Dell FC830 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge FC830 Owner's Manual

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2015 - 03

Rev. A00

Contents

1 About your Dell PowerEdge FC830...................................................................8

Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge FC830................................................................... 8

Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives..........................................................................................9

Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns..................................................................................................... 10

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes...................................................................................................... 11

Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................ 12

Quick Resource Locator......................................................................................................................13

2 Performing initial system configuration........................................................ 14

Setting up your system........................................................................................................................14

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address..............................................................................14

Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the operating system........................................................................................................... 15

Managing your system remotely.........................................................................................................15

Downloading drivers and firmware.....................................................................................................15

3 Pre-operating system management applications.........................................17

Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................17

About System Setup.............................................................................................................................17

Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 18

System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................18

System BIOS screen.......................................................................................................................18

System Information screen........................................................................................................... 19

System Memory screen.................................................................................................................19

Processor Settings screen.............................................................................................................20

SATA Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 21

Boot Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 24

Network Settings screen...............................................................................................................24

Integrated Devices screen............................................................................................................ 25

Serial Communication screen...................................................................................................... 26

System Profile Settings screen......................................................................................................27

System Security Settings screen...................................................................................................28

Miscellaneous Settings screen......................................................................................................30

About Boot Manager........................................................................................................................... 31

Entering Boot Manager .................................................................................................................31

Boot Manager main menu.............................................................................................................31

About Dell Lifecycle Controller...........................................................................................................31

Changing the boot order.................................................................................................................... 31

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Choosing the system boot mode.......................................................................................................32

Assigning a system or setup password...............................................................................................32

Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 33

Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password...........................................33

Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 34

Embedded systems management......................................................................................................34

iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 34

Entering the iDRAC Settings utility................................................................................................35

4 Installing and removing sled components.................................................... 36

Customer and field replaceable units—PowerEdge FC830..............................................................36

Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 37

Before working inside your system...............................................................................................37

After working inside your system..................................................................................................37

Recommended tools...........................................................................................................................37

Sled.......................................................................................................................................................37

Removing the sled.........................................................................................................................37

Installing the sled...........................................................................................................................38

Inside the sled..................................................................................................................................... 40

Cooling shroud....................................................................................................................................41

Removing the cooling shroud.......................................................................................................41

Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 42

Cooling shroud retention bar.............................................................................................................43

Removing the cooling shroud retention bar................................................................................43

Installing the cooling shroud retention bar................................................................................. 44

Processor blank and DIMM blank.......................................................................................................45

Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank............................................................................ 45

Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank.............................................................................. 46

System memory.................................................................................................................................. 47

General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................49

Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................50

Removing memory modules........................................................................................................ 52

Installing memory modules.......................................................................................................... 53

Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 54

PCIe mezzanine card.......................................................................................................................... 57

Removing a PCIe mezzanine card................................................................................................57

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card................................................................................................. 58

PCIe mezzanine card support bracket...............................................................................................59

Removing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket.................................................................59

Installing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket...................................................................60

IDSDM card (optional)......................................................................................................................... 61

Replacing an SD card.................................................................................................................... 61

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Internal USB key............................................................................................................................ 62

Removing the IDSDM card........................................................................................................... 64

Installing the IDSDM card..............................................................................................................65

rSPI card (optional)..............................................................................................................................66

Removing the rSPI card................................................................................................................ 66

Installing the rSPI card...................................................................................................................67

SD vFlash card.....................................................................................................................................68

Replacing the SD vFlash card....................................................................................................... 68

Network Daughter Card..................................................................................................................... 69

Removing the Network Daughter Card....................................................................................... 69

Installing the Network Daughter Card.......................................................................................... 71

Processors............................................................................................................................................71

Removing a heat sink.................................................................................................................... 72

Removing a processor...................................................................................................................73

Installing a processor.....................................................................................................................75

Installing a heat sink...................................................................................................................... 76

Hard drives/SSDs.................................................................................................................................78

Hard drive/SSD bay numbering.................................................................................................... 78

Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines..........................................................................................79

Removing a hard drive/SSD.......................................................................................................... 79

Installing a hard drive/SSD............................................................................................................80

Removing a hard drive/SSD blank.................................................................................................81

Installing a hard drive/SSD blank.................................................................................................. 82

Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD.................................................................. 82

Configuring the boot drive........................................................................................................... 82

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier.............................83

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier....................................84

Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier ................................................................84

Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier........................................................................ 85

Hard drive/SSD cage...........................................................................................................................86

Removing the hard drive/SSD cage..............................................................................................86

Installing the hard drive/SSD cage................................................................................................87

Hard drive/SSD backplane..................................................................................................................88

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane......................................................... 89

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane............................................................91

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane............................................................ 91

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane..............................................................93

Removing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane............ 94

Installing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane.............. 96

Removing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane.............................................................................97

Installing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane............................................................................ 100

Storage controller card.....................................................................................................................100

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Removing the storage controller card........................................................................................101

Installing the storage controller card......................................................................................... 103

Expander card................................................................................................................................... 104

Removing an expander card.......................................................................................................104

Installing an expander card.........................................................................................................106

NVRAM backup battery..................................................................................................................... 107

Replacing the NVRAM backup battery........................................................................................107

System board.................................................................................................................................... 108

Removing the system board.......................................................................................................108

Installing the system board..........................................................................................................111

Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................................................. 114

Installing the Trusted Platform Module ..................................................................................... 114

Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................115

Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................ 115

5 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 116

Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................116

Troubleshooting system memory.....................................................................................................116

Troubleshooting hard drives............................................................................................................. 117

Troubleshooting USB devices........................................................................................................... 117

Troubleshooting Solid State Drives...................................................................................................118

Troubleshooting an internal SD card................................................................................................118

Troubleshooting processors............................................................................................................. 119

Troubleshooting the system board...................................................................................................119

Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery..................................................................................120

System messages.............................................................................................................................. 120

Warning messages...................................................................................................................... 120

Diagnostic messages................................................................................................................... 121

Alert messages............................................................................................................................. 121

6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................122

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................122

When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 122

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics............................................................................. 122

Running Embedded System Diagnostics from an external media............................................123

System diagnostics controls....................................................................................................... 123

7 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 124

System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................... 124

System board connectors.................................................................................................................125

Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................126

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8 Technical specifications—PowerEdge FC830............................................ 128

9 Getting help.......................................................................................................132

Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................. 132

Documentation feedback................................................................................................................. 132

Locating your system Service Tag....................................................................................................132

Quick Resource Locator................................................................................................................... 132

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About your Dell PowerEdge FC830

The Dell PowerEdge FC830 is a full-height sled that is configured for the PowerEdge FX2/FX2s enclosure. It supports up to four processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 family, up to 48 DIMMs, up to eight hard drives/SSDs and sixteen SSDs.

The FC830 systems are available in the following configurations:

System Configuration

Eight hard drive/SSD systems

Sixteen SSD systems Up to sixteen 1.8 inch, hot-swappable SSDs

Up to eight 2.5 inch, hot-swappable hard drives/ SSDs

Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge FC830

Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators—2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system

Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators—1.8 inch SSD system

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Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

Icon Description

1 Hard drives/SSDs

2 USB2 connector Allows a USB device to be connected to

3 USB1/iDRAC managed

USB port

4 Management indicator The management indicator lights when

5 Sled handle Used to slide the sled out of the

6 Status indicator Provides information about the status of

2.5 inch hard drive system

1.8 inch SSD system

the system.

The USB management port can function as a regular USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

the iDRAC controls the USB1 port for management functions.

enclosure.

the system.

Eight 2.5 inch hotswap SAS/SATA/ PCIe SSDs or SAS/ SATA hard drives.

Sixteen 1.8 inch hot-swap SAS SSDs.

