Dell PowerEdge C6220 II Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better user of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your System ......................................................................13 Accessing System Features during Startup .................................................. 13 Front-Panel Features and Indicators .............................................................. 14 Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns ......................................................................... 18 Service Tag .............................................................................................
POST End Event ......................................................................................... 44 POST Error Code Event ............................................................................ 45 BIOS Recovery Event ............................................................................... 45 ME Fail Event ............................................................................................. 46 SEL Generator ID .......................................................................
Memory Configuration ............................................................................. 94 SATA Configuration .................................................................................. 97 PCI Configuration .................................................................................... 100 Embedded Network Devices ................................................................. 102 ISCSI Remote Boot .................................................................................
Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier .............................................................. 157 Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard-Drive Carrier............................. 157 Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard-Drive Carrier ............................... 159 Power Supplies ............................................................................................... 159 Removing a Power Supply ..................................................................... 160 Installing a Power Supply .......
Expansion-Card Assembly and Expansion Card ........................................ 176 Removing the Expansion Card for 1U Node ........................................ 176 Installing the Expansion Card for 1U Node.......................................... 178 Removing the Expansion Card for 2U Node ........................................ 179 Installing the Expansion Card for 2U Node.......................................... 183 PCI-E Slot Priority...........................................................
Cable Routing for Riser Card (1U Node) .............................................. 209 Removing the Riser card for 2U Node.................................................. 210 Installing the Riser card for 2U Node ................................................... 212 Cable Routing for Riser Card (2U Node) .............................................. 213 Optional Mezzanine Cards .............................................................................
Installing a System Board ...................................................................... 240 Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (1U Node).......................... 241 Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (2U Node with 3.5” HDDs) ...................................................................... 243 Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (2U Node with 2.5” HDDs) ...................................................................... 245 Opening and Closing the System ..........................
2.5-inch Hard Drive Expander Configuration .............................................. 283 Removing the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration ........................................................................................... 283 Installing the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration ........................................................................................... 291 Front Panels .......................................................................
Troubleshooting a NIC .................................................................................... 308 Troubleshooting a Wet System ..................................................................... 309 Troubleshooting a Damaged System ........................................................... 310 Troubleshooting the System Battery ............................................................ 311 Troubleshooting Power Supplies .................................................................
Power Distribution Board 1 Connectors ...................................................... 334 Power Distribution Board 2 Connectors ...................................................... 335 Sensor Board Connectors .............................................................................. 335 Jumper Settings .............................................................................................. 336 System Configuration Jumper Settings on the C6220 II System Board ..............................
1 About Your System Accessing System Features during Startup The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup. Note that the hot-keys of SAS/SATA card or PXE support are available in BIOS boot mode only. There is no hot-key to boot through the UEFI mode. Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See “Start Menu” on page 68. Enters the BIOS Boot Manager. See “Boot Manager” on page 69. Starts Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) / iSCSI boot.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators This system is designed with two types of system boards: C6220 II and C6220. The system supports the following configurations: Figure 1-1. Front Panel−3.5” x12 Hard Drives With Four System Boards (C6220/C6220 II RAID Card & Onboard SATA Controller) Figure 1-2. Front Panel−3.
Figure 1-3. Front Panel−3.5” x6 Hard Drives With Two System Board (C6220 Onboard SATA Controller) Figure 1-4. Front Panel−2.5” x24 Hard Drives With Four System Boards (C6220/C6220 II RAID Card & Onboard SATA Controller) Figure 1-5. Front Panel−2.
Figure 1-6. Front Panel−2.5” x12 Hard Drives With two System Board (C6220/C6220 II Onboard SATA Controller) NOTE: For more information on the direction details of the 2.5-inch hard drive expander configuration support, see the HDD Zoning configuration tool at dell.com/support.
Item 9 Indicator, Button Or Connector Power-on indicator/ system state indicator/ power button for system board 3 Icon Description NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off. NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Figure 1-7. 3.5-inch Hard Drive Indicators 1 hard-drive activity indicator (green) 2 hard-drive status indicator (green and amber) 2 hard-drive activity indicator (green) Figure 1-8. 2.
Table 1-1. Hard-Drive Status Indicators−For 3.5"/2.
Table 1-2. Hard-Drive Status Indicators−For 2.
Service Tag The Service Tag locations for 1U node, 2U node, and the chassis are as follows: Figure 1-9 Service Tag Location for 1U Node Figure 1-10 Service Tag Location for 2U Node About Your System | 21
Figure 1-11 Service Tag Location on the Left Front Panel Figure 1-12 Service Tag Location on the Chassis 22 | About Your System
The linkage of 12 hard drives for four system boards is presented as below. Refer to Front-Panel Features and Indicators on page 14 for other configurations. Figure 1-13 Service Tag Linkage NOTE: HDD’s under warranty would be linked to the appropriate service tag of the node.
Back Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-14 Back Panel with Four System Boards Figure 1-15 Back Panel with Two System Boards Item Indicator, Button Or Connector 1 Power supply 2 1200 W/1400 W 2 Power supply 1 1200 W/1400 W 3 dual USB port Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0compliant.
Item Indicator, Button Or Connector Icon Description and system board. Lights amber when the system needs attention due to a problem. 5 LAN connector 1 Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC connectors. 6 LAN connector 2 Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC connectors. 7 Management port Dedicated management port. 8 Serial port Connects a serial device to the system. 9 VGA port Connects a VGA display to the system.
Item Indicator, Button Or Connector Icon Description system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off. NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown, press and hold the power button for five seconds. System-Board Assembly Configurations Figure 1-16. Enumeration Four System Boards for 1U Node Figure 1-17. Enumeration Three System Boards for 1U Node Figure 1-18.
Figure 1-19. Enumeration One System Board for 1U Node Figure 1-20. Enumeration Two System Boards for 2U Node Figure 1-21.
LAN Indicator Codes Figure 1-22. LAN Indicators 1 speed indicator 2 link/activity indicator Component Indicator Condition Speed indicator Solid amber Linking at 100Mbps speed Solid green Linking at 1Gbps speed (maximum) Blinking green Linking at 1Gbps speed. Activity is present: - Pre OS POST - OS without driver - OS with driver Blinking at speed relative to packet density.
Figure 1-23.
Power and System Board Indicator Codes The LEDs on the system front panel and back panel display status codes during system startup. For location of the LEDs on the front panel, see Figure 1-1 for 3.5” hard drive and Figure 1-4 for 2.5” hard drive systems. For location of the LEDs on the back panel, see Figure 1-14 and Figure 1-15. Table 1-3 lists the status associated with the status codes. Table 1-3.
Power Supply Indicator Codes 1400W Power Supply Figure 1-24. Power Supply Status Indicator 1 power supply Component AC power indicator 2 Indicator AC power indicator Condition Solid green System is on. Blinking green System is off. Off AC off.
1200W Power Supply Figure 1-25. Power Supply Status Indicator 1 power supply 2 AC power Indicator Component Indicator AC power indicator Solid green AC on. Yellow Fault. Off AC off.
BMC Heart Beat LED The system board provides BMC heart beat LED (LED17) for BMC debugs. The BMC heart beat LED is green. When the system AC power is connected, the LED lights. When BMC firmware is ready, the BMC heart beat LED blinks. Figure 1-26. BMC Heart Beat LED on the System Board C6220 II Figure 1-27.
Post Error Code Collecting System Event Log (SEL) for Investigation Whenever possible, the BIOS will output the current boot progress codes on the video screen. Progress codes are 32-bit quantities plus optional data. The 32-bit numbers include class, subclass, and operation information. The class and subclass fields point to the type of hardware that is being initialized. The operation field represents the specific initialization activity.
Error Code Error Message Error Cause Recovery Method 0012h Local Console Output Error Video device Make sure video initialization failed device is well 0013h ISA IO Controller Error ISA device's IO Make sure ISA initialization failed device is well 0014h ISA IO Resource Conflict ISA device's IO Make sure ISA initialization failed device is well 0015h ISA IO Controller Error ISA device's IO Make sure ISA initialization failed device is well 0016h ISA Floppy Controller Error Floppy Make sure fl
Error Code Error Message Error Cause Recovery Method Error KB device is well 0023h Memory Correctable Error Memory Reset power or correctable error be change new detected memory 0024h Memory Uncorrectable Error Memory Reset power or uncorrectable error change new be detected memory 0025h Memory Non-Specific Error Memory nonspecific error 0026h MP Service Self Test Error MP service self test Change processor error 0027h PCI IO Controller Error 0028h PCI IO Read Error PCI device initializa
Error Code Error Message Error Cause Recovery Method 002Fh No Microcode be Updated Processor microcode load failed Check processor stepping and microcode are match 8018h Sparing Mode is not be Configured!! Please check Memory Configuration!! Memory sparing mode failed Change memory configuration for sparing mode 8019h Mirror Mode is not be Configured!! Please check Memory Configuration!! Memory mirror mode failed Change memory configuration for mirror mode 8021h CMOS Battery Fault!! No CMOS
System Event Log Processor Error Message: “Processor Sensor, IERR error, Processor 1” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
Memory ECC Message: “Memory Sensor, Correctable ECC error, SBE warning threshold, CPU1 DIMM_A1” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h Description 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification (IPMI 2.
Byte 10 Field Event Data3 Value XXh Description DIMM bit-map locatation of bits Bit 0=1: DIMM1 error event Bit 1=1: DIMM2 error event … Bit7=1: DIMM8 error event PCI-E Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, PCI PERR, Device#, Function#, Bus# “ Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
IOH Core Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Fatal Error, xxxx bit, QPI[0] Error” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h Description 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
SB Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Correctable, MCU Parity Error” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
POST Start Event Message: “System Event, POST starts with BIOS xx.xx.xx” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h Description 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
POST End Event Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
POST Error Code Event Message: “System Firmware Progress, POST error code: UBLBh.” Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h Description 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
Byte 8 Field Event Data1 Value AXh Description 01h: OEM BIOS recovery Event 9 Event Data2 XXh 01h:Start Recovery 02h:Recovery Success 03h:Load Image Fail 04h:Signed Fail 10 Event Data3 FFh FFh: Not Present Description ME Fail Event Byte 1 Field NetFunLun Value 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision. 04h for this specification.
