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Dell PowerEdge T330 User Manual

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Dell PowerEdge T330
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E35S Series Regulatory Type: E35S001 August 2020 Rev. A10
Contents
Chapter 1: About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system............................................................................8
Supported configurations on PowerEdge T330 systems.................................................................................................9
Front panel ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Back panel features..............................................................................................................................................................17
Diagnostic indicators............................................................................................................................................................18
Internal dual SD module indicator codes..................................................................................................................... 21
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit......................................................................................................22
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes.......................................................................................23
Locating service tag of your system.................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2: Documentation resources.............................................................................................. 24
Chapter 3: Technical specifications................................................................................................ 26
Chassis dimensions..............................................................................................................................................................26
Chassis weight..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Processor specifications.....................................................................................................................................................27
Expansion bus specifications..............................................................................................................................................27
Memory specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Power specifications...........................................................................................................................................................28
Storage controller specifications.......................................................................................................................................28
Drive specifications............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Hard drives..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Optical drive................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Tape drives..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Ports and connectors specifications.................................................................................................................................29
USB ports....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
NIC ports........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
iDRAC8............................................................................................................................................................................29
Serial connector.............................................................................................................................................................29
VGA ports.......................................................................................................................................................................29
SD vFlash........................................................................................................................................................................29
Internal Dual SD Module............................................................................................................................................... 29
Video specifications.............................................................................................................................................................29
Expanded operating temperature..................................................................................................................................... 30
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4: Initial system setup and configuration............................................................................ 33
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Setting up your system.......................................................................................................................................................33
iDRAC configuration............................................................................................................................................................33
Options to install the operating system............................................................................................................................34
Chapter 5: Pre-operating system management applications............................................................. 36
Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................36
System Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................36
About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................................................46
About Dell Lifecycle Controller...........................................................................................................................................47
Changing the boot order.....................................................................................................................................................47
Choosing the system boot mode.......................................................................................................................................47
Creating a system or setup password.............................................................................................................................. 48
Using your system password to secure your system..................................................................................................... 48
Deleting or changing system and setup password..........................................................................................................49
Operating with a setup password enabled.......................................................................................................................49
Embedded systems management..................................................................................................................................... 49
iDRAC Settings utility..........................................................................................................................................................49
Chapter 6: Installing and removing system components....................................................................51
Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................................................51
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................... 52
After working inside your system......................................................................................................................................52
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Front bezel (optional)......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Installing the optional front bezel.................................................................................................................................53
Removing the optional front bezel.............................................................................................................................. 53
System feet..........................................................................................................................................................................54
Removing the system feet........................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing the system feet............................................................................................................................................. 55
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Caster wheels – optional....................................................................................................................................................56
System cover.......................................................................................................................................................................58
Inside the system................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Optical drives and tape drives (optional).......................................................................................................................... 61
Cooling shroud.....................................................................................................................................................................65
Intrusion switch....................................................................................................................................................................67
Hard drives...........................................................................................................................................................................69
Hard drive backplane...........................................................................................................................................................78
Installing the hard drive backplane...............................................................................................................................81
Four-slot hard drive blank...................................................................................................................................................83
Installing a four-slot hard drive blank.......................................................................................................................... 84
System memory...................................................................................................................................................................85
General memory module installation guidelines......................................................................................................... 86
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................................................... 86
Removing memory modules......................................................................................................................................... 87
Installing memory modules........................................................................................................................................... 88
Cooling fans..........................................................................................................................................................................89
Removing the internal cooling fan...............................................................................................................................90
Installing the internal cooling fan................................................................................................................................. 90
Internal USB memory key (optional)..................................................................................................................................91
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key...................................................................................................... 91
Expansion cards...................................................................................................................................................................92
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................................................... 92
Removing an expansion card....................................................................................................................................... 93
Installing an expansion card..........................................................................................................................................95
SD vFlash card (optional)...................................................................................................................................................97
Removing the optional SD vFlash card.......................................................................................................................97
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iDRAC port card (optional)................................................................................................................................................ 98
Internal dual SD module (optional)................................................................................................................................... 101
Heat sink and processor....................................................................................................................................................105
Power supply units..............................................................................................................................................................112
Power interposer board.................................................................................................................................................... 120
System battery ..................................................................................................................................................................122
Control panel assembly..................................................................................................................................................... 124
System board......................................................................................................................................................................134
Trusted Platform Module..................................................................................................................................................139
Installing the Trusted Platform Module.....................................................................................................................139
Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users.................................................................................................................... 140
Initializing the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................................................. 140
System top cover...............................................................................................................................................................140
Removing the system top cover.................................................................................................................................141
Installing the system top cover................................................................................................................................... 141
Chapter 7: Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode................................................... 143
Safety instructions for converting system from tower to rack................................................................................... 143
Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode.......................................................................... 143
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Chapter 8: Using system diagnostics.............................................................................................145
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics................................................................................................................................ 145
Chapter 9: Jumpers and connectors.............................................................................................. 147
System board jumpers and connectors...........................................................................................................................147
System board jumper settings..........................................................................................................................................148
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................................................149
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting your system...................................................................................... 150
Troubleshooting system startup failure.......................................................................................................................... 150
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................................................150
Troubleshooting the video subsystem............................................................................................................................. 151
Troubleshooting a USB device..........................................................................................................................................151
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - USB XML configuration............................................................................................ 152
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - Laptop connection.....................................................................................................152
Troubleshooting a serial input and output device..........................................................................................................152
Troubleshooting a NIC.......................................................................................................................................................153
Troubleshooting a wet system.........................................................................................................................................153
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................................................154
Troubleshooting the system battery............................................................................................................................... 155
Troubleshooting power supply units................................................................................................................................155
Troubleshooting cooling problems...................................................................................................................................156
Troubleshooting cooling fans............................................................................................................................................157
Troubleshooting system memory.....................................................................................................................................157
Troubleshooting an internal USB key.............................................................................................................................. 158
Troubleshooting a micro SD card.....................................................................................................................................158
Troubleshooting an optical drive......................................................................................................................................159
Troubleshooting a tape backup unit................................................................................................................................ 159
Troubleshooting a drive or SSD....................................................................................................................................... 160
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................................................. 160
Troubleshooting expansion cards..................................................................................................................................... 161
Troubleshooting processors............................................................................................................................................. 162
Chapter 11: Getting help............................................................................................................... 163
Contacting Dell EMC.........................................................................................................................................................163
Accessing system information by using QRL................................................................................................................. 163
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About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system

The Dell PowerEdge T330 is a single socket rack server and supports the following hardware configuration:
Component Quantity
1
Processor
Memory modules Up to four DIMMS
Hard drives Up to eight hard drives or solid state drives (SSDs)
Topics:
• Supported configurations on PowerEdge T330 systems
• Front panel
• Back panel features
• Diagnostic indicators
• Locating service tag of your system
The server supports one processor from these product families
• Intel E3-1200 v5 or v6 series
• Intel Core i3 6100 series
• Intel Celeron G3900 series
• Intel Celeron G3930
• Intel Pentium G4500 series
• Intel Pentium G4600 series
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Supported configurations on PowerEdge T330 systems

Figure 1. System view with supported configurations
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Front panel

The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and VGA ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel. The hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel.

