Dell EMC PowerEdge R7515 Field Service Manual Regulatory Model: E46S Series Regulatory Type: E46S003
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Contents 1 Product overview..........................................................................................................................7 Product positioning................................................................................................................................................................7 Product features....................................................................................................................................................................
Drive backplane cover...................................................................................................................................................68 Air shroud........................................................................................................................................................................70 Cooling fan.....................................................................................................................................................
System fan..........................................................................................................................................................................188 Video specifications........................................................................................................................................................... 188 Trusted platform module ............................................................................................................................
Chassis weight...................................................................................................................................................................226 Processor specifications...................................................................................................................................................226 PSU specifications..........................................................................................................................................
1 Product overview The PowerEdge R7515 system is Dell's latest powerful, expandable 1-socket rack server for small and medium businesses and remote office/branch office. Now with a faster 32 core AMD processor supports to help run applications faster and support for full feature remote management (iDRAC9), PowerEdge R7515 is also excellent for web hosting, backup/recovery, file/print, mail/messaging, and video surveillance.
• • • • Hot-plug and hot-swappable PSUs, disk drives PERC 9/SAS HBA/Chipset SATA iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) Expandability and I/O Storage • Up to 12 x 3.5-inch (with 2 x 3.5-inch rear drives), and 24 x 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives Product features Table 1.
Feature PCIe Slots PowerEdge R7515 PowerEdge R7415 • • • • • • • • • • • 24 x 2.5 inch SATA/SAS 12 x 3.5 inch SATA/SAS 8 x 3.5 inch SATA/SAS 2 x 3.5 inch rear SATA/SAS 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe only 8 x 2.5 inch (universal drive) + 16 NVMe 4 slots + LOM Riser connectors (slot -1) Slot-1: LOM riser connector ( PCIe Gen x8 from CPU) 12 x 3.5 inch SATA/SAS 8 x 3.5 inch SATA/SAS 2 x 3.5 inch rear SATA/SAS 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe only 8 x 2.
Feature PowerEdge R7515 PowerEdge R7415 iDRAC Direct front port Front: 1 iDRAC USB(Micro USB) Front: 1 iDRAC USB(Micro USB) Fan Up to 6 fan support Up to 6 fan support IDSDM Module Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) and vFlash card BOSS Module M.2 SATA interface M.2 SATA interface PERC PCIe PERC 9 or PERC 10 PCIe PERC 9 or PERC 10 ODD 1 x 9.5mm slim optical drive 1 x 9.5mm slim optical drive Server Management Dell OpenManage, QuickSync 2.
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2 Field service information The information in this section is for field service personnel to perform any installation, diagnosis, and repair activities. Field personnel must read the information and procedures in this section before performing the service tasks. NOTE: Information in this section is required knowledge, but should never override regional or local Policy and Procedure.
Front view of the system Figure 9. Front view of the 8 x 3.5-inch drive system 1. Left control panel 3. Optical drive slot 5. Information tag 2. Drives (8) 4. Right control panel Table 3. Features available on the front of the system Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator. N/A NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on certain configurations.
Figure 10. Front view of the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system 1. Left control panel 3. Right control panel 2. Drives (12) 4. Information tag Table 4. Features available on the front of the system Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator. N/A NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on certain configurations.
Figure 11. Front view of the 24 x 2.5-inch drive system 1. Left control panel 3. Right control panel 2. Drives (24) 4. Information tag Table 5. Features available on the front of the system Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator. N/A NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on certain configurations.
Left control panel view Figure 12. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator Figure 13. Left control panel with optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2.0 indicator 1. Status LED indicators 2. System health and system ID indicator 3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless indicator (optional) Table 6. Left control panel Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 Status LED indicators N/A Indicates the status of the system. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section.
Status ID Button Wireless Button Healthy, Wireless ON Solid Blue Solid White Fault, Wireless ON Blinking Amber Solid White System ID, Wireless ON Blinking Blue Solid White Healthy, Wireless Communication Solid Blue Blinking White Fault, Wireless Communication Blinking Amber Blinking White System ID, Wireless Communication Solid Blue Blinking White Healthy, Wireless Fault Solid Blue Blinking Amber Fault, Wireless Fault Blinking Amber Blinking Amber System ID, Wireless Fault Blinki
Icon Description Condition Corrective action Memory indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a memory error occurs. Check the System Event Log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.
Figure 16. System health and system ID indicator Table 9. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID indicator code Condition Solid blue Indicates that the system is powered on, is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode. Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system health mode.
Table 10. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator code Condition Corrective action Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is powered off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to power on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature. If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left control panel flex cable and check. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready to communicate.
Item Indicator or button Icon Description length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. 4 iDRAC Direct LED indicator 5 VGA port N/A The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the iDRAC Direct port is actively connected to a device. Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the Technical specifications section.
Figure 19. Drive indicators 1. Drive activity LED indicator 2. Drive status LED indicator 3. Drive capacity label NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power on. NOTE: Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct. Not all drive status indicators may be used. Table 13.
5. 7. 9. 11. Redundant power supply unit (PSU) Ethernet port (2) iDRAC9 dedicated network port System status indicator cable port (CMA) 6. 8. 10. 12. LOM Riser Ethernet port (2) (Optional) USB 3.0 port (2) VGA port System identification button Table 14. Rear view of the system with two rear drives Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 1 Serial port 2 Drive 3 PCIe expansion card riser 1A N/A (slot 2) The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express expansion cards.
Figure 21. Rear view of the system with no rear drives 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13. Serial port Riser slot 3 PCIe slot 5 Power supply unit blank Ethernet port (2) iDRAC9 dedicated network port System status indicator cable port (CMA) 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. 14. Riser slot 2 PCIe slot 4 Redundant power supply unit (PSU) LOM Riser Ethernet port (2) (Optional) USB 3.0 port (2) VGA port System identification button Table 15.
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon 11 iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at . 12 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the Technical Specifications section. 13 System status indicator cable port (CMA) 14 System identification button N/A Description Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system status when the CMA is installed.
NIC indicator codes Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network. Figure 23. NIC indicator codes 1. Link LED indicator 2. Activity LED indicator Table 16. NIC indicator codes NIC indicator codes Condition Link and activity indicators are off.
Figure 25. AC PSU status indicator 1. AC PSU status indicator/handle Figure 26. AC PSU status indicator 1. AC PSU handle 2. Socket 3. Release latch Table 17. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated.
Table 18. DC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU, and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green When hot-plugging a PSU, it blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and powers off. This indicates a PSU mismatch due to efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
Inside the system Figure 27. Inside the system 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. Information tag Fan (6) Heat sink LOM riser card Riser 1B System board 2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
Figure 28. Inside the system with rear drive configuration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Information tag Drive backplane cover Fan (6) Memory module sockets Heat sink Internal PERC mini card and air shroud Riser 1A (Low profile right riser) Riser 2 (Low profile left riser) Air shroud Rear drive cage Intrusion switch System board System board diagnostic LED indicators The system board LED indicators provide status of the system when it is powered on, which help identify POST and hardware issues.
B Blinking LED LED Off : PFAULT * LED Blink : FAILSAFE Timeout LED On : FAILSAFE Strike Out Table 20. Power-up LED sequence Power-Up Sequence LED7 LED6 LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1 Description ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● 2.5V_AUX EN. Waiting for 2.5V_AUX PG ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ 1.8V_AUX EN. Waiting for 1.8V_AUX PG ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ● 5V SW EN. CKMNG EN. Waiting for 5V SW PG ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ V_PVNN EN. Waiting for V_PVNN PG ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ● 1.05V SW EN. Waiting for 1.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ V_12V_SW powered down. System in G3, waiting for AC power Table 22. System board LED sequence Error LED7 LED6 LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1 Description B ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Config Error: CPU1 present? DIMMs OK? Install DBG JMPR1 to bypass B B ○ ○ ○ B B CPU IERR ○ ● ● ● ● ● ○ CPU COMBINED MCERR B B B B B B B Thermal Issue on CPU* or MEM B ○ B B B ○ B Internal VR Issue on CPU* B ○ ○ ● ○ ○ B AUX Power Failsafe Table 23.
* B ● ● ○ ○ ● CPU2 MEM345 VDDQ Failure * B ● ● ○ ● ○ V_PVNN SW Failure * B ● ● ○ ● ● 1.8V SW Failure * B ● ● ● ○ ○ V_VSB11 SW Failure * B ● ● ● ○ ● V_VSBM SW Failure * B ● ● ● ● ○ NDC Failure * B ● ● ● ● ● 2.5V SW Failure PowerEdge OEM Branding The PowerEdge OEM Branding reference guide contains information and instructions for OEM branding of Dell PowerEdge systems.
Figure 29. Proper bonding method Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a major concern when you handle sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors, memory DIMMs, and system board. A slight charge can result in damaging the circuits on these components causing intermittent problems or shortening the life span. Due to the increased density of semiconductors that are used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in earlier Dell products.
Figure 31. Incorrect handling of components without ESD protection • • • • • Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Grasp the static-sensitive components by the side and not the top. Avoid touching the pins and circuit boards. Do not remove components from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the components.
Figure 33. Antistatic mat The Wrist Strap and bonding wire can be connected either to: • • Your wrist and bare metal of the hardware Your wrist and antistatic mat, to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat NOTE: The physical connection of the Wrist Strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. NOTE: Use only Field Service kits with a Wrist Strap, mat, and bonding wire. Avoid using wireless Wrist Straps.
Table 24. Placement of insulator elements Unacceptable placement Acceptable placement Consider the working environment Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles.
Figure 35. ESD packaging Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or returned parts to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in antistatic bags for safe transport. ESD protection summary It is suggested that all field service engineers use the traditional wired ESD grounding Wrist Strap and protective antistatic mat when servicing Dell products.
Recommended tools Table 25. Recommended tools and optional tools Recommended tools Optional tools • Key to the bezel lock • • • • • • • • The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
Common error messages The Event Message Reference contains the error and event information that the firmware and other monitoring agents generate. These events might be logged, presented to the user on one of the system management consoles, or both logged and displayed at the same time. Table 26. Event message fields Event Message Fields Item Description Message ID The unique alphanumeric identifier for the event.
Version control For the latest BIOS, firmware, and software updates, see . Startup or Shutdown sequence New POST display The following are the POST display enhancements: • • • • • Revamped look of the boot process High-resolution splash screen displays instantly after powering on the system Progress bar and descriptive text are displays Uniform look and feel through the boot process.
Table 27. Status LED indicators and descriptions Icon Description Condition Corrective action Drive indicator The indicator turns solid amber if there is a drive error. • • • Temperature indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, the ambient temperature is out of range or there is a fan failure). Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an error. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test.
Figure 38. System health and system ID indicator Table 28. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID indicator code Condition Solid blue Indicates that the system is powered on, is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode. Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system health mode.
Table 29. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator code Condition Corrective action Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is powered off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to power on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature. If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left control panel flex cable and check. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready to communicate.
• NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the system is powered on or off. When the system powers off and there are no errors, the LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to power it on. If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it. • If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Table 32. Setup menu Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available. Set error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the SEL. This enables you to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.
NIC indicator codes Condition Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking green. Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed, and data is being sent or received. Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off. Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed, and data is not being sent or received. Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is off.
Table 35. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.
Power indicator codes Condition CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported. Drive indicator codes The LEDs on the drive carrier indicates the state of each drive. Each drive carrier has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a status LED (bicolor, green/amber). The activity LED blinks whenever the drive is accessed. Figure 44. Drive indicators on the drive and the mid drive tray backplane 1. Drive activity LED indicator 2. Drive status LED indicator 3. Drive capacity label Figure 45.
Drive status indicator code Condition Blinks green, amber, and then powers off Indicates that there is an expected drive failure. Blinks amber four times per second Indicates that the drive has failed. Blinks green slowly Indicates that the drive is rebuilding. Solid green Indicates that the drive is online. Blinks green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and then powers off after six seconds Indicates that the rebuild has stopped.
System diagnostic controls Table 38. 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 run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
○ ○ ● ○ ○ ● ● MEM VTT EN. Waiting for MEM VTT PGs ○ ○ ● ○ ● ○ ○ CPU* VCCIO and PCIe clocks EN. Waiting for CPU VCCIO PGs ○ ○ ● ○ ● ○ ● CPU* VCORE/VSA EN. Waiting for CPU* VCORE+VSA PGs ○ ○ ● ○ ● ● ○ Waiting for NDC PG ○ ○ ● ○ ● ● ● Waiting for PCH PROCPWRGD ○ ○ ● ● ○ ○ ○ CPU* PG Asserted.
* B ○ ● ○ ○ ● CPU2 VCORE Failure * B ○ ● ○ ● ○ CPU1 VCCIO Failure * B ○ ● ○ ● ● CPU2 VCCIO Failure * B ○ ● ● ○ ○ CPU1 VSA Failure * B ○ ● ● ○ ● CPU2 VSA Failure * B ○ ● ● ● ○ CPU1 MEM012 VTT Failure * B ○ ● ● ● ● CPU1 MEM345 VTT Failure * B ● ● ○ ○ ○ CPU2 MEM012 VTT Failure * B ● ○ ○ ○ ● CPU2 MEM345 VTT Failure * B ● ○ ○ ● ○ CPU1 MEM012 VPP Failure * B ● ○ ○ ● ● CPU1 MEM345 VPP Failure * B ● ○ ● ○ ○ CPU2 MEM012 VP
Running the Embedded system diagnostics from Boot Manager To run the embedded system diagnostics from Boot Manager: 1. As the system boots, press . 2. Using the arrow keys select System Utilities → Launch Diagnostics. 3. Wait while the Quick Tests automatically run.