Sensor Data Record NOTE: The abbreviations used in the following table are: SI: Sensor Initialization DM: Deassertion Mask SC: Sensor Capabilities RM: Reading Mask AM: Assertion Mask TM: Settable/Readable Threshold Mask Event Log Only: the sensor will be only used to explain event log, and will show disable about sensor state.
Record Sensor Sensor ID Numbe Name 0007h 0x06 5V Sensor Event/Reading Type Type Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) Offset SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h 0006h 0x07 5V Standby Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) TM: 3F3Fh SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h 0009h 0x08 3.3V Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) TM: 3F3Fh SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h 0008h 001Ah 0x09 0x0A 3.
Record Sensor Sensor Sensor ID Numbe Name Type 000Dh 0x42 CPU2 Temp Temperature (01h) Event/Reading Type Threshold (01h) 000Eh 000Fh 0012h 0017h 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x60 Temperature (01h) Threshold (01h) DIMM ZONE 2 Temp Temperature (01h) Threshold (01h) Memory SI: 7Fh SC: 68h AM: 0A95h DM: 7A95h DIMM ZONE 1 Temp PCH Temp Temperature (01h) Offset TM: 3838h SI: 7Fh SC: 68h AM: 0A95h DM: 7A95h TM: 3838h SI: 7Fh SC: 68h AM: 0A95h DM: 7A95h Threshold (01h) TM: 3838h SI: 7Fh SC: 68h AM: 0A95h DM
Record Sensor Sensor ID Numbe Name N/A 0x2F Session Audit (Event Log Only) 0019h 0xA3 Sys Pwr Monitor Sensor Event/Reading Type Type Session Audit N/A (2Ah) System ACPI Power State (22h) Offset N/A Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 01h SC: 40h AM: 0021h DM: 0000h Dynamic 0xB6 RM: 0021h PSU1 Status Power Supply Sensor-specific (74h) SI: 67h SC: 40h (08h) AM: 000Bh DM: 000Bh Dynamic 0xB7 RM: 000Bh PSU2 Status Power Supply Sensor-specific (74h) SI: 67h SC: 40h (08h) AM: 000Bh DM: 000Bh Dynamic 0xB8 RM: 000
Record Sensor Sensor ID Numbe Name Dynamic 0x64 12V Sensor Type Voltage(02h) Event/Reading Type Threshold(01h) Offset Dynamic 0xB1 Inlet Temp Temperature (01h) Threshold(01h) Variable Dynamic 0xB3 Input Voltage Voltage(02h) Threshold(01h) Variable Dynamic 0xB4 Input Current Current(03h) Threshold(01h) Variable Dynamic 0xB5 SC FW Status Management Sensor-specific Subsystem (0x6F) Health(28h) Variable Dynamic 0xC7 HDD 1 Status Drive Slot (Bay)(0Dh) Sensor-specific (0x6F) Variable Dyn
Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of rack installation, system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. NOTE: Always check for updates on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
• • 1U node can’t support PCI-E and Mezzanine card at the same time. 2U node only can be installed one PCI-E and Mezzanine card by each MB. NOTE: The full configuration includes two processors, sixteen DIMMs, one PCI-E card for 1U node/two PCI-E cards for 2U node, and one mezzanine card. Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 3.
115W 12*HDD 12*HDD 8*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card 130W (8 core) 12*HDD 10 * HDD 4*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card 130W (4 core) 8*HDD Full configuration 135W 4*HDD not support not support not support 16*DIMM, w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card 4*HDD 4*HDD, Full configuration w/o PCI-E card, 16*DIMM, w/o mezzanine card
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 2.
w/o mezzanine card 130W (4 core) 135W 16*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration 16*DIMM, not support not support not support w/o PCI-E card, w/ 1* mezzanine card 8*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration 16*DIMM, 56 | About Your System not support w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 3.
135W 12*HDD 8*HDD 4 * HDD Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, not support w/ 2*PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 2.
w/o mezzanine card 130W (4 core) 135W 24*HDD 24*HDD 16*HDD 8*HDD Full configuration Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, 8*HDD 16*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, w/ 1*PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine not support w/ 2*PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card About Your System | 59
C6220 II System Configuration Limitations by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 product family NOTE: The full configuration includes two processors, sixteen DIMMs, one PCI-E card for 1U node/two PCI-E cards for 2U node, and one mezzanine card. NOTE: To ensure the regular thermal in the system, when the processors are mixedly installed, the HDD configurations of the entire chassis follow the rules regarding to the sled which is installed with the most demanding processor.
System Configuration Limitations by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 product family Processor Bin 1U (1-4 Node) 2U (1-2 Node) 1U (1-4 Node) 2U (1-2 Node) 3.5” HDDs 3.5” HDDs 2.5” HDDs 2.
C6220 II Fresh Air Support NOTE: The full configuration for 1U node is equiped with one system board installed with two processors, sixteen DIMMs, one PCI-E card, and one mezzanine card. Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 3.
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 3.
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 2.
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 3.
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 1U node with 2.5” HDD configuration CPU Power 10 ~ 30 °C 35 °C 40 °C 45 °C E5-2600 135W 8* HDDs 8* HDDs not support not support Full configuration 8 DIMMs w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 2.
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 2.
2 Using the System Setup Program Start Menu The system employs the latest Insyde BIOS, which is stored in Flash memory. The Flash memory supports the Plug and Play specification, and contains a System Setup program, the Power On Self Test (POST) routine, and the PCI auto-configuration utility. This system board supports system BIOS shadowing, enabling the BIOS to execute from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM.
Boot Manager During BIOS POST, press F11 can enter Boot Manager to select boot device.
If UEFI OS was installed, the UEFI OS partition will be present on the boot option.
• Boot Manager – Legacy Mode Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to diagnose and fix problems on a server, which has not successfully booted the OS. The centerpiece of the console redirection is the BIOS Console. The BIOS Console is a Flash ROM-resident utility that redirects input and output over a serial or modem connection. The BIOS supports console redirection to a serial port.
After reconnecting the console, if the display is abnormal it is recommended that you reflash the screen by pressing the . The following are different modes for Console Redirection: 1 External serial port. 2 3 Internal serial connector as Serial Over LAN (SOL). BMC SOL. Enabling and Configuring Console Redirection External Serial Port To enable SOL feature in the external serial port mode, perform the following steps: 1 Connect the serial cable to the serial port and host system.
• Remote Access: enabled • Serial port number: COM2 as SOL • Serial Port Mode: 115200 8, n, 1 • Flow Control: None • Redirection After BIOS POST: Always • Terminal Type: VT100 To do this, see “Remote Access Configuration” on page 114. Note that the host and client need to have the same network section. BMC Serial Over LAN There are two modes of BMC LAN port configuration-Dedicated NIC and Shared NIC to enable Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
• DHCP Enabled: Disabled or Enabled (Enabled if DHCP server support) • IP Address: 192.168.001.003 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000 • Gateway Address: 000.000.000.000 To do this, see “Set BMC LAN Configuration” on page 113. Note that the host and client need to have the same network section. To enable SOL feature in the mode of Shared-NIC, perform the following steps: 1 Connect the LAN cable to NIC connector 1. For location of NIC connector 1 on the back panel, see Figure 1-14 item 5.
Serial Port Connection List Signal Type Serial Console Redirection BMC Serial Over LAN Scorpion Serial Over LAN Enabled Setup Option Serial Serial Port Port Address Number COM1 3F8h/2F8h Enabled COM1 2F8h/3F8h ttyS1 Enabled COM2 as SOL COM2 as SOL COM2 as SOL COM2 as SOL 3F8h/2F8h ttyS1 2F8h/3F8h ttyS0 3F8h/2F8h ttyS1 2F8h/3F8h ttyS0 Remote Access Enabled Enabled Enabled OS Setting Output ttyS0 Serial Port Management Port Internal Serial Connector Using the System Setup Program | 75
Main Menu The main menu displays information about your system boards and BIOS. Main Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Option System Date Description Displays the current date. System Time Displays the current time. BIOS Build Date Displays the Build date. Product Name Displays the product name.
Option Service Tag Description Displays the service tag of the product. The service tag field should match what is physically on the service tag of the node. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the product. BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. MRC Version Displays the version of MRC. ME Version Displays the current ME version. BMC Version Displays the version of BMC. Note: BMC version will not present if not detected. VBIOS Version Displays the current Video BIOS version.
Advanced Menu This option displays a table of items that defines advanced information about your system. CAUTION: Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.
Power Management Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: Option Power Management (OS Control default) Description This field sets the System Power Management to Maximum Performance mode, OS Control mode, or Node Manager mode. CPU Power Capping (P-state 0 default) This option can decide the highest performance P-state in OS. This setting only can be seen when “Power Management” be selected to “OS Control” mode.
Option Energy Efficient Policy (Balanced default) Description This field sets the Energy Efficient Policy to Max Performance mode, Balanced mode, or Low Power mode. This option works while the OS is not supported power management control of processor only. Chassis Power Management Option Chassis PSU Configuration Description The option provides management and monitoring of PSUs and the minimum set of requirements that this server must satisfy.
Chassis PSU Configuration 1 2 Enter the server BIOS setup screen. Enter Advanced/Power Management/Chassis Power Management/ Chassis PSU Configuration, and the following options are for Chassis PSU Configuration functions: • • Required Power Supplies Sets the number of power supplies that is required to run the servers in the chassis. Redundant Power Supplies Sets the number of power supplies that is redundant.
Option Required Power Supplies Description This is the number of power supplied that is required to run the servers in the chassis. (The default is referring from FCB F/W thru BMC by IPMI command) Redundant Power Supplies This is the number of power supplied that is redundant.
Power Capping 1 2 Enter the server BIOS setup screen. Enter Advanced/Power Management/Chassis Power Management/ Power Capping, and the following options are for Chassis PSU Configuration functions: • • • • Power Budget – This is the power budget available. It is the summary of each PSU’s capacity. (i.e. based on the number of PSUs and the max capacity of each PSU) The max capacity of each PSU is 1100 Watt or 1400Watt supportable. Therefore Power Budget will not exceed 2660 Watt in this system.
