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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E67S
Regulatory Type: E67S001
September 2021
Rev. A09

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E67S Regulatory Type: E67S001 September 2021 Rev. A09...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2019 - 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: About this document....................7 Chapter 2: System overview......................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view............................. 12 Rear view of the system..............................13 Inside the system ................................17 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................17 System information label..............................
  • Page 4 Air shroud.................................... 39 Removing the air shroud............................39 Installing the air shroud..............................40 Cooling fan..................................42 Removing a cooling fan module..........................42 Installing a cooling fan module..........................42 Drives....................................43 Removing a drive blank.............................. 43 Installing a drive blank..............................44 Removing the drive carrier............................44 Installing the drive carrier............................45 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................46 Installing the drive into the drive carrier........................
  • Page 5 MicroSD card..................................117 Removing the MicroSD card............................ 117 Installing the MicroSD card............................118 M.2 SSD module on BOSS-S1 adapter card......................119 Removing the M.2 SSD module..........................119 Installing the M.2 SSD module..........................120 BOSS S2 card (optional)..............................121 Removing the BOSS card filler..........................121 Installing the BOSS card filler..........................
  • Page 6 NIC indicator codes.................................166 Power supply unit indicator codes..........................166 Drive indicator codes..............................168 Using system diagnostics.............................. 168 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................169 Chapter 8: Getting help......................170 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................170 Contacting Dell................................. 170 Accessing system information by using QRL......................170 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6525 system..................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: About This Document

    About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: System Overview

    ● Up to 4 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 10 x 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives. NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/support...
  • Page 9 For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals...
  • Page 10 For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals Drive (8) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/...

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. Left control panel view Figure 4. Left control panel without optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/...

  • Page 13: Rear View Of The System

    3 ft (0.91 meters). Quality of the cable might affect performance. NOTE: For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. Rear view of the system Figure 7. Rear view of the 10 x 2.5-inch drive system Table 6.
  • Page 14 Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description Power supply unit (PSU 1) For more information about the PSU configurations, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. PCIe expansion card riser The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI (slot 1) Express expansion cards. For more information about the expansion cards that are supported on your system, see www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals...
  • Page 15 Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. System identification Press the system ID button: button ● To locate a particular system within a rack.
  • Page 16 BOSS S2 card (optional) This slot supports the BOSS S2 module For more information about the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals section. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page. System overview...

  • Page 17: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 10. Inside the system 1. Drive backplane 2. Rear mounting front PERC module 3. Dual fan module (4) 4. System board 5. Memory DIMM socket for processor 2 (B1) 6. Heat sink for processor 2 7. Riser 3 8.

  • Page 18: System Information Label

    The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 19 Figure 12. Service information System overview...
  • Page 20 Figure 13. Memory information and system board connectors System overview...

  • Page 21: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 14. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering-...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    For more information about setting up the system, see the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your system. For information on how to manage basic settings and features of the system, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide on the product documentation page.

  • Page 23: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 24: Resources To Install Operating System

    Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. Dell recommends using Lifecycle Controller to install the OS, since all required drivers are installed to the system. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.

  • Page 25: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Installing And Removing System Components

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 27: Before Working Inside Your System

    2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals. 3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 4. Remove the system cover.

  • Page 28: Optional Front Bezel

    ● 1/4 inch flat blade screwdriver ● Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground ● ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: ● AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent ● Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent ●...

  • Page 29: Installing The Front Bezel

    Installing the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Locate and remove the bezel key. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1.

  • Page 30: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 17. Removing the system cover Next steps Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps 1.

  • Page 31: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 18. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 32: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 19. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Replace the drive backplane cover. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2.

  • Page 33: Control Panel

    Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Control panel Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 34: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align and slide the right control panel in the slot on the system. 2.

  • Page 35: Installing The Left Control Panel

    3. If installed, remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Lift the latch to release the control panel cable and slide the cable from the clip. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3.

