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Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators 1. drive activity indicator (green) 2. drive status indicator (green and amber) NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition ...

Documentation matrix The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system. To... Refer to... Set up your system and know the system technical specifications Getting Started With Your System Install the operating system Operating...

Quick Resource Locator Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR co...

2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system in the enclosure, install the operating system if it is not pre-installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address. Setting up your system 1. Unpack the sled. 2. Remove the I/O...

For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals . Logging in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in using Single Sig...

3 Pre-operating system management applications The pre-operating system management applications for your PowerEdge system help you manage different settings and features of your system without booting to the operating system.Your PowerEdge system has the following pre-operating system management app...

Menu Item Description Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode , Advanced ECC Mode , Mirror Mode , Spare Mode , Spare with Advanced ECC Mode , and Dell Fault Resilient Mode . By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer M...

Menu Item Description Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher option is set to Enabled . DCU Streamer Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option ...

Menu Item Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 to 4) Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device. Integrated Devices screen Integrated Devices screen allows you to ...

Menu Item Description Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled . Serial Communication screen You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication ...

System Profile Settings screen You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management.You can view the System Profile Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Profile Settings . Menu Item Description Sys...

Menu Item Description Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1 NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2 . Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum num...

Menu Item Description Intel TXT Allows you to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable Intel TXT , Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off . Power Button Allows ...

About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system. Entering Boot Manager The Boot Manager screen allows you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities. 1. Turn on or restart your ...

Entering the iDRAC Settings utility 1. Turn on or restart the managed system. 2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST). 3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings . The iDRAC Settings page is displayed. 34

4 Installing and removing sled components This section provides information on installing and removing the sled components. For information on installing and removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at dell.com/ poweredgemanuals . Safety instructions CAUTION: Many repairs ...

Removing and installing a sled CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing...

Figure 6. Removing and installing the sled 1. FX2/FX2s enclosure 2. sled 3. sled handle 4. release button Installing the sled Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your produ...

3. Align the sled with the bay on the enclosure. 4. Slide the sled into the enclosure until the sled connectors are firmly engaged with the midplane connectors.The sled handle rotates toward the enclosure as the sled slides into the enclosure. 5. Press the sled handle to closed position till the rel...

9. processor 1 Cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service ...

Figure 9. Removing and installing a processor/DIMM blank 1. processor/DIMM blank 2. tab on the processor/DIMM blank (4) 3. memory module socket (2) 4. heat sink retention socket (4) Next steps 1. Install the processor and the heat sink. See Installing a processor . 2. If you are removing a processor...

Steps1. Align the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank with the heat sink retention screws on the system board. 2. Lower the processor/DIMM blank onto the system until the holes on the tabs of the processor/DIMM blank engages with the heat sink retention screws on the system board. Next steps 1. In...

General memory-module installation guidelines Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for best performance: • LRDIMMs, and RDIMMs must not be mixed....

Memory installation guidelines: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in m...

System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs Organization and Speed DIMM Slot Population 256 16 16 2R x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 384 16 24 2R x4, 1600 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8...

Figure 11. Removing the memory module 1. memory module 2. memory-module socket 3. memory-module ejector (2) Next steps 1. If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory-module blank. If you are installing a new memory module, see Installing memory modules . 2. Follow the procedu...

Steps1. Locate the appropriate memory-module socket. 2. Press the ejectors on the memory-module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module. 3. Align th...

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage ...

Figure 13. Replacing an SD card 1. IDSDM card 2. SD card 3. upper card slot (SD 2) 4. lower card slot (SD 1) Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is ena...

Removing the IDSDM card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to se...

3. SD card slot bracket 4. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket 5. IDSDM card connector on the system board 6. standoff (2) Next steps 1. Install the IDSDM card, see Installing the IDSDM card . 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Replacing the internal U...

rSPI card (optional) rSPI (restore Serial Peripheral Interface) is a SPI flash device to store information about the system Service Tag, system configuration, or iDRAC license. Removing the rSPI card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o...

Next steps 1. Install the rSPI card, see Installing the rSPI card . 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing the rSPI card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple...

3. Press inward on the card to lock it into the slot. Figure 17. Replacing the SD vFlash card 1. SD vFlash card 2. SD vFlash card slot 3. SD vFlash card slot identification label Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Network Daughter Card Removing the Network D...

Installing the Network Daughter Card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Dam...

Removing a processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servi...

