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Dell PowerEdge T330
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E35S Series
Regulatory Type: E35S001
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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2015 - 09
Rev. A00
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Contents
1 About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system.......................................................... 9
Supported configurations on Dell PowerEdge T330 system.............................................................. 9
Front panel features and indicators — tower mode.......................................................................... 10
Front panel features and indicators — rack mode............................................................................. 15
LCD panel features.............................................................................................................................. 17
Home screen................................................................................................................................. 18
Setup menu....................................................................................................................................18
View menu..................................................................................................................................... 19
Diagnostic indicators...........................................................................................................................19
Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes.........................................................................................21
Back panel features and indicators.................................................................................................... 22
NIC indicator codes............................................................................................................................ 24
Redundant power supply unit indicator codes..................................................................................24
Indicator codes for non-redundant power supply unit.................................................................... 26
Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................27
Accessing system information by using QRL.....................................................................................28
2 Performing initial system configuration ....................................................... 29
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................... 29
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address ............................................................................ 29
Logging in to iDRAC........................................................................................................................... 30
Methods of installing the operating system.......................................................................................30
Managing your system remotely........................................................................................................30
Downloading drivers and firmware....................................................................................................30
3 Pre-operating system management applications........................................ 32
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 32
About System Setup............................................................................................................................33
Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 33
System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................33
System BIOS screen details...........................................................................................................33
System Information screen details............................................................................................... 34
Memory Settings screen details....................................................................................................35
Processor Settings screen details................................................................................................. 35
SATA Settings screen details.........................................................................................................36
Boot Settings screen details..........................................................................................................38
Network Settings screen details................................................................................................... 39
Integrated Devices screen details.................................................................................................39
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Serial Communication screen details.......................................................................................... 40
System Profile Settings screen details.......................................................................................... 41
System Security Settings screen details....................................................................................... 42
Miscellaneous Settings screen details..........................................................................................44
About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................45
Entering Boot Manager................................................................................................................. 45
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 45
About Dell Lifecycle Controller.......................................................................................................... 45
Changing the boot order....................................................................................................................45
Choosing the system boot mode...................................................................................................... 46
Creating a system or setup password................................................................................................46
Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 47
Deleting or changing system password and setup password...........................................................47
Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 48
Embedded system management....................................................................................................... 48
iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 48
Entering the iDRAC settings utility................................................................................................48
Changing the thermal settings..................................................................................................... 49
4 Installing and removing system components...............................................50
Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................50
Before working inside your system....................................................................................................50
After working inside your system........................................................................................................51
Recommended tools...........................................................................................................................51
Front bezel (optional).......................................................................................................................... 51
Installing the optional front bezel................................................................................................. 51
Removing the optional front bezel...............................................................................................52
System feet..........................................................................................................................................52
Removing the system feet............................................................................................................ 52
Installing the system feet.............................................................................................................. 53
Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode............................................................................................. 54
Installing caster wheels.................................................................................................................54
Removing caster wheels............................................................................................................... 55
System cover.......................................................................................................................................56
Removing the system cover......................................................................................................... 56
Installing the system cover............................................................................................................57
Inside the system.................................................................................................................................58
Optical drives and tape drives (optional)............................................................................................58
Removing the optional optical drive or tape drive...................................................................... 59
Installing the optical drive or tape drive....................................................................................... 62
Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 62
Removing the cooling shroud...................................................................................................... 62
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Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 63
Intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................64
Removing the intrusion switch.....................................................................................................64
Installing the intrusion switch.......................................................................................................65
Hard drives.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Supported hard drive configurations........................................................................................... 66
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank.....................................................67
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank.......................................................67
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier............................................................................. 68
Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier................................................69
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier.......................... 70
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier................................................................................71
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter....................72
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.....73
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.....74
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter................ 74
Hard drive backplane.......................................................................................................................... 74
Removing the hard drive backplane ............................................................................................ 75
Installing the hard drive backplane...............................................................................................79
Four-slot hard drive blank...................................................................................................................79
Removing a four-slot hard drive blank.........................................................................................79
Installing a four-slot hard drive blank.......................................................................................... 80
System memory...................................................................................................................................81
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................82
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 83
Removing memory modules........................................................................................................84
Installing memory modules.......................................................................................................... 85
Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................ 86
Removing the internal cooling fan............................................................................................... 87
Installing the internal cooling fan.................................................................................................88
Internal USB memory key (optional).................................................................................................. 89
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key.......................................................................89
Expansion cards.................................................................................................................................. 90
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................... 90
Removing an expansion card........................................................................................................91
Installing an expansion card......................................................................................................... 93
iDRAC port card (optional)................................................................................................................. 94
Removing the optional iDRAC port card......................................................................................94
Installing the optional iDRAC port card........................................................................................96
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card.......................................................................................... 96
Internal dual SD module (optional).....................................................................................................97
Removing an optional internal SD card........................................................................................97
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Installing an optional internal SD card......................................................................................... 98
Removing the optional internal dual SD module ....................................................................... 98
Installing the optional internal dual SD module ....................................................................... 100
Heat sink and processor...................................................................................................................100
Removing the heat sink...............................................................................................................101
Removing the processor.............................................................................................................102
Installing the processor...............................................................................................................105
Installing the heat sink.................................................................................................................107
Power supply units............................................................................................................................109
Redundant AC power supply unit...............................................................................................109
Non-redundant AC power supply unit....................................................................................... 114
Power interposer board.....................................................................................................................116
Removing the power interposer board.......................................................................................116
Installing the power interposer board.........................................................................................117
System battery................................................................................................................................... 118
Replacing the system battery......................................................................................................118
Control panel assembly.................................................................................................................... 120
Removing the control panel assembly.......................................................................................120
Installing the control panel assembly.........................................................................................122
Removing the control panel assembly cover.............................................................................123
Installing the control panel assembly cover...............................................................................124
Removing the control panel board.............................................................................................125
Installing the control panel board.............................................................................................. 126
Removing the LCD module.........................................................................................................127
Installing the LCD module.......................................................................................................... 128
Removing the optional VGA module..........................................................................................129
Installing the optional VGA module............................................................................................130
System board.....................................................................................................................................130
Removing the system board.......................................................................................................130
Installing the system board.........................................................................................................134
Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature................................................... 135
Entering the system service tag by using System Setup............................................................135
Trusted Platform Module..................................................................................................................136
Installing the Trusted Platform Module .....................................................................................136
Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................137
Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................137
System top cover.............................................................................................................................. 138
Removing the system top cover.................................................................................................138
Installing the system top cover...................................................................................................139
5 Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode...........................141
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................. 141
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Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode..............................................141
6 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................144
Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................144
Troubleshooting system startup failure........................................................................................... 144
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................144
Troubleshooting the video subsystem.............................................................................................144
Troubleshooting a USB device......................................................................................................... 144
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration)................................................................145
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (Laptop connection)...................................................................... 146
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device................................................................................................. 146
Troubleshooting an NIC................................................................................................................... 146
Troubleshooting a wet system......................................................................................................... 147
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................148
Troubleshooting the system battery................................................................................................ 148
Troubleshooting power supply units............................................................................................... 149
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 149
Power supply unit problems.......................................................................................................149
Troubleshooting cooling problems................................................................................................. 150
Troubleshooting cooling fans.......................................................................................................... 150
Troubleshooting system memory.....................................................................................................151
Troubleshooting an internal USB key...............................................................................................152
Troubleshooting an SD card.............................................................................................................152
Troubleshooting an optical drive......................................................................................................153
Troubleshooting a tape backup unit................................................................................................ 153
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 154
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 155
Troubleshooting expansion cards.................................................................................................... 155
Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................................................156
7 Using system diagnostics................................................................................ 157
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................157
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 157
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................157
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................157
System diagnostics controls....................................................................................................... 158
8 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 159
System board jumpers and connectors........................................................................................... 159
System board jumper settings..........................................................................................................160
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................ 161
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9 Technical specifications..................................................................................162
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................... 162
Processor specifications................................................................................................................... 162
Expansion bus specifications............................................................................................................162
Memory specifications......................................................................................................................162
Power specifications......................................................................................................................... 163
Storage controller specifications......................................................................................................163
Drive specifications...........................................................................................................................164
Connectors specifications................................................................................................................164
Video specifications.......................................................................................................................... 165
Expanded operating temperature.................................................................................................... 165
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................166
10 Getting help.....................................................................................................168
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................. 168
Locating your system Service Tag....................................................................................................168
Accessing system information by using QRL...................................................................................168
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About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system
The Dell PowerEdge T330 system is a rackable tower server that supports one processor based on the
Intel E5-1200 v5 processor family, up to four DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to eight hard drives/solid
state drives.
