Dell™ PowerEdge™ M905, M805, M600, and M605 Hardware Owner’s Manual w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
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Contents 1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Information You May Need System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System Control Panel Features LCD Module 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 LCD Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the LCD Module Menus Blade Features 16 . . . .
I/O Module Port Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cisco Ethernet Switch Fibre Channel Pass-through Module . 61 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics Messages 2 58 . . . . . . . . . Ethernet Pass-through Module Alert Messages . . . . . . . .
System and Setup Password Features . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using the System Password Using the Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten Password Acquiring the asset.com Utility 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Installing Blade Components . . . . . . . . . 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Removing a Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Installing a Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated NIC Hardware Key Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 . . . . . . . . . 128 Removing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Installing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Processor Installation Guidelines HT Bridge Card (Service Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Blade System Board NVRAM Backup Battery Hard Drives . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . 159 . . . . . . . . . 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Installing a Power Supply Module Fan Modules . Removing a Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Installing a Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 CMC Module . Removing a CMC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Troubleshooting Your System . . . . . . . . Safety First—For You and Your System Start-Up Routine . . . . . . . . . 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Checking the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting Video 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Troubleshooting the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Troubleshooting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Running System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics Features . . . . . . . . 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 When to Use the System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 From the Utility Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 From a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Running the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics Testing Options . . . . . . . . . .
8 Getting Help . Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 217 Glossary 219 Index 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your System Other Information You May Need CAUTION: The safety instructions that came with your system provide important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering - Full Height Blades 1 Figure 1-3.
System Control Panel Features Figure 1-4.
. Table 1-1. Control Panel Features Feature Indicator Description System power button N/A Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold 10 seconds to turn off the system. NOTE: The system power button controls power to all of the blades and I/O modules in the enclosure. System power indicator Off Enclosure does not have power. Green System power is on. Amber Enclosure is plugged in but enclosure power is not turned on.
Figure 1-5. LCD Display 3 2 1 1 LCD screen 3 selection ("check") button 2 scroll buttons (4) LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure. LCD module features include: 16 • A deployment setup wizard that allows you to configure the CMC module’s network settings during initial system set up. • Menus to configure the iDRAC in each blade. • Status information screens for each blade.
• Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the IO modules, fans, CMC, iKVM, and power supplies. • A network summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system. • Real time power consumption statistics, including high and low values, and average power consumption. • Ambient temperature values. • AC power information • Critical failure alerts and warnings.
3 Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment: • Network speed • Duplex mode • Network mode (DHCP or static) • Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) • DNS settings 4 If desired, configure the iDRAC network settings. See the CMC User’s Guide for detailed information about the iDRAC.
Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box, you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys, and view its status. • A blade that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle. If a blade has errors, this condition is indicated by an amber rectangle. • To select a blade, highlight it and press the center button. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the blade and any errors present.
Blade Features Figure 1-6.
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Table 1-3. Blade Control Panel Features Feature Icon Blade power indicator Description Off – Power is not available to the blade, the blade is in standby mode, the blade is not turned on, or the blade is installed incorrectly. For detailed information on installing a blade, see "Installing a Blade" on page 98. Green increasing from low brightness to full brightness – Blade power on request is pending. Green on – The blade is turned on.
Using USB Diskette or USB DVD/CD Drives Each blade has USB ports on the front of the blade which allows you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD/CD drive, keyboard, or mouse. (PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades have three USB ports; PowerEdge M605 and M600 blades have two ports.) The USB drives can be used to configure the blade. NOTICE: The system supports only Dell-branded USB 2.0 drives. The drive must be horizontal and level to operate properly.
NOTE: The hard-drive status indicator is only functional for RAID hard drive configurations. For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active. Refer to the Dell RAID controller documentation to service a RAID volume, rebuild an array, or swap RAID members. Figure 1-8.
Table 1-4. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Indicator State Description Activity indicator Off Drive is not being accessed On Drive is being accessed Off • Drive is ready for removal. • Drive bay is empty. • Power is off to the blade. Green Drive is online. Green, blinking slowly Drive is rebuilding. Green, blinking quickly Drive is being identified. Amber Drive has failed or has an error. See "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" on page 192.
Back-Panel Features Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-10. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering C2 B2 A2 iKVM A1 B1 C1 CMC 1 CMC 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 Power Supply Indicator NOTICE: The power supplies must be connected to a PDU, not directly to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 200–240 V power source.
Figure 1-11. Power Supply Indicators 1 2 3 1 DC power output indicator 3 AC power present indicator Table 1-5. 2 power supply fault indicator Power Supply Indicators Indicator Icon Indicator Description Color DC power output good Green The power supply is operational and DC power is being supplied by the power supply. Fault indicator Amber The power supply is in a fault condition, which can result from either a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply.
Table 1-5. Power Supply Indicators (continued) Indicator Icon AC power source present indicator Indicator Description Color Green The power supply is connected to an 208VAC AC power source. NOTE: This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source. Fan Module Indicators Figure 1-12.
Table 1-6. Fan Indicators Indicator Indicator Description State Power indicator Green Fault indicator The power supply is connected to an 208VAC AC power source. NOTE: This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source. Off AC power not connected. Amber The fan is in a fault condition. Off Fan not faulty.
– RJ-45 ACI port for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with ARI ports. NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is not an Ethernet network interface port. It is only used for connection to external KVM switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP.
Figure 1-13. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 3 2 5 4 1 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for keyboard and mouse 5 video connector NOTE: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in equipment damage.
Table 1-7. Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features Feature Indicator Pattern Description Power indicator Off iKVM switch does not have power. Green iKVM switch has power. Green flashing Firmware upgrade in progress Status/ Blue blinking identification Amber flashing indicator iKVM module is being identified. System fault or error condition. USB connectors Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system. Video connector Allows a monitor to be connected to the system.
Table 1-8. Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches (continued) Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Avocent Autoview 200, 400, 416, 424 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable Avocent Outlook 140ES, 180ES, 160ES Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must set the iKVM switch to display in slot order, and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds: 1 Press to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR. 2 Click Setup > Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.
To connect the Avocent iKVM switch to a supported analog switch: 1 If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 1-8), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. See Figure 1-13. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch. If the analog switch requires a USB SIP (see Table 1-8), connect a USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the SIP.
To tier the iKVM switch module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch: • If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 1-9), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. See Figure 1-13. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch. • If the switch requires a USB SIP (see Table 1-8), connect a USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the SIP.
