Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415
Installation and Service Manual
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2018 - 06
Rev. A03
Contents
1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415 overview............................................................................................................7
Supported congurations for the PowerEdge R6415 system...................................................................................... 7
Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Left control panel view...............................................................................................................................................10
Right control panel view............................................................................................................................................ 13
LCD panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Drive indicator codes..................................................................................................................................................15
Back view of the system................................................................................................................................................. 16
NIC indicator codes....................................................................................................................................................18
Power supply unit indicator codes............................................................................................................................18
Cabled power supply unit indicator codes...............................................................................................................19
Locating the Service Tag of your system......................................................................................................................20
2 Documentation resources.............................................................................................................................21
3 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 23
System dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chassis weight..................................................................................................................................................................24
Processor specications................................................................................................................................................. 25
PSU specications...........................................................................................................................................................25
System battery specications........................................................................................................................................ 25
Expansion bus specications..........................................................................................................................................25
Memory specications.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Drive specications..........................................................................................................................................................26
Drives...........................................................................................................................................................................26
Ports and connectors specications............................................................................................................................. 26
USB ports................................................................................................................................................................... 26
NIC ports.....................................................................................................................................................................26
Serial connector..........................................................................................................................................................27
VGA ports....................................................................................................................................................................27
Internal Dual SD Module and vFlash module...........................................................................................................27
Video specications......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications .........................................................................................29
Standard operating temperature..............................................................................................................................30
Expanded operating temperature............................................................................................................................ 30
Thermal restriction matrix..........................................................................................................................................31
4 Initial system setup and conguration..........................................................................................................32
Setting up your system................................................................................................................................................... 32
iDRAC conguration........................................................................................................................................................32
Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................................................................................................................32
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Log in to iDRAC..........................................................................................................................................................33
Options to install the operating system.........................................................................................................................33
Methods to download rmware and drivers...........................................................................................................33
Downloading drivers and rmware.......................................................................................................................... 34
5 Pre-operating system management applications..........................................................................................35
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications........................................................................................35
System Setup...................................................................................................................................................................35
Viewing System Setup..............................................................................................................................................35
System Setup details.................................................................................................................................................36
System BIOS.............................................................................................................................................................. 36
iDRAC Settings utility................................................................................................................................................54
Device Settings..........................................................................................................................................................54
Dell Lifecycle Controller...................................................................................................................................................54
Embedded system management............................................................................................................................. 54
Boot Manager.................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Viewing Boot Manager..............................................................................................................................................54
Boot Manager main menu........................................................................................................................................ 55
One-shot BIOS boot menu.......................................................................................................................................55
System Utilities.......................................................................................................................................................... 55
PXE boot...........................................................................................................................................................................55
6 Installing and removing system components................................................................................................56
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................................................56
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................56
After working inside your system...................................................................................................................................56
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................57
Optional front bezel......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Removing the front bezel..........................................................................................................................................57
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................58
System cover....................................................................................................................................................................59
Removing the system cover.....................................................................................................................................59
Installing the system cover.......................................................................................................................................60
Backplane cover................................................................................................................................................................61
Removing the backplane cover.................................................................................................................................61
Installing the backplane cover..................................................................................................................................62
Inside the system.............................................................................................................................................................63
Air shroud..........................................................................................................................................................................64
Removing the air shroud...........................................................................................................................................64
Installing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................. 65
Cooling fans......................................................................................................................................................................66
Removing a cooling fan.............................................................................................................................................66
Installing a cooling fan................................................................................................................................................67
Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................................................68
Removing the intrusion switch.................................................................................................................................68
Installing the intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................68
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Drives.................................................................................................................................................................................69
Removing a drive blank.............................................................................................................................................69
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................70
Removing a drive carrier........................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing a drive carrier.............................................................................................................................................. 71
Removing the drive from the drive carrier..............................................................................................................72
Installing a drive into the drive carrier......................................................................................................................73
System memory................................................................................................................................................................74
General memory module installation guidelines......................................................................................................76
Mode-specic guidelines...........................................................................................................................................77
Removing a memory module.................................................................................................................................... 77
Installing a memory module.......................................................................................................................................78
Processors and heat sinks.............................................................................................................................................. 79
Removing a heat sink.................................................................................................................................................79
Removing the processor...........................................................................................................................................80
Installing the processor............................................................................................................................................. 83
Installing the heat sink...............................................................................................................................................86
Expansion cards and expansion card risers...................................................................................................................87
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................................................88
Removing the expansion card risers........................................................................................................................90
Installing the expansion card risers...........................................................................................................................91
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser.....................................................................................92
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser....................................................................................94
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module.................................................................................................................................96
Removing the MicroSD card.................................................................................................................................... 96
Installing the MicroSD card.......................................................................................................................................96
Removing the IDSDM or vFlash module................................................................................................................. 97
Installing the IDSDM or vFlash module....................................................................................................................97
LOM riser card................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Removing the LOM riser card.................................................................................................................................. 98
Installing the LOM riser card...................................................................................................................................100
Mini PERC card...............................................................................................................................................................102
Removing the mini PERC card................................................................................................................................102
Installing the mini PERC card..................................................................................................................................103
Drive backplane.............................................................................................................................................................. 104
Removing the backplane ........................................................................................................................................105
Installing the drive backplane..................................................................................................................................106
Cable routing...................................................................................................................................................................108
System battery.................................................................................................................................................................111
Replacing the system battery...................................................................................................................................111
Optional internal USB memory key...............................................................................................................................112
Replacing the internal USB memory key................................................................................................................113
Optical drive (optional)................................................................................................................................................... 113
Removing the optical drive...................................................................................................................................... 113
Installing an optical drive.......................................................................................................................................... 114
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Power supply units..........................................................................................................................................................115
Hot spare feature...................................................................................................................................................... 115
Removing a power supply unit blank...................................................................................................................... 115
Installing a power supply unit blank.........................................................................................................................116
Removing a hot swappable power supply unit...................................................................................................... 116
Installing a hot swappable power supply unit.........................................................................................................117
Removing a cabled power supply unit....................................................................................................................118
Installing a cabled power supply unit...................................................................................................................... 119
Power interposer board................................................................................................................................................. 120
Removing the power interposer board.................................................................................................................. 120
Installing the power interposer board.....................................................................................................................120
Control panel....................................................................................................................................................................121
Removing the left control panel.............................................................................................................................. 121
Installing the left control panel................................................................................................................................122
Removing the right control panel........................................................................................................................... 123
Installing the right control panel..............................................................................................................................124
System board..................................................................................................................................................................126
Removing the system board................................................................................................................................... 126
Installing the system board......................................................................................................................................127
Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore...........................................................................................................129
Manually update the Service Tag........................................................................................................................... 129
Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................................................129
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................129
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users........................................................................................................................ 131
7 Using system diagnostics........................................................................................................................... 132
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................132
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager.....................................................................132
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................................132
System diagnostic controls..................................................................................................................................... 133
8 Jumpers and connectors ........................................................................................................................... 134
System board jumpers and connectors.......................................................................................................................135
System board jumper settings...................................................................................................................................... 136
Disabling forgotten password........................................................................................................................................137
9 Getting help............................................................................................................................................... 138
Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................................... 138
Documentation feedback.............................................................................................................................................. 138
Accessing system information by using QRL..............................................................................................................138
Quick Resource Locator for R6415........................................................................................................................ 139
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................................................................................................139
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415 overview
The PowerEdge R6415 is a 1U, single socket rack system and support these congurations:
• One AMD EPYC™ processor
• 16 DIMM slots
• Two redundant power supply units (PSU) or single cabled PSU
• Up to 4 x 3.5 inch or 8 x 2.5 inch SAS, Nearline SAS, or SATA drives or up to 10 x 2.5 inch NVMe drives (with 8 SAS/SATA/NVMe
drives + 2 NVMe drives)
NOTE: Hot swap for the NVMe drives is supported for your system. For more information on correct usage and technical
specications, see the
support/manuals > All Products > Server, Storage, & Networking > Dell Adapters page.
NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA hard drives, SSDs and NVMe drives are referred to as drives in this document, unless specied
otherwise.
