Dell PowerEdge C6220 Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual Regulatory Model B08S
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Contents 1 About Your System ......................................................................12 Accessing System Features During Startup ................................................. 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators .............................................................. 13 Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns ......................................................................... 18 Service Tag ..............................................................................................
POST End Event ......................................................................................... 44 POST Error Code Event ............................................................................ 45 BIOS Recovery Event ............................................................................... 46 ME Fail Event ............................................................................................. 47 SEL Generator ID .......................................................................
Embedded Network Devices ................................................................... 96 ISCSI Remote Boot ................................................................................... 98 Active State Power Management Configuration.................................. 99 PCI Slot Configuration ............................................................................ 100 USB Configuration .................................................................................. 101 Security Menu .......
Power Supplies ............................................................................................... 153 Removing a Power Supply ..................................................................... 154 Installing a Power Supply ...................................................................... 155 System-Board Assembly ................................................................................ 156 Removing a System-Board Blank Tray ................................................
Removing the Expansion Card for 2U Node ........................................ 173 Installing the Expansion Card for 2U Node.......................................... 177 RAID Card ......................................................................................................... 179 Summary of LSI 9265-8i with RAID Battery, LSI 9210-8i HBA and LSI 9285-8e with RAID Battery....................................................... 179 LSI 9265-8i Card ...................................................
Optional Mezzanine Cards ............................................................................. 208 Removing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card ..................................... 208 Installing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card ....................................... 209 Cable Routing for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (1U Node) ............ 210 Cable Routing for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (2U Node) ............ 211 Removing the 1GbE Mezzanine Card ...................................................
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................................... 235 Removing a Cooling Fan ......................................................................... 235 Installing a Cooling Fan .......................................................................... 237 Power Distribution Boards ............................................................................ 238 Removing a Power Distribution Board .............................................
Installing the Sensor Board for 3.5” Hard-Drive System ................... 285 Cable Routing for Sensor Board and Front Panel for 3.5” Hard Drive System .................................................................... 286 Removing the Sensor Board for 2.5” Hard-Drive System.................. 288 Installing the Sensor Board for 2.5” Hard-Drive System ................... 290 Cable Routing for Sensor Board and Front Panel for 2.5” Hard Drive System ..........................................................
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller ......................................................... 305 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards ................................................................ 306 Troubleshooting Processors ......................................................................... 307 IRQ Assignment Conflicts .............................................................................. 308 5 Jumpers and Connectors.........................................................
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. Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See “Start Menu” on page 62. Enters the BIOS Boot Manager. See “Boot Manager” to select boot device on page 63.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1. Front Panel−3.5” x12 Hard Drives With Four System Boards Figure 1-2. Front Panel−3.5” x12 Hard Drives With Two System Boards Figure 1-3. Front Panel−3.5” x6 Hard Drives With One System Board NOTE: Figure 1-3 supports at most 6 hard drives.
Figure 1-4. Front Panel−2.5” x24 Hard Drives With Four System Boards Figure 1-5. Front Panel−2.5” x8 Hard Drives With One System Board Figure 1-6. Front Panel−2.5” x16 Hard Drives With Two System Boards NOTE: Figure 1-2, Figure 1-3, Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 only support the 2U-node system with the configurations of interposer extender and LSI9265-8i card (or LSI 2008 SAS mezzanine card).
Figure 1-7. Front Panel−2.5” x24 Hard Drives With One System Board Figure 1-8. Front Panel−2.5” x24 Hard Drives With Two System Boards Figure 1-9. Front Panel−2.5” x24 Hard Drives With Three System Boards Figure 1-10. Front Panel−2.
NOTE: Figure 1-7, Figure 1-8, Figure 1-9 and Figure 1-10 support the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Expander Config, For more information on direction details, see the HDD Zoning configuration tool at dell.com/support.
Item 5 Indicator, Button Or Connector System identification indicator/button for system board 1 System identification indicator/button for system board 2 System identification indicator/button for system board 4 System identification indicator/button for system board 3 Hard Drives * Drive Cover 2 4 6 8 Icon Description The identification button can be used to locate a particular system and system board within a chassis.
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Figure 1-11. 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 1-12. 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 chassis are as follows.
Figure 1-15 Service Tag Location on the Left Front Panel Figure 1-16 Service Tag Location on the Chassis 22 | About Your System
The linkage of 12 hard drives for four system boards is presented as below. Please refer to Front-Panel Features and Indicators on page 13 for other configurations. Figure 1-17 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 1-18 Back Panel with Four System Boards Figure 1-19 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 USB ports (2) Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0compliant.
Item Indicator, Button Or Connector Icon Description 4 System identification indicator Both the systems management software and the identification buttons located on the front can cause the indicator to flash blue to identify a particular system 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.
Item Indicator, Button Or Connector 10 Power-on indicator/ system state indicator/ power button Icon Description The power-on indicator turns to green when the system power is on. The power-on indicator turns to amber when the system critical event occurs. The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. NOTE: When powering on the system, the video monitor can take from several seconds to over 2 minutes to display an image, depending on the amount of memory installed in the system.
