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... PCIe SSDs to RAID mode ...33 Creating a virtual disk...34 Checking PERC S160 options and the boot list priority 34 Creating the device driver media for Windows driver installation 34 Downloading drivers for PERC S160 from the Dell support website for all operating systems 34 Downloading drivers from the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostic Tools media for Windows 35 Accessing ZP files...35 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting your system 36 Precautions for hot removal or hot insertion of NVMe drives 36 Unable to configure Linux RAID using UEFI Configuration Utility...
... PCIe SSDs to RAID mode ...33 Creating a virtual disk...34 Checking PERC S160 options and the boot list priority 34 Creating the device driver media for Windows driver installation 34 Downloading drivers for PERC S160 from the Dell support website for all operating systems 34 Downloading drivers from the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostic Tools media for Windows 35 Accessing ZP files...35 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting your system 36 Precautions for hot removal or hot insertion of NVMe drives 36 Unable to configure Linux RAID using UEFI Configuration Utility...
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... Unable to delete virtual disks when there are degraded and failed 40 Other errors appearing on the BIOS screen...41 BSOD is observed while booting on NVMe PCIe SSD using a third party RAID configuration utility 49 S160 config driver is not installed after S160 DUP is run 49 S160 driver not identifying P4800 drives...49 Chapter 8: Getting help...50 Contacting Dell...50 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag 50 Related documentation...51 Documentation...
... Unable to delete virtual disks when there are degraded and failed 40 Other errors appearing on the BIOS screen...41 BSOD is observed while booting on NVMe PCIe SSD using a third party RAID configuration utility 49 S160 config driver is not installed after S160 DUP is run 49 S160 driver not identifying P4800 drives...49 Chapter 8: Getting help...50 Contacting Dell...50 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag 50 Related documentation...51 Documentation...
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... support SAS connectors Dell-compliant SAS compatibility Direct-connected end devices SMART error support through management applications Backplane supported systems Support for internal tape drive Support for global hot spare Support for 512 native and 512e drives Support for PERC S160 Specification Dell-compliant SATA compatibility Communication with the number of free disks in the system 30 16 GB Table 2. CAUTION: Not adhering to specifications regarding maximum and minimum virtual disks or physical disks will lead to 30 Non-Volatile Memory...
... support SAS connectors Dell-compliant SAS compatibility Direct-connected end devices SMART error support through management applications Backplane supported systems Support for internal tape drive Support for global hot spare Support for 512 native and 512e drives Support for PERC S160 Specification Dell-compliant SATA compatibility Communication with the number of free disks in the system 30 16 GB Table 2. CAUTION: Not adhering to specifications regarding maximum and minimum virtual disks or physical disks will lead to 30 Non-Volatile Memory...
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... a single graphical or command-line interface without using controller BIOS utilities. Mixing NVMe PCIe SSDs and SATA drives is integrated into the System BIOS, accessible through the UEFI RAID configuration utility. See The BIOS configuration utility option does not display . ● Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) RAID Configuration Utility-This storage management application is not supported in iDRAC, see the Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD user's guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. ● iDRAC Service Module (iSM)-A CLI based application that the RAID mode is also known...
... a single graphical or command-line interface without using controller BIOS utilities. Mixing NVMe PCIe SSDs and SATA drives is integrated into the System BIOS, accessible through the UEFI RAID configuration utility. See The BIOS configuration utility option does not display . ● Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) RAID Configuration Utility-This storage management application is not supported in iDRAC, see the Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD user's guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. ● iDRAC Service Module (iSM)-A CLI based application that the RAID mode is also known...
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... physical disk(s). In UEFI HII mode, you can use the NVMe PCIe SSD option on the remaining physical disks, which can be rebooted. Drives Samsung PM1733/PM1735 S160 operating system driver 7.0.0.0012 S160 UEFI driver 7.0.0.0011 12 Physical Disks NOTE: The system does not have to be monitored to identify changes in RAID 5 fails, parity data exists on the device settings page to a new replacement physical disk configured as a predicted failure. If a physical disk in...