  • Page 36: Vga Module

    4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the left control panel to the system. Figure 24. Installing the left control panel Next steps Install the drive backplane cover. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 37: Installing The Vga Module

    NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 25. Removing the VGA module Next steps Replace the VGA module. Installing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 38 Figure 26. Installing the VGA module Next steps 1. Route the VGA cable, close the cable latch, and connect the VGA cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Route and connect the right control panel cable. 3. If removed, install the air shroud.

  • Page 39: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 40: Installing The Air Shroud

    Figure 28. Removing the air shroud from the rear drive module Next steps Replace the air shroud. Installing the air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 41 Figure 29. Installing the air shroud 3. For the air shroud on the rear drive module, lower the air shroud into the rear drive module until it is firmly seated. Figure 30. Installing the air shroud on the rear drive module Next steps 1.

  • Page 42: Cooling Fan

    Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud. Steps Holding the orange and black edges on the fan module, lift the cooling fan module horizontally to disconnect from the connector on the system board.

  • Page 43: Drives

    NOTE: The procedure to install standard, high performance (silver grade), or high performance (gold grade) fan module is same. 2. Press the touch point on the cooling fan module until firmly connected. Figure 32. Installing a cooling fan module Next steps 1.

  • Page 44: Installing A Drive Blank

    Figure 33. Removing a drive blank Next steps Installing a drive replace the drive blank. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 34.

  • Page 45: Installing The Drive Carrier

    CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. For more information about the drives installation or uninstallation requirements, see the operating system's user guide.

  • Page 46: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    NOTE: Ensure that the drive carrier's release handle is in the open position before inserting the carrier into the slot. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive carrier or remove the drive blank when you want to assemble the drives in to the system. Steps 1.

  • Page 47: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier. Figure 37. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 48: Drive Backplane

    Figure 38. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. 2. If removed, install the front bezel. Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 13. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options 3.5-inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane...

  • Page 49: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 39. 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 40. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Figure 41. 10 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1.

  • Page 50: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Steps 1. Loosen the captive screw on the cable guiding latch and lift the latch to remove the cables. 2. Disconnect the drive backplane cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system. 4.
  • Page 51 NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before removing the backplane. NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1.

  • Page 52: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 44. 4 x 3.5-inch SAS with one processor and front PERC module Figure 45. 4 x 3.5-inch SAS with dual processor and front PERC module Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 53 Figure 46. 4 x 3.5-inch SATA with no PERC module Figure 47. 8 x 2.5-inch SAS with front PERC module Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 54 Figure 48. 4 x 3.5-inch SAS with 2 x 2.5-inch SAS rear drives Figure 49. 4 x 3.5-inch SAS with 2 x 2.5-inch rear NVMe Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 55 Figure 50. 10 x 2.5-inch SAS with 2 x 2.5-inch SAS rear drives Figure 51. 10 x 2.5-inch SAS XGMI Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 56 Figure 52. 10 x 2.5-inch Universal backplane Figure 53. 10 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane (48 mode) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 57 Figure 54. 10 X 2.5-inch NVMe (64 mode) Figure 55. 10 X 2.5-inch SAS with 2 x 2.5-inch SAS rear drive Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 58: Rear Drive Module

    Figure 56. 10 x 2.5-inch SAS with 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe drive Figure 57. 8 x 2.5- inch NVMe RAID Rear drive module Removing the rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 59 Remove the air shroud. Remove the rear drives. 5. Disconnect all the cables from the rear drive module. 6. If installed, remove the expansion card riser 3. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the rear drive module or the liquid cooling rear drive module. 2.

  • Page 60: Installing The Rear Drive Module

    Figure 59. Removing the liquid cooling rear drive module Next steps Replace the rear drive module. Installing the rear drive module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 61 Figure 60. Installing the rear drive module Figure 61. Installing the liquid cooling rear drive module Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 62: Front Perc Module

    Next steps 1. If removed, install the expansion card riser 3. 2. Connect all the cables to the rear drive module. Install the rear drives. Install the air shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Front PERC module Removing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites...

