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Dell PowerEdge T560
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E86S
Regulatory Type: E86S001
May 2023
Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge T560 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E86S Regulatory Type: E86S001 May 2023 Rev. A00...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, 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....................8 Chapter 2: Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview................ 9 Front view of the system..............................10 Rear view of the system..............................22 Inside the system ................................24 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................25 System information labels............................... 26 Chapter 3: Technical specifications.....................
  • Page 4 Settings................................73 Device Settings................................73 Service Tag Settings..............................73 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................73 Embedded system management..........................73 Boot Manager..................................74 PXE boot....................................74 Chapter 6: Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation......75 Minimum configuration to POST ..........................75 Configuration validation..............................75 Error messages................................76...
  • Page 5 Removing the drive from the drive carrier......................157 Drive backplane................................158 Drive backplane................................158 Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane ......................160 Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane........................161 Removing the 2.5-inch drive backplane ......................162 Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane......................... 163 Drive bays..................................164 Removing the drive bay blank..........................164 Installing the drive bay blank...........................166 Removing a drive bay..............................168 Installing a drive bay..............................
  • Page 6 Removing the processor............................210 Installing the processor............................212 Installing the processor and heat sink module....................216 Optional OCP card................................218 Removing the OCP card............................218 Installing the OCP card............................220 Optional serial COM port.............................. 222 Removing the serial COM port..........................222 Installing the serial COM port..........................223 System battery ................................
  • Page 7 Chapter 11: Getting help......................256 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................256 Contacting Dell Technologies............................256 Accessing system information by using QRL......................256 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T560 system................... 257 Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG)...............257 Chapter 12: Documentation resources..................258 Contents...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: About This Document

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

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Dell Poweredge T560 System Overview

    ● Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives ● Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD 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 10: Front View Of The System

    Express Service Tag A slide-out label panel that contains the Express Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 11 Direct LED indicator codes USB 2.0 port Supports 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant devices. USB 3.0 port Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 12 Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 13 Direct LED indicator codes USB 2.0 port Supports 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant devices. USB 3.0 port Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 14 Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 15 Direct LED indicator codes USB 2.0 port Supports 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant devices. USB 3.0 port Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 16 Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 17 Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices 2.5-inch Drive Bay Enables you to install NVMe drives that are supported on your system 3.5-inch Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 18 Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 19 Direct LED indicator codes USB 2.0 port Supports 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant devices. USB 3.0 port Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 20 Service Tag that has system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also contain the iDRAC secure default password. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 21 USB 3.0 port Supports 9-pin, USB 3.0 compliant devices Drive Bay Enables you to install SAS/SATA drives that are supported on your system. NOTE: For more information about ports, panels, and slots, see the Technical specifications section. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...

  • Page 22: Rear View Of The System

    Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and to Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 23 NIC ports (2) The NIC ports that are integrated on the LOM card provide network connectivity which is connected to the system board. NOTE: For more information about ports, panels, and slots, see the Technical specifications section. Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...

  • Page 24: Inside The System

    1. 2.5-inch drive backplane 2. BOSS-N1 module 3. Cooling fan 4. Intrusion switch 5. Power interposer board 6. PSU 1 7. OCP air shroud 8. System board 9. Cooling fan cage 10. 2.5-inch drive bay Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...

  • Page 25: Locating The Express Service Code And Service Tag

    7. PSU 1 8. OCP air shroud 9. System board 10. Cooling fan cage 11. fPERC module Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag Figure 10. Locating the Express Service Code and Service tag Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...

  • Page 26: System Information Labels

    4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label 5. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label System information labels The system information label is located on the back side of the system cover. Figure 11. Service information Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 27 Figure 12. Memory information Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 28 Figure 13. Electrical overview Figure 14. Jumper settings Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 29 Figure 15. LED behavior Figure 16. Icon legend Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 30 Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 31 Figure 17. System tasks Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...
  • Page 32 Figure 18. Express service tag Dell PowerEdge T560 system overview...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Chassis dimensions • System weight • Processor specifications • PSU specifications • Cooling fan specifications • Supported operating systems • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 34: System Weight

    Supported processor Number of processors supported ® Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors Up to two PSU specifications The PowerEdge T560 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs). Table 11. PSU specifications Class Heat Frequenc Voltage Current...
  • Page 35 NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating. NOTE: When selecting or upgrading the system configuration, to ensure optimum power utilization, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at Dell.com/ESSA. Technical specifications...

  • Page 36: Cooling Fan Specifications

    C13 power cord combined with C14 to C15 jumper power cord can be used to adapt 1800 W PSU. Cooling fan specifications The Dell PowerEdge T560 system supports up to eight standard (STD) or High Performance (HPR) cooling fans that are connected to the system board directly.

