Glossary
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... devices (such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for peripherals, and various ROM chips. TOE - A port on each disk. A battery-powered unit that allows you change them again. SMP - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. TCP/IP offload engine. Uninterruptible power supply. A USB connector provides a single connection point for...
... devices (such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for peripherals, and various ROM chips. TOE - A port on each disk. A battery-powered unit that allows you change them again. SMP - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. TCP/IP offload engine. Uninterruptible power supply. A USB connector provides a single connection point for...
Getting Started Guide
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... over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less. Batteries System battery CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell RAID battery (optional) 3.7-V lithium ion battery pack Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) 8.64 cm (3.4 in) 48.24 cm (18.99 in) with...
... over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less. Batteries System battery CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell RAID battery (optional) 3.7-V lithium ion battery pack Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) 8.64 cm (3.4 in) 48.24 cm (18.99 in) with...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Tape Backup Unit 110 Integrated Storage Controller Card 111 Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 RAID Battery 116 Removing a RAID Battery 116 Installing a RAID Battery 117 Cable Routing 118 Removing the Cable Retention Bracket 118 Installing the Cable Retention Bracket 119 Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Risers . . . . . 119...
... Tape Backup Unit 110 Integrated Storage Controller Card 111 Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 RAID Battery 116 Removing a RAID Battery 116 Installing a RAID Battery 117 Cable Routing 118 Removing the Cable Retention Bracket 118 Installing the Cable Retention Bracket 119 Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Risers . . . . . 119...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... a point outside of System Cooling the allowed range. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." See "Installing a RAID Battery" and "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems." 3.3V voltage regulator has failed. LCD Status Messages Code Text E1000 Failsafe voltage error....exceeded allowable temperature and has been disabled to prevent damage to thermal issues. RAID battery is outside of the System Battery." Problems." E1216 3.3V Regulator failure. Reseat the RAID battery connector. Table 1-1. Contact support. system for 10 seconds and restart the system...
... a point outside of System Cooling the allowed range. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." See "Installing a RAID Battery" and "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems." 3.3V voltage regulator has failed. LCD Status Messages Code Text E1000 Failsafe voltage error....exceeded allowable temperature and has been disabled to prevent damage to thermal issues. RAID battery is outside of the System Battery." Problems." E1216 3.3V Regulator failure. Reseat the RAID battery connector. Table 1-1. Contact support. system for 10 seconds and restart the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...degraded. Remove AC power to log any more power than 24 24 hours of charge left. Review & clear log. W1228 RAID Controller battery capacity < 24hr. Warns predictively that the Allow RAID battery to RAID battery has less than charge to the system, reduce the hardware configuration or install higher-wattage power supplies, and then restart the... then clear the SEL. Check PSU and system configuration. LCD overflow message. Turn off power to review all Errors. If problem persists, replace the RAID battery. Check the SEL for 10 seconds or clear the SEL. See "Installing...
...degraded. Remove AC power to log any more power than 24 24 hours of charge left. Review & clear log. W1228 RAID Controller battery capacity < 24hr. Warns predictively that the Allow RAID battery to RAID battery has less than charge to the system, reduce the hardware configuration or install higher-wattage power supplies, and then restart the... then clear the SEL. Check PSU and system configuration. LCD overflow message. Turn off power to review all Errors. If problem persists, replace the RAID battery. Check the SEL for 10 seconds or clear the SEL. See "Installing...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... connector for optional internal USB key 3 hot-swappable cooling fans (4 or 5) 5 processors (1 or 2) 7 riser 2 (PCIe slots 3 and 4) 9 iDRAC6 Enterprise card (optional) 11 SAS backplane 13 RAID battery (PERC only) 15 control panel 2 Internal SD Module 4 memory modules (up to 18 total, 9 for each processor) 6 power supply bays (2) 8 riser 1 (PCIe slots 1 and 2) 10...
... connector for optional internal USB key 3 hot-swappable cooling fans (4 or 5) 5 processors (1 or 2) 7 riser 2 (PCIe slots 3 and 4) 9 iDRAC6 Enterprise card (optional) 11 SAS backplane 13 RAID battery (PERC only) 15 control panel 2 Internal SD Module 4 memory modules (up to 18 total, 9 for each processor) 6 power supply bays (2) 8 riser 1 (PCIe slots 1 and 2) 10...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 7 Bend outward on both card-edge guides outward and pull the storage controller card out of the controller that is not authorized by Dell is lit. Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 1 With the storage controller card-edge facing the riser, insert one side of the...your product documentation, or as authorized in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 5 If necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the controller. 6 Bend both card-edge guides to servicing that is still cached in your warranty. Removing the Integrated Storage ...