Figure 21. Installing and removing a processor 1. socket-release lever 1 2. pin–1 corner of the processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. socket-release lever 2 7. processor socket 8. tab (4) Next steps 1. If you are removing the processor permanently, install the processor/DIMM blan...

Related Links Installing the cooling shroud Hard drives/SSDs Your system upports up to two 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS /SATA hard drives and eight 1.8 inch SATA SSDs. The hard drives/SSDs are supplied in special hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive bays and these drives connect ...

Removing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to ...

Related Links Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns Installing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the sled is powered on, the hard drive/SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SSD is ...

Installing a hard-drive/SSD blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD . Steps Insert the hard-drive/SSD blank into the hard-drive/SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place. Shutdown procedure for servicing...

Steps1. Slide the hard drive/SSD in to the hard-drive/SSD carrier. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard-drive/SSD carrier. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws. 3. Fasten the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD t...

Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and su...

PERC H730P slim card The PERC H730P slim card is supported only on systems with eight 1.8 inch SSDs and two processors. Removing a PERC H730P slim card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs a...

Figure 32. Removing and installing a PERC H730P slim card 1. standoff (2) 2. PERC H730P slim-card cable connector 3. pull tag 4. PERC H730P slim card 5. PERC H730P release latch 6. lock and unlock icon on the PERC H730P slim card bracket Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing a PERC H7...

Steps1. If installed, remove the PERC H730P slim card blank. 2. Press the release latch on the side of the chassis to the unlock position. NOTE: Ensure that all the memory-module ejectors are in the closed position. 3. Align the slots on the PERC H730P slim card with the standoffs on the side of the...

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing a hard drive/SSDRemoving the hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the hard-drive/SSD cage Installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified s...

NVRAM backup battery Replacing the NVRAM backup battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer'...

Removing a PCIe mezzanine cardRemoving the Network Daughter CardRemoving the IDSDM cardRemoving the rSPI cardRemoving the system boardInstalling the system boardInstalling the IDSDM cardInstalling the rSPI cardInstalling the Network Daughter CardInstalling a PCIe mezzanine cardInstalling the hard-dr...

Removing a PCIe mezzanine cardRemoving the Network Daughter CardRemoving the IDSDM cardRemoving the rSPI cardReplacing the SD vFlash cardReplacing the internal USB key Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only ...

• Press N to navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options. • Press <F10> to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile . After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. 3. Do one of the following:• Press Y to resto...

3. Press the plastic bolt until the bolt snaps into place. Figure 36. Installing the TPM 1. TPM 2. TPM connector 3. slot on the TPM connector 4. plastic bolt 5. slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM.For more information on initializing the TPM, see http:...

5 Troubleshooting your system Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and s...

If the test fails, see Getting Help . Related Links Removing the sledInstalling the sled Troubleshooting hard drives Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product docume...

Steps1. Ensure that the sled is turned on. 2. Check the USB device connection to the sled. 3. Swap the USB device with a known-working USB device. 4. Connect the USB devices to the sled using a powered USB hub. 5. If another sled is installed, connect the USB device to that sled. If the USB device w...

Troubleshooting an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Dama...

Related Links Removing the sledInstalling the sled Troubleshooting the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the on...

5. Turn on the sled. 6. Enter the System Setup.If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup, replace the battery. If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see Getting Help . NOTE: If the sled is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose...

6 Using System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unabl...

Running Embedded System Diagnostics from an external media 1. Format the external resource media (USB flash drive or CDROM) to emulate a hard drive.See the documentation that came with the resource media for instructions. 2. Configure the resource media to be a bootable device. 3. Create a directory...

7 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. ...

System board connectors Figure 37. System board connectors Table 6. System board connectors Item Connector Description 1 BATTERY Connector for the 3.0 V coin cell battery 2 STORAGE Storage controller card connector 3 B3, B7, B11, B4, B8, B12 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 4 CPU2 Processor socke...

Item Connector Description 13 A3, A7, A11, A4, A8, A12 Memory module sockets (processor 1) 14 PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR System configuration jumpers NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. 15 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 16 USB2 USB connector 17 USB1 USB connector 18 T...

8 Technical specifications Physical Height 4.03 cm (1.58 inch) Width 21.1 cm (8.3 inch) Depth 53.58 cm (21.09 inch) Weight (maximum) 6.4 kg (14.11 lb) Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Memory Architecture 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, or 13333 MT/s...

9 Getting help Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and pr...