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Dell PowerEdge R330
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E34S Series
Regulatory Type: E34S001
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
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jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2015 - 09
Rev. A00
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Contents
1 About your system................................................................................................ 9
Supported configurations on PowerEdge R330 systems....................................................................9
Front panel features and indicators......................................................................................................9
LCD panel features..............................................................................................................................14
Diagnostic indicators...........................................................................................................................14
Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes.........................................................................................16
Back panel features and indicators..................................................................................................... 17
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................18
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit............................................................................. 19
Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................20
Accessing system information by using QRL..................................................................................... 21
2 Performing initial system configuration ....................................................... 23
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................... 23
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address ............................................................................ 23
Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................24
Methods of installing the operating system.......................................................................................24
Managing your system remotely........................................................................................................24
Downloading drivers and firmware....................................................................................................24
3 Pre-operating system management applications........................................26
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 26
About System Setup............................................................................................................................ 27
Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 27
System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................27
System BIOS screen details...........................................................................................................27
System Information screen details............................................................................................... 28
Memory Settings screen details....................................................................................................29
Processor Settings screen details.................................................................................................29
SATA Settings screen details.........................................................................................................30
Boot Settings screen details..........................................................................................................32
Network Settings screen details................................................................................................... 33
Integrated Devices screen details.................................................................................................33
Serial Communication screen details...........................................................................................34
System Profile Settings screen details.......................................................................................... 35
System Security Settings screen details....................................................................................... 36
Miscellaneous Settings screen details.......................................................................................... 38
About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................39
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Entering Boot Manager................................................................................................................. 39
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 39
About Dell Lifecycle Controller.......................................................................................................... 39
Changing the boot order....................................................................................................................39
Choosing the system boot mode...................................................................................................... 40
Creating a system and setup password............................................................................................. 40
Using your system password to secure your system.........................................................................41
Deleting or changing system password and setup password...........................................................41
Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 42
Embedded system management....................................................................................................... 42
iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 42
Entering the iDRAC settings utility................................................................................................42
Changing the thermal settings..................................................................................................... 43
4 Installing and removing system components...............................................44
Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................44
Before working inside your system....................................................................................................44
After working inside your system....................................................................................................... 44
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................... 45
Front bezel (optional)..........................................................................................................................45
Installing the optional front bezel.................................................................................................45
Removing the optional front bezel.............................................................................................. 46
System cover.......................................................................................................................................46
Removing the system cover......................................................................................................... 46
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................... 47
Inside the system................................................................................................................................ 48
Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................... 51
Removing the intrusion switch......................................................................................................51
Installing the intrusion switch....................................................................................................... 52
Cooling shroud....................................................................................................................................52
Removing the cooling shroud...................................................................................................... 52
Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 53
System memory.................................................................................................................................. 54
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................55
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 55
Removing a memory module.......................................................................................................56
Installing a memory module......................................................................................................... 57
Hard drives...........................................................................................................................................59
Supported hard drive configurations .......................................................................................... 60
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank................................................................60
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank.................................................................. 61
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank.................................................... 62
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Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank...................................................... 62
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier............................................................................63
Removing a cabled hard drive from a hard drive carrier.............................................................64
Installing a cabled hard drive into a hard drive carrier.................................................................65
Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier............................................................................. 66
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier............................................................................. 67
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier............................................................................... 68
Removing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives...................................................................... 69
Installing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives.........................................................................70
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.................... 71
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter................ 72
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.....73
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.....74
Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier................................................74
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier.......................... 75
Optical drive (optional)........................................................................................................................76
Removing the optional optical drive............................................................................................ 76
Installing the optional optical drive...............................................................................................77
Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................ 78
Removing the cooling fan blank...................................................................................................78
Installing the cooling fan blank.....................................................................................................79
Removing a cooling fan................................................................................................................80
Installing a cooling fan.................................................................................................................. 81
Internal USB memory key (optional).................................................................................................. 82
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key.......................................................................82
Expansion cards and expansion card riser.........................................................................................83
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................... 83
Removing the expansion card riser..............................................................................................85
Installing the expansion card riser................................................................................................86
Removing an expansion card........................................................................................................87
Installing an expansion card......................................................................................................... 88
Removing the internal PERC card................................................................................................ 89
Installing the internal PERC card..................................................................................................90
iDRAC port card (optional)..................................................................................................................91
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card...........................................................................................91
Removing the optional iDRAC port card......................................................................................92
Installing the optional iDRAC port card........................................................................................94
Internal dual SD module (optional).................................................................................................... 94
Removing an optional internal SD card....................................................................................... 94
Installing an optional internal SD card..........................................................................................95
Removing the optional internal dual SD module.........................................................................95
Installing the optional internal dual SD module ..........................................................................97
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Heat sink and processor..................................................................................................................... 98
Removing the heat sink................................................................................................................ 98
Removing the processor...............................................................................................................99
Installing the processor............................................................................................................... 101
Installing the heat sink.................................................................................................................103
Power supply units............................................................................................................................105
