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Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 Installation and Service Manual Part Number: B25S Regulatory Type: B25S001 March 2021 Rev. A00
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 Installation and Service Manual Part Number: B25S Regulatory Type: B25S001 March 2021 Rev. A00
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Setup menu...129 View menu...129 NIC indicator codes...130 Power supply unit indicator codes...130 Drive indicator codes...130 Using system diagnostics...131 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...131 Chapter 7: Getting help...133 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...133 Contacting Dell...133 Accessing system information by using QRL...133 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 134 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 134 6 Contents
Setup menu...129 View menu...129 NIC indicator codes...130 Power supply unit indicator codes...130 Drive indicator codes...130 Using system diagnostics...131 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...131 Chapter 7: Getting help...133 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...133 Contacting Dell...133 Accessing system information by using QRL...133 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 134 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 134 6 Contents
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...https://www.dell.com/support> Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents. NOTE: All instances of the system Figure 1. 2 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview The PowerEdge XE8545 system is...drives) NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Topics: • Front view of the system • Rear view of the system •... status LEDs and a system health LED (Chassis 8 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview
...https://www.dell.com/support> Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents. NOTE: All instances of the system Figure 1. 2 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview The PowerEdge XE8545 system is...drives) NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Topics: • Front view of the system • Rear view of the system •... status LEDs and a system health LED (Chassis 8 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview
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For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. PowerEdge XE8545 system overview 9 Indicates the status of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description...that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on your system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals 3 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status ...
For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. For more information, see the System health and system ID indicator codes section. PowerEdge XE8545 system overview 9 Indicates the status of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description...that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on your system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals 3 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status ...
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For more information on the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 10 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview Indicates if the system is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant. Performance could be affected by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which ... power button to manually power on or off the system. Cable length should not exceed 3 ft (0.91 meters). NOTE: For more information, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Right control panel view Figure 3. The iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB) enables you to connect USB devices to access the iDRAC Direct...
For more information on the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 10 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview Indicates if the system is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant. Performance could be affected by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which ... power button to manually power on or off the system. Cable length should not exceed 3 ft (0.91 meters). NOTE: For more information, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Right control panel view Figure 3. The iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB) enables you to connect USB devices to access the iDRAC Direct...
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...particular system within a rack. ● To turn the system ID on your system, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon 1 PCIe ...dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. For more information on the expansion cards that the system ID button is USB 3.0-compliant. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported on or off. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. PowerEdge XE8545...
...particular system within a rack. ● To turn the system ID on your system, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon 1 PCIe ...dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. For more information on the expansion cards that the system ID button is USB 3.0-compliant. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported on or off. For more information on the expansion cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. PowerEdge XE8545...
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... connected to the system. This port supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated on the PSU configurations, see www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. For more information on the LOM card that are supported on the PSU configurations, see the www.../poweredgemanuals. The NIC ports are embedded on the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 12 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview For more information on the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon 9 VGA port 10 PCIe expansion card ...
... connected to the system. This port supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated on the PSU configurations, see www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. For more information on the LOM card that are supported on the PSU configurations, see the www.../poweredgemanuals. The NIC ports are embedded on the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 12 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview For more information on the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Rear view of the system Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon 9 VGA port 10 PCIe expansion card ...
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...address and iDRAC secure password label The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the back side of the system cover. 14 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview Date). Information tag (back view) 4. The Exp Svc Code is used to identify the system. System information label The system ... and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag ...
...address and iDRAC secure password label The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the back side of the system cover. 14 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview Date). Information tag (back view) 4. The Exp Svc Code is used to identify the system. System information label The system ... and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag ...
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... relevant rack installation guide at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. Figure 14. Icon legend Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about rack installation, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at www.dell.com/xemanuals. 18 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview
... relevant rack installation guide at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. Figure 14. Icon legend Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about rack installation, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at www.dell.com/xemanuals. 18 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview
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...system, see the documentation links provided in the table. Table 5. For information on how to manage basic settings and features of the Dell EMC system. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you must complete to set to DHCP, by pressing the power button. ...Initial system setup and configuration 19 Install the system into the rack. Power on the system by default. For more information see the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide on your system > Manuals & documents. 3 Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks ...
...system, see the documentation links provided in the table. Table 5. For information on how to manage basic settings and features of the Dell EMC system. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you must complete to set to DHCP, by pressing the power button. ...Initial system setup and configuration 19 Install the system into the rack. Power on the system by default. For more information see the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide on your system > Manuals & documents. 3 Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks ...
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... support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 5. c. For contact details of system components, visit www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide and select the relevant country. 7 Getting help 133 For customized support: a. Select your product segment. The...the XE8545 system, to dispose of Dell Global Technical Support: a. The QRL includes the following information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. b. Select your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill or Dell product catalog. Click Global Technical Support. For general support: a. Contacting Dell Dell provides...
