Glossary
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... configuration software for the devices. Super video graphics array. Because the System Setup program is running. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. U-DIMM - A battery-powered unit that allows you to remotely monitor and manage workstations. A USB connector provides a single connection...in the event of your system's integral components, such as mice and keyboards. striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. SVGA - system configuration information - Data stored in memory that allows a network manager to configure your system in effect until...
... configuration software for the devices. Super video graphics array. Because the System Setup program is running. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. U-DIMM - A battery-powered unit that allows you to remotely monitor and manage workstations. A USB connector provides a single connection...in the event of your system's integral components, such as mice and keyboards. striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. SVGA - system configuration information - Data stored in memory that allows a network manager to configure your system in effect until...
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Removing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 114 Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer Bracket 115 Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer Bracket 116 RAID Battery 117 Removing a RAID Battery 117 Installing a RAID Battery 118 Expansion Cards 118 Expansion Card ... 130 Processors 131 Removing a Processor 131 Installing a Processor 134 System Battery 136 Replacing the System Battery 136 Control Panel Assembly 138 Removing the Control Panel Assembly 138 Installing the Control Panel Assembly 141 SAS Backplane 142 Contents 7
Removing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 112 Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 114 Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer Bracket 115 Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer Bracket 116 RAID Battery 117 Removing a RAID Battery 117 Installing a RAID Battery 118 Expansion Cards 118 Expansion Card ... 130 Processors 131 Removing a Processor 131 Installing a Processor 134 System Battery 136 Replacing the System Battery 136 Control Panel Assembly 138 Removing the Control Panel Assembly 138 Installing the Control Panel Assembly 141 SAS Backplane 142 Contents 7
Hardware Owner's Manual
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E1210 Motherboard CMOS battery is missing See "Troubleshooting the battery or the voltage is either Reseat the RAID battery Controller missing, bad, or unable to connector. Cooling Problems." PCIe expansion cards. If Reseat PCIe the... problem persists, see "Getting Help." See "Troubleshooting the Processor(s)". has been disabled to the components. If the problem persists, see cards. "Troubleshooting System battery....
E1210 Motherboard CMOS battery is missing See "Troubleshooting the battery or the voltage is either Reseat the RAID battery Controller missing, bad, or unable to connector. Cooling Problems." PCIe expansion cards. If Reseat PCIe the... problem persists, see "Getting Help." See "Troubleshooting the Processor(s)". has been disabled to the components. If the problem persists, see cards. "Troubleshooting System battery....
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LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions W1228 RAID Controller battery capacity < 24hr. If problem persists, replace RAID battery. W1627 Power required The system configuration Turn off power to greater than system, reduce the Check PSU and what ...the power supply can hardware configuration or system provide, but it can hardware configuration or config. Table 1-1. Allow RAID battery to charge to the degraded. requires more power than 24 hours of charge left. provide. install higher-wattage power supplies, and then ...
LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions W1228 RAID Controller battery capacity < 24hr. If problem persists, replace RAID battery. W1627 Power required The system configuration Turn off power to greater than system, reduce the Check PSU and what ...the power supply can hardware configuration or system provide, but it can hardware configuration or config. Table 1-1. Allow RAID battery to charge to the degraded. requires more power than 24 hours of charge left. provide. install higher-wattage power supplies, and then ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... in Figure 3-2. 1 system cover 3 PCIe expansion card slots (5) 5 power supply bays (2) 7 heat sink and processor (1 or 2) 9 internal USB module 11 control panel 13 optical drive (optional) 15 integrated storage controller card 17 RAID battery (optional) 2 cooling shroud 4 heat sink blank (single-processor configuration) 6 memory modules (up to 12 total, 6 for each processor) 8 system feet...
