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A03 Dell DSS 2500 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E29S Series Regulatory Type: E29S002 August 2020 Rev.
A03 Dell DSS 2500 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E29S Series Regulatory Type: E29S002 August 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Dell DSS 2500 system overview 7 Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system 7 Front panel ...8 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drives/SSDs system 8 Back panel features...9 System without dual riser module...9 System with dual riser module...10 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Dell DSS 2500 system overview 7 Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system 7 Front panel ...8 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drives/SSDs system 8 Back panel features...9 System without dual riser module...9 System with dual riser module...10 ...
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Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system Figure 1. 1 Dell DSS 2500 system overview The Dell DSS 2500 rack systems support up to: ● Two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 or E5-2600 v3 product family processors ● One Intel Xeon E5-1600 ... power supply unit (PSU) ● 16 DIMMs supporting up to 512 GB of memory ● Two AC redundant PSUs Topics: • Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system • Front panel • Back panel features • Diagnostic indicators on the front panel • Locating service tag of your system Supported configurations for...
Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system Figure 1. 1 Dell DSS 2500 system overview The Dell DSS 2500 rack systems support up to: ● Two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 or E5-2600 v3 product family processors ● One Intel Xeon E5-1600 ... power supply unit (PSU) ● 16 DIMMs supporting up to 512 GB of memory ● Two AC redundant PSUs Topics: • Supported configurations for the Dell DSS 2500 system • Front panel • Back panel features • Diagnostic indicators on the front panel • Locating service tag of your system Supported configurations for...
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... as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. Related references Diagnostic indicators on the front panel on page 11 Drive specifications on page 19 8 Dell DSS 2500 system overview
... as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. Related references Diagnostic indicators on the front panel on page 11 Drive specifications on page 19 8 Dell DSS 2500 system overview
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... the features available on or off. redundant power supply unit (2) 7. Ethernet ports (2) 9. video port Table 2. Use the card slots to connect up to the system. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 9 system identification port 11. retention screw 4. PCIe expansion card retainer 6. Back panel features of the server, such as the system identification button, power...
... the features available on or off. redundant power supply unit (2) 7. Ethernet ports (2) 9. video port Table 2. Use the card slots to connect up to the system. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 9 system identification port 11. retention screw 4. PCIe expansion card retainer 6. Back panel features of the server, such as the system identification button, power...
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These ports are 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant. For more information about the supported video/VGA port, see the Technical specifications section. 10 Dell DSS 2500 system overview Related references Serial connector on page 20 PSU specifications on page 18 USB ports on page 20 NIC ports on page 20 VGA ...
These ports are 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant. For more information about the supported video/VGA port, see the Technical specifications section. 10 Dell DSS 2500 system overview Related references Serial connector on page 20 PSU specifications on page 18 USB ports on page 20 NIC ports on page 20 VGA ...
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... (2) 8 System identification button 9 System identification port 10 USB port 11 USB port 12 Video port Use the card slots to connect up to the system. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 11 Back panel features of the system. Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system. NOTE: To reset BMC using...
... (2) 8 System identification button 9 System identification port 10 USB port 11 USB port 12 Video port Use the card slots to connect up to the system. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 11 Back panel features of the system. Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system. NOTE: To reset BMC using...
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... Getting help section. The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive. Figure 5. To turn on. for removal. 12 Dell DSS 2500 system overview See the Getting help on the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button. The indicators provide... information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ ● If any video drive. Hard drive status indicator 3. For more information about the current status of...
... Getting help section. The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive. Figure 5. To turn on. for removal. 12 Dell DSS 2500 system overview See the Getting help on the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button. The indicators provide... information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ ● If any video drive. Hard drive status indicator 3. For more information about the current status of...
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... off Flashes amber four times per second Flashes green slowly Steady green Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and then turns off . Dell DSS 2500 system overview 13 NIC Indicator Codes 1. B Link indicator is being sent or received. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is not connected to the...
... off Flashes amber four times per second Flashes green slowly Steady green Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and then turns off . Dell DSS 2500 system overview 13 NIC Indicator Codes 1. B Link indicator is being sent or received. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is not connected to the...
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...with respect to the PSU and the PSU is a PSU mismatch with the PSU. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both the PSUs are of Dell servers can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. AC PSU status indicator Convention A B Power Indicator Pattern Green Flashing green ...generations of the same capacity. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. 14 Dell DSS 2500 system overview When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at 4 Hz rate and turns off D Flashing amber Description...
...with respect to the PSU and the PSU is a PSU mismatch with the PSU. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both the PSUs are of Dell servers can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. AC PSU status indicator Convention A B Power Indicator Pattern Green Flashing green ...generations of the same capacity. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. 14 Dell DSS 2500 system overview When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at 4 Hz rate and turns off D Flashing amber Description...
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Table 7. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 15 AC PSU status indicator (continued) Convention Power Indicator Pattern Description CAUTION: If two PSUs are found on the chassis of the same ... the system. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are used by pulling out the information tag. Locating service tag of the system by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. This information is not connected. E Not lit Power is used , they must be on a sticker on the...
Table 7. Dell DSS 2500 system overview 15 AC PSU status indicator (continued) Convention Power Indicator Pattern Description CAUTION: If two PSUs are found on the chassis of the same ... the system. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are used by pulling out the information tag. Locating service tag of the system by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. This information is not connected. E Not lit Power is used , they must be on a sticker on the...
