Dell EMC DSS 9600 Servers Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: B08B Regulatory Type: B08B002
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Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 7 System specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Front-panel features..............................................................................................................................................
System Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Viewing System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 23 System Setup details.................................................................................................................................................
Removing 3.5-inch hard drive from a tray.............................................................................................................. 69 Installing 3.5-inch hard drive into a tray...................................................................................................................73 Removing 2.5-inch hard drive from a tray...............................................................................................................77 Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into a tray..
NPIO card........................................................................................................................................................................ 177 Removing NPIO card from the rear bay.................................................................................................................177 Installing NPIO card in the rear bay........................................................................................................................
1 Overview The DSS 9600 server contains a full-width chassis supporting the Intel® Xeon® Scalable platform. Each server supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. NOTE: The product at time delivery may differ from the following illustrations. Figure 1. DSS 9600 server Table 1. DSS 9600 features No. Item Description 1 Expansion port, slot 1 Supports x8 mezzanine expansion cards, connected to CPU 1. 2 Server board Server board (DSS 9600M) with DDR4 DIMM slots.
No. Item Description 7 Supercap Supercap and holder for PCIe RAID card (Microsemi and Broadcom). 8 Server rear bay Supports installation of up to eight 2.5-inch SSDs (SSD0—SSD7). 9 NPDB Node power distribution board. 10 Cable management arm Optimizes data and power cabling usage. 11 SAS expander board Controller card which allows the expansion of storage capacity. External connections are supported through a SAS cable. 12 Hot swap HDD bay Supports twelve 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs.
Table 2. DSS 9600 dimensions Item Description Dimension (W x D x H) 527 mm x 930 mm x 47 mm (20.75 inch x 36.61 inch x 1.85 inch) Weight (fully loaded) 26.06 kg (57.45 lb) Front-panel features Figure 3. Front-panel features Table 3. Front-panel features No. Item Description 1 Expansion port, slot 1 Supports x8 mezzanine expansion cards. Connected to CPU 1. 2 Expansion port, slot 4 Supports x16 PCIe cards. Connected to CPU 1. 3 Hot swap HDD bay Twelve x 3.5-inch or 2.
Table 4. NIC indicators Convention Status Condition A Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. B Link indicator is green and activity indicator is blinking green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received. C Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking green The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.
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. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Figure 4.
2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system Task Document Setting up your system For information about installing the system into a rack, see the Rack http://Dell.com/dssmanuals documentation included with your rack solution.
Task Document Location For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. http://Dell.com/ omconnectionsenterprisesystem smanagement For information about connections and client systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Client Systems Management documentation. http://Dell.com/ dellclientcommandsuitemanuals For information about viewing inventory, performing configuration http://Dell.
3 Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • • • • • • Processor specifications System battery specifications Expansion bus specifications Memory specifications Ports and connector specifications Environmental specifications Processor specifications The system is based on the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family and offers dual processor sockets. System battery specifications The system supports a CR 2032 3.
NOTE: Maximum memory is processor dependent. Table 9. Memory specifications Memory module sockets Memory type Memory capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Sixteen DIMM sockets RDIMM 512 GB 32 GB with dual processors (minimum one memory module per processor) 512 GB LRDIMM 2048 GB 64 GB with dual processors (minimum one memory module per processor) 1024 GB NOTE: Maximum available RAM is dependent on CPU SKU type.
Temperature specifications Table 11. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (altitudes under 950 m / 3,117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), avoiding direct sunlight Fresh air For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section. Maximum temperature gradient (operation and storage) 20°C/h (36°F/h) Relative humidity specifications Table 12.
Maximum altitude specifications Table 15. Maximum altitude specifications Maximum altitude Specifications Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft) Operating temperature de-rating specifications Table 16. Operating temperature de-rating specifications Operating temperature de-rating Specifications Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Particulate contamination Specifications • Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments. Table 18. Gaseous contamination specifications Gaseous contamination Specifications Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985 Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted. NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the LCD panel and in the System Event Log. Expanded operating temperature restrictions • Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C (41°F). • The specified operating temperature is based on a maximum altitude of 950 m (3,116 ft). • PCIe Cards are not supported on slots 1, 2 and 3.
