Dell PowerEdge FC630 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E02B Regulatory Type: E02B004
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 About your system................................................................................................ 7 Front-panel features and indicators..................................................................................................... 7 Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives.......................................................................................... 8 Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns.................................................................................
Choosing the system boot mode....................................................................................................... 31 Assigning a system and/or setup password....................................................................................... 31 Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 32 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password....................................................
Replacing the SD vFlash card....................................................................................................... 60 Network Daughter Card......................................................................................................................61 Removing the Network Daughter Card........................................................................................61 Installing the Network Daughter Card..........................................................................
Safety first—for you and your system................................................................................................ 96 Troubleshooting system memory...................................................................................................... 96 Troubleshooting hard drives...............................................................................................................97 Troubleshooting USB devices.........................................................................
1 About your system Front-panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators—2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD system Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators—1.8 inch SSD system Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 Hard drives/SSDs Icon Description 2.5 inch harddrive system Two 2.5 inch hotswap SAS/SATA hard drives or SAS/ SATA/PCIe SSDs.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1.8 inch SSD system Eight 1.8 inch hotswap SATA SSDs. 2 USB management port Allows a USB device to be connected to the system. 3 USB management port/iDRAC Direct port The USB management port can function as a regular USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.
Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators 1. drive activity indicator (green) 2. drive status indicator (green and amber) NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off.
Figure 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator 1. iDRAC Direct status indicator The table below displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import). Convention iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern Condition A Steady green Lights green for a minimum of 2 seconds at the beginning and end of a file transfer. B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks. C Green and turns off Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
Documentation matrix The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system. To... Refer to... Set up your system and know the system technical specifications Getting Started With Your System Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offerings Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.
Quick Resource Locator Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.
Performing initial system configuration 2 After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system in the enclosure, install the operating system if it is not pre-installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address. Setting up your system 1. Unpack the sled. 2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the sled connectors. CAUTION: While installing the sled, ensure that it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure, to prevent damage to the sled connectors. 3.
For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals. Logging in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information on logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page. 3. Click Get drivers and downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed. 4. Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.
Pre-operating system management applications 3 The pre-operating system management applications for your PowerEdge system help you manage different settings and features of your system without booting to the operating system. Your PowerEdge system has the following pre-operating system management applications: • • • System Setup Boot Manager Dell Lifecycle Controller Navigation keys The navigation keys can help you access the pre-operating system management applications.
• Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default. • Text Browser — This is enabled using Console Redirection. NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the help text in the text browser, press . Entering System Setup 1. Turn on or restart your system. 2.
Menu Item Description Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related features and options. System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on. System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup password, TPM security, and so on. It also enables or disables support for the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Menu Item Description Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system.
Menu Item Description Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher option is set to Enabled. DCU Streamer Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is set to Enabled. DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
Menu Item Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only to ATA and AHCI mode. Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST. Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device.
Menu Item Description Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive.
Menu Item Description Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port J Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Menu Item Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device. to 4) Integrated Devices screen Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → Integrated Devices.
Menu Item Description Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled. Serial Communication screen You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. You can view the Serial Communication screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial Communication.
System Profile Settings screen You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management. You can view the System Profile Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Profile Settings. Menu Item 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.
Menu Item Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1 Monitor/Mwait Description NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2. Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled. Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.
Menu Item Description Intel TXT Allows you to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off. Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the system. By default, the Power Button option is set to Enabled.
Menu Item Description System Time Enables you to set the time on the system. System Date Enables you to set the date on the system. Asset Tag Displays 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. By default the Keyboard NumLock is set to On. NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards. F1/F2 Prompt on Error Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error.
About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system. Entering Boot Manager The Boot Manager screen allows you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities. 1. Turn on or restart your system. 2. Press when you see the message = Boot Manager.
4. Click Exit, click Yes to save the settings on exit. Choosing the system boot mode System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS. You must select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of System Setup.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). A message prompts you to re-enter the system password. 6. Re-enter the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. 7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press or . A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password. 8. Re-enter the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK. 9. Press to return to the System BIOS screen.
5. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press or . 6. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press or . NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to re-enter the new password. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion. 7. Press to return to the System BIOS screen.
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility 1. Turn on or restart the managed system. 2. Press during Power-on Self-test (POST). 3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.
4 Installing and removing sled components This section provides information on installing and removing the sled components. For information on installing and removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Safety instructions CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Removing and installing a sled 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 came with the product.
Figure 5. Removing and installing the I/O connector cover 1.