  • Page 63: Installing The Front Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 62. Removing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the front mounting front PERC module. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 64: Removing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 63. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. Reconnect all the required cables. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 65: Installing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 64. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the rear mounting front PERC module. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 66: System Memory

    Figure 65. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps Install the drive backplane. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R6525 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMMs).
  • Page 67 Figure 66. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 14. Memory channels Processor Channel Channel Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor 1 Slots A6 Slots A5 Slots A2 Slots A1 and Slots A8 and Slots A7 Slots A4 and...

  • Page 68: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Table 15. Supported memory matrix (continued) DIMM type Rank Capacity DIMM rated Operating Speed voltage and 1 DIMM per 2 DIMMs per speed channel (DPC) channel (DPC) 128 GB DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 3200 MT/s 2933 MT/s MT/s NOTE: The older 32 GB capacity RDIMM memory with x4 data width and 8Gb DRAM density cannot be mixed with the newer 32 GB capacity RDIMM memory with x8 data width and 16Gb DRAM density in the same AMD EPYC™...
  • Page 69 ● Minimum recommended configuration is to populate four equal memory modules per processor. AMD recommends limiting processors in that system to 32 cores or less. ● Populate eight equal memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance. NOTE: Equal memory modules refer to DIMMs with identical electrical specification and capacity that may be from different vendors.
  • Page 70 Table 17. Supported NPS modes by Processors (continued) Model Number NPS modes supported 7502 4, 2, 1, 0 7452 4, 2, 1, 0 7402 4, 2, 1, 0 7352 4, 2, 1, 0 7302 4, 2, 1, 0 7282 1, 0 7272 1, 0 7262...

  • Page 71: Removing A Memory Module

    ● The NPS setting that are blank are functional. However, indicate non-optimal performance. ● BIOS default NPS setting is 1. ● UEFI0391 message may be displayed during boot if DIMMs are configured in the blank spaces of the table. ● If the processor does not support the desired NPS setting for a given number of DIMMs, then use default setting (NPS1) and the UEFI0391 message is displayed.

  • Page 72: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 67. Removing a memory module Next steps Replace the memory module. Installing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud.

  • Page 73: Processor And Heat Sink

    Figure 68. Installing a memory module Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >...

  • Page 74: Removing The Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Modules

    c. Loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 completely. d. Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely. NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. 2. Lift the heat sink from the system. Figure 69. Removing a heat sink Next steps 1.

  • Page 75: Removing The Processor

    a. Partially loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns). b. Partially loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns). c. Loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 completely. d. Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely. NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the liquid cooling heat sink modules.
  • Page 76 Steps 1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the screws to release the force plate. The sequence to loosen the screws is 3, 2, and NOTE: The screw numbers are marked on the force plate. Figure 71. Removing screws on the force plate 2.

  • Page 77: Installing The Processor

    Figure 73. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the heat sink. Steps 1.
  • Page 78 Figure 74. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 75. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated.

  • Page 79: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 76. Securing the force plate Next steps Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  • Page 80 Figure 77. Applying thermal grease 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 single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3.

  • Page 81: Installing The Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Modules

    Figure 78. Installing a heat sink Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Installing the liquid cooling heat sink modules Prerequisites Never uninstall the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

  • Page 82: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    NOTE: Liquid detection cable must be placed underneath the cooling tubes to ensure it does not interfere with the PCIe risers 3. Route the liquid cooling tubes through the rear exit point next to the I/O function panel. Ensure the routing follows the numbered labels on the tube and liquid cooling ring holder (1, 2).

  • Page 83: Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

    Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 19. Expansion card riser configurations Expansion card riser PCIe slots on the...
  • Page 84 Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) QLogic (NIC: 10 Gb) Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI) Dell PERC Adapter Dell BOSS Adapter Samsung (PCIE SSD) Intel (PCIE SSD) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Intel (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 85 Table 21. Configuration 1: R1a (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal Slot QLogic (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal Slot Broadcom (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal Slot Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal Slot SolarFlare (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot...
  • Page 86 Intel (OCP: 25Gb) Internal Slot Table 23. Configuration 2: R2a + R3a Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Dell BOSS Adapter 2, 1, 3 T4 GPU (Nvidia) 2, 1, 3 Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb) 2, 1, 3 Intel (NIC: 25 Gb)
  • Page 87 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) 2, 1, 3 Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) 2, 1, 3 Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI) 2, 1, 3 Dell PERC Adapter 2, 1, 3 Samsung (PCIe SSD) 2, 1, 3 Intel (PCIe SSD) 2, 1, 3 Samsung (PCIE SSD)
  • Page 88 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards QLogic (NIC: 10 Gb) Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Dell PERC Adapter Dell BOSS Adapter Samsung (PCIe SSD) Intel (PCIe SSD) Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb) 2, 1, 3 Mellanox (NIC: 50 Gb)
  • Page 89 Not Supported Intel (NIC: 100Gb, LP) Not Supported FOXCONN (Front PERC, 500) Not supported FOXCONN (Front PERC) Internal Slot Dell Front PERC Internal Slot Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot QLogic (OCP: 25 Gb) Internal Slot Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb)
  • Page 90 Table 26. Configuration 5: R3a (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Foxconn (External adapter) Inventec (BOSS) Samsung (PCIe SSD) Intel (PCIe SSD) Intel (NIC: 100Gb, LP) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10Gb) Not supported Intel (NIC: 25Gb)
  • Page 91 Table 27. Configuration 6: R1D+R2A+R3A (continued) Card Type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4 INVENTEC Front PERC GB,FPERC,V2 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4 INVENTEC Front PERC GBNV,FPERC ASSY,CRD,CTL,H345,F FOXCONN Front PERC PERC,V2 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H755N, FOXCONN Front PERC Not supported FRT,MXC ASSY,CRD,CTL,H345,F FOXCONN Front PERC PERC PWA,CTL,HBA345,FRO FOXCONN...
  • Page 92 Table 27. Configuration 6: R1D+R2A+R3A (continued) Card Type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority CRD,NTWK,PCIE,DP,25 Broadcom NIC: 25Gb 2900 Not supported G,57414,FH CRD,NTWK,PCIE,DP,25 Broadcom NIC: 25Gb 3000 2, 1, 3 G,57414,LP CRD,NTWK,QLGC,FH,2 QLogic NIC: 25Gb 3100 Not supported 5G,2P,S28 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,LP,2 QLogic NIC: 25Gb 3200...
  • Page 93 Table 27. Configuration 6: R1D+R2A+R3A (continued) Card Type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority CRD,NTWK,10G,SFP+, Intel NIC: 10Gb 6100 2, 1, 3 DP FVL,IN,LP CRD,NTWK,10G,SFP+, Intel NIC: 10Gb 6200 Not supported DPFVL,INTEL CRD,NTWK,10GBT,INT Intel NIC: 10Gb 6300 2, 1, 3 EL,LP,V2 CRD,NTWK,PCIE,DP,10 Broadcom...
  • Page 94 Table 27. Configuration 6: R1D+R2A+R3A (continued) Card Type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP QLogic OCP: 10Gb 9300 3,10G,2P,BT CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP QLogic OCP: 10Gb 9400 3,10G,2P,SF+ CRD,NTWK,INTL,OCP3 Intel OCP: 10Gb 9500 ,10G,2P,BT CRD,NTWK,INTL,OCP3 Intel OCP: 10Gb 9700 ,10G,4P,SF+ CRD,NTWK,BCME,OCP Broadcom OCP: 10Gb 9800 3,10G,2P,SF+...
  • Page 95 Table 27. Configuration 6: R1D+R2A+R3A (continued) Card Type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority KIT,CRD,NVME,6.4,HH SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 11900 2, 1, 3 HL,PM1725B KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HH SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 12000 2, 1, 3 HL,PM1735 KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HH SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 12100 2, 1, 3 HL,PM1735,O KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HH SAMSUNG...
  • Page 96 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards CRD,NTWK,PCI Broadcom NIC: 100Gb 2, 1, 3 E,100G,DP,5750 CRD,NTWK,100 Mellanox NIC: 100Gb 1000 Not supported G,CX5,DP,QSFP ,MLNX CRD,NTWK,100 Mellanox NIC: 100Gb 1100 2, 1, 3...
  • Page 97 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards CRD,CTL,FC32, Emulex HBA: FC32 4000 2P,LPE35002,E MX,L CRD,CTL,EMLX, Emulex HBA: FC32 4100 Not supported FH,FC32,1P,S28 CRD,CTL,EMLX, Emulex HBA: FC32 4200 LP,FC32,1P,S28 CRD,CTL,QLGC,...
  • Page 98 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards CRD,NTWK,10G, Intel NIC: 10Gb 6200 Not supported SFP+,DPFVL,IN CRD,NTWK,10G Intel NIC: 10Gb 6300 BT,INTEL,LP,V2 CRD,NTWK,PCI Broadcom NIC: 10Gb 6400 Not supported E,DP,10G,57416, CRD,NTWK,PCI...
  • Page 99 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards CRD,NTWK,QL QLogic OCP: 25Gb 8600 Not supported OCP3 GC,OCP3,25G,2 P,S28 CRD,NTWK,ML Mellanox OCP: 25Gb 8700 Not supported OCP3 NX,OCP3,25G,2 P,S28 CRD,NTWK,INT Intel...
  • Page 100 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards PWA,CTL,12GB- FOXCONN External 10800 SAS- Adapter HBA,ADPT,LPF ASSY,CRD,CTL, Inventec BOSS 11100 Not supported BOSS.S1V4,SAT A,FH ASSY,CRD,CTL, Inventec BOSS 11200 BOSS.S1V4,SAT A,LP ASSY,CRD,CTL,...
  • Page 101 Table 28. Configuration 7: R1D+R2B+R3A (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards KIT,CRD,NVME, INTEL PCIE SSD 12600 LP/FH 750GB,HHHL,P 4800X KIT,CRD,NVME, INTEL PCIE SSD 12700 LP/FH 375GB,HHHL,P 4800X KIT, CRD, CTL, FOXCONN External 13500...