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Option Power Budget Description Shows this chassis available power wattage. Chassis Level Capping (Disabled default) Enables or disables the Chassis Level Capping. (The default is referring from BMC) Chassis Power Capping The capping value range limits at power budget of PSU design. (These is no default value) Sled Power Capping (0 default) The servers own capping infrastructure is able to determine power consumption of the sleds.
Emergency Throttling When the power emergency process starts, an event will be generated by FCB. And there is a record on the SELs. FCB monitors the error conditions such as "PSU lost over than the number of Redundant PSU", "PSU fail event (OC, UV, OT, …)", "Fan fail", "Ambient temp/Power abnormal", "MIC card" etc. 1 2 Enter the server BIOS setup screen.
Option Description Sets the sled level policy when emergency throttling event trigger. • Sled Level Policy (Chassis Level default) Chassis Level Policy (Throttling default)) Chassis Level: The option allows overriding the chassis level policy for a specific server. • Throttling: The compute sled throttling when emergency throttling event trigger. • Power Off: Turn off compute sled power when emergency throttling event trigger.
Option Description emergency throttling event trigger. • Power Off: Turn off the server power when emergency throttling event trigger.
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Option Active Processor Cores (All Cores default) Description This field controls the number of enabled core in each processor. Frequency Ratio (Auto default) Sets frequency multiplier as maximum level. Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled default) Some OS, which is (NT4), will fails if the value returned in EAX is >3 when CPUID instruction is executed with EAX=0. Disabled - this setting disables the 3 or less limit.
Option C-States (Enabled default) Description Enabled - The processor can operate in all available Power C States. Disabled - There are no C States available for the processor. C1E State (Enabled default) Enabled - The C1-E is enabled by default. Disabled - The C1-E is disabled by users in their own liability. There will be warning message in both the BIOS Setup help text and the pop up message when the option is changing. C6 State (Enabled default) Enabled - The C6 is disabled by default.
Option CPU RAPL Big Dial (Scorpion, Nemo only) (Off default) CPU RAPL Small Dial (Scorpion, Nemo only) (0 default) Prefetch Configuration Description Sets off to disable CPU RAPL feature. Power Limit (Watt#)=CPU RAPL Big Dial – CPU RAPL Small Dial. Power Limit (Watt#) = CPU RAPL Big Dial – CPU RAPL Small Dial. Configures Prefetch. (Invisible if CPU do not support.
Prefetch Configuration Option Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Enabled default) Description Includes MLC Spatial Prefetcher. Disabled - The processor will only fetch the cache line that contains the data currently required by processor. Enabled - Enables the processor to fetch the adjacent cache line in the other half of the sector. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) Includes MLC Stremaer Prefetcher. DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Enabled default) This field enables/disables the DCU Streamer Prefetcher.
Memory Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: Option Description Memory Frequency (Auto default) Memory Throttling Mode (Enabled default) Memory frequency selections in MHz. Memory Operating Mode (Optimizer Mode default) Selects the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. Enables or disables the memory to run in closed-loop thermal throttling mode.
Option Demand Scrubbing (Enabled default) Patrol Scrubbing (Enabled default) Memory Operating Voltage (Auto default) Description copied to the spare rank and the failed rank is disabled. With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by one rank per channel. For example, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 32 GB quad-rank DIMMs, the available system memory is: 32 GB x 16(DIMMs) – 32/4 (rank size) x 8 (channels) = 448 GB.
Option Description 1.25 V indicates all DIMMs in the system are operating at 1.25 volts. NOTE: BIOS will auto restrict selection if DIMM does not support low voltage. NUMA Support (Enabled default) Disabled – for BIOS setup to allow users enable the node interleave option. This is for NUMA systems that allow memory interleaving across all processor nodes. Enabled – for BIOS setup to allow users disable the node interleave option.
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Option Embedded SATA Controller (AHCI default) Description Off – Disables the SATA controller. The token applies to the first on-board SATA controller. IDE – Enables the SATA controller. Sets the device class code as IDE and uses PCI IRQ (referred as Native mode). This token applies to the first on-board SATA controller. AHCI – Enables the SATA controller. Sets the device class code as SATA and sets up the AHCI BARs and registers. This token applies to the first on-board SATA controller.
Option Embedded SATA Link Rate (Auto default) Description Auto – Sets the SATA link rate at maximum as 6.0 Gbps. 1.5 Gbps – Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 1.5 Gbps. For power consumption. SATA Port 0 (Auto default) SATA Port 1 (Auto default) SATA Port 2 (Auto default) 3.0 Gpbs – Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 3.0 Gbps. Off – Sets the 1st Serial ATA drive controller to Off. Auto – Sets the 1st Serial ATA drive controller to Auto (enabled if present, POST error if not present).
PCI Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: NOTE: The PCI-E Gen2 x16 slot 1 and slot 2 are supported up to Gen2 5.0 Gigabits bandwidth. If user inserts Gen3 .0 devices into the 2 slots that will only train at Gen 2.0 speed, not Gen 3.0. Option Embedded Network Devices Description Configure embedded network devices. NIC Enumeration (Onboard default) Onboard – Default. Sets PXE boot from on-board NIC then Add-on NIC adapter.
VT for Direct I/O (Disabled default) SR-IOV Global Enable (Disabled default) I/OAT DMA Engine (Disabled default) Enables/Disables I/O VTd Error. Maximum Payload Size (Auto default) Auto – Auto detects the PCI-E maximum payload size. Enables/Disables BIOS support for SRIOV devices. Enables/Disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) DMA Engine option. This feature should be enabled only if the hardware and software support I/OAT. 128 Bytes – Sets the PCI-E maximum payload size to 128 Bytes.
Embedded Network Devices Option Embedded NIC1 (Enabled with PXE default) Description Disabled – Disables the system’s primary embedded network interface controller. Enabled with PXE – Enables the system’s primary embedded network interface controller (full-function), including its PXE boot-ROM. Enabled without PXE – Enables the system’s primary embedded network interface controller, but don’t enable the NIC’s associated PXE or RPL boot-ROM. iSCSI Remote Boot – Enables NIC1 with iSCSI Remote Boot.
Option Embedded NIC2 (Enabled without PXE default) Description Disabled – Disables the system’s secondary embedded network interface controller. Enabled with PXE – Enables the system’s secondary embedded network interface controller (full-function), including its PXE boot-ROM. Enabled without PXE – Enables the system’s secondary embedded network interface controller, but don’t enable the NIC’s associated PXE or RPL bootROM. iSCSI Remote Boot – Enables NIC2 with iSCSI Remote Boot.
ISCSI Remote Boot Option iSCSI Initiator Name Description The worldwide unique name if the initiator. Only iqn. Format is accepted. Enable DHCP (Disabled default) Initiator IP Address Initiator Subnet Mask Gateway Disables/Enables DHCP. Target IP Target IP Address Target Port Boot LUN Targets Name Enters IP address in dotted-decimal notation Targets Port Hexadecimal representation of LU number CHAP Type (None default) None, one way CHAP or mutual CHAP. Enters IP address in dotted-decimal notation.
Active State Power Management Configuration Option PCIe Slot ASPM (Disabled default) Description Disabled - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the PCI-E Link of port 2. All entry is disabled. L1 - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the given PCI-E Link of port 2. L1 entry is enabled. Onboard LAN ASPM (Disabled default) Disabled - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the PCI-E Link of port4. All entry is disabled. L1 - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the given PCI-E Link of port4.
Option ASPM (Disabled default) NB-SB Link ASPM (L1 default) Description the PCI-E Link of port11. All entry is disabled. L1 - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the given PCI-E Link of port11. L1 entry is enabled. Disabled - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the NB-SB. All entry is disabled. L1 - Controls the level of ASPM supported on the NBSB. L1 entry is enabled.
USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: Option Embedded USB Controller (Enabled default) Description Causes the BIOS to enable/disable the built-in USB controller at system startup. USB Port with BMC (Enabled default) External USB Port1 (Enabled default) This feature allows the users to electrically disable / enable the internal USB port which contacts to BMC. This feature allows the users to electrically disable / enable the external USB port 1.
Security Menu This page enables you to set the security parameters. Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: NOTE: A warning message popps up, which needs users to confirm the requirement before enabling “Prevent Back-flash”.
Option Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Description Indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed is displayed. If not, Not Installed is displayed. Indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password.
Option Change User Password Prevent Back-flash (Disabled default) Description password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for confirmation. Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly. If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears. The password is stored in NVRAM after ezPORT completes. The password is required at boot time, or when the user enters the Setup utility. Installs or changes the User password. The field cannot be disabled once the field is enabled.
Server Menu This page enables you to configure Server parameters. Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: Option Status of BMC Description Displays the BMC status. IPMI Specification Version Displays the IPMI specification version. BMC Firmware Version Displays the BMC firmware version. NIC1 MAC Address Displays the NIC1 MAC address. NIC2 MAC Address Displays the NIC2 MAC address.
Option (Enabled default) Description ROM update. Enabled – Enables the ACPI SPMI Table for IPMI driver installation. Set BMC LAN Configuration Inputs for Set LAN Configuration command. Each item in this group may take considerable amount of time. Remote Access Configuration Configures Remote Access. Restore on AC Power Loss (Power On default) Power Off - After an AC power loss, when AC power is restored, the system will stay off.
Set BMC LAN Configuration Select Set BMC LAN Configuration to view the following submenu: Option Channel Number Description Displays the channel number. Channel Number Status Displays the channel number status. BMC LAN Port Configuration (Shared-NIC default) Sets BMC LAN Port to dedicated-NIC or shared-NIC. BMC NIC IP Source (DHCP default) Sets BMC LAN to get LAN IP from Static/ DHCP mode. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address IPv6 Mode Sets BMC LAN IP address. Sets BMC LAN subnet mask.
