Dell EMC DSS 9000J Regulatory Model: B08B Series Regulatory Type: B08B002
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Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5 System specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 6 HDD Indicator codes................................................................................................................................................
5 Getting help................................................................................................................................................. 71 Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................71 Documentation feedback.................................................................................................................................................
1 Overview The DSS 9000J enclosure contains a full-width JBOD. NOTE: The product at time delivery may differ from the following illustrations. Figure 1. DSS 9000J overview Table 1. DSS 9000J overview description No. Item Description 1 NPDB Node power distribution board. 2 Cable management arm Optimizes data and power cabling usage. 3 SAS expander board Controller card which allows the expansion of storage capacity. External connections are supported through a SAS cable.
• Locating your system service tag System specifications Figure 2. DSS 9000J dimensions Table 2. DSS 9000J dimensions Item Description Dimension (W x D x H) 527 mm x 930 mm x 47 mm (20.75 inch x 36.61 in x 1.85 inch) Weight (fully loaded) 21.12 kg (46.56 lb) HDD Indicator codes The expansion adapter has LED headers that correspond to access activity and link status. Broadcom 9300-4i4e Table 3.
Table 4. Broadcom 9380-4i4e LED state HDD state Green LED Amber LED 1 Empty Off Off 2 Online On Off 3 Identify/Prepare for removal Blinking Off 4 Rebuild Blinking Off 5 Fault Off Blinking Locating your system service tag Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag.
2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: a Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. b Click the required product or product version. NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system. c • On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
Task Document Location For information about iDRAC property database group and object descriptions, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about Intel QuickAssist Technology, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. For information about earlier versions of the iDRAC Dell.com/idracmanuals documents. To identify the version of iDRAC available on your system, on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About.
Task Document Location agents that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup. Fan Control Board firmware update and Set Chassis Type procedure For information about updating the Fan Control Board firmware and setting the chassis type to accommodate either PowerEdge C6320 or PowerEdge C6320p sleds in the PowerEdge C6300 enclosure, see the Fan Control Board firmware update and Set Chassis Type procedure section in this document. Dell.
3 Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental certifications, refer to the Product Environmental Datasheet located with the Manuals & Documents on Dell.com/support/home. Temperature specifications Table 6.
Maximum shock specifications Table 9. Maximum shock specifications Maximum shock Specifications Operating 24 executed shock pulses 6 G in the positive and negative x, y, z axis up to 11 ms (four pulses on each side of the system) Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses of 71 G in the positive and negative x, y, z axes up to 2 ms (one pulse on each side of the system) Maximum altitude specifications Table 10.
Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Expanded operating temperature Specifications For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C (95°F and 104°F), de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft). ≤1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C (84°F) dew point NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C / 50°F to 95°F), the system can operate down to –5°C (23°F) or up to 45°C (113°F) for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
4 Installing and removing server components Safety instructions WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the bezel lock The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel. • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • Torx #T20 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • Torx #T6, #T8, #T10, and #T15 screwdrivers • Wrist grounding strap You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit.
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3 Remove the HDD tray from the server.
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4 Grasp the locking lever on the HDD carrier. 5 Rotate the locking lever to a 90° angle. The HDD disengages from the backplane.
Figure 6. Unlocking the 3.
6 Lift the HDD assembly up to remove from the chassis. Figure 7. Removing the 3.5-inch HDD assembly 7 Remove the screws securing the HDD to the HDD carrier. 8 Lift up the HDD to separate it from the HDD carrier.
Figure 8. Removing the 3.
Next steps 1 Install the 3.5-inch HDD into a tray. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing 3.5-inch hard drive into a tray Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the HDD in the HDD carrier. Make sure the screw holes on the HDD are aligned with the screw holes on the HDD carrier.
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Table 16. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 4 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 3 Grasp the locking lever on the HDD carrier and pull up to a 90° angle. 4 Lower the HDD assembly in place and align the studs with the slots on the partition walls.
Figure 10. Installing the 3.
5 Lower the locking lever until it touches the stop point on the HDD carrier.
Figure 11. Installing the 3.
6 Install the HDDs on the HDD tray. 7 Push the HDD tray in until it is fully seated in the chassis. The HDD tray locks in place after it is properly seated.
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Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing 2.5-inch hard drive from a tray Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed. Steps 1 Grasp the tray handle with one hand, and use your thumb to push the plunger up to release the HDD tray.
Figure 13. Unlocking the 2.
