Dell FC830 - Manuals

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off six seconds Rebuild aborted iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not light up for the USB mode. Figure 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator 1. iDRAC Direct status indicato...

iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern Condition Steady green for two seconds Indicates that the system is connected. Flashing green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds) Indicates that the system connected is recognized. Turns off Indicates that the system is unplugged. Documentation matrix The ...

To... Refer to... Know the features of the storage controller cards, deploy the cards, and manage the storage subsystem Storage controller documentation at dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals See the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components D...

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...

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 Sign-On or Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin . For more information on logging in t...

3 Pre-operating system management applications The pre-operating system management applications for your system helps you manage different settings and features without booting to the operating system.Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:• System Setup• Boot Man...

Menu Item Description System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled . By default, the System Memory Testing option is set to Disabled . Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Opti...

Menu Item Description option is set to Enabled . You can disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access. Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher option is set to Enabled . DCU Streamer Prefetcher...

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 . Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement feature controls...

Menu Item Description Redirection After Boot Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled . System Profile Settings screen You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system...

Menu Item Description Energy Efficient Policy Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy . The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings. Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processo...

Miscellaneous Settings screen You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time.To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Miscellaneous Settings . Menu Item D...

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

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. 35

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 . Customer and field replaceable units—Power...

Safety instructions CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is no...

Steps1. Press the release button on the sled handle to unlock the sled handle. 2. Rotate the sled handle away from the sled to disengage the sled from the midplane connectors. 3. Slide the sled out of the enclosure. CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every ti...

Inside the sled Figure 6. Inside the sled 1. connector for PCIe mezzanine card 1 2. restore Serial Peripheral Interface (rSPI) card 3. connector for PCIe mezzanine card 2 4. Network Daughter Card (NDC) 5. memory module (42) 6. processor 2 7. cooling shroud 8. processor 3 9. hard drive/SSD backplane ...

Cooling shroud Your system includes a cooling shroud that ensures optimum airflow over the memory modules and processor(s). You can remove and install the cooling shroud. Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should on...

Figure 7. Removing and installing a cooling shroud 1. slot (2) 2. cooling shroud 3. retention screw 4. standoff on the cooling shroud retention bar (2) Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud Related Links Installing the cooling shroudRemoving the sled Installing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CA...

NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud to replace a faulty cooling shroud or service other components inside the system. Steps1. Align the slots on the side of the cooling shroud with the standoffs on the cooling shroud retention bar. 2. Lower the cooling shroud into the system until the slots on ...

Figure 8. Removing and installing a cooling shroud retention bar 1. screw (9) 2. cooling shroud retention bar 3. standoff (2) Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud retention bar. Related Links Installing the cooling shroud retention barRemoving the sledRemoving the cooling shroud Installing the c...

NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud retention bar to replace a faulty retention bar or service other components inside the system. 4. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the locked position. Steps1. Lower the cooling shroud retention bar into the system until the screw holes on...

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

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. If installed, remove the heat sink and the processor. 4. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the open position. Steps1. Align the processor blank and DIMM blank...

channel 3: memory sockets B4, B8, and B12 Processor 3 channel 0: memory sockets C1, C5, and C9 channel 1: memory sockets C2, C6, and C10 channel 2: memory sockets C3, C7, and C11 channel 3: memory sockets C4, C8, and C12 Processor 4 channel 0: memory sockets D1, D5, and D9 channel 1: memory sockets ...

quad-rank DIMMs in the sockets with white release tabs and dual-rank DIMMs in the sockets with black release tabs. • In a dual- or four-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then you must popula...

Removing memory modules Prerequisites WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts ...

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 edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module. 3. Align the ed...

System capacity (in GB) DIMM size (in GB) Number of DIMMs Organization and speed DIMM slot population 512 32 16 4R, x4, 2133 MT/s 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4 768 32 24 4R, x4, 2133 MT/s 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5,...

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, hold the card only by its edges. 4. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card away from the system. 5. Close the retention latch. Figure 12. Removing and installing a PCIe mezzanine card 1. PCIe mezzanine card 2. PCIe mezzanine card retention bracket 3. PCIe...

2. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card. NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or service other components inside the system. Steps1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch and lifting the end of the l...

Figure 13. Removing and installing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket 1. screw 2. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket 3. tab on the bracket (2) 4. slot on the system (2) 5. system board Next steps 1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket. Related Links Installing the PCIe mezzanine ca...

Steps1. Orient the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket toward the back of the system. 2. Align the tabs on the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket with the slots on the system and slide it until the tabs on the support bracket engage with the slots on the system. 3. Install the screw to secure the P...

Figure 14. 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 modes are e...

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...

Figure 16. Removing and installing the IDSDM card 1. IDSDM card 2. screw (2) 3. SD card slot bracket 4. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket 5. connector 6. standoff (2) Next steps 1. Install the IDSDM card. Related Links Replacing the internal USB keyReplacing an SD cardInstalling the IDSDM card Ins...

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, hold the card only by its edges. NOTE: You must remove the IDSDM card to replace a faulty IDSDM card or service other components inside the system. Steps1. Align the following:• The slot on the card edge with the projection tabs on the PCIe mezzanine car...

