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A00 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E100S Regulatory Type: E100S001 September 2023 Rev.
A00 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E100S Regulatory Type: E100S001 September 2023 Rev.
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rear view for PowerEdge XE9640 12 Air and Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Requirements 17 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag 17 System information label...18 Rail sizing ... to download drivers and firmware ...31 Options to download and install OS drivers ...32 Downloading drivers and firmware...32 Contents 3 inside view for PowerEdge XE9640 10 System configurations - front view for PowerEdge XE9640 9 System configurations - Contents Chapter 1: About this document...8 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 9 System configurations -
rear view for PowerEdge XE9640 12 Air and Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Requirements 17 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag 17 System information label...18 Rail sizing ... to download drivers and firmware ...31 Options to download and install OS drivers ...32 Downloading drivers and firmware...32 Contents 3 inside view for PowerEdge XE9640 10 System configurations - front view for PowerEdge XE9640 9 System configurations - Contents Chapter 1: About this document...8 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 9 System configurations -
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... codes...265 Drive indicator codes...266 Using system diagnostics...267 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...267 Chapter 10: Getting help...269 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...269 Contacting Dell Technologies...269 Accessing system information by using QRL...269 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE9640 system 270 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway...
... codes...265 Drive indicator codes...266 Using system diagnostics...267 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...267 Chapter 10: Getting help...269 Recycling or End-of-Life service information...269 Contacting Dell Technologies...269 Accessing system information by using QRL...269 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE9640 system 270 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway...
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... and void the system warranty. Topics: • System configurations - front view for XE9640 Intel and NVIDIA GPU configuration Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 9 front view for PowerEdge XE9640 Figure 1. 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives for PowerEdge XE9640 • System configurations - 2 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features The Dell PowerEdge XE9640 is 2-socket, 2U server that are referred to hot swap NVMe PCIe...
... and void the system warranty. Topics: • System configurations - front view for XE9640 Intel and NVIDIA GPU configuration Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 9 front view for PowerEdge XE9640 Figure 1. 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives for PowerEdge XE9640 • System configurations - 2 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features The Dell PowerEdge XE9640 is 2-socket, 2U server that are referred to hot swap NVMe PCIe...
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...POST, press and hold the System ID button for the secure default access to enter the BIOS progress mode 10 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features rear view for boot. 4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port...is available on or off mode. Features available on the front of the 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives for XE9640 Intel and NVIDIA GPU configuration Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel N/A Contains the ... are integrated on the board and support two NVMe drives for PowerEdge XE9640 Figure 2.
...POST, press and hold the System ID button for the secure default access to enter the BIOS progress mode 10 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features rear view for boot. 4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port...is available on or off mode. Features available on the front of the 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives for XE9640 Intel and NVIDIA GPU configuration Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel N/A Contains the ... are integrated on the board and support two NVMe drives for PowerEdge XE9640 Figure 2.
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... the fourth PSU of the system. 15 Manifold NA The Manifold liquid cooling allows cooling for more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 11 The USB port is 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. This port enables you to connect USB devices to...
... the fourth PSU of the system. 15 Manifold NA The Manifold liquid cooling allows cooling for more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 11 The USB port is 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. This port enables you to connect USB devices to...
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.... Intrusion switch 13. Riser 4 2. Processor 1 with handle 9. Fan modules 14. Storage tray with cold plate 6. Top layer of the XE9640 system with cold plate 17. System board 8. System handle 3. System handle 12 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Memory modules for processor 1 7. Fan board 15. Riser 1 4. Cable cover 10. Express Service Tag 11...
.... Intrusion switch 13. Riser 4 2. Processor 1 with handle 9. Fan modules 14. Storage tray with cold plate 6. Top layer of the XE9640 system with cold plate 17. System board 8. System handle 3. System handle 12 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Memory modules for processor 1 7. Fan board 15. Riser 1 4. Cable cover 10. Express Service Tag 11...