4 Initial system setup and configuration Setting up your system Complete the following steps to set up your system: 1 Unpack the system. 2 Install the system into the rack. 3 Connect the peripherals to the system. 4 Connect the system to its electrical outlet. 5 Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC. 6 Turn on the attached peripherals. For more information about setting up your system, see your Getting Started Guide shipped with your system.
NOTE: To access iDRAC connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector on the server board. NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector 1 on the server board. NOTE: To access BMC, ensure that you install the remote management port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector 1 on the server board.
Table 23. Firmware and drivers Methods Location From the Dell Support site http://Dell.com/support/home Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC with LC) http://Dell.com/idracmanuals Using BMC http://Dell.com/idracmanuals Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) http://Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) http://Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) http://Dell.
5 Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
System Setup details Table 24. System Setup Main Menu Option Description System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure the iDRAC settings. The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
Table 25. System BIOS Settings Option Description System Information Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory. Processor Settings Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size. SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings. Boot Settings details The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows: Table 26. Boot Settings Option Description Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
NOTE: The system supports only BIOS boot mode. 1 From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode. 2 Select the UEFI boot mode you want the system to boot into. CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. 3 After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.
Table 27. Network Settings Option Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 to 4) Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device. UEFI HTTP Device n Settings (n = 1 to 3) Enables or disables the UEFI HTTP device settings. UEFI iSCSI Settings You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings.
Viewing System Security To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
Option Description AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default. AC Power Recovery Delay Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Immediate by default. User Defined Delay (60 s to 240 s) Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.
• • • A password can have up to 32 characters. The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (h), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). A message prompts you to reenter the system password. 5 Reenter the system password, and click OK. In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab. 6 A message prompts you to reenter the setup password. 7 Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are exceptions: • If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section. • You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
Memory Settings You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving. Viewing Memory Settings To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
Option Description Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. Current State of Memory Operating Mode Specifies the current state of the memory operating mode.
Option Description Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access. This option is set to Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need high utilization of random memory access. Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default. DCU Streamer Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher.
Viewing SATA Settings To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
Option Description For AHCI mode, BIOS support is always enabled. • • • Port D Model: Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type: Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity: Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.
Option Description Port I Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode, BIOS support is always enabled. • • • Model: Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type: Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity: Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive.
Option Description NOTE: Selecting All Ports Off disables the USB management port and also restricts access to the iDRAC features. Internal USB Port 1 Enables or disables the internal USB port. Internal USB Port 2 Enables or disables the internal USB port. Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to On or Off. Embedded NIC1 Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 port. The option is set to Enabled by default.
Serial Communication You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. Viewing Serial Communication To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Option Description NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1. Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1. Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection.
Option Description NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom. CPU Power Management Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default. DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management. Other options include OS DBPM, Maximum Performance, and Hardware P States. Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
Option Description CPU Interconnect Bus Link Power Management Enables or disables the CPU Interconnect Bus Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default. PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management Enables or disables the PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default. Miscellaneous Settings You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag and changing the system date and time.
Option Description NOTE: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to change in future BIOS releases. When enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC) executes during POST upon detecting relevant changes in system configuration to optimize system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system reset is needed for ISC results to be applied.
Device Settings Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters. Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Menu item Description Launch System Setup Enables you to access System Setup. Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell. One-shot BIOS boot menu One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
6 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.
• 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.
Memory optimized (independent channel) mode This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements. Memory sparing NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in System Setup. In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare. If persistent correctable errors are detected on a rank, the data from this rank is copied to the spare rank, and the failed rank is disabled.
CH5 CH4 CH3 A6 A5 A4 A8 CPU1 CH5 D0 CPU1 CH4 D0 CPU1 CH3 D0 CPU1 CH3 D1 CPU1 CH0 CH1 CH2 A7 A1 A2 A3 CPU1 CH0 D1 CPU1 CH0 D0 CPU1 CH1 D0 CPU1 CH2 D0 Figure 5.
