Dell PowerVault DX6112 User Manual

Dell DX6112-SNOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: E14S SeriesRegulatory Type: E14S001

Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon DescriptionUse this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating syste

The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts executing the tests on all

6Jumpers And ConnectorsSystem Board Jumper SettingsFor information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling A Forgotten P

System Board ConnectorsFigure 46. System Board Jumpers and ConnectorsItem Connector Description1 J_PS2 PSU 2 power connector2 J_SATA_CD Optical drive

Item Connector Description11 J_USB USB connector12 J_VIDEO_REAR Video connector13 J_COM1 Serial connector14 J_IDRAC_RJ45 iDRAC7 connector15 J_CYC Syst

Item Connector Description44 J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 145 J_BP_SIG0 Backplane signal connector 0Disabling A Forgotten PasswordThe system&a

7Technical SpecificationsProcessorProcessor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product familyExpansion BusBus type PCI Express Generation 3E

MemoryUDIMMs Up to 64 GBDrivesHard drivesTwelve plus two–hard-drive systems Up to twelve 3.5 inch, internal, hot-swappable SAS, SATA, SATA SSD, or Nea

EnvironmentalNOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datashee

Environmental– 130 W (4 core) processors– Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W108

8System MessagesSystem Error MessagesSystem messages appear on the monitor to notify you of a possible problem with the system. These messages refer t

Hard-drive indicatorCondition Corrective ActionNOTE: The DX6112-SN does not utilize any RAID arrays.Electrical indicatorCondition Corrective ActionThe

Error Code Message InformationAction Check the operating system, application, hardware, and system event log for exception events.ASR0001Message The w

Error Code Message InformationDetails The processor temperature increased beyond the operational range.Action Review the logs for fan failures. If no

Error Code Message InformationAction1. Check system and operating system logs for exceptions. If no exceptions are found, continue. 2. Turn off the s

Error Code Message Information5. If the issue persists, see Getting Help.FAN0000Message Fan <number> RPM is less than the lower warning thresh

Error Code Message InformationMEM0001Message Multi-bit memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) <location>.Details The memory mo

Error Code Message InformationMEM8000Message Correctable memory error logging disabled for a memory device at location <location>.Details Errors

Error Code Message InformationAction Cycle input power, update component drivers, if device is removable, reinstall the device.PCI1360Message A bus fa

Error Code Message InformationAction Remove and reinstall the power supply at the next service window. If the issue persists, see Getting Help.PSU0003

Error Code Message InformationDetails System performance may be degraded.Action Check the system operating environment, including airflow and inlet te

Error Code Message InformationDetails The power supply tries to operate in a degraded state. System Performance and power redundancy may be degraded o

PCIe indicatorCondition Corrective Actionexperiences an error.Hard-Drive Indicator PatternsFigure 2. Hard-Drive Indicators1. hard-drive activity indic

Error Code Message InformationDetails The card is write-protected by the physical latch on the SD card. A write-protected card cannot be used.Action I

Error Code Message InformationAction Close the chassis and verify hardware inventory. Check system logs.SEL0006Message All event logging is disabled.D

Error Code Message InformationTMP0120Message The system inlet temperature is greater than the upper warning threshold.Details Ambient air temperature

Alert MessagesSystems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure m

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9Getting HelpContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing

Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon DescriptionTo reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seco

Indicator Indicator CodeLink and activity indicators are offThe NIC is not connected to the network.Link indicator is greenThe NIC is connected to a v

Power Indicator PatternConditionNot lit Power is not connected.Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is con

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2Using The System Setup And Boot ManagerSystem Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.The following keystroke

mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system in the same boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating

System Setup Main ScreenNOTE: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings.Menu Item DescriptionSystem BIOS

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Menu Item DescriptionSystem Manufacturer Displays the name of system manufacturer.System Manufacturer Contact InformationDisplays the contact informat

Menu Item DescriptionAlternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) SettingAllows you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket increasing cache performa

Boot Settings ScreenMenu Item DescriptionBoot Mode Allows you to set the boot mode of the system.CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the syst

Menu Item DescriptionNOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.Integrated Network Card 1Allows you to enable or di

System Profile Settings ScreenMenu Item DescriptionSystem Profile Allows you to set the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode

System Security ScreenMenu Item DescriptionIntel AES-NI The Intel AES-NI option improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryp

Miscellaneous SettingsMenu Item DescriptionSystem Time Allows you to set the time on the system.System Date Allows you to set the date on the system.A

1. To enter System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.2. In the System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press <E

Using Your System Password To Secure Your SystemNOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate sy

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F11>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.U

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 About Your

Menu Item DescriptionAdd Boot Option Adds a new boot option.Delete Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option.Boot From File Sets a one-time boot opt

3Installing System ComponentsRecommended ToolsYou may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:• Key to the system keylock•

1. release latch2. keylock3. front bezel4. locking hookInstalling The Front Bezel1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.2. Fit the free e

Figure 8. Opening and Closing the System1. system cover2. latch3. latch release lockClosing The System1. Lift the latch on the cover.2. Place the cove

Figure 9. Inside the System1. cooling-fan assembly2. cable securing bracket3. cooling shroud4. hard-drive backplane (back)5. vFlash media slot6. hard

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.2. Open the system.3.

Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on:• DIMM type (UDIMM or RDIMM)• DIMM configuration (numb

Figure 11. Memory Socket LocationsMemory channels are organized as follows:Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10

The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations.DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ChannelOperating

NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed.

Embedded System Management...