System-Board Assembly Configurations Figure 1-20. Enumeration Four System Boards for 1U Node Figure 1-21. Enumeration Three System Boards for 1U Node Figure 1-22. Enumeration Two System Boards for 1U Node Figure 1-23.
Figure 1-24. Enumeration Two System Boards for 2U Node Figure 1-25.
LAN Indicator Codes Figure 1-26. 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 1-27.
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 1-18 and Figure 1-19. Table 1-3 lists the status associated with the status codes. Table 1-3.
Power Supply Indicator Codes 1400W Figure 1-28. Power Supply Status Indicator 1 power supply 2 AC power indicator Component Indicator Condition AC power indicator Solid green System is on. Blinking green System is off. Off AC off.
1200W Figure 1-29. Power Supply Status Indicator 1 power supply 2 AC power Indicator Component Indicator Condition 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, this LED lights. When BMC firmware is ready, the BMC heart beat LED blinks. Figure 1-30.
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 0021h Keyboard Locked Error Keyboard Locked Error Make sure PS2 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 Contr
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 CMO
System Event Log Processor Error Message: “Processor Sensor, IERR error, Processor 1” 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.
Memory ECC Message: “Memory Sensor, Correctable ECC error, SBE warning threshold, CPU1 DIMM_A1” 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 (IPMI 2.
10 Event Data3 XXh 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 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.
IOH Core Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Fatal Error, xxxx bit, QPI[0] 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.
SB Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Correctable, MCU Parity 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.
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.
5 Sensor Type 12h System Event 6 Sensor Number 85h POST End (depend on platform) 7 Event Direction Event Type 6Fh Bit 7: 0 = Assert Event Bit 6: 0 = Event Type Code 8 Event Data1 AXh 01h: OEM System Boot Event 9 Event Data2 XXh Bit 7 = Boot Type 0b: PC Compatible Boot (Legacy) 1b: uEFI Boot Bit 3:0 = Boot Device 0001b: Force PXE Boot 0010b: NIC PXE Boot 0011b: Hard Disk Boot 0100b: RAID HDD Boot 0101b: USB Storage Boot 0111b: CD/DVD ROM Boot 1000b: iSCSI Boot 1001b: uEFI Shell 1010b: ePSA
5 Sensor Type 0Fh System Firmware Progress 6 Sensor Number 86h POST Error (depend on platform) 7 Event Direction Event Type 6Fh Bit 7: 0 = Assert Event Bit 6: 0 = Event Type Code 8 Event Data1 AXh 00: System Firmware Error (POST Error) 9 Event Data2 XXh Upper Byte 10 Event Data3 XXh Lower Byte Description BIOS Recovery 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
ME Fail Event 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.
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 ID 0007h Sensor Sensor Numbe Name r0x06 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 ID 000Dh 000Eh 000Fh 0012h 0017h Sensor Sensor Sensor Numbe Name Type r0x42 CPU2 Temp Temperature (01h) Event/Reading Type Threshold (01h) 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
Record ID N/A Sensor Sensor Numbe Name r0x2F Session Audit (Event Log Only) 0019h 0xA3 Sys Pwr Monitor Sensor Event/Reading Type Type Session Audit N/A (2Ah) Offset N/A Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 01h SC: 40h System ACPI Power State (22h) 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:
Record Sensor Sensor ID Numbe Name Dynamic r0xE2 PSU Redundancy Sensor Event/Reading Type Type Power Supply Discrete(0x0Bh) (08h) Dynamic 0x64 Voltage(02h) Threshold(01h) RM: 002Fh Variable Inlet Temp Temperature (01h) Dynamic 0xB3 Input Voltage(02h) Voltage Dynamic 0xB4 Input Current(03h) Current Dynamic 0xB5 SC FW Management Status Subsystem Health(28h) Dynamic 0xC7 HDD 1 Drive Slot Status (Bay)(0Dh) Dynamic 0xC8 HDD 2 Drive Slot Status (Bay)(0Dh) Dynamic 0xC9 HDD 3 Drive Slot Status (Bay)(0Dh) Dyna
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 support.dell.com/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 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 mez
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 not support w/o PCI-E card, w/ 1* mezzanine card 8*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration 16*DIMM, w/o PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card About Your System | 57
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 About Your System | 59
Matrix of Fresh Air Support of 2U node with 2.
135W 8*HDD 16*HDD 4*HDD Full configuration Full configuration 16*DIMM, not support w/ 2*PCI-E card, w/o mezzanine card Micro SD Card and SD Card Socket Location Micro SD Card Socket Location SD Card Socket Location Located on the 1U riser card, see Figure 3-33. . Located on the 2U riser card, see Figure 3-35.
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.
driver for the serial console must be capable of supporting the functionality documented in the ANSI Terminal Definition. 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 Internal serial connector as Serial Over LAN (SOL). 3 BMC SOL.
3 Enter Set BMC LAN Configuration screen and verify the following settings: 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 109. Note that the host and client need to have the same network section.
BMC LAN Port Configuration: Dedicated-NIC 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 108. Note that the host and client need to have the same network section. To enable SOL feature in the mode of Shared-NIC, please perform the following steps: 1 Connect the LAN cable to NIC connector 1.
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 | 69
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. Product Name Displays the product name.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. BIOS Build Date Displays the Build date. Service Tag 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. 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.
