Dell PowerEdge T640 User Manual
Dell EMC PowerEdge T640
Installation and Service Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 overview.............................................................................7
Supported configurations.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Front view of the system...................................................................................................................................................9
Status LED indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 11
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes........................................................................................................................... 12
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes.......................................................................................................................13
System health and system ID indicator codes...................................................................................................... 13
Drive indicator codes...................................................................................................................................................14
Back view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 15
NIC indicator codes..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Power supply unit indicator codes........................................................................................................................... 17
Locating the Service Tag of your system.................................................................................................................... 19
System information label.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 2: Initial system setup and configuration........................................................................24
Setting up your system.................................................................................................................................................... 24
iDRAC configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Options to set up iDRAC IP address....................................................................................................................... 24
Log in to iDRAC........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Options to install the operating system.......................................................................................................................25
Methods to download firmware and drivers.........................................................................................................25
Downloading drivers and firmware..........................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Installing and removing system components...............................................................27
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Before working inside your system............................................................................................................................... 28
After working inside your system.................................................................................................................................. 28
Optional front bezel.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing the front bezel.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................ 29
System feet........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Removing the system feet........................................................................................................................................ 30
Installing the system feet........................................................................................................................................... 31
Caster wheels – optional................................................................................................................................................. 32
Removing caster wheels............................................................................................................................................32
Installing caster wheels.............................................................................................................................................. 33
Drives................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Removing a drive blank.............................................................................................................................................. 34
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................ 35
Removing a drive carrier............................................................................................................................................36
Installing a drive carrier.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Removing the drive from the drive carrier............................................................................................................ 38
Installing a drive into the drive carrier.................................................................................................................... 38
Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier.................................................................... 39
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Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier.................................................................... 40
Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter.................................................................................. 41
Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter......................................................................................42
Power supply units............................................................................................................................................................43
PSU specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 43
Hot spare feature........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Removing a power supply unit blank...................................................................................................................... 44
Installing a power supply unit blank.........................................................................................................................44
Removing a AC power supply unit.......................................................................................................................... 45
Installing a AC power supply unit.............................................................................................................................46
Removing a DC power supply unit.......................................................................................................................... 46
Installing DC power supply unit................................................................................................................................ 47
Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit....................................................................................................47
System cover......................................................................................................................................................................48
Removing the system cover..................................................................................................................................... 48
Installing the system cover....................................................................................................................................... 49
Inside the system.............................................................................................................................................................. 50
Air shroud............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Removing the optional GPU air shrouds................................................................................................................52
Installing the optional GPU air shrouds.................................................................................................................. 52
Removing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................53
Installing the air shroud..............................................................................................................................................54
Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................................................55
Cooling fan specifications......................................................................................................................................... 55
Cooling fan matrix....................................................................................................................................................... 56
Removing a middle or rear cooling fan...................................................................................................................56
Installing a middle or rear cooling fan..................................................................................................................... 57
Removing the right external fan.............................................................................................................................. 58
Installing the right external fan................................................................................................................................ 59
Cooling fan (middle fan) assembly................................................................................................................................ 60
Removing the middle cooling fan assembly ......................................................................................................... 60
Installing the middle cooling fan assembly............................................................................................................ 60
Flex bays...............................................................................................................................................................................61
Removing a NVMe drive bay or flex bay................................................................................................................ 61
Installing a NVMe drive bay or flex bay..................................................................................................................62
Optical drives and tape drives........................................................................................................................................63
Optical drives and tape drives specifications....................................................................................................... 63
Removing the optical or tape drive blank.............................................................................................................. 63
Installing the optical or tape drive blank................................................................................................................ 64
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive.................................................................................................... 65
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive...................................................................................................... 66
Removing the slim optical drive............................................................................................................................... 67
Installing the slim optical drive................................................................................................................................. 68
NVDIMM-N battery.......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Removing the NVDIMM-N battery......................................................................................................................... 69
Installing the NVDIMM-N battery............................................................................................................................70
System memory.................................................................................................................................................................. 71
System memory guidelines......................................................................................................................................... 71
General memory module installation guidelines.................................................................................................... 73
NVDIMM-N memory module installation guidelines ........................................................................................... 74
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Mode-specific guidelines........................................................................................................................................... 75
Removing a memory module..................................................................................................................................... 78
