Dell PowerEdge VRTX: Installing Server Module Components

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Installing Server Module Components

Recommended Tools

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers

• T8 and T10 Torx drivers

• Wrist grounding strap

Installing And Removing A Server Module

NOTE: Server modules that are specifically configured for the PowerEdge VRTX enclosure, can be identified by a

label marked PCIe on the server module.

NOTE: Ensure that you have downloaded the latest BIOS on the server module(s) from dell.com/support.

Removing A Server Module

1. Remove the front bezel.

2. Power down the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC, and ensure that the server

module's power is off.

When a server module is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off.

3. Press the release button on the server module handle.

4. Pull out the server module handle to unlock the server module from the enclosure.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing the server module, install a server module blank(s). Operating the

system for extended periods of time without a server module blank installed can cause the enclosure to

overheat.

5. Slide the server module out of the enclosure.

CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector covers any time a server module is

removed from the enclosure.

6. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.

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Figure 9. Memory Socket Locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

Processor 1 channel 0: memory sockets A2, A6, and A10

channel 1: memory sockets A1, A5, and A9

channel 2: memory sockets A4, A8, and A12

channel 3: memory sockets A3, A7, and A11

Processor 2 channel 0: memory sockets B2, B6, and B10

channel 1: memory sockets B1, B5, and B9

channel 2: memory sockets B4, B8, and B12

channel 3: memory sockets B3, B7, and B11

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can prevent your system from starting and

producing any video output, hanging during memory configuration, or operating with reduced memory.

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 best performance:

• UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.

• x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-Specific Guidelines.

• A maximum of two UDIMMs can be populated in a channel.

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• Up to three LRDIMMs can be populated regardless of rank count.

• Up to two quad-rank RDIMMs and up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.

When a quad-rank RDIMM is populated in the first slot with white release levers, the third DIMM slot in the

channel with green release levers cannot be populated.

• Populate DIMM sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 are

available. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and sockets B1 to B12 are available.

• Populate all sockets with white release tabs first, then black, and then green.

• Do not populate the third DIMM socket in a channel with green release tabs, if a quad-rank RDIMM is populated

in the first socket with white release tabs.

• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order - first in sockets with white release levers,

then black, and then green. For example, if you want to mix quad-rank and dual-rank DIMMs, populate quad-

rank DIMMs in the sockets with white release tabs and dual-rank DIMMs in the sockets with black release tabs.

• In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must 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 sizes can be mixed provided that other memory population rules are followed (for

example, 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules can be mixed).

• Populate four DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.

• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed

memory module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.

• Populate DIMMs based on the following processor— heat sink configurations.

Table 1. Processor—Heat Sink Configuration

Processor

Processor

Heat Sink Number of DIMMs

Configuration

Type (in

Watts)

Maximum System Capacity Reliability, Availability, and

Serviceability (RAS) Features

Single processor up to 95 W 57 mm 12 12

Single processor 115 W or

77 mm 10 (Three DIMMs in

8 (Two DIMMs per channel)

130 W

channels 0 and 3 and two

DIMMs in channels 1 and 2)

Dual processor up to 95 W 57 mm 24 24

Dual processor 115 W or

77 mm 20 (Three DIMMs in

16 (Two DIMMs per channel)

130 W

channels 0 and 3 and two

DIMMs in channels 1 and 2)

NOTE: For optimal performance, your system may be configured with a larger heat sink than listed above.

Do not use any heat sink smaller than the configurations described above.

Mode-Specific Guidelines

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

selected.

NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for 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.

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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.

Memory installation guidelines:

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

• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for

sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs -

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 does not impose any specific slot

population requirements.

Memory Sparing

NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in the 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 DIMMs, the available system

memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (DIMMs) × 4 GB = 48 GB, and not 16 (DIMMs) × 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 DIMM 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 DIMMs. In the event of an

uncorrectable error, the system will switch over to the mirrored copy. This ensures SDDC and multi-bit protection.

Memory installation guidelines:

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

• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for

sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs -

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

Sample Memory Configurations

The following tables show sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in this

section.

NOTE: 16 GB quad-rank RDIMMs are not supported.