Hot spare feature.........................................................................................................................105
Removing a redundant power supply unit.................................................................................105
Installing a redundant power supply unit...................................................................................106
Removing the power supply unit blank......................................................................................107
Installing the power supply unit blank....................................................................................... 108
System battery...................................................................................................................................108
Replacing the system battery..................................................................................................... 108
Hard drive backplane.........................................................................................................................110
Removing the hard drive backplane........................................................................................... 110
Installing the hard drive backplane............................................................................................. 119
Control panel assembly.....................................................................................................................119
Removing the LCD control panel assembly...............................................................................119
Installing the LCD control panel assembly................................................................................. 121
Removing the LED control panel assembly............................................................................... 122
Installing the LED control panel assembly................................................................................. 123
Power interposer board.................................................................................................................... 124
Removing the power interposer board...................................................................................... 124
Installing the power interposer board........................................................................................ 125
Trusted Platform Module..................................................................................................................126
Installing the Trusted Platform Module......................................................................................126
Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................127
Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................127
System board.....................................................................................................................................128
Removing the system board.......................................................................................................128
Installing the system board.........................................................................................................130
5 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 133
Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................133
Troubleshooting system startup failure............................................................................................133
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................133
Troubleshooting the video subsystem............................................................................................. 133
Troubleshooting a USB device......................................................................................................... 133
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration)................................................................134
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (Laptop connection)...................................................................... 135
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device................................................................................................. 135
Troubleshooting an NIC....................................................................................................................135
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Troubleshooting a wet system......................................................................................................... 136
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................ 137
Troubleshooting the system battery.................................................................................................137
Troubleshooting power supply units............................................................................................... 138
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 138
Power supply unit problems....................................................................................................... 138
Troubleshooting cooling problems..................................................................................................139
Troubleshooting cooling fans.......................................................................................................... 139
Troubleshooting system memory....................................................................................................140
Troubleshooting an internal USB key............................................................................................... 141
Troubleshooting an SD card............................................................................................................. 141
Troubleshooting an optical drive..................................................................................................... 142
Troubleshooting a tape backup unit................................................................................................ 143
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 143
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 144
Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................145
Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................................................145
6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................147
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................147
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 147
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................147
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................147
System diagnostics controls.......................................................................................................148
7 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 149
System board jumper settings..........................................................................................................149
System board connectors.................................................................................................................150
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................ 151
8 Technical specifications..................................................................................153
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................153
Processor specifications................................................................................................................... 153
Expansion bus specifications............................................................................................................154
Memory specifications......................................................................................................................154
Power specifications......................................................................................................................... 154
Storage controller specifications......................................................................................................155
Drive specifications........................................................................................................................... 155
Connectors specifications................................................................................................................ 156
Video specifications.......................................................................................................................... 156
Expanded operating temperature.................................................................................................... 156
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................157
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9 Getting help.......................................................................................................160
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................. 160
Locating your system Service Tag....................................................................................................160
Documentation feedback.................................................................................................................160
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About your system
The Dell PowerEdge R330 rack server supports one processor based on the Intel E3-1200V5 series, up to
4 DIMMs, and up to eight hard drives or solid state drives (SSDs).
Supported configurations on PowerEdge R330 systems
The PowerEdge R330 systems are available in the following configurations:
Table 1. Supported configurations on PowerEdge R330 systems
System Configuration
Four hard drive
systems
Eight hard drive
systems
Up to four 3.5-inch, cabled hard drives and two optional 1.8-inch solid state
drives (SSDs) in the optical drive slot
Up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter), hot-swappable hard drives
Up to eight 2.5-inch, hot-swappable hard drives or SSDs
Front panel features and indicators
Figure 1. 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
Icon Description
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
Enables you to know the power status of the system.
The power-on indicator glows when the system
power is on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system by pressing the power
button causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is turned
off.
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
4 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors when running certain operating
systems. This button can be pressed by 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's
documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are 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 button for more than 15 seconds.
5 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See LCD panel features.
NOTE: LCD panel is not available in a cabled
hard drive chassis.
7 USB management port/
iDRAC managed USB
port
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
9 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
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Functions as a regular USB port or provide access to
the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see
the iDRAC User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
The port is USB 2.0-compliant.
NIC, MAC address for your reference. The
information tag is a slide-out label panel.
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Item Indicator, button, or
Icon Description
connector
10 Hard drives slots Enables you to install up to four 3.5-inch hot-
swappable hard drives or four 2.5-inch hotswappable hard drives in 3.5-inch hard drive
adapters.
11 Optical drive slot Enables you to install an optional slim SATA DVD-
ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators — eight 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives or SSDs chassis
Table 3. Front panel features and indicators—eight 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives or SSDs chassis
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on 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 by pressing
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 by 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's documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are 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.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
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 button for more than 15
seconds.
4 USB management port/
iDRAC managed USB
port
Functions as a regular USB port or provide access
to the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
5 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the
system. The port is USB 2.0-compliant.
6 Optical drive slot Enables you to install an optional slim SATA DVD-
ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
7 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD
menu.
8 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
NIC, MAC address for your reference. The
information tag is a slide-out label panel.
9 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See LCD panel features.
10 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
system.
11 Hard drive slots Enables you to install up to eight 2.5-inch hot
swappable hard drives.
Figure 3. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch cabled hard drive chassis
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Table 4. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch cabled hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on 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 by pressing 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 by 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's documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are 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 button for more than 15
seconds.
4 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.
5 Diagnostic indicators Glows to display error status. For more
information, see Diagnostic indicators.
6 USB connectors Enable you to connect USB devices to the system.
The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
7 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
NIC, MAC address for your reference. The
information tag is a slide-out label panel.
8 Hard drive slots Enables you to install up to four 3.5-inch cabled
hard drives.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
9 Optical drive or solid
state drive (SSDs) slot
Enables you to install one optional SATA DVDROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive, or two optional
1.8-inch SSDs
LCD panel features
The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the
system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about the 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 and turns amber to indicate an error
condition.
• 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 through the iDRAC utility, the LCD
panel, or other tools.
Figure 4. LCD panel Features
1. Left 2. Select
3. Right
Button Description
Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press once to increase scrolling speed
• Press again to stop
• Press again to return to the default scrolling speed
• Press again to repeat the cycle
Diagnostic indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.