Table 39. Memory configuration specifications Processor Number of DIMMS Maximum system capacity Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features Dual processor 16 16 Single processor 8 8 Sample memory configurations The following tables show sample memory configurations for two and four processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines. NOTE: 1R, 2R, 4R, and 8R in the following tables indicate single, dual, quad, and octal rank DIMMs. Table 40.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module. CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets. CAUTION: To avoid damage, handle memory modules by the edges at all times. 1 Align the indentation on the memory module with the protrusion on the DIMM slot. Make sure they are aligned to avoid damaging the socket or the module. 2 Push the memory module firmly into the memory module slot.
• Installing the additional processor • Replacing the processor NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket. Removing heat sink CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. WARNING: The heat sink is hot to touch. Allow the heat sink to cool for some time after powering down the system.
4 Push the release latches to unlock the heat sink. 5 Remove the processor assembly and heat sink. Figure 9. Removing the heat sink 1 Separate the heat sink and the processor. 2 Remove the processor. 3 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing processor NOTE: If the new heat sink includes a thermal pad, it is not necessary to apply thermal grease to the top of the processor. 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Figure 10. Separating the processor and heat sink 3 Release the latches to unlock the processor from the carrier. Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 4 Remove the processor. Figure 11. Separating the processor and carrier 1 Install the new processor. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing processor 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Figure 12. Aligning the processor on the processor tray 2 Align the triangular cutout of the socket and the indent on processor carrier with the gold triangle identifying pin of the processor. 3 Press the processor carrier to make sure the processor carrier is locked on the processor. Figure 13. Installing the processor carrier 1 Install the heat sink. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing heat sink 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Figure 14. Removing the TIM protective film 2 Align the marked corner on the heat sink with the correlating location on the processor carrier. 3 Press the heat sink to lock it on the processor carrier. Figure 15.
4 Once the heat sink locks onto the carrier, remove the heat sink and processor assembly from the processor tray. Figure 16. Removing the processor assembly from the processor tray 5 Align the processor assembly on the server board, until it is seated firmly in place. 6 In the marked order, tighten the retaining screws to secure the processor assembly. Figure 17. Installing the processor assembly Table 42.
Figure 18. Installing the air shroud 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and ensure that the processor information matches the new system configuration. 3 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Slot Expansion card type Riser Processor connection Link width Slot width 5 x16 PCIe/SATA M.2 Card 3M Cable Riser Processor 2 x16 x16 6 NPIO, PCIe RAID NPIO Cable Rear Riser Processor 2 x16 x16 NOTE: To use an expansion card on slots 5 and 6, processor 2 must be installed. NOTE: Expansion card are not hot-swappable. Removing expansion card from slot 1 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Installing expansion card into slot 3 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Installing expansion card into slot 5 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
3 Remove the PCIe card. 1 Locate the battery socket, see Jumpers and connectors. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 2 To eject the battery, press firmly on the edge of the positive side of the battery in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. Figure 19. Removing the system battery 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the PCIe card. 1 To install a new server battery, hold the battery with the positive facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. 2 Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. Figure 20. Installing the system battery 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane. When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be complete. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a long time to format. Removing 2.5-inch hard drive from the rear bay 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Figure 22. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD 1 Install a 2.5-inch HDD into a rear bay. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into the rear bay 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the HDD with the HDD carrier. Make sure the connectors are facing the front.
Figure 23. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD Table 44. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 4 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the HDD assembly in the chassis. 4 Install the HDD assembly and slide it to seat properly. 5 Secure with the thumb screw.
Figure 24. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing 3.5-inch hard drive from a tray 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.
Figure 25. Releasing the HDD tray 3 70 Remove the HDD tray from the server.
Figure 26. Removing the HDD tray 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 27. Unlocking the 3.5-inch HDD assembly 6 Lift the HDD assembly up to remove from the chassis. 7 Remove the screws securing the HDD to the HDD carrier. 8 Lift up the HDD to separate it from the HDD carrier.
Figure 28. Removing the 3.5-inch HDD 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 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 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.
Figure 29. Installing the 3.5-inch HDD Table 45. 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 30. Installing the 3.5-inch HDD assembly 5 Lower the locking lever until it touches the stop point on the HDD carrier.
Figure 31. Installing the 3.5-inch HDD assembly 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.
Figure 32. Installing the HDD tray 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing 2.5-inch hard drive from a tray 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. 1 Grasp the tray handle with one hand, and use your thumb to push the plunger up to release the HDD tray.
Figure 33. Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 6 78 Lift the HDD assembly up to remove from the chassis.
Figure 34. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 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 35. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly from the HDD carrier 9 Remove the screws securing the HDD to the adapter bracket. 10 Remove the HDD from the adapter bracket.
Figure 36. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD 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 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 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 37. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD Table 46. 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 38. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly to the HDD carrier Table 47. 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 39. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 7 84 Lower the locking lever until it touches the stop point on the HDD carrier.
Figure 40. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 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. Server board A server board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with different connectors used to connect different components or peripherals of the system. A server board provides the electrical connections to the components in the system to communicate.
7 Remove memory modules. 8 Remove heat sinks and processors. 1 Press the release latches to release the air duct. 2 Remove the air duct. Figure 41. Removing the air duct 3 Disconnect all cables from the server board. 4 Remove the securing screws from the server board. 5 Disconnect the cable clip rings. NOTE: The location of cable clips may differ depending on the models.
Figure 42. Removing server board securing screws 6 Grasp the back of the server board and tilt upward. Do not lift the back of the server board completely to prevent damage to the components and I/O ports on the front. CAUTION: Do not lift the server board by holding a memory module slot, any other connector, or component. 7 Pull the server board back to release the I/O ports from the chassis, and lift the server board out to remove. 8 Place the server board in an antistatic bag.
Figure 43. Removing the server board 1 Install the server board. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing server board 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the new server board from its antistatic bag and hold by the edges. 2 If removed, install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
Figure 44. Installing the server board 7 Secure the two marked locations with the provided shoulder screws. 8 Insert the cable clips in the marked location and secure with the provided screws. 9 Attach the remaining screws to secure the server board to the chassis. 10 Connect all cables to the server board. NOTE: The location of cable clips may differ depend on the models.
Figure 45. Securing the server board Table 48. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 7 6 ± 0.2 Special screw (A) 1 6 ± 0.2 11 Align the air duct with the standoffs on the chassis. 12 Press down the air duct. Make sure the air duct is fully seated on the chassis and locked with the standoffs.
Figure 46. Installing the air duct 1 Install heat sinks and processors. 2 Install memory modules. 3 Install the expansion riser to slot 5. 4 Install the OCP card. 5 Install the mezzanine card. 6 Install the PCIe card. 7 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Trusted platform module Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.
Installing trusted platform module CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from the server board. Once the TPM is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific server board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another server board. NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
Figure 48. Securing the TPM 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Initializing TPM for BitLocker users • For more information, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing TPM for TXT users 1 While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature By using the Easy Restore feature, you can restore your Service Tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the server board. All data is automatically backed up in a backup flash device rSPI card automatically. If BIOS detects a new server board and the Service Tag in the backup flash device rSPI card, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. 1 Turn on the system.
Figure 49. Removing the Mini PERC battery 1 Install the Mini PERC battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Mini PERC battery WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 50. Installing the Mini PERC battery 3 Connect the PERC battery and Mini PERC cables. 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Supercaps Removing Microsemi supercap 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Pull the latch to unlock the supercap assembly. 2 Slide the supercap assembly out and pull up to remove.
Figure 51. Removing the supercap assembly 3 Remove the cable from the indentation on the supercap holder.