Supported configurations on Dell PowerEdge T330 system
Table 1. Supported configurations on Dell PowerEdge T330 system
PowerEdge T330 System Configurations
Four hard drive systems Up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable hard drives with
redundant or non-redundant power supply unit (PSU)
Eight hard drive systems Up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable hard drives with
redundant or non-redundant PSU
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Front panel features and indicators — tower mode
Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators — eight 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
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Table 2. Front panel features and indicators — eight 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on indicator glows when the
system power is on. The power button controls the
power supply output to the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system using the power button
causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is
turned off.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors when running certain operating
systems. This button can be pressed using the end
of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by
qualified support personnel or by the operating
system documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are located on the
front and back panels. When one of these buttons
is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back flash until one
of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup)
press and hold the system ID button for more than
15 seconds.
4 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD
menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
NIC, MAC address, and so on for your reference.
The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See LCD panel features.
7 USB management port/
iDRAC Direct port
Functions as a regular USB port or provides access
to the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
Icon Description
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
9 Optical drive or tape
drives
10 Hard drives Enables you to install up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5-inch
Enables you to install an optical drive or tape
drives. For more information about supported
optical drives and tape drives, see Optical drives
and tape drives (optional).
with adapter) hot swappable hard drives/SSDs.
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Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Table 3. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on indicator glows when the
system power is on. The power button controls the
power supply output to the system.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system using the power button
causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is
turned off.
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
4 LCD menu buttons Enables you to navigate the control panel LCD
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors when running certain operating
systems. This button can be pressed using the end
of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by
qualified support personnel or by the operating
system documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are located on the
front and back panels. When one of these buttons
is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back flash until one
of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup)
press and hold the system ID button for more than
15 seconds.
menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
NIC, MAC address, and so on for your reference.
The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See LCD panel features.
7 USB management port/
iDRAC Direct port
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
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Functions as a regular USB port or provides access
to the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
9 Optical drive or tape
drives
10 Hard drives Enables you to install up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch
11 Four-slot hard drive
blank
Enables you to install an optical drive or tape
drives. For more information about supported
optical drives and tape drives, see Optical drives
and tape drives (optional).
with adapter) hot swappable hard drives/SSDs.
Supported on systems with an x8 hard drive
backplane configured for software RAID support.
These systems support only four hard drives, and
the remaining hard drive slots are preinstalled with
the four-slot hard drive blank, and cannot be
upgraded for additional storage.
Front panel features and indicators — rack mode
Figure 3. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode
Table 4. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on indicator glows when the
system power is on. The power button controls the
power supply output to the system.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system using the power button
causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is
turned off.
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
4 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors when running certain operating
systems. This button can be pressed using the end
of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by
qualified support personnel or by the operating
system documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are located on the
front and back panels. When one of these buttons
is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back flash until one
of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup)
press and hold the system ID button for more than
15 seconds.
menu.
5 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
NIC, MAC address, and so on for your reference.
The information tag is a slide-out label panel.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See LCD panel features.
7 USB management port/
iDRAC Direct port
8 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.
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Functions as a regular USB port or provides access
to the iDRAC Direct features. For more
information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
This port is USB 2.0-compliant
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
9 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
Icon Description
NOTE: The video connector is available only
in the rack-mode configuration of your
system. For information on converting your
system from tower to the rack mode, see
Preparing a system for conversion from tower
mode to rack mode.
This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
10 Optical drive or tape
drives
11 Hard drives Enables you to install up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5 inch
Enables you to install an optical drive or tape
drives. For more information about supported
optical drives and tape drives, see Optical drives
and tape drives (optional).
with adapter) hot swappable hard drives or four
3.5-inch (2.5 inch with adapter) hot swappable
hard drives.
LCD panel features
The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the
system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about the error
messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
• The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions and turns amber to indicate an error
condition.
• The LCD backlight is turned off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing
either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.
• The LCD backlight remains OFF if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD
panel, or other tools.
Figure 4. LCD panel Features
1. Left 2. Select
3. Right
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Button Description
Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press once to increase scrolling speed
• Press again to stop
• Press again to return to the default scrolling speed
• Press again to repeat the cycle
Home screen
The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed
during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system is in
standby mode, the LCD backlight turns off after five minutes of inactivity if there are no error messages.
Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right) to view the Home screen.
To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:
1. Press and hold the up arrow until the Home icon is displayed.
2. Select the Home icon.
3. From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.
Setup menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
Option Description
iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected,
the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to
enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.
Set error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI
description in the SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an
SEL entry.
Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description.
For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages
Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu
for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home
screen.
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View menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
Option Description
iDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary
and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.
Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.
Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can
be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format
can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
Diagnostic indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.
NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is switched off. To start the system, plug it
into a working power source and press the power button.
Table 5. Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health
indicator
Hard drive
indicator
If the system is on and in
good health, the indicator
turns solid blue.
