Dell R7525 Installation Manual
Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525
Installation and Service Manual
Reg ula tor y M ode l: E68 S
Reg ula tor y T ype : E 68S 001
Mar ch 202 1
Rev . A 09
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Contents
Chapter 1: About this document.................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: System overview..........................................................................................................8
Front view of the system...................................................................................................................................................8
Left control panel view................................................................................................................................................ 11
Right control panel view............................................................................................................................................. 12
Rear view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Inside the system ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag............................................................................................... 17
System information label.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix.......................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration........................................................................22
Setting up the system......................................................................................................................................................22
iDRAC configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Options to set up iDRAC IP address....................................................................................................................... 22
Options to log in to iDRAC........................................................................................................................................ 23
Resources to install operating system......................................................................................................................... 24
Options to download firmware ................................................................................................................................24
Options to download and install OS drivers .........................................................................................................24
Downloading drivers and firmware..........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 4: Installing and removing system components.............................................................. 26
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................26
Before working inside your system............................................................................................................................... 27
After working inside your system.................................................................................................................................. 27
Recommended tools......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Cable routing...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
RIO card...............................................................................................................................................................................33
Removing the Rear Input Output (RIO) card....................................................................................................... 33
Installing the RIO card................................................................................................................................................ 34
Optional front bezel.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Removing the front bezel.......................................................................................................................................... 35
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................ 36
System cover......................................................................................................................................................................37
Removing the system cover..................................................................................................................................... 37
Installing the system cover....................................................................................................................................... 38
Drive backplane cover......................................................................................................................................................39
Removing the drive backplane cover..................................................................................................................... 39
Installing the drive backplane cover........................................................................................................................40
Control panel....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Removing the right control panel............................................................................................................................. 41
Installing the right control panel.............................................................................................................................. 42
Removing the left control panel...............................................................................................................................43
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Installing the left control panel................................................................................................................................. 44
Air shroud............................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Removing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................46
Installing the air shroud..............................................................................................................................................46
Removing the GPU air shroud..................................................................................................................................47
Installing the GPU air shroud.................................................................................................................................... 48
Removing the GPU air shroud top cover...............................................................................................................49
Installing the GPU air shroud top cover.................................................................................................................50
Cooling fan...........................................................................................................................................................................51
Removing the cooling fan cage assembly ............................................................................................................. 51
Installing the cooling fan cage assembly................................................................................................................52
Removing a cooling fan..............................................................................................................................................53
Installing a cooling fan................................................................................................................................................ 54
Side wall brackets............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Removing the side wall bracket............................................................................................................................... 55
Installing the side wall bracket................................................................................................................................. 56
Drives................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Removing a drive blank.............................................................................................................................................. 57
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................ 58
Removing the drive carrier........................................................................................................................................58
Installing the drive carrier..........................................................................................................................................59
Removing the drive from the drive carrier............................................................................................................60
Installing the drive into the drive carrier.................................................................................................................61
Drive backplane..................................................................................................................................................................62
Drive backplane............................................................................................................................................................62
Removing the drive backplane ................................................................................................................................ 64
Installing the drive backplane................................................................................................................................... 65
Rear drive cage..................................................................................................................................................................66
Removing the rear drive cage.................................................................................................................................. 66
Installing the rear drive cage.....................................................................................................................................67
Front PERC module.......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Removing the front mounting front PERC module............................................................................................. 68
Installing the front mounting front PERC module............................................................................................... 69
Removing the rear mounting front PERC module............................................................................................... 70
Installing the rear mounting front PERC module.................................................................................................. 71
System memory................................................................................................................................................................. 72
System memory guidelines........................................................................................................................................ 72
General memory module installation guidelines.................................................................................................... 74
Removing a memory module..................................................................................................................................... 76
Installing a memory module....................................................................................................................................... 77
Processor and heat sink...................................................................................................................................................79
Removing a heat sink..................................................................................................................................................79
Removing the liquid cooling heat sink modules.................................................................................................... 80
Removing the processor.............................................................................................................................................81
Installing the processor.............................................................................................................................................. 83
Installing the heat sink................................................................................................................................................85
Installing the liquid cooling heat sink....................................................................................................................... 87
Expansion cards and expansion card risers.................................................................................................................88
Expansion card installation guidelines.................................................................................................................... 89
Removing the expansion card risers...................................................................................................................... 118
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Installing the expansion card risers........................................................................................................................ 121
