Getting Started Guide
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...(with 495 W AC power supply unit) 32 A (X 2) (with 1100 W DC power supply unit) Technical Specifications NOTE: The following specifications apply to both PowerEdge R720 and PowerEdge R720xd unless specified. supply) 2891 BTU/hr maximum (750 W power supply) 4100 BTU/hr maximum (1100 W power supply) Voltage 100-240 V AC, autoranging, 50... the power supply wattage rating. NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with a phase to support.dell.com. DC Power Supply (per power supply) Wattage 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W Heat dissipation 1908 BTU/hr maximum (...
...(with 495 W AC power supply unit) 32 A (X 2) (with 1100 W DC power supply unit) Technical Specifications NOTE: The following specifications apply to both PowerEdge R720 and PowerEdge R720xd unless specified. supply) 2891 BTU/hr maximum (750 W power supply) 4100 BTU/hr maximum (1100 W power supply) Voltage 100-240 V AC, autoranging, 50... the power supply wattage rating. NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with a phase to support.dell.com. DC Power Supply (per power supply) Wattage 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W Heat dissipation 1908 BTU/hr maximum (...
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...Height Width With rack latches Without rack latches Depth (includes bezel) Weight (maximum) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720) 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd) Weight (empty) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems 87.3 mm (3.44 inch) 482.4 mm (18.98 inch....7 kg (25.7 lbs) 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating.
...Height Width With rack latches Without rack latches Depth (includes bezel) Weight (maximum) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720) 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd) Weight (empty) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems 87.3 mm (3.44 inch) 482.4 mm (18.98 inch....7 kg (25.7 lbs) 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating.
Owner's Manual
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... Optional Hard-Drive Backplane (Back 108 Control Panel...109 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 109 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 111 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 111 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 112 Removing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 113 Installing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 114 System Board...114 Removing The System Board...114 Installing The System Board...116...
... Optional Hard-Drive Backplane (Back 108 Control Panel...109 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 109 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 111 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 111 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 112 Removing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 113 Installing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 114 System Board...114 Removing The System Board...114 Installing The System Board...116...
Owner's Manual
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...Use this button only if directed to toggle the system ID on . Front-Panel Features and Indicators (3.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Figure 4. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the button for more than five seconds to ...compliant operating systems, turning off . 4 NMI button Used to the system. Figure 3. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (2.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status. 2 System identification button...
...Use this button only if directed to toggle the system ID on . Front-Panel Features and Indicators (3.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Figure 4. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the button for more than five seconds to ...compliant operating systems, turning off . 4 NMI button Used to the system. Figure 3. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (2.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status. 2 System identification button...
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... Online Diagnostics test. If the hard drives are lit when the system is on or in standby, and any video output. The diagnostic indicators on PowerEdge R720xd. Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). Electrical indicator Condition The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for Corrective Action See...
... Online Diagnostics test. If the hard drives are lit when the system is on or in standby, and any video output. The diagnostic indicators on PowerEdge R720xd. Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). Electrical indicator Condition The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for Corrective Action See...
Owner's Manual
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PowerEdge R720 PowerEdge R720xd When one of these buttons is installed on the front and back panels can be used to three PCI Express expansion cards. Four integrated 10/... a VGA display to the system. 7 USB connectors (2) 8 Ethernet connectors Allows you to connect up to locate a particular system within a rack. Back-Panel Features and Indicators-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 System identification button The identification buttons on your system. 4 PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (3) 5 Serial connector Allows...
PowerEdge R720 PowerEdge R720xd When one of these buttons is installed on the front and back panels can be used to three PCI Express expansion cards. Four integrated 10/... a VGA display to the system. 7 USB connectors (2) 8 Ethernet connectors Allows you to connect up to locate a particular system within a rack. Back-Panel Features and Indicators-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 System identification button The identification buttons on your system. 4 PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (3) 5 Serial connector Allows...
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Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 9 PCIe expansion card slots full height (4) (PowerEdge R720) PCIe expansion card slots full height (3) (PowerEdge R720xd) 10 Power supply (PSU1) 11 Power supply (PSU2) 12 Hard drives (2) (back) 13 vFlash media card slot NIC Indicator Codes Description • Two 100 Mbps/1 ...
Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 9 PCIe expansion card slots full height (4) (PowerEdge R720) PCIe expansion card slots full height (3) (PowerEdge R720xd) 10 Power supply (PSU1) 11 Power supply (PSU2) 12 Hard drives (2) (back) 13 vFlash media card slot NIC Indicator Codes Description • Two 100 Mbps/1 ...
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... and configure device settings. System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup password, TPM security, and so on the PowerEdge R720xd. This option is not available on . Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. System Setup Main Screen NOTE...
... and configure device settings. System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup password, TPM security, and so on the PowerEdge R720xd. This option is not available on . Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. System Setup Main Screen NOTE...
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... may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Inside the System-PowerEdge R720xd 1. hard-drive backplane (back) 5. DIMMs (24) 14. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your system with the product. cable securing bracket 3. Figure 15. network daughter...
... may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Inside the System-PowerEdge R720xd 1. hard-drive backplane (back) 5. DIMMs (24) 14. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your system with the product. cable securing bracket 3. Figure 15. network daughter...
