Dell PowerEdge C8220X Hardware Owner’s Manual Regulatory Model: B06B Regulatory Type: B06B001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing System Features During Startup . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Front-Panel Features and Indicators NIC Indicator Codes Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Central Independent Mode . . . . . . . . . . Non-Central Consolidated Mode . Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns . Sled Hard-Drive LEDs . 22 22 . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . .
POST Start Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 POST End Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 POST Error Code Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 BIOS Recovery Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ME Fail Event SEL Generator ID BMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Other Information You May Need 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Server Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 View System Log Command Line Interfaces for System Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPMI Commands List . . . . . . . 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard-Drive Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front-Access Hard-Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 . . . . . . . . . . 160 Installing a Hard-Drive Blank . . . . . . . . . . . 161 . . . . . . . . . 162 Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . 163 Removing a Hard-Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Hard-Drive Cage Hard-Drives . . . . . . . . . .
Sled Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 . . . . . . . . . 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Sled Cover . Installing the Sled Cover 176 Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Removing the Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Removing the RAID Battery Holder . . . . . . . . 207 . . . . . . . . 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Installing the RAID Battery Holder Expansion Card Riser Removing the Expansion Card Riser . . . . . . . 209 Installing the Expansion Card Riser. . . . . . . . 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard-Drive Cage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Removing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Installing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Removing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Installing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Cooling Shroud.
Removing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card . . . . 300 Installing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card . . . . . 303 Removing the 10 GbE Mezzanine Card . . . . . . 304 Installing the 10 GbE Mezzanine Card . . . . . . 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 MicroSD Card Reader . . . . . . 307 . . . . . . . 310 Removing the MicroSD Card Reader . Installing the MicroSD Card Reader Removing the MicroSD Card Reader Support Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 . . . . . . . 312 . . . . .
System Board 4 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Installing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety First—For You and Your System Installation Problems 335 . . . . . . . . . 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure . . . . . . . . 336 Troubleshooting External Connections . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting the System Board . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting the System Battery . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up and Configuring Stateless Boot Using Dell Customized VMware ESXi ISO Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . VMware Auto Deploy . 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Dell Customization of VMware ESXi . . . . . . . 350 Creating the Dell Customized VMware ESXi Offline Image Depot . . . . . . . . 351 IRQ Assignment Conflicts . . . . . . 354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expansion Card Riser Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Hard-Drive LED Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Interposer Extender Connectors . Interposer Extender Types MicroSD Card Reader Connectors Node Power Distribution Board Connectors 6 Getting Help . Index 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Dell 375 . . . . . . . . . . . 377 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents
1 About Your System Accessing System Features During Startup The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup. The SAS/SATA card or PXE hotkey support are available only in the BIOS boot mode. Hotkey function is not available in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode. Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See "System Setup Menu" on page 59.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1. Sled Front Features — C8220X Double-Wide Compute Sled with Front-Access 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard-Drives 1 3 2 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 5 10 9 8 6 Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 USB connectors Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0 compliant. 2 Mezzanine card expansion slot Installs an I/O module mezzanine card. 3 Hard-drive LED 0 to 7 Indicates drive activity and status. 4, 5 Hard-drive bay Installs two 2.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 9 Power-on indicator/ power button Icon Description The power-on indicator lights when the sled power is on. The power-on indicator lights amber when the system critical event occurs. NOTE: The power-on indicator lights amber according to critical system error log (SEL) assertion. If the SEL is full or a deassertion event occurred while sensor monitoring is paused (e.g. fan monitoring is paused during system power off), the power-on indicator turns amber.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 13 Ethernet connector 2 2 Embedded 10/100/1000 Mbit NIC connector. 14 Ethernet connector 1 1 Embedded 10/100/1000 Mbit NIC connector. 15 Sled identification indicator Lights blue to identify a particular system and system board. 16 Handle Hold to pull the sled from the enclosure. Figure 1-2.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 3 Sled cover or GPGPU/Xeon Phi card assembly Installs up to two general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPGPU) or Xeon Phi cards when plugged into horizontal expansion card risers. 4 Sled release latch Press to release the sled from the enclosure. 5 Power-on indicator/ power button The power-on indicator lights when the sled power is on. The power-on indicator lights amber when the system critical event occurs.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 6 VGA connector Connects a VGA display to the system. 7 Serial connector Connects a serial device to the system. 8 BMC management port Dedicated management port. 9 Ethernet connector 2 2 Embedded 10/100/1000 Mbit NIC connector. 10 Ethernet connector 1 1 Embedded 10/100/1000 Mbit NIC connector. 11 Sled identification indicator Lights blue to identify a particular system and system board.
Indicator Status Blinking green Indicator Code Linking at 1 Gbps port speed Network activity is present • Pre OS POST • OS without driver • OS with driver Blinks at speed relative to packet density Activity indicator Off Linking at 10 Mbps port speed Solid green No activity Blinking green Transmit or receive activity Off Idle Figure 1-4.
Management Interface The sled includes a BMC that is responsible for monitoring the sled for critical events by communicating with various sensors on the system board, the node power distribution board and, if installed in the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure, it also communicates with the enclosure’s fan controller board and sends alerts and log events when certain parameters exceed their preset thresholds.
Figure 1-5. Non-Central Independent Mode 1 2 3 1 flat-blade screwdriver on sled’s port cover 3 network cable on switch 2 network cable on sled 5 Configure the BMC on the managed sled. You can use the BMC Management Utility to manage the sled’s BMC from a remote management station. For more information about the BMC Management Utility, see Using the Baseboard Management Controller Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.
Non-Central Consolidated Mode There are two setup options available for this mode, you can use the server enclosure’s Ethernet connector or BMC management port to connect to an Ethernet switch. To setup BMC connection using the server enclosure’s Ethernet connector: NOTE: Do not connect the server enclosure’s front Ethernet connector and back BMC management port to the same Ethernet switch. 1 Before you setup BMC, you must first connect the BMC management cable in the sled.
1 flat-blade screwdriver on server enclosure’s port cover 3 network cable on switch 2 network cable on server enclosure 4 Configure the BMC on the managed sled. You can use the BMC Management Utility to manage the sled’s BMC from a remote management station. For more information about the BMC Management Utility, see Using the Baseboard Management Controller Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.
Figure 1-7. Non-Central Consolidated Mode — BMC Management Port 2 1 3 1 flat-blade screwdriver on server enclosure’s port cover 3 network cable on switch 2 network cable on server enclosure 4 Configure the BMC on the managed sled. You can use the BMC Management Utility to manage the sled’s BMC from a remote management station. For more information about the BMC Management Utility, see Using the Baseboard Management Controller Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Indicators Figure 1-8. 2.
Condition Hard-Drive Activity LED Drive rebuilding aborted* Hard-Drive Status LED Green LED Green LED Amber LED Off/Blinking when active On 3000 ms Off 6000 ms Off 9000 ms On 3000 ms Off 3000 ms * This condition is not supported in LSI HBA/RAID cards. When you abort the RAID rebuild process, the hard-drive LED blinks amber to indicate drive failure. This LED pattern is not applicable for the non-RAID mode of onboard SATA, for example, without Intel RSTe drivers.
Condition (continued) Hard-Drive LEDs (HDD0 to HDD7) Predicted drive failure (SMART) Drive rebuilding aborted* Green LED Amber LED On 500 ms Off 500 ms Off 500 ms On 500 ms Off 1000 ms Off 1000 ms On 3000 ms Off 6000 ms Off 9000 ms On 3000 ms Off 3000 ms * This condition is not supported in LSI HBA/RAID cards. When you abort the RAID rebuild process, the hard-drive LED blinks amber to indicate drive failure.
BMC Heartbeat Indicator Codes The system board includes a BMC heartbeat indicator (LED17) for debugging the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). The BMC heartbeat indicator lights green when power is supplied to the sled and blinks green when the BMC firmware is ready. Figure 1-10.
Service Tag The following illustrations provide location of the Service Tag number on the C8220X double-wide compute sleds. Figure 1-11. Service Tag Location for C8220X with 3.5-inch (4-Drive Bay) Hard-Drives Figure 1-12. Service Tag Location for C8220X with 2.
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POST Error Codes Collecting System Event Log for Investigation Whenever possible, the system 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 Response Error Cause Corrective Actions 0012h Local Console Output Error Pause See "Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem" on page 336. Video device initialization failed If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377. 0013h ISA IO Pause Controller Error ISA device initialization failed See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 345. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause 0019h USB Read Error Pause 001Ah USB Write Error Pause 001Bh USB Interface Error Pause 001Ch Mouse Interface Pause Error Corrective Actions USB port initialization failed See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 336. USB port initialization failed See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 336. USB port initialization failed See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 336.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause Corrective Actions 0020h Keyboard Stuck Key Error Pause Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard to the compute sled. Keyboard key stuck If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377. 0021h Keyboard Locked Error Pause Keyboard locked Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard to the compute sled. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause Corrective Actions 0028h PCI IO Read Error Pause See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 345. PCI device initialization failed If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377. 0029h PCI IO Write Error Pause PCI device initialization failed See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 345. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause Corrective Actions 002Fh No Microcode Be Updated Pause Processor Ensure that your processors microcode load match and conform to the failed type described in the processor technical specifications outlined in your system’s Getting Started Guide. 8012h SATA 0 Device Not Found Pause SATA 0 device Check if the SATA port 0 is not found enabled. See "SATA Configuration" on page 88. Install a SATA device to SATA port 0.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause 8016h SATA 4 Device Not Found Pause Corrective Actions SATA 4 device Check if the SATA port 4 is not found enabled. See "SATA Configuration" on page 88. Install a SATA device to SATA port 4. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377. 8017h SATA 5 Device Not Found Pause SATA 5 device Check if the SATA port 5 is not found enabled. See "SATA Configuration" on page 88. Install a SATA device to SATA port 5.
Error Code Error Message Response Error Cause Corrective Actions 8021h CMOS Battery Error Pause No CMOS battery See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 349. 8100h Memory device disabled by BIOS Pause Memory Device Error See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 342. 40 About Your System If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 377.
System Event Log Processor Error Message: “Processor Sensor, IERR error, Processor 1” Table 1-2. Processor Error Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
Memory Ecc Message: “Memory Sensor, Correctable ECC error, SBE warning threshold, CPU1 DIMM_A1” Table 1-3. Memory ECC Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
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PCIe Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, PCI PERR, Device#, Function#, Bus#” Table 1-4. PCIe Error Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
IOH Core Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Fatal Error, xxxx bit, QPI[0] Error” Table 1-5. IOH Core Error Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
SB Error Message: “Critical Interrupt Sensor, Correctable, MCU Parity Error” Table 1-6. SB Error Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
POST Start Event Message: “System Event, POST starts with BIOS xx.xx.xx” Table 1-7. POST Start Event Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
POST End Event Table 1-8. POST End Event Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
POST Error Code Event Message: “System Firmware Progress, POST error code: UBLBh.” Table 1-9. POST Error Code Event Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
BIOS Recovery Event Table 1-10. BIOS Recovery Event Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
ME Fail Event Table 1-11. BIOS Recovery Event Byte Field Value Description 1 NetFunLun 10h 2 Platform Event Command 02h 3 Generator ID 01h Generated by BIOS 4 Event Message Format Version 04h Event Message Format Revision.