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

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Table 2. Memory Configurations – Single Processor

System Capacity

DIMM Size (in

Number of

Organization and

DIMM Slot Population

(in GB)

GB)

DIMMs

Speed

2 2 1

1R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1

1R x8, 1600 MT/s

4 2 2

1R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1, A3

1R x8, 1600 MT/s

8 2 4

1R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4

1R x8, 1600 MT/s

12 2 6

1R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

1R x8, 1600 MT/s

16 2 8 1R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

16 4 4

2R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4

2R x8, 1600 MT/s

24 2 12 1R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10,

A11, A12

24 4 6

2R x8, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

2R x8, 1600 MT/s

48 4 12 2R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10,

A11, A12

48 8 6

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

96 8 12 2R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10,

A11, A12

96 16 6

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

128 16 8

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

144 16 and 8 10 2R x4, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11

NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be

installed in the slots numbered

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

and 8 GB DIMMs must be

installed in slots A9 and A11.

256 32 8 4R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

384 32 12 4R x4, 1333 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10,

(LRDIMMs only)

A11, A12

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Table 3. Memory Configurations – Two Processors

System Capacity (in

DIMM Size (in

Number of

Organization and

DIMM Slot Population

GB)

GB)

DIMMs

Speed

16 2 8

1R x8, 1333 MT/s

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

1R x8, 1600 MT/s

32 2 16 1R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

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

32 4 8

2R x8, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x8, 1600 MT/s

64 4 16 2R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

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

64 8 8

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

96 4 24 2R x8, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,

B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,

B11, B12

96 8 12

2R x8, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x8, 1600 MT/s

B3, B4, B5, B6

128 8 16 2R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

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

128 16 8

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

160 8 20 2R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

A9, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5,

B6, B7, B8, B9, B11

160 16 and 8 12

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

B3, B4, B5, B6

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs

must be installed in the

slots numbered A1, A2,

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

and 8 GB DIMMs must be

installed in slots A5, A6,

B5 and B6.

192 8 24 2R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,

B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,

B11, B12

192 16 12

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

B3, B4, B5, B6

256 16 16

2R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

2R x4, 1600 MT/s

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

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System Capacity (in

DIMM Size (in

Number of

Organization and

DIMM Slot Population

GB)

GB)

DIMMs

Speed

384 16 24 2R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,

B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,

B11, B12

512 32 16 4R x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,

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

768 32 24 4R x4, 1333 MT/s

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

(LRDIMMs only)

A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,

B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,

B11, B12

Removing Memory Modules

WARNING: The DIMMs are hot to touch for some time after the server module has been powered down. Allow

time for the DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges and avoid touching the

DIMM components.

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: 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 in those sockets.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor/

DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant

sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Locate the memory module socket(s).

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the

memory module.

5. Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket.

6. Install the cooling shroud.

7. Close the server module.

8. Install the server module in the enclosure.

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Figure 10. Installing and Removing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank

1. memory module or memory blank

4. socket

2. edge connector

5. alignment key

3. ejectors (2)

Installing Memory Modules

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

Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges

and avoid touching the components on the memory module.

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: 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 in those sockets.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor/

DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant

sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Locate the appropriate memory module socket(s).

5. Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out to allow the memory module to be inserted into the

socket.

If a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it. Retain removed memory-module blank(s) for future

use.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the

memory module.

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6. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and insert the

memory module in the socket.

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

socket in only one way.

7. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the socket.

When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with

the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

9. Install the cooling shroud.

10. Close the server module.

11. Install the server module in the enclosure.

12. (Optional) Press <F2> to enter the System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.

13. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Check to ensure that the

memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

14. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.

PCIe Mezzanine Cards

The server module supports Dell PCIe mezzanine cards. x8 PCIe Gen 2 cards are supported. No other mezzanine cards,

such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or InfiniBand are supported on server modules configured for the VRTX enclosure.

The PCIe mezzanine cards provide an interface between server modules and the PCIe switches in the enclosure.

NOTE: Single PCIe mezzanine card operation is not supported. Two PCIe mezzanine cards are required per server

module to support the PCIe expansion cards and PERC card-based shared storage on the enclosure.

NOTE: For proper operation, make sure that both PCIe mezzanine cards are set to Enabled in the system setup.

Removing A PCIe Mezzanine Card

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server modulefrom the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Open the PCIe mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb, and lifting the end of

the latch.

NOTE: Hold the PCIe mezzanine card by its edges only.

4. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card up and away from the system board.

5. Close the retention latch.

6. Close the server module.

7. Install the server modulein the enclosure.

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Figure 11. Removing and Installing a PCIe mezzanine Card

1. PCIe mezzanine cards (2)

2. Fabric B PCIe mezzanine card slot

3. Fabric C PCIe mezzanine card slot

4. retention latch

Installing A PCIe Mezzanine Card

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch.

4. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe Mezzanine card bay.

NOTE: Hold the PCIe Mezzanine card by its edges only.

5. PCIe Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of

the PCIe Mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the system board.

6. Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of

the server module chassis.