Figure 6. Removing and installing the sled 1. FX2/FX2s enclosure 2. sled 3. sled handle 4. release button Installing the sled Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
3. Align the sled with the bay on the enclosure. 4. Slide the sled into the enclosure until the sled connectors are firmly engaged with the midplane connectors. The sled handle rotates toward the enclosure as the sled slides into the enclosure. 5. Press the sled handle to closed position till the release button clicks into place. Next steps Turn on the sled. Inside the sled Figure 7. Inside the sled 1. rSPI card 2. PCIe mezzanine card connector (2) 3. NDC 4. memory module (24) 5.
9. processor 1 Cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Installing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or 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 came with the product.
Figure 9. Removing and installing a processor/DIMM blank 1. processor/DIMM blank 2. tab on the processor/DIMM blank (4) 3. memory module socket (2) 4. heat sink retention socket (4) Next steps 1. Install the processor and the heat sink. See Installing a processor. 2. If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor/DIMM blank. See Installing a processor/DIMM blank. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Steps 1. Align the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank with the heat sink retention screws on the system board. 2. Lower the processor/DIMM blank onto the system until the holes on the tabs of the processor/DIMM blank engages with the heat sink retention screws on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the processor and the heat sink. See Installing a processor. 2. Ensure that you install a processor/DIMM blank when you have removed a processor permanently. 3.
DIMM Type DIMMs Populated Per Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) For 1.2 V 2 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank 3 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank Figure 10.
General memory-module installation guidelines Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for best performance: • LRDIMMs, and RDIMMs must not be mixed. • x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-specific guidelines. • A maximum of three single- or dual-rank RDIMMs can be populated in a channel.
Mode-specific guidelines Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected. NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to gain SDDC.
Memory installation guidelines: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology. • DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs - for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
NOTE: When using an 104 mm wide heat sinks for dual processors, the memory module sockets A6, A8, A10, A12, B6, B8, B10, and B12 are not available for population. Table 4.
System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs Organization and Speed DIMM Slot Population 256 16 16 2R x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 384 16 24 2R x4, 1600 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12 512 32 16 4R x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 768 32 24 4R x4, 1600 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12,
Figure 11. Removing the memory module 1. memory module 3. memory-module ejector (2) 2. memory-module socket Next steps 1. If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory-module blank. If you are installing a new memory module, see Installing memory modules. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing memory modules Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Steps 1. Locate the appropriate memory-module socket. 2. Press the ejectors on the memory-module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module. 3. Align the edge connector on the memory module with the alignment key on the memory-module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
Steps 1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch. 2. Pull back and hold the retention bracket away from the PCIe mezzanine card. 3. Lift the end of the retention latch until the two connectors on the PCIe mezzanine card disengage from connectors on the system board. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, you must hold the card only by its edges. 4. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card up and away from the system. 5.
Installing a PCIe mezzanine card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled. CAUTION: When an SD card failure occurs, and the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup is set to Mirror Mode, there may be loss of data. To avoid data loss, follow step 4 through step 6 of Troubleshooting an internal SD card.
Figure 13. Replacing an SD card 1. IDSDM card 2. SD card 3. upper card slot (SD 2) 4. lower card slot (SD 1) Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is enabled. 3. Check if the new SD card is functioning properly. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. Internal USB key The sled provides an internal USB connector for a USB flash memory key.
a bootable file on the USB memory key, see the user documentation that accompanied the USB memory key. Replacing the internal USB key 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.
Removing the IDSDM card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2.
3. SD card slot bracket 4. PCIe mezzanine card support bracket 5. IDSDM card connector on the system board 6. standoff (2) Next steps 1. Install the IDSDM card, see Installing the IDSDM card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related Links Replacing the internal USB key Replacing an SD card Installing the IDSDM card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
rSPI card (optional) rSPI (restore Serial Peripheral Interface) is a SPI flash device to store information about the system Service Tag, system configuration, or iDRAC license. Removing the rSPI card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Next steps 1. Install the rSPI card, see Installing the rSPI card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the rSPI card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple 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.
3. Press inward on the card to lock it into the slot. Figure 17. Replacing the SD vFlash card 1. SD vFlash card 3. SD vFlash card slot identification label 2. SD vFlash card slot Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Network Daughter Card Removing the Network Daughter Card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card. See Removing a PCIe mezzanine card. Steps 1. Remove the two screws that secure the Network Daughter Card (NDC) to the system board. 2. Lift the card from the system board. Figure 18. Removing and installing the NDC 1. slot on the NDC 2. screw (2) 3. NDC 4. standoff (2) 5. connector on the system board 6. tab projections Next steps 1.
