Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E30S Series Regulatory Type: E30S002 April 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview................................................................. 7 Supported configurations for the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system.................................................................. 7 Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 9 Status LED indicators...........................................................
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................ 40 Removing a drive carrier.............................................................................................................................................41 Installing a drive carrier..............................................................................................................................................
Installing the MicroSD card.......................................................................................................................................80 Optional IDSDM or vFlash module................................................................................................................................. 81 Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card......................................................................................................
Documentation feedback................................................................................................................................................112 Accessing system information by using QRL.............................................................................................................112 Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system...................................................................113 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist .............
1 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system is a dual-socket, 5U rackable tower server that supports up to: ● ● ● ● ● Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors 16 DIMM slots 4 or 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive or SSDs, or 16 x 2.
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Front view of the system The front view displays the features available on the front of the system. Figure 2. Front panel view of 4 x 3.5-inch cabled drive system Table 1. Front panel features (continued) Item Components 1 Power button Icon Description 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 an ACPIcompliant operating system.
Table 1. Front panel features Item Components Icon Description turning on the system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and to access BIOS using the step through mode. 3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
Figure 3. Front panel view of 8 x 3.5-inch hot swappable drive system Table 2. Front panel features Item Components 1 Power button Icon Description 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 an ACPIcompliant operating system. 2 System identification button 3 Status LED indicator panel The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back of the systems.
Table 2. Front panel features Item Components Icon Description 4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. 5 USB port 2.0 The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect USB devices to the system. 6 USB port 3.0 The USB port is USB 3.
Table 3. Front panel features Item Components Icon Description 3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. 4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on.
Figure 5. Front panel view of 16 x 2.5-inch hot swappable drive system Table 4. Front panel features Item Components 1 Power button Icon Description 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 an ACPIcompliant operating system. 2 System identification button 3 Status LED indicator panel 14 The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back of the systems.
Table 4. Front panel features Item Components Icon Description 4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. 5 USB port 2.0 The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect USB devices to the system. 6 USB port 3.0 The USB port is USB 3.
Table 5. Status LED indicators and descriptions Icon Description Condition Corrective action ● If the drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system, and enter the host adapter configuration utility. Electrical indicator Temperature 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. The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences a thermal error.
Drive indicator codes Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the status of the drive. The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is in use or not. The status LED indicator indicates the power condition of the drive. Figure 8. Drive indicators 1. Drive activity LED indicator 2. Drive status LED indicator 3.
Figure 9. Back view of the system with optional redundant cooling fan Table 8. Features available on the back view Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 1 Power supply unit (2) N/A For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. 2 iDRAC9 dedicated network port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Table 8. Features available on the back view Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description 7 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. 8 System identification button The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back of the systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the system ID button.
Figure 11. AC PSU status indicator 1. AC PSU status indicator/handle Table 10. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU, and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU. Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord, or unplug the PSU when updating firmware.
Figure 12. Locating Service Tag of your system 1. Information tag (top view) 3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 5. Service Tag 2. Information tag (back view) 4.
System information label 22 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview Figure 13.
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2 Initial system setup and configuration Topics: • • • Setting up your system iDRAC configuration Options to install the operating system Setting up your system Perform the following steps to set up your system: Steps 1. Unpack the system. 2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3. Connect the peripherals to the system. 4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet. 5.
Log in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as: ● iDRAC user ● Microsoft Active Directory user ● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the system Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –root and calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
Table 12. Firmware and drivers Methods Location Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals Downloading drivers and firmware Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Prerequisites Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.
3 Installing and removing system components Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety instructions Before working inside your system After working inside your system Recommended tools Optional front bezel System feet Inside the system Caster wheels – optional System cover Air shroud Drives Optical drives and tape drives Cabled drives Drive backplane System memory Cooling fans Optional internal USB memory key Expansion card holder Expansion cards M.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system. CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a component or a blank. Before working inside your system Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals. 2.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel. 2. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. 3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system. 4. Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system, and pull the bezel away from the system. Figure 15. Removing the front bezel Installing the front bezel Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Locate and remove the bezel key.
Figure 16. Installing the front bezel System feet Removing the system feet Prerequisites NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the system feet only when you are converting the system from the tower mode to the rack mode, or when you are replacing the system feet with the wheel assembly. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3. Rotate the system feet inward.
Figure 17. Removing the system feet Next steps If applicable, install the system feet or the caster wheel assembly. Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Install the feet on a stand-alone tower system to provide stability to the system. An unstable system might tip over and cause injury to the user or damage to the system. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Place the system on its side, on a flat, stable surface. Steps 1.
Figure 18. Installing the system feet Next steps 1. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and rotate the system feet outward. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Inside the system NOTE: Components that are hot swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue.
Figure 19. Inside the system - Cabled drive system 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. release latch cable retention lock power supply unit cage processor 2 socket cabled drive cage 2. 4. 6. 8. drive cage cabled power supply unit fan processor 1 Figure 20. Inside the system - hot swappable drive system 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. processor 2 socket 8. processor 1 9. backplane Caster wheels – optional Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3. Extend the wheels beyond the edge of the surface. Steps 1. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the front wheel unit to the base of the system. 2.
2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3. If installed, remove the system feet. Steps 1. Align the two retention hooks on the rear wheel unit with the two slots on the base of the system, and insert the hooks into the slots. 2. Push the rear wheel unit toward the back of the system and using a Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the unit in place using a single screw. 3.
Steps 1. Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position. 2. Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover. Figure 23. Removing the system cover Next steps Install the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the slots on the chassis.
Figure 24. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. If removed, install the bezel. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. Turn on the system, including all attached peripherals.
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 Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Holding the touch points at the center of the air shroud, lift the shroud from the system. NOTE: Systems with x16 hard-drive backplanes use a different air shroud.
NOTE: When the cooling shroud is properly seated, the chassis intrusion-switch on the cooling shroud connects to the chassis intrusion-switch connector on the system board. Figure 26. Installing the air shroud Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Drives are supplied in hot swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive slots.
Figure 27. Removing a drive blank Next steps 1. Install a drive or a drive blank. Installing a drive blank The procedure for installing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps If removed, install the bezel. Removing a drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If applicable, remove the front bezel. 3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
Installing a drive carrier Prerequisites 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: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier. NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to remove the drive. 2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to remove the drive. 2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier. When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is flush with the back of the drive carrier. 3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws. Figure 32. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.
Figure 33. Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter Next steps Install a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable drive carrier. Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
Figure 34. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier from the system. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier. NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.
Figure 35. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier Next steps Install the 3.5-inch drive carrier or install the 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Remove the 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter. Steps 1. Insert the 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.
Figure 36. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier Next steps 1. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. Optical drives and tape drives Removing the optical or tape drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If applicable, remove the front bezel. Steps 1.
Figure 37. Removing the optical drive or tape drive blank Next steps 1. Install the optical drive cage or tape drive. 2. If applicable, install the bezel. Installing the optical or tape drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If applicable, remove the front bezel. Steps 1. Align the guide on the drive blank with the slot on drive bay. 2. Slide the drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
Figure 38. Installing the optical or tape drive blank Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. If applicable, install the bezel. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive Prerequisites NOTE: The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive. 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 front bezel. Steps 1.
Figure 39. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive Next steps Install the optical drive cage or tape drive. Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Prerequisites NOTE: The procedure to install the optical drive cage is the same as installing the tape drive. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Unpack and prepare the drive for installation. For instructions, see the documentation that shipped with the drive.
Figure 40. Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. If applicable, install the bezel. Cabled drives CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure. Removing the internal hard drive bay Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3.
Figure 41. Removing the internal hard drive bay Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the internal hard drive bay Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps 1. Align the internal hard-drive bay with the tabs on the chassis and slide the internal hard drive bay into the chassis. 2.
Figure 42. Installing the internal hard drive bay Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive(s). Removing a cabled drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the internal drive bay. Steps 1. Remove the four screws securing the drive to the internal drive bay. 2.
Figure 43. Removing a cabled drive Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. Install the internal drive bay into the chassis. 3. If disconnected, reconnect the power and data cable(s) to the remaining drive(s) in the internal drive bay. Installing a cabled drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the internal drive bay. Steps 1.
Figure 44. Installing a cabled drive Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the internal drive bay into the chassis. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Enter System Setup and ensure that the drive controller is enabled. Exit System Setup and restart the system. Install any software required for operating the drive as described in the documentation for the drive.
Figure 45. x8 drive backplane 1. ODD power connector 3. backplane sideband signal connector 5. Mini SAS SAS_B0 2. backplane P4 power connector 4.
Figure 46. x16 drive backplane 1. 3. 5. 7. 58 backplane P4 power connector backplane power connector for optical and tape drives Mini SAS HD SAS_A0 I2C Connector Installing and removing system components 2. backplane power connector 4. signal connector 6.
Backplane cable routing Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane 1. cable retention latch 3. SATA cable (BP: BP_B0 to MB: SATA_B) 2. SATA cable (BP: BP_A0 to MB: SATA_A) 4. drive backplane Figure 47. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with internal PERC 1. cable retention latch 2.
3. SAS cable (BP: BP_B0 to internal PERC) 5. drive backplane 4. internal PERC Figure 48. Cable routing -16 x 2.5 inch drive backplane with internal PERC 1. cable retention latch 3. SAS cable (BP: BP_B0 to internal PERC) 5. drive backplane 60 Installing and removing system components 2. SAS cable (BP: BP_A0 to internal PERC) 4.
Figure 49. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5 inch cabled HDD 1. cable retention latch 2. signal cable 3. cabled HDD Removing a hard drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Figure 50. Removing a backplane Next steps Install a hard drive backplane. Installing a hard drive backplane Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. If installed, remove the front bezel. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Use the hooks at the base of the system as guides to align the hard drive backplane. 2.
Figure 51. Installing a hard drive backplane Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the air shroud. Install the drives into their original slots. If applicable, install the bezel. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge systems support DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. Your system contains 16 memory sockets.
Figure 52. System memory view Table 13. Memory channels Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Processor 1 Slots A1 and A7 Slots A2 and A8 Slots A3 Slots A4 and A9 Slots A5 and A10 Slots A6 Processor 2 Slots B1 Slots B2 Slots B3 Slots B4 Slots B5 Slots B6 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations: Table 14. Memory population DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel RDIMM 1 2 64 Voltage 1.
Table 14. Memory population DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel LRDIMM 1 2 Voltage 1.2 V Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/ Channel 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory.
Table 15. Memory operating modes Memory Operating Mode Description Optimizer Mode The Optimizer Mode if enabled, the DRAM controllers operate independently in the 64-bit mode and provide optimized memory performance. Mirror Mode The Mirror Mode if enabled, the system maintains two identical copies of data in memory, and the total available system memory is one half of the total installed physical memory. Half of the installed memory is used to mirror the active memory modules.
Table 16. Memory population rules Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information NOTE: Odd number of DIMMs will result in unbalanced memory configurations, which in turn will result in performance loss. It is recommended to populate all memory channels identically with identical DIMMs for best performance. ● Optimizer population order is not traditional for 4 and 8 DIMM installations of single processor.
Table 16. Memory population rules (continued) Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information Single rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, B{3}... Populate in this order, odd amount per processor allowed. Requires two ranks or more per channel. Multi rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, B{3}... Populate in this order, odd amount per processor allowed. Requires three ranks or more per channel.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets. Steps 1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
Cooling fans Removing the internal cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. The system can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data. CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1.
4. Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board. Figure 56. Installing the internal cooling fan Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the external cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1.
Installing the external cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Route the external cooling fan power cable into the system through the slot at the back of the chassis. 2. Align and insert the lower and upper hooks on the external cooling fan into the corresponding slots at the back of the chassis. 3. Use the four screws to secure the external cooling fan to the chassis. 4.
Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Expansion card holder Removing the expansion card holder Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps Press the tab and remove the expansion-card holder from the chassis. Figure 59.
Figure 60. Installing the expansion card holder Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. Install the air shroud. Expansion cards Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 17.
Table 18. Expansion card configuration: 1 processor Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed NIC(Broadcom) 4,5,2 3 Card, Network ((Broadcom/Intel/Emulex, Qlogic) 4,5,2 3 BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) 4,5,2 3 Table 19. Expansion card configuration - 2 processors Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed GPGPU (NVIDIA, AMD) 3 1 Card, Network (Broadcom, Intel) 1,2,4,5,3 5 NIC(Intel) 1,2,4,5,3 5 PERC9/ 9.
2. Press the expansion card latch and push down the latch to open it. 3. Hold the expansion card by its edge, and pull the card up to remove it from the expansion card connector and the system. 4. Install the filler brackets by performing the following steps: a. Align the slot on the filler bracket with the tab on the expansion card slot. b. Press the expansion card latch till the filler bracket locks into place.
Steps 1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. 2. Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot you want to install the expansion card. 3. Remove the existing expansion card or filler bracket from the expansion card holder. NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD 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 the air shroud. Remove the BOSS card. NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card. Steps 1. Loosen the screw and lift the retention strap that secures the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card. 2. Lift the M.