Option (Disabled default) Description Remote Access Configuration Select Remote Access Configuration to view the following submenu: 114 | Using the System Setup Program
Option Remote Access (Enabled default) Description Disabled - Serial Console Redirection Off. Enabled - Enables Serial Console Redirection. Serial Port Number (COM2 as SOL default) COM1- serial Console Redirection On, output to COM1. See also token D7h. Serial Port Address (3F8h/2F8h default) COM2 as SOL-serial Console redirection On, output to COM2. 3F8h/2F8h - By default, set rear serial port address as 0x3F8 and internal serial port address as 0x2F8.
Boot Menu This page enables you to set POST boot parameters. Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen: Option Quiet Boot (Enabled default) Description Enabled – Enables the display of the splash or summary screen, rather than the detail of the POST flow. Disabled- Disables the display of the splash or summary screen. The user is able to see the detail of the POST messages. Pause on Errors (Disabled default) Enables/Disables the BIOS from prompting for F1/F2 on error.
Option (BIOS default) Description Firmware Interface (UEFI). Legacy – Enables booting to Legacy mode, ensures compatibility with operating systems that do not support UEFI. Boot Type Order Configures Boot Type Order, Network/ Hard Disk/ RAID/ USB Storage/ CD/ DVD ROM.
Option Save Changes and Exit Description Exits system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Discard Changes and Exit Exits system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. Save Changes Save your changes and without exiting system. Discard Changes Saves Discards changes. Load Optimal Defaults Loads optimal default values for all the setup questions.
of BMC LAN port as 10.106.42.120) Table 2-1. The D4 Token Table Token Setup option Description 002D Embedded NIC1 Enables the system’s primary embedded network interface controller (full-function), including its PXE boot-ROM. 002E Embedded NIC1 Disables the system’s primary embedded network interface controller.
Token Setup option Description 0088 Video Enumeration The first add-in video controller is used for boot-time messages. Depending on the BIOS search order and system slot layout. 008C Embedded USB Controller Causes the BIOS to enable the built-in USB controller at system startup. 008D Embedded USB Controller Causes the BIOS to disable the built-in USB controller at system startup. 00A1 Restore on AC Power Loss After an AC power loss, when AC power is restored, the system will stay off.
Token Setup option Description 00D7 Serial port Number Serial Console redirection ON - output to COM2. 00D8 Load Optimal Defaults Requests a optimal default of SETUP values on the next boot. 00FE Legacy USB Support System does not provide legacy USB support for operating system. 00FF Legacy USB Support System provides legacy USB support for operating system. 0117 SATA Port0 Sets the 1st Serial ATA drive controller to OFF.
Token Setup option Description 0137 Embedded Enables the SATA controller. Sets the device class code as SATA Controller IDE and uses PCI IRQ (referred as Native mode). This token applies to the first on-board SATA controller. 0138 Embedded Enables the SATA controller. Sets the device class code as SATA Controller SATA and sets up the AHCI BARs and registers. This token applies to the first on-board SATA controller. Embedded Enables the SATA controller.
Token Setup option Description 0169 Max CPUID Value Limit Some OS's (NT4) will fail if the value returned in EAX is > 3 when CPUID instruction is executed with EAX=0. This setting will limit CPUID function to 3. Disables the SAS controller. The token applies to on-board SAS controller 016F Embedded SAS Controller 0170 Embedded SAS Controller Enables the SAS controller. Sets the device class code as AHCI/RAID and executes the RAID Option ROM. This token applies to on-board SAS controller.
Token Setup option Description 01CF I/OAT DMA Engine Enables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) DMA Engine option. This feature should be enabled only if the hardware and software support I/OAT. 01D0 I/OAT DMA Engine Disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) DMA Engine option. This feature should be disabled only if the hardware and software support I/OAT. 01DA Embedded NIC1 Enables NIC1 with iSCSI Remote Boot. 01DB 01EA Embedded NIC2 Enables NIC2 with iSCSI Remote Boot.
Token Setup option Description 0224 Embedded The embedded video controller is enabled, and it is the Video Controller primary video device. 0225 Embedded The embedded video controller is disabled. Video Controller 022D Boot Mode Enables booting to Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) capable operating systems. 022E Boot Mode Enables booting to legacy mode, ensures compatibility with operating systems that do not support UEFI.
Token Setup option Description 0252 N/A The second NIC is used for PXE boot, followed by NIC1. 0254 3F8h/2F8h By default, set rear serial port address as 0x3F8 and internal serial port address as 0x2F8. 0257 2F8h/3F8h Set rear serial port address as 0x2F8 and internal serial port address as 0x3F8. 025D Optimizer Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Optimizer. 025E Spare Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Sparing.
Token Setup option Description 027B HT Assist Allows user the ability to disable the Probe Filter chipset option from BIOS setup. There are some applications that may have lower performance with the chipset feature enabled. 027C HT Assist Allows user the ability to enable the Probe Filter chipset option from BIOS setup. There are some applications that may have lower performance with the chipset feature disabled. 02A1 C1E State 02A2 C1E State The C1-E is enabled by default.
Token Setup option Description 02B8 Memory Operating Voltage This setting indicates the memory operating voltage will be set automatically by the Memory initialization code and depends upon the installed DIMM's capability and the memory configuration of the system. This is the default setting and will set the Memory Operating voltage to the POR voltage. 02C5 DCU Streamer Prefetcher DCU Streamer Prefetcher This field enables (Default) the DCU Streamer Prefetcher.
Token 401D 4022 Setup option Redirection After The BIOS console redirection, if enabled, operates during the BIOS boot only and is disabled prior to OS BIOS POST boot hand-off. See also tokens BFh, C0h, D7h, 401Ah and 401Bh. 1st Boot Device Whenever the BIOS boots the system, the first PXEcapable device is inserted as the first device in the boot sequence.
Token Setup option Description 4801 APML Allows user to enable the Advanced Platform Management Link mode for AMD CPUs. 4802 Processor Power Capping To decide the highest performance P-state in OS. (P0state) 4803 Processor Power Capping To decide the highest performance P-state in OS. (P1state) 4804 Processor Power Capping To decide the highest performance P-state in OS. (P2state) 4805 Processor Power Capping To decide the highest performance P-state in OS.
Token Setup option Description 4812 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 800MHz. 4813 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 1000MHz. 4814 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 1200MHz. 4815 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 1600MHz. 4816 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 2000MHz. 4817 Non Coherent HT Link Speed Set HT Link speed as 2600MHz. 4820 Memory Turbo Mode Memory Turbo Mode Disables memory turbo mode.
Token Setup option Description 4828 Memory Sets memory running as Open Loop Throughput Throttling Mode Throttling (OLTT) (Default). 4829 Memory Sets memory running as Closed Loop Thermal Throttling Throttling Mode (CLTT). 482A DRAM Scrubbing 482B DRAM Scrubbing 482C Demand Scrubbing Disables Demand scrubbing is the ability to write corrected data back to the memory once a correctable error is detected on a read transaction.
Token Setup option Description 4836 Embedded SATA Link Rate Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 3.0 Gbps. 4840 PCI-E Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on the PCI-E Link of port. All entry disabled. 4841 PCI-E Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on the given PCI-E Link of port. L0s entry enabled. 4842 PCI-E Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on the given PCI-E Link of port. L1 entry enabled.
Token Setup option Description 484A Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supportedto on-board LAN. L0s entry downstream enabled. 484B Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported to on-board LAN. L0s entry downstream and L1 enabled. 484C Mezzanine Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on Mezzanine Slot. All entry disabled. 484D Mezzanine Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on Mezzanine Slot. L0s entry enabled.
Token Setup option Description 4856 Maximum Payload Size Sets the PCI-E maximum payload size to 256 Bytes. 4857 WHEA Support Disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. 4858 WHEA Support Enables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. 4859 NIC Enumeration Default, Set PXE boot from on-board NIC then Add-on NIC adapter. 485A NIC Enumeration Set PXE boot from Add-on NIC adapter then on-board NIC. 485B PCI-E Generation Set the PCI signaling rate at Gen3 8.0 Gigabits bandwidth.
Token Setup option Description 4870 Force PXE Boot only Disables PXE to be the boot device only. 4871 Force PXE Boot only Enables PXE to be the boot device only. The system retrying to boot from PXE device. 4873 Active Processor Cores This field controls the number of enabled 16 cores in each processor. By default, the maximum number of cores per processor will be enabled. 4877 PCI-E Slot1 This feature will allow the users to electrically disable PCI-E Slot1.
Token 488B 488C 488D 488E 488F 4890 4891 4892 4893 4894 4895 4896 4897 4898 48A0 Setup option Description 3rd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 4th Boot Device 4th Boot Device 4th Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device 5th Boot Device 5th Boot Device 5th Boot Device 5th Boot Device ACPI SPMI Table ACPI SPMI Table Sets Hard Disk as 3rd boot device. Sets RAID as 3rd boot device. Sets USB Storage as 3rd boot device. Sets CD/DVD ROM as 3rd boot device.
Token Setup option Description 48A9 IPv6 AutoConfig Enables IPv6 auto configuration. 48AA Serial Port Mode Console Redirection baud rate will be set to 3,8400 bits per second. 48AB 48AC 48AD 48AE Flow Control Flow Control Flow Control Terminal Type 48AF 48B0 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Remote access flow controls by none. Remote access flow controls by hardware. Remote access flow controls by software.
Token Setup option Description 48C9 48CA 48CB 48CC QPI Frequency QPI Frequency QPI Frequency QPI Frequency Sets the QPI Sets the QPI Sets the QPI Sets the QPI 48CD QPI Frequency Sets the QPI frequency runs at 8.000GT. 48D0 Energy Efficient Policy Controls the energy efficient policy as performance profile to configure all necessary settings. 48D1 Energy Efficient Policy Default, controls the energy efficient policy as balance profile to configure all necessary settings.
Token Setup option Description 48DF Dell ePSA Diagnostic Tool Requests auto launchs ePSA diagnostic tool on the next boot. 48E0 N/A The NIC3 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1. 48E1 N/A 48E2 N/A The NIC4 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1. The NIC5 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1. 48E3 N/A The NIC6 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1.
