Dell SD7000-S — Storage Designed for Scality
RING
Owner's Manual
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2016 - 05
Rev. A01
Contents
1 About your system................................................................................................ 8
Front-panel features and indicators.....................................................................................................9
Back-panel features and indicators.................................................................................................... 11
Hard drive indicator codes..................................................................................................................13
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................15
Indicator codes for the redundant PSU..............................................................................................15
2 Documentation resources................................................................................ 18
3 Technical specifications.................................................................................... 19
Physical specifications.........................................................................................................................19
Processor specifications......................................................................................................................19
Expansion bus specifications.............................................................................................................. 19
Memory specifications........................................................................................................................20
Power specifications...........................................................................................................................20
RAID Controller specifications........................................................................................................... 20
Drives specifications............................................................................................................................21
Connectors specifications (per server sled)....................................................................................... 21
Video specifications.............................................................................................................................21
Environmental specifications.............................................................................................................. 21
Particulate contamination...................................................................................................................23
Expanded Operating Temperature.....................................................................................................23
4 Initial system setup and configuration...........................................................25
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................... 25
iDRAC configuration........................................................................................................................... 25
Options to set up iDRAC IP address............................................................................................. 25
Log in to iDRAC.............................................................................................................................26
Options to install the operating system............................................................................................. 26
Methods to download firmware and drivers................................................................................26
5 Pre-operating system management applications........................................28
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications.............................................................28
System Setup.......................................................................................................................................28
System Setup details..................................................................................................................... 28
System BIOS.................................................................................................................................. 29
iDRAC Settings utility.....................................................................................................................47
Device Settings..............................................................................................................................48
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Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................................................................................................................48
Embedded system management..................................................................................................48
Boot Manager......................................................................................................................................49
Viewing Boot Manager..................................................................................................................49
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................49
PXE boot..............................................................................................................................................50
6 Installing and removing system components............................................... 51
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 51
Before working inside your system.....................................................................................................51
After working inside your system........................................................................................................51
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................... 52
System cover....................................................................................................................................... 52
Removing the system cover......................................................................................................... 52
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................... 53
Server sleds..........................................................................................................................................54
Removing the server sled..............................................................................................................54
Installing the server sled................................................................................................................55
Expansion cards and expansion card riser.........................................................................................56
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................... 56
Removing the expansion-card riser module................................................................................57
Installing the expansion-card riser module................................................................................. 58
Removing an expansion card....................................................................................................... 59
Installing an expansion card......................................................................................................... 60
Installing the supercapacitor.........................................................................................................61
Removing a riser card................................................................................................................... 62
Installing a riser card..................................................................................................................... 63
Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 64
Removing the cooling shroud......................................................................................................64
Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 65
System memory.................................................................................................................................. 65
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................67
Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................67
Sample memory configurations...................................................................................................68
Removing memory modules........................................................................................................68
Installing memory modules..........................................................................................................69
Processors and heat sinks................................................................................................................... 71
Removing a processor...................................................................................................................71
Installing a processor.....................................................................................................................75
Hard Drives.......................................................................................................................................... 77
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank..........................................................................................78
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank............................................................................................78
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Removing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard drive.................................................................................. 79
Installing a hot-swappable hard drive carrier.............................................................................. 80
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from an hard drive carrier........................................................ 81
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into an hard drive carrier............................................................81
Removing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive.................................................................................. 82
Installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive.................................................................................... 83
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.............................................84
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter......................................... 84
Installing a hard drive adapter into a hard drive carrier............................................................... 85
Removing a hard drive adapter from a hard drive carrier........................................................... 86
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a hard drive carrier.......................................................... 86
System fans..........................................................................................................................................87
Removing a system fan................................................................................................................. 87
Installing a system fan...................................................................................................................88
Removing the fan cage.................................................................................................................89
Installing the fan cage...................................................................................................................90
Power supply units..............................................................................................................................90
Removing a redundant PSU..........................................................................................................90
Installing a redundant PSU............................................................................................................ 91
System battery.....................................................................................................................................92
Replacing the system battery....................................................................................................... 92
Power interposer board......................................................................................................................94
Removing the interposer board....................................................................................................94
Installing the interposer board......................................................................................................95
Expander board...................................................................................................................................95
Removing the expander board..................................................................................................... 95
Installing the expander board.......................................................................................................96
Paddle board....................................................................................................................................... 97
Removing the paddle board......................................................................................................... 97
Installing the paddle board........................................................................................................... 98
Hard drive cage and backplane..........................................................................................................98
Removing the hard drive cage and backplane............................................................................ 98
Installing the hard drive cage and backplane.............................................................................102
System board.....................................................................................................................................103
Removing the system board.......................................................................................................103
Installing the system board.........................................................................................................106
Trusted Platform Module............................................................................................................ 107
7 Using system diagnostics................................................................................ 110
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................110
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 110
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................110
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Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................110
System diagnostic controls..........................................................................................................111
8 Jumpers and connectors ................................................................................112
System board jumper settings...........................................................................................................112
System board connectors................................................................................................................. 113
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................ 114
9 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 116
Safety first — for you and your system............................................................................................. 116
Troubleshooting system startup failure............................................................................................116
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................ 116
Troubleshooting the video subsystem............................................................................................. 116
Troubleshooting a USB device..........................................................................................................117
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration)................................................................118
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (Laptop connection).......................................................................118
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device..................................................................................................119
Troubleshooting a NIC......................................................................................................................119
Troubleshooting a wet system......................................................................................................... 120
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................ 121
Troubleshooting server sleds............................................................................................................ 121
System messages........................................................................................................................ 122
Warning messages.......................................................................................................................122
Diagnostic messages...................................................................................................................122
Troubleshooting the system battery................................................................................................ 122
Troubleshooting power supply units................................................................................................123
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 123
Power supply unit problems....................................................................................................... 123
Troubleshooting cooling problems..................................................................................................123
Troubleshooting cooling fans.......................................................................................................... 124
Troubleshooting system memory.................................................................................................... 125
Troubleshooting an internal USB key...............................................................................................126
Troubleshooting an SD card.............................................................................................................126
Troubleshooting an optical drive......................................................................................................127
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 128
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 128
Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................129
Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................................................130
10 Getting help..................................................................................................... 131
Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................131
Locating Service Tag of your system................................................................................................131
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Documentation feedback................................................................................................................. 131
Quick resource locator..................................................................................................................... 132
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About your system
The Dell SD7000-S — Storage Designed for Scality RING is a 4U 90 hard drive, ultra-dense storage
appliance purpose built for use with RING™ software from Scality. The system consists of the Dell
SD7000-S, which is the chassis and up to two server sleds.