Figure 52. Separating the supercap battery cable from holder 4 Press the release latch to release the supercap. 5 After the battery clears the clip on the release latch, angle the free end out of the holder. 6 Slide the battery out and pull the cable through.
Figure 53. Removing the supercap battery from holder 7 Disconnect the cable. 1 Replace the Microsemi supercap battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Microsemi supercap 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Locate the place holder.
Figure 54. Locating the supercap 2 Insert the cable through the holder. 3 Angle the cable through the holder and slide in place. Make sure the cable is not caught underneath the battery. 4 Push the raised end of the battery into the holder.
Figure 55. Installing the supercap 5 Insert the battery cable through the indentation on the supercap holder. The battery cable is secured after it is installed in the slit.
Figure 56. Inserting the supercap cable in holder 6 Align the supercap assembly in the chassis. 7 Install the supercap assembly and slide to seat properly.
Figure 57. Installing the supercap assembly 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Broadcom supercap 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Locate the supercap battery and disconnect the supercap cable.
Figure 58. Locating the supercap 2 104 Grasp the one end of the battery and lift it up to remove it from the holder.
Figure 59. Removing the supercap battery 1 Replace the Broadcom supercap battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Broadcom supercap 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Locate the place holder in the assigned location. The screw holes on the chassis and holder align when the holder is placed correctly.
Figure 60. Locating the supercap 2 106 Insert the screws in the holder and tighten to secure the holder in place.
Figure 61. Installing the battery holder Table 49. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 Screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Position the cable to allow access for front-side routing. 4 Insert the battery into the holder and gently press it down until it is secured.
Figure 62. Installing the battery into a holder 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Mezzanine card and Mini PERC Removing mezzanine card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine card assembly. 2 Remove the mezzanine card assembly from the chassis.
Figure 63. Removing the mezzanine card assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the mezzanine card assembly.
Figure 64. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card 4 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 5 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the mezzanine card.
Figure 65. Removing the support bracket and slot cover 1 Install the mezzanine card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing mezzanine card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the holes on mezzanine card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Figure 66. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Table 50. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the bridge board with the mezzanine card connector. 4 Install the bridge board.
Figure 67. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card 5 Align the mezzanine card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 6 Press the mezzanine card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 7 Secure the mezzanine card assembly with provided screws.
Figure 68. Installing the mezzanine card assembly Table 51. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Mini PERC 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the securing screws from the Mini PERC assembly. 2 Remove the Mini PERC assembly from the chassis.
Figure 69. Removing the Mini PERC assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the Mini PERC assembly.
Figure 70. Removing the bridge board from the Mini PERC assembly 4 Loosen the captive screws securing the Mini PERC cable and the Mini PERC card. 5 Remove the Mini PERC cable. 6 Grasp the ends of the Mini PERC card and remove it.
Figure 71. Removing the Mini PERC cable and card 7 Remove the screws securing the riser board. 8 Remove the bezel and riser board from the mezzanine bracket.
Figure 72. Removing the bezel and riser board 1 Install the Mini PERC. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Mini PERC 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the holes on riser board with the holes on mezzanine brackets. 2 Secure the mezzanine brackets with screws. 3 Align the bezel with the mezzanine bracket and install.
Figure 73. Installing the bezel and riser board Table 52. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 4 Align the Mini PERC on the riser board making sure the screw holes line up. 5 Install the Mini PERC card on the bezel and riser board. 6 Place the PERC cable over the Mini PERC connectors and install. 7 Secure the Mini PERC cable and the Mini PERC with the captive screws.
Figure 74. Assembling the Mini PERC card and cable on the bracket Table 53. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) FIX screw 2 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the bridge board with the riser board connector. 9 Install the bridge board.
Figure 75. Installing the bridge board on the Mini PERC assembly 10 Turn the Mini PERC assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 11 Press the Mini PERC assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 12 Secure the Mini PERC assembly with the provided screws.
Figure 76. Installing the Mini PERC assembly Table 54. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD Module Removing x8 PCIe M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe M.2 assembly. 2 Remove the PCIe M.2 assembly from the chassis.
