Dell PowerEdge R440 User Manual

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R440

Installation and Service Manual

Reg ula tor y M ode l: E45 S S eries Reg ula tor y T ype : E 45S 001 Dec emb er 202 0 Rev . A 11

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Notes, cautions, and warnings

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

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid

the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system overview.................................................................7

Front view of the system...................................................................................................................................................7

Left control panel view............................................................................................................................................... 10

Right control panel view............................................................................................................................................. 13

Drive indicator codes...................................................................................................................................................14

Back view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 15

NIC indicator codes......................................................................................................................................................17

Power supply unit indicator codes........................................................................................................................... 17

LCD panel.............................................................................................................................................................................18

Viewing Home screen..................................................................................................................................................19

Setup menu....................................................................................................................................................................19

View menu.....................................................................................................................................................................20

Locating the Service Tag of your system................................................................................................................... 20

System Label Information................................................................................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2: Initial system setup and configuration........................................................................22

Setting up your system.................................................................................................................................................... 22

iDRAC configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Options to set up iDRAC IP address....................................................................................................................... 22

Log in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................................................23

Options to install the operating system.......................................................................................................................23

Methods to download firmware and drivers......................................................................................................... 23

Downloading drivers and firmware.......................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 3: Installing and removing system components.............................................................. 25

Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................25

Before working inside your system............................................................................................................................... 26

After working inside your system.................................................................................................................................. 26

Recommended tools......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Optional front bezel.......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Removing the front bezel.......................................................................................................................................... 26

Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................ 27

System cover......................................................................................................................................................................28

Removing the system cover..................................................................................................................................... 28

Installing the system cover....................................................................................................................................... 29

Inside the system.............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Backplane cover................................................................................................................................................................. 31

Removing the backplane cover.................................................................................................................................31

Installing the backplane cover.................................................................................................................................. 32

Air shroud............................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Removing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................34

Installing the air shroud.............................................................................................................................................. 34

Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................................................35

Removing the cooling fan.......................................................................................................................................... 35

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Installing cooling fan................................................................................................................................................... 36

Intrusion switch..................................................................................................................................................................37

Removing the intrusion switch................................................................................................................................. 37

Installing the intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................38

Drives................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Removing a drive blank.............................................................................................................................................. 39

Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................ 39

Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.................................................................................40

Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter..................................................................................... 41

Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier.................................................................... 41

Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier................................................................... 42

Removing a hard drive................................................................................................................................................43

Installing a hard drive..................................................................................................................................................44

Removing the drive from the drive carrier............................................................................................................ 45

Installing a drive into the drive carrier.................................................................................................................... 46

System memory................................................................................................................................................................. 46

System memory guidelines........................................................................................................................................46

General memory module installation guidelines.................................................................................................... 48

Mode-specific guidelines........................................................................................................................................... 48

Removing a memory module..................................................................................................................................... 51

Installing a memory module.......................................................................................................................................52

Processors and heat sinks...............................................................................................................................................53

Removing a processor and heat sink module....................................................................................................... 53

Installing a processor and heat sink module..........................................................................................................54

Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module.............................................................. 55

Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module...................................................................... 56

Internal PERC riser........................................................................................................................................................... 58

Removing the internal PERC riser...........................................................................................................................58

Installing the internal PERC riser.............................................................................................................................59

Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser.....................................................................................61

Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser................................................................................................61

Expansion cards and expansion card risers.................................................................................................................62

Expansion card installation guidelines.....................................................................................................................62

Expansion bus specifications.................................................................................................................................... 67

Installing an expansion card riser............................................................................................................................. 67

Removing an expansion card riser...........................................................................................................................69

Removing the expansion card from the expansion card riser...........................................................................70

Installing the expansion card into the expansion card riser...............................................................................73

Internal PERC riser......................................................................................................................................................75

M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Installing the M.2 SSD module..................................................................................................................................79

Removing the M.2 SSD module............................................................................................................................... 80

Optional MicroSD or vFlash card................................................................................................................................... 81

Removing the MicroSD card..................................................................................................................................... 81

Installing the MicroSD card....................................................................................................................................... 82

Optional IDSDM or vFlash module.................................................................................................................................83

Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card......................................................................................................83

Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card............................................................................................................... 84

LOM riser card................................................................................................................................................................... 85

Removing the LOM riser card.................................................................................................................................. 85

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Installing the LOM riser card.................................................................................................................................... 86

Hard drive backplane........................................................................................................................................................ 87

Hard drive backplane details..................................................................................................................................... 87

Installing the hard drive backplane .........................................................................................................................88

Removing the hard drive backplane ...................................................................................................................... 89

Cable routing...................................................................................................................................................................... 90

System battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 94

Replacing the system battery...................................................................................................................................94

Optional internal USB memory key............................................................................................................................... 95

Replacing the optional internal USB memory key................................................................................................95

Optical drive (optional).................................................................................................................................................... 96

Removing the optical drive....................................................................................................................................... 96

Installing the optical drive..........................................................................................................................................96

Power supply units............................................................................................................................................................97

Removing a power supply unit blank.......................................................................................................................97

Installing a power supply unit blank.........................................................................................................................98

Removing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................. 98

Installing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................... 99

Removing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit...............................................................................100

Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit..................................................................................101

Power interposer board..................................................................................................................................................102

Removing power interposer board........................................................................................................................ 102

Installing power interposer board...........................................................................................................................102

Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................................103

Removing the left control panel.............................................................................................................................103

Installing the left control panel............................................................................................................................... 104

Removing the right control panel.......................................................................................................................... 105

Installing the right control panel.............................................................................................................................106

System board....................................................................................................................................................................107

Removing the system board....................................................................................................................................107

Installing the system board......................................................................................................................................108

Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................................................ 111

Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................111

Initializing TPM for BitLocker users....................................................................................................................... 112

Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users....................................................................................................................112

Chapter 4: Jumpers and connectors .......................................................................................... 113

System board jumpers and connectors.......................................................................................................................113

System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................................................114

Disabling forgotten password........................................................................................................................................115

Chapter 5: System diagnostics................................................................................................... 116

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics............................................................................................................................. 116

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager..................................................................116

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller........................................ 116

System diagnostic controls...................................................................................................................................... 117

Chapter 6: Getting help.............................................................................................................. 118

Contacting Dell EMC....................................................................................................................................................... 118

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Documentation feedback................................................................................................................................................118

Accessing system information by using QRL.............................................................................................................118

Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system.................................................................. 119

Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ..................................................................................................119

Recycling or End-of-Life service information............................................................................................................119

Chapter 7: Documentation resources......................................................................................... 120

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system overview

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system is a 1U, dual socket rack system supports up to:

● Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

● 16 DIMM slots

● 4 x 3.5-inch drives, 8 x 2.5-inch drives, or 10 x 2.5-inch drives

● Four NVMe drives on 10 x 2.5-inch drive system

● Two redundant power supply units (PSU) or single cabled PSU

NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA hard drives and SSDs are referred to as drives in this document, unless specified

otherwise.

Topics:

• Front view of the system

• Back view of the system

• LCD panel

• Locating the Service Tag of your system

• System Label Information

Front view of the system

The front view displays the features available on the front of the system.

Figure 1. Front view of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system

Table 1. Features available on the front of the system

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

1 Left control panel N/A

Icon Description

Contains the system health and system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.

NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only

on certain configurations.

● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section.

● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature allows management of the system by using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more

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Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued)

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

2 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.

3 USB port (optional)

4 VGA port

5 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,

6 Drive slots N/A

Icon Description

information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals.

The USB port is USB 2.0 compliant.

Enables you to connect a display device to the system.

For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

Figure 2. Front view of 4 x 3.5-inch drive system

Table 2. Features available on the front of the system

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

1 Left control panel N/A

2 Drive slots N/A

Icon Description

Contains the system health and system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.

● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware

● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled

Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only

on certain configurations.

components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section.

system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature allows management of the system by using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals.

3 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.

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Table 2. Features available on the front of the system (continued)

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

4 VGA port

5 USB port (optional)

6 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,

7 Information Tag N/A

Figure 3. Front view of 10 x 2.5-inch drive system

Icon Description

Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

The USB port is USB 2.0 compliant.

and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.

Table 3. Features available on the front of the system

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

1 Left control panel N/A

2 Drive slots N/A

Icon Description

Contains the system health and system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.

● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware

● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled

Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only

on certain configurations.

components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section.

poweredgemanuals.

3 VGA port

4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,

Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

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Table 3. Features available on the front of the system (continued)

Item Ports, panels, and

slots

5 Information Tag N/A

Icon Description

Left control panel view

Figure 4. Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator

Table 4. Left control panel

Item Indicator, button, or

1 Status LED indicators N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the

connector

System health and system ID indicator

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless indicator (optional)

NOTE: iDRAC Quick

Sync 2 wireless indicator is available only on certain configurations.

Icon Description

Status LED indicators section.

Indicates the system health.

Indicates if the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless option is activated. The Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware/ firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

Status LED indicators

NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.

Table 5. Status LED indicators and descriptions

Icon Description Condition Corrective action

Drive indicator

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The indicator turns solid amber, if there is a drive error.

● Check the System event log to determine if the drive has an error.

● Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system,

and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).

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Table 5. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued)

Icon Description Condition Corrective action

● If the drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system, and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.

Temperature indicator

Electrical indicator

Memory indicator

PCIe indicator

The indicator turns solid amber, if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, the ambient temperature is out of range or there is a fan failure).

The indicator turns solid amber, if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit (PSU) or voltage regulator).

The indicator turns solid amber if a memory error occurs.

The indicator turns solid amber, if a PCIe card experiences an error.

Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:

● A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.

● System cover, air shroud, or back filler bracket is removed.

● Ambient temperature is too high.

● External airflow is obstructed.

If the problem persists, see Getting help.

Check the System event log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the PSU.

If the problem persists, see Getting help.

Check the System event log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module.

If the problem persists, see Getting help.

Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.

If the problem persists, see Getting help.

NOTE: For more information about the supported PCIe cards,

see Expansion card installation guidelines.

System health and system ID indicator codes

The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of your system.

Figure 5. System health and system ID indicators

Table 6. System health and system ID indicator codes

System health and system ID indicator code Condition

Solid blue

Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system

Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem

Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the

Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode.

health and system ID button to switch to system health mode.

persists, see the Getting help section.

System Event Log or the LCD panel, if available on the bezel, for specific error messages.

For more information about error messages, see the Event and

Error Message Reference Guide for 14th Generation Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers at www.dell.com/qrl.

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iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of your system.

Figure 6. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators

Table 7. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator code

Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2

Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is

Blinks white rapidly Indicates data transfer activity.

Condition Corrective action

If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the left control feature is turned off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.

ready to communicate. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn off.

panel flex cable and check. If the problem

persists, see the Getting help section.

If the LED fails to turn off, restart the system. If

the problem persists, see the Getting help

section.

If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see

the Getting help section.

Blinks white slowly Indicates that firmware update is in

progress.

Blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off

Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe

Blinking amber Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2

Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is disabled.

mode.

hardware is not responding properly.

If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see

the Getting help section.

Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is

configured to be disabled by iDRAC. If the

problem persists, see the Getting help section.

For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote

Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals or Dell OpenManage Server

Administrator User’s Guide at www.dell.com/

openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server

Administrator

Restart the system. If the problem persists, see

the Getting help section.

Restart the system. If the problem persists, see

the Getting help section.

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Right control panel view

Figure 7. Right control panel

Table 8. Right control panel

Item Indicator or button Icon Description

1 Power button

USB port

iDRAC Direct LED N/A The iDRAC Direct LED

iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB)

Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to manually power on or off the system.

NOTE: Press the power

button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-compliant operating system.

The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0compliant. This port enables you to connect USB devices to the system.

indicator lights up to indicate that the iDRAC Direct port is actively connected to a device. For more information, see the iDRAC Direct LED

indicator codes on page 14

section.

The iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port enables you to access the iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB) features. For more information, see the

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

poweredgemanuals

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iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.

You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:

Table 9. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

iDRAC Direct LED indicator code

Solid green for two seconds

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

Turns off Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.

Condition

Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.

Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.

Drive indicator codes

Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of the drive. The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicator indicates the power condition of the drive.

Figure 8. Drive indicators

1. Drive activity LED indicator

2. Drive status LED indicator

3. Drive capacity label

NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on.

Table 10. Drive indicator codes

Drive status indicator code Condition

Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.

Off Drive ready for removal.

NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives

are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready for removal during this time.

Flashes green, amber, and then turns off Predicted drive failure.

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Table 10. Drive indicator codes (continued)

Drive status indicator code Condition

Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed.

Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding.

Solid green Drive online.

Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and then turns off after six seconds

Rebuild stopped.

Back view of the system

The back view displays the features available on the back of the system.

Figure 9. Back view of the system with full height riser

Table 11. Back view of the system with full height riser

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

1 Serial port Use the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For

more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals .

2 iDRAC9 dedicated

network port

3 Ethernet ports (2) Use the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to

4 Full height riser slot N/A Use the card slots to connect full-height PCIe expansion cards on

5 Power supply unit (PSU) N/A For more information about the PSU configurations, see the

6 Power supply unit (PSU) N/A For more information about the PSU configurations, see the

7 LOM riser ports (2) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the

8 USB 3.0 port (2) Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system.

9 VGA port Use the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more

Use the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet ports, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

full height riser.

PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

These ports are 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant.

information about the supported VGA port, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals .

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Table 11. Back view of the system with full height riser (continued)

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

10 System status indicator

cable port

11 System identification

button

N/A Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system

status when the CMA is installed.

Press the system ID button:

● To locate a particular system within a rack.

● To turn the system ID on or off.

To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

NOTE:

● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.

● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode.

Figure 10. Back view of the system with 2 risers

Table 12. Back view of the system with 2 risers

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

1 Serial port Use the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For

more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals .

2 iDRAC9 dedicated

network port

3 Ethernet ports (2) Use the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to

4 Low profile riser right slot N/A Use the card slot to connect half-height PCIe expansion card on

5 Low profile riser left slot N/A Use the card slot to connect half-height PCIe expansion card on

6 Cabled PSU N/A FFor more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs

7 LOM riser ports (2) For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

8 USB 3.0 port (2) Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system.

9 VGA port Use the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more

Use the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

the system. For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

low profile riser.

at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

These ports are 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant.

information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

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Table 12. Back view of the system with 2 risers (continued)

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

10 System status indicator

cable port

11 System identification

button

N/A Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system

status when the CMA is installed.