  • Page 102: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Table 30. Configuration 9: R1A+R4C+R4D (continued) Card type Supplier Category Card Priority Slot Priority Bracket Height Max # of Allowed Cards CRD,NTWK,INT Intel NIC: 25Gb 5500 2, 1 L,FH,25G,4P,S2 CRD,NTWK,BC Broadcom NIC: 10Gb 10800 2, 1 ME,FH,10G,4P,B CRD,NTWK,BC Broadcom NIC: 10Gb 10900 Not supported ME,LP,10G,4P,B...
  • Page 103 Figure 81. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) Figure 82. Removing the liquid cooling expansion card riser (liquid cooling Riser 2) 3. For Riser 3 and liquid cooling Riser 3, press the blue button on the riser, and lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
  • Page 104 Figure 83. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Figure 84. Removing the liquid cooling expansion card riser (liquid cooling Riser 3) 4. For Riser 4, press the blue tab on the riser, and holding the touch point lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.

  • Page 105: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Figure 85. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps Replace the expansion card riser. Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 106 Figure 86. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) Figure 87. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 107 Figure 88. Installing the liquid cooling expansion card riser (liquid cooling Riser 2) Figure 89. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 108 Figure 90. Installing the liquid cooling expansion card riser (liquid cooling Riser 3) Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 109: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 91. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 110 Figure 92. Opening the card holder on the expansion card riser 2. Hold the expansion card by the edges and pull the card until the card edge connector disengages from the expansion card connector on the riser. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 93.

  • Page 111: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. Figure 94. Installing the filler bracket Next steps 1. If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser.
  • Page 112 Figure 95. Removing the filler bracket 3. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser. 4. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. 5.

  • Page 113: Optional Serial Com Port

    NOTE: Push the black card holder to hold the card in the riser. Figure 97. Closing the card holder on the expansion card riser Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 114: Installing The Serial Com Port

    Figure 98. Removing the serial COM port Next steps Replace the serial COM port. Installing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 115: Optional Idsdm Module

    Figure 99. Installing the serial COM port Next steps Install the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM module Removing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 116: Installing The Idsdm Module

    Figure 100. Removing the IDSDM module Next steps Replace the IDSDM module. Installing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM connector on the system board. To locate IDSDM module, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

  • Page 117: Microsd Card

    Figure 101. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 118: Installing The Microsd Card

    Figure 102. Removing the MicroSD card Next steps Replace the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup. NOTE: Ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.