7. Close the retention latch to secure the PCIe Mezzanine card.

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8. Close the server module.

9. Install the server module in the enclosure.

Management Riser Card

The management riser card provides two SD card slots and a USB interface dedicated for the embedded hypervisor.

This card offers the following features:

• Internal Dual SD interface — maintains a mirrored configuration using SD cards in both slots and provides

redundancy.

• Single card operation — single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.

Replacing The SD Card

NOTE: The SD card in the lower card slot is the primary card (SD1) and the SD card in the upper card slot is the

secondary card (SD2).

1. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled.

CAUTION: If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen

of the system setup, you must follow the instructions in step 4 through step 6 to avoid loss of data.

NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the Internal SD Card Redundancy option in the System Setup is set to

disabled and the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. On the next reboot, the system

displays a message indicating the failure.

2. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

3. If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option is set to Disabled, replace the failed SD card with a new SD card.

4. Install the server module in the enclosure.

5. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is

enabled.

6. Check if the new SD card is functioning properly.

If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Figure 12. Replacing the SD Card

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Figure 18. Installing and Removing a Processor

1. socket-release lever 2

6. socket-release lever 1

2. pin-1 corner of processor

7. pin-1 corner on system board

3. tabs (2)

8. processor

4. processor shield

5. socket protective cap

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Installing A Processor

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: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.

1. If applicable, remove the heat-sink blank.

2. Unlatch and rotate the socket-release levers 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release lever is fully

open.

3. Hold the tab near the label marked LIFT on the processor shield and rotate it upward and out of the way.

4. If applicable, remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield. To remove the socket protective cap,

push the cap from the inside of the processor shield and move it away from the socket pins.

NOTE: It is recommended that you install/remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield with the

processor shield in the open position.

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: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages

easily into the socket.

5. Install the processor in the socket:

a) Identify the pin-1 corner of the processor by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the processor.

Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system

board.

b) Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the system board.

c) Set the processor lightly in the socket.

Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket, do not use force. When the processor is positioned correctly,

it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure.

d) Close the processor shield.

e) Rotate the socket-release lever near the label marked CLOSE 1st until it is locked in position.

f) Similarly, rotate the socket-release lever near the label marked OPEN 1st to the locked position.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and

contaminating the processor socket.

6. Install the heat sink:

If you are:

Reinstalling a

Use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink.

heat sink

Upgrading a

If a new heat sink was supplied with the processor, install it.

processor

Reinstalling a

Clean any remnants of thermal grease from the processor.

processor

a) Open the grease applicator included with your processor kit and apply all of the thermal grease in the

applicator to the center of the topside of the new processor.

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b) Place the heat sink onto the processor.

c) Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the server module board.

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 kg-cm).

7. Install the cooling shroud.

8. Close the server module.

9. Install the server module in the enclosure.

As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system

configuration information in the System Setup.

10. Press <F2> to enter the System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system

configuration.

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

12. Update the system BIOS.

Hard Drives

• The system supports up to two 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS/SATA hard drives.

• All drives connect to the server module system board through the hard-drive/SSD backplane board.

• Hard drives/SSDs are supplied in special hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive bays.

• SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS/SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a server module.

Hard Drive/SSD Installation Guidelines

For a single-drive configuration, a hard-drive blank must be installed in the other drive bay to maintain proper cooling

airflow.

Removing A Hard Drive/SSD

NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with

your operating system.

1. Take the hard drive/SSD offline and wait until the hard-drive/SSD indicator codes on the drive carrier signal that

the drive may be removed safely.

When all indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.

See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the drive offline.

2. Open the hard-drive/SSD carrier handle to release the drive.

3. Slide the hard drive/SSD out until it is free of the drive bay.

If you are permanently removing the hard drive/SSD, install a blank insert.

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Figure 19. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive/SSD

1. release button

2. hard drive/SSD

3. hard-drive/SSD connector (on backplane)

4. hard-drive/SSD carrier handle

Installing A Hard Drive/SSD

CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the server module is powered on,

the drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SSD is blank or

contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive/SSD is immediately lost

after the drive is installed.

NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with

your operating system.

1. Open the hard-drive/SSD carrier handle.

2. Insert the hard-drive/SSD carrier into the drive bay. Carefully align the channel on the hard-drive/SSD carrier with

the appropriate drive slot on the server module.

3. Push the drive carrier into the slot until the handle makes contact with the server module.

4. Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier into the slot until it locks into place.

The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green

indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds.

Shutdown Procedure For Servicing a Hard Drive

NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the server module must be powered down to service a hard

drive. In many situations, the hard drive can be serviced while the server module is powered on.