... in Figure 3-2. 1 system cover 3 PCIe expansion card slots (5) 5 power supply bays (2) 7 heat sink and processor (1 or 2) 9 internal USB module 11 control panel 13 optical drive (optional) 15 integrated storage controller card 17 RAID battery (optional) 2 cooling shroud 4 heat sink blank (single-processor configuration) 6 memory modules (up to 12 total, 6 for each processor) 8 system feet...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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The LED indicates that data is lit. See Figure 3-17. b Grasp the storage card by its edge, carefully pull the card up to remove it from the card. See Figure 3-17. CAUTION: Disconnecting the RAID battery cable from a PERC card can cause data loss if the "dirty cache" LED on the card is still cached in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 6 If applicable and necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the storage-card connector, and continue to pull the card up and out of the card guides. Installing System Components 113
The LED indicates that data is lit. See Figure 3-17. b Grasp the storage card by its edge, carefully pull the card up to remove it from the card. See Figure 3-17. CAUTION: Disconnecting the RAID battery cable from a PERC card can cause data loss if the "dirty cache" LED on the card is still cached in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 6 If applicable and necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the storage-card connector, and continue to pull the card up and out of the card guides. Installing System Components 113
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See Figure 3-17. 114 Installing System Components Removing and Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 1 2 3 4 1 data cables 3 integrated storage controller card 2 RAID battery cable connector (PERC card only) 4 card guides (2) Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card NOTE: Be sure to connect the cables according to the connector on the cables. The cables are not operational if reversed. 1 If applicable, install the RAID battery (see "Installing a RAID Battery") and connect the RAID battery cable to the connector labels on the card. Figure 3-17.
See Figure 3-17. 114 Installing System Components Removing and Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card 1 2 3 4 1 data cables 3 integrated storage controller card 2 RAID battery cable connector (PERC card only) 4 card guides (2) Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card NOTE: Be sure to connect the cables according to the connector on the cables. The cables are not operational if reversed. 1 If applicable, install the RAID battery (see "Installing a RAID Battery") and connect the RAID battery cable to the connector labels on the card. Figure 3-17.
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...5 Remove the integrated storage card. See "Installing an Expansion Card." 3 If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the integrated storage card. See "Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." 5 Reconnect the data cables to the integrated storage card. See "Removing the Expansion Card ... LED on the expansion card stabilizer bracket over the four metal guides in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 6 If applicable and necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the integrated storage card. See Figure 3-27. See Figure 3-27...
...5 Remove the integrated storage card. See "Installing an Expansion Card." 3 If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the integrated storage card. See "Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." 5 Reconnect the data cables to the integrated storage card. See "Removing the Expansion Card ... LED on the expansion card stabilizer bracket over the four metal guides in controller memory and the data was not cleared at system shutdown. 6 If applicable and necessary, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the integrated storage card. See Figure 3-27. See Figure 3-27...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... system to systems with the optional PERC controller card. 1 Remove the integrated storage controller card. RAID Battery Removing a RAID Battery The information in the battery carrier and draw out the RAID battery from the battery carrier. See "Removing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." 2 Disconnect the RAID battery cable from the connector on the two tabs holding the RAID battery in this section applies only to...
... system to systems with the optional PERC controller card. 1 Remove the integrated storage controller card. RAID Battery Removing a RAID Battery The information in the battery carrier and draw out the RAID battery from the battery carrier. See "Removing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." 2 Disconnect the RAID battery cable from the connector on the two tabs holding the RAID battery in this section applies only to...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... card (see Figure 3-17) and replace the integrated storage controller card. See "Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." See Figure 3-18. 2 Insert the battery carrier with the RAID battery into the battery carrier slots until the carrier release latch locks into the battery carrier. See Figure 3-18. 3 Connect the battery cable to five PCIe Generation 2 expansion cards: •...
... card (see Figure 3-17) and replace the integrated storage controller card. See "Installing an Integrated Storage Controller Card." See Figure 3-18. 2 Insert the battery carrier with the RAID battery into the battery carrier slots until the carrier release latch locks into the battery carrier. See Figure 3-18. 3 Connect the battery cable to five PCIe Generation 2 expansion cards: •...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... and turn on the PERC card is not covered by Dell is properly seated. 10 Verify that the cable connections between the SAS backplane and the integrated storage controller are correct. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." 2 Turn off the system and attached ...the installed expansion cards are firmly connected to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. 9 If you have a battery-cached PERC controller, ensure that the RAID battery is properly connected and, if applicable, the memory module on the system and attached peripherals. NOTE: When troubleshooting an...
