Dell POWEREDGE R710 User Manual

Dell™ PowerEdge™R710 SystemsHardware Owner’s Manual

10 ContentsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options . . . . . . . . . . 174Using the Custom Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Selecting Devices f

100 Installing System ComponentsInstalling the Cooling Shroud1Align the tabs on the right side of the cooling shroud with the cutouts in the right cha

Installing System Components 101 WARNING: Use caution when handling the fan until the fan blades stop spinning.2Press the release tab while grasping

102 Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Fan Bracket CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only pe

Installing System Components 103Figure 3-14. Removing and Installing the Processor Fan BracketReplacing the Fan Bracket1Align the fan bracket down ont

104 Installing System Components NOTE: DVD devices are data only.Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified se

Installing System Components 1057If not already done, connect the power and interface cables from the optical drive to the system board connectors.aCo

106 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-16. Routing the Optical Drive Cable (2.5-inch Hard-Drive Chassis)1 optical drive connector 2 DVD/TBU_PWR conn

Installing System Components 107Figure 3-17. Routing the Optical Drive Cable (3.5-inch Hard-Drive Chassis)Internal Tape Backup UnitAn optional interna

108 Installing System Componentssupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

Installing System Components 109Figure 3-18. Preparing the Tape Backup Unit and Tray (3.5-in HDD Chassis Only)6Install the slide rails or tray on the

About Your System 11About Your SystemAccessing System Features During StartupThe following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup

110 Installing System Components10Connect the other end of the power cable to the DVD/TBU_PWR connector on the system board. See Figure 6-2.11Connect

Installing System Components 1118Insert the assembled blank tray into the flex bay and slide the unit in until the locking mechanism engages.9Close th

112 Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Integrated Storage Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technic

Installing System Components 113Figure 3-20. Installing a Storage Controller Card3Slide the storage controller’s card edge connector into the card slo

114 Installing System Components6If not already done, route the interface and RAID battery cables in the cable path inside the right interior wall of

Installing System Components 115Figure 3-22. Storage Controller Card Cabling (Six 3.5-in Hard-Drive Chassis)1 RAID battery (PERC only) 2 SAS B connect

116 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-23. Storage Controller Card Cabling (Four 3.5-inch Hard Drive Chassis)RAID BatteryThe information in this sec

Installing System Components 117Installing a RAID Battery1Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.2Locate the battery bay on top of

118 Installing System ComponentsCable RoutingCables that extend through the system front-to-back are routed along a cable path within the interior rig

Installing System Components 119Installing the Cable Retention Bracket1Insert the hooks and tabs of the cable retention bracket into the slots in the

12 About Your SystemFront-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (2.5-Inch Chassis)Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Featu

120 Installing System Components• When the optional x16-link riser is installed, slot 4 is not available.• The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappa

Installing System Components 121 NOTE: Before installing any expansion cards, see "Expansion Card Installation Guidelines." NOTE: The proce

122 Installing System ComponentsRemoving an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Installing System Components 123Figure 3-26. Removing or Installing an Expansion CardRemoving Expansion-Card Riser 1 CAUTION: Many repairs may only b

124 Installing System Components2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 79.3Disconnect all cables connected to the expansion card

Installing System Components 125Figure 3-27. Removing and Replacing Expansion-Card Riser 1Removing Expansion-Card Riser 2 CAUTION: Many repairs may o

126 Installing System Components1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2Open t

Installing System Components 127Figure 3-28. Removing and Replacing Expansion-Card Riser 2Removing Expansion-Card Riser 2 From the Expansion-Card Brac

128 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-29. Removing and Replacing the Riser 2 Board5Remove the expansion-card riser board:aUsing a Phillips screwdri

Installing System Components 1294Reinstall expansion-card riser 2. See "Replacing Expansion-Card Riser 2."5Install all expansion cards in th

About Your System 13Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description1 Information tag A slide-out label panel for system information including the

130 Installing System Components• In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical.• Memory modules of

Installing System Components 131Mode-Specific GuidelinesThree memory channels are allocated to each processor. The number of channels and allowable co

132 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-2. Sample RDIMM Single- and Dual-Rank Memory Configurations (Per Processor)Memory ModeMemory Module SizeMemory