Token Setup option Description 48EF N/A The RAID HDD4 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F0 N/A The RAID HDD5 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F1 N/A The RAID HDD6 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F2 N/A 48F3 N/A The RAID HDD7 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. The RAID HDD8 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F4 N/A The RAID HDD9 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot.
Token Setup option Description 4900 PCI-E Slot1 This feature allows user to enable PCI-E Slot1 without option ROM initialization.
Token Setup option Description 491B PCI 64 BIT DECODE Enable pci 64 bit decode 491C PCI 64 BIT DECODE Auto config pci 64 bit decode 4875 Perfmon and DFX Disable Perfmon and DFX Devices Devices 4876 Perfmon and DFX Enable Perfmon and DFX Devices Devices 4B00h Prevent Back-flash This feature prohibits the system downgrading below BIOS 2.1.0, the field cannot be disabled once the field is enabled. 4B01h Prevent Back-flash This field is default disabled for the compliance of BIOS updating.
Get Command Support App (0x06) 0x0A O Y Get Command Sub-function Support Get Configurable Commands Get Configurable Command Sub-functions Set Command Enables Get Command Enables App (0x06) App (0x06) App (0x06) 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D O O O Y Y Y App (0x06) App (0x06) 0x60 0x61 O O Y Y Set Command Sub-function Enables App (0x06) 0x62 O Y Get Command Sub-function Enables App (0x06) 0x63 O Y Get OEM NetFn IANA Support App (0x06) 0x64 O Y Reset Watchdog Timer App (0x06) 0x22 M Y Set Wa
Get AuthCode App (0x06) 0x3F O Y Set Channel Access Get Channel Access Get Channel Info Set User Access Get User Access Set User Name Get User Name Set User Password Activate Payload Deactivate Payload Get Payload Activation Status Get Payload Instance Info Set User Payload Access Get User Payload Access Get Channel Payload Support Get Channel Payload Version Get Channel OEM Payload Info Master Write-Read Get Channel Cipher Suites Suspend/Resume Payload Encryption Set Channel Security Keys Get System I
Get System Restart Cause Set System Boot Options Get System Boot Options Get POH Counter Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0F O O O O S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) 0x00 0x01 0x02 M M M Y Y Y S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 M M M M M M O O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E
Set Sensor Reading And Event Status S/E (0x04) 0x30 O Y Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) 0x10 0x11 0x12 M M M Y Y Y Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C M O M M M M O M O/M O/M O O O Y 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x5A 0x5B M O O M M M O M M
Get SEL Time UTC Offset Set SEL Time UTC Offset Storage (0x0A) Storage (0x0A) 0x5C 0x5D O O Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 M M O O Y Y Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17
Get Firmware Version Set Firmware Update Status Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) 0x13 0x16 Table 2-3. The Power Management Settings Maximum Setup Menu Setting Performance (48DB) D4 Setup Page Setting Option Token Power Power Management Max.
Setup Menu Setting Setup Page Setting Maximum Performance (48DB) D4 Option Token Auto 4834 Energy Efficiency (48DC) D4 Option Token 1.
3 Installing System Components Safety Instructions WARNING: Working on systems that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. CAUTION: System components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharge of static electricity. 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.
Inside the System 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 came with the product.
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Hard Drives Removing a 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Blank CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. NOTE: This section is applicable to systems with hot-swappable hard drives only. 1 Pull the hard-drive blank out of the hard-drive bay. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Removing or Installing a 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Blank 1 3.5-inch hard-drive blank Installing a 3.
Removing a 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Blank CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. NOTE: This section is applicable to systems with hot-swappable hard drives only. 3 Pull the handle to remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive blank out of the hard-drive bay. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Removing or Installing a 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Blank 1 2.5-inch hard-drive blank 3 latch 2 handle Installing a 2.
Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier The installation and removal procedures for the 3.5-inch hard drive and the 2.5-inch hard drive are similar. Following is an example showing the replacement procedure of a 3.5-inch hard drive. 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.
Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier 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 came with the product.
CAUTION: When installing a hard-drive carrier, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with the operating system. 1 Remove the four screws. See Figure 3-6.
Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard-Drive Carrier 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 came with the product. 1 Place the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier.
Removing a Power Supply 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 came with the product. CAUTION: The System requires at least one power supply to operate normally.
Installing a Power Supply 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 came with the product. CAUTION: The System requires at least one power supply to operate normally.
System-Board Assembly Removing a Dummy System-Board Tray 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 came with the product.
Installing a Dummy System-Board Tray 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 came with the product.
Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a System-Board Assembly 1 retaining latch 2 screw 3 handle 4 system-board assembly Installing a System-Board Assembly 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.
Air Baffle Removing the Air Baffle 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 came with the product. 1 Remove the system-board assembly.
Installing the Air Baffle 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 came with the product. 1 Replace the air baffle into the system-board assembly.
Figure 3-12. The Top View of the Installed Air Baffle 3 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164. Heat Sinks Removing the Heat Sink 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.
1 Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-Board Assembly" on page 163. 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. 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. 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-13.
Installing the Heat Sink 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 came with the product. 1 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink.
2 Remove the heat sink, see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 167. CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 3 4 5 Position your thumbs firmly over the processor socket-release levers and release the levers from the locked position. Rotate the levers 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-14. Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.
Installing a Processor 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 came with the product.
CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can cause grease to contact the processor shield, which can cause contamination of the processor socket. 8 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-13. 9 Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-13. 10 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164. 11 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
4 Lift the interposer extender for 2U node out of the interposer-extender tray. See Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15. Removing and Installing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node 1 screw (5) 3 interposer-extender tray 2 interposer extender for 2U node Installing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164. Removing the Interposer Extender Tray for 2U Node 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.
1 screw (4) 3 system-board assembly 2 interposer-extender tray Installing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node Tray 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.
Expansion-Card Assembly and Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Card for 1U Node 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 came with the product.
4 5 Remove the screw securing the expansion card. See Figure 3-18. Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-18. If you are removing the card permanently, install an expansion-card slot cover over the empty expansion slot opening, and close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-18. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Installing the Expansion Card for 1U Node 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 came with the product.
Removing the Expansion Card for 2U Node 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 came with the product. 1 Remove the system-board assembly.
Figure 3-20. Removing the Expansion-card Lock Cover for 2U Node 1 expansion-card assembly 2 screw (4) 3 expansion-card lock cover 4 expansion card 6 Remove the screw securing the expansion card. See Figure 3-21. 7 Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-21. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening, and close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-21.
Figure 3-21.
8 Install the expansion-card slot cover and screw securing the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-22. Figure 3-22.
9 Install the expansion-card lock cover and screws securing to the expansion card bracket. See Figure 3-23. Figure 3-23. Installing the Expansion-card Lock Cover for 2U Node 1 expansion-card bracket 3 expansion-card lock cover 2 screw (4) Installing the Expansion Card for 2U Node CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Assembly" on page 163. Remove the four screws that secure the expansion-card assembly. 5 6 Lift the expansion-card assembly away from the system-board assembly. Remove the screw securing the filler bracket. 7 Grasp the filler bracket by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-cards slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
PCI-E Slot Priority 1. 2. The C6220 II system board is designed with only one mezzanine card slot, which is PCI-E Gen 3 x8 mezzanine slot 3, so there is no priority concern. Since the C6220 II system board can be assembled onto the 1U systemboard tray or 2U system-board tray, follow the slot priority below: For the system with 1U C6220 II system-board assembly, only one PCIE card can be installed in the PCI-E Gen3x16 slot 1.
RAID Card The installation and removal procedures and cable routing for the RAID Cards including LSI 9265-8i with BBU, LSI 9210-8i HBA and LSI 9285-8e with BBU are similar; refer to the indications for details.
LSI 9265-8i Card NOTE: The LSI 9265-8i card assembly should include the RAID Battery interposer card which is connected to the RAID battery. The illustrations in this section are just for your removal and installation reference. For more information of the RAID battery, see “LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery” on page 201. Removing the LSI 9265-8i Card for 1U Node CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-24. Removing the LSI 9265-8i Card Assembly for 1U Node 1 3 5 6 LSI 9265-8i-card assembly system-board assembly 2 screw (4) Remove the screw securing the LSI 9265-8i card. See Figure 3-25. Grasp the LSI 9265-8i card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-25. If you are removing the card permanently, install an expansion-card slot cover over the empty expansion slot opening, and close the expansion-card latch.
Figure 3-25.
Installing the LSI 9265-8i Card for 1U Node 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 came with the product.
10 Replace the four screws that secure the LSI 9265-8i card assembly. 11 Install the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164. Cable Routing for LSI 9265-8i Card (1U Node) 1 2 3 Connect the mini-SAS cable to the LSI 9265-8i card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connector on the system board. Connect the mini-SAS&SGPIO cable to the LSI 9265-8i card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the system board.
Figure 3-26.
4 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the CPU heat sinks. Figure 3-27.
Removing the LSI 9265-8i Card for 2U Node NOTE: The LSI 9265-8i card assembly should include the BBU interposer card which is connected to the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery. The illustrations in this section are just for your removal and installation reference. For more information of the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery, see “LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery” on page 201. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-28. Removing the LSI 9265-8i Card Assembly for 2U Node 1 3 LSI 9265-8i-card assembly system-board assembly 2 screw (5) 5 Remove the four screws securing the LSI 9265-8i card lock cover. See Figure 3-29. 6 Remove the LSI 9265-8i card lock cover. SeeFigure 3-29.
Figure 3-29.
7 8 Remove the screw securing the LSI 9265-8i card. See Figure 3-30. Grasp the LSI 9265-8i card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-30. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening, and close the expansion-card latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Installing the LSI 9265-8i Card for 2U Node 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 came with the product.
11 Install the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164. Cable Routing for LSI 9265-8i Card (2U Node) 1 2 3 4 Connect the mini-SAS&SGPIO cable to the LSI 9265-8i card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the interposer extender for 2U node. Ensure the cables go through the cable clip ring. See Figure 3-31.
NOTE: When connecting the RAID battery cable, the BBU interposer card should be installed on the LSI 9265-8i card. The BBU interposer card in the figure below is just for you reference. Figure 3-31.
