Dell R530- User Manual

2. Select the Home icon. 3. From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu. Setup menu NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action. Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network...

Hard-drive indicator patterns Figure 3. Hard-drive indicators 1. hard-drive activity indicator 2. hard-drive status indicator 3. hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains OFF. Drive-...

Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and OFF six seconds Rebuild aborted Back-panel features and indicators Figure 4. Back-panel features and indicators for a non-redundant power supply unit chassis and a redundant power supply unit ch...

NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC indicators 1. link indicator 2. activity indicator Convention Indicator pattern Description A Link and activity indicators are OFF The NIC is not connected to the network. B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1...

Convention Power indicator pattern Condition A Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and that the PSU is operational. B Flashing green When hot-adding a PSU, the handle of the new power supply unit flashes green five times at 4 Hz ra...

Diagnostic Indicator Pattern Description Not lit Power is not connected or power supply is faulty. Green A valid power source is connected to the power supply and the power supply is operational. Documentation matrix The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to fo...

2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system, 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 server. 2. Install the server into the r...

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 Spare with Advanced ECC Mode . By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode . NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform ...

Menu Item Description DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled . Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Ena...

Integrated Devices screen details The Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.In the System Setup Main Menu , click System BIOS → Integrated Devices . Menu Item Des...

automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is Disabled . Current State of Embedded Video Controller Displays the current state of the Embedded Video Controller. Current State of Embedded Video Controller is a read only field, indicating the current state ...

Menu Item Description NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the defau...

Menu Item Description Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo . Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor’s core frequency is adjusted within the turbo range based on workload. C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum perf...

Menu Item Description Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image using the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default. Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is Standard , the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certi...

Menu Item Description in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set this to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled. About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also ac...

About this task To assign a System Password and Setup Password , follow the steps below: Steps1. To enter System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. 2. From the System Setup Main Menu , select System BIOS and press <Enter>. The System BIOS screen is displayed. 3. On...

Embedded system management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may...

4 Installing and removing system components Safety instructions 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: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a ri...

Related Links Installing the system coverInstalling the front bezel Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the front bezel lock. This is required only if you have a front bezel.• #1 Phillips screwdriver• #2 Phillips screwdriver The...

1. bezel lock 2. front bezel Installing the front bezel 1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis. 2. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system. 3. Lock the bezel. Figure 9. Removing and installing the front bezel 1. release latch 2. keylock 3. front bezel Removing and installing the s...

Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. On top of the system, locate the latch release lock and rotate the lock to the unlocked position. 2. Lift the latch and slide the co...

Steps1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis. 2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the front of the chassis until the latch locks into place. 3. Turn the cover latch release lock clockwise to the locked position. Next steps 1. Install the bezel (opt...

Figure 12. Inside the System—Non-Redundant Power Supply Unit Chassis 1. control-panel board 2. hard-drive backplane 3. cooling fans (5) 4. power supply ( non redundant) 5. optional expansion-card riser 6. processor (2) 7. DIMM (12) Cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Ma...

Installing the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the cooling shroud Installing 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...

channel 3: slot B4 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel 1.2 V RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 2 General memor...

• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs - for example, A1 with A2...

System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank, Organization, and Frequency DIMM Slot Population 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A5, A6, A7, and A8. 192 16 12 2R,...

Installing memory modules 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 ...

Hard drives Your system supports up to eight 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard disk drives/SSDs. All hard drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive backplane. Hot-swappable hard drives are supplied in hot-swappable hard-drive carriers that fit in the hard-drive slots. CAUTION: ...

Figure 17. Removing and installing a hot-swap hard drive 1. release button 2. hard-drive carrier 3. hard-drive carrier handle Next steps If removed, install the front bezel. Related Links Removing the front bezelInstalling the front bezel Installing a hot-swap hard drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many ...

Figure 19. Hard-drive blank installation sequence Next steps If applicable, install the front bezel. Related Links Removing the front bezelInstalling the front bezel Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified ...