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Manifold Liquid cooling tray 6. Power distribution board (PDB) 3. Express service tag 7. Carrier Base Board (CBB) B 8. NA 4. Manifold Liquid cooling tubes 5. GPU board 11. Intel GPU and cold plate NOTE: Handle must be removed after the CBB is installed. 9. inside the system 1. Manifold Liquid cooling cover 2. PSU Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 13 Bottom layer of the XE9640 system with Intel GPUs - Figure 4. Carrier Base Board (CBB) A NOTE: Handle must be removed after the CBB is installed. 10.
Manifold Liquid cooling tray 6. Power distribution board (PDB) 3. Express service tag 7. Carrier Base Board (CBB) B 8. NA 4. Manifold Liquid cooling tubes 5. GPU board 11. Intel GPU and cold plate NOTE: Handle must be removed after the CBB is installed. 9. inside the system 1. Manifold Liquid cooling cover 2. PSU Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 13 Bottom layer of the XE9640 system with Intel GPUs - Figure 4. Carrier Base Board (CBB) A NOTE: Handle must be removed after the CBB is installed. 10.
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Backplane 13. Fan modules 15. VSB R (Right) 2. Riser 1 4. Processor 1 with handle 9. Fan board 16. System handle 3. Storage tray with cold plate 6. System board 8. inside the system 1. Cable cover 10. Express Service Tag 12. Memory modules for processor 2 17. Processor 2 with NVIDIA GPUs - VSB L (left) 5. PDB2 11. Memory modules for processor 1 7. Riser 4 14 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Figure 5. Top layer of XE9640 with cold plate 18. Intrusion switch 14.
Backplane 13. Fan modules 15. VSB R (Right) 2. Riser 1 4. Processor 1 with handle 9. Fan board 16. System handle 3. Storage tray with cold plate 6. System board 8. inside the system 1. Cable cover 10. Express Service Tag 12. Memory modules for processor 2 17. Processor 2 with NVIDIA GPUs - VSB L (left) 5. PDB2 11. Memory modules for processor 1 7. Riser 4 14 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Figure 5. Top layer of XE9640 with cold plate 18. Intrusion switch 14.
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Manifold Liquid cooling cover 2. PCIe switch board (PSB) 4. Manifold Liquid cooling tray 6. PSB cold plate 10. Manifold Liquid cooling tubes 5. NVIDIA GPU and cold plate 9. Bottom layer of the XE9640 system with NVIDIA GPUs - Express service tag 7. Cables holder 11. PSU Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 15 inside the system 1. GPU board 8. Power distribution board (PDB) 3. Figure 6.
Manifold Liquid cooling cover 2. PCIe switch board (PSB) 4. Manifold Liquid cooling tray 6. PSB cold plate 10. Manifold Liquid cooling tubes 5. NVIDIA GPU and cold plate 9. Bottom layer of the XE9640 system with NVIDIA GPUs - Express service tag 7. Cables holder 11. PSU Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 15 inside the system 1. GPU board 8. Power distribution board (PDB) 3. Figure 6.
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Riser 4 13. Manifold Liquid cooling tray 7. Express service tag 8. Memory modules for processor 1 5. Figure 7. System handle 2. Intel GPU cold plate 9. System handle 16 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features XE9640 with cold plate 4. inside the system 1. Memory modules for processor 2 11. Riser 1 3. Processor 1 with processors and NVIDIA GPUs - Processor 2 with cold plate 12. GPU board 10. System board 6.
Riser 4 13. Manifold Liquid cooling tray 7. Express service tag 8. Memory modules for processor 1 5. Figure 7. System handle 2. Intel GPU cold plate 9. System handle 16 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features XE9640 with cold plate 4. inside the system 1. Memory modules for processor 2 11. Riser 1 3. Processor 1 with processors and NVIDIA GPUs - Processor 2 with cold plate 12. GPU board 10. System board 6.
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...is not shared with the other components like a PDU but it may vary based on several factors on a given deployment. Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 17 Water inlet temperature requirement may be possible to go higher under certain circumstances. Each can configure, ... and so on the right side of the rack when facing from facility, etc). The XE9640 has a higher flow-rate requirement. Air and Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Requirements The PowerEdge XE9640 system has processors and GPUs and a few other minor components with direct liquid cooled 100...
