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  • Page 1 Dell™ PowerEdge™ M905, M805, M600, and M605 Hardware Owner’s Manual w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your System ....Other Information You May Need ... . System Overview .
  • Page 4 I/O Module Port Mapping ... . . Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module . . . PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module ..... . . Cisco Ethernet Switch .
  • Page 5 ..System Memory - PowerEdge M600 ..System Memory - PowerEdge M605 ..Installing Memory Modules ... .
  • Page 6 Integrated NIC Hardware Key ....Processors ......Processor Installation Guidelines .
  • Page 7 Removing a Power Supply Module ..Installing a Power Supply Module ..Fan Modules ..... . . Removing a Fan Module .
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Your System ..Safety First—For You and Your System ..Start-Up Routine ..... Checking the Equipment .
  • Page 9 ..PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings ..PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings ..System Board Connectors ....
  • Page 10 ..... . Contacting Dell .....

  • Page 11: About Your System

    The Configuration Guide provides information on initial configuration of the blades and other modular components in your system. • The Dell Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide and Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide provides detailed information on using the remote management features of your system, including the CMC, iDRAC, and iKVM.

  • Page 12: System Overview

    • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3).
  • Page 13 Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering - Full Height Blades Figure 1-3. Blade Numbering - Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades About Your System...

  • Page 14: System Control Panel Features

    System Control Panel Features Figure 1-4. Control Panel Features USB port (mouse only) USB port (keyboard only) video connector system power button power indicator About Your System...

  • Page 15: Lcd Module

    Table 1-1. Control Panel Features Feature Indicator Description System power Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the button system. Press and hold 10 seconds to turn off the system. NOTE: The system power button controls power to all of the blades and I/O modules in the enclosure.

  • Page 16: Lcd Module Features

    Figure 1-5. LCD Display LCD screen scroll buttons (4) selection ("check") button LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure. LCD module features include: •...

  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Module Menus

    • Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the IO modules, fans, CMC, iKVM, and power supplies. • A network summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system. • Real time power consumption statistics, including high and low values, and average power consumption.
  • Page 18 3 Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment: • Network speed • Duplex mode • Network mode (DHCP or static) • Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) • DNS settings 4 If desired, configure the iDRAC network settings. See the CMC User’s Guide for detailed information about the iDRAC.
  • Page 19 Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box, you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys, and view its status. • A blade that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle.

  • Page 20: Blade Features

    Blade Features Figure 1-6. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M600 and M605 blade handle release button hard drives (2) blade status/identification indicator USB connectors (2) blade power button blade power indicator About Your System...
  • Page 21 Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M905 and M805 blade handle release button hard drives (2) blade status/identification indicator USB connectors (3) blade power button blade power indicator About Your System...
  • Page 22 Table 1-3. Blade Control Panel Features Feature Icon Description Blade power Off – Power is not available to the blade, the blade is indicator in standby mode, the blade is not turned on, or the blade is installed incorrectly. For detailed information on installing a blade, see "Installing a Blade"...

  • Page 23: Using Usb Diskette Or Usb Dvd/Cd Drives

    USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD/CD drive, keyboard, or mouse. (PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades have three USB ports; PowerEdge M605 and M600 blades have two ports.) The USB drives can be used to configure the blade.
  • Page 24 The hard-drive status indicator is only functional for RAID hard drive configurations. For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active. Refer to the Dell RAID controller documentation to service a RAID volume, rebuild an array, or swap RAID members.
  • Page 25 Table 1-4. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Indicator State Description Activity indicator Drive is not being accessed Drive is being accessed Status indicator • Drive is ready for (SAS drives with removal. optional RAID • Drive bay is empty. controller only) • Power is off to the blade.

  • Page 26: Back-Panel Features

    Back-Panel Features Figure 1-9. Back-Panel Features fan modules (9) primary CMC module I/O modules (6) optional iKVM module secondary CMC module power supplies (6) About Your System...

  • Page 27: Power Supply Indicator

    Figure 1-10. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering C2 B2 A2 A1 B1 C1 iKVM CMC 1 CMC 2 Power Supply Indicator NOTICE: The power supplies must be connected to a PDU, not directly to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 200–240 V power source. About Your System...
  • Page 28 Figure 1-11. Power Supply Indicators DC power output indicator power supply fault indicator AC power present indicator Table 1-5. Power Supply Indicators Indicator Icon Indicator Description Color DC power Green The power supply is operational and DC power output good is being supplied by the power supply.

  • Page 29: Fan Module Indicators

    Table 1-5. Power Supply Indicators (continued) Indicator Icon Indicator Description Color AC power source Green The power supply is connected to an 208VAC present indicator AC power source. NOTE: This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source.

  • Page 30: Ikvm Module

    Table 1-6. Fan Indicators Indicator Indicator Description State Power indicator Green The power supply is connected to an 208VAC AC power source. NOTE: This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source. AC power not connected.
  • Page 31 – RJ-45 ACI port for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with ARI ports. NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is not an Ethernet network interface port. It is only used for connection to external KVM switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP.
  • Page 32 Figure 1-13. Avocent iKVM Switch Module identification indicator status indicator ACI port for tiering connection USB connectors (2) for keyboard only and mouse video connector NOTE: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in equipment damage.

  • Page 33: Tiering The Avocent Ikvm Switch From A Analog Kvm Switch

    Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a Server Interface Pod (SIP) (see Table 1-8).
  • Page 34 Table 1-8. Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches (continued) Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Avocent Autoview 200, 400, 416, Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable Avocent Outlook 140ES, 180ES, 160ES Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must...

  • Page 35: Tiering The Avocent Ikvm Switch From A Digital Kvm Switch

    The iKVM switch may also be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a SIP (see Table 1-9).
  • Page 36 To tier the iKVM switch module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch: • If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 1-9), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module.
  • Page 37 4 If no changes were detected in the appliance, a completion dialog box appears with this information. If server changes were detected, then the Detected Changes dialog box will be displayed. Click Next to update the database. 5 If a cascade switch was detected, the Enter Cascade Switch Information dialog box appears.