Figure 77. Removing the PCIe M.2 assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the PCIe M.2 assembly.
Figure 78. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card 4 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. 5 Loosen the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card to the M.2 SSD board. 6 The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the card and slide it out.
Figure 79. Removing the M.2 SSD board 7 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 8 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the PCIe M.2 card.
Figure 80. Removing the support bracket and slot cover 1 Install the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 PCIe M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the holes on the PCIe M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Figure 81. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Table 55. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. 4 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. 5 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 6 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 7 Secure the M.2 SSD board to the PCIe M.2 card with the captive screw.
Figure 82. Installing the M.2 SSD board 8 Align the bridge board in the PCIe M.2 card connector. 9 Install the bridge board.
Figure 83. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card 10 Align the PCIe M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 11 Press the PCIe M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 12 Secure the PCIe M.2 assembly with provided screws.
Figure 84. Installing the PCIe M.2 assembly Table 56. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x8 SATA M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the securing screws from the SATA M.2 assembly. 2 Remove the SATA M.2 assembly from the chassis.
Figure 85. Removing the SATA M.2 assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the SATA M.2 assembly.
Figure 86. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card 4 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. 5 Loosen the screw securing the SATA M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. 6 The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the board and slide it out.
Figure 87. Removing the M.2 SSD board 7 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 8 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the SATA M.2 card.
Figure 88. Removing the support bracket and slot cover 1 Install the SATA M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 SATA M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the holes on the SATA M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Figure 89. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Table 57. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. 4 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. 5 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 6 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 7 Secure the M.2 SSD board to the SATA M.2 card with the captive screw.
Figure 90. Installing the M.2 SSD board 8 Align the bridge board in the SATA M.2 card connector. 9 Install the bridge board.
Figure 91. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card 10 Align the SATA M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 11 Press the SATA M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 12 Secure the SATA M.2 assembly with provided screws.
Figure 92. Installing the SATA M.2 assembly Table 58. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 PCIe M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Loosen the captive screw securing the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Unlock the hook from the PCIe M.2 card and remove the PCIe M.2 card form the server board.
Figure 93. Removing the PCIe M.2 card 3 Remove the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. 4 Rotate the M.2 SSD board out and remove.
Figure 94. Removing the M.2 SSD board 5 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe M.2 card. 6 Remove the PCIe bracket from the PCIe M.2 card.
Figure 95. Removing the PCIe bracket 1 Install the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 PCIe M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the PCIe bracket with the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Figure 96. Installing the PCIe bracket Table 59. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. 4 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 5 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 6 Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Figure 97. Installing the M.2 SSD board Table 60. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2 2.4~2.7 7 Align the PCIe M.2 card with the connector on the server board. 8 Press the PCIe M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the PCIe M.2 card. 9 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Figure 98. Installing the PCIe M.2 card 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 SATA M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Loosen the captive screw securing the SATA M.2 card. 2 Unlock the hook from the SATA M.2 card and remove the SATA M.2 card form the server board.
Figure 99. Removing the SATA M.2 card 3 Remove the screw securing the SATA M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. 4 Rotate the M.2 SSD board out and remove.
Figure 100. Removing the M.2 SSD board 5 Remove the securing screw from the SATA M.2 card. 6 Remove the PCIe bracket from the SATA M.2 card.
Figure 101. Removing the PCIe bracket 1 Install the SATA M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 SATA M.2 card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the PCIe bracket with the SATA M.2 card. 2 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Figure 102. Installing the PCIe bracket Table 61. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. 4 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 5 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 6 Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Figure 103. Installing the M.2 SSD board Table 62. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2 2.4~2.7 7 Align the SATA M.2 card with the connector on the server board. 8 Press the SATA M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the SATA M.2 card. 9 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Figure 104. Installing the SATA M.2 card 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. PCIe card Removing PCIe card 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe card assembly. 2 Remove the PCIe card assembly from the chassis.