Installing a memory module....................................................................................................................................... 79
Processors and heat sinks.............................................................................................................................................. 80
Removing a processor and heat sink module....................................................................................................... 80
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module............................................................... 81
Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module...................................................................... 83
Installing a processor and heat sink module..........................................................................................................85
Expansion card holder...................................................................................................................................................... 87
Removing the expansion card holder......................................................................................................................87
Installing the expansion card holder........................................................................................................................87
GPU card holder (optional).............................................................................................................................................88
GPU card restriction................................................................................................................................................... 88
GPU card installation guidelines...............................................................................................................................88
Removing the optional GPU card holder............................................................................................................... 88
Installing the optional GPU card holder................................................................................................................. 89
Expansion cards.................................................................................................................................................................90
Expansion card installation guidelines.................................................................................................................... 90
Expansion card slot priority....................................................................................................................................... 91
Removing a expansion card...................................................................................................................................... 92
Installing an expansion card...................................................................................................................................... 93
M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................................................ 95
Removing the M.2 SSD module............................................................................................................................... 95
Installing the M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................. 95
Optional MicroSD or vFlash card...................................................................................................................................96
Removing the MicroSD card.....................................................................................................................................96
Installing the MicroSD card....................................................................................................................................... 97
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module................................................................................................................................ 98
Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash module................................................................................................ 98
Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash module.......................................................................................................... 99
Backplane.......................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Backplane connectors.............................................................................................................................................. 100
Removing a backplane.............................................................................................................................................. 102
Installing a backplane................................................................................................................................................ 103
Backplane cabling............................................................................................................................................................ 104
Integrated storage controller card...............................................................................................................................107
Removing the integrated storage controller card.............................................................................................. 107
Installing the integrated storage controller card................................................................................................108
System battery.................................................................................................................................................................109
Replacing the system battery.................................................................................................................................109
Optional internal USB memory key.............................................................................................................................. 110
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key...............................................................................................110
Control panel assembly................................................................................................................................................... 110
Removing the control panel assembly................................................................................................................... 110
Installing the control panel assembly..................................................................................................................... 112
Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................................................113
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module.............................................................................................................. 113
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users....................................................................................................................... 114
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users....................................................................................................................114
System board.....................................................................................................................................................................114
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Removing the system board.................................................................................................................................... 114
Installing the system board...................................................................................................................................... 116
Power interposer boards................................................................................................................................................ 119
Main and GPU power interposer boards connectors.........................................................................................119
Removing the GPU power interposer board....................................................................................................... 120
Installing the GPU power interposer board......................................................................................................... 120
Removing the main power interposer board........................................................................................................ 121
Installing the main power interposer board......................................................................................................... 122
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode........................................................................................122
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode .................................................................................122
Chapter 4: System diagnostics...................................................................................................125
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics............................................................................................................................ 125
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager................................................................. 125
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller........................................125
System diagnostic controls..................................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 5: Getting help..............................................................................................................127
Contacting Dell EMC.......................................................................................................................................................127
Documentation feedback............................................................................................................................................... 127
Accessing system information by using QRL............................................................................................................ 127
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T640...................................................................................................128
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ................................................................................................. 128
Recycling or End-of-Life service information........................................................................................................... 128
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 is a dual-socket, 5U rackable tower server that supports up to:
● Two Intel Xeon Scalable processors
24 DIMM slots (support for DDR4 RDIMM, LR-DIMM) or 12 NVDIMM-N (one DIMM per channel) are supported
●
● Nine PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards, including a dedicated PERC slot
● Four GPUs
● Two hot swappable power supply units
● Drive configurations:
○ 8 x 3.5-inch or 8 x 2.5 inch (in 3.5 inch carrier) SAS/SATA/SSD drives
○ 18 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
○ 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
○ 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives with 8 x NVME drives
○ 32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
Topics:
• Supported configurations
• Front view of the system
• Back view of the system
• Locating the Service Tag of your system
• System information label
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Supported configurations
Figure 1. Supported configurations of the PowerEdge T640
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Front view of the system
The front view displays the features available on the front of the system.
Figure 2. Front view of the 18 x 3.5-inch drive tower system
1.
Power button 2. Information tag
3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless indicator (optional) 4. Status LED indicators
5. System health and system ID indicator 6. USB port (USB 2.0-compliant)
7. USB port (USB 3.0-compliant) 8. iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
9. Optical drive (optional) 10. Drive slots
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Figure 3. Front view of the 32 x 2.5-inch drive tower system
Power button 2. Information tag
1.
3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless indicator (optional) 4. Status LED indicators
5. System health and system ID indicator 6. USB port (USB 2.0-compliant)
7. USB port (USB 3.0-compliant) 8. iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
9. Optical drive (optional) 10. Drive slots
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Figure 4. Front view of the 8 x 3.5-inch drive rack system
Power button 2. Information tag
1.
