Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Regulatory Model: E30S Series Regulatory Type: E30S002
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Contents 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 overview............................................................................................................. 8 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge T440 system........................................................................................ 8 Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................10 Status LED indicators...................
Log in to iDRAC.......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Options to install the operating system.........................................................................................................................33 Methods to download firmware and drivers...........................................................................................................
Removing the drive from the drive carrier.............................................................................................................. 74 Installing a drive into the drive carrier......................................................................................................................75 Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter......................................................................................76 Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.
Processors and heat sinks..............................................................................................................................................115 Removing a processor and heat sink module........................................................................................................ 116 Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module..................................................................
9 Getting help............................................................................................................................................... 149 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................................... 149 Accessing system information by using QRL..............................................................................................................
1 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 overview The PowerEdge T440 is a dual-socket, 5U rackable tower server that supports up to: • Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Family processors • Sixteen DIMM slots supporting up to a total of 16 x 64 GB = 1024GB of memory • Five PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards, plus a dedicated PERC slot • 4 or 8 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA-hard drive or SSD, or 16 x 2.
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Front view of the system The front panel view of the systems. Figure 2. Front panel view of a 4 x 3.
Figure 3. Front panel view of a 8 x 3.
Figure 4. Front panel view of a 8 x 3.
Figure 5. Front panel view of a 16 x 2.5-inch hot swappable drive system Table 1. Front panel features Item Components - Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 Power button Icon Description Indicates if the system is turned on or off. Press the power button to manually turn on or off the system. NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPIcompliant operating system. 2 System identification button The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back of the systems.
Item Components - Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and to access BIOS using the step through mode. 3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the Status LED indicators section. 4 Information tag N/A The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on.
Table 2. Status LED indicators and descriptions Icon Description Condition Corrective action Health indicator The indicator turns solid blue if the system is in good health. None required. The indicator blinks amber: Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. • • • Drive indicator When the system is turned on.
System health and system ID indicator codes The system health and system ID button is located on the front panel of your system. Figure 7. System health and system ID buttons Table 3. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID indicator code Condition Solid blue Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
Drive indicator codes Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of the drive. The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicator indicates the power condition of the drive. Figure 8.
Back view of the system The back panel view of the system shows the features available on the back of the server, such as the system identification button, power supply sockets, iDRAC storage media, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. A majority of the expansion card ports can be accessed from the back panel. The hot swappable and cabled power supply units are accessible from the back panel. Figure 9. Back view of the system with optional redundant cooling fan Table 5.
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 3 NIC port (2) The NIC ports are integrated on the system board provide network connectivity. For more information about the supported configurations, see the Technical specifications section. 4 USB 2.0 port (4) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect USB devices to the system. 5 USB 3.0 port (2) The USB ports are 9-pin and 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect USB devices to the system.
Table 6. NIC indicator codes Status Condition Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. 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. 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.
Power indicator codes Condition CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on. CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking indicator.
2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. Table 8. Additional documentation resources for your system Task Document Location Setting up your system For more information about installing and securing Dell.com/poweredgemanuals the system into a rack, see the rack documentation included with your rack solution. For information about setting up and turning on the Dell.
Task Document Location For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about understanding the features of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the Storage controller documentation. Dell.
3 Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section.
System dimensions Figure 12. Details the dimensions of the PowerEdge T440 system Table 9. Dimensions of PowerEdge T440 system Xa Xb Ya Yb Yc Za Zb Zc 218 mm (8.58 in) 307.9 mm (12.12 in) 430.3 mm (16.94 in) 464.362 mm (18.28 in) 471.333 mm (17.37 in) (with bezel) 37.065 mm (1.45 in) 538.4 mm (21.19 in) 573.636 mm (22.58 in) (without bezel) 21.165 mm (0.
Chassis weight Table 10. Chassis weight System configuration Maximum weight 4 x 3.5 inch drive system 23.9 Kg (52.69 lb) 8 x 3.5 inch drive system 29.5 Kg (65.03 lb) 16 x 2.5 inch drive system 27.7 Kg (61.06 lb) Processor specifications The PowerEdge T440 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors. PSU specifications The PowerEdge T440 system supports the following AC redundant power supply units (PSU). Table 11.
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NIC ports The PowerEdge T440 system supports two Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel each with 1 Gbps configuration. NOTE: You can install up to six PCIe add-on NIC cards. VGA ports The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The T440 system supports one 15-pin VGA ports on the back of the system.
Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Table 15. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h) Table 16.
Table 20. 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). 35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 40°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). Standard operating temperature Table 21.
