Page 1 Dell PowerEdge T630 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E25S Series Regulatory Type: E25S001...
Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell ™...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 About your system....................9 ........................9 Supported configurations ....................10 Front-panel features and indicators ..........................13 LCD panel features ..........................14 Home screen ............................14 Setup menu ............................. 15 View menu ......................... 16 Hard-drive indicator codes ....................17 Back-panel features and indicators ..........................19 NIC indicator codes ........................
Page 4 ..................40 System Security settings screen details ..................42 Miscellaneous Settings screen details ...........................43 About Boot Manager ........................ 43 Entering Boot Manager ......................43 Boot Manager main menu ........................43 Changing the boot order ...................... 44 Choosing the system boot mode ....................44 Assigning a system and setup password ........
Page 5 .............................. 68 Flex bays ........................68 Removing a flex bay ........................69 Installing a flex bay ............................70 Hard drives ....................70 Removing a hot-swap hard drive ....................71 Installing a hot-swap hard drive ..................72 Removing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank ....................72 Installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank ..................73...
Page 6 ......................95 Installing an internal SD card ............................95 Processors ........................95 Removing a processor ........................99 Installing a processor ...........................101 Power supplies ........................102 Hot Spare feature ................... 102 Removing an AC power supply unit ..................... 103 Installing an AC power supply unit .................104 Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit .....................106...
Page 7 ..............162 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ..........162 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager .....162 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ......................163 System diagnostic controls 8 Jumpers and connectors................164 .........................164 System board connectors...
Page 8 ......................166 System board jumper settings ......................166 Disabling a forgotten password 9 Technical specifications..................168 10 Getting help..................... 175 ..........................175 Contacting Dell ..................... 175 Locating your system service tag ......................175 Quick Resource Locator (QRL)
Page 9: About Your System
About your system The Dell PowerEdge T630 is a rackable tower server that support up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor family, up to 24 DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to 32 hard drives/SSDs.
Page 10: Front-Panel Features And Indicators
Front-panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators— 2.5 inch hard-drive chassis...
Page 11 Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators— 3.5 inch hard-drive plus four PCIe SSD chassis...
Page 12 Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector SD vFlash card slot Allows you to insert a vFlash media card. The vFlash media card is an SD card that extends the functionalities of the iDRAC enterprise card. Power-on indicator, The power-on indicator lights when the system power button power is on.
Page 13: Lcd Panel Features
The LCD panel of your system provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. •...
Page 14: Home Screen
Figure 3. LCD panel features Item Button Description Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments. Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor. Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments. During message scrolling: • Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed. •...
Page 15: View Menu
Option Description Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See System Error Messages for a list of messages in this format. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See View Menu to see the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.
Page 16: Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 4. Hard-drive indicators hard-drive activity indicator hard-drive status indicator hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition Blinks green two times per second...
Page 17: Back-Panel Features And Indicators
Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector PCIe expansion card Allows you to connect up to two PCI Express slots (3) (processor 1) expansion cards and one PERC card. Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC 2, 3 Ethernet connectors connectors.
Page 18 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is pressed again. Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
Page 19: Nic Indicator Codes
NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC indicators link indicator activity indicator Indicator Indicator code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).
Page 20 Figure 6. AC power supply unit status indicator AC power supply unit status indicator/handle Convention Power indicator Condition pattern Green The handle indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply unit and that the power supply unit is operational.
Page 21 Convention Power indicator Condition pattern CAUTION: When correcting a power supply unit mismatch, replace only the power supply unit with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply unit to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown.
Page 22: Documentation Matrix
Rack documentation included with your rack solution Set up your system and know the system technical Getting Started With Your System that shipped with specifications your system or see dell.com/poweredgemanuals Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals...
Page 23: Quick Resource Locator
Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan...
Page 24: Performing Initial System Configuration
Turn on the attached peripherals. Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the following interfaces: iDRAC Settings utility. Lifecycle Controller.
Page 25: Information About Logging In To Idrac
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Page 26 NOTE: If you do not have the service tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your service tag, or select Choose from a list of all Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page. Click Get drivers and downloads.
Page 27: Pre-Operating System Management Applications
• Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller allows you to perform useful tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at dell.com/ esmmanuals.
Page 28: About System Setup
UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
Page 29: System Information Screen Details
SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. NOTE: This setting is not available on PowerEdge T630. Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Page 30: Memory Settings Screen Details
Operating Mode Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available...
Page 31: Processor Settings Screen Details
Menu Item Description NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability.
Page 32 TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to dissipate. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four Turbo processor listings.
Page 33: Sata Settings Screen Details
SATA Settings screen details You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on your system. You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings.
Page 34 Menu Item Description Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.
Page 35: Boot Settings Screen Details
Menu Item Description Port H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Page 36: Network Settings Screen Details
Menu Item Description NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu. If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems.
Page 37 Example Menu Item Description USB 3.0 Setting Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 support Enable this option only if your operating system supports USB 3.0. Disabling this allows devices to operate at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is disabled by default. User Accessible Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports.
Page 38: Serial Communication Screen Details
Menu Item Description Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing delays in system startup.
Page 39 Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.
Page 40: System Security Settings Screen Details
Menu Item Description Number of Turbo NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Boot Enabled Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2. Cores for Processor 1 Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled.
Page 41 Menu Item Description Clears all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No. Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements.
Page 42: Miscellaneous Settings Screen Details
Menu Item Description Authorized Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database Signature (db). Database Forbidden Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database Signature (dbx). Database Miscellaneous Settings screen details You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time.
Page 43: About Boot Manager
Menu Item Description results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute. About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system.
Page 44: Choosing The System Boot Mode
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport. Assigning a system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features.
Page 45: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password And Setup Password
Re-enter the system password, and click OK. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password. Re-enter the setup password, and click OK. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again. A message prompts you to save the changes.
Page 46: Installing And Removing System Components
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Page 47: Recommended Tools
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Recommended tools You need the #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform the removal and installation procedures. The following tools are required for assembling cables for a DC power supply unit (PSU): •...
Page 48: Removing The Front Bezel
Figure 8. Installing and removing the front bezel release latch system bezel key bezel Removing the front bezel Unlock the bezel using the bezel keys. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system. Remove the bezel by unhooking the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system.
Page 49: Installing The System Feet
Steps Remove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower. Figure 9. Removing and installing the system feet screw hole (4) slot (12) tab (12) base of the tower system feet (4) screw (4) Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the system.
Page 50: Caster Wheels (Optional)-Tower Mode
Next steps Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode. Caster wheels consist of: • Caster wheel units (front and back) •...
Page 51: Removing Caster Wheels
Figure 10. Removing and installing caster wheels slots on base of the tower (4) wheel assembly unit (2) screw (2) Removing caster wheels Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface with the wheels extending beyond the edge of the surface. Steps Remove the screw securing the front wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
Page 52: Removing The System Cover
Removing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. Remove the optional front bezel. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface. Steps Turn the latch release lock to the unlock position.
Page 53: Inside The System
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Page 54: Cooling Shroud
Figure 12. Inside the system cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly expansion card holder (optional) guide to align the cooling shroud DIMM slots (6) processor 2 system-board holder expansion card holder DIMM slots (6) cooling fan in the cooling shroud (2) DIMM slots (6) expansion card holder processor 1...
Page 55: Removing The Cooling Shroud
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Page 56: Installing The Cooling Shroud
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Page 57: Installing A Cooling Fan
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Page 58: Cooling-Fan Assembly (Optional)
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Page 59: Installing The Cooling-Fan Assembly (Optional)
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Page 60 Figure 16. Memory Socket Locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9 channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10 channel 2: slots A3, A7, and A11 channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12 Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5, and B9 channel 1: slots B2, B6, and B10...
Page 61: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
DIMMs Populated/ Operating Frequency (in DIMM Type Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel Channel MT/s) 1.2 V 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank RDIMM 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Quad rank LRDIMM...
Page 62: Sample Memory Configurations
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. •...