5 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the expansion card assembly for the 2U node. Figure 3-32.
When securing the cable tie, make the cable tie go through the second air hole (from the bottom to the top) and then tighten it to encircle one of the mini-SAS cables. And meanwhile ensure the other mini-SAS cable is held by the cable-tie clip. Figure 3-33. Cable Tie for 2U Node LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery Removing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 4 5 6 7 skip to step 5; for 2U node, continue the steps. Remove the interposer extender for 2U node. See “Removing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node” on page 172. Remove the interposer extender tray for 2U node. See “Removing the Interposer Extender Tray” on page 174. Disconnect the cable connecting to the LSI 9265-8i card. Release the screw that secures the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly to the LSI9265-8i RAID battery tray. See Figure 3-34.
Installing the LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Attach the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly onto the LSI9265-8i RAID battery tray. See Figure 3-34. Tighten the screw securing the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly. See Figure 3-34. Connect the cable connecting to the LSI 9265-8i card. When replacing the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly for 1U node, skip to step 7; for 2U node, continue the steps. Replace the interposer-extender tray. See “Removing the Interposer Extender Tray” on page 174.
6 7 Interposer Extender Tray” on page 174. Remove the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery assembly. See “Removing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery Assembly” on page 202. Remove the screws securing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery to the LSI9265-8i RAID battery carrier. See Figure 3-35. Lift the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery carrier away from the LSI9265-8i RAID battery carrier. See Figure 3-35. Figure 3-35.
5 6 When replacing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery for 1U node, skip to step 9; for 2U node, continue the steps. Replace the interposer-extender tray. See “Removing the Interposer Extender Tray” on page 174. 7 Replace the interposer extender for 2U node. See “Removing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node” on page 172. 8 Install the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164. Riser Card Optional Riser Cards Figure 3-36.
1 PCI-E Gen 3 x16 Figure 3-38.
Removing the Riser Card for 1U Node 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 came with the product. 1 Remove the system-board assembly.
Installing the Riser card for 1U Node 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 came with the product. 1 Place the riser card into the expansion-card bracket.
Removing the Riser card for 2U Node 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 came with the product. NOTE: Both 1.
4 Remove the two screws securing the 1.5U riser card to the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-41. 5 Pull the 1.5U riser card away from the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-41. Figure 3-41. Removing and Installing the 1.5U Riser card 1 screw (2) 2 expansion-card bracket 3 card holder 4 1.5U riser card 6 Remove the four screws securing the 2U riser card to the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-42. 7 Pull the 2U riser card away from the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-42.
Figure 3-42. Removing and Installing the 2U Riser card 1 screw (4) 3 2U riser card 2 expansion-card bracket Installing the Riser card for 2U Node 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.
6 Install the expansion card. See “Installing the Expansion Card for 2U Node” on page 183. 7 Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164. Cable Routing for Riser Card (2U Node) 1 Connect the USB cable to the 2U riser card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the system board. See Figure 3-43. Figure 3-43.
Optional Mezzanine Cards Removing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card NOTE: The LSI 2008 SAS mezzanine card is seated in PCI-E Gen3 x8 mezzanine slot 3 on the system board, which is not active in 1-processor configuration. See “C6220 II System Board Connectors” on page 321 and “C6220 System Board Connectors” on page 322 for the location. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-44. Removing and Installing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card 1 screw (3) 2 LSI 2008 SAS mezzanine card 3 card bridge card 4 system-board assembly Installing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card 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.
Cable Routing for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (1U Node) 1 2 Connect the mini-SAS&SGPIO cable to the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the system board. See Figure 3-45. Connect the mini-SAS cable to the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connector on the system board. See Figure 3-45. NOTE: The SGPIO cable must be connected before the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine card is installed.
3 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the CPU heat sinks. Figure 3-46. Cable Routing Down for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (1U Node) Cable Routing for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (2U Node) 1 Connect the mini-SAS cable to the LSI 2008 SAS mezzanine card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connector on the system board. See Figure 3-47.
Figure 3-47.
4 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the expansion card assembly for the 2U node. Figure 3-48.
When securing the cable tie, make the cable tie go through the second air hole (from the bottom to the top) and then tighten it to encircle one of the mini-SAS cables. Ensure the other mini-SAS cable is held by the cable-tie clip. Figure 3-49.
Removing the 1GbE Mezzanine Card NOTE: The 1GbE mezzanine card is seated in PCI-E Gen3 x8 mezzanine slot 3 on the system board, which is not active in a one-processor configuration. See “C6220 II System Board Connectors” on page 321 and “C6220 System Board Connectors” on page 322 for the location. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
1 3 screw (3) 2 expansion-card bracket system-board assembly 5 Remove the screws that secure the 1GbE mezzanine card assembly. See Figure 3-51. 6 Lift the 1GbE mezzanine card assembly away from the card bridge board on the system board. See Figure 3-51. Figure 3-51.
7 8 Remove the two screws that secure the 1GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-52. Remove the 1GbE mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-52. Figure 3-52. Removing and Installing the 1GbE Mezzanine Card 1 screw (2) 3 1GbE mezzanine card 2 mezzanine card bracket Installing the 1GbE Mezzanine Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
5 the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-51. Place the expansion-card bracket into the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-50 for 1U node. See Figure 3-19 for 2U node. 6 7 Replace the screws that secure the expansion-card bracket. Reconnect all the cables to the 1GbE mezzanine card. 8 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164.
3 Remove the screws that secure the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-53 for 1U node. See Figure 3-19 for 2U node. 4 Lift the expansion-card bracket out of the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-53 for 1U node. See Figure 3-19 for 2U node. Figure 3-53.
5 Remove the screws that secure the 10GbE mezzanine card assembly. See Figure 3-54. 6 Lift the 10GbE mezzanine card assembly away from the card bridge board on the system board. See Figure 3-54. Figure 3-54.
7 8 Remove the two screws that secure the 10GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-55. Remove the 10GbE mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-55. Figure 3-55. Removing and Installing the 10GbE Mezzanine Card 1 screw (2) 3 10GbE mezzanine card 2 mezzanine card bracket Installing the 10GbE Mezzanine Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
5 system-board assembly. See Figure 3-54. Place the expansion-card bracket into the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-53 for 1U node. See Figure 3-19 for 2U node. 6 7 Replace the screws that secure the expansion-card bracket. Reconnect all the cables to the 10GbE mezzanine card. 8 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 164.
Figure 3-56. Removing and Installing the Mezzanine-Card Bridge Board 1 card bridge board 2 system-board assembly Installing the Mezzanine-Card Bridge Board 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.
System Memory Each system board has sixteen DDR3 memory module sockets for the installation of up to sixteen unbuffered or registered DDR3-1333MHz (1600MHz @2 memory modules per channel) memory modules to support processor 1 and processor 2. See “C6220 II System Board Connectors” on page 321 and “C6220 System Board Connectors” on page 322 for the locations of the memory modules. Memory Slot Features • • • • • Support 8 channels, 16 UDIMMs/RDIMMs of DDR3 Speed up to 1866MT/s Max.
Figure 3-57. DIMM Slot Locations 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 DIMM_A3 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B4 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 DIMM_A7 DIMM_A8 DIMM_B5 DIMM_B6 DIMM_B7 DIMM_B8 DIMM_A5 DIMM_A6 Table 3-2.
Table 3-3.
See “Removing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery Assembly” on page 202. Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 3-58. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module. To avoid damaging components on the memory module, remove only one memory module at a time. 4 Simultaneously press down and out on the ejectors at both ends of the memory module socket until the memory module is released from the socket. See Figure 3-58.
Installing the Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-59. Installing a Memory Module 1 memory module 3 memory module socket ejector (2) 4 5 2 alignment key Replace the air baffle. See “Installing the Air Baffle ” on page 166. Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164.
System Battery Replacing the System 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. See your safety information for additional information. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-60. Replacing the System Battery 1 system battery 3 negative side of battery connector 7 8 9 2 positive side of battery connector Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164. Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See “Using the System Setup Program” on page 68. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program’s Time and Date fields. 10 Exit the System Setup program.
System Board Removing a System Board 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 came with the product. 1 Remove the system-board assembly.
Figure 3-61.
Installing a System Board 1 Unpack the new system board. 2 Holding the system board by the edges, slide the system board into the system-board assembly. 3 Replace the eight screws to secure the system board to the systemboard assembly. Transfer the processors to the new system board. See “Removing a Processor” on page 169 and “Installing a Processor” on page 171. 4 5 Remove the memory modules and transfer them to the same locations on the new board.
Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (1U Node) 1 Connect the onboard SATA cables to the system board, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the system board. See Figure 3-62. Figure 3-62.
2 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the CPU heat sinks. Figure 3-63.
Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (2U Node with 3.5” HDDs) 1 2 3 Connect the onboard SATA cable to the system board, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the other side of the system board. See Figure 3-64. Connect the onboard SATA cable to the system board, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the interposer extender for 2U node. See Figure 3-64.
4 Press down on the cables, and ensure the cables are routed lower than the height of the expansion card assembly for the 2U node. Figure 3-65. Cable Routing Down for Onboard SATA Cables (2U Node with 3.
Cable Routing for Onboard SATA Cables (2U Node with 2.5” HDDs) 1 2 3 Connect the onboard SATA cable to the system board, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the other side of the system board. See Figure 3-66. Connect the onboard SATA cable to the system board, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the other side of the system board. See Figure 3-66.
Item Cable From (System Board) To (Interposer Extender for 2U Node and System Board) Onboard mini-SAS cable Onboard SATA cable Power cable Onboard SATA output connector 0 SAS/SATA input connector 0 on the system board SAS/SATA input connectors 4&5 on the system board Control connector (J3) on the interposer extender for 2U node Onboard SATA connectors 4&5 Front panel connector Opening and Closing the System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you.
4 Grasp cover on both the sides with your palm on the traction pad, slide out and lift the cover away from the system. See Figure 3-67. Figure 3-67. Opening and Closing the System 1 traction pad 2 system cover 3 securing screw 4 cover release latch lock Closing the System 1 Place the cover on the chassis and slide it to the front of the chassis until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-67. 2 Secure the cover with the securing screw. See Figure 3-67.
