Dell PowerEdge 7150 User Manual

Dell™PowerEdge™7150SystemsUser'sGuide

System Overview

Computer Orientation Removing and Replacing the Bezel Front-Panel Features Bezel and Control Panel Indicators Back-Panel Features System Features Power Protection Devices Other Documents You May Need Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information Getting Help

Using the EFI Boot Manager and Dell Utilities

EFI Boot Manager Dell Utilities PowerEdge 7150 System Support CD Updating or Restoring the System BIOS

Using the System Setup Program

Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Screens Using the Password Features

Disabling a Forgotten Password Technical Specifications I/O Ports and Connectors

Serial and Parallel Ports

Keyboard and Mouse Connectors

Video Connector

USB Connectors

Integrated Network Interface Controller Connector Glossary Figures Tables

Notes, Notices, Cautions, and Warnings

Model EML

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Initial release: 13 Dec 2000

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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in severe injury.

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Technical Specifications

Dell™PowerEdge™7150SystemsUser'sGuide

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Table A-1. Technical Specifications

Microprocessor

Microprocessor type

one to four Intel 64-bit Intel® Itanium™microprocessorswithaminimuminternaloperatingfrequencyof733MHzandanexternal operating frequency of 133 MHz

Front side bus speed

133 MHz (266 MHz double-pumped)

Internal cache

2- or 4-MB L3 cache

Expansion Bus

Bus type

64-bit PCI

Expansion slots

Eight 66-MHz hot-pluggable slots on six PCI buses; two 33-MHz slots on a seventh PCI bus

Memory

Architecture

registered PC-100-compliant DIMMs with CL2 timing

Memory module sockets

32 sockets per memory board; one or two memory boards

Memory module capacities

128-MB, 256-, or 512-MB; or 1-GB (when available)

Minimum RAM

1 GB

Maximum RAM

64 GB (when 1-GB memory modules are available)

Drives

Diskette drive

one IDE diskette drive

Tape drive

optional external tape drive

SCSI devices

up to four 1-inch, internal, hot-pluggable Ultra3 SCSI hard-disk drives

CD-ROM drive

one IDE CD-ROM drive

Ports and Connectors

Externally accessible:

Serial (DTE)

two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatible

Parallel

one 25-pin connector (bidirectional)

Video

one 15-pin connector

PS/2-style keyboard

6-pin mini-DIN connector

PS/2-compatible mouse

6-pin mini-DIN connector

USB

two USB-compliant 4-pin connectors

NIC

RJ45 connector for integrated NIC

SCSI

One 68-pin Ultra3 SCSI connector

ICMB

(Not supported)

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IDE channels

two 40-pin connectors

SCSI channels

two 68-pin Ultra3 SCSI connectors

Video

Video type

ATI Rage 128 XL video controller; VGA connector

Video memory (standard)

8 MB

Power1

DC power supply:

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Wattage

four 800 W power supplies in a 3 +1 redundant configuration

Voltage

200-240V, 50/60 Hz optional 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

System battery

CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell

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Physical

Height

31.12 cm (12.25 inches [7 U])

Width

44.45 cm (17.5 inches)

Depth

71.12 cm (28.0 inches)

Weight

72.5 kg (160 lb), maximum configuration

Environmental

Temperature:  Operating

10°to35°C(50°to95°F)

Storage

-40°to65°C2 (-40°to149°F)

Relative humidity:

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Operating

85%(noncondensingat40°C[104°F])

Storage

95%(noncondensingat55°C[131°F])

NOTE: 1 Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 140A.

NOTE:

Limitthenumberoftransitionsacross0°Ctonomorethan50.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.

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I/O Ports and Connectors

Dell™PowerEdge™7150SystemsUser'sGuide

Serial and Parallel Ports Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Video Connector USB Connectors Integrated Network Interface Controller Connector

This section provides specific information about the computer's I/O ports.

The I/O ports and connectors on the back panel of the computer are the gateways through which the computer system communicates with external devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor. FigureB-1 identifies the I/O ports and connectors for your system.

Figure B-1. Back-Panel Features

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Serial and Parallel Ports

The two integrated serial ports use 9-pin D-subminiature connectors on the back panel. These ports support devices such as external modems, printers, plotters, and mice that require serial data transmission (the transmission of data one bit at a time over one line).