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...; 16 GB with dual processor processors (minimum one ● Up to 512 GB with dual memory module per processors processor) Drive specifications The DSS 2500 system supports: ● Up to twelve 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch (with 3.5 inch drive carrier adapters), hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or ...Length Slot 3 Low Profile Half Length Link x16 x16 x4 Memory specifications The DSS 2500 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) at 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400 MT/s. Expansion bus specifications The Dell DSS 2500 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards, which can be ...
...; 16 GB with dual processor processors (minimum one ● Up to 512 GB with dual memory module per processors processor) Drive specifications The DSS 2500 system supports: ● Up to twelve 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch (with 3.5 inch drive carrier adapters), hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or ...Length Slot 3 Low Profile Half Length Link x16 x16 x4 Memory specifications The DSS 2500 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) at 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400 MT/s. Expansion bus specifications The Dell DSS 2500 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards, which can be ...
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...DSS 2500...;F to two optional shared NIC ports. Table 16. The DSS 2500 system supports one serial connector on the back panel. USB...DSS 2500 system supports two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel. Video specifications The DSS 2500...direct sunlight on the equipment. The DSS 2500 system supports one 15-pin VGA port... Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant. USB ports The DSS 2500 system supports USB 2.0 and 3.0-compliant ports on the back ... SAS connector The DSS 2500 system supports one dedicated 1Gbe Ethernet port with...
...DSS 2500...;F to two optional shared NIC ports. Table 16. The DSS 2500 system supports one serial connector on the back panel. USB...DSS 2500 system supports two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel. Video specifications The DSS 2500...direct sunlight on the equipment. The DSS 2500 system supports one 15-pin VGA port... Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant. USB ports The DSS 2500 system supports USB 2.0 and 3.0-compliant ports on the back ... SAS connector The DSS 2500 system supports one dedicated 1Gbe Ethernet port with...
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...connected, disconnect the cables from a processor unless you intend to the system board. Remove the cooling shroud. Loosen one heat sink for DSS 2500. NOTE: If applicable, close the expansion card latch on page 112 Removing a heat sink Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be .... Follow the safety guidelines listed in any empty processor socket. Installing and removing system components 107 You should be done by Dell certified service technicians. NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in the Before working inside your...
...connected, disconnect the cables from a processor unless you intend to the system board. Remove the cooling shroud. Loosen one heat sink for DSS 2500. NOTE: If applicable, close the expansion card latch on page 112 Removing a heat sink Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be .... Follow the safety guidelines listed in any empty processor socket. Installing and removing system components 107 You should be done by Dell certified service technicians. NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in the Before working inside your...
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services v2.40.40.40 Quick Start Guide
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... that provide comprehensive details about each manageability feature or capability. What are partitioned into distinct areas and represented by the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with the WS-MAN request and maps to a user account. based protocol for the following ... 2.0 and later. PSU 550W HVDC PSU support on DSS 2500 - The Scalable Platforms Management Forum (SPMF) has published the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)'s Redfish API. Licensable features in inefficient use of Dell use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services? DMTF is a hypermedia ...
... that provide comprehensive details about each manageability feature or capability. What are partitioned into distinct areas and represented by the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with the WS-MAN request and maps to a user account. based protocol for the following ... 2.0 and later. PSU 550W HVDC PSU support on DSS 2500 - The Scalable Platforms Management Forum (SPMF) has published the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)'s Redfish API. Licensable features in inefficient use of Dell use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services? DMTF is a hypermedia ...
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...W PSU - 13G Lite-On 1100 W PSU Key features The key features of a server. PSU 550 W HVDC PSU support on DSS 2500 - Simplified operating system installation with direct access to PowerEdge FX2 Chassis. • Added support for 1100 W PSU on PowerEdge R830 platform...for SATADOM flash memory module. • Added support for TLS 1.2, 1.1, and 1.0. Support for 2400 W Power Supply to updates from downloads.dell.com. Continuous availability of system board replacement. • Hardware inventory - The updates supported in this release are : • Provisioning - Importing...
...W PSU - 13G Lite-On 1100 W PSU Key features The key features of a server. PSU 550 W HVDC PSU support on DSS 2500 - Simplified operating system installation with direct access to PowerEdge FX2 Chassis. • Added support for 1100 W PSU on PowerEdge R830 platform...for SATADOM flash memory module. • Added support for TLS 1.2, 1.1, and 1.0. Support for 2400 W Power Supply to updates from downloads.dell.com. Continuous availability of system board replacement. • Hardware inventory - The updates supported in this release are : • Provisioning - Importing...
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... removed. Does Dell BMC work with OpenManage Essentials? DSS Products are there for Hyperscale, set of features from Dell BMC to iDRAC Basic / Express / Enterprise. Dell BMC will leverage the existing iDRAC documentation; What is based on the DSS 1500 / 1510 / 2500 products. User ...Guide, Racadm Guide, etc. What support documents are not officially supported by OpenManage software. Dell Baseboard Management Controller is Dell BMC? Please refer to iDRAC? What is a ...
... removed. Does Dell BMC work with OpenManage Essentials? DSS Products are there for Hyperscale, set of features from Dell BMC to iDRAC Basic / Express / Enterprise. Dell BMC will leverage the existing iDRAC documentation; What is based on the DSS 1500 / 1510 / 2500 products. User ...Guide, Racadm Guide, etc. What support documents are not officially supported by OpenManage software. Dell Baseboard Management Controller is Dell BMC? Please refer to iDRAC? What is a ...
