Dell M630 - Manual

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 blade. 2. Remove the I/...

• IPMI tool 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 usin...

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 . 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 selects 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 Process...

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.You can view the Miscellaneous Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Miscellaneous Settings . M...

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

Removing and installing a blade 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 servicin...

Figure 6. Removing or installing the blade 1. release button 2. blade 3. enclosure Installing a blade Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as a...

Removing and installing the system cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Turn off the blade using CMC. 3. Remove the blade from the enclosure. 4. Install the I/O connector cover. Steps1. Press the release button and slide the cover toward ...

Installing the system cover 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...

Inside the blade Figure 8. Inside the blade 1. restore Serial Peripheral Interface (rSPI) card 2. mezzanine card connector (2) 3. Network Daughter Card (NDC) 4. memory module (24) 5. cooling shroud 6. hard-drive/SSD backplane 7. processor 2 8. processor 1 41

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 and support tea...

Figure 10. Removing and installing a processor/DIMM blank 1. processor/DIMM blank 2. heat sink retention socket (4) 3. standoff (4) Next steps 1. Install the processor and the heat sink. See Installing a processor . 2. Ensure that you install the processor/DIMM blank when you have removed a processo...

Steps1. Align the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank with the heat sink retention sockets on the processor socket. 2. Lower the processor/DIMM blank onto the system until the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank engages with the heat sink retention sockets. Next steps Follow the procedure listed...

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: • LR DIMMs, 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 12. 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...

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 on the memory module. Steps1. Locate t...

• Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2. • Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2. The blade supports SFF mezzani...

3. ridge area on the retention latch Next steps 1. Install the mezzanine card, see Installing the mezzanine card . 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing the mezzanine card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician...

Replacing an 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. Damage due to servi...

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 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. 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 USB ke...

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 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 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 22. 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 supports up to two 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS /SATA hard drives and four 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 ...

Installing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the blade is powered on, the hard drive/SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have ov...

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...

Installing the hard-drive/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 team. ...

Removing the PCIe extender/storage controller cardRemoving the mezzanine cardRemoving the IDSDM cardRemoving the rSPI cardRemoving the Network Daughter CardReplacing the SD vFlash cardReplacing the internal USB key Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a...

• Press N to use the default configuration settings. After the restore process is complete, the system reboots. Entering the system Service Tag using System Setup If you know the system Service Tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the Service Tag. 1. Turn on the system. 2. Press <F2> to ent...

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 the 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 the mezzanine cardInstalling the hard-drive/SS...

Removing the hard-drive/SSD cageInstalling a hard drive/SSDInstalling the hard-drive/SSD backplaneInstalling the hard-drive/SSD cage Installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tr...

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...

8. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics.If the test fails, see Getting Help . Related Links Removing the bladeRemoving the system coverInstalling a bladeInstalling the system cover Troubleshooting hard drives Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may ...

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...

4. Connect the USB devices to the blade using a powered USB hub. 5. If another blade is installed, connect the USB device to that blade. If the USB device works with a different blade, the first blade may be faulty. See Getting Help . Troubleshooting an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many r...

If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Related Links Removing the bladeRemoving the system coverInstalling the system coverInstalling a blade Troubleshooting the blade system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tr...

Steps1. Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup. 2. Remove the blade from the enclosure for at least one hour. 3. Install the blade in the enclosure. 4. 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...

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 38. 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 PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR System configuration jumpers NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. 14 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 15 USB2 USB connector 16 USB1 USB connector 17 TPM TPM connector 18 J_BP Hard-drive backplane connector Disablin...

8 Technical specifications Physical Height 19.23 cm (7.57 inch) Width 5.03 cm (1.98 inch) Depth 54.43 cm (21.43 inch) Weight (maximum) 6.8 kg (14.99 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 1333 MT/...

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...