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CONTENTS
Notes, cautions, and warnings 0
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview 9
Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system..............................10
Front panel features.......................................................................................... 10
Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system.......................11
Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system........13
Front panel features of the 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system....15
Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system....
17
LCD panel............................................................................................. 18
Back panel features........................................................................................... 21
Redundant PSU back panel features ....................................................21
Cabled PSU back panel features ......................................................... 23
Diagnostic Indicators........................................................................................ 26
Diagnostic indicators on the front panel...............................................26
Hard drive indicator codes....................................................................27
uSATA SSD indicator codes................................................................. 28
NIC indicator codes..............................................................................29
Internal dual SD module indicator codes...............................................30
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes........................................................ 31
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit................................. 32
Non-redundant power supply unit indicator codes............................... 34
Locating Service Tag of your system................................................................ 35
Documentation resources 37
Chapter 3
Technical specifications 41
Chassis dimensions........................................................................................... 42
Chassis weight..................................................................................................42
Processor specifications................................................................................... 43
PSU specifications............................................................................................43
System battery specifications...........................................................................43
Expansion bus specifications.............................................................................43
Memory specifications......................................................................................44
Drive specifications...........................................................................................44
Hard drives...........................................................................................44
Optical drive.........................................................................................45
Ports and connectors specifications................................................................. 45
USB ports............................................................................................ 45
NIC ports............................................................................................. 45
Serial connector...................................................................................46
VGA ports............................................................................................ 46
Internal Dual SD Module.......................................................................46
Video specifications.......................................................................................... 46
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Environmental specifications............................................................................ 46
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications .........................48
Expanded operating temperature.........................................................49
Expanded operating temperature restrictions...................................... 50
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Initial system setup and configuration 51
Setting up your system.....................................................................................52
iDRAC configuration......................................................................................... 52
Options to set up iDRAC IP address.....................................................52
Options to install the operating system.............................................................53
Methods to download firmware and drivers......................................... 53
Pre-operating system management applications 55
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications............................... 56
System Setup................................................................................................... 56
Viewing System Setup......................................................................... 56
System Setup details........................................................................... 56
System BIOS........................................................................................57
iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................... 80
Device Settings.................................................................................... 81
Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................................................................................81
Embedded system management........................................................... 81
Boot Manager....................................................................................................81
Viewing Boot Manager..........................................................................81
Boot Manager main menu.................................................................... 82
PXE boot.......................................................................................................... 82
Installing and removing system components 83
Safety instructions............................................................................................84
Before working inside your system....................................................................84
After working inside your system...................................................................... 84
Recommended tools......................................................................................... 85
Front bezel (optional)....................................................................................... 85
Removing the optional front bezel....................................................... 85
Installing the optional front bezel......................................................... 86
System cover....................................................................................................87
Removing the system cover................................................................. 87
Installing the system cover...................................................................88
Inside the system..............................................................................................89
Cooling shroud..................................................................................................92
Removing the cooling shroud............................................................... 92
Installing the cooling shroud.................................................................93
System memory................................................................................................94
General memory module installation guidelines.................................... 96
Mode-specific guidelines......................................................................96
Sample memory configurations............................................................ 97
Removing memory modules................................................................102
Installing memory modules..................................................................103
Hard drives......................................................................................................105
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank.................................................105
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank...................................................106
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank................................................. 107
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank...................................................107
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier....................................108
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Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier..................................... 109
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier...................................... 110
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier........................................ 111
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch
hot swappable hard drive carrier......................................................... 113
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrier
............................................................................................................114
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.... 114
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter....... 115
Removing a hard drive from a hard drive carrier..................................116
Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier..................................... 117
Optical drive (optional).................................................................................... 118
Removing the optional ultra slim optical drive..................................... 118
Installing the optional ultra slim optical drive....................................... 119
Removing the standard optical drive...................................................120
Installing the standard optical drive..................................................... 121
Cooling fans.....................................................................................................123
Removing a cooling fan.......................................................................123
Installing a cooling fan........................................................................ 124
Internal USB memory key (optional)................................................................125
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key................................125
Expansion cards and expansion card riser........................................................127
Expansion card installation guidelines................................................. 127
Removing the expansion card riser..................................................... 128
Installing the expansion card riser.......................................................129
Removing an expansion card.............................................................. 130
Installing an expansion card.................................................................131
iDRAC port card (optional).............................................................................. 132
Removing the optional iDRAC port card..............................................133
Installing the optional iDRAC port card............................................... 134
SD vFlash card (optional)................................................................................ 136
Removing the optional SD vFlash card................................................136
Installing an optional SD vFlash card...................................................136
Internal dual SD module (optional)...................................................................137
Removing an internal SD card............................................................. 137
Installing an internal SD card.............................................................. 138
Removing the optional internal dual SD module.................................. 139
Installing the optional internal dual SD module ...................................140
Integrated storage controller card....................................................................141
Removing the integrated storage controller card................................142
Installing the integrated storage controller card................................. 143
Processors and heat sinks............................................................................... 144
Removing a heat sink..........................................................................145
Removing a processor........................................................................ 146
Installing a processor.......................................................................... 148
Installing a heat sink............................................................................ 151
Power supply units.......................................................................................... 153
Hot spare feature............................................................................... 153
Removing a redundant power supply unit........................................... 154
Installing a redundant power supply unit.............................................155
Removing a cabled power supply unit................................................. 156
Installing a cabled power supply unit...................................................157
Removing the power supply unit blank................................................159
Installing the power supply unit blank................................................. 159
System battery................................................................................................160
Replacing the system battery............................................................. 160
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Hard-drive backplane...................................................................................... 162
Removing the hard drive backplane.................................................... 162
Installing the hard drive backplane......................................................169
Control panel....................................................................................................171
Removing the control panel.................................................................171
Installing the control panel.................................................................. 173
Removing the control panel module.................................................... 175
Installing the control panel module......................................................178
Power interposer board....................................................................................181
Removing the power interposer board.................................................181
Installing the power interposer board..................................................182
System board.................................................................................................. 183
Removing the system board............................................................... 183
Installing the system board................................................................. 185
Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................188
Installing the Trusted Platform Module...............................................188
Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users..............................................189
Initializing the TPM for TXT users...................................................... 189
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Using system diagnostics 191
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................192
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics................................ 192
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager....... 192
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller........................................................................................... 192
System diagnostic controls.................................................................192
Jumpers and connectors 195
System board jumper settings......................................................................... 196
System board connectors................................................................................197
Disabling a forgotten password....................................................................... 199
Troubleshooting your system 201
Troubleshooting system startup failure...........................................................202
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................ 202
Troubleshooting the video subsystem.............................................................202
Troubleshooting a USB device........................................................................ 202
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device.................................................................203
Troubleshooting a NIC.................................................................................... 203
Troubleshooting a wet system........................................................................ 204
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................205
Troubleshooting the system battery............................................................... 206
Troubleshooting power supply units................................................................206
Troubleshooting power source problems............................................206
Power supply unit problems............................................................... 207
Troubleshooting cooling problems...................................................................207
Troubleshooting cooling fans.......................................................................... 208
Troubleshooting system memory.................................................................... 208
Troubleshooting an internal USB key.............................................................. 209
Troubleshooting an SD card............................................................................ 210
Troubleshooting an optical drive.......................................................................211
Troubleshooting a hard drive............................................................................211
Troubleshooting a storage controller............................................................... 212
Troubleshooting expansion cards.....................................................................213
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Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................214
System messages............................................................................................ 214
Warning messages..............................................................................214
Diagnostic messages...........................................................................214
Alert messages................................................................................... 214
Chapter 10
Getting help 217
Contacting Dell................................................................................................218
Documentation feedback.................................................................................218
Accessing system information by using QRL................................................... 218
Quick Resource Locator for the PowerEdge R430 system................. 219
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CHAPTER 1
Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview
The Dell PowerEdge R430 systems are 2U rack servers that support up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600
v3 or Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, up to 12 DIMMs, and ten hard drives or solid state drives
(SSDs).
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Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system.................................................. 10
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Front panel features...............................................................................................................10
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Back panel features................................................................................................................21
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Diagnostic Indicators.............................................................................................................26
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Locating Service Tag of your system.................................................................................... 35
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Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system
The Dell PowerEdge R430 system supports the following configurations:
Figure 1 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system
Front panel features
The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the
power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and
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VGA ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel. The
hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel.
Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system
Figure 2 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system
1. Power button
2. NMI button
3. System identification button
4. Video connector
5. LCD menu buttons
6. LCD panel
7. USB management port/iDRAC managed USB port
8. USB port
9. Information tag
10. Hard drives
11. Optical drive (optional)
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This table describes about front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system
Table 1
Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power button Press the power button to turn the system on
2 NMI button Press the NMI button to troubleshoot
Icon Description
or off. The indicator on the button indicates if
the system is on or off.
