Page 3 - II; Contents; System Front View
II Contents NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS I CONTENTS II INTRODUCTION 1 Checklist 1 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 1.1 A Tour of the System 2 1.1.1. System Front View 2 1.1.2. System Back View 3 1.2 System LEDs Description 4 1.2.1. Front System LEDs 4 1.2.2. LAN LEDs 5 CHAPTER 2: REMOVING AND INSTALLI...
Page 5 - Introduction; Checklist; One Dell PowerEdge C410X system
1 Introduction Checklist Carefully unpack the Dell PowerEdge C410X server and check that the following items were included. One Dell PowerEdge C410X system Dell PowerEdge C410x Getting Started Guide Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI) Warranty and Support Information (WS...
Page 6 - Chapter 1: Product Overview; A Tour of the System
2 Chapter 1: Product Overview 1.1 A Tour of the System The following sections describe the external features of the Dell PowerEdge C410X server. 1.1.1. System Front View Figure 1 – Front View 1 System LED 8 GPGPU Cage 5 2 UID LED/Button 9 GPGPU Cage 6 3 Power LED/Button 10 GPGPU Cage 7 4 GPGPU Cage ...
Page 8 - System LEDs Description; Figure 3 – Front System LEDs; Table 1 Front System LEDs
4 1.2 System LEDs Description 1.2.1. Front System LEDs The front system LEDs contain Status LED, Power LED and UID LED information. The detailed LEDs information is listed below: Figure 3 – Front System LEDs Table 1 Front System LEDs Displays status/errors and is controlled by BMC. Color Condition O...
Page 9 - Figure 4 – LAN LEDs; Table 2 LAN LEDs
5 1.2.2. LAN LEDs Figure 4 – LAN LEDs Table 2 LAN LEDs LAN LAN Link/Activity Color Condition Occurrence On LAN Link / no Access Green Blink LAN Access N/A Off Idle 10 LAN Speed N/A Off 10Mbps connection 100 LAN Speed On 10Mbps connection Green Blink Port identification with 10 or 100Mbps connection ...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Removing and Installing Hardware; Safety Measures
6 Chapter 2: Removing and Installing Hardware Safety Measures Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid ...
Page 11 - Dell PowerEdge C410X Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers; Figure 5 – Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers; Items Component
7 2.1. Dell PowerEdge C410X Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers Figure 5 displays the most important DELL PowerEdge C410X middle board components. Figure 5 – Middle Board Connectors and Jumpers Item Component Items Component 1. PCI-E connectors 6. Front I/O connector 2. PCI-E connectors 7. FAN conne...
Page 12 - Cover; Follow these instructions to remove the system cover:
8 2.2. System Cover WARNING: Before you remove or install the system cover: make sure the server is not turned on or connected to the AC power. Follow these instructions to remove the system cover: 1. Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system. 2. Slide the cover horizontally to...
Page 13 - Cage; Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out.; Follow these instructions to remove the cage:; Press the release button along the direction of the arrow.; Follow these instructions to install the cage:; Reverse the steps above to install the cage.
9 2.3. GPGPU Cage NOTE: When you remove or install the GPGPU cage, note the following points: Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. Follow these instructions to remove the cage: 1. Press the release button ...
Page 15 - Secure the GPGPU side cover and back cover in place with screws.
11 2. Secure the card in place with screws and place the GPGPU side cover as illustration arrow show. 3. Secure the GPGPU side cover and back cover in place with screws.
Page 16 - Follow these instructions to replace a GPGPU card:
12 Follow these instructions to replace a GPGPU card: For M2050 System 1. Attach the support bracket on the GPGPU board and secure it in place with screws. 2. Insert the GPGPU card by 45 degree and push it into socket vertically.
Page 18 - Fans; Before you remove or install the system fan, take the steps below:; Follow the instruction to remove the system fan:; Loosen and remove the securing screw on the top of the system.
14 2.5. System Fans In case a of system fan failure, you can quickly replace the system fan. WARNING: Before you remove or install the system fan, take the steps below: Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. Disconnect all necessary cable connections. Failure to obse...
Page 19 - Lift the system fan out of the system fan cage.; Follow these instructions to install the system fan:; Reverse the step above to install the system fan.
15 2. Lift the system fan out of the system fan cage. Follow these instructions to install the system fan: Reverse the step above to install the system fan.
Page 22 - Supplies; Follow these instructions to remove the power supply:; power supply from the AC power before removing it from the system.; Follow these instructions to install the power supply:
18 2.7. Power Supplies In case of a power supply failure, you can quickly replace the power supply unit. Follow these instructions to remove the power supply: WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect the failed power supply from the AC power before removing it f...
Page 23 - Follow these instructions to remove the PDB:
19 2.8. Removing Power Distribution Board (PDB) Follow these instructions to remove the PDB: WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect the failed power supply from the AC power before removing it from the system. 1. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the to...