Installing the Network Daughter Card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Removing a processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 19. Installing and removing a heat sink 5. 1. retention screw (4) 2. heat sink 3. processor socket 4. heat sink retention socket (4) Use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield. CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 6.
Figure 20. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence 1. socket-release lever 1 3. socket-release lever 2 2. processor 7. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way. 8. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Figure 21. Installing and removing a processor 1. socket-release lever 1 2. pin–1 corner of the processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. socket-release lever 2 7. processor socket 8. tab (4) Next steps 1. If you are removing the processor permanently, install the processor/DIMM blank. If you are installing a new processor, see Installing a processor. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
NOTE: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1. NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor. 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 4. Remove the processor or processor blank/DIMM blank. Steps 1.
Figure 22. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor 1. processor 2. thermal grease 3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other. Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.
Related Links Installing the cooling shroud Hard drives/SSDs Your system upports up to two 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS /SATA hard drives and eight 1.8 inch SATA SSDs. The hard drives/SSDs are supplied in special hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive bays and these drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive backplane board. NOTE: Mixing of SSD/SAS/SATA hardrives is not supported. Hard-drive/SSD bay numbering Figure 23. Hard-drive/SSD bay numbering — 2.
Removing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2.
Related Links Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns Installing a hard drive/SSD Prerequisites CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the sled is powered on, the hard drive/SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive/SSD is immediately lost after the hard drive/SSD is installed.
Figure 26. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD blank 1. hard-drive/SSD blank 2. release latch 2. release latch Figure 27. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD blank 1. SSD blank Next steps 1. Install the hard drive/SSD. See Installing a hard drive/SSD.
Installing a hard-drive/SSD blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD. Steps Insert the hard-drive/SSD blank into the hard-drive/SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place. Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the sled must be powered down to service a hard drive/SSD.
Figure 28. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD carrier 1. screw (4) 2. hard drive/SSD 3. hard-drive/SSD carrier 4. screw hole (4) Next steps Install a new 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD carrier. See Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD carrier. Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Steps 1. Slide the hard drive/SSD in to the hard-drive/SSD carrier. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard-drive/SSD carrier. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws. 3. Fasten the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard-drive/SSD carrier. Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and 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 came with the product.
Figure 30. Removing and installing a hard-drive/SSD cage 1. standoff (4) 2. hard-drive/SSD cage 3. screw (2) 4. screw hole (2) Next steps 1. Install the hard-drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage. 2. Install the hard-drive/SSD backplane. 3. Install the hard drive(s)/SSD(s). 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
NOTE: You must remove the hard-drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard-drive/SSD cage or service other components inside the system. 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Remove the hard-drive/SSD cage, see Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage. Steps 1. Align the slots on the sides of the hard-drive/SSD cage with the standoffs on the chassis. 2.
3. Remove the hard-drive/SSD cage. See Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage. 4. Loosen the two retention screws securing the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to the system board connector. 5. Lift the backplane up and away from the system. Figure 31. Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane 1. hard-drive/SSD backplane 2. hard-drive/SSD backplane cable 3. retention screw (2) 4. screw hole on the hard-drive/SSD cage (2) 5. guide pin 6.
Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
PERC H730P slim card The PERC H730P slim card is supported only on systems with eight 1.8 inch SSDs and two processors. Removing a PERC H730P slim card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Figure 32. Removing and installing a PERC H730P slim card 1. standoff (2) 2. PERC H730P slim-card cable connector 3. pull tag 4. PERC H730P slim card 5. PERC H730P release latch 6. lock and unlock icon on the PERC H730P slim card bracket Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing a PERC H730P slim card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Steps 1. If installed, remove the PERC H730P slim card blank. 2. Press the release latch on the side of the chassis to the unlock position. NOTE: Ensure that all the memory-module ejectors are in the closed position. 3. Align the slots on the PERC H730P slim card with the standoffs on the side of the chassis. 4. Lower the PERC H730P slim card into the chassis until the slots on the card engage with the standoffs on the side of the chassis. 5.
Steps 1. Loosen the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector and lift it away from the PCIe extender/storage controller card. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe extender/storage controller card, you must hold the card only by its edges. 2. Lift the PCIe extender/storage controller card up and away from the system. Figure 33. Removing and installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card 1. retention screw (2) 2. slot on the PCIe extender/storage controller card 3.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related Links Removing a hard drive/SSD Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage Installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
NVRAM backup battery Replacing the NVRAM backup battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 34. Replacing the NVRAM backup battery 1. positive side of battery 2. negative side of battery connector Next steps 1. Install the following: a. system board b. IDSDM/rSPI card c. NDC d. PCIe mezzanine cards e. hard-drive/SSD cage f. hard-drive/SSD backplane g. cooling shroud h. hard drives/SSDs 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. Enter the System Setup to confirm that the battery is operating properly. 4.