Topics:
• Supported congurations for the PowerEdge R6415 system
• Front view of the system
• Back view of the system
• Locating the Service Tag of your system
Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD 2.5 inch Small Form Factor User's Guide
at Dell.com/
1
Supported congurations for the PowerEdge R6415
system
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415 system supports the following congurations:
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Figure 1. Supported congurations for a PowerEdge R6415
Front view of the system
The front view displays the features available on the front of the system.
Figure 2. Front view of 8 x 2.5 inch drive system
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Figure 3. Front view of 4 x 3.5 inch drive system
Figure 4. Front view of 10 x 2.5 inch drive system
Table 1. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
1 Left control panel N/A
Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on
certain congurations.
• Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware
components. There are up to ve status LEDs and an overall
system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more
information, see the Status LED indicators section.
• Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system.
The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature allows
management of the system by using mobile devices. This feature
aggregates hardware or rmware inventory and various system
level diagnostic and error information that can be used in
troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
2 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
3 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical specications section.
4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and
the iDRAC Direct status LED.
5 Information tag
6 Drive slots [3.5 inch or 2.5
inch drives]
N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For
The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system
information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you
have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information
tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.
more information about drives, see the Technical specications
section.
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Left control panel view
Figure 5. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator
Figure 6. Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator
Table 2. Left control panel
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Status LED indicators N/A
2 System health and system
ID indicator
3 iDRAC Quick Sync 2
wireless indicator (optional)
Icon Description
Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the
Status LED indicators section.
Indicate the system health. For more information, see the System
health and system ID indicator codes section.
Indicates if the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless option is activated. The
Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system using mobile
devices. This feature aggregates hardware/rmware inventory and
various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in
troubleshooting the system. You can access system inventory, Dell
Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and
also congure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also
launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and
virtual Kernel based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile
device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Status LED indicators
: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
NOTE
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Table 3. Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Drive indicator The indicator turns solid amber if
there is a drive error.
Temperature
indicator
Electrical indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the
Memory indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
The indicator turns solid amber if the
system experiences a thermal error
(for example, the ambient
temperature is out of range or there is
a fan failure).
system experiences an electrical error
(for example, voltage out of range, or
a failed power supply unit (PSU) or
voltage regulator).
memory error occurs.
• Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive
has an error.
• Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart
the system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
• If the drives are congured in a RAID array, restart the
system, and enter the host adapter conguration
utility program.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
• System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or
back ller bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airow is obstructed.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the
specic 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 the Getting help section.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the
location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory
module.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
PCIe card experiences an error.
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the
PCIe card. Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
NOTE: For more information about the
supported PCIe cards, see the Expansion card
installation guidelines section.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of your system.
Figure 7. System health and system ID indicators
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Table 4. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID indicator code Condition
Solid blue Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and system
ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button
to switch to system ID mode.
Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health
and system ID button to switch to system health mode.
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem persists,
see the Getting help section.
Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the System
Event Log or the LCD panel, if available on the bezel, for specic error
message. For more information about error messages, see the Dell
Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of your system.
Figure 8. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators
Table 5. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
code
O (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready
Blinks white rapidly Indicates data transfer activity. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Blinks white slowly Indicates that rmware update is in
Blinks white ve times rapidly and
then turns o
Condition Corrective action
If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the left control panel
feature is turned o. Press the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 button to turn on the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 feature.
to communicate. Press the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 button to turn o.
progress.
Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
feature is disabled.
ex cable and check. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section.
If the LED fails to turn o, restart the system. If the
problem persists, see the Getting help section.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is congured to
be disabled by iDRAC. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section. For more information, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals or Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
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iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
code
Condition Corrective action
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe
mode.
Blinking amber Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
hardware is not responding properly.
Right control panel view
Figure 9. Right control panel
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section.
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section.
Table 6. Right control panel
Item Indicator or button Icon Description
1 Power button
2 USB port
3 iDRAC Direct LED N/A The iDRAC Direct LED indicator
Indicates if the system is turned
on or o. Press the power
button to manually turn on or o
the system.
NOTE: Press the power
button to gracefully shut
down an ACPI-compliant
operating system.
The USB port is a 4-pin
connector and, 2.0-compliant.
This ports enables you to
connect USB devices to the
system.
lights up to indicate that the
iDRAC Direct port is actively
connected to a device. For more
information, see the iDRAC
Direct LED indicator codes
section.
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Item Indicator or button Icon Description
4 iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB
USB)
The iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB
USB) port enables you to access
the iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB)
features. For more information,
see the iDRAC User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
You can congure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The
following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Table 7. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Solid green for two seconds Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two
seconds and o for two
seconds)
Turns o Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
Condition
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
LCD panel
The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires
attention. The LCD panel can be used to congure or view the system’s iDRAC IP address. For more information about error messages, see
the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
The LCD panel is available only on the optional LCD bezel. The optional LCD bezel is hot pluggable.
The statuses and conditions of the LCD panel are outlined here:
• The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions.
• When the system needs attention, the LCD backlight turns amber, and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.
NOTE
: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the
system is turned on or o.
• When the system turns o and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after ve minutes of inactivity. Press any button on
the LCD to turn it on.
• If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
• The LCD backlight remains o if LCD messaging is turned o using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.
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Figure 10. LCD panel features
Table 8. LCD panel features
Item Button or display Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press and hold the right button to increase scrolling speed.
• Release the button to stop.
NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45
seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling.
4 LCD display Displays system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address.
Drive indicator codes
Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of
the drive. The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicator indicates the power
condition of the drive.
Figure 11. Drive indicators
Drive activity LED indicator 2 Drive status LED indicator
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3 Drive
NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on.
Table 9. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
O Drive ready for removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains o until all drives are
initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready
for removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns o Predicted drive failure.
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed.
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding.
Solid green Drive online.
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and
then turns o after six seconds
Back view of the system
Figure 12. Back view of the system with redundant PSU
Figure 13. Back view of the system with cabled PSU
Rebuild stopped.
Table 10. Back view of the system
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical specications section.
2 iDRAC9 dedicated port
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Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the
iDRAC User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
3 NIC ports (2) The NIC ports that are integrated on the system board provide network
connectivity. For more information about the supported congurations,
see the Technical specications section.
4 PCIe expansion card riser 2 N/A
The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express expansion
cards. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported
on your system, see the Expansion card installation guidelines.
5 PCIe expansion card riser 1 N/A
6 Power supply units
(redundant)
7 LOM riser (optional) The NIC ports that are integrated on the LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
8 USB 3.0 port (2) These USB ports support USB 3.0.
9 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
10 CMA power port N/A The Cable Management Arm (CMA) power port enables you to connect
11 System identication button Press the system ID button:
N/A For more information about the PSU congurations, see the Technical
The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express expansion
cards. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported
on your system, see the Expansion card installation guidelines.
specications section
riser provide network connectivity. For more information about the
supported congurations, see theTechnical specications section.
information, see the Technical specications section.
to the CMA.
• To locate a particular system within a rack.
• To turn the system ID on or o.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE:
• To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID
button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
• If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold
the system ID button (for more than ve seconds) to enter the
BIOS progress mode.
12 Power supply unit (cabled) N/A For more information about the PSU congurations, see the Technical
specicationssection
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NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator
indicates if data is owing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 14. NIC indicator codes
1 link LED indicator 2 activity LED indicator
Table 11. NIC indicator codes
Status Condition
Link and activity indicators are o The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green and activity indicator is blinking green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and
data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking
green
Link indicator is green and activity indicator is o The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is o The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port
Link indicator is blinking green and activity is o NIC identify is enabled through the NIC conguration utility.
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port
speed and data is being sent or received.
data is not being sent or received.
speed and data is not being sent or received.
Power supply unit indicator codes
AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is
present or if a power fault has occurred.
Figure 15. PSU status indicator
PSU status indicator/handle
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Table 12. PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When the rmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating rmware. If
rmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.
Blinking green and turns o When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green ve times at a rate of 4 Hz and turns o. This
indicates a PSU mismatch with respect to eciency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for
example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of
PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results
in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking indicator.
Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected
system shutdown. To change from a high output conguration to a low output conguration or
vice versa, you must turn o the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages. When two identical PSUs
receive dierent input voltages, they can output dierent 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.