... support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 5. c. For contact details of system components, visit www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide and select the relevant country. 7 Getting help 133 For customized support: a. Select your product segment. The...the XE8545 system, to dispose of Dell Global Technical Support: a. The QRL includes the following information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. b. Select your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill or Dell product catalog. Click Global Technical Support. For general support: a. Contacting Dell Dell provides...
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... can receive the following benefits: ● Automated issue detection - Quick Resource Locator for your device. When an issue is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 134. SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your IT environment, you resolve the issue. The available benefits vary...
... can receive the following benefits: ● Automated issue detection - Quick Resource Locator for your device. When an issue is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 134. SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your IT environment, you resolve the issue. The available benefits vary...
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... matrix...11 Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications 12 Thermal air restrictions...13 Chapter 2: Getting help...14 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...14 Contacting Dell...14 Accessing system information by using QRL...14 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 15 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 15 Contents 3
... matrix...11 Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications 12 Thermal air restrictions...13 Chapter 2: Getting help...14 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...14 Contacting Dell...14 Accessing system information by using QRL...14 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 15 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 15 Contents 3
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Table 4. Table 5. Cooling fan specifications The PowerEdge XE8545 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units ...The system also supports 12 very high performance fans in accordance with AC 2400 W PSU operate at Dell.com/ESSA. Power supply cords/jumper cords and the associated plugs/inlets/connectors shall have appropriate electrical ratings...6 Technical specifications Very High Performance Label color Gold Label image NOTE: New cooling fans comes with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at low line 100-120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU...
Table 4. Table 5. Cooling fan specifications The PowerEdge XE8545 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units ...The system also supports 12 very high performance fans in accordance with AC 2400 W PSU operate at Dell.com/ESSA. Power supply cords/jumper cords and the associated plugs/inlets/connectors shall have appropriate electrical ratings...6 Technical specifications Very High Performance Label color Gold Label image NOTE: New cooling fans comes with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at low line 100-120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU...
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... (900 mA) in USB 3.0. Serial connector specifications The PowerEdge XE8545 system supports one each on a single wire to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > ...Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents....
... (900 mA) in USB 3.0. Serial connector specifications The PowerEdge XE8545 system supports one each on a single wire to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > ...Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents....
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... using QRL • Receiving automated support with details to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Prerequisites Ensure that lists the various support categories is displayed. 4. To contact Dell for this product in the of the XE8545 system, to dispose of -Life service information Take back and recycling... about your product segment. Click Submit. Select your system: 14 Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of Dell Global Technical Support: a. The QRL includes the following information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. 2 Getting help Go to call, chat, or e-mail the...
... using QRL • Receiving automated support with details to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Prerequisites Ensure that lists the various support categories is displayed. 4. To contact Dell for this product in the of the XE8545 system, to dispose of -Life service information Take back and recycling... about your product segment. Click Submit. Select your system: 14 Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of Dell Global Technical Support: a. The QRL includes the following information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. 2 Getting help Go to call, chat, or e-mail the...
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... IT environment, you about SupportAssist, go to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on the Dell EMC Service entitlement purchased for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 4. SupportAssist monitors your specific product or 2. This information is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your smart phone or tablet to www...
... IT environment, you about SupportAssist, go to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on the Dell EMC Service entitlement purchased for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 4. SupportAssist monitors your specific product or 2. This information is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your smart phone or tablet to www...
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Contents Chapter 1: Pre-operating system management applications 4 System Setup...4 System BIOS...5 iDRAC Settings utility...20 Device Settings...20 Dell Lifecycle Controller...20 Embedded system management...20 Boot Manager...20 PXE boot...20 Chapter 2: Getting help...22 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...22 Contacting Dell...22 Accessing system information by using QRL...22 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 23 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 23 Contents 3
Contents Chapter 1: Pre-operating system management applications 4 System Setup...4 System BIOS...5 iDRAC Settings utility...20 Device Settings...20 Dell Lifecycle Controller...20 Embedded system management...20 Boot Manager...20 PXE boot...20 Chapter 2: Getting help...22 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...22 Contacting Dell...22 Accessing system information by using QRL...22 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system 23 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 23 Contents 3
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... Technical Support: a. Go to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. b. Select your product category. The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with SupportAssist Recycling or End-of-Life service information Take back...certain countries. b. For general support: a. Select your product. Select your system: 22 Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of the XE8545 system, to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 4. The QRL includes the following information about your product ...
... Technical Support: a. Go to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545. b. Select your product category. The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with SupportAssist Recycling or End-of-Life service information Take back...certain countries. b. For general support: a. Select your product. Select your system: 22 Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of the XE8545 system, to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 4. The QRL includes the following information about your product ...
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...detected, SupportAssist automatically opens a support case with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to contact technical assistance and sales teams Steps 1. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 1. By installing and setting up a... SupportAssist application in the Quick Resource Locator section. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you can receive the following benefits:...
...detected, SupportAssist automatically opens a support case with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to contact technical assistance and sales teams Steps 1. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE8545 system Figure 1. By installing and setting up a... SupportAssist application in the Quick Resource Locator section. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you can receive the following benefits:...