4. Once the tests have been completed, you can view the results and additional information on the Results tab, the System Health tab, the Configuration tab, and the Event Log tab. 5. Close the Embedded System Diagnostics utility. 6. To leave the diagnostics, click Exit. 7. Click OK when prompted, and the system reboots. Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller To run the embedded system diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller: 1. As the system boots, press F10. 2.
System board connectors Figure 46. System board connectors 1. PCI card Slot 5 3. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 5. LOM riser card 7. Riser slot 1A/Riser slot 1B 9. System power 3 11. Fan 6 13. SATA_A/PCIE_A 15. PCIE-B 17. Processor 19. Fan 3 21. PCIE-F 23. Left control panel 25. Intrusion switch 27. System power 1 29. PIB signal 2 31. IDSDM 33. Front backplane signal 0 58 Field service information 2. PCI card Slot 4 4. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 6. Battery 8. Mini PERC 10. DIMMS for processor 12. Fan 5 14. Fan 4 16.
35. TPM 36. Front video 1. PCI card Slot 5 2. PCI card Slot 4 3. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 4. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 5. LOM riser card 6. Battery 7. Riser slot 1A 8. Mini PERC 9. System power 3 10. DIMMS for processor 11. Fan 6 12. Fan 5 13. SATA_A/PCIE_A 14. Fan 4 15. PCIE-B 16. SATA_B/PCIE_C 17. Processor 18. PCIE-D 19. Fan 3 20. PCIE-E 21. PCIE-F 22. Fan 2 23. Left control panel 24. Front backplane signal 1 25. Intrusion switch 26. Internal USB 3.0 27. System power 1 28. System power 2 29. PIB signal 2 30.
Table 44. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description 1. SLOT1_X16 (CPU1/2) Riser 1 connector 2. PWRD_EN Password clear jumper 3. NVRAM_CLR NVRAM clear jumper 4. INT_USB1 Internal USB connector 5. TPM TPM connector 6. CPLD Diagnostic LED / OmniVu Decoder System board diagnostic LED indicators 7. MB_PWR PCIe Riser 2A Power Connector 8. CPU1 Processor socket 1 9. A3, A4, A7, A8 Memory module sockets for CPU 1 10. CPU2 Processor socket 2 11.
1. Riser 3 3. Coin cell battery 5. Riser 2 7. Backplane signal and power 0 9. IDSDM/Internal USB connector 11. GPU power 13. Riser 1 15. PSU 1 17. Right control panel 19. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 21. Fan 4 23. Fan 3 25. DIMMs for processor 1 channels A, B, C, D 27. PCIe/NVMe connector 3 29. DIMMs for processor 2 channels E, F, G, H 31. PCIe/NVMe connector 1 33. Fan 1 35. Left control panel 37. PCIe/NVMe connector 5 39. PCIe/NVMe connector 6 2. Rear I/O connector 4. OCP NIC 3.0 connector 6. TPM 8.
Table 45. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting PWRD_EN Description The BIOS password feature is enabled. The BIOS password feature is disabled. The BIOS password is now disabled and you are not allowed to set a new password. NVRAM_CLR The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot. The BIOS configuration settings are cleared at system boot. CAUTION: Be careful when changing the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users.
Installing and removing system componentsDisassembly and reassembly for PowerEdge R7515 The following sections contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components. Safety instructions NOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own, get others to assist you. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
Steps 1. Replace the system cover. 2. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at . 3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system. Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the bezel lock • • • • • • • • The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
Figure 48. Removing the front bezel Installing the front bezel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the chassis. 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place. 3. Lock the bezel.
Figure 49. Installing the front bezel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Power off the system, including any attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Steps 1. Use a 1/4 inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver to turn the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position. 2.
Figure 50. Removing the system cover Next steps 1. Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the chassis. 2.
Figure 51. Installing the system cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1. Press and push the blue touch points to disengage the drive backplane cover. 2.
Figure 52. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Install the drive backplane. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2. Slide the cover until it is securely seated.
Figure 53. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
Figure 54. Removing the air shroud Figure 55. Removing the air shroud for system with rear drives Next steps 1. Replace the air shroud.
Installing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the chassis. NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated. Figure 56.
Figure 57. Installing the air shroud for system with rear drives Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Disconnect the cooling fan cable from the system board connector. 2. Remove the cable from the cable retention tabs.
Figure 58. Removing a fan NOTE: Ensure to disconnect the cooling fan 1 cable from the connector on the power interposer board. Figure 59. Disconnecting fan 1 cable from PIB Next steps 1. Replace the cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Lower the cooling fan into the cooling fan cage, until the blue release tab clicks into place. 2. Route the cable through the cable retention tabs. NOTE: The numbers on the image does not depict the exact steps. The numbers are just for representation of sequence.
Figure 61. Connecting fan 1 cable to PIB Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Keep the plastic scribe ready. Steps 1.
Figure 62. Removing the intrusion switch Next steps 1. Replace the intrusion switch. Installing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Align and insert the intrusion switch in the slot until it is firmly seated in the slot on the chassis.
Figure 63. Installing the intrusion switch Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots. CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Next steps 1. Install a drive or replace the drive blank. Installing the drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place. Figure 65. Installing the drive blank Next steps 1. Install the front bezel. Removing the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.
Figure 66. Removing the drive carrier Next steps 1. Install a drive carrier or a drive blank. Installing the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
Figure 67. Installing the drive carrier Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier. 2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier. Figure 68.
Next steps 1. Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive blank. Steps 1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the carrier. 2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier. 3.
Cable routing Figure 70. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with ODD Figure 71. Cable routing - 8 x 3.
Figure 72. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive backplane Figure 73. Cable routing - 12 x 2.5 inch SAS drive + 12 x 2.
Figure 74. Cable routing - 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R7515 are listed here: • • • • • • 3.5 inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane 3.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane and 3.5 inch (x2) SAS or SATA backplane (rear) 2.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA + 2.5 inch (x12) NVMe backplane 2.5 inch (x24) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5 inch (x24) NVMe backplane 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA + 2.
Figure 76. 12 X 3.5 inch drive backplane 1. Power cable connector 3. SAS/SATA cable connector 5. SAS cable connector 2. SAS/SATA cable connector 4. Backplane signal connector Figure 77. 24 X 2.5 inch drive backplane 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. SAS cable connector Signal cable connector Power cable connector Signal cable (B2) connector Signal cable (B1) connector Signal cable (B0) connector Figure 78. 2 x 3.5 inch drive backplane (rear) 1. Power connector 2. Signal connector 3.
Figure 79. 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. Expander board connector B1 (PE1_B) Expander board connector B2 (PE2_B) signal connector (J_SIG_A1) power connector (J_BP_PWR_A1) power connector (J_BP_PWR_A2) 2. 4. 6. 8.
