Getting Started Guide
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... 495 W AC power supply unit) 32 A (X 2) (with 1100 W DC power supply unit) Technical Specifications NOTE: The following specifications apply to ship with a phase to support.dell.com. NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to both PowerEdge R720 and PowerEdge R720xd unless specified.
... 495 W AC power supply unit) 32 A (X 2) (with 1100 W DC power supply unit) Technical Specifications NOTE: The following specifications apply to ship with a phase to support.dell.com. NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to both PowerEdge R720 and PowerEdge R720xd unless specified.
Getting Started Guide
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...Without rack latches Depth (includes bezel) Weight (maximum) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720) 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd) Weight (empty) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems 87.3 mm (3.44 inch) 482.4 ....7 lbs) 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Temperature Operating Continuous operation: 10 °...
...Without rack latches Depth (includes bezel) Weight (maximum) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720) 3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd) Weight (empty) 2.5-inch hard-drive systems 3.5-inch hard-drive systems 87.3 mm (3.44 inch) 482.4 ....7 lbs) 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Temperature Operating Continuous operation: 10 °...
Owner's Manual
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... Optional Hard-Drive Backplane (Back 108 Control Panel...109 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 109 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 111 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 111 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 112 Removing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 113 Installing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 114 System Board...114 Removing The System Board...114 Installing The System Board...116...
... Optional Hard-Drive Backplane (Back 108 Control Panel...109 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 109 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720 111 Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 111 Installing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 112 Removing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 113 Installing The I/O Panel (PowerEdge R720xd 114 System Board...114 Removing The System Board...114 Installing The System Board...116...
Owner's Manual
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators (3.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Figure 4. The power button controls the power supply output to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating ...shutdown before power to the system is turned off . Press to locate a particular system within a rack. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (2.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status. 2 System identification button The identification ...
Front-Panel Features and Indicators (3.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Figure 4. The power button controls the power supply output to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating ...shutdown before power to the system is turned off . Press to locate a particular system within a rack. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (2.5 Inch Chassis)-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status. 2 System identification button The identification ...
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... Watts. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Power Displays the power output of the system in standby, and any video output. The diagnostic indicators on PowerEdge R720xd. To start the system, plug it is due to a problem with these indicators: Health indicator Condition If the system is on , and in the Set...
... Watts. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Power Displays the power output of the system in standby, and any video output. The diagnostic indicators on PowerEdge R720xd. To start the system, plug it is due to a problem with these indicators: Health indicator Condition If the system is on , and in the Set...
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 System identification button The identification buttons on the back flashes until one of the buttons is installed ... ID on your system. 4 PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (3) 5 Serial connector Allows you to connect USB devices to locate a particular system within a rack. PowerEdge R720 PowerEdge R720xd When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again. Figure 8. Four...
Back-Panel Features and Indicators-PowerEdge R720xd Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 1 System identification button The identification buttons on the back flashes until one of the buttons is installed ... ID on your system. 4 PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (3) 5 Serial connector Allows you to connect USB devices to locate a particular system within a rack. PowerEdge R720 PowerEdge R720xd When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again. Figure 8. Four...
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... maximum port speed. Allows you to insert a vFlash media card. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 9 PCIe expansion card slots full height (4) (PowerEdge R720) PCIe expansion card slots full height (3) (PowerEdge R720xd) 10 Power supply (PSU1) 11 Power supply (PSU2) 12 Hard drives (2) (back) 13 vFlash media card slot NIC Indicator Codes Description •...
... maximum port speed. Allows you to insert a vFlash media card. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 9 PCIe expansion card slots full height (4) (PowerEdge R720) PCIe expansion card slots full height (3) (PowerEdge R720xd) 10 Power supply (PSU1) 11 Power supply (PSU2) 12 Hard drives (2) (back) 13 vFlash media card slot NIC Indicator Codes Description •...
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... change the system date, time, and so on . Miscellaneous Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on the PowerEdge R720xd. This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. Menu Item System BIOS iDRAC Settings Device Settings Description This option is used to view...
... change the system date, time, and so on . Miscellaneous Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on the PowerEdge R720xd. This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. Menu Item System BIOS iDRAC Settings Device Settings Description This option is used to view...
Owner's Manual
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...-card riser 1 11. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Inside the System-PowerEdge R720xd 1. cooling shroud 4. hard drives (back) (2) 7. cooling fans (6) Removing The Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may get overheated quickly, resulting in your warranty. expansion-card ... and loss of data. 39 Figure 15. cable securing bracket 3. vFlash media slot 6. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician.
...-card riser 1 11. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Inside the System-PowerEdge R720xd 1. cooling shroud 4. hard drives (back) (2) 7. cooling fans (6) Removing The Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may get overheated quickly, resulting in your warranty. expansion-card ... and loss of data. 39 Figure 15. cable securing bracket 3. vFlash media slot 6. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician.
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.... Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on: • DIMM type (UDIMM, RDIMM, or LRDIMM) NOTE: PowerEdge R720xd with 3.5 inch hard-drive configuration does not support LRDIMMs due to thermal limitations. • DIMM configuration (number of ranks) • maximum frequency of the DIMMs...
.... Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on: • DIMM type (UDIMM, RDIMM, or LRDIMM) NOTE: PowerEdge R720xd with 3.5 inch hard-drive configuration does not support LRDIMMs due to thermal limitations. • DIMM configuration (number of ranks) • maximum frequency of the DIMMs...
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... If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. release button Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. Pull the hard-drive blank out until the release button clicks into place. 3. Figure 19.
... If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. release button Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd. Pull the hard-drive blank out until the release button clicks into place. 3. Figure 19.