4 If no changes were detected in the appliance, a completion dialog box appears with this information. If server changes were detected, then the Detected Changes dialog box will be displayed. Click Next to update the database. 5 If a cascade switch was detected, the Enter Cascade Switch Information dialog box appears. Select the type of switch connected to the appliance from the drop-down list. If the type you are looking for is not available, you can add it by clicking Add. 6 Click Next.
CMC Module Figure 1-14.
Table 1-10. CMC Module Features Indicator Pattern Description Network interface controller link indicator Off LAN is not linked. Green LAN is linked. Network interface controller activity indicator Off LAN is not active. Amber blinking Indicates that the system CMC and the LAN are communicating. Power indicator Off Status/ identification indicator Green CMC has power. Green blinking Firmware update in progress Off This CMC is the standby CMC. Blue (solid) This CMC is the primary CMC.
• – The CMC supports setting an optional enclosure Maximum Power Limit, which will either alert or take actions, such as throttling server modules and/or preventing the power up of new blades to keep the enclosure under the defined maximum power limit. – The CMC monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on actual ambient and internal temperature measurements. – The CMC provides comprehensive enclosure inventory and status/error reporting.
Figure 1-15.
I/O Connectivity The M1000e enclosure supports three layers of I/O fabric, selectable between combinations of Ethernet, Infiniband, and fibre-channel modules. (Additional fabrics including10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future.) You can install up to six hot-swappable I/O modules in the enclosure, including fibre-channel switches, fibre-channel pass-throughs, Infiniband switches, Ethernet switches, and Ethernet pass-through modules.
Fabric A Fabric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fabric, supporting I/O module slots A1 and A2. The integrated Ethernet controllers in each blade dictate Fabric A as an Ethernet-only fabric. NOTICE: Modules designed for Fabric B or Fabric C cannot be installed in slots A1 or A2. Fabric B Fabric B is a 1 to 10 Gb/sec dual port, quad-lane redundant fabric, supporting I/O module slots B1 and B2. Fabric B currently supports Gb Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules.
• Slot Mezz2_Fabric_B and slot Mezz4_Fabric_B support Fabric B. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2. PowerEdge M600 and M605 The half-height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards: • Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2. • Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B.
Table 1-11.
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module A2, port 13. Mezzanine card 3, connection 1 will connect to I/O module C1, port 13 and Mezzanine card 3, connection 2 will connect to I/O module C2 port 13. Table 1-12 shows the port number assignments for the eight possible full height blade locations. Table 1-12.
Blade 3 I/O Module A1 B1 Mezz3_Fab_C Mezz4_Fab_B C1 C2 Port 11 Port 11 Port 11 Blade 4 B2 A2 Port 11 I/O Module A1 A1 A1 C2 C2 C2 Integrated LOM1 Port 4 Port 4 Integrated LOM2 Port 12 Port 12 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 4 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 4 Port 4 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 4 Port 12 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 12 Port 12 Blade 5 Port 12 I/O Module A1 B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM1 Port 5 Port 5 Integrated LOM2 Port 13 Port 13 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 5 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 5 Port 5 Mezz3_Fab_C Port
Blade 6 I/O Module A1 Mezz2_Fab_B B1 A1 C2 B2 Port 6 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 6 Port 14 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 14 Port 14 Blade 7 A2 Port 14 I/O Module A1 B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM1 Port 7 Port 7 Integrated LOM2 Port 15 Port 15 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 7 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 7 Port 7 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 7 Port 15 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 15 Port 15 Blade 8 A1 A1 Port 15 I/O Module V A1 B2 C2 A2 Integrated LOM1 Port 8 Port 8 Integrated LOM2 Port 16 Port 16 Mezz1_Fab_C Mezz2_Fab_B Port 8 Port
Figure 1-16.
Half-Height Blades (PowerEdge M600 and M605) For a half-height blade in bay n: • The integrated NIC will connect to I/O module A1, port n and I/O module A2, port n. • Mezzanine card B will connect to I/O module B1, port n and I/O module B2, port n. • Mezzanine card C will connect to I/O module C1, port n and I/O module C2, port n. For example, in a blade in slot 12, the integrated NIC will connect to I/O module A1, port 12 and I/O module A2, port 12. Table 1-13.
Figure 1-17.
Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module The Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband switch module includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are external uplink ports, and 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. This switch module is hot-pluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C. For general information on installing this module, see "I/O Modules" on page 166. Figure 1-18.
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Figure 1-19. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 optional module (2) (dual 10 Gb Ethernet uplink module shown) 2 standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3 serial connector (USB type-A form factor) 4 power indicator 5 status/identification indicator Cisco Ethernet Switch Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: • The Cisco 3130G-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports and two Stackwise Plus ports.
• The Cisco CBS 3130X-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports, two 10 Gb uplink ports, and two Stackwise Plus ports. • The Cisco CBS 3032 switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports. The two option bays support the following module options: • Cisco X2 10 Gb transceiver modules (CBS 3130X-S only) • Cisco TwinGig converter modules All three switches include a RJ-45 console connector for switch management.
Figure 1-20.
Fibre Channel Pass-through Module The Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between a Fibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array (see Figure 1-21). The 16 pass-through ports on this module can negotiate speeds of 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps. The Fibre Channel pass-through modules are hotpluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C.
Figure 1-21.
Table 1-15. Fibre Channel Pass-through Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Power indicator Off Power to the module is off Green Module has power.
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NOTE: The Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with this module. Figure 1-22.
5 module status indicator 7 status/identification indicator Table 1-16.
Ethernet Pass-through Module The Ethernet pass-through module supports 10/100/1000 Mb connections, and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade, and an external Ethernet device (see Figure 1-23). The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-pluggable, and may be installed in any of the three Fabrics. Table 1-17 lists the functionality of the Ethernet pass-through module indicators.
Figure 1-23. Ethernet Pass-through Module Features 1 3 2 11 4 5 1 link indicator (16) 2 activity indicator (16) 3 RJ45 Ethernet connector (16) 4 power indicator 5 status/identification indicator NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond directly to the blade number. For example, blade 5 is connected to port 5 on the Ethernet passthrough module. Integrated network adapter 1 will map to I/O slot A1. Integrated network adapter 2 will map to I/O slot A2.
Table 1-17. Ethernet Pass-through Module Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Link Green on, indicator/activity amber indicator blinking The Ethernet connector is linked to the blade and there is network activity. Green on, amber off The Ethernet connector is linked to the blade and there is no network activity. Green off, amber blinking The Ethernet connector is not linked to the blade and there is network activity.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert: DIMM_n and The installed memory DIMM_n must be configuration is invalid. populated with a matched set of DIMMs if more than 1 DIMM is present. The following memory DIMMs have been disabled. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in matched pairs. See "System Memory" on page 105. Alert! Node The installed memory Interleaving configuration does not disabled! Memory support node interleaving.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! Unsupported The installed memory memory, incomplete configuration is invalid. sets, or unmatched sets. The following memory DIMMs have been disabled: Add, move, or remove memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system. See "System Memory" on page 105. Caution! NVRAM_CLR NVRAM_CLR jumper is jumper is set to "on." installed on system board. Set the NVRAM_CLR jumper to "off.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions DIMMs must be populated in sequential order beginning with slot 1. The following DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM x. The specified DIMM is Populate two, four, or eight inaccessible to the system DIMMs sequentially. due to its location. DIMMs must be populated in sequential order, beginning with slot 1. DIMM pairs must be matched in size, speed, and technology. The following DIMM pair is mismatched: DIMM x and DIMM y.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Error: Memory Faulty or improperly failure detected. seated memory modules. Memory size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible. Error programming flexAddress (MAC) for bus, device, function. Corrective Actions See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 191. FlexAddress (virtual Information only MAC) is not supported on the specified device.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions HyperTransport error caused a system reset. Please check the system event log for details. HyperTransport error. See "Getting Help" on page 217. Invalid flexAddress for bus, device, function. FlexAddress (virtual Information only MAC) is not supported on the specified device. Keyboard controller failure. Faulty keyboard controller See "Getting Help" on (faulty blade board). page 217. Keyboard failure.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Faulty or improperly Ensure that all memory installed memory modules, modules are properly or faulty blade board. installed. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 191. If the problem persists, see Memory double word "Getting Help" on page 217. logic failure at address, read value expecting value. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value. Memory odd/even logic failure at start address to end address.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions No boot device available. Faulty or missing diskette Check the Integrated drive, optical drive, or hard Devices configuration drive. settings in the System Setup program and ensure that the controller for the boot device is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 79. Ensure that the controller for the boot device is enabled. If the problem persists, replace the drive. See "Hard Drives" on page 142.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Read fault. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or optical drive. Replace the diskette. Ensure that the drive cable is properly connected. See "Troubleshooting USB Devices" on page 183 or "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" on page 192 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. Remote Configuration update attempt failed. Blade could not implement Remote Configuration request. Retry Remote Configuration. Sector not found.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions This system does Unsupported processor(s) not support installed. processors greater than 95W. Replace the processor(s) with a supported version. See "Processors" on page 128. This system only Unsupported processor(s) supports Opteron installed. 2000 series processors. System halted. Replace the processor(s) with a supported version. See "Processors" on page 128. Time-of-day clock stopped.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Unsupported CPU Processor is not supported Check for a BIOS update stepping detected. by the blade. using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the problem persists, install a supported processor. See "Processors" on page 128. Warning! A fatal error has caused system reset. Please check the event log for details. Unspecified error. Warning! Following Faulty or improperly seated memory modules.
Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see the Hardware Owner’ Manual on the technical support site. See "System Memory" on There is no memory configuration error, but page 105. the memory configuration is not recommended by Dell. Write fault. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or optical drive. Write fault on selected drive. Corrective Actions Replace the diskette.
Diagnostics Messages When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 217, then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance. Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system.
Using the System Setup Program After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system. Using the System Setup Program Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program. Table 2-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys Keys Action Up arrow or Moves to the previous field. Down arrow or Moves to the next field.
Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 2-2.
Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Boot Sequence Determines the order of devices from which the system attempts to boot during system startup. Available options can include a USB diskette drive, USB DVD/CD drive, hard drives, and USB flash drive.
Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
Table 2-3. Memory Information Screen (continued) Option Description Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M600) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable memory mirroring or spare memory. Options are Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, and Disabled. See "System Memory" on page 105. Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M905, M805, M605) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable spare memory. Options are Spare Mode, and Disabled. See "System Memory" on page 105.
Table 2-4. CPU Information Screen (continued) Option Description Demand-Based Power Management (Enabled default) Enables or disables demand-based power management. When enabled, the CPU Performance State tables will be reported to the operating system; when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables will not be reported to the operating system. If any of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will become read-only and is automatically set to Disabled.
Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued) Option Description MAC Address Displays the MAC address for a particular integrated NIC. This field does not have user-selectable settings. Capability Detected Displays the features provided by the hardware key installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board. NOTE: Some features may require the installation of an additional driver. OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default).
Embedded Server Management Screen Table 2-7 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Embedded Server Management screen. Table 2-7. Embedded Server Management Screen Options Option Description Front Panel LCD Options (Default default Options are User Defined LCD String, Default (the system model name and number), or None Use-Defined LCD String You can enter a name or other identifier for the system, to be displayed on the LCD module screen.
Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from being changed or disabled at start-up. To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked.
Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description NOTICE: Clearing the TPM will cause loss of all encryption keys in the TPM. This option will prevent booting to the operating system and will result in loss of data if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Be sure to back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option. TPM Clear (M905 M805, and M605 No is default) When set to Yes, all the contents of the TPM are cleared.
System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password: 1 Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked. 2 Highlight the System Password option and press . 3 Type your new system password. You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Press . 3 Type your password and press . To disable the password security: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Press . When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing , type your password and press at the prompt.
5 Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option. If Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option, the system password has been deleted. If Enabled is displayed for the System Password option, press the key combination to restart the system, and then repeat steps 2 through 5. Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password You can assign (or change) a setup password only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled.
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens—with the following exception: If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password (however, you cannot disable or change an existing system password). NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.
Installing Blade Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in a blade, including: • Memory modules • I/O module mezzanine cards • NIC TOE and iSCSI activation key • Processors • Hypertransport (HT) bridge card (service only) • Blade system board NVRAM backup battery (CMOS battery) • Hard drives • Video controller daughter card or riser card • Hard-drive backplane • System board (service only) • Storage controller card (service only) Install
Removing and Installing a Blade Removing a Blade 1 Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC, and ensure that the blade's power is off. When a blade is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. See Figure 1-6. 2 Before removing full-height blades 1 or 2 or half-height blades 12 or 13, rotate the LCD panel to the storage position to prevent accidental damage to the LCD screen. 3 Press in the release button on the handle. See Figure 3-1 or Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-2. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade 3 2 1 4 5 1 blade handle 2 release button 3 blade 4 guide rail on M1000e enclosure 5 guide rail on blade Installing a Blade 1 If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use. See Figure 3-3. 2 Orient the blade so that the handle is on the left side of the blade.
3 If you are installing a blade in one of the eight upper bays, align the guide rail on the upper edge of the blade so that the rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure. If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure.
• If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blank with the plastic guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure, and slide the blank into the enclosure until the lower latch engages. Opening and Closing the Blade Opening the Blade CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-4, Figure 3-5 and Figure 3-6 show the interior components in the blades. Figure 3-4.
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3 Check that these cover-release latch is fully open, and lower the cover onto the enclosure. 4 Close the cover-release latch until it is flush with the surface of the cover. System Memory System Memory - PowerEdge M905 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 192 GB by installing up to twenty-four 667-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB memory modules. (Dual-rank 8-GB modules are supported; quad-rank 8-GB modules are not supported.
Figure 3-7. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M905 B1 D1 D2 D3 D4 B8 C1 C2 C3 C4 A8 A1 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M905 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory. 106 • Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the first two sockets in each set of memory modules. These sockets are marked by white retention levers.
• If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if eight or 16 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.) Table 3-1 shows examples of supported memory configurations. NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-1.
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-2.
Figure 3-8. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M805 B1 B8 A8 A1 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M805 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2. These slots are marked by white ejector tabs. • All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology.
• Memory must be installed in the same configuration (symmetrically) for both processors. • If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if eight or sixteen memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.) Table 3-3 shows examples of supported memory configurations.
Table 3-3. Examples of PowerEdge M805 Memory Configurations (continued) Total System Memory Memory Modules Number and Size Memory Module Locations 128 GB Sixteen 8 GB A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 *If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST. Non-Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines.
System Memory - PowerEdge M600 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 667-MHz registered DDRII fully-buffered DIMMs (FBDs). 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, and 8-GB memory modules are supported. The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches (0 and 1). Each branch consists of two channels and each channel consists of two memory module sockets: • Branch 0, Channel 0 consists of slot 1 and slot 5. • Branch 0, Channel 1 consists of slot 2 and slot 6.
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M600 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs. The total number of memory modules must equal two, four, or eight. Six modules are not supported. • All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must be the same size.
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M600 Memory sparing requires eight identical memory modules. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the System Setup program, and can be used only if memory mirroring is not enabled.
Figure 3-10. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M605 A1 A2 A3 A4 B4 B3 B2 B1 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M605 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2 (processor 2, if installed). These slots are marked by white ejector tabs.
Table 3-7 and Table 3-8 show examples of supported single- and dualprocessor memory configurations. Single-Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-7.
Dual-Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-8.
Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M605 Memory sparing is supported in single- or dual-processor systems that have one of the fully populated memory configurations shown in Table 3-9. The memory sparing feature must be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. See "Memory Information Screen" on page 83. To use memory sparing, you must disable node interleaving. Memory sparing allocates only the first rank of memory of a DIMM.
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Installing Memory Modules CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.
Figure 3-11. Installing and Removing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank 2 1 3 4 5 1 memory module 2 edge connector 3 ejectors (2) 4 socket 5 alignment key 6 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
12 (Optional) Press to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen. The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory. 13 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 1 through step 12 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 14 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
I/O Module Mezzanine Cards The blades support a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in conjunction with a matching appropriate I/O module(s). (For more information on I/O modules, see "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" on page 42.) Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M905 and M805 The full-height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support up to four mezzanine cards. • Slot 1 and slot 3 support Fabric C.
Installing a 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 by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 2 Open the blade.
5 retention latch 7 mezzanine card Figure 3-13. 6 mezzanine card connector Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card - Half-Height Blades 4 3 2 5 1 1 Fabric C mezzanine card slot 2 Fabric B mezzanine card slot 3 mezzanine card 4 mezzanine card connector 5 retention latch 4 If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay. NOTICE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only.
5 Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the blade board. 6 Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of the blade chassis. 7 Close the retention latch to secure the mezzanine card. 8 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 104. 9 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98.
Figure 3-14. Installing an SD Card (PowerEdge M805 and M905 Only) 1 1 2 SD card 2 SD card connector Integrated NIC Hardware Key TOE, iSCSI, and other future functionality for the blade’s integrated NICs is enabled by installing a NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 7-3 or Figure 7-4.) NOTE: TOE Operating system support and the Microsoft scalable network pack are required for TOE functionality.
Figure 3-15. Installing a NIC Hardware Key 1 2 1 NIC hardware key 2 connector on system board Processors NOTE: The following removal and installation procedures apply to the PowerEdge M905, M805, M605, and M600 blades. Appropriate illustrations are provided for each type of processor. Processor Installation Guidelines PowerEdge 905 Systems 128 • The PowerEdge 905 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD™ Opteron™ 8xxxx Series processors only.
PowerEdge 805 Systems • The PowerEdge 805 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD Opteron 2xxxx Series processors only. • In a PowerEdge 805 system, two processors must be installed; a single-processor configuration is not supported. • Hypertransport (HT) bridge cards must be installed in sockets CPU3 and CPU4. See "HT Bridge Card (Service Only)" on page 138. PowerEdge 605 Systems • The PowerEdge 605 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD Opteron 2xxxx MP Series processors only.
Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink (PowerEdge M905) 2 1 3 4 6 5 130 1 heat sink You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here.
Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M805) 1 2 3 4 1 heat sink You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here.
Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M605) 1 2 4 3 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 4 Remove the heat sink. Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease. 5 Use a clean lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield. 6 Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket.
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7 Open the processor shield and then lift the processor out of the socket. Leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing a Processor 1 If you are adding a processor to an unoccupied socket, perform the following steps first. NOTE: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1. See Figure 7-3 or Figure 7-4. a Remove the processor filler blank b Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket.
3 Install the heat sink. See Figure 3-18 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-19 (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605). a If you are reinstalling a heat sink, use a clean lint-free cloth to remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink. If you are upgrading a processor and a new heat sink was supplied with the processor, install the new heat sink. If you are reinstalling a processor, also clean any remnants of thermal grease from the processor. b Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.
HT Bridge Card (Service Only) An HT (hypertransport) bridge card must be installed in the third and fourth CPU sockets on the PowerEdge M805 system board. Consequently, if you replace the system board, you must transfer the HT bridge cards to the replacement planar. Removing an HT Bridge Card CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing an HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M805 Only) 2 1 3 4 1 HT bridge card 2 socket-release lever 3 processor shield 4 notch in card Installing an HT Bridge Card 1 Perform the following steps to prepare the two sockets on the new system board: a Remove the processor filler blank b Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket. c Unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward. d Lift the processor shield.
2 Install the bridge card in the socket. See Figure 3-22. NOTE: Positioning the card incorrectly can permanently damage the card and the system board when you turn the system on. Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket. a Identify the pin-1 corner of the card by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the card. Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system board. b Ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open.
3 If you are replacing the battery in a PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605 system, you must remove the system board to access the battery. See "Blade System Board (Service Only)" on page 150. 4 Remove the battery by lifting it straight up from its connector. See Figure 3-23. See Figure 7-1 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 7-2 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 7-3 (PowerEdge M600), or Figure 7-4 (PowerEdge M605) to locate the battery on the blade board. 5 Install the new battery with the side labeled "+" facing up.
12 To test the newly installed battery, remove the blade for at least an hour. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 13 After an hour, reinstall the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. 14 Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help" on page 217 for instructions about obtaining technical assistance. Hard Drives • The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two hot-pluggable 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
Figure 3-24. Installing a Hard Drive (Half-Height Blade Shown) 2 1 3 4 1 hard drive carrier 2 hard drive bay 0 3 hard drive bay 1 4 carrier handle 2 Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay. 3 Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock it in place. Removing a Hard Drive NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the hard drive offline. 2 Open the hard-drive carrier handle to release the drive. See Figure 3-24. 3 Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay. If you are permanently removing the hard drive, install a blank insert. Shutdown Procedure for Servicing a Hard Drive NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered down to service a hard drive.
Figure 3-25. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier 1 2 3 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 drive carrier Video Controller Follow these steps to replace the video controller. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 100. 3 Remove the video controller: • If you are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M600, press the latch on the upper edge of the video riser card, then lift the card from the blade.
Figure 3-26.
Figure 3-27. Removing and Installing a Video Controller Daughter Card (PowerEdge M605 Shown) 1 2 3 1 video controller board 3 connector on system board 2 torx screws (2) 4 To install a new video controller: • If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M600, align the edge connector on the riser card with the connector on the system board, then lower the riser card into place until the connector is fully seated and the latch snaps into place. See Figure 3-26.
Hard-Drive Backplane Follow these steps to remove and replace the hard-drive backplane. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 100. NOTICE: If you are removing two hard drives, label them so you can replace them in their original locations. NOTICE: You must remove the hard drives before removing the backplane. 3 Remove the hard drive(s). See "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 143.
Figure 3-28. Shown) Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane (PowerEdge M605 2 3 4 1 5 1 hard-drive backplane 2 hard-drive connectors (2) 3 retention hooks (3) 4 latches (2) 5 backplane connector on system board 5 To install the hard-drive backplane: a Hold the backplane with the drive connectors facing towards the hard drive bays. b Position the backplane so that the retention hooks on the end of the drive bay are aligned with the corresponding slots in the backplane.
7 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 104. 8 Install the blade in the system. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. Blade System Board (Service Only) Removing the System Board CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96.
7 To remove a full-height blade system board: a Use the thumb and index fingers of your right hand to lift the system board retention pin. See Figure 3-29. b Keeping the retention pin raised with your index finger, press the corner of the blade chassis with your thumb to slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis. Figure 3-29.
To remove a half-height blade system board, hold the blade chassis with one hand, lift and pull the system board retention latch with the other hand, and then slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis. See Figure 3-30. Figure 3-30.
9 Remove the video riser card or daughter card. See "Video Controller" on page 145. 10 Remove the memory modules and memory module blanks. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 122. 11 Remove the processor(s). See "Removing a Processor" on page 129. 12 Remove the storage controller board. See "Removing the Storage Controller Board" on page 154. 13 Remove the TOE or iSCSI activation key. See "System Board Connectors" on page 207 for the location of the key.
4 Replace the mezzanine card(s) in their original locations. See "Installing a Mezzanine Card" on page 124. 5 Reinstall the hard-drive backplane. See "Hard-Drive Backplane" on page 148. 6 Replace the hard drive(s). • If there are two drives, be sure and reinstall them in their original locations. • If only one hard-drive is installed, install it in bay 0. 7 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 104. 8 Remove the plastic I/O connector covers from the back of the blade.
Figure 3-31. Shown) Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card (Half-Height Blade 1 1 storage controller card 2 2 release lever Installing the Storage Controller Board 1 To place the storage controller board onto the system board, align the controller board so that the tabs on the metal system board tray fit through the corresponding notches in the edges of the controller board. 2 Slide the board towards the connector on the system board until the boards’s edge connector is fully seated.
Installing Blade Components
Installing Enclosure Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in the M1000e enclosure, including: • Power supply modules • Fan modules • Chassis Management Controller (CMC) modules • iKVM module • I/O modules • Blades • Enclosure midplane (service-only procedure) • Enclosure control panel assembly (service-only procedure) • LCD panel (service-only procedure) Installing Enclosure Components 157
Power Supply Modules The M1000e enclosure supports up to six hot-pluggable power supply modules, accessible from the enclosure back panel. NOTE: The 2360-W power supply modules require 200–240 V input from a PDU. If the power supply modules are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the system will not power up. NOTE: In addition to supplying power to the system, the power supply modules also have internal fans that provide thermal cooling for the blades.
Removing a Power Supply Module NOTICE: The power supply modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one power supply module at a time in a system that is turned on. 1 Release the power cord retention clip and disconnect the power cord from the power supply module. See Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-2. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1 2 3 1 power supply 3 release button 2 handle 3 Rotate the power supply module handle down to eject the power supply module. 4 Slide the power supply module out of the enclosure. Installing a Power Supply Module 1 Ensure that the power-supply module handle is fully open, and then slide the power supply module into the enclosure. See Figure 4-2. 2 Rotate the power-supply module handle upward until it latches.
4 Secure the cable to the power supply with the retention clip by fitting the retention clip over the cable, and fitting the retention clip tether into the notch in the power supply handle. See Figure 4-1. Fan Modules The M1000e enclosure contains nine hot-pluggable fan modules. All nine fan modules must be installed at all times to ensure proper cooling. Removing a Fan Module NOTICE: After a fan module is removed from the system, replace it immediately.
Figure 4-3. Removing and Installing a Fan Module 1 2 1 fan module 2 release button Installing a Fan Module 1 Inspect the fan for debris before installing the fan in the enclosure. 2 Slide the fan module into the enclosure until it is fully seated and the release button engages. See Figure 4-3. CMC Module Removing a CMC Module 1 Disconnect the cables attached to the CMC module. 2 Press in the release latch on the handle and rotate the handle away from the module front panel.
3 Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure. 4 Install the I/O connector cover. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4.
Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module The SD card slot on the CMCM module supports an optional WWN/MAC feature that allows slot-based WWN/MACs for the blades, simplifying blade installation and replacement. NOTE: For a redundant CMC module system, install the SD card on the passive module. The blue status indicator will be off on the passive module. 1 Remove the CMC module from the M1000e enclosure. See "Removing a CMC Module" on page 162.
3 Reinstall the CMC module and reattach any cables that were disconnected. See "Installing a CMC Module" on page 165. On a single CMC system, the SD card will activate automatically. For redundant CMC module systems, initiate a changeover to make the passive module active using the following steps: 1 Navigate to the Chassis page. 2 Click the Power Management tab. 3 Click the Control sub tab. 4 Select the Reset CMC (warm boot) button. 5 Click Apply.
iKVM Module Removing an iKVM Module 1 Disconnect the cables attached to the iKVM module. 2 Press in the release latch on the handle and rotate the handle away from the module front panel. See Figure 4-4. 3 Slide the module out of the enclosure. Installing an iKVM Module 1 Ensure that the module handle is fully open. See Figure 4-4. 2 Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure. 3 To fully seat the module, close the handle until the release latch snaps into place.
Figure 4-6. Removing and Installing an I/O Module 2 1 3 4 1 I/O connector cover 2 I/O module 3 release latch 4 handle Installing an I/O Module NOTICE: The I/O module must be installed in the appropriate I/O bay. See "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" on page 42. When installing I/O modules or blanks in the I/O module bays in the back of our system enclosure, you must install them in right-to-left order: • A module (or blank) must be installed in bay A2, then bay B2, then bay C2.
2 Remove the I/O connector cover from the back of the module. See Figure 4-6. 3 Install the I/O module in the M1000e enclosure. a Lift the handle release latch and open the I/O module handle. b Slide the module into the enclosure. c Close the handle until it snaps securely into place and the module is fully seated. 4 Connect all cables that must be attached to the I/O module. See the documentation provided with the I/O module for information about its cable connections.
Figure 4-7. Removing and Installing the Bezel 2 1 3 1 bezel 3 screws (8) 2 enclosure Installing the Enclosure Bezel 1 Attach the bezel to the enclosure using the eight screws. See Figure 4-7. 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the LCD module, and reinstall the cover plate. Enclosure Midplane (Service Only) Removing the Front Module Cage Assembly and Midplane CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
NOTICE: A Torx T15 driver is required for this procedure. 1 Press the system power switch to turn off the system. See "System Control Panel Features" on page 14. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the modules, you must remove all the modules installed in the enclosure before removing the front module cage assembly and midplane. NOTICE: If you remove the chassis from the rack, you must remove all modules before moving the chassis. Do not use the LCD display as a handle when moving the chassis.
Figure 4-8. Removing and Installing the Front Module Cage Assembly 2 1 3 1 front module cage assembly 3 screws (4) 2 enclosure NOTICE: The empty cage assembly weighs 21 kg (47 pounds). Obtain assistance when removing the cage assembly from the enclosure. 9 Slide the cage out from the enclosure. See Figure 4-8. 10 Disconnect the control-panel cable from the midplane by pressing the small latch at each end of the connector.
Figure 4-9. Removing and Installing the Midplane 2 1 3 1 front module cage assembly 3 screws (4) 2 midplane Installing the Midplane and Front Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Attach the midplane to the front module cage assembly and secure it with the four Torx screws.
6 Install the iKVM module. See "Installing an iKVM Module" on page 166. 7 Install the CMC module. See "Installing a CMC Module" on page 165. 8 Install the fan modules. See "Installing a Fan Module" on page 162. 9 Install the power supply modules. See "Installing a Power Supply Module" on page 160. 10 Install the blades. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98.
Figure 4-10. Removing and Installing the Control Panel 3 2 1 4 1 control panel 2 control-panel cable 3 screws (2) 4 LCD panel cable 5 Press the catch at each end of the control-panel cable connector, and remove the control-panel cable from the underside of the control panel. 6 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the LCD panel cable from the underside of the control panel.
3 Reinstall the control panel using the two screws. 4 Reinstall the bezel. See "Installing the Enclosure Bezel" on page 169. 5 Install the blades. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. LCD Module Removing the LCD Module CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Figure 4-11. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 4 3 5 2 1 1 cable cover 2 LCD module 3 ribbon cable 4 hinges (2) 5 screws (2) 2 Remove the cable cover. 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable. 4 Remove the two screws securing the LCD module to the hinges.
Installing the LCD Module CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Attach the new LCD module to the hinges using the two screws. See Figure 4-11. 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the module, and reinstall the cover plate.
Installing Enclosure Components
Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your System To perform certain procedures in this document, you must remove the system cover and work inside the system. While working inside the system, do not attempt to service the system except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in your system documentation. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Checking the Equipment This section provides troubleshooting procedures for external devices attached to the system, such as the monitor, keyboard, or mouse. Before you perform any of the procedures, see "Troubleshooting External Connections" on page 180. Troubleshooting External Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems for the system, monitor, and other peripherals (such as a keyboard, mouse, or other external device).
5 If two or more blades are installed in the enclosure, select a different blade. If the monitor is connected to the back-panel iKVM module and works with another blade, the first blade may need to be reseated. See "Removing and Installing a Blade" on page 96. If reseating the blade does not help, the blade may be faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 217. 6 Swap the monitor with a known-working monitor. If the monitor does not work when connected to the blade front-panel connector, the blade may be faulty.
and Installing a Blade" on page 96. If reseating the blade does not help, the blade may be faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 217. 6 Swap the keyboard with a known-working keyboard and repeat step 3 and step 5. If the keyboard does not work with any blade, see "Getting Help" on page 217. Troubleshooting the Mouse Problem No mouse input Problem • Mouse or mouse cable • Blade • SIP (KVM dongle, used with an external KVM) Action 1 Ensure that the blade(s) is turned on.
Troubleshooting USB Devices NOTE: USB devices can be connected only to the blade front panel. Total length of a USB cable should not exceed 3 m (9.8 ft). Problem • USB device or USB device cable • Multiple devices connected directly to blade (powered USB hub not used) • Blade Action 1 Ensure that the blade(s) is turned on. 2 Check the USB device connection to the blade. 3 Swap the USB device with a known-working USB device. 4 Connect the USB devices to the blade using a powered USB hub.
Action 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 system. 2 Disconnect the power supplies from the PDU.
17 Run the Server Administrator diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly (see "Running System Diagnostics" on page 197). If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 217. Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Problem • System was dropped or damaged Action 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected: • CMC module • iKVM module • I/O modules • Power supply modules • Fan modules • Blades 2 Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules Problem • A power supply module is not operating properly Action NOTICE: The power-supply modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one power-supply module at a time in a system that is turned on. Leave a failed power-supply module installed in the enclosure until you are ready to replace it. Operating the system with a power-supply module removed for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat.
Action NOTICE: The fan modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one fan module at a time in a system that is turned on. Operating the system without all six fan modules for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat. 1 Locate the faulty fan. Each fan module has indicators that identify a faulty fan. See Figure 1-12. 2 Remove the fan module. See "Removing a Fan Module" on page 161. 3 Examine the blades for debris. If debris is present, carefully remove it. 4 Reseat the faulty fan.
3 Reseat the CMC module and see if the CMC module fault indicator turns off. See "CMC Module" on page 162. See Figure 1-14 for more information about the module’s indicators. 4 If another CMC module is available, swap the two modules. 5 If the fault indicator is off, but the serial device connected to the serial port is not properly operating, go to step 6.
Likely Cause and Solution: A monitor or KVM appliance with a lower resolution has recently been added. Example: A blade running X Windows under Linux is inserted and powered on. A user connects to the blade in OS GUI mode via the iDRAC and a video resolution is detected and hard-set for that session. A monitor or KVM appliance is attached to the front or rear iKVM interface on the M1000e enclosure.
Action NOTE: To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its attaching devices, first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured. See the Configuration Guide and the documentation that came with the module before performing the following procedure. 1 Check that you have installed the module in an I/O slot that matches its fabric type. See "Supported I/O Module Configurations" on page 44. 2 Check that the passthrough module or switch ports are cabled correctly.
8 Ensure that the appropriate operating system drivers are installed and that the protocol settings are configured to ensure proper communication. Troubleshooting Blade Components The following procedures describe how to troubleshoot the following components. See Figure 3-4 for the location of the components inside the blade.
2 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 79. If the amount of memory installed matches the system memory setting, go to step 8. 3 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 4 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 100. CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them.
NOTICE: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard drive. Before you proceed, back up all the files on the hard drive, if possible. Refer to the RAID controller documentation for rebuilding and servicing a RAID array. 1 Run the appropriate controllers test and the hard drive tests in system diagnostics. See "Running System Diagnostics" on page 197. If the tests fail, continue to step 3.
• (PowerEdge M805 systems only) – Missing or incorrectly installed HT cards in sockets CPU3 and CPU4. Action 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.
Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the blade. 2 Clear the blade NVRAM. See "Blade System Board Jumper Settings" on page 203 for the location of the NVRAM_CLR jumper. 3 If there is a still a problem with the blade, remove and reinstall the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98.
Action 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 Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program.
Running System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your blade, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your blade's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem.
When to Use the System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the blade does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated. As long as the microprocessor and the blade's input/output devices (monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive) are functioning, you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem. Running the System Diagnostics The system diagnostics can be run from either the utility partition on your hard drive or a USB flash drive.
6 Ensure that you have the USB flash drive connected to the blade. 7 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB Flash Drive Emulation Type option is set to Auto and set the USB flash drive as the first device in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence option. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 79 for instructions. NOTE: If you power up or reboot the blade without the USB flash drive connected to the blade, you must reset the options in the System Setup program again.
Table 6-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options (continued) Testing Option Function Advanced Testing Checks a particular area of the blade. Information and Results Displays test results. Program Options Sets various test parameters. Device Configuration Displays an overview of the devices in the blade. Exit to MS-DOS Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities menu.
Error Messages When you run a system diagnostics test, you may receive an error message during testing. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist. For a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions for obtaining technical assistance, see "Getting Help" on page 217.
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System Board Information Blade System Board Jumper Settings CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings Figure 7-2 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-2 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-2 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-2. PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. NVRAM_CLR (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot.
Table 7-3. PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings PWRD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. NVRAM_CLR (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot. The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot. (If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot, install the jumper and boot the system. Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration information.
PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings Figure 7-4 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-4 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-4 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-4. PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. NVRAM_CLR (default) The configuration settings are retained at system boot.
System Board Connectors PowerEdge M905 System Board Figure 7-1. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors 4 3 2 6 5 7 1 20 8 9 19 10 18 11 18 17 Table 7-5.
Table 7-5. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description 6 D1 – D4 memory modules D1 – D4 7 CPU4 Processor 4 socket 8 C1 – C4 memory modules C1 – C4 9 PSWD_EN, NVRAM_CLR system configuration jumpers NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 150. 10 connector for the 3.0-V coin battery NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 150.
PowerEdge M805 System Board Figure 7-2. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors 4 3 2 5 1 16 6 15 7 14 8 18 13 Table 7-6. 1 12 11 10 9 PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors Connector Description MEZZ4_FAB_B Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B 2 SD card connector 3 system board retention pin 4 B1 – B8 memory modules B1 – B8 5 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 6 PSWD_EN, NVRAM_CLR NOTE: Access requires removal of system board.
Table 7-6. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector 7 8 Description connector for the 3.0-V coin battery NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 150.