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser................................................................................ 123
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser...............................................................................124
Removing the full length expansion card risers..................................................................................................126
Installing the full length expansion card risers.................................................................................................... 128
Removing a GPU........................................................................................................................................................ 130
Installing a GPU.......................................................................................................................................................... 133
Optional serial COM port............................................................................................................................................... 135
Removing the serial COM port............................................................................................................................... 135
Installing the serial COM port................................................................................................................................. 137
Optional IDSDM module................................................................................................................................................. 138
Removing the IDSDM module................................................................................................................................. 138
Installing the IDSDM module................................................................................................................................... 139
MicroSD card....................................................................................................................................................................140
Removing the MicroSD card................................................................................................................................... 140
Installing the MicroSD card...................................................................................................................................... 141
M.2 SSD module...............................................................................................................................................................142
Removing the M.2 SSD module..............................................................................................................................142
Installing the M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................ 143
BOSS S2 card (optional)................................................................................................................................................144
Removing the BOSS card filler............................................................................................................................... 144
Installing the BOSS card filler................................................................................................................................. 145
Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module................................................................................................ 146
Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module................................................................................................... 147
System battery ................................................................................................................................................................149
Replacing the system battery................................................................................................................................. 149
Optional internal USB card.............................................................................................................................................151
Removing the internal USB card.............................................................................................................................151
Installing the internal USB card.............................................................................................................................. 152
Intrusion switch module................................................................................................................................................. 153
Removing the intrusion switch module................................................................................................................ 153
Installing the intrusion switch module...................................................................................................................154
Optional OCP card.......................................................................................................................................................... 155
Removing the OCP card.......................................................................................................................................... 155
Installing the OCP card.............................................................................................................................................157
Power supply unit............................................................................................................................................................ 158
Hot spare feature...................................................................................................................................................... 158
Removing a power supply unit blank.....................................................................................................................159
Installing a power supply unit blank....................................................................................................................... 159
Removing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................159
Installing a power supply unit.................................................................................................................................. 160
Trusted Platform Module............................................................................................................................................... 161
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module..............................................................................................................161
Initializing TPM for users......................................................................................................................................... 162
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users............................................................................................................................162
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users...........................................................................................................................162
System board....................................................................................................................................................................163
Removing the system board................................................................................................................................... 163
Installing the system board......................................................................................................................................164
Restoring Service Tag using Easy Restore..........................................................................................................165
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LOM card and rear I/O board.......................................................................................................................................166
Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board......................................................................................................166
Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board........................................................................................................ 167
Chapter 5: Upgrade Kits............................................................................................................ 169
BOSS S2 kit...................................................................................................................................................................... 169
GPU kit............................................................................................................................................................................... 172
IDSDM kit...........................................................................................................................................................................176
Internal USB card kit....................................................................................................................................................... 177
Serial COM port kit..........................................................................................................................................................177
Chapter 6: Jumpers and connectors........................................................................................... 178
System board connectors.............................................................................................................................................. 178
System board jumper settings......................................................................................................................................180
Disabling a forgotten password....................................................................................................................................180
Chapter 7: System diagnostics and indicator codes....................................................................182
Status LED indicators..................................................................................................................................................... 182
System health and system ID indicator codes..........................................................................................................183
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes.......................................................................................................................... 183
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes.............................................................................................................................. 184
LCD panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 184
Viewing Home screen............................................................................................................................................... 185
Setup menu................................................................................................................................................................. 185
View menu................................................................................................................................................................... 186
NIC indicator codes.........................................................................................................................................................186
Power supply unit indicator codes............................................................................................................................... 187
Drive indicator codes...................................................................................................................................................... 189
Using system diagnostics.............................................................................................................................................. 189
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 189
Chapter 8: Getting help.............................................................................................................. 191
Recycling or End-of-Life service information............................................................................................................191
Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................191
Accessing system information by using QRL.............................................................................................................191
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7525 system..................................................................................192
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ................................................................................................. 192
Chapter 9: Documentation resources......................................................................................... 193
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About this document
This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical
specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components.
