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Getting Started Guide - Page 6

... on your system. Dell Software License Agreement Before using your operating system. NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the installation and configuration documentation for the first time, see dell.com/ ossupport. You must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the page. 6 Installing the Bezel Install the bezel (optional...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

... determined by default • Text browser, which is enabled by the iDRAC license purchased. For more information, see the Dell LC2 documentation. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the ... mode for the selected field is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on the system's boot configuration. To view the help text for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

...installed from the UEFI boot mode. Moves to the previous field. NOTE: For the latest information on or restart your operating system begins to boot the operating system from the BIOS boot mode. Using The System Setup Navigation Keys Keys...dell.com/ossupport. Turn on supported operating systems, go to save any changes that prompts you must be UEFI-compatible to be installed ...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

... Intel AES-NI option improves the speed of DIMMs installed. Setup Password Allows you to set to change the operational state of TPM keys may affect booting to Off. Password Status Allows you...with Pre-boot measurements. Allows you to clear all keys in the system. BIOS Update Control Allows you to update the BIOS using Dell Update Package are not affected by default and is read...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

...Enables you wish to access the BIOS Update File Explorer, run the Dell Diagnostics program, and reboot the system. 33 Allows you press ,...to the next field. NOTE: For most of the drivers installed on or restart your operating system begins to load before you...screen. Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys Key Description Up arrow Moves to access the System Setup. Moves to ...

Owner's Manual - Page 44

...sixteen 4 GB dual-rank DIMMs, the available system memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (DIMMs) × 4 GB = 48 GB, and not 16 (DIMMs) × 4 GB = 64 GB. Half of the installed memory is... for specific RAS features must be followed. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in a dual-processor configuration with Mirroring is not supported. Memory Optimized (Independent...

Owner's Manual - Page 48

.... Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down . alignment key 6. Install the cooling shroud. 8. Close the system. 9. Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for...in those sockets. 1. Damage due to install memory in your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not occupied. Remove memory-module ...

Owner's Manual - Page 52

...free of the hard-drive slot. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with your warranty. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed... hot-swap drive installation. CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive is installed and the system is not covered by Dell is powered on ...

Owner's Manual - Page 54

... front of the system as directed by a certified service technician. If applicable, install the front bezel. 54 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or ...Dell is free of the power/data cable on , including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system board and the optical drive. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to PowerEdge R720...

Owner's Manual - Page 59

Internal USB Memory Key (Optional) An optional USB memory key installed inside your warranty. NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (J_USB_INT) on the system board, see System Board Connectors. 4. To locate the USB connector (J_USB_INT), see System Board Connectors. Reconnect the system to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is detected by the...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

...and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is displayed. Open the system. 3. Place all cables... 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. Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Depending on your system...

Owner's Manual - Page 72

...vFlash Card 1. To install the SD vFlash ... technician. Open the system. 3. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to PowerEdge R720xd. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service ...system. 7. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is keyed to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached ...

Owner's Manual - Page 76

...the integrated storage subsystem for an integrated controller card that is not authorized by Dell is keyed to its electrical outlet and turn the system on the card to servicing that ...lock it from the slot and remove the card. 5. Turn off the system, including any card(s) installed in the riser. 7. Remove the expansion-card riser 3 and any attached peripherals, and disconnect the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch (x4) SSD/Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) Backplane- PowerEdge R720 1. SSD/PCIe SSD cables (4) 5. Figure 60. backplane signal cable 100 backplane power cable 6. hard-drive backplane connectors (4) 2. x4 hard-drive backplane 3. release tab 4.

Owner's Manual - Page 117

...at support.dell.com/... internal USB key (if installed) e) internal... dual SD module f) all cables to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 9. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket. 7. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license...

Owner's Manual - Page 136

...-accessible SAS, 136 Up to four 2.5 inch Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices (PCIe SSDs) in hard-drive slots 0 through 3 (hard-drive bay 2). or dual-ranked 2 GB or 4 GB 2 GB with a single processor 4 GB with two processors Up to 768 GB (PowerEdge R720xd with 2.5 inch hard-drive configuration) Up to 512 GB Up to 64 GB Up to twelve 3.5 inch, internal, hot...

Technical Guide - Page 10

... Power Center Dell OpenManage Essentials Dell Management Console Lifecycle Controller 2.x OpenManage Power Center Remote management iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller 1.x with Lifecycle Controller 2.x with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 10 PowerEdge R720 and...

Technical Guide - Page 32

..., FCoE) configuration for networking devices through the USC For information on card installation, requirements, and slot priorities, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on all LOM and NDCs for the R720 and R720xd.  PXE boot enabled on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. Table 17 lists the supported add-in NICs and HBAs...

Technical Guide - Page 34

... and increasing energy efficiency. With the rise in the Power supply units section. ESSA can help you determine the most efficient PSU for servers, power distribution units, and uninterruptible power supplies. 34 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell OpenManage™ Power Center delivers group power management at the processor, memory, and system level...

Technical Guide - Page 45

... console vFlash media Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise Allows for use of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. free 30-day trial versions are available; uses a license management portal versus paper-based licenses to purchase a software license key through the Dell Licensing Portal or with a Dell sales representative Fine tune data center power usage and report on...