Cooling Fans Removing a Cooling Fan WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the system without the cooling fans. WARNING: The cooling fan can continue to spin for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the fan to stop spinning before removing it from the system. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-68.
5 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the cooling-fan cage. See Figure 3-69. 6 Lift the cooling fan with the sponge out of the cooling-fan cage. See Figure 3-69. Figure 3-69. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan 1 cooling-fan cage 2 cooling fan 1 3 cooling fan 2 4 sponge 5 cooling fan 3 6 cooling fan 4 Installing a Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Align the cooling-fan cage with the locating pins on the chassis and place it into the chassis until it’s firmly seated in place. See Figure 3-68. 4 Connect the fan’s power cable to the connector on the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-68. You must route these cables properly through the ties to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 5 6 Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 247.
5 Remove the screw that secures the power cable cover to the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-70. 6 Lift it up straight from the locking hole on the power distribution board 1. Then, lift it completely out of the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-70. Figure 3-70.
7 Remove the four screws that secure the power cables to the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-71. Figure 3-71.
8 Remove the screws securing the power distribution board 1 to the system. See Figure 3-72. 9 Lift the power distribution board 1 out of the system. See Figure 3-72. Figure 3-72.
10 Lift the power distribution board connector from the system. See Figure 3-73. Figure 3-73. Removing and Installing the Power Distribution Board Connector 1 power distribution board connector 2 power distribution board 2 11 Disconnect all the cables from the power distribution board 2. See Figure 3-70. 12 Remove the power cable cover from the power distribution board 2. See Figure 3-70. 13 Remove the four power cables from the power distribution board 2. See Figure 3-71.
14 Remove the screws securing the power distribution board 2 to the system. See Figure 3-74. 15 Lift the power distribution board 2 out of the system. See Figure 3-74. NOTE: To remove the power distribution board 2 that is below the power distribution board 1, remove the power distribution board connector and angle the board before lifting. Figure 3-74.
CAUTION: If removed, you must replace the power distribution board 2 and the power distribution board-connector before replacing the power distribution board 1. 1 If removed, first place the power distribution board 2 in the system. See Figure 3-74. Otherwise skip to step 5. NOTE: To install the power distribution board 2 below the power distribution board 1, angle the board during installation. 2 Replace the screws securing the power distribution board 2 to the system. See Figure 3-74.
Cable Routing for Power Distribution Board Cable routings for power distribution board 1 (top) and power distribution board 2 (bottom) in the 1U node system and 2U node system are the same. The following figure shows an example using a 1U node system. Figure 3-75.
Item Cable From (Power Distribution Boards) To Hard-drive backplane power cable Hard-drive backplane power connector (J84) Backplane Hard-drive backplane power cable Hard-drive backplane power connector (J29) Backplane Power distribution board cable I2C cables Control connector (J31) Power distribution board 2 System board control connectors (J5&J6) Hard-drive backplane control connector (J17) System fan connector (J9) Power distribution board 1/2 Power distribution board 1/2 Middle planes Ba
Figure 3-76.
Middle Planes Removing the Middle Planes 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 came with the product.
Figure 3-77. Removing and Installing the Middle-Wall Bracket 1 middle-wall bracket 2 screw (6) 7 Disconnect all the cables from the upper middle plane. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 8 Remove the screw that secures the power cable cover to the upper middle plane. See Figure 3-78.
Figure 3-78. Removing and Installing the Power Cable Cover 1 screw 2 power cable cover 10 Remove the four screws that secure the power cables to the upper middle plane. See Figure 3-79. Figure 3-79.
11 Remove the screws that secure the upper middle plane to the middle plane holder. See Figure 3-80. 12 Lift the upper middle plane out. See Figure 3-80. Figure 3-80.
13 Remove the screws that secure the mid-plane holder support to the chassis. See Figure 3-81. 14 Lift the mid-plane holder support out of the chassis. See Figure 3-81. Figure 3-81.
15 Remove the screws that secure the mid-plane holder to the chassis. See Figure 3-82. 16 Lift the mid-plane holder out of the chassis. See Figure 3-82. Figure 3-82. Removing and Installing the Mid-plane Holder 1 screw (6) 2 mid-plane holder 17 Disconnect all the cables from the lower middle plane. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
20 Remove the screws that secure the lower middle plane to the chassis. See Figure 3-83. 21 Lift the lower middle plane out of the chassis. See Figure 3-83. Figure 3-83. Removing and Installing the Lower Middle Plane 1 screw (8) 2 lower middle plane Installing the Middle Planes CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Secure the screws that secure the power cables to the lower middle plane. 5 6 Replace the power cable cover to the lower middle plane. Place the middle plane holder into the chassis. See Figure 3-82. 7 Replace the screws that secure the middle plane holder to the chassis. See Figure 3-82. 8 Place the mid-plane holder support into the chassis. See Figure 3-81. 9 Replace the screws that secure the mid-plane holder support to the chassis. See Figure 3-81.
Cable Routing for Middle Plane to Direct Hard-Drive Backplane Figure 3-84. Cable Routing−Top Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 12 x3.
Figure 3-85. Cable Routing−Bottom Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 12 x3.
Figure 3-86. Cable Routing−Top Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 24 x2.
Item Cable From (Top Middle Plane) To (Direct Backplane) Hard-drive backplane cable Mini-SAS connector for system board 1 and 2 (hard drive 1, 2, 3 and 4) (J1) Mini-SAS connector for system board 1 and 2 (hard drive 5 and 6) (J2) SATA2 hard drive connectors 1 to 4 for system board 1 (from right to left) SATA2 hard drive connectors 5 to 6 for system board 1 (from right to left) SATA2 hard drive connectors 1 to 4 for system board 3 (from right to left) SATA2 hard drive connectors 5 to 6 for system board
Figure 3-87. Cable Routing−Bottom Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 24 x2.
Item Cable From (Bottom Middle Plane) To (Direct Backplane) Hard-drive backplane cable Mini-SAS connector for system board 3 and 4 (hard drive 5 and 6) (J4) SATA2 hard drive connectors 5 to 6 for system board 4 (from right to left) Cable Routing for Middle Plane to 2.5” Hard-Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration Figure 3-88. Cable Routing−Top Middle Plane to 2.
Item Cable From (Top Middle Plane) To (Expander Card) Hard-drive backplane cable Hard-drive backplane cable Mini-SAS connector for system board 1 (J1) Mini-SAS connector ( 0~3) for system board 1 Mini-SAS connector (8~11) for system board 3 Mini-SAS connector for system board 3 (J3) Figure 3-89. Cable Routing−Bottom Middle Plane to 2.
Item Cable From (Bottom Middle Plane) To (Expander Card) Hard-drive backplane cable Hard-drive backplane cable Mini-SAS connector for system board 1 (J1) Mini-SAS connector ( 4~7) for system board 1 Mini-SAS connector (12~15) for system board 3 Mini-SAS connector for system board 3 (J3) Direct Backplanes NOTE: Following is the replacement procedure of SATA2 and SAS Direct Backplane for 3.5-inch hard drive systems. Replacement procedure for 2.
4 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane. See Figure 3-90 for 3.5inch hard drives and Figure 3-91 for 2.5-inch hard drives. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. Figure 3-90. Back View of the 3.
Figure 3-91. Back View of the 2.
5 Disconnect front panel cables from the power distribution board. See Figure 3-75. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 6 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-92. Figure 3-92.
7 Remove the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-93. 8 Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-93. Figure 3-93.
9 Remove the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-94. 10 Remove the backplane from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-94. Figure 3-94. Removing and Installing the Direct Backplane From the Hard-Drive Cage 1 hard-drive cage 3 screw (10) 2 3.5-inch direct backplane Installing the Direct Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 5 6 Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-93. Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-90 for 3.5-inch hard drives and Figure 3-91 for 2.5-inch hard drives. You must route these cables properly through the tabs on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Connect front panel cables to the power distribution board. See Figure 3-105.
2.5-inch Hard Drive Expander Configuration NOTE: Following is the replacement procedure of SATA2 and SAS backplane for 2.5-inch hard drive expander configuration. The configuration can apply to 1 ~ 4 System-Boards and support up to 24 hard drives. For more information on the direction details, see the HDD Zoning configuration tool at dell.com/support. Removing the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane and expander card. See Figure 3-95 and Figure 3-96 for 2.5-inch hard drives expander configuration. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. Figure 3-95. Back View of the 2.
Figure 3-96. Top View of the Expander Card 1 Power control connector 2 mini-SAS connector (4~7) 3 mini-SAS connector (12~15) 4 mini-SAS connector (8~11) 5 mini-SAS connector (0~3) 5 Disconnect front panel cables from the power distribution board. See Figure 3-105. Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
6 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-97. Figure 3-97. Removing and Installing the 2.
7 Remove the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-98. 8 Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-98. Figure 3-98 Removing and Installing the 2.
9 Remove the screws that secure the expander card assembly to the harddrive cage. See Figure 3-99. Figure 3-99.
10 Remove the expander card assembly from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-100. Figure 3-100. Removing and Installing the 2.
11 Remove the screws that secure the backplane for expander configuration to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-101. 12 Remove the backplane for expander configuration from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-101. Figure 3-101. Removing and Installing the Backplane for Expander Configuration from the Hard-Drive Cage 1 hard-drive cage 3 screw (11) 290 | Installing System Components 2 2.
Installing the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration 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 came with the product.
12 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. Front Panels Removing the Front Panel 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.
9 Remove the screws that secure the front-panel assembly to the harddrive cage. See Figure 3-102. 10 Remove the front-panel assembly from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-102. Figure 3-102.
11 Push aside the retention hooks on the front-panel assembly. See Figure 3-103. 12 Remove the front panel from the front-panel assembly. See Figure 3103 Figure 3-103. Removing and Installing a Front Panel 1 front-panel assembly 3 retention hooks 2 front panel Installing the Front Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assembly to the harddrive cage. See Figure 3-102. 4 5 Replace the hard-drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-93. Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-93. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-92. 7 Connect front panel cables to the power distribution board. See Figure 3-105 or Figure 3-108.