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 Description This option works while the OS is not supported power management control of processor only. Chassis Power Management Option Chassis PSU Configuration Power Capping Emergency Throttling Description The option provides management and monitoring of PSUs and the minimum set of requirements that this server must satisfy. The setting controls PSU power, servers loading limited in selected watts. This is the policy to take effect when the server detects an emergency failure.
Chassis PSU Configuration 1 Enter the server BIOS setup screen. 2 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 Redundant Power Supplies Description This is the number of power supplied that are required to run the servers in the chassis (The default is referring from FCB F/W thru BMC by IPMI command) This is the number of power supplied that is redundant.
Power Capping 1 Enter the server BIOS setup screen. 2 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 Chassis Level Capping (Disabled default) Description Shows this chassis available power wattage Enable/Disable 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) 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 Enter the server BIOS setup screen.
Option Sled Power Policy (Chassis Level default) Description Sets the sled level policy when emergency throttling event trigger. 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 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), 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.
Option (Enabled default) Description enabled too.) C-States (Enabled default) 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 are warning messages in both the BIOS Setup help text and the pop up message when the option is changing.
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 is disabled. With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by one rank per channel. Mirror Mode: Enables memory mirroring. Advanced ECC Mode: Controllers are joined in 128-bit mode running multi-bit advanced ECC.
Option Description Memory-Mapped I/O (Auto default) Auto - Supports PCI-E 32-bit BAR (base address register) in default and sets PCI-E 64-bit BAR automatically while PowerEdge C410x or Knights Corner GPU card are installed. 32-bit – Forced to support PCI-E 32-bit BAR. 64-bit – Forced to support PCI-E 64-bit BAR." Memory Refresh Rate (X1 default) To disable or enable 2X refresh.
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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. 1.5 Gbps – Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 1.5 Gbps. For power consumption. 3.0 Gpbs – Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 3.0 Gbps. SATA Port 0 (Auto default) Off – Sets the 1st Serial ATA drive controller to Off. SATA Port 1 (Auto default) Off – Sets the 2nd Serial ATA drive controller to Off.
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 unitiator. 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 (Disabled default) NB-SB Link ASPM (L1 default) Description 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. PCI Slot Configuration Option PCIe Slot (Enabled default) Description This feature will allow user to enable/disable PCI-E Slot and without option ROM initialization.
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 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. Enabled- Prohibits flashing BIOS version below ver. 2.
Server Menu This page enables you to configure Server parameters.
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. BMC NIC MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the BMC NIC connector. ACPI SPMI Table (Enabled default) Disabled – Disables the ACPI SPMI Table for BMC ROM update.
Option Set BMC LAN Configuration Description 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. Power On - After an AC power loss, when AC power is restored, the system will power on.
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 (Disabled default) Sets BMC LAN IP address.
Remote Access Configuration Select Remote Access Configuration to view the following submenu: Using the System Setup Program | 109
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). BIOS – 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 Exist system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. Save Changes Saves changes done so far to any of the setup questions. Discard Changes Saves Discards changes. Load Optimal Defaults Loads optimal default values for all the setup questions.
(Example: ./ipmitool raw 0xc 1 1 3 10 106 42 120 to set IP address 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 0257 2F8h/3F8h Set rear serial port address as 0x2F8 and internal serial port address as 0x3F8. 025D 025E 025F Optimizer Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Optimizer. Spare Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Sparing. Mirror Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Memory mirroring. 0260 Advanced ECC Mode Memory Operating Mode set to support Advanced ECC, i.e. Lockstep, Chipkill.
Token Setup option Description 02A1 C1E State 02A2 C1E State The C1-E is enabled by default. The C1-E is disabled by user 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. 02A9 DRAM Prefetcher Disables DRAM references from triggering DRAM prefetch requests. 02AA DRAM Prefetcher Turns on the DRAM prefetch unit in the Northbridge.
Token Setup option Description 02C7 Data Reuse Optimization Sets to enable (Default) for HPC applications. 02C8 Data Reuse Optimization Sets to disable for energy efficiency. 02C9 QPI Bandwidth Priority Sets to Compute (Default) for computation-intensive applications. 02CA QPI Bandwidth Priority Sets to I/O for I/O-intensive applications. 02CE DCU IP Prefetcher This field enables (Default) the DCU IP Prefetcher. 02CF DCU IP Prefetcher This field disables the DCU IP Prefetcher.
Token Setup option Description 4026 Manufacturing Mode Enable the manufacturing mode to bypass POST tasks/memory tests and F1/F2 prompts on specific error messages. Used by Manufacturing; not for general customer use. 4027 Manufacturing Mode Disable the manufacturing mode to bypass POST tasks/memory tests and F1/F2 prompts on specific error messages. Used by Manufacturing; not for general customer use. 4033 Serial Port Mode Console Redirection baud rate will be set to 115,200 bits per second.
Token Setup option Description 480A Cr6 State The C6 is disabled by user 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. 480B 480C C6 State L3 Cache Power Control The C6 is enabled by default. The clock to idle subcaches in the L3 is not stopped. 480D L3 Cache Power Control The clock to idle subcaches in the L3 is stopped.