Installing System Components 133Advanced ECC2 2-GB vacant XXXXXXXXXXXX4812all 81624all4-GB vacant XXXXXXXXXXXX81624all 163248all8-GB1vacant XXXXXXXXXX

134 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-3. Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor)Installing Memory Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only

Installing System Components 1351Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2Open t

136 Installing System ComponentsWhen the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the eject

Installing System Components 1373Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud."4Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure

138 Installing System Components6Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.7Release the other heat-sink release lever.8Gently lif

Installing System Components 139Figure 3-32. Installing and Removing a Processor CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket whe

14 About Your System6 LCD menu buttons Allows you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.7 LCD panel Provides system ID, status information, and syste

140 Installing System ComponentsInstalling a Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perf

Installing System Components 141c Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-31.d Close the heat-sink release levers. See Figure 3-31.6Replace

142 Installing System Components5Remove the system battery. aSupport the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connect

Installing System Components 14311Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program's Time and Date fields, and re-enter any customized

144 Installing System Components4Close the system. See "Closing the System."5Reconnect the system to the power source and turn on the system

Installing System Components 145support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

146 Installing System ComponentsSAS Backplane Removing the SAS Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Yo

Installing System Components 147Figure 3-35. Removing and Installing a SAS BackplaneInstalling a SAS Backplane1Install the SAS backplane: aLower the b

148 Installing System ComponentscSlide the backplane downward until the blue retention latch locks into place. 2Connect the SAS data and power cables

Installing System Components 1497Remove the two riser boards. See "Removing Expansion-Card Riser 1" and "Removing Expansion-Card Riser

About Your System 15LCD Panel FeaturesThe system's LCD panel provides system information and status messages to signify when the system is operat

150 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-36. System Board RemovalInstalling the System Board1Unpack the new system board and remove the label placard

Installing System Components 151cPush the system board toward the back of the chassis until the blue retention pin locks into place. 6If applicable, t

152 Installing System Components

Troubleshooting Your System 153Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified

154 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1Check the system and power connections to the monitor.2Check the video interface c

Troubleshooting Your System 1554Reconnect and power on each USB device one at a time.5If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, repl

156 Troubleshooting Your System4Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation.5Enter

Troubleshooting Your System 157• Power supplies• Processors and heat sinks• Memory modules• Fan bracket4Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24

158 Troubleshooting Your System• Memory modules• Hard-drive carriers4Ensure that all cables are properly connected.5Close the system. See "Closin

Troubleshooting Your System 159 CAUTION: If troubleshooting a power supply mismatch error, replace only the power supply with the flashing indicator.

16 About Your SystemHome ScreenThe Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system

160 Troubleshooting Your System• Ambient temperature is too high. See your Getting Started Guide for the system’s operating temperature requirements.•

Troubleshooting Your System 161 NOTE: Invalid memory configurations can cause your system to halt at startup without video output. See "General

162 Troubleshooting Your System13Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Memory Settings Screen." If the pr

Troubleshooting Your System 1632Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.3Open th

164 Troubleshooting Your System6Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning.7If the problem is not resolved, r

Troubleshooting Your System 16511Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.If the problem is not

166 Troubleshooting Your SystembFor SATA tape devices, reseat the interface cable to the system board SATA connector.cEnsure that a power cable is pro

Troubleshooting Your System 167bEnsure that the hard drive(s) have been configured correctly for the RAID array. cTake the hard drive offline and then

168 Troubleshooting Your Systemsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow t

Troubleshooting Your System 1693Open the system. See "Opening the System."4Verify that the installed expansion cards are compliant with the

About Your System 17View MenuOption DescriptionDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the iDRAC6. Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondar

170 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting the Processor(s) CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should

Troubleshooting Your System 17116Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.17Run the appropriate

172 Troubleshooting Your System

Running the System Diagnostics 173Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for t

174 Running the System Diagnostics• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully• View error messages that inform you of p

Running the System Diagnostics 175Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to

176 Running the System DiagnosticsViewing Information and ResultsThe following tabs in the Customize window provide information about the test and the

Jumpers and Connectors 177Jumpers and Connectors CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tr

178 Jumpers and ConnectorsFigure 6-1. System Board JumpersJumper Setting DescriptionPWRD_EN Pins 2 and 4(default)The password feature is enabled.Pins