Page 24 - securing screw on the side of the system.
20 2. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of power supply cage and remove the securing screw on the side of the system.
Page 25 - Loosen and remove the securing screws on the PDB.
21 3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the PDB.
Page 27 - power supply cage out of the system.
23 3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of power supply cage and remove the power supply cage out of the system. 4. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the top of iPass connector cage.
Page 29 - Follow these instructions to replace the middle board:
25 2.10. Replacing Middle Board Follow these instructions to replace the middle board: 1. Remove the system cover. See System Cover on page 8. 2. Remove the fourteen (14) screws securing the mainboard in place. Lift the middle board out of the system in the direction of the arrow, front edge first, ...
Page 31 - Loosen and remove the securing screws on the ear board.
27 3. Loosen and remove the securing screws on the ear board.
Page 32 - Installing the Rail and the System; Before you remove or install the system cover:
28 2.12. Installing the Rail and the System WARNING: Before you remove or install the system cover: make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. Follow these instructions to install the rail into a rack: 1. Install the sliding rails into the rack. 2. Align the inner rails wi...
Page 33 - Connect ipass connectors and power connectors.
29 3. Push the system into the sliding rails until the locking latch clicks into place. 4. Connect ipass connectors and power connectors.
Page 34 - Chapter 3: Cable Routings
30 Chapter 3: Cable Routings 1 Fan Power Cable 2 Front I/O Cable 3 RJ45 Cable 4 Fan LED Cable 5 GPU Cable 6 Switch Cable
Page 35 - iPass Port Mapping; IPASS
31 iPass Port Mapping IPASS GPGPU IPASS GPGPU 1 1, 15 1 1,2 , 15, 16 Mapping 1 5 VS 2, 16 5 VS N/A 2 3, 13 2 3,4, 13, 14 Mapping 2 6 VS 4, 14 6 VS N/A 3 5, 11 3 5,6 , 11, 12 Mapping 3 7 VS 6, 12 7 VS N/A 4 7, 9 4 7,8 , 9, 10 Mapping 4 8 VS 8, 10 8 VS N/A
Page 36 - Chapter 4: BMC Remote Management Console; Initial Configuration via DHCP Server
32 Chapter 4: BMC Remote Management Console This chapter provides information on the various functions of the Dell Remote Management Console GUI’s (Graphics User Interface). Initial Configuration via DHCP Server Before entering the Dell Remote Management Console, you need to connect the DHCP server ...
Page 37 - Static/DHCP IP Controlled by Front Panel Button
33 Static/DHCP IP Controlled by Front Panel Button The following illustration shows the instruction for gathering IP source using front panel button.
Page 38 - Remote Management Console Overview; DHCP; A dialog box; root; The default user name and password are in lower-case characters.
34 Remote Management Console Overview 1. Open a web browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be found using your DHCP server . 2. A dialog box prompts you to enter Username and Password. 3. Enter the following values: Username: root Password: root NOTE: The default user name and pa...
Page 39 - Enter Dell Remote Management Console; Properties; displays the firmware version of current remote client system.
35 Enter Dell Remote Management Console After you successfully log into your Dell Remote Management Console, the Remote Management Console GUI appears. Properties Properties displays the firmware version of current remote client system.
Page 40 - Configuration; Network; Apply Changes; or for re-configuration click; Refresh
36 Configuration Network You can view and modify the network settings on this screen. Select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or configure one manually. It is recommended to use DHCP if your environment has a DHCP server. You can set DHCP (obtain the IP address automatically) or STATIC ...
Page 41 - Security; Generate Certificate; To upload a certificate, click; Upload Certificate
37 Security Security shows the current certificate status. To generate a new certificate, click Generate Certificate . To upload a certificate, click Upload Certificate .
Page 42 - User; To configure a specific user, click the; User ID; . To display new user information, click
38 User To configure a specific user, click the User ID . To display new user information, click Refresh .
Page 43 - Services; When you finish the configuration, click
39 Services You can configure the web server parameters (such as, HTTP Port Number, HTTPS Port Number, and Timeout) on a remote computer. By default, the timeout is 5 for the Max Sessions and 1 for the Active Sessions. When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes .
Page 44 - IPMI; This screen contains two sections: IPMI Serial and IPMI Settings.; IPMI Serial; This may be considered the lowest privilege level.; Operator
40 IPMI This screen contains two sections: IPMI Serial and IPMI Settings. IPMI Serial There are three serial configuration in IPMI Serial: Connection Mode Settings, Baud Rate, and Channel Privilege Level Limit. The Connection Mode Settings allows user to select the Console redirection type and to ma...
Page 46 - Sessions; to refresh the Sessions status.