Removing a PCIe mezzanine card Removing the Network Daughter Card Removing the IDSDM card Removing the rSPI card Removing the system board Installing the system board Installing the IDSDM card Installing the rSPI card Installing the Network Daughter Card Installing a PCIe mezzanine card Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Installing the cooling shroud Installing a hard drive/SSD Removing the sled Installing the sled System board Removing the system board Prerequisites
5. f. hard-drive/SSD cage g. PCIe extender/storage controller card h. PCIe mezzanine card i. IDSDM/rSPI card j. NDC k. SD vFlash card l. internal USB key Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the board. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: You must temporarily label the hard drive/SSD before removal so that you can replace them in their original locations.
Figure 35. Removing and installing the system board 1. hex nut screw (4) 2. system board 3. screw (10) 4. system board handle Next steps 1. Install the system board. See Installing the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing a PCIe mezzanine card Removing the Network Daughter Card Removing the IDSDM card Removing the rSPI card Replacing the SD vFlash card Replacing the internal USB key Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
i. hard drive(s)/SSD(s) NOTE: Ensure that you reinstall the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations. 3. j. cooling shroud k. memory modules l. processor(s) and heat sink(s) Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. NOTE: If you are not installing the sled in the enclosure, install the I/O connector cover. 4. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. See the iDRAC8 User's Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals. 5. Ensure that you: a.
• Press N to navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options. • Press to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile. After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. 3. Do one of the following: • Press Y to restore the system configuration data. • Press N to use the default configuration settings. After the restore process is complete, the system reboots.
3. Press the plastic bolt until the bolt snaps into place. Figure 36. Installing the TPM 1. TPM 2. TPM connector 3. slot on the TPM connector 4. plastic bolt 5. slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users 1.
Troubleshooting your system 5 Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and 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 came with the product.
If the test fails, see Getting Help. Related Links Removing the sled Installing the sled Troubleshooting hard drives Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Steps 1. Ensure that the sled is turned on. 2. Check the USB device connection to the sled. 3. Swap the USB device with a known-working USB device. 4. Connect the USB devices to the sled using a powered USB hub. 5. If another sled is installed, connect the USB device to that sled. If the USB device works with a different sled, the first sled may be faulty. See Getting Help. Troubleshooting Solid State Drives Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Troubleshooting an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Steps 1.
Related Links Removing the sled Installing the sled Troubleshooting the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Steps 1.
5. Turn on the sled. 6. Enter the System Setup. If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup, replace the battery. If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see Getting Help. NOTE: If the sled is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation is caused by a defective battery. NOTE: Some software may cause the sled’s time to speed up or slow down.
Using System Diagnostics 6 If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Running Embedded System Diagnostics from an external media 1. Format the external resource media (USB flash drive or CDROM) to emulate a hard drive. See the documentation that came with the resource media for instructions. 2. Configure the resource media to be a bootable device. 3. Create a directory for the system diagnostics on the resource media. 4. Copy the system diagnostics files into the directory. To download the Dell diagnostics utility, go to dell.com/support. 5.
Jumpers and connectors 7 System board jumper settings CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
System board connectors Figure 37. System board connectors Table 6. System board connectors Item Connector Description 1 BATTERY Connector for the 3.
Item Connector Description 13 A3, A7, A11, A4, A8, A12 Memory module sockets (processor 1) 14 PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR System configuration jumpers NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. 15 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory module sockets (processor 2) 16 USB2 USB connector 17 USB1 USB connector 18 TPM TPM connector 19 J_BP Hard-drive backplane connector Disabling a forgotten password The software security features of sled include a system password and a setup password.
Technical specifications 8 Physical Height 4.03 cm (1.58 inch) Width 21.1 cm (8.3 inch) Depth 53.58 cm (21.09 inch) Weight (maximum) 6.4 kg (14.
Drives Flash drive Internal optional USB Internal optional SD card Optional vFlash card (with integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise) Connectors Front USB One 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant and one 4-pin, USB 3.
Environmental specifications Relative humidity Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. Operating 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point. Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations). Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
Environmental specifications NOTE: Applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. Conductive dust NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments. Corrosive dust NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments. NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Expanded operating temperature For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, derate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft). Expanded operating temperature restrictions • • • • Do not perform a cold startup below 5 °C. Maximum 105 W processor is supported.
Getting help 9 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2.