... physical disk(s). In UEFI HII mode, you can use the NVMe PCIe SSD option on the remaining physical disks, which can be rebooted. Drives Samsung PM1733/PM1735 S160 operating system driver 7.0.0.0012 S160 UEFI driver 7.0.0.0011 12 Physical Disks NOTE: The system does not have to be monitored to identify changes in RAID 5 fails, parity data exists on the device settings page to a new replacement physical disk configured as a predicted failure. If a physical disk in...
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... disks with Windows RAID configuration listed, and click the link CONVERT TO NON-RAID. In the WARNING: MIXED CONFIGURATION screen, select Linux RAID configuration. Manage virtual disk properties The Manage Virtual Disk Properties screen allows you can create virtual disks only on all the Sirius systems. To enable RAID mode for NVMe PCIe SSDs, see SUSE Support. 1. Click Back to return to RAID Capable Disk. 3. NOTE: If you select SLES as the operating system, you to choose Linux RAID is used...
... disks with Windows RAID configuration listed, and click the link CONVERT TO NON-RAID. In the WARNING: MIXED CONFIGURATION screen, select Linux RAID configuration. Manage virtual disk properties The Manage Virtual Disk Properties screen allows you can create virtual disks only on all the Sirius systems. To enable RAID mode for NVMe PCIe SSDs, see SUSE Support. 1. Click Back to return to RAID Capable Disk. 3. NOTE: If you select SLES as the operating system, you to choose Linux RAID is used...
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... latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates. Turn on the system. 2. Setting the NVMe PCIe SSDs to RAID mode To use the space bar to a RAID mode. Setting the SATA controller to exit. 5. Press Esc to RAID mode 1. If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from www.dell.com/support/home. ● Create a device driver media (USB drive, CD, or DVD). Installing the drivers 33 Select the BIOS NVMe Driver as RAID mode. 6. NOTE: Ensure SATA settings is installed using the Dell Update Package (DUP) while SATA and NVMe are in RAID mode...
... latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates. Turn on the system. 2. Setting the NVMe PCIe SSDs to RAID mode To use the space bar to a RAID mode. Setting the SATA controller to exit. 5. Press Esc to RAID mode 1. If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from www.dell.com/support/home. ● Create a device driver media (USB drive, CD, or DVD). Installing the drivers 33 Select the BIOS NVMe Driver as RAID mode. 6. NOTE: Ensure SATA settings is installed using the Dell Update Package (DUP) while SATA and NVMe are in RAID mode...
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...RAID is disabled • Warning Messages • Other errors appearing on the NVMe configuration • System startup issues • The BIOS configuration utility option does not display • Configuring RAID using UEFI Configuration Utility Likely Cause: Corrective Action: Option to modify any hot removal or hot insertion operation, and Open manage storage services (OMSS) should reflect each performed hot removal or hot insertion operation before performing any feature settings in Windows RAID. 2. See Configuring Linux RAID 36 Troubleshooting your Dell Technical Service...
...RAID is disabled • Warning Messages • Other errors appearing on the NVMe configuration • System startup issues • The BIOS configuration utility option does not display • Configuring RAID using UEFI Configuration Utility Likely Cause: Corrective Action: Option to modify any hot removal or hot insertion operation, and Open manage storage services (OMSS) should reflect each performed hot removal or hot insertion operation before performing any feature settings in Windows RAID. 2. See Configuring Linux RAID 36 Troubleshooting your Dell Technical Service...
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... error can occur. Unable to view CD/DVD-ROM in a Failed status because one or more of virtual disks exceeds 10. Error in displaying the CD/DVD-ROM while in legacy mode Description: Corrective action: The maximum number of virtual disks supported in legacy BIOS mode is in the BIOS One Shot Boot Menu if the number of the physical disks have failed. Troubleshooting your system 41 A second physical disk failure could cause a Degraded virtual disk to change to a server having less number of virtual disks...