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter 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 telephon...

Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive 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 ...

Figure 22. Removing and installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier 1. screw (4) 2. hard drive 3. hard-drive carrier Installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive. NOTE: Note the routing of the power/data cable as you remove them from the system board and drive. You m...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. If installed, remove the optical drive blank, and then press the blue release tab at the back of the blank and push the blank out of the system. 2. Align the optical drive ...

Expansion-card installation guidelines Your system supports PCI Express Generation 2 and Generation 3 expansion cards. Use the following table as a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first ...

Card Priority Category Slot Priority Max Allowed 1Gb NICs (Full height) 2,1 2 9 Non-RAID (Low profile) 3 1 Non-RAID (Full height) 2,1 2 Removing an expansion card from the system board Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working in...

1. expansion card retention latch lock 2. expansion card retention latch 3. expansion card 4. expansion card connector Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the data / power cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing an expansion card...

Steps1. Align the expansion-card riser with the PCIe connector on the system board and the riser guides on the system board and chassis. 2. Lower the expansion-card riser into place until the expansion-card riser is fully seated in the connector. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After wo...

Next steps 1. If applicable, install an expansion card. 2. Install the expansion-card riser. 3. Install the cooling shroud. 4. If applicable, open the expansion-card latch on the cooling shroud to support a full length expansion card. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your syste...

5. If applicable press the expansion-card latch on the cooling shroud to secure the expansion-card in position 6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 7. Install any device drivers required for the expansion-card as described in the documentation for the card. Related Li...

Installing the iDRAC ports 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 d...

Figure 30. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card 1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media-card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, insert the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash media card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the ...

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 not authorized by Dell...

Next steps 1. If applicable, install the PCIe expansion-card riser. 2. If applicable, connect the required power or data cables to the expansion card(s). 3. Reinstall the cooling shroud. 4. If applicable open the expansion-card latch on the cooling shroud to secure the full length expansion card. 5....

Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting Next steps 1. If applicable, install the PCIe expansion-card riser. 2. If applicable, connect the required power or data cables to the expansion card(s). 3. Reinstall the cooling shroud. 4. If applic...

Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling an internal SD cardInstalling the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the cooling shroud Integrated storage controller card Your system supports an integrated storage controller card that provides the integrated ...

Installing the integrated storage controller card Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the cooling shroud. NOTE: If applicable, close the expansion-card latch on the cooling shroud to release t...

• Installing an additional processor• Replacing a processor NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket. Removing a processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tr...

4. Reinstall the cooling shroud. 5. If applicable open the expansion-card latch on the cooling shroud to secure the full length expansion card. 6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the (optional) expansion-card riserIn...

Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the cooling shroud Power supplies Your system supports: • Two 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W AC power supply modules• One cabled 450 W power supply module (non-redundant)• Two 750...

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed in the second power supply bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the power supply blank only if you are installing a second power supply. Figure 37. Removing and installing the power supply blank 1. power suppl...

Steps1. Disconnect the power cable from the power source and from the power supply unit you intend to remove and remove the cables from the strap. 2. Press the release latch and slide the power supply unit out of the chassis. Figure 38. Removing and installing an AC power supply unit 1. release latc...

Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the (optional) expansion-card riserInstalling the cooling shroud Installing a non-redundant AC power supply (cabled) Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should on...

Figure 41. Assembling the DC input power wires 1. wire RTN 2. DC power connector 3. captive screws (2) 4. rubber cap 5. DC power socket 6. wire –48 V Removing a DC power supply unit Prerequisites WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all conn...

Figure 42. Removing and installing a DC power supply 1. release latch 2. power supply status indicator 3. power supply 4. connector 5. power supply handle Next steps • Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing a DC power supply unit Prerequisites WARNING: For equip...

NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. 3. Connect the safety ground wire. 4. Install the DC power connector in the power supply unit. CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires ...

Installing the power interposer 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. Da...

