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System and Setup Password Features 38 Using the System Password 38 Using the Setup Password 40 Disabling a Forgotten Password 41 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 41 Entering the BMC Setup Module 42 BMC Setup Module Options 42 3 Installing System Components Recommended Tools 44 Inside the System 44 Removing and Replacing ... 56 Installing the Power Supply Blank 56 SAS Controller Daughter Card 56 Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card 56 Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 56 RAID Battery 60 4 Contents
System and Setup Password Features 38 Using the System Password 38 Using the Setup Password 40 Disabling a Forgotten Password 41 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 41 Entering the BMC Setup Module 42 BMC Setup Module Options 42 3 Installing System Components Recommended Tools 44 Inside the System 44 Removing and Replacing ... 56 Installing the Power Supply Blank 56 SAS Controller Daughter Card 56 Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card 56 Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 56 RAID Battery 60 4 Contents
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...page 112. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to finish booting, and then restart your RAID card. For more information, see the documentation for more information, see the documentation for PXE boot. NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the...Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to selected DRAC configuration settings. See your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) installed, this keystroke allows access to the system or documentation...
...page 112. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to finish booting, and then restart your RAID card. For more information, see the documentation for more information, see the documentation for PXE boot. NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the...Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to selected DRAC configuration settings. See your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) installed, this keystroke allows access to the system or documentation...
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... and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (optional) 8 Optical drive (optional) NOTE: DVD devices are configured with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or hard drives. The SAS backplane firmware controls the drive power-on the status of the hard-drive carriers... information, and system error messages. The LCD display lights during normal system operation. NOTE: If the system is connected to a problem with the optional SAS RAID daughter card, two indicators on each of the hard drives. See Figure 1-2 and Table 1-3. Table 1-2.
... and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (optional) 8 Optical drive (optional) NOTE: DVD devices are configured with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or hard drives. The SAS backplane firmware controls the drive power-on the status of the hard-drive carriers... information, and system error messages. The LCD display lights during normal system operation. NOTE: If the system is connected to a problem with the optional SAS RAID daughter card, two indicators on each of the hard drives. See Figure 1-2 and Table 1-3. Table 1-2.
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Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. After the drive is active. About Your System 13 NOTE: For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for removal" pattern ...
Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. After the drive is active. About Your System 13 NOTE: For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for removal" pattern ...
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...support the CPU. If the problem persists, replace the cable. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56. Error detected during memory configuration. persists, replace the cable. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56. Table 1-7. HDD ## Removed The specified hard drive has ...on page 104. No Memory No memory is missing or bad. DMA Controller DMA controller failure. If the problem persists, see your RAID documentation. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 125. About Your System 21 Reseat the cable. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. See "...
...support the CPU. If the problem persists, replace the cable. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56. Error detected during memory configuration. persists, replace the cable. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56. Table 1-7. HDD ## Removed The specified hard drive has ...on page 104. No Memory No memory is missing or bad. DMA Controller DMA controller failure. If the problem persists, see your RAID documentation. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 125. About Your System 21 Reseat the cable. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. See "...
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...blank into the slot in a non-redundant configuration. Installing the Power Supply Blank To install the power supply blank, insert the tab on the sideplane board and the release latch engages. Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card NOTICE: If you to set... a dedicated slot on the sideplane for your system's two optional internal hard drives. See Figure 3-8. 2 Align the two slots in a RAID configuration. Removing the Power Supply Blank Press the latch on the left side to release and remove the blank, rotating the blank slightly to clear ...
...blank into the slot in a non-redundant configuration. Installing the Power Supply Blank To install the power supply blank, insert the tab on the sideplane board and the release latch engages. Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card NOTICE: If you to set... a dedicated slot on the sideplane for your system's two optional internal hard drives. See Figure 3-8. 2 Align the two slots in a RAID configuration. Removing the Power Supply Blank Press the latch on the left side to release and remove the blank, rotating the blank slightly to clear ...
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...illustrated in card tray (2) daughter card socket RAID memory module (DIMM) (SAS RAID controller daughter card only) 4 Attach any cables... from the internal storage daughter card to the backplane, referring to ensure proper connection. NOTICE: You must follow the cabling diagrams for the SAS RAID... daughter card 2 and tray assembly 4 release latch 5 7 SAS RAID connector 0 (to 8 backplane SAS A) sideplane 3 RAID battery connector (SAS 6 RAID controller daughter card only) alignment slots in the following figures to Figure...
...illustrated in card tray (2) daughter card socket RAID memory module (DIMM) (SAS RAID controller daughter card only) 4 Attach any cables... from the internal storage daughter card to the backplane, referring to ensure proper connection. NOTICE: You must follow the cabling diagrams for the SAS RAID... daughter card 2 and tray assembly 4 release latch 5 7 SAS RAID connector 0 (to 8 backplane SAS A) sideplane 3 RAID battery connector (SAS 6 RAID controller daughter card only) alignment slots in the following figures to Figure...
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... 75 You may come with a drive blank. Long format times for the optional SAS RAID daughter card to ensure that you ordered, your SATA drive to attach to the SAS connector on the hard drive configuration you use only drives that accommodate up to 2.5 hours to either a SAS hard drive...The interposer card provides enhanced functionality that makes the SATA hard drive usable in on page 45. 2 Insert your system while the drive is configured correctly to eject the blank outward from the system and do not reinstall it, you received one of the blank outward until the blank is...