Token Setup option Description 4823 Memory Frequency Detects the memory running speed from H/W designed (SPD, memory population). 4824 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed ups to 800MHz. 4825 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed ups to 1066MHz. 4826 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed ups to 1333MHz. 4827 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed ups to 1600MHz. 4828 Memory Sets memory running as Open Loop Throughput Throttling Mode Throttling (OLTT)(Default).
Token Setup option Description 4831 HDD Security Erase Unlocks the HDD Security Freeze Lock to all of HDDs. 4832 4833 AHCI-AMD AHCI-MS Supports AMD inbox AHCI driver. Supports Microsoft inbox AHCI driver. 4834 Embedded SATA Link Rate Sets the SATA link rate at maximum. 4835 Embedded SATA Link Rate Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 1.5 Gbps. For power consumption. 4836 Embedded SATA Link Rate Sets the SATA link rate at minimum as 3.0 Gbps.
Token Setup option Description 4849 Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported to on-board LAN. L0s and L1 entry enabled. 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.
Token Setup option Description 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. PCI-E Generation Set the PCI signaling rate at Gen2 5.0 Gigabits bandwidth. 485C 485D PCI-E Generation Set the PCI signaling rate at Gen1 2.
Token Setup option Description 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 PCIE Slot1. 4878 PCI-E Slot1 This feature will allow the users to electrically enable PCIE Slot1. 4879 PCI-E Slot2 This feature will allow the users to electrically disable PCIE PCI-E Slot2.
Token 488F 4890 4891 4892 4893 4894 4895 4896 4897 4898 48A0 Setup option Description 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 Network as 4th boot device. Sets Hard Disk as 4th boot device. Sets RAID as 4th boot device. Sets USB Storage as 4th boot device. Sets CD/DVD ROM as 4th boot device. Sets Network as 5th boot device.
Token 48AD 48AE 48AF 48B0 Setup option Flow Control Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Description Remote access flow controls by software. The BIOS console redirection, if enabled, operates in VTUTF8 emulation model. See also tokens BFh, C0h, and D7h. Disables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Token Setup option Description 48CD QPI Frequency 48D0 Energy Efficient Controls the energy efficient policy as performance profile Policy to configure all necessary settings. 48D1 Energy Efficient Default, controls the energy efficient policy as balance profile to configure all necessary settings. Policy 48D2 Energy Efficient Controls the energy efficient policy as low power profile to Policy configure all necessary settings.
Token Setup option Description 48E2 N/A 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. 48E4 N/A The NIC7 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1. 48E5 N/A The NIC8 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot, followed by NIC1. 48E6 N/A 48E7 N/A The HDD1 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot.
Token Setup option Description 48F2 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. 48F3 N/A 48F4 N/A The RAID HDD9 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F5 N/A The RAID HDD10 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F6 N/A The RAID HDD11 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot. 48F7 N/A The RAID HDD12 is used for 1st device of PXE boot on the next boot.
Token Setup option Description 4903 PCI-E Slot4 This feature allows user to enable PCI-E Slot4 without option ROM initialization 4904 Mezzanine Slot This feature allows user to enable Mezzanine Slot without option ROM initialization. 4910 Chassis Level Capping This option allow user to disable chassis level capping function. 4911 Chassis Level Capping Default, this option allow user to enable chassis level capping function.
Token Setup option Description 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.
Table 2-2. The IPMI Command Table Name NetFn Code IPMI2.
Send Message App (0x06) 0x34 M Y Read Event Message Buffer App (0x06) 0x35 O Y Get BT Interface Capabilities Get System GUID App (0x06) App (0x06) 0x36 0x37 M O Y Set System Info Parameters App (0x06) 0x58 O Y Get System Info Parameters App (0x06) 0x59 O Y Get Channel Authentication Capabilities Get Session Challenge App (0x06) 0x38 O Y App (0x06) 0x39 O Y Active Session Set Session Privilege Level App (0x06) App (0x06) 0x3A 0x3B O O Y Y Close Session App (0x06) 0x3C
Set Channel Security Keys Get System Interface Capabilities App (0x06) App (0x06) 0x56 0x57 O O Y Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) Chassis (0x00) 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x0A 0x05 0x06 0x0B 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0F M M O O O O O O O O O O O Y Y 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 (0x
Get Sensor Reading Factors Set Sensor Hysteresis Get Sensor Hysteresis Set Sensor Threshold Get Sensor Threshold Set Sensor Event Enable Get Sensor Event Enable Re-arm Sensor Events Get Sensor Event Status Get Sensor Reading Set Sensor Type Get Sensor Type Set Sensor Reading And Event Status 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 (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) S/E (0x04) 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 O O O O
Get SEL Allocation Info Reserve SEL Get SEL Entry Add SEL Entry Partial Add SEL Entry Delete SEL Entry Clear SEL Get SEL Time Set SEL Time Get Auxiliary Log Status Set Auxiliary Log Status Get SEL Time UTC Offset Set SEL Time UTC Offset Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) Storage (0x40) 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5D O O M M M O
Get SOL Configuration Parameters Transport (0x0C) 0x22 O Y Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) Transport (0x0C) 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 O O O O Y Y Y Y Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) Firmware (0x08) 0x10 0x11 0x21 0x12 0x13 0x16 O O O O O O Y Y Y Y Y Y Command Forwarding Commands Forwarded Command Set Forwarded Commands Get Forwarded Commands Enable Forwarded Commands Firmware Update Commands Firmware Update Phase 1 Firmware Update Pha
Memory Configuration SATA Configuration PCI Configuration Hardware Prefetcher DCU Streamer Prefetcher DCU IP Prefetcher Memory Frequency Memory Turbo Mode Memory Throttling Mode Memory Operating Voltage Embedded SATA Link State Power Saving Features Enabled Enabled 0174 02C5 Disabled Disabled 0173 02C6 Enabled Auto Enabled Disabled 02CE 4823 4821 4828 Disabled 800 MHz Disabled Enabled 02CF 4824 4820 4829 1.5 V 02B6 Auto 4834 1.35V /1.25V 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.