... and turn on the PERC card is not covered by Dell is properly seated. 10 Verify that the cable connections between the SAS backplane and the integrated storage controller are correct. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." 2 Turn off the system and attached ...the installed expansion cards are firmly connected to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. 9 If you have a battery-cached PERC controller, ensure that the RAID battery is properly connected and, if applicable, the memory module on the system and attached peripherals. NOTE: When troubleshooting an...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Index A Advanced ECC memory mode, 125 B back panel features, 20 backplane See SAS backplane. battery (RAID) installing, 118 removing, 117 battery (system) replacing, 136 troubleshooting, 160 BIOS boot mode, 57 blank hard drive, 83-85 power supply, 90 ...20 video, 12, 20 contacting Dell, 189 control panel assembly features, 12 installing, 141 LCD panel features, 14 removing, 138 cooling fans removing, 94 troubleshooting, 162 cooling shroud installing, 93 removing, 92 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 159 Dell contacting, 189 diagnostics using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics, 175 DIMMs See memory ...
Index A Advanced ECC memory mode, 125 B back panel features, 20 backplane See SAS backplane. battery (RAID) installing, 118 removing, 117 battery (system) replacing, 136 troubleshooting, 160 BIOS boot mode, 57 blank hard drive, 83-85 power supply, 90 ...20 video, 12, 20 contacting Dell, 189 control panel assembly features, 12 installing, 141 LCD panel features, 14 removing, 138 cooling fans removing, 94 troubleshooting, 162 cooling shroud installing, 93 removing, 92 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 159 Dell contacting, 189 diagnostics using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics, 175 DIMMs See memory ...
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... I iDRAC Configuration Utility, 75 iDRAC6 Enterprise card installing, 103 removing, 105 indicators back-panel, 20 front-panel, 12 NIC, 24 power, 12, 21 installing battery (RAID), 118 control panel assembly, 141 cooling shroud, 93 expansion card stabilizer, 91 expansion cards, 120 front bezel, 79 hard drive blank, 84 hard drive in a drive carrier...
... I iDRAC Configuration Utility, 75 iDRAC6 Enterprise card installing, 103 removing, 105 indicators back-panel, 20 front-panel, 12 NIC, 24 power, 12, 21 installing battery (RAID), 118 control panel assembly, 141 cooling shroud, 93 expansion card stabilizer, 91 expansion cards, 120 front bezel, 79 hard drive blank, 84 hard drive in a drive carrier...
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...NICs. iDRAC6 Enterprise card, 103 integrated storage controller card, 114 internal SD card, 98 internal SD module, 96 internal USB module, 101 memory modules, 128 optical drive, 109 power distribution board, 147 power supplies, 89 processor, 134 RAID battery, 118 SAS backplane, 144 system board, ...151 tape drive, 109 USB memory key, 102 VFlash SD card, 106 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller See iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
...NICs. iDRAC6 Enterprise card, 103 integrated storage controller card, 114 internal SD card, 98 internal SD module, 96 internal USB module, 101 memory modules, 128 optical drive, 109 power distribution board, 147 power supplies, 89 processor, 134 RAID battery, 118 SAS backplane, 144 system board, ...151 tape drive, 109 USB memory key, 102 VFlash SD card, 106 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller See iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
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...88 processor, 131 RAID battery, 117 SAS backplane, 142 system board, 148 tape drive, 107 USB memory key, 102 replacing system battery, 136 S safety, 155 SAS backplane installing, 144 removing, 142 SAS controller See storage controller. securing your ...system, 66-68, 73 serial port connector, 20 setup password, 74 SSD hard drives, 82 startup accessing system features, 11 storage controller card installing, 114 removing, 112 troubleshooting, 170 support contacting Dell...
...88 processor, 131 RAID battery, 117 SAS backplane, 142 system board, 148 tape drive, 107 USB memory key, 102 replacing system battery, 136 S safety, 155 SAS backplane installing, 144 removing, 142 SAS controller See storage controller. securing your ...system, 66-68, 73 serial port connector, 20 setup password, 74 SSD hard drives, 82 startup accessing system features, 11 storage controller card installing, 114 removing, 112 troubleshooting, 170 support contacting Dell...