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...Back Fan Bracket 80 Replacing the Back Fan Bracket 80 Memory 80 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 82 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 82 Memory Sparing Support 82 Memory Mirroring Support 83 Installing Memory Modules 83 Removing Memory Modules 85 Installing a RAC ...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...
...Back Fan Bracket 80 Replacing the Back Fan Bracket 80 Memory 80 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 82 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 82 Memory Sparing Support 82 Memory Mirroring Support 83 Installing Memory Modules 83 Removing Memory Modules 85 Installing a RAC ...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...
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... daughter card. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 33. For more information, see the documentation for your RAID card. Table 1-1. Also configures RAID hardware levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. If you to run the system diagnostics. For more information, see "Integrated Devices... your system and try again. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Option is displayed only if you to selected DRAC configuration settings. This keystroke allows you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows...
... daughter card. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 33. For more information, see the documentation for your RAID card. Table 1-1. Also configures RAID hardware levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. If you to run the system diagnostics. For more information, see "Integrated Devices... your system and try again. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Option is displayed only if you to selected DRAC configuration settings. This keystroke allows you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows...
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... the application or the operating system. Record the message on a copy of DIMMs (for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in that you may result. Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning... About Your System See the RAID controller documentation for example, 1 DIMM, 6 DIMMs, 4 DIMMs in slot 1. Embedded RAID firmware responds with slot 1. Diagnostic error messages are generated by typing y (yes) or n (no). Warning: The current memory configuration is not present! The system...
... the application or the operating system. Record the message on a copy of DIMMs (for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in that you may result. Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning... About Your System See the RAID controller documentation for example, 1 DIMM, 6 DIMMs, 4 DIMMs in slot 1. Embedded RAID firmware responds with slot 1. Diagnostic error messages are generated by typing y (yes) or n (no). Warning: The current memory configuration is not present! The system...
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... Displays the MAC address for the information fields that appear on the Integrated Devices screen. Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup... settings. Table 2-5. Table 2-4. When using the Read-Only setting, the drive cannot be set to the channel. You can also configure the drive as Read-Only, or Off. Diskette Controller (Auto default) Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. Serial Communication...
... Displays the MAC address for the information fields that appear on the Integrated Devices screen. Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup... settings. Table 2-5. Table 2-4. When using the Read-Only setting, the drive cannot be set to the channel. You can also configure the drive as Read-Only, or Off. Diskette Controller (Auto default) Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. Serial Communication...
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...(INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. 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 (PCIE_X4_4), ...and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). • For up to the connector on the system board ...
...(INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. 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 (PCIE_X4_4), ...and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). • For up to the connector on the system board ...
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... 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 3-13 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 95, and see Figure 6-2 for the locations...
... 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 3-13 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 95, and see Figure 6-2 for the locations...
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See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components Figure 3-14. Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller 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...
See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components Figure 3-14. Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller 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...
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...the top end of a SCSI chain be attached to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Unpack the tape drive (and controller card, if applicable) and configure the tape drive according to the documentation that all devices in ...if removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 93. 5 Remove the fans from 0 to the power connector on . See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 57. 9 Remove the filler plate from the tape backup unit bay, if applicable: a Push the spring latch at opposite ends...
...the top end of a SCSI chain be attached to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Unpack the tape drive (and controller card, if applicable) and configure the tape drive according to the documentation that all devices in ...if removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 93. 5 Remove the fans from 0 to the power connector on . See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 57. 9 Remove the filler plate from the tape backup unit bay, if applicable: a Push the spring latch at opposite ends...
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... the cable out of the way of the optical drive. 10 Remove the optical drive from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 46. 3 Open the system. See "Installing the Bezel... from the back of the center fans. See Figure 3-15. 9 Remove the ribbon cable and the power cable from the center fan bracket. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI tape backup unit according to the documentation you received with the device. 23 Perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as...
... the cable out of the way of the optical drive. 10 Remove the optical drive from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 46. 3 Open the system. See "Installing the Bezel... from the back of the center fans. See Figure 3-15. 9 Remove the ribbon cable and the power cable from the center fan bracket. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI tape backup unit according to the documentation you received with the device. 23 Perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as...
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... 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the battery bay, ensuring that came with your hard drives in level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configurations. See Figure 3-25. 92 Installing System Components For more information, see the documentation that the battery is aligned and fully seated into the slots...the connector through the routing hole and connect the storage card battery cable to set up out of the battery bay. Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay bracket by releasing the tab on the cable connector on the daughter...
... 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the battery bay, ensuring that came with your hard drives in level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configurations. See Figure 3-25. 92 Installing System Components For more information, see the documentation that the battery is aligned and fully seated into the slots...the connector through the routing hole and connect the storage card battery cable to set up out of the battery bay. Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay bracket by releasing the tab on the cable connector on the daughter...
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Configuring the Boot Drive By default, the system boots from the control panel board. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. NOTE: When pushing the SAS RAID controller daughter card into the socket connector, push only on the card edges...Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any part of the DIMM socket on the SAS RAID controller daughter card. 2 Insert the card into the dedicated storage socket (INT STORAGE) on the top back of boot devices is ...
Configuring the Boot Drive By default, the system boots from the control panel board. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. NOTE: When pushing the SAS RAID controller daughter card into the socket connector, push only on the card edges...Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any part of the DIMM socket on the SAS RAID controller daughter card. 2 Insert the card into the dedicated storage socket (INT STORAGE) on the top back of boot devices is ...
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... 48. For a problem with the host adapter for the RAID. a Restart the system and press to remove the system cover and access any of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed through the following steps. c Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to step 7. b... 3-13), or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see your SAS controller card or SAS RAID controller daughter card are installed and are experiencing problems with multiple hard drives, skip to the operating system. 6 Ensure that the hard drive has been configured correctly for information about safety ...
... 48. For a problem with the host adapter for the RAID. a Restart the system and press to remove the system cover and access any of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed through the following steps. c Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to step 7. b... 3-13), or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see your SAS controller card or SAS RAID controller daughter card are installed and are experiencing problems with multiple hard drives, skip to the operating system. 6 Ensure that the hard drive has been configured correctly for information about safety ...
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...card, see "Getting Help" on page 121. 2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SAS controller card or SAS RAID controller daughter card is not resolved, continue to the next step. 5 Remove the bezel. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on...and press the applicable key sequence to enter the configuration utility program: • for a SAS controller • for a SAS RAID controller daughter card See the controller's documentation for complete information about configuration settings. 4 Check the configuration settings, make any of the components inside the ...
...card, see "Getting Help" on page 121. 2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SAS controller card or SAS RAID controller daughter card is not resolved, continue to the next step. 5 Remove the bezel. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on...and press the applicable key sequence to enter the configuration utility program: • for a SAS controller • for a SAS RAID controller daughter card See the controller's documentation for complete information about configuration settings. 4 Check the configuration settings, make any of the components inside the ...
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... Windows operating system to 4 GB • Multitasking • Virtual memory, a method for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. Examples of pixels up and down. NVRAM is a synonym for one that allows operating systems to implement: • A ...partition - PCI - A video resolution, such as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to create an image. A way of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. peripheral - A type of 16 MB to remotely access a network from editing or deleting. The primary computational chip inside ...
... Windows operating system to 4 GB • Multitasking • Virtual memory, a method for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. Examples of pixels up and down. NVRAM is a synonym for one that allows operating systems to implement: • A ...partition - PCI - A video resolution, such as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to create an image. A way of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. peripheral - A type of 16 MB to remotely access a network from editing or deleting. The primary computational chip inside ...
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.... SATA - sec - System event log. Used to I/O devices. The amount of a SCSI cable) must be configured for the devices. 160 Glossary Data stored in effect until you call Dell for video adapters with faster data transmission rates than previous standards. See RAM. A BIOS-based program that allows a ...the space and all drive letters on the system used most of options for the Windows operating system. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most often to connect a modem to enable ...
.... SATA - sec - System event log. Used to I/O devices. The amount of a SCSI cable) must be configured for the devices. 160 Glossary Data stored in effect until you call Dell for video adapters with faster data transmission rates than previous standards. See RAM. A BIOS-based program that allows a ...the space and all drive letters on the system used most of options for the Windows operating system. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most often to connect a modem to enable ...
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..., 31 asset tag, 37 B baseboard management controller battery, 75 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 92 system, 75 troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 116 troubleshooting the system battery, 108 bezel (rack) installing, 47 bezel (tower) installing, 47 BMC. See baseboard management controller boot drive configuring, 95 boot sequence, 36 C CD drive troubleshooting, 113 checking...
..., 31 asset tag, 37 B baseboard management controller battery, 75 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 92 system, 75 troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 116 troubleshooting the system battery, 108 bezel (rack) installing, 47 bezel (tower) installing, 47 BMC. See baseboard management controller boot drive configuring, 95 boot sequence, 36 C CD drive troubleshooting, 113 checking...
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...memory guidelines, 82 optical drive, 71 power supply, 51 processor, 88 RAC card, 85 RAID battery, 92 system battery, 75 system board, 99 tape backup unit, 68 IRQs avoiding conflicts, 102 configuring, 36 line assignments, 102 J jumpers system board, 125 K keyboard troubleshooting, 103 L LCD... panel configuring, 36 M memory branches, 80 channels, 80 installation guidelines, 82 installing, 83 mirroring, 83 ...
...memory guidelines, 82 optical drive, 71 power supply, 51 processor, 88 RAC card, 85 RAID battery, 92 system battery, 75 system board, 99 tape backup unit, 68 IRQs avoiding conflicts, 102 configuring, 36 line assignments, 102 J jumpers system board, 125 K keyboard troubleshooting, 103 L LCD... panel configuring, 36 M memory branches, 80 channels, 80 installation guidelines, 82 installing, 83 mirroring, 83 ...
Information Update
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... the updated information on the Memory screen. This rate should not be negotiated automatically with a SAS RAID controller, make sure that use TCP by offloading part of the memory. When configuring your system. Memory Screen Table 1-5 lists a new option on the default Failsafe Baud Rate. To...memory array, the capacity may report an incorrect memory capacity for your system. Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID Controller The optional SAS RAID controller allows for up to support.dell.com and download and install the latest system BIOS upgrade for your system with the remote terminal....
... the updated information on the Memory screen. This rate should not be negotiated automatically with a SAS RAID controller, make sure that use TCP by offloading part of the memory. When configuring your system. Memory Screen Table 1-5 lists a new option on the default Failsafe Baud Rate. To...memory array, the capacity may report an incorrect memory capacity for your system. Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID Controller The optional SAS RAID controller allows for up to support.dell.com and download and install the latest system BIOS upgrade for your system with the remote terminal....
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Figure 1-2. Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive activity system board 2 connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 4 hard drive LED activity cable 5 connector 7 hard drive interface cable 8 connector SAS RAID controller daughter 3 card battery connector SAS_0 connector 6 hard drive power connector SAS_1 connector center fan retention cage Information Update 7
Figure 1-2. Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive activity system board 2 connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 4 hard drive LED activity cable 5 connector 7 hard drive interface cable 8 connector SAS RAID controller daughter 3 card battery connector SAS_0 connector 6 hard drive power connector SAS_1 connector center fan retention cage Information Update 7