Note: To gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system, press the
power button.
software and device driver errors when
running certain operating systems. Use the
end of a paper clip to press the NMI button.
Note: Use the NMI button only if directed
to do so by qualified support personnel or
by the operating system documentation.
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Table 1 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system (continued)
Item Indicator, Button, or
Icon Description
Connector
3 System identification
button
Press the system ID button:
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To locate a particular system within a
rack.
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To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
Note: To reset iDRAC using system ID,
ensure that the system ID button is
enabled in the iDRAC setup.
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system
ID button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
4 Video connector Use the video/VGA port to connect a display
to the system. For more information about the
supported video/VGA port, see the Technical
specifications section.
5 LCD menu buttons Press the LCD menu buttons to navigate the
control panel LCD menu.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and
system error messages. For more information,
see the LCD panel section.
Note: LCD panel is not available in a
cabled hard drive system.
7 USB management
port/iDRAC managed
USB port
The USB management port is USB 2.0
compliant. Enables you to connect USB
devices to the system or provides access to
the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
8 USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices
to the system. This port is 4-pin, USB 2.0
compliant.
9 Information tag Displays system information such as service
tag, NIC, and MAC address.
Note: The information tag is a slide-out
label panel.
10 Hard drives Up to four 3.5-inch hard drives or solid state
drives (SSD).
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Table 1 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system (continued)
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
11 Optical drive
(optional)
Icon Description
For information about the supported hard
drives, see the Technical specifications
section.
One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or
DVD+/-RW drive.
For information about the supported optical
drive, see the Technical specifications section.
Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system
Figure 3 Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5 inch cabled hard drive system
1. Power button
2. NMI button
3. System identification button
4. Video connector
5. Diagnostic indicators
6. USB port (2)
7. Information tag
8. Hard drives
9. Optical drive
Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5 inch cabled hard drive system
Table 2
Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power button Press the power button to turn the system on
Icon Description
or off. The indicator on the button indicates if
the system is on or off.
Note: To gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system, press the
power button.
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Table 2 Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system (continued)
Item Indicator, Button, or
Icon Description
Connector
2 NMI button Press the NMI button to troubleshoot
software and device driver errors when
running certain operating systems. Use the
end of a paper clip to press the NMI button.
Note: Use the NMI button only if directed
to do so by qualified support personnel or
by the operating system documentation.
3 System identification
button
Press the system ID button:
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To locate a particular system within a
rack.
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To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
Note: To reset iDRAC using system ID,
ensure that the system ID button is
enabled in the iDRAC setup.
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system
ID button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
4 Video connector Use the video/VGA port to connect a display
to the system. For more information about the
supported video/VGA port, see the Technical
specifications section.
5 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display
error status.
6 USB port (2) Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices
to the system. This port is 4-pin, USB 2.0
compliant.
7 Information tag Displays system information such as service
tag, NIC, and MAC address.
Note: The information tag is a slide-out
label panel.
8 Hard drives Up to 4 x 3.5 inch cabled hard drives.
For information about the supported hard
drives, see the Technical specifications
section.
9 Optical drive
(optional)
One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or
DVD+/-RW drive.
For information about the supported optical
drive, see the Technical specifications
section.
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Front panel features of the 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system
Figure 4 Front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system
1. Power button
2. NMI button
3. System identification button
4. USB management port or iDRAC managed USB port
5. USB port
6. Optical drive
7. LCD menu buttons
8. Information tag
9. LCD panel
10. Video connector
11. Hard drives
This table describes the front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs
Table 3
Front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power button Press the power button to turn the system on
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
Icon Description
or off. The indicator on the button indicates if
the system is on or off.
Note: To gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system, press the
power button.
Press the NMI button to troubleshoot
software and device driver errors when
running certain operating systems. Use the
end of a paper clip to press the NMI button.
Note: Use the NMI button only if directed
to do so by qualified support personnel or
by the operating system documentation.
Press the system ID button:
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Table 3 Front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system (continued)
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
4 USB management
port or iDRAC
managed USB port
Icon Description
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To locate a particular system within a
rack.
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To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
Note: To reset iDRAC using system ID,
ensure that the system ID button is
enabled in the iDRAC setup.
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system
ID button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
The USB management port is USB 2.0
compliant. Enables you to connect USB
devices to the system or provides access to
the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
5 USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices
to the system. This port is 4-pin, USB 2.0
compliant.
6 Optical drive
(optional)
One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or
DVD+/-RW drive.
7 LCD menu buttons Press the LCD menu buttons to navigate the
control panel LCD menu.
8 Information tag Displays system information such as service
tag, NIC, and MAC address.
Note: The information tag is a slide-out
label panel.
9 LCD panel
Displays system ID, status information, and
system error messages. For more information,
see the LCD panel section.
Note: LCD panel is not available in a
cabled hard drive system.
10 Video connector
Use the video/VGA port to connect a display
to the system. For more information about the
supported video/VGA port, see the Technical
specifications section.
11 Hard drives Up to 8 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs.
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Table 3 Front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system (continued)
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
For information about the supported hard
drives, see the Technical specifications
section.
Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system
Figure 5 Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system
1. USB management port/iDRAC managed USB port
2. Diagnostic indicators
3. Power button
4. NMI button
5. System identification button
6. Hard drives
Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system
Table 4
Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 USB management
port/iDRAC managed
USB port
2 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display
Icon Description
The USB management port is USB 2.0
compliant. Enables you to connect USB
devices to the system or provides access to
the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
error status.
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Table 4 Front panel features of the 10 x 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs system (continued)
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
3 Power button Press the power button to turn the system on
4 NMI button Press the NMI button to troubleshoot
5 System identification
button
Icon Description
or off. The indicator on the button indicates if
the system is on or off.
Note: To gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system, press the
power button.
software and device driver errors when
running certain operating systems. Use the
end of a paper clip to press the NMI button.
Note: Use the NMI button only if directed
to do so by qualified support personnel or
by the operating system documentation.
Press the system ID button:
l
To locate a particular system within a
rack.
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To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
Note: To reset iDRAC using system ID,
ensure that the system ID button is
enabled in the iDRAC setup.
LCD panel
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system
ID button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
6 Hard drives Up to 10 x 2.5 inch hard drives/SSDs.
For information about the supported hard
drives, see the Technical specifications
section.
The LCD panel of your system provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate
if the system is functioning correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about
error messages, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide
at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.
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The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions.
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When the system needs attention, the LCD turns amber, and displays an error code followed
by descriptive text.
Note:
If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns
amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off.
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The LCD backlight is turned off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by
pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.
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The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD
panel, or other tools.
Figure 6 LCD panel features
The LCD Panel features table describes the LCD panel buttons: Left, Select and Right, and their
functions.
Table 5 LCD panel features
Item Button Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
Viewing Home screen
The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is
displayed during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the
system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight turns off after a few minutes of inactivity, if there
are no error messages.
Procedure
1. To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or
2. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:
During message scrolling:
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Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed.
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Release the button to stop.
Note: The display stops scrolling when the button is
released. After 45 seconds of inactivity the display
starts scrolling.
Right).
a.
Press and hold the navigation button till the up arrow is displayed.
b.
Navigate to the
using the up arrow
c. Select the Home icon.
d. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.
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Setup menu
Note: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
Option
Description
iDRAC
Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the
available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS
and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.
Set error
Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the
SEL. This enables you to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.
Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For more
information about error messages, see the
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
Set home
Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu section
for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide
at
View menu
Option
Description
Note:
When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
iDRAC IP
Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary and
Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MAC
Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.
Name
Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.
Number
Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
Power
Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be
configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
Temperature
Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format can be
configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
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Back panel features
The back panel provides access to the features available on the back of the server, such as the
system identification button, power supply sockets, cable management arm connectors, iDRAC
storage media, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. A majority of the expansion card ports can be
accessed from the back panel. The hot swappable and cabled power supply units are accessible
from the back panel.
Redundant PSU back panel features
Figure 7 Redundant PSU back panel features
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1. Serial connector
2. Ethernet connector 1
3. vFlash card slot (optional)
4. iDRAC port (optional)
5. PCIe expansion card slots (2)
6. Video connector
7. Ethernet connector 2
8. USB connector
9. USB connector
10. System identification button
11. System identification connector
12. Ethernet connector 3
13. Ethernet connector 4
14. Power supply unit (PSU1 and PSU2)
This table describes the redundant PSU back panel features. Item 1 is the serial connector, that
enables you to connect a serial device to the system. Item 2 is ethernet connector 1 that supports
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 3 is the SD vFlash card slot that enables you to insert a
vFlash media card. Item 4 is the iDRAC8 Enterprise port. It is a dedicated management port. The
port is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on your system. Item 5 is
the PCIe expansion card slot, that enables you to connect two low profile PCIe expansion cards.
