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Entering Boot Manager...36 Boot Manager main menu...37 About Dell Lifecycle Controller 37 Changing the boot order...37 Choosing the system boot mode 37 Assigning a system and setup password 38 Using your system password to ... After working inside your system 42 Recommended tools...43 System cover...43 Removing the system cover 43 Installing the system cover...44 Server sleds...44 Removing the server sled...44 Installing the server sled...45 Expansion cards and expansion-card riser module 46 Expansion card installation guidelines 46 Removing the expansion-card riser module 47 Installing...
Entering Boot Manager...36 Boot Manager main menu...37 About Dell Lifecycle Controller 37 Changing the boot order...37 Choosing the system boot mode 37 Assigning a system and setup password 38 Using your system password to ... After working inside your system 42 Recommended tools...43 System cover...43 Removing the system cover 43 Installing the system cover...44 Server sleds...44 Removing the server sled...44 Installing the server sled...45 Expansion cards and expansion-card riser module 46 Expansion card installation guidelines 46 Removing the expansion-card riser module 47 Installing...
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... system fans...107 Troubleshooting system memory 107 Troubleshooting HDDs...108 Troubleshooting expansion cards 109 Troubleshooting processors...110 Troubleshooting server sleds...110 System messages...110 Warning messages...110 Diagnostic messages...111 6 Using system diagnostics 112 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics 112 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics 112 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from...
... system fans...107 Troubleshooting system memory 107 Troubleshooting HDDs...108 Troubleshooting expansion cards 109 Troubleshooting processors...110 Troubleshooting server sleds...110 System messages...110 Warning messages...110 Diagnostic messages...111 6 Using system diagnostics 112 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics 112 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics 112 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from...
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1 About your system The Dell 4U rack server contains the DSS 7000 chassis and up to 90 hard disk drives (HDDs)/SSDs. Front-panel features and indicators 7~12 for sled A Figure 1. The chassis supports up to two DSS 7500 server sleds. Each server sled supports up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon EP E5-2600 v3 family and EP...
1 About your system The Dell 4U rack server contains the DSS 7000 chassis and up to 90 hard disk drives (HDDs)/SSDs. Front-panel features and indicators 7~12 for sled A Figure 1. The chassis supports up to two DSS 7500 server sleds. Each server sled supports up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon EP E5-2600 v3 family and EP...
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Steps 1. Server sleds NOTE: A dummy sled will be done by your warranty. Damage due to secure the system cover. Removing and installing the system cover 1 release latch (4) 2 3 screw system cover Installing ... system. Tighten the screw to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Align the slots of the system cover with the product. 44 Removing the server sled Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed over sled B compartment for the single-node system. You should only perform...
Steps 1. Server sleds NOTE: A dummy sled will be done by your warranty. Damage due to secure the system cover. Removing and installing the system cover 1 release latch (4) 2 3 screw system cover Installing ... system. Tighten the screw to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Align the slots of the system cover with the product. 44 Removing the server sled Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed over sled B compartment for the single-node system. You should only perform...
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...resulting in your system with the product. 1. Damage due to secure the server sled. 45 Steps 1. Figure 13. The system may only be done by your system. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is two minutes. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.... CAUTION: The replacement service time for server sleds when the system is operating is not covered by a certified service technician...
...resulting in your system with the product. 1. Damage due to secure the server sled. 45 Steps 1. Figure 13. The system may only be done by your system. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is two minutes. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.... CAUTION: The replacement service time for server sleds when the system is operating is not covered by a certified service technician...
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...Table 2. Damage due to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Remove the server sled. Figure 15. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the highest priority must be ... 1, 2 2, 1 Maximum allowed 1 2 2 Removing the expansion-card riser module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed over sled B compartment for installing expansion cards to servicing that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Complete the procedure listed in card priority and slot priority...
...Table 2. Damage due to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Remove the server sled. Figure 15. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the highest priority must be ... 1, 2 2, 1 Maximum allowed 1 2 2 Removing the expansion-card riser module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed over sled B compartment for installing expansion cards to servicing that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Complete the procedure listed in card priority and slot priority...
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... the server sled Removing an expansion card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Install the expansion card, if applicable. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support...
... the server sled Removing an expansion card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Install the expansion card, if applicable. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support...
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...read the Safety instructions. 2. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Installing an optional card Your system supports adding a second card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your .... 2. Optional card slot allocation Card type X520 X540 CX3pro Slot slot 1 slot 1 slot 2 NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in Before working inside your system. Complete the procedure listed in the system. Steps 1. Install the second card ...
...read the Safety instructions. 2. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Installing an optional card Your system supports adding a second card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your .... 2. Optional card slot allocation Card type X520 X540 CX3pro Slot slot 1 slot 1 slot 2 NOTE: Only supported cards from Dell can be installed in Before working inside your system. Complete the procedure listed in the system. Steps 1. Install the second card ...
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...Dell is fully seated. 3. Remove the expansion-card riser module. 4. For the dedicated management port card, insert the card into the riser card until the card is not covered by your system. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled... (2) 2. Remove the expansion card. 52 Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the screw. 4. Attaching the bracket to the server sled with two screws. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your warranty.
...Dell is fully seated. 3. Remove the expansion-card riser module. 4. For the dedicated management port card, insert the card into the riser card until the card is not covered by your system. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled... (2) 2. Remove the expansion card. 52 Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the screw. 4. Attaching the bracket to the server sled with two screws. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your warranty.
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... the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Removing a riser card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team...inside your system. 3. Remove the expansion-card riser module. 4. Install the expansion card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the screws securing the...
