Dell PowerEdge T20 Getting Started Guide
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...documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those required by law to dell.com/support. NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you download and install the latest BIOS, driver,... and systems management firmware on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede ...
...documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those required by law to dell.com/support. NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you download and install the latest BIOS, driver,... and systems management firmware on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede ...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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Contents 1 About Your System...7 Front-Panel Features And Indicators...7 Back-Panel Features And Indicators...8 NIC Indicator Codes...9 Power Indicator Codes For Power Supply...10 Complete The Operating System Setup...10 Supported Operating Systems...10 Other Information You May Need...11 2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager 13 ...
Contents 1 About Your System...7 Front-Panel Features And Indicators...7 Back-Panel Features And Indicators...8 NIC Indicator Codes...9 Power Indicator Codes For Power Supply...10 Complete The Operating System Setup...10 Supported Operating Systems...10 Other Information You May Need...11 2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager 13 ...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... Removing The Power Switch...33 Installing The Power Switch...34 Input/Output Panel...34 Removing The Input/Output Panel...34 Installing The Input/Output Panel...35 Hard Drives...36 Removing The Hard-Drive ... Expansion Card Installation Guidelines...52 Removing An Expansion Card...52 Installing An Expansion Card...53 Processors...54 Removing The Processor...54 Installing The Processor...56 Power Supply ...57 Removing The Power Supply Unit...57 Installing The Power Supply Unit...58 System Battery...59 Replacing The System Battery...59 System Board...60 Removing The System Board...60
... Removing The Power Switch...33 Installing The Power Switch...34 Input/Output Panel...34 Removing The Input/Output Panel...34 Installing The Input/Output Panel...35 Hard Drives...36 Removing The Hard-Drive ... Expansion Card Installation Guidelines...52 Removing An Expansion Card...52 Installing An Expansion Card...53 Processors...54 Removing The Processor...54 Installing The Processor...56 Power Supply ...57 Removing The Power Supply Unit...57 Installing The Power Supply Unit...58 System Battery...59 Replacing The System Battery...59 System Board...60 Removing The System Board...60
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... Replacing The System Board 62 4 Troubleshooting Your System 63 Safety First-For You And Your System...63 Power LED Diagnostics...63 Memory Beep Code...64 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure...64 Troubleshooting External Connections...64 Troubleshooting The ... NIC...65 Troubleshooting A Wet System...66 Troubleshooting A Damaged System...66 Troubleshooting The System Battery...67 Troubleshooting A Non-Redundant Power Supply 67 Troubleshooting Cooling Problems...67 Troubleshooting The System Fan...68 Troubleshooting System Memory...68 Troubleshooting An Optical Drive...69 Troubleshooting A...
... Replacing The System Board 62 4 Troubleshooting Your System 63 Safety First-For You And Your System...63 Power LED Diagnostics...63 Memory Beep Code...64 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure...64 Troubleshooting External Connections...64 Troubleshooting The ... NIC...65 Troubleshooting A Wet System...66 Troubleshooting A Damaged System...66 Troubleshooting The System Battery...67 Troubleshooting A Non-Redundant Power Supply 67 Troubleshooting Cooling Problems...67 Troubleshooting The System Fan...68 Troubleshooting System Memory...68 Troubleshooting An Optical Drive...69 Troubleshooting A...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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...-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 1. The power button controls the power supply output to the system is on. Allows you to connect a microphone to the system. Allows you to connect a headphone to the system. 7 NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful...
...-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 1. The power button controls the power supply output to the system is on. Allows you to connect a microphone to the system. Allows you to connect a headphone to the system. 7 NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 1 AC power supply status indicator 2 Self-diagnostic button 3 Power supply 4 PS/2 mouse connector 5 PS/2 keyboard connector 6 Display ports (2) Description Indicates power supply activity. Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. Item Indicator, Button, or ... a PS/2 mouse to the system. Back-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 2. One 290 W non-redundant AC power supply. Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. 8 Indicates the health status of the non-redundant...
Back-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 1 AC power supply status indicator 2 Self-diagnostic button 3 Power supply 4 PS/2 mouse connector 5 PS/2 keyboard connector 6 Display ports (2) Description Indicates power supply activity. Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. Item Indicator, Button, or ... a PS/2 mouse to the system. Back-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 2. One 290 W non-redundant AC power supply. Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. 8 Indicates the health status of the non-redundant...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... is connected to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant power supply of the system. self-diagnostic button Complete The Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see ...Be sure that network activity is operational. on integrated network adapter Power Indicator Codes For Power Supply Press the self-diagnostic button to the power supply and the power supply is present. Diagnostic Indicator Pattern Not lit Green Condition Power is not connected or power supply is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system...