• The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m (10,000 ft). • Two non-redundant power supply units are required. • Two non-redundant system fans are required. • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • GPU is not supported. • Tape backup unit is not supported.
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. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 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.
Log in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as: • iDRAC user • Microsoft Active Directory user • Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC. NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
Methods Location Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Downloading drivers and firmware Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Prerequisite Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1 Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
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.
Viewing System Setup To view the System Setup 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.
System BIOS You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Option Description Boot Settings Specifies options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings. Network Settings Specifies options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols. Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu. Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, specifies related features and options.
Option Description System Manufacturer Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. System Manufacturer Contact Information Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. System CPLD Version Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
Option Description Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Single Rank Spare Mode, Multi Rank Spare Mode, and Mirror 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 The options available are Maximum data rate, 10.4 GT/s, and 9.6 GT/s. This option is set to Maximum data rate by default. Maximum data rate indicates that the BIOS runs the communication links at the maximum frequency supported by the processors. You can also select specific frequencies that the processors support, which can vary. For best performance, you should select Maximum data rate.
Option Description Option Description Family-ModelStepping Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel. Brand Specifies the brand name. Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache. Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache. Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor. SATA Settings You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode on your system.
Option Description Option Description Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Boot Settings You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order. • UEFI: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a new interface between operating systems and platform firmware.
Option Description attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode. This option is set to Disabled by default. Boot Option Settings Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices. BIOS Boot Settings Enables or disables BIOS boot options. NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS. UEFI Boot Settings Enables or disables UEFI Boot options.
Network Settings You can use the Network Settings screen to modify UEFI PXE, iSCSI, and HTTP boot settings. The network settings option is available only in the UEFI mode. NOTE: The BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the optional Boot ROM of the network controllers handles the network settings. Viewing Network Settings To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
UEFI iSCSI Settings You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings. Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices. Integrated Devices details The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows: Option Description User Accessible USB Ports Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting All Ports Off disables all front and back USB ports. The USB keyboard and mouse still function in certain USB ports during the boot process, depending on the selection.
Option Description Internal SD Primary When Redundancy is set to Disabled, either one of the SDMicroSD card can be selected to present itself as mass Card storage device by setting it to be primary card. By default primary SDMicroSD card is selected to be SD Card 1. If SD Card 1 is not present, then the controller will select SD Card 2 to be the primary SDMicroSD card. OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system.
Option Description Option Description Slot 3 Bifurcation x16 or x4 or x8 or x4x4x8 or x8x4x4 Bifurcation Slot 4 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation Slot 5 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation 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.
Option Description NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. 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.
Option Description C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default. C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default. Write Data CRC Enables or disables the Write Data CRC. This option is set to Disabled by default. Collaborative CPU Performance Control Enables or disables the CPU power management option.
System Security You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling the power button. Viewing System Security To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
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 Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Delay 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.
Option Description Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option. Creating a system and setup password Prerequisite Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.
Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisite NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps 1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. 2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security. 3 On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
Redundant OS Control You can use the Redundant OS Control screen to set the redundant OS info for redundant OS control. It enables you to set up a physical recovery disk on your system. Viewing Redundant OS Control To view the Redundant OS Control screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
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. Viewing Miscellaneous Settings To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps: 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Related link Device Settings System BIOS Device Settings Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters. Related link System BIOS Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis.
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system and try again. Related link Boot Manager Boot Manager main menu Boot Manager main menu Menu item Description Continue Normal Boot The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
6 Installing and removing system 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. Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage.
Optional front bezel The front bezel is attached to the front of the system to prevent unauthorized access to the system peripherals. The front bezel can be locked for additional security. Removing the front bezel Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1 Unlock the bezel by using the bezel key. NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel. 2 Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. 3 Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.
4 Using the key lock the bezel. Figure 14. Installing the front bezel System feet The system feet provide stability to the system in the tower mode. Removing the system feet Prerequisites NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the system feet only when you are converting the system from the tower mode to the rack mode, or when you are replacing the system feet with the wheel assembly. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 15. Removing the system feet Next step If applicable, install the system feet or the caster wheel assembly. Related link Installing the system feet Installing caster wheels Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Install the feet on a stand-alone tower system to provide stability to the system. An unstable system might tip over and cause injury to the user or damage to the system. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 16. Installing the system feet Next steps 1 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and rotate the system feet outward. 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Caster wheels – optional Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.
Figure 17. Removing caster wheels Next step Install the caster wheels or the system feet, as applicable. Related link Installing the system feet Installing caster wheels Installing caster wheels Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3 If installed, remove the system feet.
