Getting Started Guide
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... Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES (version 4) for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for an optional integrated RAID controller card. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. • An integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and...
... Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES (version 4) for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for an optional integrated RAID controller card. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. • An integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD NOTE: DVD devices are data only. VGA connectors 16 MB of DDR SDRAM 800...
... Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD NOTE: DVD devices are data only. VGA connectors 16 MB of DDR SDRAM 800...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Card 85 Activating the Integrated NIC TOE 87 Microprocessor 87 Replacing a Processor 88 SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 92 Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 92 Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 93 Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 95 Configuring the Boot Drive 95 Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only...
... Card 85 Activating the Integrated NIC TOE 87 Microprocessor 87 Replacing a Processor 88 SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 92 Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 92 Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 93 Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 95 Configuring the Boot Drive 95 Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only...
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... a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 113 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 115 Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 116 6 Contents
... a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 113 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 115 Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 116 6 Contents
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... you to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Management Utility, which allows you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. This keystroke allows you to choose a boot device. ...controller user's guide for more information on setup and use of DRAC. 10 About Your System Also configures 0 and 1 hardware RAID levels. For more information on page 38). Opens the utility partition, allowing you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program...
... you to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Management Utility, which allows you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. This keystroke allows you to choose a boot device. ...controller user's guide for more information on setup and use of DRAC. 10 About Your System Also configures 0 and 1 hardware RAID levels. For more information on page 38). Opens the utility partition, allowing you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program...
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...See your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 131. Table 1-4. Specified voltage regulator has See "Getting Help" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. Specified microprocessor is See "Troubleshooting System out of acceptable operating range. Processor # VCORE voltage ...131. RPM of specified cooling fan is reporting a system error. See bad, or unable to recharge due to "Replacing the SAS RAID thermal issues. About Your System 17 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 131. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code...
...See your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 131. Table 1-4. Specified voltage regulator has See "Getting Help" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. Specified microprocessor is See "Troubleshooting System out of acceptable operating range. Processor # VCORE voltage ...131. RPM of specified cooling fan is reporting a system error. See bad, or unable to recharge due to "Replacing the SAS RAID thermal issues. About Your System 17 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 131. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code...
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... of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might be able to log any more events. messages can often specify a very precise fault condition that the RAID Replace RAID battery. Clear the log by LCD Status Messages When a single message appears on the status LCD, locate the code in Table 1-4 and perform the... Problems Described by deleting event entries. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2118 Fatal NB Mem CRC One of "Replacing the SAS RAID charge left. Table 1-4.
... of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might be able to log any more events. messages can often specify a very precise fault condition that the RAID Replace RAID battery. Clear the log by LCD Status Messages When a single message appears on the status LCD, locate the code in Table 1-4 and perform the... Problems Described by deleting event entries. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2118 Fatal NB Mem CRC One of "Replacing the SAS RAID charge left. Table 1-4.
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... abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the documentation that section for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in this section. Diagnostics Messages When you format a diskette, a message will...SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 80. Dell ...
... abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the documentation that section for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in this section. Diagnostics Messages When you format a diskette, a message will...SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 80. Dell ...
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... (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is enabled if IDE devices are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Options ...
... (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is enabled if IDE devices are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Options ...
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... • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section...
... • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section...
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... 46. 3 Open the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53. 5 Disconnect the cables from the system board, the SAS controller card, or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, and pull the cable out of the way of the components inside the computer, and protecting against the chassis. 9 Close the expansion...
... 46. 3 Open the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53. 5 Disconnect the cables from the system board, the SAS controller card, or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, and pull the cable out of the way of the components inside the computer, and protecting against the chassis. 9 Close the expansion...
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NOTE: The optional SAS controller card supporting up to four SAS or SATA drives in a level 0 or 1 RAID configuration, connect the cables to an optional SAS controller card (see "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 57) installed into expansion slot 4 (...), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). The optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card ...
NOTE: The optional SAS controller card supporting up to four SAS or SATA drives in a level 0 or 1 RAID configuration, connect the cables to an optional SAS controller card (see "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 57) installed into expansion slot 4 (...), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). The optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...optional SAS controller card supporting up to six SAS or SATA drives in a level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configuration, connect the cables to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See Figure 6-2 for the... of these connectors. Installing System Components 65 See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 95, and see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the integrated PCI slot. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into...
...optional SAS controller card supporting up to six SAS or SATA drives in a level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configuration, connect the cables to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See Figure 6-2 for the... of these connectors. Installing System Components 65 See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 95, and see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the integrated PCI slot. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into...
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... Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 hard drive activity system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 2 SAS RAID controller daughter 3 SASx connector (2) card battery connector 4 hard drive LED activity cable 5 center fan retention cage connector 6 hard drive interface cable connector 7 hard drive power ...
... Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 hard drive activity system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 2 SAS RAID controller daughter 3 SASx connector (2) card battery connector 4 hard drive LED activity cable 5 center fan retention cage connector 6 hard drive interface cable connector 7 hard drive power ...
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... center fans. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the system. 11 If you are authorized to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or SCSI controller card. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 8 Push the spring-loaded release latch on page 79... the power outlet. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 58. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the center fan bracket. See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 93 or "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to the right and eject the tape...
... center fans. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the system. 11 If you are authorized to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or SCSI controller card. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 8 Push the spring-loaded release latch on page 79... the power outlet. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 58. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the center fan bracket. See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 93 or "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to the right and eject the tape...
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... Push the spring latch at opposite ends of a SCSI chain be unterminated. See Figure 3-15. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 53. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 95. 19 Close the system. ... to the cable in between be terminated and that came with other devices on page 53. 18 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the SCSI bus. Installing System Components 69 b Draw the filler ...
... Push the spring latch at opposite ends of a SCSI chain be unterminated. See Figure 3-15. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 53. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 95. 19 Close the system. ... to the cable in between be terminated and that came with other devices on page 53. 18 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the SCSI bus. Installing System Components 69 b Draw the filler ...
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.... Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the optical drive. 10 Remove the optical drive from the... from the back of the center fans. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI tape backup unit according to their electrical outlets. 70 Installing...
.... Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the optical drive. 10 Remove the optical drive from the... from the back of the center fans. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI tape backup unit according to their electrical outlets. 70 Installing...
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... fans into the drive slot on page 47. 19 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on page 79. 8 If the mounting screws are authorized to remove the system... cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages...
... fans into the drive slot on page 47. 19 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on page 79. 8 If the mounting screws are authorized to remove the system... cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages...
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... to the next step. See "Removing the Bezel" on page 53. b Remove the fans from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the components inside the system. Installing the Diskette Drive Into...
... to the next step. See "Removing the Bezel" on page 53. b Remove the fans from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14) and pull the cables out of the way of the components inside the system. Installing the Diskette Drive Into...
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... See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 47. 12 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 10 Close the system. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 53 c If applicable, reconnect the cables to their electrical...
... See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 47. 12 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 10 Close the system. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 53 c If applicable, reconnect the cables to their electrical...