The Dell SD7000-S storage appliance benefits from all the features of the Intel Xeon EP E5-2600v3
product family as well as an extremely dense and energy efficient shared infrastructure chassis. The
combination of Intel enhancements with the E5-2600v3 processors and the Dell SD7000-S ultra-dense
chassis provides performance, efficiency, and flexibility in one dense package. It supports complete
lifecycle management with the Dell™ OpenManage™ portfolio of systems management solutions,
including leading remote management with iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller.
The storage server is shipped from Dell. The Scality RING™ software is installed and configured at the
customer site by Scality or a Scality certified partner.
Key features:
System Configurations
The server systems are available in the following configurations:
Table 1.
System Configuration
Single-node systems with one server sled
• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or
SATA SSDs, or
• Up to 16 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
Dual-node systems with two server sleds
• A selection of high performance E5-2600v3 or v4 series processors up to 135 W Thermal Design
Power (TDP).
• Systems management with support for iDRAC8 Edition.
• Redundant hot-plug power supply for added reliability.
• Serviceable nodes give the ability to service one node while the other is running. Both nodes work
independently and control a maximum of 45 HDDs. In a single-node system, failure of a node, results
in failure of the chassis.
– Each sled has two boot drives and four PCIe Gen 3 slots.
• Up to 384 GB of memory with 12 DDR4 slots (32 GB DIMMs) per server node.
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• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDDs in a 4U
form factor
• Up to 12 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
Front-panel features and indicators
Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators
Table 2. Front panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description
1 Power indicators The power indicator glows when the system is
turned on.
2 ID indicator When a system identification button is pressed,
the ID indicator blinks blue to help locate a
particular system within a rack.
3 Sled A hard drive fault status
indicator
4 System board status indicator If the system is on, and in good health, the
5 Power button The power button controls the PSU output to the
The indicator blinks amber if a hard drive
experiences an issue.
indicator glows solid blue.
The indicator blinks amber if the system is in
standby, and if any issue exists (for example, a
failed fan or hard drive).
system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating
systems (OSs), turning off the system using
the power button causes the system to
perform a graceful shutdown before power
to the system is turned off.
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Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description
6 System identification button The identification button can be used to locate a
particular system within a rack.
Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
If the system stops responding during POST,
press and hold the system ID button for more
than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC
setup), press and hold the button for more than
15 seconds.
7 Sled A Indicator, Button, or Connector for sled A (item 1
to 6)
8 Power indicator The power indicator glows when the system is
turned on.
9 ID indicator When a system identification button is pressed,
the ID indicator blinks blue to help locate a
particular system within a rack.
10 Sled B hard drive fault status
indicator
11 System board status indicator If the system is on, and in good health, the
12 Power button The power button controls the PSU output to the
13 System identification button The identification button can be used to locate a
The indicator blinks amber if a hard drive
experiences an issue.
indicator glows solid blue.
The indicator blinks amber if the system is in
standby, and if any issue exists (for example, a
failed fan or hard drive).
system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant OSs, turning off
the system using the power button causes
the system to perform a graceful shutdown
before power to the system is turned off.
particular system within a rack.
Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
If the system stops responding during POST,
press and hold the system ID button for more
than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC
setup), press and hold the button for more than
15 seconds.
14 Sled B Indicator, Button, or Connector for (item 8 to 13)
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Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description
NOTE: Features of sled B are for dual-node
systems only.
Back-panel features and indicators
Figure 2. Back-panel features and indicators
Table 3. Back-panel features and indicators for a system without dual riser module
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Blade EN connector
(optional)
2 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the
3 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
4 Ethernet connectors Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connector
5 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the
6 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the
7 System identification
connector
8 Ethernet connectors Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connector
Icon Description
This function is reserved
system.
system.
system. This port is USB 2.0-compliant.
system. This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
Enables you to connect the optional system status
indicator assembly through the optional cable
management arm.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
9 Expansion-card riser
module
10 Power button The power button controls the PSU output to the
11 Boot hard drive A 2.5–inch boot hard drive
12 Boot hard drive B 2.5–inch boot hard drive
13 Power supply units Four redundant power supply units (PSUs).
14 PSU Handle Holds expander board bracket in the chassis
NOTE: Features of sled B are for dual-node systems only.
NOTE: In a single-node system, a dummy sled is installed over sled B compartment and two
dummy PSUs over the PSU slots.
Contains risers
system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant OSs, turning off
the system using the power button causes the
system to perform a graceful shutdown
before power to the system is turned off.
From left to right: PSUs 1 and 2 are for sled B
(upper sled); PSUs 3 and 4 are for sled A (lower
sled).
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Hard drive indicator codes
Figure 3. 2.5-inch hard drive indicator
1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains off.
NOTE: The function of the status indicator may vary depending on the hard drive type.
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Figure 4. 3.5-inch hard drive indicator
1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains off.
Table 4. Hard drive indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition
Blinks green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off
until all hard drives are initialized after the
system is turned on. Drives are not ready for
insertion or removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed
Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding
Steady green Drive online
Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds,
and turns off six seconds
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Rebuild ended
NIC indicator codes
Figure 5. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Table 5. NIC indicators
Convention Status Condition
A Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the
network.
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network
at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10
Gbps).
C Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network
at less than its maximum port speed.
D Activity indicator is flashing green Network data is being sent or received.
Indicator codes for the redundant PSU
Each AC PSU has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is present or a power
fault has occurred.
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Figure 6. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
Table 6. AC PSU status indicators
Convention Power indicator pattern Condition
A Green A valid power source is connected to
the PSU and the PSU is operational.
B Flashing green When the firmware of the PSU is being
updated, the PSU handle flashes green.
C Flashing green and turns off When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle
flashes green five times at 4 Hz rate and
turns off. This indicates a PSU mismatch
regarding efficiency, feature set, health
status, and supported voltage.
NOTE: Ensure that both the PSUs
are of the same capacity.
CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only
PSUs with the Extended Power
Performance (EPP) label on the
back.
NOTE: Mixing PSUs from previous
generations of Dell PowerEdge
servers can result in a PSU
mismatch condition or failure to
turn on the system.
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D
Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Convention Power indicator pattern Condition
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU
mismatch, replace only the PSU
with the flashing indicator.