... 7 Bend outward on both card-edge guides outward and pull the storage controller card out of the controller that is not authorized by Dell is lit. Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card 1 With the storage controller card-edge facing the riser, insert one side of the...your product documentation, or as authorized in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 5 If necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the controller. 6 Bend both card-edge guides to servicing that is still cached in your warranty. Removing the Integrated Storage ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... (2) 3 Slide the storage controller's card edge connector into the card slot on the cable. The cables are not operational if reversed. 5 For a battery-cached PERC controller, install the RAID battery. See Figure 3-20. 4 Connect the SAS_0 cable to the storage controller's SAS_0 connector, and connect the SAS_1 cable to the connector labels on...
... (2) 3 Slide the storage controller's card edge connector into the card slot on the cable. The cables are not operational if reversed. 5 For a battery-cached PERC controller, install the RAID battery. See Figure 3-20. 4 Connect the SAS_0 cable to the storage controller's SAS_0 connector, and connect the SAS_1 cable to the connector labels on...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... to their electrical outlets, and turn on backplane 4 cable retention bracket 6 SAS_0 connector 8 RAID battery connector (PERC only) 114 Installing System Components Figure 3-21. 6 If not already done, route the interface and RAID battery cables in Hard-Drive Chassis) 1 2 3 45 6 78 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 SAS A connector on backplane 5 integrated storage controller card 7 SAS_1 connector 2 SAS...
... to their electrical outlets, and turn on backplane 4 cable retention bracket 6 SAS_0 connector 8 RAID battery connector (PERC only) 114 Installing System Components Figure 3-21. 6 If not already done, route the interface and RAID battery cables in Hard-Drive Chassis) 1 2 3 45 6 78 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 SAS A connector on backplane 5 integrated storage controller card 7 SAS_1 connector 2 SAS...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Figure 3-22. Storage Controller Card Cabling (Six 3.5-in Hard-Drive Chassis) 1 2 3 45 6 78 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 SAS A connector on backplane 5 integrated storage controller card 7 SAS_1 connector 2 SAS B connector on backplane 4 cable retention bracket 6 SAS_0 connector 8 RAID battery connector (PERC only) Installing System Components 115
Figure 3-22. Storage Controller Card Cabling (Six 3.5-in Hard-Drive Chassis) 1 2 3 45 6 78 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 SAS A connector on backplane 5 integrated storage controller card 7 SAS_1 connector 2 SAS B connector on backplane 4 cable retention bracket 6 SAS_0 connector 8 RAID battery connector (PERC only) Installing System Components 115
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... See Figure 3-24. 116 Installing System Components Storage Controller Card Cabling (Four 3.5-inch Hard Drive Chassis) 1 2 34 5 6 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 cable retention bracket 5 SAS_0 connector 2 SAS A connector on the right edge of the battery bay and draw out the RAID battery from the battery carrier. 2 Disconnect the cable between the RAID battery and the storage controller card.
.... See Figure 3-24. 116 Installing System Components Storage Controller Card Cabling (Four 3.5-inch Hard Drive Chassis) 1 2 34 5 6 1 RAID battery (PERC only) 3 cable retention bracket 5 SAS_0 connector 2 SAS A connector on the right edge of the battery bay and draw out the RAID battery from the battery carrier. 2 Disconnect the cable between the RAID battery and the storage controller card.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Removing or Installing a RAID Battery 2 1 1 RAID battery 3 battery bay 3 2 RAID battery cable from storage controller Installing System Components 117 See Figure 3-24. 4 Rotate the right side of the hard drive bays. Figure 3-24. Installing a RAID Battery 1 Connect the battery cable to the battery connector on top of the battery down and press into the left side of the RAID battery into the locked position. 5 If...