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... until the indicators on the hard-drive carrier signal that your operating system. 1. Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd.
... until the indicators on the hard-drive carrier signal that your operating system. 1. Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back) NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd.
Owner's Manual
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... into place. 4. Reconnect the system to be routed in your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is displayed. Close the system. 7. Place all cables to its electrical outlet. 2. Supported Expansion Cards Riser 1 PCIe Slot 1 Processor...any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from powering on your system configuration: • PowerEdge R720 supports seven expansion cards • PowerEdge R720xd supports six expansion cards The following PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards are supported: Table 3. Open ...
... into place. 4. Reconnect the system to be routed in your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is displayed. Close the system. 7. Place all cables to its electrical outlet. 2. Supported Expansion Cards Riser 1 PCIe Slot 1 Processor...any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from powering on your system configuration: • PowerEdge R720 supports seven expansion cards • PowerEdge R720xd supports six expansion cards The following PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards are supported: Table 3. Open ...
Owner's Manual
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...card into the slot. Remove the cable from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 2. Close the system. 7. NOTE: The slot is not covered by Dell is keyed to servicing that came with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the card. 4. Turn off the system,... is not authorized by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to PowerEdge R720xd. Reconnect the system to lock it out of chassis and lift it into the card slot on , including any attached peripherals, and disconnect ...
...card into the slot. Remove the cable from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 2. Close the system. 7. NOTE: The slot is not covered by Dell is keyed to servicing that came with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the card. 4. Turn off the system,... is not authorized by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to PowerEdge R720xd. Reconnect the system to lock it out of chassis and lift it into the card slot on , including any attached peripherals, and disconnect ...
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vFlash media unit 4. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. Damage due to PowerEdge R720xd. Close the system. 7. cable 2. standoff Installing The vFlash Media Unit NOTE: This procedure applies only to servicing that came with the ...product. 1. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in and align the vFlash media unit toward the back of chassis. 4. ...
vFlash media unit 4. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. Damage due to PowerEdge R720xd. Close the system. 7. cable 2. standoff Installing The vFlash Media Unit NOTE: This procedure applies only to servicing that came with the ...product. 1. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in and align the vFlash media unit toward the back of chassis. 4. ...
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...replace them before removing the backplane. CAUTION: To prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Disconnect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power... CAUTION: You must remove the hard drives from the backplane. 8. 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane or no backplane PowerEdge R720xd 2.5 inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane and optional 2.5 inch (x2) SAS/SSD backplane (back) or supports 3.5 inch (...Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x8) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720 1. Remove the cooling shroud. 5. SAS A cable 93
...replace them before removing the backplane. CAUTION: To prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Disconnect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power... CAUTION: You must remove the hard drives from the backplane. 8. 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane or no backplane PowerEdge R720xd 2.5 inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane and optional 2.5 inch (x2) SAS/SSD backplane (back) or supports 3.5 inch (...Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x8) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720 1. Remove the cooling shroud. 5. SAS A cable 93
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pass-through I2C cable 3. left control panel cable 4. right control panel cable 11. SAS cables (3) 8. hard-drive backplane connectors (12) 102 I2C cable 5. front I/O cable 10. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. release tabs (2) 2. USB cable 7. Figure 62. x12 hard-drive backplane 12. power cable B 9. power cable A 6.
pass-through I2C cable 3. left control panel cable 4. right control panel cable 11. SAS cables (3) 8. hard-drive backplane connectors (12) 102 I2C cable 5. front I/O cable 10. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. release tabs (2) 2. USB cable 7. Figure 62. x12 hard-drive backplane 12. power cable B 9. power cable A 6.
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Figure 63. integrated storage controller card 4. system board 3. SAS connector on the system board 5. Cabling Diagram-3.5 Iinch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. cable retention bracket 2. SAS backplane 103
Figure 63. integrated storage controller card 4. system board 3. SAS connector on the system board 5. Cabling Diagram-3.5 Iinch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. cable retention bracket 2. SAS backplane 103
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x24 hard-drive backplane 2. power cable A 5. SAS cables (3) 8. power cable C 12. left control panel cable 3. release tabs (2) 4. pass-through I2C cable 7. backplane/expander bracket 10. hard-drive backplane connectors (24) 104 Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. sideband cable 6. USB cable 14. right control panel cable 11. power cable B 9. front I/O cable 13. Figure 64.
x24 hard-drive backplane 2. power cable A 5. SAS cables (3) 8. power cable C 12. left control panel cable 3. release tabs (2) 4. pass-through I2C cable 7. backplane/expander bracket 10. hard-drive backplane connectors (24) 104 Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. sideband cable 6. USB cable 14. right control panel cable 11. power cable B 9. front I/O cable 13. Figure 64.
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...cable(s) to servicing that came with the product. 1. Replace the cooling shroud. 105 Figure 65. Cabling Diagram-2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. Replace the cooling-fan assembly. 5. cable retention bracket 2. integrated storage controller card 4. SAS connector on the system board 5. You should only...backplane until the release tabs snap into place. 3. system board 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as guides to align the hard-drive backplane. 2. Use the hooks at the...
...cable(s) to servicing that came with the product. 1. Replace the cooling shroud. 105 Figure 65. Cabling Diagram-2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA Backplane-PowerEdge R720xd 1. Replace the cooling-fan assembly. 5. cable retention bracket 2. integrated storage controller card 4. SAS connector on the system board 5. You should only...backplane until the release tabs snap into place. 3. system board 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as guides to align the hard-drive backplane. 2. Use the hooks at the...