The indicator flashes amber
if the system is on or in
standby, and if any error
exists (for example, a failed
fan or hard drive).
The indicator flashes amber
if there is a hard drive error.
None required.
Check the System Event Log or system
messages for the specific issue. For more
information about error messages, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
Invalid memory configurations can cause
the system to halt at startup without any
video output. See Getting help.
Check the System Event Log to determine
the hard drive that has an error. Run the
appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart
the system and run embedded diagnostics
(ePSA). If the hard drives are configured in a
RAID array, restart the system and enter the
host adapter configuration utility program.
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Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Electrical
indicator
Temperature
indicator
Memory
indicator
PCIe indicator The indicator flashes amber
The indicator flashes amber
if the system experiences an
electrical error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a
failed power supply unit
(PSU) or voltage regulator).
The indicator flashes amber
if the system experiences a
thermal error (for example, a
temperature out of range or
fan failure).
The indicator flashes amber
if a memory error occurs.
if a PCIe card experiences
an error.
Check the System Event Log or system
messages for the specific issue. If it is due
to a problem with the PSU, check the LED
on the PSU. Reseat the PSU. If the problem
persists, see Getting help.
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
• A cooling fan is removed or has failed.
• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler
panel, memory module blank, or back
filler bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
See Getting help.
Check the system event log or system
messages for the location of the failed
memory. Reseat the memory module. If
the problem persists, see Getting help.
Restart the system. Update any required
drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
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Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes
Figure 5. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains OFF.
Table 6. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition
Flashes green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
OFF Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains OFF
until all hard drives are initialized after the system
is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or
removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding
Turns green Drive online
Flashes green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and turns off six seconds
Rebuild stopped
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Back panel features and indicators
Figure 6. Back panel features and indicators
Table 7. Back panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power supply units (PSU1
and PSU2)
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Icon Description
Enables you to install up to two 495 W redundant
and 350 W non-redundant AC power supply units.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
2, 3 USB connectors (6) Enables you to connect USB devices to the
4, 5 Ethernet connectors (2) Enable you to connect two integrated
Icon Description
NOTE: Non-redundant PSU is supported in
systems with an x8 backplane.
system. Four ports are USB 2.0-compliant and
two ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors.
6 vFlash media card slot
(optional)
7 System identification
button
8 System identification
connector
9 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
10 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the
11 iDRAC port (optional)
Enables you to connect a vFlash media card.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are located on the
front and back panels. When one of these buttons
is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back flash until one
of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter the BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold for more than 15 seconds.
Enables you to connect the optional system status
indicator assembly through the optional cable
management arm.
system.
system.
Enables you to install a dedicated management
port card.
12 PCIe expansion card slots
(4)
Enables you to connect up to four full-height PCI
expansion cards.
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NIC indicator codes
Figure 7. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Table 8. NIC indicators
Convention Indicator pattern Description
A Link and activity indicators
are OFF
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
C Link indicator is yellow The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
D Activity indicator is flashing
green
The NIC is not connected to the network.
port speed (1 Gbps).
maximum port speed.
Network data is being sent or received.
Redundant power supply unit indicator codes
Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is
present or whether a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 8. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator/handle
Table 9. AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power Indicator
Description
Pattern
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.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the
PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is
interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the
PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. See Dell
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
C Flashes 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 that there is a PSU mismatch
with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported
voltage. Replace the mismatch PSU with a PSU of matching
capacity.
CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended
Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from
previous generations of PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU
mismatch condition or failure to power on.
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
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Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Description
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the
PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other PSU to
make a matched pair can result in an error condition and
unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output
configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa,
you must power down the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input
voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support
only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input
voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a
mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type
and have the same maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and
triggers a mismatch.
Indicator codes for non-redundant power supply unit
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant power supply
unit (PSU) of the system.
Figure 9. Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1. self-diagnostic button 2. AC PSU status indicator
Table 10. Indicator codes for non-redundant power supply unit
Diagnostic Indicator Pattern Description
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
operational.
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Documentation matrix
The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and
managing your system.
Table 11. Documentation matrix
To... See the...
Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack
solution.
Set up your system and know the system technical
specifications
Install the operating system Operating system documentation at Dell.com/
Getting Started With Your System that shipped with
your system or see Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
operatingsystemmanuals
Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management
offerings
Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed
and management system, know the iDRAC
features and troubleshoot by using iDRAC
Know about the RACADM subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces
Launch, enable and disable Dell Lifecycle
Controller, know the features, use and
troubleshoot Dell Lifecycle Controller
Use Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick
Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server
Administrator
Install, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage
Essentials
Know the features of the storage controller cards,
deploy the cards, and manage the storage
subsystem
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for
iDRAC at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals
Start Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Essentials
Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Check the event and error messages generated by
the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software.
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Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your
system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
About this task
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Owner’s Manual, LCD diagnostics, and mechanical overview
• Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty
information
• A direct link to Dell to contact technical support and sales teams
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or
2. Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code located in the
following image or on your Dell PowerEdge system:
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Performing initial system configuration
After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not preinstalled, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.
Setting up your system
1. Unpack the server.
2. Install the server into the rack. For more information about installing the server into the rack, see your
system Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. For tower systems that can be
converted to the rack mode, see
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the system by pressing the power button or using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address
You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the
following interfaces:
Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode.
• iDRAC Settings utility
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
• Server LCD panel
You can use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,
including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
You can configure iDRAC IP address by using the following interfaces:
NOTE: Make sure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC
IP address.
• iDRAC web interface — For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide.
• Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) — For more information, see the RACADM Command
Line Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
• Remote Services that include Web Services Management (WS-Man) — For more information, see the
Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide.
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For more information about setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Logging in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The
default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and
iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line
Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Methods of installing the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system on the
system by using one of the following methods:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media — see the operating system
documentation at Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
• Dell Lifecycle Controller — see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit — see the Dell OpenManage documentation at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating system’s
support matrix at Dell.com/ossupport.
Managing your system remotely
To perform out-of-band systems management by using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote
accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported web
browsers. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the server, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
(OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more
information, see Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.
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Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express
Service Code field.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
to enable the system to automatically detect your service tag, or select your product from the
Product Selection page.
3. Click Get drivers and downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers that you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management applications
The pre-operating system management applications for your system help you manage different settings
and features without booting to the operating system.
Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:
• System Setup
• Boot Manager
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Navigation keys
The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.
Key Description
F2 Enables you to enter System Setup.
F10 Enables you to enter system services and starts Lifecycle Controller.
F11 Enables you to enter Boot Manager.
F12 Enables you to enter PXE Boot.
Page Up Enables you to move to the previous screen.
Page Down Enables you to move to the next screen.
Up arrow Enables you to move to the previous field.
Down arrow Enables you to move to the next field.
Enter Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable).
