Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Disconnect the data and power cables from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 Before you begin this procedure, review the safety ...from the back of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover ... is being added, or in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. b Remove the center...
... in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Disconnect the data and power cables from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 Before you begin this procedure, review the safety ...from the back of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover ... is being added, or in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. b Remove the center...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... of the chipset shroud. Figure 1-2. Installing a SATA Optical Drive in the fan bracket and follow the power cable routing to the SATA_A connector on the system board. a Route the cable through the power cable cutout in a PowerEdge 1950 Drive Tray 2 3 1 4 5 1 optical drive 3 SATA power cable... 5 optical drive carrier 2 SATA cable 4 carrier latch Installing the SATA Optical Drive - c Connect the cable to the power supply bays. PowerEdge 1950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into the cable path on top of the optical drive...
... of the chipset shroud. Figure 1-2. Installing a SATA Optical Drive in the fan bracket and follow the power cable routing to the SATA_A connector on the system board. a Route the cable through the power cable cutout in a PowerEdge 1950 Drive Tray 2 3 1 4 5 1 optical drive 3 SATA power cable... 5 optical drive carrier 2 SATA cable 4 carrier latch Installing the SATA Optical Drive - c Connect the cable to the power supply bays. PowerEdge 1950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into the cable path on top of the optical drive...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...Figure 1-3. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Close the system. PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into position. 2 .... 3 Connect the branching power cable to power and turn on system board 4 system fans 6 optical drive 5 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card and reconnect the SAS cable. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable...
...Figure 1-3. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Close the system. PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into position. 2 .... 3 Connect the branching power cable to power and turn on system board 4 system fans 6 optical drive 5 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card and reconnect the SAS cable. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable...
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... connect to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane. For a PowerEdge 2900 system, connect to an available power supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. See Figure 1-5. - See "Closing the System" in the center fan bracket. 7 Route the SATA cable to power and turn on the ...system board. See Figure 1-5. - For a PowerEdge 2900, use the SATA_D connector. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Replace the fans in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 11 Reconnect the system to the system board over ...
... connect to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane. For a PowerEdge 2900 system, connect to an available power supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. See Figure 1-5. - See "Closing the System" in the center fan bracket. 7 Route the SATA cable to power and turn on the ...system board. See Figure 1-5. - For a PowerEdge 2900, use the SATA_D connector. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Replace the fans in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 11 Reconnect the system to the system board over ...
Information Update
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... problem Consequently, the persists, see thermal issues. or unable to See the "RAID recharge due to Battery" and see BMC increases "Getting Help" the CPU fan speed in the System Setup system ID and program. defined by the user You can be information only. Owner's Manual. See is off power to...
... problem Consequently, the persists, see thermal issues. or unable to See the "RAID recharge due to Battery" and see BMC increases "Getting Help" the CPU fan speed in the System Setup system ID and program. defined by the user You can be information only. Owner's Manual. See is off power to...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 45 Opening and Closing the System 46 Opening the System 46 Closing the System 47 Cooling Fan Modules 48 Removing a Cooling Fan Module 48 Replacing a Cooling Fan Module 49 Removing the Plastic Fan Guide 50 Replacing the Plastic Fan Guide 50 Cooling Shrouds 50 System Board Cooling Shroud 50 Memory Cooling Shroud 52 Power Supplies...
... 45 Opening and Closing the System 46 Opening the System 46 Closing the System 47 Cooling Fan Modules 48 Removing a Cooling Fan Module 48 Replacing a Cooling Fan Module 49 Removing the Plastic Fan Guide 50 Replacing the Plastic Fan Guide 50 Cooling Shrouds 50 System Board Cooling Shroud 50 Memory Cooling Shroud 52 Power Supplies...
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Troubleshooting the System Battery 100 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 100 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 101 Troubleshooting a Fan 101 Troubleshooting System Memory 102 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 103 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 104 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 105 Troubleshooting Expansion ...