42 Sessions This screen displays information on Active Sessions. Additionally, the trash can icon provides the delete function for privileged users. Click Refresh to refresh the Sessions status.
Page 47 - Updates; The firmware can be updated remotely.; Browse; to delete the current version and update to the new version.
43 Updates The firmware can be updated remotely. To update firmware, follow the instruction below: 1. Select the file on your local system using Browse . 2. Click Update to delete the current version and update to the new version.
Page 48 - Utilities; To reboot system, click; Reboot; To restore factory default, click; Factory Default
44 Utilities Utilities provides System reboot and Factory default restore functions. To reboot system, click Reboot . To restore factory default, click Factory Default .
Page 49 - Server Information; Power Control
45 Server Information Power Control The Power Control allows you to power on/off/cycle the remote host system. Additionally you can see the remote power status. To perform the power control operation, select the operation and click Apply Changes .
Page 50 - Power Consumption; This screen displays information on the system power
46 Power Consumption This screen displays information on the system power consumption . The information includes Current Power Consumption, Power Consumption Monitoring Start Date, Max/Min Power Consumption, and Average Power Consumption.
Page 51 - GPU Power Consumption; This screen displays the status of GPU power consumption.
47 GPU Power Consumption This screen displays the status of GPU power consumption. Each sensor displays different color to indicate the health status of a specified GPU device. The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert. The yellow color indicates the de...
Page 52 - Thermal; Click; to update current health status for both Fans and Temperatures.
48 Thermal This screen displays the Fans and Temperatures sensors of a remote host system. Click Refresh to update current health status for both Fans and Temperatures. The green color indicates the device is healthy and there’s no sensor that has any alert. The yellow color indicates the device has...
Page 53 - System Event Log
49 System Event Log System Event Log : It records the event when sensor has an abnormal state. When the log matches the pre-defined alert, the system sends out the notification automatically, if it is pre-configured.
Page 54 - Platform Events; Global Alerting Enable
50 Platform Events A platform event filter (PEF) can trigger an action and generate an alert when a critical hardware-related event occurs. For each PEF, you can choose the action to be taken when a platform event occurs. You can also choose to generate and send an alert when a platform event occurs...
Page 55 - Traps Settings
51 Traps Settings In the Trap Settings, user can set the IPv4 and Ipv6 Destination List. IPv6 and IPv4 are two completely separate protocols. IPv6 is not backwards compatible with IPv4, and IPv4 hosts and routers will not be able to deal directly with IPv6 traffic. IPv6 has a significantly larger ad...
Page 56 - Email Settings; Apply Change; to save the settings.
52 Email Settings If you want the alert to be sent by email, you can configure to specify the e-mail address, subject and message in the Email Settings. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings.
Page 57 - Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your System; Safety First—For You and Your System; Symptom: iPass card / port not recognized by the system; Do not press power button on the system.
53 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your System 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: Before removing the system cover, disconnect all power, then unplug the AC ...
Page 58 - When GPU cards are ready, power on the system for test.; Checking GPU Card; Power on and check if GPU card LED lights.
54 4. When GPU cards are ready, power on the system for test. 5. All GPU cards LED should lights. If not, see Checking GPU Card on page 57. Checking GPU Card 1. Power off and remove top cover. 2. Power on and check if GPU card LED lights.
Page 59 - see; Check iPass cable; Checking iPass Cable; Check if iPass cable is properly connected.
55 3. If not, power off, then reinstall GPU card again or swap GPU card. 4. If not, see Check iPass cable . Checking iPass Cable 1. Check if iPass cable is properly connected. 2. If not, power off the system and plug-in power cable again. 3. If not, swap iPass cable.
Page 60 - Checking iPass Connector to PowerEdge C6100 Systems; Check BTB Connectors to iPass Board.
56 Checking iPass Connector to PowerEdge C6100 Systems 1. Check BTB Connectors to iPass Board. 2. Check System SMBUs device routing table. Check if iPass Board (GS-IPASS2 / GS-IPASS3) is installed properly 1. Power off the system. IPASS TOP IPASS Bottom iPass 1: Slot 1/15 iPass 2: Slot 3/13 iPass 3:...
Page 61 - top
57 2. Remove top cover. 3. Remove PSU top cover. Press
Page 62 - Chapter 6: Getting Help; Contacting Dell; All; from; Support; Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
58 4. Remove power cage. 5. Press iPass board to ensure it contacts middle plane. 6. Restart system and test it again. Chapter 6: Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find co...
Page 63 - Index
59 Index back view, 3 cable routings, 31 checking GPU card, 55 checking iPass cable, 56 checking iPass connector, 57 checklist, 1 configuring IPMI, 41 network, 37 security, 38 services, 40 sessions, 43 user, 39 email settings, 53 firmware updates, 44 front I/O panel replacing, 26 front view, 2 getti...
