Getting Started Guide
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...® XenServer™ Enterprise (Version 5.5) NOTE: Twelve-hard-drive systems support Citrix XenServer Enterprise (Version 6.0). • Citrix Essentials for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you purchased with your system. Dell™ offers comprehensive hardware training and certification...
...® XenServer™ Enterprise (Version 5.5) NOTE: Twelve-hard-drive systems support Citrix XenServer Enterprise (Version 6.0). • Citrix Essentials for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you purchased with your system. Dell™ offers comprehensive hardware training and certification...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier 98 Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier 98 Internal Hard Drives 99 Removing an Internal Hard Drive Bay 99 Installing an Internal Hard Drive Bay 101 Removing an Internal Hard Drive From the Internal Hard-Drive Bay 101 Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Bay 102 Optical Drive (Optional 103 Removing an Optical Drive 103 Installing an Optical Drive 104 Cooling Fans 105 Removing a Cooling Fan 105 Replacing a Cooling...
... a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier 98 Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier 98 Internal Hard Drives 99 Removing an Internal Hard Drive Bay 99 Installing an Internal Hard Drive Bay 101 Removing an Internal Hard Drive From the Internal Hard-Drive Bay 101 Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Bay 102 Optical Drive (Optional 103 Removing an Optical Drive 103 Installing an Optical Drive 104 Cooling Fans 105 Removing a Cooling Fan 105 Replacing a Cooling...
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... Module (Optional 154 Removing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System 154 Installing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System 156 SAS Backplane 156 Removing the SAS Backplane 156 Installing the SAS Backplane 160 Power Distribution Board 161 Removing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 161 Replacing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 164 8 Contents
... Module (Optional 154 Removing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System 154 Installing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System 156 SAS Backplane 156 Removing the SAS Backplane 156 Installing the SAS Backplane 160 Power Distribution Board 161 Removing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 161 Replacing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 164 8 Contents
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... NVRAM_CLR jumper in socket. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 170, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 180, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 184. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 181 for jumper...faulty system board. See Figure 6-1 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in initializing PCIe device; SATA Port x device not found The operating system cannot Replace the optical medium, read from the hard drive, USB medium, or USB optical drive, or USB device, device. Message Causes Corrective Actions...
... NVRAM_CLR jumper in socket. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 170, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 180, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 184. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 181 for jumper...faulty system board. See Figure 6-1 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in initializing PCIe device; SATA Port x device not found The operating system cannot Replace the optical medium, read from the hard drive, USB medium, or USB optical drive, or USB device, device. Message Causes Corrective Actions...
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... "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 177. 52 About Your System Reconfigure the memory modules for the appropriate drive(s) installed in BIOS. If memory has not been added or removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory... added or system memory has removed or a memory changed module may be ignored. Corrective Actions Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure that the USB or SAS backplane cables are properly connected. Message Causes Sector not found Faulty hard drive, USB Seek error device, or USB medium.
... "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 177. 52 About Your System Reconfigure the memory modules for the appropriate drive(s) installed in BIOS. If memory has not been added or removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory... added or system memory has removed or a memory changed module may be ignored. Corrective Actions Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure that the USB or SAS backplane cables are properly connected. Message Causes Sector not found Faulty hard drive, USB Seek error device, or USB medium.
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Replace the USB medium or device. Message Causes Corrective Actions Write fault Write fault on page 201. 58 About Your System NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard drive subsystem. See "Troubleshooting a USB...
Replace the USB medium or device. Message Causes Corrective Actions Write fault Write fault on page 201. 58 About Your System NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard drive subsystem. See "Troubleshooting a USB...
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Removing the Front Bezel 1 Using the system key, unlock the bezel. 2 Lift the release latch next to the power button, optical drive, and hard drive(s). Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 3 2 1 1 release latch 3 bezel 4 2 keylock 4 hinge tab 86 Installing System Components Front Bezel (Optional) A lock on the bezel restricts access to the key lock. 3 Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4 Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. The LCD panel and navigation buttons are accessible through the front bezel. Figure 3-3.
