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Dell PowerEdge R660xs Installation and Service Manual Part Number: E87S Regulatory Type: E87S001 April 2023 Rev. A00
Dell PowerEdge R660xs Installation and Service Manual Part Number: E87S Regulatory Type: E87S001 April 2023 Rev. A00
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Contents Chapter 1: About this document...7 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 8 Front view of the system...8 Left control panel view...11 Right control panel view...12 Rear view of the system...13 Inside the ...
Contents Chapter 1: About this document...7 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 8 Front view of the system...8 Left control panel view...11 Right control panel view...12 Rear view of the system...13 Inside the ...
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... settings...180 Disabling a forgotten password...180 Chapter 10: Getting help...182 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...182 Contacting Dell Technologies...182 Accessing system information by using QRL...182 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R660xs system 183 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG 183 Chapter 11: Documentation resources 184 6 Contents
... settings...180 Disabling a forgotten password...180 Chapter 10: Getting help...182 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...182 Contacting Dell Technologies...182 Accessing system information by using QRL...182 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R660xs system 183 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG 183 Chapter 11: Documentation resources 184 6 Contents
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... swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support > Browse all products > Infrastructure > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Select This Product... in this document, unless specified otherwise. 2 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview The PowerEdge R660xs system is available only on certain configurations. 8 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Front view of the system Figure 1. Damage caused by Dell. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards...
... swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support > Browse all products > Infrastructure > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Select This Product... in this document, unless specified otherwise. 2 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview The PowerEdge R660xs system is available only on certain configurations. 8 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Front view of the system Figure 1. Damage caused by Dell. CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards...
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... ● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 2 Drive N/A Enables you to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and.... Front view of the system by using mobile devices called as OpenManage Mobile (OMM) feature. For more information, see the Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 9 The Quick Sync feature is available only on the front of the system by using mobile devices called as OpenManage...
... ● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 2 Drive N/A Enables you to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and.... Front view of the system by using mobile devices called as OpenManage Mobile (OMM) feature. For more information, see the Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 9 The Quick Sync feature is available only on the front of the system by using mobile devices called as OpenManage...
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... and so on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 2 Drive N/A Enables you to connect a display device to identify any failed hardware components.... system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the VGA port specifications section. 10 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Using iDRAC Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic...
... and so on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 2 Drive N/A Enables you to connect a display device to identify any failed hardware components.... system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For more information, see the VGA port specifications section. 10 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Using iDRAC Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic...
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... connector Icon Description 1 Status LED indicators N/A Indicates the status of the system. For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 11 For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. Table 3. Left control panel Item Indicator, button, or connector...
... connector Icon Description 1 Status LED indicators N/A Indicates the status of the system. For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 11 For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. Table 3. Left control panel Item Indicator, button, or connector...
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... (Micro- AB USB) Description The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that can configure iDRAC Direct by cable quality. 12 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). The Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system using a USB...direct Micro-AB USB features. NOTE: You can be affected by using mobile devices. This port enables you can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. The iDRAC Direct port...
... (Micro- AB USB) Description The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that can configure iDRAC Direct by cable quality. 12 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). The Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system using a USB...direct Micro-AB USB features. NOTE: You can be affected by using mobile devices. This port enables you can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. The iDRAC Direct port...
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PSU2 is the primary PSU of the system. For more than five seconds) to shared mode. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 13 Enables you to connect BOSS card. NOTE: ● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is USB 2.0-... iDRAC setup. ● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the button for more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
PSU2 is the primary PSU of the system. For more than five seconds) to shared mode. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 13 Enables you to connect BOSS card. NOTE: ● To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is USB 2.0-... iDRAC setup. ● If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the button for more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
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Express service tag 2. Inside the system 1. Riser 2 6. Heat sink 10. BOSS riser 9. Drive backplane 11. Riser 1 8. Memory module slots 5. Intrusion switch 4. Front PERC System information label The system information label is located on back of the system cover. 14 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview PSU 1 and PSU 2 7. Inside the system Figure 8. Fan 3.
Express service tag 2. Inside the system 1. Riser 2 6. Heat sink 10. BOSS riser 9. Drive backplane 11. Riser 1 8. Memory module slots 5. Intrusion switch 4. Front PERC System information label The system information label is located on back of the system cover. 14 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview PSU 1 and PSU 2 7. Inside the system Figure 8. Fan 3.
