Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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c Release the spring latch at the back of the tray and slide the drive tray out of the system. See "Removing the Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Disconnect the data and power cables from the front of the bay. 7 For systems with the system. See "...Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. a Disconnect the SAS cable from the SAS ...
c Release the spring latch at the back of the tray and slide the drive tray out of the system. See "Removing the Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Disconnect the data and power cables from the front of the bay. 7 For systems with the system. See "...Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. a Disconnect the SAS cable from the SAS ...
Getting Started Guide
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Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your system. Getting Started With Your System 9 To install an operating system for the first time, see the operating system documentation that ships with the system. Complete the 0perating System Setup If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the Quick Installation Guide. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel (optional).
Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your system. Getting Started With Your System 9 To install an operating system for the first time, see the operating system documentation that ships with the system. Complete the 0perating System Setup If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the Quick Installation Guide. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel (optional).
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... BMC Setup Module 49 BMC Setup Module Options 49 3 Installing System Components 51 Recommended Tools 51 Inside the System 52 Front Bezel 53 Removing the Front Bezel 53 Replacing the Front Bezel 54 Opening and Closing the System 54 Opening the System 54 Closing the System 55 Hard Drives 55 Before You Begin...
... BMC Setup Module 49 BMC Setup Module Options 49 3 Installing System Components 51 Recommended Tools 51 Inside the System 52 Front Bezel 53 Removing the Front Bezel 53 Replacing the Front Bezel 54 Opening and Closing the System 54 Opening the System 54 Closing the System 55 Hard Drives 55 Before You Begin...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... performs a graceful shutdown before the power is pressed. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the back blink until one of these buttons is pushed again. Figure 1-1.
... performs a graceful shutdown before the power is pressed. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the back blink until one of these buttons is pushed again. Figure 1-1.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. In Figure 3-1, the bezel and system cover are authorized to 14 control panel 8, depending on configuration) 52 Installing System Components
... the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. In Figure 3-1, the bezel and system cover are authorized to 14 control panel 8, depending on configuration) 52 Installing System Components
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... board. Several hardware options, such as the microprocessors and memory, are installed directly on the front panel and accessible through the front bezel displays the system's status. The optical drive connects to eight 2.5-inch SAS drives or six 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives. ... Media Bay No Yes Yes The hard-drive bays provide space for configuration options. Hard Drive and Media Bay Configurations Number of the bezel. 4 Pull the bezel away from the system. A control panel LCD located on the system board. The system provides space for installation into a media bay...
... board. Several hardware options, such as the microprocessors and memory, are installed directly on the front panel and accessible through the front bezel displays the system's status. The optical drive connects to eight 2.5-inch SAS drives or six 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives. ... Media Bay No Yes Yes The hard-drive bays provide space for configuration options. Hard Drive and Media Bay Configurations Number of the bezel. 4 Pull the bezel away from the system. A control panel LCD located on the system board. The system provides space for installation into a media bay...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Removing the Front Bezel 2 1 1 bezel lock 2 control panel LCD Replacing the Front Bezel To replace the front bezel, perform the above steps in reverse. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. Opening the System To ...
Removing the Front Bezel 2 1 1 bezel lock 2 control panel LCD Replacing the Front Bezel To replace the front bezel, perform the above steps in reverse. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. Opening the System To ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the blank outward from the system and do not reinstall it is configured with the SAS backplane board. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on the latch to partition and format SAS or SATA hard drives. The interposer card provides enhanced functionality that makes the SATA ...fit in special hot-pluggable drive carriers that have drive blanks installed. For 3.5-inch hard drive configurations: 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on whether your system while the drive is configured correctly to be completed. Usable with either a SAS hard drive or...
... the blank outward from the system and do not reinstall it is configured with the SAS backplane board. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on the latch to partition and format SAS or SATA hard drives. The interposer card provides enhanced functionality that makes the SATA ...fit in special hot-pluggable drive carriers that have drive blanks installed. For 3.5-inch hard drive configurations: 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on whether your system while the drive is configured correctly to be completed. Usable with either a SAS hard drive or...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... fully inserted and latched. NOTICE: Not all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. See your operating system. 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Installing a Drive Blank" on the hard-drive carrier. a Open the handle on page 57. To install a 3.5-inch...do not replace the hard drive, insert a drive blank in the vacated drive bay. Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling, all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. Installing System Components 57 Inserting a hard-...
... fully inserted and latched. NOTICE: Not all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. See your operating system. 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Installing a Drive Blank" on the hard-drive carrier. a Open the handle on page 57. To install a 3.5-inch...do not replace the hard drive, insert a drive blank in the vacated drive bay. Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling, all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. Installing System Components 57 Inserting a hard-...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... away from the slide rails on the left end of the interposer card. c Close the handle to lock the drive in place. 4 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in the carrier rail. 2 Remove the four screws from the hard drive to release the left end of the card.
... away from the slide rails on the left end of the interposer card. c Close the handle to lock the drive in place. 4 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in the carrier rail. 2 Remove the four screws from the hard drive to release the left end of the card.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...pull on the cable to RAC_CONN1 on the system board. Optical Drive An optional slimline optical drive is fully seated. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 100. See "Closing the System" on page 55. 9 Reconnect the system and peripherals to RAC_CONN2 on the system board. See... are authorized to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. Reinstall the central riser board. See the RAC card documentation for the connector locations NOTICE: Be careful when attaching cables to the system...