Figure 80. Removing the drive backplane 3. Disconnect the following cables from the backplane: a. Backplane signal cable b. Backplane power cable c. If applicable, PERC cable Next steps 1. Replace the drive backplane. Installing the drive backplane Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the drives. If applicable, remove the drive backplane cover.
Figure 81. Installing the drive backplane Next steps 1. Install the drives in their original locations. 2. Install the drive backplane cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the rear drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.
Figure 82. Removing the rear drive backplane Next steps Install the rear drive backplane. Installing the rear drive backplane Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove all the drives from the rear drive cage. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane. Remove the rear drive cage. Steps 1. Align the slots on the backplane with the hooks on the rear drive cage. 2.
Figure 83. Installing the rear drive backplane Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the rear drive cage. Connect all the cables to the backplane. Install the drives in their original location. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Object Missing This object is not available in the repository. Removing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Figure 84. Removing the rear drive cage Next steps 1. Replace the rear drive cage. Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the drives. Steps 1. Align the rear drive cage with the guide pins on the PSU cage. 2. Lower the rear drive cage and slide it to the rear of the system until it is firmly seated. 3.
Figure 85. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps 1. Install the drives in their original locations. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R7515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor.
DIMM type LRDIMM Rank Capacity DIMM rated voltage and speed Operating Speed 2R 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB DDR4 (1.2V), 3200 MT/s 3200 MT/s 2933 MT/s 8R 128 GB DDR4 (1.2V), 2666 MT/s 2666 MT/s 2666 MT/s General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory.
Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information specification DIMMs for best performance. Optimizer population order is not traditional for 8 and 16 DIMMs installations for dual processor. • • For 8 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5, B1, B2, B4, B5 For 16 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5, A7, A8, A10, A11 B1, B2, B4, B5, B7, B8, B10, B11 Table 50.
• Populate eight identical electrical specification memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance. Non-uniform memory access (NUMA) Non-uniform memory access (NUMA) is a memory design used in multi-processing, where the memory access time depends on the memory location relative to the processor. In NUMA, a processor can access its own local memory faster than the non-local memory.
Table 53. Interleaving Options Based on NPSx NPSx Preferred Alternate 4 2-channel None 2 4-channel 2-channel 1 8-channel 4-channel, 2-channel Table 54. Interleaving Options Based on NPSx NPSx Preferred Alternate 4 2-channel None 2 4-channel 2-channel 1 8-channel 4-channel, 2-channel 0 16-channel (dual processor) 2-channel Two channel interleaving (per quadrant) - NPS4 and fallback for NPS2/1/0 • • • • This interleaves two channels in each quadrant.
The total amount of memory for each default NUMA node is divided by the number of CCXs within each CCD and distributed equally to each new per-CCX. The max number of NUMA domains generated will based on how many CCD and CCX are fused for that processor SKU. Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud.
NOTE: Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open, before installing the memory module. 3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
NOTE: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them. Steps 1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws in the order mentioned on the heat sink: NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. a) b) c) d) Partially loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns). Partially loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns).
Figure 89. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches. Figure 90. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame.
Figure 91. Removing the processor tray Next steps 1. Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Remove the heat sink. If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint-free cloth. 6.
Figure 92. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 93. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated. The three screws are tightened to a torque value of 12.0 ± 1.0 lbf-in.
Figure 94. Securing the force plate Next steps 1. Install the heat sink. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint-free cloth. 2.
Figure 95. Applying thermal grease on the processor 3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board. 4. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws in the order mentioned below: NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. a) b) c) d) Partially tighten the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns). Partially tighten the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns). Tighten the captive screws 1 and 2 completely.
Expansion cards and expansion card risers NOTE: A system event entry is logged in the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at . Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 55.
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards LOM riser ; 2x10G BCM57416 (BASeT/SFP +) 1 1 LOM riser ; 2x25G (Broadcom) 1 1 GPU: Nvidia T4 16GB 2, 3 2 PCIe SSD PCIe Card (Samsung) 2, 3 2 HBA: FC32 (Emulex) 2, 3 2 NIC: 25Gb (Broadcom/Mellanox/QLogic/ Solarflare/Marvell) 2, 3 2 NIC: 100Gb (Mellanox) 2, 3 2 HBA: FC16 (Emulex/QLogic) 2, 3 2 NIC: 10Gb (Intel/Broadcom/Mellanox) 2, 3 2 NIC: 1Gb (Broadcom/Intel) 2, 3 2 PERC 10: External Adapter (Dell) 2, 3 1 HBA: External Adapt
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards HBA: FC16 (Emulex/Qlogic) 4, 5 2 NIC: 10Gb (Intel/Broadcom) 4, 5 2 HBA: FC16 (Emulex/QLogic) 4, 5 2 NIC: 1Gb (Broadcom/Intel) 4, 5 2 NIC: 10Gb (Intel/Broadcom/QLogic/ Marvell) 4, 5 2 PERC 10: External Adapter (Dell) 4, 5 1 HBA: External Adapter (Dell) 4, 5 1 Internal Storage FH (Dell) 4, 5 1 PERC 10: Mini mono/PERC 9: Mini mono/ HBA: Mini mono (Dell) Integrated Slot 1 Removing the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Figure 98. Removing the riser 1A b) For the riser 1B, 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws securing the riser to the system board and the chassis. 2. Holding the touch points, lift the riser from the system. Figure 99.
Next steps 1. Replace the expansion card riser. Installing the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If installed, remove the rear drive cage. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card. If installed, remove the PCIe filler bracket. If applicable, install the expansion card in the expansion card riser. Steps 1.
Figure 101. Installing the riser 1A b) For the riser 1B, tighten the captive screws of the riser to fit the riser firmly to the system board and the chassis. Figure 102. Installing the riser 1B Next steps 1. Install the rear drive cage. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card. If installed, remove the rear drive cage. Steps 1. Pull and lift to open the expansion card retention latch lock. 2. Hold the expansion card by the edges and pull it to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.. Figure 103.
Figure 104. Installing the filler bracket NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain 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. Next steps Install an expansion card. Installing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Figure 105. Removing the filler bracket NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain 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. 3. Holding the card on the edges, align the card with the expansion card connector on the system board. 4. Press the expansion card until it is firmly seated in the slot on the system board. 5.
Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the required cables to the expansion card. If removed, install the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Figure 108. Removing the expansion card from riser 1A Figure 109. Removing the expansion card from riser 2 3. Install a filler bracket if you are not replacing the expansion card. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card 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.
Figure 110. Installing a filler bracket for riser 1B Figure 111.
Figure 112. Installing a filler bracket for riser 2 Next steps 1. Install the expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. 4.
Figure 113. Removing a filler bracket for a riser 1B Figure 114.