Cabled power supply unit indicator codes
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the cabled power supply unit (PSU) of the system.
Figure 16. Cabled PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
self-diagnostic button 2 AC PSU status indicator
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Table 13. Cabled AC PSU status indicator
Power Indicator Pattern Condition
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.
Locating the Service Tag of your system
You can identify your system using the unique Express Service Code and Service Tag. Pull out the information tag in front of the system to
view the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The mini
Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate
personnel.
Figure 17. Locating Service Tag of your system
1
Information tag (front view) 2 Information tag (back view)
3 OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label (optional) 4 iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5 Service Tag
20 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415 overview
Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
Table 14. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
Setting up your system
For more information about installing and securing
the system into a rack, see the rack documentation
included with your rack solution.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
2
For information about setting up and turning on the
system, see the Getting Started Guide document
that is shipped with your system.
Conguring your system For information about the iDRAC features,
conguring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing
your system remotely, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
For information about installing the operating
system, see the operating system documentation.
For information about understanding Remote
Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces,
see the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide
for iDRAC.
For information about updating drivers and
rmware, see the Methods to download rmware
and drivers section in this document.
Managing your system For information about systems management
software oered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage
Systems Management Overview Guide.
For information about setting up, using, and
troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
To download drivers: Dell.com/support/drivers
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see
the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle
Controller, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/serviceabilitytools
Dell.com/idracmanuals
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Task Document Location
For information about partner programs enterprise
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Enterprise Systems Management
documents.
Working with the Dell
PowerEdge RAID controllers
Understanding event and error
messages
Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying and
For information about understanding the features
of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC),
Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and
deploying the cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
For information about checking the event and error
messages generated by the system rmware and
agents that monitor system components, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide.
troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see
the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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Technical specications
The technical and environmental specications of your system are outlined in this section.
Topics:
• System dimensions
• Chassis weight
• Processor specications
• PSU specications
• System battery specications
• Expansion bus specications
• Memory specications
• Drive specications
• Ports and connectors specications
• Video specications
• Environmental specications
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System dimensions
Figure 18. Dimensions of the PowerEdge R6415 system
Table 15. Dimensions of the PowerEdge
Xa Xb Y Za (with bezel) Za (without
482.0 mm (18.97
inches)
434.0 mm (17.08
inches)
R6415 system
42.8 mm (3.41
inches)
35.84 mm (1.41
inches)
bezel)
22 mm (0.87
inches)
Chassis weight
Table 16. Chassis weight
System Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs)
4 x 3.5 inch drive system 16.91 kg (37.28 lb)
8 x 2.5 inch drive system 14.5 kg (34.17 lb)
Zb Zc
x4 and x10 =
657.25 mm (25.87
inches)
x8 = 606.47
(23.87 inches)
x4 and x10 =
692.62 (27.26
inches)
x8 = 641.85 mm
(25.26 inches)
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System Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs)
10 x 2.5 inch drive system 16.01 kg (35.29 lb)
Processor specications
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports one AMD EPYC™ processor.
PSU specications
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports the following AC power supply units (PSUs).
Table 17. PSU specications
PSU Class Heat dissipation
(maximum)
550 W AC Platinum 2107 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging
450 W AC (cabled) Bronze 1871 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating.
NOTE: This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Frequency Voltage
System battery specications
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion bus specications
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports up to two Gen3 PCI express (PCIe) expansion cards, which need to be installed on the system
board using expansion card risers. The R6415 system supports three congurations:
Riser
conguration Supported conguration
No riser N/A
Single PCIe slot riser 1 x 16x Gen3 slot
Dual PCIe slot riser 2 x 16x Gen3 slots
Memory specications
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports 16 DDR4 registered DIMM (RDIMMs) slots. Supported memory bus frequencies are 2666 MT/s,
2400 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, and 1866 MT/s.
Table 18. Memory
Memory module sockets Memory capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
Sixteen 288-pin
* - Maximum DIMM capacity of 128 GB will be available at a later time.
specications
• 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB single
rank or dual rank (RDIMMs)
• 64 or 128 GB* quad rank or
octal rank (LRDIMMs)
• 8 GB with single processor • Up to 2 TB with a single
processor
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specications 25
NOTE: For optimal performance, populate one DIMM per channel with DDR4-2666 memory modules on the rst slot of each
memory channel. The rst slot of each channel can be identied as the DIMM slots with white latches. For example, 64 GB
system memory capacity can be divided into 8 x 8 GB DIMM slots.
Drive specications
Drives
The PowerEdge R6415 system is available in these congurations:
• Up to 4 x 3.5 inch SAS or SATA drives
• Up to 8 x 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives
• Up to 10 x 2.5 inch NVMe drives (with 8 SAS/SATA/NVMe drives from slot 0 to slot 7 + 2 NVMe drives from slot 8, 9)
NOTE: Hot swap for the NVMe drives is supported for your system. For more information on correct usage and technical
specications, see the
support/manuals > All Products > Server, Storage, & Networking > Dell Adapters page.
Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD 2.5 inch Small Form Factor User's Guide
at Dell.com/
Ports and connectors specications
USB ports
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports:
The following table provides more information about the USB specications:
Table 19. USB
Front panel Back panel Internal USB
• Two USB 2.0 ports
(One AB– Micro USB 2.0 port (dedicated
iDRAC Direct) + one standard USB 2.0
port)
NOTE: The micro USB 2.0
compliant port on the front of
the system can only be used as
an iDRAC Direct or a
management port
specications
• Two USB 3.0 ports • One internal USB 3.0 port
NIC ports
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports two onboard network ports accessible from the back panel, each port supports up to 1 Gbps. The
system also supports LAN on Motherboard (LOM) on an optional riser card.
You can install one LOM riser card. The supported options are listed here:
• 2 x 1 Gb Base-T
• 2 x 10Gb Base-T
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• 2 x 10Gb SPF+
NOTE:
• You can install up to four PCIe add-on NIC cards.
• For information about Linux network performance settings, see the Linux® Network Tuning Guide for AMD EPYC™ Processor
Based Servers AMD tuning guide.
Serial connector
The serial connector connects a serial device to the system. The PowerEdge R6415 system supports one serial connector on the back
panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
VGA ports
The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The PowerEdge R6415 system supports two 15pin VGA ports one each on the front and back panels.
Internal Dual SD Module and vFlash module
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports two options for the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) and vFlash module:
• vFlash memory card slot along with dual MicroSD cards supported on the same module
• vFlash memory card slot module
NOTE
:
• In the IDSDM one of the MicroSD card slots is dedicated for redundancy.
• The IDSDM card provides software RAID1 support for the MicroSD cards.
• Dual MicroSD cards are not required as the module can operate with only one card but will provide no redundancy or RAID
capability.
Video
The PowerEdge R6415 system supports Matrox G200eR2 graphics card with 16 MB capacity.
Table 20. Supported video resolution options
Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits)
1024 x 768 60 8, 16, 32
1280 x 800 60 8, 16, 32
1280 x 1024 60 8, 16, 32
1360 x 768 60 8, 16, 32
1440 x 900 60 8, 16, 32
specications
1600 x 900 60 8, 16, 32
1600 x 1200 60 8, 16, 32
1680 x 1050 60 8, 16, 32
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Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits)
1920 x 1080 60 8, 16, 32
1920 x 1200 60 8, 16, 32
Environmental specications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specic system congurations, see Dell.com/
environmental_datasheets.
Table 21. Temperature specications
Temperature Specications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
Fresh air For information about fresh air, see the Expanded Operating Temperature
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h)
Table 22. Relative humidity specications
Relative humidity Specications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be
Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Table 23. Maximum vibration specications
Maximum vibration Specications
Operating 0.26 G
Storage 1.88 G
Table 24. Maximum shock specications
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
section.
non-condensing at all times.
at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations).
rms
at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
rms
Maximum shock Specications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes of 6 G for up to 11 ms.
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
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Table 25. Maximum altitude specications
Maximum altitude Specications
Operating
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Table 26. Operating temperature derating specications
Operating temperature derating Specications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m
35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m
3048 m (10,000 ft)
(3,117 ft).
(3,117 ft).
(3,117 ft).