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About this document 7
System overview
The PowerEdge R7525 system is a dual socket, 2U rack server that supports:
● AMD EPYCTM 7002 and 7003 series processors
● 32 DIMM slots
● Two redundant AC or DC power supply units
● Up to 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, or 24 x 2.5-inch, 16 x 2.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 2 x 2.5-inch (rear), SAS, SATA, or NVMe
drives.
NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe
SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage
Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and
Documents.
NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA drives, PCIe SSDs, and NVMe are referred to as drives in this document, unless specified
otherwise.
For more information about supported drives, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
Topics:
• Front view of the system
• Rear view of the system
• Inside the system
• Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
• System information label
• Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix
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Front view of the system
Figure 1. Front view of the 24 x 2.5-inch drive system
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Figure 2. Front view of the 16 x 2.5-inch drive system
Figure 3. Front view of the 8 x 2.5-inch drive system
Figure 4. Front view of the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system
Table 1. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
1 Left control panel N/A
Icon Description
Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware
● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled
NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only
on certain configurations.
components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall
system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For
more information, see the Status LED indicators section.
system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature
allows management of the system by using mobile devices
called as OpenManage Mobile (OMM) feature. Using iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates
hardware or firmware inventory and various system level
diagnostic and error information that can be used in
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Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued)
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
2 Drive N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system.
3 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,
Icon Description
troubleshooting the system. For more information, see
the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/
idracmanuals
For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
4 Information tag
Figure 5. Front view of the 8 x 3.5-inch drive system
The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains
system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address,
and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access
to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure
default password.
Table 2. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
1 Left control panel N/A
Icon Description
Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only
on certain configurations.
● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware
components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall
system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For
more information, see the Status LED indicators section.
● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled
system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature
allows management of the system by using mobile devices
called as OpenManage Mobile (OMM) feature. Using iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates
hardware or firmware inventory and various system level
diagnostic and error information that can be used in
troubleshooting the system. For more information, see
the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/
idracmanuals
2 Optical drive blank N/A For the 8 x 3.5-inch drive system, a optical drive bay blank is
installed.
3 Drive N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system.
For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
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Table 2. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,
Icon Description
and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
5 Information tag
For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains
system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address,
and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access
to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure
default password.
Left control panel view
Figure 6. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
Figure 7. Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
Table 3. Left control panel (continued)
Item Indicator, button, or
1 Status LED indicators N/A Indicates the status of the system. For more information, see
2
3
connector
System health and system
ID indicator
iDRAC Quick Sync
2 wireless indicator
(optional)
Icon Description
the Status LED indicators section.
Indicates the system health. For more information, see the
System health and system ID indicator codes section.
Indicates if the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless option is activated.
The Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system
using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware/
firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error
information that can be used in troubleshooting the system.
You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller
logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure
iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch
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Table 3. Left control panel
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section.
Icon Description
the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and
virtual Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported
mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals
Right control panel view
Figure 8. Right control panel view
Table 4. Right control panel (continued)
Item Indicator or button Icon Description
1 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the
system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB
2
USB)
USB 2.0-compliant port The USB port is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant.
3
Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the
4
The iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB) enables you to
access the iDRAC Direct Micro-AB features. For more
information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals .
NOTE: You can configure iDRAC Direct by using
a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which
you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable
length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters).
Performance could be affected by cable quality.
This port enables you to connect USB devices to the
system.
power button to manually power on or off the system.
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Table 4. Right control panel
Item Indicator or button Icon Description
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut
down the ACPI-compliant operating system.
NOTE: For more information on the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
Rear view of the system
Figure 9. Rear view of the system
Table 5. Rear view of the system
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 PCIe expansion card riser
1 (slot 1 and slot 2)
2
3
4
5
6
7 PCIe expansion card riser
8 Power supply unit (PSU
BOSS S2 Card (optional) N/A This slot supports the BOSS S2 module
Rear Handle N/A To lift the system.
PCIe expansion card riser
2 (slot 3 and slot 6)
PCIe expansion card riser
3 (slot 4 and slot 5)
USB 2.0 port (1) This port is USB 2.0-compliant.