  • Page 38: Cmc Module

    CMC Module Figure 1-14. CMC Module Features Ethernet connector Gb1 Ethernet connector STK ("stack") - used for daisy-chaining CMCs in separate enclosures link indicator (2) activity indicator (2) DB-9 serial connector for local optional secondary CMC (CMC 2) configuration primary CMC (CMC 1) amber fault indicator blue status/identification indicator power indicator...
  • Page 39 Table 1-10. CMC Module Features Indicator Pattern Description Network LAN is not linked. interface Green LAN is linked. controller link indicator Network LAN is not active. interface Amber Indicates that the system CMC and the LAN controller blinking are communicating. activity indicator Power indicator Off...
  • Page 40 Figure 1-14) for the system to power up. If a second, optional CMC module is installed, failover protection and hot-plug replacement is available. See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to set up and operate the CMC module. About Your System...
  • Page 41 Figure 1-15. CMC Daisy-Chaining CMC1 – cable from connector Gb1 CMC2 – cable from connector Gb1 to network to network CMC2 – cable from connector STK CMC1 – cable from connector STK to connector Gb1 on CMC2 in to connector Gb1 on CMC1 in adjacent chassis adjacent chassis About Your System...

  • Page 42: I/O Connectivity

    I/O Connectivity The M1000e enclosure supports three layers of I/O fabric, selectable between combinations of Ethernet, Infiniband, and fibre-channel modules. (Additional fabrics including10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future.) You can install up to six hot-swappable I/O modules in the enclosure, including fibre-channel switches, fibre-channel pass-throughs, Infiniband switches, Ethernet switches, and Ethernet pass-through modules.

  • Page 43: Mezzanine Cards

    Fabric A Fabric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fabric, supporting I/O module slots A1 and A2. The integrated Ethernet controllers in each blade dictate Fabric A as an Ethernet-only fabric. NOTICE: Modules designed for Fabric B or Fabric C cannot be installed in slots A1 or A2.
  • Page 44 • Slot Mezz2_Fabric_B and slot Mezz4_Fabric_B support Fabric B. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2. PowerEdge M600 and M605 The half-height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards:...
  • Page 45 Table 1-11. Supported I/O Module Configurations (continued) Fabric A Fabric B Fabric C I/O Bay A1, I/O Bay B1, I/O Bay C1, Mezzanine Mezzanine Card Card Standard Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Integrated mezzanine mezzanine switch switch switch LOM NIC card card module or...

  • Page 46: I/O Module Port Mapping

    Table 1-11. Supported I/O Module Configurations (continued) Fabric A Fabric B Fabric C I/O Bay A1, I/O Bay B1, I/O Bay C1, Mezzanine Mezzanine Card Card Standard Fibre Ethernet Ethernet Fibre Ethernet Integrated Channel mezzanine switch Channel switch LOM NIC mezzanine card module or...
  • Page 47 module A2, port 13. Mezzanine card 3, connection 1 will connect to I/O module C1, port 13 and Mezzanine card 3, connection 2 will connect to I/O module C2 port 13. Table 1-12 shows the port number assignments for the eight possible full height blade locations.
  • Page 48 Blade 3 I/O Module Mezz3_Fab_C Port 11 Port 11 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 11 Port 11 Blade 4 I/O Module Integrated LOM1 Port 4 Port 4 Integrated LOM2 Port 12 Port 12 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 4 Port 4 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 4 Port 4 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 12 Port 12...
  • Page 49 Blade 6 I/O Module Mezz2_Fab_B Port 6 Port 6 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 14 Port 14 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 14 Port 14 Blade 7 I/O Module Integrated LOM1 Port 7 Port 7 Integrated LOM2 Port 15 Port 15 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 7 Port 7 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 7 Port 7...
  • Page 50 Figure 1-16. Example of Full-Height Blade Port Mapping – Blade 3 About Your System...
  • Page 51 Half-Height Blades (PowerEdge M600 and M605) For a half-height blade in bay n: • The integrated NIC will connect to I/O module A1, port n and I/O module A2, port n. • Mezzanine card B will connect to I/O module B1, port n and I/O module B2, port n.
  • Page 52 Figure 1-17. Example of Half-Height Blade Port Mapping About Your System...

  • Page 53: Cisco Sfs M7000E Infiniband Switch Module

    Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module The Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband switch module includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are external uplink ports, and 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. This switch module is hot-pluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C.

  • Page 54: Powerconnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module

    Table 1-14. Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Infiniband Link error or Subnet Manager not operating port status indicator Green flickering I/O activity on port Green on Link established Module status Switch is not ready indicator Blue on Switch operating normally Amber on or...

  • Page 55: Cisco Ethernet Switch

    Figure 1-19. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features optional module (2) (dual 10 Gb standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Ethernet uplink module shown) connectors (4) serial connector (USB type-A form power indicator factor) status/identification indicator Cisco Ethernet Switch Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: •...
  • Page 56 • The Cisco CBS 3130X-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports, two 10 Gb uplink ports, and two Stackwise Plus ports. • The Cisco CBS 3032 switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports. The two option bays support the following module options: •...
  • Page 57 Figure 1-20. Cisco Ethernet Switch Module Features Stackwise Plus connectors (not 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet enabled in CBS 3032) connectors (4) option bays (2) Cisco status indicators mode button console port for switch management power indicator status/identification indicator About Your System...

  • Page 58: Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module

    Fibre Channel Pass-through Module The Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between a Fibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array (see Figure 1-21). The 16 pass-through ports on this module can negotiate speeds of 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps.
  • Page 59 Figure 1-21. Fibre Channel Pass-through Module Features SFP Fibre Channel connector (16) Fibre Channel green/amber indicators (two per port) power indicator status/identification indicator About Your System...
  • Page 60 Table 1-15. Fibre Channel Pass-through Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Power Power to the module is off indicator Green Module has power. Status/ Blue on Primary module in a stack, if applicable identification indicator Blue off Secondary module in a stack Amber flashing Fault condition in module Fibre Channel port indicators with Emulex mezzanine card installed...