Figure 3-2.
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 2 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 2 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 System-Board Blank 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 System-Board Blank 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 two air baffles into the system-board assembly.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-11. Wait for 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 3 4 Remove the other three heat-sink retention screws. Gently lift the heat sink off the processor and set the heat sink aside with thermal grease side facing up. Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink 1 screw (4) 2 heat sink Installing the Heat Sink CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
2 Apply new thermal grease evenly to the center of the top of the new processor. CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can cause grease to contact the processor shield, which can cause contamination of the processor socket. 3 4 5 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-11. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four heat-sink retention screws. Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 158.
3 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-12. 4 5 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-12. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the socket-release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. See Figure 3-12.
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 9 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-11. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-11. 10 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 158. 11 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Interposer Extender 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: This section is applicable to systems with 2U node only.
3 Remove the screws that secure the interposer extender to the interposer-extender tray. See Figure 3-13. 4 Lift the interposer extender out of the interposer-extender tray. See Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node 1 screw (5) 3 interposer-extender tray 2 interposer extender Installing the Interposer Extender for 2U Node CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Assembly" on page 158. 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. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Installing the Interposer Extender Tray 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. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the expansion-card assembly. See Figure 3-15. 3 Lift the expansion-card assembly out of the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15.
4 5 Remove the screw securing the expansion card. See Figure 3-16. Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-16. 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 3-16 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.
Assembly" on page 158. 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.
5 Figure 3-18. Remove the expansion-card lock cover. See Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18.
6 7 Remove the screw securing the expansion card. See Figure 3-19. Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-19. 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 3-19. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
8 Install the expansion-card slot cover and screw securing the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20.
9 Install the expansion-card lock cover and screws securing to the expansion card bracket. See Figure 3-21. Figure 3-21. 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 157. 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.
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; please refer to the indications for details.
LSI 9265-8i Card NOTE: The LSI 9265-8i card assembly should include the BBU 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 193. Removing the LSI 9265-8i Card for 1U Node CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Remove the screws that secure the LSI 9265-8i card assembly. See Figure 3-22. 4 Lift the LSI 9265-8i card assembly out of the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-22. Figure 3-22.
5 6 Remove the screw securing the LSI 9265-8i card. See Figure 3-23. Grasp the LSI 9265-8i card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-23. 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. 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 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 158. 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 3-24.
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 195. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Remove the five screws that secure the LSI 9265-8i card assembly. See Figure 3-25. 4 Lift the LSI 9265-8i card assembly out of the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-25. Figure 3-25.
5 Remove the four screws securing the LSI 9265-8i card lock cover. See Figure 3-26. 6 Remove the LSI 9265-8i card lock cover. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26.
7 8 Remove the screw securing the LSI 9265-8i card. See Figure 3-27. Grasp the LSI 9265-8i card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the riser card. See Figure 3-27. 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 158. 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. Ensure the cables should go through the cable clip ring. See Figure 3-28.
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 3-28.
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 3-29.
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 3-30.
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. 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 3-31. Removing and Installing the LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery Assembly 1 screws (2) 3 system-board assembly 2 LSI 9265-8i RAID battery assembly Installing the LSI 9265-8i raid Battery Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Attach the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly onto the system board. See Figure 3-31. Replace the screws securing the LSI9265-8i RAID battery assembly. See Figure 3-31. Connect the cable connecting to the LSI 9265-8i card.
Removing the LSI 9265-8i RAID Battery 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.
7 Remove the screws securing the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery to the LSI9265-8i RAID battery carrier. See Figure 3-32. Lift the LSI 9265-8i RAID battery carrier away from the LSI9265-8i RAID battery carrier. See Figure 3-32. Figure 3-32.
7 8 Extender Tray” on page 168. Replace the interposer extender. See “Removing the Interposer Extender” on page 166. Install the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 158. Riser card Optional Riser Cards Figure 3-33. 1U Riser card for 1U Node 1 USB connector 2 PCI-E Gen 3 x16 3 micro SD card socket Figure 3-34. 1.
Figure 3-35.
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.
3 Turn the expansion-card bracket upward as shown in Figure 3-38 and Figure 3-39. 4 Remove the two screws securing the 1.5U riser card to the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-38. Pull the 1.5U riser card away from the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-38. 5 Figure 3-38. Removing and Installing the 1.5U Riser card 1 screw (2) 2 expansion-card bracket 3 card holder 4 1.
6 Remove the four screws securing the 2U riser card to the expansioncard bracket. See Figure 3-39. 7 Pull the 2U riser card away from the expansion-card racket. See Figure 3-39. Figure 3-39.
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. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 2 Place the 2U riser card into the expansion-card bracket.
Cable Routing for Riser Card (2U Node) 1 Connect the USB cable to the 1U riser card, and connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on the system board. See Figure 3-40. Figure 3-40.
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 “System Board Connectors” on page 309 for the location. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-41. 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 3-42. 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 3-42. Figure 3-42.
Cable Routing for LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card (2U Node) 1 2 3 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 3-43. 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 interposer extender. See Figure 3-43.
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 3-44.
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 3-45.
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 1-processor configuration. See “System Board Connectors” on page 309 for the location. 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.
5 Remove the screws that secure the 1GbE mezzanine card assembly. See Figure 3-47. 6 Lift the 1GbE mezzanine card assembly away from the card bridge board on the system board. See Figure 3-47. Figure 3-47.
7 8 Remove the two screws that secure the 1GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-48. Remove the 1GbE mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-48. Figure 3-48. 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 3-47. Place the expansion-card bracket into the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-46 for 1U node. See Figure 3-17 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 158.
3 Remove the screws that secure the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-49 for 1U node. See Figure 3-17 for 2U node. 4 Lift the expansion-card bracket out of the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-49 for 1U node. See Figure 3-17 for 2U node. Figure 3-49.
5 Remove the screws that secure the 10GbE mezzanine card assembly. See Figure 3-50. 6 Lift the 10GbE mezzanine card assembly away from the card bridge board on the system board. See Figure 3-50. Figure 3-50.
7 8 Remove the two screws that secure the 10GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-51. Remove the 10GbE mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-51. Figure 3-51. 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.
4 Install the screws to secure the 10GbE mezzanine card assembly to the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-50. 5 Place the expansion-card bracket into the system-board assembly. See Figure 3-49 for 1U node. See Figure 3-17 for 2U node. 6 Replace the screws that secure the expansion-card bracket. 7 8 Reconnect all the cables to the 10GbE mezzanine card. Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 158.
Figure 3-52. 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 slots 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 “System Board Connectors” on page 309 for the location of the memory modules. Memory Slot Features Support 8 channels, 16 UDIMMs/RDIMMs of DDR3 Speed up to 1600MT/s Max.
Figure 3-53. 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.
3 “Removing the Expansion Card for 2U Node” on page 173. When removing the memory module from the system equipped with the RAID battery assembly, remove the RAID battery assembly first. See “Removing the LSI 9265-8i raid battery Assembly” on page 195. Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 3-54. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module.
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 3-55. Installing a Memory Module 1 memory module 3 memory module socket ejector (2) 2 alignment key 4 Replace the air baffle for 1U node. See “Installing the Air Baffle ” on page 160; Replace the expansion card assembly for 2U node. See “Installing the Expansion Card for 2U Node” on page 177. 5 Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 158.
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 3-56. Replacing the System Battery 1 system battery 3 negative side of battery connector 6 7 2 positive side of battery connector Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 158. Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See “Using the System Setup Program” on page 62. 8 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program’s Time 9 and Date fields. 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 3-57. Removing and Installing the System Board 1 screw (8) 3 system-board assembly 2 system board Installing a System Board 1 2 Unpack the new system board. 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. 4 Transfer the processors to the new system board. See “Removing a Processor” on page 162 and “Installing a Processor” on page 164.
8 9 If applicable, install the SAS mezzanine card or 1GbE mezzanine card or 10GbE mezzanine card. See “Installing the LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card” on page 209, “Installing the 1GbE Mezzanine Card” on page 216 and “Installing the 10GbE Mezzanine Card” on page 220. Connect all the cables to the system board. 10 Replace the air baffle for 1U node. See “Installing the Air Baffle ”on page 160. 11 Replace the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 158.
Figure 3-58. Opening and Closing the System 1 traction pad 2 system cover 3 securing screw 4 cover release latch lock Closing the System 1 2 Place the cover on the chassis and slide it to the front of the chassis until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-58. Secure the cover with the securing screw. See Figure 3-58.
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.
4 Directly lift the cooling-fan cage out of the chassis. See Figure 3-59. Figure 3-59.
5 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the cooling-fan cage. See Figure 3-60. 6 Lift the cooling fan with the sponge out of the cooling-fan cage. See Figure 3-60. Figure 3-60. 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.
2 3 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the cooling-fan cage. 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 3-59. 4 Connect the fan’s power cable to the connector on the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-59. You must route these cables properly through the ties to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 5 Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 234.
4 Disconnect all the cables from the first power distribution board. See Figure 3-66. 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. 5 Remove the screw that secure the power cable cover to the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-61. 6 Lift it up straightly from the locking hole on the power distribution board 1.
7 Remove the four screws that secure the power cables to the power distribution board 1. See Figure 3-62. Figure 3-62.
8 Remove the screws securing the first power distribution board to the system. See Figure 3-63. 9 Lift the first power distribution board out of the system. See Figure 363. Figure 3-63.