4 (slot 7 and slot 8)
2)
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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10 USB 3.0 port (1) This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
11 iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see
VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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Table 5. Rear view of the system
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
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button
Press the system ID button:
● To locate a particular system within a rack.
● To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 16
seconds.
NOTE:
● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID
button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold
the system ID button (for more than 5 seconds) to enter
the BIOS progress mode.
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14 NIC port (1,2) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to
15 Power supply unit (PSU 1) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
Figure 10. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module
OCP NIC port (optional) N/A This port supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated on the
OCP card which is connected to the system board.
the system board.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
Table 6. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module (continued)
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 PCIe expansion card riser
1 (slot 1 and slot 2)
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
2
3
4
5
6
7 PCIe expansion card riser
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BOSS S2 card (optional) N/A This slot supports the BOSS S2 module
Rear Handle N/A To lift the system.
PCIe expansion card riser
2 (slot 3 and slot 6)
Rear drive module N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For
USB 2.0 port (1) This port is USB 2.0-compliant.
4 (slot 7 and slot 8)
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
more information about drives, see the Drives section.
N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
Table 6. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals section.
8 Power supply unit (PSU
2)
For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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10 USB 3.0 port (1) This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
11 iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see
12 System identification
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14 NIC port (1,2) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to
15 Power supply unit (PSU 1) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Press the system ID button:
button
OCP NIC port (optional) N/A This port supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated on the
● To locate a particular system within a rack.
● To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 16
seconds.
NOTE:
● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID
button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold
the system ID button (for more than 5 seconds) to enter
the BIOS progress mode.
OCP card which is connected to the system board.
the system board.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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Inside the system
Figure 11. Inside the system
1.
Handle 2. Riser 1 blank
3. Power supply unit (PSU 1) 4. BOSS S2 card slot
5. Riser 2 6. Heat sink for processor 1
7. Memory DIMM socket for processor 1 (E,F,G,H) 8. Cooling fan assembly
9. Service tag 10. Drive backplane
11. Cooling fan cage assembly 12. Memory DIMM socket for processor 2 (A,B,C,D)
13. Heat sink for processor 2 14. System board
15. Power supply unit (PSU 2) 16. Riser 3 blank
17. Riser 4 blank
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Figure 12. Inside the system with full length risers
Cooling fan cage assembly 2. Cooling fan
1.
3. GPU air shroud 4. GPU air shroud top cover
5. Riser 3 6. Riser 4
7. Handle 8. Riser 1
9. Drive backplane 10. Service tag
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag is used to identify the system. The information tag is located on the front of
the system that includes system information such as Service Tag, Express Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address,
QRL label, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC
secure default password. If you have opted for iDRAC Quick Sync 2, the Information tag also contains the OpenManage Mobile
(OMM) label, where administrators can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the PowerEdge servers.
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Figure 13. Locating the Express Service Code and Service tag
1. Information tag (front view) 2. Information tag (back view)
3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label
The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express
Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls
to the appropriate personnel.
Alternatively, the Service Tag information is located on a label on left wall of the chassis.
System information label
The system information label is located on the back side of the system cover.
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Figure 14. Service information
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Figure 15. Memory information and system board connectors
Figure 16. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 2.5-inch HDD system
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Figure 17. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 3.5-inch HDD system
Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix
For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems
Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering-
Docs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf.
The document provides the information that is listed below:
● Specific details about rail types and their functionalities
● Rail adjustability ranges for various rack mounting flange types
● Rail depth with and without cable management accessories
● Rack types that are supported for various rack mounting flange types
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Initial system setup and configuration
This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps
that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.
Topics:
• Setting up the system
• iDRAC configuration
• Resources to install operating system
Setting up the system
Perform the following steps to set up the system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information see the rail installation and cable management accessory guides
relevant to your rail and cable management solution at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Connect the peripherals to the system and the system to the electrical outlet.
4. Power on the system by pressing the power button.
For more information about setting up the system, see the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your system.
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iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make you more productive as a system administrator
and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC servers. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you to perform remote
management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your
network infrastructure. The network settings option is set to DHCP, by default.
NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for the setting at the time of purchase.
You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces. For information about how to set up iDRAC IP
address, see the documentation links provided in the table.
Table 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address
Interface Documentation links
iDRAC Settings utility Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Manuals & documents.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
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Table 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address
Interface Documentation links
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide
at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit.
Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/
idracmanuals or for system-specific Lifecycle Controller User’s
Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals >
Product Support page of your system > Manuals &
documents.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
iDRAC Direct and Quick Sync 2 (optional) Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Manuals & documents.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port or use iDRAC
Direct port by using the USB cable. You can also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a
system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Options to log in to iDRAC
To log in to the iDRAC Web User Interface, open a browser and enter the IP address.
You can log in to iDRAC as:
● iDRAC user
● Microsoft Active Directory user
● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
In the log in screen displayed, if you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the iDRAC secure default password
available on back side of the Information Tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the default user
name and password – r oot and c alv in. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article
NOTE:
https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
You can also access iDRAC using command-line protocol - RACADM. For more information, see the iDRAC with Lifecycle
Controller RACADM CLI Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC using automation tool - Redfish API. For more information, see the iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Redfish API Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Resources to install operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, you can install a supported operating system by using one of the
resources provided in the table. For information about how to install the operating system, see the documentation links provided
in the table.
Table 8. Resources to install the operating system
Resource Documentation links
iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for
system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. Dell recommends using Lifecycle Controller
to install the OS, since all required drivers are installed to the system.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
Dell certified VMware
ESXi
NOTE: For more information about Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on PowerEdge system
see, Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems.
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Options to download firmware
You can download firmware from the Dell support site. For information, see the Downloading drivers and firmware section.
You can also choose any one of the following options to download the firmware. For information about how to download the
firmware, see the documentation links provided in the table.
Table 9. Options to download firmware
Option Documentation link
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller
(iDRAC with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Deployment Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Options to download and install OS drivers
You can choose any one of the following options to download and install OS drivers. For information about how to download or
install OS drivers, see the documentation links provided in the table.
Table 10. Options to download and install OS drivers
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Table 10. Options to download and install OS drivers
Option Documentation
Dell EMC support site Downloading drivers and firmware section.
iDRAC virtual media Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Manuals & documents.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for
your platform and for latest documentation version, see
https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on the system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press
Enter.
NOTE:
If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click Browse
all products, and navigate to your product.
3. On the displayed product page, click Drivers & Downloads.
On the Drivers & Downloads page, all drivers that are applicable to the system are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, DVD or local machine.
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Installing and removing system components
Topics:
• Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
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• After working inside your system
• Recommended tools
• Cable routing
• RIO card
• Optional front bezel
• System cover
• Drive backplane cover
• Control panel
• Air shroud
• Cooling fan
• Side wall brackets
• Drives
• Drive backplane
• Rear drive cage
• Front PERC module
• System memory
• Processor and heat sink
• Expansion cards and expansion card risers
• Optional serial COM port
• Optional IDSDM module
• MicroSD card
• M.2 SSD module
• BOSS S2 card (optional)
• System battery
• Optional internal USB card
• Intrusion switch module
• Optional OCP card
• Power supply unit
• Trusted Platform Module
• System board
• LOM card and rear I/O board
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Safety instructions
NOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own. Get others to assist you.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is turned on may expose you to a risk of
electric shock..
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
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CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all system bays and fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same
firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller/FC/NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the system;
the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more information about
the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
CAUTION: Ensure to have two or more people to lift the system horizontally from the box and place it on a flat
surface, rack lift, or into the rails.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Replace the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
● Key to the bezel lock. The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
● Phillips #1 screwdriver
● Phillips #2 screwdriver
● Torx #T20 screwdriver
● 5mm hex nut screwdriver
● Plastic scribe
● 1/4 inch flat blade screwdriver
● Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground
● ESD mat
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Cable routing
Figure 18. 12x 3.5-inch
Figure 19. 8 x 3.5-inch
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Figure 20. 12 x 3.5-inch with rear hard drives
Figure 21. 12 x 3.5-inch with NVMe
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Figure 22. 24 x 2.5-inch with NVMe
Figure 23. 16 x 2.5-inch
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