Sensor Boards Removing the Sensor Board for 3.5” Hard-Drive System 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 came with the product.
8 Remove the screw that secures the sensor board to the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-104. 9 Remove the sensor board from the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-104. Figure 3-104. Removing and Installing the Sensor Board 1 sensor board 2 screw Installing the Sensor Board for 3.5” Hard-Drive System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
6 7 8 9 Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-90 for 3.5-inch hard drives. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Connect front panel cables to the power distribution board. See Figure 3-105 or Figure 3-108. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 247. Replace the hard drives.
Figure 3-105.
Removing the Sensor Board for 2.5” Hard-Drive System 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 came with the product.
8 Remove the screw that secures the sensor board assembly to the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-106. 9 Remove the sensor board assembly from the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-106. Figure 3-106.
10 Remove the screw that secures the sensor board to the sensor-board holder. See Figure 3-107. 11 Remove the sensor board from the sensor-board holder. See Figure 3107. Figure 3-107. Removing and Installing the Sensor Board 1 screw 3 sensor-board holder 2 sensor board Installing the Sensor Board for 2.5” Hard-Drive System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Replace the screw that secures the sensor board to the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-106. 4 5 Connect the sensor board cable to the sensor board. See Figure 3-108. Replace the hard drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-93. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-92. 7 Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-91 for 2.5-inch hard drives. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
Figure 3-108.
4 Troubleshooting Your System Minimum Configuration to POST • • • One Power Supply One Processor (CPU) in socket CPU1 (minimum for troubleshooting) One Memory Module (DIMM) installed in the socket A1 NOTE: The three items above are the minimum configuration to POST. When the PCI-E slot 1 and slot 2 are to be used, the processor 1 must be installed; when the PCI-E slot 3 is to be used, both the processor 1 and processor 2 must be installed.
Installation Problems Perform the following checks when you troubleshoot installation problems: • Check all cable and power connections (including all rack cable connections). • Unplug the power cord and wait for one minute. Then reconnect the power cord and try again. • If the network is reporting an error, verify that the system has enough memory and disk space. • Remove all added peripherals, one at a time, and try to turn on the system.
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Check the video interface cabling from the system to the monitor. Troubleshooting a USB Device Use the following steps to troubleshoot a USB keyboard and/or mouse. For other USB devices, go to step 5. 1 Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the system briefly and reconnect them. 2 Connect the keyboard/mouse to the USB port(s) on the opposite side of the system.
If the problem persists, replace the device. If all troubleshooting fails, see “Getting Help” on page 339. Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 1 2 3 4 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial port. Swap the serial interface cable with another working cable, and turn on the system and the serial device. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable. Turn off the system and the serial device, and swap the device with a comparable device.
3 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC’s documentation. 4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NIC ports are enabled. See “Using the System Setup Program” on page 68. 5 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the same data transmission speed. See the documentation for each network device. 6 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.
5 6 7 Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 247. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. If the system does not start properly, see “Getting Help” on page 339. 8 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall the expansion card that you removed. See “Installing the Expansion Card” on page 178. 9 If the system fails to start, see “Getting Help” on page 339.
Troubleshooting the System Battery NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation is caused by a defective battery. 1 Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program. See “System Setup Options at Boot” on page 68. 2 Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour. 3 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.
Troubleshooting Power Supplies 1 Identify the faulty power supply by the power supply’s fault indicator. See “Power and System Board Indicator Codes” on page 30. CAUTION: At least one power supply must be installed for the system to operate. Operating the system with only one power supply installed for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat. 2 Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See “Power Supplies” on page 159.
Troubleshooting a Fan 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 came with the product. 1 Locate the faulty fan indicated by the diagnostic software.
Troubleshooting System Memory 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 came with the product.
8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 9 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory settings. See “Main Screen” on page 76. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step. 10 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. 11 Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-Board Assembly” on page 163.
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 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 came with the product.
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller NOTE: When troubleshooting a SAS RAID controller, also see the documentation for your operating system and the controller. 1 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SAS controller is enabled. See “Using the System Setup Program” on page 68. 2 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the configuration utility program.
9 Install the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 164. 10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. If the problem persists, see “Getting Help” on page 339. Troubleshooting Expansion Cards NOTE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your operating system and the expansion card. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Troubleshooting Processors 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 came with the product.
12 Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-Board Assembly” on page 163. 13 Replace processor 1 with processor 2. See “Installing a Processor” on page 171. 14 Repeat step 9 through step 11. If you have tested both the processors and the problem persists, the system board is faulty. See “Getting Help” on page 339. IRQ Assignment Conflicts Most PCI devices can share an IRQ with another device, but they cannot use an IRQ simultaneously.
5 Jumpers and Connectors This chapter provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic information on jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. C6220 II System Board Connectors Figure 5-1. C6220 II System Board Connectors NOTE: The internal USB connector is used for riser SD interface.
19 processor 1 20 DIMM slots for processor 1 21 PWRD_EN jumper 22 PCI-E Gen3 x16 slot 2 23 PCI-E Gen3 x16 slot 1 24 NCSI CN connector 25 power button/power&system LED 26 VGA port 27 serial port 28 management port 29 LAN connector 2 30 LAN connector 1 31 ID LED 32 dual USB port C6220 System Board Connectors Figure 5-2.
19 DIMM slots for processor 2 20 processor 1 21 DIMM slots for processor 1 22 BIOS recovery jumper 23 PWRD_EN jumper 24 ME firmware recovery jumper 25 MEDBG1 jumper 26 LAN LED connector 27 PCI-E Gen2 x16 slot 1 28 SGPIO connector 1 29 PCI-E Gen2 x16 slot 2 30 power button pass jumper 31 power button/power & system LED 32 VGA port 33 serial port 34 BMC console connector 35 management port 36 LAN management connector 37 LAN connector 2 38 LAN connector 1 39 ID LED 40
Backplane Connectors 3.5" Hard-Drive Direct Backplane Figure 5-3. Front View of the Backplane 1 3.
Figure 5-4.
2.5" Hard-Drive Direct Backplane Figure 5-5. Front View of the Backplane 1 hard drive connectors 1 to 6 for system board 1 (from left to right) 2 hard drive connectors 1 to 6 for system board 2 (from left to right) 3 hard drive connectors 1 to 6 for system board 3 (from left to right) 4 hard drive connectors 1 to 6 for system board 4 (from left to right) 5 2.
Figure 5-6.
2.5" Hard-Drive Expander Backplane Figure 5-7. Front View of the Backplane 1 hard drive connectors 1 to 24 (from left to right) 2 2.5” backplane for expander configuration Figure 5-8.
Figure 3-9. Top View of the 2.5” Hard-Drive Expander Card 1 power control connector 2 mini-SAS connector (4~7) 3 mini-SAS connector (12~15) 4 mini-SAS connector (8~11) 5 mini-SAS connector (0~3) Middle Plane Connectors Figure 5-10.
Interposer Extender for 2U Node Connectors Figure 5-11.
LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-12.
1GbE Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-13.
10GbE Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-14.
Power Distribution Board 1 Connectors Figure 5-15.
Power Distribution Board 2 Connectors Figure 5-16. Power Distribution Board 2 Connectors 1 bridge card connector 2 1x10pin control connector 2 sensor board Sensor Board Connectors Figure 5-17.
Jumper Settings 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 came with the product.
System Configuration Jumper Settings on the C6220 System Board The function of system configuration jumper installed on each C6220 system board is shown below: Figure 5-19. System Configuration Jumpers on the C6220 System Board Table 5-2.
Direct Backplane Jumper Settings 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 came with the product. The function of jumpers installed on 3.5" HDD direct backplane and 2.
6 Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
7 Index A about your system, 13 B back panel features, 24 backplane installing direct BP, 281 removing 2.5-inch hard drive backplane for expander configuration, 283 removing direct BP, 276 backplane installing 2.
removing, 154, 155 E expansion card troubleshooting, 318 expansion card for 1U node installing, 178 removing, 176 expansion card for 2U node installing, 183 removing, 179 F features and indicators front panel, 14 fresh air support, 52, 62 front panel features, 14 front panel installing, 294 front panel removing, 292 H hard drive installing hot-swap hard drive, 157 removing hot-swap hard drive, 156 troubleshooting, 316 heat sink installing, 169 heat sink removing, 165, 166, 167 heat sinks installing, 169
memory modules, 234 mezzanine card (10GbE), 227 mezzanine card (1GbE), 223 middle planes, 267 power distribution board, 256 power supply, 161 processor, 171 riser card for 1U node, 209 riser card for 2U node, 212 SAS Mezzanine card, 215 sensor board, 297 system board, 240 system board assembly, 164 installing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery, 205 installing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery assembly, 204 Installing the mezzanine-card bridge board, 229 interposer extender for 2U node installing, 173 removing, 172 int
troubleshooting, 308 P phone numbers, 339 POST accessing system features, 13 power distribution board installing, 256 removing, 251 power supplies installing, 161 removing, 160 processor installing, 171 removing, 169 processors troubleshooting, 319 R RAID card LSI 9210-8i HBA, 186 LSI 9265-8i with BBU, 186 LSI 9285-8e with BBU, 186 removing cooling fans, 248 direct BP, 276 expansion card for 1U node, 176 expansion card for 2U node, 179 front panel, 292 hard drive blank, 154, 155 heat sink, 165, 166, 167
riser card for 2U node installing, 212 removing, 210 S safety, 151 SAS controller daughter card troubleshooting, 317 SAS Mezzanine card installing, 215 removing, 214 SAS RAID controller daughter card troubleshooting, 317 startup accessing system features, 13 support C6220 fresh air, 52 C6220 II fresh air f, 62 contacting Dell, 339 system closing, 247 opening, 246 system board installing, 240 jumper settings, 336, 337 removing, 238 system board assembly installing, 164 removing, 162, 163 system cooling trou
V video troubleshooting, 307 W warranty, 52 wet system troubleshooting, 309 Index | 345