Figure 115. Removing a filler bracket for a riser 2 3. Holding the card by its edges, align the card and insert the expansion card in the connector on the expansion card riser. 4. Close the expansion card retention latch. Figure 116.
Figure 117. Installing the expansion card into a riser 1A Figure 118. Installing the expansion card into a riser 2 Next steps 1. Install the expansion card riser. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the BOSS card from the riser. NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. Steps 1. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the M.2 SSD module to the BOSS card. 2. Pull the M.2 SSD module to remove it from the BOSS card. NOTE: The numbers on the image does not depict the exact steps. The numbers are just for representation of sequence. Figure 119. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.
Figure 120. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card into the riser. NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. 2. Install expansion card riser 3. Install the air shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM module Removing the IDSDM card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Figure 121. Removing the IDSDM card Next steps NOTE: If you are replacing the IDSDM module, remove the MicroSD cards. 1. Replace the IDSDM module. Installing IDSDM card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If you are replacing the IDSDM card, remove the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot number before removal.
Figure 122. Installing IDSDM card Next steps 1. Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots that are based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Micro SD card Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Figure 123. Removing the MicroSD card Next steps 1. Replace the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Remove the IDSDM module. NOTE: To use a MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
Figure 124. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps 1. Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. LOM riser card Removing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If applicable, remove the rear drive cage. Remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1.
Figure 125. Removing the LOM riser card 5. Lift the LOM riser card out of the system. 6. Remove the LOM riser bracket. a) Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. b) Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis. Figure 126. Removing the LOM riser bracket 7. If the LOM riser card is not being replaced immediately, install the LOM filler bracket. a) Insert and slide the LOM filler bracket into the slot on the chassis.
Figure 127. Installing the LOM filler bracket Next steps 1. Replace the LOM riser card. Installing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If applicable, remove the rear drive cage. Remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1. Remove the LOM filler bracket.
Figure 128. Removing the LOM filler bracket 2. Install the LOM riser bracket. a) Insert and slide the LOM riser bracket into the slot on the chassis. b) Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the bracket to the chassis with a screw. Figure 129. Installing the LOM riser bracket 3. Slide the LOM riser card towards the rear of the system to engage the ports from the slot on the chassis. 4.
Figure 130. Installing the LOM riser card Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace the expansion card riser. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Object Missing This object is not available in the repository. Removing the mini PERC card air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Figure 131. Removing the mini PERC card air shroud 2. Remove the air shroud from the system. Next steps 1. Replace the PERC card air shroud. Installing the mini PERC card air shroud Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If applicable, remove the rear drive cage. If applicable, remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1.
Figure 132. Installing the mini PERC card air shroud Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. If removed, replace the expansion card riser. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the internal mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud.
Figure 133. Removing the Internal mini PERC card Next steps 1. Replace the internal mini PERC card. Installing the Internal mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. If applicable, remove the rear drive cage. If applicable, remove the expansion card riser. Remove the PERC card air shroud. Steps 1.
Figure 134. Installing the PERC card Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the air shroud. If removed, replace the expansion card riser. If removed, replace the rear drive cage. Install the PERC card air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites NOTE: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Figure 135. Removing the system battery 2. To install a system battery, press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. 3. Insert the battery in the battery holder until the battery holder clip snaps into place. Figure 136. Installing the system battery Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a. b. c. d. e. f.
Optional internal USB memory key NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. Replacing the optional internal USB memory key Prerequisites CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB memory key: 15.9 mm width x 57.15 mm length x 7.9 mm height. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.
Figure 138. Installing the internal USB memory key a. USB memory key b. USB port Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Optional optical drive Removing the optical drive The procedure for removing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same. Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Figure 139. Removing optical drive 3. If you are not installing a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank. The procedure to install the optical drive blank is the same as the optical drive. Figure 140. Installing optical drive blank Next steps 1. Replace the optical drive. NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Installing the optional optical drive The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank. Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. If installed, remove the front bezel. If applicable, remove the backplane cover. Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive.
Figure 142. Installing optical drive Next steps 1. Connect the power and data cables to the connector on the optical drive and the connector on the system board. NOTE: Route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. 3. If applicable, install the backplane cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Figure 143. Removing a power supply unit blank Next steps 1. Replace the power supply blank or install the power supply unit. Removing a power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power. NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label. 3. Remove the PSU blank. Steps Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place. Figure 145. Installing a power supply unit Next steps 1.
Figure 146. Installing a power supply unit blank Power interposer board Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the power supply units. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Disconnect all the cables from the system board and the backplane. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 2.
Next steps 1. Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the power supply units. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Align the slots on the power interposer board (PIB) with the hooks on the PSU cage and press the PIB until the blue retention tab clicks into place. 2.
System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.
Figure 149. System board screws 2. Holding the system board holder, slightly lift the system board and slide it towards the front of the chassis. 3. Lift the system board out of the chassis. Figure 150.
Next steps 1. Replace the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3.
c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. If applicable, IDSDM module Heat sink Processor Expansion cards Expansion card riser If applicable, internal USB Connect the fan cables LOM riser card Memory modules Air shroud If applicable, rear drive cage Reconnect the cables to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. Power on the system. 4.
Trusted Platform Module Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisites NOTE: • Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed. • Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode. About this task CAUTION: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board.
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings. 3. From the TPM Security option, select On with Preboot Measurements. 4. From the TPM Command option, select Activate. 5. Save the settings. 6. Restart your system. Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2.
Figure 153. Removing the left control panel Next steps 1. Replace the left control panel. Installing the left control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Route the left control panel cable through the chassis sidewall. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2.
Figure 154. Installing the left control panel Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.
Figure 155. Removing the right control panel Next steps 1. Replace the right control panel. Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Route the right control panel cable and the VGA cable through the chassis sidewall. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2.
Figure 156. Installing the right control panel 5. Connect the VGA cable to the connector on the system board and close the blue cable retention latch. Next steps 1. Replace the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Updating BIOS About this task To update the BIOS, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Copy the BIOS update file on a USB device. 2. Plug in the USB device into any of the USB ports on your system. 3. Power on your system. 4.
• Initial system setup and configuration Placemat The Service Information Label and Getting Started Guide documents provide helpful diagrams on setting up the system. • • System Information Label Getting Started Guide Rack, Rails and Cable Management For more information regarding mounting features and key dimensions of the rack rails for mounting the system, refer to Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix.
• • • • Support for tool-less installation in 19" EIA-310-E compliant square, unthreaded round hole racks including all generations of the Dell racks. Also supports tool-less installation in threaded round hole 4-post racks. Support for tool-less installation on Dell EMC Titan or Titan-D rack as rails align with bezels on the system. Supports full extension of the system out of the rack to allow serviceability of key internal components. Support for optional cable management arm (CMA).