Press the system ID button:

● To locate a particular system within a rack.

● To turn the system ID on or off.

To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

NOTE:

● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.

● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode.

NIC indicator codes

Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.

Figure 11. NIC indicator codes

1. link LED indicator

2. activity LED indicator

Table 13. NIC indicator codes

Status Condition

Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network.

Link indicator is green and activity indicator is blinking green

Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking green

Link indicator is green and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed

Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum

Link indicator is blinking green and activity is off NIC identify is enabled through the NIC configuration utility.

The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.

The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.

and data is not being sent or received.

port speed and data is not being sent or received.

Power supply unit indicator codes

AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred.

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Figure 12. AC PSU status indicator

1. AC PSU status indicator/handle

Table 14. AC PSU status indicator codes

Power indicator codes Condition

Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.

Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.

Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.

Blinking green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating

firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.

Blinking green and turns off

When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and turns off. This indicates a PSU mismatch with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.

CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label;

for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.

CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking

indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a high output configuration to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system.

CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the exception of

Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.

CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same

maximum output power.

LCD panel

The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires attention. The LCD panel can also be used to configure or view the system’s iDRAC IP address. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to

qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up..

The LCD panel is available only on the optional front bezel. The optional front bezel is hot pluggable.

The statuses and conditions of the LCD panel are outlined here:

● The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions.

● When the system needs attention, the LCD backlight turns amber, and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.

If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of

NOTE:

whether the system is turned on or off.

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● When the system turns off and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to turn it on.

● If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it.

If the problem persists, see Getting help.

● The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Figure 13. LCD panel features

Table 15. LCD panel features

Item Button or

display

1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.

2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.

3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.

4 LCD display Displays system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address.

Description

During message scrolling:

● Press and hold the right button to increase scrolling speed.

● Release the button to stop.

NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity,

the display starts scrolling.

Viewing Home screen

The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system turns off and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to turn it on.

Steps

1. To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right).

2. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:

a. Press and hold the navigation button until the up arrow

b. Navigate to the Home icon c. Select the Home icon. d. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

using the up arrow .

is displayed.

Setup menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option Description

iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are

IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view domain

addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.

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Option Description

Set error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the SEL. This

enables you to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.

Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up.

Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu section for the

options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.

View menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option Description

iDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC9. Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary),

Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).

MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.

Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.

Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.

Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the

Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format can be configured in

the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Locating the Service Tag of your system

You can identify your system using the unique Express Service Code and Service Tag. Pull out the information tag in front of the system to view the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The mini Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

Figure 14. Locating Service Tag of your system

Information tag (front view) 2. Information tag (back view)

3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label

5. Service Tag

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System Label Information

Service and Memory Information Label

Figure 15. Service and memory information label

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Initial system setup and configuration

Topics:

• Setting up your system

iDRAC configuration

•

• Options to install the operating system

Setting up your system

Perform the following steps to set up your system:

Steps

1. Unpack the system.

2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

3. Connect the peripherals to the system.

4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.

5. Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.

6. Power on the attached peripherals.

For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.

iDRAC configuration

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system management. This reduces the need for physical access to the system.

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your network infrastructure.

NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for it at the time of purchase.

This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:

Interfaces

iDRAC Settings utility

Dell Deployment Toolkit

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Server LCD panel LCD panel section

Document/Section

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

Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment

Toolkit

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

NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port. You can also

access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.

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Log in to iDRAC

You can log in to iDRAC as:

● iDRAC user

● Microsoft Active Directory user

● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user

If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the system Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –root and ca lvi n. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.

NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.

NOTE: Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.

For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Options to install the operating system

If the system is shipped without an operating system, install a supported operating system by using one of the following resources:

Table 16. Resources to install the operating system

Resources Location

iDRAC www.dell.com/idracmanuals

Lifecycle Controller www.dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle Controller

OpenManage Deployment Toolkit www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage

Deployment Toolkit

Dell certified VMware ESXi www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions

Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on PowerEdge systems

Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems

Methods to download firmware and drivers

You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:

Table 17. Firmware and drivers

Methods Location

From the Dell EMC support site www.dell.com/support/home

Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC with LC)

www.dell.com/idracmanuals

Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager

Using Dell OpenManage Essentials www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials

Using Dell OpenManage Enterprise www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage

Enterprise

Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility

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Table 17. Firmware and drivers (continued)

Methods Location

Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage

Deployment Toolkit

Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals

Downloading drivers and firmware

Dell EMC recommends 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 before downloading the drivers and firmware.

Steps

1. Go to www.dell.com/support/home.

2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the

Service Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.

3. Click Drivers & Downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed.

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

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Installing and removing system components

Topics:

• Safety instructions

Before working inside your system

•

• After working inside your system

• Recommended tools

• Optional front bezel

• System cover

• Inside the system

• Backplane cover

• Air shroud

• Cooling fans

• Intrusion switch

• Drives

• System memory

• Processors and heat sinks

• Internal PERC riser

• Expansion cards and expansion card risers

• M.2 SSD module

• Optional MicroSD or vFlash card

• Optional IDSDM or vFlash module

• LOM riser card

• Hard drive backplane

• Cable routing

• System battery

• Optional internal USB memory key

• Optical drive (optional)

• Power supply units

• Power interposer board

• Control panel

• System board

• Trusted Platform Module

Safety instructions

NOTE:

Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by

yourself.

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of

electric shock.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the

system without the system cover can result in component damage.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

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NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside

the system.

CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always

populated with a component or a blank.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

Steps

1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.

2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.

3. Remove the system cover.

After working inside your system

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

Steps

1. Install the system cover.

2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:

● Key to the bezel lock

The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.

● Phillips #1 screwdriver

● Phillips #2 screwdriver

● Torx #T30 screwdriver

● Torx #T8 screwdriver

● Wrist grounding strap

Optional front bezel

Removing the front bezel

The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

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Steps

1. Unlock the bezel by using the bezel key.

2. Press the release button, and pull the left end of the bezel.

3. Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.

Figure 16. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel

Installing the front bezel

The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

Steps

1. Locate and remove the bezel key.

NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package.

2. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system.

3. Press the bezel until the button clicks in place.

4. Lock the bezel by using the key.

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Figure 17. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel

System cover

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.

3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.

Steps

1. Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.

2. Lift the latch till the system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the guide slots on the system.

3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.

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Figure 18. Removing the system cover

Installing the system cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system.

2. Push the system cover latch down.

The system cover slides forward, the tabs on the system cover engage with the guide slots on the system and the system cover latch locks into place.

3. Using a 1/4 inch flat head or Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.

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Figure 19. Installing the system cover

Next steps

1. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.

2. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.

Inside the system

CAUTION:

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

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Figure 20. Inside the system

left control panel cable cover 2. hard drive backplane

3. backplane expander board 4. cabling latch

5. air shroud 6. intrusion switch

7. power interposer board 8. internal expansion riser

9. low profile expansion riser 1 10. low profile expansion riser 2

11. processor blank 12. heat sink

13. air shroud 14. cooling fan blank

15. left control panel cable cover 16. information tag

Backplane cover

Removing the backplane cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. Remove the system cover.

Steps

1. Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the backplane cover.

2. Lift the backplane cover away from the system.

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Figure 21. Removing backplane cover

Installing the backplane cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. Install the system cover.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system.

2. Slide the backplane cover toward the front of the system until the cover locks into place.

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Figure 22. Installing backplane cover

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

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Air shroud

Removing the air shroud

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly,

resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

Steps

Holding the blue touch points, lift the air shroud away from the system.

Figure 23. Removing the air shroud

Next steps

1. If applicable, install the air shroud.

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

Installing the air shroud

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the system wall and secure the cables by using the cable latch.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.

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2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.

When firmly seated, the memory socket numbers marked on the air shroud align with the respective memory sockets.

Figure 24. Installing the air shroud

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Cooling fans

Removing the cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the internal riser.

5. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

6. Move the cables out of the way to access the cooling fan cable connector on the system board.

Steps

1. Press the tabs on the side of the cable connector to disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board.

NOTE: Ensure that you disconnect the fan 1 cable from the power interposer board.

NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.

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Figure 25. Removing the cooling fan

2. Lift the fan out holding the blue touch point.

Next steps

1. Install the cooling fan.

2. Install the internal riser.

3. Connect the power cable to the system board.

4. Ensure the cables are routed correctly.

5. Install the air shroud.

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

Installing cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the internal riser.

5. Remove the power cable.

6. Move the cables out of the way to access the cooling fan cable connector on the system board.

Steps

1. Holding the blue touch point, place the cooling fan into the cooling fan cage.

2. Route the cooling fan cable and connect it to the connector on the system board.

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Figure 26. Installing cooling fan

Next steps

1. Install the internal riser.

2. Connect the power cable.

3. Ensure all the cables are routed correctly.

4. Install the air shroud.

5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Intrusion switch

Removing the intrusion switch

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. Remove air shroud.

4. Remove internal PERC riser.

Steps

1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable connected to the system board.

NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.

2. Slide the intrusion switch out of the intrusion switch slot.

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Figure 27. Removing an intrusion switch

Next steps

Install intrusion switch.

Installing the intrusion switch

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

Steps

1. Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch slot.

Figure 28. Installing intrusion switch

2. Slide the intrusion switch until it is firmly seated in the intrusion switch slot.

3. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.

Next steps

1. Install internal PERC riser.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

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Drives

Removing a drive blank

The procedure for removing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.

CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

Steps

Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.

Figure 29. Removing a drive blank

Next steps

1. Install a drive or Installing the hard drive backplane on page 88

Installing a drive blank

The procedure for installing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25.

2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

Steps

Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.

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Figure 30. Installing a drive blank

Next steps

If removed, install the front bezel.

Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch drive carrier.

NOTE: A 2.5-inch drive is installed in a 3.5-inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch drive carrier.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

NOTE: If the 2.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

2. Remove the 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

Figure 31. Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter

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Next steps

Install a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable drive carrier.

Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the 2.5-inch drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

NOTE: If the 3.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

Figure 32. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

3. Remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier from the system.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier.

NOTE: If the 3.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

2. Lift the 3.5-inch drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch drive carrier.

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Figure 33. Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier

Next steps

Install the 3.5-inch drive carrier or -inch

Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Install the 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

Steps

1. Insert the 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier with the connector end of the drive toward the back of the

3.5-inch drive carrier.

2. Align the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter with the holes on the 3.5-inch drive carrier.

3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the 3.5-inch drive adapter to the 3.5-inch carrier.

NOTE: If the 2.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

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Figure 34. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier

Next steps

1. Install the 3.5-inch drive carrier into the system.

2. If removed, install the front bezel.

Removing a hard drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If applicable, remove the front bezel.

3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal.

If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.

CAUTION:

documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to

support hard drive removal and insertion.

CAUTION: Mixing hard drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the

documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps

1. Press the release button to open the hard drive release handle.

2. Holding the handle, slide the hard drive out of the hard drive slot.

Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the

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Figure 35. Removing a hard drive

Next steps

1. Install a hard drive.

2. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.

Installing a hard drive

Prerequisites

CAUTION:

documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support

hard drive removal and insertion.

CAUTION: Mixing hard drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.

CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard drive

carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed

carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.

Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the

documentation supplied with your operating system.

CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable drive is installed and the system is powered on, the drive

automatically begins to rebuild. Ensure that the replacement drive is blank or contains data that you wish to

overwrite. Any data on the replacement drive is immediately lost after the drive is installed.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If applicable, remove the hard drive blank.

Steps

1. Press the release button on the front of the hard drive carrier to open the release handle.

2. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot and slide until the hard drive connects with the backplane.

3. Close the hard drive carrier release handle to lock the hard drive in place.

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Figure 36. Installing a hard drive

Next steps

If applicable, install the front bezel.

Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.

2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.

Figure 37. Removing the drive from the drive carrier

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Next steps

If applicable, install the drive into the drive carrier.

Installing a drive into the drive carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.

Steps

1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.

2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.

When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is flush with the back of the drive carrier.

3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws.

Figure 38. Installing a drive into the drive carrier

System memory

System memory guidelines

The PowerEdge systems support DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor.

Your system contains 16 memory sockets. Processor 1 supports up to 10 memory sockets and Processor 2 supports up to 6 memory sockets. Six memory channels are allocated to each processor. Processor 1 has four 2 DIMM slots per channel and two 1 DIMM slot per channel, Processor 2 has six 1 DIMM per channel.

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Figure 39. Memory socket locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

Table 18. Memory channels

Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5

Processor 1 Slots A1 and A7 Slots A2 andA8Slots A3 Slots A4 and A9 Slots A5 and A10 Slots A6

Processor 2 Slots B1 Slots B2 Slots B3 Slots B4 Slots B5 Slots B6

Table 19. Memory population

DIMM Type DIMMs

RDIMM 1

LRDIMM

Populated/

Channel

2 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866

Voltage

1.2 V

Operating Frequency (in

MT/s)

2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Dual rank or single rank

2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank

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Maximum DIMM Rank/

Channel

Dual rank or single rank

Quad rank

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General memory module installation guidelines

To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory. If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory.

● System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower])

● Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processors.

● Maximum supported speed of the DIMMs

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

The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:

● All DIMMs must be DDR4.

● RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.

● 64 GB LRDIMMs that are DDP (Dual Die Package) LRDIMMs must not be mixed with 128 GB LRDIMMs that are TSV

(Through Silicon Via/3DS) LRDIMMs.

● x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules can be mixed.

● Up to two RDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.

● Up to two LRDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.

● A maximum of two different ranked DIMMs can be populated in a channel regardless of rank count.

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

module(s).

● Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed.

○ For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A10 are available. ○ For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A10 and sockets B1 to B6 are available.

● Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs.

● When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with the highest

capacity first.

NOTE:

For example, if you want to mix 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules, populate 16 GB memory modules in the

sockets with white release tabs and 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.

● Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed.

NOTE: For example, 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules can be mixed.

● In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical.

NOTE: For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on.

● Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.

● Unbalanced memory configurations will result in a performance loss so always populate memory channels identically with

identical DIMMs for best performance.

● Populate six identical memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.

DIMM population update for Performance Optimized mode with quantity of 4 and 8 DIMMs per processor.

● When the DIMM quantity is 4 per processor, the population is slot 1, 2, 4, 5.

● When the DIMM quantity is 8 per processor, the population is slot 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Mode-specific guidelines

The configurations allowed depend on the memory mode selected in the System BIOS.