Page 63 NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs respectively. Table 1. Memory configurations—single processor System DIMM size Number of DIMM rank, DIMM slot population capacity (in (in GB) DIMMs organization, and frequency 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, A1, A2...
Page 64 System DIMM size Number of DIMM rank, DIMM slot population capacity (in (in GB) DIMMs organization, and frequency NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A9 and A11.
Page 65: Removing Memory Modules
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Page 66: Installing Memory Modules
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Page 67 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the cooling shroud. Remove the cooling fan assembly. 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 or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Page 68: Flex Bays
Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. Flex bays Your system's flex bay supports sixteen 2.5 inch hard drives or four Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices. Removing a flex bay Prerequisites...
Page 69: Installing A Flex Bay
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Page 70: Hard Drives
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Page 71: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive
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Page 72: Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
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Page 73: Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
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Page 74: Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
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Page 75: Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter
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Page 76: Removing A Hard-Drive Adapter From A Hard-Drive Carrier
Figure 24. Removing and installing a hard-drive adapter into a 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier screw (5) hard-drive adapter 2.5 inch hard drive Removing a hard-drive adapter from a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Page 77: Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier
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Page 78: Removing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive
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Page 79 Figure 26. Removing and installing the optical drive or tape drive optical drive/tape drive guide release latch NOTE: The following figure shows the cabling diagram for an optical drive/tape drive with an x16 backplane. All backplanes (x8, x18, and x16) have an ODD connector.
Page 80 Figure 27. Cabling— optical drive and tape drive internal tape adapter mini-SAS/SATA connector on internal tape adapter ODD2/TBU connector on system board ODD1/TBU connector on system board power connector on x16 backplane SAS tape drive data/power connector optical drive 2 power connector optical drive 2 data connector optical drive 1 power connector 10.
Page 81: Installing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive
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Page 82: Installing The Slim Optical Drive Blank
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Page 83: Replacing The Internal Usb Key
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Page 84: Expansion Card Holder
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Page 85: Expansion Cards
All other expansion cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order. Table 4. Expansion card installation order Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed Dell PowerEdge Express 1, 3 Flash (PCIe SSD) Bridge GPU (single width and 3, 1 CPU1 double width)
Page 86: Removing An Expansion Card
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Page 87: Installing An Expansion Card
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Page 88: Gpu Card Holder (Optional)
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Page 89: Installing The Gpu Card Holder
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Page 90: Gpu Cards (Optional)
Steps Align the GPU card holder with the slots on the chassis and the guide pin, and push till it is firmly seated. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. GPU cards (optional) GPU card installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines while installing a GPU card: •...
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Page 92: Installing A Gpu Card
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Page 94: Installing The Internal Dual Sd Module
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Page 95: Installing An Internal Sd Card
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Page 96 Safety instructions. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy. If you are upgrading your system, 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 using the Lifecycle Controller.
Page 97 3. processor socket 4. slots (4) 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. Figure 35. Processor shield 1. close first socket release lever 2.
Page 98 Figure 36. Removing and installing a processor 1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. open first socket-release lever 7. socket 8. socket keys (4) d. Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket- release lever lifts up.
Page 99: Installing A Processor
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Page 100 CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket. b. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the system board. . c. 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.
Page 101: Power Supplies
3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other.
Page 102: Hot Spare Feature
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Page 103: Installing An Ac Power Supply Unit
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Page 104: Wiring Instructions For A Dc Power Supply Unit
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Page 105 All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
Page 106: Removing A Dc Power Supply Unit
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Page 107: Installing A Dc Power Supply Unit
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Page 108: Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank
NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. Connect the safety ground wire. Install the DC power connector in the power supply unit. CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires with the strap to the power supply handle.
Page 109: Installing The Power Supply Unit Blank
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Page 110: Hard-Drive Backplane
Depending on your configuration, your system supports one of the following: • 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane • 3.5 inch x18 SAS/SATA backplane • 2.5 inch x4 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) backplane • 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane...