Most software uses the term COM (for communications) plus a number to designate a serial port (for example, COM1 or COM2). The default designations of your computer'sintegratedserialportsareCOM1andCOM2.

The integrated parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. This I/O port sends data in parallel format (where eight data bits, or one byte, are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines in a single cable). The parallel port is used primarily for printers.

Most software uses the term LPT (for line printer) plus a number to designate a parallel port (for example, LPT1). The default designation of the computer's integrated parallel port is LPT1.

Port designations are used, for example, in software installation procedures that include a step in which you identify the port to which a printer is attached, thus telling the software where to send its output. (An incorrect designation prevents the printer from printing or causes scrambled print.)

Serial Port Connectors

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the serial port connectors. FigureB-2 illustrates the pin numbers for the serial port connectors and TableB-1 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the serial port connector.

Figure B-2. Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors

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Parallel Port Connector

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel port connector. FigureB-3 illustrates the pin numbers for the parallel port connector and TableB-2 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the parallel port connector.

Figure B-3. Pin Numbers for the Parallel Port Connector

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Table B-1. Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors

Signal

I/O

Definition

DCD I Data carrier detect

SIN I Serial input

SOUT

Serial output

DTR O Data terminal ready

GND

N/A

Signal ground

DSR I Data set ready

RTS O Request to send

CTS I Clear to send

RI I Ring indicator

Shell

N/A

Chassis ground

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Table B-2. Parallel Port Pin Assignments

Signal

I/O

Definition

STB#

I/O

Strobe

PD0

I/O

Printer data bit 0

PD1

I/O

Printer data bit 1

PD2

I/O

Printer data bit 2

PD3

I/O

Printer data bit 3

PD4

I/O

Printer data bit 4

PD5

I/O

Printer data bit 5

Keyboard and Mouse Connectors

The system uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard and supports a PS/2-compatible mouse. Cables from both devices attach to 6-pin, miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connectors on the back panel of your computer.

Mouse driver software can give the mouse priority with the microprocessor by issuing IRQ12 whenever a new mouse movement is detected. The driver software also passes along the mouse data to the application program that is in control.

Keyboard Connector

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the keyboard connector. FigureB-4 illustrates the pin numbers for the keyboard connector and TableB-3 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the keyboard connector.

Figure B-4. Pin Numbers for the Keyboard Connector

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Mouse Connector

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the mouse connector. FigureB-5 illustrates the pin numbers for the mouse connector, and TableB-4 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the mouse connector.

Figure B-5. Pin Numbers for the Mouse Connector

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PD6

I/O

Printer data bit 6

PD7

I/O

Printer data bit 7

ACK#

I Acknowledge

BUSY

Busy

PE I Paper end

SLCT I Select

AFD#

Automatic feed

ERR#

Error

INIT#

Initialize printer

SLIN#

Select in

18–25

GND

N/A

Signalground

Table B-3.KeyboardConnectorPinAssignments

Signal

I/O

Definition

KBDATA

I/O

Keyboard data

N/A

No connection

GND

N/A

Signal ground

FVcc

N/A

Fused supply voltage

KBCLK

I/O

Keyboard clock

N/A

No connection

Shell

N/A

Chassis ground

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Video Connector

The system uses a 15-pin high-density D-subminiature connector on the back panel for attaching a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your computer. The video circuitry on the system board synchronizes the signals that drive the red, green, and blue electron guns in the monitor.

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the video connector. FigureB-6 illustrates the pin numbers for the video connector, and TableB-5 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the video connector.

Figure B-6. Pin Numbers for the Video Connector

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USB Connectors

Your system contains two USB connectors for attaching USB-compliant devices. USB devices are typically peripherals such as mice, printers, keyboards, and computer speakers.

Table B-4.MouseConnectorPinAssignments

Signal

I/O

Definition

MCDATA

I/O

Mouse data

N/A

No connection

GND

N/A

Signal ground

FVcc

N/A

Fusedsupplyvoltage

MCCLK

I/O

Mouse clock

N/A

No connection

Shell

N/A

Chassis ground

NOTE: Installing a video card automatically disables the system's integrated video subsystem.

Table B-5. Video Connector Pin Assignments

Signal

I/O

Definition

RED O Red video

GREEN

Green video

BLUE O Blue video

N/A

No connection

5–8, 10

GND

N/A

Signal ground

VCC

N/A

Vcc

N/A

No connection

DDC data out

Monitor detect data

HSYNC

Horizontal synchronization

VSYNC

Vertical synchronization

If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the USB connectors. FigureB-7 illustrates the USB connector and TableB-6 defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the USB connector.