Removing the Front Bezel 1 Using the system key, unlock the bezel. 2 Lift the release latch next to the power button, optical drive, and hard drive(s). Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 3 2 1 1 release latch 3 bezel 4 2 keylock 4 hinge tab 86 Installing System Components Front Bezel (Optional) A lock on the bezel restricts access to the key lock. 3 Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4 Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. The LCD panel and navigation buttons are accessible through the front bezel. Figure 3-3.
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Figure 3-4. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Eight-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 1 system cover latch 2 latch release lock 88 Installing System Components
Figure 3-4. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Eight-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 1 system cover latch 2 latch release lock 88 Installing System Components
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Figure 3-5. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 1 system cover latch 2 latch release lock Closing the System 1 Lift the latch on the system cover. 2 Place the cover onto the chassis and offset ...
Figure 3-5. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 1 system cover latch 2 latch release lock Closing the System 1 Lift the latch on the system cover. 2 Place the cover onto the chassis and offset ...
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... 89. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See "Opening the System" on page 87. 3 Remove the existing hard-drive bracket by the online or telephone service and support team. Figure 3-10...bracket up and out of the system. 96 Installing System Components Removing and Installing a Cabled Hard Drive 2 1 3 4 1 hard drive 3 tab 2 power/data cable 4 drive bracket NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the peripherals. 2 Open the system. Damage due to servicing that came with the ...
... 89. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See "Opening the System" on page 87. 3 Remove the existing hard-drive bracket by the online or telephone service and support team. Figure 3-10...bracket up and out of the system. 96 Installing System Components Removing and Installing a Cabled Hard Drive 2 1 3 4 1 hard drive 3 tab 2 power/data cable 4 drive bracket NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the peripherals. 2 Open the system. Damage due to servicing that came with the ...
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... is enabled. Installing System Components 97 See Figure 6-1. • If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS or SATA hard drives), connect the data cable to the connector on page 124. 7 Replace the system cover. For information on installing a SAS controller card, see "Installing an Expansion Card" on the card edge. See "Entering...
... is enabled. Installing System Components 97 See Figure 6-1. • If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS or SATA hard drives), connect the data cable to the connector on page 124. 7 Replace the system cover. For information on installing a SAS controller card, see "Installing an Expansion Card" on the card edge. See "Entering...
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... back of the optical drive and gently push the drive out of the drive. See Figure 3-14. 6 If you remove them to servicing that came with the product. 1 If installed, remove the front bezel. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by...the tabs on page 87. 4 Disconnect the optical drive cable from the back of the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them from the system board and drive. NOTE: The twelve-hard-drive systems support only an external USB optical drive. See "Opening the System" on the system ...
... back of the optical drive and gently push the drive out of the drive. See Figure 3-14. 6 If you remove them to servicing that came with the product. 1 If installed, remove the front bezel. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by...the tabs on page 87. 4 Disconnect the optical drive cable from the back of the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them from the system board and drive. NOTE: The twelve-hard-drive systems support only an external USB optical drive. See "Opening the System" on the system ...
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... not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See Figure 3-1. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board and the interface cable to stop spinning before removing it from being pinched or crimped. Systems with cabled hard drives contain only four ...single-motor fans. NOTE: In the event of a problem with the product. WARNING: Do not attempt to spin for the fan to SAS_B on page 89. 10 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Damage due to prevent ...
... not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See Figure 3-1. 8 Connect the data cable to the system board and the interface cable to stop spinning before removing it from being pinched or crimped. Systems with cabled hard drives contain only four ...single-motor fans. NOTE: In the event of a problem with the product. WARNING: Do not attempt to spin for the fan to SAS_B on page 89. 10 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Damage due to prevent ...
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Removing and Replacing a Fan (Eight-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 3 1 fans (5) 3 fan cable 2 release tab Installing System Components 107 Figure 3-15.