Page 111: Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane
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Page 112 Figure 44. Removing and installing the PCIe SSD hard-drive backplane release tab PCIe SSD hard-drive backplane hard-drive connector PCIe cable power cable signal cable power connector on backplane PCIe cable connector on backplane signal cable connector on backplane...
Page 113 Figure 45. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane backplane power connector backplane power cable release pin signal cable x8 backplane SAS cable...
Page 114 Figure 46. Cabling—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane power connector on backplane SAS A connector on backplane SAS A connector on system board power connector on PDB signal connector on system board signal connector on backplane...
Page 115 Figure 47. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card SAS cable x8 backplane power connector power cable release pin signal cable...
Page 116 Figure 48. Cabling—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card power connector on backplane SAS A connector on backplane SAS B connector on PERC card SAS A connector on PERC card power connector on PDB signal connector on system board signal connector on backplane SAS B connector on backplane...
Page 117 Figure 49. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch (x8) plus 2.5 Inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane x8 backplane power cable power connector on x8 backplane release pin SAS cable on x8 backplane signal cable on x8 backplane PCIe cable on PCIe SSD backplane power cable on PCIe SSD backplane signal cable on PCIe SSD backplane power connector on PCIe SSD backplane...
Page 118 Figure 50. Cabling—3.5 Inch (x8) plus 2.5 inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane PCIe B connector on PCIe SSD backplane PCIe D connector on PCIe SSD backplane SAS B cable from 3.5 inch backplane on PERC card SAS A cable from 3.5 inch backplane on PERC card PCIe A cable from PCIe SSD backplane to PCIe extender card PCIe C cable from PCIe SSD backplane to PCIe extender card PCIe B cable from PCIe SSD backplane to PCIe extender card...
Page 119 11. x8 backplane signal connector on system board 12. x8 backplane power cable 13. x8 backplane signal cable 14. SAS B cable on x8 backplane 15. SAS A cable on x8 backplane 16. x8 backplane power cable 17. power connector on PCIe SSD backplane 18.
Page 120 Figure 52. Cabling—3.5 inch (x18) SAS/SATA backplane signal connector on backplane SAS A connector on PERC card SAS B connector on PERC card power connector on PDB signal connector on system board SAS B connector on backplane SAS A connector on backplane power connector on backplane...
Page 121 Figure 53. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x16) SAS/SATA backplane x16 backplane release pin signal cable power cable power connector SAS cable...
Page 122 Figure 54. Cabling—2.5 inch (x16) SAS/SATA backplane SAS A connector on PERC SAS B connector on PERC power connector on PDB signal connector on system board SAS B connector on backplane SAS A connector on backplane power connector on backplane signal connector on backplane...
Page 123 Figure 55. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x16) plus 2.5 Inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane release pin signal cable to x16 backplane power cable to x16 backplane power connector on x16 backplane SAS cable to x16 backplane SAS cable to PCIe SSD backplane power cable to PCIe SSD backplane signal cable to PCIe SSD backplane power connector on PCIe SSD backplane...
Page 124 Figure 56. Cabling—2.5 inch (x16) plus 2.5 inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane PCIe B cable on PCIe SSD backplane PCIe D cable on PCIe SSD backplane SAS B connector on PERC SAS A connector on PERC PCIe B cable PCIe bridge card PCIe D cable on PCIe bridge card PCIe A cable on PCIe bridge card PCIe C cable on PCIe bridge card...
Page 125 17. signal connector on PCIe SSD backplane 18. power connector on PCIe SSD backplane 19. PCIe C cable on PCIe SSD backplane 20. PCIe A cable on PCIe SSD backplane Figure 57. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with two PERC cards signal cable to backplane 2 release pin power cable to backplane 2...
Page 126 Figure 58. Cabling—2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with two PERC cards SAS A connector on 1st PERC SAS B connector on 1st PERC SAS B connector on 2nd PERC SAS A connector on 2nd PERC backplane 2 power connector on PDB backplane 1 power connector on PDB signal cable from backplane 1 on system signal cable from backplane 2 on...
Page 127 Figure 59. Removing and installing 2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card signal cable to backplane 2 release pin power cable to backplane 2 SAS cable to backplane 2 signal cable to backplane 1 power cable to backplane 1 SAS cable to backplane 1 power connector on backplane 1 x16 backplane 1...
Page 128 Figure 60. Cabling—2.5 inch (x32) SAS/SATA backplane with a single PERC card signal connector on backplane 2 SAS B connector on backplane 2 SAS A connector on backplane 2 SAS B connector on PERC SAS A connector on PERC backplane 2 power connector on PDB backplane 1 power connector on PDB backplane 2 signal connector on system board...
Page 129: Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane
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Page 130: Control Panel Assembly
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Page 131 Figure 62. Removing and installing the control panel assembly control panel control panel cable control panel USB cable screw NOTE: Follow the same steps to remove the control panel in the rack-mode configuration. Locate and press the tabs on the information tag. Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel.
Page 132: Installing The Control Panel Assembly
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Page 133: System Board
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Page 134: Installing The System Board
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Page 135 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Ensure that you: Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the service tag. For more information, see Easy Restore.
Page 136: Trusted Platform Module
data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. Turn on the system.
Page 137: Re-Enabling The Tpm For Bitlocker Users
Figure 65. Installing the TPM TPM connector slot on the TPM connector plastic bolt slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users While booting your system, press <F2>...
Page 138: Power Interposer Board And Power Distribution Board
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Page 139: Removing The Power Distribution Board
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Page 140: Installing The Power Distribution Board
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Page 141: Installing The Power Interposer Board