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Table 20. Memory operating modes

Memory Operating Mode Description

Optimizer Mode The Optimizer Mode if enabled, the DRAM controllers

operate independently in the 64-bit mode and provide optimized memory performance.

Mirror Mode The Mirror Mode if enabled, the system maintains two

identical copies of data in memory, and 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. This feature provides maximum reliability and enables the system to continue running even during a catastrophic memory failure by switching over to the mirrored copy. The installation guidelines to enable Mirror Mode require that the memory modules be identical in size, speed, and technology, and they must be populated in sets of 6 per processor.

Single Rank Spare Mode Single Rank Spare Mode allocates one rank per channel as a

spare. If excessive correctable errors occur in a rank or channel, while the operating system is running, they are moved to the spare area to prevent errors from causing an uncorrectable failure. Requires two or more ranks to be populated in each channel.

Multi Rank Spare Mode Multi Rank Spare Mode allocates two ranks per channel as a

With single rank 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 16 GB dual-rank memory modules, the available system memory: 16 GB x 16(memory modules) - 8GB(1 rank sparing/channel) x 12(channel) = 256 GB - 96 GB = 160 GB. For multi rank sparing, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 64 GB quad-rank memory modules, the available system memory: 64 GB x 16(memory modules) - 32 GB(2 rank sparing/ channel) x 12 (channel) = 1024 GB - 384 GB = 640 GB.

NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be

enabled in the BIOS menu of System Setup.

NOTE: Memory sparing does not offer protection against

a multi-bit uncorrectable error.

Dell Fault Resilient Mode The Dell Fault Resilient Mode if enabled, the BIOS creates

an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an OS that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the OS kernel to maximize system availability.

NOTE: This feature is only supported in Gold and Platinum

Intel processors.

NOTE: Memory configuration has to be of same size

DIMM, speed, and rank.

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Optimizer Mode

This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements.

● Dual processor: Populate the slots in round robin sequence starting with processor 1.

NOTE: Processor 1 and processor 2 population should match.

Table 21. Memory population rules

Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information

Single processor Optimizer (Independent

channel) population order

Mirror population order {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} Mirroring is supported with 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

● Populate in this order, odd amount allowed.

● Odd number of DIMM population is allowed.

NOTE: Odd number of

DIMMs will result in unbalanced memory configurations, which in turn will result in performance loss. It is recommended to populate all memory channels identically with identical DIMMs for best performance.

● Optimizer population order is not traditional for 4 and 8 DIMM installations of single processor.

○ For 4 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5 ○ For 8 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4,

A5, A7, A8, A9, A10

DIMM slots per processor.

Dual processor (Populate round robin starting with processor1)

Single rank sparing population order

Multi rank sparing population order

Optimized (Independent channel) population order

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Populate in this order, odd amount

allowed. Requires two ranks or more per channel.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Populate in this order, odd amount

allowed. Requires three ranks or more per channel.

A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, B{3}...

● Odd amount of DIMM slots per processor allowed.

● Odd number of DIMM population is allowed.

NOTE: Odd number of

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Table 21. Memory population rules (continued)

Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information

● Optimizer population order is not traditional for 8 and 14 DIMM installations of dual processor.

○ For 8 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4,

A5, B1, B2, B4, B5

○ For 14 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4,

A5, A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

Mirroring population order A{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, B{1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6}

Single rank sparing population order

Multi rank sparing population order

A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, B{3}...

Mirroring is supported with 6 DIMM slots per processor.

Populate in this order, odd amount per processor allowed. Requires two ranks or more per channel.

Populate in this order, odd amount per processor allowed. Requires three ranks or more per channel.

Removing a memory module

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. If applicable, remove the air shroud.

WARNING:

the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

CAUTION:

memory module or metallic contacts.

Allow the memory modules to cool after you power off the system. Handle the memory modules by

Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the

2. Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.

3. Lift and remove the memory module from the system.

Figure 40. Removing a memory module

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Next steps

1. Install the memory module.

Installing a memory module

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the

memory module or metallic contacts.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do

not bend or flex the memory module. You must insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.

2. Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the

memory module evenly.

NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in

only one orientation.

4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.

Figure 41. Installing a memory module

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed memory.

4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is firmly seated in the memory module socket.

5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.

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Processors and heat sinks

Removing a processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat

sink to cool before removing it.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. If applicable, remove the air shroud.

Steps

1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:

a. Loosen the first screw three turns. b. Loosen the second screw completely. c. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.

2. Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module

3. Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.

Figure 42. Removing processor and heat sink module

Next steps

Install the PHM.

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Installing a processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat

sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If installed, remove the processor blank and CPU dust cover.

Steps

1. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the processor socket.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.

2. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.

3. Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below:

a. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns). b. Tighten the second screw completely. c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.

If the PHM slips off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially tightened, follow these steps to secure the PHM:

a. Loosen both the heat sink screws completely. b. Lower the PHM on to the blue retention clips, following the procedure described in step 2. c. Secure the PHM to the system board, following the replacement instructions listed in this step above. 4.

NOTE:

The processor and heat sink module retention screws should not be tightened to more than 0.13 kgf-m (1.35

N.m or 12 in-lbf).

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Figure 43. Installing the processor and heat sink module

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

NOTE:

Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink.

This procedure is not required when replacing a system board.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the processor and heat sink module.

Steps

1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.

2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal.

3. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.

4. Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.

5. Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.

NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.

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Figure 44. Removing the processor bracket

Next steps

Install the processor into the processor and heat sink module.

Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions

Steps

1. Place the processor in the processor tray.

NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor.

2. Flex the outer edges of the bracket around the processor ensuring that the processor is locked into the clips on the bracket.

NOTE:

Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the bracket is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor before placing

the bracket on the processor.

NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray before you install the heat sink.

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Figure 45. Installing the processor bracket

3. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.

4. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the processor.

CAUTION:

contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.

Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and

Figure 46. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor

5. Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink.

NOTE:

● Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink.

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● Do not press on the heat sink fins.

● Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the

heat sink onto the processor and bracket.

Figure 47. Installing the heat sink onto the processor

Next steps

1. Install the processor and heat sink module.

2. Install the air shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Internal PERC riser

Removing the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

1. Open the cable guiding latch for easy access.

2. Lower the plunger.

3. Press the cable connector and disconnect the PERC cable from the backplane.

4. Hold the blue touch points and lift the internal PERC riser out of the system.

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Figure 48. Removing internal PERC riser

5. Turn the internal riser so that the PERC card is facing up.

6. Press the cable connector and disconnect the cable connected to the internal PERC card.

Figure 49. Disconnecting the cable from internal PERC card

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

3. Install the internal PERC card.

Installing the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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Steps

1. Connect the cable to the internal PERC card.

Figure 50. Connecting the cable to internal PERC riser

2. Holding the blue touch points, align the slot on the internal PERC riser to the guide on the system board.

3. Insert the internal riser card’s edge connector firmly into the system board connector until the riser is fully seated.

4. Lift the plunger to lock the riser in place.

Figure 51. Installing internal PERC riser

5. Connect the cables to the backplane and then route the cables to the cable guiding latch to close the latch.

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

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Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the internal PERC riser.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the PERC card to the internal PERC riser.