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications
The following table denes the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If
the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the specied limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to
rectify the environmental conditions. Re-mediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
Table 27. Particulate contamination
Particulate contamination Specications
Air ltration Data center air ltration as dened by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive
Corrosive dust
specications
95% upper condence limit.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air
ltration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be
used outside a data center, in environments such as an oce or
factory oor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13
ltration.
particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center
environments.
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than
60% relative humidity.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center
environments.
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Table 28. Gaseous contamination specications
Gaseous contamination Specications
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as dened by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as dened by AHSRAE TC9.9.
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Standard operating temperature
Table 29. Standard operating temperature specications
Standard operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Expanded operating temperature
Table 30. Expanded operating temperature specications
Expanded operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation 5°C to 35°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to
40°C), the system can operate continuously in temperatures as low
as 5°C and as high as 40°C.
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
≤ 1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to
40°C), the system can operate down to –5°C or up to 45°C for a
maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft).
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the bezel's LCD
panel and in the System Event Log.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
• Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
• The operating temperature specied is for a maximum altitude of 3050 m (10,000 ft).
• Redundant power supply conguration is required.
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• Cabled power supply unit is not supported.
• Non-Dell qualied peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported.
• Processors that consume more than 180 W are not supported.
Thermal restriction matrix
Table 31. Thermal restriction matrix for R6415
Features, processor type and specications Conguration type and ambient temperature support
Storage conguration 4 x 3.5 inch drives 8 x 2.5 inch drives 10 x 2.5 inch drives
(NVMe)
Fan type Standard fan Standard fan Standard fan
CPU heat sink type 1U heat sink 1U heat sink 1U heat sink
Processor number TDP (W) Core count Ambient = 35°C Ambient = 35°C Ambient = 30°C
AMD 7601 180 W 32 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7551P 180 W 32 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7451 180 W 24 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7401P 155 W/170 W 24 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7351P 155 W/170 W 16 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7251 120 W 8 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7281 155 W/170 W 16 Yes Yes Yes
AMD 7261
155 W/170 W 8 Yes Yes Yes
Other thermal restrictions
The list below are other thermal restrictions:
1 128GB LRDIMM only support up to 30°C ambient
NOTE
: Maximum DIMM capacity of 128GB will be available on a later time.
2 Mellanox CX5 only support up to 35°C ambient with limited slots 1, 7, and 8
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Initial system setup and conguration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
1 Unpack the system.
2 Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 Connect the peripherals to the system.
4 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5 Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6 Turn on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
Related links
iDRAC conguration
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
4
iDRAC conguration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall
availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the
need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must congure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC.
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to congure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP
for iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
Document/Section
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See the LCD panel section
32 Initial system setup and conguration
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Direct and
Quick Sync 2
(optional)
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the Ethernet cable to the iDRAC direct port. You can also access iDRAC
through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the iDRAC secure default password is available on the back of the system
Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then the default user name and password are root and
calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 32. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Systems Management Tools and Documentation media Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanuals
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certied VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on PowerEdge systems Dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
PowerEdge systems
Methods to download rmware and drivers
Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge Systems
You can download the rmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
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conguration 33
Table 33. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading drivers and rmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management rmware on your system.
Prerequisite
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and rmware.
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2 In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then click
Submit.
NOTE
: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect your Service
Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
3 Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4 Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Initial system setup and conguration
Pre-operating system management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system rmware.
Topics:
• Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• PXE boot
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
5
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can congure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.
: Help text for the selected eld is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text browser,
NOTE
press F1.
You can access system setup by using two methods:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Viewing System Setup
To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
NOTE
your system and try again.
Pre-operating system management applications 35
System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to congure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to congure the iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unied
Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings
utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to congure device settings.
Service Tag
Settings
Enables you to congure service tag settings.
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specic functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA and
PCIe NVMe, and enable or disable USB ports.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System BIOS Settings details
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Information Species information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Memory Settings Species information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Species information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
SATA Settings Species options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
NVMe Settings Species options to change the NVMe settings.
Boot Settings Species options to specify the UEFI mode.
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Description
Option Description
Network Settings Species options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu.
Integrated Devices Species options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, species related features and options.
Serial
Communication
System Prole
Settings
System Security Species options to congure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Redundant OS
Control
Miscellaneous
Settings
Species options to manage the serial ports, its related features and options.
Species options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency.
Platform Module (TPM) security, and UEFI secure boot. It also manages the power button on the system.
Sets the redundant OS info for redundant OS control.
Species options to change the system date and time.
System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model name, and the BIOS version.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System Information details
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System Service Tag Species the system Service Tag.
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Description
Species the system model name.
Species the BIOS version installed on the system.
Species the name of the system manufacturer.
Species the contact information of the system manufacturer.
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Option Description
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
UEFI Compliance
Version
Species the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) rmware.
Species the UEFI compliance level of the system rmware.
Memory Settings
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specic memory functions, such as system
memory testing and node interleaving.
Viewing Memory Settings
To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Memory Settings.
Memory Settings details
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Species the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Memory Operating
Mode
Current State of
Memory Operating
Mode
Description
Species the memory size in the system.
Species the type of memory installed in the system.
Species the system memory speed.
Species the system memory voltage.
Species whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
Species the memory operating mode. The option available is Optimizer Mode. This option is set to Optimizer
Mode by default.
Species the current state of the memory operating mode.
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Option Description
Memory
Interleaving
Opportunistic SelfRefresh
Species if Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA) is supported.
Table 34. Memory interleaving options
Memory Options
Single memory module Disabled by default
Two or more memory modules
NOTE: The AMD EPYC micro architecture utilizes four NUMA per socket. An additional performance ne
tuning and/or NUMA-aware software is required for best performance.
Enables or disables opportunistic self-refresh feature. This option is set to Disabled by default.
• Disabled
• Channel Interleaving
• Die Interleaving
Memory Interleaving is set to Channel Interleaving by default.
Processor Settings
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specic functions such as enabling virtualization
technology, hardware prefetcher and software prefetcher.
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Logical Processor
Virtualization
Technology
Hardware
Prefetcher
Description
Each processor core supports up to two logical 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 virtualization technology for the processor. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
Software
Prefetcher
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor Core
Speed
Processor n
Enables or disables the software prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Species the maximum core frequency of the processor.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-ModelStepping
Brand Species the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Species the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Species the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Species the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings
NOTE: Depending on the number of CPUs, there might be up to n processors listed.
Species the family, model, and stepping of the processor as dened by AMD.
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe on your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to O or AHCI modes. This option is set to AHCI Mode by default.
Security Freeze
Lock
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is set to Disabled by
Description
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only
for AHCI Mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
Port n Sets the drive type of the selected device.
For AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
NVMe Settings
The NVMe settings is set to Non-RAID mode.
Viewing NVMe Settings
To view the NVMe Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click NVMe Settings.
NVMe Settings details
: This setting is disabled by default.
NOTE
The NVMe Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
NVMe Mode Enables you to set the NVMe mode. This option is set to Non RAID by default.
Description
Boot Settings
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order.
• UEFI: The Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a new interface between operating systems and platform rmware. The
interface consists of data tables with platform related information, also boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating
system and its loader. The following benets are available when the Boot Mode is set to UEFI:
– Support for drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
– Enhanced security (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot).
– Faster boot time.
: You must use only the UEFI boot mode in order to boot from NVMe drives.
NOTE
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Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to
Boot Sequence
Retry
BIOS Boot Settings Enables or disables BIOS boot options.
UEFI Boot Settings Enables or disables UEFI Boot options.
Description
UEFI. Setting this eld to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to UEFI by
default.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not
installed in the same boot mode.
NOTE: Setting this eld to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu.
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to boot,
the system re-attempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
Choosing system boot mode
System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system:
• UEFI boot mode (the default), is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface.
If you have congured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS.
1 From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
2 Select the UEFI boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION
same boot mode.
3 After the system boots in the specied boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.
: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems
NOTE
do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.
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: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the
NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
Changing boot order
About this task
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key. 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.
Steps
1 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot
Sequence.
2 Click Boot Option Settings > BIOS/UEFI Boot 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.
Network Settings
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify UEFI PXE, iSCSI, and HTTP boot settings. The network settings option is available
only in the UEFI mode.