Jumpers and Connectors 179Pins 1 and 3 The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot. If the configuration settings become corrupted

18 About Your SystemHard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAIDFigure 1-4. Hard-Drive Indicators1 drive-activity indicator (green) 2 drive-status indicator

180 Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board ConnectorsFigure 6-2. System Board ConnectorsConnector Description1 RISER2 expansion-card riser 2 connector2 RI

Jumpers and Connectors 1813 iDRAC6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector4 SATA_A SATA A connector5 SATA_B SATA B connector6B1B4B7B2B5B8B3B6B9memory module

182 Jumpers and ConnectorsSAS Backplane Board ConnectorsFigure 6-3. SAS Backplane Board for 2.5-Inch Hard Drives19 A1A4A7A2A5A8A3A6A9memory module slo

Jumpers and Connectors 183Figure 6-4. SAS Backplane Board for 3.5-Inch Hard Drives (4 Slots)1 drive 0 – drive 3 connectors 2 drive 4– drive 7 connecto

184 Jumpers and ConnectorsFigure 6-5. SAS Backplane Board for 3.5-Inch Hard Drives (6 Slots)1 drive 1 connector 2 drive 0 connector3 drive 3 connector

Jumpers and Connectors 185Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCIe BusesFigure 6-6. PCIe Expansion-Card Riser 1 Components1 slot 1 PCIe - x4 lin

186 Jumpers and ConnectorsFigure 6-7. Standard PCIe Expansion-Card Riser 2 Components1 chassis intrusion switch 2 screw3 slot 3 PCIe x8 link (full-hei

Jumpers and Connectors 187Figure 6-8. Optional PCIe x16 Expansion-Card Riser 2 ComponentsDisabling a Forgotten PasswordThe system's software secu

188 Jumpers and ConnectorsSee Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper (labeled "PWRD_EN") on the system board.4Close the system. See "

Getting Help 189Getting HelpContacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active

About Your System 19Back Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-5. Back Panel FeaturesBlinks green, amber, and off Drive predicted failureBlinks amber

190 Getting Help

Glossary 191GlossaryA — Ampere(s).AC — Alternating current.ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the op

192 GlossaryCPU — Central processing unit. See processor.DC — Direct current.DDR — Double-data rate. A technology in memory modules that potentially d

Glossary 193flash memory — A type of electronic chip that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility.FTP — File transfer protocol.g —

194 GlossaryKB — Kilobyte(s); 1024 bytes.Kbps — Kilobit(s) per second.KBps — Kilobyte(s) per second.kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams.kHz — Kilohertz.KVM —

Glossary 195memory — An area in your system that stores basic system data. A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as integrated

196 GlossaryPDU — Power distribution unit. A power source with multiple power outlets that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in

Glossary 197SAS — Serial-attached SCSI.SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices

198 GlossaryTB — Terabyte(s); 1024 gigabytes or 1,099,511,627,776 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is usually rounded t

Glossary 199a specific graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution.virtualization

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

20 About Your System4 PCIe slot 4 PCIe x8-link Gen 2 expansion slot (full-height, 24.13-cm [9.5-in] length)5 power supply 1 (PS1) 870-W or 570-W power

200 Glossary

Index 201IndexAAdvanced ECC memory mode, 131Bback panel features, 19backplaneSee SAS backplane.battery (RAID)installing, 116removing, 116battery (syst

202 Indextroubleshooting, 160cooling shroudinstalling cooling shroud, 100removing, 99coverclosing, 79opening, 79Ddamaged systemstroubleshooting, 157De

Index 203drive carrier, 84installing, 83mixed configurations, 81removing, 82troubleshooting, 166heat sink, 138hot-swapcooling fans, 100hard drives, 80

204 IndexJjumpers (system board), 177Kkeyboardtroubleshooting, 154LLAN-on-motherboard (LOM)See NICs.LCD panelfeatures, 15menus, 16Mmemorytroubleshooti

Index 205removing, 122riser boards, 185troubleshooting, 168POSTaccessing system features, 11power indicators, 12, 21power suppliesindicators, 21removi

206 Index2.5-inch hard drives, 1823.5-inch hard drives (4 slots), 1833.5-inch hard drives (6 slots), 184connectors, 182installing, 147removing, 146SAS