7 Power-on indicator,

power button

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

Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives

The sled has USB ports on the front which allow you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD/CD drive, keyboard, or mouse. The USB drives can be used to configure the sled.

To designate the USB diskette drive as the boot drive:

1. connect the USB drive

2. restart the system

3. enter the System Setup

4. set the drive as first in the boot sequence

The USB device is displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System Setup. You can also select the boot device by pressing <F11> during system start-up and selecting a boot device for the current boot sequence.

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Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns

The hard-drive/SSD (Solid State Drives) indicators display different patterns as drive events occur in the system.

NOTE: The sled must have a hard-drive/SSD or a hard-drive blank installed in each drive bay.

Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators

1. drive activity indicator (green) 2. drive status indicator (green and amber)

NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off.

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition

Blinks green two times per second

Off

Blinks green, amber, and then turns off

Blinks amber four times per second

Blinks green slowly

Steady green

Identifying drive or preparing for removal

Drive ready for insertion or removal

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

Drive predicted failure

Drive failed

Drive rebuilding

Drive online

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Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition

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

Rebuild aborted

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not light up for the USB mode.

Figure 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator

1. iDRAC Direct status indicator

The table below displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import).

Convention iDRAC Direct

LED indicator pattern

A Steady green Lights green for a minimum of 2 seconds at the beginning and end

B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.

C Green and turns

off

D Turn off Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is

The table below displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct using your laptop and cable (Laptop Connect).

Condition

of a file transfer.

Indicates that the file transfer is complete.

complete.

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iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern

Condition

Steady green for two seconds

Flashing green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds)

Turns off Indicates that the system is unplugged.

Indicates that the system is connected.

Indicates that the system connected is recognized.

Documentation matrix

The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system.

To... Refer to...

Set up your system and know the system technical specifications

Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/

Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offerings

Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed and management system, know the iDRAC features, and troubleshoot using iDRAC

Getting Started With Your System

operatingsystemmanuals

Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals

Know about the RACADM subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces

Start, enable, and disable Lifecycle Controller, know the features, use, and troubleshoot Lifecycle Controller

Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick

Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server Administrator

Install, use and troubleshoot OpenManage Essentials

Know the system features, remove and install system components, and troubleshoot components

Know the enclosure features, remove and install enclosure components, and troubleshoot enclosure components

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC and CMC at dell.com/esmmanuals

Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/

esmmanuals

Start Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at

dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Owner’s Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals

Enclosure Owner’s Manual at dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

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To... Refer to...

Know the features of the storage controller cards, deploy the cards, and manage the storage subsystem

See the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components

Storage controller documentation at dell.com/

storagecontrollermanuals

Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at

dell.com/esmmanuals

Quick Resource Locator

Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.

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Performing initial system configuration

After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system in the enclosure, install the operating system if it is not pre-installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.

Setting up your system

1. Unpack the sled.

2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the sled connectors.

CAUTION: While installing the sled, ensure that it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure to prevent damage to the sled connectors.

3. Install the sled in the enclosure.

4. Turn on the enclosure.

NOTE: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you press the power button.

5. Turn on the sled by pressing the power button on the sled.

Alternatively, you can also turn on the sled by using:

• The sled iDRAC. For more information, see Logging in to iDRAC.

• The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the sled iDRAC is configured on the

CMC. For more information, see the CMC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address

You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Settings utility

• Dell Lifecycle Controller

• Dell Deployment Toolkit

• CMC Web interface

You can configure iDRAC using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Web interface

• RACADM

• Remote services

• IPMI tool

For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

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Logging in to iDRAC

You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information on logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

You can also access iDRAC using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Reference Guide for

iDRAC and CMC available at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Installing the operating system

You can install the supported operating system on the sled by using the following methods:

• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media. See the operating system

documentation at dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.

• Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/esmmanuals.

• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. See the OpenManage documentation at dell.com/

openmanagemanuals.

For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating system’s support matrix at dell.com/ossupport.

Managing your system remotely

To perform out-of-band systems management by using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported Web browsers. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

You can also remotely monitor and manage the sleds from a single workstation, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

Downloading drivers and firmware

It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.

Prerequisites

Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.

Steps

1. Go to dell.com/support/drivers.

2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express

Service Code field.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all

Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page.

3. Click Get drivers and downloads.

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The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.

4. Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.

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Pre-operating system management applications

The pre-operating system management applications for your system helps you manage different settings and features without booting to the operating system.

Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:

• System Setup

• Boot Manager

• Dell Lifecycle Controller

Navigation keys

The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.

Key Description

<Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow

<Enter> Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

<Esc> Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main

<F1> Displays the System Setup help.

Moves to the next screen.

Moves to the next field.

NOTE: This feature is applicable for the standard graphic browser only.

screen exits System BIOS or iDRAC Settings/ Device Settings/Service Tag Settings and proceeds with system boot.

About System Setup

Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.

You can access System Setup in two ways:

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• Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.

• Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection.

NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the help text in the text browser, press <F1>.

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on or restart your system.

2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

<F2> = System Setup

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.

System Setup Main Menu

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. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

System BIOS screen

By using the System BIOS screen, you can view the BIOS settings as well as edit specific functions such as Boot Order, System Password, Setup Password, setting the RAID mode, and enabling or disabling USB ports. To view the System BIOS screen click System BIOS on the System Setup Main Menu.

The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:

Menu Item Description

System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name,

BIOS version and Service Tag.

Memory Settings Displays information and options related to the installed memory.

Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed,

cache size.

SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and

ports.

Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to

modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.

Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings.

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Menu Item Description

Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and

ports and specify related features and options.

Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related

features and options.

System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings,

memory frequency, and so on.

System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings such as, system

password, setup password, TPM security. It also enables or disables support for the power and NMI buttons on the system.

Miscellaneous Settings Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.

System Information screen

You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model, and the BIOS version. To view the System Information click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Information.

The System Information screen details are explained as follows:

Menu Item Description

System Model Name Displays the system model name.

System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.

System Management Engine Version

System Service Tag Displays the system service tag.

System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer.

System Manufacturer Contact Information

System CPLD Version Displays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware.

UEFI Compliance Version Displays the system firmware UEFI compliance level.

Displays the current revision of the Management Engine firmware.

Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.

System Memory screen

System Memory screen allows you to view all the memory settings as well as enable or disable specific

memory functions such as system memory testing and node interleaving. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Memory.

Menu Item Description

System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.

System Memory Type Displays the type of memory installed in the system.

System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed.

System Memory Voltage Displays the system memory voltage.

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

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Menu Item Description

System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot.

Options are Enabled and Disabled. By default, the System Memory Testing option is set to Disabled.

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, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By

default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode.

NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system.

NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode 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 If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric

memory configuration is installed. If Disabled, the system supports NonUniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option is set to Disabled.

Snoop Mode Snoop Mode options available are Disabled, Home Snoop, Early Snoop,

Cluster on Die. By default, the Snoop Mode option is set to Disabled. The field is only available when Node Interleaving is Disabled.

Processor Settings screen

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. To view the Processor Settings screen click the System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Processor

Settings.

Menu Item Description

Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of

logical processors. If the Logical Processor 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. By default, the

Logical Processor option is set to Enabled.

Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting

Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided for

Address Translation Service (ATS)

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Enables you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket, thereby increasing cache performance between the sockets or easing work in normal mode for NUMA. By default, the Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting is set to Disabled.

virtualization. By default, the Virtualization Technology option is set to Enabled.

Defines the Address Translation Cache (ATC) for devices to cache the DMA transactions. This field provides an interface to a chipset's Address Translation and Protection Table to translate DMA addresses to host addresses. By default, the option is set to Enabled.

Optimizes the system for applications that require high utilization of sequential memory access. By default, the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

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Menu Item Description

option is set to Enabled. You can disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.

Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware

Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer

prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default,

the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology

feature. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.

Logical Processor Idling Enables or disables the operating system capability to put logical

processors in the idling state in order to reduce power consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.

Configurable TDP Allows reconfiguration of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to lower levels.

TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to dissipate.

X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.

Dell Controlled Turbo

Number of Cores per Processor

Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.

Processor Core Speed Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.

Processor 1

NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.

Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance.

Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number of Cores per Processor option is set to All.

NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings. The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.

Family-Model-Stepping Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by

Intel.

Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.

Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.

Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.

Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.

SATA Settings screen

You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on your system. To view the SATA Settings screen click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings.

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Menu Item Description

Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes.

By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI.

Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives

during POST. This option is applicable only to ATA and AHCI mode.

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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Menu Item Description

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

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Menu Item Description

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Boot Settings screen

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. To view the Boot Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings.

Menu Item Description

Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.

NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.

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. By default, the Boot Mode option is set to BIOS.

Boot Sequence Retry Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this field is

enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. By default, the Boot Sequence Retry option is set to Enabled.

Hard-Disk Failover Specifies which devices in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence are attempted

in the boot sequence. When the option is set to Disabled, only the first hard disk device in the list is attempted to boot. When set to Enabled, all hard disk devices are attempted in the order, as listed in the Hard-Disk

Drive Sequence

Boot Option Settings Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.

. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.

Network Settings screen

You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. Network Settings are only available in UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS boot mode, the network settings are handled by the network controllers option ROM. To view the Network Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network Settings.

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Menu Item Description

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)

Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device.

Integrated Devices screen

Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices

including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → Integrated Devices.

Menu Item Description

USB 3.0 Setting Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 support Enable this option

only if your operating system support USB 3.0. Disabling this allows devices to operate at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is disabled by default

User Accessible USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable 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 operates during boot process in certain operating systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse does not work if the ports are disabled.

NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off will disable the USB management port and also restrict access to iDRAC features.

Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port.

Integrated RAID Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated RAID controller.

NOTE: This feature is not supported for the PowerEdge T630 system.

Integrated Network Card 1 Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card.

I/OAT DMA Engine Allows you to enable or disable the I/OAT option Enable only if the

hardware and software supports the feature.

Embedded Video Controller Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By

default, the embedded video controller is Enabled. Current state of Embedded Video Controller is Enabled. Current State of Embedded Video Controller is a read only field, indicating the current state for the Embedded Video Controller. 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

Disabled.

SR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O

Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to Disabled.

OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery

of your operating system. When this field is set to Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize the timer. When is set to Disabled (the default), the timer will have no effect on the system.

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Menu Item Description

Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB

Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The

Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled.

Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled.

Serial Communication screen

You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. To view the Serial Communication click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial

Communication.

Menu Item Description

Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2)

in the BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. By default, Serial Communication option is set to Auto.

Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the

Serial Port Address option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1

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. Therefore, 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.

External Serial Connector You can associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial

Device 2, or the Remote Access Device using this field.

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. Therefore, 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 Displays 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. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate option is set to 115200.

Remote Terminal Type Sets the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal

Type option is set to VT 100/VT 220.

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Menu Item Description

Redirection After Boot Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating

system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled.

System Profile Settings screen

You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management. To view the System Profile Settings click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Profile

Settings.

Menu Item 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. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt

Optimized (DAPC)

NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to Custom.

CPU Power Management Sets the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power

Management option is set to System DBPM (DAPC). 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 turbo boost mode. By

default, the Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.

Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo.

Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor’s core frequency is adjusted within the turbo range based on workload.

. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.

C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance

state when it is idle. By default, the C1E option is set to Enabled.

C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states.

By default, the C States option is set to Enabled.

Collaborative CPU Performance Control

Memory Patrol Scrub Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol

Memory Refresh Rate Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. By default, the Memory

Uncore Frequency Selects the Processor Uncore Frequency.

Enables or disables the CPU power management. When set to Enabled, the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM (DAPC). By default, the option is set to Disabled.

Scrub option is set to Standard.

Refresh Rate option is set to 1x.

Dynamic mode allows 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.

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Menu Item Description

Energy Efficient Policy Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy.

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

Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the

NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.

Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled.

Monitor/Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.

NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custom mode is set to disabled.

NOTE: When C States set to Enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/ performance.

System Security Settings screen

The System Security screen allows you to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password, and disabling the power button. To view the System Security Settings in the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS →

System Security Settings.

Menu Item Description

Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and

decryption using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set and is set to Enabled by default.

System Password Allows you to set 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 Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the

password jumper is not installed in the system.

Password Status Allows you to lock the system password. By default, the Password Status

option is set to Unlocked.

TPM Security

TPM Information Allows you to change the operational state of the TPM. By default, the

TPM Status Displays the TPM status.

NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.

Allows you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). By default, the TPM Security option is set to Off. 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 Activation option is set to No Change.

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Menu Item Description

TPM Command

Intel TXT Allows you to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology

Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the

AC Power Recovery Allows you to set how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the

UEFI Variable Access Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to

Secure Boot Allows you to enable Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each

Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is Standard, the BIOS uses the system

Secure Boot Policy Summary

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.

Allows you to clear all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.

(TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off.

system. By default, the Power Button option is set to Enabled.

system. By default, the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.

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.

pre-boot image using the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.

manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates. Secure Boot policy is Standard by default.

Allows you to view the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticated images.

Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen

Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when Secure Boot Policy is set to Custom. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Security → Secure Boot Custom Policy

Settings.

Menu Item Description

Platform Key Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore the platform key (PK).

Key Exchange Key Database Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key

Exchange Key (KEK) Database

Authorized Signature Database

Forbidden Signature Database

Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).

Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx).

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Miscellaneous Settings screen

You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time. To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →

Miscellaneous Settings.

Menu Item Description

System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.

System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.

Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and enables you to modify it

for security and tracking purposes.

Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with

the NumLock enabled or disabled. By default the Keyboard NumLock is set to On.

NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.

F1/F2 Prompt on Error Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. By

default, F1/F2 Prompt on Error is set to Enabled. 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 only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set this to

Secure Boot mode is enabled.

In-System Characterization This option enables or disables In-System

Characterization. By default, In-System Characterization is set to Disabled. 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. This helps in optimizing the system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system reset is required 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.

Enabled if UEFI

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About Boot Manager

Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup

and boot options without restarting the system.

Entering Boot Manager

The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

1. Turn on or restart your system.

2. Press F11 when you see the message F11 = Boot Manager.

If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

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 Takes you to the 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 Lifecycle

Controller program.

System Utilities Launches System Utilities menu such as System

Diagnostics and UEFI shell.

About Dell Lifecycle Controller

Dell Lifecycle Controller allows you to perform tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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 instructions given below may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.

1. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → Boot Settings.

2. Click Boot Option Settings → Boot Sequence.

3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the <+> and <-> keys to move the device down

or up in the order.

4. Click Exit, click Yes to save the settings on exit.

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Choosing the system boot mode

System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:

• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.

• 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 overlays the system BIOS.

To select the system Boot Mode:

1. In System Setup click Boot Settings and select Boot Mode.

2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.

NOTE: After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.

CAUTION: Trying to boot the operating system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt at startup.

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 on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport.

Assigning a system or setup password

Prerequisites

NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features. For more information on the password jumper settings, see “System board jumper settings”.

You can assign a new System Password or Setup Password or change an existing System Password or

Setup Password only when the password jumper setting is enabled and Password Status is set to Unlocked. If the Password Status is set to Locked, you cannot change the System Password or Setup

Password.

If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system.

Steps

1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

2. In the System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press Enter.

The System BIOS screen is displayed.

3. In the System BIOS screen, select System Security and press Enter.

The System Security screen is displayed.

4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.

5. Select System Password, enter your system password, and press Enter or Tab.

Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

• A password can have up to 32 characters.