... is connected to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant power supply of the system. self-diagnostic button Complete The Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see ...Be sure that network activity is operational. on integrated network adapter Power Indicator Codes For Power Supply Press the self-diagnostic button to the power supply and the power supply is present. Diagnostic Indicator Pattern Not lit Green Condition Power is not connected or power supply is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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...system environment. • Block Sleep (S3 state) - This option is unaffected by this setting and must be powered on by special LAN or PXE bootsignals. This option lets you turn off state when triggered by default. 21 Description... function should be enabled when the system boots. Controls the speed of the system fan. Allows the system to power on by special LAN signals when it boots. Specifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it receives a wakeup...Description NOTE: This feature does not work if you block entering to AC power supply.
...system environment. • Block Sleep (S3 state) - This option is unaffected by this setting and must be powered on by special LAN or PXE bootsignals. This option lets you turn off state when triggered by default. 21 Description... function should be enabled when the system boots. Controls the speed of the system fan. Allows the system to power on by special LAN signals when it boots. Specifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it receives a wakeup...Description NOTE: This feature does not work if you block entering to AC power supply.
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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.... 5. I/O panel 31 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Inside the System 1. system board 4. power switch 11. 3. Close the system. power supply unit 8. Open the system. 4. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as...
.... 5. I/O panel 31 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Inside the System 1. system board 4. power switch 11. 3. Close the system. power supply unit 8. Open the system. 4. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... NOTE: Do not remove the processor shield retention screw. 7. Reconnect the system to its side, on a flat, stable surface. 10. Removing The Power Supply Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be no more than 6 inlb (6.9 kg-cm). Open the system. 5. CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can ...enter the System Setup and check that is not authorized by Dell is positioned correctly, it under the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. Power Supply Your system supports 290 W AC power supply. Lay the system on its electrical outlet and turn the...
... NOTE: Do not remove the processor shield retention screw. 7. Reconnect the system to its side, on a flat, stable surface. 10. Removing The Power Supply Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be no more than 6 inlb (6.9 kg-cm). Open the system. 5. CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can ...enter the System Setup and check that is not authorized by Dell is positioned correctly, it under the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. Power Supply Your system supports 290 W AC power supply. Lay the system on its electrical outlet and turn the...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Lay the system on its side, on the back of the chassis. 6. Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit 1. P2 power cable 3. release tab 4. Tighten the screws on a flat and stable surface...
... and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Lay the system on its side, on the back of the chassis. 6. Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit 1. P2 power cable 3. release tab 4. Tighten the screws on a flat and stable surface...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Owners Manual
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... Diagnostics Amber LED State White LED State Description off off system is off off blinking system is in sleep state blinking off power supply unit (PSU) failure steady off steady system is no longer visible. 4 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You And Your ... also functions as directed by your product documentation, or as a bicolored diagnostic LED. The pattern is 2 or 3 blinks followed by Dell is only active and visible during the Power On Self Test (POST) process. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in the middle.
... Diagnostics Amber LED State White LED State Description off off system is off off blinking system is in sleep state blinking off power supply unit (PSU) failure steady off steady system is no longer visible. 4 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You And Your ... also functions as directed by your product documentation, or as a bicolored diagnostic LED. The pattern is 2 or 3 blinks followed by Dell is only active and visible during the Power On Self Test (POST) process. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in the middle.
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.... If the tests fail, see Using System Diagnostics. Processor and heat sink - Disassemble the following components are properly connected. 5. Power supply - Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Turn off the system and attached...by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Processor and heat sink - Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6. Close the system. 7. Hard drives - Open the system. 3. Close the system. 6. Power supply ...
.... If the tests fail, see Using System Diagnostics. Processor and heat sink - Disassemble the following components are properly connected. 5. Power supply - Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Turn off the system and attached...by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Processor and heat sink - Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6. Close the system. 7. Hard drives - Open the system. 3. Close the system. 6. Power supply ...
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... is not covered by a defective battery. 1. Troubleshooting A Non-Redundant Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is caused by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified...product. 1. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a defective battery. Damage due to speed up or slow down. If the power supply status indicator is obstructed. 67 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple ...
... is not covered by a defective battery. 1. Troubleshooting A Non-Redundant Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is caused by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified...product. 1. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a defective battery. Damage due to speed up or slow down. If the power supply status indicator is obstructed. 67 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple ...
Technical Guide
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... technologies ...4 Comparing the PowerEdge T110 II to PowerEdge T20 4 PowerEdge T20 configuration options ...6 Technical specifications...6 Chassis configurations ...8 Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 2 Table of contents 1 System overview...4 New technologies ...4 Comparison of selected PowerEdge one-socket tower servers 4 PowerEdge T20 base fixed configurations ...5... and PCIe ...16 Integrated NIC controller...16 PCIe expansion ...17 7 Power, thermal and acoustics ...18 Power management...18 Power supply unit ...19 Thermal and acoustics...19 8 Operating systems and virtualization ......