Index 207Ttape backup unitinstalling, 107removing, 110troubleshooting, 165TPM security, 66troubleshootingcooling fans, 160damaged system, 157external

208 Index

About Your System 21Power Indicator CodesAn LED indicator on the power button indicates when power is supplied to the system and the system is operati

22 About Your SystemFigure 1-6. Power Supply Status IndicatorNIC Indicator CodesFigure 1-7. NIC Indicators1 power supply status1 link indicator 2 acti

About Your System 23LCD Status MessagesThe LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). Fo

24 About Your SystemTable 1-1. LCD Status MessagesCode Text Cause Corrective ActionsE1000 Failsafe voltage error. Contact support.Check the system eve

About Your System 25E1229 CPU # VCORE Regulator failure. Reseat CPU.Specified processor VCORE voltage regulator has failed.Reseat the processor(s). Se

26 About Your SystemE1313 Fan redundancy lost. Check fans.The system is no longer fan redundant. Another fan failure would put the system at risk of o

About Your System 27E1420 CPU Bus parity error. Power cycle AC.The system BIOS has reported a processor bus parity error.Remove AC power to the system

28 About Your SystemE1620 Power Supply # (### W) AC power error. Check PSU cables.Specified power supply's AC input is outside of the allowable r

About Your System 29E1711 PCI parity error on Bus ## Device ## Function ##The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides

Contents 3Contents1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Accessing System Features During Startup . . . . . . 11Front-Panel Feat

30 About Your SystemE1715 Fatal I/O Error. Review & clear SEL.The system BIOS has determined there has been a fatal error in the system.Check the

About Your System 31E171F PCIe fatal error on Bus ## Device ## Function ##The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error on a component that resides

32 About Your SystemE1A14 SAS cable A failure. Check connection.SAS cable A is missing or bad.Reseat the cable. If the problem persists, replace cable

About Your System 33E2014 CMOS RAM failure. Power cycle AC.CMOS failure. CMOS RAM not functioning properly.Remove AC power to the system for 10 second

34 About Your SystemE201A SuperIO failure. Power cycle AC.SIO failure. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the pro

About Your System 35E2022 General failure during POST. Check screen message.General failure after video. Check screen for specific error messages. E20

36 About Your SystemI1911 LCD Log Full. Check SEL to review all Errors.LCD overflow message. A maximum of ten error messages can display sequentially

About Your System 37System MessagesSystem messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a s

38 About Your SystemAlert! iDRAC6 not responding. Rebooting.The iDRAC6 is not responding to BIOS communication either because it is not functioning pr

About Your System 39Alert! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Alert! Continuing system boot accepts the risk that

4 Contents2 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 55Choosing the System Boot Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Entering the System Set

40 About Your SystemBIOS Update Attempt Failed!Remote BIOS update attempt failed.Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help.&q

About Your System 41Current boot mode is set to UEFI. Please ensure compatible bootable media is available. Use the system setup program to change the

42 About Your SystemGate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board.See "Getting Help."General failure The operating system

About Your System 43Local keyboard may not work because all user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and e

44 About Your SystemMemory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting valueFaulty or improperly installed memory modules.See "Troubl

About Your System 45No boot device availableFaulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key ins

46 About Your SystemPlug & Play Configuration ErrorError encountered in initializing PCIe device; faulty system board.Install the NVRAM_CLR jumper

About Your System 47SATA port x device auto-sensing errorSATA port x device configuration errorSATA port x device errorThe drive connected to the spec

48 About Your SystemThe following DIMMs should match in geometry: x,x,...Invalid memory configuration. The specified memory modules do not match in si

About Your System 49Timer chip counter 2 failedFaulty system board. See "Getting Help."TPM configuration operation honored. System will now

Contents 5Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility . . . . . . 743 Installing System Components . . . . . . . . 75Recommended Tools . . . . . . .