Front panel features and indicators — tower mode

Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators — eight 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Table 1. Front panel features and indicators — eight 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator, power
button
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Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the system. The power­on indicator glows when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.
Table 1. Front panel features and indicators — eight 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis (continued)
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
2 NMI button
3 System identification button Enables you to locate a particular system within a rack. The
Icon Description
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning
off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system documentation.
identification buttons are located on the front and back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the system ID button for more than 15 seconds.
4 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag, NIC, MAC
address, and so on for your reference. The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages.
See LCD panel on page 15.
7 USB management port/iDRAC
Direct port
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is
9 Optical drive or tape drives Enables you to install an optical drive or tape drives. For more
10 Hard drives Enables you to install up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter)
Functions as a regular USB port or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
USB 3.0-compliant.
information about supported optical drives and tape drives, see
Optical drives and tape drives (optional) on page 61.
hot swappable hard drives/SSDs.
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Figure 3. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Table 2. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator, power
button
2 NMI button
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Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the system. The power­on indicator glows when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning
off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Table 2. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis (continued)
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
3 System identification button Enables you to locate a particular system within a rack. The
4 LCD menu buttons Enables you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag, NIC, MAC
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages.
7 USB management port/iDRAC
Direct port
Icon Description
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system documentation.
identification buttons are located on the front and back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the system ID button for more than 15 seconds.
address, and so on for your reference. The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
See LCD panel on page 15.
Functions as a regular USB port or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is
USB 3.0-compliant.
9 Optical drive or tape drives Enables you to install an optical drive or tape drives. For more
information about supported optical drives and tape drives, see
Optical drives and tape drives (optional) on page 61.
10 Hard drives Enables you to install up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter)
hot swappable hard drives/SSDs.
11 Four-slot hard drive blank Supported on systems with an x8 hard drive backplane configured
for software RAID support. These systems support only four hard drives, and the remaining hard drive slots are preinstalled with the four-slot hard drive blank, and cannot be upgraded for additional storage.
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Front panel features and indicators — rack mode

Figure 4. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode
Table 3. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator, power
button
2 NMI button
3 System identification button Enables you to locate a particular system within a rack. The
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the system. The power­on indicator glows when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning
off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system documentation.
identification buttons are located on the front and back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the system ID on or off
If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the system ID button for more than 15 seconds.
4 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag, NIC, MAC
address, and so on for your reference. The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages.
See LCD panel on page 15.
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Table 3. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode (continued)
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
7 USB management port/iDRAC
Direct port
8 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.
9 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is
10 Optical drive or tape drives Enables you to install an optical drive or tape drives. For more
11 Hard drives Enables you to install up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5 inch with adapter)
Icon Description
Functions as a regular USB port or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
NOTE: The video connector is available only in the rack-
mode configuration of your system. For information on converting your system from tower to the rack mode, see Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode
to rack mode on page 143.
USB 3.0-compliant.
information about supported optical drives and tape drives, see
Optical drives and tape drives (optional) on page 61.
hot swappable hard drives or four 3.5-inch (2.5 inch with adapter) hot swappable hard drives.

LCD panel

The LCD panel of your system provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.
• The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions.
• When the system needs attention, the LCD turns amber, and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.
NOTE:
If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of
whether the system is turned on or off.
• The LCD backlight is turned off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.
• The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.
Figure 5. LCD panel features
Table 4. LCD panel features
Item Button Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
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Table 4. LCD panel features (continued)
Item Button Description
• Press and hold the 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:
Press and hold the navigation button till the up arrow
a.
b. Navigate to the 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.
Set error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the SEL. This enables
you to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.
Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu section for the options and
option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.
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 iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary), Gateway,
IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.
Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.
Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set
home submenu of the Setup menu.
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Option Description
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.

Back panel features

The back panel provides access to the features available on the back of the server, such as the system identification button, power supply sockets, cable management arm connectors, iDRAC storage media, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. A majority of the expansion card ports can be accessed from the back panel. The hot swappable power supply units, and if installed, the rear accessible hard drives are accessible from the back panel.

Back panel features and indicators

Figure 6. Back panel features and indicators
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Table 5. Back panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power supply units (PSU1 and
PSU2)
2, 3 USB connectors (6) Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Four ports
4, 5 Ethernet connectors (2) Enable you to connect two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC
6 vFlash media card slot (optional) Enables you to connect a vFlash media card.
7 System identification button Enables you to locate a particular system within a rack. The
Icon Description
Enables you to install up to two 495 W redundant and 350 W non­redundant AC power supply units.
NOTE: Non-redundant PSU is supported in systems
with an x8 backplane.
are USB 2.0-compliant and two ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
connectors.
identification buttons are located on the front and back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the system ID on or off.
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.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup), press and hold for more than 15 seconds.
8 System identification connector Enables you to connect the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management arm.
9 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the system.
10 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the system.
11 iDRAC port (optional)
12 PCIe expansion card slots (4) Enables you to connect up to four full-height PCI expansion cards.
Enables you to install a dedicated management port card.

Diagnostic indicators

The diagnostic indicators on the system indicate operation and error status.

Diagnostic indicators on the front panel

No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into a working power
NOTE:
source and press the power button.
Table 6. Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health indicator The indicator turns solid blue if the
system is in good health.
The indicator flashes amber:
• When the system is turned on.
None required.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages
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Table 6. Diagnostic indicators (continued)
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
• When the system is in standby.
• If any error condition exists. For example, a failed fan, PSU, or a hard drive.
Hard drive indicator
Electrical indicator The indicator flashes amber if the
Temperature indicator
Memory indicator The indicator flashes amber if a
The indicator flashes amber if there is a hard drive error.
system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit (PSU) or voltage regulator).
The indicator flashes amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, the ambient temperature is out of range or fan failure).
memory error occurs.
Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
The POST process is interrupted without any video output due to invalid memory configurations. See the Getting help section.
Check the System Event Log to determine the hard drive that has an error. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). If the hard drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.
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 the Getting help section.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
See the Getting help section.
Check the system event log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
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Hard drive indicator codes

Each hard drive carrier has an activity indicator and a status indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of the hard drive. The activity LED indicates whether hard drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive.
Figure 7. Hard drive indicators
1. Hard drive activity indicator
2. Hard drive status indicator
3. Hard drive
NOTE:
If the hard drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right
side) does not turn on.
Table 7. Hard drive indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard
drives are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding
Steady green Drive online
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and then turns off after six seconds
Rebuild stopped
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NIC indicator codes

The NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information about the network activity and link status. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is currently connected or not. The link LED indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 8. NIC Indicator Codes
1. link indicator
2. activity indicator
Table 8. NIC indicators
Convention Status Condition
A Link and activity indicators are off.
B Link indicator is green. The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
C Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
D Activity indicator is flashing. green Network data is being sent or received.
The NIC is not connected to the network.
port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).
maximum port speed.

Internal dual SD module indicator codes

The Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) provides you with a redundant SD card solution. You can configure the IDSDM for storage or as the OS boot partition. The IDSDM card offers the following features:
• Dual card operation — maintains a mirrored configuration by using SD cards in both the slots and provides redundancy.
NOTE:
When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of System Setup, the
information is replicated from one SD card to another.
• Single card operation — single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.
The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes:
Table 9. IDSDM indicator codes
Convention IDSDM indicator code Description
A Green Indicates that the card is online.
B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity.
C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has failed.
D Amber Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or is write-protected.
E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting.
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Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit

Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.
Figure 9. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
Table 10. Redundant AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
B Flashing green When the PSU firmware is being updated, the PSU handle flashes green.
C Flashing green and
turns off
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem in the PSU.
Condition
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when
updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at 4 Hz rate and turns off. This indicates that there is a PSU mismatch with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported voltage.
CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power
Performance (EPP) label on the back.
NOTE: Ensure that both the PSUs are of the same capacity.
NOTE: Mixing PSUs from previous generations of Dell PowerEdge servers
can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the
flashing indicator. Swapping the other 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.
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CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the
exception of Titanium PSUs, which support only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.
Table 10. Redundant AC PSU status indicator (continued)
Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Condition
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the
same maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and triggers a
mismatch.

Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes

Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant cabled power supply unit (PSU) of the system.
Figure 10. Non-redundant cabled AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1. self-diagnostic button
2. AC PSU status indicator
Table 11. Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator
Power Indicator Pattern Condition
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.

Locating service tag of your system

Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system
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Documentation resources

This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table:
• From the Dell EMC support site:
1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
2. Click the required product or product version.
NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system.
3. On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
• Using search engines:
○ Type the name and version of the document in the search box.
Table 12. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
2
Setting up your system
Configuring your system
For more information about installing and securing the system into a rack, see the Rail Installation Guide included with your rack solution.
For information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide document that is shipped with your system.
For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing your system remotely, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
For information about understanding Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide for iDRAC.
For information about Redfish and its protocol, supported schema, and Redfish Eventing are implemented in iDRAC, see the Redfish API Guide.
For information about iDRAC property database group and object descriptions, see the Attribute Registry Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about earlier versions of the iDRAC documents, see the iDRAC documentation.
To identify the version of iDRAC available on your system, on the iDRAC web interface, click ? >
About.
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www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Table 12. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued)
Task Document Location
For information about installing the operating system, see the operating system documentation.
For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document.
Managing your system For information about systems
management software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide.
For information about setting up, using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
For information about installing, using, and troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
For information about installing, using, and troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Enterprise, see the Dell OpenManage Enterprise User’s Guide.
www.dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals
www.dell.com/support/drivers
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
> OpenManage Server Administrator
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
> OpenManage Essentials
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
> OpenManage Enterprise
Understanding event and error messages
Troubleshooting your system
For information about installing and using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide.
For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.
Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers
For information about the event and error messages that are generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup.
For information about identifying and troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
https://www.dell.com/ serviceabilitytools
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about understanding the features of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the Storage controller documentation.
www.dell.com/qrl
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
www.dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals
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Topics:
• Chassis dimensions
• Chassis weight
• Processor specifications
• Expansion bus specifications
• Memory specifications
• Power specifications
• Storage controller specifications
• Drive specifications
• Ports and connectors specifications
• Video specifications
• Expanded operating temperature
• Environmental specifications

Chassis dimensions

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Technical specifications

Figure 11. Chassis dimensions of Dell PowerEdge T330 system
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Table 13. Dimensions of Dell PowerEdge T330 system
System X (with
PowerEdge T330
feet open)
304.5 mm (11.99 inches)
X (with castor)
307.9 mm ( 12.12 inches)
Xa Y Ya Yb Z Za Zb
218 mm (8.58 inches)
471.3 mm (18.55 inches)
430.3 mm (16.94 inches)
443.3 mm (17.45 inches)

Chassis weight

Table 14. Chassis weight
System Maximum weight
PowerEdge T330
36 Kg (79.36 lb)

Processor specifications

Processor
Type The PowerEdge T330 supports any one of the processors listed here:
Specification
• Intel E3-1200 v5 or v6 series
• Intel Core i3 6100 series
• Intel Celeron G3900 series
• Intel Celeron G3930
• Intel Pentium G4500 series
• Intel Pentium G4600 series
594.82 mm (23.42 inches)
578.42 mm (22.77 inches)
542.2 mm (21.34 inches)

Expansion bus specifications

PCI Express expansion slots
Slot 1 One full-height, half-length x8 PCIe Gen3 card slot connected to processor
Slot 2 One full-height, half-length x16 PCIe Gen3 card slot connected to processor
Slot 3 One full-height, half-length x1 PCIe Gen3 card slot connected to Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
Slot 4 One full-height, half-length x8 PCIe Gen3 card slot connected to PCH
Specification

Memory specifications

Memory
Architecture 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400 MT/s DDR4 Unbuffered DIMMs
Memory module sockets
Memory module capacities (UDIMM)
Minimum RAM 4 GB
Maximum RAM 64 GB
Specification
Support for advanced ECC or memory optimized operation
Four 288-pin sockets
4 GB (single-rank), 8 GB (single- and dual-rank), 16 GB (single- and dual-rank)
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Power specifications

Power supply
Specification
unit
Power rating per hot swappable power supply unit (PSU)
Power rating per cabled PSU
Heat dissipation
Voltage
495 W (Platinum) AC (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6.5 A–3 A)
350 W (Bronze) AC (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A–3 A)
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply unit wattage rating.
1357 BTU/hr maximum (350 W PSU)
1908 BTU/hr maximum (495 W PSU)
NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase-to-phase
voltage not exceeding 230 V.
100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz

Storage controller specifications

Storage controller
Specification
Storage controller type
PERC H730, PERC H330, PERC H830, PERC S130.
NOTE: Your system supports software RAID S130 and a PERC card.
For more information on software RAID, see the Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC)
documentation at Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals.
NOTE: The upgrade from embedded controller or Software RAID controller to Hardware RAID
controller is not supported.

Drive specifications

Hard drives

The PowerEdge T330 system supports SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs).
Drives
Eight hard drive systems
Four hard drive systems
Specification
Up to eight 3.5-inch hot swappable SATA, or nearline SAS hard drives
NOTE: 2.5-inch hard drives in 3.5-inch carriers are supported for SAS, and SATA SSD hard drives
Up to four 3.5-inch hot swappable SATA, or nearline SAS hard drives
NOTE: 2.5-inch hard drives in 3.5-inch carriers are supported for SAS, and SATA SSD hard drives

Optical drive

The PowerEdge T330 system supports one optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
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Tape drives

The PowerEdge T330 system supports up to two optional 5.25-inch tape drives

Ports and connectors specifications

USB ports

The PowerEdge T330 system supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0-compliant ports. The following table provides more information about the USB specifications:
Table 15. USB specifications
System Front panel Back panel Internal
PowerEdge T330
One USB 2.0-compliant port One USB 3.0-compliant port
Two USB 3.0-compliant port Four USB 2.0-compliant port
One USB 3.0-compliant port

NIC ports

The PowerEdge T330 system supports two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel.

iDRAC8

The PowerEdge T330 system supports one optional dedicated 1 GbE Ethernet on the iDRAC Enterprise port card.

Serial connector

The serial connector connects a serial device to the system. The PowerEdge T330 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.

VGA ports

The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The PowerEdge T330 system supports two 15­pin VGA ports one each on the front and back panels.

SD vFlash

The PowerEdge T330 system supports one optional SD vFlash memory card on the iDRAC Enterprise port card.
NOTE: The card slot is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on your system.

Internal Dual SD Module

The PowerEdge T330 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with an internal dual SD module.
NOTE: One card slot is dedicated for redundancy.