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NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is switched off. To start the system, plug it
into a working power source and press the power button.
Table 5. Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health
indicator
If the system is on and in
good health, the indicator
None required.
turns solid blue.
Hard drive
indicator
Electrical
indicator
Temperature
indicator
The indicator flashes amber
if the system is on or in
standby, and if any error
exists (for example, a failed
fan or hard drive).
The indicator flashes amber
if there is a hard drive error.
The indicator flashes 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 flashes amber
if the system experiences a
thermal error (for example, a
temperature out of range or
fan failure).
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 Reference
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
Invalid memory configurations can cause
the system to halt at startup without any
video output. See Getting help.
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 Getting help.
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
• A cooling fan is 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.
Memory
indicator
The indicator flashes amber
if a memory error occurs.
See Getting help.
Check the system event log or system
messages for the location of the failed
memory. Reseat the memory module. If
the problem persists, see Getting help.
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Icon Description Condition Corrective action
PCIe indicator The indicator flashes amber
if a PCIe card experiences
an error.
Restart the system. Update any required
drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes
Figure 5. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains OFF.
Table 6. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition
Flashes green two times 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 turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding
Turns green Drive online
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Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition
Flashes green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and turns off six seconds
Rebuild stopped
Back panel features and indicators
Figure 6. Back panel features and indicators
Table 7. Back panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
1 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the
system.
2 vFlash card slot
(optional)
3 iDRAC port (optional) Enables you to install a dedicated management
4 PCIe expansion card
slots (2)
5 Power supply unit (PSU1
and PSU2)
6 USB connectors Enable you to connect USB devices to the system.
7 Ethernet connectors Enable you to connect Integrated 10/100/1000
8 System identification
button
Enables you to connect the vFlash card.
port card.
Enable you to connect PCI Express expansion
cards.
Enables you to install up to two 350 W redundant
AC power supply units.
These ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
Mbps NIC connectors.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are on the front
and back panels. When one of these buttons is
pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
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 button for more than 15
seconds.
9 System identification
connector
10 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
Connects the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management
arm.
system.
NIC indicator codes
Figure 7. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Table 8. NIC indicators
Convention Indicator pattern Description
A Link and activity indicators
are OFF
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
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The NIC is not connected to the network.
port speed (1 Gbps).
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Convention Indicator pattern Description
C Link indicator is yellow The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
maximum port speed.
D Activity indicator is flashing
green
Network data is being sent or received.
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 8. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
Table 9. Redundant AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
B Flashing green When the PSU firmware is being updated, the PSU handle flashes
C Flashing green
and turns off
Condition
operational.
green.
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
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Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Condition
with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported
voltage. Ensure that both the PSUs are the same.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation matrix
The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and
managing your system.
Table 10. Documentation matrix
To... See the...
Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack
solution
Set up your system and know the system technical
specifications
Install the operating system Operating system documentation at Dell.com/
Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management
offerings
Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed
and management system, know the iDRAC
features, and troubleshoot by using iDRAC
Know about the RACADM subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces
Getting Started With Your System that shipped with
your system or see Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
operatingsystemmanuals
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for
iDRAC at Dell.com/idracmanuals
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To... See the...
Launch, enable, and disable Dell Lifecycle
Controller, know the features, use and
troubleshoot Dell Lifecycle Controller
Use Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick
Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server
Administrator
Install, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage
Essentials
Know the features of the storage controller cards,
deploy the cards, and manage the storage
subsystem
Check the event and error messages generated by
the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals
Start Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Essentials
Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your
system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
About this task
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Owner’s Manual, LCD diagnostics, and mechanical overview
• Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty
information
• A direct link to Dell to contact technical support and sales teams
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or
2. Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code located in the
following image or on your Dell PowerEdge system:
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Performing initial system configuration
After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not preinstalled, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.
Setting up your system
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.
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address
You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the
following interfaces:
• iDRAC Settings utility
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
• Server LCD panel
2
You can 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.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
You can configure iDRAC IP address by using the following interfaces:
NOTE: Make sure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC
IP address.
• iDRAC web interface — For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide.
• Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) — For more information, see the RACADM Command
Line Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
• Remote Services that include Web Services Management (WS-Man) — For more information, see the
Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide.
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For more information about setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Logging in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The
default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and
iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line
Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Methods of installing the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system on the
system by using one of the following methods:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media — see the operating system
documentation at Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
• Dell Lifecycle Controller — see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit — see the Dell OpenManage documentation at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating system’s
support matrix at Dell.com/ossupport.
Managing your system remotely
To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote
accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported Web
browsers. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For
more information, see Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator or
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended 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.
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Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express
Service Code field.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
to enable the system to automatically detect your service tag, or select your product from the
Product Selection page.
3. Click Get drivers and downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers that you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management applications
The pre-operating system management applications for your system help you manage different settings
and features without booting to the operating system.
Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:
• System Setup
• Boot Manager
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Navigation keys
The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.
Key Description
F2 Enables you to enter System Setup.
F10 Enables you to enter system services and starts Lifecycle Controller.
F11 Enables you to enter Boot Manager.
F12 Enables you to enter PXE Boot.
Page Up Enables you to move to the previous screen.
Page Down Enables you to move to the next screen.
Up arrow Enables you to move to the previous field.
Down arrow Enables you to move to the next field.
Enter Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable).
Spacebar Enables you to expand or collapse a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Enables you to move to the next menu item.
NOTE: This feature is applicable only for the standard graphic browser.
Esc Enables you to move to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing
Esc in the main screen exits System BIOS, iDRAC Settings, Device Settings, or
Service Tag Settings, and proceeds with system boot.