Figure 105. Removing the PCIe card assembly 3 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe card assembly. 4 Remove the PCIe card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 106. Removing the PCIe card 5 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. 6 Remove the riser board from the riser bracket.
Figure 107. Removing the riser board 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing PCIe card 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the screws securing the riser bracket. 2 Remove the riser bracket from the chassis.
Figure 108. Installing the riser board on a bracket Table 63. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 5 Align the PCIe card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. 6 Insert the PCIe card in the connector on the riser board. 7 Secure the PCIe card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Figure 109. Installing the PCIe card in a bracket Table 64. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the PCIe card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 9 Press the PCIe card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 10 Secure the PCIe card assembly with the provided screws.
Figure 110. Installing the PCIe card assembly Table 65. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. OCP card Removing OCP card from slot 1 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Figure 111. Removing the OCP card assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the OCP card assembly.
Figure 112. Removing the bridge board from the OCP assembly 4 Remove the securing screws from the OCP card. 5 Grasp the rearside of the OCP card and lift it up to clear the connector on the transfer board. Do not remove it completely. 6 Slide the OCP card out to allow the ports on the OCP card to clear the bracket. 7 Remove the OCP card.
Figure 113. Removing the OCP card 8 Remove the securing standoff screw from the transfer board. 9 Slide the transfer board to release it from the securing pin on the OCP bracket and remove it.
Figure 114. Removing the transfer board 1 Install the OCP card into slot 1. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing OCP card into slot 1 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the slits on the transfer board with the securing pins on the OCP bracket. 2 Slide the transfer board into the pins until the securing holes on the transfer board and OCP bracket align.
Figure 115. Installing the transfer board Table 66. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 4 Angle the OCP card over the OCP bracket and insert the ports in the slots on the bracket. 5 Align the connectors on the OCP card with the slot on the transfer board and lower the OCP card in place. Gently press it in place to seat it correctly. 6 Secure the OCP card with screws.
Figure 116. Installing the OCP card Table 67. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 7 Align the bridge board with the transfer board connector. 8 Install the bridge board.
Figure 117. Installing the bridge board on the transfer board 9 Turn the OCP card assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 10 Press the OCP card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 11 Secure the OCP card assembly with provided screws.
Figure 118. Installing the OCP card assembly Table 68. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing OCP card from slot 3 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the mezzanine card. 1 Remove the securing screws from the slot cover. 2 Remove the slot cover.
Figure 119. Removing the slot cover 3 Release the hooks locked on the OCP card. 4 Grasp the back of the OCP card and tilt upward. Do not lift the back of the OCP card completely to prevent damage to the components and I/O ports on the front. 5 Pull the OCP card back to release the I/O ports from the chassis, and lift the OCP card out to remove.
1 2 Figure 120. Removing the OCP card 1 Install the OCP card. 2 Install the mezzanine card. 3 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing OCP card into slot 3 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Align the I/O ports on the OCP card with the front of the server. 2 Angle the OCP card into the I/O ports. Make sure the ports on the OCP card are seated correctly in the chassis.
2 1 Figure 121. Installing the OCP card 4 Align the slot cover with the chassis. 5 Secure the slot cover with the provided screws.
Figure 122. Installing the slot cover Table 69. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 1 Install the mezzanine card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3M riser card Removing 3M riser card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the mezzanine card. 1 Remove the securing screws from the front 3M riser assembly.
Figure 123. Removing the front 3M riser assembly 3 Remove the securing screws from the 3M riser card. 4 Remove the 3M riser card from the riser bracket.
Figure 124. Removing the front 3M riser card 5 Loosen the captive screw securing the rear 3M riser card. 6 Unlock the hook from the rear 3M riser card and remove the rear 3M riser card form the server board.
Figure 125. Removing the front 3M riser card 7 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe bracket. 8 Remove the rear 3M riser card (located in slot 5) from the PCIe bracket.