Figure 159. Static rails in 2-post center mount configuration Installation in the Dell EMC Titan or Titan-D racks If installing to Titan or Titan-D racks, for tool-less installation, the Stab-in/Drop-in Sliding rails (B13) must be used. This rail collapses down sufficiently to fit in racks with mounting flanges spaced about 24 inches apart from front to back. The Stab-in/Drop-in Sliding rail allows bezels of the servers and storage systems to be in alignment when installed in these racks.
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A "drop-in" design means that the system is installed vertically into the rails by inserting the standoffs on the sides of the system into the "J-slots" in the inner rail members with the rails in the fully extended position. The recommended method of installation is to first insert the rear standoffs on the system into the rear J-slots on the rails to free up a hand and then rotate the system down into the remaining Jslots while using the free hand to hold the rail against the side of the system.
Figure 162. Rail standoffs seated in J-slots 4. Push the system inward until the lock levers click into place. 5. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward or backward on both rails and slide the system into the rack until the system is in the rack. Figure 163. Slide system into the rack Installing the system into the rack (option B: Stab-In) 1. Pull the intermediate rails out of the rack until they lock into place. 2.
Figure 164. Pull out the intermediate rail Table 61. Rail component Number Component 1 Intermediate rail 2 Inner rail 3. Attach the inner rails to the sides of the system by aligning the J-slots on the rail with the standoffs on the system and sliding forward on the system until they lock into place.
Figure 165. Attach the inner rails to the system 4. With the intermediate rails extended, install the system into the extended rails. Figure 166. Install system into the extended rails 5. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward or backward on both the rails, and slide the system into the rack.
Figure 167. Slide system into the rack Initial system setup and configuration for PowerEdge R7515 This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information. Setting up the system Perform the following steps to set up the system: Steps 1. Unpack the system. 2. Install the system into the rack.
Table 62. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address Interface Documentation links iDRAC Settings utility Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article . OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at .
Table 63. Resources to install the operating system Resource Documentation links iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article at .
Downloading drivers and firmware It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on the system. Prerequisites Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to . 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter.
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7515 system Figure 168. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7515 system Figure 169. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7515 system Figure 170.
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3 Technology and components The following sections contain information about the technology and components in the Dell EMC PowerEdge system. iDRAC9 The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell system. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
• • • • • • Improved add/delete of iDRAC Users. Streamlined alerts configuration. Added Power Control and Next Boot options in HTML5 vConsole. Added feature Connection View provide the switch and port for iDRAC, LOM’s and Dell supported PCIe cards. Internal 16 GB vFlash card (optional). Bezel with LCD panel (optional). For more information on iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide and Release Notes at .
• • Lifecycle Controller logs for troubleshooting. Hardware inventory — Provides information about the current and factory system configuration. Starting Lifecycle Controller To start Lifecycle Controller, restart the system, press during POST, and select Lifecycle Controller from the list displayed. When Lifecycle Controller starts for the first time, the Settings wizard is displayed. Use the wizard to configure the preferred language and network settings.
Table 67. Memory channels Processo r Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F AMD Processor Slots 6 and 12 Slots 5 and 11 Slots 2 and 10 Slots 1 and 9 Slots 8 and 16 Slots 7 and 15 Channel G Channel H Slots 4 and 14 Slots 3 and 13 Table 68. Supported memory matrix DIMM type Rank RDIMM LRDIMM Capacity DIMM rated voltage and speed Operating Speed 1 DIMMs per Channel (DPC) 2 DIMMs per Channel (DPC) 1R 8 GB DDR4 (1.
Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information Dual processor (Start with processor1. Processor 1 and processor 2 population should match) Optimizer (Independent channel) population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, B{3}, A{4}, B{4}, A{5}, B{5}, A{6}, B{6}, A{7}, B{6} A{6}, B{6} Odd amount of DIMMs per processor allowed. NOTE: Odd number of DIMMs will result in unbalanced memory configurations, which in turn will result in performance loss.
Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information • • • • • • For 16 DIMMs: A{6}, B{6} A{5}, B{5} A{2}, B{2} A{1}, B{1}, A{8}, B{8}, A{7}, B{7}, A{4}, B{4} A{3}, B{3} • For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A16 and sockets B1 to B16 are available. • For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A8 and sockets B1 to B8 are available. Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs.
Cores CCDs x CCXs x Cores/CCX NPSx options - Single processor NPSx options - Dual processor 8 4x2x1 4, 2, 1 4, 2, 1, 0 8 2x2x2 2, 1 2, 1, 0 NOTE: If the system configuration does not support an NPS profile, the options are not displayed until the configuration changes. NOTE: If there is a memory training failure, configuration change, or processor swap that no longer supports a specific NPS profile, an error message is displayed at the end of POST and logged in the LifeCycle Controller.
• • There is no requirements for both sockets to have equal size memory. • If both sockets have memory the interleaving mode must be the same for both sockets. • The system allows for one of the sockets to have no memory. Single processor system creates a single NUMA node for the system, the SRAT and SLIT table are not required. Socket interleaving (dual processor only) - NPS0 • • • This interleaves all 16 channels (eight per socket) in a dual processor system.
Figure 172. Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) Table 77. BOSS features Function or feature Supported Stripe size supported 64K Configuration (HII) Yes Full initialization No Fast initialization Yes NOTE: By default, fast initialization is performed when you create a virtual disk.
Function or feature Supported NOTE: BOSS controller does not support controller cache. Battery support N/A NOTE: BOSS controller does not support a battery. Non-RAID disk cache policy Yes NOTE: OS controlled/Device defaults. SMART Info Yes NOTE: Use the Marvell CLI to retrieve the SMART information from the drives.
Performance level Description Value Performance PERC H740P Premium Performance H840 Power supply Your system supports one of the following: • • Two 1600 W, 1100 W, 750 W, or 495 W AC PSUs Two 1100 W or 750 W Mixed Mode HVDC PSUs NOTE: For more information, see the Technical specifications section. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label. For example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label.
NOTE: Use Dell EMC branded microSD cards that are associated with the IDSDM configured systems. Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R7515 are listed here: • • • • • • 3.5 inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane 3.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane and 3.5 inch (x2) SAS or SATA backplane (rear) 2.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA + 2.5 inch (x12) NVMe backplane 2.5 inch (x24) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5 inch (x24) NVMe backplane 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA + 2.
Figure 175. 24 X 2.5 inch drive backplane 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. SAS cable connector Signal cable connector Power cable connector Signal cable (B2) connector Signal cable (B1) connector Signal cable (B0) connector 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. SAS cable connector Power cable connector Signal cable (A2)connector Signal cable (A1) connector Signal cable (A0) connector 2. 4. 6. 8. Expander board connector A1 (PE1_A) Expander board connector A2 (PE2_A) SAS connector (J_BP_SAS) signal connector (J_SIG_A2) Figure 176. 2 x 3.
Cable routing Figure 178. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with ODD Figure 179. Cable routing - 8 x 3.