  • Page 37: Supported Operating Systems

    Expansion card riser specifications The PowerEdge T560 system supports up to four PCIe x16 slots (3 Gen4 with x16 lanes, 1 Gen4 x16 slot with x8 lanes) on the system board. Additionally, the system supports two Gen5 x16 GPU riser slots.

  • Page 38: Storage Controller Specifications

    ● Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives ● Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD 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 >Browse all Products >...

  • Page 39: Gpu Specifications

    GPU specifications The PowerEdge T560 system supports up to two 300 W double-width GPUs or six 75 W single-width GPUs . NOTE: Systems configured with GPUs will have higher fan acoustics. Ports and connectors specifications NIC port specifications The PowerEdge T560 system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports embedded on the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and integrated on the optional Open Compute Project (OCP) cards.

  • Page 40: Environmental Specifications

    8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental certifications, refer to the Product Environmental Datasheet located with the Documentation on www.dell.com/support/home. Table 21. Continuous Operation Specifications for ASHRAE A2 Description Allowable continuous operations Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment...

  • Page 41: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    Table 24. Continuous Operation Specifications for Rugged Environment Description Allowable continuous operations Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 5–55°C (41–131°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment 2953 ft) Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 90% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) times) maximum dew point Operational altitude de-rating...
  • Page 42 Table 30. Thermal restriction matrix Drive Processor Fans CPU TDP CPU HSK GPU support GPU riser Configuration redundancy support configuration TDP>150 W TDP<=150 W GPU<=75 W GPU>75 8 x 3.5 STDx3 <=185 HPR HSK STD HSK Riser 0,2 1 or 2 STDx4 <=185 Riser 0,1,2...
  • Page 43 NOTE: *HPRx7 counts are only for with TBU configuration. System without TBU configuration does not support HPRx7 counts. NOTE: **HPRx7 with TBU configuration: ● Riser 1 does not support GPU >75W. GPU <75W support Nvidia A2 and does not support Nvidia L4.. ●...

  • Page 44: Thermal Air Restrictions

    BOSS M.2 Module ● Does not support BOSS M.2 Module ○ Mellanox CX6 Lx 25GB 2P PCIe ● Does not support TBU ● Does not support Non-Dell qualified card ● Does not support Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and Channel devices ○...
  • Page 45 BOSS M.2 Module ● Does not support BOSS M.2 Module PCIe card ● Does not support TBU ● Does not support Non-Dell qualified ○ Intel 25GB 4P E810-CCV PCIe ● Does not support Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and Channel devices...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell system. The section also provides general steps to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information. Topics: • Setting up the system •...

  • Page 47: Options To Log In To Idrac

    OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide available https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Open Manage Deployment Toolkit. iDRAC Direct Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals >...

  • Page 48: Resources To Install Operating System

    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. NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.

  • Page 49: Options To Download And Install Os Drivers

    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 Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https:// www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 51: System Bios