Swapping the PSU to make a
matched pair can result in an error
condition and unexpected system
shutdown. To change from a high
output configuration to a low
output configuration or the other
way, you must power down the
system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both
220 V and 110 V input voltages
except for Titanium PSUs, which
support only 220 V. When two
identical PSUs receive different
input voltages, they can output
different wattages, and trigger a
mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used,
they must be of the same type and
have the same maximum output
power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC
PSUs is not supported and triggers
a mismatch.
E
Not lit Power is not connected.
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Documentation resources
For information about Dell documentation and Scality documentation, see the Dell Storage Designed for
Scality RING Support Matrix available at Dell.com/sdscalityseriesmanuals.
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Technical specifications
Physical specifications
Table 7. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following physical specifications
Physical Specifications
Height 173.8 mm (6.84 inch)
Width (with rack latches) 482.4 mm (18.99 inch)
Width (without rack latches) 448.0 mm (17.64 inch)
Depth (excludes bezel) 1098.4 mm (43.24 inch)
Total depth of system with cable management 1242.68 mm (CMA) arm attached
Weight (Maximum) 129.6 kg (285.72 lb)
Weight (empty) 57.1 kg (125.88 lb)
Processor specifications
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Table 8. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following processor specifications
Processor
Processor type Intel Xeon EP E5-2600 v3 or v4 product family
Expansion bus specifications
The system supports PCI Express Generation 3 cards. For a list of supported expansion cards, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
Table 9. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following expansion bus specifications
Expansion slots using the expansion-card riser
module
PCIE_G3_X8 (Slot 1) One half-height, half-length x8 link for
PCIE_G3_X16 (Slot 2) One full-height, half-length x16 link for
PCIE_G3_X8 (Slot 3) One full-height, half-length x8 link for
Specification
processor 2
processor 1
processor 1
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Expansion slots using the expansion-card riser
module
PCIE_G3_X8 (Slot 4) One half-height, half-length x8 link for
Specification
processor 1
Memory specifications
Table 10. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following memory specifications
Memory Specifications
Architecture 2133 MT/s DDR4 Registered DIMMs
Support for advanced Error Correcting Code (ECC)
or memory optimized operation
Memory module sockets 12 288-pin
Memory module capacities (RDIMMs) 16 GB dual-rank and 32 GB dual-rank
Minimum RAM 192 GB with dual processor per node
Maximum RAM Up to 384 GB with dual processor per node
Power specifications
Table 11. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following power specifications
Power Specifications
AC power supply (per PSU)
Wattage
Power rating per power supply unit
Heat dissipation
NOTE: This system is also designed to be
connected to IT power systems with a phase
to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Voltage 200-240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz
• 1100 W PSUs for support on Dual Nodes only
• 1600 W PSUs for support on Single Nodes only
• 1100 W (Platinum) AC (200–240 V, 50/60 Hz,
6.5 A)
• 1600 W (Gold) AC (200 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10.0
A)
• 4170 BTU/hr maximum (1100 W PSU) or
• 6060 BTU/hr maximum (1600W PSU)
RAID Controller specifications
Table 12. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following RAID controller specifications
Controller type Specifications
RAID Controller
• LSI 9361-8i
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Drives specifications
Table 13. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following drive specifications
Drives Specifications
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
Single-node systems with one server sled
Dual-node systems with two server sleds
• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or
SATA SSDs or
• Up to 16 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or
SATA SSDs or
• Up to 12 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
Connectors specifications (per server sled)
Table 14. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following controller specifications
Connectors (per server sled) Specifications
Back
NIC Four 10/100/1000 Mbps
Serial 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible
USB One 9–pin, USB 3.0-compliant
One 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
Video 15-pin VGA
Internal
USB One 9–pin, USB 3.0-compliant
Video specifications
Table 15. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following video specifications
Video Specifications
Video type Integrated Matrox® G200
Video memory 16 MB shared
Environmental specifications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system
configurations, see Dell.com/environmental_datasheets
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Table 16. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following environmental specifications
Temperature
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m
or 3117 ft)
Maximum temperature gradient (Operating and
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight
on the equipment.
20°C/h (36°F/h)
Storage)
Relative humidity (RH)
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew
point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all
times.
Operating 10 percent to 80 percent RH with 29°C (84.2°F)
maximum dew point.
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation
orientations).
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (bottom
side of shipment orientation only).
Maximum shock
Operating Four shock pulses per axis (the positive and
negative x, y, and z axes), 24 total shock pulses.
40 G, 2.3 ms for x and y axes.
36 G, 2.3 ms for z axe.
Storage
• 71 G, 2 ms pulse shape is Half-Sine (bottom
side of shipping orientation only).
• 15 G, 165 in/sec pulse shape is Square-Wave
(bottom side of shipping orientation only)
Maximum altitude
Operating 3048 m (10,000 ft).
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft).
Operating temperature de-rating
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m
(1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m
(1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m
(1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
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Particulate contamination
NOTE: This section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from
particulates and gaseous contamination. If it is determined that levels of particulates or gaseous
pollution are beyond the limits specified below and are the reason for the damage and/or failures to
your equipment, it may be necessary for you to re-mediate the environmental conditions that are
causing the damage and/or failures. Re-mediation of environmental conditions will be the
responsibility of a customer
Table 17. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following particulate contamination specifications
Air Filtration
NOTE: Applies to data center environments
only. Air filtration requirements do not apply
to IT equipment designed to be used outside a
data center, in environments such as an office
or factory floor.
Conductive dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
Corrosive Dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
Gaseous contamination
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50 percent relative humidity.
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8
per ISO 14644-1 with a 95 percent upper
confidence limit.
NOTE: Air entering the datacenter must have
MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers,
or other conductive particles.
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a
deliquescent point less than 60 percent relative
humidity.
ISA71.04-1985
Expanded Operating Temperature
Table 18. The Dell SD7000-S system supports the following expanded operating temperature specifications
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be
reported on the LCD and in the System Event Log.
< 10 percent of annual operating hours 5°C to 40°C at 5 percent to 85 percent RH with
26°C dew point.
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NOTE: Outside the standard operating
temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can
operate down to 5°C or up to 40°C for a
maximum of 10 percent of its annual
operating hours.
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate
maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1°C
per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
< 1 percent of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5 percent to 90 percent (RH) with
26°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating
temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can
operate down to –5°C or up to 45°C for a
maximum of 1 percent of its annual operating
hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate
maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1°C
per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
• Processors of 55 W and 65 W are not
supported.
• Do not perform a cold startup at less than 5°C.
• Allow processor performance degrade.
• Non-redundant PSUs are not supported.
• Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or
peripheral cards are not supported.