10 Lift the power distribution board connector from the system. See Figure 3-64. Figure 3-64. 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 3-61. 12 Remove the power cable cover from the power distribution board 2. See Figure 3-61. 13 Remove the four power cables from the power distribution board 2. See Figure 3-62.
14 Remove the screws securing the power distribution board 2 to the system. See Figure 3-65. 15 Lift the power distribution board 2 out of the system. See Figure 3-65. NOTE: To remove the power distribution board 2 that is below the first power distribution board, remove the power distribution board connector and angle the board before lifting. Figure 3-65.
CAUTION: If removed, you must replace the power distribution board 2 at the bottom and the power distribution board-connector before replacing the first power distribution board at the top. 1 If removed, first place the power distribution board 2 in the system. See Figure 3-65. Otherwise skip to step 5. NOTE: To install the power distribution board 2 that is below the first power distribution board, angle the board during installation.
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 1U node system. Figure 3-66.
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 3-67.
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.
5 6 Remove the screws that secure the middle-wall bracket to the chassis. See Figure 3-68. Lift the middle-wall bracket out of chassis. See Figure 3-68. Figure 3-68. Removing and Installing the Middle-Wall Bracket 1 7 middle-wall bracket 2 screw (6) 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 secure the power cable cover to the upper middle plane. See Figure 3-69. 9 Lift it up straightly from the locking hole on the upper middle plane. Then, lift it completely out of the upper middle plane. See Figure 3-69. Figure 3-69.
10 Remove the four screws that secure the power cables to the upper middle plane. See Figure 3-70. Figure 3-70.
11 Remove the screws that secure the upper middle plane to the middle plane holder. Figure 3-71. 12 Lift the upper middle plane out. See Figure 3-71. Figure 3-71.
13 Remove the screws that secure the mid-plane holder support to the chassis. See Figure 3-72. 14 Lift the mid-plane holder support out of the chassis. See Figure 3-72. Figure 3-72.
15 Remove the screws that secure the mid-plane holder to the chassis. Figure 3-73. 16 Lift the mid-plane holder out of the chassis. See Figure 3-73. Figure 3-73. 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. Figure 3-74. 21 Lift the lower middle plane out of the chassis. See Figure 3-74. Figure 3-74. 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 3-73. 7 Replace the screws that secure the middle plane holder to the chassis. See Figure 3-73. 8 Place the mid-plane holder support into the chassis. See Figure 3-72. 9 Replace the screws that secure the mid-plane holder support to the chassis. See Figure 3-72.
Cable Routing for Middle Plane to Direct Hard-Drive Backplane Figure 3-75. Cable Routing−Top Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 12 x3.
Figure 3-76. Cable Routing−Bottom Middle Plane to Direct Backplane for 12 x3.
Figure 3-77. 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 3 and 4 (hard drive 5 and 6) (J4) SATA2 hard drive connectors 5 to 6 for system board 3 (from right to left) Figure 3-78. 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 1 and 2 (hard drive 5 and 6) (J2) Hard-drive backplane cable mini-SAS connector for system board 3 and 4 (hard drive 1,2,3 and 4) (J3) 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 2 (from right to left) SATA2 hard drive connectors 1 to 4 for system board 4 (from right to left) SATA2 hard drive connector
Cable Routing for Middle Plane to 2.5” Hard-Drive Backplane for Expander Configuration Figure 3-79. Cable Routing−Top Middle Plane to 2.
Figure 3-80. Cable Routing−Bottom Middle Plane to 2.
Direct Backplanes NOTE: Following is the replacement procedure of SATA2 and SAS Direct Backplane for 3.5-inch hard drive systems. Replacement procedure for 2.5-inch of SATA2 and SAS Direct Backplane is similar to the Direct Backplane for 3.5-inch hard drive systems. Removing the Direct Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane. See Figure 3-81 for 3.5inch hard drives and Figure 3-82 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 3-81. Back View of the 3.
Figure 3-82. Back View of the 2.
5 Disconnect front panel cables from the power distribution board. See Figure 3-66. 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 3-83. Figure 3-83.
7 Remove the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-84. 8 Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-84. Figure 3-84.
9 Remove the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-85. 10 Remove the backplane from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-85. Figure 3-85. 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 3-84. Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-81 for 3.5-inch hard drives and Figure 3-82 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 3-96.
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 3-86 and Figure 3-87 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 3-86. Back View of the 2.
Figure 3-87. 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 3-96. 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 3-88. Figure 3-88. Removing and Installing the 2.
7 Remove the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-89. 8 Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-89. Figure 3-89 Removing and Installing the 2.
9 Remove the screws that secure the expander card assembly to the harddrive cage. See Figure 3-90. Figure 3-90.
10 Remove the expander card assembly from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-91 Figure 3-91. Removing and Installing the 2.
11 Remove the screws that secure the backplane for expander configuration to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-92 12 Remove the backplane for expander configuration from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-92 Figure 3-92. Removing and Installing the Backplane for Expander Configuration From the Hard-Drive Cage 1 hard-drive cage 3 screw (11) 278 | 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 3-93. 10 Remove the front-panel assembly from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-93. Figure 3-93.
11 Push aside the retention hooks on the front-panel assembly. See Figure 3-94. 12 Remove the front panel from the front-panel assembly. See Figure 3-94 Figure 3-94. 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.