Troubleshooting the System Battery 100 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 100 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 101 Troubleshooting a Fan 101 Troubleshooting System Memory 102 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 103 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 104 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 105 Troubleshooting Expansion ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... lights amber when the system needs attention due to the system. 7 Hard drives (optional) 8 Optical drive (optional) NOTE: DVD devices are configured with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or hard drives. Four 2.5" drives or two 3.5" drives (shown in figure). The SAS backplane firmware controls the drive power-on . NOTE: If the...
... lights amber when the system needs attention due to the system. 7 Hard drives (optional) 8 Optical drive (optional) NOTE: DVD devices are configured with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or hard drives. Four 2.5" drives or two 3.5" drives (shown in figure). The SAS backplane firmware controls the drive power-on . NOTE: If the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... operating range. The system is See "Troubleshooting System out of fan x in the # module is no longer fan- the problem persists, ensure that the microprocessor heat sinks are properly installed. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for redundant. Table 1-7. LCD...system at risk of acceptable operating range. Problems" on page 125. RPM of specified cooling fan is See "Troubleshooting System out of over- Cooling Problems" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. See your system's "Information Update Tech Sheet" ...
... operating range. The system is See "Troubleshooting System out of fan x in the # module is no longer fan- the problem persists, ensure that the microprocessor heat sinks are properly installed. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for redundant. Table 1-7. LCD...system at risk of acceptable operating range. Problems" on page 125. RPM of specified cooling fan is See "Troubleshooting System out of over- Cooling Problems" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. See your system's "Information Update Tech Sheet" ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... and is removed from another source that is not installed in socket 1. Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on the LCD can perform this task remotely, but fails again, resulting in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 60. For other...
... and is removed from another source that is not installed in socket 1. Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on the LCD can perform this task remotely, but fails again, resulting in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 60. For other...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... instructions in this section. See "Processors" on page 31. system. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that section for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. Table 1-8. See system battery. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to respond before the system continues a task. For more information, see the...
... instructions in this section. See "Processors" on page 31. system. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that section for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. Table 1-8. See system battery. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to respond before the system continues a task. For more information, see the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Cooling fan modules • Cooling shrouds • Power supplies • SAS controller daughter card or SAS RAID controller daughter card • RAID battery • RAID controller expansion ...
Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Cooling fan modules • Cooling shrouds • Power supplies • SAS controller daughter card or SAS RAID controller daughter card • RAID battery • RAID controller expansion ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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1 control panel 2 SAS controller daughter card 3 sideplane or SAS RAID controller daughter card (optional) 4 cooling fan modules (4) 5 power supply bays (2) 6 left and center risers each have one optional slimline optical drive. For more information, see "Expansion Cards" on page 76. For ...
1 control panel 2 SAS controller daughter card 3 sideplane or SAS RAID controller daughter card (optional) 4 cooling fan modules (4) 5 power supply bays (2) 6 left and center risers each have one optional slimline optical drive. For more information, see "Expansion Cards" on page 76. For ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... as directed by a certified service technician. NOTE: The procedure for removing each comprised of two dual-rotor fans, for a total of eight fans that came with the product. however, Dell recommends that is not authorized by Dell is the same. 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system...
... as directed by a certified service technician. NOTE: The procedure for removing each comprised of two dual-rotor fans, for a total of eight fans that came with the product. however, Dell recommends that is not authorized by Dell is the same. 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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..." on page 46. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan 2 1 3 4 5 1 cooling fan modules (4) 2 fan module handles 3 module wire harness 4 cooling fan module connector 5 system board cooling shroud Replacing a Cooling Fan Module NOTE: The procedure for installing each individual fan is the same. 1 Ensure that the fan handle is upright and lower the fan into place. See "Opening and Closing the...