Figure 18. Installing caster wheels Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Removing the system feet System cover System cover provides security for the entire system and also helps in maintaining proper air flow inside the system. Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Turn off the system and all attached peripherals. 3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Figure 19. Removing the system cover Next step Install the system cover. Related link Removing the front bezel Installing the system cover Installing the system cover Prerequisite NOTE: Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1 Align the tabs on the system cover with the slots on the chassis.
Figure 20. Installing the system cover Next steps 1 Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. 2 If removed, install the bezel. 3 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the system, including all attached peripherals. Related link Installing the front bezel Air shroud The air shroud directs the airflow across the entire system.
NOTE: Systems with x16 hard-drive backplanes use a different air shroud. To ensure proper cooling, always install the air shroud provided with your system. Figure 21. Removing the air shroud Next step Install the air shroud. Related link Installing the air shroud Installing the air shroud Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the chassis wall and secure the cables by using the cable-securing bracket.
Figure 22. Installing the air shroud Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Drives are supplied in hot swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive slots. CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly. CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while a drive is being formatted.
Figure 23. Removing a drive blank Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install a drive or a drive blank. 3 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Related link Removing the front bezel Installing a drive blank Installing a drive blank The procedure for installing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 24. Installing a drive blank Next step If removed, install the front bezel. Related link Installing the front bezel Removing a drive carrier Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 If applicable, remove the front bezel. 3 Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.
Figure 25. Removing a drive carrier Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install a drive carrier. 3 If you are not replacing the drive immediately, insert a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
3 Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place. Figure 26. Installing a drive carrier Next step If applicable, install the front bezel. Related link Removing a drive blank Installing the front bezel Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Figure 27. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next step If applicable, install the drive into the drive carrier. Related link Removing the front bezel Installing a drive into the drive carrier Installing a drive blank Installing a drive into the drive carrier Installing a drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Figure 28. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Related link Removing a drive blank Installing the front bezel Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Remove the 3.5 inch drive adapter from the 3.5 inch drive carrier. NOTE: A 2.5 inch drive is installed in a 3.5 inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5 inch drive carrier.
Figure 29. Removing 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter Next step Install a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter. Related link Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1 Align the screw holes on the 2.5 inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5 inch drive adapter.
Figure 30. Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 If installed, remove the front bezel. 3 Remove the 3.5 inch drive carrier from the system. Steps 1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier. 2 78 Lift the 3.5 inch drive adapter out of the 3.5 inch drive carrier.
Figure 31. Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Next step Install the 3.5 inch drive carrier or install the 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier. Related link Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Install the 2.5 inch drive into the 3.5 inch drive adapter. Steps 1 Insert the 3.
Figure 32. Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier Next steps 1 Install the 3.5 inch drive carrier into the system. 2 If removed, install the front bezel. Related link Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Installing the front bezel Optical drives and tape drives Your system supports one of the following configurations: • Systems with cabled drives support one optical drive and one tape drive.
Figure 33. Removing the optical drive or tape drive blank Next steps 1 Install the drive blank, an optical drive, or a tape drive. 2 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Related link Installing a drive blank Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Removing the front bezel Installing the front bezel Installing the optical or tape drive blank Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 If applicable, remove the front bezel.
Figure 34. Installing the optical or tape drive blank Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 If applicable, replace the front bezel. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive Prerequisites NOTE: The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
Figure 35. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive Next step Install the optical drive cage or tape drive. Related link Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Installing the front bezel Removing the front bezel Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Prerequisite NOTE: The procedure to install the optical drive cage is the same as installing the tape drive. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1 Unpack and prepare the drive for installation.
Figure 36. Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 If applicable, install the bezel. Cabled drives Your system supports up to four 3.5 inch (SAS or SATA) cabled drives. Cabled drives are installed in an internal drive bay. CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
Figure 37. Removing the internal hard drive bay Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the internal hard drive bay Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps 1 Align the internal hard-drive bay with the tabs on the chassis and slide the internal hard drive bay into the chassis.
Figure 38. Installing the internal hard drive bay Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive(s). Removing a cabled drive Prerequisites 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 39. Removing a cabled drive Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install the internal drive bay into the chassis. 3 If disconnected, reconnect the power and data cable(s) to the remaining drive(s) in the internal drive bay. Related link Removing the internal hard drive bay Installing the internal hard drive bay Installing a cabled drive Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 40. Installing a cabled drive Next steps 1 Install the internal drive bay into the chassis. 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Enter System Setup and ensure that the drive controller is enabled. 4 Exit System Setup and restart the system. 5 Install any software required for operating the drive as described in the documentation for the drive.
