Dell PowerEdge FX2 - User Manual

Sled slot numbering Figure 1. Sled slot numbering—four-bay chassis Figure 2. Sled slot numbering—eight-bay chassis Figure 3. Sled slot numbering—two-bay chassis Figure 4. Sled slot numbering — six-bay chassis 8

Figure 5. Sled slot numbering—three-bay chassis Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge FX2/ FX2s Figure 6. Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge FX2/FX2s Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 System identification button The identification buttons on the front and ba...

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 4 KVM select button Enables you to map the KVM to the sleds. 5 Sleds PowerEdge FX2/FX2s supports up to:• four half-width compute sleds, or• eight quarter-width compute sleds, or• two full-width compute sleds, or• four quarter-width compute sleds ...

Health indicator Electrical indicator Condition Corrective Action The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply or voltage regulator). See the CMC Chassis Log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is d...

Powering off the chassis and sleds For a graceful shutdown of all the sleds and the chassis, press and hold the chassis power button for 4 to 10 seconds and release it. NOTE: Depending on the status of the sleds, graceful shutdown may not be possible. You may opt for a forced shutdown by pressing an...

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Description 8 I/O module (2) Provides Ethernet connectivity to the compute sleds in the enclosure. 9 I/O module ports Network interface for I/O modules. 10 I/O module indicators Two indicators for:• Status• Power Power supply unit indicators Each AC power supply ...

Convent ion Power indicator pattern Condition CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a L...

Indicator Description Status indicator Blue The I/O module is operating normally. Blinking Blue The CMC is identifying the I/O module. Blinking Amber The I/O module is in a fault condition. Off The I/O module is powered off, or booting is in progress. For more information, see the I/O module documen...

– Supports setting an optional enclosure Maximum Power Limit, which either alerts or takes actions, such as throttling compute sleds and/or preventing the power up of new compute sleds to keep the enclosure under the defined maximum power limit. – Monitors and automatically controls cooling fans bas...

Figure 12. CMC daisy-chaining 1. management network 2. CMC Cooling fan indicator codes Each cooling fan has an LED that indicates the power status of the cooling fan. Indicator Pattern Condition Not lit Cooling fan is functioning correctly. Flashing Amber Indicates a problem with the cooling fan. 18

Figure 13. Cooling fan indicators 1. status indicator Configuration wizard The CMC is pre-configured to use a static IP address. To use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): 1. Access the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) 2. Click Network . 3. Click IPv4 or IPv6 . 4. Select DHCP Enable . For...

Documentation matrix The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system. To... Refer to... Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack solution Set up your system and know the technical specifica...

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 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...

• Connect to one of the compute sleds and boot to the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII) browser to retrieve the CMC IP address. 10. Connect to the CMC IP address through the Web browser by using the default logon credentials. NOTE: The default IP address of the CMC is 192.168.0.120. The default u...

3 PowerEdge FX2/FX2s mapping configurations This section provides the following information on the connectivity of the compute sleds to the I/O module(s), PCIe slots, and Chassis Management Controller (CMC) of the enclosure: • LAN On Motherboard network and compute sled to I/O module port mapping co...

Figure 17. I/O module port mapping—half-width compute sleds with quad port NDC/network output A half-width compute sled configured with quad-port NDC is mapped to two ports on each I/O module. A half-width compute sled with four compute nodes is configured with a quad-port network output, which is m...

Table 5. I/O module port mapping in a six-bay chassis Compute sled IO Module A1 (Top) IO Module A2 (Bottom) 1a 1 1 1b 2 2 1c 3 3 1d 4 4 3 5, 6 (for half-width compute sled with quad-port NDC)5 (for half-width compute sled with dual- port NDC) 5, 6 (for half-width compute sled with quad-port NDC)5 (f...

In the three-bay chassis, a full-width compute sled is mapped to four ports on each I/O module. A half-width compute sled with quad port NDC is mapped to two ports on each I/O module. NOTE: A half-width compute sled with dual-port NDC is mapped to a single port on each I/O module. NOTE: In the three...

Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals . The PCIe mezzanine cards are mapped to the PCIe expansion slots on the enclosure. For more information, see PCIe expansion slot mapping . NOTE: Only PCIe mezzanine cards can be installed in the compute sleds. Non-PCIe mezzanine cards such as Ethernet, Fibre Chan...

Figure 24. Compute sled to PCIe slot mapping—six-bay chassis Figure 25. Compute sled to PCIe slot mapping—two-bay chassis Figure 26. Compute sled to PCIe slot mapping—three-bay chassis PCIe slot mapping from compute sleds mapped to storage sleds In PowerEdge FX2s enclosure configurations that suppor...

Figure 29. PCIe slot mapping from compute sled mapped to storage sleds—three-bay chassis Figure 30. PCIe slot mapping from compute sleds mapped to storage sleds—six-bay chassis Managing PCIe slots You can view the status of PCIe slots in the system, both individually as well as all of them at a time...

4 Installing and removing PowerEdge FX2/ FX2s enclosure components This section provides information on installing and removing the enclosure components. For information on removing and installing the sled components, see the relevant sled Owner’s Manual at dell.com/ poweredgemanuals . Customer and ...

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding three minutes. 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 ...

NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, replace the system cover within three minutes of removal. 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. Rotate the cover lock counterclockwise to the unlock position. 2. Pr...

Steps1. Place the bottom edge of the cover, opposite the cover lock, into the slots on the system. 2. Lower the cover onto the system. 3. Slide the system cover toward the back of the system until the system cover is flush with the system surface. 4. Turn the cover lock clockwise to the lock positio...

Figure 32. Removing and installing a compute sled 1. enclosure 2. compute sled 3. compute sled handle 4. release button on sled handle Next steps Install the compute sled or sled blank. Related Links Installing a compute sled Installing a compute sled Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be ...

3. Align the compute sled with the bay in 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 unti...

Installing a storage sled Installing a storage 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 product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and su...

Figure 35. Installing a storage sled 1. dotted line on storage sled 2. sled lock (2) Next steps Turn on the compute sled(s) to which the storage sled is mapped. The storage sled turns on. Related Links Safety instructionsRemoving a storage sled Inside the system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be don...

CMC module Your system supports a hot-swappable CMC module that provides multiple systems management functions. Removing the CMC module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in ...

Installing the CMC module 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 ...

Figure 38. Removing and installing a CMC module SD card 1. SD card 2. SD card connector Next steps Install the CMC module and reattach any cables that were disconnected.The SD card is activated automatically. Related Links Removing the CMC moduleInstalling the CMC module I/O module Your system suppo...

Figure 39. Removing and installing an I/O module 1. I/O module 2. I/O module handle 3. release latch Next steps Install the I/O module. Related Links Installing an I/O module Installing an I/O module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o...

Removing a PCIe module 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 ser...

Installing a PCIe module 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 s...

Expansion card operational power status The following table provides information on the operational power status of expansion cards when they are installed in a PCIe slot mapped to a compute sled. Chassis status Compute sled status Expansion card status Off Off Off Standby Off Off On Off Off On On O...

Removing an expansion 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...

Next steps 1. Install the PCIe module. 2. Turn on the compute sled to which the expansion card is mapped. Related Links Removing a PCIe moduleInstalling a PCIe module Installing an expansion card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only ...

Removing a power supply unit 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 ...

Installing a power supply unit 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 du...

3. cooling fan (8) Next steps Install the cooling fan. Related Links Installing a cooling fanRemoving the system cover Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as author...

Removing the system coverRemoving a cooling fan Installing the cooling-fan cage 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...

Removing a cooling fanRemoving the cooling-fan cageRemoving a PCIe module Installing the PCIe switch 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, o...

Removing the fan interface 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 online or telephone service and support team. Damage ...