Item 6 is the video connector, that enables you to connect a VGA display to the system. Item 7 is
ethernet connector 2 that supports 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 8 is a USB 2.0
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compliant port, that enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Item 9is a USB 3.0
compliant port, that enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Item 10 is the system
identification button on the front and back panels, that can be used to locate a particular system
within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system
status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again. Press to toggle the
system ID on and off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID
button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in
F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds. Item 11 is System
identification connector, that Enables you to connect the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management arm. Item 12 is ethernet connector 3 that
supports 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 13 is ethernet connector 4 that supports
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 14 are the power supply units (PSU1 and (PSU2) that are
AC PSU’s rated at 550 W.
Table 6 Redundant PSU back panel features
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Serial connector Use the serial port to connect a serial device
2 Ethernet port 1 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
3 vFlash card slot
(optional)
4 iDRAC port (optional) Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to remotely
5 PCIe expansion card
slots (2)
6 Video connector Use the video/VGA port to connect a display
Icon Description
to the system. For more information about the
supported serial port, see the Technical
specifications section.
Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
Use the vFlash media card slot to insert a
vFlash media card.
access iDRAC. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s
Guide
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Enables you to connect two PCI Express
expansion cards.
to the system. For more information about the
supported video/VGA port, see the Technical
specifications section.
7 Ethernet port 2 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
8 USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices
9 USB port Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices
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Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
to the system. This port is 4-pin, USB 2.0
compliant.
to the system. These ports are 9-pin, USB 3.0
compliant.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
10 System identification
button
11 System identification
port
12 Ethernet port 3 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
13 Ethernet port 4
Icon Description
Press the system ID button:
l
To locate a particular system within a
rack.
l
To turn the system ID on or off.
Note: To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled
in F2 iDRAC setup), press and hold the
button for more than 15 seconds.
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system ID
button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
Use the system identification port to connect
the system status indicator assembly through
the optional cable management arm.
Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
14 Power supply unit
(PSU1 and PSU2)
Cabled PSU back panel features
Figure 8
Cabled PSU back panel features
1. Serial connector
2. Ethernet connector 1
3. vFlash card slot (optional)
4. iDRAC port (optional)
5. PCIe expansion card slots (2)
6. Video connector
Up to two 550 W redundant AC power
supplies.
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Figure 8 Cabled PSU back panel features (continued)
7. Ethernet connector 2
8. USB connector
9. USB connector
10. System identification button
11. System identification connector
12. Ethernet connector 3
13. Ethernet connector 4
14. Cabled PSU
This table describes about Cabled PSU back panel features. Item 1 is the serial connector, that
enables you to connect a serial device to the system. Item 2 is ethernet connector 1 that supports
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 3 is the SD vFlash card slot that enables you to insert a
vFlash media card. Item 4 is the iDRAC8 Enterprise port. It is a dedicated management port. The
port is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on your system. Item 5 is
the PCIe expansion card slot, that enables you to connect two low profile PCIe expansion cards.
Item 6 is the video connector, that enables you to connect a VGA display to the system. Item 7 is
ethernet connector 2 that supports 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 8 is a USB 2.0
compliant port, that enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Item 9is a USB 3.0
compliant port, that enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Item 10 is the system
identification button on the front and back panels, that can be used to locate a particular system
within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system
status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again. Press to toggle the
system ID on and off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID
button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in
F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds. Item 11 is System
identification connector, that Enables you to connect the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management arm. Item 12 is ethernet connector 3 that
supports 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 13 is ethernet connector 4 that supports
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. Item 14 is the cabled AC PSU rated at 450 W.
Table 7
Cabled PSU back panel features
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Serial connector Use the serial port to connect a serial device
2 Ethernet port 1 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
3 vFlash card slot
(optional)
4 iDRAC port (optional) Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to remotely
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Icon Description
to the system. For more information about the
supported serial port, see the Technical
specifications section.
Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
Use the vFlash media card slot to insert a
vFlash media card.
access iDRAC. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s
Guide
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Icon Description
Connector
5 PCIe expansion card
slots (2)
Enables you to connect two PCI Express
expansion cards.
6 Video connector Use the video/VGA port to connect a display
to the system. For more information about the
supported video/VGA port, see the Technical
specifications section.
7 Ethernet port 2 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
8 USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices
to the system. This port is 4-pin, USB 2.0
compliant.
9 USB port Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices
to the system. These ports are 9-pin, USB 3.0
compliant.
10
System identification
button
Press the system ID button:
l
To locate a particular system within a
rack.
l
To turn the system ID on or off.
Note: To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled
in F2 iDRAC setup), press and hold the
button for more than 15 seconds.
Note: If the system stops responding
during POST, press and hold the system ID
button (for more than five seconds) to
enter the BIOS progress mode.
11 System identification
port
Use the system identification port to connect
the system status indicator assembly through
the optional cable management arm.
12 Ethernet port 3 Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area
13 Ethernet port 4
Networks (LANs) to the system. For more
information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
14 Power supply unit
(PSU)
One 450 W cabled AC PSU.
Note: Cabled PSU is supported in systems
with cabled hard drives and the systems
with x4 backplane.
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Diagnostic Indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.
Diagnostic indicators on the front panel
Note: The diagnostic indicators are not present if the system is equipped with an LCD display.
Note: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug
it into a working power source and press the power button.
Item 1 is the health indicator, that indicates the health status of the system. The indicator turns
solid blue if the system is turned on and in good health. The indicator flashes amber if the system is
turned on or in standby, and if any issue occurs (for example, a failed fan or hard drive). Item 2 is
the hard drive indicator, that flashes amber if an error occurs related to hard drive. Item 3 is the
electrical indicator that flashes amber if an electrical error occurs (for example, voltage out of
range, or a failed power supply unit or voltage regulator). Item 4 is the temperature indicator that
flashes amber if a thermal error occurs (for example, a temperature out of range or fan failure).
Item 5 is the memory indicator that flashes amber if a memory error occurs. Item 6 is the PCIe
indicator that flashes amber if an error occurs related to PCIe card.
Table 8 Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health
indicator
Hard drive
indicator
The indicator turns solid
blue if the system is in
good health.
The indicator flashes
amber:
l
When the system is
turned on.
l
When the system is
in standby.
l
If any error condition
exists. For example, a
failed fan, PSU, or a
hard drive.
The indicator flashes
amber if there is a hard
drive error.
None required.
Check the System Event Log or
system messages for the specific
issue. For more information about error
messages, see the
Messages Reference Guide
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software.
The POST process is interrupted
without any video output due to invalid
memory configurations. See the
Getting help section.
Check the System Event Log to
determine the hard drive that has an
error. Run the appropriate Online
Diagnostics test. Restart the system
and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
If the hard drives are configured in a
RAID array, restart the system and
enter the host adapter configuration
utility program.
Dell Event and Error
at Dell.com/
Electrical
indicator
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The indicator flashes
amber if the system
experiences an electrical
error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a
Check the System Event Log or
system messages for the specific
issue. If it is due to a problem with the
PSU, check the LED on the PSU.
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Table 8 Diagnostic indicators (continued)
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
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Temperatur
e indicator
Memory
indicator
Hard drive indicator codes
failed power supply unit
(PSU) or voltage
regulator).
The indicator flashes
amber if the system
experiences a thermal
error (for example, the
ambient temperature is
out of range or fan
failure).
The indicator flashes
amber if a memory error
occurs.
Reseat the PSU. If the problem
persists, see the Getting help section.
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
l
A cooling fan has been removed or
has failed.
l
System cover, cooling shroud, EMI
filler panel, memory module blank,
or back filler bracket is removed.
l
Ambient temperature is too high.
l
External airflow is obstructed.
See the Getting help section.
Check the system event log or system
messages for the location of the failed
memory. Reseat the memory module.
If the problem persists, see the Getting
help section.
Each hard drive carrier has an activity indicator and a status indicator. The indicators provide
information about the current status of the hard drive. The activity LED indicates whether hard
drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive.
Figure 9
Hard drive indicators
1. hard drive activity indicator
2. hard drive status indicator
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Figure 9 Hard drive indicators (continued)
3. hard drive
Note: If the hard drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status
indicator (on the right side) does not turn on.
The Hard drive indicator codes table describes the indicator codes: flashing green, steady green,
and amber.
Table 9 Hard drive indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID
only)
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding
Steady green Drive online
Flashes green for three seconds, amber
for three seconds, and then turns off after
six seconds
uSATA SSD indicator codes
Figure 10
uSATA SSD indicators
Condition
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.
Rebuild stopped
1. uSATA SSD activity indicator
2. uSATA SSD status indicator
3. uSATA SSD
Note: If the SSD is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status
indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off.
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The following table contains the drive LED indicator pattern with the drive status.
Table 10 Drive status indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or 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.
Flashes green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Steady green Drive online
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for
three seconds, and turns off after six
seconds
NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information about the network activity
and link status. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is currently connected or not. The link
LED indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 11
Rebuild aborted
NIC indicators
1. link indicator
2. activity indicator
The NIC indicators table describes different NIC indicator codes and condition of the connectivity.