5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 6. While booting, press <F2> to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly. 7. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. 8. Exit the System Setup. Related Links Re...

Figure 46. Cabling diagram of the hard-drive backplane using the integrated storage controller 1. system board 2. integrated storage controller connector 3. integrated storage controller 4. signal cable connector on system board 5. hard-drive backplane 6. SAS B cable connector on backplane 7. signal...

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 not authorized by Dell...

Figure 47. Removing and installing the control-panel board 1. control-panel board 2. screws (2) 3. control-panel data cable 4. LCD display module cable 5. USB cable Next steps 1. Reconnect the USB cable, control panel cable, and the LCD display module cable to the control- panel board. 2. Follow the...

Steps1. Fit the control-panel board in the chassis, while aligning the screw holes on the control-panel board with the standoffs on the chassis. 2. Secure the control-panel board to the chassis with the two screws. CAUTION: The display module connector is a ZIF (zero insertion force) connector. Ensu...

Figure 48. Removing and installing the control panel a. locks on the control panel (7) b. control panel c. cable guide retaining screw (2) d. cable guide e. display module cable Next steps 1. Reconnect the display module cable to the control-panel board 2. Follow the procedure listed in After workin...

Steps1. Slide the left side of the control panel into the chassis so that the left tab on the control panel aligns with the slot on the chassis wall and the top left tab aligns with the slot on the top of the chassis. 2. Pull the display module cable through the opening slot in the front and into th...

Figure 50. Removing and installing the system board 1. system board 2. system-board holder Related Links Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the (optional) expansion-card riserRemoving an AC power supply unitRemoving the integrated storage controller cardRemoving the internal dual SD moduleReplacing...

Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/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 the Trusted...

3. slot on the TPM connector 4. plastic bolt 5. slot on the system board Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM.For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/librar...

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...

3. If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled.Check if USB 3.0 is enabled in System Setup. If enabled, disable it and see if the issue is resolved (older operating systems may not support USB 3.0). 4. In the IDRAC Se...

Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's documentation. • If applicable, change the autonegotiation setting.• Use another connector on the switch or hub. 4. Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation. 5. Enter the S...

9. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics . Next steps If the tests fail, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting a damaged system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooti...

Steps1. Re-enter the time and date in the System Setup. 2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour. 3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system. 4. Enter the System Setup.If the date and time are not correct in the System Set...

NOTE: After installing a power supply unit, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply unit and determine if it is working properly. If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting cooling problems CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service tech...

Steps1. Remove the system cover. 2. Reseat the fan or the fan's power cable. 3. Install the system cover. 4. Restart your system., Next steps If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting system memory Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technici...

14. Install the system cover. 15. As the system boots, observe any error message that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the front of the system. 16. If the memory problem persists, repeat step 12 through step 15 for each memory module installed. Next steps If the problem persists after a...

NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. On the next restart, the system displays a message indicating the failure. If redundancy is enabled at the time of SD card failure, a critical alert will be logged and chassis health will degrade. 4. Re...

Troubleshooting a hard drive 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 ...

7. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 9. Remove the system cover. 10. Remove all expansion cards install...

c. Reinstall one of the expansion cards.d. Close the system.e. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics . Next steps If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting processors Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certifi...

Alert messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation. 140

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...

System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are executed. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped l...

7 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a Forgotten Password . Table 8. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). The password r...

Item Connector Description 11 INTRUSION Intrusion switch connector 12 FAN6 Cooling fan 6 connector 13 A1,A5,A2,A6 DIMMS for CPU1 channels 0&1 14 FAN5 Cooling fan 5 connector 15 CPU1 Processor socket 1 16 FAN4 Cooling fan 4 connector 17 PWR_CONN B(P2) CPU1 power connector 18 A8,A4,A7,A3 DIMMS for...

8 Technical specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v3 product family Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 2 and PCI Express Generation 3 expansion slots with an optional riser card Expansion slots (with optional expansion card riser) Riser 1 (Plug i...

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...