Dell E22S - Manual

2. hard-drive numbering Front-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 4. Front-Panel Features And Indicators—2.5 Inch Hard Drive Chassis 12

2. hard-drive status indicator (green and amber) Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition Blinks green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal Off Drive ready for insertion or removal NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after the...

DVD Mapping From this screen, you can view the DVD to server mapping information, map another server to the DVD drive on the chassis, or unmap the existing connection. KVM Mapping Menu From this screen, you can view the KVM to server mapping information, map another server to the KVM, or unmap the e...

Back-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 8. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (5) Allows you to connect up to five low-profile PCI Express expansion cards. 2 PCIe expansion card slots full height (3) Allo...

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 9 Power supply (PSU3) 1100 W AC 10 Power supply (PSU1) 1100 W AC 11 Power supply (PSU2) 1100 W AC Power Supply Indicators Each AC power supply has an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present or w...

Blower Module Indicators Figure 10. Blower Module Indicators 1. blower module fault indicator2. blower module power indicator The indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description Blower module power indicator Steady Green The blower module is receiving power. Off The blower module...

I/O Module Indicators Figure 11. I/O Module Indicators 1. power indicator2. status indicator The indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description Power indicator Green The I/O module is operating normally. Off The I/O module is powered off. Status indicator Blue The I/O module is ...

CMC Indicators Figure 12. CMC Indicators 1. status/identification indicator (CMC 1)2. power indicator (CMC 1)3. power indicator (CMC 2)4. status/identification indicator (CMC 2) The CMC indicators on the back panel of the enclosure provide the following information: Indicator Description Power indic...

Configuration Wizard The CMC is preset for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). To use a static IP address, you must toggle the CMC setting from DHCP to a static address by either running the LCD configuration wizard, or by using a management station and CLI commands. For more information, se...

Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The Dell PowerEdge VRTX Getting Started Guide shipped with your system provides an overview of syste...

2 Initial System Configuration Before You Begin CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a PDU or to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the system does not operate at both rang...

3. Connect the power supply units to a PDU or electrical outlet using the power cables. 4. Optionally, connect the keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure. 5. Press the power button on the enclosure's front panel.Alternatively, you can also turn on the chassis from the CMC Web interface after co...

3 Configuring Enclosure Components Fabric A Fabric A refers to the Ethernet connectivity provided to the server modules by the I/O module installed at the back of the VRTX enclosure.Fabric A provides internal connection to four lanes per server module for a maximum of 16 lanes. The maximum external ...

NOTE: For information on the specifications of the supported PCIe cards, see Technical Specifications . Figure 13. Mapping PCIe Expansion Slots Managing PCIe Slots You can do the following using the CMC web interface: • View the status of both individual and all PCIe slots in the chassis. • Assign P...

4 Installing Enclosure Components 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: Exercise care when removing or installing components when the system is on, to avoid the risk of electric shock. CAUTION...

Figure 14. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel 1. release tab2. keylock3. front bezel4. bezel tabs Removing The Front Bezel 1. Insert the bezel key in the keylock. 2. Keeping the keylock pressed with the bezel key, rotate the keylock to the unlocked position. 3. Press the release tab at the top ...

Figure 15. Removing and Installing the System Feet 1. system feet (4)2. screws (4)3. screw holes (4)4. system base cover Installing The System Feet 1. Align the screw holes on the system feet with the screw holes on the system base cover. 2. Install the screws to secure the system feet to the system...

Figure 17. Removing and Installing the Power Cable Retention Bracket 1. chassis slots2. tabs on the power cable retention bracket (2)3. power cable retention bracket Removing The Wheel Assembly 1. Remove any cables routed through the power cable retention bracket. 2. Slide the power cable retention ...

6. Loosen the two screws securing the front and back wheel plates to the chassis. 7. Remove the metal stands on the front and back wheel plates from the hooks on the system base cover. 8. Remove the front and back wheel plates away from the chassis base. 9. Place the enclosure upright on a sturdy, s...

Figure 18. Opening and Closing the System 1. latch release lock2. cover release latch3. system side cover Closing The System 1. Place the bottom edge of the cover, opposite from the cover release latch, into the slots in the system chassis. 2. Lower the cover into the chassis. 3. Press the latch end...

NOTE: Components that are hot-swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue. Figure 19. Inside the System 1. cooling fans (6)2. cooling shroud3. CMC card indicators (2)4. chassis intrusion switch5. PCIe cage6. CMC cards (2)7. low profile expansion-card divider unit8....

Figure 22. Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive 1. release button2. hard drive3. hard-drive carrier handle Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in y...

Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier 1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier.For the 2.5 inch hard drive, turn the hard-drive carrier upside down, and remove the screws from the side rails on the hard-drive carrier. 2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive ...

Figure 24. Removing and Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier 1. hard-drive carrier2. hard drive3. screws (4) Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and s...

Removing A Server Module 1. If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.When a server module is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. 3. Press the release button on the server module handle. 4. Pull out the server ...

4. Ensure that no tools or parts are left inside the server module. 5. Slide the cover on the server module until it clicks into position.A properly seated cover is flush with the surface of the server module chassis. 6. Install the latest iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see iDRAC7 U...

Figure 27. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Blank 1. power supply blank To install the power supply blank, align the blank with the power supply bay and insert it into the chassis until it clicks into place. Removing A Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service ...

1. power cable2. strap Figure 30. Securing the Power Cable (With Wheel Assembly) 1. power cable2. power cable retention bracket Installing A Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized...

NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine its status. The power supply status indicator turns green to indicate that the power supply is functioning properly. Cooling Shroud Removing The Coo...

Figure 31. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud 1. release pins on the hard-drive backplane (2)2. cooling shroud3. pin on the cooling fan assembly Installing The Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and...

Cooling Fans Your system supports six hot-swappable cooling fans that provide cooling to the storage and I/O components in the enclosure.To provide increased cooling to the storage and PCIe components in the chassis, you can set the fan configuration to Fan Offset in the CMC web interface.For more i...

Figure 32. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan 1. cooling-fan assembly2. fan release tab3. cooling fans (6)4. cooling-fan connectors (6) Installing A Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as ...

Installing The Cooling-Fan Assembly 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 serv...

CAUTION: To maintain optimum thermal conditions, ensure that there are no obstructions to airflow on the front and back of the enclosure. The front and back of the enclosure must have at least 30 cm (12 inches) and 61 cm (24 inches) of unobstructed space respectively. 1. Identify the failed blower m...

Removing The Blower Module Bay 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...

CAUTION: The blower closeout door is spring loaded. To prevent injury, exercise care when placing your hand or fingers inside the blower module bay. 1. Align the blower module bay with the slot on the back of the enclosure, and slide it in until it aligns with the screw holes on the chassis and is f...

Installing The Optical Drive 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 t...

CMC Card Indicators Figure 38. CMC Card Indicators 1. status indicator2. power indicator The CMC card indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description Power indicator Green The CMC card is receiving power. Off The CMC card is not receiving power. Status indicator Blue The CMC card...

Removing A CMC Card 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...

Installing A CMC Card 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 ...

Figure 40. Removing and Installing the PCIe Cage Door 1. release tab2. tabs on the PCIe cage door (2)3. PCIe cage door Installing The PCIe Cage Door CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in y...

Installing The PCIe Cage 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 ...

Location PCIe Slot Fabric Height Length Link Width System board 8 B Low Profile Half Length x8 The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot prio...

• the expansion card is replaced in the PCIe slot • the system cover is removed Chassis Status Server Module Status Expansion Card Status On Off Off On On Off NOTE: The system cover must be installed for the new expansion card to power on. NOTE: To verify if a PCIe slot is powered on, see PCIe Slot ...

Indicator Description Blinking Green Warm-plug operation is in progress and insertion or removal of the adapter is not allowed. Off Power supply to the slot is off, and the expansion card can be removed. Slot attention indicator Steady Amber The adapter or slot is in a fault condition. Blinking Ambe...