3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless indicator (optional) 4. Status LED indicators
5. System health and system ID indicator 6. USB port (USB 2.0-compliant)
7. VGA port 8. USB port (USB 3.0-compliant)
9. iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port 10. Optical drive (optional)
11. Drive slots 12. Rack ear latch (2)
13. Drive blank
For more information on the ports, see the Technical specifications section.
Status LED indicators
NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
Figure 5. Status LED indicators
Table 1. Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
PCIe
indicator
Memory
indicator
The indicator turns
solid amber if a
PCIe card
experiences an
error.
The indicator turns
solid amber if a
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card.
Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
NOTE: For more information about the supported PCIe cards, see
Expansion card installation guidelines.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the location of
the failed memory. Reseat the memory module.
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Table 1. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued)
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Electrical
indicator
Temperature
indicator
Drive
indicator
memory error
occurs.
The indicator turns
solid amber if the
system
experiences an
electrical error (for
example, voltage
out of range, or a
failed power supply
unit (PSU) or
voltage regulator).
The indicator turns
solid amber if the
system
experiences a
thermal error (for
example, the
ambient
temperature is out
of range or there is
a fan failure).
The indicator turns
solid amber if there
is a drive error.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific
issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the
PSU. Reseat the PSU.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
● A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
● System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or back filler
bracket is removed.
● Ambient temperature is too high.
● External airflow is obstructed.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
● Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an
error.
● Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system
and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
● If the drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system,
and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC
subsystem.
You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet.
The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Table 2. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Solid green for two
seconds
Flashing green (on for
two seconds and off for
two seconds)
Turns off Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
Condition
Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
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iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the front panel of your system.
Figure 6. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
Table 3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
code
Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is
Blinks white rapidly Indicates data transfer activity.
Condition Corrective action
If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the cable and
feature is turned off. Press the iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 button to turn on the
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.
ready to communicate. Press the iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 button to turn off.
check. If the problem persists, see the Getting
help section.
If the LED fails to turn off, restart the system. If
the problem persists, see the Getting help
section.
If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see
the Getting help section.
Blinks white slowly Indicates that firmware update is in
progress.
Blinks white five times rapidly
and then turns off
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe
Blinking amber Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
feature is disabled.
mode.
hardware is not responding properly.
If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see
the Getting help section.
Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is
configured to be disabled by iDRAC. If the
problem persists, see the Getting help section.
For more information, see www.dell.com/
idracmanuals www.dell.com/
operatingsystemmanuals.
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see
the Getting help section.
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see
the Getting help section.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the front panel of your system.
Figure 7. System health and system ID indicators
Table 4. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID indicator code Condition
Solid blue
Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem
Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the
Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and
system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and
system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
health and system ID button to switch to system health mode.
persists, see the Getting help section.
System Event Log for specific error messages. For information
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Table 4. System health and system ID indicator codes (continued)
System health and system ID indicator code Condition
about the event and error messages generated by the system
firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to
qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and
then click Look it up..
Drive indicator codes
Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current
status of the drive. The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicator
indicates the power condition of the drive.
Figure 8. Drive indicators
1. Drive activity LED indicator
2. Drive status LED indicator
3. Drive capacity label
NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on.
Table 5. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives
are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not
ready for removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns off Predicted drive failure.
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed.
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding.
Solid green Drive online.
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three
seconds, and then turns off after six seconds
Rebuild stopped.
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Back view of the system
The back view displays the features available on the back of the system.
Figure 9. Back view of the tower configuration
PCIe expansion card slots 2. System ID button/indicator
1.
3. VGA port 4. Serial port
5. iDRAC9 dedicated network port 6. USB 2.0 port (2)
7. PCIe expansion card slots 8. NIC port (2)
9. System Identification connector 10. USB 3.0 port (4)
11. Power supply unit (2)
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Figure 10. Back view of the rack configuration
PCIe expansion card slots 2. System ID button/indicator
1.
3. VGA port 4. Serial port
5. iDRAC9 dedicated network port 6. USB 2.0 port (2)
7. PCIe expansion card slots 8. Right external fan (available only with GPGPU configuration)
9. NIC port (2) 10. System Identification connector
11. USB 3.0 port (4) 12. Power supply unit (2)
13. Left external fan (available only with GPGPU configuration)
NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED
indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 11. NIC indicator codes
1. link LED indicator
2. activity LED indicator
Table 6. NIC indicator codes
Status Condition
Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network.