F1 Displays the system setup help.
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About System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device
settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
You can access system setup in two ways:
• Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.
• Text Browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Entering System Setup
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 Main Menu
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
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. For more information about this utility, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
System BIOS screen details
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password,
setup password, set the RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
To view the System BIOS screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS.
The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System
Information
Memory Settings Displays information and options related to the installed memory.
Description
Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS
version, and Service Tag.
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Option Description
Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache
size.
SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify
UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings.
Integrated
Devices
Serial
Communication
System Profile
Settings
System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings, such as system
Miscellaneous
Settings
Displays options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify
related features and options.
Displays options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and
options.
Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory
frequency, and so on.
password, setup password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security. It also
manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.
System Information screen details
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model
name, and the BIOS version.
To view the System Information screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System
Information.
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System
Management
Engine Version
System Service
Tag
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
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Description
Displays the system model name.
Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.
Displays the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
Displays the system Service Tag.
Displays the name of the system manufacturer.
Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Displays the current version of the system complex programmable logic device
(CPLD) firmware.
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Option Description
UEFI Compliance
Version
Displays the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
Memory Settings screen details
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific
memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving.
To view the Memory Setting screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Memory Settings.
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Memory
Operating Mode
Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.
Displays the type of memory installed in the system.
Displays the system memory speed.
Displays the system memory voltage.
Specifies whether the system 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.
Processor Settings screen details
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specific functions
such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher and logical processor idling.
To view the Processor Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Processor
Settings.
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical
Virtualization
Technology
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Hardware
Prefetcher
Description
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 require high utilization of sequential
memory access. This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this
option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
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Option Description
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to
Configurable TDP Enables you to reconfigure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled
Turbo
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor 64-bit
Support
Processor Core
Speed
Processor 1
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is
set to Enabled by default.
Enabled by default.
during POST based on the power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system.
TDP verifies the maximum heat the cooling system is required 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.
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.
Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Brand Displays the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings screen details
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on
your system.
To view the SATA Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings.
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, AHCI, or RAID modes. This
Security Freeze
Lock
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Description
option is set to AHCI by default.
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST.
This option is applicable only for AHCI mode.
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Option Description
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Port A
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays 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 Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays 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 Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays 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
Port E
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays 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 Displays the drive model of the selected device.
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Option Description
Option Description
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port F
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Boot Settings screen details
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to
specify the boot order.
To view the Boot Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings.
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. Setting this field to UEFI disables
Boot Sequence
Retry
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The
Boot Option
Settings
Description
the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot
Settings menu.
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.
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this field is enabled and the
system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds.
This option is set to Enabled by default.
devices are selected in the Hard-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
enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not
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Network Settings screen details
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. The network 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 controllers handles the network settings.
To view the Network Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network
Settings
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
.
PXE Device n (n =
1 to 4)
PXE Device n
Settings (n = 1 to
4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the
device.
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
The UEFI ISCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
→ UEFI ISCSI Settings.
Option Description
ISCSI Initiator
Name
ISCSI Device n (n =
1 to 4)
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 screen details
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices
including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
To view the Integrated Devices screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Integrated
Devices.
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option
User Accessible
USB Ports
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 operates 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.
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Option Description
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
Embedded Video
Controller
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
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
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). This option is
mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure this
function by using the NIC management utilities of the system.
Allows you to enable or disable 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
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 require large amounts of
memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.
feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot
disablement must be used 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.
Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled.
Serial Communication screen details
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
To view the Serial Communication screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial
Communication.
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Serial
Communication
Serial Port
Address
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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.
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Option Description
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 Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to
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 field.
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.
determine the baud rate 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 screen details
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as
power management.
To view the System Profile Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System
Profile Settings.
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
CPU Power
Management
Memory
Frequency
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. This option is
Description
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 available only
when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. DBPM
is Demand-Based Power Management.
Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance,
Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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.
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.
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
Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy.
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.
Enabled for all system profiles, 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 screen details
You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system
password, setup password and disabling the power button.
To view the System Security screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Security
Settings.
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
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
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Description
using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI) and is set to
Enabled by default.
if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
installed in the system.
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Option Description
TPM Security
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by
TPM Status Displays the TPM status.
TPM Command
Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set
NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to
AC Power
Recovery
AC Power
Recovery Delay
User Defined
Delay (60s to
240s)
UEFI Variable
Access
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using
Secure Boot
Policy
Secure Boot
Policy Summary
NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
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.
default.
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.
the Intel TXT option, virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled
with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default.
to Enabled by default.
Disabled 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 system 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.
the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.
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.
Displays the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate
images.
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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.
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 Description
Platform Key Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK).
Key Exchange Key
Database
Authorized
Signature
Database
Forbidden
Signature
Database
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).
Miscellaneous Settings screen details
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset
tag and changing the system date and time.
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →
Miscellaneous Settings.
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking
Keyboard
NumLock
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Load Legacy
Video Option
ROM
Description
purposes.
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.
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.
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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.
Entering Boot Manager
The boot manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the 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.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
Continue Normal
Boot
One Shot Boot
Menu
Launch System
Setup
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
System Utilities Launches System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
Description
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.
Takes you to the 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
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.
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.
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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) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you
have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it overlays 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: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in 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.
NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
Creating a system and setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. For more information, see System board jumper settings.
Ensure that the Password Status is set to Unlocked. For more information, see System Security Settings
screen.
NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features.
For more information about the password jumper settings, see
Steps
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your 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 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 setup password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
System board jumper settings.
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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 your system password and press Enter.