...is not shared with the other components like a PDU but it may vary based on several factors on a given deployment. Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 17 Water inlet temperature requirement may be possible to go higher under certain circumstances. Each can configure, ... and so on the right side of the rack when facing from facility, etc). The XE9640 has a higher flow-rate requirement. Air and Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Requirements The PowerEdge XE9640 system has processors and GPUs and a few other minor components with direct liquid cooled 100...
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... label The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. The Exp Svc Code is located on the back side of the chassis. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 5. Service information 18 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Figure 9. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL...
... label The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. The Exp Svc Code is located on the back side of the chassis. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 5. Service information 18 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features Figure 9. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL...
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Figure 11. Memory information Figure 12. Electrical overview Figure 13. LED behavior, Express Service Tag, Configuration and Layout, Icon Legend Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 19
Figure 11. Memory information Figure 12. Electrical overview Figure 13. LED behavior, Express Service Tag, Configuration and Layout, Icon Legend Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features 19
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...types of rack mounting flanges. 20 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features The document provides the information that is listed below: ● Specific details about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack ...Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. Figure 14. NVIDIA GPU ...
...types of rack mounting flanges. 20 Dell PowerEdge XE9640 system configurations and features The document provides the information that is listed below: ● Specific details about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack ...Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf. Figure 14. NVIDIA GPU ...
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... fan configuration or matrix, see Thermal Restriction Matrix. Expansion card riser specifications The PowerEdge XE9640 system supports up to four sets of fan module includes two fan body with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at Dell.com/ESSA. NOTE: XE9640 includes dual fan module form factor. NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the...
... fan configuration or matrix, see Thermal Restriction Matrix. Expansion card riser specifications The PowerEdge XE9640 system supports up to four sets of fan module includes two fan body with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at Dell.com/ESSA. NOTE: XE9640 includes dual fan module form factor. NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the...
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... Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 1, 2 x M.2 SSDs Software RAID ● S160 pre boot UEFI only Drives The PowerEdge XE9640 system supports: ● Up to 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs for the liquid cooling elements in the system Dell recommended action when leak: ● Processor leakage behavior spec - At launch, the platform will provide the appropriate...
... Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 1, 2 x M.2 SSDs Software RAID ● S160 pre boot UEFI only Drives The PowerEdge XE9640 system supports: ● Up to 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs for the liquid cooling elements in the system Dell recommended action when leak: ● Processor leakage behavior spec - At launch, the platform will provide the appropriate...
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....dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Installing and removing system components 115 CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The PSU status indicator turns green to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge XE9640...
....dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Installing and removing system components 115 CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The PSU status indicator turns green to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge XE9640...
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Go to access information about PowerEdge XE9640. For general support: a. c. Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of-Life service information • Contacting Dell Technologies • Accessing system information by using QRL • Receiving automated support with details to dispose of the.... b. Enter the system Service Tag in your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the XE9640 system, to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 5. b. Select your product category...
Go to access information about PowerEdge XE9640. For general support: a. c. Getting help Topics: • Recycling or End-of-Life service information • Contacting Dell Technologies • Accessing system information by using QRL • Receiving automated support with details to dispose of the.... b. Enter the system Service Tag in your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the XE9640 system, to www.dell.com/support/home. 2. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed. 5. b. Select your product category...
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...warranty information ● A direct link to Dell to www.dell.com/secureconnectgateway. 270 Getting help Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE9640 system Receiving automated support with Dell Technical Support. ● Automated diagnostic collection - A Dell Technical Support agent contacts you about Secure ...(SCG) automatically opens a support case with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) is an optional Dell Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge XE9640 system Figure 295. For more information about the support case and helps...
...warranty information ● A direct link to Dell to www.dell.com/secureconnectgateway. 270 Getting help Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XE9640 system Receiving automated support with Dell Technical Support. ● Automated diagnostic collection - A Dell Technical Support agent contacts you about Secure ...(SCG) automatically opens a support case with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) is an optional Dell Services offering that automates technical support for PowerEdge XE9640 system Figure 295. For more information about the support case and helps...