BMC BMC monitors the health of the sled through IPMI sensors. The following table includes a list of the IPMI sensor device commands. In the Offset column: • SI = Sensor Initialization • SC = Sensor Capabilities • AM = Assertion Mask • DM = Deassertion Mask • RM = Reading Mask • TM = Settable/Readable Threshold Mask Table 1-13.
Table 1-14. Sensor Summary (continued) Sensor Sensor Name Number Sensor Type Event/Reading Type Offset 04h Processor (07h) Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 01h CPU ERR2 SC: 40h AM: 0001h DM: 0000h RM: 0001h 05h 12V Standby Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h TM: 3F3Fh 06h 5V Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h TM: 3F3Fh 07h 5V Standby Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Fh SC: 59h AM: 7A95h DM: 7A95h TM: 3F3Fh 08h 3.
Table 1-15. Sensor Summary (continued) Sensor Sensor Name Number Sensor Type Event/Reading Type Offset 09h Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Fh 3.
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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. • The PowerEdge C8000 Hardware Owner’s Manual for information about the server enclosure features, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
About Your System
Using the System Setup Program 2 The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.
• When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup NOTE: Only items in brackets [ ] can be modified, Items that are not in brackets are display only. NOTE: PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure is referred to as simply the "server enclosure" or the "chassis" in this manual.
General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the Setup Utility also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by pressing . The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. To exit the help window, press or . Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to diagnose and fix problems on a server, which has not successfully booted the operating system (OS).
Enabling and Configuring Console Redirection Via COM1 To activate console redirection via COM1, you must configure the following settings: 1 Connect the serial cable to the serial port and host system. See Figure 1-1 for the location of the serial port on the sled. 2 Press immediately after a power-on or reboot to enter System Setup. 3 In the System Setup screen, select the Server menu and press . 4 In the Server screen, select Remote Access Configuration and press .
5 In the Remote Access Configuration screen, 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: ANSI See "Remote Access Configuration" on page 106 for details. Make sure the host and client are on the same network. 6 Press to return to the System Setup screen. Press again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.
7 In the Remote Access Configuration screen, 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: ANSI See "Remote Access Configuration" on page 106 for details. Make sure the last four options syncs with the host and client. 8 In the Server screen, select BMC LAN Configuration and press .
5 In the Server screen, select Remote Access Configuration and press . 6 In the Remote Access Configuration screen, verify the following settings: • Remote Access: Enabled • Serial port number: COM2 • Serial Port Mode: 115200 8,n,1 • Flow Control: None • Redirection After BIOS POST: Always • Terminal Type: ANSI See "Remote Access Configuration" on page 106 for details. Make sure the last four options syncs with the host and client.
Serial Port Connection List Signal Type Setup Option Remote Access OS Setting Output Serial Port Serial Port Number Serial Port Address Serial Console Enabled Redirection Enabled COM1 3F8h/2F8h ttyS0 COM1 2F8h/3F8h ttyS1 BMC Serial Over LAN Enabled COM2 as SOL 3F8h/2F8h ttyS1 Enabled COM2 as SOL 2F8h/3F8h ttyS0 66 Using the System Setup Program Management Port
Main Menu The main menu displays information about your system boards and BIOS. Main Screen NOTE: Press to enter the BIOS debug mode and reset the BIOS to default settings. 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.
System Settings Option Description System Date Scroll to this item to adjust the date. Use , or to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system date. System Time Scroll to this item to adjust the time. Use , or to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Product Name Displays the system product name. BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. NOTE: Check this version number when updating BIOS from the manufacturer.
Option Description Processor Core Displays the processor core. System Memory Size Displays total memory size installed on the system board. System Memory Speed Displays the maximum speed of your system memory. System Memory Voltage Displays the maximum voltage of your system memory.
Advanced Menu The advanced menu displays a table of items that defines advanced information about your system. Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. CAUTION: Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the default values.
Power Management Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Power Management Option Description Power Management (OS Control default) Select a system power management mode. • Maximum Performance: Sets the system power management to maximum performance. • OS Control: Allows the operating system to control the power management. • Node Manager: Enables Node Manager to moderate power consumption and performance of the processors in the compute sled.
Option Description CPU Power Capping (P-State 0 default) Select a processor performance state (P-state). Options are [P-State 0], [P-State 1], [P-State 2], [P-State 3] and [P-state 4]. NOTE: This option is enabled when Power Management is set to OS Control mode. Chassis Power Management Press to set chassis power management. Energy Efficient Policy (Balanced default) Select a power policy option.
Chassis Power Management Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Chassis Power Management Option Description Chassis PSU Configuration Press to configure the chassis power supply. Power Capping Press to set power capping values. This option provides management and monitoring of the power supplies and the minimum set of requirements that this server must satisfy.
Option Description Emergency Throttling Press to configure the compute sled and chassis emergency throttle functions. This option sets the policy to take effect when the sled detects a system emergency failure (such as fan error, chassis critical power events, PSU critical power events, abnormal ambient temperature, etc.).
Chassis PSU Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Chassis PSU Configuration Option Description Required Power Supplies Select the number of power supplies to provide load-shared (1 default) power to run the sleds in the enclosure. Options are [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Redundant Power Supplies (1 default) Select the number of power supplies to provide power redundancy to the enclosure. Options are [0], [1], and [2].
Boundaries of PSU Configuration PSU Number Required PSU (X) Redundant PSU (N) 4 0 3 1 2 2 3 2 1 2 2 0 1 1 4 The number of power supplies required for PSU configuration is determined by the following formula: X + N, where X is the required PSU and N is the redundant PSU.
Power Capping Scroll to this item and press to view the following screens. Power Capping Option Description Power Budget Displays the enclosure available power wattage. It is the summary of each PSU’s capacity (i.e. based on the number of PSUs and the maximum capacity of each PSU). Each PSU supports a maximum output wattage of 1100 W or 1400 W. Power budget in the enclosure must not exceed 2660 W.
Option Description Chassis Level Capping (Disabled default) Set as chassis level or sled level power capping. (The default setting is referred from BMC). The system determines the power consumption of the enclosure and sleds, and constantly attempts to maintain the enclosure’s power consumption below the cap. Sled Power Capping (0 default) NOTE: This option is enabled when the Chassis Level Capping is set to Disabled.
Power Capping Option Description Power Budget Displays the enclosure available power wattage. It is the summary of each PSU’s capacity (i.e. based on the number of PSUs and the maximum capacity of each PSU). Each PSU supports a maximum output wattage of 1100 W or 1400 W. Power budget in the enclosure must not exceed 2660 W. The power budget is determined by the following formula, power budget = (maximum output wattage of the installed PSU x sum of the PSUs in the enclosure) x 0.95.
Emergency Throttling Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Emergency Throttling Option Description Sled Level Policy (Chassis Level default) Select a sled level policy when an emergency throttle event is triggered. • Chassis Level: Overrides the chassis level policy for a specific server. • Throttling: Allows compute sled throttling when an emergency throttle event is triggered. • Power Off: Turns off the compute sled when an emergency throttle event is triggered.
Option Description Chassis Level Policy (Throttling default) Select a chassis level policy when an emergency throttle event is triggered. This option can be configured when the Sled Level Policy is set to Chassis Level policy. • Throttling: Allows chassis sled throttling when an emergency throttle event is triggered. • Power Off: Turns off the server power when an emergency throttle event is triggered. CPU Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
CPU Configuration Option Description Active Processor Cores (All Cores default) Allows you to control the number of enabled core in each processor. Options are [1], [2], [4], [6], [8], [10]and [All Cores]. (Option depends on processor core.) Frequency Ratio (Auto default) Sets the frequency multipliers 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.
Option Description Direct Cache Access (Enabled default) Enables or disables the direct cache access. Hyper-Threading Technology (Enabled default) Enables or disables the Hyper-Threading technology. Prefetch Configuration Press to configure the prefetch settings. NOTE: This feature is available when supported by the processor.
Prefetch Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Prefetch Configuration Option Description Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default) Enables or disables system optimization for sequential memory access. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables or disables the speculative unit within the processor(s). DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables or disables Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher.
Option Description DCU IP Prefetcher (Enabled default) NOTE: This feature is available when supported by the Enables or disables DCU IP Prefetcher. processor. Memory Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Memory Configuration Option Description Memory Frequency (Auto default) Select an operating memory frequency. Options are [Auto], [800], [1066], [1333], [1600], and [1866]. Memory Turbo Mode (Disabled default) Enables or disables the memory turbo mode.
Option Description Memory Throttling Mode (Enabled default) Enables or disables the memory to run in closed-loop thermal throttling mode. Memory Operating Mode (Optimizer Mode default) Select the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. • Optimizer Mode: The two memory controllers run in parallel 64-bit mode for improved memory performance. • Spare Mode: Enables memory sparing. In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare.
Option Description Memory Operating Voltage (Auto default) If set to Auto, the system sets the voltage to an optimal value based on the capacity of the installed memory modules. You can also set the voltage of the memory module to a higher value (1.5 V) provided that the modules support multiple voltages. Options are [Auto], [1.5 volts], and [1.35 volts]. NOTE: BIOS will auto restrict selection if DIMM is not supporting low voltage.
SATA Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
SATA Configuration Option Description Embedded SATA Controller (AHCI default) Select an operation mode for the onboard SATA controller. • Off: Disables the SATA controller. This token applies to the first onboard SATA controller. • IDE: Enables the SATA controller to run in IDE mode. Sets the device class code as IDE and uses PCI IRQ (referred as Native mode). This token applies to the first onboard SATA controller. • AHCI: Enables the SATA controller to run in AHCI mode.
Option Description SATA Port 2 (Auto default) When set to off, turns off the 3rd Serial ATA drive controller. When set to auto, enables BIOS support for the 3rd Serial ATA drive controller (enabled if present, POST error if not present). SATA Port 3 (Auto default) When set to off, turns off the 4th Serial ATA drive controller. When set to auto, enables BIOS support for the 4th Serial ATA drive controller (enabled if present, POST error if not present).
PCI Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. PCI Configuration Option Description Embedded Network Devices Press to configure available network drives. NIC Enumeration (Onboard default) Select a LAN boot ROM option. • Onboard: Uses the PXE boot on NICs to boot the system. • Add-in: Use the PXE boot on add-in network adapters to boot the system.
Option Description PCI Slot Configuration Press to configure PCI Express devices. NOTE: When you install an Intel Xeon Phi card in the C8220X sled, BIOS automatically enables the PCI memory 64-bit decode option. PCIe Generation (Gen3 default) Select a PCI signaling rate. • Gen1: 2.5 GT/s • Gen2: 5 GT/s • Gen3: 8 GT/s VT for Direct I/O (Disabled default) Enables or disables Intel hardware virtualization support.