6 Lift the HDD assembly up to remove from the chassis.
Figure 14. Removing the 2.
7 Remove the screws securing the HDD assembly to the HDD carrier. 8 Lift up the HDD assembly to separate it from the HDD carrier.
Figure 15. Removing the 2.
9 Remove the screws securing the HDD to the adapter bracket. 10 Remove the HDD from the adapter bracket.
Figure 16. Removing the 2.
Next steps 1 Install the 2.5-inch HDD into a tray. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into a tray Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the HDD in the adapter bracket. Make sure the screw holes on the HDD are aligned with the screw holes on the adapter bracket.
Figure 17. Installing the 2.
Table 17. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 2 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the HDD assembly in the HDD carrier. Make sure the screw holes on the HDD assembly are aligned with the screw holes on the HDD carrier. 4 Place the HDD assembly in the HDD carrier and secure with the provided screws.
Figure 18. Installing the 2.
Table 18. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 5 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 5 Grasp the locking lever on the HDD carrier and pull up to a 90° angle. 6 Lower the HDD assembly in place and align the studs with the slots on the partition walls.
Figure 19. Installing the 2.
7 Lower the locking lever until it touches the stop point on the HDD carrier.
Figure 20. Installing the 2.
8 Install the HDDs on the HDD tray. 9 Push the HDD tray in until it is fully seated in the chassis. The HDD tray locks in place after it is properly seated. NPDB Removing NPDB Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Disconnect all cables from the NPDB. 2 Remove the securing screw from the NPDB. 3 Lift the NPDB to remove from the chassis.
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Next steps 1 Install the NPDB. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NPDB Prerequisite Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Steps 1 Align the screw holes on the NPDB to the screw posts on the chassis. 2 Lower the NPDB in place. 3 Secure the NPDB with the screws.
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Table 19. Assembly material 4 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 4 6 ± 0.2 Connect all cables from the server to the NPDB. Figure 23. NPDB overview Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Hard drive backplane Removing HDD backplane Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot swappable HDDs.
Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components Disconnect the power or signal cable connectors from both sides of the HDD backplane. Figure 24.
3 Lift up the HDD backplane to remove from the chassis.
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Next steps 1 Install the HDD backplane. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing HDD backplane Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the HDD backplane over the chassis making sure the HDD connection slots on the backplane are positioned on the bottom. 2 Slide the HDD backplane in place and press down to seat the backplane properly.
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3 Install the plastic clip over the HDD backplane and chassis brace. 4 Press down on the locking latches to secure the HDD backplane on the chassis.
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Next steps 1 Install the 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot swappable HDD. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. SAS expander board Removing SAS expander board Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the screw securing the SAS expander board. 2 Slide the SAS expander board as shown in the figure. 3 Remove the SAS expander board.
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Next steps 1 Install the SAS expander board. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing SAS expander board Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the locking wells on the SAS expander board to the locking posts on the chassis. 2 Install the SAS expander board and slide as shown in the following illustration. 3 Secure with the provided screw.
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Table 20. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cable management arm Removing CMA in the hard drive tray Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot swappable HDDs. Steps 1 Locate the power cable connecting the CMA to the NPDB.
Figure 30. Disconnect the cables 3 Locate the screw securing the CMA to the rear of the chassis and remove it. 4 Gently move back the CMA and pull out the cables from the server board side of the chassis. The cables should now be on the tray side of the chassis. 5 Remove the CMA screw connected to the rear of the hard drive tray. 6 Disconnect the cables from the SAS expander board and pull them out of the hard drive tray. 7 Remove the CMA from the chassis.
Figure 31. Removing the CMA in the hard drive tray Next steps 1 Install the CMA. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing CMA in the hard drive tray Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Orient the CMA assembly as shown in the figure below.
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NOTE: Make sure the soft side (loops) is facing the cables to prevent damage to the cables. 2 Insert the SAS expander end through the rear of the hard drive tray and align with the connectors on the SAS expander board. 3 Attach the end of the CMA arm over the flange on the supporting wall and insert the CMA screw. 4 Grasp the cables on the remaining side and run them through the middle wall of the chassis. 5 Align the CMA arm with the screw hole on the rear of the chassis.
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Table 21. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 6 Connect the signal cable to either the PCIe raid or Mini PERC slots. This step is dependent on the specific configuration. 7 Connect the power cable to the NPDB. Next steps 1 Install the 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot swappable HDD. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
5 Getting help Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1 Go to Dell.