Spacebar Enables you to expand or collapse a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Enables you to move to the next menu item.
NOTE: This feature is applicable only for the standard graphic browser.
Esc Enables you to move to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing
Esc in the main screen exits System BIOS, iDRAC Settings, Device Settings, or
Service Tag Settings, and proceeds with system boot.
F1 Displays the system setup help.
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About System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device
settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
You can access system setup in two ways:
• Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.
• Text Browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Entering System Setup
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting,
and then restart your system and try again.
System Setup Main Menu
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC
parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by
using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
System BIOS screen details
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password,
setup password, set the RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
To view the System BIOS screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS.
The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System
Information
Memory Settings Displays information and options related to the installed memory.
Description
Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS
version, and Service Tag.
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Option Description
Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache
size.
SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify
UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings.
Integrated
Devices
Serial
Communication
System Profile
Settings
System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings, such as system
Miscellaneous
Settings
Displays options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify
related features and options.
Displays options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and
options.
Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory
frequency, and so on.
password, setup password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security. It also
manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.
System Information screen details
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model
name, and the BIOS version.
To view the System Information screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System
Information.
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System
Management
Engine Version
System Service
Tag
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
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Description
Displays the system model name.
Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.
Displays the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
Displays the system Service Tag.
Displays the name of the system manufacturer.
Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Displays the current version of the system complex programmable logic device
(CPLD) firmware.
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Option Description
UEFI Compliance
Version
Displays the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
Memory Settings screen details
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific
memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving.
To view the Memory Setting screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Memory Settings.
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Memory
Operating Mode
Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.
Displays the type of memory installed in the system.
Displays the system memory speed.
Displays the system memory voltage.
Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options
are Enabled and Disabled. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Specifies the memory operating mode. The available option is Optimizer Mode.
Processor Settings screen details
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specific functions
such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher and logical processor idling.
To view the Processor Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Processor
Settings.
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical
Virtualization
Technology
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Hardware
Prefetcher
Description
processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical
processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical
processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization.
This option is set to Enabled by default.
Optimizes the system for applications that require high utilization of sequential
memory access. This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this
option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
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Option Description
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to
Configurable TDP Enables you to reconfigure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled
Turbo
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor 64-bit
Support
Processor Core
Speed
Processor 1
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is
set to Enabled by default.
Enabled by default.
during POST based on the power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system.
TDP verifies the maximum heat the cooling system is required to dissipate. This
option is set to Nominal by default.
NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the
processors.
Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set
to Performance.
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four
processor listings.
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All
by default.
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Brand Displays the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings screen details
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on
your system.
To view the SATA Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings.
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, AHCI, or RAID modes. This
Security Freeze
Lock
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Description
option is set to AHCI by default.
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST.
This option is applicable only for AHCI mode.
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Option Description
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Port A
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port B
Port C
Port D
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Port E
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
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Option Description
Option Description
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Port F
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is
undefined for removable media devices such as optical
drives.
Boot Settings screen details
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to
specify the boot order.
To view the Boot Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings.
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. Setting this field to UEFI disables
Boot Sequence
Retry
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The
Boot Option
Settings
Description
the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot
Settings menu.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if
the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this
field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is
set to
BIOS by default.
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this field is enabled and the
system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds.
This option is set to Enabled by default.
devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting
menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first hard drive in the list is
attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all hard drives are attempted
to boot in the order selected in the
enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not
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Network Settings screen details
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. The network settings option is
available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For
BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controllers handles the network settings.
To view the Network Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network
Settings
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
.
PXE Device n (n =
1 to 4)
PXE Device n
Settings (n = 1 to
4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the
device.
Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is
available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For
BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings.
To view the UEFI ISCSI Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network
Settings
The UEFI ISCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
→ UEFI ISCSI Settings.
Option Description
ISCSI Initiator
Name
ISCSI Device n (n =
1 to 4)
Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created
for the iSCSI device automatically.
Integrated Devices screen details
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices
including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
To view the Integrated Devices screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Integrated
Devices.
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option
User Accessible
USB Ports
Description
Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front
USB ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB keyboard and
mouse operates during boot process in certain operating systems. After the boot
process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are
disabled.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off disables the USB
management port and also restricts access to iDRAC features.
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Option Description
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated
Network Card 1
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
Embedded Video
Controller
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
OS Watchdog
Timer
Memory Mapped
I/O above 4 GB
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement
Enables or disables the integrated network card.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems
that do not have Integrated Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the
NIC may still be available for shared network access by the embedded
management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available
on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). This option is
mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure this
function by using the NIC management utilities of the system.
Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller option. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of
Embedded Video Controller option is a read-only field. If the Embedded Video
Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics
card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the
primary display even if the
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your
operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system
initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does
not have any effect on the system.
Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of
memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.
feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot
disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting
into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled,
both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled.
Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled.
Serial Communication screen details
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
To view the Serial Communication screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial
Communication.
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Serial
Communication
Serial Port
Address
40
Description
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS.
BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be
specified. This option is set to Auto by default.
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial
Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default.
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for
console redirection and the serial device.
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Option Description
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting
saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in
iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility
may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default setting of Serial
Device 1.
External Serial
Connector
Failsafe Baud Rate Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to
Remote Terminal
Type
Redirection After
Boot
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial
Device 2, or the Remote Access Device by using this field.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use
console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console
redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting
saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in
iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility
may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the
attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This option is set to 115200 by
default.
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by
default.
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is
loaded. This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Profile Settings screen details
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as
power management.
To view the System Profile Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System
Profile Settings.
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
CPU Power
Management
Memory
Frequency
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. This option is
Description
Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change
the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to
Performance Per Watt (OS).
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen available only
when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. DBPM
is Demand-Based Power Management.
Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance,
Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
Memory Refresh
Rate
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency.
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the
cores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to
either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the
Energy Efficiency Policy.
Energy Efficient
Policy
Number of Turbo
Boot Enabled
Cores for
Processor 1
Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to
Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy.
The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and
determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum
number of cores is enabled by default.
Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom
mode is set to disabled.
NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the
Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.
System Security Settings screen details
You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system
password, setup password and disabling the power button.
To view the System Security screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Security
Settings.
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
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Description
using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI) and is set to
Enabled by default.
if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
installed in the system.
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Option Description
TPM Security
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by
TPM Status Displays the TPM status.
TPM Command
Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set
NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to
AC Power
Recovery
AC Power
Recovery Delay
User Defined
Delay (60s to
240s)
UEFI Variable
Access
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using
Secure Boot
Policy
Secure Boot
Policy Summary
NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is
set to Off by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and Intel
TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements
or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
default.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The
loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system.
Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default.
the Intel TXT option, virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled
with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default.
to Enabled by default.
Disabled by default.
Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option
is set to Last by default.