2. Pull the PERC card out of the connector on the internal PERC riser.

Figure 52. Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser

Next steps

1. Install the PERC card into the internal PERC riser.

2. Replace the air shroud.

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

Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1. Insert the PERC card into the internal PERC riser and push the card in.

2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the screw to secure the PERC card on the internal PERC riser.

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Figure 53. Installing PERC card into internal PERC riser

Next steps

1. Install the internal PERC riser.

2. Install the air shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

NOTE:

A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent

your system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs, an error message is displayed.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Depending on your system configuration, the following PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards are supported:

Table 22. Expansion card riser configurations

Expansion card riser PCIe slots on the riser Height Length Link

LOM riser Slot 1 Mezz type Mezz type x8

Right riser Slot 2 Low Profile Half Length x16

Right riser Slot 2 Full Height Half Length x16

PCIe passive bridge Slot-integrated Low Profile Half Length x8

Internal riser Slot-integrated Low Profile Half Length x8

Left riser Slot 2 Low Profile Half Length x16

Left riser Slot 3 Low Profile Half Length x16

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NOTE: The expansion card slots are not hot-swappable.

The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be installed in the card priority and slot priority order.

Table 23. Riser configurations: 1B

Card Type Slot Priority Form Factor

HWRAID BOSS (ODM) 1 Low Profile

NVMe PCIe SSD (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA EDR (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

100G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

Omni-Path HFI (Intel) 1 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA FDR (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

40G NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

40G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Solarflare) 1 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

Adapter RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

External RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Non-RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Integrated RAID (Dell design) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Broadcom) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Intel) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Mellanox) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (QLogic) Integrated Slot NONE

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Table 24. Riser configurations: 1A + 2A

Card type Slot priority Form factor

Adapter RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

HWRAID BOSS (ODM) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

NVMe PCIe SSD (Dell design) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA EDR (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

100G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

Omni-Path HFI (Intel) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA FDR (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

40G NICs (Intel) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

40G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (Emulex) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

25G NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

25G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

25G NICs (QLogic) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (Emulex) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Intel) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (QLogic) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Solarflare) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (Emulex) 1, 3 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Intel) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

External RAID (Dell design) 1, 2, 3 Low Profile

Non-RAID (Dell design) 1, 3 Low Profile

Integrated RAID (Dell design) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Broadcom) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Intel) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Mellanox) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (QLogic) Integrated Slot NONE

Table 25. Riser configurations: 1B + 2B

Card type Slot priority Form factor

HWRAID BOSS (ODM) 1 Low Profile

NVMe PCIe SSD (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA EDR (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

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Table 25. Riser configurations: 1B + 2B (continued)

Card type Slot priority Form factor

100G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

Omni-Path HFI (Intel) 1 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA FDR (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

40G NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

40G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

25G NICs (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Mellanox) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Solarflare) 1 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (QLogic) 1 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Intel) 1 Low Profile

Adapter RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

External RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Non-RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

HWRAID BOSS (ODM) 2 Full Height

Infiniband HCA EDR (Mellanox) 2 Full Height

100G NICs (Mellanox) 2 Full Height

Omni-Path HFI (Intel) 2 Full Height

40G NICs (Intel) 2 Full Height

40G NICs (Mellanox) 2 Full Height

FC32 HBA (QLogic) 2 Full Height

FC32 HBA (Emulex) 2 Full Height

25G NICs (Broadcom) 2 Full Height

25G NICs (Mellanox) 2 Full Height

25G NICs (QLogic) 2 Full Height

FC16 HBA (QLogic) 2 Full Height

FC16 HBA (Emulex) 2 Full Height

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Table 25. Riser configurations: 1B + 2B (continued)

Card type Slot priority Form factor

10Gb NICs (Broadcom) 2 Full Height

10Gb NICs (Intel) 2 Full Height

10Gb NICs (Mellanox) 2 Full Height

10Gb NICs (QLogic) 2 Full Height

10Gb NICs (Solarflare) 2 Full Height

FC8 HBA (Emulex) 2 Full Height

FC8 HBA (QLogic) 2 Full Height

1Gb NICs (Broadcom) 2 Full Height

1Gb NICs (Intel) 2 Full Height

External RAID (Dell design) 2 Full Height

Non-RAID (Dell design) 2 Full Height

Low-end Vedio (Dell design) 2 Full Height

Integrated RAID (Dell design) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Broadcom) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Intel) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Mellanox) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (QLogic) Integrated Slot NONE

Table 26. Riser configurations:1A

Card type Slot priority Form factor

Adapter RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

Non-RAID (Dell design) 1 Low Profile

HWRAID BOSS (ODM) 1, 2 Low Profile

NVMe PCIe SSD (Dell design) 1, 2 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA EDR (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

100G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

Omni-Path HFI (Intel) 1, 2 Low Profile

Infiniband HCA FDR (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

40G NICs (Intel) 1, 2 Low Profile

40G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2 Low Profile

FC32 HBA (Emulex) 1, 2 Low Profile

25G NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2 Low Profile

25G NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

25G NICs (QLogic) 1, 2 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2 Low Profile

FC16 HBA (Emulex) 1, 2 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2 Low Profile

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Table 26. Riser configurations:1A (continued)

Card type Slot priority Form factor

10Gb NICs (Intel) 1, 2 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Mellanox) 1, 2 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (QLogic) 1, 2 Low Profile

10Gb NICs (Solarflare) 1, 2 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (Emulex) 1 Low Profile

FC8 HBA (QLogic) 1, 2 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Broadcom) 1, 2 Low Profile

1Gb NICs (Intel) 1, 2 Low Profile

External RAID (Dell design) 1, 2 Low Profile

Integrated RAID (Dell design) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Broadcom) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Intel) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (Mellanox) Integrated Slot NONE

rNDC (QLogic) Integrated Slot NONE

Expansion bus specifications

The PowerEdge R440 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation three expansion cards, which must be installed on the system board using expansion card risers. The R440 system supports four types of expansion card risers.

● ○ LOM riser - One x8 PCIe Gen 3 for OCP form factor cards - connected to Processor1 ○ Right riser - One x16 PCIe Gen3 for low-profile half-length cards or One x16 PCIe Gen3 for full height half-length cards -

connected to Processor1

○ Left riser - One x16 PCIe Gen3 for low-profile half-length cards - connected to Processor2 ○ Internal riser - One x8 PCIe Gen3 for low-profile half-length cards - connected to Processor1

Table 27. Expansion card riser configurations

Expansion card riser PCIe slots on the

riser

LOM riser Slot 1 Mezz type Mezz type x8

Right riser Slot 2 Low Profile Half Length x16

Right riser Slot 2 Full Height Half Length x16

PCIe passive bridge Slot-integrated Low Profile Half Length x8

Internal riser Slot-integrated Low Profile Half Length x8

Left riser Slot 3 Low Profile Half Length x16

Height Length Link

Installing an expansion card riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card riser.

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2. Holding the touch points, align the slot on the riser with the guide in the system board.

3. Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated in the connector.

Figure 54. Installing an expansion card riser 1A

Figure 55. Installing an expansion card riser 1

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Figure 56. Installing an expansion card riser 2

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

2. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing an expansion card riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

Steps

Hold the touch points, and lift the expansion card riser, from the riser connector, on the system board.