Owner's Manual
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Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on: • DIMM type (UDIMM, RDIMM, or LRDIMM) NOTE: PowerEdge R720xd with 3.5 inch hard-drive configuration does not support LRDIMMs due to thermal limitations. • DIMM configuration (number of ranks) • maximum frequency of the DIMMs ...
Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on: • DIMM type (UDIMM, RDIMM, or LRDIMM) NOTE: PowerEdge R720xd with 3.5 inch hard-drive configuration does not support LRDIMMs due to thermal limitations. • DIMM configuration (number of ranks) • maximum frequency of the DIMMs ...
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release button Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. Figure 19. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. If applicable, install the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper ...
release button Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. Figure 19. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. If applicable, install the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper ...
Owner's Manual
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... loss, ensure that the hard drive can be removed safely. hard-drive blank 2. Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. From the management software, prepare the hard drive for the storage controller. 51
... loss, ensure that the hard drive can be removed safely. hard-drive blank 2. Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. From the management software, prepare the hard drive for the storage controller. 51
Owner's Manual
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..., and disconnect the system from powering on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is not covered by Dell is displayed. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as guide, slide the cable retention bracket along the chassis...by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. It does not prevent your system configuration: • PowerEdge R720 supports seven expansion cards • PowerEdge R720xd supports six expansion cards The following PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards are supported: Table 3. Open the system. 3. Close...
..., and disconnect the system from powering on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is not covered by Dell is displayed. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as guide, slide the cable retention bracket along the chassis...by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. It does not prevent your system configuration: • PowerEdge R720 supports seven expansion cards • PowerEdge R720xd supports six expansion cards The following PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards are supported: Table 3. Open the system. 3. Close...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press inward on the card to ensure correct insertion of the card. 4. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to PowerEdge R720xd. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is keyed to lock it out of the SD card into the slot. Remove the cable from the electrical outlet and...
.... Press inward on the card to ensure correct insertion of the card. 4. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to PowerEdge R720xd. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is keyed to lock it out of the SD card into the slot. Remove the cable from the electrical outlet and...
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cable 2. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Connect the cable to the chassis. 6. screw 3. You should... attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 2. Removing and Installing the vFlash Media Unit 1. vFlash media unit 4. Damage due to PowerEdge R720xd. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 73 Replace the screw securing the vFlash media unit to the vFlash media unit. 5. standoff Installing The...
cable 2. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Connect the cable to the chassis. 6. screw 3. You should... attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 2. Removing and Installing the vFlash Media Unit 1. vFlash media unit 4. Damage due to PowerEdge R720xd. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 73 Replace the screw securing the vFlash media unit to the vFlash media unit. 5. standoff Installing The...
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...SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720 1. SAS A cable 93 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. CAUTION: You must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane or no backplane PowerEdge R720xd 2.5 inch (... done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the same locations. 4. Turn off the system, including any...
...SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720 1. SAS A cable 93 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. CAUTION: You must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane or no backplane PowerEdge R720xd 2.5 inch (... done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the same locations. 4. Turn off the system, including any...
Owner's Manual
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pass-through I2C cable 3. SAS cables (3) 8. power cable B 9. hard-drive backplane connectors (12) 102 power cable A 6. left control panel cable 4. release tabs (2) 2. Figure 62. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. USB cable 7. front I/O cable 10. right control panel cable 11. I2C cable 5. x12 hard-drive backplane 12.
pass-through I2C cable 3. SAS cables (3) 8. power cable B 9. hard-drive backplane connectors (12) 102 power cable A 6. left control panel cable 4. release tabs (2) 2. Figure 62. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. USB cable 7. front I/O cable 10. right control panel cable 11. I2C cable 5. x12 hard-drive backplane 12.
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SAS connector on the system board 5. cable retention bracket 2. integrated storage controller card 4. Cabling Diagram-3.5 Iinch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. SAS backplane 103 system board 3. Figure 63.
SAS connector on the system board 5. cable retention bracket 2. integrated storage controller card 4. Cabling Diagram-3.5 Iinch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. SAS backplane 103 system board 3. Figure 63.
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SAS cables (3) 8. release tabs (2) 4. pass-through I2C cable 7. hard-drive backplane connectors (24) 104 power cable A 5. front I/O cable 13. right control panel cable 11. power cable C 12. Figure 64. backplane/expander bracket 10. USB cable 14. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. x24 hard-drive backplane 2. left control panel cable 3. sideband cable 6. power cable B 9.
SAS cables (3) 8. release tabs (2) 4. pass-through I2C cable 7. hard-drive backplane connectors (24) 104 power cable A 5. front I/O cable 13. right control panel cable 11. power cable C 12. Figure 64. backplane/expander bracket 10. USB cable 14. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. x24 hard-drive backplane 2. left control panel cable 3. sideband cable 6. power cable B 9.
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system board 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as guides to align the hard-drive backplane. 2. Use the hooks at the base of the chassis .... 1. Replace the cooling shroud. 105 SAS connector on the system board 5. Figure 65. Damage due to the backplane. 4. Cabling Diagram-2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. Replace the cooling-fan assembly. 5. cable retention bracket 2.
system board 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as guides to align the hard-drive backplane. 2. Use the hooks at the base of the chassis .... 1. Replace the cooling shroud. 105 SAS connector on the system board 5. Figure 65. Damage due to the backplane. 4. Cabling Diagram-2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. Replace the cooling-fan assembly. 5. cable retention bracket 2.