Dell PowerVault 715N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual

Dell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service Manual System OverviewBasic TroubleshootingCodes, Error Messages, and IndicatorsRemoving and Replacing PartsJum

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Back to Contents PageCodes, Error Messages, and IndicatorsDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualOverview System Beep CodesSystem Messages Statu

Pri Master HDD errorPrimary hard drive is notresponding.Replace the primary hard drive. If theproblem persists, replace the system andmidplane board.

Green indicates normal operation.Flashing amber indicates a system failure.Warning IndicatorsAny pattern or color indicates a system error. See "

Back to Contents PageRemoving and Replacing PartsDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualOverview System Board and Midplane BoardBezel Power Supp

To replace the bezel, push the levers inward and push the bezel onto the front of the system. System CoverThe system has a cover that provides access

System Cover Replacement1. Ensure that tools, parts, or unconnected cables are not left inside the system.2. Fit the cover over the sides of the cha

The hard-drive bays provide space for up to four, 1-inch hard drives. The hard drives are connected to an integratedhard-drive controller on the syste

2 Power connector3 Interface cable4 Hard-drive carrier5 Screws (4)4. Insert the replacement hard drive into the carrier and install the screws you re

To remove the control panel assembly, perform the following steps.CAUTION: Read the safety instructions in your System Information document.1. Turn o

Back to Contents PageSystem OverviewDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualOverview Power Protection DevicesSystem Features Other Documents You

Figure 7. Fan Assembly When replacing the fan assembly, ensure that the fan fits over the pegs on the chassis floor, as well as the fan powerconnecto

System Board and Midplane Board RemovalCAUTION: Read the safety instructions in your System Information document.1. Turn off the system, including an

9. Install the riser card.10. Install the expansion card.11. Install the fan assembly.12. Replace the system cover.13. Replace the bezel.14. Reconn

To remove a power supply, perform the following steps.CAUTION: Avoid touching the cable connectors on the power supply. Wait 10 to 20 seconds afterdis

2 Expansion-card latch3 Expansion-card bracket slot4 Riser-card slot5 Riser cardExpansion-Card RemovalCAUTION: Read the safety instructions in your Sy

3. If not already installed, install the riser card.NOTICE: The riser card must be properly seated in its system board connector before attempting to

Memory ModulesThe two memory module sockets on the system board can accommodate from 256 MB to 1 GB of registered SDRAM. Memory modules installed in t

4. Install or replace the memory module(s) as necessary to reach the memory total you want (see "Installing MemoryModules" or "Removin

3. Locate the memory module sockets in which you want to install a memory module.Figure 13 shows the location of the memory module sockets.4. Press

To replace the microprocessor, perform the following steps.NOTE: Only a technically knowledgeable person should perform this procedure.CAUTION: See &q

Disk management through Dell OpenManage Array Manager.Dell ActiveArchive™ snapshot software.A BIOS Setup utility for quickly viewing and changing the

8. Unpack the new microprocessor.If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear bent, contact technical support.9. Identify the pin-1 corner of the

The system battery maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory when youturn off the system. The operatin

6. Replace the system cover.7. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the system power. 8. Enter the BIOS Setup utility to

Back to Contents PageJumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualOverview System Board JumpersJumpers — A General Ex

Each of the switches has two positions or settings (usually on and off). To change the setting of a slide switch, use a smallpointed object such as a

Figure 4 defines the system board features, including switches, connectors, and labels located on the system board. Thesystem board labels are in pare

Back to Contents PageUsing the BIOS Setup UtilityDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualEntering the BIOS Setup Utility Disabling a Forgotten Pa

navigate screens in the system differ, depending on the version of operating system installed on your console redirectionclient system.Because of ANSI

When the BIOS Setup utility starts, the main program screen appears. The following options or information fields appearon the main BIOS Setup screen.T

Advanced Chipset SetupUse this screen to make changes to the system’s memory settings.DRAM Integrity Mode — Allows BIOS to perform a parity/ECC check

Laboratories (UL) safety-approved.Other Documents You Might NeedThe following documentation is included with your system:The User's Guide, which

You can enter no more than six letters or numbers.3. Press <Enter>.4. To confirm, enter the password again in the dialog box that appears.5.

d. In the Map Network Drive window, click different user name.The Connect As... window is displayed.e. Enter a user name and password to connect to

13. In the File pull-down menu, select Load BIOS and Flash.14. When the Open window appears, use the folder's navigation icons to move to the N

9. When the Send File dialog appears, click Browse, and then select the downloaded BIOS file.10. Select XModem on the Protocol menu, and then click

6. Move the jumper plug back to jumpers 1-2.7. Replace the battery.8. Replace the system cover, and then reconnect the system to an electrical outl

Memory module capacities 128-, 256-, and 512-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs; must be rated for133-MHz operationMinimum RAM 256 MB for early systems with a

Operating bottom only tested (negative z-axis) at 0.25 G zero-to-peak, at a sweep of3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave per minute Non-operating all

Back to Contents PageBasic TroubleshootingDell™ PowerVault™ 715N Systems Service ManualOverview Internal Visual InspectionInitial User Contact Running

1. Inspect the system status LEDs for an indication of component malfunction.2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.3. If the s

6. If you need to remove and reseat an expansion card, remove the card as described in "Expansion Card," andcarefully reinsert the card in