  • Page 61: Brocade M4424 San I/O Module

    Table 1-15. Fibre Channel Pass-through Indicators (continued) Indicator Type Pattern Description Fibre Channel Port LEDs with Qlogic Mezzanine Card Installed Green off, amber Power off Green off, amber Online, 1 Gb or 2 Gb link Green on, amber Online, 4Gb link Green off, amber I/O activity, 1 Gb or 2 Gb flashing...
  • Page 62 NOTE: The Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with this module. Figure 1-22. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Features Fibre Channel port (8) Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) Fibre Channel port speed serial port (RJ-45 connector)
  • Page 63 module status indicator power indicator status/identification indicator Table 1-16. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Fibre Channel No signal carrier port status Amber on Signal present but not online indicator Green on Online, but no activity Green blinking Online but segmented slowly...

  • Page 64: Ethernet Pass-Through Module

    Ethernet Pass-through Module The Ethernet pass-through module supports 10/100/1000 Mb connections, and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade, and an external Ethernet device (see Figure 1-23). The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-pluggable, and may be installed in any of the three Fabrics.
  • Page 65 Figure 1-23. Ethernet Pass-through Module Features link indicator (16) activity indicator (16) RJ45 Ethernet connector (16) power indicator status/identification indicator NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond directly to the blade number. For example, blade 5 is connected to port 5 on the Ethernet pass- through module.

  • Page 66: System Messages

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 67 Table 1-18. Blade Messages Message Causes Corrective Actions The installed memory Ensure that the memory Alert: DIMM_ n and configuration is invalid. modules are installed in DIMM_ n must be matched pairs. See "System populated with a Memory" on page 105. matched set of DIMMs if more than 1 DIMM is present.
  • Page 68 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions The installed memory Add, move, or remove Alert! Unsupported configuration is invalid. memory modules to achieve memory, incomplete a configuration supported by sets, or unmatched the system. See "System sets. The Memory"...
  • Page 69 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions The specified DIMM is Populate two, four, or eight DIMMs must be inaccessible to the system DIMMs sequentially. populated in due to its location. sequential order DIMMs must be beginning with populated in sequential slot 1.
  • Page 70 Branch x . http://www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Faulty keyboard controller See "Getting Help" on Gate A20 failure. (faulty blade board). page 217.
  • Page 71 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions See "Getting Help" on HyperTransport HyperTransport page 217. error caused a error. system reset. Please check the system event log for details. FlexAddress (virtual Information only Invalid MAC) is not supported on flexAddress for the specified device.
  • Page 72 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Faulty or improperly Ensure that all memory Memory address installed memory modules, modules are properly line failure at or faulty blade board. installed. See address , read "Troubleshooting Blade value expecting Memory"...
  • Page 73 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Faulty or missing diskette Check the Integrated No boot device drive, optical drive, or hard Devices configuration available. drive. settings in the System Setup program and ensure that the controller for the boot device is enabled.
  • Page 74 Table 1-18. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Faulty diskette, diskette Replace the diskette. Ensure Read fault. drive, or optical drive. that the drive cable is properly connected. See "Troubleshooting USB Devices" on page 183 or "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" on page 192 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system.
  • Page 75 Mismatched processors are Replace a microprocessor so Unsupported CPU installed. that both microprocessors combination. match. See "Processors" on Processor is not supported page 128. by the blade. Check for a BIOS update using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. About Your System...
  • Page 76 Message Causes Corrective Actions Processor is not supported Check for a BIOS update Unsupported CPU by the blade. using the Dell Support stepping detected. website at support.dell.com. If the problem persists, install a supported processor. See "Processors" on page 128.

  • Page 77: Warning Messages

    See "System Memory" on Warning: The configuration error, but page 105. current memory the memory configuration configuration is is not recommended by not optimal. For Dell. more information on valid memory configurations, please see the Hardware Owner’ Manual on the technical support site.

  • Page 78: Diagnostics Messages

    Diagnostics Messages When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 217, then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.

  • Page 79: Using The System Setup Program

    Using the System Setup Program After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference. You can use the System Setup program to: •...

  • Page 80: Using The System Setup Program

    NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system. Using the System Setup Program Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.
  • Page 81 Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration.
  • Page 82 Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Boot Sequence Determines the order of devices from which the system attempts to boot during system startup. Available options can include a USB diskette drive, USB DVD/CD drive, hard drives, and USB flash drive. NOTE: The USB diskette and DVD/CD-ROM device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen even if they are not...

  • Page 83: Memory Information Screen

    Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Report Keyboard Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the Errors POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards (Report default) attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST.

  • Page 84: Cpu Information Screen

    Table 2-3. Memory Information Screen (continued) Option Description Redundant Memory If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable (PowerEdge M600) memory mirroring or spare memory. Options are Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, and Disabled. See "System Memory" on page 105. Redundant Memory If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable (PowerEdge M905,...

  • Page 85: Integrated Devices Screen

    Table 2-4. CPU Information Screen (continued) Option Description Demand-Based Power Enables or disables demand-based power management. Management When enabled, the CPU Performance State tables will be (Enabled default) reported to the operating system; when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables will not be reported to the operating system.

  • Page 86: Serial Communication Screen

    Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued) Option Description MAC Address Displays the MAC address for a particular integrated NIC. This field does not have user-selectable settings. Capability Detected Displays the features provided by the hardware key installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board. NOTE: Some features may require the installation of an additional driver.

  • Page 87: Embedded Server Management Screen

    Embedded Server Management Screen Table 2-7 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Embedded Server Management screen. Table 2-7. Embedded Server Management Screen Options Option Description Front Panel LCD Options are User Defined LCD String, Default (the Options system model name and number), or None (Default default...
  • Page 88 Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from being changed or disabled at start-up. To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked.