Figure 126. Removing the PCIe bracket 1 Install the 3M riser card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing 3M riser card 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Read and understand the cable routing plan in Cable routing overview. 3 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Figure 127. Cable routing overview 1 Remove the screws securing the riser bracket. 2 Remove the riser bracket from the chassis. NOTE: The PCIe bracket is customized for this system. Retain the bracket if replacing with a new PCIe card. 3 Align the holes on riser board with the holes on riser bracket. 4 Secure the riser board with screws.
Figure 128. Installing the front 3M riser card on a bracket Table 70. Assembly material 5 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Align the front 3M riser assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the slot 4 connector on the server board. 6 Press the front 3M riser assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 7 Secure the front 3M riser assembly with the provided screws.
Figure 129. Installing the front 3M riser assembly Table 71. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the PCIe bracket with the rear 3M riser card. 9 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Figure 130. Installing the PCIe bracket Table 72. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 10 Align the rear 3M riser card with the slot 5 connector on the server board. 11 Press the rear 3M riser card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the rear 3M riser card. 12 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Figure 131. Installing the rear 3M riser card 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. NPIO card Removing NPIO card from the rear bay CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Figure 132. Removing the NPIO card assembly 4 Remove the securing screw from the NPIO card assembly. 5 Remove the NPIO card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 133. Removing the NPIO card 6 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. 7 Remove the riser board from the riser bracket.
Figure 134. Removing the riser board 1 Install the NPIO card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing NPIO card in the rear bay 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Remove the screws securing the riser bracket. 2 Remove the riser bracket from the chassis.
Figure 135. Installing the riser board on a bracket Table 73. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 5 Align the NPIO card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. 6 Insert the NPIO card in the connector on the riser board. 7 Secure the NPIO card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Figure 136. Installing the NPIO card in a bracket Table 74. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the NPIO card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 9 Press the NPIO card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 10 Secure the NPIO card assembly with the provided screws.
Figure 137. Installing the NPIO card assembly Table 75. Assembly material 11 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Connect the cables to the NPIO card assembly.
Figure 138. Connecting the cables 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Node power distribution board(NPDB) Removing NPDB 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Disconnect all cables from the NPDB. 2 Remove the securing screw from the NPDB. 3 Lift the NPDB to remove from the chassis.
Figure 139. Removing the NPDB 1 Install the NPDB. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NPDB Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 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.
Figure 140. Installing the NPDB Table 76. Assembly material 4 186 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 4 6 ± 0.2 Connect all cables from the server to the NPDB.
Figure 141. NPDB overview 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Hard drive backplane Removing HDD backplane 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. 1 Pull up the latches on each side to release and remove the plastic clip at the top of HDD backplane.
Figure 142. Removing the plastic clip 2 Disconnect the power or signal cable connectors from both sides of the HDD backplane. 3 Lift up the HDD backplane to remove from the chassis.
Figure 143. Removing the HDD backplane 1 Install the HDD backplane. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing HDD backplane 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 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.
Figure 144. Installing the HDD backplane 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.
Figure 145. Installing the plastic clip 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 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 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.
Figure 146. Removing the SAS expander board 1 Install the SAS expander board. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing SAS expander board 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 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.
Figure 147. Installing the SAS expander board Table 77. Assembly material 1 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cable management arm Removing CMA in the hard drive tray 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. 1 Locate the power cable connecting the CMA to the NPDB.
Figure 148. 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 149. Removing the CMA in the hard drive tray 1 Install the CMA. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing CMA in the hard drive tray 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 1 Orient the CMA assembly as shown in Figure XX.
Figure 150. Completed CMA assembly 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.
Figure 151. Removing a CMA in a hard drive tray Table 78. 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. 1 Install the 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hot swappable HDD. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
7 Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
System diagnostic controls Table 79. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
8 Jumpers and connectors Figure 152. Jumpers and connectors Table 80. Jumpers and connectors description No. Description Location No.
No. Description Location No.
9 Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting list Table 81.
10 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 http://Dell.com/support.