PowerEdge M600 System Board Figure 7-3. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 Table 7-7. 17 16 15 PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors Connector Description 1 Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C 2 Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B 3 BATTERY Connector for the 3.
Table 7-7. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description 13 SASBKPLN Hard-drive backplane connector 14 J_STORAGE Storage controller card connector 15 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 16 J_VIDEO video controller card connector 17 PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR Configuration jumpers 18 TOE_KEY Hardware key socket for enabling the integrated NIC TOE/iSCSI feature NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 219.
PowerEdge M605 System Board Figure 7-4. PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 18 Table 7-8.
Table 7-8. PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description 12 BATTERY Connector for the 3.0-V coin battery 13 J_STORAGE Storage controller card connector 14 B1 Memory module connector, slot B1 15 B2 Memory module connector, slot B2 16 B3 Memory module connector, slot B3 17 B4 Memory module connector, slot B4 18 J_VIDEO Video controller card connector NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 219.
5 If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade, reinstall the system board. See "Installing the System Board" on page 153. 6 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 104. 7 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. When the blade is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the blade to finish booting. The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password removed.
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Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located. ANSI — American National Standards Institute.
boot routine — A program that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you start your system. Unless the operating system fails to respond, you can reboot (also called warm boot) your system by pressing . Otherwise, you must restart the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then back on. bootable diskette — A diskette that is used to start your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. BTU — British thermal unit.
DDR — Double-data rate. A technology in memory modules that potentially doubles the output. device driver — A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface correctly with a peripheral. Some device drivers—such as network drivers— must be loaded from the config.sys file or as memory-resident programs (usually, from the autoexec.bat file). Others must load when you start the program for which they were designed. DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
expansion bus — Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to communicate with controllers for peripherals, such as NICs. expansion card — An add-in card, such as a NIC or SCSI adapter, that plugs into an expansion-card connector on the system board. An expansion card adds some specialized function to the system by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral.
headless system — A system or device that functions without having a keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached. Normally, headless systems are managed over a network using an Internet browser. host adapter — A host adapter implements communication between the system’s bus and the controller for a peripheral device. (Hard-drive controller subsystems include integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI expansion bus to your system, you must install or connect the appropriate host adapter. Hz — Hertz.
kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. kHz — Kilohertz. KMM — Keyboard/monitor/mouse. KVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used. iKVM — Integrated keyboard/video/mouse module. LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb — Pound(s). LCD — Liquid crystal display.
memory module — A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board. memory — An area in your system that stores basic system data. A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in memory modules (DIMMs). MHz — Megahertz. mirroring — A type of data redundancy in which a set of physical drives stores data and one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate copies of the data.
PGA — Pin grid array. A type of processor socket that allows you to remove the processor chip. pixel — A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. POST — Power-on self-test. Before the operating system loads when you turn on your system, the POST tests various system components such as RAM and hard drives.
system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system’s boot routine and the POST. ROMB — RAID on motherboard. rpm — Revolutions per minute. RTC — Real-time clock. SAS — Serial-attached SCSI. SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. SCSI — Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports. SDRAM — Synchronous dynamic random-access memory.
system board — As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system’s integral components, such as the processor, RAM, controllers for peripherals, and various ROM chips. system configuration information — Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the system should be configured for operation. system diskette — See bootable diskette. system memory — See RAM.
VAC — Volt(s) alternating current. VDC — Volt(s) direct current. VGA — Video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. video adapter — The logical circuitry that provides (in combination with the monitor) your system’s video capabilities. A video adapter may be integrated into the system board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot.
XML — Extensible Markup Language. XML is a way to create common information formats and to share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, intranets, and elsewhere. ZIF — Zero insertion force.
Index A AC power present indicator, 29 asset tag utility, 94 B batteries troubleshooting, 195 battery, 140 installing, 140 removing, 140 blade board troubleshooting, 194 blade power button, 22 blades closing, 104 installing, 98 opening, 100 processors, 128 removing, 96 boot drive configuring, 144 C checking equipment, 180 closing blades, 104 CMC module, 38, 162 fault indicator, 39 installing, 165-166 link activity indicator, 39 link indicator, 39 removing, 162, 166 status indicator, 39 troubleshooting, 1
E G error messages, 79 Gb Ethernet pass-through module, 64 getting help, 217 F fan module indicators, 29 fans installing, 162 removing, 161 troubleshooting, 186 guidelines memory installation, 106, 109, 115 H features back-panel, 26 blade, 20 blade power button, 22 CMC module, 38 Fibre Channel pass-through module, 58 Fibre Channel switch module, 61-63 Gb Ethernet pass-through module, 64 hard drive, 23 I/O connectivity, 42 PowerConnect Ethernet switch, 53-54 system, 12 hard drive installing in a driv
iKVM module, 166 features, 31 installing, 166 removing, 166 tiering, 33 K indicators AC power present, 29 CMC fault, 39 CMC link, 39 CMC link activity, 39 CMC status, 39 fan module, 29 Fibre Channel pass-through module, 54, 60, 63 power supply, 27 power supply fault, 28, 30 server module power selection, 22 system power, 15 M installing battery, 140 blades, 98 CMC module, 165-166 fans, 162 hard drive in a drive carrier, 144 hard drives, 142 I/O module, 167 memory, 120 memory guidelines, 106, 109, 115 me
O R opening blades, 100 password disabling, 214 removing battery, 140 blades, 96 CMC module, 162, 166 fans, 161 hard drive, 143 hard drive from a drive carrier, 144 I/O module, 166 memory, 122 power supplies, 159 password features setup, 90 system, 90 S options system setup, 80 P passwords disabling, 94 setup, 93 system, 90 phone numbers obtaining, 217 power supplies, 158 installing, 160 removing, 159 troubleshooting, 186 PowerConnect Ethernet switch module, 53-54 processors blades, 128 safety, 17
system control panel, 14 system fans, 161 system features, 12 system password assigning, 90 changing, 92 deleting, 92 using, 90 system password features, 90 system power button, 15 system power indicator, 15 system setup entering, 79 options, 80 using, 80 system setup screens console redirection, 86 integrated devices, 85 main, 80 system security, 87 troubleshooting (continued) CMC module, 187 external connections, 180 fans, 186 hard drive, 192 keyboard, 181 memory, 191 microprocessors, 193 mouse, 182 netw
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