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Regulatory Model B04S
2013 - 09 P/N JF9MM Rev. A00
CAUTION:
This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as
defined in Cl. 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1: 2001 where both these conditions
apply:
•Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and
about any precautions that shall be taken.
•Access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Restricted Access Location
Installation and Configuration
WARNING:
safety instructions that came with the system.
Before performing the following procedure, review and follow the
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Installing the Tool-Less Rail Solution
WARNING:
avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.
WARNING:
personal injury or damage to the system, you must adequately support the system
during installation and removal.
WARNING:
grounding conductor is necessary for the rack installation. The rack equipment
must provide sufficient airflow to the system to maintain proper cooling.
CAUTION:
that the square peg slides through the square holes.
CAUTION:
Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To
The system is not fixed to the rack or mounted on the rails. To avoid
To avoid a potential electrical shock hazard, a third wire safety
When installing rails in a square-hole rack it is important to ensure
Square studs must be flush with the rack posts to install properly.
Installation and Configuration
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1
Front
Back
Pull on the latch release buttons on the end piece midpoints to open the
rail latches.
Figure 1-1. Unlocking the Rail Latches
2
Align the end pieces of the rails on the vertical rack flanges to seat the pegs
in the bottom hole of the first U and the top hole of the second U. Engage
the back end of the rail until the latch locks in place.
NOTE:
The rails can be used in both square-hole and round-hole racks.
Figure 1-2. Aligning the Rails on the Rack
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to position and seat the front end piece on the
vertical flange.
NOTE:
To remove the rails, pull on the latch release button on the end piece
midpoint and unseat each rail.
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Installation and Configuration
Installing the System
Empting the System Chassis
WARNING:
power supplies from the system to reduce weight.
1
Unplug the power cable from the power supply unit.
Figure 1-3. Unplugging the Power Cable from the Power Supply Unit
2
Pull out the power supply unit handle.
Figure 1-4. Releasing the Power Supply Unit Handle
Before installation, it is recommended that you remove the sleds and
3
Press down on the release latch .
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4
Pull the power supply unit out of the system .
Figure 1-5. Removing the Power Supply Unit
5
Press the release latch down .
6
Pull the sled out of the system .
Figure 1-6. Removing the Sled
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Installation and Configuration
Installing the System Into the Rack
WARNING:
avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.
1
Slide the system into the rack.
2
If present, remove the chassis stabilizer shipping bracket (optional) from
the rack.
NOTE:
chassis stabilizer shipping brackets (optional) are in place.
3
Tighten the captive thumbscrews to secure the ears of the system to the
front of the rack.
NOTE:
Figure 1-7. Securing the Chassis on the Rails
Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To
To transport systems already installed in the rack, ensure that the two
Make sure the latch release mechanism is engaged correctly.
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Populating the System
1
Push the power supply unit into the system until flush with the case and
the release latch locks.
Figure 1-8. Installing the Power Supply Unit
2
Close the power supply unit handle.
Figure 1-9. Securing the Power Supply Unit Handle
3
Plug the chassis power cable into the power supply unit.
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Installation and Configuration
Figure 1-10. Connecting the Power Cable to the Power Supply Unit
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PSU1 PSU2
PSU1PSU2
NOTE:
The correct configuration of the integral chassis AC power cables to the
power supply unit sockets is shown in the following illustration.
Figure 1-11. Locating the Power Supply Unit Sockets
4
Push the sled into the system until flush with the case and the release latch
locks.
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Figure 1-12. Installing the Sled
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Figure 1-13. Connecting Perhipherals
The connector on the front of your system has an icon indicating which cable
to plug in. You can connect a keyboard, mouse, or monitor (optional).
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Installation and Configuration
Connecting the Power Cables
AC Port 2
AC Port 1
1
On the back of the system, connect the main power cable to the system’s
power socket.
Figure 1-14. Connecting Power Cables
2
Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a
separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply or a power
distribution unit.
NOTE:
AC Port 1 provides power to PSU1, AC Port 2 provides power to PSU2. For
more information, see step 3 of Populating the System.
Turning On the System
When connected to a power source the system automatically powers on.
Complete the Operating System Setup
To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and
configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the
operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not
purchased with the system.
NOTE:
dell.com/ossupport.
For the latest information on supported operating systems, see
Installation and Configuration
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Other Information You May Need
WARNING:
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your
See the Hardware Owner’s Manual at dell.com/support/manuals for
information about system features, troubleshooting, and component
replacement.
Dell systems management application documentation provides information
about installing and using the systems management software. This document
is available online at dell.com/support/manuals.
NOTE:
Always check for updates on dell.com/support/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
The following information is provided on the device described in this
document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican
standards (NOM):
Importer Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V.
Paseo de la Reforma 2620-11° Piso
Col. Lomas Atlas
11950 México, D.F.
Option 1: 2.5" hard drives
Option 2: 3.5" hard drives
Connectors (Per System Board)
Front
NIC 10/100/1G (RJ45)
USB 2.0 (through optional Y-cable)
Video (through optional Y-cable)
Video
Video typeAST2300
Video memor y8 MB DDR3 SDRAM
SATA 6 Gb (4 channels)
SATA 6 Gb (2 channels)
2
2
1
Technical Specifications
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Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wa t ta g e
Vo lt ag e
Heat dissipation
Maximum inrush current
Heat Dissipation
System chassis
12-sled
Physical
Height13 cm (5.1 in)
Width44.7 cm (17.6 in)
Depth75 cm (29.5 in)
Weight (loaded: maximum weight)
12 sled configuration
Weight (empty)
12 sled configuration
1400 W
200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
572.88BTU/hr. max.
55 A max.
7.2 K BTU/hr. max.
48.13 kg (106.11 lbs.)
32.02 kg (70.59 lbs.)
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Technical Specifications
Environmental
NOTE:
For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Relative Humidity
Operating
Storage
Maximum vibration
Operating
Storage
Maximum shock
Operating
Storage
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with a
maximum temperature gradation of 10°C
(per hour)
NOTE:
For altitudes above 2,950 feet, the
maximum operating temperatures derated to
1°F/550 ft.
–40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) with a
maximum temperature gradation of 20°C
per hour
20% to 80% (noncondensing) with a
maximum humidity gradation of 10% per
hour
5% to 85% (noncondensing)
0.26 Grms at 5–350 Hz
1.87 Grms at 10–500 Hz for 15 minutes
One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one
pulse on each side of the system) of 31 G for
2.6 ms in the operational orientation
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in
the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system) of
71 G for up to 2 ms.
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in
the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system) of
22 G faired square wave pulse with velocity
change at 200 inches/second
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Environmental (continued)
Altitude
Operating
Storage
Airborne Contaminant Level
Class
Acoustics
Sound Power (Units: LwAd-UL,bels)
Idle in 23 ± 2°C ambient
CPU with 50% loading & HDD stress
°
in 23 ± 2
NOTE:
(1988) and measured in accordance with ISO7779 (1999).
C ambient
LwAd-UL is the upper limit sound power level (LwAd) calculated by ISO 9296