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QRL Figure 10. Service Information Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 15 Figure 9.
QRL Figure 10. Service Information Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 15 Figure 9.
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Electrical Overview Figure 12. Memory information 16 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Figure 11.
Electrical Overview Figure 12. Memory information 16 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Figure 11.
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System task Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag are used to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 17 Figure 13. If you have opted for the secure default access to identify the system. Icon Legend Figure 14. The information tag is located on the front of the system that includes system information such as the Service Tag, Express Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on.
System task Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag are used to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview 17 Figure 13. If you have opted for the secure default access to identify the system. Icon Legend Figure 14. The information tag is located on the front of the system that includes system information such as the Service Tag, Express Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on.
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...various types of rack mounting flanges. ● Rail depth with your system, see the Dell Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. The document provides the information that ... appropriate personnel. Date). The Exp Svc Code is located on the left wall of rack mounting flanges. 18 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about rail types and their functionalities. ● Rail...
...various types of rack mounting flanges. ● Rail depth with your system, see the Dell Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. The document provides the information that ... appropriate personnel. Date). The Exp Svc Code is located on the left wall of rack mounting flanges. 18 Dell PowerEdge R660xs system overview Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about rail types and their functionalities. ● Rail...
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... Enterprise Server ● VMware vSAN/ESXi For more information, go to adapt 1800 W PSU. Figure 18. Supported operating systems The PowerEdge R660xs system supports the following operating systems: ● Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS ● Microsoft Windows Server with C14 to C15 jumper power ...cord can be used to www.dell.com/ossupport. Hot swappable High performance (HPR) gold grade fan System battery specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system uses one CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell battery. Expansion card slots supported...
... Enterprise Server ● VMware vSAN/ESXi For more information, go to adapt 1800 W PSU. Figure 18. Supported operating systems The PowerEdge R660xs system supports the following operating systems: ● Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS ● Microsoft Windows Server with C14 to C15 jumper power ...cord can be used to www.dell.com/ossupport. Hot swappable High performance (HPR) gold grade fan System battery specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system uses one CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell battery. Expansion card slots supported...
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...type No. An external power source is defined as external CD/DVD Drives. Ports and connectors specifications NIC port specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports embedded on the LAN on Motherboard ...similar to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support > Browse all products > Infrastructure > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Select This Product > Documentation...
...type No. An external power source is defined as external CD/DVD Drives. Ports and connectors specifications NIC port specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports embedded on the LAN on Motherboard ...similar to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support > Browse all products > Infrastructure > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Select This Product > Documentation...
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Video specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system supports integrated Matrox G200 graphics controller with the Documentation on www.dell.com/support/home. Supported video resolution options for altitudes Table 20. Continuous Operation Specifications for ASHRAE A2 Allowable continuous operations Temperature range for the system ...
Video specifications The PowerEdge R660xs system supports integrated Matrox G200 graphics controller with the Documentation on www.dell.com/support/home. Supported video resolution options for altitudes Table 20. Continuous Operation Specifications for ASHRAE A2 Allowable continuous operations Temperature range for the system ...
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...the page. 3. Accessing system information by using QRL You can find Dell contact information on the back of the system cover. If you do not have an active internet connection, you want to access information about PowerEdge R660xs. Select your area. Enter the system Service Tag in your country... from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the R660xs system, to dispose of services varies depending on the information tag...
...the page. 3. Accessing system information by using QRL You can find Dell contact information on the back of the system cover. If you do not have an active internet connection, you want to access information about PowerEdge R660xs. Select your area. Enter the system Service Tag in your country... from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the R660xs system, to dispose of services varies depending on the information tag...
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...(SCG) monitors your IT environment, you resolve the issue. This information is an optional Dell Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge R660xs system Receiving automated support with Dell Technical Support. ● Automated diagnostic collection - When an issue is detected, Secure Connect...support case with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) is used by Dell Technical Support to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on the Dell Service entitlement purchased for PowerEdge R660xs system Figure 143. Getting help 183 Use ...
...(SCG) monitors your IT environment, you resolve the issue. This information is an optional Dell Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge R660xs system Receiving automated support with Dell Technical Support. ● Automated diagnostic collection - When an issue is detected, Secure Connect...support case with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) is used by Dell Technical Support to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on the Dell Service entitlement purchased for PowerEdge R660xs system Figure 143. Getting help 183 Use ...