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Table 11 NIC indicators
Convention Status Condition
A Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid
C Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid
D Activity indicator is flashing green Network data is being sent or
Internal dual SD module indicator codes
The Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) provides you with a redundant SD card solution. You can
configure the IDSDM for storage or as the OS boot partition. The IDSDM card offers the following
features:
l
Dual card operation — maintains a mirrored configuration by using SD cards in both the slots
and provides redundancy.
Note:
When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen
of System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another.
l
Single card operation — single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.
Figure 12
Internal dual SD module (IDSDM)
network.
network at its maximum port speed
(1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).
network at less than its maximum
port speed.
received.
1. LED status indicator (2)
The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes:
The IDSDM indicator glows green when the card is online. The IDSDM indicator flashes green to
indicate rebuild or activity. The IDSDM indicator flashes amber to indicate card mismatch or that
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the card has failed. The IDSDM indicator does not glow to indicate that the card is missing or is
booting.
Table 12 IDSDM indicator codes
Convention IDSDM indicator code Description
A Green Indicates that the card is online.
B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity.
C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has
D Amber Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or
E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used
as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
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failed.
is write-protected.
booting.
Note: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not turn on when the USB port is used in the USB
mode.
Figure 13 iDRAC Direct LED indicator
1. iDRAC Direct status indicator
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC
Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import).
This table describes the iDRAC Direct status indicators and what is the condition when the LED
flashes green, continuously flashes green and when it’s not lit.
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Table 13 iDRAC Direct LED indicators
Convention iDRAC Direct
LED indicator
pattern
A Green Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the
B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
C Green and
turns off
D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is
Condition
start and end of a file transfer.
Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
complete.
The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your
laptop and cable (Laptop Connect):
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator patterns table describes the iDRAC status when it is solid green,
flashing green, and when it is turned off.
Table 14 iDRAC Direct LED indicator patterns
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator pattern
Solid green for
two seconds
Condition
Indicates that the laptop is connected.
Flashing green (on
for two seconds
and off for two
seconds)
Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.
Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit
Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether
power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 14 AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
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This table describes about AC PSU status indicator.
Table 15 Redundant AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power
Indicator
Pattern
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
B Flashing green When the PSU firmware is being updated, the PSU handle
C Flashing green
and turns off
Condition
operational.
flashes green.
CAUTION Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the
PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is
interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back
the PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. For
more information, see Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five
times at 4 Hz rate and turns off. This indicates that there is a
PSU mismatch with respect to efficiency, feature set, health
status, and supported voltage.
CAUTION For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended
Power Performance (EPP) label on the back.
Note: Ensure that both the PSUs are of the same
capacity.
Note: Mixing PSUs from previous generations of Dell
PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch
condition or failure to turn the system on.
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem in the PSU.
CAUTION When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only
the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other
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Table 15 Redundant AC PSU status indicator (continued)
Convention Power
Indicator
Pattern
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Condition
PSU 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 turn off the system.
CAUTION AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input
voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which
support only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive
different input voltages, they can output different
wattages, and trigger a mismatch.
CAUTION If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same
type and have the same maximum output power.
CAUTION Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported
and triggers a mismatch.
Non-redundant power supply unit indicator codes
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant power
supply unit (PSU) of the system.
Figure 15
Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1. self-diagnostic button
2. AC PSU status indicator
This table describes about non-redundant AC PSU status indicator.
Table 16
Power Indicator
Pattern
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
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Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator
Condition
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Table 16 Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator (continued)
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Power Indicator
Pattern
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
Condition
operational.
Locating Service Tag of your system
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express
Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information
tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This
information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
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CHAPTER 2
Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
The following describes the additional information about the resources available to operate your
system.
Table 17 Documentation resources for system
Task Document Location
Setting up your
system
Configuring your
system
For information about installing
the system into a rack, see the
Rack documentation included with
your rack solution.
For information about turning on
the system and the technical
specifications of your system, see
the
Getting Started With Your
System
with your system.
For information about iDRAC
features, configuring and logging
in to iDRAC, and managing your
system remotely, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide.
For information about installing
the operating system, see the
operating system documentation.
For information about
understanding Remote Access
Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported
RACADM interfaces, see the
RACADM Command Line
Reference Guide for iDRAC.
document that is shipped
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Managing your
system
For information about updating
drivers and firmware, see
theMethods to download firmware
and drivers section in this
document.
For information about the features
of the Dell OpenManage Systems
Management, see the Dell
Dell.com/support/drivers
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
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Documentation resources
Table 17 Documentation resources for system (continued)
Task Document Location
OpenManage Systems
Management Overview Guide.
For information about setting up,
using, and troubleshooting
OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator
User’s Guide.
For information about installing,
using, and troubleshooting Dell
OpenManage Essentials, see the
Dell OpenManage Essentials
User’s Guide.
For information about installing
and using Dell System E-Support
Tool (DSET), see the Dell System
E-Support Tool (DSET) User's
Guide.
For information about installing
and using Active System Manager
(ASM), see the Active System
Manager User’s Guide.
For understanding the features of
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LCC),
see the Dell Lifecycle Controller
User’s Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/DSET
Dell.com/asmdocs
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about partner
programs enterprise systems
management, see the
OpenManage Connections
Enterprise Systems Management
documents.
For information about connections
and client systems management,
see the OpenManage Connections
Client Systems Management
documentation.
For information about viewing
inventory, performing
configuration and monitoring
tasks, remotely turning on or off
servers, and enabling alerts for
events on servers and components
using the Dell Chassis
Management Controller (CMC),
see the CMC User’s Guide.
Dell.com/
omconnectionsenterprisesystems
management
Dell.com/
dellclientcommandsuitemanuals
Dell.com/esmmanuals
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Table 17 Documentation resources for system (continued)
Task Document Location
Documentation resources
Working with Dell
PowerEdge RAID
controllers
Understanding event
and error messages
For information about
understanding the features of the
Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers
(PERC) and deploying the PERC
cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
For information about checking
the event and error messages
generated by the system firmware
and agents that monitor system
components, see the Dell Event
and Error Messages Reference
Guide.
Dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
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CHAPTER 3
Technical specifications
The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section.
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Chassis dimensions................................................................................................................42
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Chassis weight...................................................................................................................... 42
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Processor specifications........................................................................................................43
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PSU specifications................................................................................................................ 43
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System battery specifications............................................................................................... 43
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Expansion bus specifications.................................................................................................43
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Memory specifications.......................................................................................................... 44
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Drive specifications............................................................................................................... 44
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Ports and connectors specifications......................................................................................45
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Video specifications...............................................................................................................46
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Environmental specifications.................................................................................................46
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Technical specifications
Chassis dimensions
This section describes the physical dimensions of the system.
Figure 16 Chassis dimensions of the PowerEdge R430 system
This table gives details of the dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R430 system. The dimensions are
as follows: X = 482.4 mm, Xa = 434.0 mm, Y = 42.8 mm, Z(with bezel)= 677.3 mm, Z (without
bezel) = 662.4 mm, Za (with bezel) = 35.0 mm, Za (without bezel) = 20.1 mm, and Zb=642.3 mm.
Table 18
X Xa Y Z (with
482.4
mm
(18.99
inches)
Chassis weight
This section describes the weight of the system.
For PowerEdge R430 systems, the maximum chassis weight is 19.9 kg (43.87 lb).
Table 19
System Maximum weight (with all hard drives/SSDs)
Dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R430 system
Z
434.0
mm
(17.08
inches)
Chassis weight
42.8 mm
(1.68
inches)
bezel)
677.3
mm
(26.66
inches)
(without
bezel)
662.4
mm
(264.07
inches)
Za (with
bezel)
35.0 mm
(1.37
inches)
Za
(without
bezel)
20.1 mm
(0.79
inches)
Zb
642.3
mm
(25.28
inches)
PowerEdge R430 19.9 kg (43.87 lb)
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Processor specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4
product family processors.
PSU specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports up to two AC redundant power supply units (PSUs) and a
single AC cabled PSU.
For 550 W AC, platinum power supply unit, the maximum heat dissipation is 2107 BTU/hr,
frequency is 50/60 Hz, and voltage range is 100240 V AC autoranging and the current rating is
between 7.4 A-3.7 A. For 450 W AC Bronze PSU, the maximum heat dissipation is 1871 BTU/hr,
frequency is 50/60 Hz, and voltage range is 100240 V AC autoranging and the current rating is
between 605 A-3.5 A.
Table 20 PSU specifications
Technical specifications
PSU Class Heat
dissipation
(maximum)
550 W AC Platinum2107 BTU/hr 50/60
450 W AC Bronze 1871 BTU/hr 50/60
Note: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating.