Figure B-7. Pin Numbers for the USB Connector

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Integrated Network Interface Controller Connector

Your system has an integrated 10/100–Mbps NIC. The NIC provides all the functions of a separate network expansion card and supports both the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards.

Figure B-8. NIC Connector

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The NIC includes a Wake On LAN (WOL) feature that enables the computer to be started by a special LAN signal from a server management console. WOL provides remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when LAN traffic is typically at a minimum.

Network Cable Requirements

Your computer's RJ45 NIC connector is designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable equipped with standard RJ45-compatible plugs. Press one end of the UTP cable into the NIC connector until the plug snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Observe the following cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks.

l For 10BASE-T networks, use Category 3 or greater wiring and connectors.

l For 100BASE-TX networks, use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.

l Themaximumcablerunlength(fromaworkstationtoaconcentrator)is328ft(100m).

l For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained concentrators on one network segment is four.

NOTICE: Do not attach a USB device or a combination of USB devices that draw a maximum current over 500 mA per channel or +5 V. Attaching devices

that exceed this threshold might cause the USB ports to shut down. See the documentation that accompanied the USB devices for their maximum current ratings.

Table B-6.USBConnectorPinAssignments

Signal

I/O

Definition

Vcc

N/A

Supply voltage

-DATA

I/O

Differential data

+DATA

I/O

Differential data

GND

N/A

Signal ground

Shell

N/A

Chassis ground

NOTICE: To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.

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System Overview

Dell™PowerEdge™7150SystemsUser'sGuide

TheDell™PowerEdge™7150systemisafeature-rich, enterprise-class server that offers the highest performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and investment protection features. This system provides a robust, reliable, rack-optimized platform on which corporate customers can deploy their mission-critical applications.

This section describes the major hardware and software features of the computer system, provides information about the indicators on the system's bezel and control panel, and discusses connecting external devices to the system. It also provides information on obtaining assistance from Dell.

Computer Orientation

When following the procedures in this guide, assume that the locations or directions relative to the computer are as shown in Figure1-1.

Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation (top view)

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Removing and Replacing the Bezel

Removing the front bezel provides access to the power switch, diskette drive, control panel, CD-ROM drive, power supplies, and hard-disk drive(s).

Removing the Bezel

Pull the bezel away from the computer until it disengages from the four posts on the chassis (see Figure1-2).

Figure 1-2. Removing the Bezel

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Computer Orientation Removing and Replacing the Bezel Front-Panel Features Bezel and Control Panel Indicators Back-Panel Features

System Features Power Protection Devices Other Documents You May Need Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information Getting Help

Replacing the Bezel

1. Align the four notches and the connector on the back of the bezel with the four posts and connector on the front of the system.

2. Gently press the bezel onto the front of the computer until it snaps into place.

Front-Panel Features

Figure1-3 shows the major features at the front of the computer.

Figure 1-3. Front-Panel Features

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Bezel and Control Panel Indicators

The system bezel and control panel both have indicators to provide you with information on the system's status.

Bezel Indicators

When the bezel is in place on the system, it has two indicators (see Figure1-4). The Dell logo lights blue when the system is operating correctly. The caution icon lights amber when the system needs attention. The amber caution light indicates a power problem, a fan/temperature problem, a hard drive problem, or that the PCI expansion cards need attention. Remove the bezel to determine the source of the problem.

CAUTION: When reinstalling the front bezel, carefully align the bezel to avoid damaging the connector on the back which operates the indicator

lights on the front of the bezel.

Figure 1-4. Bezel Indicators

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Control-Panel Indicators

The indicators on the computer's control panel described in Table1-1 are shown in Figure1-5:

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Figure 1-5. Control-Panel Indicators

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Table 1-1. Control-Panel Indicators

Indicator

Function

Power

Green when the power supplies are turned on and the system is receiving power

Power-Supply Status

Amber if a fault is detected with any of the power supplies, any system voltages, or redundant AC power line failure

Fan Status

Amber when a fan failure is detected or temperature is out of bounds

PCI Slot Attention

Amber when one or more or the PCI slots need attention.

Hard-disk drive fault

Amber if a problem occurs with one of the internal hard-disk drives

Display

System information messages during POST

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