4 drive cage. See Figure 3-93. Replace the hard-drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-84. 5 Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-84. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-83. Connect front panel cables to the power distribution board. See Figure 3-96 or Figure 3-99. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Connect all the cables to the backplane.
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 secure the sensor board to the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-95. 9 Remove the sensor board from the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-95. Figure 3-95. 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.
5 6 7 8 9 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-83. Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-81 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 3-96 or Figure 3-99. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Close the system.
Figure 3-96.
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 3-97. 9 Remove the sensor board assembly from the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-97. Figure 3-97.
10 Remove the screw that secures the sensor board to the sensor-board holder. See Figure 3-98. 11 Remove the sensor board from the sensor-board holder. See Figure 398. Figure 3-98. 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 secure the sensor board to the hard drive cage. See Figure 3-97. 4 5 Connect the sensor board cable to the sensor board. See Figure 3-99. Replace the hard drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-84. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-83. 7 Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 3-82 for 2.5-inch hard drives. You must route these cables properly on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
Figure 3-99.
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.
the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device. If all troubleshooting fails, see “Getting Help” on page 324. Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 1 2 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.
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 62. 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. Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.
4 5 6 Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 234. 7 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 324. 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 172.
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 62. 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.
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 153. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly.
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 2 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 70. 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 157.
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 62. 2 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the configuration utility program.
9 and the SAS backplane board. Install the system-board assembly. See “Installing a System-Board Assembly” on page 158. 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 324. 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.
system from the electrical outlet. 12 Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-Board Assembly” on page 157. 13 Replace processor 1 with processor 2. See “Installing a Processor” on page 164. 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 324. IRQ Assignment Conflicts Most PCI devices can share an IRQ with another device, but they cannot use an IRQ simultaneously.
5 Jumpers and Connectors System Board Connectors This section 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. Figure 5-1.
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 port 37 LAN connector 2 38 LAN connector 1 39 ID LED 40 dual
Figure 5-3.
2.5" Hard-Drive Direct Backplane Figure 5-4. Front View of the Backplane 1 SATA2 and SAS connectors 1 to 6 for system board 1 (from left to right) 2 SATA2 and SAS connectors 1 to 6 for system board 2 (from left to right) 3 SATA2 and SAS connectors 1 to 6 for system board 3 (from left to right) 4 SATA2 and SAS connectors 1 to 6 for system board 4 (from left to right) 5 2.
Figure 5-5.
2.5" Hard-Drive Expander Backplane Figure 5-6. Front View of the Backplane 1 SATA2 and SAS connectors 1 to 24 (from left to right) 2 2.5” backplane for expander configuration Figure 5-7.
Figure 3-8. 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 5-9.
Interposer Extender for 2U Node Connectors Figure 5-10.
LSI 2008 SAS Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-11.
1GbE Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-12.
10GbE Mezzanine Card Connectors Figure 5-13.
Power Distribution Board 1 Connectors Figure 5-14.
Power Distribution Board 2 Connectors Figure 5-15. Power Distribution Board 2 Connectors 1 bridge card connector 2 1x10pin control connector 2 sensor board Sensor Board Connectors Figure 5-16.
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.
NOTE: The * in the table of system configuration jumper describes the default status and the default state is not active state. 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.
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, 12 B back panel features, 24 backplane installing direct BP, 260 removing 2.5-inch hard drive backplane for expander configuration, 262 removing direct BP, 255 backplane installing 2.
backplane, 269 expansion card troubleshooting, 297 expansion card connector for 1U node installing, 193 removing, 192 expansion card connector for 2U node installing, 197 removing, 194 expansion card for 1U node installing, 163 removing, 160 expansion card for 2U node installing, 168 removing, 164 F features and indicators front panel, 13 fresh air support, 53 front panel features, 13 front panel installing, 273 front panel removing, 271 H hard drive installing hot-swap hard drive, 142 removing hot-swap h
interposer extender tray, 160 LSI 9265-8i card for 1U node, 174 LSI 9265-8i card for 2U node, 181 mezzanine card (10GbE), 211 mezzanine card (1GbE), 207 middle planes, 246 power distribution board, 234 power supply, 146 processor, 155 SAS Mezzanine card, 200 sensor board, 276 system board, 223 system board assembly, 149 installing the LSI 9265-8i raid battery, 189 installing the LSI 9265-8i raid battery assembly, 187 Installing the mezzanine-card bridge board, 213 interposer extender installing, 158 removin
POST accessing system features, 12 power distribution board installing, 234 removing, 229 power supplies installing, 146 removing, 145 processor installing, 155 removing, 153 processors troubleshooting, 298 R removing cooling fans, 226 direct BP, 255 expander card for 2.
contacting Dell, 315 fresh air, 53 system closing, 225 opening, 224 system board connectors, 300 installing, 223 jumper settings, 313 removing, 222 system board assembly installing, 149 removing, 147, 148 system cooling troubleshooting, 291 system features accessing, 12 system setup LAN configuration, 99 memory configuration, 81 PCI configuration, 86 power management, 73 processor configuration, 75 remote access configuration, 100 SATA configuration, 83 USB configuration, 93 T telephone number, 315 trouble