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• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

A message prompts you to re-enter the system password.

6. Re-enter the system password and click OK.

7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press Enter or Tab.

A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password.

8. Re-enter the setup password click OK.

9. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and 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

Prerequisites

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

Steps

1. Turn on or reboot your system.

2. Type your password and press Enter.

Next steps

When Password Status is Locked, type the password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.

If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be powered down.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and

Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.

Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password

Prerequisites

Ensure that the Password jumper is set to enabled and the Password Status is set to Unlocked before attempting to delete or change the existing System password or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System password or Setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.

Steps

1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or restart.

2. In System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press Enter.

The System BIOS screen is displayed.

3. In the System BIOS screen, select System Security and press Enter.

The System Security screen is displayed.

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4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.

5. Select System Password, change or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.

6. Select Setup Password, change or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.

NOTE: If you change the System password or Setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you delete the System password or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.

7. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save

the changes and exit.

Operating with a setup password enabled

If Setup Password is set to Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options.

If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the message

Incorrect Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered. The following options are exceptions:

• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you

can assign a system password.

• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Embedded systems management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The 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 Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/support/home.

iDRAC Settings utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings utility, for example:

• Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC local area network through the dedicated iDRAC Enterprise

card port or the embedded NIC

• Enable or disable IPMI over LAN

• Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination

• Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices

For more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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Entering the iDRAC Settings utility

1. Turn on or restart the managed system.

2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.

The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

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Installing and removing sled components

This section provides information on installing and removing the sled components. For information on installing and removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at dell.com/

poweredgemanuals.

Customer and field replaceable units—PowerEdge FC830

The following components are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs):

• Cooling shroud

• Memory module

• PCIe mezzanine card

• Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card

• SD vFlash card

• SD cards

• rSPI card

• Network Daughter Card (NDC)

• Hard drives/SSDs

• Hard drive/SSD cage

• System board battery

• 2.5 inch (x8) SAS backplane

• 2.5 inch (x8) SATA backplane

• 2.5 inch (x6) SATA plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe backplane

• 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

The following components are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

NOTE: Removal and installation procedures of the FRUs should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

• Storage controller card

• Expander card

• System board

• Processors

• Heat sinks

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

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Safety instructions

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a antistatic mat and antistatic wrist strap while working on components inside the system.

NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated at all times with either a system component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

1. Turn off the sled using the CMC.

2. Remove the sled from the enclosure.

3. Install the I/O connector cover.

After working inside your system

1. Install the sled in the enclosure.

2. Turn on the sled.

Recommended tools

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers

• #2 Phillips round screwdriver

• T8 and T10 Torx drivers

• Wrist grounding strap

• 5 mm and 6 mm Hex nut drivers

Sled

Removing the sled

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Turn off the sled using the operating system commands or the CMC, and ensure that the front panel

indicator of the sled is not lit.

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Steps

1. Press the release button on the sled handle to unlock the sled handle.

2. Rotate the sled handle away from the sled to disengage the sled from the midplane connectors.

3. Slide the sled out of the enclosure.

CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every time a sled is removed from the enclosure.

4. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing the sled, install a sled blank. Operating the system for extended periods of time without a sled blank installed can cause the enclosure to overheat.

Figure 5. Removing and installing the sled

1. sled handle 2. sled

3. FX2/FX2s enclosure

Related Links

Installing the sled

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch the connectors or the connector pins.

NOTE: Before installing the sleds, place the enclosure in the location that you want.

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Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Steps

1. If you are installing a new sled, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and store for

future use.

2. Press the release button on the sled handle to release the sled handle.

3. Align the sled with the sled bay in the enclosure.

4. Slide the sled into the enclosure until the sled connectors are firmly engaged with the midplane

connectors.

5. Press the sled handle until the release button clicks into place.

Next steps

Turn on the sled.

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Removing the sled

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Inside the sled

Figure 6. Inside the sled

1. connector for PCIe mezzanine card 1 2. restore Serial Peripheral Interface (rSPI) card

3. connector for PCIe mezzanine card 2 4. Network Daughter Card (NDC)

5. memory module (42) 6. processor 2

7. cooling shroud 8. processor 3

9. hard drive/SSD backplane 10. processor 4

11. processor 1

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Cooling shroud

Your system includes a cooling shroud that ensures optimum airflow over the memory modules and processor(s). You can remove and install the cooling shroud.

Removing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown and loss of data.

NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud to replace a faulty cooling shroud or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Loosen the retention screw securing the cooling shroud on the cooling shroud retention bar.

2. Slide the cooling shroud to the unlock position.

3. Lift the cooling shroud away from the system.

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Figure 7. Removing and installing a cooling shroud

1. slot (2) 2. cooling shroud

3. retention screw 4. standoff on the cooling shroud retention bar

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud

Related Links

Installing the cooling shroud Removing the sled

(2)

Installing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Remove the cooling shroud.

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NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud to replace a faulty cooling shroud or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the slots on the side of the cooling shroud with the standoffs on the cooling shroud retention

bar.

2. Lower the cooling shroud into the system until the slots on the cooling shroud engage with the

standoffs on the cooling shroud retention bar.

3. Slide the cooling shroud to the lock position.

4. Tighten the retention screw to secure the cooling shroud on the cooling shroud retention bar.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing the cooling shroud Installing the sled

Cooling shroud retention bar

Removing the cooling shroud retention bar

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud retention bar to replace a faulty retention bar or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you ready Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers ready.

4. Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1. Remove the screws securing the cooling shroud retention bar to the system.

2. Hold the cooling shroud retention bar on the side of the chassis and lift it away from the system.

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Figure 8. Removing and installing a cooling shroud retention bar

1. screw (9) 2. cooling shroud retention bar

3. standoff (2)

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud retention bar.

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Installing the cooling shroud retention bar Removing the sled Removing the cooling shroud

Installing the cooling shroud retention bar

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers ready.

3. Remove the cooling shroud retention bar.

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NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud retention bar to replace a faulty retention bar or service other components inside the system.

4. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the locked position.

Steps

1. Lower the cooling shroud retention bar into the system until the screw holes on the cooling shroud

retention bar align with the screw holes on the chassis.

2. Install the screws to secure the cooling shroud retention bar to the system.

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing the cooling shroud retention bar Installing the cooling shroud Installing the sled

Processor blank and DIMM blank

The processor blank and DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflow over the unused processor sockets and DIMM slots.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor blank and DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor blank and DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove processor blank and DIMM blank when installing four processors or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module sockets to open it.

2. Hold the processor blank and DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.

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Figure 9. Removing and installing a processor blank and DIMM blank

1. processor blank and DIMM blank 2. tab on the processor blank and DIMM

3. memory module socket (2) 4. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink and the processor.

2. If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor blank/DIMM blank.

Related Links

Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank Installing a processor Installing a heat sink

blank (4)

Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove processor blank and DIMM blank when installing four processors or service other components inside the system.

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1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove the heat sink and the processor.

4. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the open position.

Steps

1. Align the processor blank and DIMM blank with the memory module sockets on the system board.

2. Lower the processor blank and DIMM blank onto the memory module sockets such that the bottom

edges of the blank is firmly inserted into the memory module sockets.

3. Press the blank firmly until the memory module socket ejectors click into place.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Removing a heat sink Removing a processor

System memory

Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). It supports DDR4 voltage specifications.

NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.

Memory bus operating frequency can be either 1333 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on the:

• DIMM type (RDIMM or LRDIMM)

• DIMM configuration (number of ranks)

• Maximum frequency of the DIMMs

• Number of DIMMs populated per channel

• System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration

Optimized)

• Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors

Your system contains 48 memory sockets split into four sets of 12 sockets, one set per processor. Each 12-socket set is organized into four channels. In each channel, the release levers of the first socket are marked white, the second socket black, and the third socket green.