Removing or Installing a RAID Battery 2 1 1 RAID battery 3 battery bay 3 2 RAID battery cable from storage controller Installing System Components 117 See Figure 3-24. 4 Rotate the right side of the hard drive bays. Figure 3-24. Installing a RAID Battery 1 Connect the battery cable to the battery connector on top of the battery down and press into the left side of the RAID battery into the locked position. 5 If...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Install all hard drives. See "Replacing the Fan Bracket." 15 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card." 9 If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the storage controller card. 10 Reconnect all power and interface cables (see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the chassis until the blue retention...
... Install all hard drives. See "Replacing the Fan Bracket." 15 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card." 9 If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the storage controller card. 10 Reconnect all power and interface cables (see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the chassis until the blue retention...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Damage due to servicing that came with the product. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the ...the SAS backplane board. 11 Close the system. See "Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card." 8 If you have a battery-cached PERC controller, ensure that the RAID battery is properly seated. 9 Verify that came with the product. 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect...
Damage due to servicing that came with the product. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the ...the SAS backplane board. 11 Close the system. See "Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card." 8 If you have a battery-cached PERC controller, ensure that the RAID battery is properly seated. 9 Verify that came with the product. 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Index A Advanced ECC memory mode, 131 B back panel features, 19 backplane See SAS backplane. battery (RAID) installing, 116 removing, 116 battery (system) replacing, 141 troubleshooting, 158 BIOS boot mode, 55 blank hard drive, 81 power supply, 88 boot mode, 55 C cable retention bracket ... 1, 185 expansion-card riser 2, 186-187 NIC, 20 SAS backplane board, 182 serial, 20 system board, 180 USB, 12 video, 12 contacting Dell, 189 control panel assembly features, 12 LCD panel features, 15 control panel board installing, 145 removing, 144 control panel display module installing, 143 removing,...
Index A Advanced ECC memory mode, 131 B back panel features, 19 backplane See SAS backplane. battery (RAID) installing, 116 removing, 116 battery (system) replacing, 141 troubleshooting, 158 BIOS boot mode, 55 blank hard drive, 81 power supply, 88 boot mode, 55 C cable retention bracket ... 1, 185 expansion-card riser 2, 186-187 NIC, 20 SAS backplane board, 182 serial, 20 system board, 180 USB, 12 video, 12 contacting Dell, 189 control panel assembly features, 12 LCD panel features, 15 control panel board installing, 145 removing, 144 control panel display module installing, 143 removing,...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... internal USB cable, 93 internal USB memory key, 91 memory modules, 134 optical drive, 104 PCIe expansion cards, 120 power supply blank, 88 processor, 140 RAID battery, 116-117 riser 2 into expansion-card bracket, 128 SAS backplane board, 147 SD card, 90 storage controller, 112 tape backup unit, 107 VFlash SD card...
... internal USB cable, 93 internal USB memory key, 91 memory modules, 134 optical drive, 104 PCIe expansion cards, 120 power supply blank, 88 processor, 140 RAID battery, 116-117 riser 2 into expansion-card bracket, 128 SAS backplane board, 147 SD card, 90 storage controller, 112 tape backup unit, 107 VFlash SD card...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...replacing, 87 troubleshooting, 158 power supply blank, 88 processor installing, 140 removing, 137 troubleshooting, 170 upgrades, 137 PSU See power supply. R RAID battery installing, 117 removing, 116 removing cable retention bracket, 118 control panel board, 144 control panel display module, 143 cooling fan, 100 cooling shroud...USB cable, 93 memory modules, 136 optical drive, 104 PCIe expansion cards, 122 power supply, 86 power supply blank, 88 processor, 137 RAID battery, 116 riser 2 from bracket, 127 SAS backplane board, 146 SD card, 91 system board, 148 tape backup unit, 110 replacing cooling...
...replacing, 87 troubleshooting, 158 power supply blank, 88 processor installing, 140 removing, 137 troubleshooting, 170 upgrades, 137 PSU See power supply. R RAID battery installing, 117 removing, 116 removing cable retention bracket, 118 control panel board, 144 control panel display module, 143 cooling fan, 100 cooling shroud...USB cable, 93 memory modules, 136 optical drive, 104 PCIe expansion cards, 122 power supply, 86 power supply blank, 88 processor, 137 RAID battery, 116 riser 2 from bracket, 127 SAS backplane board, 146 SD card, 91 system board, 148 tape backup unit, 110 replacing cooling...