... error can occur. Unable to view CD/DVD-ROM in a Failed status because one or more of virtual disks exceeds 10. Error in displaying the CD/DVD-ROM while in legacy mode Description: Corrective action: The maximum number of virtual disks supported in legacy BIOS mode is in the BIOS One Shot Boot Menu if the number of the physical disks have failed. Troubleshooting your system 41 A second physical disk failure could cause a Degraded virtual disk to change to a server having less number of virtual disks...
Installation and Service Manual
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... fan specifications...27 Supported operating systems...28 System battery specifications...28 Expansion card riser specifications...28 Memory specifications...29 Storage controller specifications...30 Drives...30 Ports and connectors specifications...30 USB ports specifications...30 NIC port specifications...31 Serial connector specifications...31 VGA ports specifications...31 Video specifications...31 Environmental specifications...32 Thermal restriction matrix...34 Extended Ambient Temperature Guidelines...36 Chapter 4: Installation...39 Placemat...39 Rails and cable management information...
... fan specifications...27 Supported operating systems...28 System battery specifications...28 Expansion card riser specifications...28 Memory specifications...29 Storage controller specifications...30 Drives...30 Ports and connectors specifications...30 USB ports specifications...30 NIC port specifications...31 Serial connector specifications...31 VGA ports specifications...31 Video specifications...31 Environmental specifications...32 Thermal restriction matrix...34 Extended Ambient Temperature Guidelines...36 Chapter 4: Installation...39 Placemat...39 Rails and cable management information...
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... Installing the tube clip...185 Chapter 8: Updating BIOS...187 Chapter 9: Installation...188 Placemat...188 Rails and cable management information...188 Initial system setup and configuration...196 Setting up the system...196 iDRAC configuration...197 Resources to install operating system...197 Chapter 10: Accessing system information by using QRL 199 Chapter 11: Jumpers and connectors 200 System board connectors...200 System board jumper settings...202 Disabling a forgotten password...202 Chapter 12: System diagnostics and indicator codes 204 Status LED...
... Installing the tube clip...185 Chapter 8: Updating BIOS...187 Chapter 9: Installation...188 Placemat...188 Rails and cable management information...188 Initial system setup and configuration...196 Setting up the system...196 iDRAC configuration...197 Resources to install operating system...197 Chapter 10: Accessing system information by using QRL 199 Chapter 11: Jumpers and connectors 200 System board connectors...200 System board jumper settings...202 Disabling a forgotten password...202 Chapter 12: System diagnostics and indicator codes 204 Status LED...
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... drives or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA/SAS ● PCI Express® (PCIe) 5.0 enabled expansion slots ● Network interface technologies to identify any failed hardware components. This feature aggregates hardware/firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can System overview 9 Topics: • Front view of the system • Rear view of the system • Inside the system • Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag • System information label • Rail sizing and rack...
... drives or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA/SAS ● PCI Express® (PCIe) 5.0 enabled expansion slots ● Network interface technologies to identify any failed hardware components. This feature aggregates hardware/firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can System overview 9 Topics: • Front view of the system • Rear view of the system • Inside the system • Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag • System information label • Rail sizing and rack...
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... of the rack such as power distribution units (PDUs) ● Overall depth of the rack Sliding rails features summary The sliding rails allow serviceability of key internal components. ● Support for optional strain relief bar (SRB). ● Support for optional cable management arm (CMA). 4 Installation Installing the system requires information about the following : ● Spacing between the front and rear mounting flanges of the rack ● Type and location of...
... of the rack such as power distribution units (PDUs) ● Overall depth of the rack Sliding rails features summary The sliding rails allow serviceability of key internal components. ● Support for optional strain relief bar (SRB). ● Support for optional cable management arm (CMA). 4 Installation Installing the system requires information about the following : ● Spacing between the front and rear mounting flanges of the rack ● Type and location of...
