Dell T630 Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge T630Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: E25S SeriesRegulatory Type: E25S001

Front-panel features and indicatorsFigure 1. Front-panel features and indicators— 2.5 inch hard-drive chassis10

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.b. Align the pin-1 indi

3. thermal-grease syringeNOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.c. Place the heat sink on

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

Figure 38. Removing and installing an AC power supply unit1. release latch 2. power supply unit cable connector3. power supply unit 4. connector5. pow

NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply unit, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the power supply unit and

Assembling and connecting the safety ground wirePrerequisitesWARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must p

Steps1. Strip the insulation from the ends of the DC power wires, exposing approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) of copper wire.WARNING: Reversing polarity w

NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with power supply removal. For information about the cable m

NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.4. Co

Figure 42. Removing and installing the power supply blank1. power supply blank 2. power supply bayInstalling the power supply unit blankInstall the po

Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators— 3.5 inch hard-drive plus four PCIe SSD chassis11

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.2. To remove the batte

• 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA backplaneDepending on your configuration, your system supports one of the following backplane combinations:• 3.5 inch x8 SAS/S

Figure 44. Removing and installing the PCIe SSD hard-drive backplane1. release tab 2. PCIe SSD hard-drive backplane3. hard-drive connector 4. PCIe ca

Figure 45. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane1. backplane power connector 2. backplane power cable3. release pin 4. signal cab

Figure 46. Cabling—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane1. power connector on backplane 2. SAS A connector on backplane3. SAS A connector on system board 4

Figure 47. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card1. SAS cable 2. x8 backplane3. power connector 4. power c

Figure 48. Cabling—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card1. power connector on backplane 2. SAS A connector on backplane3. SAS B con

Figure 49. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) plus 2.5 Inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane1. x8 backplane power cable 2. power connector on x8 backplane

Figure 50. Cabling—3.5 Inch (x8) plus 2.5 inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane1. PCIe B connector on PCIe SSD backplane2. PCIe D connector on PCIe SSD backpla

11. x8 backplane signal connector on system board12. x8 backplane power cable13. x8 backplane signal cable14. SAS B cable on x8 backplane15. SAS A cab

Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon Description1 SD vFlash card slot Allows you to insert a vFlash media card. The vFlash media card is an SD car

Figure 52. Cabling—3.5 inch (x18) SAS/SATA backplane1. signal connector on backplane2. SAS A connector on PERC card3. SAS B connector on PERC card4. p

Figure 53. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x16) SAS/SATA backplane1. x16 backplane 2. release pin3. signal cable 4. power cable5. power connector 6.

Figure 54. Cabling—2.5 inch (x16) SAS/SATA backplane1. SAS A connector on PERC 2. SAS B connector on PERC3. power connector on PDB 4. signal connector

Figure 55. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x16) plus 2.5 Inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane1. release pin 2. signal cable to x16 backplane3. power cable t

Figure 56. Cabling—2.5 inch (x16) plus 2.5 inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane1. PCIe B cable on PCIe SSD backplane 2. PCIe D cable on PCIe SSD backplane3. S

17. signal connector on PCIe SSD backplane 18. power connector on PCIe SSD backplane19. PCIe C cable on PCIe SSD backplane 20. PCIe A cable on PCIe SS

Figure 58. Cabling—2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with two PERC cards1. SAS A connector on 1st PERC 2. SAS B connector on 1st PERC3. SAS B connecto

Figure 59. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card1. signal cable to backplane 2 2. release pin3. power cabl

Figure 60. Cabling—2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card1. signal connector on backplane 2 2. SAS B connector on backplane 23. SAS

Installing the hard-drive backplanePrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform trou

Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon DescriptionNOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD lights amber

Figure 61. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media-card slot3. To install an SD vFlash media card,

Figure 62. Removing and installing the control panel assembly1. control panel 2. control panel cable3. control panel USB cable 4. screwNOTE: Follow th

Figure 63. Removing and installing the information tag1. information tag 2. tab 3. slotInstalling the control panel assemblyPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many

System boardThe system board has the connectors for your system components and also contains the integrated components.Removing the system boardPrereq

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components.Figure 64. Removing the system board1. post

Steps1. Unpack the new system board assembly.CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other component

data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board and the servic

Figure 65. Installing the TPM1. TPM 2. TPM connector3. slot on the TPM connector 4. plastic bolt5. slot on the system boardRe-enabling the TPM for Bit

Power interposer board and power distribution boardRemoving the power interposer boardPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certifi

Figure 66. Removing and installing the power interposer board1. power interposer board 2. release pin3. power distribution boardRemoving the power dis

Figure 3. LCD panel featuresItem Button Description1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by t

Steps1. Disconnect the power cables from the power distribution board (PDB).2. Remove the six screws securing the PDB to the chassis.3. Lift the PDB u

2. Install the system board. For more information, see Installing the system board.3. Connect the power cables to the system board and the hard-drive

3. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.4. Remove the system

4. Secure the cover onto the chassis using the screws.Next steps1. Close the system.2. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the syst