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Table 6. NIC indicator codes (continued)
Status Condition
Link indicator is green and activity indicator is blinking
green
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking
green
Link indicator is green and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum
Link indicator is blinking green and activity is off NIC identify is enabled through the NIC configuration utility.
NOTE: The LOM (Broadcom 57416) is compatible with 10GBASE-T IEEE 802.3an and 1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab.
The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed
and data is being sent or received.
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum
port speed and data is being sent or received.
and data is not being sent or received.
port speed and data is not being sent or received.
Power supply unit indicator codes
AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator.
The DC PSUs have an LED that serves as an indicator.
The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred.
Figure 12. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator/handle
Table 7. AC PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating
firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.
Blinking green and turns
off
When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and turns off.
This indicates a PSU mismatch with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported
voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label;
for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous
generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same
power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system
on.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking
indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition
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Table 7. AC PSU status indicator codes (continued)
Power indicator codes Condition
and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a high output configuration to a
low output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the exception of
Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different
input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same
maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and triggers a mismatch.
Figure 13. DC PSU status indicator
1. DC PSU status indicator
Table 8. DC PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green
Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU indicator blinks green. This indicates that there is a PSU
A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
mismatch with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of
label; for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from
previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs
have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to
turn the system on.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the
blinking indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error
condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output
configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the
system.
CAUTION: 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.
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Locating the Service Tag of your system
You can identify your system using the unique Express Service Code and Service Tag. Pull out the information tag in front of the
system to view the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of
the system. The mini Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route
support calls to the appropriate personnel.
Figure 14. Locating Service Tag of your system
1. information tag (top view) 2. information tag (back view)
3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5. Service Tag
System information label
PowerEdge T640 – system information label
Figure 15. LED behavior
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Figure 16. Configuration and layout
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Figure 17. Electrical overview
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Figure 18. Memory information
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Figure 19. System tasks
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Initial system setup and configuration
Topics:
• Setting up your system
iDRAC configuration
•
• Options to install the operating system
Setting up your system
Perform the following steps to set up your system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide
at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6. Power on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve
the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote
system management. This reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your
network infrastructure.
NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for it at the time of purchase.
This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
iDRAC Direct and
Quick Sync 2
(optional)
Document/Section
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port. You can also
access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
● iDRAC user
● Microsoft Active Directory user
● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the system
Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –root
and ca lvi n. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference
Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install a supported operating system by using one of the following
resources:
Table 9. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
iDRAC www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Lifecycle Controller www.dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle Controller
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
Dell certified VMware ESXi www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating
systems on PowerEdge systems
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 10. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge
systems
From the Dell EMC support site www.dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller
(iDRAC with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials
Using Dell OpenManage Enterprise www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Enterprise
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Table 10. Firmware and drivers (continued)
Methods Location
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading drivers and firmware
Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your
system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/support/home.
2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box,
and then click Submit.
NOTE:
If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the
Service Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Installing and removing system components
The following sections contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components.
Topics:
• Safety instructions
• Before working inside your system
• After working inside your system
• Optional front bezel
• System feet
• Caster wheels – optional
• Drives
• Power supply units
• System cover
• Inside the system
• Air shroud
• Cooling fans
• Cooling fan (middle fan) assembly
• Flex bays
• Optical drives and tape drives
• NVDIMM-N battery
• System memory
• Processors and heat sinks
• Expansion card holder
• GPU card holder (optional)
• Expansion cards
• M.2 SSD module
• Optional MicroSD or vFlash card
• Optional IDSDM or vFlash module
• Backplane
• Backplane cabling
• Integrated storage controller card
• System battery
• Optional internal USB memory key
• Control panel assembly
• Trusted Platform Module
• System board
• Power interposer boards
• Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode
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Safety instructions
Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by
NOTE:
yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the
system without the system cover can result in component damage.
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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.
CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always
populated with a component or a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3. Lay the system on its side.
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.
Steps
1. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
Optional front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.
Steps
1. Unlock the bezel.
2. Press the blue release latch at the top of the bezel to release the bezel from the system.
3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.
4. Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system, and lift the bezel away.
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Figure 20. Removing the front bezel
Next steps
1. Installing the front bezel.
Installing the front bezel
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.
Steps
1. Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Insert the bezel tabs into the slots in the chassis.
3. Press the release latch, and push the bezel toward the system until the bezel locks into place.
4. Using the key lock the bezel.
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Figure 21. Installing the front bezel
System feet
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 Safety instructions on page 27.
2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
3. Rotate the system feet inward.
Steps
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the foot to the base of the system.
a. Repeat the above step for the 3 remaining feet.
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