NOTE: DIMMs in sockets A1 to A12 are assigned to processor 1, B1 to B12 to processor 2, C1 to C12 to processor 3, and D1 to D12 to processor 4.

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Figure 10. Memory socket locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

Processor 1 channel 0: memory sockets A1, A5, and A9

channel 1: memory sockets A2, A6, and A10

channel 2: memory sockets A3, A7, and A11

channel 3: memory sockets A4, A8, and A12

Processor 2 channel 0: memory sockets B1, B5, and B9

channel 1: memory sockets B2, B6, and B10

channel 2: memory sockets B3, B7, and B11

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channel 3: memory sockets B4, B8, and B12

Processor 3 channel 0: memory sockets C1, C5, and C9

channel 1: memory sockets C2, C6, and C10

channel 2: memory sockets C3, C7, and C11

channel 3: memory sockets C4, C8, and C12

Processor 4 channel 0: memory sockets D1, D5, and D9

channel 1: memory sockets D2, D6, and D10

channel 2: memory sockets D3, D7, and D11

channel 3: memory sockets D4, D8, and D12

The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations.

Processor type DIMM type DIMMs

Intel Xeon Processor E5– 4600 v3

RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600,

LRDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600,

populated/ channel

2 2133, 1866, 1600,

3 1866, 1600, and 1333 single and dual rank

2 2133, 1866, 1600,

3 1866, 1600, and 1333 quad rank

Operating

frequency (in MT/s)

1.2 V

and 1333

Maximum DIMM rank/ channel

single and dual rank

quad rank

General memory module installation guidelines

Your 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 best performance:

• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.

• x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-Specific Guidelines.

• Up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.

• Up to three LRDIMMs can be populated regardless of rank count.

• Populate DIMM sockets only if a processor is installed. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12

and B1 to B12 are available. For four-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12, B1 to B12, C1 to C12, and

D1 to D12 are available.

• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order - first in sockets with white release

levers, then black, and then green. For example, to mix dual-rank and single-rank DIMMs, populate

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quad-rank DIMMs in the sockets with white release tabs and dual-rank DIMMs in the sockets with

black release tabs.

• In a dual- or four-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be

identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then you must populate socket B1

for processor 2, and so on.

• Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed provided that other memory population rules are

followed (for example, 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules can be mixed).

• Populate four DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.

• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest

installed memory module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.

• Populate DIMMs based on the following processor-heat sink configurations.

Table 1. Heat sink — processor configurations

Processor configuration

Dual processor Up to 105 W, 120 W,

Quad processor Up to 105 W, 120 W,

Processor type (in Watts)

or 135 W

NOTE: If you are using a 1.8 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you use only 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W, or 135 W.

Up to 120 W or 135 W 94

NOTE: If you are using a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you use only 94 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 120 W or 135 W.

Mode-specific guidelines

Heat sink width

74 mm

mm

Number of DIMMs

Maximum system capacity

24 24

48 48

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3)

Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features

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Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The possible configurations depend on the memory mode selected.

NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to gain SDDC.

The following sections provide additional slot population guidelines for each mode.

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Advanced ECC (lockstep)

Advanced 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:

• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

• 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.

NOTE: Advanced ECC with mirroring is not supported.

Memory optimized (independent channel) mode

This mode supports SDDC only for memory modules that use x4 device width, and this mode 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 dual-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.

NOTE: Memory sparing does not offer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.

NOTE: Both Advanced ECC/Lockstep and Optimizer modes support memory sparing.

Memory mirroring

Memory mirroring offers the strongest memory module reliability mode compared to all other modes, providing improved uncorrectable multi-bit failure protection. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one half of the total installed physical memory. Half of the installed memory is used to mirror the active memory modules. In the event of an uncorrectable error, the system switches over to the mirrored copy. This ensures SDDC and multi-bit protection.

The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows

• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

• Memory modules installed in memory module sockets with white release levers must be identical and

the same rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical

memory modules are installed in matched pairs—for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and

so on.

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Removing memory modules

Prerequisites

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory-module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory-module socket(s).

2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of

the memory-module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.

3. Remove the memory module from the socket.

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Figure 11. Removing the memory module

1. memory module 2. memory-module socket

3. memory-module ejector (2)

Next steps

1. If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory-module blank. If you are

installing a new memory module, see Installing memory modules.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing memory modules

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove a memory module to upgrade a memory module or replace a faulty memory module.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove the memory module or the memory-module blank.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

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Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory-module socket.

2. Press the ejectors on the memory-module socket outward to allow the memory module to be

inserted into the socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module.

3. Align the edge connector on the memory module with the alignment key on the memory-module

socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory-module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module socket during installation, apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly. Do not apply pressure to the center of the memory module.

4. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the socket.

NOTE: When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory-module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules or memory-module blanks installed.

5. Repeat step 2 through step 5 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2. (Optional) Press <F2> to enter the System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.

NOTE: If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Check to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

3. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.

Sample memory configurations

The following tables show sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in this section.

NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs.

Table 2. Memory configurations – two processors

System capacity (in GB)

32 4 8

64 4 16

64 8 8

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

Organization and speed

1R x8, 2133 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

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System capacity (in GB)

96 4 24

96 8 12

128 8 16

128 16 8

160 8 20

160 16 and 8 12

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

Organization and speed

1R x8, 1866 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

2R x4, 2133 MT/s

2R x8, 1866 MT/s

2R x4, 2133 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in the slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A5, A6, B5 and B6.

192 8 24

192 16 12

256 16 16

384 16 24

512 32 16

2R x8, 1866 MT/s

2R x4, 2133 MT/s

2R x4, 1866 MT/s

4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

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System capacity (in GB)

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

768 32 24

Table 3. Memory configurations – four processors

Organization and speed

4R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

System capacity (in GB)

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

64 4 16

96 8 24

128 4 32

128 8 16

192 4 48

192 8 24

256 16 16

384 16 24

Organization and speed

1R x8, 2133 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

1R x8, 2133 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

1R x8, 1866 MT/s

2R x8, 2133 MT/s

2R x4, 2133 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6

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System capacity (in GB)

512 32 16

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

Organization and speed

4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4

768 32 24

1024 32 32

1536 32 48

4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

4R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12

PCIe mezzanine card

Your system supports x16 Gen 3 PCIe mezzanine card, which provides an interface between the sled and the PCIe switches on the FX2s enclosure.

NOTE: Ensure that the PCIe mezzanine card is set to Enabled in System Setup.

Removing a PCIe mezzanine card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch.

2. Pull back and hold the retention bracket away from the PCIe mezzanine card.

3. Lift the end of the retention latch until the two connectors on the PCIe mezzanine card disengage

from connectors on the system board.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, hold the card only by its edges.

4. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card away from the system.

5. Close the retention latch.

Figure 12. Removing and installing a PCIe mezzanine card

1. PCIe mezzanine card 2. PCIe mezzanine card retention bracket

3. PCIe mezzanine card connector (2) 4. PCIe mezzanine card retention latch

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card Removing the sled

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch and

lifting the end of the latch.

2. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe mezzanine card bay.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, hold the card only by its edges.

3. Align the two connectors on the PCIe mezzanine card with the connectors on the system board.

4. Press down the PCIe mezzanine card until the connectors on the card completely engage with the

corresponding connectors. The retention bracket on the side of the chassis latches onto the PCIe mezzanine card.

5. Close the retention latch.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing a PCIe mezzanine card Installing the sled

PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

Removing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to replace a faulty system board.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

Steps

1. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to the system board.

2. Orient the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket upward and slide it until the tabs on the PCIe

mezzanine card support bracket disengage from the slots on the system.

3. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket away from the system.

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Figure 13. Removing and installing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

1. screw 2. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

3. tab on the bracket (2) 4. slot on the system (2)

5. system board

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket.

Related Links

Installing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket.

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to replace a faulty system board.

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Steps

1. Orient the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket toward the back of the system.

2. Align the tabs on the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket with the slots on the system and slide it

until the tabs on the support bracket engage with the slots on the system.

3. Install the screw to secure the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket on the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

Related Links

Removing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

IDSDM card (optional)

The Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card provides two SD card slots and a USB interface dedicated for the embedded hypervisor. This card offers the following features:

• Dual card operation—maintains a mirrored configuration using SD cards in both slots and provides

redundancy.

• Single card operation—single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.

Replacing an SD card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled.

CAUTION: When an SD card failure occurs, and the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup is set to Mirror Mode, there may be loss of data. To avoid data loss, follow step 4 through step 6 of Troubleshooting an internal SD card.

NOTE: The SD card in the lower card slot is the primary card (SD1) and the SD card in the upper card slot is the secondary card (SD2).

NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in the System Setup is set to Disabled and the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. On the next reboot, the system displays a message indicating the failure.

NOTE: If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option is set to Disabled, replace the failed SD card with a new SD card.

Steps

1. Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module (IDSDM) card.

2. Press inward on the card to release it from the slot, and remove the card.

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Figure 14. Replacing an SD card

1. IDSDM card 2. SD card

3. upper card slot (SD 2) 4. lower card slot (SD 1)

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card

Redundancy modes are enabled.

3. Check if the new SD card is functioning properly. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Internal USB key

The sled provides an internal USB connector for a USB flash memory key. The USB memory key can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To use the internal USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must be enabled in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup.

To boot from the USB memory key, you must configure the USB memory key with a boot image, and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the System Setup. For information on creating

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a bootable file on the USB memory key, see the user documentation that accompanied the USB memory key.

Replacing the internal USB key

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the sled, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Locate the USB connector/USB key.

2. If installed, remove the USB key.

3. Insert the new USB memory key into the USB connector.

Figure 15. Replacing the USB memory key

1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the USB key is detected by the system.

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Removing the IDSDM card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the IDSDM card to replace a faulty IDSDM card or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. If installed, remove the internal USB key.

5. If installed, remove the SD card(s).

Steps

1. Remove the two screws securing the IDSDM card to the system board.

2. Remove the SD card slot bracket.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, hold the card only by its edges.

3. Lift the card away from the system.

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Figure 16. Removing and installing the IDSDM card

1. IDSDM card 2. screw (2)

3. SD card slot bracket 4. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

5. connector 6. standoff (2)

Next steps

1. Install the IDSDM card.

Related Links

Replacing the internal USB key Replacing an SD card Installing the IDSDM card

Installing the IDSDM card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the IDSDM card.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, hold the card only by its edges.

NOTE: You must remove the IDSDM card to replace a faulty IDSDM card or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the following:

• The slot on the card edge with the projection tabs on the PCIe mezzanine card support.

• The two screw holes on the IDSDM card with the standoffs on the system board.

• The hole on the SD card slot bracket with the screw hole on the IDSDM card.

2. Install the two screws to secure the SD card slot bracket and IDSDM card to the system board.

Next steps

1. If applicable, install the SD card(s) and the internal USB key.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Replacing the internal USB key Replacing an SD card

rSPI card (optional)

rSPI (restore Serial Peripheral Interface) is a SPI flash device to store information about the system Service Tag, system configuration, or iDRAC license.

Removing the rSPI card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the rSPI card to replace a faulty rSPI card or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws securing the rSPI card to the system board.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the rSPI card, hold the card only by its edges.

2. Lift the card away from the system.

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Figure 17. Removing and installing the rSPI card

1. screw (2) 2. rSPI card

3. standoff (2) 4. connector

Next steps

1. Install the rSPI card.

Related Links

Installing the rSPI card Removing the sled Installing the rSPI card

Installing the rSPI card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the rSPI card.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the rSPI card, hold the card only by its edges.

NOTE: You must remove the rSPI card to replace a faulty rSPI card or service other components inside the system.

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Steps

1. Align the two screw holes on the rSPI card with the standoffs on the system board.

2. Install the two screws to secure the rSPI card to the system board.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing the rSPI card Removing the rSPI card Installing the sled

SD vFlash card

You can use an SD vFlash card with your system. The card slot is located on the IDSDM card. You can remove and install the SD vFlash card

Replacing the SD vFlash card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. If installed, remove the SD vFlash card from the card slot.

NOTE: The SD vFlash card slot is below the NDC.

2. Insert the contact-pin end of the SD card into the card slot on the VFlash media unit.

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

3. Press inward on the card to lock it into the slot.

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Figure 18. Replacing the SD vFlash card

1. SD vFlash card 2. SD vFlash card slot

3. SD vFlash card slot identification label

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Network Daughter Card

Removing the Network Daughter Card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the NDC to replace a faulty NDC or service other components inside the system.

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1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws that secure the Network Daughter Card (NDC) to the system board.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the NDC, hold the card only by its edges.

2. Lift the card away from the system.

Figure 19. Removing and installing the NDC

1. slot on the NDC 2. screw (2)

3. NDC 4. standoff (2)

5. connector 6. tab projections

Next steps

1. Install the NDC.

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Installing the Network Daughter Card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the NDC.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the NDC, hold the card only by its edges.

NOTE: You must remove the NDC to replace a faulty NDC or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the following:

a. The slots on the card edge with the projection tabs on the plastic bracket covering the PCIe

mezzanine card

b. Screw holes on the card with the standoffs on the system board.

2. Lower the card into place until the card connector fits into the corresponding connector on the

system board.

3. Secure the card with the two screws.

slots.

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Processors

Your system supports up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 product family processors.

CAUTION: If you are using a system with two processors, ensure that you use 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W or 135 W.

CAUTION: If you are using a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you use 94 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W or 135 W.

CAUTION: If you are using a 1.8 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you use only 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W, or 135 W.

NOTE: Mixing of processors of different wattages is not supported.

Use the following procedure when:

• Installing an additional processor

• Replacing a processor

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Removing a heat sink

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the cooling shroud.

WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.

Steps

1. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

2. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.

3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

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Figure 20. Removing and installing a heat sink

1. retention screw (4) 2. heat sink

3. processor socket 4. heat sink retention socket (4)

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink.

Removing a processor

Prerequisites

WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor/DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

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4. Remove the heat sink.

5. If installed, remove the processor/DIMM blank.

6. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up if not grasped firmly.

Steps

1. Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever 1 and lever 2 of the processor and release

both the levers simultaneously from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.

Figure 21. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence

1. socket-release lever 1 2. processor

3. socket-release lever 2

2. Hold the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way.

3. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the

new processor.

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Figure 22. Removing and installing a processor

1. socket-release lever 1 2. pin-1 corner of the processor

3. processor 4. slot (4)

5. processor shield 6. socket-release lever 2

7. processor socket 8. tab (4)

Next steps

1. Replace the processor.

2. Install the heat sink.

Installing a processor

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Remove the processor.

NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor.

Steps

1. Unlatch and rotate the socket-release levers 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release

lever is fully open.

2. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way.

NOTE: It is recommended that you install/remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield with the processor shield in the open position.

3. If installed, remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield. To remove the socket

protective cap, push the cap from the inside of the processor shield and move it away from the socket pins.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

4. Install the processor in the socket:

a. Identify the pin-1 corner of the processor by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the

processor. Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding

triangle on the system board. b. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the system board. c. Set the processor lightly in the socket.

Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket, do not use force. When the processor is

positioned correctly, it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure. d. Close the processor shield. e. Rotate the socket-release lever 1 and lever 2 simultaneously until it is locked in position.

Next steps

NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

1. Install the heat sink.

2. If you are permanently removing the processor and the heat sink, ensure that you install a processor/DIMM blank.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing a heat sink

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the heat sink.

NOTE: You must remove a heat sink to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty heat sink.

Steps

1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean

lint-free cloth.

2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on

the top of the processor as shown in the following figure.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.

Figure 23. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor

1. processor 2. thermal grease

3. thermal grease syringe

3. Place the heat sink onto the processor.

4. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.

5. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you tightened.

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NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 cm-kg).

6. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.

4. Run system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

Hard drives/SSDs

Your system supports up to eight 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS/SATA hard drives and sixteen 1.8 inch SAS SSDs. The hard drives/SSDs are supplied in special hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive bays and these drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive/SSD backplane board.

NOTE: Mixing of SSD/SAS/SATA hard drives is not supported.

Hard drive/SSD bay numbering

Figure 24. Hard drive/SSD bay numbering — 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system

Figure 25. Hard drive/SSD and PCIe SSD bay numbering — 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD and PCIe SSD system

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Figure 26. SSD bay numbering — 1.8 inch SSD system

Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines

For single hard drive configuration, a hard drive blank must be installed in the other drive bay to maintain proper cooling airflow.

Removing a hard drive/SSD

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Take the hard drive/SSD offline and wait until the hard drive/SSD indicator codes on the drive carrier stop blinking.

When all indicators stop blinking, the drive is ready for removal. See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the hard drive/SSD offline.

NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps

1. Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier handle.

2. Slide the hard drive/SSD carrier out until it is free of the hard drive/SSD slot.

3. Slide the hard drive/SSD out until it is free of the hard drive/SSD bay.

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Figure 27. Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD

1. release button 2. hard drive/SSD connector (on backplane)

3. hard drive/SSD 4. hard drive/SSD carrier handle

Next steps

1. If you are removing a hard drive/SSD permanently, install the hard drive/SSD blank. If you are installing a new hard drive/SSD, see Installing a hard drive/SSD.

Installing a hard drive/SSD

Prerequisites

CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the sled is powered on, the hard drive/SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive/SSD is immediately lost after the hard drive/SSD is installed.

NOTE: You must remove a hard drive/SSD to upgrade a hard drive/SSD or replace a faulty hard drive/SSD.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Remove the hard drive/SSD or hard drive/SSD blank.

NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps

1. Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier handle.

2. Slide the hard drive/SSD carrier into the drive bay. Carefully align the channel on the hard drive/SSD

carrier with the appropriate drive slot on the sled.

3. Push the drive carrier into the slot until the handle makes contact with the sled.

4. Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier into the slot until it locks

into place.

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The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds.

Removing a hard drive/SSD blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive/SSD slots must have hard drive/SSD blanks installed.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Steps

Press the release latch and slide the hard drive/SSD blank out of the hard drive/SSD slot.

Figure 28. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD blank

1. hard drive/SSD blank 2. release latch

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Figure 29. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD blank

1. SSD blank 2. release latch

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD. See Installing a hard drive/SSD.

Installing a hard drive/SSD blank

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD.

Steps

Insert the hard drive/SSD blank into the hard drive/SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place.

Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD

NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the sled must be powered down to service a hard drive/SSD.

If you need to service a hard drive/SSD, turn off the sled and before removing the hard drive/SSD wait for 30 seconds after the sled indicator turns off. Otherwise, the hard drive/SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the sled is powered on again.

Configuring the boot drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.

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Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard drive/SSD carrier.

2. Slide the hard drive/SSD out of the hard drive/SSD carrier.

Figure 30. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier

1. screw (4) 2. hard drive/SSD

3. hard drive/SSD carrier 4. screw hole (4)

Next steps

Install a new 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier. See Installing a 2.5 inch hard

drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier.

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Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier. See Removing a 2.5

inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier.

Steps

1. Slide the hard drive/SSD into the hard drive/SSD carrier.

2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard drive/SSD carrier.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.

3. Fasten the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard drive/SSD carrier.

Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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Steps

Pull the rails on the side of the carrier and lift the SSD out of the carrier.

Figure 31. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier

1. SSD carrier 2. SSD

Next steps

Install a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier. See Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier.

Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the SSD from a SSD carrier to replace a faulty SSD from a SSD carrier.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Remove a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier. See Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD

carrier .

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Steps

Insert the SSD into the SSD carrier with the connector end of the SSD toward the back. When aligned correctly, the back of the SSD is flush with the back of the SSD carrier.

Hard drive/SSD cage

Removing the hard drive/SSD cage

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD cage or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

5. Remove the hard drive/SSD backplane.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive/SSD cage to the chassis.

2. Holding the hard drive/SSD cage by its edges, slide it toward the front of the system and lift it away

from the system.

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Figure 32. Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD cage

1. standoff (4) 2. hard drive/SSD cage

3. screw (2) 4. screw hole (2)

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD cage.

Related Links

Installing the hard drive/SSD cage Removing the sled

Installing the hard drive/SSD cage

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the hard drive/SSD cage.

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NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD cage or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the slots on the sides of the hard drive/SSD cage with the standoffs on the chassis.

2. Lower the hard drive/SSD cage into the chassis until the slots on the hard drive/SSD cage engage

with the standoffs on the chassis.

3. Slide the hard drive/SSD cage into the chassis until it clicks into position.

4. Install the two screws to secure the hard drive/SSD cage to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD backplane.

2. Install the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing the hard drive/SSD cage Installing the sled

Hard drive/SSD backplane

Backplane Configuration

2.5 inch (x8) SAS backplane

2.5 inch (x8) SATA backplane

2.5 inch (x6) SATA plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe backplane

1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

NOTE: All drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector.

The following table provides information about connecting different backplane configurations to the respective connectors on the system board and expander card.

A full-length SAS hard drive/SSD backplane with a backplane cable. It supports up to eight 2.5 inch SAS hard drives/SSDs.

A full-length SAS hard drive/SSD backplane with a backplane cable. It supports up to eight 2.5 inch SATA hard drives/SSDs.

A full-length backplane with two backplane cables. It supports up to six 2.5 inch SATA hard drives/SSDs and two 2.5 inch PCIe SSDs. For information about populating drives in the bay, see Hard drive/SSD bay

numbering.

A full-length SAS SSD backplane with two backplane cables. It supports up to sixteen 1.8 inch SAS SSDs.

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Drive backplane

configurations

Connectors

SATA_BP connector on the system

board

J_PERC connector on the system

board

2.5 inch (x8) SAS backplane -

2.5 inch (x8) SATA backplane

2.5 inch (x6) SATA plus

2.5 inch (x2) PCIe backplane

1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

NOTE: Ensure that you install an expander card on the system board if you are using 1.8 inch (x16) SSD system. For information about the installation procedure, see Expander card.

NOTE: For more information about hard drive/SSD bay numbering, see Hard drive/SSD bay

numbering.

NOTE: To locate SATA_BP and J_PERC connectors on the system board, see System board

connectors.

SATA backplane cable connector that

connects eight hard drives/SSDs to

the system board.

SATA drive backplane cable

connector that connects six hard

drives/SSDs to the system board.

SAS drive backplane cable connector

that connects SSDs populated in bays

8-15 to the system board.

SAS backplane cable connector that

connects eight hard drives/SSDs to

the system board.

-

PCIe drive backplane cable connector

that connects two PCIe SSDs to the

system board.

SAS backplane cable connector that

connects SSDs populated in bays 0-7

to the system board through an

expander card. For more information

about installing an expander card, see

Expander card.