Figure 17. Removing and installing the rSPI card 1. screw (2) 2. rSPI card 3. standoff (2) 4. connector Next steps 1. Install the rSPI card. Related Links Installing the rSPI cardRemoving the sledInstalling the rSPI card Installing the rSPI card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done b...

Steps1. Align the two screw holes on the rSPI card with the standoffs on the system board. 2. Install the two screws to secure the rSPI card to the system board. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing the rSPI cardRemoving the rSPI card...

Figure 18. 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 Daughter Card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may o...

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 heat sink 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 20. Removing and installing a heat sink 1. retention screw (4) 2. heat sink 3. processor socket 4. heat sink retention socket (4) Next steps 1. Install the heat sink. Removing a processor Prerequisites WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered...

Figure 22. Removing and installing 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. Replace the processor. 2. Install the heat sink. Installing a processor Prereq...

2. Remove the processor. NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor. Steps1. Unlatch and rotate the socket-release levers 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open. 2. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shiel...

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 cm-kg). 6. Repeat the procedure for the r...

Figure 26. SSD bay numbering — 1.8 inch SSD system Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines For single hard drive configuration, a hard drive blank must be installed in the other drive bay to maintain proper cooling airflow. Removing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be don...

Figure 27. Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD 1. release button 2. hard drive/SSD connector (on backplane) 3. hard drive/SSD 4. hard drive/SSD carrier handle Next steps 1. If you are removing a hard drive/SSD permanently, install the hard drive/SSD blank. If you are installing a new hard drive...

The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds. Removing a hard drive/SSD blank Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only per...

Figure 29. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD blank 1. SSD blank 2. release latch Next steps 1. Install the hard drive/SSD. See Installing a hard drive/SSD . Installing a hard drive/SSD blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing...

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/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 te...

Steps Pull the rails on the side of the carrier and lift the SSD out of the carrier. Figure 31. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier 1. SSD carrier 2. SSD Next steps Install a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier. See Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier ...

Steps Insert the SSD into the SSD carrier with the connector end of the SSD toward the back. When aligned correctly, the back of the SSD is flush with the back of the SSD carrier. Hard drive/SSD cage Removing the hard drive/SSD cage Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified...

Figure 32. Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD cage 1. standoff (4) 2. hard drive/SSD cage 3. screw (2) 4. screw hole (2) Next steps 1. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. Related Links Installing the hard drive/SSD cageRemoving the sled Installing the hard drive/SSD cage Prerequisites CAUTION: Ma...

NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD cage or service other components inside the system. Steps1. Align the slots on the sides of the hard drive/SSD cage with the standoffs on the chassis. 2. Lower the hard drive/SSD cage into the chassis until the slots on...

Removing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the onl...

Installing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support ...

NOTE: The storage controller card is located underneath the drive bays. NOTE: The storage controller card is installed on the system board connector labeled as MiniPERC CARD. Removing the storage controller card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. ...

Installing the storage controller 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. D...

Expander card Removing an expander 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. ...

Installing an expander 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 t...

NVRAM backup battery The NVRAM backup battery installed in your system helps to retain the BIOS settings and configurations even if the power is switched off. Replacing the NVRAM backup battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replac...

Figure 40. Replacing the NVRAM backup battery 1. negative side of battery connector 2. positive side of battery Next steps 1. If applicable, install the memory module. 2. Install the following: a. hard drive/SSD cage b. hard drive/SSD backplane c. hard drive/SSD 3. Follow the procedure listed in Aft...

Figure 42. Removing and installing the system board 1. system board Next steps 1. Install the system board. Related Links Installing the system board Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesho...

Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate or store keys, protect or authenticate passwords, and create or store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove th...

Figure 43. Installing the TPM 1. TPM 2. TPM connector 3. guide pin 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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx ....

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 . 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 documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone ...

Troubleshooting Solid State 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 documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damag...

c. Install a new SD card in slot 2. 5. If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup is set to Mirror mode and SD card 2 has failed, insert the new SD card into SD card slot 2. 6. If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in Integrated Devices screen ...

Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery 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....

Diagnostic messages The system diagnostic utilities may issue messages if you run diagnostic tests on your system. For more information about system diagnostics, see Using system diagnostics . Alert messages The systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages inc...

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 44. System board connectors Table 5. System board connectors Item Connector Description 1 MEZZ1_FAB_C1 PCIe mezzanine card connector for the expansion bus 2 MEZZ2_FAB_B1 PCIe mezzanine card connector for the expansion bus 3 VFLASH SD vFlash card connector 4 bNDC Networ...

Item Connector Description 9 B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B10 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 10 CPU2 Processor socket 2 11 B3, B4, B7, B8, B11, B12 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 12 C3, C4, C7, C8, C11, C12 Memory module sockets (processor 3) 13 CPU3 Processor socket 3 14 C1, C2, C5, C6, C9, C10 Me...

8 Technical specifications—PowerEdge FC830 Processor Processor type Up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 product family processors Memory Architecture 2133 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, or 1066 MT/s DDR4 and LV-DDR4 DIMMs Memory module sockets Forty-eight 240-pin Memory module capacities RDIMMs 4 GB (sing...

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...