Sets the time delay for system power up after AC power is restored to the system.
This option is set to Immediate by default.
Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power
Recovery Delay is selected.
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the
default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI
specification. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the
environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current
boot order.
the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.
When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system
manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure
Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates.
Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
Displays the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate
images.
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Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details
Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when the Secure Boot Policy option is set to
Custom.
To view the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS
→ System Security → Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings.
The Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Platform Key Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK).
Key Exchange Key
Database
Authorized
Signature
Database
Forbidden
Signature
Database
Enables you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key Exchange Key
(KEK) Database.
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database
(db).
Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database
(dbx).
Miscellaneous Settings screen details
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset
tag and changing the system date and time.
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →
Miscellaneous Settings.
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking
Keyboard
NumLock
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Load Legacy
Video Option
ROM
Description
purposes.
Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or
disabled. This option is set to On by default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by
default. The F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT
10H) option ROM from the video controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating
system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for
UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode
is enabled.
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About Boot Manager
Boot manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup
and boot options without restarting the system.
Entering Boot Manager
The boot manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the message F11 = Boot Manager.
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
Continue Normal
Boot
One Shot Boot
Menu
Launch System
Setup
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
System Utilities Launches System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
Description
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot
order. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot
order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
Takes you to the boot menu, where you can select a one time boot device to boot
from.
Enables you to access System Setup.
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Lifecycle Controller program.
About Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller enables you to perform tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings,
deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles.
For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Changing the boot order
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The
following instructions may vary if you have selected
BIOS for Boot Mode.
1. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → Boot Settings.
2. Click Boot Option Settings → Boot Sequence.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the
device down or up in the order.
4. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.
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Choosing the system boot mode
System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating
system:
• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you
have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it overlays the system BIOS.
1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings and select Boot Mode.
2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
3. After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from
that mode.
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS
and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot
mode.
NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
Creating a system or setup password
Prerequisites
• Ensure that the password jumper setting is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the
system password and setup password features. For more information about the password jumper
settings, see System board jumpers and connectors.
• Ensure that password status is unlocked in the System Security Settings screen. For more
information, see System Security Settings screen details.
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 restarting the 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 then press Enter or Tab.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5. Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6. In the Setup Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
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8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
Using your system password to secure your system
About this task
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
Steps
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Type your system password and press Enter.
Next steps
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to
reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third
unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system stops functioning and
must be turned off.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct
password is entered.
Deleting or changing system password and setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the password jumper is Enabled and the Password Status is set to Unlocked before
attempting to delete or change the existing system or setup password.
NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is
set to Locked.
Steps
1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after a turning on or restarting your system.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security.
3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4. In the System Password field, alter or delete the existing system password, and then press Enter or
Tab.
5. In the Setup Password field, alter or delete the existing setup password, and then press Enter or Tab.
If you change the system and setup password a message prompts you to reenter the new password.
If you delete the system and setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
6. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save
the changes.
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Operating with a setup password enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup
options.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted!
Must power down.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is
typed. The following options are exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you
can assign a system password. For more information, see System Security Settings screen.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the
system password from unauthorized changes.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
server’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function
independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell
Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware,
and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You
can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility requires the iDRAC Enterprise
License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see iDRAC User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Entering the iDRAC settings utility
1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
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Changing the thermal settings
The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your
system.
1. Click iDRAC Settings → Thermal.
2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE → Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
• Default Thermal Profile Settings
• Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
• Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom
Minimum Fan Speed.
4. Click Back → Finish → Yes.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not
attempt to lift the system by yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose
you to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components inside the system.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated always
with either a component or with a blank.
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Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation
placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4. If installed, remove the optional front bezel.
5. Place the system on its side.
6. Remove the system cover.
Related Links
Removing the optional front bezel
Removing the system cover
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After working inside your system
1. Install the system cover.
2. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
3. Install the optional bezel.
4. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rack installation placemat
at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5. Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and peripherals.
6. Turn on the system and any attached peripherals.
Related Links
Installing the system cover
Installing the optional front bezel
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Keys to the bezel lock
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Wrist strap
• Plastic scribe
Front bezel (optional)
Installing the optional front bezel
1. Locate and remove the bezel keys.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2. Insert the bezel tabs into the slots on the chassis.
3. Push the top end of the bezel toward the system until the bezel locks into place.
4. Lock the bezel.
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Figure 10. Installing and removing the optional front bezel
1. release latch 2. system
3. bezel key 4. slot on the chassis (2)
5. bezel tab (2) 6. bezel
Removing the optional front bezel
1. Unlock the bezel using the bezel keys.
2. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel.
3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.
4. Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system board, and pull the bezel away
from the system.
System feet
The system feet provide stability to the system in the tower mode.
Removing the system feet
Prerequisites
NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the system feet only when you are converting the
system from the tower mode to the rack mode, or when you are replacing the system feet with the
wheel assembly.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
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3. Turn the system feet inward.
4. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface.
Steps
Remove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower.
Figure 11. Removing and installing the system feet
1. screw hole (4) 2. slot (12)
3. tab (12) 4. base of the tower
5. system feet (4) 6. screw (4)
Related Links
Installing the system feet
Installing the system feet
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable
foundation for the system. Failure to install the feet poses the risk of having the system tip over,
possibly causing bodily injury or damage to the system.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface.
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Steps
1. Align the tabs on the system feet with the slots on the base of the chassis.
2. Secure the system feet to the base of the chassis by using the screws.
Next steps
Place the system upright on a flat and stable surface, and turn the system feet outward.
Related Links
Removing the system feet
Removing the system feet
Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode
Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.
The caster wheel assembly consists of:
• Caster wheel units (front and back)
• Two screws for the caster wheel units
Installing caster wheels
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface with the base of the system extending off the
edge of the surface.
4. If installed, remove the system feet.
Steps
1. Align the retention hooks on the back wheel unit with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert
the hooks into the slots.
2. Slide the back wheel to the back of the system and secure the unit in place using a screw.
3. Align the retention hooks on the front wheel with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert the
hooks into the slots.
4. Slide the front wheel to the front of the system, and secure the unit in place using a screw.
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Figure 12. Removing and installing caster wheels
1. support unit 2. screw for support unit (2)
3. slot on base of the tower (4) 4. wheel assembly unit (2)
5. screw for wheel assembly (2)
Related Links
Removing the system feet
Removing caster wheels
Removing caster wheels
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Place the system on a flat and stable surface with the wheels extending beyond the edge of the
surface.
Steps
1. Remove the screw that secures the front wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
2. Slide the front wheel unit slightly to the back of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull
the front wheel unit.
3. Remove the screw securing the back wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
4. Slide the back wheel unit slightly to the front of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull
the back wheel unit.
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Related Links
Installing caster wheels
System cover
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4. If installed, remove the front bezel.