Option Description Reboot on WOL (ROW) (Disabled default) Enables or disables reboot on wake-on-LAN feature. Reboot On WOL targets network controllers when the network controller receives a magic packet. This option displays when the network chip supports Reboot on WOL feature. Embedded Network Devices Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
Embedded Network Devices Option Description Embedded NIC1 (Enabled with PXE default) Enables or disables the onboard NIC1 controller. • Enabled with PXE: Allows you to enable the system’s primary embedded NIC (full function), including its PXE boot-ROM. • Enabled without PXE: Allows you to enable the system’s primary embedded NIC only. The NIC associated PXE or RPL boot-ROM are disabled in this option.
iSCSI Remote Boot Select iSCSI Remote Boot in the Embedded NIC1/NIC2 option and press to view the following screen. iSCSI Remote Boot Option Description iSCSI Initiator Name Displays the worldwide unique name of the initiator. Only iqn format is accepted. Enable DHCP (Disabled default) Enables or disables the DHCP network settings. Initiator IP Address Sets the initiator’s static IP address. Initiator Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask for the static IP address.
Option Description Target Port Sets the target port. Boot LUN Sets the hexadecimal representation of LU number. CHAP Type Select CHAP type. Options are [None], [One Way CHAP], and [Mutual CHAP]. (None default) Active State Power Management Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
Option Description Onboard LAN ASPM (Disabled default) Select an ASPM protocol for the onboard network controller. Options are [Disabled] and [L1]. Mezzanine Slot ASPM (Disabled default) Select an ASPM protocol for the mezzanine slot. NB-SB Link ASPM (L1default) Select an ASPM protocol for the northbridge and southbridge chipsets. PCI Slot Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
PCI Slot Configuration Option Description PCIe Slot1 (Enabled default) Enables or disables the PCI Express slot. Options are [Disabled], [Enabled], [Enabled without OPROM]. NOTE: When you install an Intel Xeon Phi card in the C8220X sled, BIOS automatically enables the PCI memory 64-bit decode option. You can set the GPGPU information using IPMI commands. See Table 2-18 for more information. USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
USB Configuration Option Description Embedded USB Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the onboard USB controller at system startup. USB Port with BMC (Enabled default) Enables or disables internal USB port with BMC support. External USB Port1 (Enabled default) Enables or disables the external USB port1. External USB Port2 (Enabled default) Enables or disables the external USB port2. Internal USB Connector Enables or disables the internal USB port.
Security Menu The security menu enables you to set the security parameters. Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Security Settings Option Description Supervisor Password Indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password Indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Option Description Change Supervisor You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password. A user password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility. Note, the Change User Password option only appears after a Supervisor password has been set. Select this option and press to access the sub menu, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers.
Server Menu The server menu enables you to configure compute sled parameters. Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Server Settings Option Description Status of BMC Displays BMC status. IPMI Specification Version Displays the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) firmware version number. BMC Firmware Version Displays the BMC firmware version number. NIC1 MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the NIC1 connector.
Option Description ACPI SPMI Table (Enabled default) When enabled, BIOS enables Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Service Processor Management Interface (SPMI) table for IPMI driver installation. When disabled, BIOS disables the ACPI SPMI table for BMC ROM update. Set BMC LAN Configuration Press to set the BMC network. Remote Access Configuration Press to configure serial port settings related to console redirection.
Set BMC LAN Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Set BMC LAN Configuration Option Description Channel Number Displays the channel number used for BMC LAN. Channel Number Status Displays the BMC channel number status. BMC LAN Port Configuration (Shared-NIC default) Set the BMC management port to dedicated or shared NIC port. Options are [Dedicated-NIC] and [SharedNIC].
Option Description Gateway MAC Address Sets the MAC address for the static IP address. BMC NIC MAC Address Sets the MAC address for the BMC management port. IPv6 Mode (Disabled default) Enables or disables the IPv6 internet protocol support. If set to enabled, configure the IPv6 prefix, IP and gateway addresses. IPv6 Mode Select Enabled in the IPv6 Mode option and press to view the following screen.
Option Description IPv6 Prefix Length Sets prefix length of the IPv6 address. IPv6 IP Address Set the BMC management port to dedicated or shared NIC port. Options are [Dedicated NIC] and [Shared NIC]. IPv6 IP Address Sets the BMC IPv6 address. IPv6 Gateway Address Sets the MAC address for the static IPv6 address. Remote Access Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
Option Description Serial port number (COM1 default) Select a serial port for console redirection. • COM1: Enables console redirection via COM1. See token D7h. • COM2 as SOL: Enables console redirection via COM2. Serial Port Address (3F8h/2F8h default) Specifies the base I/O port address of the serial port. • 3F8h/2F8h: Sets the front serial port address as 0x3F8 and internal serial port address as 0x2F8.
View System Log Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. View System Log Option Description View BMC SEL Event Log View all events in the BMC system event log. Clear BMC SEL Event Log Deletes all records in the BMC system event log.
Boot Menu The boot menu enables you to set POST boot parameters. Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Boot Settings Option Description Quiet Boot (Enabled default) Enable this item to display the splash or summary screen, rather than the detail of the POST flow. When disabled, normal POST messages appear. Pause on Errors (Disabled default) Enables or disables BIOS to prompt you to press or keys on errors during POST.
Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) Select a system boot mode. • BIOS: The standard BIOS-level boot interface • UEFI: An enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS. Boot Type Order Press to set the preferred boot sequence from the available devices. Legacy Boot Device Press to set the preferred boot sequence from the available legacy USB devices.
Exit Menu Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Exit Options Option Description Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press to save any changes that you have made in the Setup utility and exit the Setup utility. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, press to save the changes and exit, or press to return to the setup main menu.
Option Description Save Changes Select this item and press to save changes you have made without leaving the setup utility. Discard Changes Select this item and press to discard any changes you have made without leaving the setup utility. Load Optimal Defaults If you highlight this item and press , a dialog box asks if you want to install optimal settings for all the items in the Setup utility.
Command Line Interfaces for System Setup Options The options in the System Setup menu allows you to control the System Configuration Utility (syscfg). This utility is included in the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK). See the Deployment Toolkit Version 1.3 User's Guide for additional information about installing and using the DTK utilities, and the Deployment Toolkit Version 1.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 0052 N/A For the next system boot, set the IPL priority to: hard disk then option ROMs (if the devices are available). 0053 N/A For the next system boot, set the IPL priority to: Network, hard disk, RAID,USB storage, CD/DVDROM (if the devices are available). 0054 N/A For the next system boot, set the IPL priority to: CD/DVD-ROM, USB Storage, hard disk, RAID, Network (if the devices are available).
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 00BB Embedded NIC2 Enables the onboard NIC2 controller, but disables the NIC associated PXE or RPL boot-ROM. 00BC Embedded NIC2 Enables the onboard NIC2 controller (full-function), including its PXE boot-ROM. 00BF Remote Access Disables serial console redirection. 00C0 Serial port number Enables console redirection via COM1. See token D7h. 00C1 Power Button Enables the power button to turn off the system power.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 011B SATA Port2 Turns off the 3rd Serial ATA drive controller. 011C SATA Port2 Enables BIOS support for the 3rd Serial ATA drive controller (enabled if present, POST error appears if not present). 011D SATA Port3 Turns off the 4th Serial ATA drive controller. 011E SATA Port3 Enables BIOS support for the 4th Serial ATA drive controller (enabled if present, POST error appears if not present).
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 013F Memory Remapping (3GB~4GB) When enabled, memory remapping relocates memory space (3GB - 4 GB) to the space above 4 GB. 0140 Execute-Disable (XD) Bit Capability When disabled, the Intel processors supporting the XD feature reports the support to the operating system. 0141 Execute-Disable (XD) Bit Capability When enabled, the Intel processors supporting the XD feature reports the support to the operating system.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 0171 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disables system optimization for sequential memory access. The processor fetches the cache line that contains the data it currently requires. 0172 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enables system optimization for sequential memory access. The processor fetches the adjacent cache line in the other half of the sector. 0173 Hardware Prefetcher Disables the processor’s HW prefetcher.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 01CF I/OAT DMA Engine Enables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) DMA Engine feature. Set to enabled only if the hardware and software support I/OAT. 01D0 I/OAT DMA Engine Disables the I/OAT DMA Engine feature. This option should be disabled only if the hardware and software support I/OAT. 01DA Embedded NIC1 Enables NIC1 with iSCSI Remote Boot. 01DB Embedded NIC2 Enables NIC2 with iSCSI Remote Boot.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option 0224 Embedded Video Enables the onboard video controller as the primary Controller video device. 0225 Embedded Video Disables the onboard video controller. 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.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 0257 2F8h/3F8h Sets the back serial port address to 0x2F8 and internal serial port address to 0x3F8. 025D Optimizer Mode Selects optimizer mode as the memory operating mode. 025E Spare Mode Selects spare mode as the memory operating mode. 025F Mirror Mode Selects mirror mode as the memory operating mode. 0260 Advanced ECC Mode Selects Advanced ECC (i.e. Lockstep, Chipkill) as the memory operating mode.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 02A1 C1E State Enables the processor Enhanced Halt (C1E) state. (default) 02A2 C1E State Disables the processor C1-E state. Do at your own risk. 02A9 DRAM Prefetcher Disables DRAM references from triggering DRAM prefetch requests. 02AA DRAM Prefetcher Turns on the DRAM prefetch unit in the Northbridge.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 02C8 Data Reuse Optimization Sets to disable for energy efficiency. 02C9 QPI Bandwidth Priority Sets to compute for computation-intensive applications. (default) 02CA QPI Bandwidth Priority Sets to I/O for I/O-intensive applications. 02CE DCU IP Prefetcher Enables the DCU IP Prefetcher. (default) 02CF DCU IP Prefetcher Disables the DCU IP Prefetcher.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4026 Manufacturing Mode Enables the manufacturing mode to bypass POST tasks/memory tests and F1/F2 prompts on specific error messages. Used by manufacturers only and is not for general use. 4027 Manufacturing Mode Disables the manufacturing mode to bypass POST tasks/memory tests and F1/F2 prompts on specific error messages. Used by manufacturers only and is not for general use.