Dell Server C4130 User Manual

Internal dual SD module (optional)

Removing an internal SD card

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of

System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module and press the card to release it from the slot.

Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Install the SD card(s) into

the same slots.

Next steps

Install the SD card.

Installing an internal SD card

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Ensure that the Internal SD Card Port option is enabled in System Setup.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Steps

1. Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module.

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

2. Orient the SD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot.

3. Press the card into the card slot until it locks into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing the internal dual SD module

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Locate the internal dual SD module (IDSDM) on the system board.

2. If installed, remove the SD card(s). For more information, see Removing an internal SD card.

Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Install the SD card(s) into

the same slots.

3. Hold the pull tab and pull the dual SD module out of the system board.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 10. Removing and installing the internal dual SD module (IDSDM)

1. IDSDM

2. pull tab

3. LED status indicator (2)

5. SD card slot 2

7. IDSDM connector

4. SD card (2)

6. SD card slot 1

The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes.

Convention

IDSDM indicator code

Green

Condition

Indicates that the card is online

Indicates rebuild or activity

Flashing green

Flashing amber

Indicates card mismatch or that the card has

failed

Amber

Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or is

write protected

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Convention

IDSDM indicator code

Condition

Not lit

Indicates that the card is missing or is booting

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related References

Installing the internal dual SD module

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Locate the internal dual SD module (IDSDM) connector on the system board.

2. Align the connectors on the system board and the IDSDM.

3. Push the IDSDM until it is firmly seated on the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the SD card(s).

Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Replace the SD card(s)

into the same slots.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related References

Installing an internal SD card

Related Tasks

Cooling shroud

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Removing the cooling shroud

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get

overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

Lift the cooling shroud away from the chassis.

Figure 11. Removing and installing the cooling shroud

1. screw on the heat sink (2)

3. heat sink

2. guide slot on the cooling shroud (2)

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Related Tasks

Installing memory modules

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Ensure that the memory module ejectors are closed.

Steps

1. Align the guide slots on the cooling shroud with the screws on the heat sink.

2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Processor blank

Removing a processor blank

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket to open it.

2. Hold the processor blank by its edges, and lift it away from the chassis.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 12. Removing and installing a processor blank

1. memory module socket (2)

3. processor blank

2. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

1. Install the processor.

2. Install the heat sink.

3. Install the memory module(s).

4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing a processor blank

If you are converting a dual processor system to a single processor system, install the processor blank.

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the unlocked position.

Steps

1. Align the processor blank with the memory module socket on the system board.

2. Lower the processor blank into the memory module socket, and press the blank firmly until the

memory module socket ejectors click into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

System memory

Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs).

NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.

Memory bus operating frequency can be 1333 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on

the following factors:

•

DIMM type (RDIMM)

Number of DIMMs populated per channel

System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration

Optimized)

•

Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors

The system contains 16 memory sockets split into two sets of 8 sockets, one set per processor. Each 8-

socket set is organized into four channels. In each channel, the release levers of the first socket are

marked white and the second socket black.

NOTE: DIMMs in sockets A1 to A8 are assigned to processor 1 and DIMMs in sockets B1 to B8 are

assigned to processor 2.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 13. Memory socket locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

Processor 1

channel 0: slots A1, A5

channel 1: slots A2, A6

channel 2: slots A3, A7

channel 3: slots A4, A8

channel 0: slots B1, B5

channel 1: slots B2, B6

channel 2: slots B3, B7

channel 3: slots B4, B8

Processor 2

The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported

configurations.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

DIMM Type

DIMMs Populated/

Channel

Operating Frequency (in Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel

MT/s)

1.2 V

RDIMM

2133, 1866, 1600, 1333

Dual rank or single rank

General memory module installation guidelines

This system supports flexible memory configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any

valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing

memory modules:

•

x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-specific

guidelines.

•

Up to two dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.

Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems,

sockets A1 to A8 are available. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A8 and sockets B1 to B8 are

available.

•

Populate all sockets with white release tabs first and then the black release tabs.

Populate the sockets by the highest rank count, in the following order—first in sockets with white

release tabs and then with the black release tabs. For example, if you want to mix single-rank and

dual-rank memory modules, populate dual-rank memory modules in the sockets with white release

tabs and single-rank memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.

•

When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules

with the highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules,

populate 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and 4 GB memory modules in

the sockets with black release tabs.

•

In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor should be identical.

For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and

so on.

Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are

followed (for example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed).

•

Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.

Populate two memory modules per processor (one memory module per channel) at a time to

maximize performance.

Mode-specific guidelines

Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the

memory mode selected.

NOTE: You can mix x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs to support RAS features. However, all guidelines

for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data

Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs

require Advanced ECC mode to gain SDDC.

The following sections provide additional slot population guidelines for each mode:

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Advanced ECC (lockstep)

Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This

protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation.

The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows:

•

Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and the same rule

applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in

matched pair —for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.

NOTE: Advanced ECC with mirroring is not supported.

Memory optimized (independent channel) mode

This mode supports SDDC only for memory modules that use x4 device width, and this mode does not

impose any specific slot population requirements.

Memory sparing

NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in System Setup.

In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare. If persistent correctable errors are detected on

a rank, the data from this rank is copied to the spare rank, and the failed rank is disabled.

With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by one

rank per channel. For example, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 4 GB dual-rank memory

modules, the available system memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (memory modules) × 4 GB = 48 GB,

and not 16 (memory modules) × 4 GB = 64 GB.

NOTE: Memory sparing does not offer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.

NOTE: Both Advanced ECC/Lockstep and Optimizer modes support memory sparing.

Memory mirroring

Memory mirroring offers the strongest memory module reliability mode compared to all other modes,

providing improved uncorrectable multi-bit failure protection. In a mirrored configuration, 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. In the event of an uncorrectable error, the system switches

over to the mirrored copy. This ensures SDDC and multi-bit protection.

The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows

•

Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

Memory modules installed in memory module sockets with white release levers must be identical and

the same rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical

memory modules are installed in matched pairs—for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and

so on.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Sample memory configurations

The following tables show sample memory configurations for single and dual processor configurations

that follow the appropriate memory guidelines.

NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank memory

modules respectively.

Table 2. Memory configurations—single processor

System

capacity (in

GB)

Memory

modules

Number of

memory

Memory module rank, Memory module slot population

organization, and

frequency

size (in GB) modules

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4

A1, A2

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4

A1, A2

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

System

capacity (in

GB)

Memory

modules

Number of

memory

Memory module rank, Memory module slot population

organization, and

frequency

size (in GB) modules

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

A1, A2, A3, A4

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

128

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

192

256

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

Table 3. Memory configurations—dual processors

System Memory Number of

Memory module rank, Memory module slot

capacity (in modules size memory

organization, and

frequency

population

GB)

(in GB)

modules

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, B1

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, B1, B2

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

System

Memory

Number of

Memory module rank, Memory module slot

capacity (in modules size memory

organization, and

frequency

population

GB)

(in GB)

modules

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, B1, B2

A1, B1

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,

B3, B4, B5, B6

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

128

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, B1, B2

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,

B3, B4, B5, B6

160

16 and 8

NOTE: 16 GB memory

modules must be installed

in slots numbered A1, A2,

A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4

and 8 GB memory

modules must be installed

in slots A5, A6, B5, and B6.

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,

B3, B4, B5, B6

192

256

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,

B3, B4, B5, B6

384

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

System

Memory

Number of

Memory module rank, Memory module slot

capacity (in modules size memory

organization, and

frequency

population

GB)

(in GB)

modules

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

512

Removing memory modules

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been

powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory

modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the

memory module.

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.

2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of

the memory module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch

the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.

3. Lift the memory module away from the chassis.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 14. Removing and installing a memory module

1. memory module

2. memory module socket

3. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

1. Install the memory module, if applicable.

2. If you are removing a memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.

NOTE: The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to install a

memory module.

3. Install the cooling shroud.

Related Tasks

Installing memory modules

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been

powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory

modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the

memory module.

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, making sure not to touch

the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.

2. If a memory module or a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.

NOTE: The procedure to remove a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to remove

a memory module.

NOTE: Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during

installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module

simultaneously.

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: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory

module in the socket in only one orientation.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both

ends of the memory module evenly.

4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 15. Installing the memory module

1. memory module

2. alignment key

3. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. Press <F2> to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory.

4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed

properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.

Related Tasks

Processors

Use the following procedures when:

•

Installing an additional processor

Replacing a processor

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor

socket.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Removing a heat sink

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the

processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor

socket.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

4. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud.

WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered

down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.

Steps

1. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

2. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.

3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 16. Removing and installing a heat sink

1. captive screw (4)

3. processor socket

2. heat sink

4. screw hole (4)

Next steps

1. Remove the processor.

Related Tasks

Removing a processor

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor

socket.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

3. If you are upgrading your system (from a single processor system to a dual processor system or a

processor with a higher processor bin), download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/

support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update

on your system.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using Lifecycle Controller.

4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

5. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud.

6. Remove the heat sink. For more information, see Removing a heat sink

WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered

down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release

lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

Steps

1. Release the open first socket release lever near the unlock icon

by pushing the lever down and

out from under the tab.

2. Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon

by pushing the lever down and out

from under the tab. Lift the lever 90 degrees upward.

3. Lower the open first socket release lever to lift the processor shield.

4. Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket release

lever lifts up.

CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to

bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.

5. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket release lever up.

NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap

in the vacant socket to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.

NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an anti-static container for reuse, return, or

temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of

the processor.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 17. Processor shield

1. close first socket release lever

3. processor

2. lock icon

4. open first socket release lever

5. unlock icon

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 18. Removing and installing a processor

1. close first socket release lever

3. processor

2. pin-1 indicator of processor

4. slot (4)

5. processor shield

7. socket

6. open first socket release lever

8. socket keys (4)

Next steps

1. Install the processor.

2. Install the heat sink.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Tasks

Installing a processor

Installing a heat sink

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Installing a processor

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

3. If you are upgrading your system (from a single processor system to a dual processor system or a

processor with a higher processor bin) download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/

support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update

on your system.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using Lifecycle Controller.

4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

5. Remove the processor blank. For more information, see Removing a processor blank.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU 1.

Steps

1. Unpack the new processor.

2. Locate the processor socket.

3. If applicable, remove the socket protective cap.

4. Release the open first socket release lever near the unlock icon

by pushing the lever down and

out from under the tab.

5. Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon

by pushing the lever down and out

from under the tab. Lift the lever 90 degrees upward.

6. Hold the tab near the lock symbol on the processor shield and lift it up and out of the way.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board

or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

CAUTION: While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any

contaminants. Contaminants on the processor pins such as thermal grease or oil can damage

the processor.

7. Align the processor with the socket keys.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned

correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

8. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.

9. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned

correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

10. Close the processor shield.

11. Lower the close first socket release lever near the lock icon

and push it under the tab to lock it.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

12. Lower the open first socket release lever near the unlock icon

and push it under the tab to lock

it.

Next steps

NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary

to maintain proper thermal conditions.

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Tasks

Installing a heat sink

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

3. Install the processor. See Installing a processor.

4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU 1.

Steps

1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean

lint-free cloth.

2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on

the top of the processor as shown in the following figure.

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 one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe

after you use it.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 19. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor

1. processor

2. thermal grease

3. thermal grease syringe

3. Place the heat sink onto the processor.

4. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.

5. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you tightened.

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To

prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the

screw is seated. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 cm-kg).

6. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches

the new system configuration.

4. Run system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

Related Tasks

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

System battery

Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be

performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

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.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as

directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is

not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Disconnect the GPU signal and power cables from the system board.

Steps

1. Locate the battery socket.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector

while installing or removing a battery.

2. Place your finger between the securing tabs at the negative side of the battery connector, and lift the

battery out of the socket.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 20. Removing the system battery

1. negative side of the battery connector

3. positive side of the battery connector

2. system battery

3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the

securing tabs at the positive side of the connector.

4. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place.

Figure 21. Installing the system battery

1. system battery

2. positive side of the battery connector

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Next steps

1. Connect the GPU signal and power cables to the system board.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.

4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.

5. Exit System Setup.

Related References

Installing a processor blank

PCIe shroud

Removing the PCIe shroud

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

Lift the PCIe shroud away from the system.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 22. Removing and installing the PCIe shroud

1. slot on the heat sink (2)

3. PCIe shroud

2. tab on the PCIe shroud (2)

4. expansion card riser

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe shroud.