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard drive/SSD backplane, you must remove the hard drives/SSDs from the sled before removing the hard drive/SSD backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

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4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

Steps

1. Disconnect the power cable from the hard drive/SSD backplane.

2. Loosen the retention screws securing the hard drive/SSD backplane to the hard drive/SSD cage.

3. Lift the hard drive/SSD backplane by its edges until the retention screws disengage from the screw

holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

4. Remove the hard drive/SSD cage. See Removing the hard drive/SSD cage.

5. Loosen the retention screws securing the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to the system

board connector.

6. Lift the backplane away from the system.

Figure 33. Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane

1. alignment pin (2) 2. power cable

3. retention screw on the top of the hard drive/SSD backplane (4)

5. hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector

7. retention screw on the bottom of the hard drive/SSD backplane (4)

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD backplane.

Related Links

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane

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4. hard drive/SSD backplane

6. hard drive/SSD backplane cable

8. screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage (6)

Removing the sled

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the hard drive/SSD backplane.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes

on the system board connector.

2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.

3. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.

4. Align the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD backplane with the screw holes on the hard

drive/SSD cage.

5. Lower the hard drive/SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD

backplane engage with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

6. Tighten the retention screws to secure the hard drive/SSD backplane on the system board.

7. Connect the power cable to the backplane.

Next steps

1. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane Installing the sled

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard drive/SSD backplane, you must remove the hard drives/SSDs from the sled before removing the hard drive/SSD backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

Steps

1. Disconnect the power cable from the hard drive/SSD backplane.

2. Loosen the retention screws securing hard drive/SSD backplane to the hard drive/SSD cage.

3. Lift the hard drive/SSD backplane by its edges until the retention screws disengage from the screw

holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

4. Remove the hard drive/SSD cage. See Removing the hard drive/SSD cage.

5. Loosen the retention screws securing the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to the system

board connector.

6. Lift the hard drive/SSD backplane away from the system.

Figure 34. Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane

1. alignment pin (2) 2. power cable

3. retention screw on the top of the hard drive/SSD backplane (4)

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4. hard drive/SSD backplane

5. hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector

7. retention screw on the bottom of the hard drive/SSD backplane (4)

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD backplane.

Related Links

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane Removing the sled

6. hard-drive/SSD backplane cable

8. screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage (6)

Installing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the hard drive/SSD backplane.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes

on the system board connector.

2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.

3. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.

4. Align the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD backplane with the screw holes on the hard

drive/SSD cage.

5. Lower the hard drive/SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD

backplane engage with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

6. Tighten the retention screws to secure the hard drive/SSD backplane on the system board.

7. Connect the power cable to the backplane.

Next steps

1. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane Installing the sled

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Removing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard drive/SSD backplane, you must remove the hard drives/SSDs from the sled before removing the hard drive/SSD backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

Steps

1. Disconnect the power cable from the hard drive/SSD backplane.

2. Loosen the retention screws securing hard drive/SSD backplane to the hard drive/SSD cage.

3. Lift the hard drive/SSD backplane by its edges until the retention screws disengage from the screw

holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

4. Remove the hard drive/SSD cage. See Removing the hard drive/SSD cage.

5. Perform the following:

a. Loosen the two retention screws securing the PCIe SSD backplane cable connector to the system

board connector (J_PERC).

b. Loosen the two retention screws securing the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector

to the system board connector (SATA_BP).

6. Open the retention clip securing the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable.

7. Lift the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable until the slot on the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane

cable disengages from the standoff on the chassis.

8. Lift the backplane away from the system.

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Figure 35. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane

1. alignment pin (2) 2. power cable

3. retention screw (8) 4. hard drive/SSD backplane

5. PCIe SSD backplane cable connector 6. PCIe SSD backplane cable

7. SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable 8. SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector

9. hard-drive/SSD cage

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Figure 36. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane

1. slot on the SATA hard-drive/SSD

backplane cable

3. SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable 4. retention clip

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive/SSD backplane.

Related Links

Installing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane Removing the sled

2. standoff on the chassis

Installing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the hard drive/SSD backplane.

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NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the retention screws on the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector with the screw

holes on the system board connector (SATA_BP).

2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector on the

system board.

3. Perform the following:

a. Route the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable through the retention clip on the chassis and

close the retention clip.

b. Lower the SATA hard drive/SSD backplane cable into the chassis until the slot on the cable

engages with the standoff on the chassis.

4. Align the retention screws on the PCIe SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes on the

system board connector (J_PERC).

5. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the PCIe SSD backplane cable connector on the system

board.

6. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.

7. Align the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD backplane with the screw holes on the hard

drive/SSD cage.

8. Lower the hard drive/SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD

backplane engage with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.

9. Tighten the retention screws to secure the hard drive/SSD backplane on the system board.

10. Connect the power cable to the backplane.

Next steps

1. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane Installing the sled

Removing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: You must remove the SSD backplane to replace a faulty SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SSDs and the SSD backplane, you must remove the SSDs from the sled before removing the SSD backplane.

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CAUTION: You must note the number of each SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

4. Remove the SSD(s).

Steps

1. Disconnect the power cable from the SSD backplane.

2. Loosen the retention screws securing SSD backplane to the SSD cage.

3. Lift the SSD backplane by its edges until the retention screws disengage from the screw holes on the

SSD cage.

4. Remove the SSD cage. See Removing the hard drive/SSD cage.

5. Perform the following:

NOTE: The 1.8 inch (x16) SSD backplane is a full-length backplane with two backplane cables. The connector on one of the backplane cables connects the SSDs populated in bays 0-7, to the connector on the system board (J_PERC) through the expander card. For more information about installing the expander card, see Expander card.The connector on the other backplane cable connects the SSDs populated in bays 8-15, to the connector on the system board (SATA_BP).

a. Loosen the retention screw securing the backplane cable connector to the connector on the

expander card (EXP).

b. Loosen the two retention screws securing the backplane cable connector to the system board

connector (SATA_BP).

6. Lift the backplane away from the system.

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Figure 37. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

1. power cable 2. alignment pin

3. retention screw on the top of the

4. backplane cable (2)

backplane (3)

5. backplane cable connector that connects

6. backplane

to the connector on the expander card

7. guide pin (3) 8. backplane cable connector that

9. SSD cage

Next steps

1. Install the SSD backplane.

Related Links

Installing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane Removing the sled

connects to the connector on the system board

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Installing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: The 1.8 inch (x16) SSD backplane is a full-length backplane with two backplane cables. The connector on one of the backplane cables connects the SSDs populated in bays 0-7, to the connector on the system board (J_PERC) through the expander card. For more information about installing the expander card, see connects the SSDs populated in bays 8-15, to the connector on the system board (SATA_BP).

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the SSD backplane.

NOTE: You must remove the SSD backplane to replace a faulty SSD backplane or service other components inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the two retention screws on the backplane cable connector with the two screw holes on the

system board connector (SATA_BP).

2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.

3. Align the retention screw on the backplane cable connector with the screw hole on the expander

card connector (EXP).

4. Tighten the retention screw to secure the backplane cable connector on the expander card.

5. Install the SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.

6. Align the guides on the SSD backplane with the guide pins on the SSD cage.

7. Lower the SSD backplane into place until the guide pins on the SSD backplane engage with the

guides on the SSD cage.

8. Tighten the retention screws to secure the SSD backplane on the system board.

9. Connect the power cable to the backplane.

Expander card.The connector on the other backplane cable

Next steps

1. Install the SSDs in their original locations.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Links

Removing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane Installing the sled

Storage controller card

Your system includes dedicated expansion-card slots on the system board for a storage controller card that provides the integrated storage subsystem for your system hard drives/PCIe SSDs. The storage controller card supports SAS hard drives.

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