Note: This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase
voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Frequ
ency
System battery specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports 3 V CR2032 Lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion bus specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports PCI express (PCIe) Generation 2 and 3 expansion cards,
which need to be installed on the system board using expansion card risers. This system supports
two types of expansion card risers. The following table provides the expansion card riser
specifications:
This table describes the details of the PICe slots on the expansion card risers. PCIE_G3_X16 riser
supports PCIe slots 1 and 2 with low-profile, half-length, x16 link speed cards. PCIE_G3_X8 riser
supports two PCIe cards on slots 1 and 2 with a full height, low profile, x8 link speed cards on slot 1
and a low-profile, half-length, x8 link speed card on slot 2
Voltage Current
100–240 V AC,
Hz
autoranging
100–240 V AC,
Hz
autoranging
7.4 A-3.7 A
6.5 A-3.5 A
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Table 21 Expansion card riser specifications
Expansion card
riser
PCIE_G3_X16
riser
PCIE_G3_X8 riser
PCIe slots on the
riser
Slot 1 low-profile half-length x16
Slot 2 low-profile half-length x16
Slot 1 full-height half-length x8
Slot 2 low-profile half-length x8
Memory specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load-reduced
DIMMs (LRDIMMs). Supported memory bus frequencies are 1866 MT/s, 2133MT/s, or 2400
MT/s.
Your system supports 12 memory module sockets of 288-pins each. The system supports RDIMMs
of memory capacity 4 GB or 8 GB single rank, and RDIMMs of memory capacity 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32
GB dual rank. For system with single processor, the minimum RAM is 4 GB and the maximum RAM
is up to 256 GB. For system with dual processor, the minimum RAM is 8 GB (minimum one
memory module per processor) and the maximum RAM is up to 384 GB.
Table 22
Memory module
sockets
Memory specifications
Memory capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
Height Length Link
Twelve 288–pin
Drive specifications
Hard drives
The PowerEdge R430 system supports SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS hard drives and Solid State
Drives (SSDs).
This table lists out the supported hard drive and SSD options for the PowerEdge 430 system.
Table 23
Four hard drive systems
Supported hard drive and SSD options for the PowerEdge R430 system
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4 GB single rank
(RDIMMs)
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8 GB, 16 GB, or 32
GB dual rank
(RDIMMs)
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4 GB with single
processor
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8 GB with dual
processors
(minimum one
memory module
per processor)
Up to four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives, or
Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS,
SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives, or
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Up to 256 GB with
a single processor
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Up to 384 GB with
a dual processor
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Optical drive
Technical specifications
Table 23 Supported hard drive and SSD options for the PowerEdge R430 system (continued)
Up to four 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS,
SATA, SATA SSD, or Nearline SAS hard
drives.
Note: Four hard-drive systems support
software RAID. For more information
about software RAID, see the Dell
PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC)
documentation at dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals.
Eight hard-drive systems Up to eight 2.5-inch, hot-swappable SAS,
SATA, SATA SSD, or Nearline SAS hard drives
Ten hard-drive systems Up to ten 2.5-inch, hot-swappable SATA hard
drive or SATA SSD
The PowerEdge R430 system supports one optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
Note: The optical drive is supported on the four hard-drive systems and eight hard-drive
systems.
Ports and connectors specifications
USB ports
The PowerEdge R430 system supports:
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USB 2.0-compliant ports on the front panel
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USB 3.0-complaint and USB 2.0-compliant ports on the back panel
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USB 3.0-compliant internal port
The following table provides more information about the USB specifications:
The PowerEdge R430 system supports two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant ports on the front panel.
Your system supports one 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant port and one 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant port
on the back panel and one 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant internal port.
Table 24
System Front panel Back panel Internal
PowerEdge R430 Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-
USB specifications
compliant ports
One 9-pin, USB 3.0compliant port
One 4-pin, USB 2.0compliant port
One 9-pin, USB 3.0compliant port
NIC ports
The PowerEdge R430 system supports four 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller
(NIC) ports on the back panel.
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Technical specifications
Serial connector
The serial connector connects a serial device to the system. The PowerEdge R430 system
supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
VGA ports
The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The
PowerEdge R430 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports one each on the front and back panels.
Internal Dual SD Module
The PowerEdge R430 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with an internal dual
SD module.
Note: One card slot is dedicated for redundancy.
Video specifications
The PowerEdge R430 system supports Matrox G200 graphics card with 16 MB capacity.
For 640 x 480 resolution, the refresh rate is 60 to 70 Hz and the color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit. For
800 x 600 resolution, the refresh rate is 60, 75, 85 Hz and color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit. For 1024 x
768 resolution, the refresh rate is 60, 75, 85 Hz and color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit. For 1152 x 864
resolution, the refresh rate is 60, 75, 85 Hz and color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit. For 1280 x 1024
resolution, the refresh rate is 60, 75 Hz and color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit. For 1440 x 900 resolution,
the refresh rate is 60 Hz and color depth is 8, 16, 32 bit.
Table 25
Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits)
640 x 480 60, 70 8, 16, 32
800 x 600 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1024 x 768 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1152 x 864 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1280 x 1024 60, 75 8, 16, 32
1440 x 900 60 8, 16, 32
Supported video resolution options
Environmental specifications
Note:
For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system
configurations, see Dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
When the system is in continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft), the
temperature specification ranges from 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on
the equipment. NOTE: Maximum of 145 W 22 core processor is supported in systems with eight
2.5-inches drives, two PCI slot chassis, and 75 W single wide active GPU. When the system is not
in operation, the temperature specification is –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F). The Maximum
temperature gradient for both operation and non-operational systems is 20°C/h (36°F/h).
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Table 26 Temperature specifications
Temperature Specifications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Technical specifications
Continuous operation (for altitude less
than 950 m or 3117 ft)
Maximum temperature gradient
(operating and storage)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct
sunlight on the equipment.
20°C/h (36°F/h)
For a non-operational system, the ambient relative humidity ranges from 5% to 95% with 33°C
(91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. For an operational
system, the ambient relative humidity ranges from 10% to 80% with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew
point.
Table 27 Relative humidity specifications
Relative humidity Specifications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew
point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all
times.
Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F)
maximum dew point.
The maximum vibration specification of an operational system is 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all
operation orientations).The maximum vibration specification of a non-operational system is 1.88
Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
Table 28
Maximum vibration specifications
Maximum vibration Specifications
Operating 0.26 G
orientations).
Storage 1.88 G
tested).
at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation
rms
at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides
rms
The maximum shock specification of an operational system is six consecutively executed shock
pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms. The maximum shock
specification of a non-operational system is six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive
and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Table 29
Maximum shock Specifications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
Maximum shock specifications
positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 40 G for up
to 2.3 ms.
positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
The maximum altitude specification for an operational system is 3048 m (10,000 ft). The maximum
altitude specification for a non-operational system is 12,000 m (39,370 ft).
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Table 30 Maximum altitude specifications
Maximum altitude Specifications
Operating 30482000 m (10,0006560 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
If the operating temerature of a system is up to 35 °C (95 °F), the maximum temperature is
reduced by 1 °C/300 m (1 °F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). If the operating temperature of a
system ranges from 35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F), the maximum temperature is reduced by 1
°C/175 m (1 °F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). If the operating temperature of a system ranges
from 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F), the maximum temperature is reduced by 1 °C/125 m (1
°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Table 31 Operating temperature de-rating specifications
Operating temperature de-rating Specifications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m
(1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m
(1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m
(1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
The following table defines the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from
particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed
the specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the
environmental conditions. Re-mediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the
customer.
Air filtration specification: Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1
shpuld have a 95% upper confidence limit. Note: This condition applies only to data center
environments. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside
a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. Note: Air entering the data center
must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. Conductive dust specification: Air must be free of
conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles. Note: This condition applies to data
center and non-data center environments. Corrosive dust specification: Air must be free of
corrosive dust. Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60%
relative humidity. Note: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Table 32
Particulate contamination Specifications
Air filtration Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8
Particulate contamination specifications
per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
Note: This condition applies to data center
environments only. Air filtration requirements do
not apply to IT equipment designed to be used
outside a data center, in environments such as
an office or factory floor.
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Table 32 Particulate contamination specifications (continued)
Particulate contamination Specifications
Note: Air entering the data center must have
MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers,
or other conductive particles.
Note: This condition applies to data center and
non-data center environments.
Technical specifications
Corrosive dust
The copper coupon corrosion rate is <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/
ISA71.04-1985. The silver coupon corrosion rate is <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
Table 33 Gaseous contamination specifications
Gaseous contamination Specifications
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
Note: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Expanded operating temperature
When the system is at 10% of annual operating hours, the expanded operating temperature ranges
from 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard operating
temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously in temperatures as low as 5°C
and as high as 40°C. For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable dry
bulb temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft). When the system is operating at
< 1% of annual operating hours, the expanded operating temperature is –5°C to 45°C at 5% to
90% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to
35°C), the system can operate down to –5°C or up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual
operating hours. For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft).