5Converting the system from tower mode to rack modeYour system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode.To convert your system from the t

3. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.4. Lay the system on

Figure 70. Attaching the mylar cover1. marking on chassis 2. mylar cover6. Install the system cover.7. Install the rack ears by performing the followi

Figure 71. Removing and installing the rack ears1. system in rack mode 2. rack ear (2)3. screw (6)8. Install the system in the rack. For more informat

6Troubleshooting your systemSafety first—for you and your systemCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

3. If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled.Check if USB 3.0 is

Option DescriptionSelect Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See System Error Messages for a list of messa

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection)For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Acce

7. Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.Next stepsIf all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help

Troubleshooting a damaged systemPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform trouble

Steps1. Re-enter the time and date in the System Setup.2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour.3. Re

Troubleshooting cooling problemsCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

3. If the fan functions properly, install the system cover.Next stepsIf the problem persists, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting system memoryPrerequisi

Next stepsIf the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting an internal USB keyPrerequisitesCAUTION

5. Install the system cover.6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.7. Enter the S

Steps1. Use a different tape cartridge.2. Ensure that the device drivers for the tape backup unit are installed and are configured correctly. See your

Troubleshooting a storage controllerCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting

Hard-drive indicator codesFigure 4. Hard-drive indicators1. hard-drive activity indicator 2. hard-drive status indicator 3. hard driveNOTE: If the ha

Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics.2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and d

System messagesFor a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event a

7Using system diagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The

System diagnostic controlsMenu DescriptionConfiguration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.Results Displays the

8Jumpers and connectorsSystem board connectorsFigure 72. System board jumpers and connectorsItem Connector Description1 SLOT1 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe

Item Connector Description8 B12, B8, B4, B11, B7, B3 Memory module sockets9 SLOT4 PCIE_G3_X8 (CPU2) PCIe card connector 410 SLOT5 PCIE_G2_X4 (CPU2) PC

System board jumper settingsFor information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password.Table 5. System

8. Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.9. Install the system cover.10. Reconnect the system to its electrical

9Technical specificationsTechnical specifications help you in replacing or upgrading a component in the system. Environmental specifications help you

PowerDC power supply (per power supply)Wattage 1100 WHeat dissipationNOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating.4416 B

Back-panel features and indicatorsItem Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description1 PCIe expansion card slots (3) (processor 1)Allows you to conne

MemoryMemory module capacitiesLRDIMMs 32 GB quad-rankedRDIMMs 4 GB single-ranked, 8 GB or 16 GB dual-rankedMinimum RAM 4 GB with a single processor8 G

DrivesHard-drive slots 0 through 7, 8 through 15, 0 through 7, and 8 through 15Optical drive One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive orOne o

Environmental specificationsNOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environ

Environmental specifications40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).Particul

Expanded operating temperatureFor temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319

10Getting helpContacting DellAbout this taskNOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an

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Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Descriptionwithin a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system sta

NIC indicator codesFigure 5. NIC indicators1. link indicator 2. activity indicatorIndicator Indicator codeLink and activity indicators are off The NIC

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

Figure 6. AC power supply unit status indicator1. AC power supply unit status indicator/handleConvention Power indicator patternConditionA Green The h

Convention Power indicator patternConditionCAUTION: When correcting a power supply unit mismatch, replace only the power supply unit with the flashing

Convention Power indicator patternConditionA Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the powe

To... Refer to...Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offeringsDell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanua

2Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system, install the operating system, and set u

Information about logging in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, as a Microsoft Active Directory user, or as a Lightweight Directo

NOTE: If you do not have the service tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your service t

3Pre-operating system management applicationsThe pre-operating system management applications for your PowerEdge system help you manage different sett

About System SetupUsing System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.You can access System Se

Menu Item DescriptionSystem InformationDisplays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.Memory Setti

Contents1 About your system... 9Supported configurations.

Menu Item DescriptionSystem ManufacturerDisplays the name of the system manufacturer.System Manufacturer Contact InformationDisplays the contact infor

Menu Item DescriptionNOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating

Menu Item DescriptionDCU Streamer PrefetcherAllows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streame

SATA Settings screen detailsYou can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on your system.You can view

Menu Item DescriptionCapacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives

Menu Item DescriptionPort H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS

Menu Item DescriptionNOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings men

ExampleMenu Item DescriptionUSB 3.0 Setting Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 support Enable this option only if your operating system suppo

Menu Item DescriptionSlot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement feature controls the c

The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:ExampleMenu Item DescriptionSystem Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the

System Security settings screen details... 40Miscellaneous Setting

Menu Item DescriptionNumber of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for

Menu Item DescriptionClears all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted

Menu Item DescriptionAuthorized Signature DatabaseImports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).Forbidden S

Menu Item Descriptionresults can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execut

Choosing the system boot modeSystem Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:• BIOS boot mode (the default) is

6. Re-enter the system password, and click OK.7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.A message pr

4Installing and removing system componentsSafety instructionsWARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury,

4. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals.5. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.Recommended toolsYou need t

Figure 8. Installing and removing the front bezel1. release latch 2. system3. bezel key 4. bezelRemoving the front bezel1. Unlock the bezel using the

StepsRemove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower.Figure 9. Removing and installing the system feet1. screw hole (4) 2. slot (1

Flex bays...