NOTE: For information about Linux network settings, see the
Servers
AMD tuning guide.
Linux® Network Tuning Guide for AMD EPYC™ Processor Based
Viewing Network Settings
To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
PXE Device n (n = 1
to 4)
PXE Device n
Settings(n = 1 to 4)
HTTP Device n (n =
1 to 4)
HTTP Device n
Settings (n = 1 to 4)
Description
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device.
Enables you to control the conguration of the PXE device.
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the device.
Enables you to control the conguration of the HTTP device.
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UEFI iSCSI Settings
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode.
Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings
To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
5 On the Network Settings screen, click UEFI iSCSI Settings.
UEFI iSCSI Settings details
The UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
iSCSI Initiator
Name
iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device
iSCSI Device1
Settings
Species the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
automatically.
Enables you to control the conguration of the iSCSI device.
Integrated Devices
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and congure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller,
integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
Viewing Integrated Devices
To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
NOTE
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
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Integrated Devices details
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
User Accessible
USB Ports
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to On or O. This option is set to On by default.
Integrated RAID
Controller
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
Embedded Video
Controller
Congures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting
All Ports O disables all front and back USB ports.
The USB keyboard and mouse still function in certain USB ports during the boot process, depending on the
selection. After the boot process is complete, the USB ports will be enabled or disabled as per the setting.
Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems that do not have Integrated
Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the NIC may still be available for
shared network access by the embedded management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only
available on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is
mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Congure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option by
using the NIC management utilities of the system.
Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the
Embedded Video Controller will be the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to
Disabled, an add-in graphics card will be used as the primary display. BIOS will output displays to both the primary
add-in video and the embedded video during POST and pre-boot environment. The embedded video will then be
disabled right before the operating system boots. This option is set to
NOTE: When there are multiple add-in graphic cards installed in the system, the rst card discovered
during PCI enumeration is selected as the primary video. You might have to re-arrange the cards in the
slots in order to control which card is the primary video.
Enabled by default.
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
SR-IOV Global
Enable
Internal MicroSD
Card Port
Internal MicroSD
Card Redundancy
Internal microSD
Primary Card
OS Watchdog
Timer
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video Controller
option is a read-only eld. 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 Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled..
Enables or disables the BIOS conguration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. This option is set to
Disabled by default.
Enables or disables the internal MicroSD card port of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). This option is set to
On by default.
Congures the redundancy mode of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). When set to Mirror Mode, data is
written on both MicroSD cards. After failure of either card and replacement of the failed card, the data of the
active card is copied to the oine card during the system boot.
When Internal SD Card Redundancy is set to Disabled, only the primary MicroSD card is visible to the OS. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
When Redundancy is set to Disabled, either one of the MicroSD card can be selected to present itself as mass
storage device by setting it to be primary card. By default primary MicroSD card is selected to be SD Card 1. If
MicroSD Card 1 is not present, then the controller will select MicroSD Card 2 to be the primary MicroSD card.
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 eect on the system.
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Option Description
Memory Mapped
I/O Limit
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature controls the conguration
Slot Bifurcation Allows Platform Default Bifurcation and Manual bifurcation Control. The default is set to Platform Default
Controls where MMIO is mapped. The 1 TB option is designed for specic OS which cannot support MMIO over 1
TB. This option is set to 8 TB by default. The default option is the maximum address that the system supports and
recommended in most cases.
of the PCIe cards installed in the specied slot. Slots must be disabled only when the installed peripheral card
prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the
Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled. Only slots that are present on the system will be available for control.
Table 35. Slot Disablement
Option Description
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Bifurcation. The slot bifurcation eld is accessible when set to Manual bifurcation Control and is grayed out when
set to Platform Default Bifurcation.
Table 36. Slot Bifurcation
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled for the PCIe slot 1. This option is
set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled for the PCIe slot 2. This option
is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled for the PCIe slot 3. This option
is set to Enabled by default.
Option Description
Slot 1 Bifurcation
Slot 2 Bifurcation
Slot 3 Bifurcation
x8 Bifurcation
x16 or x8 or x4 or x2 Bifurcation
x16 or x8 or x4 or x2 Bifurcation
Serial Communication
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
Viewing Serial Communication
To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
NOTE
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
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Serial Communication details
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Serial
Communication
Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device1=COM2, Serial Device
External Serial
Connector
Failsafe Baud Rate Species the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate
Remote Terminal
Type
Redirection After
Boot
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 specied. This option is set to Auto by default.
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, congure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial
MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the
BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access
Device by using this option. This option is set to Serial Device 1 by default.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL,
congure 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.
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 VT100/VT220 by default.
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
System Prole Settings
You can use the System Prole Settings screen to enable specic system performance settings such as power management.
Viewing System Prole Settings
To view the System Prole Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
NOTE
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Prole Settings.
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System Prole Settings details
The System Prole Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Prole Sets the system prole. If you set the System Prole option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS automatically
sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option
is set to Performance Per Watt (OS) by default. Other options include Performance and Custom.
NOTE: All the parameters on the system prole setting screen are available only when the System Prole
option is set to Custom.
CPU Power
Management
Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance or a specic speed. This option is
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. 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 Patrol
Scrub
Memory Refresh
Rate
PCI ASPM L1 Link
Power
Management
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. Other option includes Maximum
Performance.
set to Maximum Performance by default.
Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard by default.
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Enables or disables the PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Security
You can use the System Security screen to perform specic functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling
the power button.
Viewing System Security
To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
System Security Settings details
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option Description
CPU AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption
Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security
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 O by default. You can
only modify the TPM Status, and TPM Activation if the TPM Status eld is set to either On with Pre-boot
Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
When TPM 1.2 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to O, On with Pre-boot Measurements, or On
without Pre-boot Measurements.
Table 37. TPM 1.2 security information
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option
is set to No Change by default.
TPM Firmware Indicates the rmware version of the TPM.
TPM Status Species the TPM status.
TPM Command Controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). When
set to None, no command is sent to the TPM. When
set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated.
When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and
deactivated. When set to
TPM are cleared. This option is set to
Clear, all the contents of the
None by default.
When TPM 2.0 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to On or O. This option is set to O by default.
Table 38. TPM 2.0 security information
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option
is set to No Change by default.
TPM Firmware Indicates the rmware version of the TPM.
TPM Hierarcy Enable, disable, or clear the storage and endorsement
hierarchies. When set to Enabled, the storage and
endorsement hierarchies can be used.
When set to Disabled, the storage and endorsement
hierarchies cannot be used.
When set to Clear, the storage and endorsement
hierarchies are cleared of any values, and then reset to
Enabled.
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set to Enabled by default.
AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default.
AC Power Recovery
Delay
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to
Immediate by default.
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Option Description
User Dened Delay
(60 s to 240 s)
UEFI Variable
Access
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using the certicates in the Secure
Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certicates to
Secure Boot Mode Congures how the BIOS uses the Secure Boot Policy Objects (PK, KEK, db, dbx).
Sets the User Dened Delay option when the User Dened 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 specication. 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.
Boot Policy. Secure Boot is set to Disabled by default.
authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-dened key and
certicates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
If the current mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode. If the
current mode is set to User Mode, the available options are User Mode, Audit Mode, and Deployed Mode.
Options Description
User Mode
Deployed Mode
In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS performs signature verication on
programmatic attempts to update policy objects.
The BIOS allows unauthenticated programmatic transitions between modes.
Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and
the BIOS performs signature verication on programmatic attempts to update policy
objects.
Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions.
Secure Boot Policy
Summary
Secure Boot
Custom Policy
Settings
Audit Mode
Species the list of certicates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.
Congures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option.
In Audit mode, PK is not present. The BIOS does not authenticate programmatic updates
to the policy objects, and transitions between modes. The BIOS performs a signature
verication on pre-boot images and logs the results in the image Execution Information
Table, but executes the images whether they pass or fail verication.
Audit Mode is useful for programmatic determination of a working set of policy objects.
Creating a system and setup password
Prerequisite
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features.
For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.
NOTE
: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need
not provide the system password to boot the system.
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Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5 Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6 In the Setup Password eld, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7 Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
8 Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take eect 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 the system password and press Enter.