  • Page 119: M.2 Ssd Module On Boss-S1 Adapter Card

    Figure 103. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD module on BOSS-S1 adapter card Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 120: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 104. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 121: Boss S2 Card (Optional)

    Figure 105. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. Installing the BOSS is similar to installing expansion card into the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. BOSS S2 card (optional) Removing the BOSS card filler Prerequisites...

  • Page 122: Installing The Boss Card Filler

    Figure 106. Removing the BOSS card filler Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 controller card module install the BOSS card filler. Installing the BOSS card filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Align the BOSS card filler with the BOSS module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 123: Removing The Boss S2 Controller Card Module

    Figure 107. Installing the BOSS card filler Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Lift the retention latch to release the BOSS S2 card carrier. 2.
  • Page 124 Figure 108. Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS S2 card carrier. 4. Slide the M.2 SSD out and up from the BOSS S2 card carrier. Figure 109.
  • Page 125 Figure 110. Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module 6. Remove the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 111. Removing the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module 7.

  • Page 126: Installing The Boss S2 Controller Card

    Figure 112. Removing the BOSS cover Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 controller card module. Installing the BOSS S2 controller card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 127 Figure 113. Installing the BOSS cover 2. Connect the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 114. Connecting the BOSS power cable and BOSS Signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module 3.
  • Page 128 Figure 115. Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module 5. Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS S2 card carrier. 6. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS S2 card carrier. 7. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS S2 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 116.

  • Page 129: System Battery

    Figure 117. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type That is recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 130 Figure 118. Removing the system battery 2. To install a new system battery: a. Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. b. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. Figure 119.

  • Page 131: Optional Internal Usb Card

    d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour. e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour. f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section. Optional internal USB card NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the...

  • Page 132: Intrusion Switch Module

    Remove the expansion card risers. Steps 1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card. 2. Align the internal USB card with the connector on the system board and press firmly until the internal USB card is seated. Figure 121. Installing the internal USB card Next steps Install the expansion card risers.

  • Page 133: Installing The Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 122. Removing the intrusion switch module Next steps Replace the intrusion switch module. Installing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 134: Optional Ocp Card

    Figure 123. Installing the intrusion switch module Next steps Install the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional OCP card Removing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 135: Installing The Ocp Card

    Figure 124. Removing the OCP card Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the expansion card riser.

  • Page 136: Power Supply Unit

    For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals NOTE: Ensure to install the latest iDRAC 4.4x version or any later versions to support the 1100 W Titanium Mixed Mode AC/HVDC PSU and (-48V) 1100 W DC PSU.

  • Page 137: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    4. Unlatch and lift or remove the optional cable management accessory if it interferes with the PSU removal. For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system is in a rack, see the system’s cable management arm documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Steps Press the release latch, and holding the PSU handle slide the PSU out of the PSU bay.

  • Page 138: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 126. Removing a power supply unit Next steps Replace the PSU install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 139: Trusted Platform Module

    PSU is removed or installed while the system is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 140: Initializing Tpm For Users

    2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module. 3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector. 4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board. 5.

  • Page 141: System Board

    3. From the TPM Security option, select On. 4. Save the settings. 5. Restart your system. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup.

  • Page 142: Installing The System Board

    Figure 129. Removing the system board Next steps Install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board 1.
  • Page 143 Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section. 4. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 144: Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    Restoring Service Tag using Easy Restore The Easy Restore feature allows you to restore your Service Tag, iDRAC license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup Flash drive device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the Service Tag in the backup Flash drive device is different, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.

  • Page 145: Installing The Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    Figure 131. Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps Replace the LOM card and rear I/O board. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 146: Rio Card

    Figure 132. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. RIO card Removing the Rear Input Output (RIO) card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 147: Installing The Rio Card

    Figure 133. Removing the RIO card Next steps Replace the RIO card. Installing the RIO card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the system board.

  • Page 148: Tube Clip

    Figure 134. Installing the RIO card Next steps Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Tube clip Removing the tube clip Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2.