Next steps
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to
reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third
unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system stops 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.
Deleting or changing system password and setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the password jumper is Enabled and the Password Status is set to Unlocked before
attempting to delete or change the existing system or setup password.
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 a 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, verify 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.
7. Select Setup Password, change or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to
reenter the new password. If you delete the system password or setup password, a message
prompts you to confirm the deletion.
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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 System Security Settings screen.
• 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 system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
server’s lifecycle. 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 requires the iDRAC Enterprise
License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see iDRAC User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Entering the iDRAC settings utility
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.
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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
Safety instructions
WARNING: 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 came with the product.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components inside the system.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated always
with either a component or with a blank.
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Before working inside your system
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
4. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation
placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5. If installed, remove the front bezel.
6. Remove the system cover.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Removing the system cover
After working inside your system
1. Install the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the front bezel.
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3. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation
placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Related Tasks
Installing the optional front bezel
Installing the system cover
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the installation and removal procedures:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground
Front bezel (optional)
Installing the optional front bezel
1. Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE: The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
3. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system.
4. Lock the bezel.
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Figure 9. Removing and installing the optional front bezel
1. release latch 2. keylock
3. front bezel
Removing the optional front bezel
1. Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel.
2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel.
4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system.
System cover
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1. Turn the latch release lock to the unlock position.
2. Lift the latch and rotate the latch toward the back of the system.
The system cover slides back, disengaging the tabs on the system cover from the slots on the
chassis.
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3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Figure 10. Removing and installing the system cover
1. latch release lock 2. latch
3. system cover
Next steps
Install the system cover.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the system cover
Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
2. Push the system cover latch down to move the system cover into the closed position.
The system cover slides forward and the tabs on the system cover engage with the slots on the
chassis. The system cover latch locks into place when the system cover engages with the slots on
the chassis.
3. Turn the cover latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
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Next steps
1. If removed, install the bezel.
2. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Related Tasks
Installing the optional front bezel
Inside the system
Figure 11. Inside the system—with four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drives
1. hard drive backplane 2. power interposer board
3. power supply unit (2) 4. expansion card riser
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5. memory module sockets 6. processor
7. system board 8. cooling fan (4)
9. intrusion switch 10. hard drives
11. optical drive (optional) 12. control panel assembly
Figure 12. Inside the system—with eight 2.5-inch hard drives
1. optical drive (optional) 2. hard drive backplane
3. power interposer board 4. power supply unit (2)
5. expansion card riser 6. memory module socket (4)
7. processor 8. system board
9. cooling fan (4) 10. intrusion switch
11. hard drive (8) 12. control panel assembly
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Figure 13. Inside the system—with four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives
1. hard drive (4) 2. power interposer board
3. power supply unit (2) 4. expansion card riser
5. memory module socket (4) 6. processor
7. system board 8. cooling fan (4)
9. intrusion switch 10. optional optical drive or 1.8-inch solid state
drives (optional)
11. control panel assembly
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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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Remove the cable from the cable routing latch.
3. Using a plastic scribe, slide the intrusion switch and remove it from under the intrusion switch slot.
Figure 14. Removing and installing the intrusion switch
1. intrusion switch 2. intrusion switch slot
3. intrusion switch cable 4. intrusion switch connector on the
system board
5. cable routing clip
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Next steps
Install the intrusion switch.
Related Tasks
Installing the intrusion switch
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Insert the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot.
2. Slide the intrusion switch until it locks into position.
3. Route the intrusion switch cable through the cable routing tab.
4. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling shroud
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
Steps
Hold the cooling shroud and lift it away from the system.
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Figure 15. Removing and installing the cooling shroud
1. cooling shroud 2. guide on the cooling shroud
3. guide pin on the chassis wall
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing the cooling shroud
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Align the guide on the cooling shroud with the guide pin on the chassis wall.
2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
When firmly seated, the memory socket numbers marked on the cooling shroud align with the
respective memory sockets.
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Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 1600 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 2-socket set, the first socket release lever is marked white and the second
socket release lever is marked black.
Figure 16. 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:
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channel 0: memory sockets A1 and A3
channel 1: memory sockets A2 and A4
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Table 11. Memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations
Memory
module type
ECC UDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600 Dual rank or single rank
Memory modules
populated per
channel
2 2133, 1866, 1600 Dual rank or single rank
Operating frequency (in
MT/s)
1.2 V
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 12. Memory configurations—single processor
Populated
system
capacity (in
GB)
4 4 1
8 4 2
16 4 4
Memory
module size
(in GB)
Number of
memory
modules
Memory module rank,
organization, and
frequency
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
memory module slot population
A1
A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4
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Populated
system
capacity (in
GB)
Memory
module size
(in GB)
8 2
Number of
memory
modules
Memory module rank,
organization, and
frequency
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
memory module slot population
A1, A2
32 8 4
16 2
64 16 4
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4
Removing a memory module
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the 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.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of
the memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch
the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
3. Lift the memory module away from the chassis.
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Figure 17. Removing the memory module
1. memory module 2. memory module socket
3. memory module ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
2. If you are removing a memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
NOTE: The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to install a
memory module.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
Related Tasks
Installing a memory module
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing a memory module
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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
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WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the 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: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch
the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during
installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module
simultaneously.
2. If a memory module or a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE: The procedure to remove a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to remove
a memory module.
NOTE: Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.
3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module
socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables 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.
4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket
align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
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Figure 18. Installing the memory module
1. memory module 2. alignment key
3. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The System Memory Size indicates the installed memory.
4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed
properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
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.