Figure 43. Removing and Installing a Low Profile Expansion Card 1. expansion-card connector2. expansion-card latch3. metal standoff4. expansion-card latch release tab 5. expansion-card divider unit6. low profile expansion card Installing A Low Profile Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be...

4. Lift the expansion-card latch out of the chassis slot. 5. Remove the filler bracket. 6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector. 7. Align the expansion-card bracket with the metal standoff on the chassis. 8. Insert ...

Figure 44. Removing and Installing the Low Profile Expansion Card Divider Unit 1. expansion-card divider2. screws (5)3. guide pin4. expansion-card connectors on system board (5) Installing The Low Profile Expansion Card Divider Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techn...

10. If applicable, install the front bezel. Removing A Full Height Expansion Card 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 telephon...

NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. 8. Close the PCIe cage door. 9. Close ...

5. Remove the filler bracket. 6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card aligns with the support bracket on the PCIe cage, and the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser. 7. Slide the expansion card into the PCIe cage and in...

Figure 47. Removing and Installing the Full-Height Expansion-Card Divider Unit 1. expansion-card divider unit2. expansion-card riser Installing The Full Height Expansion Card Divider Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshootin...

Removing The Expansion Card Riser 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 servic...

2. screw holes (6)3. expansion-card riser4. screws (6) Figure 49. Expansion-card Riser Connectors 1. expansion-card connector (SLOT3) 2. expansion-card connector (SLOT2)3. expansion-card connector (SLOT1) 4. chassis intrusion switch5. power cable connector Installing The Expansion Card Riser CAUTION...

The storage controller supports SAS hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations as supported by the version of the controller included with your system. Storage Controller Operational Power Status The following table provides information on the operational power...

Storage Controller Indicators Figure 50. Storage Controller Indicators 1. power indicator on system board2. attention indicator on system board3. power indicator on storage controller card The storage controller indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description Power indicator on s...

Indicator Description Blinking Amber The indicator blinks for 15 seconds after the slot identify command. Off The storage controller slot is operating normally. Power indicator on storage controller card Regular Blinking Green The storage controller card is operating normally. Irregular Blinking Gre...

Figure 51. Removing and Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 1. release levers (2)2. storage-controller card holder3. storage controller card4. touch points (2) 5. storage-controller card connector on the system board Installing An Integrated Storage Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs...

6. If removed, reinstall the hard drives, server modules, and power supplies. 7. Reconnect the enclosure to its electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peripherals. 8. Turn on the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC. 9. If applicable, install the...

21. Log in to the CMC web interface and enter the correct time and date. For more information, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Figure 52. Replacing the System Battery 1. positive side of battery2. negative side of battery connec...

b) If installed, remove the wheel assembly.c) Remove the screw securing the base cover to the chassis.d) Slide the cover toward the back of the system and lift it away from the chassis. Figure 53. Removing and Installing the System Top and Base Covers 1. tabs on the inside of top and base covers2. s...

9. If removed, reinstall the hard drives, server modules, and power supplies. 10. Reconnect the enclosure to its electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peripherals.11. Turn on the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.12. If applicable, install th...

Figure 54. Removing and Installing the Mounting Ears 1. screws (8)2. top mounting ear3. LCD module cable4. bottom mounting ear 5. control panel6. LCD cable holder Installing The Mounting Ears CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesho...

b) PCIe cage door 5. Reinstall the system base cover. 6. Close the system. 7. If applicable, reinstall the wheel assembly and power cable retention bracket. 8. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.If the wheel assembly is not installed, rotate the system feet outward. 9. If removed, re...

Figure 55. Removing and Installing the Control Panel 1. control panel2. LCD module cable3. control panel cable4. screws (3) 5. release tabs (2)6. LCD cable holder Installing The Control Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesho...

11. Close the system. 12. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward. 13. Reinstall the hard drives. 14. Reinstall the server modules. 15. Reconnect the enclosure to its electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peri...