NOTE: 1R, 2R and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs respectively.Table 1. Memory Configurations—Single ProcessorS

Table 2. Memory Configurations—Two ProcessorsSystem Capacity (in GB)DIMM Size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM Rank, Organization, and FrequencyDIMM Slot Po

System Capacity (in GB)DIMM Size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM Rank, Organization, and FrequencyDIMM Slot Population384 16 242R, x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3

Figure 12. Removing and Installing a Memory Module1. memory module2. memory-module socket ejectors (2)3. alignment key6. Install memory-module blanks

NOTE: Retain removed memory-module blank(s) for future use.CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the m

Figure 13. Removing and Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank1. hard-drive blank2. release buttonInstalling A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank1. If installe

Figure 14. Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive1. release button2. hard drive3. hard-drive carrier handleInstalling A Hot-Swap Hard DriveCAUT

Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier.2. Lift the hard drive out of the h

NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s management software, allowing you to easily identi

Installing A Cooling FanCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple r

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1. cooling-fan assembly2. cooling fans (6)3. blue release levers (2)4. guide pins (2)5. cooling-fan connectors (6)Installing The Cooling-Fan AssemblyC

8. Enter the System Setup and verify that the USB key is detected by the system.Figure 18. Replacing the Internal USB Key1. USB memory key connector2.

Figure 19. Removing and Installing the PCIe Card Holder1. PCIe card holder2. release tabInstalling The PCIe Card HolderCAUTION: Many repairs may only

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.2. Open the system.3.

Figure 21. Removing and Installing the Cable Retention Bracket1. alignment pins (2)2. tab3. cable retention bracketInstalling The Cable Retention Brac

Table 3. Supported Expansion CardsRiser PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width1 1 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x

Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 2 Or 3CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should on

Figure 22. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card1. expansion card2. expansion-card latch3. expansion-card connector4. expansion-card riser5. powe

5. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the connector on the expansion card aligns with the expansion-card connector on the riser.

Figure 23. Removing and Installing the Expansion-Card Riser 11. expansion-card riser 1 cage2. expansion-card connector3. expansion card4. expansion-ca

Removing The I/O Panel...

8. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.9. Close the expansion-card latches.10. If a

Figure 25. Identifying Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 11. expansion-card slot 12. expansion-card slot 23. expansion-card slot 3Figure 26. Remo

Figure 27. Identifying Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 21. chassis intrusion switch2. expansion-card slot 43. expansion-card slot 54. power con

Figure 29. Identifying Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 31. expansion-card slot 62. expansion-card slot 73. power connector (for GPU cards)4. If

Figure 30. Removing and Installing the SD vFlash Card1. SD vFlash card2. SD vFlash card slot3. To install the SD vFlash card, with the label side faci

Figure 31. Removing and Installing the vFlash Media Unit1. cable2. screw3. vFlash media unit4. standoffInstalling The vFlash Media UnitCAUTION: Many r

Internal Dual SD ModuleNOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup, the information is

Figure 32. Removing and Installing the Internal Dual SD Module1. blue pull tab2. SD card 13. SD card 24. dual SD module5. connector on the system boar

8. Close the system.9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.Internal SD CardRemovi

hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations as supported by the version of the storage controller included with

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3. storage-controller card holder4. release levers (2)Installing The Integrated Storage Controller CardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cer

Figure 34. Removing and Installing the Network Daughter Card1. captive screw sockets (2)2. connector on the system board3. captive screws (2)4. touch

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank and a heat-sink blank in any empty processor socket.Removing A ProcessorCAUT

Figure 35. Removing and Installing the Processor Heat Sink1. heat sink2. retention sockets (2)3. retention screws (2)4. processorCAUTION: The processo

Figure 36. Processor Shield Opening and Closing Lever Sequence1. close-lock symbol2. processor socket-release lever 3. processor4. processor socket-re

Figure 37. Removing and Installing a Processor1. processor socket-release lever2. pin 1 indicator3. processor socket-release lever4. processor shield5

4. Remove the cooling shroud.WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the

Hot Spare FeatureYour system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy.When

1. connector2. power supply3. release latch4. power supply handleInstalling An AC Power SupplyCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified se

Figure 39. Removing and Installing the Power Supply Blank1. power supply blankInstalling The Power Supply BlankNOTE: Install the power supply blank on

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Figure 40. Replacing the System Battery1. positive side of battery connector2. system battery3. negative side of battery connector6. Lift the battery

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.4. R

Figure 42. Cabling Diagram—3.5 Inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane1. cable retention bracket2. system board3. integrated storage controller card4. SAS conne

Control PanelRemoving The Control PanelCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooti

Installing The Control PanelCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simp

Figure 44. Removing and Installing the I/O Panel1. I/O panel cable2. hard-drive backplane3. Torx screws (3)4. I/O panel5. chassisInstalling The I/O Pa

NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.10. Close the system.11. Reconnect the system to its electrical ou

a. mini SAS cable connectorb. metal tabc. connector on the system board6. Disconnect all cables from the system board.CAUTION: Take care not to damage

4. support bracket (present on certain systems only)WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been

4Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You And Your SystemCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

1About Your SystemFront-Panel Features And IndicatorsFigure 1. Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsItem Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description

7. Power down all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system.8. Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the Syste

3. Disassemble components from the system:– Hard drives– Hard-drive backplane– USB memory key– Cooling shroud– Expansion-card risers (if present)– Exp

If the tests fail, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting The System BatteryCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sh

Troubleshooting Cooling FansCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simp

15. As the system boots, observe any error message that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the front of the system.16. If the memory proble

8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.9. Enter the System Setup and ensure that

14. For each expansion card you removed in step 10, perform the following steps:a. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the sy

3. Open the system.4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed.5. Close the system.6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For m

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5Using System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The