Video specifications

The PowerEdge T330 system supports Integrated Matrox G200 with iDRAC8 and 16 MB application memory.
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Table 16. Supported video resolution options
Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (bit)
640 x 480 60, 70 8, 16, 24
800 x 600 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1024 x 768 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1152 x 864 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1280 x 1024 60, 75 8, 16, 24

Expanded operating temperature

NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the LCD
and in the System Event Log.
Expanded operating temperature
Continuous operation
≤ 1% of annual operating hours
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
Specifications
5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C (84.2°F)dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C(50°F to 95°F)), the system
can operate continuously down to 5°C (40°F) or as high as 40°C (104°F).
For temperatures between 35°C( 95°F) and 40°C(104°F), de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m (33.8°F per 574.14 ft) above 950 m (3116.8 ft).
–5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C (84.2°F) dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C(50°F to 95°F)),, the system
can operate down to –5°C (23°F)or up to 45°C (113°F) for a maximum of 1% of its annual
operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C (104°F) and 45°C (113°F), de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m (33.8°F per 410.105ft) above 950 m (3116.8 ft).
• The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m (10,000 ft).
• Non-redundant power supply units are not supported.
• Cabled power supply units are not supported.
• Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported.
• Internal Tape backup drive (TBU) is not supported.
• Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C (40°F).
• Enable processor performance degrade.

Environmental specifications

For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/
NOTE:
environmental_datasheets.
Temperature Specifications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for
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10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Temperature Specifications
altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft)
Fresh air For information on fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage)
20°C/h (68°F/h)
Relative
Specifications
humidity
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Maximum
Specifications
vibration
Operating 0.26 G
Storage 1.88 G
Maximum
Specifications
at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (operation orientation).
rms
at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
rms
shock
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms.
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of
the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Maximum
Specifications
altitude
Operating
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft).
30482000 m (10,0006560 ft).
Operating
Specifications temperature de-rating
Up to 35 °C (95 °F)
35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F)
40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F)
The following section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution are beyond the specified limits and cause equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the environmental conditions. Remediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
Particulate
Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (33.8°F/984.25 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/574.14 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/410.1 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Specifications contamination
Air filtration Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: Applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT
equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory
floor.
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Particulate
Specifications contamination
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Corrosive dust
Gaseous
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity.
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Specifications contamination
Copper coupon corrosion rate
Silver coupon corrosion rate
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
<300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
<200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
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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

Complete 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 your system Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
4

iDRAC configuration

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

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
iDRAC Settings utility
Dell Deployment Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Chassis or Server LCD panel
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet
NOTE:
connector 1 on the system board.
Document/Section
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See the LCD panel section
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
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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
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Options to install the operating system

If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 17. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media https://www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi https://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems www.dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfTCaDRFflB_VsoLpL8x84G

Methods to download firmware and drivers

You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 18. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Global Technical Support
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading the 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 Dell.com/support/drivers.
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2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code box, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect your
Service Tag, or in General support, navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management
applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
Topics:
• Navigation keys
• System Setup
• About Boot Manager
• About Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Changing the boot order
• Choosing the system boot mode
• Creating a system or setup password
• Using your system password to secure your system
• Deleting or changing system and setup password
• Operating with a setup password enabled
• Embedded systems management
• iDRAC Settings utility
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Navigation keys

The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.
Table 19. Navigation keys
Key Description
<Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.
<Page Down> Moves to the next screen.
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
<Enter> Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: This feature is applicable for the standard graphic browser only.
<Esc> Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen exits System BIOS or
iDRAC Settings/ Device Settings/Service Tag Settings and proceeds with system boot.
<F1> Displays the System Setup help.

System Setup

By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.
Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text
NOTE:
browser, press F1.
You can access system setup by using two methods:
• Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.

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• Text browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.

Entering System Setup

Steps
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

System Setup details

The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
Description
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.

System BIOS Settings details

About this task
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Information
Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings
SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Specifies options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Specifies options to change the network settings.
Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify related features and options.
Serial Communication
System Profile Settings
System Security Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Miscellaneous Settings
Description
Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
Specifies options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and options.
Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on.
Platform Module (TPM) security. It also manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Specifies options to change the system date, time, and so on.
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System Information details

About this task
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Model Name
System BIOS Version
System Management Engine Version
System Service Tag
System Manufacturer
System Manufacturer Contact Information
System CPLD Version
UEFI Compliance Version
Specifies the system model name.
Specifies the BIOS version installed on the system.
Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
Specifies the system Service Tag.
Specifies the name of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware.
Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.

Memory Settings details

About this task The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Memory Size
System Memory Type
System Memory Speed
System Memory Voltage
Video Memory Specifies the amount of video memory.
System Memory Testing
Memory Operating Mode
Description
Specifies the memory size in the system.
Specifies the type of memory installed in the system.
Specifies the memory speed.
Specifies the memory voltage.
Specifies whether the memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Specifies the memory operating mode. The available option is Optimizer Mode.
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Processor Settings details

About this task The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Logical Processor
QPI Speed Enables you to control QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings.
Virtualization Technology
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Hardware Prefetcher
DCU Streamer Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Configurable TDP Enables you to reconfigure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels during POST based on the power
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled Turbo
Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access. This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need high utilization of random memory access.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
and thermal delivery capabilities of the system. TDP verifies the maximum heat the cooling system is needed to dissipate. This option is set to Nominal by default.
NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors.
Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance.
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.
Number of Cores per Processor
Processor 64-bit Support
Processor Core Speed
Processor 1
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Specifies the maximum core frequency of the processor.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-Model­Stepping
Brand Specifies the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor.
Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
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SATA Settings details

About this task The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, , AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI by
default.
Security Freeze Lock
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Port A
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for AHCI mode.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port B
Port C
Port D
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port E
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Option Description
Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.

Boot Settings details

About this task
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
Boot Sequence Retry
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The devices are selected in the Hard-
Boot Option Settings
BIOS Boot Settings
UEFI Boot Settings
Description
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system
is not installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to BIOS by default.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS
disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first hard drive in the list is attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all hard drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
Enables or disables BIOS boot options.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
Enables or disables UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6 PXE. This option is set to IPv4 by default.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.

Network Settings screen details

The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
About this task
Option
PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4)
Description
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device.
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Option Description
PXE Device n Settings(n = 1 to
4)
Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings.
To view the UEFI ISCSI Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Network Settings > UEFI ISCSI Settings.
The UEFI ISCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
ISCSI Initiator Name
ISCSI Device n (n = 1 to 4)
Description
Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device automatically.

Integrated Devices details

About this task The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option
User Accessible USB Ports
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated Network Card 1
Embedded NIC1 and NIC2
I/O Snoop Holdoff Response
Embedded Video Controller
Current State of Embedded Video Controller
Description
Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB keyboard and mouse operate during boot process in certain operating
systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are disabled.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off disables the USB management port and also
restricts access to iDRAC features.
Enables or disables the integrated network card.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems that do not have
Integrated Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the NIC may still be available for shared network access by the embedded management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option by using the NIC management utilities of the system.
Selects the number of cycles PCI I/O can withhold snoop requests from the CPU, to allow time to complete its own write to LLC. This setting can help improve performance on workloads where throughput and latency are critical.
Enables or disables the Embedded Video Controller option. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video Controller option is a read-only field. If the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled.
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Option Description
OS Watchdog Timer
Memory Mapped I/O above 4 GB
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature controls the
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system.
Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that need large amounts of memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.
configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slots must be disabled only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled.

Serial Communication details

About this task The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Serial Communication
Serial Port Address
Description
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default.
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial
Device 2=COM1 by default.
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console
redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default
setting of Serial Device 1.
External Serial Connector
Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate
Remote Terminal Type
Redirection After Boot
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access Device by using this option.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by
SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of
Serial Device 1.
automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This option is set to 115200 by default.
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by default.
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.