Table 34
Expanded operating temperature specifications
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Air must be free of corrosive dust.
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Residual dust present in the air must have a
deliquescent point less than 60% relative
humidity.
Note: This condition applies to data center and
non-data center environments.
ISA71.04-1985.
Expanded operating temperature Specifications
Continuous operation 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew
point.
Note: Outside the standard operating
temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can
operate continuously in temperatures as low as
5°C and as high as 40°C.
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Table 34 Expanded operating temperature specifications (continued)
Expanded operating temperature Specifications
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate
maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1°C per
175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
< 1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew
point.
Note: Outside the standard operating
temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can
operate down to –5°C or up to 45°C for a
maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate
maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m
above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft).
Note: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be
impacted.
Note: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings
maybe reported on the LCD panel and in the System Event Log.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
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Processors of 55 W and 65 W are not supported.
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Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
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Allow processor performance degrade.
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Non-redundant power supplies are not supported.
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Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards are not supported.
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Maximum altitude for the operating temperature must be 3050 m (10,000 ft).
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Initial system setup and configuration
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Setting up your system......................................................................................................... 52
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iDRAC configuration..............................................................................................................52
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Options to install the operating system................................................................................. 53
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Initial system setup and configuration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
Procedure
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the
rack, see your system
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators
more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to
system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical
access to the system.
Rack Installation Placemat
at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the
communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following
interfaces:
Interfaces
Document/Section
iDRAC Settings utility
See
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
Dell Deployment Toolkit
See
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide
Dell Lifecycle Controller
See
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide
Chassis or Server LCD panel
See the LCD panel section
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,
including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
Note:
To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network
cable to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
at Dell.com/idracmanuals
at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Note: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC
IP address.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
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iDRAC user
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Microsoft Active Directory user
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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single
Sign-On or Smart Card.
Note: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the
Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by
using one of the following resources:
This section provides the resources of installing the OS.
Table 35 Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation media
Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell
PowerEdge systems
Installation and How-to videos for supported
operating systems on Dell PowerEdge
systems
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell.com/ossupport
Supported Operating Systems for Dell
PowerEdge Systems
Integrated Dell
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
You can download the firmware and drivers from Dell support site at Dell.com/support/home, You
can download the firmware and drivers from by using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle
Controller (iDRAC with LC) at Dell.com/idracmanuals. You can download the firmware and drivers
by using Dell Repository Manager, Dell OpenManage Essentials, Dell Server Update Utility, Dell
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Table 36
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle
Controller (iDRAC with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Firmware and drivers
Dell.com/idracmanuals
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Table 36 Firmware and drivers (continued)
Methods Location
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
(DTK)
Downloading the drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Before you begin
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Procedure
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Under the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the
Service Tag or Express Service Code box.
Note: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the
system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or under General support, navigate to
your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
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Pre-operating system management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system
by using the system firmware.
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Options to manage the pre-operating system applications....................................................56
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System Setup........................................................................................................................56
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Dell Lifecycle Controller.........................................................................................................81
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Boot Manager........................................................................................................................81
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PXE boot...............................................................................................................................82
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Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
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System Setup
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Boot Manager
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Dell Lifecycle Controller
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Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and
device settings of your system.
Note: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view
the help text in the text browser, press F1.
You can access system setup by using two methods:
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Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.
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Text browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Viewing System Setup
To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
System BIOS
Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings
Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by
using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC
parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Device Settings
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system
password, setup password, set the RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
Pre-operating system management applications
Enables you to configure device settings.
F2 = System Setup
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System BIOS Settings details
About this task
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
System Information
Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and
Service Tag.
Memory Settings
Specifies information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings
Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
SATA Settings
Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings
Specifies options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and
BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings
Specifies options to change the network settings.
Integrated Devices
Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify related
features and options.
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Serial Communication
Specifies options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and options.
System Profile Settings
Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency,
and so on.
System Security
Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system password, setup
password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security. It also manages the power and NMI
buttons on the system.
Miscellaneous Settings
Specifies options to change the system date, time, and so on.
Boot Settings
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also
enables you to specify the boot order.
Viewing Boot Settings
Option
Description
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
About this task
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Boot Mode
Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
CAUTION
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to
BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to BIOS by
default.
Note:
Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field
to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
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Boot Sequence Retry
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the
system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option
is set to Enabled by default.
Hard-Disk Failover
Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The devices are
selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this
option is set to Disabled, only the first hard drive in the list is attempted to boot. When this
option is set to Enabled, all hard drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in the
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Boot Option Settings
Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
BIOS Boot Settings
Enables or disables BIOS boot options.
Note: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
UEFI Boot Settings
Enables or disables UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6 PXE.
This option is set to IPv4 by default.
Note:
This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
Choosing the system boot mode
System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating
system:
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BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
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Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface.
If you have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS.
1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION
Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
3. After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system
from that mode.
Note:
Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode.
DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the
BIOS boot mode.
Note: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/
ossupport.
Changing the boot order
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The
following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.
Procedure
1. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > Boot Settings.
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2. Click Boot Option Settings > Boot Sequence.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to
move the device down or up in the order.
4. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.
Network Settings
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. The network settings
option is available only in the UEFI mode.
Note: The BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS mode. For the BIOS boot mode,
the optional Boot ROM of the network controllers handles the network settings.
Viewing Network Settings
To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Option
Description
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device.
PXE Device n Settings(n = 1 to 4)
Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
UEFI iSCSI Settings
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option
is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot
mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network
settings.
Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings
To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
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2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
5. On the Network Settings screen, click UEFI iSCSI Settings.
UEFI iSCSI Settings details
The UEFI ISCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
ISCSI Initiator Name
Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
ISCSI Device n (n = 1 to 4)
Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the
iSCSI device automatically.
System Security
You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system
password, setup password and disabling the power button.
Viewing System Security
To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
System Security Settings details
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Option
Description
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Intel AES-NI
Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the
Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by
default.
System Password
Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the
password jumper is not installed in the system.
Setup Password
Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the
system.
Password Status
Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security
Note: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to Off
by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and Intel TXT fields if the
TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot
Measurements.
TPM Information
Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default.
TPM Status
Specifies the TPM status.
TPM Command
CAUTION
Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM
keys may affect booting to the operating system.
Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default.
Intel TXT
Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel
TXT option, virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot
measurements. This option is set to Off by default.
Power Button
Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set to Enabled
by default.
NMI Button
Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to Disabled
by default.
AC Power Recovery
Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to
Last by default.
AC Power Recovery Delay
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This
option is set to Immediate by default.
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User Defined Delay (60s to 240s)
Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery
Delay is selected.
UEFI Variable Access
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default),
UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specification. When set to
Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the environment and new UEFI boot
entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.
Secure Boot
Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using the
certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.
Secure Boot Policy
When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key
and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom,
the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by
default.
Secure Boot Policy Summary
Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.
Option
Description
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when Secure Boot Policy is set to Custom.
Viewing Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings
To view the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
5. On the System Security screen, click Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings.
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings details
The Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Platform Key
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK).
Key Exchange Key Database
Enables you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key Exchange Key (KEK)
Database.
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Authorized Signature Database
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).
Forbidden Signature Database
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx).
Creating a system and setup password
Before you begin
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system
password and setup password features. For more information, see the System board jumper
settings section.
Note: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup
password are deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system.
Procedure
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
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A password can have up to 32 characters.
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The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
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Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([),
(\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5. Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6. In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
Note:
Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
Using your system password to secure your system
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate
system password.
Procedure
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Type the system password and press Enter.
After you finish
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when
prompted at reboot.
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Note: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts
you to reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After
the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has
stopped functioning and must be turned off. Even after you turn off and restart the system,
the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or changing system and setup password
Before you begin
Note: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password
Status is set to Locked.
Procedure
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, alter or delete the existing system password, and then press
Enter or Tab.
5. In the Setup Password field, alter or delete the existing setup password, and then press
Enter or Tab.
If you change the system and setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new
password. If you delete the system and setup password, a message prompts you to confirm
the deletion.
6. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts
you to save the changes.
Operating with a setup password enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the
system setup options.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following
message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System
Halted! Must power down.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct
password is typed. The following options are exceptions:
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If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status
option, you can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security
Settings screen section.
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You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
Note:
You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the
system password from unauthorized changes.
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System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag,
system model name, and the BIOS version.
Viewing System Information
To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
Option
Description
System Information details
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The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
System Model Name
Specifies the system model name.
System BIOS Version
Specifies the BIOS version installed on the system.
System Management Engine Version
Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
System Service Tag
Specifies the system Service Tag.
System Manufacturer
Specifies the name of the system manufacturer.
System Manufacturer Contact Information
Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer.
System CPLD Version
Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD)
firmware.
UEFI Compliance Version
Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
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You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable
specific memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving.
Viewing Memory Settings
To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Memory Settings.
Option
Description
Memory Settings details
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The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
System Memory Size
Specifies the memory size in the system.