  • Page 89: Exit Screen

    Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description NOTICE: TPM Clear Clearing the TPM will cause loss of all (M905 M805, and M605 encryption keys in the TPM. This option will prevent No is default) booting to the operating system and will result in loss of data if the encryption keys cannot be restored.

  • Page 90: System And Setup Password Features

    System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.
  • Page 91 When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password: 1 Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.
  • Page 92 To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>. 2 Press <Enter>. 3 Type your password and press <Enter>. To disable the password security: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>. 2 Press <Ctrl><Enter>.

  • Page 93: Using The Setup Password

    5 Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option. If Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option, the system password has been deleted. If Enabled is displayed for the System Password option, press the <Alt><b> key combination to restart the system, and then repeat steps 2 through 5.

  • Page 94: Disabling A Forgotten Password

    See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 214. Acquiring the asset.com Utility The asset.com utility is not located in the Service Mode section of the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. To acquire this utility, use the Server Assistant CD to create a bootable diskette; the utility is then automatically created on that diskette.

  • Page 95: Installing Blade Components

    Installing Blade Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in a blade, including: • Memory modules • I/O module mezzanine cards • NIC TOE and iSCSI activation key • Processors • Hypertransport (HT) bridge card (service only) •...

  • Page 96: Removing And Installing A Blade

    Removing and Installing a Blade Removing a Blade 1 Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC, and ensure that the blade's power is off. When a blade is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. See Figure 1-6.
  • Page 97 Figure 3-1. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Blade blade handle release button blade guide rail on M1000e enclosure guide rail on blade (or blade blank) Installing Blade Components...

  • Page 98: Installing A Blade

    Figure 3-2. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade blade handle release button blade guide rail on M1000e enclosure guide rail on blade Installing a Blade 1 If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use.

  • Page 99: Removing And Installing A Blade Blank

    3 If you are installing a blade in one of the eight upper bays, align the guide rail on the upper edge of the blade so that the rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure. If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure.

  • Page 100: Opening And Closing The Blade

    If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight lower bays, align • the edge of the blank with the plastic guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure, and slide the blank into the enclosure until the lower latch engages.
  • Page 101 Figure 3-3. Opening a Blade (PowerEdge M600 Shown) cover-release latch chassis cover I/O connector cover Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 102 Figure 3-4, Figure 3-5 and Figure 3-6 show the interior components in the blades. Figure 3-4. Inside a Half-Height Blade (PowerEdge M600 Shown) optional Fabric C mezzanine card 2 optional Fabric B mezzanine card memory modules processor CPU1 and heat sink hard-drive backplane storage controller card (under drive bays)
  • Page 103 Figure 3-5. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M905 Shown) optional mezzanine card 1 - optional mezzanine card 2 - Fabric C Fabric B optional mezzanine card 3 - optional mezzanine card 4 - Fabric C Fabric B SD card location memory modules processor CPU2 and heat sink processor CPU4 and heat sink...

  • Page 104: Closing The Blade

    Figure 3-6. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M805 Shown) optional mezzanine card 1 - optional mezzanine card 2 - Fabric C Fabric B optional mezzanine card 3 - optional mezzanine card 4 - Fabric C Fabric B SD card location processor CPU2 and heat sink processor CPU2 and heat sink hard drive 1...

  • Page 105: System Memory

    3 Check that these cover-release latch is fully open, and lower the cover onto the enclosure. 4 Close the cover-release latch until it is flush with the surface of the cover. System Memory System Memory - PowerEdge M905 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 192 GB by installing up to twenty-four 667-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB memory modules.
  • Page 106 Figure 3-7. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M905 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M905 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the first two sockets in each set of memory modules.
  • Page 107 • If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if eight or 16 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.) Table 3-1 shows examples of supported memory configurations.

  • Page 108: System Memory - Poweredge M805

    Non-Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non- optimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-2.
  • Page 109 Figure 3-8. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M805 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M805 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2.
  • Page 110 • Memory must be installed in the same configuration (symmetrically) for both processors. • If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if eight or sixteen memory modules are installed.
  • Page 111 Table 3-3. Examples of PowerEdge M805 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Memory Modules - Memory Module Locations System Number and Size Memory 128 GB Sixteen 8 GB A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 *If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST.

  • Page 112: System Memory - Poweredge M600

    System Memory - PowerEdge M600 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 667-MHz registered DDRII fully-buffered DIMMs (FBDs). 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, and 8-GB memory modules are supported. The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches (0 and 1). Each branch consists of two channels and each channel consists of two memory module sockets: •...
  • Page 113 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M600 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs. The total number of memory modules must equal two, four, or eight. Six modules are not supported.

  • Page 114: System Memory - Poweredge M605

    System Memory - PowerEdge M605 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 16 GB (single processor) or 32 GB (dual processors) by installing 667- or 800-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB modules.
  • Page 115 Figure 3-10. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M605 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M605 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory. • Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2 (processor 2, if installed).
  • Page 116 Table 3-7 and Table 3-8 show examples of supported single- and dual- processor memory configurations. Single-Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-7. Single-Processor Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Total CPU 1 System Memory 1 GB...
  • Page 117 Dual-Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-8. Dual-Processor Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Total CPU1 CPU2 System Memory 2 GB 512 MB 512 MB blank blank...
  • Page 118 Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M605 Memory sparing is supported in single- or dual-processor systems that have one of the fully populated memory configurations shown in Table 3-9. The memory sparing feature must be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program.
  • Page 119 Table 3-9. Memory Sparing Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Available Spared Processor 1 Processor 2 Memory Memory DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 1 CPU / 1 CPU / 2 CPUs 2 CPUs 1 GB / 2 1 GB / 2...

  • Page 120: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down.
  • Page 121 Figure 3-11. Installing and Removing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank memory module edge connector ejectors (2) socket alignment key 6 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.

  • Page 122: Removing Memory Modules

    12 (Optional) Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen. The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory. 13 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly.

  • Page 123: I/O Module Mezzanine Cards

    I/O Module Mezzanine Cards The blades support a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in conjunction with a matching appropriate I/O module(s). (For more information on I/O modules, see "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" on page 42.) Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M905 and M805 The full-height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support up to four...

  • Page 124: Installing A Mezzanine Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 125 retention latch mezzanine card connector mezzanine card Figure 3-13. Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card - Half-Height Blades Fabric C mezzanine card slot Fabric B mezzanine card slot mezzanine card mezzanine card connector retention latch 4 If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay. NOTICE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only.

  • Page 126: Removing A Mezzanine Card

    5 Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the blade board. 6 Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of the blade chassis.

  • Page 127: Integrated Nic Hardware Key

    Figure 3-14. Installing an SD Card (PowerEdge M805 and M905 Only) SD card SD card connector Integrated NIC Hardware Key TOE, iSCSI, and other future functionality for the blade’s integrated NICs is enabled by installing a NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 7-3 or Figure 7-4.) NOTE: TOE Operating system support and the Microsoft scalable network pack are...

  • Page 128: Processors

    Figure 3-15. Installing a NIC Hardware Key NIC hardware key connector on system board Processors NOTE: The following removal and installation procedures apply to the PowerEdge M905, M805, M605, and M600 blades. Appropriate illustrations are provided for each type of processor. Processor Installation Guidelines PowerEdge 905 Systems •...

  • Page 129: Removing A Processor

    The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 3 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. See Figure 3-16 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 3-17 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 3-18 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-19 (PowerEdge M605). Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 130 Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink (PowerEdge M905) heat sink screws (4) You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here. socket CPU2 socket CPU4 socket CPU3 socket CPU1 Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 131 Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M805) heat sink screws (4) You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here. socket CPU2 socket CPU1 Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 132 Figure 3-18. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M600) heat sink screws (4) socket CPU1 socket CPU2 Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 133 Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M605) heat sink screws (4) socket CPU2 socket CPU1 4 Remove the heat sink. Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease. 5 Use a clean lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield.
  • Page 134 Figure 3-20. Installing and Removing an Intel Processor (PowerEdge M600) socket-release lever processor processor shield notch in processor pin-1 corner of socket pin-1 corner of processor Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 135 Figure 3-21. Installing and Removing an AMD Processor (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605) pin-1 corner of socket pin-1 corner of processor processor socket-release lever processor shield notch in processor Installing Blade Components...

  • Page 136: Installing A Processor

    7 Open the processor shield and then lift the processor out of the socket. Leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing a Processor 1 If you are adding a processor to an unoccupied socket, perform the following steps first.
  • Page 137 Place the heat sink onto the processor. The heat sink must match the orientation shown in Figure 3-16 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 3-17 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 3-18 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-19 (PowerEdge M605). NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.

  • Page 138: Ht Bridge Card (Service Only)

    HT Bridge Card (Service Only) An HT (hypertransport) bridge card must be installed in the third and fourth CPU sockets on the PowerEdge M805 system board. Consequently, if you replace the system board, you must transfer the HT bridge cards to the replacement planar. Removing an HT Bridge Card CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system...
  • Page 139 Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing an HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M805 Only) HT bridge card socket-release lever processor shield notch in card Installing an HT Bridge Card 1 Perform the following steps to prepare the two sockets on the new system board: Remove the processor filler blank Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket.

  • Page 140: Blade System Board Nvram Backup Battery

    2 Install the bridge card in the socket. See Figure 3-22. NOTE: Positioning the card incorrectly can permanently damage the card and the system board when you turn the system on. Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket. Identify the pin-1 corner of the card by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the card.
  • Page 141 Figure 3-23. See Figure 7-1 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 7-2 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 7-3 (PowerEdge M600), or Figure 7-4 (PowerEdge M605) to locate the battery on the blade board. 5 Install the new battery with the side labeled "+" facing up. See Figure 3-23.

  • Page 142: Hard Drives

    12 To test the newly installed battery, remove the blade for at least an hour. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 13 After an hour, reinstall the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. 14 Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help"...

  • Page 143: Removing A Hard Drive

    Figure 3-24. Installing a Hard Drive (Half-Height Blade Shown) hard drive carrier hard drive bay 0 hard drive bay 1 carrier handle 2 Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay. 3 Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock it in place. Removing a Hard Drive NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation.

  • Page 144: Configuring The Boot Drive

    See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the hard drive offline. 2 Open the hard-drive carrier handle to release the drive. See Figure 3-24. 3 Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay. If you are permanently removing the hard drive, install a blank insert.

  • Page 145: Video Controller

    See Figure 3-26. • If you are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M605, M805, or M905, remove the two torx screws securing the daughter card, then lift the card from the blade. See Figure 3-27.
  • Page 146 Figure 3-26. Removing and Installing a Video Riser Card (PowerEdge M600) video riser card latch connector on system board Installing Blade Components...
  • Page 147 See Figure 3-26. • If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M605, align the connector on the underside of the controller card with the connector on the system board, then lower the card into place. Secure the card with the two screws.

  • Page 148: Hard-Drive Backplane

    Hard-Drive Backplane Follow these steps to remove and replace the hard-drive backplane. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 96. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 100. NOTICE: If you are removing two hard drives, label them so you can replace them in their original locations.
  • Page 149 Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane (PowerEdge M605 Shown) hard-drive backplane hard-drive connectors (2) retention hooks (3) latches (2) backplane connector on system board 5 To install the hard-drive backplane: Hold the backplane with the drive connectors facing towards the hard drive bays.

  • Page 150: Blade System Board (Service Only)

    148. 6 For a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade, remove mezzanine cards 1 and 4 (the outermost mezzanine cards). For a PowerEdge M605 or M600 blade, remove both mezzanine cards if present. NOTICE: If you are removing multiple mezzanine cards, label them so you can replace them in their original locations.
  • Page 151 7 To remove a full-height blade system board: Use the thumb and index fingers of your right hand to lift the system board retention pin. See Figure 3-29. Keeping the retention pin raised with your index finger, press the corner of the blade chassis with your thumb to slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis.
  • Page 152 To remove a half-height blade system board, hold the blade chassis with one hand, lift and pull the system board retention latch with the other hand, and then slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis. See Figure 3-30.

  • Page 153: Installing The System Board

    9 Remove the video riser card or daughter card. See "Video Controller" on page 145. 10 Remove the memory modules and memory module blanks. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 122. 11 Remove the processor(s). See "Removing a Processor" on page 129. 12 Remove the storage controller board.

  • Page 154: Storage Controller Card (Service Only)

    4 Replace the mezzanine card(s) in their original locations. See "Installing a Mezzanine Card" on page 124. 5 Reinstall the hard-drive backplane. See "Hard-Drive Backplane" on page 148. 6 Replace the hard drive(s). • If there are two drives, be sure and reinstall them in their original locations.

  • Page 155: Installing The Storage Controller Board

    Figure 3-31. Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card (Half-Height Blade Shown) storage controller card release lever Installing the Storage Controller Board 1 To place the storage controller board onto the system board, align the controller board so that the tabs on the metal system board tray fit through the corresponding notches in the edges of the controller board.
  • Page 156 Installing Blade Components...

  • Page 157: Installing Enclosure Components

    Installing Enclosure Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in the M1000e enclosure, including: • Power supply modules • Fan modules • Chassis Management Controller (CMC) modules • iKVM module • I/O modules • Blades •...

  • Page 158: Power Supply Modules

    (chassis, servers, I/O modules, iKVM, CMC, and power supplies). The power management service optimizes power consumption and re-allocates power to different modules based on real-time demand. For more information, see "Power Management" in the Dell Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide. NOTE: The wattage of a power supply module is listed on its regulatory label.

  • Page 159: Removing A Power Supply Module

    Removing a Power Supply Module NOTICE: The power supply modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one power supply module at a time in a system that is turned on. 1 Release the power cord retention clip and disconnect the power cord from the power supply module.

  • Page 160: Installing A Power Supply Module

    Figure 4-2. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module power supply handle release button 3 Rotate the power supply module handle down to eject the power supply module. 4 Slide the power supply module out of the enclosure. Installing a Power Supply Module 1 Ensure that the power-supply module handle is fully open, and then slide the power supply module into the enclosure.

  • Page 161: Fan Modules

    4 Secure the cable to the power supply with the retention clip by fitting the retention clip over the cable, and fitting the retention clip tether into the notch in the power supply handle. See Figure 4-1. Fan Modules The M1000e enclosure contains nine hot-pluggable fan modules. All nine fan modules must be installed at all times to ensure proper cooling.

  • Page 162: Installing A Fan Module

    Figure 4-3. Removing and Installing a Fan Module fan module release button Installing a Fan Module 1 Inspect the fan for debris before installing the fan in the enclosure. 2 Slide the fan module into the enclosure until it is fully seated and the release button engages.
  • Page 163 3 Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure. 4 Install the I/O connector cover. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Removing and Installing a CMC Module or iKVM Module (CMC Module Shown) I/O connector cover release latch release lever Installing Enclosure Components...

  • Page 164: Installing An Sd Card In The Cmc Module

    Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module The SD card slot on the CMCM module supports an optional WWN/MAC feature that allows slot-based WWN/MACs for the blades, simplifying blade installation and replacement. NOTE: For a redundant CMC module system, install the SD card on the passive module.

  • Page 165: Installing A Cmc Module

    3 Reinstall the CMC module and reattach any cables that were disconnected. See "Installing a CMC Module" on page 165. On a single CMC system, the SD card will activate automatically. For redundant CMC module systems, initiate a changeover to make the passive module active using the following steps: 1 Navigate to the Chassis page.

  • Page 166: Ikvm Module

    iKVM Module Removing an iKVM Module 1 Disconnect the cables attached to the iKVM module. 2 Press in the release latch on the handle and rotate the handle away from the module front panel. See Figure 4-4. 3 Slide the module out of the enclosure. Installing an iKVM Module 1 Ensure that the module handle is fully open.

  • Page 167: Installing An I/O Module

    Figure 4-6. Removing and Installing an I/O Module I/O connector cover I/O module release latch handle Installing an I/O Module NOTICE: The I/O module must be installed in the appropriate I/O bay. See "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" on page 42. When installing I/O modules or blanks in the I/O module bays in the back of our system enclosure, you must install them in right-to-left order: •...

  • Page 168: Enclosure Bezel

    2 Remove the I/O connector cover from the back of the module. See Figure 4-6. 3 Install the I/O module in the M1000e enclosure. Lift the handle release latch and open the I/O module handle. Slide the module into the enclosure. Close the handle until it snaps securely into place and the module is fully seated.

  • Page 169: Installing The Enclosure Bezel

    Figure 4-7. Removing and Installing the Bezel bezel enclosure screws (8) Installing the Enclosure Bezel 1 Attach the bezel to the enclosure using the eight screws. See Figure 4-7. 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the LCD module, and reinstall the cover plate.
  • Page 170 NOTICE: A Torx T15 driver is required for this procedure. 1 Press the system power switch to turn off the system. See "System Control Panel Features" on page 14. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the modules, you must remove all the modules installed in the enclosure before removing the front module cage assembly and midplane.
  • Page 171 Figure 4-8. Removing and Installing the Front Module Cage Assembly front module cage assembly enclosure screws (4) NOTICE: The empty cage assembly weighs 21 kg (47 pounds). Obtain assistance when removing the cage assembly from the enclosure. 9 Slide the cage out from the enclosure. See Figure 4-8. 10 Disconnect the control-panel cable from the midplane by pressing the small latch at each end of the connector.

  • Page 172: Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage Assembly

    Figure 4-9. Removing and Installing the Midplane front module cage assembly midplane screws (4) Installing the Midplane and Front Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

  • Page 173: Enclosure Control Panel Assembly (Service Only)

    6 Install the iKVM module. See "Installing an iKVM Module" on page 166. 7 Install the CMC module. See "Installing a CMC Module" on page 165. 8 Install the fan modules. See "Installing a Fan Module" on page 162. 9 Install the power supply modules. See "Installing a Power Supply Module" on page 160.