• Maximum altitude for the operating
temperature must be 3050 m (10,000 ft).
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Initial system setup and configuration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see
your system
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more
productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system
issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the
system.
Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/sdscalityseriesmanuals.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the
communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following
interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,
including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See the LCD panel section
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NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP
address.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On
or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one
of the following resources:
Table 19. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation media
Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge
systems
Installation and How-to videos for supported
operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell.com/ossupport
Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge
Systems
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using the following methods:
Table 20. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle
Controller (iDRAC with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
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Methods Location
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
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Pre-operating system management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by
using the system firmware.
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
• System Setup
• Boot Manager
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device
settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
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You can access system setup by using two methods:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC
parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable
or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more
information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Option Description
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password,
setup password, set the RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System BIOS Settings details
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System
Information
Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and
SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Specifies options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify
Network Settings Specifies options to change the network settings.
Integrated
Devices
Serial
Communication
System Profile
Settings
System Security Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system
Miscellaneous
Settings
Description
Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS
version, and Service Tag.
cache size.
UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify
related features and options.
Specifies options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and
options.
Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory
frequency, and so on.
password, setup password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security. It also
manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Specifies options to change the system date, time, and so on.
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Boot Settings
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to
specify the boot order.
Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
Boot Sequence
Retry
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The
Boot Option
Settings
BIOS Boot
Settings
Description
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if
the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this
field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is
set to BIOS by default.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting
this field to
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled
and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30
seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting
menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first hard drive in the list is
attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all hard drives are attempted
to boot in the order selected in the
enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
Enables or disables BIOS boot options.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not
UEFI Boot Settings Enables or disables UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6
PXE. This option is set to IPv4 by default.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
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Choosing the system boot mode
System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating
system:
• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you
have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS.
1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
3. After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from
that mode.
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS
and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot
mode.
NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
Changing the boot order
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The
following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.
1. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → Boot Settings.
2. Click Boot Option Settings → Boot Sequence.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the
device down or up in the order.
4. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.
System Security
You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system
password, setup password and disabling the power button.
Viewing System Security
To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
System Security Settings details
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option Description
Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by
using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set
to Enabled by default.
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only
if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by
TPM Status Specifies the TPM status.
TPM Command
Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set
NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to
AC Power
Recovery
AC Power
Recovery Delay
User Defined
Delay (60s to
240s)
UEFI Variable
Access
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using
Secure Boot
Policy
NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is
set to Off by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and Intel
TXT fields if the
or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
default.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The
loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system.
Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default.
the Intel TXT option, virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled
with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default.
to Enabled by default.
Disabled by default.
Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option
is set to Last by default.
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the
system. This option is set to Immediate by default.
Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power
Recovery Delay is selected.
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the
default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI
specification. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the
environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current
boot order.
the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.
When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system
manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure
TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements
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Option Description
Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates.
Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
Secure Boot
Policy Summary
Creating a system and setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system
password and setup password features. For more information, see the System board jumper settings
section.
NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password
are deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system.
Steps
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate
images.
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5. Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6. In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
Related Links
System Security
System board jumper settings
Using your system password to secure your system
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
Steps
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Type the system password and press Enter.
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Next steps
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at
reboot.
NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to
reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third
unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has stopped
functioning and must be turned off. Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error
message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or changing system and setup password
Prerequisites
NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is
set to Locked.
Steps
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, alter or delete the existing system password, and then press Enter or
Tab.
5. In the Setup Password field, alter or delete the existing setup password, and then press Enter or Tab.
If you change the system and setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password.
If you delete the system and setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
6. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save
the changes.
Operating with a setup password enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup
options.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted!
Must power down.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is
typed. The following options are exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you
can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the
system password from unauthorized changes.
Related Links
System Security Settings details
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System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model
name, and the BIOS version.
Viewing System Information
To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
System Information details
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System
Management
Engine Version
System Service
Tag
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
UEFI Compliance
Version
Description
Specifies the system model name.
Specifies the BIOS version installed on the system.
Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
Specifies the system Service Tag.
Specifies the name of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device
(CPLD) firmware.
Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
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Memory Settings
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific
memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving.
Viewing Memory Settings
To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Memory Settings.
Memory Settings details
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Specifies the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Memory
Operating Mode
Description
Specifies the memory size in the system.
Specifies the type of memory installed in the system.
Specifies the system memory speed.
Specifies the system memory voltage.
Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options
are Enabled and Disabled. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode,
Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode,
Dell Fault Resilient Mode and Dell NUMA Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set
to Optimizer Mode by default.
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and
available options based on the memory configuration of your system.
NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode option establishes an area of memory
that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that
supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating
system kernel to maximize system availability.
Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) is supported. If this field is
set to Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory
configuration is installed. If the field is set to Disabled, the system supports NUMA
(asymmetric) memory configurations. This option is set to Disabled by default.
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Option Description
Snoop Mode Specifies the Snoop Mode options. The Snoop Mode options available are Home
Snoop, Early Snoop, and Cluster on Die. This option is set to Early Snoop by
default. This field is available only when the Node Interleaving is set to Disabled.
Processor Settings
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specific functions
such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling.
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical
QPI Speed Enables you to control QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings.
Alternate RTID
(Requestor
Transaction ID)
Setting
Virtualization
Technology
Address
Translation
Service (ATS)
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Hardware
Prefetcher
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
Description
processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical
processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical
processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Modifies Requestor Transaction IDs, which are QPI resources. This option is set to
Disabled by default.
NOTE: Enabling this option may negatively impact the overall system
performance.
Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization.
This option is set to Enabled by default.
Defines the Address Translation Cache (ATC) for devices to cache the DMA
transactions. This option provides an interface between CPU and DMA Memory
Management to a chipset's Address Translation and Protection Table to translate
DMA addresses to host addresses. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential
memory access. This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this
option for applications that need high utilization of random memory access.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is
set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Execute Disable Enables you to run the disable memory protection technology. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Logical Processor
Idling
Configurable TDP Enables you to reconfigure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled
Turbo
Enables you to improve the energy efficiency of a system. It uses the operating
system core parking algorithm and parks some of the logical processors in the
system which in turn allows the corresponding processor cores to transition into a
lower power idle state. This option can only be enabled if the operating system
supports it. It is set to
during POST based on the power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system.
TDP verifies the maximum heat the cooling system is needed to dissipate. This
option is set to Nominal by default.
NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the
processors.
Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set
to Performance.
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four
processor listings.
Disabled by default.