Removing and Replacing a Fan (Eight-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 3 1 fans (5) 3 fan cable 2 release tab Installing System Components 107 Figure 3-15.
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Removing and Replacing a Fan (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 3 1 fans (5) 3 fan cable 2 release tab 108 Installing System Components Figure 3-16.
Removing and Replacing a Fan (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) 2 1 3 1 fans (5) 3 fan cable 2 release tab 108 Installing System Components Figure 3-16.
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... the system. 2 Slide the fan module into the fan assembly until the fan is fully seated. NOTE: For twelve-hard-drive systems, first replace the internal hard-drive carrier and bay. Replacing a Cooling Fan 1 Align the fan module so that the side with the system powered on, the full power load ...is listed on page 101. 5 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Power Supply Blank" on page 91. 6 Close the system. See "Installing an Internal Hard Drive Bay" on the power supply label. Installing System Components 109
... the system. 2 Slide the fan module into the fan assembly until the fan is fully seated. NOTE: For twelve-hard-drive systems, first replace the internal hard-drive carrier and bay. Replacing a Cooling Fan 1 Align the fan module so that the side with the system powered on, the full power load ...is listed on page 101. 5 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Power Supply Blank" on page 91. 6 Close the system. See "Installing an Internal Hard Drive Bay" on the power supply label. Installing System Components 109
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...MHz. The system contains eight memory sockets split into the chassis until the power supply is organized into a power outlet. 6 Replace the system cover. System Memory Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) or unbuffered ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs). 1 bracket 3 power supply 5 optical... sets of four sockets, one set is fully seated, install a bracket at the back of each channel is applicable to the system board, hard drive(s), and optical drive. 5 Plug the cable into three channels. Each four-socket set per processor. Two DIMMs for channel 0 and a single DIMM for channel ...
...MHz. The system contains eight memory sockets split into the chassis until the power supply is organized into a power outlet. 6 Replace the system cover. System Memory Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) or unbuffered ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs). 1 bracket 3 power supply 5 optical... sets of four sockets, one set is fully seated, install a bracket at the back of each channel is applicable to the system board, hard drive(s), and optical drive. 5 Plug the cable into three channels. Each four-socket set per processor. Two DIMMs for channel 0 and a single DIMM for channel ...
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... power cables to the power source and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 5 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 2 Turn off the system and ...and peripherals. 3 Using a Torx screwdriver, remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service...two Phillips screws. Doing so can damage the cable. Installing the Control Panel Assembly (Four-Hard-Drive System) 1 Install the control panel board in your warranty. Damage due to servicing that ...
... power cables to the power source and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 5 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 2 Turn off the system and ...and peripherals. 3 Using a Torx screwdriver, remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service...two Phillips screws. Doing so can damage the cable. Installing the Control Panel Assembly (Four-Hard-Drive System) 1 Install the control panel board in your warranty. Damage due to servicing that ...
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... and peripherals. 2 Open the system. Removing the Control Panel Display Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is applicable only to the eight-hard-drive systems. NOTE: The control panel assembly consists of two separate modules-the display module and the control panel circuit board....32. Use the following instructions to lift the panel outward. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. 6 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 89. 5 Reconnect the system to the power source and turn on page 87. You ...
... and peripherals. 2 Open the system. Removing the Control Panel Display Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is applicable only to the eight-hard-drive systems. NOTE: The control panel assembly consists of two separate modules-the display module and the control panel circuit board....32. Use the following instructions to lift the panel outward. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. 6 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 89. 5 Reconnect the system to the power source and turn on page 87. You ...
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...board. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. 7 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the two Phillips screws. See ...of the module. Front-Panel IO Module (Optional) Removing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as authorized ... screwdriver, remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Installing the Control Panel Assembly 1 Install the control ...
...board. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. 7 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the two Phillips screws. See ...of the module. Front-Panel IO Module (Optional) Removing the Front-Panel IO Module (Twelve-Hard-Drive System) CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as authorized ... screwdriver, remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Installing the Control Panel Assembly 1 Install the control ...