... the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Removing a riser card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team...inside your system. 3. Remove the expansion-card riser module. 4. Install the expansion card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the screws securing the...
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... installing the cooling shroud 1 screw (3) Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled 56 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. The system may only be done by your product...expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may get overheated quickly, resulting in your warranty. ...
... installing the cooling shroud 1 screw (3) Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled 56 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. The system may only be done by your product...expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Cooling shroud Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may get overheated quickly, resulting in your warranty. ...
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...the shrould in your warranty. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). Damage due to processor 2. 57 Each 4-socket set is organized...by a certified service technician. In the 2-socket set , the release levers of 2 sockets each release lever is not covered by Dell is marked white. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in place on the following factors: • System profile...
...the shrould in your warranty. Related Links Removing the expansion-card riser module Installing the expansion-card riser module Removing the server sled Installing the server sled System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). Damage due to processor 2. 57 Each 4-socket set is organized...by a certified service technician. In the 2-socket set , the release levers of 2 sockets each release lever is not covered by Dell is marked white. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in place on the following factors: • System profile...
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Ensure that you intend to the touch for the memory modules to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not occupied. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Remove the server sled. 4. Allow time for some time after the system has been powered down. Remove memory module blanks only...
Ensure that you intend to the touch for the memory modules to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not occupied. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Remove the server sled. 4. Allow time for some time after the system has been powered down. Remove memory module blanks only...
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...the product. 1. Complete the procedure listed in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Remove the server sled. 4. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to cool before handling them. Allow time for the memory modules to the touch for some time after... the system has been powered down. Steps 1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module socket. To release the memory module ...
...the product. 1. Complete the procedure listed in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Remove the server sled. 4. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to cool before handling them. Allow time for the memory modules to the touch for some time after... the system has been powered down. Steps 1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module socket. To release the memory module ...
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... the removed memory module blanks for future use. Align the edge connector of the memory module or metallic contacts. 2. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Install the server sled. 63 CAUTION: To prevent damage to touch the middle of the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place. CAUTION...
... the removed memory module blanks for future use. Align the edge connector of the memory module or metallic contacts. 2. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Install the server sled. 63 CAUTION: To prevent damage to touch the middle of the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place. CAUTION...
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...remove the heat sink from dell.com/support and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. For more of this procedure, checking to the system board. 64 3. Damage due to remove the processor. Remove the server sled. 6. Complete the procedure... processor unless you read the Safety instructions. 2. Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing the cooling shroud Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Heat sinks and processors Use the following procedure when: • Installing an additional processor • Replacing a processor Removing...
...remove the heat sink from dell.com/support and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. For more of this procedure, checking to the system board. 64 3. Damage due to remove the processor. Remove the server sled. 6. Complete the procedure... processor unless you read the Safety instructions. 2. Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing the cooling shroud Removing the server sled Installing the server sled Heat sinks and processors Use the following procedure when: • Installing an additional processor • Replacing a processor Removing...
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...you are installing a single processor, it in Before working inside your system. Touch only the side edges of the processor. Remove the server sled. 6. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed in the vacant socket to remove the processor. Unpack the new processor If the processor...been powered down. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy. 3. NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must be done by Dell is necessary to cool before handling them. Ensure that is not authorized by a certified service technician. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink ...
...you are installing a single processor, it in Before working inside your system. Touch only the side edges of the processor. Remove the server sled. 6. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be installed in the vacant socket to remove the processor. Unpack the new processor If the processor...been powered down. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy. 3. NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must be done by Dell is necessary to cool before handling them. Ensure that is not authorized by a certified service technician. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink ...
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...screw tension should be no more than 6 in After working inside your system. 4. Complete the procedure listed in -lb (6.9 kg-cm). Install the server sled. 3. Place the heat sink onto the processor. Do not over -tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw ...is intended for one-time use it. Figure 28. Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing the cooling shroud Removing the server sled Installing the server sled 69 Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to start the System Setup and check that the new processor operates ...
...screw tension should be no more than 6 in After working inside your system. 4. Complete the procedure listed in -lb (6.9 kg-cm). Install the server sled. 3. Place the heat sink onto the processor. Do not over -tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw ...is intended for one-time use it. Figure 28. Related Links Removing the cooling shroud Installing the cooling shroud Removing the server sled Installing the server sled 69 Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to start the System Setup and check that the new processor operates ...
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...ensure that have drive blanks installed. NOTE: Use only HDDs that the host adapter is being formatted. Be aware that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that highcapacity HDDs can cause an HDD failure. ... is configured correctly to support hot-swap HDD removal and insertion. Hard disk drives Your system supports the following: System Single-node systems with one server sled Configuration Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or SATA SSDs, or Up to 16 hot-swappable ...
...ensure that have drive blanks installed. NOTE: Use only HDDs that the host adapter is being formatted. Be aware that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that highcapacity HDDs can cause an HDD failure. ... is configured correctly to support hot-swap HDD removal and insertion. Hard disk drives Your system supports the following: System Single-node systems with one server sled Configuration Up to 90 3.5-inch hot-swappable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs, SATA HDDs, or SATA SSDs, or Up to 16 hot-swappable ...
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... and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: The replacement service time for each server sled. Read and follow the safety instructions that bundle and secure the system cables. Removing a redundant PSU Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may... have the same maximum output power. NOTE: You may only be of Dell servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in a system that you...
... and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: The replacement service time for each server sled. Read and follow the safety instructions that bundle and secure the system cables. Removing a redundant PSU Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may... have the same maximum output power. NOTE: You may only be of Dell servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in a system that you...