Next step
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You
NOTE
have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message
that the system has stopped functioning and must be turned o. Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error
message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or changing system and setup password
Prerequisite
: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.
NOTE
Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, alter or delete the existing system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
5 In the Setup Password eld, 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 conrm the deletion.
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6 Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.
7 Select Setup Password, change, or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you
delete the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to conrm the deletion.
Operating with 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.
Password Invalid. Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> Maximum number of password
attempts exceeded.System halted.
Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are
exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password.
For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.
Redundant OS Control
You can use the Redundant OS Control screen to set the redundant OS info for redundant OS control. It enables you to set up a physical
recovery disk on your system.
Viewing Redundant OS Control
To view the Redundant OS Control screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Redundant OS Control.
Redundant OS Control screen details
The Redundant OS Control screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
Redundant OS
Location
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Enables you to select a backup disk from the following devices:
• None
• IDSDM
Option Description
• SATA Ports in AHCI mode
• BOSS PCIe Cards (Internal M.2 Drives)
• Internal USB
NOTE: RAID congurations and NVMe cards not are included as BIOS does not have the ability to
distinguish between individual drives in those congurations.
Redundant OS
State
Redundant OS Boot
NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None.
When set to Visible, the backup disk is visible to the boot list and OS. When set to Hidden, the backup disk is
disabled and is not visible to the boot list and OS. This option is set to Visible by default.
NOTE: BIOS will disable the device in hardware, so it cannot be accessed by the OS.
NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None or if Redundant OS State is set to
Hidden.
When set to Enabled, BIOS boots to the device specied in Redundant OS Location. When set to Disabled, BIOS
preserves the current boot list settings. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specic functions such as updating the asset tag and changing the system
date and time.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE
: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
Miscellaneous Settings details
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 Species the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by
Description
default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
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Option Description
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Dell Wyse P25/P45
BIOS Access
Power Cycle
Request
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 or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to congure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, conguration,
update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unied
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle
Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE
: Certain platform congurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, conguring hardware and rmware, and deploying the operating system,
see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
About this task
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
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Enter the result of your step here (optional).
2 Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system
and try again.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item Description
Continue Normal
Boot
One-shot Boot
Menu
Launch System
Setup
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics.
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the rst item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the
system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are
found.
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Enables you to access System Setup.
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
One-shot BIOS boot menu
One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
System Utilities
System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched:
• Launch Diagnostics
• BIOS Update File Explorer
• Reboot System
PXE boot
You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and congure the networked systems remotely.
To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12 during POST instead of using standard Boot Sequence from BIOS
Setup. It does not pull any menu or allows managing of network devices.
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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 ve minutes. Operating the system without the
system cover can result in component damage.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the
system.
CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
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Before working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Turn o the system, including all attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4 Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Install the system cover.
2 If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
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Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock
The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Torx #T20 screwdriver
• 1/4 inch at head screwdriver
• Wrist grounding strap
Optional front bezel
An optional metal bezel is mounted on the front of the system. The front bezel displays the system branding. A lock on the bezel is used to
protect unauthorized access to the drives. There are two versions of bezel available:
• With LCD panel
• Without LCD panel
For bezels with LCD panel, the system status can be viewed on the LCD panel. For more information, see the LCD panel section.
Removing the front bezel
The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Unlock the bezel by using the bezel key.
2 Press the release button, and pull the left end of the bezel.
3 Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.
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Figure 19. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel
Installing the front bezel
The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If applicable, locate and remove the key from the inside of the bezel.
NOTE
: The bezel key is part of the bezel package.
Steps
1 Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system.
2 Press the release button and t the left end of the bezel onto the system.
3 Lock the bezel by using the key.
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Figure 20. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel
System cover
System cover provides security for the entire system and also helps in maintaining proper air ow inside the system.
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Turn o the system, and all the attached peripherals in the requisite order.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Steps
1 Using a 1/4 inch at head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
2 Lift the latch till the system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the guide slots on the system.
3 Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
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Figure 21. Removing the system cover
Next step
Install the system cover. For more information, see Installing the system cover.
Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system.
2 Push the system cover latch down.
The system cover slides forward, the tabs on the system cover engage with the guide slots on the system and the system cover latch
locks into place.
3 Using a 1/4 inch at head or Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
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Figure 22. Installing system cover
Next steps
1 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
2 Turn on all the attached peripherals and the system, in the requisite order.
Backplane cover
Removing the backplane cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the backplane cover.
2 Lift the backplane cover away from the system.
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Figure 23. Removing backplane cover
Next step
Install the backplane cover. For more information see, Installing the backplane cover.
Installing the backplane cover
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system.
2 Slide the backplane cover toward the front of the system until the cover locks into place.
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Figure 24. Installing backplane cover
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Inside the system
NOTE
: Components with orange touch points are hot swappable and components are not hot swappable have blue touch points.
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Figure 25. Inside the system
1
left ear 2 backplane cover
3 optical drive release tab 4 cable retention latch
5 fan blank 6 intrusion switch
7 power interposer board 8 memory module slots
9 low prole riser left 10 mini PERC card
11 low prole riser right 12 CPU
13 air shroud 14 cooling fans
15 drive backplane 16 right ear
17 information tag
Air shroud
The air shroud directs the airow across the entire system. Air shroud prevents the system from overheating and is used to maintain
uniform airow inside the system.
Removing the air shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION
shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in
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Step
Hold the air shroud touch points at both ends and lift the shroud out of the system.
Figure 26. Removing the air shroud
Next step
Install the air shroud. For more information see, Installing the air shroud.
Installing the air shroud
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.
2 Lower the air shroud into the system until it is rmly seated.
When installed, the memory socket numbers indicated on the air shroud align with the respective memory sockets on the system
board.
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Figure 27. Installing the air shroud
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
The cooling fans are integrated into the system to dissipate the heat generated by the functioning of the system. These fans provide
cooling for the processors, expansion cards, and memory modules.
Your system supports up to six standard cabled cooling fans.
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information see, Removing the air shroud.
4 Move the cables out of way to access the cooling fan cable connector on the system board.
Steps
1 Disconnect the cooling fan cable connected to the system board connector.
2 Holding the blue tab, lift the cooling fan out of the fan cage.
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Figure 28. Removing a cooling fan
Next step
Install the cooling fan. For more information, see Installing a cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisite
WARNING
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Holding the blue touch point, place the cooling fan into the fan cage.
2 Route the fan cable and connect it to the connector on the system board.
: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
Figure 29. Installing a cooling fan
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Next steps
1 Install the air shroud. For more information see, Installing the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Intrusion switch
The chassis intrusion detection switch detects any intrusion into the system and creates a log entry in the system event log (SEL). This
switch is activated when the cover of your system is removed.
Removing the intrusion switch
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove air shroud. For more information see, Removing the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the intrusion switch cable connected to the system board.
2 Slide the intrusion switch out of the intrusion switch slot.
Figure 30. Removing the intrusion switch
Next step
Installing the intrusion switch. For more information see Installing the intrusion switch.
Installing the intrusion switch
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch slot.
2 Slide the intrusion switch until it is rmly seated in the slot.
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3 Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.
Figure 31. Installing the intrusion switch
Next steps
1 Install air shroud. For more information see Installing the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Drives
Drives are supplied in hot swappable drive carriers that t in the drive slots.
CAUTION
controller card to ensure that the host adapter is congured correctly.
CAUTION: Do not turn o or restart your system while a drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
When you format a drive, allow enough time for the formatting to complete. Be aware that high-capacity drives can take a long time to
format.
Removing a drive blank
The procedure for removing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed remove the front bezel. For more information, see Removing the front bezel.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Step
Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.
: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage
: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
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Figure 32. Removing a drive blank
Next step
1 Install a drive blank or a drive carrier. For more information, see Installing a drive blank or Installing a drive carrier.
Installing a drive blank
The procedure for installing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION
Step
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 33. Installing a drive blank
Next step
If removed, install the front bezel. For more information, see Installing the front bezel.
: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed remove the front bezel. For more information, see Removing the front bezel.
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3 Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator ashes while the drive is turning o. When the drive indicators are o, the
drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the
storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is congured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the documentation
supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1 Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2 Holding the handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
Figure 34. Removing a drive carrier
Next steps
1 Install the drive carrier. For more information, see Installing a drive carrier.
2 If you are not replacing the drive immediately, install a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling. For more
information, see Installing a drive blank.