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 480B C6 State Enables the processor C6 state. (default) 480C L3 Cache Power Control Disable the clock stop for an idle subcache. 480D L3 Cache Power Control Enable the clock stop for an idle subcache. 480E C7 State Disables the processor C7 state. Do at your own risk. 480F C7 State Enables the processor C7 state. (default) 4810 Non Coherent HT Link Width Sets the HT link to 8 bit width.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) 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 up to 800 MHz. 4825 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed up to 1066 MHz. 4826 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed up to 1333 MHz. 4827 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed up to 1600 MHz. 4960 Memory Frequency Sets memory running speed up to 1866 MHz.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4830 HDD Security Erase Sets security freeze lock to all hard-drives. 4831 HDD Security Erase Unlocks the security freeze lock on all hard-drives. 4832 AHCI-AMD Supports AMD inbox AHCI driver. 4833 AHCI-MS Supports Microsoft inbox AHCI driver. 4834 Embedded SATA Sets the SATA link rate at maximum rate speed of Link Rate 6.0 Gbps. 4835 Embedded SATA Sets the SATA link rate at minimum rate speed of Link Rate 1.5 Gbps.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4849 Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported to onboard LAN. L0s and L1 entry enabled. 484A Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported to onboard LAN. L0s entry downstream enabled. 484B Onboard LAN ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported to onboard LAN. L0s entry downstream and L1 enabled. 484C Mezzanine Slot ASPM Controls the level of ASPM supported on Mezzanine Slot. All entry disabled.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4859 NIC Enumeration Sets PXE boot from onboard NIC to Add-on NIC adapter. (default) 485A NIC Enumeration Sets PXE boot from Add-on NIC adapter to onboard NIC. 485B PCIe Generation Sets the PCI signaling rate at Gen3 8.0 Gigabits bandwidth. 485C PCIe Generation Sets the PCI signaling rate at Gen2 5.0 Gigabits bandwidth. 485D PCIe Generation Sets the PCI signaling rate at Gen1 2.5 Gigabits bandwidth.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4878 PCIe Slot1 Allows you to electrically enable PCIe Slot1 and option ROM initialization. 4879 PCIe Slot2 Allows you to electrically disable PCIe Slot2. 487A PCIe Slot2 Allows you to electrically enable PCIe Slot2 and option ROM initialization. 487B PCIe Slot3 Allows you to electrically disable PCIe Slot3. 487C PCIe Slot3 Allows you to electrically enable PCIe Slot3 and option ROM initialization.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4892 4th Boot Device Sets a USB storage device as the 4th boot device. 4893 4th Boot Device Sets the CD/DVD ROM as the 4th boot device. 4894 5th Boot Device Sets the network device as the 5th boot device. 4895 5th Boot Device Sets the hard-drive as the 5th boot device. 4896 5th Boot Device Sets RAID as the 5th boot device. 4897 5th Boot Device Sets a USB storage device as the 5th boot device.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 48AD Flow Control Selects software as the flow control for console redirection. 48AE Terminal Type The BIOS console redirection, if enabled, operates in VTUTF8 emulation model. See also tokens BFh, C0h, and D7h. 48AF VT-UTF8 Combo Disables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for Key Support ANSI/VT100 terminals. 48B0 VT-UTF8 Combo Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for Key Support ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 48D0 Energy Efficient Policy Controls the energy efficient policy as performance profile to configure all necessary settings. This option is supported for processor power management that is independent of the entire OS. 48D1 Energy Efficient Policy Controls the energy efficient policy as balance profile to configure all necessary settings. This option is supported for processor power management that is independent of the entire OS.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 48E1 N/A Use NIC4 as the 1st PXE boot device on the next boot followed by NIC1. 48E2 N/A Use NIC5 as the 1st PXE boot device on the next boot followed by NIC1. 48E3 N/A Use NIC6 as the 1st PXE boot device on the next boot followed by NIC1. 48E4 N/A Use NIC7 as the 1st PXE boot device on the next boot followed by NIC1. 48E5 N/A Use NIC8 as the 1st PXE boot device on the next boot followed by NIC1.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 48F1 N/A Use RAID HDD6 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot. 48F2 N/A Use RAID HDD7 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot. 48F3 N/A Use RAID HDD8 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot. 48F4 N/A Use RAID HDD9 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot. 48F5 N/A Use RAID HDD10 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot. 48F6 N/A Use RAID HDD11 as the 1st RAID boot device on the next boot.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4903 PCIe Slot4 Enables the PCIe expansion slot4 without executing the option ROM initialization. 4904 Mezzanine Slot Enables the mezzanine card expansion slot without executing the option ROM initialization. 4910 Chassis Level Capping Disables the chassis level capping function. 4911 Chassis Level Capping Enables the chassis level capping function.
Table 2-1. D4 Token Table (continued) Token Setup Option Description 4B00h Prevent Backflash When enabled, will prohibit the system BIOS to downgrade to version 2.1.0 or earlier version. NOTE: You will not be able to change the setting once the feature is enabled. 4B01h Prevent Backflash By default, this feature is set to disabled for the compliance of updating the system BIOS. This token works with the password jumper when the jumper is set to enabled.
IPMI Commands List The following tables include all commands defined in the IPMI v2.0 specifications. All mandatory commands and some optional functions are supported. Special functions beyond the scope of IPMI v2.0 are implemented as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) commands. In the O/M column: • M = Mandatory in the IPMI spec and is implemented. • O = Optional command supported in this implementation. • N = Not supported in this implementation. See the Deployment Toolkit Version 1.
Table 2-2. IPMI Device Global Commands (NetFn: 0x06H) (continued) Command NetFn Code IPMI 2.0 BMC Get Configurable Commands App 0x0C O Yes Get Configurable Command Sub-functions App 0x0Dh O Yes Set Command Enables App 0x60h O Yes Get Command Enables App 0x61h O Yes Set Command Sub-function Enables App 0x62h O Yes Get Command Sub-function Enables App 0x63h O Yes Get OEM NetFn IANA Support App 0x64h O Yes Table 2-3.
Table 2-5. BMC Device and Messaging Commands (NetFn: 0x 06H) (continued) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.
Table 2-5. BMC Device and Messaging Commands (NetFn: 0x 06H) (continued) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.0 BMC Get Channel Payload Version App 0x4Fh O Yes Get Channel OEM Payload Info App 0x50h O Yes Master Write-Read I2C App 0x52h M Yes Get Channel Cipher Suites App 0x54h O Yes Suspend/Resume Payload Encryption App 0x55h O Yes Set Channel Security Keys App 0x56h O Yes Get System Interface Capabilities App 0x57h O No Code IPMI2.0 BMC Table 2-6.
Table 2-7. Event Commands (NetFn: 0x04H) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.0 BMC Set Event Receiver S/E 0x00h M Yes Get Event Receiver S/E 0x01h M Yes Platform Event S/E 0x02h M Yes Table 2-8. PEF/PET Alerting Commands (NetFn: 0x04H) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.
Table 2-10. Sensory Device Commands (NetFn: 0x04H) (continued) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.0 BMC Get Sensor Event Enable S/E 0x29h O Yes Set Sensor Reading and Event Status S/E 0x30h O Yes Re-arm Sensor Events S/E 0x2Ah O Yes Get Sensor Event Status S/E 0x2Bh O Yes Get Sensor Reading S/E 0x2Dh M Yes Set Sensor Type S/E 0x2Eh O No Get Sensor Type S/E 0x2Fh O No Table 2-11. FRU Inventory Device Commands (NetFn: 0x0AH) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.
Table 2-12. SDR Repository Commands (NetFn: 0x0AH) (continued) Command NetFn Code IPMI2.0 BMC Set SDR Repository Time Storage 0x29h O Yes Enter SDR Repository Update Mode Storage 0x2Ah O No Exit SDR Repository Update Mode Storage 0x2Bh O No Run Initialization Agent Storage 0x2Ch O Yes Command NetFn Code IPMI2.
Table 2-14. LAN Device Commands (NetFn: 0x0CH) Command NetFn Set LAN Configuration Parameters (Note: Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported.) IPMI2.0 BMC Transport 0x01h M Yes Get LAN Configuration Parameters (Note: Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported.) Transport 0x02h M Yes Suspend BMC ARP Transport 0x03h O Yes Get IP/UDP/RMCP Statistics Transport 0x04h O No IPMI2.0 BMC Table 2-15.
Table 2-16. Command Forwarding Commands (NetFn: 0x0CH) Command NetFn Forwarded Command Code IPMI2.0 BMC Transport 0x30h O Yes Set Forwarded Commands Transport 0x31h O Yes Get Forwarded Commands Transport 0x32h O Yes Enable Forwarded Commands Transport 0x33h O Yes IPMI2.0 BMC Table 2-17.
Power Management Settings The system BIOS provides various options for power settings to help you save energy, maximize system performance. The following table provides a guide for power management settings. Table 2-20. Power Management Settings System Setup Menu Setting Maximum Performance Energy Efficiency (48DB) (48DC) Setup Page Setting Option D4 Token Option Power Management Power Management Max.
Table 2-20. Power Management Settings (continued) System Setup Menu Setting Maximum Performance Energy Efficiency (48DB) (48DC) Setup Page Option D4 Token Option Auto 4823 800 MHz 4824 Enabled 4821 Disabled 4820 Memory Throttling Mode Disabled 4828 Enabled 4829 Memory Operating Voltage 1.5 V 02B6 1.35V/ 1.25V 02B7/ 48B5 Auto 4834 1.
Installing System Components 3 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.
• Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-2. Inside the C8220X with 2.5-inch (8-Drive Bay) Hard-Drives 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 8 7 13 12 11 152 10 1 RAID battery (for MegaRAID SAS 9285-CV card) 2 system board 3 heat sinks/processors (2) 4 memory (16) 5 cooling shroud 6 interposer extender 7 rear 2.5-inch hard-drives (2) 8 2.5-inch hard-drive backplane 9 2.
Figure 3-3. Inside the C8220X with GPGPU/Xeon Phi Cards 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 1 mezzanine card 2 system board 3 heat sinks/processors (2) 4 memory (16) 5 cooling shroud 6 interposer extender 7 rear 2.
Sled Configuration The following illustrations show a 5-Sled and 4-Sled configuration. A mixture of differing sled types is also supported in the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure. For more information, refer to the PowerEdge C8000 Hardware Owner’s Manual. Figure 3-4. PowerEdge C8220X 5-Sled SKU Figure 3-5. PowerEdge C8220X 4-Sled SKU The power sleds shown in Figure 3-5 are available on server enclosures that support internal power source.
Sled CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow in the system, if a sled module is removed it should be immediately replaced with another sled or sled blank. CAUTION: Operating the system for extended periods of time without a sled blank installed can cause the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure to overheat. See "Installing a Double-Wide Sled Blank" on page 157. Removing a Sled 1 Power down the sled using OS commands or the Baseboard Management Controller, and ensure that the sled's power is off.
Installing a Sled 1 Orient the sled so that the release latch is in the bottom of the sled. See Figure 3-6. 2 Slide the new sled into the enclosure until the sled is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. See Figure 3-6. Sled Blank CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow in the system, if a module is removed it should be immediately replaced with another sled or sled blank. The information in this section include replacement procedures for the double-wide and single-wide sled blank.
Installing a Double-Wide Sled Blank Hold the blank with the guide rail facing forward. Slide the blank into the enclosure until it is fully seated and the release latches snap into place. See Figure 3-7. Removing a Single-Wide Sled Blank 1 Pull up on the sled blank latch at the bottom of the sled to disengage the sled from the server enclosure. See Figure 3-8. 2 Using the handle, slide the sled out of the enclosure. See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8.
Hard-Drive The information in this section include replacement procedures for the following: • Front-Access Hard-Drives • Hard-Drive Cage Hard-Drives • Rear Hard-Drives Hard-Drive Locations The following illustrations show the location of the hard-drives in the sled. Figure 3-9. Front-Access 2.
Figure 3-10. Hard-Drive Cage Hard-Drives — 2.5-inch (8-Drive Bay) Hard-Drives 1 3 5 7 0 2 4 6 Figure 3-11. Hard-Drive Cage Hard-Drives — 3.
Figure 3-12. Rear 2.5-inch Hard-Drives 2 1 Front-Access Hard-Drives The sled supports up two 2.5-inch hot-plug hard-drives. The following replacement procedure applies to sled with front-access hard-drives. Removing a Hard-Drive Blank CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-drive blanks installed. 1 Turn the lock lever counterclockwise until it points to the unlock symbol. See Figure 3-13. 2 Slide the release button to open the release handle.
Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 1 4 3 2 1 hard-drive blank 2 release button 3 lock lever 4 release handle Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 1 Align the hard-drive blank with the drive bay and insert the blank into the drive bay until the hard-drive blank makes contact with the backplane. See Figure 3-13.
Removing 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-14. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier 1 4 3 2 1 hard-drive carrier 2 release button 3 lock lever 4 release handle 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 is not covered by warranty.
Removing a Hard-Drive From 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 M3 screws (4) 3 hot-plug hard-drive carrier 2 hard-drive 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
The removal procedures for the 2.5-inch hard-drive and the 3.5-inch harddrive in the sled cover are similar. Following is an example showing the replacement procedure of a 2.5-inch hard-drive. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155. 2 Press down on the release latches to release the drive-bay cover and rotate the cover up, and then slide it out of the sled. See Figure 3-16. CAUTION: The sled must be operated with the drive-bay cover installed to ensure proper cooling.
3 Using the strap handle, pull the hard-drive carrier out of the drive bay. See Figure 3-17. Figure 3-17. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier Located in the Sled Cover 1 2 1 strap handle 2 2.5-inch hard-drive carrier Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled Cover CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Removing a Hard-Drive From 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Lower the hard-drive into the hard-drive carrier. See Figure 3-18.
3 Loosen the thumbscrew securing the hard-drive carrier to the hard-drive bracket. See Figure 3-19. 4 Slide and lift the hard-drive carrier out of the sled tray. See Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier Located on the Sled Tray 1 2 1 thumbscrew 2 hard-drive carrier Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled Tray CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Removing a Hard-Drive From 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Align the hard-drive carrier with the new hard-drive screw holes.
Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Tray 1 2 3 1 M3 screws (3) 3 hard-drive tray standoff holes (2) 2 hard-drive tray Installing the Hard-Drive 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 is not covered by warranty.
MicroSD Card The installation and removal procedures for the MicroSD card in the two types of sled are similar. Following is an example showing the replacement procedure of an MicroSD card in a double-wide compute sled with front-access 2.5-inch hot-plug hard-drives. Removing a MicroSD Card 1 Power down the sled using OS commands or the Baseboard Management Controller, and ensure that the sled's power is off. When a sled is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. See Figure 1-1.
1 release latch 2 handle 3 MicroSD card 4 MicroSD card slot Installing a MicroSD Card Media memory cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your sled, ensure that the MicroSD card slot is enabled in the System Setup program.
Sled Covers Remove the sled covers to access internal system components. To open sleds with front-access 2.5-inch hot-plug hard-drives, see "Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 176. To open sleds with GPGPU/Xeon Phi cards, see "Removing the Sled Cover" on page 181. Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers CAUTION: The sled must be operated with the covers installed to ensure proper cooling. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-23.
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4 Remove the four screws securing the front cover. See Figure 3-26. 5 If a hard-drive backplane is installed in the front cover, disconnect all cables from the backplane before proceeding to next step. 6 Lift the cover from the sled tray. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26.
5 Replace the four screws securing the front cover. See Figure 3-26. 6 Connect all cables to the hard-drive backplane and press down on the locking tab to secure the cables. For sled without add-on cards, see Figure 3-23. For sled with add-on cards, see Figure 3-24 or Figure 3-25. 7 Align the notches in the back cover with the corresponding tabs in the sled tray. 8 Replace the five screws securing the back cover to the sled tray. For sled without add-on cards, see Figure 3-23.
2 Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the node power distribution board located on the sled tray. See Figure 3-27. Figure 3-27. Disconnecting and Connecting the Emergency Throttling Cable 2 1 1 node power distribution board on sled tray 2 emergency throttling cable 3 Remove the four screws securing the cover to the sled tray. See Figure 3-28. 4 Grasp the cover at both ends and pull it up until the expansion card riser disengages from the connector on the system board, and then turn it over.
Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing the Sled Cover 2 1 3 1 M3 screws (4) 3 expansion card riser 2 sled cover 5 Remove the rear hard-drives. See "Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier Located on the Sled Tray" on page 169. 6 Remove the interposer extender. See "Removing the Interposer Extender" on page 313. NOTE: To prevent damage to the connector pins, you must remove the rear harddrives and interposer extender before disconnecting the twin axial cable. 7 Disconnect the twin axial cable.
Figure 3-29. Removing and Installing the Twin Axial Cable 1 twin axial cable screw (1) 2 twin axial cable Installing the Sled Cover NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system. 1 Connect the twin axial cable. a Connect the twin axial cable to the system board. See Figure 3-29.
2 Install the interposer extender. See "Installing the Interposer Extender" on page 314. 3 Install the rear hard-drives. See "Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled Tray" on page 170. 4 Install the sled cover. a Orient the sled cover such that the card riser connector is directly above the connector on the system board and press gently to seat the card riser connector. See Figure 3-28. b Firmly press down the sled cover to ensure it is completely seated.
Figure 3-30. Connecting the Emergency Throttling Cables 1 2 4 3 1 node power distribution board on sled cover 2 2-pin emergency throttling cable (with Top PS_ON label) 3 node power distribution board on sled tray 4 4-pin emergency throttling cable (with Base PS-ON label) 6 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156.
Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane Removing the Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure.
1 HDD3 connector 2 SATA data cable 2 3 SGPIO cable 4 SATA data cable 1 5 power cable 6 power connector 7 HDD4 connector 8 SGPIO connector Figure 3-32.
1 SATA connector 5 2 SATA connector 4 3 mini-SAS connector 0 4 HDD3 connector 5 HDD4 connector 6 power connector on hot-plug hard-drive backplane 7 SGPIO connector 2 on hot-plug hard-drive backplane 8 power connector on NPDB 9 system board control connector 10 I2C connector on NPDB 11 power connector on NPDB 12 power connector on NPDB 13 power connector on interposer extender 14 power connector on system board 15 I2C connector on system board 16 front panel connector 1 17 po
Installing the Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Place the hot-plug hard-drive backplane into the front cover.
Hard-Drive LED Board Assembly Removing the Hard-Drive LED 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure.
Installing the Hard-Drive LED 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-35. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive LED Board 2 1 3 1 M3 screws (2) 3 hard-drive LED board 2 hard-drive LED cable Installing the Hard-Drive LED 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 is not covered by warranty.
Expansion Cards The sled supports up to two PCIe x16 or two PCIe x8 expansion cards (depending on sled type) installed in the connectors on the expansion card riser. The sled supports a variety of optional expansion cards. • MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID controller card • MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller card Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening, and replace the expansion card bracket. See Figure 3-36. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the sled. Figure 3-36.
7 Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the mini-SAS cables from the RAID controller card. See Figure 3-37. 8 Disconnect the RAID battery cable from the RAID controller card. See Figure 3-37. 9 If applicable, remove the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID battery. See "Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Battery" on page 203. Figure 3-37.
Figure 3-38. Cable Routing for MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i Card (2.
Figure 3-39. Cable Routing for MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i Card (3.
1 HDD LED connector on hard-drive LED board 2 mini-SAS connector 0-3 on MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i card 3 mini-SAS connector 4-7 on MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i card 4 mini-SAS connector 1 on hot-plug hard-drive backplane 5 RAID battery connector on MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i card 6 mini-SAS connector 2 on hot-plug hard-drive backplane 7 HDD LED connector on backplane 8 mini-SAS connector on backplane 9 power connector on backplane 10 power connector on NPDB 11 RAID battery connector on RAID battery) Inst
5 Insert the card edge connector firmly into the riser connector until the card is fully seated. 6 Close the expansion card latch and tighten the thumbscrew. See Figure 3-36. 7 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180. 8 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening, and replace the expansion card bracket. See Figure 3-40. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the sled. Figure 3-40.
Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
RAID Battery The information in this section applies only to systems with the optional battery-cached RAID controller card. Removing the MegaRAID SAS 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 is not covered by warranty.
Figure 3-41. Removing and Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Battery 1 3 2 1 M2.5 screws (3) 3 bracket 2 MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID battery Installing the MegaRAID SAS 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.
Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155.
6 Pry one end of the RAID battery and pull the battery straight out of the battery holder. See Figure 3-43. Figure 3-43. Removing and Installing the RAID Battery 1 2 1 battery holder 2 MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID battery Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
5 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180. 6 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Removing the RAID Battery Holder 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 is not covered by warranty.
1 mounting board 2 M2 hex nuts (3) 3 M2 screws (3) 4 battery holder 6 Remove the three screws securing the mounting board to the bracket. See Figure 3-45. 7 Lift the mounting board from the bracket. See Figure 3-45. Figure 3-45.
Installing the RAID Battery Holder 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Align the mounting board with the screw holes on the bracket. See Figure 3-45.
3 If applicable, remove the expansion card or RAID controller card. See "Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Card" on page 194 or "Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Card" on page 200. 4 Remove the two screws securing the expansion card riser. See Figure 3-46. 5 Remove the expansion card riser from the front cover. See Figure 3-46. Figure 3-46.
4 If applicable, replace the expansion card or RAID controller card. See "Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Card" on page 199 or "Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Card" on page 202. 5 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180. 6 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. GPGPU/Xeon Phi Cards The information in this section applies only to sleds with GPGPU/Xeon Phi cards.
CAUTION: When replacing the back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card, ensure that the back GPGPU card riser is installed on the sled cover with the proper screw holes. If the GPGPU card riser is not installed with the correct screw holes, the GPGPU card will not seat properly into the riser connector. Be sure the card riser is installed through the "type A" screw holes. See"Installing the Back GPGPU Card Riser" on page 271 for the location of the screw holes.
5 Remove the front NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card. a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-48. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-48. Figure 3-48.
c Remove the four screws securing the front GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-49. d Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-49. NOTE: An emergency throttling cable is connected underneath the GPGPU card. Disconnect this cable before lifting the GPGPU card assembly from the sled cover. See Figure 3-49. Figure 3-49.
e If applicable, release the cables from the retaining clips on the sled cover. f Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-50. Figure 3-50.
Figure 3-51.
1 power connector on front GPGPU card riser 2 power connector on back GPGPU card riser 3 twin axial cable on back GPGPU card riser 4 twin axial cable connector on system board 5 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 6 power connector on NPDB 7 power connector on NPDB 8 power connector on NPDB 9 power connector on NPDB 10 power connector on NPDB 11 power connector on NPDB 12 power connector on back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card 13 power connector on back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPG
g Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-52. h Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-52. i Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-52. Figure 3-52. Removing and Installing the Front NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU Card 2 1 3 5 4 218 1 NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card 2 M3 screws (4) 3 mounting brackets (2) 4 emergency throttling cable 5 M2.
6 Remove the back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card. a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-53. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-53. Figure 3-53.
c Remove the four screws securing the back GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-54. d Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-54. NOTE: An emergency throttling cable is connected underneath the GPGPU card. Disconnect this cable before lifting the GPGPU card assembly from the sled cover. See Figure 3-54. Figure 3-54.
e If applicable, release the cables from the retaining clips on the sled cover. f Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-55. Figure 3-55.
g Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-56. h Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-56. i Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-56. Figure 3-56. Removing and Installing the Back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU Card 2 1 3 5 4 222 1 NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card 2 M3 screws (2) 3 mounting brackets (2) 4 emergency throttling cable 5 M2.
Installing the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU Cards 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
2 Install the back NVIDIA Tesla M2090 GPGPU card. a Align the mounting brackets with the screw holes on the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-56. b Replace the four screws securing the two mounting brackets. See Figure 3-56. c Connect the emergency throttling cable to the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-56. d Connect the power cables to the back GPGPU card. Press down on the locking tab to secure the power cables. See Figure 3-55 or Figure 3-51 cable routing diagram.
Removing the NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU Cards 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-57. Removing and Installing the Top Cover 1 3 2 1 top cover 3 twin axial cable 2 M3 screws (5) 5 Remove the front NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU card. 226 a Release the emergency throttling cable from the retaining clips on the air baffle. See Figure 3-58. b Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-58. c Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-58.
Figure 3-58.
d Remove the four screws securing the front GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-59. e Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-59. Figure 3-59.
f Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-60. g Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-60. Figure 3-60.
Figure 3-61.
1 power connector on front GPGPU card riser 2 power connector on back GPGPU card riser 3 twin axial cable on back GPGPU card riser 4 twin axial cable connector on system board 5 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 6 power connector on NPDB 7 power connector on NPDB 8 power connector on NPDB 9 power connector on NPDB 10 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 11 power connector on NPDB 12 power connector on NPDB 13 power connector on back NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU card 14
h Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-62. i Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-62. Figure 3-62. Removing and Installing the Front NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU Card 4 3 2 5 1 232 1 M2.
6 Remove the back NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU card. a Release the emergency throttling cable from the retaining clips on the air baffle. See Figure 3-63. b Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-63. c Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-63. d Release the power cables from the retaining clips along the inside wall of the sled cover. See Figure 3-63. Figure 3-63.
e Remove the four screws securing the back GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-64. f Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-64. Figure 3-64.
g Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-65. h Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-65. Figure 3-65.
i Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-66. j Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-66. Figure 3-66. Removing and Installing the Back NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU Card 4 3 2 5 1 236 1 M2.
Installing the NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU Cards 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
2 Install the back NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU card. CAUTION: If you are installing a new NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPGPU card, ensure that the back GPGPU card riser is installed on the sled cover with the proper screw holes. If the GPGPU card riser is not installed with the correct screw holes, the GPGPU card will not seat properly into the riser connector. Be sure the card riser is installed through the "type B" screw holes. See "Installing the Back GPGPU Card Riser" on page 271 for the location of the screw holes.
3 Lower the top cover to the sled cover and replace the five screws securing the top cover to the sled cover. See Figure 3-57. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the twin axial cable on the back GPGPU card riser when replacing the top cover. See Figure 3-57. 4 Close the sled. See "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 5 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Removing the NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-67. Removing and Installing the Top Cover 1 3 2 1 top cover 3 twin axial cable 2 M3 screws (5) 5 Remove the front NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card. 240 a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-68. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-68.
Figure 3-68. Removing and Installing the Air Baffle 1 1 M3 screws (2) 2 2 left air baffle c Remove the four screws securing the front GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-69. d Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-69.
Figure 3-69. Removing and Installing the Front GPGPU Card Assembly 1 2 3 242 1 M3 screws (4) 3 front GPGPU card riser 2 NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card e Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-70. f Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-70.
Figure 3-70.
Figure 3-71.
1 power connector on front GPGPU card riser 2 power connector on back GPGPU card riser 3 twin axial cable on back GPGPU card riser 4 twin axial cable connector on system board 5 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 6 power connector on NPDB 7 power connector on NPDB 8 power connector on NPDB 9 power connector on NPDB 10 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 11 power connector on NPDB 12 power connector on NPDB 13 power connector on back NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card 14
g Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the front GPGPU card. See Figure 3-72. h Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-72. Figure 3-72. Removing and Installing the Front NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU Card 4 3 2 5 1 246 1 M2.
6 Remove the back NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card. a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-73. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-73. Figure 3-73.
c Remove the four screws securing the back GPGPU card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-74. d Grasp the GPGPU card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-74. Figure 3-74.
e If applicable, release the cables from the retaining clips on the sled cover. f Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-75. g Disconnect the emergency throttling cable from the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-75. Figure 3-75.
h Remove the four screws securing the mounting brackets to the back GPGPU card. See Figure 3-76. i Lift the mounting brackets from the GPGPU card. See Figure 3-76. Figure 3-76. Removing and Installing the Back NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU Card 4 3 2 5 1 250 1 M2.
Installing the NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU Cards 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
2 Install the back NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card. CAUTION: If you are installing a new NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU card, ensure that the back GPGPU card riser is installed on the sled cover with the proper screw holes. If the GPGPU card riser is not installed with the correct screw holes, the GPGPU card will not seat properly into the riser connector. Be sure the card riser is installed through the "type B" screw holes. See "Installing the Back GPGPU Card Riser" on page 271 for the location of the screw holes.
Removing the Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P Cards WARNING: Working on systems that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. CAUTION: The sled must be operated with the cover installed to ensure proper cooling. CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow in the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure, if a sled module is removed it should be immediately replaced with another sled or sled blank.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the twin axial cable on the back GPGPU card riser when removing the top cover. See Figure 3-77. Figure 3-77.
5 Remove the front Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card. a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-78. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-78. Figure 3-78.
c Remove the four screws securing the front card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-79. d Grasp the card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-79. Figure 3-79.
e Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the front Xeon Phi card. See Figure 3-80. Figure 3-80.
Figure 3-81.
1 power/emergency throttling connector on front GPGPU card riser 2 power connector on front GPGPU card riser 3 power/emergency throttling 4 connector on back GPGPU card riser power connector on back GPGPU card riser 5 twin axial cable on back GPGPU card riser 6 twin axial cable connector on system board 7 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 8 power connector on NPDB 9 power connector on NPDB 10 power connector on NPDB 11 power/emergency throttling connector on NPDB 12 power co
f Remove the eight screws securing the mounting brackets to the front Xeon Phi card. See Figure 3-82. g Remove the mounting brackets from the card. See Figure 3-82. Figure 3-82.
6 Remove the back Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card. a Remove the two screws securing the air baffle. See Figure 3-83. b Lift the air baffle from the sled cover. See Figure 3-83. c Release the power cables from the retaining clips on the inside wall of the sled cover. See Figure 3-83. Figure 3-83.
d Remove the four screws securing the back Xeon Phi card assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-84. e Grasp the card assembly by its edges, and carefully remove it from the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-84. Figure 3-84.
f Press down the cable-locking tabs and disconnect the power cables from the Xeon Phi card. See Figure 3-85. Figure 3-85. Removing and Installing the Back Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P Card Cables 2 3 1 4 1, 4 cable-locking tab 2, 3 power cable g Remove the eight screws securing the mounting brackets to the back Xeon Phi card. See Figure 3-86. h Remove the mounting brackets from the card. See Figure 3-86.
Figure 3-86. Removing and Installing the Back Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P Card 3 2 1 4 1 M3 screws (8) 2 front mounting bracket 3 back mounting bracket 4 Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card Installing the Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
1 Install the front Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card. a Remove the four screws securing the card bracket and lift the bracket from the new card. Save the bracket for future use. See Figure 3-87. Figure 3-87. Removing the Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P Card Bracket 2 1 3 1 screws (4) 3 Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card 2 card bracket b Align the mounting brackets with the screw holes on the front Xeon Phi card. See Figure 3-82. c Replace the four screws securing the two mounting brackets. See Figure 3-82.
h Place the air baffle into the sled cover aligning the holes on the air baffle with the screw holes on the sled cover. See Figure 3-78. i Replace the two screws securing the air baffle to the sled cover. See Figure 3-78. 2 Install the back Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card. CAUTION: If you are installing a new Xeon Phi 5110P/7120P card, ensure that the back GPGPU card riser is installed on the sled cover with the proper screw holes.
j Replace the two screws securing the air baffle to the sled cover. See Figure 3-83. k If applicable, route the cables and secure the cables to the retaining clips. 3 Lower the top cover to the sled cover and replace the five screws securing the top cover to the sled cover. See Figure 3-77. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the twin axial cable on the back GPGPU card riser when replacing the top cover. See Figure 3-77. 4 Close the sled. See "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 5 Replace the sled.
3 Disconnect the cables from the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-88. 4 Remove the three screws securing the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-88. 5 Pull the GPGPU card riser away from the sled cover. See Figure 3-88. Figure 3-88.
Installing the Front GPGPU Card Riser 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Place the new GPGPU card riser into the sled cover. See Figure 3-88.
3 Disconnect the cables from the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-89. 4 Remove the two screws securing the back GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-89. 5 Pull the back GPGPU card riser away from the sled cover. See Figure 3-89. Figure 3-89.
Installing the Back GPGPU Card Riser 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-90. Back GPGPU Card Riser Screw Locations 1 2 1 type B screw holes 2 type A screw holes 1 Place the GPGPU card riser into the sled cover. See Figure 3-89. 2 Depending on the type of GPGPU/Xeon Phi card that you are using, secure the GPGPU card riser to the sled cover through the "type A" or "type B" screw holes. See Figure 3-90. 3 Connect the power cable to the front GPGPU card riser. See Figure 3-89. 4 If applicable, connect the emergency throttling cable to the front GPGPU card riser.
Hard-Drive Cage Backplane The following replacement procedure applies to sleds with 2.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane or 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane. Removing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Figure 3-91. Removing and Installing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane Assembly 1 2 1 M3 screws (4) 2 2.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane assembly 5 Remove the ten screws securing the backplane. See Figure 3-92. 6 Pull the backplane away from the hard-drive cage backplane assembly. See Figure 3-92.
Figure 3-92. Removing and Installing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Backplane 1 1 2 M3 screws (10) 2 2.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane Installing the 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane 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 is not covered by warranty.
Removing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
5 Remove the ten screws securing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane. See Figure 3-94. 6 Pull the backplane away from the hard-drive cage backplane assembly. See Figure 3-94. Figure 3-94. Removing and Installing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane 1 1 M3 screws (10) 2 2 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane Installing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4 Replace the four screws securing the backplane assembly to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-93. 5 Replace the back sled cover. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180. 6 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Cooling Shroud Removing the Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-95. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud 1 2 3 1 M3 screws (2) 3 anchor tab 2 cooling shroud Installing the Cooling Shroud 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 is not covered by warranty.
