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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525

Installation and Service Manual

Regulatory Model: E68S

Regulatory Type: E68S001

June 2021

Rev. A12

Summary of content (234 pages)

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E68S Regulatory Type: E68S001 June 2021 Rev.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2020 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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Contents Chapter 1: About this document.................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: System overview..........................................................................................................8 Front view of the system...................................................................................................................................................8 Left control panel view........................................
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Installing the left control panel.................................................................................................................................44 Air shroud............................................................................................................................................................................ 46 Removing the air shroud..........................................................................................................................................
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Expansion card installation guidelines..................................................................................................................... 91 Removing the expansion card risers......................................................................................................................157 Installing the expansion card risers.......................................................................................................................
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Installing the system board.....................................................................................................................................203 Restoring Service Tag using Easy Restore......................................................................................................... 204 LOM card and rear I/O board......................................................................................................................................
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1 About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components.
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2 System overview The PowerEdge R7525 system is a dual socket, 2U rack server that supports: ● AMD EPYC TM 7002 and 7003 series processors ● 32 DIMM slots ● Two redundant AC or DC power supply units ● Up to 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, or 24 x 2.5-inch, 16 x 2.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 2 x 2.5-inch (rear), SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives. NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.
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Figure 2. Front view of the 16 x 2.5-inch drive system Figure 3. Front view of the 8 x 2.5-inch drive system Figure 4. Front view of the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system Table 1. Features available on the front of the system Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 1 Left control panel N/A Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator. NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on certain configurations.
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Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals 2 Drive N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals section.
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Table 2. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description 3 Drive N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals section. 4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
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Table 3. Left control panel (continued) Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters.
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Table 4. Right control panel (continued) Item Indicator or button Icon Description 3 USB 2.0-compliant port The USB port is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant. This port enables you to connect USB devices to the system. 4 Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to manually power on or off the system. NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down the ACPI-compliant operating system. NOTE: For more information on the ports, see the www.dell.
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Table 5. Rear view of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 9 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. 10 USB 3.0 port (1) This port is USB 3.0-compliant. 11 iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.
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Table 6. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module (continued) Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 5 Rear drive module N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Drives section. 6 USB 2.0 port (1) 7 PCIe expansion card riser 4 (slot 7 and slot 8) 8 Power supply unit (PSU 2) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section.
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Inside the system Figure 11. Inside the system 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13. 15. 17. 16 Handle Power supply unit (PSU 1) Riser 2 Memory DIMM socket for processor 1 (E,F,G,H) Service tag Cooling fan cage assembly Heat sink for processor 2 Power supply unit (PSU 2) Riser 4 blank System overview 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. 14. 16.
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Figure 12. Inside the system with full length risers 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. Cooling fan cage assembly GPU air shroud Riser 3 Handle Drive backplane 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. Cooling fan GPU air shroud top cover Riser 4 Riser 1 Service tag Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag is used to identify the system.
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Figure 13. Locating the Express Service Code and Service tag 1. Information tag (front view) 3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 5. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label 2. Information tag (back view) 4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date).
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Figure 15. Memory information and system board connectors Figure 16. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 2.
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Figure 17. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 3.5-inch HDD system Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineeringDocs_Documents/en/rail-rack-matrix.pdf.
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3 Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information. Topics: • • • Setting up the system iDRAC configuration Resources to install operating system Setting up the system Perform the following steps to set up the system: Steps 1. Unpack the system. 2. Install the system into the rack.
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Table 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address (continued) Interface Documentation links see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/ sln308699. OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals or for system-specific Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to https://www.dell.
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Resources to install operating system If the system is shipped without an operating system, you can install a supported operating system by using one of the resources provided in the table. For information about how to install the operating system, see the documentation links provided in the table. Table 8. Resources to install the operating system Resource Documentation links iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.
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Table 10. Options to download and install OS drivers Option Documentation Dell EMC support site Downloading drivers and firmware section. iDRAC virtual media Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents.
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4 Installing and removing system components Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety instructions Before working inside your system After working inside your system Recommended tools Cable routing RIO card Optional front bezel System cover Drive backplane cover Control panel Air shroud Cooling fan Side wall brackets Drives Drive backplane Rear drive cage Front PERC module System memory Processor and heat sink Expansion cards and expansion card risers Optional serial
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CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all system bays and fans must be always populated with a component or a blank. NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system. NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one.
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Cable routing Figure 18. 12x 3.5-inch Figure 19. 8 x 3.
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Figure 20. 12 x 3.5-inch with rear hard drives Figure 21. 24 x 2.
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Figure 22. 12 x 3.5-inch with NVMe Figure 23. 24 x 2.
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Figure 24. 16 x 2.5-inch Figure 25. 8 x 2.
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Figure 26. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Figure 27. 8 x 2.
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Figure 28. 16 x 2.5-inch with NVMe and GPUs Figure 29. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe and GPUs RIO card Removing the Rear Input Output (RIO) card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the system board.
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Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the RIO card to the system board. 2. Holding the edges, pull the RIO card to disconnect from the connector on the system board. Figure 30. Removing the RIO card Next steps 1. Replace the RIO card. Installing the RIO card Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the system board.
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Figure 31. Installing the RIO card Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Optional front bezel Removing the front bezel The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Keep the bezel key handy. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1. Unlock the bezel. 2.
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Figure 32. Removing the front bezel Next steps 1. Replace the front bezel. Installing the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Locate and remove the bezel key. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place. 3.
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Figure 33. Installing the front bezel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Steps 1. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position. 2. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back. 3. Lift the cover from the system.
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Figure 34. Removing the system cover Next steps 1. Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.
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Figure 35. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the drive backplane cover. 2. Lift the backplane cover from the system.
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Figure 36. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Replace the drive backplane cover. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Steps 1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2. Slide the drive backplane cover to the front of the system until the drive backplane cover fits into place.
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Figure 37. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Control panel Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the drive backplane cover. If installed, remove the air shroud. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Remove the side wall bracket.
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Figure 38. Removing the right control panel Next steps 1. Replace the right control panel. Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Align and slide the right control panel in the slot on the system. 2. Connect the right control panel cable and VGA cable to the connectors on the system board. 3.
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NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 39. Installing the right control panel Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the side wall bracket. Install the cooling fan assembly. Install the drive backplane cover. If removed, install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the left control panel Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Steps 1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the left control panel and the left control panels cable cover to the system. 3. Hold the left control panel cable, and slide the left control panel out of the system. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove the right control panel from the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps.
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4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the left control panel and the left control panel cable cover to the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 41. Installing the left control panel Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the side wall bracket. Install the cooling fan assembly. Install the drive backplane cover. If removed, install the air shroud.
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Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system. Figure 42. Removing the air shroud Next steps 1.
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2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated. Figure 43. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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Figure 44. Removing the GPU air shroud Next steps 1. Replace the air shroud. Installing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Align the slot on the GPU air shroud with the standoff on the system. 2. Lower the GPU air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
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Figure 45. Installing the GPU air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.
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Figure 46. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps 1. Replace the GPU air shroud top cover. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the GPU air shroud. 2. Lower the top cover into the GPU air shroud until it is firmly seated.
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Figure 47. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Cooling fan Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Lift the blue release levers to unlock the cooling fan cage assembly from the system. 2.
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Figure 48. Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps 1. Install the cooling fan cage assembly. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. CAUTION: Ensure that the cables inside the system are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before installing the cooling fan cage assembly. Incorrectly installed cables may get damaged. 2.
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Figure 49. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
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Figure 50. Removing a cooling fan Next steps 1. Replace a cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps Align and slide the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the fan clicks into place. NOTE: The procedure to install standard, high-performance (silver grade), or high-performance (gold grade) fan is same.
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Figure 51. Installing a cooling fan Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Side wall brackets Removing the side wall bracket Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. If installed, remove the front bezel. Remove the backplane cover. If installed, remove the air shroud.
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Figure 52. Removing the side wall bracket Next steps 1. Replace the side wall bracket. Installing the side wall bracket Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. If installed, remove the front bezel. Remove the backplane cover. If installed, remove the air shroud. NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.
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Figure 53. Installing the side wall bracket Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Replace the cooling fan assembly. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the backplane cover. If installed, install the front bezel. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
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Figure 54. Removing a drive blank Next steps 1. Replace the drive blank. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 55. Installing a drive blank Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive carrier Prerequisites 1.
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CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. For more information about the drives installation or uninstallation requirements, see the operating system's user guide. Steps 1.
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NOTE: Ensure that the drive carrier's release handle is in the open position before inserting the carrier into the slot. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive carrier or remove the drive blank when you want to assemble the drives in to the system. Steps 1. Slide the drive carrier into the drive slot. 2. Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place. Figure 57.
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2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier. Figure 58. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive blank. Steps 1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the carrier. 2.
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Figure 59. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps 1. Install the drive carrier. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 11. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options 3.5-inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane 3.5-inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane PowerEdge R7525 2.5-inch (x8) SAS, SATA or NVMe backplane 2.5-inch (x16) SAS or SATA backplane 2.
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Figure 60. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_CTRL 3. DST_PA1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 5. DST_PA2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 2. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 4. DST_PB1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 6. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 7. DST_PB2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) Figure 61. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 62. 12x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_DST_SB1 2. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 3.
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Figure 63. 16 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_DST_SB1 (backplane to front PERC) 3. BP_PWR_CTRL (front PERC power and control signal) 2. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 4. BP_DST_SA1 (backplane to front PERC) Figure 64. 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. DST_PB6 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 3. DST_PB5 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 5. 7. 9. 11.
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Removing the drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can reinstall them in the same location. NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
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Next steps 1. Replace the drive backplane. Installing the drive backplane Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the backplane cover. If installed,remove the air shroud. Remove all the drives. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
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5. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connector on the system board. 6. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connector on the backplane. 7. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Rear drive cage Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove all the drives.
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Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the expansion card risers. Steps 1. Align and lower the rear drive module with the guide on the system board. 2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws that secures the rear drive module into the system. Figure 69. Installing the 4 x 2.
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Steps 1. Loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive cage to the system. 2. Push the guide hole tab to release the rear drive cage from the system and lift the rear drive cage away from the system. Figure 70. Removing the rear drive cage Next steps 1. Replace the rear drive cage. Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1.
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Figure 71. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace the expansion card riser, if needed. Connect all the cables to the rear drive cage. Install all the drives. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Front PERC module Removing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
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Figure 72. Removing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. Replace the front mounting front PERC module. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the backplane cover. If installed, remove the air shroud. Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1.
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Figure 73. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Reconnect all the required cables. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
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Figure 74. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. Replace the rear mounting front PERC module. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the backplane cover. If installed, remove the air shroud. Remove the drive backplane.
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Figure 75. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the drive backplane. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R7525 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are started by the processor.
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Figure 76. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 12.
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General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory. If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory. This section provides information on the memory population rules and about the non-uniform memory access (NUMA) for single or dual processor system.
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● During boot, if the selected NPSx option is not allowed for the model number (for example, if the processor model number changes between reboot), system will halt at the end of POST with UEFI0388 message displayed. On the next reboot, the system will fall back to NPS1 default setting.
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Table 16. Optimal NPS configuration (continued) Number of DIMMs per processor NPS 0 1 2 4 5 X 6 X 7 X 8 X X 9 X 10 X 11 X 12 X 13 X 14 X 15 X 16 ● ● ● ● ● ● X X Recommended NPS setting is marked by X that indicate optimal performance. NPS0 is only available for dual processor systems and is the preferred setting. The NPS setting that are blank are functional. However, indicate non-optimal performance. BIOS default NPS setting is 1.
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Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them.
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CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts. 2. If a memory module is installed in the socket, remove it. 3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. NOTE: Ensure the memory socket ejectors are fully open.
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Processor and heat sink Removing a heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud. WARNING: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
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Removing the liquid cooling heat sink modules Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud. WARNING: The liquid cooling heat sink modules and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them. Steps 1.
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Figure 80. Removing the liquid cooling heat sink modules Next steps 1. If you are uninstalling a faulty heat sink, replace the liquid cooling heat sink modules, else remove the processor. Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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Figure 81. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting the blue latches. Figure 82. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame.
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Figure 83. Removing the processor tray Next steps 1. Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the heat sink. Steps 1. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated.
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Figure 84. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 85. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated. The three screws are tightened to a torque value of 12.0 ± 1.2 lbf-in. NOTE: The screw numbers are marked on the force plate.
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Figure 86. Securing the force plate Next steps 1. Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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Figure 87. Applying thermal grease CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board. NOTE: The A1 extrusion on the L-type heat sink should face towards the system side. 4.
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Figure 88. Installing the heat sink Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27. Installing the liquid cooling heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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3. Route the liquid cooling tubes through the rear exit point next to the I/O function panel. Ensure the routing follows the numbered labels on the tube and liquid cooling ring holder (1, 2). 4. Connect the liquid cooling detection cable to the RIO card connector. 5. Insert the rubber rings on the tubes on to the rubber holder. 6. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the captive screw on the liquid cooling ring holder to secure it in place. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps.
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Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 17.
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Table 21. Configuration 3-1: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Full Length) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal 1 QLogic (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal 1 Broadcom (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal 1 Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal 1 FOXCONN (External adapter - Low Profile) 3, 6 2 Dell BOSS S2 Adapter (Low Profile) Internal 1 Dell BOSS Adapter (Low Profile) 3, 6 1 Samsung (PCIe SSD) 3, 6 2 Intel (PCIe SSD) 3, 6 2 Table 22. Configuration 3-1.
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Table 23. Configuration 3-2: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Half Length) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) INT 1 FOXCONN (External adapter - Low Profile) 2, 5, 7 2 FOXCONN (External adapter - Low Profile) 3, 6 2 Dell BOSS S2 Adapter (Low Profile) Internal 1 Dell BOSS Adapter (Low Profile) 2, 5, 7 1 Dell BOSS Adapter (Low Profile) 3, 6 1 Samsung (PCIe SSD) 3, 6, 2, 5, 7 5 Intel (PCIe SSD) 3, 6, 2, 5, 7 5 Table 24.
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Table 26.
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Table 26. Configuration 5-1: R1B+R3A+R4B (FL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority CRD,NTWK,QLGC,LP,10G,2P, BT QLogic NIC: 10Gb 9100 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,25G, QLogic 2P,S28 OCP: 25Gb 10900 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,10G, 2P,BT QLogic OCP: 10Gb 11800 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,10G, 2P,SF+ QLogic OCP: 10Gb 11900 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,10G, 4P,BT QLogic OCP: 10Gb 12300 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,10G, 4P,SF+ QLogic OCP: 10Gb 12400 KIT,CRD,NVME,1.
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Table 27. Configuration 5-2: R1B+R2B+R3A+R4B (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority CRD,NTWK,SLFR,OCP3,25G, 2P,S28 SolarFlare OCP: 25Gb 5500 Accelerators - FPGAs 1300 ADPT,CRD,FPGA,XLNX,225W Xilinx ,PSV,FH Table 28.
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Table 31. Configuration 8-1: R1A+R2A+R4A (FL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,AD PT Inventec PERC Adapter 2700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSSS2,ADPT,15G Inventec BOSS 13700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14000 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 14100 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14200 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 31. Configuration 8-1: R1A+R2A+R4A (FL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735,O PCIE SSD 15000 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.4,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735 PCIE SSD 15100 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.
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Table 32. Configuration 8-2: R1A+R2A+R4A (HL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14000 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 14100 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14200 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 32. Configuration 8-2: R1A+R2A+R4A (HL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority CRD,NTWK,SLFR,OCP3,25G, 2P,S28 SolarFlare OCP: 25Gb 11100 CRD,NTWK,SLFR,OCP3,25G, 2P,S28 SolarFlare OCP: 25Gb 11200 Accelerators - FPGAs 1300 ADPT,CRD,FPGA,XLNX,225W Xilinx ,PSV,FH Table 33.
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Table 34. Configuration 10: R1B + R2A + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal slot 1 SolarFlare (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal slot 1 Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal slot 1 Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot 1 Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot 1 QLogic (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot 1 Broadcom (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal slot 1 Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal slot 1 Table 35.
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Table 35. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Descrip tion Supplie r Categor Card y Priority Slot Priority Bracket Max # Height of Allowed Cards Standar Card d or Width DSSINF O Card Length Card Height Max PCIe Width KIT,CRD SAMSU ,NVME,6 NG .4,HHHL ,PM1725 B PCIE SSD 12400 3, 6, 4, 5, 7, 8 LP/FH 6 Standar d SW HL LP x8 KIT,CRD SAMSU ,NVME,1 NG .6,HHHL ,PM1735 PCIE SSD 12500 3, 6, 4, 5, 7, 8 LP/FH 6 Standar d SW HL LP x8 KIT,CRD SAMSU ,NVME,1 NG .
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Table 36. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,H840,8GAD,L PV2,18 FOXCONN External Adapter 11300 PWA,CTL,12GB-SASHBA,ADPT,FH FOXCONN External Adapter 11400 PWA,CTL,12GB-SASHBA,ADPT,LPF FOXCONN External Adapter 11500 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 11800 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 11900 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 12000 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 37. Configuration12-2:R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A (HL) (continued) Agile description Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GBNV, Inventec FPERC Front PERC 1900 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,AD PT,V2 Inventec PERC Adapter 2600 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,AD PT Inventec PERC Adapter 2700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSSS2,ADPT,15G Inventec BOSS 13700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14000 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 14100 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 37. Configuration12-2:R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A (HL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735 PCIE SSD 14900 KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735,O PCIE SSD 15000 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.4,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735 PCIE SSD 15100 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.
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Table 38. Configuration13-1: R1A+R2A+R3A (FL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 14300 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14400 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 38. Configuration13-1: R1A+R2A+R3A (FL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,10G, 4P,SF+ QLogic OCP: 10Gb 12600 KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HHHL,PM 1725B SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 14600 KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1725B PCIE SSD 14700 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.4,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1725B PCIE SSD 14800 KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HHHL,PM 1735 SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 14900 KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HHHL,PM 1735,O SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 15000 KIT,CRD,NVME,3.
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Table 39. Configuration13-2: R1A+R2A+R3A (HL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,FP ERC,V3 Inventec Front PERC 1700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,FP ERC,V2 Inventec Front PERC 1800 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GBNV, Inventec FPERC Front PERC 1900 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,AD PT,V2 Inventec PERC Adapter 2600 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,AD PT Inventec PERC Adapter 2700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSSS2,ADPT,15G Inventec BOSS 13700 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 39. Configuration13-2: R1A+R2A+R3A (HL) (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735 PCIE SSD 14900 KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735,O PCIE SSD 15000 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.4,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG 1735 PCIE SSD 15100 KIT,CRD,NVME,6.
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Table 40. Configuration 14: R1B+R2A+R3B (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14000 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S ATA,LP Inventec BOSS 14100 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S ATA,FH Inventec BOSS 14200 ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.
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Table 40. Configuration 14: R1B+R2A+R3B (continued) Agile description Supplier Category Card priority CRD,NTWK,SLFR,OCP3,25G, 2P,S28 SolarFlare OCP: 25Gb 11100 CRD,NTWK,SLFR,OCP3,25G, 2P,S28 SolarFlare OCP: 25Gb 11200 Accelerators - FPGAs N/A ADPT,CRD,FPGA,XLNX,225W Xilinx ,PSV,FH Removing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3.
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Figure 91. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) 3. For Riser 3, loosen the captive screw, and then press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. Figure 92. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) 4. For Riser 4, loosen the captive screw on the riser, and then press the blue release tab on the riser, and holding the touch point lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
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Figure 93. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. Replace the expansion card riser. Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. Steps 1.
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Figure 94. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Figure 95.
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Figure 96. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Figure 97.
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Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
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Figure 99. Installing the filler bracket Next steps 1. If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
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Figure 100. Removing the filler bracket 3. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser. 4. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. 5. Close the expansion card retention latch. 6. Push the black card holder to hold the card in the riser. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 101.
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2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover. Steps 1. To remove expansion card Riser 1A: a. Loosen the captive screws on the riser. b. Press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. c. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the system board. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
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Figure 103. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3A) 3. To remove expansion card Riser 4A: a. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the system board. b. Loosen the captive screw. c. Press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. Figure 104.
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Next steps 1. Replace the full length expansion card riser. Installing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If removed, install the GPU into the expansion card risers. Steps 1. To install the full length expansion card Risers 1A and 3A: a. Connect the GPU cable to the system board. b.