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Page 142: Installing The System Top Cover
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Page 143 Secure the cover onto the chassis using the screws. Next steps Close the system. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Page 144: Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode
CAUTION: Do not attempt to convert your system into a rack unless authorized by Dell. Only customers certified by Dell for tower to rack conversion can convert a tower system into a rack system. NOTE: For specific caution statements and procedures, see the rack installation documentation for your system at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Page 145 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface. If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels. For more information, see Removing the system feet Removing caster wheels.
Page 146 Figure 70. Attaching the mylar cover marking on chassis mylar cover Install the system cover. Install the rack ears by performing the following steps: a. Align the three screw holes on the rack ears with the screw holes on the top and the bottom of system.
Page 147 Figure 71. Removing and installing the rack ears system in rack mode rack ear (2) screw (6) Install the system in the rack. For more information, see the system's Rack Installation Guide.
Page 148: Troubleshooting Your System
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Page 149: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Usb Xml Configuration)
Getting Help. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration) For information on USB storage device and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Ensure your USB storage device is connect to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon.
Page 150: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection) For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Make sure your laptop is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with a USB Type A/A cable.
Page 151: Troubleshooting A Wet System
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Page 152: Troubleshooting A Damaged System
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Page 153: Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
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Page 154: Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
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Page 155: Troubleshooting System Memory
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Page 156: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key
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Page 157: Troubleshooting An Optical Drive
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Page 158: Troubleshooting A Hard Drive
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Page 159: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller
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Page 160: Troubleshooting Processors
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Page 161: System Messages
System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.
Page 162: Using System Diagnostics
Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Page 163: System Diagnostic Controls
Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks, Desktops and Servers) at dell.com/support/manuals.
Page 164: Jumpers And Connectors
Jumpers and connectors System board connectors Figure 72. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description SLOT1 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 1 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X4 (PCH) PCIe card connector 2 SLOT3 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 3 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory module sockets FAN1 Cooling shroud fan connector...
Page 165 FAN5 Cooling shroud fan connector PWR_CONN_1 Power connector BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1 BP_SIG0 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) signal connector A3, A7, A11, A4, A8, A12 Memory module sockets FAN4 Cooling shroud fan connector INTRUSION Chassis intrusion switch connector...
Page 166: System Board Jumper Settings
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Page 167 Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4. Install the system cover. 10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 11. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
Page 168: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications help you in replacing or upgrading a component in the system. Environmental specifications help you deploy the system for optimum efficiency. Physical Height 443.5 mm (17.5 inch) with feet 434.5 mm (17.1 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch) with feet opened 217.9 mm (8.57 inch) with feet closed Depth...
Page 169 Power DC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 1100 W Heat dissipation 4416 BTU/hour maximum NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage –(48–60) V DC NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Page 170 Eight plus four-hard drive systems Up to eight 3.5 inch, internal, hot-swappable SAS, SATA, SSD, or Nearline SAS hard drives plus four Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices (PCIe SSDs) Hard-drive slots 0 through 7 and 0 through 3 Eighteen hard-drive systems Up to eighteen 3.5 inch, internal, hot-swappable...
Page 171 Drives Hard-drive slots 0 through 7, 8 through 15, 0 through 7, and 8 through 15 Optical drive One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/- RW drive or One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD +/-RW drive NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Connectors Back Two 10/100/1000 Mbps...
Page 172 Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct m or 3117 ft) sunlight on the equipment.
Page 173 Environmental specifications 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). Particulate contamination NOTE: This section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination.
Page 174 • Two power supplies in redundant mode are required, but do not support PSU failure function. • Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • PCIeSSD is not supported. • Eighteen 3.5 inch hard-drive configuration is not supported.
Page 175: Getting Help
Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by scanning a model specific QR code located on your Dell PowerEdge system using your smartphones or tablets. You can also access your system...

Dell PowerEdge T630 Owner's Manual

1 About Your System

2 Performing Initial System Configuration

3 Pre-Operating System Management Applications

4 Installing and Removing System Components

5 Converting the System from Tower Mode to Rack Mode

6 Troubleshooting Your System

7 Using System Diagnostics

8 Jumpers and Connectors

9 Technical Specifications

10 Getting Help

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