... technologies ...4 Comparing the PowerEdge T110 II to PowerEdge T20 4 PowerEdge T20 configuration options ...6 Technical specifications...6 Chassis configurations ...8 Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 2 Table of contents 1 System overview...4 New technologies ...4 Comparison of selected PowerEdge one-socket tower servers 4 PowerEdge T20 base fixed configurations ...5... and PCIe ...16 Integrated NIC controller...16 PCIe expansion ...17 7 Power, thermal and acoustics ...18 Power management...18 Power supply unit ...19 Thermal and acoustics...19 8 Operating systems and virtualization ......
Technical Guide
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... documents ...24 Table 22. Back panel view and features...9 Figure 3. PowerEdge T20 system board block diagram 28 Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 3 Optical disk drive options ...15 Table 12. Chassis features ...9 Table 7. Intel Ethernet Connection I217...16 Table 13. PCI card dimensions ...17 Table 14. Power supply specifications ...19 Table 16. Primary operating systems supported...20 Table...
... documents ...24 Table 22. Back panel view and features...9 Figure 3. PowerEdge T20 system board block diagram 28 Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 3 Optical disk drive options ...15 Table 12. Chassis features ...9 Table 7. Intel Ethernet Connection I217...16 Table 13. PCI card dimensions ...17 Table 14. Power supply specifications ...19 Table 16. Primary operating systems supported...20 Table...
Technical Guide
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Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 5 Table 3 outlines the three base fixed configurations on motherboard (LOM) Power supplies Systems management Software RAID Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 product family DMI II (Direct Media Interface) Intel Xeon processor ... fixed configurations The PowerEdge T20 offers three fixed configurations with options that enable you running . • Get support services to keep you to tailor your needs. Contact your Dell service representative to best suit your T20 to : • Install additional memory and hard drives. • Add an operating system...
Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 5 Table 3 outlines the three base fixed configurations on motherboard (LOM) Power supplies Systems management Software RAID Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 product family DMI II (Direct Media Interface) Intel Xeon processor ... fixed configurations The PowerEdge T20 offers three fixed configurations with options that enable you running . • Get support services to keep you to tailor your needs. Contact your Dell service representative to best suit your T20 to : • Install additional memory and hard drives. • Add an operating system...
Technical Guide
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Feature PowerEdge T20 technical specification Memory speed Min/Max RAM I/O slots RAID controller Drive bays Maximum internal storage Hard drives1 Integrated LOM/NIC 1333, 1600MT/s 2GB/32GB 3 PCIe ... graphic varies, depending on CPU offerings. Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 7 two x 2.5" 500G) 3.5" Client SATA (7.2K RPM): 500GB and 1TB 3.5" Enterprise SATA (7.2K RPM): 2TB and 3TB 2.5" SATA 2.5" (10K RPM) 250G and 500G 2.5" SATA SSD: 2.5", 6Gb, 160G Integrated Intel I217 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Power supply USB Availability Cabled 290W auto-sensing 2 (front...
Feature PowerEdge T20 technical specification Memory speed Min/Max RAM I/O slots RAID controller Drive bays Maximum internal storage Hard drives1 Integrated LOM/NIC 1333, 1600MT/s 2GB/32GB 3 PCIe ... graphic varies, depending on CPU offerings. Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 7 two x 2.5" 500G) 3.5" Client SATA (7.2K RPM): 500GB and 1TB 3.5" Enterprise SATA (7.2K RPM): 2TB and 3TB 2.5" SATA 2.5" (10K RPM) 250G and 500G 2.5" SATA SSD: 2.5", 6Gb, 160G Integrated Intel I217 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Power supply USB Availability Cabled 290W auto-sensing 2 (front...
Technical Guide
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... control panel 3.5" SATA or 2x 2.5" + 4x 3.5" cabled hard Intel Rapid Storage Controller 12.0 LED drives Power supply Rack option Cabled 350W No Figure 1 shows the features on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Figure 1. 2 Chassis views and features The Dell PowerEdge T20 is a one-socket tower server. Chassis views This chassis should be supported in the configurations detailed...
... control panel 3.5" SATA or 2x 2.5" + 4x 3.5" cabled hard Intel Rapid Storage Controller 12.0 LED drives Power supply Rack option Cabled 350W No Figure 1 shows the features on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Figure 1. 2 Chassis views and features The Dell PowerEdge T20 is a one-socket tower server. Chassis views This chassis should be supported in the configurations detailed...
Technical Guide
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... information, see the Dell PowerEdge T20 Systems Owner's Manual on the back and front of the T20 chassis with optional controller card Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 9 Figure 2 shows the features on the back of a system to help identify the unit in this guide. Feature Table 6. Back panel view and features POWER SUPPLY DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT POWER CONNECTOR SECURITY CABLE SLOT...
... information, see the Dell PowerEdge T20 Systems Owner's Manual on the back and front of the T20 chassis with optional controller card Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 9 Figure 2 shows the features on the back of a system to help identify the unit in this guide. Feature Table 6. Back panel view and features POWER SUPPLY DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT POWER CONNECTOR SECURITY CABLE SLOT...