Figure 180. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive backplane Figure 181. Cable routing - 12 x 2.5 inch SAS drive + 12 x 2.
Figure 182. Cable routing - 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 80.
Card Type Slot Priority Maximum number of cards HBA: FC32 (Emulex) 4, 5 2 NIC: 25Gb (Broadcom/Mellanox/QLogic/ Solarflare/Marvell) 4, 5 2 NIC: 100Gb (Mellanox) 4, 5 2 HBA: FC16 (Emulex, QLogic) 4, 5 2 NIC: 10Gb (Intel/Broadcom) 4, 5 2 NIC: 1Gb (Broadcom/Intel) 4, 5 2 PERC 10: External Adapter (Dell) 4, 5 1 HBA: External Adapter (Dell) 4, 5 1 Internal Storage (Dell) 4, 5 1 PERC 10: Mini mono/PERC 9: Mini mono/ HBA: Mini mono (Dell) Integrated Slot 1 Table 82.
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards NIC: 25Gb (Broadcom/Mellanox/QLogic/ Solarflare/Marvell) 2, 3 2 HBA: FC16 (Emulex/QLogic) 2, 3 2 NIC: 10Gb (Intel/Broadcom/QLogic/ Marvell) 2, 3 2 NIC: 1Gb (Broadcom/Intel) 2, 3 2 PERC 10: External Adapter (Dell) 2, 3 2 HBA: External Adapter (Dell) 2, 3 1 Internal Storage FH (Dell) 2, 3 1 PCIe SSD PCIe Card (SAMSUNG/Intel) 2, 3, 4, 5 4 HBA: FC32 (Emulex) 4, 5 2 NIC: 100Gb (Mellanox) 4, 5 2 GPU: Nvidia T4 16GB 4, 5 2 NIC: 25G
Type Adapter • 2 x 25Gb SPF+ (BRCM) System fan The PowerEdge R7515 system supports up to six standard fans. Each fan has a single wire harness that plugs into the fan connectors on the system board (Fan 1 through Fan 6). Features of the cooling fans: • • • • Cooling fans are labeled FAN 1 through FAN 6. All cooling fans are cabled. All cooling fans have the same part number. The cooling fan labels are printed on the fan cage. Table 85.
Trusted platform module The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate and store keys, protect or authenticate passwords, and create and store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker drive encryption feature in Windows Server 2012/2016. Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) and Microsoft Platforms Assurance features are supported. In the 14th generation systems, the TPM chip is installed on the Plug-in Module (PIM) and bound only to one system board.
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4 BIOS and UEFIPre-operating system management applications for PowerEdge R7515 You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
Table 89. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory. Processor Settings Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size. SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Option Description DXIO Version Specifies the DXIO firmware version. Memory Settings To view the Memory Settings screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings. Table 91. Memory Settings details Option Description System Memory Size Specifies the memory size in the system. System Memory Type Specifies the type of memory installed in the system. System Memory Speed Specifies the system memory speed.
Option Description one logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default. Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the virtualization technology for the processor. This option is set to Enabled by default. IOMMU Support Enable or Disable IOMMU support. It is required to create IVRS ACPI table. This option is set to Enabled by default. L1 Stream HW Prefetcher Enables or disables the L1 stream hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Table 95. SATA Settings details Option Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, AHCI mode , or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI Mode by default. NOTE: 1. You might also need to change the Boot Mode setting to UEFI. Otherwise, you should set the field to Non-RAID mode. 2. No ESXi and Ubuntu OS support under RAID mode. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for AHCI Mode.
Option Description CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Boot Sequence Retry Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to boot, the system re-attempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: You can also enable or disable boot order devices as needed. Network Settings To view the Network Settings screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Network Settings. NOTE: For information about Linux network performance settings, see the Linux Network Tuning Guide for AMD EPYC Processor Based Servers at AMD.com. NOTE: Network Settings are not supported in BIOS boot mode. Table 99.
Option Description Primary DNS Specifies the primary DNS server IP address for the HTTP Device. Secondary DNS Specifies the secondary DNS server IP address for the HTTP Device. URI Obtain URI from the DHCP server if not specified Table 102. UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details Option Description iSCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator in IQN format. iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device.
Option Description embedded management controller. The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2Embedded NIC1options are only available on systems that do not have Integrated Network Cards. The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2Embedded NIC1 option is mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2Embedded NIC1 option by using the NIC management utilities of the system. Embedded Video Controller Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display.
Option Description Slot Bifurcation Auto Discovery Bifurcation Settings allows Platform Default Bifurcation and Manual bifurcation Control. The default is set to Platform Default Bifurcation. The slot bifurcation field is accessible when set to Manual bifurcation Control and is grayed out when set to Platform Default Bifurcation. Serial Communication To view the Serial Communication screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Serial Communication. Table 105.
Table 106. System Profile Settings details Option Description System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt (OS) by default. Other options include Performance and Custom.
Option Description Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to Off by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, and TPM Activation if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements. When TPM 1.2 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to Off, On with Pre-boot Measurements, or On without Pre-boot Measurements. When TPM 2.0 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to On or Off.
Option Description Table 111. Secure Boot Mode Options Descriptions User Mode In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policy objects. The BIOS allows unauthenticated programmatic transitions between modes. Deployed Mode Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and the BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policy objects.
Option Description Options Descriptions Deployed Mode Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and the BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policy objects. Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions. Audit Mode In Audit mode, PK is not present. The BIOS does not authenticate programmatic updates to the policy objects, and transitions between modes.
A message prompts you to reenter the system password. 5. Reenter the system password, and click OK. 6. In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab. A message prompts you to reenter the setup password. 7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK. 8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again. A message prompts you to save the changes. NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message: Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: System Halted! Must power down. Password Invalid. Number of unsuccessful password attempts: Maximum number of password attempts exceeded.System halted. Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed.
Option Description Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes. Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by default. NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards. F1/F2 Prompt on Error Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by default. The F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.
Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications. Embedded system management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the lifecycle of the system.
5 Troubleshooting your system Safety first — for you and your system OSTRZEŻENIE 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 is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
• MX7000 chassis (Enclosure controller/Management Service Module, fans, PSU) • MX840c double-width compute sled (with backplane, cables) • • System board • PEM • iDRAC card • Two processors in CPU1 and CPU2 • One memory module (DIMM) each installed in the sockets A1 and B1 MX7000 chassis (Enclosure controller/Management Service Module, fans, PSU) Minimum configuration to POST The components mentioned below are the minimum configuration to POST: • • • • • • Two power supply units One compute sled One
• • • • One power supply unit System board C6400 chassis (backplane board, link board, CM board, mid board, PIB board, cables) C6420 sled • • • • • • One processor (CPU) in socket CPU1 One memory module (DIMM) in socket A1 One power supply unit System board C6400 chassis (backplane board, link board, CM board, mid board, PIB board, cables) C6525 sled • Two processor configurations: • • One processor in socket CPU1 • One memory module (DIMM) on channel A1 for CPU1 • One power supply unit • Right contr
• • System board PDB and cable • • • • • Processor One memory module (DIMM) in socket A1 One power supply unit System board PIB and cable Troubleshooting system startup failure If you boot the system to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system stops responding. To avoid this issue, you must boot to the same boot mode in which you installed the operating system. For all other startup issues, note the system messages that appear on the screen.
Steps 1. Disconnect the keyboard and/or mouse cables from the system and reconnect them. 2. If the problem persists, connect the keyboard and/or mouse to another USB port on the system. 3. If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled. NOTE: Older operating systems may not support USB 3.0. 4. Check if USB 3.0 is enabled in System Setup. If enabled, disable it and see if the issue is resolved. 5.
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - Laptop connection For information about USB laptop connection and system configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at . Kroki 1. Ensure that your laptop is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with a USB Type A/A cable. 2. On the iDRAC Settings Utility screen, ensure that USB Management Port Mode is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 3.
8. Ensure that all the NICs and switches on the network are set to the same data transmission speed and duplex. For more information, see the documentation for each network device. 9. Ensure that all the NIC and switches on the network are set to the same data transmission speed and duplex. For more information, see the documentation for each network device. 10. Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.
Troubleshooting a damaged system 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. Steps 1.
Kolejne kroki If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Troubleshooting power supply units Wymagania OSTRZEŻENIE 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 is not covered by your warranty.
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. Ensure that the following conditions exist: • • • • • • • System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is not removed.
Troubleshooting system memory Wymagania OSTRZEŻENIE 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 is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. Kroki 1.
Kroki 1. Enter System Setup and ensure that the USB key port is enabled on the Integrated Devices screen. 2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove the system cover. 4. Locate the USB key and reseat it. 5. Install the system cover. 6. Turn on the system and attached peripherals, and check if the USB key is functioning. 7. If the problem is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3. 8. Insert a known working USB key. 9.
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. Kroki 1. Try using a different CD or DVD. 2. If the problem is not resolved, enter System Setup and ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. 3. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. 4.
Troubleshooting a storage controller OSTRZEŻENIE 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 is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
7. Install the system cover. 8. Turn on the system and attached peripherals. 9. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 10. Remove the system cover. 11. Remove the sled from the enclosure. 12. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. 13. Remove all expansion cards installed in the sled. 14. Install the sled into the enclosure. 15. Install the system cover. 16. Run the appropriate diagnostic test.
Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode The system should remain in manufacturing mode until all service has been completed. After the system board has been replaced, the following message may be displayed upon boot: Figure 185. Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode If you see the BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected message, the replacement motherboard is in manufacturing mode. Do not exit manufacturing mode before you install the Identity Module if this system board replacement is for an OEM-branded product.
6 PowerEdge R7515 technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. System dimensions Figure 186. Dimensions of the PowerEdge R7515 system Table 119. PowerEdge R7515 system dimensions Xa Xb Y Za (with bezel) Za (without bezel) Zb* Zc 482 mm (18.97 inches) 434 mm (17.08 inches) 86.8 mm (3.41 inches) 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) 22 mm (0.87 inches) 647.07 mm (25.47 inches) 681.755 mm (26.
Chassis weight Table 120. Chassis weight System Maximum weight (with all drives) 8 x 3.5-inch 23.78 kg (52.42 lb) 12 x 3.5-inch 25.68 kg (56.61 lb) 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) 27.3 kg (60.18 lb) 24 x 2.5-inch 23.72 kg (52.29 lb) Processor specifications Table 121.
Supported operating systems The PowerEdge R7515 supports the following operating systems: • • • • • Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi For more information on the specific versions and additions, see https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/SupportedOS/ poweredge-r6515https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/SupportedOS/poweredge-r6525https://www.dell.
Table 124. Memory specifications DIMM type RDIMM DIMM rank DIMM capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Single rank 8 GB 8 GB 128 GB 16 GB 16 GB 256 GB 32 GB 32 GB 512 GB 64 GB 64 GB 1 TB 128 GB 128 GB 2 TB Dual rank 3DS LRDIMM Octa rank Table 125. Memory module sockets Memory module sockets Speed Sixteen 288-pin 3200 MT/s, 2933 MT/s, 2666 MT/s Storage controller specifications The PowerEdge R7515 system supports the following controller cards: Table 126.
• • 12 x 2.5-inch SAS, SATA drives and 12 x 2.5-inch NVMe drives 8 x 2.5-inch SAS, SATA drives and 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe drives Optical drives The PowerEdge R7515 system supports the following optical drives: Table 127. Supported optical drive type Supported drive type Supported number of drives Dedicated SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD +/-RW drive One Ports and connectors specifications USB ports specifications Table 128. PowerEdge R7515 system USB specifications Front USB port type Rear No. of ports USB 2.
IDSDM module The PowerEdge R7515 system supports optional Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) module. The module supports two microSD cards. The supported microSD card storage capacities are mentioned below: • • • 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB NOTE: There are two dip switches on the IDSDM for write-protection. NOTE: One IDSDM card slot is dedicated for redundancy. NOTE: Use Dell EMC branded microSD cards that are associated with the IDSDM configured systems.
Operational climatic range category A2 Table 131. Operational climatic range category A2 Allowable continuous operations Temperature ranges for altitude <900 meters (<2,953 feet) 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the platform Humidity percent ranges (Non-condensing at all times) 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point Operational altitude de-rating Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 meters (1.
Shared requirements across all categories Table 134. Shared requirements across all categories Allowable operations Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both operation and non-operation) 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (9°F in 15 minutes), 5°C in an hour* (9°F in an hour) for tape hardware Non-operational temperature limits -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) Non-operational humidity limits 5% to 95% RH with 27°C (80.
Drive Configuration type 8x3.5inch drives 12x3.5inch drives 12x3.5inch drives 24x2.5-inch drives 12x2.5-inch drives 24x2.5-inch drives SAS + 12x2.
Table 140. CPU support matrix Processor TDP (W) cTDPMax (W) Cores Fan type Fan type (8x3.5-inch/ 24x2.
Expanded operating temperature Specifications For temperatures 35°C– 40°C, derate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m (1°F per 319 ft) above 950 m (3,1171 ft). ≤ 1% of annual operating hours -5°C–45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C–35°C), the system can operate down to -5°C or up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: This condition applies to data center and nondata center environments. NOTE: Common sources of conductive dust include manufacturing processes, and zinc whiskers from the plating on the bottom of raised floor tiles Corrosive dust • • Air must be free of corrosive dust. Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and nondata center environments. Table 144.
7 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. 2. Click the required product or product version. NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system. • 3. On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
Task Document Managing your system For information about systems management software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide. For information about installing, using, and troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
8 Document history Table 146.