  • Page 174: Installing The Enclosure Control Panel

    Figure 4-10. Removing and Installing the Control Panel control panel control-panel cable screws (2) LCD panel cable 5 Press the catch at each end of the control-panel cable connector, and remove the control-panel cable from the underside of the control panel. 6 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the LCD panel cable from the underside of the control panel.

  • Page 175: Lcd Module

    3 Reinstall the control panel using the two screws. 4 Reinstall the bezel. See "Installing the Enclosure Bezel" on page 169. 5 Install the blades. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. LCD Module Removing the LCD Module CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
  • Page 176 Figure 4-11. Removing and Installing the LCD Module cable cover LCD module ribbon cable hinges (2) screws (2) 2 Remove the cable cover. 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable. 4 Remove the two screws securing the LCD module to the hinges. Installing Enclosure Components...

  • Page 177: Installing The Lcd Module

    Installing the LCD Module CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Attach the new LCD module to the hinges using the two screws. See Figure 4-11.
  • Page 178 Installing Enclosure Components...

  • Page 179: Troubleshooting Your System

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

  • Page 180: Checking The Equipment

    Checking the Equipment This section provides troubleshooting procedures for external devices attached to the system, such as the monitor, keyboard, or mouse. Before you perform any of the procedures, see "Troubleshooting External Connections" on page 180. Troubleshooting External Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems for the system, monitor, and other peripherals (such as a keyboard, mouse, or other external device).

  • Page 181: Troubleshooting The Keyboard

    5 If two or more blades are installed in the enclosure, select a different blade. If the monitor is connected to the back-panel iKVM module and works with another blade, the first blade may need to be reseated. See "Removing and Installing a Blade"...

  • Page 182: Troubleshooting The Mouse

    and Installing a Blade" on page 96. If reseating the blade does not help, the blade may be faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 217. 6 Swap the keyboard with a known-working keyboard and repeat step 3 and step 5. If the keyboard does not work with any blade, see "Getting Help" on page 217.

  • Page 183: Troubleshooting Usb Devices

    Troubleshooting USB Devices NOTE: USB devices can be connected only to the blade front panel. Total length of a USB cable should not exceed 3 m (9.8 ft). Problem • USB device or USB device cable • Multiple devices connected directly to blade (powered USB hub not used) •...
  • Page 184 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 185: Troubleshooting A Damaged Enclosure

    17 Run the Server Administrator diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly (see "Running System Diagnostics" on page 197). If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 217. Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Problem • System was dropped or damaged Action 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected:...

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules

    Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules Problem • A power supply module is not operating properly Action NOTICE: The power-supply modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one power-supply module at a time in a system that is turned on. Leave a failed power-supply module installed in the enclosure until you are ready to replace it.

  • Page 187: Troubleshooting The Cmc Module

    1 Verify that the latest firmware is installed on the CMC module. See support.dell.com for the latest firmware and refer to the release notes for firmware compatibility and update information. 2 Verify that the CMC(s) have valid IP addresses for the subnet. Verify using the ICMP ping command.

  • Page 188: Troubleshooting The Ikvm Module

    3 Reseat the CMC module and see if the CMC module fault indicator turns off. See "CMC Module" on page 162. See Figure 1-14 for more information about the module’s indicators. 4 If another CMC module is available, swap the two modules. 5 If the fault indicator is off, but the serial device connected to the serial port is not properly operating, go to step 6.

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting A Network Switch Module

    Likely Cause and Solution: A monitor or KVM appliance with a lower resolution has recently been added. Example: A blade running X Windows under Linux is inserted and powered on. A user connects to the blade in OS GUI mode via the iDRAC and a video resolution is detected and hard-set for that session.
  • Page 190 Action NOTE: To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its attaching devices, first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured. See the Configuration Guide and the documentation that came with the module before performing the following procedure. 1 Check that you have installed the module in an I/O slot that matches its fabric type.

  • Page 191: Troubleshooting Blade Components

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

  • Page 192: Troubleshooting Hard Drives

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

  • Page 193: Troubleshooting Microprocessors

    NOTICE: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard drive. Before you proceed, back up all the files on the hard drive, if possible. Refer to the RAID controller documentation for rebuilding and servicing a RAID array. 1 Run the appropriate controllers test and the hard drive tests in system diagnostics.

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting The Blade Board

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

  • Page 195: Troubleshooting The Nvram Backup Battery

    Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the blade. 2 Clear the blade NVRAM.
  • Page 196 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 197: Running System Diagnostics

    Running System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your blade, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your blade's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 198: When To Use The System Diagnostics

    2 From the utility partition main menu under Run System Utilities, select Run System Diagnostics. NOTE: If the utility partition has been removed from the drive, download the Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics from support.dell.com and install the diagnostics to a USB flash drive, as described in the following section.

  • Page 199: System Diagnostics Testing Options

    6 Ensure that you have the USB flash drive connected to the blade. 7 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB Flash Drive Emulation Type option is set to Auto and set the USB flash drive as the first device in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence option.

  • Page 200: Using The Advanced Testing Options

    Table 6-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options (continued) Testing Option Function Advanced Testing Checks a particular area of the blade. Information and Results Displays test results. Program Options Sets various test parameters. Device Configuration Displays an overview of the devices in the blade. Exit to MS-DOS Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities menu.

  • Page 201: Error Messages

    Error Messages When you run a system diagnostics test, you may receive an error message during testing. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist. For a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions for obtaining technical assistance, see "Getting Help" on page 217. Running System Diagnostics...
  • Page 202 Running System Diagnostics...

  • Page 203: System Board Information

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

  • Page 204: Poweredge M805 Jumper Settings

    PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings Figure 7-2 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-2 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-2 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right.
  • Page 205 Table 7-3. PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings (default) PWRD_EN The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. (default) NVRAM_CLR The configuration settings are retained at system boot. The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot. (If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot, install the jumper and boot the system.