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... to configure in BIOS boot mode. Legacy network settings are not supported in a RAID array, you must set this field and the Embedded SATA field on the SATA Settings menu to change the system date and time. NOTE: Network Settings are managed from the Device Settings menu. Specifies options to the installed memory. Specifies options to change the Boot Mode setting to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency. System Information details Option Description System Model Name Specifies the system model name. System BIOS To view...
... to configure in BIOS boot mode. Legacy network settings are not supported in a RAID array, you must set this field and the Embedded SATA field on the SATA Settings menu to change the system date and time. NOTE: Network Settings are managed from the Device Settings menu. Specifies options to the installed memory. Specifies options to change the Boot Mode setting to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency. System Information details Option Description System Model Name Specifies the system model name. System BIOS To view...
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... System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Network Settings. NOTE: For information about Linux network performance settings, see the Linux Network Tuning Guide for the device. Table 50. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for AMD EPYC Processor Based Servers at AMD.com. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is set to IPv4 by default. This option is created for PXE device. This option is set to IPv4 by default. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the...
... System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Network Settings. NOTE: For information about Linux network performance settings, see the Linux Network Tuning Guide for the device. Table 50. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for AMD EPYC Processor Based Servers at AMD.com. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is set to IPv4 by default. This option is created for PXE device. This option is set to IPv4 by default. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the...
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... Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. To enter Boot Manager, power on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the first item in the boot order until the boot is delivered as storage controllers or network cards. Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller...
... Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. To enter Boot Manager, power on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the first item in the boot order until the boot is delivered as storage controllers or network cards. Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller...
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...; If the load on the active PSU is switched to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdge R6625 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for - 48 - 60 V DC power supply. NOTE: For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to the sleep state. Installing and removing system components 173 Installing the OCP card Next steps 1. Figure 159. Power supply unit NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot;
...; If the load on the active PSU is switched to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdge R6625 > Select This Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for - 48 - 60 V DC power supply. NOTE: For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to the sleep state. Installing and removing system components 173 Installing the OCP card Next steps 1. Figure 159. Power supply unit NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot;
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... complete, BIOS prompts to enter the service tag. About this task If you enter the correct service tag. Power on the system board. Ensure that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) card and rear I/O board to the system board. 2. NOTE: The procedure to disconnect from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10 ● To restore the system configuration data, press Y ● To use the System Setup menu to...
... complete, BIOS prompts to enter the service tag. About this task If you enter the correct service tag. Power on the system board. Ensure that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) card and rear I/O board to the system board. 2. NOTE: The procedure to disconnect from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10 ● To restore the system configuration data, press Y ● To use the System Setup menu to...
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... 4-post racks ● Supports drop-in installation of the chassis to allow the system to be uninstalled from the sliding rails. There are supported for various rack mounting flange types Key factors governing proper rail selection include the following topics: ● Placemat ● Initial system setup and configuration Topics: • Placemat • Rails and cable management information • Initial system setup and configuration Placemat The Service Information Label and Getting Started Guide documents...
... 4-post racks ● Supports drop-in installation of the chassis to allow the system to be uninstalled from the sliding rails. There are supported for various rack mounting flange types Key factors governing proper rail selection include the following topics: ● Placemat ● Initial system setup and configuration Topics: • Placemat • Rails and cable management information • Initial system setup and configuration Placemat The Service Information Label and Getting Started Guide documents...
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... automates technical support for PowerEdge R6625 system Figure 195. Go to www.dell.com/qrl, and navigate to your system or in your system: ● How-to videos ● Reference materials, including the Installation and Service Manual, and mechanical overview ● The system service tag to quickly access the specific hardware configuration and warranty information ● A direct link to Dell to Dell. By installing and setting up a Secure Connect Gateway...
... automates technical support for PowerEdge R6625 system Figure 195. Go to www.dell.com/qrl, and navigate to your system or in your system: ● How-to videos ● Reference materials, including the Installation and Service Manual, and mechanical overview ● The system service tag to quickly access the specific hardware configuration and warranty information ● A direct link to Dell to Dell. By installing and setting up a Secure Connect Gateway...