Figure 57. Removing an expansion card riser 1A

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Figure 58. Removing an expansion card riser 1

Figure 59. Removing an expansion card riser 2

Next steps

Install the expansion card riser.

Removing the expansion card from the expansion card riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. If applicable, remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the expansion card riser.

5. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.

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Steps

1. Open the PCIe card holder latch.

2. Hold the expansion card by its edges, and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the expansion card connector on the riser.

Figure 60. Removing expansion card from riser 2

Figure 61. Removing expansion card from riser 1

3. Install a filler bracket if you are not replacing the expansion card.

You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications

NOTE:

Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper

cooling and airflow inside the system.

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Figure 62. Installing filler bracket for riser 2

Figure 63. Installing filler bracket for riser 1

Next steps

Install the expansion card riser.

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Installing the expansion card into the expansion card riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.

NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

3. Remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Open the PCIe card holder latch.

2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the

system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

Figure 64. Removing filler bracket for riser 2

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Figure 65. Removing filler bracket for riser 1

3. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser.

4. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.

5. Close the expansion card latch.

Figure 66. Installing expansion card into riser 2

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Figure 67. Installing expansion card into riser 1

Next steps

1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.

2. Install the expansion card riser

3. If applicable, install the air shroud.

4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

5. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Internal PERC riser

Removing the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

1. Open the cable guiding latch for easy access.

2. Lower the plunger.

3. Press the cable connector and disconnect the PERC cable from the backplane.

4. Hold the blue touch points and lift the internal PERC riser out of the system.

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Figure 68. Removing internal PERC riser

5. Turn the internal riser so that the PERC card is facing up.

6. Press the cable connector and disconnect the cable connected to the internal PERC card.

Figure 69. Disconnecting the cable from internal PERC card

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

3. Install the internal PERC card.

Installing the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1. Connect the cable to the internal PERC card.

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Figure 70. Connecting the cable to internal PERC riser

2. Holding the blue touch points, align the slot on the internal PERC riser to the guide on the system board.

3. Insert the internal riser card’s edge connector firmly into the system board connector until the riser is fully seated.

4. Lift the plunger to lock the riser in place.

Figure 71. Installing internal PERC riser

5. Connect the cables to the backplane and then route the cables to the cable guiding latch to close the latch.

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

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4. Remove the internal PERC riser.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the PERC card to the internal PERC riser.

2. Pull the PERC card out of the connector on the internal PERC riser.

Figure 72. Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser

Next steps

1. Install the PERC card into the internal PERC riser.

2. Replace the air shroud.

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

Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1. Insert the PERC card into the internal PERC riser and push the card in.

2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the screw to secure the PERC card on the internal PERC riser.

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Figure 73. Installing PERC card into internal PERC riser

Next steps

1. Install the internal PERC riser.

2. Install the air shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

M.2 SSD module

NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM or vFlash module.

Installing the M.2 SSD module

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25

2. Remove the air shroud.

3. Remove the BOSS card.

NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.

Steps

1. Connect the M.2 SSD module to the connector on the BOSS card.

2. Place the retention strap on the M.2 SSD module, and tighten the screw to secure the module.

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Figure 74. Installing the M.2 SSD module

Next steps

1. Install the BOSS card.

NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.

2. Install the air shroud..

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

Removing the M.2 SSD module

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 25

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the BOSS card.

NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.

Steps

1. Loosen the screw and lift the retention strap that secures the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card.

2. Lift the M.2 SSD module and slide it out of the connector on the BOSS card.

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Figure 75. Removing the M.2 SSD module

Next steps

Replace the M.2 SSD module.

Optional MicroSD or vFlash card

Removing the MicroSD card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

Steps

1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the vFlash/IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. To locate IDSDM/vFlash module, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

2. Hold the MicroSD card and remove it from the slot.

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Figure 76. Removing the MicroSD card

NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.

Next steps

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

2. Install a MicroSD card.

Installing the MicroSD card

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.

NOTE: If reinstalling, ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on

the cards during removal.

Steps

1. Locate the MicroSD card connector on the IDSDM/vFlash module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot. To locate IDSDM/vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

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

2. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.

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Figure 77. Installing the MicroSD card

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Optional IDSDM or vFlash module

Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. If you are replacing the IDSDM/vFlash card, remove the MicroSD cards.

NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.

Steps

1. Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.

To locate IDSDM/vFlash connector, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

2. Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM/vFlash card out of the system.

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Figure 78. Removing the optional IDSDM/vFlash card

NOTE: There are two dip switches on the IDSDM/vFlash card for write-protection.

Next steps

Install the optional IDSDM/vFlash card.

Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions .

Steps

1. Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.

To locate IDSDM/vFlash connector, see the Jumpers and connectors on page 113 section.

2. Align the IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board.

3. Push the IDSDM/vFlash card until it is firmly seated on the system board.

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Figure 79. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card

Next steps

1. Install the MicroSD cards.

NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26 .

LOM riser card

Removing the LOM riser card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. If installed, remove the risers.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the screws that secure the LOM riser card to the system board.

2. Release the two blue side plastic snaps holding the LOM riser card.

3. Hold the LOM riser card by the edges on either side, and lift to remove it from the connector on the system board.

4. Slide the LOM riser card towards the front of the system until the Ethernet connectors or the Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) are clear of the slot in the back of the system.

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Figure 80. Removing LOM riser card

Next steps

Install the LOM riser card.

Installing the LOM riser card

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions

Steps

1. Align the connectors on the LOM riser card with the slot on the system.

2. Press the LOM riser card until the card is firmly seated on the system board connector and the two blue plastic snap hold the LOM riser card in place.

3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the screws to secure the LOM riser card to the system board.

Figure 81. Installing LOM riser card

Next steps

1. If removed, install the risers.

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2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26

Hard drive backplane

Hard drive backplane details

Depending on your system configuration, the hard drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R440 are listed here:

Table 28. Supported backplane options for PowerEdge R440 systems

System Supported hard drives options

3.5-inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane

PowerEdge R440

Figure 82. 4 x 3.5 backplane

release tab 2. SAS_A connector on the backplane

3. backplane power cable connector 4. power connector

Figure 83. 8 x 2.5-inch backplane

release tab 2. SATA_A cable connector

3. backplane signal cable connector 4. backplane

5. SATA_B cable connector 6. backplane power cable connector

2.5-inch (x10) SAS, SATA or NVMe backplane

2.5-inch (x8) SAS, SATA or Nearline SAS drives

Figure 84. 10 x 2.5 backplane

release tab 2. bridge PCIe cable connector

3. internal PCIe cable connector 4. NVMe cable connector

5. NVMe cable connector 6. backplane power cable connector

7. NVMe cable connector

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Figure 85. 10 x 2.5 backplane with expander

1. SAS_A connector 2. backplane signal cable connector

3. backplane power cable connector 4. SAS_B connector

5. SAS_C connector

Installing the hard drive backplane

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

NOTE: The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.

Steps

1. Align the slots on the backplane with the hooks on the system.

2. Lower the hard drive backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.

3. If your backplane has an expander board, then tighten the captive screws to secure the expander board to the system.

Figure 86. Installing the hard drive backplane

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Next steps

1. Connect all the cables to the backplane.

2. Install all the hard drives.

3. Install the backplane cover.

4. Install the air shroud.

5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26

Removing the hard drive backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the hard drives from the system before

removing the backplane.