System Profile Settings details

About this task The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option Description
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS
automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to
Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt (OS).
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System
Profile option is set to Custom.
CPU Power Management
Memory Frequency
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Memory Refresh Rate
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Energy Efficient Policy
Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1
Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system profiles,
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default.
Sets the speed of the memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
Enabled by default.
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the Energy Efficiency Policy option.
Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy option.
The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum number of cores is enabled by default.
except Custom by default.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to
disabled.
NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting
does not impact the system power or performance.

System Security Settings details

About this task The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password jumper is not
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security
Description
Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default.
installed in the system.
NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
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Option Description
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to Off by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and Intel TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On
with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default.
TPM Status Specifies the TPM status.
TPM Command
Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel TXT option,
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to Disabled by default.
AC Power Recovery
AC Power Recovery Delay
User Defined Delay (60s to 240s)
UEFI Variable Access
Secure Boot Policy
Secure Boot Policy Summary
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may
affect booting to the operating system.
Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default.
virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default.
Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default.
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Immediate by default.
Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specification. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.
When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when the Secure Boot Policy option is set to Custom.
About this task To view the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > System Security >
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings.
The Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Platform Key Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK).
Key Exchange Key Database
Authorized Signature Database
Forbidden Signature Database
Description
Enables you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key Exchange Key (KEK) Database.
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx).
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Miscellaneous Settings details

About this task The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
Keyboard NumLock
Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
F1/F2 Prompt on Error
Load Legacy Video Option ROM
In-System Characterization
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by default. The F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option ROM from the video controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled.
Enables or disables In-System Characterization. This option is set to Disabled by default. The two other options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot.
NOTE: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to change in future BIOS
releases.
When enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC) executes during POST upon detecting relevant changes in system configuration to optimize system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system reset is needed for ISC results to be applied. The Enabled - No Reboot option executes ISC and continues without applying ISC results until the next time system reset occurs. The Enabled option executes ISC and forces an immediate system reset so that ISC results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute.

About Boot Manager

Boot manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system.

Viewing Boot Manager

To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system and try again.
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Boot Manager main menu

Menu item Description
Continue Normal Boot
One-shot Boot Menu
Launch System Setup
Launch Lifecycle Controller
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Enables you to access System Setup.
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.

About Dell Lifecycle Controller

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

Changing the boot order

About this task
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.
Steps
1. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > Boot Settings.
2. Click Boot Option Settings > Boot Sequence.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the device down or up in the order.
4. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.

Choosing the system boot mode

System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system:
• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (the default) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS.
1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION:
the same boot mode.
3. After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.
NOTE:
• Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating
systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.
• For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in
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Creating a system or setup password

Prerequisites
Ensure that the password jumper setting is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information about the password jumper settings, see System board jumpers and connectors on page 147
Ensure that password status is unlocked in the System Security Settings screen. For more information, see System Security Settings
details on page 44
NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and
you need not provide the system password to boot the system.
Steps
1. To enter system setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting the system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5. Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6. In the Setup Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab. A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again. A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.

Using your system password to secure your system

About this task
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.
Steps
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Type the system password and press Enter.
Next steps
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your
NOTE:
password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system
displays an error message that the system has stopped functioning and must be turned off. Even after you turn off and
restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
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Deleting or changing system and setup password

Prerequisites
NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.
Steps
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, alter or delete the existing system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
5. In the Setup Password field, alter or delete the existing setup password, and then press Enter or Tab. If you change the system and setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you delete the system and
setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
6. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.

Operating with a setup password enabled

If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE:
You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.

Embedded systems management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

iDRAC Settings utility

The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Entering the iDRAC Settings utility

Steps
1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.

Changing the thermal settings

The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system.
1. Click iDRAC Settings > Thermal.
2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE > Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
• Default Thermal Profile Settings
• Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
• Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom Minimum Fan Speed.
4. Click Back > Finish > Yes.
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Installing and removing system components

Topics:
• Safety instructions
• Before working inside your system
• After working inside your system
• Recommended tools
• Front bezel (optional)
• System feet
• Caster wheels – optional
• System cover
• Inside the system
• Optical drives and tape drives (optional)
• Cooling shroud
• Intrusion switch
• Hard drives
• Hard drive backplane
• Four-slot hard drive blank
• System memory
• Cooling fans
• Internal USB memory key (optional)
• Expansion cards
• SD vFlash card (optional)
• iDRAC port card (optional)
• Internal dual SD module (optional)
• Heat sink and processor
• Power supply units
• Power interposer board
• System battery
• Control panel assembly
• System board
• Trusted Platform Module
• System top cover
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Safety instructions

NOTE:
Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system
by yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
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NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be populated always with
either a component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites
Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
Steps
1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.
4. If installed, remove the optional front bezel.
5. Place the system on its side.
6. Remove the system cover.
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel on page 53 Removing the system cover on page 58

After working inside your system

Steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
3. Install the optional bezel.
4. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rack installation placemat at Dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.
5. Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and peripherals.
6. Turn on the system and any attached peripherals.
Related tasks
Installing the system cover on page 59 Installing the optional front bezel on page 53

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Keys to the bezel lock
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Wrist strap
• Plastic scribe
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Front bezel (optional)

The front bezel is attached to the front side of the system and prevents accidents while removing the hard drive or when pressing the reset or power button. The front bezel can also be locked for additional security.

Installing the optional front bezel

Steps
1. Locate and remove the bezel keys.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Press the release latch, and push the bezel toward the system until the bezel locks into place.
3. Lock the bezel by using the key.
Figure 12. Installing and removing the optional front bezel
release latch 2. system
1.
3. bezel key 4. slot on the chassis (2)
5. bezel tab (2) 6. bezel

Removing the optional front bezel

Steps
1. Unlock the bezel by using the bezel keys.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel.
3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.
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4. Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system board, and pull the bezel away from the system.
Figure 13. Removing the front bezel
bezel key 2. bezel
1.
3. release latch 4. system
Next steps
Install the optional front bezel.

System feet

The system feet provide stability to the system in the tower mode.

Removing the system feet

Prerequisites
NOTE:
It is recommended that you remove the system feet only when you are converting the system from the tower
mode to the rack mode, or when you are replacing the system feet with the wheel assembly.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Turn the system feet inward.
4. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface.
Steps
Remove the screws that secure the system feet to the base of the tower.
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Figure 14. Removing the system feet
slot (12) 2. screw hole (4)
1.
3. tab (12) 4. base of the tower
5. system feet (4) 6. screw (4)
Next steps
Installing the system feet.
Related tasks
Installing the system feet on page 55

Installing the system feet

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Failure to install the feet poses the risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or damage to the
system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface.
Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the system.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the system feet with the slots on the base of the chassis.
2. Secure the system feet to the base of the chassis by using the screws.
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Figure 15. Installing the system feet
slot (12) 2. screw hole (4)
1.
3. tab (12) 4. base of the tower
5. system feet (4) 6. screw (4)
Next steps
Place the system upright on a flat and stable surface, and turn the system feet outward.
Related tasks
Removing the system feet on page 54
Related information
Removing the system feet on page 54

Caster wheels – optional

Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.
The caster wheel assembly consists of:
• Caster wheel units (front and back)
• Two screws for the caster wheel units