... 75 You may come with a drive blank. Long format times for the optional SAS RAID daughter card to ensure that you ordered, your SATA drive to attach to the SAS connector on the hard drive configuration you use only drives that accommodate up to 2.5 hours to either a SAS hard drive...The interposer card provides enhanced functionality that makes the SATA hard drive usable in on page 45. 2 Insert your system while the drive is configured correctly to eject the blank outward from the system and do not reinstall it, you received one of the blank outward until the blank is...
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... product documentation, or as applicable. a Restart the system and press to the sideplane. 8 Remove the SAS controller daughter card or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, as directed by the system. 1 Try using a different CD or DVD that you know works properly. 2 Enter the... step 8. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 46. 7 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is securely connected to the optical drive and to enter the host adapter configuration utility program. 104 Troubleshooting Your System For a problem with multiple hard drives, skip to the next step...
... product documentation, or as applicable. a Restart the system and press to the sideplane. 8 Remove the SAS controller daughter card or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, as directed by the system. 1 Try using a different CD or DVD that you know works properly. 2 Enter the... step 8. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 46. 7 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is securely connected to the optical drive and to enter the host adapter configuration utility program. 104 Troubleshooting Your System For a problem with multiple hard drives, skip to the next step...
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... When troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID controller daughter card, also see "Getting Help" on page 46. If the hard drive functioned properly in another hard drive that the hard drive has been configured correctly for information about the configuration utility. b Open the system. See... the documentation supplied with the host adapter for the RAID. b Ensure that is resolved, reinstall the hard drive in the ...
... When troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID controller daughter card, also see "Getting Help" on page 46. If the hard drive functioned properly in another hard drive that the hard drive has been configured correctly for information about the configuration utility. b Open the system. See... the documentation supplied with the host adapter for the RAID. b Ensure that is resolved, reinstall the hard drive in the ...
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... the System Setup program and ensure that the cables are correct. Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is firmly seated in your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that the controller card is not covered by the...Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Damage due to enter the configuration utility program: • for a SAS controller • for a SAS RAID controller See the controller's documentation for information about configuration settings. 4 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and restart the system. You ...
... the System Setup program and ensure that the cables are correct. Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is firmly seated in your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that the controller card is not covered by the...Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Damage due to enter the configuration utility program: • for a SAS controller • for a SAS RAID controller See the controller's documentation for information about configuration settings. 4 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and restart the system. You ...
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... for program instructions and data. MS-DOS cannot run on your system. PS/2 - RAID - A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. RAM - Random-access memory. The system's primary temporary storage area for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. RAS - This service allows users running the Windows operating system to create an...
... for program instructions and data. MS-DOS cannot run on your system. PS/2 - RAID - A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. RAM - Random-access memory. The system's primary temporary storage area for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. RAS - This service allows users running the Windows operating system to create an...
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...operation. A bar code label on the same set of a SCSI cable) must be configured for peripherals, and various ROM chips. Used to describe a system that allows you call Dell for the devices. 152 Glossary A virtual disk may need to identify it consults the system... them again. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. System event log. Symmetric multiprocessing. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. ROMB - Small computer system interface. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. You can usually identify a serial port on the screen. A start ...
...operation. A bar code label on the same set of a SCSI cable) must be configured for peripherals, and various ROM chips. Used to describe a system that allows you call Dell for the devices. 152 Glossary A virtual disk may need to identify it consults the system... them again. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. System event log. Symmetric multiprocessing. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. ROMB - Small computer system interface. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. You can usually identify a serial port on the screen. A start ...
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..., 41 BMC, 41 batteries removing and replacing, 86 troubleshooting, 100 battery raid, 60 bezel removing, 45-46 replacing, 46 blank hard drive, 75 power supply, 56 BMC, 41 boot device configuring, 63 boot drive configuring, 63 C CD drive troubleshooting, 103 checking equipment, 94 closing the cover...50 memory, 52 system board, 50 cover closing, 47 opening, 46 removing, 46 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 99 daughter card SAS, 56 Dell contacting, 129-130 diagnostic messages, 30 diagnostics advanced testing options, 112 testing options, 112 when to use, 111 DIMMS memory modules, 63 DIMMs...
..., 41 BMC, 41 batteries removing and replacing, 86 troubleshooting, 100 battery raid, 60 bezel removing, 45-46 replacing, 46 blank hard drive, 75 power supply, 56 BMC, 41 boot device configuring, 63 boot drive configuring, 63 C CD drive troubleshooting, 103 checking equipment, 94 closing the cover...50 memory, 52 system board, 50 cover closing, 47 opening, 46 removing, 46 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 99 daughter card SAS, 56 Dell contacting, 129-130 diagnostic messages, 30 diagnostics advanced testing options, 112 testing options, 112 when to use, 111 DIMMS memory modules, 63 DIMMs...
Getting Started Guide
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...NOTE: If you decide to two hot-pluggable, 670-W power supplies in a 1 + 1 redundant (optional) configuration. • Four fan modules, each comprised of two dual-rotor fans, for a total of 256-MB, 512...redundant memory, which is available on systems with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery. NOTE: System boot is available if eight identical memory modules are on the ... supports multiprocessing. Either feature is not supported from Dell. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from Dell contains the correct version of the following features: ...
...NOTE: If you decide to two hot-pluggable, 670-W power supplies in a 1 + 1 redundant (optional) configuration. • Four fan modules, each comprised of two dual-rotor fans, for a total of 256-MB, 512...redundant memory, which is available on systems with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery. NOTE: System boot is available if eight identical memory modules are on the ... supports multiprocessing. Either feature is not supported from Dell. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from Dell contains the correct version of the following features: ...
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... the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Two RJ-45 (for 10 ms or less.
... the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Two RJ-45 (for 10 ms or less.