5. Place the system on a flat and stable surface.
Steps
1. Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position.
2. Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover.
Figure 13. Removing and installing the system cover
1. system 2. system cover
3. cover release latch 4. cover release latch lock
Next steps
Install the system cover.
Related Links
Removing the optional front bezel
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Installing the system cover
Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place.
3. Turn the cover release latch lock to the locked position.
Next steps
1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
2. If removed, install the front bezel.
3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4. Turn on the system and any attached peripherals.
Related Links
Installing the optional front bezel
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Inside the system
Figure 14. Inside the system
1. optical drive or tape drive 2. power interposer board
3. power supply unit 4. expansion card latch
5. expansion card slots 6. cooling fan
7. memory module slots 8. processor
9. system board 10. hard drive backplane
11. hard drive
Optical drives and tape drives (optional)
Systems with hot swappable hard drives support up to one optical drive and two tape drives.
NOTE: You can also install a Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable media device on your system.
For systems with hot swappable hard drives, the optical and tape drives can be configured as follows:
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Slot 1 SATA optical drive or PowerVault RD1000
Slot 2 PowerVault RD1000 or blank
Slot 3 SAS tape drive or blank
Removing the optional optical drive or tape 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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive or tape drive.
NOTE: Note the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis when you remove them
from the system board and the optical drive or tape drive. You must route these cables
correctly and in a similar manner when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched
or crimped.
2. If required, disconnect the power cable from the backplane and disconnect the data cable from the
system board.
3. Press the release latch in the direction of the arrow.
4. Slide the optical drive or tape drive out of the drive bay.
5. If you are not immediately replacing the optical drive or tape drive, install the optical drive or tape
drive blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive slots to maintain FCC
certification of the system. The blanks also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in
proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
NOTE: The procedure to install an optical drive or tape drive blank is similar to the procedure to
install an optical drive or tape drive.
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Figure 15. Removing and installing the optional optical drive or tape drive
1. optical drive or tape drive 2. guide
3. release latch
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Figure 16. Cabling— optical drive and tape drive
1. PERC card 2. system board
3. optical disk drive connector on the
system board
4. SATA tape drive connector on the
system board
5. SAS tape drive 6. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive
7. optical disk drive 8. SAS tape drive connector on the PERC
card
Next steps
1. Install the optical drive or tape drive.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing the optical drive or tape drive
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Installing the optical drive or tape 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. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Unpack and prepare the drive for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.
NOTE: If you are installing a SAS tape drive, you must have an internal tape adapter installed.
2. If installed, remove the old drive or the drive blank.
3. Align the guide on the drive with the slot on the drive bay.
4. Slide the optical drive or tape drive into the slot until the optical drive or tape drive snaps into place.
5. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the optical drive or tape drive.
6. Connect the power cable to the backplane and connect the data cable to the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling shroud
Removing the cooling shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
Holding the touch points, lift the cooling shroud away from the system.
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Figure 17. Removing and installing the cooling shroud
1. touch point (2) 2. t-handle post on the system board
3. guide pin on the cooling shroud 4. slot (2)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system .
Related Links
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5
minutes.
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NOTE: For proper seating of the cooling shroud in the system chassis, ensure that the cables inside
the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing clips.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the cooling shroud with the tabs on the internal cooling fan.
2. Lower the cooling shroud into the system until the slots on the cooling shroud are flush with the tabs
on the internal cooling fan.
NOTE: When the cooling shroud is properly seated, the guide pin on the cooling shroud
engages with the t-handle post on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system .
Intrusion switch
Removing the intrusion switch
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
2. Press the intrusion switch and slide it out of the intrusion switch slot.
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Figure 18. Removing and installing the intrusion switch
1. intrusion switch slot 2. intrusion switch
3. intrusion switch cable 4. intrusion switch connector on the
Next steps
1. Install the intrusion switch.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system .
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the intrusion switch
system board
Installing the intrusion switch
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1. Slide the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot.
2. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing the cooling shroud
Hard drives
Your system supports enterprise class hard drives. Enterprise class drives are designed for 24x7 operating
environment. Selecting the correct drive class enables the critical areas of quality, functionality,
performance, and reliability to be optimized for the target implementation.
Choosing the right drive type depends on the usage pattern. Due to industry advances, in some cases, the
larger capacity drives have been changed to a larger sector size. The larger sector size can have impacts
on operating systems and applications. For more information about these hard drives, see the 512e and
4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the
documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured
correctly to support hot swappable hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so
can cause a hard drive failure.
Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that
high-capacity hard drives can take a long time to format.
Supported hard drive configurations
Depending on the configuration, your system supports one of the following:
Four hard drive
systems
Eight hard drive
systems
NOTE: SAS/SATA hard drives cannot be mixed in a system.
The hot swappable hard drives connect to the system board through the hard drive backplane. Hot
swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
Up to four 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable SAS, SATA and nearline
SAS hard drives/solid state drives
Up to eight 3.5-inch (2.5-inch with adapter) hot swappable SAS, SATA and nearline
SAS hard drives/solid state drives
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Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have drive carrier
blanks installed.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive carrier blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 19. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
1. hard drive carrier blank 2. release button
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Links
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive carrier blank into the hard drive slot, and push the hard drive carrier blank until
the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Links
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the
documentation for the storage controller.
If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes when the hard drive is turned
off. You can remove the hard drive when the hard drive indicators turn off.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive slots.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard
drive carrier blanks installed.
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Figure 20. Removing and installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. release button 2. hard drive carrier
3. hard drive carrier handle
Next steps
If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive carrier blank in the empty hard
drive slot, or install a hard drive carrier.
Related Links
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the optional front bezel
Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive slots.
1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the hard drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side rails on the hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive carrier.
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Figure 21. Removing and installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hard drive carrier
1. screw (4) 2. hard drive
3. hard drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install the hot swappable hard drive into the hard drive carrier.
2. Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
Related Links
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive slots.
1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Insert the hot swappable hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard
drive toward the back.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the set of screw holes on the hard drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
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3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Next steps
Install the hard drive carrier into the system.
Related Links
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.
Inserting a hard drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier
can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive is installed and the system is powered
on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement
hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the
replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive slots.
1. If installed, remove the hard drive carrier blank.
2. Install a hot swappable hard drive into the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Press the release button on the front of the hot swappable hard drive carrier and open the hot
swappable hard drive carrier handle.
2. Insert the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot, and push the hot swappable hard
drive carrier until it comes in contact with the backplane.
3. Close the hot swappable hard drive carrier handle to lock the hot swappable hard drive carrier in
place.