Installing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION
controller card to ensure that the host adapter is congured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a 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.
: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage
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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 drive is installed and the system is powered on, the drive automatically begins to
rebuild. Ensure that the replacement drive is blank or contains data that you wish to overwrite. Any data on the replacement
drive is immediately lost after the drive is installed.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Press the release button on the front of the drive carrier to open the release handle.
2 Insert the drive carrier into the drive slot and slide until the drive connects with the backplane.
3 Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place.
Figure 35. Installing a drive carrier
Next step
If removed install the front bezel. For more information, see Installing the front bezel.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION
Steps
1 Using Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
2 Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
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Figure 36. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next step
Install a hard drive into the drive carrier. For more information, see Installing a drive into the drive carrier.
Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION
NOTE: When securing a drive to the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.
Steps
1 Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.
2 Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is ush with the back of the drive carrier.
3 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the carrier with screws.
: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
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Figure 37. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
System memory
The PowerEdge R6415 supports sixteen DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) .
NOTE
: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 1866 MT/s depending on the following factors:
• DIMM type (RDIMM or LRDIMM)
• Number of DIMM slots populated per channel
• Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
NOTE
: For maximum DDR frequency of the processor, refer to AMD EPYC 7000 series table below.
Table 39. AMD EPYC 7000 Series datasheet
Model
numb
er
7601 PS7601BDVIHAF2P OR 1P32 64 2.20 2.70 3.20 64 8 2666 X128 180
7551P PS755PBDVIHAF1P
7451 PS7451BDVH
7401P PS740PBEVH
7351P PS735PBEVG
OPN 2P/1P CoresThreadsBase
32 64 2.00 2.55 3.00 64 8 2666 X128 180
ONLY
2P OR 1P24 48 2.30 2.90 3.20 64 8 2666 X128 180
CAF
1P
CAF
PAF
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ONLY
1P
ONLY
24 48 2.00 2.80 3.00 64 8 2400/2666 X128 155/170
16 16 2.40 2.90 2.90 64 8 2400/2666 X128 155/170
freq
(Ghz)
All cores
boost
freq
(Ghz)
Max
boost
freq
(Ghz)
L3
(MB)
DDR
chann
els
Max DDR freq
(1DPC)
PCIe TDP (W)
Model
numb
er
7281 PS7281BEVGAAF2P OR 1P16 32 2.10 2.70 2.70 32 8 2400/2666 X128 155/170
7251 PS7251BFV8SAF2P OR 1P8 16 2.10 2.90 2.90 32 8 2400 X128 120
7261 PS7261BEV8RAF2P OR 1P8 16 2.50 2.90 2.90 64 8 2400/2666 x128 155/170
Table 40. Supported memory matrix
OPN 2P/1P CoresThreadsBase
freq
(Ghz)
NOTE: For optimal performance, populate one DIMM per channel with DDR4-2666 memory modules on the rst slot of each
memory channel. The rst slot of each channel can be identied as the DIMM slots with white latches. For example, 64 GB
system memory capacity can be divided into 8 x 8 GB DIMM slots.
All cores
boost
freq
(Ghz)
Max
boost
freq
(Ghz)
L3
(MB)
DDR
chann
els
Max DDR freq
(1DPC)
PCIe TDP (W)
DIMM type Rank Capacity DIMM rated voltage
and speed
RDIMM 1R 8GB DDR4 (1.2V), 2666
MT/s
RDIMM 2R 16GB , 32GB DDR4 (1.2V), 2666
MT/s
LRDIMM 4R or 8R 64 or 128GB* DDR4 (1.2V), 2666
MT/s
* - Maximum DIMM capacity of 128 GB will be available at a later time.
Operating Speed
1 DPC 2 DPC
2666 MT/s 2133 MT/s
2400 MT/s 2133 MT/s
2666MT/s 2133 MT/s
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Figure 38. Memory socket location
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Table 41. Memory channels
Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7
AMD
Processor
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16
General memory module installation guidelines
: If your system's memory congurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, might stop
NOTE
responding during memory conguration, or might operate with reduced memory.
The system supports Flexible Memory Conguration, enabling the system to be congured and run in any valid chipset architectural
conguration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:
: x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules cannot be mixed. For more information, see the Mode-specic guidelines
NOTE
section.
• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.
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• x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules cannot be mixed.
• Up to two RDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.
• Up to two LRDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.
• If the memory modules with dierent speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s) or
slower depending on the system DIMM conguration.
• Populate the memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A16 are available.
NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules cannot be mixed. For more information, see the Mode-specic guidelines
section.
• Populate all the sockets with white release tabs rst, followed by the black release tabs.
• When mixing memory modules with dierent capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with the highest capacity rst. For
example, if you want to mix 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules, populate 16 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs
and 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.
• Memory modules of dierent capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed (for example, 8 GB and 16
GB memory modules can be mixed).
• Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.
• Populate eight memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.
• For optimal performance, populate one DIMM per channel with DDR4-2666 memory modules on the rst slot of each memory channel.
The rst slot of each channel can be identied as the DIMM slots with white latches. For example, 64 GB system memory capacity can
be divided into 8 x 8 GB DIMM slots.
Mode-specic guidelines
Eight memory channels are allocated to the processor. The congurations allowed depends on the memory mode selected.
Memory optimized (independent channel) mode
This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any
specic slot population requirements.
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
WARNING
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.
: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power o the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
CAUTION
metallic contacts.
2 Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.
3 Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
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Figure 39. Removing a memory module
Next steps
1 Install a memory module. For more information, see Installing a memory module.
2 If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. The procedure to install a memory module blank
is similar to that of the memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket. For more information, see System board jumpers and connectors.
CAUTION
metallic contacts.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or ex
the memory module. You must insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
2 Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
3 Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module
in the socket.
CAUTION
evenly.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only
one orientation.
4 Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers rmly click into place.
: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module
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Figure 40. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reect the updated capacity of 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 module is rmly
seated in the memory module socket.
5 Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processors and heat sinks
The processor controls memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. The system can have more than one
processor congurations.
The heat sink absorbs the heat generated by the processor, and helps the processor to maintain its optimal temperature level.
Removing a heat sink
Prerequisites
WARNING
cool before removing it.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary
to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw 4 on the heat sink.
: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
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Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
2 Loosen the captive screw 3 that is diagonally opposite to the screw 4.
3 Repeat the procedure for the remaining two captive screws 2 and 1.
4 Loosen all the captive screws in the sequence 4, 3, 2, 1 and lift the heat sink away from the system.
Figure 41. Removing a heat sink
Next step
Install the heat sink. For more information, see Installing the heat sink.
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
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4 Remove the heat sink. For more information, see Removing a heat sink.
CAUTION: You may nd the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error displayed during the rst instance of powering on the
system after the CPU or system board replacement which is expected. To x this, simply go to setup option to congure the
system settings.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the screws to release the processor socket cover. The sequence to loosen the screws is 3, 2,
and 1.
Figure 42. Removing screws on the force plate
2 Release the processor socket frame by lifting up the blue latches.
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Figure 43. Lifting the rail frame
3 Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the processor socket frame.
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Figure 44. Removing the processor tray
Next step
Install the processor. For more information, see Installing the processor.
Installing the processor
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket frame until rmly seated.
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Figure 45. Placing the processor into the processor socket frame
2 Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place.
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Figure 46. Closing the processor socket frame
3 Secure the processor socket cover to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three
screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated. The three screws are tightened to a torque value of 16.1 ± 1.2 kgf-cm (14.0 ± 1.0
lbf-in).
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Figure 47. Securing the processor socket cover
Next steps
1 Install the heat sink. For more information, see Installing the heat sink.
2 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 To install the heat sink, follow either of the options listed here, as applicable:
a If you are re-using a heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink with a clean lint free cloth.
b If you are using a new heat sink, the heat sink will have the thermal paste pre-applied to the heat sink. Remove the protective
cover and install the heat sink.
2 If required, use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease on the top of the processor.
CAUTION
socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for a single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
3 Orient the heat sink with the screw holes on the processor plate. The captive screws on the heat sink should align with the screw
holes on the processor plate.