Related Tasks

Installing the PCIe shroud

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Steps

Insert the tabs on the PCIe shroud into the slots on the heat sink.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Expansion card riser and expansion cards

Expansion card installation guidelines

Depending on your system configuration, the following PCI Express generation 3 expansion cards are

supported:

Table 4. Supported expansion cards

Configuration

PCIe

slot

Processor

connection

Height

Length

Link

width

Slot

width

Four GPUs with switch

board and one processor

Processor 1

Processor 2

Processor 1

Processor 2

Processor 1

Low Profile

Half

Length

x16

(Configuration A)

Low Profile

Half

Length

x16

Four GPUs with switch

board and two processors

Half

Length

(Configuration B)

Half

Length

x16

Four GPUs without switch

board and two processors

Half

Length

(Configuration C)

Half

Length

Two GPUs without switch

board and two processors

Half

Length

x16

(Configuration D)

Half

Length

Two GPUs without switch

board and one processor

Half

Length

(Configuration E)

Two GPUs without switch

board and two processors

Processor 1

Low Profile

Half

Length

x16

(Configuration F)

Processor 2

Low Profile

Half

x16

Length

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Configuration

PCIe

slot

Processor

connection

Height

Length

Link

width

Slot

width

Four GPUs with switch

board with dual GPU virtual

mode and two processors

Processor 1

Processor 2

Processor 1

Processor 2

Processor 1

Low Profile

Half

Length

x16

Low Profile

Half

Length

(Configuration G)

Three GPUs without switch

board and two processors

Half

Length

(Configuration H)

Half

Length

Three GPUs without switch

board and two processors

Half

Length

(Configuration I)

NOTE: Configuration G supports virtual mode. In the virtual mode, GPUs 1 and 2 are connected to

processor 1 and GPUs 3 and 4 are connected to processor 2.

The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and

mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority

indicated. All other expansion cards should be installed in the card priority and slot priority order.

NOTE: The x16 link width riser cards on the expansion card riser are cabled to the system board.

NOTE: The expansion card slots are not hot swappable.

Table 5. Expansion card installation order

Card

priority

Card type

Configurations A, B, C, D, F, G,

and H

Configurations E and I

Slot priority

Max allowed

Slot priority

Max

allowed

RAID H730P (low profile)

RAID H730 (low profile)

RAID H330 (low profile)

RAID H830 (low profile)

RAID H810 (low profile)

12 GB SAS HBA (low profile)

1, 2

Mellanox dual port InfiniBand

adapter

Mellanox single port

InfiniBand adapter

1, 2

QLOGIC dual port 16 Gbps

Fibre Channel adapter

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Card

priority

Card type

Configurations A, B, C, D, F, G,

and H

Configurations E and I

Slot priority

Max allowed

Slot priority

Max

allowed

EMULEX dual port 16 Gbps

Fibre Channel adapter

1, 2

QLOGIC single port 16 Gbps

Fibre Channel adapter

1, 2

EMULEX single port 16 Gbps

Fibre Channel adapter

10 Gb NICs (low profile)

1, 2

10 Gb SFP+ NICs (low profile)

Removing the expansion card riser

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the PCIe shroud. See Removing the PCIe shroud.

4. If installed, disconnect the expansion card riser cables from the system board.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables must be removed before removing the expansion

card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system board.

Steps

Holding the touch points, lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 23. Removing and installing the expansion card riser

1. touch point (4)

2. expansion card riser

3. expansion card clip

5. expansion card latch

7. guide pin on the system board

4. guide slot on the chassis

6. riser connector on the system board

8. guide post on the expansion card riser

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card, if applicable.

2. Install the expansion card riser.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables must be removed before removing the expansion

card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system board.

Related Tasks

Installing expansion cards

Installing the expansion card riser

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If applicable, install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser. For more information, see

Installing expansion cards.

Steps

1. Align the expansion card riser with the guide pin on the system board and the guide slot on the

chassis.

2. Lower the expansion card riser and press it until it clicks into place.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser should be installed in the system before you install the

expansion card riser cables to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system

board.

Next steps

1. If applicable, connect the riser cables to the system board.

2. Install the PCIe shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

4. Install any device drivers required for the expansion card. For more information, see the

documentation for the card.

Related Tasks

Installing the PCIe shroud

Removing expansion cards

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card and the system board.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables should be removed before removing the

expansion card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system/switch

board.