Installing caster wheels

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface with the base of the system extending off the edge of the surface.
4. If installed, remove the system feet.
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Steps
1. Align the retention hooks on the back wheel unit with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert the hooks into the slots.
2. Slide the back wheel to the back of the system and secure the unit in place using a screw.
3. Align the retention hooks on the front wheel with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert the hooks into the slots.
4. Slide the front wheel to the front of the system, and secure the unit in place using a screw.
Figure 16. Installing caster wheels
support unit 2. screw for support unit (2)
1.
3. slot on base of the tower (4) 4. wheel assembly unit (2)
5. screw for wheel assembly (2)
Related tasks
Removing the system feet on page 54 Removing caster wheels on page 57

Removing caster wheels

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on a flat and stable surface with the wheels extending beyond the edge of the surface.
Steps
1. Remove the screw that secures the front wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
2. Slide the front wheel unit slightly to the back of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull the front wheel unit.
3. Remove the screw securing the back wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
4. Slide the back wheel unit slightly to the front of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull the back wheel unit.
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Figure 17. Removing caster wheels
slot on base of the tower (4) 2. wheel assembly unit (2)
1.
3. screw for wheel assembly (2) 4. screw for support unit (2)
5. support unit
Related tasks
Installing caster wheels on page 56

System cover

The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the system. Removing the system cover activates the intrusion switch.

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4. If installed, remove the front bezel.
5. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
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Steps
1. Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position.
2. Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover.
Figure 18. Removing the system cover
system 2. system cover
1.
3. cover release latch 4. cover release latch lock
Next steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel on page 53 Installing the system cover on page 59

Installing the system cover

Prerequisites
Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place.
3. Turn the cover release latch lock to the locked position.
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Figure 19. Installing the system side cover
system 2. system cover
1.
3. cover release latch 4. cover release latch lock
Next steps
1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
2. If removed, install the front bezel.
3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4. Turn on the system and any attached peripherals.
Related tasks
Installing the optional front bezel on page 53
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Inside the system

Figure 20. Inside the system
optical drive or tape drive 2. power interposer board
1.
3. power supply unit 4. expansion card latch
5. expansion card slots 6. cooling fan
7. memory module slots 8. processor
9. system board 10. hard drive backplane
11. hard drive

Optical drives and tape drives (optional)

Systems with hot swappable hard drives support up to one optical drive and two tape drives.
NOTE: You can also install a Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable media device on your system.
For systems with hot swappable hard drives, the optical and tape drives can be configured as follows:
Slot 1
Slot 2 PowerVault RD1000 or blank
Slot 3 SAS tape drive or blank
SATA optical drive or PowerVault RD1000
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Removing the optional optical drive or tape drive

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive or tape drive.
NOTE: Note the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis when you remove them from the system
board and the optical drive or tape drive. You must route these cables correctly and in a similar manner when you
replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
2. If required, disconnect the power cable from the backplane and disconnect the data cable from the system board.
3. Press the release latch in the direction of the arrow.
4. Slide the optical drive or tape drive out of the drive bay.
5. If you are not immediately replacing the optical drive or tape drive, install the optical drive or tape drive blank.
NOTE:
Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive slots to maintain FCC certification of the
system. The blanks also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
NOTE: The procedure to install an optical drive or tape drive blank is similar to the procedure to install an optical
drive or tape drive.
Figure 21. Removing the optional optical drive or tape drive
a. optical drive or tape drive b. guide c. release latch
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Figure 22. Cabling— optical drive and tape drive
PERC card 2. system board
1.
3. optical disk drive connector on the system board 4. SATA tape drive connector on the system board
5. SAS tape drive 6. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive
7. optical disk drive 8. SAS tape drive connector on the PERC card
Next steps
1. Install the optical drive or tape drive.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Installing the optical drive or tape drive on page 63

Installing the optical drive or tape drive

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
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Steps
1. Unpack and prepare the drive for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.
NOTE: If you are installing a SAS tape drive, you must have an internal tape adapter installed.
2. If installed, remove the old drive or the drive blank.
3. Align the guide on the drive with the slot on the drive bay.
4. Slide the optical drive or tape drive into the slot until the optical drive or tape drive snaps into place.
5. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the optical drive or tape drive.
6. Connect the power cable to the backplane and connect the data cable to the system board.
Figure 23. Installing the optical drive or tape drive
a. optical drive or tape drive b. guide c. release latch
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52.
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Cooling shroud

The cooling shroud aerodynamically directs the airflow across the entire system. The airflow passes through all the critical parts of the system, where the vacuum pulls air across the entire surface area of the heat sink, thus allowing increased cooling.

Removing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
Steps
Holding the touch points, lift the cooling shroud away from the system.
Figure 24. Removing the cooling shroud
1.
touch point (2) 2. t-handle post on the system board
3. guide pin on the cooling shroud 4. slot (2)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52 .
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Related tasks
Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Installing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
NOTE: For proper seating of the cooling shroud in the system chassis, ensure that the cables inside the system are
routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing clips.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the cooling shroud with the tabs on the internal cooling fan.
2. Lower the cooling shroud into the system until the slots on the cooling shroud are flush with the tabs on the internal cooling fan.
NOTE:
When the cooling shroud is properly seated, the guide pin on the cooling shroud engages with the t-handle
post on the system board.
Figure 25. Installing the cooling shroud
1.
touch point (2) 2. t-handle post on the system board
3. guide pin on the cooling shroud 4. slot (2)
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Next steps
1. If removed, install the full-length PCIe card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Intrusion switch

Removing the intrusion switch

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
2. Press the intrusion switch and slide it out of the intrusion switch slot.
Figure 26. Removing the intrusion switch
1.
intrusion switch slot 2. intrusion switch
3. intrusion switch cable 4. intrusion switch connector on the system board
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Next steps
1. Install the intrusion switch.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52 .
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing the intrusion switch on page 68

Installing the intrusion switch

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
Steps
1. Slide the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot.
2. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
Figure 27. Installing the intrusion switch
1.
intrusion switch slot 2. intrusion switch
3. intrusion switch cable 4. intrusion switch connector on the system board
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Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52.
Related tasks
Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Hard drives

Your system supports enterprise class hard drives. Enterprise class drives are designed for 24x7 operating environment. Selecting the correct drive class enables the critical areas of quality, functionality, performance, and reliability to be optimized for the target implementation.
Choosing the right drive type depends on the usage pattern. Due to industry advances, in some cases, the larger capacity drives have been changed to a larger sector size. The larger sector size can have impacts on operating systems and applications. For more information about these hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the documentation for
the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hot swappable hard drive
removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard
drive failure.
Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a long time to format.