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor 64-bit
Support
Processor Core
Speed
Processor 1
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All
by default.
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Specifies the maximum core frequency of the processor.
NOTE: Depending on the number of CPUs, there may be up to four
processors listed.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-ModelStepping
Brand Specifies the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor.
Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor
as defined by Intel.
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SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on
your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes.
Security Freeze
Lock
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
Description
This option is set to AHCI by default.
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST.
This option is applicable only for ATA and AHCI modes.
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port B Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
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Option Description
Option Description
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
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Option Description
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port G Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port I Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
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Option Description
Option Description
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port J Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA
mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS
support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Integrated Devices
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices
including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
Viewing Integrated Devices
To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Integrated Devices details
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option
USB 3.0 Setting Enables or disables the USB 3.0 support. Enable this option only if your operating
User Accessible
USB Ports
Description
system supports USB 3.0. If you disable this option, devices operate at USB 2.0
speed. USB 3.0 is enabled by default.
Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front
USB ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB keyboard and
mouse operate during boot process in certain operating systems. After the boot
process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are
disabled.
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Option Description
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off disables the USB
management port and also restricts access to iDRAC features.
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated RAID
Controller
Integrated
Network Card 1
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/OAT option. Enable only if the hardware and software
Embedded Video
Controller
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
SR-IOV Global
Enable
OS Watchdog
Timer
Memory Mapped
I/O above 4 GB
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement
Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Enables or disables the integrated network card.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems
that do not have Integrated Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the
NIC may still be available for shared network access by the embedded
management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available
on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). The Embedded NIC1
and NIC2 option is mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option.
Configure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option by using the NIC management
utilities of the system.
support the feature.
Enables or disables the Embedded Video Controller option. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of
Embedded Video Controller option is a read-only field. If the Embedded Video
Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics
card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the
primary display even if the
Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices. This option is set to Disabled by default.
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your
operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system
initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does
not have any effect on the system.
Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that need large amounts of
memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.
feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slots
must be disabled only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting into the
operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the
Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled.
Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled.
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Serial Communication
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
Viewing Serial Communication
To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
Serial Communication details
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Serial
Communication
Serial Port
Address
External Serial
Connector
Description
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS.
BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be
specified. This option is set to Auto by default.
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial
Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default.
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for
console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting
saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in
iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility
may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default setting of Serial
Device 1.
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial
Device 2, or the Remote Access Device by using this option.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use
console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console
redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting
saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in
iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility
may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to
determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the
attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This option is set to 115200 by
default.
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Option Description
Remote Terminal
Type
Redirection After
Boot
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by
default.
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is
loaded. This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as
power management.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings.
System Profile Settings details
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change
the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to
Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power
Controller.
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available
only when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
CPU Power
Management
Memory
Frequency
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option
Energy Efficient
Turbo
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by
default. DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance,
Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo option.
Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor’s core
frequency is adjusted to be within the turbo range based on workload.
it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.
option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
Collaborative CPU
Performance
Control
Memory Patrol
Scrub
Memory Refresh
Rate
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Energy Efficient
Policy
Number of Turbo
Boot Enabled
Cores for
Processor 1
Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to
Enables or disables the CPU power management option. When set to Enabled, the
CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM
(DAPC). This option is set to Disabled by default.
Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard by default.
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the
cores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to
either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the
Energy Efficiency Policy option.
Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy option.
The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and
determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings.
NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for
Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum
number of cores is enabled by default.
Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom
mode is set to disabled.
NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the
Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset
tag and changing the system date and time.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
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Miscellaneous Settings details
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking
purposes.
Keyboard
NumLock
Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or
disabled. This option is set to On by default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Load Legacy
Video Option
ROM
In-System
Characterization
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by
default. The F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT
10H) option ROM from the video controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating
system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for
UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode
is enabled.
Enables or disables In-System Characterization. This option is set to Disabled by
default. The two other options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot.
NOTE: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to change
in future BIOS releases.
When enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC) executes during POST upon
detecting relevant change(s) in system configuration to optimize system power and
performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system reset is needed
for ISC results to be applied. The Enabled - No Reboot option executes ISC and
continues without applying ISC results until the next time system reset occurs. The
Enabled option executes ISC and forces an immediate system reset so that ISC
results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced
system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You
can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise
License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility
1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
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3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
Changing the thermal settings
The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your
system.
1. Click iDRAC Settings → Thermal.
2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE → Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
• Default Thermal Profile Settings
• Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
• Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom
Minimum Fan Speed.
4. Click Back → Finish → Yes.
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including
system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the
iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can
function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell
Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware,
and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
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Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
To enter Boot Manager:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
Continue Normal
Boot
One-shot Boot
Menu
Launch System
Setup
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI
Description
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot
order. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot
order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to
boot from.
Enables you to access System Setup.
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
shell.
One-shot BIOS boot menu
One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a one-shot boot device to boot from the following
options:
• Launch Diagnostics
• BIOS Update File Explorer
• Reboot System
System Utilities
System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched:
• Launch Diagnostics
• BIOS Update File Explorer
• Reboot System
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PXE boot
The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an industry standard client or interface that allows
networked computers that are not yet loaded with an operating system to be configured and booted
remotely by an administrator.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not
attempt to lift the system by yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose
you to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components inside the system.
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NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be
populated always with either a component or with a blank.
Related Links
Removing the system cover
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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Steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Related Links
Installing the system cover
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground
System cover
The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the
system. Removing the system cover actuates the intrusion switch which aids in maintaining system
security.
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Steps
1. Loosen the screw from the system cover.
2. Slide the four release latches as indicated by the directional arrows on the latches.
3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
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Figure 7. Removing and installing the system cover
1. release latch 1 (2) 2. release latch 2 (2)
3. system cover 4. screw
5. screw guide
Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
2. Slide back the four release latches until they locks into place.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the system cover.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
After working inside your system
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Server sleds
A dummy sled is installed over the sled B compartment for the single-node system.
Removing the server sled
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
CAUTION: The replacement service time for server sleds when the system is operating is two
minutes.
Steps
1. Loosen the two screws locking the server sled.
2. Pull the lever outward to release the server sled.
3. Pull the server sled sway from the system.
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Figure 8. Removing and installing the server sled
1. lever (2) 2. screw (2)
3. server sled
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Installing the server sled
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the Safety Guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Install the server sled into the system.
NOTE: Pay attention not to damage the airmax connectors during installation.
