PCIe Mezzanine Card Configuration Guidelines

• Fabric A supports an Ethernet switch or a pass-through module.

• To enable switch configuration before imaging the server modules, the I/O module must be allowed to power-up before the server modules are turned on.

• Each server module installed in the VRTX enclosure supports two PCIe mezzanine cards in Fabric B and Fabric C slots. To locate the Fabric B and Fabric C slots, see the server module's Owner's Manual at dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. The PCIe mezzanine cards are mapped to the PCIe expansion slots on the enclosure. For more information, see Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots.

NOTE: Only PCIe mezzanine cards can be installed in Fabrics B and C of the server modules. Non-PCIe mezzanine cards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or InfiniBand mezzanine cards are not supported. If you install non-PCIe mezzanine cards on the server modules, an error message is displayed on the LCD screen of the enclosure.

NOTE: Single PCIe mezzanine card operation is not supported.

Supported I/O Modules

The enclosure supports a switch or a pass-through module. The maximum Ethernet pass-through for a pass-through module is eight lanes. A switch module can accept upto 16 lanes from Fabric A and output up to eight lanes to the external ports.

The following I/O modules are supported by the enclosure:

• Dell PowerEdge VRTX 1Gb R1-PT pass-through module

• Dell PowerEdge VRTX 1Gb R1-2401 switch module

NOTE: For more information on the I/O modules, see the I/O module's documentation at dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.

Configuring Network Settings For The I/O Module

You can specify the network settings for the interface used to manage the I/O module. Before configuring the network settings for the I/O module, make sure the I/O module is turned on. To configure the network setting, you must have Administrator privileges for Fabric A to configure the I/O module in

Group A. You can configure the network settings using the following:

• CMC web interface

• RACADM

For more information on configuring the network settings, see the

PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots

The enclosure has two PCIe switches integrated on the system board which map the Shared PERC storage slots and PCIe expansion slots to the PCIe mezzanine cards on the server modules.

NOTE: Before mapping or unmapping a PCIe device, the server module must be turned off.

NOTE: The PCIe switch mapping is controlled by the firmware and depends on the software license installed on the system:

• With base licensing, each server module can be mapped to a maximum of two PCIe slots.

• With the advanced licensing, a server module can map all available PCIe slots.

• Default factory configuration has all PCIe slots unmapped.

For more information on PCIe slot configuration licensing, see the

PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

The switches map the mezzanine cards to the PCIe slots on the enclosure's system board. There are five PCIe low profile slots on the system board and three full-height, full-length PCIe slots on the PCIe riser. All the PCIe slots can be mapped to the PCIe mezzanine cards on the server modules to provide I/O expansion for the system:

PCIe mezzanine Fabric B and Fabric C cards on each server module are mapped to the PCIe switches which further map to the PCIe slots and the Shared PERC slots on the enclosure's system board.

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell

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Dell E22S User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About Your System

Introduction

Terms Used In The Document

System Overview

Front-Panel Features And Indicators

KVM Features

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

LCD Module

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Power Supply Indicators

Blower Module Indicators

I/O Module Indicators

CMC Indicators

CMC Features

CMC Fail-Safe Mode

Configuration Wizard

System Messages

LCD Messages

Other Information You May Need

Initial System Configuration

Before You Begin

Initial Setup Sequence

Logging In To The CMC

Configuring Enclosure Components

Fabric A

Fabrics B And C

I/O Module And PCIe Mezzanine Card Configuration Guidelines

Supported I/O Modules

Configuring Network Settings For The I/O Module

Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots