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Dell PowerEdge DR715 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge DR715 Hardware Owner's Manual (230 pages)

Dell Server Hardware Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 15.93 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System

11
- Other Information You May Need
  11
- Accessing System Features During Startup
  12
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  13
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  15
  - Connecting External Devices
    16
- Power Indicator Codes
  17
- NIC Indicator Codes
  18
- LCD Status Messages
  18
  - Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
    31
  - Removing LCD Status Messages
    32
- System Messages
  32
- Warning Messages
  41
- Diagnostics Messages
  41
- Alert Messages
  41
2 Using the System Setup Program

43
- Entering the System Setup Program
  43
  - Responding to Error Messages
    43
  - Using the System Setup Program
    44
- System Setup Options
  44
  - Main Screen
    44
  - Memory Information Screen
    47
  - CPU Information Screen
    48
  - SATA Configuration Screen
    50
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    51
  - Serial Communication Screen
    52
  - System Security Screen
    53
  - Exit Screen
    56
- System and Setup Password Features
  56
  - Using the System Password
    56
  - Using the Setup Password
    59
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  60
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  60
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    61
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    61
3 Installing System Components

63
- Recommended Tools
  64
- Inside the System
  64
- Front Drive Bezel
  66
- Opening the System
  68
- Closing the System
  70
- Removing and Installing Blank Drive EMI Fillers
  71
- Cooling Shrouds
  72
- Power Supplies
  75
- Hard Drives
  82
- Diskette Drive
  91
  - Removing the Diskette Drive
    92
  - Installing a Diskette Drive
    94
- Optical and Tape Drives
  97
  - Removing an Optical or Tape Drive
    97
  - Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
    101
- Expansion Cards
  107
  - Removing an Expansion Card
    107
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    110
- SAS Controller Card
  111
  - Installing a SAS Controller Card
    111
  - Removing a SAS Controller Card
    114
- RAID Battery
  114
  - Installing a RAID Battery
    115
  - Removing a RAID Battery
    116
- Configuring the Boot Device
  117
- RAC Card
  117
  - Removing the RAC Card
    117
  - Installing a RAC Card
    119
- Internal USB Memory Key Connector
  120
  - Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    120
- Integrated TOE
  122
- Cooling Fans
  122
  - Removing the Expansion Card Fan
    122
  - Installing the Expansion Card Fan
    124
  - Removing the System Fan
    124
  - Installing the System Fan
    126
- System Memory
  127
  - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    127
    
    Memory Sparing Support
    128
    
    Installing Memory Modules
    130
    
    Removing Memory Modules
    132
  - Processors
    133
    
    Removing a Processor
    133
    
    Installing a Processor
    136
  - System Battery
    138
    
    Replacing the System Battery
    138
  - Chassis Intrusion Switch
    141
    
    Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    141
    
    Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    142
  - Power Supply Distribution Board
    143
    
    Removing the Power Supply Distribution Board
    143
    
    Installing the Power Supply Distribution Board
    147
  - SAS/SATA Backplane
    148
    
    Removing the SAS/SATA Backplane
    148
    
    Installing the SAS/SATA Backplane
    150
  - Control Panel (Service-Only Procedure)
    151
    
    Removing the Control Panel
    151
    
    Installing the Control Panel
    153
  - System Board (Service Only Procedure)
    153
    
    Removing the System Board
    153
    
    Installing the System Board
    156
4 Troubleshooting Your System

159
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  159
- Start-Up Routine
  159
- Checking the Equipment
  160
  - Troubleshooting External Connections
    160
  - Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
    160
  - Troubleshooting the Keyboard
    161
  - Troubleshooting the Mouse
    163
- Troubleshooting Serial I/O Problems
  164
  - Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    165
  - Troubleshooting a USB Device
    165
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  167
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  168
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  169
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  170
- Troubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies
  171
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
  172
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    173
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  174
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  176
- Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
  177
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  179
- Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
  180
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  181
- Troubleshooting a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
  183
- Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller
  185
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  187
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
  189
5 Running the System Diagnostics

193
- Using Dell Poweredge Diagnostics
  193
- System Diagnostics Features
  193
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  194
- Running the System Diagnostics
  194
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  194
- Using the Custom Test Options
  195
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    195
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    195
  - Viewing Information and Results
    196
6 Jumpers and Connectors

197
7 Getting Help

205
- Contacting Dell
  205

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