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Figure 42. x8 drive backplane 1 ODD power connector 2 backplane P4 power connector 3 backplane sideband signal connector 4 Mini SAS SAS_A0 5 Mini SAS SAS_B0 Removing a hard drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
Figure 43. Removing a backplane Next step Install a hard drive backplane. Related link Removing a drive blank Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive Removing a cabled drive Removing the air shroud Removing the front bezel Installing a hard drive backplane Installing a hard drive backplane Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 If installed, remove the bezel. 4 Remove the air shroud.
Figure 45. Installing a hard drive backplane Next steps 1 Install the air shroud. 2 Install the drives into their original slots. 3 If applicable, install the bezel. 4 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Backplane cable routing Cable routing - 8 x 3.
Figure 46. Cable routing - 8 x 3.
Figure 47. Cable routing -16 x 2.
Figure 48. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5 inch cabled HDD 1 cable retention latch 3 cabled HDD 2 signal cable System memory The system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Figure 49. System memory view Table 30.
Table 31. Memory population DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel RDIMM 1 Voltage 2 LRDIMM 1 2 1.2 V 1.
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 BIOS menu of System Setup. Table 32. Memory sparing Memory sparing (Single Rank) Memory sparing allocates one rank per channel as a spare.
Processor Dual CPU (Populate round robin starting with CPU1) Configuration Memory population Memory population information Multi rank sparing population order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Populate in this order, odd amount allowed. Requires three ranks or more per channel. Optimized (Independent channel) population order C1{1}, C2{1}, C1{2}, C2{2}, C1{3}, Odd amount of DIMM slots per CPU C2{3}... allowed.
Next steps 1 Install the memory module. 2 If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to that of the memory module. Related link Removing the air shroud Installing a memory module Installing a memory module Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied.
Next steps 1 Install the air shroud. 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed memory. 4 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly.
Figure 52. Removing the internal cooling fan Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install the internal cooling fan. Related link Removing the air shroud Installing the internal cooling fan Installing the internal cooling fan Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the air shroud. 4 If installed, remove the front bezel.
Figure 53. Installing the internal cooling fan Next steps 1 Install the air shroud. 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Removing the front bezel Installing the air shroud Removing the external cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 54. Removing the external cooling fan Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install the air shroud. Related link Removing the air shroud Installing the external cooling fan Prerequisites 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 55. Installing the external cooling fan Next steps 1 Install the air shroud. 2 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Related link Installing the air shroud Removing the air shroud Optional internal USB memory key An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.
Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Related link Optional internal USB memory key Expansion card holder Removing the expansion card holder Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Installing the expansion card holder Prerequisites 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.
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 4 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x8 x8 5 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x8 x8 NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable. The following table describes the installation order for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first by using the slot priority indicated. Table 35.
GPU card installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines while installing a GPU card: • GPU are supported only in the Rack mode configuration. • GPU can be installed only on systems that have 1100 W or higher power supply units. • Each GPU card supports up to 32 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. • Two double-width GPU cards on a single processor configuration and four double width GPU cards on a dual processor configuration do not support any other add-on cards.
Figure 58. Removing an expansion card Figure 59. Installing the filler bracket Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Install an expansion card. 3 Install the expansion card holder. 4 Install the air shroud.
3 Remove the expansion card holder. Steps 1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. 2 Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot you want to install the expansion card. 3 Remove the existing expansion card or filler bracket from the expansion card holder. NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
Related link Removing the air shroud Removing a expansion card Installing the expansion card holder Optional IDSDM or vFlash card The IDSDM/vFlash card combines the IDSDM and/or vFlash features into a single module. NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM/vFlash card. Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the air shroud. Steps 1 Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board. To locate IDSDM/vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. 2 Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM/vFlash card out of the system. Figure 62.
Steps 1 Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board. To locate IDSDM/vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. 2 Align IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board. 3 Push IDSDM/vFlash card until it is firmly seated on the system board. Figure 63. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card Next steps 1 Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.
Removing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the air shroud. Steps 1 Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below: a b c Loosen the first screw three turns.
Figure 64. Removing the processor and heat sink module Next step Install the PHM. Related link Removing the air shroud Installing a processor and heat sink module Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites NOTE: Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. This procedure is not required when replacing a system board.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the air shroud. 4 Remove the processor and heat sink module. Steps 1 Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up. 2 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal.
Figure 66. Removing the processor bracket Next step Install the processor into the processor and heat sink module. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing a processor and heat sink module Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1 Place the processor in the processor tray.
Figure 67. Installing the processor bracket 3 If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth. 4 Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the processor. CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only.
5 Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink. NOTE: • Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink. • Do not press on the heat sink fins. • Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat sink onto the processor and bracket. Figure 69.