..." on page 46. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan 2 1 3 4 5 1 cooling fan modules (4) 2 fan module handles 3 module wire harness 4 cooling fan module connector 5 system board cooling shroud Replacing a Cooling Fan Module NOTE: The procedure for installing each individual fan is the same. 1 Ensure that the fan handle is upright and lower the fan into place. See "Opening and Closing the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...The system board cooling shroud directs airflow over the system memory modules, channeling the air from the rack. 1 Remove the cooling fan modules. Removing the Plastic Fan Guide NOTE: The plastic fan guide is out of the rack, and with the top cover removed, place the system on its side on a flat ...surface. 2 Place the fan bracket into its location inside the chassis. 3 Holding the fan bracket in place, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws on the bottom of the chassis. 4 Place the system...
...The system board cooling shroud directs airflow over the system memory modules, channeling the air from the rack. 1 Remove the cooling fan modules. Removing the Plastic Fan Guide NOTE: The plastic fan guide is out of the rack, and with the top cover removed, place the system on its side on a flat ...surface. 2 Place the fan bracket into its location inside the chassis. 3 Holding the fan bracket in place, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws on the bottom of the chassis. 4 Place the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...the Front Bezel" on page 67. 13 If applicable, remove the TOE key. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "RAC Card" on page 67. See "Removing Memory Modules" on... an Expansion-Card Riser" on page 67. 90 Installing System Components See "Activating the Integrated NIC TOE" on page 82. 9 Remove the four fan modules. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. 7 Replace the SAS ...
...the Front Bezel" on page 67. 13 If applicable, remove the TOE key. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "RAC Card" on page 67. See "Removing Memory Modules" on... an Expansion-Card Riser" on page 67. 90 Installing System Components See "Activating the Integrated NIC TOE" on page 82. 9 Remove the four fan modules. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. 7 Replace the SAS ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See "Installing the Sideplane Board" on page 71. 5 If applicable, replace the TOE key. See "RAC Card" on page 86. 11 Replace the fan modules. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 53. 13 Replace the power supplies. See "Replacing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 61. 10 ...locks into position. 4 If applicable, replace the RAC card. See "Installing an Expansion-Card Riser" on page 46. 16 Replace the bezel. See "Replacing a Cooling Fan Module" on page 65. 8 Replace both the center and left risers. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 83. 9 Replace any cables to the...
See "Installing the Sideplane Board" on page 71. 5 If applicable, replace the TOE key. See "RAC Card" on page 86. 11 Replace the fan modules. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 53. 13 Replace the power supplies. See "Replacing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 61. 10 ...locks into position. 4 If applicable, replace the RAC card. See "Installing an Expansion-Card Riser" on page 46. 16 Replace the bezel. See "Replacing a Cooling Fan Module" on page 65. 8 Replace both the center and left risers. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 83. 9 Replace any cables to the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... all cables are properly installed: • Expansion cards and risers • Power supplies • Processor and heatsink • Memory modules • Fans • Drive-carrier connections to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 46. 6 Reconnect the system to the SAS backplane board, if applicable... 3 Ensure that all of the expansion cards that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the system diagnostics. Read and follow the safety instructions that the ...
... all cables are properly installed: • Expansion cards and risers • Power supplies • Processor and heatsink • Memory modules • Fans • Drive-carrier connections to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 46. 6 Reconnect the system to the SAS backplane board, if applicable... 3 Ensure that all of the expansion cards that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the system diagnostics. Read and follow the safety instructions that the ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... is not authorized by removing and reinstalling it is obstructed. • Cables inside the system obstruct airflow. • An individual cooling fan has failed. Damage due to determine if it . Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply is powered on page 53... by a certified service technician. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 15. Action Ensure that is properly installed by Dell is functioning properly. Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed for extended periods of the following conditions exist: • Ambient temperature ...
... is not authorized by removing and reinstalling it is obstructed. • Cables inside the system obstruct airflow. • An individual cooling fan has failed. Damage due to determine if it . Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply is powered on page 53... by a certified service technician. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 15. Action Ensure that is properly installed by Dell is functioning properly. Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed for extended periods of the following conditions exist: • Ambient temperature ...