50 About Your SystemUnable to launch System Services image. System halted!System halted after F10 keystroke because System Services image is either co

About Your System 51Unused memory detected. DIMM’s installed in the following slot are not available when in mirror or 128-bit advanced ECC modes: x,x

52 About Your SystemWarning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Warning! Performance degraded. CPU and memory set

About Your System 53Warning MessagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

54 About Your SystemOther Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty informa

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 55Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerThe System Setup program is the BIOS progra

56 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEntering the System Setup Program1Turn on or restart your system.2Press <F2> after you se

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57System Setup OptionsMain ScreenFigure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen NOTE: The options f

58 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSATA Settings Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 59Memory Settings ScreenF1/F2 Prompt on Error(Enabled default)Enables the system to halt on error

6 ContentsInternal SD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Installing the Internal SD Module . . . . . . . . . 88Removing the Internal

60 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerProcessor Settings ScreenSATA Settings ScreenOption Description64-bit Specifies if the processo

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 61Boot Settings ScreenPort B(Off default)Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SAT

62 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerIntegrated Devices ScreenBoot Sequence Retry(Disabled default)If this field is enabled and the

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63PCI IRQ Assignments ScreenSerial Communication ScreenOS Watchdog Timer(Disabled default)Sets a

64 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEmbedded Server Management ScreenSerial Port Address(Serial Device 1=COM1, Serial Device2=COM2

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 65Power Management ScreenOption DescriptionPower Management Options are OS Control, Active Power

66 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSystem Security ScreenOption DescriptionSystem Password Displays the current status of the pass

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 67Exit ScreenPress <Esc> to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays:• Save

68 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEntering the UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for exa

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 69UEFI Boot Manager ScreenUEFI Boot Settings ScreenSystem Utilities ScreenOption DescriptionConti

Contents 7Internal Tape Backup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Installing the Tape Backup Unit . . . . . . . . . . 107Removing the Tape Backu

70 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSystem and Setup Password Features NOTE: For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgo

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 712Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>. 3Type your new system password.

72 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerIf an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 73The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press <Backspace> or

74 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager• Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination.• Attach or detach the Virtual Media devic

Installing System Components 75Installing System ComponentsRecommended Tools• Key to the system keylock• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers• Wrist ground

76 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-1. Inside the System (2.5-Inch Hard-Drive Chassis)1 USB connector for optional internal USB key2 Internal SD M

Installing System Components 77Front Bezel (Optional)A lock on the bezel restricts access to the power button, optical drive, and hard drive(s). The L

78 Installing System ComponentsInstalling the Front Bezel1Insert the hinge tab on the right of the bezel into the slot on the right side of the system

Installing System Components 79Opening and Closing the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should on

8 ContentsRemoving Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Processors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Removing a Processor. . .

80 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-3. Removing or Installing the CoverHard DrivesDepending on your chassis and backplane, your system has one of

Installing System Components 81All drives are installed at the front of the system and connect to the system board through the SAS backplane. Hard dri

82 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-4. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive BlankInstalling a Hard-Drive BlankAlign the hard-drive blank with the

Installing System Components 83If the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator will flash as the drive is powered down. When the driv

84 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-5. Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive3Install the hot-swap hard drive.aPress the button on the front of the driv

Installing System Components 853 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. Figure 3-6. Installing a Hard Drive into a

86 Installing System ComponentsPower SuppliesYour system supports the following power supply modules:• 570-W Energy Smart power supply• optional 870-W

Installing System Components 87Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing a Power SupplyReplacing a Power Supply1On a system with redundant power supplies, v

88 Installing System Components NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recogn

Installing System Components 89Figure 3-8. Removing or Installing the Internal SD Module4Connect the internal SD module cable to the connector on the

Contents 9Troubleshooting a NIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Troubleshooting a Wet System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Troubleshooting a D

90 Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Internal SD Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

Installing System Components 913 Locate the SD card connector on the internal SD module and, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end

92 Installing System Components CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

Installing System Components 93Internal USB CableRemoving the Internal USB Cable CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techni

94 Installing System Components8Close the system. See "Closing the System."9Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and

Installing System Components 956Reinstall all expansion cards in expansion-card riser 1. See "Installing an Expansion Card."7Close the syste

96 Installing System Components3If installed, remove all expansion cards from expansion-card riser 1. See "Removing an Expansion Card."4Remo

Installing System Components 97NIC Hardware KeyiSCSI and other future functionalities for the system’s embedded NICs are enabled by installing an opti

98 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-11. Removing or Installing a NIC Hardware Key 5Close the system. See "Closing the System."6Reconnec

Installing System Components 99 CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can develop quickly res