3 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 4 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Heat Sink Removing a Heat Sink CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Figure 3-96. Heat Sink Screw Loosening Sequence 4 1 5 8 CPU1 CPU2 3 6 7 2 6 Gently lift the heat sink off the processor and set the heat sink aside with thermal grease side facing up. See Figure 3-97. Figure 3-97.
1 screws (4) 2 CPU1 socket heat sink 3 heat sink KEY icon 4 CPU2 socket heat sink 5 heat sink KEY icon Installing a Heat Sink CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty.
Heat Sink Blank Removing a Heat Sink Blank 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155.
Figure 3-98. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink Blank 2 1 CPU2 CPU1 1 screws (2) 2 heat sink blank Installing a Heat Sink Blank 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 is not covered by warranty.
Processors Use the following procedure when: • Installing an additional processor • Replacing a processor Removing 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 is not covered by warranty.
If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to protect the pins and keep the socket free from dust. NOTE: In single processor configurations, a processor must be installed in socket CPU1. Install the blanks in socket CPU2 only. Figure 3-99.
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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. NOTE: In single processor configurations, a processor must be installed in socket CPU1.
10 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 279. 11 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 12 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. 13 Press to enter the System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
Supported DIMM Configuration For the sequence of the 16 DIMM sockets, see Figure 3-100. When you insert the DIMM(s), always start with DIMM_A1. For single processor configurations, the optimized memory module installation sequence is A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6/A7/A8. See Table 3-2 for dual processor configurations. Figure 3-100.
Table 3-1. Memory Module Configuration—Single Processor Processor 1 DIMM QTY Channel A Channel B DIMM Channel C DIMM Channel D DIMM DIMM A1 A5 A2 A6 A3 A7 A4 A8 1 2 3 4 6 8 Table 3-2.
Removing Memory Modules 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 memory module 2 memory module socket ejectors (2) Installing Memory Modules 1 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the memory module socket. See Figure 3-102. 2 Align the memory module correctly with the alignment key of the memory module socket. See Figure 3-102. 3 Press down firmly on the memory module with your thumbs until the module snaps into place. See Figure 3-102.
1 memory module 3 alignment key 2 memory module socket ejectors (2) 4 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 279. 5 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 6 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. Mezzanine Cards The sled supports a variety of optional mezzanine cards.
3 Remove the two screws securing the SAS mezzanine card assembly to the sled tray. See Figure 3-103. 4 Lift the SAS mezzanine card assembly from the sled tray. See Figure 3-103. Figure 3-103.
5 Disconnect the mini-SAS cables from the SAS mezzanine card. See Figure 3-104. 6 Remove the screw securing the mezzanine card bridge board to the bracket. See Figure 3-104. 7 Pull the mezzanine card bridge board away from the mezzanine slot. See Figure 3-104. Figure 3-104.
8 Remove the three screws securing the SAS mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-105. 9 Remove the SAS mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-105. Figure 3-105.
Figure 3-106. Cable Routing for SAS Mezzanine Card (2.
Figure 3-107. Cable Routing for SAS Mezzanine Card (3.
Installing the 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Align the SAS mezzanine card with the screw holes on the bracket. See Figure 3-105.
Removing the Infiniband 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
5 Remove the screw securing the mezzanine card bridge board to the bracket. See Figure 3-109. 6 Pull the mezzanine card bridge board away from the mezzanine slot. See Figure 3-109. Figure 3-109.
7 Remove the three screws securing the Infiniband mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-110. 8 Remove the Infiniband mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-110. Figure 3-110.
Installing the Infiniband 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Align the Infiniband mezzanine card with the screw holes on the bracket.
Removing the 10 GbE 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155.
5 Remove the screw securing the mezzanine card bridge board to the bracket. See Figure 3-112. 6 Pull the mezzanine card bridge board away from the mezzanine slot. See Figure 3-112. Figure 3-112.
7 Remove the three screws securing the 10 GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-113. 8 Remove the 10 GbE mezzanine card from the bracket. See Figure 3-113. Figure 3-113. Removing and Installing the 10 GbE Mezzanine Card 1 5 3 4 1 10 GbE mezzanine card 2 M3 screws (3) 3 mezzanine card bridge board connector 4 SFP + port 1 5 SFP + port 0 2 Installing the 10 GbE Mezzanine Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
2 Replace the three screws securing the 10 GbE mezzanine card to the bracket. See Figure 3-113. 3 Install the mezzanine card bridge board into the mezzanine slot on the 10 GbE mezzanine card. See Figure 3-112. 4 Replace the screw securing the mezzanine card bridge board to the bracket. See Figure 3-112. 5 Lower the 10 GbE mezzanine card assembly to the sled tray. See Figure 3-111. 6 Replace the two screws securing the 10 GbE mezzanine card assembly to the sled tray. See Figure 3-111. 7 Close the sled.
5 If installed, remove the MicroSD card. Locate the MicroSD card slot in the MicroSD card reader and press inward on the card to release it from the slot and remove the card. See Figure 3-114. Figure 3-114.
6 Disconnect the MicroSD card reader cable from the MicroSD card reader. See Figure 3-115. 7 Remove the two screws securing the MicroSD card reader. See Figure 3-115. 8 Lift the MicroSD card reader from the MicroSD card reader support bracket. See Figure 3-115. Figure 3-115.
Installing the MicroSD Card Reader 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Place the MicroSD card reader on the MicroSD card reader support bracket.
3 If applicable, remove the RAID battery. See "Removing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Battery" on page 205. 4 If applicable, remove the mezzanine card. See "Removing the SAS Mezzanine Card" on page 293, "Removing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card" on page 300, or "Removing the 10 GbE Mezzanine Card" on page 304. 5 Remove the MicroSD card reader. See "Removing the MicroSD Card Reader" on page 307. 6 Remove the two screws securing the MicroSD card reader support bracket. See Figure 3-116.
Installing the MicroSD Card Reader Support Bracket 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Interposer Extender The following table lists the types of interposer extenders supported for a specific system board model. System Board Interposer Extender V1.0 V1.0 V1.1 V1.1 V1.2 V1.1 NOTE: For information about identifying the sled’s system board model number, see "Identifying System Board Model Number" on page 348. Removing the Interposer Extender CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 3-117. Removing and Installing the Interposer Extender 1 1 M3 screws (2) 3 power cable 2 3 2 interposer extender Installing the Interposer Extender 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 is not covered by warranty.
5 Replace the hard-drive tray. See "Installing the Hard-Drive Tray" on page 173. 6 Replace the rear hard-drives. See "Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled Tray" on page 170. 7 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 8 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156.
7 Disconnect the BMC management cable from the system board and node power distribution board. See Figure 3-118. Figure 3-118. Removing and Installing the BMC Management Cable 2 1 1 BMC management cable on system board 2 BMC management cable on node power distribution board Installing the BMC Management Cable CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Connect one end of the BMC management cable to the LAN passthrough connector on the NPDB and the other end of the cable to the consolidated BMC cable connector on the system board. See Figure 3-118. 4 Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 5 Replace the hard-drive tray. See "Installing the Hard-Drive Tray" on page 173 6 Replace the rear hard-drives. See "Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled Tray" on page 170. 7 Close the sled.
6 Disconnect all cables from the node power distribution board (NPDB). See Figure 3-119. When you disconnect the power cable, press down the cable-locking tab and disconnect the power cable from the NPDB. Note the routing of the cable on the sled as you remove them from the sled tray. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 7 Remove the four screws securing the NPDB to the sled tray. See Figure 3-119.
Installing the Node Power Distribution 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Removing the Node Power Distribution Board Located on the Sled Cover 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 3-120. Removing and Installing the Node Power Distribution Board 1 2 1 NPDB assembly 2 M3 screws (2) 8 Disconnect all cables from the NPDB. See Figure 3-121. When you disconnect the power cable, press down the cable-locking tab and disconnect the power cable from the NPDB. Note the routing of the cable underneath the tabs on the sled as you remove them from the cover. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
Figure 3-121. Removing and Installing the Node Power Distribution Board 2 3 4 5 1 6 9 8 7 1 M3 screws (4) 2 emergency throttling cable 3 power cable 4 power cable 5 power cable 6 node power distribution board 7 power cable 8 power cable 9 power cable Installing the Node Power Distribution Board on the Sled Cover CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3 Connect all cables to the NPDB. See Figure 3-121. Make sure the emergency throttling cable labeled PS-ON is connected the NPDB. 4 You must route the cables properly through the tabs on the sled cover to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 5 Place the NPDB assembly on the sled cover. See Figure 3-120. 6 Replace the two screws securing the NPDB assembly to the sled cover. See Figure 3-120 7 Replace the back GPGPU card riser. See "Installing the Back GPGPU Card Riser" on page 271.
3 Locate the battery socket on the system board. See "System Board Connectors" on page 363. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 4 Press the "-" side of the battery outward to allow the battery to pop out from the socket. 5 Lift the battery out of the connector. See Figure 3-122. Figure 3-122.
3 Gently pull the retention clip towards the positive side of the connector and slide the battery into the connector until the retention clip snaps into place. See Figure 3-122. 4 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 5 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. 6 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
2 Open the sled. See "Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 176 or "Removing the Sled Cover" on page 181. 3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 278. 4 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing a Heat Sink" on page 280. 5 Remove the processor. See "Removing a Processor" on page 285. 6 Remove the memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 291. 7 If installed, remove the expansion card or RAID controller card.
16 Disconnect the following cables from the system board. Note the routing of the cables as you remove it from the sled tray. You must route this cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. • power cable When you disconnect the power cable, press down the cable-locking tab and disconnect the power cable from the system board. See Figure 3-123. Figure 3-123.
• SATA cables Figure 3-124.
• system board control cable Figure 3-125.
• I2C cable Figure 3-126. Removing and Installing the I2C Cable 1 1 I2C cable 17 Remove the six screws securing the system board. See Figure 3-127. 18 Grasp the system board by the edges and lift the system board out of the sled tray. See Figure 3-127.
Figure 3-127. Removing the System Board 1 1 2 M3 screws (6) 2 system board Installing the 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
4 Connect the following cables to the system board. – I2C cable. See Figure 3-127. – System board control cable. See Figure 3-126. – SATA cable. See Figure 3-125. – Power cable. See Figure 3-124. 5 You must route the cables properly on the sled tray to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 6 Install the node power distribution board. See "Installing the Node Power Distribution Board" on page 319. 7 If applicable, install the BMC management cable.
17 If applicable, install the expansion card or RAID controller card. See "Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Card" on page 199 or "Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Card" on page 202. 18 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 19 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156.
Installing System Components
4 Troubleshooting Safety First—For You and Your System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Before removing the system cover, disconnect all power, then unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect all peripherals, and all LAN lines. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
• If the system does not power on, check the LED display. If the power LED is not on, you may not be receiving AC power. Check the AC power cord to make sure that it is securely connected. Troubleshooting System Startup Failure If your system halts during startup, especially after installing an operating system or reconfiguring your system’s hardware, check for invalid memory configurations. These could cause the system to halt at startup without any video output.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to the next step to begin troubleshooting the other USB devices attached to the system. 5 Power down all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system. 6 Restart the sled and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Verify that all USB ports are enabled. See "USB Configuration" on page 98. If your keyboard is not functioning, you can also use remote access.