...pull on the cable to RAC_CONN1 on the system board. Optical Drive An optional slimline optical drive is fully seated. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 100. See "Closing the System" on page 55. 9 Reconnect the system and peripherals to RAC_CONN2 on the system board. See... are authorized to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. Reinstall the central riser board. See the RAC card documentation for the connector locations NOTICE: Be careful when attaching cables to the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... 3 Connect the optical drive cable to their electrical outlets, and turn on the front panel of the drive. 4 Close the system. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 54. 6 Reconnect your system's drive configuration (the hard-drives slots are identified by labels on the system. 82 Installing System Components Figure 3-21... hard-drive slots on the far right, or the flex bay, depending on your system and peripherals to the connector on page 55. 5 Replace the bezel.
.... 3 Connect the optical drive cable to their electrical outlets, and turn on the front panel of the drive. 4 Close the system. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 54. 6 Reconnect your system's drive configuration (the hard-drives slots are identified by labels on the system. 82 Installing System Components Figure 3-21... hard-drive slots on the far right, or the flex bay, depending on your system and peripherals to the connector on page 55. 5 Replace the bezel.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 54. 4 If your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off ..." on page 88. 5 Disconnect the cable from the back of the diskette drive. 6 Release the diskette drive carrier from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See your system configuration includes a tape backup device installed in the media bay: a Gently squeeze down on the plastic tabs on the side...
See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 54. 4 If your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off ..." on page 88. 5 Disconnect the cable from the back of the diskette drive. 6 Release the diskette drive carrier from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See your system configuration includes a tape backup device installed in the media bay: a Gently squeeze down on the plastic tabs on the side...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... discharge. 1 Turn off the system, including any of the floppy cable connector on the system board. 6 Close the system. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 55. 84 Installing System Components Figure 3-22. See "Opening the System" on page 54. 4 Install the diskette drive carrier into position.... other end to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. b Push the carrier toward the system front plate until the plastic latch on the carrier locks into the system: a Align...
... discharge. 1 Turn off the system, including any of the floppy cable connector on the system board. 6 Close the system. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 55. 84 Installing System Components Figure 3-22. See "Opening the System" on page 54. 4 Install the diskette drive carrier into position.... other end to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. b Push the carrier toward the system front plate until the plastic latch on the carrier locks into the system: a Align...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the diskette drive with the back of the carrier away from the diskette drive until it pops in step 2. 7 Replace the front bezel if removed in securely. See Figure 3-23. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 83. 2 Gently draw one side of the carrier. 2 Add the shim to their electrical outlets.
... the diskette drive with the back of the carrier away from the diskette drive until it pops in step 2. 7 Replace the front bezel if removed in securely. See Figure 3-23. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 83. 2 Gently draw one side of the carrier. 2 Add the shim to their electrical outlets.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the control panel board. a Squeeze the metal tabs on page 53. 2 Turn off the label. 7 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on the ends of two separate modules-the display module and the control panel circuit board. NOTE: Reinstall the hard drives in the same drive..." on page 54. 4 Disconnect the control panel cable at back of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 If applicable, remove the bezel.
... the control panel board. a Squeeze the metal tabs on page 53. 2 Turn off the label. 7 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on the ends of two separate modules-the display module and the control panel circuit board. NOTE: Reinstall the hard drives in the same drive..." on page 54. 4 Disconnect the control panel cable at back of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 If applicable, remove the bezel.
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.... 5 Connect the control panel cable to cool before handling them. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on the system and attached peripherals. 8 If applicable, install the bezel. Allow time for some time after the system has been powered down. c Lift up the system-board tray and remove it from the electrical outlet...
.... 5 Connect the control panel cable to cool before handling them. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on the system and attached peripherals. 8 If applicable, install the bezel. Allow time for some time after the system has been powered down. c Lift up the system-board tray and remove it from the electrical outlet...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See "Front Bezel" on page 37. If the amount of memory installed does not match the system memory setting, then perform the following steps: a Turn off the system ... the System" on page 37. e Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on page 54. 9 Reconnect the system to step 11. 4 Remove the bezel. Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Problem • Error message indicates a diskette drive problem. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 54. See "Opening and Closing the...
See "Front Bezel" on page 37. If the amount of memory installed does not match the system memory setting, then perform the following steps: a Turn off the system ... the System" on page 37. e Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on page 54. 9 Reconnect the system to step 11. 4 Remove the bezel. Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Problem • Error message indicates a diskette drive problem. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 54. See "Opening and Closing the...
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... the electrical outlet. 5 Open the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 53. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Front Bezel" on page 78. 14 Close the system. Continue to the next step. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system and attached peripherals. ...any of the expansion cards you removed in the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 37. 2 Open or remove the bezel. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete ...
... the electrical outlet. 5 Open the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 53. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Front Bezel" on page 78. 14 Close the system. Continue to the next step. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system and attached peripherals. ...any of the expansion cards you removed in the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 37. 2 Open or remove the bezel. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete ...
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... electrical outlet, and turn on the system, including attached peripherals. 13 If the problem is firmly seated in its connector. See "Front Bezel" on page 131. 7 Open or remove the bezel. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on selecting the SCSI ID number and enabling or disabling termination. 6 Run the appropriate online diagnostics...
... electrical outlet, and turn on the system, including attached peripherals. 13 If the problem is firmly seated in its connector. See "Front Bezel" on page 131. 7 Open or remove the bezel. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on selecting the SCSI ID number and enabling or disabling termination. 6 Run the appropriate online diagnostics...