System Memory Type
Specifies the type of memory installed in the system.
System Memory Speed
Specifies the system memory speed.
System Memory Voltage
Specifies the system memory voltage.
Video Memory
Specifies the amount of video memory.
System Memory Testing
Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled
and Disabled. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Memory Operating Mode
Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced
ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, Dell Fault
Resilient Mode and Dell NUMA Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode
by default.
Note:
The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available
options based on the memory configuration of your system.
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Note: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode option establishes an area of memory that is fault
resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load
critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system
availability.
Node Interleaving
Specifies if Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) is supported. If this field is set to
Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. If
the field is set to Disabled, the system supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory configurations.
This option is set to Disabled by default.
Snoop Mode
Specifies the Snoop Mode options. The Snoop Mode options available are Home Snoop, Early
Snoop, and Cluster on Die. This option is set to Early Snoop by default. This field is available
only when the Node Interleaving is set to Disabled.
Processor Settings
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specific
functions such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor
idling.
Option
Description
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
About this task
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Logical Processor
Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this
option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to
Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled
by default.
QPI Speed
Enables you to control QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings.
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Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting
Modifies Requestor Transaction IDs, which are QPI resources. This option is set to Disabled by
default.
Note: Enabling this option may negatively impact the overall system performance.
Virtualization Technology
Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization. This option
is set to Enabled by default.
Address Translation Service (ATS)
Defines the Address Translation Cache (ATC) for devices to cache the DMA transactions.
This option provides an interface between CPU and DMA Memory Management to a chipset's
Address Translation and Protection Table to translate DMA addresses to host addresses. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access.
This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need
high utilization of random memory access.
Hardware Prefetcher
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
DCU IP Prefetcher
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Execute Disable
Enables you to run the disable memory protection technology. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Logical Processor Idling
Enables you to improve the energy efficiency of a system. It uses the operating system core
parking algorithm and parks some of the logical processors in the system which in turn allows
the corresponding processor cores to transition into a lower power idle state. This option can
only be enabled if the operating system supports it. It is set to Disabled by default.
Configurable TDP
Enables you to reconfigure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels during POST
based on the power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system. TDP verifies the maximum
heat the cooling system is needed to dissipate. This option is set to Nominal by default.
Note:
This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the
processors.
X2Apic Mode
Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled Turbo
Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to
Performance.
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Note: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor
listings.
Number of Cores per Processor
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Processor 64-bit Support
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Processor Core Speed
Specifies the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor 1
Note: Depending on the number of CPUs, there may be up to four processors listed.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option
Description
Family-Model-Stepping
Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
SATA Settings
Brand
Specifies the brand name.
Level 2 Cache
Specifies the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache
Specifies the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores
Specifies the number of cores per processor.
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable
RAID on your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
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4. On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
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The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Embedded SATA
Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. This option
is set to AHCI by default.
Security Freeze Lock
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This
option is applicable only for ATA and AHCI modes.
Write Cache
Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Port A
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Option
Description
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port B
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Port C
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option
Description
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port D
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option
Description
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Option
Description
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port E
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Port F
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port G
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Option
Description
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port H
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Port I
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option
Description
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port J
Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set
this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option
Description
Model
Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Integrated Devices
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated
devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
Viewing Integrated Devices
To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
Drive Type
Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity
Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
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4. On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Integrated Devices details
About this task
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
USB 3.0 Setting
Enables or disables the USB 3.0 support. Enable this option only if your operating system
supports USB 3.0. If you disable this option, devices operate at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is
enabled by default.
User Accessible USB Ports
Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB
ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB keyboard and mouse operate
during boot process in certain operating systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB
keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are disabled.
Note: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off disables the USB management
port and also restricts access to iDRAC features.
Internal USB Port
Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated RAID Controller
Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated Network Card 1
Enables or disables the integrated network card.
I/OAT DMA Engine
Enables or disables the I/OAT option. Enable only if the hardware and software support the
feature.
Embedded Video Controller
Enables or disables the Embedded Video Controller option. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Current State of Embedded Video Controller
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of
Embedded Video Controller option is a read-only field. If the Embedded Video Controller is
the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the
Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded
Video Controller setting is set to Disabled.
SR-IOV Global Enable
Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices.
This option is set to Disabled by default.
OS Watchdog Timer
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating
system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When
this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system.
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Memory Mapped I/O above 4 GB
Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that need large amounts of memory. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
Slot Disablement
Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature
controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slots must be disabled
only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes
delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers are
disabled.
Serial Communication
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication
port.
Viewing Serial Communication
To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
Option
Description
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
Serial Communication details
About this task
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Serial Communication
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS
console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. This option is
set to Auto by default.
Serial Port Address
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device
1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default.
Note:
You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use
console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and
the serial device.
Note: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in
iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS
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default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX
setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
External Serial Connector
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or
the Remote Access Device by using this option.
Note: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console
redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial
device.
Note: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in
iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS
default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to
the default setting of Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate
Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the
baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value
must not be changed. This option is set to 115200 by default.
Remote Terminal Type
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by default.
Redirection After Boot
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings
such as power management.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings.
System Profile Settings details
About this task
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option
Description
System Profile
Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom,
the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the
options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized
(DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.
Note: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the
System Profile option is set to Custom.
CPU Power Management
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default.
DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Memory Frequency
Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum
Reliability, or a specific speed.
Turbo Boost
Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Energy Efficient Turbo
Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo option.
Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor’s core frequency is
adjusted to be within the turbo range based on workload.
C1E
Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle.
This option is set to Enabled by default.
C States
Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Collaborative CPU Performance Control
Enables or disables the CPU power management option. When set to Enabled, the CPU power
management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM (DAPC). This option is set
to Disabled by default.
Memory Patrol Scrub
Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard by default.
Memory Refresh Rate
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Uncore Frequency
Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and
uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or
optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the Energy Efficiency Policy option.
Energy Efficient Policy
Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy option.
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The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines
whether to target higher performance or better power savings.
Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum number of
cores is enabled by default.
Monitor/Mwait
Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all
system profiles, except Custom by default.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating
the asset tag and changing the system date and time.
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Note: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of
Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
Note: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to
disabled.
Note: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/
Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.
Option
Description
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
Miscellaneous Settings details
About this task
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
System Time
Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date
Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag
Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
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Keyboard NumLock
Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This
option is set to On by default.
Note: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
F1/F2 Prompt on Error
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by default. The
F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.
Load Legacy Video Option ROM
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option
ROM from the video controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support
UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set
the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled.
In-System Characterization
Enables or disables In-System Characterization. This option is set to Disabled by default.
The two other options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot.
Note: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to change in future
BIOS releases.
When enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC) executes during POST upon detecting
relevant change(s) in system configuration to optimize system power and performance. ISC
takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system reset is needed for ISC results to be applied.
The Enabled - No Reboot option executes ISC and continues without applying ISC results
until the next time system reset occurs. The Enabled option executes ISC and forces an
immediate system reset so that ISC results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be
ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using
UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
Note:
Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC
Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see
Guide
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility
Procedure
1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
Changing the thermal settings
The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for
your system.
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1. Click iDRAC Settings > Thermal.
2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE > Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
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Default Thermal Profile Settings
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Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
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Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and
Custom Minimum Fan Speed.
4. Click Back > Finish > Yes.
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities
including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered
as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) applications.
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Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can
function independently of the operating system.
Note:
Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the
Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and
firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
To enter Boot Manager:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete
the booting, and then restart your system and try again.
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Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
Description
Continue Normal Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the
boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is
successful or no more boot options are found.
One-shot Boot Menu
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Launch System Setup
Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle Controller
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities
Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
One-shot BIOS boot menu
One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
System Utilities
System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched:
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Launch Diagnostics
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BIOS Update File Explorer
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Reboot System
PXE boot
The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an industry standard client or interface that allows
networked computers that are not yet loaded with an operating system to be configured and
booted remotely by an administrator.
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Safety instructions................................................................................................................84
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After working inside your system.......................................................................................... 84
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Recommended tools..............................................................................................................85
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Front bezel (optional)............................................................................................................85
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System cover........................................................................................................................ 87
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Cooling shroud...................................................................................................................... 92
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System memory.................................................................................................................... 94
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Hard drives.......................................................................................................................... 105
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Optical drive (optional).........................................................................................................118
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Cooling fans.........................................................................................................................123
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Internal USB memory key (optional)....................................................................................125
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Expansion cards and expansion card riser............................................................................ 127
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iDRAC port card (optional).................................................................................................. 132
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SD vFlash card (optional).....................................................................................................136
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Internal dual SD module (optional).......................................................................................137
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Integrated storage controller card........................................................................................141
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Processors and heat sinks....................................................................................................144
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Power supply units...............................................................................................................153
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System battery....................................................................................................................160
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Hard-drive backplane...........................................................................................................162
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Control panel........................................................................................................................ 171
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System board.......................................................................................................................183
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Safety instructions
Note: 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 Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose
you to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
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 are shipped with your product.