Troubleshooting a NIC 1 Restart the sled and check for any system messages pertaining to the NIC controller. 2 Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on page 20. • If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. • Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's documentation. • Change the auto-negotiation setting, if possible.
Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure 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 Turn off the sleds and attached peripherals.
8 Reinstall all server enclosure components. See the PowerEdge C8000 Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information. 9 Reinstall the sled components you removed in step 5. 10 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 11 Reinstall the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. 12 Reconnect the server enclosure to the electrical outlet or the PDU. 13 Turn on the sleds and attached peripherals.
• Expansion card/RAID controller card • Memory modules • Processors and heat sinks • Cooling shroud • Hard-drives 5 Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 6 Ensure that all components are properly installed and free of damage. 7 If the system fails to start, see "Getting Help" on page 377. Troubleshooting the Power Sled CAUTION: Remove and replace one PSU module at a time. Leave a failed PSU module installed in the power sled until you are ready to replace it.
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.
12 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory settings. See "Main Menu" on page 67. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step. 13 Turn off the sled and attached peripherals. 14 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155. 15 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 278. 16 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module.
1 If your sled has a RAID controller and your hard-drives are configured in a RAID array, perform the following steps: a Restart the sled and enter the host adapter configuration utility program by pressing for a RAID controller, for a SAS mezzanine card, or for the onboard RAID controller. See the documentation supplied with the host adapter for information about the configuration utility. b Ensure that the hard-drive(s) have been configured correctly for the RAID array.
3 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and restart 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.
1 Turn off the sled and attached peripherals. 2 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155. 3 Open the sled. See "Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 176 or "Removing the Sled Cover" on page 181. 4 Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. See "Expansion Cards" on page 194. 5 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 6 Reinstall the sled into the enclosure.
9 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 10 Reinstall the sled into the enclosure. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156. 11 Turn on the sled and attached peripherals. 12 If the problem persists, turn off the sled and attached peripherals. 13 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155. 14 Open the sled. See "Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 176 or "Removing the Sled Cover" on page 181.
Identifying System Board Model Number 1 Press immediately after a power-on or reboot to enter System Setup. 2 In the Main menu look for ePPID entry. 3 The first 8 digits (CN09N44V) of the ePPID number represents the system board model number and the remaining 14 digits represents the code for the system’s piece part identification code. Troubleshooting the System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
2 Open the sled. See "Removing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 176 or "Removing the Sled Cover" on page 181. 3 Remove the mezzanine card. 4 Locate the NVRAM clear jumper on the system board. 5 Clear the NVRAM. 6 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" on page 180 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 184. 7 If there is still a problem with the compute sled, remove and reinstall the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 156.
Setting Up and Configuring Stateless Boot Using Dell Customized VMware ESXi ISO Image NOTE: The Dell customized VMware ESXi ISO image is available at dell.com/support. NOTE: In order to benefit from the unique capabilities and features of vSphere 5, it is recommended that you migrate existing ESX/ESXi deployments to ESXi 5.5 and upgrade deployments of vSphere 4.x or older to vSphere 5. VMware Auto Deploy VMware Auto Deploy is a feature introduced from vSphere 5.
Creating the Dell Customized VMware ESXi Offline Image Depot 1 Ensure that you have the following components: • VMware vSphere PowerCLI 5.1 • New or updated driver list carried in Dell customized VMware ESXi 5.5 ISO images 2 Install PowerCLI on supported Windows system. For more information, see the VMware vSphere PowerCLI User's Guide at the VMware Web site. You can also refer to the vSphere PowerCLI Release Notes at the VMware Web site for extra installation information.
6 Add all the drivers present in the temporary folder (downloaded as part of step 3) to the depot using the following command: PowerCLI> Add-EsxSoftwareDepot –DepotUrl \ Example: PowerCLI> Add-EsxSoftwareDepot –DepotUrl BCMNetXtremeII-8.0-offline_bundle-1073033.zip NOTE: Repeat the same procedure for all driver packages downloaded to the temporary folder. 7 Run the following commands to list the image profiles available in VMware Online depot.
8 Run the following command to clone one of the above image profile and create your own customized image profile: PowerCLI> $IP= New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile -Name "" Where is $profileList[13] for ESXi-5.1.0-799733-standard image profile and is name given for the cloned image profile. Example: - PowerCLI> $IP = New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile $profileList[13] -Name "Dell Customized ESXi-5.1.0-799733 Standard" –Vendor “Dell Inc.
Configuring Stateless Boot Using Dell Customized Offline Image Depot 1 Ensure that you have the following components: • DHCP Server • gPXE • TFTP Server • VMware vCenter Server package • vSphere PowerCLI for 5.1 2 Install the following applications: a Install VMware vSphere Server on a supported Windows system. b Install VMware vSphere Client on the same Windows system. c Install VMware vSphere Auto Deploy package on the same Windows system. 3 Configure the TFTP server.
6 Download the Dell customized offline image depot file (for example, OEM_Bundle.zip) to the Windows system where the Auto Deploy software is installed. Let us assume that the offline image depot file is downloaded to the system hard drive (for example c:\temp\) 7 Create a rule using PowerCLI to point to the Dell customized offline image depot. a Open PowerCLI and execute the command below to establish a session to the vCenter server where the Auto deploy package is installed.
NOTE: If there are multiple image profiles cloned for customization, you can select each profile using $ip[0], $ip[1], etc. e Add the rule to the working rule set. PowerCLI> Add-DeployRule 8 PXE boot the target sleds or servers. The sleds or servers should boot into ESXi specific image as per the rule set. IRQ Assignment Conflicts Most PCI devices can share an IRQ with another device, but they cannot use an IRQ simultaneously.
Jumpers and Connectors 5 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. System Board Types The following table lists the different types of system boards, including model numbers, supported in the sled. System Board System Board Model Number V1.0 CN0W6W6G (for sled with Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processor) V1.
System Board Jumper Settings This section describes the jumper options and settings available on system board v1.0, v1.1 and v1.2. System Board V1.0 Jumper Settings Figure 5-1. System Board V1.0 Jumper Settings Table 5-1. System Board Jumper Settings Item Jumper 1 Service mode Setting Description (default) The flash security setting is enabled. The flash security and NVRAM clear signal is disabled. 2 NVRAM clear (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot.
Table 5-1. System Board Jumper Settings Item Jumper Setting 4 BIOS recovery Description (default) The BIOS recovery jumper is disabled. The BIOS recovery jumper enables the BIOS flash memory special recovery mode. 5 Password enable (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. 6 Power button pass (default) The BMC triggers a power button signal. The power button passthrough signal is triggered. System Board V1.1 Jumper Settings Figure 5-2. System Board V1.
Table 5-2. System Board Jumper Settings Item Jumper 1 Service mode Setting Description (default) The flash security setting is enabled. The flash security and NVRAM clear signal is disabled. 2 NVRAM clear (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot. The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot. 3 ME firmware recovery (default) The ME firmware recovery jumper is disabled. The ME firmware recovery jumper enables ME firmware recovery mode.
System Board V1.2 Jumper Settings Figure 5-3. System Board V1.2 Jumper Settings 1 2 3 4 6 5 Table 5-3. System Board Jumper Settings Item Jumper 1 Service mode Setting Description (default) The flash security setting is enabled. The flash security and NVRAM clear signal is disabled. 2 NVRAM clear (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot. The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot.
Table 5-3. System Board Jumper Settings Item Jumper 5 Password enable Setting (default) Description The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. 6 362 Flash descriptor security override (default) Jumpers and Connectors The flash descriptor security override is enabled. The flash descriptor security override is disabled.
System Board Connectors This section describes the connectors available on system board v1.0, v1.1 and v1.2. System Board V1.0 Connectors Figure 5-4. System Board V1.
15 internal serial connector 16 front panel connector 1 17 PCIe x16 slot 4 (back GPGPU) 18 CPU2 socket 19 DIMM sockets for CPU2 DIMMB3 socket DIMMB4 socket DIMMB7 socket DIMMB3 socket 20 DIMM sockets for CPU1 DIMMA1 socket DIMMA2 socket DIMMA5 socket DIMMA6 socket 21 LAN LED connector 22 PCIe x16 slot 1 23 PCIe x16 slot 2 24 SGPIO connector 1 25 power button/power-on indicator 26 VGA connector 27 serial connector 28 internal BMC serial console connector 29 BMC management port 3
3 MicroSD card reader (internal USB) connector 4 low pin count (LPC) debug connector 5 SGPIO connector 2 6 SGPIO connector 1 7 mini-SAS connector 0 8 onboard SATA connector 4 9 onboard SATA connector 5 10 system battery 11 DIMM sockets for CPU1 DIMMA3 socket DIMMA4 socket DIMMA7 socket DIMMA8 socket 12 CPU1 socket 13 DIMM sockets for CPU2 DIMMB1 socket DIMMB2 socket DIMMB5 socket DIMMB6 socket 14 I2C connector 15 main power connector 16 rear hard-drive interposer 17 front panel
System Board V1.2 Connectors Figure 5-6. System Board V1.
23 power connector interposer 24 CPU2 socket 25 DIMM sockets for CPU2 DIMMB3 socket DIMMB4 socket DIMMB7 socket DIMMB3 socket 26 DIMM sockets for CPU1 DIMMA1 socket DIMMA2 socket DIMMA5 socket DIMMA6 socket 27 LAN LED connector 28 PCIe x16 slot 1 29 PCIe x16 slot 2 30 NCSI connector 31 power button/power-on indicator 32 VGA connector 33 serial connector 34 internal BMC serial console connector 35 BMC management port 36 consolidated BMC cable connector 37 NIC1 connector (RJ45) 3
Backplane Connectors 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane Figure 5-7. Front View of the 2.
Figure 5-8. Back View of the 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard-Drive Backplane 1 HDD4 connector 2 HDD3 connector 2.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane Figure 5-9. 2.
3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane Figure 5-10. Front View of the 3.
Expansion Card Riser Connectors Figure 5-11.
Hard-Drive LED Board Connectors Figure 5-12.
Interposer Extender Connectors Interposer Extender Types The following table lists the types of interposer extenders supported for a specific system board model. System Board Interposer Extender V1.0 V1.0 V1.1 V1.1 V1.2 V1.1 NOTE: For information about identifying the sled’s system board model number, see "Identifying System Board Model Number" on page 348. Interposer Extender V1.0 Connectors Figure 5-13. Interposer Extender V1.
Interposer Extender V1.1 Connectors Figure 5-14. Interposer Extender V1.
MicroSD Card Reader Connectors Figure 5-15.
Node Power Distribution Board Connectors Figure 5-16.
6 Getting Help Contacting Dell 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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit dell.com/support. 2 Select your support category.
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