CAUTION: Note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before you remove the hard drive so

that you can replace them in the same location.

NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the backplane cover.

5. Remove all hard drives from the hard drive slot.

6. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.

Steps

1. Press the blue release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the backplane from the hooks on the system.

2. To remove a backplane with an expander board:

a. Loosen the captive screws that secure the expander board. b. Press the release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the slots on the backplane from the hooks on the system.

Figure 87. Removing the hard drive backplane

3. Lift the backplane out of the system.

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Next steps

Install the hard drive backplane.

Cable routing

Figure 88. Cable routing - 10 x 2.5 hard drive backplane with PERC

backplane 2. backplane expander

3. backplane power cable 4. backplane signal cable

5. backplane expander signal cable 6. cable routing clip

7. power interposer board 8. internal riser

9. system board 10. SAS cable (BP: SAS_B to internal riser)

11. SAS cable (BP: SAS_A to internal riser)

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Figure 89. Cable routing - 10 x 2.5 hard drive backplane with NVMe

backplane 2. backplane expander

3. backplane power cable 4. backplane power cable

5. backplane expander signal cable 6. cable routing clip

7. power interposer board 8. expansion card riser

9. system board 10. internal riser

11. SAS cable (BP: SAS_B to expansion card riser) 12. SAS cable (BP: SAS_A to expansion card riser)

13. NVMe cable connector (BP: PCIe to internal riser) 14. NVMe cable connector (BP: PCIe to MB)

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Figure 90. Cable routing - 8 x 2.5 hard drive backplane with PERC

hard drive backplane 2. backplane power cable

3. SAS cable (SAS_B connector to internal riser) 4. SAS cable (SAS_A connector to internal riser)

5. backplane signal cable 6. cable routing clip

7. power interposer board 8. internal riser

9. system board

Figure 91. Cable routing - 8 x 2.5 hard drive backplane with onboard SATA

hard drive backplane 2. backplane power cable

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3. SATA cable (BP: SATA_B to MB) 4. SATA cable (BP: SATA_A to MB)

5. backplane signal cable 6. cable routing clip

7. power interposer board 8. system board

Figure 92. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5 hard drive backplane with PERC

hard drive backplane 2. backplane signal cable

3. cable routing clip 4. SAS cable (BP: SAS_A to PERC)

5. backplane power cable 6. power supply unit

7. system board

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Figure 93. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5 hard drive backplane with SATA

hard drive backplane 2. backplane signal cable

3. cable routing clip 4. SATA cable (BP: SATA_A to MB)

5. backplane power cable 6. power supply unit

7. system board

System battery

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.

Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

WARNING:

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety

information that shipped with your system.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).

There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only

Steps

1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

CAUTION:

or removing a battery.

2. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.

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Figure 94. Removing the system battery

3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.

4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.

Figure 95. Installing the system battery

Next steps

1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).

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

3. While booting, press F2 to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.

4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.

5. Exit the System Setup.

Optional internal USB memory key

NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

Replacing the optional internal USB memory key

Prerequisites

CAUTION:

the USB memory key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

Steps

1. Locate the USB port or USB memory key on the system board.

To locate the USB port, see the Jumpers and connectors.

2. If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port.

3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port.

To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of

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Next steps

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

2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key.

Optical drive (optional)

Removing the optical drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 26.

3. If applicable, remove the front bezel.

4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive.

NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the power and data cable on the side of the system and drive. Route these

cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.

Steps

1. Press the release tab to release the optical drive.

2. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is out of the optical drive slot.

3. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank. The procedure to install the optical drive blank is the same as the optical drive.

Figure 96. Removing optical drive

Next steps

Install an optical drive.

Installing the optical drive

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system.

2. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.

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Figure 97. Installing optical drive

3. Connect the power and data cables to the connector on the optical drive.

NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.

4. Replace the front Bezel.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 26.

Power supply units

NOTE: For more information, see the PowerEdge R440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label. For example, Extended

Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not

supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. Mixing PSUs will result in mismatch condition or

failure to turn the system on.

NOTE: When two identical PSUs are installed, power supply redundancy (1+1 – with redundancy or 2+0 – without

redundancy) is configured in system BIOS. In redundant mode, power is supplied to the system equally from both PSUs

when Hot Spare is disabled. When Hot Spare is enabled, one of the PSUs is put into the sleep mode when system utilization

is low in order to maximize efficiency.

NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same maximum output power.

Removing a power supply unit blank

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

If you are installing a second power supply unit, remove the power supply unit blank in the bay by pulling the blank outward.

CAUTION:

supply unit bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the power supply unit blank only if you are installing a

second power supply unit.

To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply unit blank must be installed in the second power

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Figure 98. Removing a power supply unit blank

Next steps

Install the second power supply unit blank.

Installing a power supply unit blank

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

NOTE: Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay.

Steps

Align the PSU blank with the PSU slot and push it into the PSU slot until it clicks into place.

Figure 99. Installing a power supply unit blank

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing a power supply unit

Prerequisites

CAUTION:

remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions

2. Disconnect the power cable from the power source and from the PSU you intend to remove, and then remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle.

3. Unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with the PSU removal.

The system needs one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems,

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For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at www.dell.com/

poweredgemanuals.

Steps

Press the release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle.

Figure 100. Removing a power supply unit

Next steps

Install the PSU.

Installing a power supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions

2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.

Steps

Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.

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Figure 101. Installing a power supply unit

Next steps

1. If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap.

NOTE: When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the

PSU and determine its status. The PSU redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new PSU is

discovered and enabled before you remove the other PSU. The PSU status indicator turns green to signify that the PSU

is functioning properly.

Removing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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

3. Remove the air shroud

4. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

5. Disconnect all the cables connected from the PSU to the system board.

6. If applicable, remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw securing the PSU to the system.

2. Slide the PSU out of the PSU cage.

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Dell PowerEdge R440 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system overview

Front view of the system

Left control panel view

Status LED indicators

System health and system ID indicator codes

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Right control panel view

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Drive indicator codes

Back view of the system

NIC indicator codes

Power supply unit indicator codes

LCD panel

Viewing Home screen

Setup menu

View menu

Locating the Service Tag of your system

System Label Information

Initial system setup and configuration

iDRAC configuration

Setting up your system

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

Log in to iDRAC

Options to install the operating system

Methods to download firmware and drivers

Downloading drivers and firmware

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Before working inside your system

After working inside your system

Recommended tools

Optional front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Installing the front bezel

System cover

Removing the system cover

Installing the system cover

Inside the system

Backplane cover

Removing the backplane cover

Installing the backplane cover

Air shroud

Removing the air shroud

Installing the air shroud

Cooling fans

Removing the cooling fan

Installing cooling fan

Intrusion switch

Removing the intrusion switch

Installing the intrusion switch

Drives

Removing a drive blank

Installing a drive blank

Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier

Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier

Removing a hard drive

Installing a hard drive

Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Installing a drive into the drive carrier

System memory

System memory guidelines

General memory module installation guidelines

Mode-specific guidelines

Removing a memory module

Installing a memory module

Processors and heat sinks

Removing a processor and heat sink module

Installing a processor and heat sink module

Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module

Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module

Internal PERC riser

Removing the internal PERC riser

Installing the internal PERC riser

Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser