Getting Started Guide
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... 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. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a... USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. Contact your technical support provider ...
... 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. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a... USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. Contact your technical support provider ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 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 Procedure 95 Removing the Control Panel Assembly 95 Installing the Control Panel Assembly 97 Contents 5
... 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 Procedure 95 Removing the Control Panel Assembly 95 Installing the Control Panel Assembly 97 Contents 5
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... System Memory 110 Troubleshooting 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
... System Memory 110 Troubleshooting 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
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... to finish booting, and then restart your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. Initiates PXE boot. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Option is displayed only if...
... to finish booting, and then restart your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. Initiates PXE boot. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Option is displayed only if...
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...RAID firmware. Warning: Embedded RAID error! Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in this section. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See the RAID controller...that section for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. See "Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 80. NOTE: Warning ...
...RAID firmware. Warning: Embedded RAID error! Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in this section. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See the RAID controller...that section for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware. See "Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 80. NOTE: Warning ...
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...lists the options and descriptions for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. Options are On with PXE, and Disabled. Integrated Devices Screen Options Option Description Integrated SAS...) Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Table 2-5. Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. Changes take effect after the system reboots. This option appears only if a SAS (Enabled default) controller is installed. You can also configure the drive as Read-Only,...
...lists the options and descriptions for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. Options are On with PXE, and Disabled. Integrated Devices Screen Options Option Description Integrated SAS...) Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Table 2-5. Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. Changes take effect after the system reboots. This option appears only if a SAS (Enabled default) controller is installed. You can also configure the drive as Read-Only,...
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... 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: • Keys to the...
... 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: • Keys to the...
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... the center fan bracket. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power 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 system. See Figure 3-9. See Figure 3-10.
... the center fan bracket. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power 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 system. See Figure 3-9. See Figure 3-10.
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... in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. See Figure 3-13. The optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See Figure 6-2 for the locations of these connectors. Route the cables through...
... in Figure 3-13 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. See Figure 3-13. The optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). See Figure 6-2 for the locations of these connectors. Route the cables through...
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... to an optional SAS RAID controller daughter card installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE). 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 slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). NOTE: The 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 an optional SAS RAID controller daughter card installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE). 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 slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). NOTE: The 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 ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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..., and FAN3). See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components 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...
..., and FAN3). See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components 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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...an optional SCSI internal tape backup unit. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or SCSI controller card. See Figure 3-15. 6 Remove the fans from the system. 11 If you are not replacing the tape backup unit, ...Backup Unit" on page 47. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 68. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the power supply and the power outlet. Installing System Components 67 See...
...an optional SCSI internal tape backup unit. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or SCSI controller card. See Figure 3-15. 6 Remove the fans from the system. 11 If you are not replacing the tape backup unit, ...Backup Unit" on page 47. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 68. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the power supply and the power outlet. Installing System Components 67 See...
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... a Fan" on the peripheral bay, with other devices on page 53. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card and pull the cables out of the way of a SCSI chain be terminated and that all devices in between be... on page 95. 19 Close the system. NOTE: There is the last device in the drive kit, install the card now. See "Installing 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 ...
... a Fan" on the peripheral bay, with other devices on page 53. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card and pull the cables out of the way of a SCSI chain be terminated and that all devices in between be... on page 95. 19 Close the system. NOTE: There is the last device in the drive kit, install the card now. See "Installing 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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...from the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 48. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 13 Replace the fans ...7 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Opening the System" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables 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 center fans. See Figure 3-15. 9 Remove ...
...from the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 48. 4 If applicable, disconnect the cables from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (Figure 3-14). 15 Close the system. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 13 Replace the fans ...7 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Opening the System" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables 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 center fans. See Figure 3-15. 9 Remove ...
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... See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 15 If applicable, reconnect the tape backup SCSI cable to 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 system. 5 If applicable, disconnect the... cables from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 17 Close the system. b Draw the filler plate upward and out of the center fans. 6 Remove...
... See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 15 If applicable, reconnect the tape backup SCSI cable to 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 system. 5 If applicable, disconnect the... cables from the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 17 Close the system. b Draw the filler plate upward and out of the center fans. 6 Remove...
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... computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system 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 center fans. See "Opening the System" on...
... computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system 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 center fans. See "Opening the System" on...
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... end to the connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 8 Attach power cable P4 from the power supply 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 "Using the System Setup Program" on page 58. 5 To remove the...
... end to the connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 8 Attach power cable P4 from the power supply 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 "Using the System Setup Program" on page 58. 5 To remove the...
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...cables to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 93. 4 Remove the fans from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Closing the System" on ...2 Replace the fans into place. Fan Brackets Removing the Center Fan Bracket CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See Figure 3-19. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system ...
...cables to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. See "Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 93. 4 Remove the fans from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Closing the System" on ...2 Replace the fans into place. Fan Brackets Removing the Center Fan Bracket CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or expansion card. See Figure 3-19. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system ...
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... card battery cable to set up out of the battery bay. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card supports up to six SAS or SATA hard drives and enables you to the SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the battery ...the expansion-bay bracket and then remove the battery from the SAS RAID controller daughter card by sliding the battery up your SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-25. 92 Installing System Components Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay...
... card battery cable to set up out of the battery bay. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card supports up to six SAS or SATA hard drives and enables you to the SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the battery ...the expansion-bay bracket and then remove the battery from the SAS RAID controller daughter card by sliding the battery up your SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-25. 92 Installing System Components Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay...
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...2 routing hole for RAID battery 3 RAID battery cable cable 4 expansion-bay bracket 5 battery bay 6 RAID battery 7 SAS RAID controller daughter 8 hard drive LED activity cable 9 hard drive LED activity cable card connector Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 1 If applicable, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the SAS RAID controller daughter card. 3 ... connector clears the socket on the SAS RAID controller daughter card and disconnecting the battery cable. See Figure 3-26. 2 Remove the hard drive LED activity cable from the controller card by releasing the tab on the ...
...2 routing hole for RAID battery 3 RAID battery cable cable 4 expansion-bay bracket 5 battery bay 6 RAID battery 7 SAS RAID controller daughter 8 hard drive LED activity cable 9 hard drive LED activity cable card connector Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 1 If applicable, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the SAS RAID controller daughter card. 3 ... connector clears the socket on the SAS RAID controller daughter card and disconnecting the battery cable. See Figure 3-26. 2 Remove the hard drive LED activity cable from the controller card by releasing the tab on the ...