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Links
Installing a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the optional front bezel
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Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch
hard drive adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 22. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter
1. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive 2. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
3. screw (2)
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Related Links
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
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Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Steps
1. Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier with the
connector end of the hard drive toward the back of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter and the 3.5-inch hard drive with the holes
on the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
3. Install the screws to secure the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter to the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
carrier.
Figure 23. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard
drive carrier
1. 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier 2. screw (5)
3. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter 4. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
Related Links
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
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Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the rails on the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Next steps
Remove a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Related Links
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is
then installed in the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Remove the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Related Links
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Hard drive backplane
Your system supports an x8 SAS/SATA backplane for 3.5-inch hard drives.
NOTE: The x8 backplane also supports up to eight 2.5-inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot swappable hard
drives installed in 3.5-inch hard drive adapters, which are then installed in the 3.5-inch hard drive
carriers.
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NOTE: Only systems with hot swappable hard drives support hard drive backplanes.
Removing the hard drive 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.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the hard drives from the
system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the slot number of each hard drive and temporarily label the slots before
removing the hard drives so that you can replace them in the same locations.
3. Remove all hard drives.
Steps
1. Disconnect the SAS, power, and data cables from the hard drive backplane.
2. Pull the release pin, and lift the backplane out of the system.
Figure 24. Removing and installing an x8 hard drive backplane
1. SAS cable 2. x8 hard drive backplane
3. power connector 4. backplane power cable
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5. optical disk drive power cable 6. release pin
7. signal cable
Figure 25. Connectors on an x8 hard drive backplane
1. x8 hard drive backplane 2. optical disk drive connector
3. backplane power connector 4. backplane signal connector
5. SAS A connector 6. SAS B connector
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Figure 26. Cabling—x8 hard drive backplane with PERC card and SAS HBA
1. PERC card 2. SAS tape drive connector on SAS HBA
3. SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) 4. system board
5. optical disk drive connector on system
6. SATA connector on system board
board
7. x8 hard drive backplane 8. SAS B connector on backplane
9. SAS A connector on backplane 10. SAS tape drive
11. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive 12. optical disk drive
13. SAS A connector on PERC card 14. SAS B connector on PERC card
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Figure 27. Cabling—x4 hard drive backplane
1. system board 2. SATA connector on system board
3. optical disk drive connector on system
4. mini SAS connector
board
5. x4 hard drive backplane 6. SAS A connector on backplane
7. optical disk drive or SATA tape drive 8. optical disk drive
Next steps
1. Install the hard drive backplane.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the hard drive backplane
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Installing the hard drive 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.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Align the hooks at the back of the hard drive bay with the slots on the backplane.
2. Slide down the hard drive backplane until the release pin locks into the slot.
3. Connect the SAS, power, and data cables to the hard drive backplane.
Next steps
1. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Four-slot hard drive blank
Systems with x8 hard drive backplanes configured for software RAID support only four hard drives. The
remaining hard drive slots are pre-installed with the four-slot hard drive blank, and cannot be upgraded
for additional storage.
Removing a four-slot hard drive blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive
blanks installed.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives and backplane, you must remove the hard
drives from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the slot number of each hard drive and temporarily label the slots before
removing the hard drives so that you can replace them in the same location(s).
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Remove all hard drives.
5. Remove the x8 hard drive backplane.
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Steps
1. Using a screwdriver, push the release tabs on the corners of the blank from inside the system, to
unlock the four-slot hard drive blank from the chassis.
2. From the front of the system, pull the four-slot hard drive blank at the corners until it is free of the
hard drive slot.
Figure 28. Installing and removing the four-slot hard drive blank
1. four-slot hard drive blank 2. release tab (4)
3. screwdriver
Next steps
1. Install the four-slot hard drive blank.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier
Removing the hard drive backplane
Installing a four-slot hard drive blank
Installing a four-slot hard drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1. Locate the hard drive slots numbered from four to seven.
2. Insert the four-slot hard drive blank into the hard drive slot, and push it until the release tabs click
into place.
Next steps
1. Install the x8 hard drive backplane.
2. Install all hard drives.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the instructions listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the hard drive backplane
Installing the cooling shroud
System memory
Your system supports DDR4 ECC unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs).
NOTE: MT/s indicates memory module speed in Mega Transfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 1600 MT/s depending on the
following factors:
• System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration
Optimized)
• Maximum supported memory module frequency of the processors
The system contains four memory sockets — two sets of 2–sockets each. Each 2–socket set is organized
into one channel. In each 2-socket set, the first socket release lever is marked white and the second
socket release lever is marked black.
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Figure 29. Memory socket locations on the system board
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Processor 1
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported
configurations:
Table 12. Memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations
Memory
module type
ECC UDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600 Dual rank or single rank
channel 0: memory sockets A1 and A3
channel 1: memory sockets A2 and A4
Memory modules
populated per
channel
2 2133, 1866, 1600 Dual rank or single rank
Operating frequency (in
MT/s)
1.2 V
Maximum memory module ranks
per channel
General memory module installation guidelines
Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in
any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing
memory modules:
• x4 and x8 DRAM-based DIMMs can be mixed.
• Up to two dual- or single-rank ECC UDIMMs can be populated per channel.
• Populate DIMM sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A4
are available.
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• Populate all sockets with white release levers first, and then all the sockets with black release levers.
• When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules
with the highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMs, populate 8 GB
DIMMs in the sockets with white release levers and 4 GB DIMMs in the sockets with black release
levers.
• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are
followed (for example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed).
• Mixing of more than two DIMM capacities in a system is not supported.
• Populate two DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.
Sample memory configurations
The following table shows sample memory configurations for a single processor configuration.
NOTE: 1R and 2R in the following table indicate single, and dual-rank memory modules
respectively.
Table 13. Memory configurations—single processor
Populated
system
capacity (in
GB)
4 4 1
8 4 2
16 4 4
32 8 4
Memory
module size
(in GB)
8 2
16 2
Number of
memory
modules
Memory module rank,
organization, and
frequency
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
memory module slot population
A1
A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
A1, A2, A3, A4
A1, A2
64 16 4
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4
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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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory
modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the
memory module.
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, making sure 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 the memory module away from the system.
Figure 30. Removing and installing a memory module
1. memory module 2. memory module socket
3. memory module socket ejector (2)
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Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing memory modules
Installing the cooling shroud
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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory
modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the
memory module.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch
the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during
installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module
simultaneously.
2. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module
socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The alignment key allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one
orientation.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both
ends of the memory module evenly.
3. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
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Figure 31. Installing the memory module
1. memory module 2. alignment key
3. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory.
4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure
that the memory modules are firmly seated in the sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics. See Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Cooling fans
The system supports an internal cooling fan.
NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power
consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor at Dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum
power utilization.
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Removing the internal cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. The system can
overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5
minutes.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the internal cooling fan power cable from the system board.