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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
Six 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. Hotswappable hard drives are supplied in hot-swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard drives, or SATA solid state drives
(SSDs)
Up to four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives
Up to four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives and two optional 1.8-inch SSDs in the
optical drive slot
Up to eight 2.5-inch, hot-swappable hard drives/SSDs
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank
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.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive
blanks installed.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive blank out of the hard drive slot.
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Figure 19. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank
1. hard drive blank 2. release button
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
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Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
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.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have drive carrier
blanks installed.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive carrier blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 20. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
1. hard drive carrier blank 2. release button
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
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.
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1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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.
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
NOTE: The empty cabled hard drive carrier can be used as a blank.
Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power cable from the hard drive.
2. Press the release tab on the hard drive carrier and slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive
slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard
drive carrier blanks installed.
3. Insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot.
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Figure 21. Removing and installing a cabled hard drive carrier
1. hard drive 2. power/data cable
3. release tab 4. hard drive carrier
Next steps
1. If required, install a hard drive in the hard drive carrier and install the hard drive carrier into the hard
drive slot in the system.
2. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive carrier in the empty hard drive
slot.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
Removing a cabled hard drive from a hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cabled hard drive carrier.
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
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Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the cabled hard drive carrier.
2. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier.
Figure 22. Removing a cabled hard drive from a cabled hard drive carrier
1. cabled hard drive 2. cabled hard drive carrier
3. screw (4)
Next steps
1. Install the cabled hard drive in the hard drive carrier.
2. Install the hard drive carrier into the slot.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
Installing a cabled hard drive into a hard drive carrier
Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
Installing a cabled hard drive into a hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the hard drive carrier.
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the
back of the hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the 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. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Next steps
1. Install the cabled hard drive carrier.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
Installing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Press the release tab on the hard drive carrier and slide the hard drive carrier out of the system.
2. Install the hard drive into the hard drive carrier.
3. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot, and push the hard drive carrier until it clicks into
place.
4. Connect the power and data cable to the hard drive.
• If connecting to the integrated SATA controller (SATA hard drives only), connect the SATA data
cable to the SATA_A-D connector on the system board.
• If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS or SATA hard drives), connect the data cable to
the connector on the card.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached
peripherals.
3. Enter System Setup and ensure that the controller of the hard drive is enabled.
4. Exit System Setup and reboot the system.
5. Install any software required for the hard drive operation as described in the documentation for the
hard drive.
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Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the 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. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard
drive carrier blanks installed.
Figure 23. Removing and installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. release button 2. hard drive carrier
3. hard drive carrier handle
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Next steps
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.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
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.
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.
Inserting a hard drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier
can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
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 hard drive is installed and the system is powered
on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement
hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the
replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard 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 hard drive carrier blank.
2. 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.
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Tasks
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive blank
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
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Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the optional front bezel
Removing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the solid state drives (SSDs).
2. If required, disconnect the power and data cables from the system board.
Observe the routing of the power and data cables inside the chassis as you remove them from the
system board and the optical drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to
prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
3. To release the SSD tray, press and push the tray release tab toward the front of the system.
Figure 24. Removing and installing the 1.8-inch SSD tray
1. SSD tray 2. SSD
3. data and power cable 4. tray release tab
4. Slide the SSD carrier out of the system until it is free of the optical-drive slot.
5. Press the SSD release tab and lift the SSD from the tray.
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Figure 25. Removing and installing the 1.8-inch solid state drives from the SSD tray
1. SSD tray 2. tabs on the tray
3. SSD 4. SSD release tab
Next steps
1. Depending on your system configuration, install an optical drive or two 1.8-inch solid state drives.
2. If you are not immediately installing an optical drive or 1.8-inch SSDs, install an optical drive blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive 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.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives
Installing the optional optical drive
Installing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If installed, remove the optical drive blank or the SSD tray by pressing the blue release tab at the back
of the blank or tray and pushing the blank or tray out of the system.
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Steps
1. Press the SSD release tab on the SSD tray, and slide the SSD under the tabs on the tray.
2. Press the SSD until it locks into place.
3. Align the SSD tray with the optical drive slot on the front of chassis.
4. Slide the SSD tray into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
5. Connect the power and data cable to the back of the SSD.
6. Route the power and data cable underneath the cable routing latch of the system.
7. Connect the power and data cable to the connectors on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional optical drive
Removing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch 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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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 26. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter
1. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive 2. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
3. screw (2)
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
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch 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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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.
Related Tasks
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
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Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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.
Figure 27. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a 3.5-inch hot swappable 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
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
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
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Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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.
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
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier
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.
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 28. Removing and installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hard drive carrier
1. screw (4) 2. hard drive
3. 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
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
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.
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.
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3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Next steps
Install the hard drive carrier into the system.
Related Tasks
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Optical drive (optional)
Removing the optional optical drive
The procedure for removing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same.
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the power and data cables inside the chassis as you remove them
from the system board and the optical drive. Route these cables in the same way when you replace
them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
2. If required, disconnect the power and data cables from the system board.
3. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
4. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
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Figure 29. Removing and installing the optical drive
1. optical drive 2. data cable
3. power cable 4. release tab
Next steps
1. Depending on your system configuration, install an optical drive or two 1.8-inch solid state drives
(SSDs).
2. If you are not immediately installing an optical drive or 1.8-inch SSDs, install an optical drive blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive 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.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related References
Supported hard drive configurations
Related Tasks
Installing the optional optical drive
Installing the optional 1.8-inch solid state drives
Installing the optional optical drive
The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same.
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.