2. Push the lever inward to put the server sled into place.
3. Tighten the two screws to secure the server sled.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Expansion cards and expansion card riser
An expansion card in the computer is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the
computer system board or riser card to add enhanced functionality to the system through the expansion
bus.
NOTE: A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is unsupported or
missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2
pause is displayed.
Expansion card installation guidelines
NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in the system.
Your system supports Generation 3 cards.
Table 21. Expansion card riser configurations for Dell SD7500–S systems
Expansioncard riser
module
PCIE_G3_X8 1 Processor 2 Half height Half length x8 x8
PCIE_G3_X16 2 Processor 1 Full height Half length x16 x16
PCIE_G3_X8 3 Processor 1 Full height Half length x8 x8
PCIE_G3_X8 4 Processor 1 Full height Half length x8 x8
NOTE: The PCIE_G3_X8 and PCIE_G3_X16 are the two different types of risers supported on Dell
SD7500–S systems. You can install an expansion card on the system board only using expansioncard riser module.
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
PCIe slot on
the
expansioncard riser
module
Processor
connection
Height Length Link width Slot width
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Figure 9. Expansion card slot allocation
1. slot 1 2. slot 2
3. slot 3 4. slot 4
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and
mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority
indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 22. Expansion card installation priority
Card priority Card type Slot priority Maximum allowed
1 RAID 4 1
2 10 Gb NICs 2.1 2
Removing the expansion-card riser module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the server sled.
Steps
Remove the five screws and lift the expansion-card riser module from the riser connector on the
system board.
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Figure 10. Removing and installing the expansion-card riser module
1. puller 2. expansion-card riser module
3. screw (5)
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card, if applicable.
2. Install the expansion-card riser module.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Installing the expansion-card riser module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1. If applicable, reinstall the expansion card into the expansion-card riser module.
2. Align the guides on the expansion-card riser module with the holes on the server sled.
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3. Lower the expansion-card riser module until it is fully seated.
4. Secure the expansion-card riser module with the five screws.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
After working inside your system
Removing an expansion card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
Steps
1. Remove the screw securing the expansion card and remove the expansion card from the riser card.
2. If you are removing the expansion card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty
expansion slot.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
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Figure 11. Removing and installing the expansion card
1. NIC card 2. screws (4)
3. card slot 4. expansion card riser module
5. NIC card 6. RAID card
7. RAID card guides 8. NIC card guides
9. NIC card
NOTE: For information about the expansion card priority and slot priority order, see Table 3.
Back-panel features and indicators for a system without dual riser module.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in the system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
Steps
1. Insert the expansion card into the riser card until the card is fully seated.
2. Secure the expansion card with the screw.
Next steps
1. Install the expansion-card riser module on the system board.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Installing the supercapacitor
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in the system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
4. Remove the expansion card.
Steps
Follow the illustrations below to install the supercapacitor.
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Figure 12. Installing the supercapacitor
1. LSI 49571-15 supercapacitor 1 2. fastener (2)
3. extender cable
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card to the expansion-card riser module.
2. Install the expansion-card riser module on the system board.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing a riser card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
4. Remove the expansion card.
Steps
Remove the screws securing the riser card and lift the card away from the riser module.
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Figure 13. Removing and installing the riser card
1. screw (10) 2. riser card
3. expansion-card riser module
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Installing a riser card
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in the system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
Steps
1. Insert the riser card into the expansion-card riser module until the card is fully seated.
2. Secure the card with the screws.
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Next steps
1. Install the expansion cards.
2. Install the expansion-card riser module on the system board.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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After working inside your system
Cooling shroud
The cooling shroud has aerodynamically placed openings that direct the airflow across the entire system.
The airflow passes through all the critical parts of the system, where the vacuum pulls air across the
entire surface area of the heat sink, thus allowing increased cooling.
Removing the cooling shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
4. Remove the CPU2 power cable.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
Steps
Remove the three screws and lift the shroud away from the system board.
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Figure 14. Removing and installing the cooling shroud.
1. screw (3) 2. cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
Place the shroud in place on the system board and secure the three screws.
Next steps
1. Connect the CPU2 power cable.
2. Install the expansion-card riser module.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
System memory
Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). It supports DDR4 voltage specifications.
NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency is 2133 and 2400 MT/s based on:
• System profile selected — Performance Optimized.
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• Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
Your system contains 12 memory sockets split into four sets— two sets of 4 sockets and two sets of 2
sockets each. DIMMs in sockets A1 to A8 are assigned to processor 1 and DIMMs in sockets B1 to B4 are
assigned to processor 2. Each 4-socket set is organized into two channels and each 2–socket set is
organized into one channel. In each channel of the 4-socket set, the release levers of the first socket are
marked white and those of the second socket are marked black. In the 2-socket set, each release lever is
marked white.
Figure 15. Memory socket locations
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Processor 1
• channel 0: slots A1 and A5
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• channel 1: slots A2 and A6
• channel 2: slots A3 and A7
• channel 3: slots A4 and A8
Processor 2
• channel 0: slots B1
• channel 1: slots B2
• channel 2: slots B3
• channel 3: slots B4
Table 23. Memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations
DIMM Type
RDIMM 1 2133 and 2400 Dual rank
DIMMs Populated/
Channel
Operating Frequency (in
MT/s)
1.2 V
Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel
General memory module installation guidelines
NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can prevent your system from
booting, stop responding during memory configuration, or operating with reduced memory.
The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any
valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing
memory modules:
• Up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.
• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest
installed memory module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.
• Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems,
sockets A1 to A12 are available. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and sockets B1 to B12
are available.
• Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs, and then the
green release tabs.
• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order—first in sockets with white release
levers, then black, and then green. For example, if you want to mix single-rank and dual-rank memory
modules, populate dual-rank memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and single-rank
memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.
• When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules
with highest capacity first.
• In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor should be identical.
For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and
so on.
• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are
followed.
• Populate four memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize
performance.
Mode-specific guidelines
Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the
memory mode selected.
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Sample memory configurations
The following tables show sample memory configurations for dual processor configurations that follow
the appropriate memory guidelines.
NOTE: 2R in the following tables indicate dual-rank DIMMs.
Table 24. Memory configurations — dual processor
System
Capacity (in
GB)
192 16 12
256 32 8
384 32 12
DIMM Size
(in GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Rank,
Organization, and
Frequency
2R, x8, 2133 and 2400
MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 and 2400
MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 and 2400
MT/s
DIMM Slot Population
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1,
B2, B3, B4
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1,
B2, B3, B4
Removing memory modules
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory
modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the
memory module.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any
memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install
memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the
middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of
the memory module socket.
3. Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
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Figure 16. Removing the memory module
1. memory module 2. memory module socket
3. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory-module blank.
2. Install the memory module.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Installing memory modules
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory
modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the
memory module.
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Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the
middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
2. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module
socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both
ends of the memory module evenly.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the
memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
3. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket
align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
Figure 17. Installing the memory module
1. memory module 2. alignment key
3. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the installed memory.
3. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure
that the memory module is firmly seated in the memory module socket.
4. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
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Processors and heat sinks
Use the following procedure when:
• Removing and installing a heat sink
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor
socket.
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
2. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and
follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your
system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information
about Dell Lifecycle controller, see Dell.com/idracmanuals.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4. Remove the server sled.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Loosen one of the screws that secures the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
2. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
4. Remove the heat sink.
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Figure 18. Removing and installing a processor heat sink.
1. captive screw (4)
2. heat sink
3. processor socket 4. slot (4)
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the
release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
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Figure 19. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence
1. close first socket release lever
2. lock icon
3. processor 4. open first socket release lever
5. unlock icon
5. Position your thumb firmly over the processor open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon
and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.
6. Similarly, position your thumb firmly over the processor close first socket-release lever near the lock
icon and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.
Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward.
7. Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.
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Figure 20. Removing and installing a processor.
1. close first socket release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor
3. processor 4. slot (4)
5. processor shield 6. open first socket-lease lever
7. socket 8. socket keys (4)
8. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the processor shield upward until the open first
socket-release lever lifts up.
9. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket-release lever up so that the
socket is ready for the new processor.
CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to
bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap
in the vacant socket to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or
temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of
the processor.
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Installing a processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
2. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and
follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your
system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information
about Dell Lifecycle controller, see Dell.com/idracmanuals.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4. Remove the server sled.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.
Steps
1. Remove the heat sink.
2. Unpack the new processor.
NOTE: If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal
grease from the processor using a lint-free cloth.
3. Locate the processor socket.
4. If applicable, remove the socket protective cap.
5. Position your thumb firmly over the open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon and
release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and in from under the tab.
6. Similarly, release the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon from the locked position.
Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward.
7. Hold the tab near the lock symbol on the processor shield and rotate it upward and out of the way.
8. To install the processor in the socket:
CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board
or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.
CAUTION: While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any
contaminants. Contaminants on the processor pins such as thermal grease or oil can damage
the processor.
a. Align the processor with the socket keys on the socket.
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CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.
b. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.
c. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor aligns with the socket
keys on the socket.
CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.
d. Close the processor shield.
e. Rotate the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon until it is locked in position.
f. Similarly, rotate the open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon to the unlocked
position.
9. To install the heat sink:
a. If applicable, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint-free cloth.
b. Apply thermal grease on the top of the processor. Use the thermal grease syringe included with
your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor as shown in the
figure.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in
contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
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Figure 21. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor.
1. processor 2. thermal grease
3. thermal grease syringe
NOTE: The thermal grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after
you use it.
c. Place the heat sink onto the processor.
d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other. Do not over-tighten the heat
sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the
retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. The screw tension
should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 kg-cm).
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Install the server sled.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
4. While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and check that the processor information matches
the new system configuration.
5. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Hard Drives
Table 25. System supports the following hard drives
Single-node systems with one server sled
Dual-node systems with two server sleds
NOTE: SSD/SAS/SATA hard drives can be mixed in a system.
The hot-swappable hard drives connect to the system board through the Hard drive backplane. Hotswappable hard drives are supplied in hot-swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the
documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured
correctly to support hot-swap hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing
so can cause a hard drive failure.
NOTE: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that
high-capacity hard drives can take a number of hours to format.
• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or
SATA SSDs or
• Up to 16 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
• Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or
SATA SSDs or
• Up to 12 hot-swappable SATA or SAS SSDs
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Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have drive blanks
installed.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 22. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive blank
1. hard drive blank 2. release button
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Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
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Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
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Removing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the
documentation for the storage controller.
If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes when the hard drive is turned off.
You can remove the hard-drive when the hard drive indicators turn off.
3. Remove the system cover.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have harddrive blanks installed.
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive
slot.
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Figure 23. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard drive
1. release button 2. 3.5-inch hard drive
3. hard drive carrier handle
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Installing a hot-swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.
Inserting a hard drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier
can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable hard drive is installed and the system is powered
on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement
hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the
replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.
Steps
1. If a hard drive blank is installed in the hard drive slot, remove it.
2. Install a hard drive in the hard drive carrier.
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3. Press the release button on the front of the hard drive carrier and open the hard drive carrier handle.
4. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier comes in contact with the
backplane.
5. Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from an hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the HDD carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the HDD carrier.
2. Lift the HDD out of the HDD carrier.
Figure 24. Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from an hard drive carrier and installing a 3.5-inch hard drive
into an hard drive carrier
1. screw (4) 2. 3.5-inch hard drive
3. hard drive carrier
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into an hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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Steps
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the
back.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the set of screw holes on the hard drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Removing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the
documentation for the storage controller.
If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. You can
remove the hard drive when the hard drive indicators turn off.
2. Remove the system cover.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard
drive blanks installed.
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert an hard drive blank in the empty hard drive
slot.
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Figure 25. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive
1. release button 2. hard drive carrier
3. hard drive carrier handle
Installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing an hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.
Inserting an hard drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier
can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive is installed and the system is powered
on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement
hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the
replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.
Steps
1. If a hard drive blank is installed in the hard drive slot, remove it.
2. Install a hard drive in the hard drive carrier.
3. Press the release button on the front of the hard drive carrier and open the hard drive carrier handle.
4. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier comes in contact with the
backplane.
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5. Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive adapter.
Figure 26. Removing and Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
1. screw (2) 2. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
3. 2.5-inch hard drive
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is then installed
in the 3.5-inch hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive adapter.
Installing a hard drive adapter into a hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Insert the hard drive adapter into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive
toward the back of the hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard drive carrier.
3. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Figure 27. Removing and installing an hard drive adapter into a 3.5-inch hard drive carrier
1. screw (4) 2. hard drive adapter
3. 2.5-inch hard drive 4. 3.5-inch hard drive carrier
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Removing a hard drive adapter from a hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive adapter out of the hard drive carrier.
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Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the hard drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive carrier.