2. Holding the internal cooling fan, press the release tab, and slide the cooling fan out in the direction
of the arrow marked on the fan.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.
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Figure 32. Removing and installing the internal cooling fan
1. fan connector on the system board 2. internal cooling fan power cable
3. release tab 4. arrow
5. internal cooling fan
Next steps
1. Install the internal cooling fan.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the internal cooling fan
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing the internal cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5
minutes.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.
2. Align the four tabs on the internal cooling fan with the four slots on the chassis wall.
3. Press and slide the internal cooling fan into the slots until the release tab locks into place.
4. Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the FAN6 connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing the cooling shroud
Internal USB memory key (optional)
A USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass
storage device. The USB connector must be enabled by the Internal USB Port option in the Integrated
Devices screen of System Setup.
To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify
the USB memory key in the boot sequence in System Setup.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (INT_USB) on the system board, see System board
jumpers and connectors.
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Locate the USB connector or USB memory key on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector on the system board, see System board jumpers
and connectors.
2. If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB connector.
3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB connector.
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Figure 33. Replacing the internal USB memory key
1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the USB memory key is detected by the
system.
Expansion cards
Expansion card installation guidelines
Your system supports Generation 3 cards. The following table lists the supported expansion cards:
Table 14. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
1 Processor Full Height Half Length x4 x8
2 Processor Full Height Half Length x8 x16
3 Platform Controller
Hub
4 Platform Controller
Hub
NOTE: All slots support Generation 3 PCIe expansion cards.
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
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Full Height Half Length x1 x1
Full Height Half Length x4 x8
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The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and
mechanical fit. Install the expansion card by following the card priority and slot priority order as shown in
the table.
Table 15. Expansion card installation order
Card Priority Card Type Form factor Slot Priority Maximum Allowed
1 PowerEdge RAID Controller
(PERC) H730
PERC H330 Full Height 2, 1, 4 1
PERC H830 Full Height 2, 1, 4 2
2 10 G NICs Dual Port (Intel) Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
10 G NICs Dual Port
(Broadcom)
3 Fibre Channel 8 Gb Host Bus
Adapter (HBA) (Qlogic)
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA
(Emulex)
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA
(Blackhawk-2)
Fibre Channel 8 Gb HBA
(Wildfire-2)
4 1 Gb NICs Quad Port (Intel) Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
1 G NICs Quad Port
(Broadcom)
1 Gb NICs Dual Port (Intel) Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 1
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 1, 2, 4 3
1 G NICs Dual Port
(Broadcom)
5 12 Gb SAS HBA Full Height 2, 1, 4 3
Full Height 3, 1, 4, 2 3
Removing an expansion card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
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Steps
1. Open the expansion card latch by pulling the latch up.
2. Hold the expansion card by its edges, and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages
from the expansion card connector.
3. Install the filler bracket by performing the following steps:
a. Align the tab on the filler bracket with the expansion card slot.
b. Press the expansion card latch until the filler bracket locks into place.
NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC
certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in
proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 34. Removing and installing an expansion card
1. expansion card latch 2. expansion card connector
3. expansion card
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Figure 35. Removing and installing the filler bracket
1. expansion card latch 2. slot
3. filler bracket 4. guide pin
Next steps
1. Install an expansion card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Open the expansion card latch for the slot in which you want to install the expansion card.
3. If you are installing a new card, slide the filler bracket out of the system.
NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installd in empty expansion
card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out
of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
4. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector.
5. Insert the card edge connector into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
6. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.
Next steps
1. Reconnect all the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing the cooling shroud
iDRAC port card (optional)
The iDRAC port card consists of the SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC port card features
a dedicated NIC port and is used for remote, advanced management of the system through the network.
An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port
card. It provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables
automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates a USB device. For more information,
see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Removing the optional iDRAC port card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. Remove the internal cooling fan.
6. Disconnect any cables connected to the iDRAC port card.
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Steps
1. Loosen the screw that secures the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
2. Pull the iDRAC port card to disengage it from the iDRAC port card connector on the system board,
and remove the card from the chassis.
Figure 36. Removing and installing the iDRAC port card
1. iDRAC port 2. SD vFlash media card
3. iDRAC port card connector 4. iDRAC port card holder
5. screw
Next steps
1. Install the iDRAC port card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the internal cooling fan
Installing the optional iDRAC port card
Installing the internal cooling fan
Installing the cooling shroud
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Installing the optional iDRAC port card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. Remove the internal cooling fan.
Steps
1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card on the slots on the chassis wall.
2. Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the iDRAC port card.
Next steps
1. Reconnect all the cables to the iDRAC port card.
2. Install the internal cooling fan.
3. Install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the internal cooling fan
Installing the internal cooling fan
Installing the cooling shroud
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card
1. Locate the SD vFlash card slot at the back of the chassis.
2. To remove the SD vFlash card, push the SD vFlash card inward to release it, and pull the SD vFlash
card from the SD vFlash card slot.
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Figure 37. Removing and installing the SD vFlash card
1. SD vFlash card 2. SD vFlash card slot
3. Install a replacement SD vFlash card by inserting the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash card into the
SD vFlash card slot on the module.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the SD vFlash card.
4. Press the SD vFlash card inward to lock it into the SD vFlash card slot.
Internal dual SD module (optional)
The Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card provides two SD card slots. This card offers the following
features:
• Dual card operation — maintains a mirrored configuration by using SD cards in both the slots and
provides redundancy.
NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of
System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another.
• Single card operation — single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.
Removing an optional internal SD card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module and press the card to release it from the slot.
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NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot number before removal. Reinstall the SD card(s) into the corresponding slots.
2. Lift the SD card away from the internal dual SD module.
Next steps
1. Install an internal SD card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing an optional internal SD card
Installing an optional internal SD card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Ensure that the Internal SD Card Port option is set to Enabled in System Setup.
Steps
1. Locate the SD card connector on the internal dual SD module. Orient the SD card appropriately and
insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
2. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.
Next steps
Removing the optional internal dual SD module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) on the system board.
4. If installed, remove the SD card(s).
Steps
Hold the pull tab and pull the IDSDM out of the system.
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Figure 38. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
1. IDSDM 2. LED status indicator (2)
3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 2
5. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connector
The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes:
Table 16. IDSDM indicator codes
Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition
A Green Indicates that the card is online
B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity
C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has
failed
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Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition
D Amber Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or is
write-protected
E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting
Next steps
1. Install the internal dual SD module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing an optional internal SD card
Installing the optional internal dual SD module
Installing the optional internal dual SD module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) connector on the system board.
2. Align the IDSDM with the IDSDM connector on the system board.
3. Push the IDSDM until it is firmly seated on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the SD card(s).
NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Replace the
SD card(s) into the same slots.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing an optional internal SD card
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