  • Page 149: Installing The Tube Clip

    Figure 135. Removing the tube clip Next steps Replace the tube clip. Installing the tube clip Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the system cover.
  • Page 150 Figure 136. Installing the tube clip Next steps Install the system cover. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 151: Chapter 5: Upgrade Kits

    Upgrade Kits The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits. Table 31. Upgrade kits Kits Part number Related links to service instructions Bezel JYPW8/MPW3H (LCD) Installing the front bezel BOSS Installing the M.2 SSD module BOSS S2 Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module Embedded management (IDSDM) C2KCJ...
  • Page 152 Table 32. BOSS S2 kit components R6525 (quantity) Components in kit BOSS cover M3 x 0.05 x 4.5 mm screws BOSS signal cable BOSS power cable BOSS-S2 controller card module 1 or 2* BOSS-S2 card carrier 1 or 2* M.2 SSD M.2 240 GB information label M.2 480 GB information label BOSS card filler...

  • Page 153: Pcie Gen 4 Nvme Enablement Kit

    To enable the PCIe Gen4 NVMe feature, update the BIOS version to 1.2.11 or greater and backplane firmware version to be greater than 2.84. For latest firmware, refer to the System’s Drivers and Downloads page at www.dell.com/ support/drives and search for PowerEdge R6525.
  • Page 154 NOTE: The backplane firmware (greater than 2.84) with GEN4 enabled feature is not available now and is expected only later half of FY21. The PCIe Gen 4 NVMe enablement kit contains the components listed in the table. Table 33. PCIe Gen 4 NVMe enablement kit components Components Quantity 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA to...

  • Page 155: Idsdm Kit

    IDSDM kit The IDSDM kit contains one IDSDM card. For installation procedure of IDSDM, see installing the IDSDM modulesection. Figure 139. IDSDM port information Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 156: Internal Usb Card Kit

    The serial COM port kit contains the components listed in the table. Table 34. Serial COM port kit Components Quantity Werial COM port card Cable For installation procedure of the serial COM port, see www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals in the serial COM port section. Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 157: Chapter 6: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This section provides essential and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and reset the passwords. To install components and cables correctly, you must be able to identify the connectors on the system board.
  • Page 158 Table 35. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description Coin cell battery Coin cell battery OCP NIC 3.0 connector OCP NIC 3.0 connector IO_RISER2_A (CPU1) Riser 2 IO_RISER2_B (CPU2) J_TPM SIG_PWR_0 (Rear BP) Backplane signal and power 0 LOM connector LOM connector IDSDM/Internal USB...

  • Page 159: System Board Jumper Settings

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 160 6. Power off the system. 7. Remove the system cover. 8. Move the jumper on the system board from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4. 9. Replace the system cover. 10. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and power on the system, and all the attached peripherals. 11.

  • Page 161: Chapter 7: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    System diagnostics and indicator codes This section describes the diagnostic indicators on the system front panel that displays the system status during system startup. Topics: • Status LED indicators • System health and system ID indicator codes • iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes •...

  • Page 162: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it...

  • Page 163: Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

    If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals or Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals. Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe Restart the system. If the problem persists, see mode.

  • Page 164: Lcd Panel

    The LCD panel is used to configure or view the iDRAC IP address of the system. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com >...

  • Page 165: Setup Menu

    For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up..

  • Page 166: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network. Figure 145.
  • Page 167 Table 45. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated.

  • Page 168: Drive Indicator Codes

    Using system diagnostics If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss.

  • Page 169: Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

    Dell Embedded System Diagnostics NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics. The Embedded System Diagnostics provide a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to: ● Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode ●...

  • Page 170: Chapter 8: Getting Help

    Dell contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill or Dell product catalog. The availability of services varies depending on the country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical...

  • Page 171: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R6525 System

    Dell EMC. This information is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue. ● Proactive contact — A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue.

  • Page 172: Chapter 9: Documentation Resources

    This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: ● From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
  • Page 173 Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your For information about systems www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals system management software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting www.dell.com/ up, using, and troubleshooting openmanagemanuals >...

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