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Figure 106. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3A) 2. To install the full length expansion card Riser 4A: a. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. b. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector. c. Tighten the captive screw on the riser. d. Connect the GPU cable to the system board. Figure 107.
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Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. If removed, install the GPU air shroud . Install the GPU air shroud top cover. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing a GPU Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
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2. To remove the GPU from Riser 3 and 4: a. b. c. d. e. Slide the expansion card latch on the riser. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the GPU card. Press the button, and pull the black card holder before removing the GPU card from the riser. Open the expansion card holder latch on the riser. Hold the GPU card by the edges and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the GPU card connector on the riser. Figure 109. Removing GPU 3 and 4 3.
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Figure 110. Installing the metal filler bracket Next steps 1. Replace the GPU. Installing a GPU Prerequisites WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
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Figure 111. Removing the metal filler bracket 2. To install the GPU on Riser 1: a. b. c. d. e. 172 Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. Insert the GPU into the riser until it is fully seated. Close the expansion card holder latch. Press the black card holder latch on the GPU and riser to secure the GPU card to the riser. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU card.
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Figure 112. Installing GPU on Riser 1 3. To install the GPU on Riser 3 and 4: a. b. c. d. e. f. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. Insert the GPU into the riser until it is fully seated. Close the expansion card holder latch. Press the black card holder latch on the GPU and riser to secure the GPU card to the riser. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU card. Slide back the expansion card latch on the riser.
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Figure 113. Installing GPU on Riser 3 and Riser 4 Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If removed, install the GPU air shroud . Install the GPU air shroud top cover. Install the full length expansion card riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Optional serial COM port Removing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Figure 114. Removing the Serial COM port 2. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the serial port. Figure 115. Removing the Serial COM port Next steps 1. Replace the serial COM port.
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Installing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove expansion card riser. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the connector on the rear I/O board. Steps 1. Open the latch on the expansion card riser and remove the filler bracket from the expansion card riser (Riser 3). Figure 116. Installing the Serial COM port 2.
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Figure 117. Installing the Serial COM port Next steps 1. Reconnect the serial COM port cable to the connector on the rear I/O board. 2. Install the expansion card riser. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Optional IDSDM module Removing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3.
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Figure 118. Removing the IDSDM module Next steps 1. Replace the IDSDM module. Installing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM connector on the system board. NOTE: Ensure to install the IDSDM module in the IDSDM/USB card slot and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector slot.
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Figure 119. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps 1. Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the Micro-SD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. MicroSD card Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3.
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Figure 120. Removing the MicroSD card Next steps 1. Replace the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
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Figure 121. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps 1. Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the BOSS card. The BOSS card removal is similar to removing expansion card from the expansion card riser. Steps 1.
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Figure 122. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the BOSS card. Removing BOSS card is similar to removing expansion card from the expansion card riser. Steps 1. Align the M.2 SSD module at an angle with the BOSS card connector. 2. Insert the M.
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Figure 123. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. Installing the BOSS is similar to installing expansion card into the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27. BOSS S2 card (optional) Removing the BOSS card filler Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the safety instructions. Steps Press and pull the BOSS card filler out from the BOSS S2 controller card module bay.
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Figure 124. Removing the BOSS card filler Next steps 1. Replace the BOSS card filler or BOSS S2 controller card module. Installing the BOSS card filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Steps Align the BOSS card filler with the BOSS S2 controller card module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Figure 125.
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Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Pull and lift the BOSS S2 card carrier retention latch lock to open. 2. Slide the BOSS S2 card carrier out. Figure 126. Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS S2 card carrier. 4.
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Figure 128. Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module 7. Remove the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 129. Removing the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module Next steps 1. Replace the BOSS S2 controller card module or Replace the BOSS card filler Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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Steps 1. Connect the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 130. Connecting the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module 2. Align the BOSS S2 controller card module at an angle with the controller card module slot. 3. Insert the BOSS S2 controller card module and push the controller card module towards the back of the chassis until it is secured. 4.
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Figure 132. Installing the M.2 SSD 9. Slide the BOSS S2 card carrier into the BOSS S2 controller card module slot. 10. Close the BOSS S2 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place. Figure 133. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
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according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions. that came with your system for more information. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from the expansion cards. Remove the expansion card risers. Steps 1. To remove the battery: a. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
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Figure 135. Removing the system battery Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the expansion card risers. If applicable, connect the cables to one or more expansion cards. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a. Enter the System Setup, while booting, by pressing F2. b. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. c. Exit the System Setup. d.
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Figure 136. Removing the internal USB card Next steps 1. Replace the internal USB card. Installing the internal USB card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the expansion card risers. Steps 1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card. NOTE: Ensure to install the internal USB card in the IDSDM/USB card slot and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector slot. 2.
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Figure 137. Installing the internal USB card Next steps 1. Install the expansion card risers. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Intrusion switch module Removing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2.
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Figure 138. Removing the intrusion switch module Next steps 1. Replace the intrusion switch module. Installing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the expansion card riser. NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.
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Figure 139. Installing the intrusion switch module Next steps 1. Install the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Optional OCP card Removing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1. Open the blue latch to disengage the OCP card. 2.
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Figure 140. Removing the OCP card 4. If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket . Figure 141. Installation of filler bracket Next steps 1. Replace the OCP card.
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Installing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1. If installed, remove the filler bracket. Figure 142. Removal of filler bracket 2. Open the blue latch on the system board. 3. Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system. 4. Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board. 5.
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Figure 143. Installing the OCP card Next steps 1. Install the expansion card riser 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Power supply unit NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.
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Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Steps Pull the blank out of the system. CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second PSU. Next steps 1. Replace the PSU blank or PSU. Installing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites 1.
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Figure 144. Removing a power supply unit Next steps 1. Replace the PSU or install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power. NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label. 3. Remove the PSU blank.
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Figure 145. Installing a power supply unit Next steps 1. If you have unlatched or removed the cable management accessory, re-install or relatch it. For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
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2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module. 3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector. 4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board. 5. Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board. Installing the TPM Steps 1. To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector. 2.
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3. From the TPM Security option, select On. 4. Save the settings. 5. Restart your system. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key.
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Figure 147. Removing the system board Next steps 1. Install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3.
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Figure 148. Installing the system board Next steps 1. Replace the following components: a. Trusted Platform Module (TPM). NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board. b. IDSDM module (if installed). c. Internal USB card (if installed). d. Power supply units (PSU). e. OCP card (if installed). f. Processor. g. Heat sink. h. Memory modules. i. Cooling fan cage assembly. j. Air shroud (if installed). k. Rear drive cage. 2. Reconnect all cables to the system board.
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BIOS detects a new system board, and the Service Tag in the backup Flash drive device is different, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. About this task Below is a list of options available: 1. Restore the Service Tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y. 2. Go to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N. 3. Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10.
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Figure 149. Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps 1. Replace the LOM card and rear I/O board. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. Remove the system board. Steps 1. Align the connectors and slots on the LOM card or rear I/O board with the connector and standoffs on the system board. 2.
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Figure 150. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
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5 Upgrade Kits The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits. Table 41. Upgrade kits Kits Part number Related links to service instructions Bezel JYPW8/MPW3H (LCD) See Installing the front bezel Boss See Installing the M.
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NOTE: To enable the BOSS S2 in the system, ensure that the BIOS firmware version is 1.5.5 and iDRAC firmware version is 4.30.30.30 or later. Before you begin the installation or removal process, follow the safety guidelines and before working inside the system instructions. Table 42. BOSS S2 kit components R7525 (quantity) Components in kit NA BOSS cover 1 M3 x 0.05 x 4.5 mm screws 1 BOSS signal cable 1 BOSS power cable 1 BOSS-S2 controller card module 1 or 2* BOSS-S2 card carrier 1 or 2* M.
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Figure 152. Installing the BOSS blank To install the BOSS S2 controller card module: 1. Install the BOSS S2 controller card. To install the BOSS S2 controller card, see installing the BOSS S2 controller card module steps 1 to 4. 2. Install the M.2 SSD. To install the M.2 SSD, see installing the BOSS S2 controller card module steps 5 to 9. NOTE: Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier does not require the system to be powered off.
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GPU kit WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products. The GPU FL kit, HL kit, and the GPU power cable kit are three different kits available for the Customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components are available. Table 43.
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Table 44. Cooling fan and foam requirement matrix System configuration Cooling fan Foam requirement No backplane High performance (silver grade) fan Not required 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe High performance (silver grade) fan Not required 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA High performance (silver grade) fan Not required 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 NVMe High-performance (gold grade) fan Required 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe High-performance (gold grade) fan Required 8 x 3.
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Figure 153. Installing Mylar foam on the system cover After installing, follow the after working inside the system instructions.
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IDSDM kit The IDSDM kit contains one IDSDM card. For installation procedure of IDSDM, see installing the IDSDM module section. NOTE: Ensure to install the IDSDM module in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port. Figure 154.
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Internal USB card kit The internal USB card kit contains one internal USB card. For installation of internal USB card, see installing the internal USB card section. NOTE: Ensure to install the internal USB card in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port. Figure 155. Internal USB card port information Serial COM port kit The serial COM port kit contains the components listed in the table. Table 47.
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6 Jumpers and connectors This section provides essential and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and reset the passwords. To install components and cables correctly, you must be able to identify the connectors on the system board. Topics: • • • System board connectors System board jumper settings Disabling a forgotten password System board connectors Figure 156.
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Table 48. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description 2. IO_RISER4 (CPU2) Riser 4 3. SL6_CPU2_PB4 PCIe/NVMe connector 6 4. IO_RISER3 (CPU2) Riser 3 5. SIG_PWR_3 GPU power 6. J_R3_PCIE_PWR Riser 3 power connector 7. Rear I/O connector Rear I/O connector 8. Coin cell battery Coin cell battery 9. IO_RISER2_A (CPU1) Riser 2 IO_RISER2_B (CPU2) 10. OCP NIC 3.0 connector OCP NIC 3.0 connector 11. J_TPM TPM 12.
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Table 48. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description 36. B16, B8, B15, B7, B14, B4, B13, B3 DIMMs for processor 2 channels E, F, G, H 37. SL1_CPU2_PB3_XB2 XGMI/NVMe connector 1 38. FAN_2U2 Fan 2 39. CPU2 Processor 2 40. FAN_2U1_1U1/2 Fan 1 41. B1, B9, B2, B10, B5, B11, B6, B12 DIMMs for processor 2 channels A, B, C, D 42 .
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NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4. NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 4 and 6, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots. 5. Reconnect the system and all the attached peripherals. 6. Power off the system. 7. Remove the system cover. 8.
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7 System diagnostics and indicator codes This section describes the diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup.
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Table 50. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action Electrical indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit (PSU) or voltage regulator). Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the PSU. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
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iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of the system. Table 52. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Condition code Corrective action Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is powered off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to power on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature. If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left control panel flex cable and check.
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LCD panel The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires attention. The LCD panel is used to configure or view the iDRAC IP address of the system. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up.. The LCD panel is available only on the optional front bezel.
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c. Select the Home icon. d. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu. Setup menu NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action. Table 55. Setup menu Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view domain addresses.
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NIC indicator codes Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network. Figure 160. NIC indicator codes 1. Link LED indicator 2. Activity LED indicator Table 57. NIC indicator codes NIC indicator codes Condition Link and activity indicators are off.
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Table 58. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.
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Table 59. DC PSU status indicator codes (continued) Power indicator codes Condition CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power. CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and an unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or conversely, you must power off the system.
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Using system diagnostics If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the issue.
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Table 61. System diagnostic controls (continued) Menu Description Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
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8 Getting help Topics: • • • • Recycling or End-of-Life service information Contacting Dell Accessing system information by using QRL Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Recycling or End-of-Life service information Take back and recycling services are offered for this product in certain countries. If you want to dispose of system components, visit www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide and select the relevant country.
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● ● ● ● How-to videos Reference materials, including the Installation and Service Manual, and mechanical overview The system service tag to quickly access the specific hardware configuration and warranty information A direct link to Dell to contact technical assistance and sales teams Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/qrl, and navigate to your specific product or 2. Use your smart phone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your system or in the Quick Resource Locator section.
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9 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: ● From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. 2. Click the required product or product version. NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system. 3. On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
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Table 62. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued) Task Document Location For information about earlier versions of the iDRAC documents. www.dell.com/idracmanuals To identify the version of iDRAC available on your system, on the iDRAC web interface, click ?> About. Managing your system For information about installing the operating system, see the operating system documentation. www.dell.