Dell R7525 Installation Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525

Installation and Service Manual

Regulatory Model: E68S

Regulatory Type: E68S001

March 2021

Rev. A09

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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

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

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

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Contents

Chapter 1: 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.

About this document

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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

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	Icon	Description
	slots
1	Left control panel	N/A	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

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

Item	Ports, panels, and	Icon	Description
	slots
			troubleshooting the system. For more information, see
			the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/
			idracmanuals
2	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.
3	Right control panel	N/A	Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,
			and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
4	Information tag

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.

Figure 5. Front view of the 8 x 3.5-inch drive system

Table 2. Features available on the front of the system

Item	Ports, panels, and	Icon	Description
	slots
1	Left control panel	N/A	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	Icon	Description
	slots
4	Right control panel	N/A	Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,
			and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
5	Information tag

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.

For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.

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	Icon	Description
	connector
1	Status LED indicators	N/A	Indicates the status of the system. For more information, see
			the Status LED indicators section.
	System health and system		Indicates the system health. For more information, see the
2
	ID indicator		System health and system ID indicator codes section.
	iDRAC Quick Sync
3			Indicates if the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless option is activated.
	2 wireless indicator		The Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system
	(optional)		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	Icon	Description
	connector
			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

NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section.

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		The iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB) enables you to
2
	USB)		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.
	USB 2.0-compliant port		The USB port is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant.
3
			This port enables you to connect USB devices to the
			system.
	Power button		Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the
4
			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 N/A
	1 (slot 1 and slot 2)

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

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	N/A	The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
2 (slot 3 and slot 6)		expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
		cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
		poweredgemanuals section.

5	PCIe expansion card riser	N/A	The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
	3 (slot 4 and slot 5)		expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
			cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
			poweredgemanuals section.
6
	USB 2.0 port (1)		This port is USB 2.0-compliant.
7	PCIe expansion card riser	N/A	The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
	4 (slot 7 and slot 8)		expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
			cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
			poweredgemanuals section.
8	Power supply unit (PSU		For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
	2)		www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
9
	VGA port		Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
			information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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
			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
12	System identification		Press the system ID button:
	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.
13
	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.
14	NIC port (1,2)		The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to
			the system board.

15	Power supply unit (PSU 1)

For more information about the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.

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

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 N/A
	1 (slot 1 and slot 2)

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

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	N/A	The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
2 (slot 3 and slot 6)		expansion cards. For more information on the expansion
		cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/
		poweredgemanuals section.

5	Rear drive module	N/A	Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For
			more information about drives, see the Drives section.
6
	USB 2.0 port (1)		This port is USB 2.0-compliant.
7	PCIe expansion card riser	N/A	The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
	4 (slot 7 and slot 8)		expansion cards. For more information on the expansion

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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		For more information about the PSU configurations, see the
	2)		www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
9
	VGA port		Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
			information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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
			the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

12System identification 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.

13	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.
14	NIC port (1,2)	The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to
		the system board.

15	Power supply unit (PSU 1)

For more information about the PSU configurations, see the 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

3. Power supply unit (PSU 1)

5. Riser 2

7. Memory DIMM socket for processor 1 (E,F,G,H)

9. Service tag

11. Cooling fan cage assembly

13. Heat sink for processor 2

15. Power supply unit (PSU 2)

17. Riser 4 blank

2. Riser 1 blank

4. BOSS S2 card slot

6. Heat sink for processor 1

8. Cooling fan assembly

10.Drive backplane

12.Memory DIMM socket for processor 2 (A,B,C,D)

14.System board

16. Riser 3 blank

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Figure 12. Inside the system with full length risers
1.	Cooling fan cage assembly	2.	Cooling fan
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.

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 – root and calvin. 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.

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.

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	www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Deployment Toolkit
Dell certified VMware	www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
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.

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	www.dell.com/idracmanuals
(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
	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

•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

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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