Figure 56. Removing and Installing the Control Panel Board 1. metal standoffs (2)2. control panel board3. screws (2)4. control panel Installing The Control Panel Board CAUTION: This procedure is intended to be performed by Dell Support only. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified serv...

8. Reinstall the cooling-fan assembly. 9. Reinstall the cooling shroud. 10. Close the system. 11. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward. 12. Reinstall the hard drives. 13. Reinstall the server modules. 14. Reconnect the enclosure to its ...

Figure 57. Removing and Installing a Backplane Expander Board 1. guide pins on the hard-drive backplane (2)2. backplane expander board connectors (3)3. securing screws on the release lever (under the expander board) (2) 4. standoff on the release lever (under the expander board) 5. expander board br...

9. If removed, reinstall the hard drives, server modules, and power supplies. 10. Reconnect the enclosure to its electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peripherals. 11. Turn on the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC. 12. If applicable, install ...

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane 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 serv...

1. power supply connectors (4)2. connector to system board3. power pass-through board connector Installing The Power Distribution Board 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 d...

Installing The System Board 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 th...

Removing The Power Pass-Through Board 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 65. Removing and Installing the Power Pass-Through Board 1. release pin2. power pass-through board holders (2)3. PDB connector4. power pass-through board 5. metal standoffs (3)6. power pass-through board bracket Installing The Power Pass-Through Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by...

3. Reinstall the following:a) system boardb) power distribution boardc) PCIe caged) hard-drive backplanee) backplane expander boardf) cooling-fan assemblyg) cooling shroud 4. Close the system. 5. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward. 6....

Figure 68. Back View of the Midplane 1. I/O module connector2. planar connectors (3)3. blower module connectors (4) Installing The Midplane 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...

5 Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode 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...

Figure 72. Converting the Bottom Mounting Ear to Right Rack Ear 1. mounting ear2. cartridge3. screws (2)4. tabs on cartridge (2) The mounting ears are converted to rack ears. 15. Attach the rack ears to the chassis. See Installing The Mounting Ears . 16. Reinstall the following: a) control panelb) c...

6 Troubleshooting Your System NOTE: This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the VRTX enclosure only. For troubleshooting information on the server modules, see the server module documentation at dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Safety First—For You And Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may o...

3. Ensure that all components are properly installed and free from damage. 4. Run the online diagnostics.If the tests fail, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting Enclosure Components The following procedures describe how to troubleshoot the following components: • Power supply modules • Blower modules ...

Troubleshooting Power Supplies CAUTION: The power supplies are hot swappable. Remove and replace only one power supply at a time in a system that is turned on. Leave a failed power supply installed in the enclosure until you are ready to replace it. Operating the system with a power supply removed f...

Troubleshooting Cooling Problems 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 servici...

5. Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive. 6. If the optical drive functions properly, close the system and reconnect it to the electrical outlet. 7. If the optical drive does not function properly, try using a different DVD. 8. Map the DVD to the appropriate server module usin...

6. If the problem is resolved, reinstall the hard drive in the original bay.If the hard drive functions properly in the original bay, the drive carrier may have intermittent problems. Replace the drive carrier.If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting Expansion Cards CAUTION: Many ...

Troubleshooting The I/O Module NOTE: To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its attaching devices, first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured. 1. Check that the pass-through module or switch ports are cabled correctly. 2. Ensure that the networ...

7 System Board Connectors Figure 73. System Board Connectors Table 3. System Board Connectors Item Connector Description 1 SW2 Chassis intrusion switch 2 J_CMC1_RJ45 Ethernet port 3 J_CMC2_RJ45 Ethernet port 4 P_FH_RISER1 Expansion-card riser connector 5 P_SLOT4_G2_X8_HP Low profile expansion card c...

8 Technical Specifications Enclosure Specifications Server modules Model Up to four PowerEdge M520 and M620 server modules. NOTE: For more information on the technical specifications for the server modules, see the server module's Owner's Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Expansion Bus Bus type P...

9 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: 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 ...