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If you need to power off the server module to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds after the server module’s power

indicator turns off before removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may not be recognized after it is reinstalled

and the server module is powered on again.

Configuring The Boot Drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.

Removing A Hard Drive/SSD From A Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier

1. Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

2. Lift the hard drive/SSD out of the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

Figure 20. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive/SSD in a Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier

1. hard drive/SSD

2. screw holes (4)

3. hard-drive/SSD carrier

4. screws (4)

Installing A Hard Drive/SSD In A Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier

1. Insert the hard drive/SSD into the hard-drive/SSD carrier with the drive’s controller board’s connector end of the

drive at the back of the carrier.

2. From the back of the carrier, slide the drive into the carrier.

3. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.

4. Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

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Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane

Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so

that you can replace them in the same locations.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard-drive/SSD backplane, you must remove

the hard drives/SSDs from the server module before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.

3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).

4. Hold both edges of the hard-drive/SSD backplane near the server module chassis and lift the backplane away from

the server module.

Figure 21. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane

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1. guide pins (3)

4. hard-drive/SSD connectors (2)

2. guides (3)

5. hard-drive backplane/SSD connector

3. hard-drive/SSD backplane

Installing The Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane

1. Open the server module.

2. Align the guides on the hard-drive/SSD backplane with the guide pins on the system board.

3. Press down the backplane until the connectors on the backplane and the system board are fully engaged.

4. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.

5. Close the server module.

6. Install the server module in the enclosure.

System Board

Removing The System Board

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the board.

WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient

time to cool before handling.

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

down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the

card edges and avoid touching the components.

NOTE: If you are removing more than one hard drive/SSD, label them so you can replace them in their original

locations.

4. Remove the hard drives/SSDs.

5. Remove the hard-drive/SSD backplane.

6. Remove the cooling shroud.

7. Remove both PCIe mezzanine cards, if present.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other

components.

8. Hold the server module chassis with one hand, lift and pull the system board retention latch with the other hand,

and then slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis.

9. Ensure that the I/O connector cover is still in place on the I/O connector at the back of the board.

10. Remove the memory modules and memory module blanks.

11. Remove the processor(s).

12. Remove the storage controller card.

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Figure 22. Removing and Installing the System Board

1. I/O connector cover

4. tabs on system chassis

2. retention latch

5. slots in system board tray

3. system board

Installing The System Board

1. Transfer the following components to the new system board:

– Internal USB key

– storage controller card/PCIe extender card

– SD vFlash card

– Memory modules and memory module blanks

– Processor(s) and heat sink(s), or processor filler blank

– network daughter card

2. Slide the new system board into the open end of the server module chassis until the retention latch or retention pin

engages.

NOTE: Ensure that the system board plate is parallel with the chassis.

When the board assembly is installed correctly, the tabs on the system board pan fit into the corresponding

openings in the floor of the server module chassis.

3. Replace the PCIe mezzanine card(s) in their original locations.

4. Reinstall the hard-drive/SSD backplane.

5. Replace the hard drive(s)/SSDs.

Ensure that you reinstall the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.

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6. Reinstall the cooling shroud.

7. Close the server module.

8. Remove the plastic I/O connector covers from the back of the server module.

9. Install the server module in the enclosure.

10. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the

iDRAC7 User's Guide

at

dell.com/support/manuals.

NVRAM Backup Battery

Replacing The NVRAM Backup Battery

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. Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions. See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information.

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Remove the system board to access the battery.

4. To remove the battery, press down firmly on the positive side of the connector and lift the battery out of the

securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.

5. To install a new system battery:

a) Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

b) Hold the battery with the "+" facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector.

6. Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.

7. Reinstall the system board.

8. Close the server module.

9. Install the server module in the enclosure.

10. Enter the System Setup to confirm that the battery is operating properly.

11. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup's Time and Date fields.

12. Exit the System Setup.

13. To test the newly installed battery, remove the server module for at least an hour.

14. After an hour, reinstall the server module.

15. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting Help.

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Figure 23. Replacing the NVRAM Backup Battery

1. positive side of battery

2. negative side of battery connector

Storage Controller Card

Your system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the server module system board for a storage controller card

that provides the integrated storage subsystem for your system’s hard drives. The storage controller card supports SAS

and SATA hard drives. The storage controller card supports PCIe SSDs.

NOTE: The storage controller card is located underneath the hard-drive bays.

Removing The Storage Controller Card

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

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

2. Open the server module.

3. Remove the system board and place it on the work surface.

4. Remove the two screws from the storage controller card.

5. Pull the storage controller card straight up and out of the connector.

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