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: Applying too much thermal grease can result in the excess grease seeping out and contaminating the processor
4 Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, tighten the captive screw 1 to secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
5 Tighten the captive screw 2 that is diagonally opposite to the screw 1.
6 Repeat the procedure for the remaining captive screws 3 and 4.
7 Tighten all the captive screws in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4.
Figure 48. Installing the heat sink
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Expansion cards and expansion card risers
An expansion card in the system is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the system board or a slot on a riser card
to add enhanced functionality to the system through the expansion bus.
: A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your
NOTE
system from turning on. However, if F1/F2 pause occurs and an error message is displayed.
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Expansion card installation guidelines
The following table describes the supported expansion cards:
Table 42. Expansion card riser congurations
Expansion card riser PCIe slots on the riser Processor connection Height Length Slot width
No riser Slot 1 Processor 1 - - x8
right riser
Slot 2 Processor 1 Low Prole Half Length x16
left riser
NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical t. The expansion cards with
the highest priority should be installed rst using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be installed in the card
priority and slot priority order.
Table 43. No riser conguration (Slot 1)
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards
PERC9 (H330, HBA 330, H730P) Internal Slot
PERC10 (H740P) Internal Slot
LOM (1G/10G) 1 1
Table 44. Riser 1 conguration (include slots 1 and 2)
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards
PERC9 (H330, HBA 330, H730P) Internal Slot
PERC10 (H740P) Internal Slot
Slot 3 Processor 1 Low Prole Half Length x16
1
1
1
1
NVME PCIE SSD 2 1
Broadcom (1G DP/1G QP) 2 1
Broadcom (10G DP) 2 1
Broadcom (25G DP) 2 1
Intel 10G (BaseT DP/QP) 2 1
Intel 10G (SFP+ DP/QP) 2 1
Intel 1G (DP/QP) 2 1
Emulex (FC32 2P) 2 1
Emulex (FC16 1P)/(FC16 2P) 2 1
Emulex (FC8 SC)/(FC8 DLC) 2 1
Mellanox 10G, CXP DP SFP 2 1
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Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards
Mellanox 25G, CX4LX DP SFP 2 1
Qlogic 10G BASET DP 2 1
Qlogic 10G SFP+ DP 2 1
Qlogic 25G SFP DP 2 1
Qlogic (FC8 DCL) 2 1
Qlogic (FC16 SP/DP) 2 1
Qlogic (FC32 DP) 2 1
LOM ( 2x1G)/(2x10G) 1 1
Table 45. Riser 3 conguration (include slots 1,2, and 3)
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards
PERC9 (H330, HBA 330, H730P) Internal Slot
1
PERC10 (H740P) Internal Slot
NVME PCIE SSD 2,3 2
Broadcom (1G DP/1G QP) 2,3 2
Broadcom (10G DP) 2,3 2
Broadcom (25G DP) 2,3 2
Intel 10G (BaseT DP/QP) 2,3 2
Intel 10G (SFP+ DP/QP) 2,3 2
Intel 1G (DP/QP) 2,3 2
Emulex (FC32 2P) 2,3 2
Emulex (FC16 1P)/(FC16 2P) 2,3 2
Emulex (FC8 SC)/(FC8 DLC) 2,3 1
Mellanox 10G, CXP DP SFP 2,3 2
Mellanox 25G, CX4LX DP SFP 2,3 2
Qlogic 10G BASET DP 2,3 2
Qlogic 10G SFP+ DP 2,3 2
Qlogic 25G SFP DP 2,3 2
1
Qlogic (FC8 DCL) 2,3 2
Qlogic (FC16 SP/DP) 2,3 2
Qlogic (FC32) 2,3 2
LOM ( 2x1G)/(2x10G) 1 1
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Removing the expansion card risers
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
Step
Hold the touch points, and lift the expansion card riser, from the riser connector, on the system board.
Figure 49. Removing the low prole left riser
NOTE
: For low prole riser right, rst loosen the captive screw and then holding the touch points lift the riser away from
the system.
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Figure 50. Removing the low prole right riser
Next step
Install the expansion card riser. For more information, see Installing the expansion card risers.
Installing the expansion card risers
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. For more information, see Installing an expansion card into the
expansion card riser
Steps
1 Holding the touch points, align the expansion card riser with the connector and the riser guide pin on the system board.
2 Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated in the connector.
Figure 51. Installing the low prole left riser
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NOTE: For low prole riser right, tighten the captive screw to secure the riser to the system
board.
Figure 52. Installing the low prole right riser
Next steps
1 If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card.
2 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4 Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1 Pull and lift up the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2 Hold the expansion card by its edges, and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the expansion card connector
on the riser.
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Figure 53. Removing an expansion card from a riser
3 If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a ller bracket and close the card retention latch.
NOTE
: You must install a ller bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) certication of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and
airow inside the system.
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Figure 54. Installing ller bracket for the riser
Next step
If applicable, install an expansion card. For more information, see Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser.
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
NOTE
: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
Steps
1 Pull and lift up the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2 If installed, remove the ller bracket.
NOTE
: Store the ller bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certication of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the
system and aid in proper cooling and airow inside the system.
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Figure 55. Removing a ller bracket from a low prole riser
3 Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser.
4 Insert the card edge connector rmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
5 Close the expansion card retention latch.
Figure 56. Installing an expansion card into a riser
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Next steps
1 If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
2 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4 Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module
The IDSDM or vFlash module combines the IDSDM or vFlash features into a single module.
NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM or vFlash module.
Removing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
Steps
1 Locate the MicroSD card slot on the vFlash/IDSDM module, and press the card to release it from the slot. For more information on the
slot location, see System board jumpers and connectors.
2 Hold the MicroSD card and remove it from the slot.
NOTE
: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.
Next step
Install the MicroSD card. For more information, see Installing the MicroSD card.
Installing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
NOTE
NOTE: Ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during
removal.
Steps
1 Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM/vFlash module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of
the card into the slot.
: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
NOTE
2 Press the card into the slot to lock it into place.
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud. For more information, see Installing the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Removing the IDSDM or vFlash module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the micro SD cards if you are replacing the internal Dual SD module (IDSDM or vFlash). For more information, see Removing
the MicroSD card.
NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.
Steps
1 Locate the IDSDM or vFlash connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM or vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM or vFlash module out of the system.
Figure 57. Removing the IDSDM or vFlash module
NOTE
: To enable or disable write-protection, use the dip switches that are on the IDSDM or vFlash module.
Next step
Install the IDSDM or vFlash module. For more information, see Installing the IDSDM or vFlash module.
Installing the IDSDM or vFlash module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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Steps
1 Locate the IDSDM or vFlash connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM or vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Align the IDSDM or vFlash module with the connector on the system board.
3 Push the IDSDM or vFlash module until it is rmly seated in the connector on the system board.
Figure 58. Installing the IDSDM or vFlash module
Next steps
1 Install the MicroSD cards. For more information, see Installing the MicroSD card.
NOTE
: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
LOM riser card
The LOM riser card is a small, removable mezzanine card, which provides the exibility of selecting dierent network connectivity options.
Removing the LOM riser card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
4 If installed, remove the risers. For more information see, Removing the expansion card risers.
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Steps
1 Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) riser card to the system board.
2 Push apart the two blue plastic clips securing the LOM riser card to release the riser.
3 Hold the LOM riser card by the edges on either side, and lift to remove it from the connector on the system board.
4 Slide the LOM riser card towards the front of the system until the Ethernet connectors or the SFP+ are clear of the slot in the back
panel.
Figure 59. Removing the LOM riser card
5 Remove the LOM bracket.
a Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis.
b Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis.
Figure 60. Removing the LOM bracket
6 If the LOM riser is not being replaced immediately, install the LOM ller bracket.
a Insert and slide the ller into the slot on the chassis.
b Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the ller bracket to the chassis with a screw.
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Figure 61. Installing the LOM ller bracket
Next step
Install the LOM riser card. For more information, see Installing the LOM riser card.
Installing the LOM riser card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud. For more information, see Removing the air shroud.
4 If installed, remove the risers. For more information see, Removing the expansion card risers.
Steps
1 Remove the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) ller bracket.
a Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis.
b Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis.
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