Figure 28. Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a hard drive carrier
1. screws (4) 2. hard drive adapter
3. 2.5-inch hard drive 4. hard drive carrier
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System fans
Your system supports up to six system fans in a redundant PSU configuration.
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Removing a system fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: The procedure for removing each fan is identical.
CAUTION: The replacement service time for the system fans when the system is operating is two
minutes.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the system cover.
Steps
1. Pull the two handles inward and lift the fan out of the system fan cage.
2. Lift the fan out of the system fan cage.
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Figure 29. Removing a system fan
1. handle (2) 2. system fan
3. fan cage
Installing a system fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Remove the system cover.
Steps
Lower the fan into the system fan bracket.
Next steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Removing the fan cage
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
3. Turn off the system.
4. Remove the system cover.
5. Remove the system fans.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws from the fan cage.
2. Lift the fan cage out of the chassis.
Figure 30. Removing the fan cage
1. fan cage 2. screw (4)
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Installing the fan cage
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system.
3. Remove the system cover.
Steps
1. Lower the fan cage into the chassis.
2. Secure the fan cage with the four screws.
Next steps
1. Install the system fan.
2. Install the system cover.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section..
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Power supply units
Your system supports two 1100 W (dual-node systems) or 1600 W (single-node systems) AC redundant
PSUs.
When two identical PSUs are installed, the PSU configuration is redundant (1 + 1) for each server sled. In
redundant mode, power is supplied to the system equally from both PSUs to maximize efficiency.
NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and must have the same maximum
output power.
NOTE: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back.
Mixing PSUs from earlier generations of Dell servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or
failure to turn on.
Removing a redundant PSU
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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CAUTION: The system requires one PSU for normal operation. On power-redundant systems,
remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.
CAUTION: The replacement service time for redundant PSUs when the system is operating is two
minutes.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the power source.
3. Disconnect the power cable from the PSU and remove the straps that bundle and secure the system
cables.
NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with PSU
removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.
Steps
Press the release latch and pull the PSU straight out to release it from the chassis.
Figure 31. Removing and installing a redundant PSU
1. release latch 2. PSU connector
3. redundant PSU 4. connector
5. PSU handle
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Installing a redundant PSU
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
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Steps
1. Verify that both PSUs are the same type and have the same maximum output power.
NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in Watts) is listed on the PSU label.
2. Slide the new PSU into the chassis until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.
NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm in step 3 of the previous procedure, relatch
it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.
3. Connect the power cable to the PSU and plug the cable into a power outlet.
CAUTION: When connecting the power cable, secure the cable with the strap.
NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new PSU in a system with two PSUs,
allow several seconds for the system to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The PSU
status indicator turns green to signify that the PSU is functioning properly.
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System battery
The system board battery is used for low-level system functions like powering the real-time clock and
storing the computer’s BIOS settings.
Replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. See your
safety information for additional information.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
2. Remove the server sled.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
Steps
1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board connectors section.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector
while installing or removing a battery.
2. To eject the battery, press firmly on the edge of the positive side of the battery in the direction of the
arrow as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 32. Replacing the system battery
1. positive side of the battery connector 2. system battery
3. negative side of the battery connector
3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive facing up and slide it under the
securing tabs.
4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 33. Installing the system battery
1. system battery 2. positive side of the battery connector
Next steps
1. Install the expansion-card riser module.
2. Install the server sled.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
4. While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly.
5. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
6. Exit the System Setup.
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Power interposer board
The power interposer board is a board that connects the redundant power supplies to the system board.
The power interposer board (PIB) is only supported in systems with redundant power supplies.
Removing the interposer board
Prerequisites
NOTE: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by
the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized
by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the PSUs from the system.
4. Remove the server sleds.
5. Remove the system cover.
6. Remove the system fans and fan cage.
Steps
1. Disconnect all cables from the interposer board.
2. Pull the latch upward and lift the interposer board out of the chassis.
Figure 34. Removing and installing the power interposer board
1. latch 2. interposer board
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Before working inside your system
Installing the interposer board
Prerequisites
NOTE: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by
the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized
by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Install the interposer board into the chassis.
2. Push the latch downward to secure the interposer board to the chassis.
3. Reconnect all cables to the interposer board.
Next steps
1. Install the system fans and fan cage.
2. Install the system cover.
3. Install the server sleds.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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After working inside your system
Expander board
Removing the expander board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the PSUs from the system.
4. Remove the system cover.
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Steps
1. Remove the PSUs.
2. Loosen the two screws, and then open and pull the handle to remove the expander board bracket
from the chassis.
Figure 35. Removing and installing the expander board bracket.
1. expander board bracket 2. screw (3)
3. handle (2)
3. Remove the six screws securing the expander board.
4. Remove the expander board from the expander board bracket.
Figure 36. Removing and installing the expander board from the expander board bracket.
1. screw (6)
Installing the expander board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Install the expander board into the chassis.
2. Secure the expander board with the six screws.
3. Push the handle to install the expander board bracket into the chassis and secure the bracket with
the two screws.
4. Install the PSUs.
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Next steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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After working inside your system
Paddle board
Removing the paddle board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the server sled.
Steps
1. Disconnect all cables from the paddle board.
2. Remove the two screws on the paddle board and lift it away from the server sled.
Figure 37. Removing and installing the paddle board.
1. screw hole (7) 2. paddle board
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3. screw (7)
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Installing the paddle board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Install the paddle board into the server sled.
2. Tighten the two screws that secure the paddle board to the server sled.
Next steps
1. Reconnect all cables to the paddle board.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Hard drive cage and backplane
The Dell SD7000–S chassis supports 3.5-inch (x90) SAS/SATA backplane.
Removing the hard drive cage and backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives
from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before
removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Turn off the system.
4. Remove the system cover.
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5. Remove all hard drives.
6. Remove all system fans and the fan cage.
7. Remove all PSUs.
8. Remove all server sleds.
9. Remove all expander boards.
10. Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
Figure 38. Cabling diagram for the backplane
1. hard drive backplane 2. SAS_A and SAS_B connectors on the
3. SAS_C and SAS_D connectors on the
backplane
5. mini-SAS HD cable (2) 6. SAS_A and SAS_B connectors on the
7. SAS_C and SAS_D connectors on the
interposer board
11. Remove the interposer board.
backplane
4. interposer board
interposer board
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Steps
1. Remove the 24 screws securing the hard drive cage to the chassis.
Figure 39. Removing and Installing the hard drive cage
1. screw (24) 2. hard drive cage
2. Loosen the 18 screws and lift the hard drive cage out of the chassis.
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