Note: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components inside the system.
Note: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be
populated always with either a component or with a blank.
Before working inside your system
Before you begin
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Procedure
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3. If installed, remove the front bezel.
4. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the
5. Remove the system cover.
Rack Installation
After working inside your system
Before you begin
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Procedure
1. Install the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the system into the rack.
placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
For more information, see the
3. If removed, install the optional front bezel.
4. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
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Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
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Key to the bezel lock.
This is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
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Phillips #1 screwdriver
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Phillips #2 screwdriver
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Plastic scribe
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Wrist grounding strap
Front bezel (optional)
The front bezel is attached to the front side of the server and prevents accidents while removing
the hard drive or when pressing the reset or power button. The front bezel can also be locked for
additional security.
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Removing the optional front bezel
Before you begin
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Procedure
1. Locate and remove the bezel key.
Note:
The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Unlock the bezel by using the key.
3. Slide the release latch up and pull the left end of the bezel.
4. Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.
Figure 17
Removing the optional front bezel
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Figure 17 Removing the optional front bezel (continued)
a. bezel lock
b. front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Before you begin
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Procedure
1. Locate and remove the bezel key.
Note: The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
3. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system.
4. Lock the bezel by using the key.
Figure 18 Installing the optional front bezel
a. bezel lock
b. front bezel
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System cover
The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow
inside the system. Removing the system cover actuates the intrusion switch which aids in
maintaining system security.
Removing the system cover
Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
4. If installed, remove the optional bezel. For more information, see the Removing the optional
front bezel section.
Procedure
1. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
2. Lift the latch toward the back of the system.
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The system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the slots on
the chassis.
Note:
The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system.
3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Figure 19
Removing the system cover
a. system cover
b. latch
c. latch release lock
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After you finish
1. Install the system cover.
Installing the system cover
Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way and no tools or extra
parts are left inside the system.
Procedure
1. Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
2. Push the system cover latch down to move the system cover into the closed position.
The system cover slides forward and the slots on the system cover engage with the tabs on
the chassis. The system cover latch locks into place when the system cover is completely
engaged with the tabs on the chassis.
3. Rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
Figure 20 Installing the system cover
a. latch release lock
b. latch
c. system cover
After you finish
1. If removed, install the front bezel.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
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Inside the system
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 are shipped with your product.
Figure 21 Inside the system—with a cabled power supply
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1. control panel
2. cable routing latch
3. power supply unit
4. expansion-card riser connector (2)
5. memory-module socket (B3, B4)
6. processor 2
7. memory-module socket (B1, B2)
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Figure 21 Inside the system—with a cabled power supply (continued)
8. memory-module socket (A1, A5, A2, A6)
9. processor 1
10. memory-module socket (A3, A7, A4, A8)
11. cooling fan (5)
12. optical drive (optional)
Figure 22 Inside the system—with redundant power supplies
1. control panel
2. hard drive/SSD backplane
3. cable routing latch
4. power interposer board
5. power supply units (2)
6. PCIe expansion card riser (optional)
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Figure 22 Inside the system—with redundant power supplies (continued)
7. memory-module socket (B3, B4)
8. processor 2
9. memory-module socket (B1, B2)
10. memory-module socket (A1, A5, A2, A6)
11. processor 1
12. memory-module socket (A3, A7, A4, A8)
13. cooling fan (6)
14. hard drives/SSDs
15. optical drive
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Cooling shroud
The cooling shroud has aerodynamically placed openings that direct the airflow across the entire
system. The airflow passes through all the critical parts of the system, where the vacuum pulls air
across the entire surface area of the heat sink, thus allowing increased cooling.
Removing the cooling shroud
Before you begin
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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Procedure
1. Holding the touch points, lift the cooling shroud away from the system.
Figure 23
a. cooling shroud
b. intrusion switch
c. intrusion switch connector on the system board
d. guide on the cooling shroud
e. guide pin
Removing the cooling shroud
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After you finish
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Installing the cooling shroud
Before you begin
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 are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the chassis wall and secure the cables by
using the cable-securing bracket.
Procedure
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1. Align the tabs on the cooling shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.
a. Align the cooling shroud with the guide pin on the system board.
b. Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
When firmly seated, the memory socket numbers marked on the cooling shroud align with
the respective memory sockets.
Figure 24
Installing the cooling shroud
a. cooling shroud
b. intrusion switch
c. intrusion switch connector on the system board
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Figure 24 Installing the cooling shroud (continued)
d. guide on the cooling shroud
e. guide pin
After you finish
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
System memory
Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs).
Note: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 2400 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 1866 MT/s depending on the
following factors:
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System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense
Configuration Optimized)
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Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
The system contains 12 memory sockets split into four sets — two sets of 4 sockets and two sets
of 2 sockets each. Each 4-socket set is organized into two channels and each 2–socket set is
organized into one channel. In each channel of the 4-socket set, the release levers of the first
socket are marked white and the second socket black. In the 2-socket set, each release lever is
marked white.
Note:
DIMMs in sockets A1 to A8 are assigned to processor 1 and DIMMs in sockets B1 to B4
are assigned to processor 2.
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Figure 25 System memory board
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Memory channels are organized as follows:
Processor 1
channel 0: memory sockets A1 and A5
channel 1: memory sockets A2 and A6
channel 2: memory sockets A3 and A7
channel 3: memory sockets A4 and A8
Processor 2
channel 0: memory sockets B1
channel 1: memory sockets B2
channel 2: memory sockets B3
channel 3: memory sockets B4
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported
configurations.
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This table describe about the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported
configurations.
Table 37 Supported configurations
DIMM
type
RDIMM
DIMMs
populated/
channel
1
2
Voltage Operating
frequency (in
1.2 V 2400, 2133, 1866 Dual rank or single rank
General memory module installation guidelines
Note: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can prevent your system
from booting, stop responding during memory configuration, or operating with reduced
memory.
The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run
in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for
installing memory modules:
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RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.
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Up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.
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Up to three LRDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.
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If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the
slowest installed memory module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.
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Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems,
sockets A1 to A12 are available. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and sockets B1
to B12 are available.
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Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs, and
then the green release tabs.
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When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory
modules with highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB memory
modules, populate 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and 4 GB
memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.
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In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor should be
identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for
processor 2, and so on.
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Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules
are followed (for example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed).
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Populate four memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize
performance.
Maximum DIMM rank/
channel
MT/s)
Mode-specific guidelines
Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on
the memory mode selected.
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Advanced Error Correction Code (lockstep)
Advanced Error Correction Code (ECC) mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both
x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation.
The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows:
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Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.
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DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and the same
rule applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are
installed in matched pair —for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
Memory optimized (independent channel) mode
This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4
device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements.
Memory sparing
Note: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in System Setup.
In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare. If persistent correctable errors are
detected on a rank, the data from this rank is copied to the spare rank, and the failed rank is
disabled.
With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by
one rank per channel. For example, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 4 GB single-rank
memory modules, the available system memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (memory modules) ×
4 GB = 48 GB, and not 16 (memory modules) × 4 GB = 64 GB.
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Note:
Memory sparing does not offer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.
Note: Both Advanced ECC/Lockstep and Optimizer modes support memory sparing.
Sample memory configurations
The following tables show sample memory configurations for one and two processor configurations
that follow the appropriate memory guidelines.
Note:
1R and 2R in the following tables indicate single- and dual-rank DIMMs respectively.
Memory configurations—single processor
Table 38
System
Capacity (in
GB)
4 4 1 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
8 4 2 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
Memory configurations—single processor
DIMM
Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Rank,
Organization, and
Frequency
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
DIMM Slot Population
A1
A1, A2
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Table 38 Memory configurations—single processor (continued)
System
Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM
Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Rank,
Organization, and
Frequency
8 1 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 4 4 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
8 2 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 1 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
24 4 6 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
DIMM Slot Population
A1
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
8 3 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
32 4 8 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
8 4 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 2 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
32 1 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
48 8 6 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
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System
Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM
Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Rank,
Organization, and
Frequency
16 3 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
64 8 8 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 4 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
32 2 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
96 16 6 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
DIMM Slot Population
A1, A2, A3
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
32 3 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
128 16 8 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,
32 4 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,
192 32 6 2R, x4, 2400 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
256 32 8 2R, x4, 2400 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
Memory configurations—two processors
A1, A2, A3
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8
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Table 39 Memory configurations—two processors
System
Capacity
(in GB)
DIMM Size
(in GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Rank,
Organization, and
Frequency
8 4 2 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 4 4 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
8 2 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
24 4 6 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
32 4 8 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
DIMM Slot Population
A1, B1
A1, A2, B1, B2
A1, B1
A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3,
B4
8 4 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 2 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
48 4 12 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
8 6 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
64 8 8 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
16 4 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s,
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, B1, B2
A1, B1
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7,
A8, B1, B2, B3, B4
A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3,
B4
A1, A2, B1, B2
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