Steps 1. Connect the M.2 SSD module to the connector on the BOSS card. 2. Place the retention strap on the M.2 SSD module, and tighten the screw to secure the module. Figure 66. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card. 2. Install the applicable air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Figure 67. Removing the MicroSD card NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2. Install a MicroSD card. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
Figure 68. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM or vFlash module Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Install the air shroud. Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.
Figure 69. Removing the optional IDSDM/vFlash card NOTE: There are two dip switches on the IDSDM/vFlash card for write-protection. Next steps Install the optional IDSDM/vFlash card. Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board. To locate IDSDM/vFlash connector, see Jumpers and connectors. 2. Align the IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board. 3.
Figure 70. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card Next steps 1. Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD 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. Processors and heat sinks Removing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it. 1.
Figure 71. Removing the processor and heat sink module Next steps Install the processor and heat sink module. Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites NOTE: Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. This procedure is not required when replacing a system board. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal. 3. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink. Figure 72. Loosening the processor bracket 4. Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray. 5. Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.
Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Place the processor in the processor tray. NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor. 2. Flex the outer edges of the bracket around the processor ensuring that the processor is locked into the clips on the bracket.
Figure 75. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor 5. Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink. NOTE: ● Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink. ● Do not press on the heat sink fins. ● Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat sink onto the processor and bracket.
Figure 76. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps 1. Install the processor and heat sink module. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2.
NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components. 2. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place. 3. Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below: a. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns). b. Tighten the second screw completely. c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
Power supply units NOTE: For more information, see the PowerEdge T440 Technical Specs at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label. For example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. Mixing PSUs will result in mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
Figure 79. Installing a power supply unit blank Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: The system needs one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2.
Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 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. Steps Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. Figure 81. Installing a power supply unit Next steps 1.
Figure 82. Removing a cabled PSU Next steps 1. Install a cabled power supply unit. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing a cabled power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Unpack the replacement power supply unit (PSU). Steps 1. Slide the new PSU into the PSU cage until the PSU is fully seated. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the PSU to the chassis. 3.
Figure 83. Installing a cabled PSU Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Power interposer board Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the power interposer board, you must remove the power supply units (PSUs) or PSU blank from the system before removing the power interposer board (PIB). 3.
Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3.
Control panel assembly Removing the control panel assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures control panel to the chassis. 2. Disconnect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable from the system board. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cables as it can damage the connectors. 3.
Steps 1. Replace the blank information tag in the new control panel with the information tag retained from the old control panel. Figure 89. Installing the information tag Figure 90. Installing the control panel assembly 2. To install the information tag, push the information tag into the control-panel slot. 3. Connect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable to the control panel assembly. 4. Align and insert the control panel into the control panel slot in the chassis. 5.
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. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drives.
Figure 91. System board screws 3. Holding the post, incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
Figure 92. Removing the system board Next steps Replace or Install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Unpack the new system board assembly. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the system. 2.
Figure 93. Installing the system board 4. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the system board to the chassis with screws. Next steps 1. Replace the following: a. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) b. Memory modules c. Processors and heat sink modules d. Internal USB key e. vFlash/IDSDM module f. Integrated storage controller card g. Expansion cards, if installed h. Expansion card holder i. GPU card holder j. Air shroud 2. Reconnect all cables to the system board.
● Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y ● Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N. ● Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10 NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. ● To restore the system configuration data, press Y ● To use the default configuration settings, press N NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots.
Removing the TPM Steps 1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. 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.
6. Restart your system. 7. Enter System Setup again. 8. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings. 9. From the Intel TXT option, select On. Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode Your system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode.
Next steps 1. Install the system cover. 2. Install the system in the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation Guide that is shipped with your system. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Updating the system BIOS About this task To update the system BIOS, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Copy the system BIOS update file on a USB device. 2. Plug in the USB device into any of the USB ports on your system. 3. Power on your system. 4.
4 Jumpers and connectors This topic provides specific information about the jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords. You must know the connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.
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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 are shipped with your product. Steps 1. Power off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the system cover. 3. Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6. 4. Install the system cover.
5 System diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Menu Description Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. 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.
6 Getting help Topics: • • • • • Contacting Dell EMC Documentation feedback Accessing system information by using QRL Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Recycling or End-of-Life service information Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog.
● Reference materials, including the Installtion and Service Manual, and mechanical overview ● Your system service tag to quickly access your 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 smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your system or in the Quick Resource Locator section.
7 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your PowerEdgeT440system. 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.
Table 21. Documentation resources Task Document Location For information about updating drivers and www.dell.com/support/drivers firmware, see the Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your system For information about systems management software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. https://www.dell.