Supported hard drive configurations

Depending on the configuration, your system supports one of the following:
Four hard drive systems
Eight hard drive systems
NOTE: SAS/SATA hard drives cannot be mixed in a system.
The hot swappable hard drives connect to the system board through the hard drive backplane. Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
Up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable SAS, SATA and nearline SAS hard drives/solid state drives
Up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable SAS, SATA and nearline SAS hard drives/solid state drives

Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have drive carrier blanks installed.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
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Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive carrier blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 28. Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
a. hard drive carrier blank b. release button
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel on page 53 Installing the optional front bezel on page 53

Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive carrier blank into the hard drive slot, and push the hard drive carrier blank until the release button clicks into place.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
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Figure 29. Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel on page 53 Installing the optional front bezel on page 53

Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes when the hard drive is turned off. You can remove the hard drive when the hard drive indicators turn off.
CAUTION:
documentation supplied with your operating system.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
Steps
1. To open the hard drive carrier release handle, press the release button.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the
CAUTION:
installed.
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive carrier blanks
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Figure 30. Removing a hot swappable hard drive or SSD
a. release button b. hard drive carrier c. hard drive carrier handle
Next steps
1. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive carrier blank in the empty hard drive slot, or install a hard drive carrier.
2. If removed, install the front bezel.
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel on page 53 Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank on page 70 Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74 Installing the optional front bezel on page 53

Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the hard drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side rails on the hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive carrier.
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Figure 31. Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier
a. screw (4) b. hard drive c. hard drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install the hot swappable hard drive into the hard drive carrier.
2. Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
Related tasks
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 71 Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 73 Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74

Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Insert the hot swappable hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the back.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the set of screw holes on the hard drive carrier. When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Next steps
Install the hard drive carrier into the system.
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Figure 32. Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. screw (4)
2. hard drive
3. hard drive carrier
Related tasks
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74

Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.
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.
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.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. If installed, remove the hard drive carrier blank.
3. Install a hot swappable hard drive into the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Press the release button on the front of the hot swappable hard drive carrier and open the hot swappable hard drive carrier handle.
2. Insert the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot, and push the hot swappable hard drive carrier until it comes in contact with the backplane.
3. Close the hot swappable hard drive carrier handle to lock the hot swappable hard drive carrier in place.
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Figure 33. Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
a. release button b. hard drive carrier c. hard drive carrier handle
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related tasks
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 73 Installing the optional front bezel on page 53
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5­inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
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Figure 34. Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
a. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter b. screw (2) c. 2.5-inch hard drive
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Related tasks
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 76

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Steps
1. Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the back of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter and the 3.5-inch hard drive with the holes on the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
3. Install the screws to secure the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter to the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
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Figure 35. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier 2. screw (5)
3. hard drive adapter 4. 2.5-inch hard drive
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
Related tasks
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter on page 75 Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74

Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the rails on the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Figure 36. Removing a 3.5 inch hard drive adapter from a hard drive carrier.
1.
3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier 2. screw (5)
3. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter 4. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
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Next steps
Remove the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Related tasks
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 71
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5­inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is then installed in the
3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Remove the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 37. Removing 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
a. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter b. screw (2) c. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
Related tasks
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 77

Hard drive backplane

Your system supports an x8 SAS/SATA backplane for 3.5-inch hard drives.
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NOTE: The x8 backplane also supports up to eight 2.5-inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot swappable hard drives installed in
3.5-inch hard drive adapters, which are then installed in the 3.5-inch hard drive carriers.
NOTE: Only systems with hot swappable hard drives support hard drive backplanes.

Removing the hard drive backplane

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the hard drives from the system before removing
the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the slot number of each hard drive and temporarily label the slots before removing the hard drives
so that you can replace them in the same locations.
3. Remove all hard drives.
Steps
1. Disconnect the SAS, power, and data cables from the hard drive backplane.
2. Pull the release pin, and lift the backplane out of the system.
Figure 38. Removing an x8 hard drive backplane
1.
SAS cable 2. x8 hard drive backplane
3. power connector 4. backplane power cable
5. optical disk drive power cable 6. release pin
7. signal cable
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Figure 39. Connectors on an x8 hard drive backplane
1. x8 hard drive backplane 2. optical disk drive connector
3. backplane power connector 4. backplane signal connector
5. SAS A connector 6. SAS B connector
Figure 40. Cabling—x8 hard drive backplane with PERC card and SAS HBA
1.
PERC card 2. SAS tape drive connector on SAS HBA
3. SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) 4. system board
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5. optical disk drive connector on system board 6. SATA connector on system board
7. x8 hard drive backplane 8. SAS B connector on backplane
9. SAS A connector on backplane 10. SAS tape drive
11. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive 12. optical disk drive
13. SAS A connector on PERC card 14. SAS B connector on PERC card
Figure 41. Cabling—x4 hard drive backplane
system board 2. SATA connector on system board
1.
3. optical disk drive connector on system board 4. mini SAS connector
5. x4 hard drive backplane 6. SAS A connector on backplane
7. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive 8. optical disk drive
Next steps
1. Install the hard drive backplane.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52.
Related tasks
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 71 Installing the hard drive backplane on page 81

Installing the hard drive backplane

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
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support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Align the hooks at the back of the hard drive bay with the slots on the backplane.
2. Slide down the hard drive backplane until the release pin locks into the slot.
3. Connect the SAS, power, and data cables to the hard drive backplane.
Figure 42. Installing an x8 hard drive backplane
SAS cable 2. x8 hard drive backplane
1.
3. power connector 4. backplane power cable
5. optical disk drive power cable 6. release pin
7. signal cable
Next steps
1. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74
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Four-slot hard drive blank

Systems with x8 hard drive backplanes configured for software RAID support only four hard drives. The remaining hard drive slots are pre­installed with the four-slot hard drive blank, and cannot be upgraded for additional storage.

Removing a four-slot hard drive blank

Prerequisites
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system
before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the slot number of each hard drive and temporarily label the slots before removing the hard drives
so that you can replace them in the same location(s).
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Remove all hard drives.
5. Remove the x8 hard drive backplane.
Steps
1. Using a screwdriver, push the release tabs on the corners of the blank from inside the system, to unlock the four-slot hard drive blank from the chassis.
2. From the front of the system, pull the four-slot hard drive blank at the corners until it is free of the hard drive slot.
Figure 43. Removing the four-slot hard drive blank
a. four-slot hard drive blank b. release tab (4) c. screwdriver
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Next steps
1. Install the four-slot hard drive blank.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier on page 72 Removing the hard drive backplane on page 79 Installing a four-slot hard drive blank on page 84

Installing a four-slot hard drive blank

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Locate the hard drive slots numbered from four to seven.
2. Insert the four-slot hard drive blank into the hard drive slot, and push it until the release tabs click into place.
Figure 44. Installing the four-slot hard drive blank
a. four-slot hard drive blank b. release tab (4)
Next steps
1. Install the x8 hard drive backplane.
2. Install all hard drives.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Related tasks
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 74 Installing the hard drive backplane on page 81 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

System memory

Your system supports DDR4 ECC unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs).
NOTE: MT/s indicates memory module speed in Mega Transfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400 MT/s depending on the following factors:
• System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration Optimized)
• Maximum supported memory module frequency of the processors
The system contains four memory sockets — two sets of 2–sockets each. Each 2–socket set is organized into one channel. In each 2­socket set, the first socket release lever is marked white and the second socket release lever is marked black.
Figure 45. Memory socket locations on the system board
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Processor 1
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations:
channel 0: memory sockets A1 and A3
channel 1: memory sockets A2 and A4
Table 20. Memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations
Memory module type Memory modules
populated per channel
ECC (UDIMM) 1 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 Dual rank or single rank
2 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 Dual rank or single rank
Operating frequency (in
MT/s)
1.2 V
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Maximum memory module ranks per channel

General memory module installation guidelines

Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:
• x4 and x8 DRAM-based DIMMs can be mixed.
• Up to two dual- or single-rank ECC UDIMMs can be populated per channel.
• Populate DIMM sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A4 are available.
• Populate all sockets with white release levers first, and then all the sockets with black release levers.
• When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with the highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMs, populate 8 GB DIMMs in the sockets with white release levers and 4 GB DIMMs in the sockets with black release levers.
• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed (for example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed).
• Mixing of more than two DIMM capacities in a system is not supported.
• Populate two DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.