  • Page 206: Poweredge M605 Jumper Settings

    Table 7-4 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-4 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-4. PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled.

  • Page 207: System Board Connectors

    System Board Connectors PowerEdge M905 System Board Figure 7-1. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors Table 7-5. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors Connector Description MEZZ4_FAB_B Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B SD card connector system board retention pin B1 – B8 memory modules B1 –...
  • Page 208 Table 7-5. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description D1 – D4 memory modules D1 – D4 CPU4 Processor 4 socket C1 – C4 memory modules C1 – C4 PSWD_EN, system configuration jumpers NOTE: NVRAM_CLR Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board"...

  • Page 209: Poweredge M805 System Board

    PowerEdge M805 System Board Figure 7-2. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors Table 7-6. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors Connector Description MEZZ4_FAB_B Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B SD card connector system board retention pin B1 – B8 memory modules B1 – B8 CPU2 Processor 2 socket PSWD_EN,...
  • Page 210 Table 7-6. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description connector for the 3.0-V coin battery NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 150. J_STORAGE Storage controller card connector Hard-drive backplane connector Hardware key socket for integrated NIC TOE/iSCSI feature 11 CPU1 Processor 1 socket...

  • Page 211: Poweredge M600 System Board

    PowerEdge M600 System Board Figure 7-3. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors 9 10 11 Table 7-7. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors Connector Description Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B BATTERY Connector for the 3.0-V coin battery Memory module connector, slot 1 Memory module connector, slot 5 Memory module connector, slot 2...
  • Page 212 Table 7-7. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector Description 13 SASBKPLN Hard-drive backplane connector 14 J_STORAGE Storage controller card connector 15 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 16 J_VIDEO video controller card connector 17 PWRD_EN, Configuration jumpers NVRAM_CLR 18 TOE_KEY Hardware key socket for enabling the integrated NIC TOE/iSCSI feature NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the...

  • Page 213: Poweredge M605 System Board

    PowerEdge M605 System Board Figure 7-4. PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors Table 7-8. PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors Connector Description Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B Memory module connector, slot A1 Memory module connector, slot A2...

  • Page 214: Disabling A Forgotten Password

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 215 5 If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade, reinstall the system board. See "Installing the System Board" on page 153. 6 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 104. 7 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 98. When the blade is on, the power-on indicator is solid green.
  • Page 216 System Board Information...

  • Page 217: Getting Help

    NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
  • Page 218 Getting Help...

  • Page 219: Glossary

    Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature —...
  • Page 220 boot routine — A program that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you start your system. Unless the operating system fails to respond, you can reboot (also called warm boot) your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>. Otherwise, you must restart the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then back on.
  • Page 221 DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system’s RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips.
  • Page 222 expansion bus — Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to communicate with controllers for peripherals, such as NICs. expansion card — An add-in card, such as a NIC or SCSI adapter, that plugs into an expansion-card connector on the system board. An expansion card adds some specialized function to the system by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral.
  • Page 223 IDE — Integrated drive electronics. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. iDRAC — Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. integrated mirroring — Provides simultaneous physical mirroring of two drives. Integrated mirroring functionality is provided by the system’s hardware. See also mirroring.
  • Page 224 kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. kHz — Kilohertz. KMM — Keyboard/monitor/mouse. KVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used. iKVM —...
  • Page 225 memory module — A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board. memory — An area in your system that stores basic system data. A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in memory modules (DIMMs).
  • Page 226 PGA — Pin grid array. A type of processor socket that allows you to remove the processor chip. pixel — A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.
  • Page 227 — An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector. service tag — A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support.
  • Page 228 system board — As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system’s integral components, such as the processor, RAM, controllers for peripherals, and various ROM chips. system configuration information — Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the system should be configured for operation.
  • Page 229 VAC — Volt(s) alternating current. VDC — Volt(s) direct current. VGA — Video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. video adapter — The logical circuitry that provides (in combination with the monitor) your system’s video capabilities.
  • Page 230 XML — Extensible Markup Language. XML is a way to create common information formats and to share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, intranets, and elsewhere. ZIF — Zero insertion force. Glossary...

  • Page 231: Index

    195 configuring boot drive, 144 battery, 140 installing, 140 connectors removing, 140 system board, 207 blade board contacting Dell, 217 troubleshooting, 194 blade power button, 22 blades Dell closing, 104 contacting, 217 installing, 98 opening, 100 diagnostics processors, 128...
  • Page 232 error messages, 79 Gb Ethernet pass-through module, 64 getting help, 217 guidelines fan module indicators, 29 memory installation, 106, 109, fans installing, 162 removing, 161 troubleshooting, 186 hard drive features installing in a drive carrier, 144 back-panel, 26 removing from a drive carrier, 144 blade, 20 blade power button, 22 hard drives, 142...
  • Page 233 iKVM module, 166 features, 31 keyboards installing, 166 troubleshooting, 181 removing, 166 tiering, 33 indicators AC power present, 29 memory CMC fault, 39 installing, 120 CMC link, 39 troubleshooting, 191 CMC link activity, 39 CMC status, 39 memory modules fan module, 29 removing, 122 Fibre Channel pass-through messages...
  • Page 234 158 changing, 94 installing, 160 using, 93 removing, 159 setup password enabled troubleshooting, 186 working with, 93 PowerConnect Ethernet switch setup password features, 90 module, 53-54 support processors contacting Dell, 217 blades, 128 system board connectors, 207 Index...
  • Page 235 troubleshooting (continued) system control panel, 14 CMC module, 187 system fans, 161 external connections, 180 system features, 12 fans, 186 system password hard drive, 192 assigning, 90 keyboard, 181 changing, 92 memory, 191 deleting, 92 microprocessors, 193 using, 90 mouse, 182 network switch module, 189 system password features, 90 power supplies, 186...
  • Page 236 Index...

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