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A06 Dell PowerEdge R830 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E21S Series Regulatory Type: E21S002 August 2020 Rev.
A06 Dell PowerEdge R830 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E21S Series Regulatory Type: E21S002 August 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 8 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system 8 Front panel ...10 2.5 inch hard drive chassis...10 LCD panel...12 Back panel...14 Diagnostic indicators on the front panel...15 Hard drive indicator ...
Contents Chapter 1: Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 8 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system 8 Front panel ...10 2.5 inch hard drive chassis...10 LCD panel...12 Back panel...14 Diagnostic indicators on the front panel...15 Hard drive indicator ...
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1 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview The Dell PowerEdge R830 is a 2U rack system with an 8-drive or 16-drive bay chassis and supports up to: ● Four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v4 processors ... hot swappable hard drives. ● Two power supply units Topics: • Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system • Front panel • Back panel • Diagnostic indicators on the front panel • Locating service tag of your system Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system The Dell PowerEdge R830 system supports the following configurations: 8 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview
1 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview The Dell PowerEdge R830 is a 2U rack system with an 8-drive or 16-drive bay chassis and supports up to: ● Four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v4 processors ... hot swappable hard drives. ● Two power supply units Topics: • Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system • Front panel • Back panel • Diagnostic indicators on the front panel • Locating service tag of your system Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R830 system The Dell PowerEdge R830 system supports the following configurations: 8 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview
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Figure 1. Supported configurations for a two processor PowerEdge R830 system Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 9
Figure 1. Supported configurations for a two processor PowerEdge R830 system Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 9
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Figure 2. The hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel. 2.5 inch hard drive chassis 10 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front of the server, such as the power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and VGA ports. Supported configurations for a four processor PowerEdge R830 system Front panel The front panel provides access to the features available on the front panel.
Figure 2. The hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel. 2.5 inch hard drive chassis 10 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front of the server, such as the power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and VGA ports. Supported configurations for a four processor PowerEdge R830 system Front panel The front panel provides access to the features available on the front panel.
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... than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode. 4 Video connector 5 LCD menu buttons Use the video/VGA port to connect a display to the system. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 11 USB management port/iDRAC Direct 2. Front panel features (2.5-inch hard drive chassis) Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 Power button Press the...
... than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode. 4 Video connector 5 LCD menu buttons Use the video/VGA port to connect a display to the system. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 11 USB management port/iDRAC Direct 2. Front panel features (2.5-inch hard drive chassis) Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 Power button Press the...
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... more information, see the Technical specifications section. For information about the supported optical drive, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software. ● The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions. ● ...LCD backlight is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools. Table 1. LCD panel features 12 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview For more information, see the Technical specifications section. Figure 4. Use the USB management port/iDRAC Direct port to connect...
... more information, see the Technical specifications section. For information about the supported optical drive, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software. ● The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions. ● ...LCD backlight is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools. Table 1. LCD panel features 12 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview For more information, see the Technical specifications section. Figure 4. Use the USB management port/iDRAC Direct port to connect...
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... the network mode. Steps 1. To navigate to stop. Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to enter the main menu. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 13 On the Home screen, press the Select button to view domain addresses. Select Simple to the next action. When the...simplified user-friendly description. Viewing Home screen The Home screen displays user-configurable information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. Moves the cursor forward in the Setup menu, you select an option in ...
... the network mode. Steps 1. To navigate to stop. Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to enter the main menu. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 13 On the Home screen, press the Select button to view domain addresses. Select Simple to the next action. When the...simplified user-friendly description. Viewing Home screen The Home screen displays user-configurable information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. Moves the cursor forward in the Setup menu, you select an option in ...
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... the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Half-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser 3(2) 5. Power supply unit 2 6. Press the system ID button: 14 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Full-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser 2 (3) 4. Back panel features Item Indicator, button, or connector 1 Full-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser...
... the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Half-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser 3(2) 5. Power supply unit 2 6. Press the system ID button: 14 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Full-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser 2 (3) 4. Back panel features Item Indicator, button, or connector 1 Full-height PCIe expansion card slot on Riser...
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...port is turned off . system is in standby. The indicator flashes amber: ● When the system is enabled in good health. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 15 Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to the system. Use the video/VGA port to connect a display to remotely access iDRAC. ...information about error messages, see the Technical specifications section. For more information about the supported serial port, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices to enter the BIOS progress mode. Table 4. ...
...port is turned off . system is in standby. The indicator flashes amber: ● When the system is enabled in good health. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 15 Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to the system. Use the video/VGA port to connect a display to remotely access iDRAC. ...information about error messages, see the Technical specifications section. For more information about the supported serial port, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices to enter the BIOS progress mode. Table 4. ...
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... drive that none of the following conditions exist: system experiences a thermal error (for the location of the PSU, check the LED on page 188 16 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Electrical indicator The indicator flashes amber if the Check the System Event Log or system messages system experiences an electrical for example, voltage out...
... drive that none of the following conditions exist: system experiences a thermal error (for the location of the PSU, check the LED on page 188 16 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Electrical indicator The indicator flashes amber if the Check the System Event Log or system messages system experiences an electrical for example, voltage out...
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... for insertion or removal. Hard drive activity indicator 2. Drives are initialized after six seconds Predicted drive failure Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online Rebuild stopped Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 17 Hard drive indicator codes Each hard drive carrier has an activity indicator and a status indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status...
... for insertion or removal. Hard drive activity indicator 2. Drives are initialized after six seconds Predicted drive failure Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online Rebuild stopped Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 17 Hard drive indicator codes Each hard drive carrier has an activity indicator and a status indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status...
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... has an indicator that serves as an indicator. NIC Indicator Codes 1. B Link indicator is flashing. Network data is present or a power fault has occurred. 18 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Power supply unit indicator codes AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that provides information about the network activity and link...
... has an indicator that serves as an indicator. NIC Indicator Codes 1. B Link indicator is flashing. Network data is present or a power fault has occurred. 18 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Power supply unit indicator codes AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that provides information about the network activity and link...
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CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the flashing indicator. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 19 CAUTION: If two PSUs are of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle flashes green. E Not lit Power is operational. AC PSU ... Titanium PSUs, which support only 220 V. AC PSU status indicator/handle Table 7. NOTE: Ensure that both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the exception of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported voltage. This indicates a PSU mismatch with the PSU...
CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the flashing indicator. Dell PowerEdge R830 overview 19 CAUTION: If two PSUs are of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle flashes green. E Not lit Power is operational. AC PSU ... Titanium PSUs, which support only 220 V. AC PSU status indicator/handle Table 7. NOTE: Ensure that both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the exception of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported voltage. This indicates a PSU mismatch with the PSU...
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DC PSU status indicator 1. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are found on the chassis of the system by pulling out the information tag. This information is identified by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. 20 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the front of the system. Figure 9. DC PSU status indicator Locating service tag of your system Your system is used by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number.
DC PSU status indicator 1. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are found on the chassis of the system by pulling out the information tag. This information is identified by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. 20 Dell PowerEdge R830 overview Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the front of the system. Figure 9. DC PSU status indicator Locating service tag of your system Your system is used by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number.
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... 1280x1024 60,75 8, 16, 32 1440x900 60 8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about fresh air, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation ... temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h) Technical specifications 27 Internal Dual SD Module The PowerEdge R830 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with 16 MB capacity. Fresh air For information about environmental measurements ...
... 1280x1024 60,75 8, 16, 32 1440x900 60 8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about fresh air, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation ... temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h) Technical specifications 27 Internal Dual SD Module The PowerEdge R830 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with 16 MB capacity. Fresh air For information about environmental measurements ...