4. Remove the PCIe shroud. For more information, see Removing the PCIe shroud.

5. Remove the expansion card riser. For more information, see Removing expansion cards.

Steps

1. Pull the expansion card latch to open it.

2. Open the expansion card clip.

3. Hold the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the expansion card connector.

4. If you are removing the expansion card permanently, install an expansion card blank by performing

the following steps:

a. Slide the expansion card blank into the expansion card slot on the side of the expansion card

riser.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

b. Close the expansion card clip.

NOTE: You must install an expansion card blank to maintain Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The expansion card blank keeps dust and dirt out

of the system and aids in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

Figure 24. Removing and installing the expansion card from the expansion card riser

1. touch point (4)

2. expansion card riser

3. expansion card clip

4. expansion card (low-profile, half-length

card)

5. expansion card latch

Next steps

1. Close the expansion card latch.

2. Install the expansion card riser.

Related Tasks

Installing the expansion card riser

Installing expansion cards

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

3. Remove the PCIe shroud. For more information, see Removing the PCIe shroud.

4. Remove the expansion card riser cables.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables should be removed before removing the

expansion card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system/switch

board.

5. Remove the expansion card riser. For more information, see Removing the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Locate the expansion card connector on the expansion card riser.

2. Open the expansion card clip.

3. If the expansion card blank is installed, slide it out of the expansion card slot on the side of the

expansion card riser.

Figure 25. Removing and installing an expansion card blank

1. expansion card riser

3. expansion card blank

2. expansion card clip

4. expansion card connector on the

expansion card riser

4. Pull the expansion card latch to open it.

5. Hold the expansion card by its edges and align the expansion card-edge connector with the

expansion card connector.

6. Insert the expansion card-edge connector into the expansion card connector until the expansion

card is fully seated.

7. Close the expansion card latch.

8. Close the expansion card clip.

Next steps

1. Connect the cables to the expansion card and the system board.

CAUTION: The expansion card riser should be installed in the system before you install the

expansion card riser cables to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system

board.

2. Install the expansion card riser.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

3. Install the PCIe shroud.

4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Related Tasks

Installing the expansion card riser

Installing the PCIe shroud

Expansion card cabling diagrams

Cabling two expansion cards

Figure 26. Cabling two expansion cards

GPU 4 PCIe connector on the system board

GPU 1 PCIe connector on the system board

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

expansion slot 2 connector (x16)

expansion card riser

expansion slot 1 connector (x16)

system board

Cabling one expansion card

Figure 27. Cabling one expansion card

GPU 1 PCIe connector on the system board

expansion card riser

expansion slot 2 connector (x16)

system board

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Power supply units

Your system supports up to:

•

Two 1600 W AC power supply units (PSUs) or

Two 1100 W AC PSUs (only for systems that support two GPUs)

NOTE: The PSU 2 slot also functions as the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot. If you install the

2.5 inch hard drive cage in the PSU 2 slot, your system will not support the redundancy feature.

NOTE: Platinum 1600 W PSU is rated for 200 V AC to 240 V AC input only.

NOTE: When two identical PSUs are installed, power supply redundancy (1+1 – with redundancy or

2+0 – without redundancy) is configured in system BIOS. In redundant mode, power is supplied to

the system equally from both PSUs when Hot Spare is disabled. When Hot Spare is enabled, one of

the PSUs will be put into standby when system utilization is low in order to maximize efficiency.

NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same maximum output power.

NOTE: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back.

Mixing PSUs from previous generations of servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure

to power on.

Hot Spare feature

Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated

with power supply redundancy.

When the Hot Spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant PSUs is switched to the sleep state. The

active PSU supports 100% of the load, thus operating at higher efficiency. The PSU in the sleep state

monitors output voltage of the active PSU. If the output voltage of the active PSU drops, the PSU in the

sleep state returns to an active output state.

If having both PSUs active is more efficient than having one PSU in a sleep state, the active PSU can also

activate a sleeping PSU.

The default PSU settings are as follows:

•

If the load on the active PSU is more than 50%, then the redundant PSU is switched to the active state.

If the load on the active PSU falls below 20%, then the redundant PSU is switched to the sleep state.