Next stepsPlace the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and turn the system feet outward.Caster wheels (optional)—tower modeCaster wheels provid

Figure 10. Removing and installing caster wheels1. slots on base of the tower (4) 2. wheel assembly unit (2)3. screw (2)Removing caster wheelsPrerequi

Removing the system coverPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.3. D

Steps1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until

Figure 12. Inside the system1. cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly (optional)2. expansion card holder3. guide to align the cooling shroud 4. DIMM

Removing the cooling shroudPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoot

3. fan release tab 4. cooling fanInstalling the cooling shroudPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Y

NOTE: The procedure for removing an individual fan from the cooling-fan assembly and the cooling shroud is identical.StepsPress the fan release tab an

Steps1. Align the plug at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.2. Slide the cooling fan into the securing slots until th

3. release lever (2) 4. slot (3)5. guide pin (3)Installing the cooling-fan assembly (optional)PrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a

Installing an internal SD card... 95Processors...

Figure 16. Memory Socket LocationsMemory channels are organized as follows:Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10

DIMM TypeDIMMs Populated/ChannelOperating Frequency (in MT/s)Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel1.2 VRDIMM1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank2

Advanced ECC (lockstep)Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failure

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

System capacity (in GB)DIMM size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM rank, organization, and frequencyDIMM slot populationNOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed i

System capacity (in GB)DIMM size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM rank, organization, and frequencyDIMM slot population160 8 202R, x8, 1866 MT/s2R, x8, 1600

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Remove the cooling shroud.4. I

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Remove the cooling shroud.4. Remove the cooling fan assembly.WARNING: The memor

Next steps1. Install the cooling shroud.2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.3. Press <F2> to enter System Setup,

Figure 19. Removing and installing a flex bay1. flex bay 2. tab (3)3. screw hole (2) 4. release latch5. screw (2)Installing a flex bayPrerequisites1.

6 Troubleshooting your system...148Safety first—for you and your system...

Hard drivesYour system supports Enterprise-class hard drives, which are designed for 24x7 operating environment. Selecting the correct drive class wil

3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot.Figure 20. Removing and installing a ho

Steps1. If a hard-drive blank is installed in the hard-drive slot, remove it.2. Install a hard drive in the hard-drive carrier.3. Press the release bu

2. If installed, remove the front bezel.StepsInsert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place.Next step

Installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blankPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. If installed, remove the front bezel.StepsInsert

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapterPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician

Figure 24. Removing and installing a hard-drive adapter into a 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier1. 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier 2. screw (5)3. hard-drive ada

Figure 25. Removing and installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier1. screw (4) 2. hard drive3. hard-drive carrierInstalling a hard drive into a

System ConfigurationsSystems with up to eight 3.5 inch hard drives or eight 2.5 inch hard drives in the 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier, or sixteen 2.5 in

Figure 26. Removing and installing the optical drive or tape drive1. optical drive/tape drive 2. guide3. release latchNOTE: The following figure shows

System board jumper settings...166Disabling a f

Figure 27. Cabling— optical drive and tape drive1. internal tape adapter 2. mini-SAS/SATA connector on internal tape adapter3. ODD2/TBU connector on s

Installing the optical drive or tape drivePrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perfo

Figure 28. Removing and installing the slim optical drive blank1. slim optical drive blank 2. optical drive blank lockInstalling the slim optical driv

NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (INT_USB) on the system board, see System board connectors.Replacing the internal USB keyPrerequisites1. En

Expansion card holderRemoving the expansion card holderPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in

StepsAlign the expansion card holder with the projections on the chassis and push it down until firmly seated.Next stepsFollow the procedure listed in

CPU Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed5 FC16 HBA 3, 1 26 10 Gb NICs 3, 1, 2 37 FC8 HBA 3, 1, 2 38 FC4 HBA 3, 1, 2 39 1 Gb NICs 3, 1

b. Press the expansion card latch till the filler bracket locks into place.NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to ma

4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card connector.5. Insert the card-edge c

Figure 31. Removing and installing the GPU card holder1. release tab 2. GPU card holder3. guide pinNext steps1. Install the cooling shroud.2. Follow t

1About your systemThe Dell PowerEdge T630 is a rackable tower server that support up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor fa

StepsAlign the GPU card holder with the slots on the chassis and the guide pin, and push till it is firmly seated.Next stepsFollow the procedure liste

4. Remove the expansion card holder.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting

2. Close the two expansion card latches by pushing the latch until the latch snaps into place.3. Replace the expansion card holder.4. Install the cool

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in

3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 25. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connectorThe following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes.Convention IDSDM indicator

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.3. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest sy

3. processor socket 4. slots (4)CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up sudd

Figure 36. Removing and installing a processor1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor3. processor 4. slot (4)5. processor

Installing a processorPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting a