Information Update
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...1-11 in your Hardware Owner's Manual. Throttling reduces the power consumption of the server modules by approximately 50%. If a power supply module or fan module fails but has not been removed, one or more information, see the Dell Remote Access/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 4 Information Update ...NIC Activity LED The NIC activity LED on the system configuration. The enclosure's System Event Log (SEL) will indicate if throttling of Server Modules If a power supply or fan module is replaced...
...1-11 in your Hardware Owner's Manual. Throttling reduces the power consumption of the server modules by approximately 50%. If a power supply module or fan module fails but has not been removed, one or more information, see the Dell Remote Access/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 4 Information Update ...NIC Activity LED The NIC activity LED on the system configuration. The enclosure's System Event Log (SEL) will indicate if throttling of Server Modules If a power supply or fan module is replaced...
Configuration Guide
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...To ensure proper operation and cooling, all module bays must be populated at least one I/O module for network connectivity (see Figure 1-2.) The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I/O modules are shared resources for the server modules in your system may also ship with a blank. ...Additional information is inserted into an enclosure that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch module, and at all ...
...To ensure proper operation and cooling, all module bays must be populated at least one I/O module for network connectivity (see Figure 1-2.) The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I/O modules are shared resources for the server modules in your system may also ship with a blank. ...Additional information is inserted into an enclosure that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch module, and at all ...
Configuration Guide
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... system. • The Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 5iR Integrated Mirroring Guide describes using the integrated mirroring features. 6 General System Configuration System Back View 1 2 12 11 4 10 3 4 5 6 3 7 2 1 8 1 I/O bay 2 4 I/O bay 1 7 KVM module 10 blanks (2) 9 2 fan modules (2) 5 Fibre Channel pass-through module 8 DRAC/MC module 11 I/O bay 4 3 Ethernet switch module 6 I/O bay 3 9 power supply modules (4) 12 blanks...
... system. • The Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 5iR Integrated Mirroring Guide describes using the integrated mirroring features. 6 General System Configuration System Back View 1 2 12 11 4 10 3 4 5 6 3 7 2 1 8 1 I/O bay 2 4 I/O bay 1 7 KVM module 10 blanks (2) 9 2 fan modules (2) 5 Fibre Channel pass-through module 8 DRAC/MC module 11 I/O bay 4 3 Ethernet switch module 6 I/O bay 3 9 power supply modules (4) 12 blanks...
Configuration Guide
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... software. • Documentation for experienced users or technicians. Figure 1-3 shows the basic cabling configuration for more information. 2 Connect power to the power supplies. Initial Setup 1 Unpack the system and install it in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may cause functions.... • The Baseboard Management Controller documentation provides detailed information on using the BMC. • The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on the systems management software applications, as well as information on support...
... software. • Documentation for experienced users or technicians. Figure 1-3 shows the basic cabling configuration for more information. 2 Connect power to the power supplies. Initial Setup 1 Unpack the system and install it in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may cause functions.... • The Baseboard Management Controller documentation provides detailed information on using the BMC. • The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on the systems management software applications, as well as information on support...
Getting Started Guide
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.../O connectivity. • Two hot-pluggable system fan modules. Up to four I /O modules are required for proper cooling.) • Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC), which provides access to the system; Getting Started With Your System 3 System Features ...modules. Each fan module has two replaceable fans. • Two 2100-watt, hot-pluggable power supplies and two power supply blanks, or four 2100-watt, hot-pluggable power supplies. two additional power supplies provide redundancy. The chassis can support from one to ten server modules. (If fewer than...
.../O connectivity. • Two hot-pluggable system fan modules. Up to four I /O modules are required for proper cooling.) • Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC), which provides access to the system; Getting Started With Your System 3 System Features ...modules. Each fan module has two replaceable fans. • Two 2100-watt, hot-pluggable power supplies and two power supply blanks, or four 2100-watt, hot-pluggable power supplies. two additional power supplies provide redundancy. The chassis can support from one to ten server modules. (If fewer than...
Getting Started Guide
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...popular application programs in your Hardware Owner's Manual. • Video drivers for more information about using the custom cable. NOTE: Only Dell-supplied USB diskette drives and optical drives are supported; The following operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and ...inch, SAS or SATA hot-pluggable hard drives. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of the server modules, network switch modules, power supplies, and fans. Systems management software manages the system locally and remotely on this system. • Optional solutions software for up to...
...popular application programs in your Hardware Owner's Manual. • Video drivers for more information about using the custom cable. NOTE: Only Dell-supplied USB diskette drives and optical drives are supported; The following operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and ...inch, SAS or SATA hot-pluggable hard drives. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of the server modules, network switch modules, power supplies, and fans. Systems management software manages the system locally and remotely on this system. • Optional solutions software for up to...
Getting Started Guide
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... Press the power button on the chassis and the monitor. Next, plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Connect the monitor's power cable to ...the system. Connect the System and Monitor (Optional) to Power Connect the system's power cable(s) to a grounded electrical outlet.
... Press the power button on the chassis and the monitor. Next, plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Connect the monitor's power cable to ...the system. Connect the System and Monitor (Optional) to Power Connect the system's power cable(s) to a grounded electrical outlet.
Getting Started Guide
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maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Physical Height Width Depth Weight 28.575 cm (11.25 in) 4.241 cm (1.67 in) 50... Your System 13 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Battery Server module battery System System Enclosure Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Power Supply Module AC power supply (per power supply for 10 ms or less. 9.70 cm (3.82 in) 12.90 cm (5.08 in) 23.01cm (9.06 in ) 129.274 kg...
maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Physical Height Width Depth Weight 28.575 cm (11.25 in) 4.241 cm (1.67 in) 50... Your System 13 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Battery Server module battery System System Enclosure Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Power Supply Module AC power supply (per power supply for 10 ms or less. 9.70 cm (3.82 in) 12.90 cm (5.08 in) 23.01cm (9.06 in ) 129.274 kg...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 10 System Status Features 10 Server Module Features 12 Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives 16 Hard-Drive Features 16 Back-Panel Features 18 Power Supply Indicator 19 Fan Module Indicators 21 KVM Modules 22 Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module 22 Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module 24 DRAC/MC Module...
... 10 System Status Features 10 Server Module Features 12 Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives 16 Hard-Drive Features 16 Back-Panel Features 18 Power Supply Indicator 19 Fan Module Indicators 21 KVM Modules 22 Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module 22 Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module 24 DRAC/MC Module...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 54 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 54 Entering the BMC Setup Module 55 BMC Setup Module Options 55 3 Installing System Options 57 Power Supply Modules 58 System Power Guidelines 58 Removing a Power Supply Module 58 Installing a Power Supply Module 59 Fan Modules 59 Removing a Fan 60 Installing a Fan 61 DRAC/MC Module 61 Removing a DRAC/MC Module 61...
... 54 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 54 Entering the BMC Setup Module 55 BMC Setup Module Options 55 3 Installing System Options 57 Power Supply Modules 58 System Power Guidelines 58 Removing a Power Supply Module 58 Installing a Power Supply Module 59 Fan Modules 59 Removing a Fan 60 Installing a Fan 61 DRAC/MC Module 61 Removing a DRAC/MC Module 61...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 104 Troubleshooting USB Devices 105 Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message 105 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 107 Troubleshooting System Components 107 Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 107 Troubleshooting Fan Modules 108 Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module 109 Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module 110 Troubleshooting Server Module Components 110 Inside the Server...
... 104 Troubleshooting USB Devices 105 Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message 105 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 107 Troubleshooting System Components 107 Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 107 Troubleshooting Fan Modules 108 Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module 109 Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module 110 Troubleshooting Server Module Components 110 Inside the Server...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...with a blank. Figure 1-1. Each server module functions as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a KVM switch module, and at all bays must be populated at least ... to turn off the system. Pressing the identification button activates the identification indicator on both the front and back (on the system; The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I /O module for network connectivity. Server Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This section describes ...
...with a blank. Figure 1-1. Each server module functions as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a KVM switch module, and at all bays must be populated at least ... to turn off the system. Pressing the identification button activates the identification indicator on both the front and back (on the system; The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I /O module for network connectivity. Server Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This section describes ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Back-Panel Features The back of the chassis supports four I /O bay 3 9 power supply modules (4) 12 blanks (2) 18 About Your System Table 1-4 provides information about the back-panel features. Back-Panel Features 1 2 3 4 12 11 5 6 4 3 10 1 I/O bay 2 4 I/O bay 1 7 KVM ...(2) 7 2 1 8 9 2 fan modules (2) 5 Fibre Channel pass-through module 8 DRAC/MC module 11 I/O bay 4 3 PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module 6 I /O module bays, the DRAC/MC, fan modules, and power supply modules. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5 shows a sample configuration and the numbering for the bays.
Back-Panel Features The back of the chassis supports four I /O bay 3 9 power supply modules (4) 12 blanks (2) 18 About Your System Table 1-4 provides information about the back-panel features. Back-Panel Features 1 2 3 4 12 11 5 6 4 3 10 1 I/O bay 2 4 I/O bay 1 7 KVM ...(2) 7 2 1 8 9 2 fan modules (2) 5 Fibre Channel pass-through module 8 DRAC/MC module 11 I/O bay 4 3 PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module 6 I /O module bays, the DRAC/MC, fan modules, and power supply modules. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5 shows a sample configuration and the numbering for the bays.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... system status, system management status, and port status (see "Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module" on your system. Power Supply Indicator Each hot-pluggable power supply has indicators that provide information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "DRAC/MC Module" on page 33). The.../100/1000 BASE-T network status (see "Power Supply Indicator Codes" on page 32). NOTE: Only 2100-W power supply modules are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the system will not power up to 29.2 A at 180 V input. If the power supply modules are supported on page 31). About Your...
... system status, system management status, and port status (see "Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module" on your system. Power Supply Indicator Each hot-pluggable power supply has indicators that provide information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "DRAC/MC Module" on page 33). The.../100/1000 BASE-T network status (see "Power Supply Indicator Codes" on page 32). NOTE: Only 2100-W power supply modules are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the system will not power up to 29.2 A at 180 V input. If the power supply modules are supported on page 31). About Your...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... in a fault condition. Power Supply Indicator Codes Indicator Icon DC power indicator Fault indicator Activity Indicator Green Amber AC power present indicator Green Indicator Code The power supply is operational. The fault condition can result from either a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply. See "Power Supply Modules" on page 58. Figure 1-6. Power Supply Indicators 1 3 2 1 fault indicator 2 AC power present indicator 3 DC...
... in a fault condition. Power Supply Indicator Codes Indicator Icon DC power indicator Fault indicator Activity Indicator Green Amber AC power present indicator Green Indicator Code The power supply is operational. The fault condition can result from either a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply. See "Power Supply Modules" on page 58. Figure 1-6. Power Supply Indicators 1 3 2 1 fault indicator 2 AC power present indicator 3 DC...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... - Processors - Installing System Options The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install system components and server module components, including: • Power supply modules • Fan Modules • Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC) module • KVM modules • Network switch modules • Server modules • Server module components...
... - Processors - Installing System Options The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install system components and server module components, including: • Power supply modules • Fan Modules • Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC) module • KVM modules • Network switch modules • Server modules • Server module components...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... is redundant. NOTE: In addition to supplying power to the system, the power supply modules also have internal fans that provide thermal cooling for power management and protection purposes. A power supply module must be replaced if an internal fan failure occurs. Only those configurations support a fully-loaded system. System Power Guidelines The Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC...
... is redundant. NOTE: In addition to supplying power to the system, the power supply modules also have internal fans that provide thermal cooling for power management and protection purposes. A power supply module must be replaced if an internal fan failure occurs. Only those configurations support a fully-loaded system. System Power Guidelines The Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... fan module has system fan indicators on its back panel that the power-supply module handle is fully down and then slide the power supply module into the power supply module. Installing System Options 59 Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1 2 3 1 handle 2 release tab 3 power supply module Installing a Power Supply Module 1 Ensure that identify the status of each of redundant fans) contained...
... fan module has system fan indicators on its back panel that the power-supply module handle is fully down and then slide the power supply module into the power supply module. Installing System Options 59 Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1 2 3 1 handle 2 release tab 3 power supply module Installing a Power Supply Module 1 Ensure that identify the status of each of redundant fans) contained...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to turn off the system. See "Removing a Power Supply Module" on page 10. 2 Remove all of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Press the system...
... Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to turn off the system. See "Removing a Power Supply Module" on page 10. 2 Remove all of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Press the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... its bay. 4 Remove the control-panel midplane receptacle: a From the front of the chassis, slightly lift up the securing arm. See "Installing a Power Supply Module" on page 10. 2 Remove the server modules nearest the system control panel. See "System Status Features" on page 59. 8 Install the server... a From the front of the chassis, press in the securing-arm release button and lift up the securing tab on page 61. 7 Install the power supply modules. See "Installing a Server Module" on the system. See Figure 3-24. See "Installing a Fan" on the back of the components inside ...
... its bay. 4 Remove the control-panel midplane receptacle: a From the front of the chassis, slightly lift up the securing arm. See "Installing a Power Supply Module" on page 10. 2 Remove the server modules nearest the system control panel. See "System Status Features" on page 59. 8 Install the server... a From the front of the chassis, press in the securing-arm release button and lift up the securing tab on page 61. 7 Install the power supply modules. See "Installing a Server Module" on the system. See Figure 3-24. See "Installing a Fan" on the back of the components inside ...