You can configure the Hot Spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information on iDRAC

settings, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/support/home.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Removing the power supply unit blank

Remove the power supply unit (PSU) blank when you are installing a second PSU or a 2.5 inch hard drive

cage in the PSU 2 slot.

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Steps

Remove the PSU blank from the PSU 2 slot by pulling the blank outward.

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the PSU 2 slot

in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second

PSU or a 2.5 inch hard drive cage.

Figure 28. Removing and installing the PSU blank

1. PSU blank

2. PSU slot

Next steps

Install PSU 2 or the 2.5 inch hard drive cage.

Related Tasks

Installing an AC power supply unit

AC power supply unit or Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Installing the power supply unit blank

Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank when you remove PSU 2 or the 2.5 inch hard drive cage from

the PSU 2 slot. Install the PSU blank only in the PSU 2 slot.

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. If applicable, remove PSU 2 or the 2.5 inch hard drive cage. For more information, see Removing an

Steps

Align the power supply unit blank with the power supply unit slot and push it into the power supply

unit slot until it clicks into place.

Removing an AC power supply unit

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

CAUTION: The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-

redundant systems, remove and install only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Disconnect the power cable from the power source and from the PSU you intend to remove.

3. Remove the cables from the strap on the PSU.

Steps

Press the release latch and slide the PSU out of the PSU slot by holding the PSU handle.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 29. Removing and installing an AC PSU

1. release latch

3. PSU

2. PSU power cable connector

4. PSU connector

5. PSU handle

Next steps

Depending on your requirement, perform one of the following steps:

•

If you are not replacing PSU 2 immediately, install a PSU blank.

Install the replacement AC PSU.

Install the 2.5 inch hard drive cage.

Related Tasks

Installing an AC power supply unit

Installing the power supply unit blank

Installing the power supply unit blank

Installing an AC power supply unit

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. For systems that support redundant power supply units (PSUs), ensure that both the PSUs are of the

same type and same maximum output power.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.

3. If applicable, remove the PSU blank. For more information, see Removing the power supply unit

blank.

Steps

1. Slide the replacement PSU into the PSU slot until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps

into place.

CAUTION: When connecting the power cable, secure the cable with the strap.

2. Connect the PSU power cable to the PSU power cable connector.

NOTE: When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the

system to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The power supply redundancy may not

occur until the new PSU discovery is complete. Wait until the new PSU is discovered and

enabled before you remove the other PSU. The PSU status indicator turns green to signify that

the PSU is functioning properly.

3. Plug the power cable into a power outlet.

Hard drives

Your system supports up to four 2.5 inch SAS or SATA cabled hard drives.

NOTE: SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed in a system.

NOTE: Use only SAS and SATA hard drives that have been tested and approved for your system.

CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing

so can cause a hard drive failure.

When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. High-capacity

hard drives can take a number of hours to format.

Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage

The PSU 2 slot also functions as the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot.

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Disconnect the power cable from the system board.

4. Disconnect the signal cable from the system board or expansion card.

5. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the screw securing the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage slot.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

NOTE: When you slide the hard drive cage out of the hard drive cage slot, ensure that the

cables disconnected from the system board do not interfere with other components on the

system board.

2. Slide the hard drive cage out of the hard drive cage slot.

Figure 30. Removing and installing the 2.5 inch hard drive cage

1. PSU 1 slot

3. screw

2. PSU 2 slot/2.5 inch hard drive cage slot

4. hard drive cage

Next steps

If you are removing the hard drive cage permanently, install any one of the following:

•

PSU blank

PSU 2

2.5 inch hard drive cage

Related Tasks

Installing an AC power supply unit

Removing 2.5 inch cabled hard drives from the hard drive cage

The PSU 2 slot also functions as the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot. If you install the 2.5 inch hard

drive cage in the PSU 2 slot, your system will not support the redundancy feature.

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the PSU/PSU blank, if installed. See Removing the power supply unit blank, Removing an AC

power supply unit.

4. Install the 2.5 inch hard drives in the hard drive cage. See Installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive into

the hard drive cage.

5. Route the power and signal cables through the hard drive cage slot.

6. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Slide the hard drive cage into the hard drive cage slot in the chassis.

2. Secure the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage slot by using the screws.

Next steps

1. Connect the power cable to the system board.

2. Connect the signal cables to the system board or expansion card.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive cage. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard

drive cage.

4. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the screws securing the hard drive cage cover to the hard drive cage.

2. Slide the hard drive cage cover toward the front of the hard drive cage to disengage it from the slots

on the hard drive cage.

3. Lift the hard drive cage cover away from the hard drive cage.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 31. Removing and installing the 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover

1. slot on the hard drive cage (2)

3. hard drive cage cover

2. hard drive cage

4. screw (2)

Next steps

Depending on your requirement, install or remove the 2.5 inch hard drive(s).

Installing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the hard drive cage. See Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage.

4. If applicable, install the 2.5 inch hard drive(s) into the hard drive cage. See Installing a 2.5 inch cabled

hard drive into the hard drive cage.

5. Connect the power and signal cable(s) to the hard drive(s) in the hard drive cage.

Steps

1. Lower the hard drive cage cover onto the hard drive cage.

2. Slide the hard drive cage cover toward the back of the cage to engage it with the slots on the hard

drive cage.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

3. Use the screws to secure the hard drive cage cover to the hard drive cage.

Next steps

1. Install the hard drive cage into the PSU 2 slot/2.5 inch hard drive slot on the chassis.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing 2.5 inch cabled hard drives from the hard drive cage

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive cage. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard

drive cage.

5. Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5

inch hard drive cage cover.

About this task

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, a minimum of two hard drives must be installed in

hard drive 0/E and 1/F slots.

Steps

1. Remove the screws securing the hard drive to the hard drive cage.

2. Remove hard drives 0/E and 1/F by performing the following steps:

a. Disconnect the signal/power cable from the hard drives.

b. Lift hard drive 0/E out of the hard drive cage.

c. Slide hard drive 1/F out of the hard drive cage.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 32. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive (hard drive 0/E and hard drive 1/F) from

the hard drive cage

1. hard drive 1/F

2. power and signal cable connector (2)

4. hard drive 0/E

3. power and signal cable connector on

hard drive

5. screw (8)

6. hard drive cage

3. If you want to remove hard drives 2/C and 3/D, perform the following steps:

a. Remove hard drives 0/E and 1/F.

b. Disconnect the signal/power cables from hard drive 2/C and 3/D.

c. Remove the signal/power cables routed through the cable clip on the hard drive cage.

d. Lift hard drive 2/C out of the hard drive cage.

e. Slide hard drive 3/D out of the hard drive cage.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Figure 33. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive (hard drive 2/C and hard drive 3/D) from

the hard drive cage

1. screw (8)

2. hard drive cage

4. power cable

6. hard drive 2/C

3. cable routing clip

5. signal cable

7. hard drive 3/D

Next steps

1. Install the hard drives.

2. Install the hard drive cage cover.

3. Install the hard drive cage into the hard drive cage slot in the chassis.

Installing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover

Installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive into the hard drive cage

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. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

3. Remove the hard drive cage. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive

cage.

4. Remove the hard drive cage cover. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard

drive cage cover.

NOTE: If you are installing four hard drives, ensure that you install hard drives 3/D and 2/C before

you install hard drives 1/F and 0/E.

NOTE: If you are installing two hard drives, install hard drives 1/F and 0/E.

NOTE: To maintain proper system cooling, a minimum of 2 hard drives must be installed in hard

drive slots 0/E and 1/F.

Steps

1. To install hard drives 3/D and 2/C, perform the following steps:

a. Slide hard drive 3/D into the hard drive cage.

b. Lower hard drive 2/C into the hard drive cage.

c. Secure the hard drives to the hard drive cage by using the screws.

d. Connect the power/signal cable to the hard drives.

e. Route the cables through the cable routing clip on the hard drive cage.

2. To install hard drives 1/F and 0/E, perform the following steps:

a. Slide hard drive 1/F into the hard drive cage.

b. Lower hard drive 0/E into the hard drive cage.

c. Secure the hard drives to the hard drive cage by using the screws.

d. Connect the power/signal cable to the hard drives.

Next steps

1. Install the 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover.

2. Install the hard drive cage into the hard drive cage slot.

3. Connect the power/signal cables to the system board.

4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

5. Enter System Setup and ensure that the hard drive's controller is enabled.

6. Exit the System Setup program and reboot the system.

7. Install any software required for the hard drive operation as described in the documentation for the

hard drive.