3. spring-loaded screw (2) Next steps Install the fan interface board. Related Links Installing the fan interface boardRemoving the system coverRemoving a cooling fanRemoving the cooling-fan cage Installing the fan interface board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified s...

Interposer module The interposer module allows you to install quarter-width sleds in the PowerEdge FX2/FX2s enclosure that comes pre-installed with half-width or full-width sleds. Your system supports up to two interposer modules. Figure 48. Top view of the interposer module 1. midplane connector (2...

Removing the bottom interposer module 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. Da...

Removing a storage sledRemoving a power supply unitRemoving the CMC moduleRemoving an I/O moduleRemoving a PCIe moduleRemoving the system coverRemoving a cooling fanRemoving the cooling-fan cage Installing the bottom interposer module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certifi...

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing the bottom interposer moduleInstalling the cooling-fan cageInstalling a cooling fanInstalling the system coverInstalling a PCIe moduleInstalling an I/O moduleInstalling the CMC moduleInstalling a power supply...

Removing a compute sledRemoving a storage sledRemoving a power supply unitRemoving the CMC moduleRemoving an I/O moduleRemoving a PCIe moduleRemoving the system coverRemoving a cooling fanRemoving the cooling-fan cageRemoving the bottom interposer module Installing the top interposer module Prerequi...

• CMC module• power supplies• sleds 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing the top interposer moduleInstalling the bottom interposer moduleInstalling the cooling-fan cageInstalling a cooling fanInstalling the system coverInstalling a PCIe moduleIn...

7. power interposer board Next steps 1. Install the midplane assembly. Related Links Installing the midplane assemblyRemoving a compute sledRemoving a storage sledRemoving a power supply unitRemoving the CMC moduleRemoving an I/O moduleRemoving the system coverRemoving a cooling fanRemoving the cool...

Next steps 1. Install the following: • interposer module(s)• fan interface board, if applicable• PCIe modules and PCIe switch board, if applicable• cooling-fan cage• cooling fans• system cover• I/O module(s)• CMC module• power supplies• sleds 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside yo...

Steps1. Remove the Mylar insulator. 2. Disconnect the power bus bar and the cable cover from the midplane assembly. 3. Disconnect the power bus bar and the cable cover from the power interposer board. 4. Remove the four screws that secure the power interposer board to the carrier. 5. Lift the power ...

Steps1. Place the power interposer board in the carrier. 2. Install the four screws to secure the power interposer board to the carrier. 3. Reconnect the power bus bar and cable cover to the power interposer board. 4. Reconnect the power bus bar and cable cover to the midplane assembly. 5. Install t...

Next steps Install the control panel. Related Links Installing the control panel Installing the control panel 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...

Figure 63. Removing and installing the KVM panel 1. screw 2. KVM panel cable 3. connector 4. KVM panel 5. KVM panel cover Next steps Install the KVM panel. Related Links Installing the KVM panel Installing the KVM panel Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service tech...

5 Troubleshooting your system NOTE: This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s enclosures only. For troubleshooting information on the sleds, see the sled documentation at dell.com/poweredgemanuals . Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may...

If the tests fail, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting enclosure components The following procedures describe how to troubleshoot the enclosure components. Troubleshooting a wet enclosure Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform t...

NOTE: After installing a PSU, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the PSU and determine whether it is working properly. 3. If the problem is not resolved, swap or replace the PSU with a known good PSU. 4. If none of the power supplies show a fault LED and the sleds do not power on, che...

Troubleshooting expansion cards 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 d...

6 Technical specifications—PowerEdge FX2/FX2s Enclosure specifications Physical Height 8.68 cm (3.41 inch) Width 43.35 cm (17.06 inch) without rack ears48.19 cm (18.97 inch) with rack ears Depth 85.16 cm (33.52 inch) Weight (maximum) 53 kg (116.8 lb) Weight (empty) 21.5 kg (47.4 lb) Compute sleds Po...

7 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...