Sample memory configurations

The following table shows sample memory configurations for a single processor configuration.
NOTE: 1R and 2R in the following table indicate single and dual-rank memory modules respectively.
Table 21. Memory configurations—single processor
Populated system capacity (in GB)
Memory module size (in GB)
Number of memory modules
Memory module rank, organization, and frequency
memory module slot population
4 4 1
8 4 2
8 1
16 4 4
8 2
16 1
1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1
A1, A2
A1
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1
32 8 4
16 2
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1R, x8, 2400 MT/s
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4
Table 21. Memory configurations—single processor (continued)
Populated system capacity (in GB)
Memory module size (in GB)
Number of memory modules
Memory module rank, organization, and frequency
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
memory module slot population
64 16 4
2R, x8, 2400 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4

Removing memory modules

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE:
memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the
components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not
occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION:
module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.
Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory
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Figure 46. Removing and installing a memory module
a. memory module b. memory module socket c. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing memory modules on page 88 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Installing memory modules

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
NOTE:
memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the
components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION:
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; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
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Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory
2. 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.
NOTE: The alignment key allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory
module evenly.
3. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
Figure 47. Installing the memory module
a. memory module b. alignment key c. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 52.
3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The System Memory Size should reflect 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 modules are firmly seated in the sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics. See Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Cooling fans

The system supports an internal cooling fan.
When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell
NOTE:
Energy Smart Solution Advisor at Dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization.
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Removing the internal cooling fan

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. The system can overheat and result in
shutdown of the system and loss of data.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 51.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 52.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the internal cooling fan power cable from the system board.
2. Holding the internal cooling fan, press the release tab, and slide the cooling fan out in the direction of the arrow marked on the fan.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2. Install the internal cooling fan.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing the internal cooling fan on page 90 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Installing the internal cooling fan

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the chassis.
2. Align the four tabs on the internal cooling fan with the four slots on the chassis wall.
3. Press and slide the internal cooling fan into the slots until the release tab locks into place.
4. Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the FAN6 connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.
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Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Internal USB memory key (optional)

A USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. The USB connector must be enabled by the Internal USB Port option in the Integrated Devices screen of System Setup.
To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in System Setup.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (INT_USB) on the system board, see System board jumpers and
connectors on page 147.

Replacing the optional internal USB memory key

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Locate the USB connector or USB memory key on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector on the system board, see the System board connectors section.
2. If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB connector.
3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB connector.
Figure 48. Removing the internal USB memory key
a. USB memory key b. USB port
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Figure 49. Installing the internal USB memory key
a. USB memory key b. USB port
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the USB memory key is detected by the system.

Expansion cards

An expansion card in the system is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the system board or riser card to add enhanced functionality to the system through the expansion bus.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Your system supports Generation 3 cards. The following table lists the supported expansion cards:
Table 22. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
1 Processor Full Height Half Length x4 x8
2 Processor Full Height Half Length x8 x16
3 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x1 x1
4 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 x8
NOTE: All slots support Generation 3 PCIe expansion cards.
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. Install the expansion card by following the card priority and slot priority order as shown in the table.
Table 23. Expansion card installation order
Card Priority Card Type Form factor Slot Priority Maximum Allowed
1 PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC)
H730
PERC H330 Full Height 2, 1, 4 1
PERC H830 Full Height 2, 1, 4 2
2 10 G NICs Dual Port (Intel) Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
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Full Height 2, 1, 4 1
Table 23. Expansion card installation order (continued)
Card Priority Card Type Form factor Slot Priority Maximum Allowed
10 G NICs Dual Port (Broadcom) Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
3 Fibre Channel 8 Gb Host Bus Adapter
(HBA) (Qlogic)
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA (Emulex) Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA (Blackhawk-2)
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA (Wildfire-2) Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
4 1 Gb NICs Quad Port (Intel) Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
1 G NICs Quad Port (Broadcom) Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
1 Gb NICs Dual Port (Intel) Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
1 G NICs Dual Port (Broadcom) Full Height 3, 1, 4, 2 3
5 12 Gb SAS HBA Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3

Removing an expansion card

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
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 troubleshooting and
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1. Open the expansion card latch by pulling the latch up.
2. Hold the expansion card by its edges, and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the expansion card connector.
3. Install the filler bracket by performing the following steps: a. Align the tab on the filler bracket with the expansion card slot.
b. Press the expansion card latch until the filler bracket locks into place.
NOTE:
Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain 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 50. Removing an expansion card
a. expansion card latch b. expansion card c. expansion card connector
Figure 51. Removing the filler bracket
1.
expansion card latch 2. slot
3. filler bracket 4. guide pin
Next steps
1. Install an expansion card.
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2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Installing an expansion card on page 95

Installing an expansion card

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Open the expansion card latch for the slot in which you want to install the expansion card.
3. If you are installing a new card, slide the filler bracket out of the system.
NOTE:
Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installd in empty expansion card slots to
maintain 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.
4. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector.
5. Insert the card edge connector into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
6. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.
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Figure 52. Installing an expansion card
a. expansion card latch b. expansion card connector c. expansion card
Figure 53. Installing the filler bracket
1.
expansion card latch 2. slot
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3. filler bracket 4. guide pin
Next steps
1. Reconnect all the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

SD vFlash card (optional)

An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port card. It provides persistent on­demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.

Removing the optional SD vFlash card

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Locate the SD vFlash card slot at the back of the chassis.
Steps
To remove the SD vFlash card, push the SD vFlash card inward to release it, and pull the SD vFlash card from the SD vFlash card slot.
Figure 54. Removing the optional SD vFlash card
a. SD vFlash card b. SD vFlash card slot

Installing an optional SD vFlash card

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Locate the SD vFlash card slot at the back of the chassis.
Steps
1. Install a the SD vFlash card by inserting the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash card into the SD vFlash card slot on the module.
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NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the SD vFlash card.
2. Press the SD vFlash card inward to lock it into the SD vFlash card slot.
Figure 55. Installing an optional SD vFlash card

iDRAC port card (optional)

The iDRAC port card consists of a SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC port card is used for advanced management of the system. An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the system. It provides persistent on­demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ esmmanuals.
The iDRAC port card consists of the SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC port card features a dedicated NIC port and is used for remote, advanced management of the system through the network.
An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port card. It provides persistent on­demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates a USB device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.

Removing the optional iDRAC port card

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. Remove the internal cooling fan.
6. Disconnect any cables connected to the iDRAC port card.
Steps
1. Loosen the screw that secures the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
2. Pull the iDRAC port card to disengage it from the iDRAC port card connector on the system board, and remove the card from the chassis.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
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Figure 56. Removing the iDRAC port card
iDRAC port 2. SD vFlash media card
1.
3. iDRAC port card connector 4. iDRAC port card holder
5. screw
Next steps
1. Install the iDRAC port card.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Install the internal cooling fan.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65 Removing the internal cooling fan on page 90 Installing the optional iDRAC port card on page 99 Installing the internal cooling fan on page 90 Installing the cooling shroud on page 66

Installing the optional iDRAC port card

Prerequisites
CAUTION:
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
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support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. Remove the internal cooling fan.
Steps
1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card on the slots on the chassis wall.
2. Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the iDRAC port card.
Figure 57. Installing the iDRAC port card
iDRAC port 2. SD vFlash media card
1.
3. iDRAC port card connector 4. iDRAC port card holder
5. captive screw (2)
Next steps
1. Reconnect all the cables to the iDRAC port card.
2. Install the internal cooling fan.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Removing the cooling shroud on page 65
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