Installing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 If installed, remove the processor/DIMM blank and CPU dust cover. The procedure to remove the processor/DIMM blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Figure 70. Installing a processor and heat sink module Next step 1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Power supply units The power supply unit (PSU) is an internal hardware component which supplies power to the components in the system. Your system supports one of the following: • Two 1100 W, 750 W, or 495 W AC PSUs • Two 450 W(Bronze) cabled AC PSU NOTE: For more information, see the Technical specifications section.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label. For example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. Mixing PSUs will result in mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on. NOTE: When two identical PSUs are installed, power supply redundancy (1+1 – with redundancy or 2+0 – without redundancy) is configured in system BIOS.
Figure 72. Installing a power supply unit blank Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: The system needs one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on. 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power. NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label. Step Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. Figure 74.
Steps 1 Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply unit (PSU) . 2 Remove the screw securing the PSU to the chassis and slide the PSU out of the PSU cage. Figure 75. Removing a cabled PSU Next steps 1 Install a cabled PSU. 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing a cabled power supply unit Installing a cabled power supply unit Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 76. Installing a cabled PSU Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Power interposer board The power interposer board (PIB) is a board that connects the redundant power supply units (PSUs) to the system board. The PIB is only supported in systems with redundant PSUs. Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 77. Removing the power interposer board Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Removing a power supply unit blank Removing a power supply unit Removing the air shroud Installing the power interposer board Prerequisite CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Next steps 1 Install the cooling shroud. 2 Install the PSUs or PSU blank. 3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing the air shroud Installing redundant power supply unit Installing a cabled power supply unit Installing a power supply unit Installing a power supply unit blank System battery The system battery is used for low-level system functions such as powering the real-time and date settings of the system.
Figure 79. Removing the system battery 3 To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. 4 Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. Figure 80. Installing the system battery Next steps 1 If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s). 2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Figure 81. Removing the control panel assembly 4 To remove the information tag, perform the following steps: a b Locate and press the tabs on the information tag. Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel. NOTE: Retain the information tag to replace it in the new control panel. Installing the control panel assembly Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 82. Installing the information tag Figure 83. Installing the control panel assembly 2 To install the information tag, push the information tag into the control-panel slot. 3 Connect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable to the control panel assembly. 4 Align and insert the control panel into the control panel slot in the chassis. 5 Secure the control panel to the chassis by using the screw.
System board A system 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 system board provides the electrical connections to the components in the system to communicate. Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup.
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Figure 85. Removing the system board Next step Install the system board.
Figure 86. Installing the system board 4 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the system board to the chassis with screws. Next steps 1 Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). NOTE: The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
Related link Replacing the Trusted Platform Module Installing a memory module Installing a processor and heat sink module Replacing optional internal USB memory key Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card Installing an expansion card Installing the expansion card holder Installing the air shroud Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup If Easy Restore fails to restore the Service
Replacing the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. NOTE: • Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed. • Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode. Steps 1 Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 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. 3 From the TPM Security option, select On with Pre-boot Measurements. 4 From the TPM Command option, select Activate. 5 Save the settings. 6 Restart your system. 7 Enter System Setup again.
Figure 88. Installing the system ears Next steps 1 Install the system cover. 2 Install the system in the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation Guide that is shipped with your system. 3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Updating BIOS About this task To update the BIOS, perform the following steps: Steps 1 Copy the BIOS update file on a USB device. 2 Plug in the USB device into any of the USB ports on your system. 3 Turn on your system.
• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10 NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. • To restore the system configuration data, press Y • To use the default configuration settings, press N NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots. Manually update the Service Tag After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System Setup.
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 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 This topic provides specific information about the jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords. You must know the connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.
Disabling forgotten password The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables password features and clears any password(s) currently in use. Prerequisite Steps 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the system cover. 3 Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4. 4 Install the system cover.
System board jumpers and connectors Figure 89. T440 System board jumpers and connectors Table 38.
Item Connector Description 8 ODD power ODD power connector 9 System power System power connector 10 PIB signal 2 PIB signal 2 connector 11 IDSDM+VFlash IDSDM+VFlash connector 12 PIB signal 1 PIB signal 1 connector 13 SATA A SATA A connector 14 Internal USB 3.0 Internal USB 3.
9 Getting help Topics: • Contacting Dell • Accessing system information by using QRL • Receiving automated support with SupportAssist 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.
Steps 1 Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or 2 Use your smart phone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your PowerEdge system or in the Quick Resource Locator section. Quick Resource Locator for T440 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T440 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Dell SupportAssist is an optional Dell Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell server, storage, and networking devices.