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1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If installed, remove the optical drive blank by pressing the blue release tab at the back of the blank
and pushing the blank out of the system.
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the chassis.
2. Slide the optical drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
3. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the optical drive.
4. Route the power and data cables through the cable routing latch of the system.
5. Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
Depending on your system configuration, your system can support up to four cooling fans.
NOTE: Hot swappable removal or installation of the fans is not supported.
NOTE: Each fan is listed in the management software of the system, referenced by the respective
fan number. If there is a problem with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace the proper
fan by noting down the fan numbers provided on the cooling fans.
The following table shows the number of fans required for different system configurations:
Table 13. Number of fans based on system configuration
System configuration Number of fans
Systems with four 3.5-inch hard drives or four 2.5-inch hard drives with adapter 3
Systems with four 3.5-inch hard drives or four 2.5-inch hard drives with adapter
with PCIe riser card
Systems with eight 2.5-inch hard drives 4
NOTE: Ensure that you install a cooling fan blank in an empty cooling fan bracket.
4
Removing the cooling fan blank
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.
NOTE: The procedure for removing each cooling fan blank is identical.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1. Press the release tabs and push the cooling fan blank to disengage it from the cooling fan bracket.
2. Lift the cooling fan blank out of the cooling fan bracket.
Figure 30. Removing and installing a cooling fan blank
1. cooling fan blank (2) 2. release tab (2)
3. cooling fan bracket 4. tab
Next steps
1. Install the cooling fan.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing a cooling fan
Installing the cooling fan blank
Installing the cooling fan blank
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.
NOTE: The procedure for removing each cooling fan blank is identical.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1. Lower the cooling fan blank into the cooling fan bracket.
2. Insert the tabs on the cooling fan blanks into the slots on the cooling fan bracket.
3. Press the cooling fan blank until it clicks into place.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing a cooling fan
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.
NOTE: The procedure for removing each fan is identical.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If required, remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power cable from the power connector on the system board by pressing the sides of
the power cable.
2. Lift the fan out of the cooling fan bracket.
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Figure 31. Removing and installing a cooling fan
1. cooling fan 2. power cable connector
3. cooling fan bracket
Next steps
1. Install the cooling fan.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing a cooling fan
Installing a cooling fan
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.
NOTE: The procedure for installing each fan is identical.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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3. If installed, remove the cooling fan blank.
4. If required, remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Lower the fan into the cooling fan bracket.
2. Connect the power cable to the power cable connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling fan blank
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Internal USB memory key (optional)
The USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass
storage device.
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.
The internal USB connector is located on the system board.
Related References
System board connectors
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Locate the USB connector or USB key on the system board.
To locate the USB connector, see System board connectors.
2. If installed, remove the USB key from the USB connector.
3. Insert the replacement USB key into the USB connector.
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Figure 32. Replacing the internal USB key
1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB key.
Related Tasks
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
Expansion cards and expansion card riser
NOTE: A System Event Log (SEL) is logged if an expansion card riser is unsupported or missing. It
does not prevent your system from turning on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is
displayed.
NOTE: The expansion card riser is optional for systems with four hard drives.
Expansion card installation guidelines
Your system supports PCIe Express Generation 3 cards. The following table provides riser configurations
for R330 systems:
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Table 14. Expansion card slots available on the expansion card riser
PCIe slot on the
Height Length Link width Slot width
expansion card riser
LP SLOT 1 Half Height Half Length x4 x8
FH SLOT 2 Full Height Half Length x8 x16
Table 15. Expansion card slots available on the system board
PCIe slot on the system
Height Length Link width Slot width
board
PCIE_G3_X4 Half Height Half Length x4 x8
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. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority
indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 16. Expansion card installation order
Card priority Card type Slot priority Maximum allowed
1 RAID PowerEdge
Internal PERC slot 1
RAID Controller
(PERC) H730
and H330
PERC H830 Full
Height
PERC H830
Low Profile
2 10 Gb NICs Intel and
Broadcom Dual
Port
Intel and
Broadcom Dual
Port Low Profile
3 FC8 HBA Qlogic
QLE2562,
Qlogic
QLE2560,
Emulex
LPE12002,
Emulex
LPE12000,
Emulex
LPE15000, and
Emulex
LPE15002
2 1
1 1
2 1
1 1
2 1
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Card priority Card type Slot priority Maximum allowed
Qlogic
QLE2562,
Qlogic
QLE2560,
Emulex
LPE12002,
Emulex
LPE12000,
Emulex
LPE15000, and
Emulex
LPE15002 Low
Profile
4 1 Gb NICs Intel and
Broadcom Dual
and Quad Port
Intel and
Broadcom Dual
and Quad Port
Low Profile
5 Non-RAID 12GB SAS HBA
Full Height
12GB SAS HBA
Low Profile
1 1
2 1
1 1
2 1
1 1
Removing the expansion card riser
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Lift and rotate the expansion card riser latch to open it.
2. Holding the touch points, lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
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Figure 33. Removing and installing the expansion card riser
1. expansion card riser 2. touch point (2)
3. expansion card latch 4. guide slot on the chassis
5. riser connector on the system board 6. guide pin on the system board
7. guide slot on the expansion card riser
Next steps
Install the expansion card riser.
Related Tasks
Installing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Install the expansion card into the expansion card riser.
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Steps
1. Open the expansion card riser latch.
2. Align the following:
a. Guide on the expansion card riser with the guide pin on the system board.
b. Expansion card riser connector with the connector on the system board.
3. Lower the expansion card riser until the expansion card riser is firmly seated in the connector on the
system board.
4. Close the expansion card riser latch.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing an expansion card
Removing 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card or expansion card riser.
4. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Hold the expansion card by its edges and remove it from the expansion card riser connector.
2. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty expansion card slot and
close the expansion card latch.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
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Figure 34. Removing and installing the expansion card from the expansion card riser
1. touch point (2) 2. expansion card riser connector
3. expansion card riser 4. expansion card
Next steps
1. Install the filler bracket or expansion card, if applicable.
2. Install the expansion card riser
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing an expansion card
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
4. If installed, remove the filler bracket.
Steps
1. Locate the expansion card connector on the riser.
2. Holding the expansion card by its edges, position the card so that the card connector aligns with the
connector on the expansion card riser.
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3. Insert the card connector into the expansion card riser connector until the card is firmly seated.
4. If required, connect the cables to the expansion card.
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
Removing the internal PERC 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the screw from the PERC card lock.
2. Turn the PERC card lock to disengage the lock from the PERC card.
3. Push the PERC card lock until the tab on the PERC card lock clicks into the slot on the chassis.
Figure 35. Opening and closing the PERC card lock
1. slot on the chassis 2. tab on the PERC card lock
3. PERC card lock 4. screw on the PERC card lock
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5. PERC card 6. PERC card slot
7. screw securing the PERC card to the
chassis
4. Remove the screw that secures the PERC card to the chassis.
5. Disconnect the PERC card LED cable from the system board.
6. Hold the PERC card by the edges and pull the PERC card to disengage it from the PERC card slot.
7. Lift the PERC card away from the chassis.
Figure 36. Removing and installing the internal PERC card
1. screw (2) 2. PERC card lock
3. PERC card 4. LED cable connector on the PERC card
5. PERC card LED cable 6. PERC card connector
7. LED cable connector on the system board
Next steps
1. Install the internal PERC card.
2. Install the expansion card riser.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
Installing the internal PERC card
Installing the internal PERC card
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
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Steps
1. Connect the PERC LED cable to the LED cable connector on the PERC card.
2. Insert the PERC card in the PERC card slot.
3. Press and slide the tab on the PERC card lock to disengage it from the slot on the chassis.
4. Turn the internal PERC card lock to engage it with the PERC card.
5. Install the first screw to secure the PERC card lock to the PERC card.
6. Install the second screw to secure the PERC card to the chassis.
NOTE: Use the two screws supplied with the system to secure the PERC card to the PERC card
lock and the chassis
7. Connect the PERC LED cable to the LED cable connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
iDRAC port card (optional)
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 on-demand 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.
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card
1. Locate the SD vFlash card slot at the back of the chassis.
2. 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.
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Figure 37. Removing and installing the SD vFlash card
1. SD vFlash card 2. SD vFlash card slot
3. Install a replacement SD vFlash card by inserting the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash card into the
SD vFlash card slot on the module.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the SD vFlash card.
4. Press the SD vFlash card inward to lock it into the SD vFlash card slot.
Removing the optional iDRAC port 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. If connected, disconnect the network cable from the iDRAC port card.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Loosen the screw securing 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.
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Figure 38. Removing and installing the iDRAC port card
1. screw 2. iDRAC port
3. iDRAC port card board 4. SD vFlash media card slot
5. tabs on the iDRAC port 6. slots on the chassis
7. iDRAC port card connector 8. iDRAC port card holder
Next steps
1. Install the iDRAC port card.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable.
4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the optional iDRAC port card
Installing the cooling shroud
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Installing the optional iDRAC port 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card into the slots on the chassis.
2. Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3. Tighten the screw that secures the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Internal dual SD module (optional)
The Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card provides two SD card slots. This 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.
Removing an optional internal SD card
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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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 came with the product.
Steps
Locate the SD card slot on the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) and press the SD card to release it
from the slot.
NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot number before removal. Reinstall the SD card(s) into the corresponding slots.
Next steps
1. Installing an internal SD card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing an optional internal SD card
Installing an optional internal SD card
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Ensure that the Internal SD Card Port option is set to enabled in System Setup.
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.
Steps
1. Locate the SD card connector on the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM).
2. Orient the SD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
3. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the optional internal dual SD module
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.
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1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) on the system board.
4. If installed, remove the SD card(s).
Steps
Hold the pull tab and pull the IDSDM out of the chassis.
Figure 39. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
1. Internal Dual SD module 2. LED status indicator (2)
3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 2
5. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connector
The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes:
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Table 17. 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.
Next steps
1. Installing the dual SD module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing an optional internal SD card
Installing an optional internal SD card
Installing the optional internal dual SD module
Installing the optional internal dual SD module
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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) connector on the system board. To locate the internal
dual SD module connector, see System board connectors.
2. Align the IDSDM with the connector on the system board.
3. Push the IDSDM until it is firmly seated on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the SD card(s).
NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Replace the
SD card(s) into the same slots.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Installing an optional internal SD card
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Heat sink and processor
Removing the heat sink
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.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
Steps
1. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Allow some time (around 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
2. Loosen the screw that is diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
4. Lift the heat sink away from the system.
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Figure 40. Removing and installing a heat sink
1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink
3. processor socket 4. slot (4)
Next steps
1. If you are removing only a faulty heat sink, install the replacement heat sink, if not, remove the
processor.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the processor
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing the heat sink
Removing the processor
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.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support
and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your
system.
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NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
6. Remove the heat sink.
WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered
down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release
lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly held.
Steps
1. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor
shield.
2. Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful
not to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3. Lift the processor out of the socket.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or
temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the
processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the processor.
Figure 41. Opening and closing the processor shield
1. processor shield 2. tab on the processor shield
3. socket lever
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