    Table 40. System Setup Main Menu (continued) Option Description Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings for devices such as storage controllers or network cards. Service Tag Settings Enables you to configure the System Service Tag. System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 41.
  • Page 52 Specify the FRM percentage by using the Fault Resilient Mode Memory Size[%] feature. When Dell NUMA Fault Resilient Mode (FRM) is enabled, a percentage of the installed memory in every NUMA node is configured to create a fault resilient zone for use by select hypervisors for host virtualization resilience.
  • Page 53 Table 43. Memory Settings details (continued) Option Description mapped out. When set to Enabled it can impact the system performance under certain workloads. This feature is applicable for x4 DIMMs only. This option is set to Enabled by default. Memory training When option is set to Fast and memory configuration is not changed, the system uses previously saved memory training parameters to train the memory subsystems and system boot time is also reduced.
  • Page 54 MADT Core Enumeration Specifies the MADT Core Enumeration. This option is set to default in Round Robin. Linear option supports industry core enumeration whereas, Round Robin option supports Dell optimized core enumeration. UMA Based Clustering It is a read-only field and displays as Quadrant , when Sub NUMA Cluster is disabled or displays as Disabled, when Sub NUMA Cluster is either 2-way or 4-way.
  • Page 55 Enables you to configure the Dell AVX scaling technology. This option is set to 0 by default. Enter the value from 0 to 12 bins. The value that is entered decreases the Dell AVX Scaling Technology frequency when the Dell-controlled Turbo feature is enabled.
  • Page 56 Table 44. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description Homeless Prefetch This option allows L1 Data Cache Unit (DCU) to prefetech, when the Fill Buffers (FB) is full. Auto maps to hardware default setting. This option is set to Auto by default. Uncore Frequency RAPL This setting controls whether the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) balancer is enabled or not.
  • Page 57 NVMe mode option is available only when the boot mode is set to UEFI mode. BIOS NVMe Driver Sets the drive type to boot the NVMe driver. The available options are Dell Qualified Drives and All Drives. This option is set to Dell Qualified Drives by default. Boot Settings You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI.
  • Page 58 Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to www.dell.com/ossupport. Pre-operating system management applications...
  • Page 59 This field specifies the name of the NVMe-oF host NQN. Allowed input is in the following format: nqn.yyyy-mm.<Reserved Domain Name>:<Unique String>. Leave it empty to use system generated value with following format: nqn.1988-11.com.dell:<Model name>.<Model number>.<Service Tag>. Pre-operating system management applications...
  • Page 60 Table 51. Network Settings details (continued) Option Description NVMe-oF Host Id This field specifies a 16 bytes value of the NVMe-oF host identifier that uniquely identifies this host with the controller in the NVM subsystem. Allowed input is a hexadecimal-encoded string in this format: 00112233-4455-6677-8899-aabbccddeeff.
  • Page 61 Table 54. ISCSI Device1 Settings screen details (continued) Option Description Connection 2 Enables or disables the iSCSI connection. This option is set to Disabled by default. Connection 1 Settings Enables you to control the configuration for the iSCSI connection. Connection 2 Settings Enables you to control the configuration for the iSCSI connection.
  • Page 62 Table 57. NVMe-oF SubSystem Settings screen details Option Description NVMe-oF SubSystem n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables NVMe-oF SubSystem. This option is set to Disabled by default. NVMe-oF SubSystem n Settings (n = 1 Enables you to control the configuration of the NVMe-oF SubSystem, if Enabled. to 4) Table 58.
  • Page 63 Integrated Devices To view the Integrated Devices screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Integrated Devices. Table 59. Integrated Devices details Option Description User Accessible USB Ports Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports;...
  • Page 64 Table 59. Integrated Devices details (continued) Option Description Enables or disables the integrated RAID controllers. This option is set to Enabled by default. I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. I/OAT is a set of DMA features designed to accelerate network traffic and lower CPU utilization.
  • Page 65 To view the Serial Communication screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Serial Communication. NOTE: The serial port is optional for the PowerEdge T560 system. The Serial Communication option is applicable only if the serial COM port is installed in the system. Table 60. Serial Communication details...
  • Page 66 Table 60. Serial Communication details (continued) Option Description setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1. Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed.
  • Page 67 Table 61. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description performance or better power savings. This option is set to Balanced Performance by default. Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default. NOTE: This option can be disabled when System Profile is set to Custom.
  • Page 68 Table 63. TPM 2.0 security information (continued) Option Description Enables, disables, or clears the storage and endorsement hierarchies. When set to Enabled, the storage and Hierarcy endorsement hierarchies can be used. When set to Disabled, the storage and endorsement hierarchies cannot be used. When set to Clear, the storage and endorsement hierarchies are cleared of any values, and then reset to Enabled.
  • Page 69 Table 64. System Security details (continued) Option Description SGX LE Public Key Hash1: Sets the bytes from 8-15 for SGX Launch Enclave Public Key Hash. SGX LE Public Key Hash2: Sets the bytes from 16-23 for SGX Launch Enclave Public Key Hash.
  • Page 70 Table 64. System Security details (continued) Option Description Below are the details of different boot modes available in the Secure Boot Mode option. User Mode In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policy objects.
  • Page 71 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security. 3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked. 4. In the System Password field, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: ●...
  • Page 72 Operating with setup password enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options. If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message: Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x>...

  • Page 73: Idrac Settings

    Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.

  • Page 74: Boot Manager

    Launch System Setup Enables you to access System Setup. Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS update File Explorer, Reboot System.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6: Minimum To Post And System Management Configuration Validation

    Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation This section describes the minimum to POST system requirement and system management configuration validation of the Dell system. Topics: • Minimum configuration to POST • Configuration validation Minimum configuration to POST The components listed below are the minimum configuration to POST: ●...

  • Page 76: Error Messages

    Table 68. Configuration validation error (continued) Error Description Possible cause and Example recommendations missing element (cable, risers, etc). Comm Error A configuration element is not responding System management Comm Error: Backplane 2 to iDRAC using the management interface sideband communication while running an inventory check.

  • Page 77: Chapter 7: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Topics: • Safety instructions • Before working inside your system • After working inside your system • Recommended tools • Optional front bezel • System feet • Optional caster wheels • System cover • Air shroud •...

  • Page 78: Before Working Inside 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 79: Optional Front Bezel

    Optional front bezel Removing the front bezel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Keep the bezel key handy. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the security bezel package. Steps 1. Unlock the bezel. 2.

  • Page 80: System Feet

    2. Push the bezel toward the system until the it locks into place. 3. Lock the bezel. Figure 23. Installing the front bezel System feet Removing the system feet Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3.

  • Page 81: Installing The System Feet

    Figure 24. Removing the system feet Next steps Installing the system feet install the caster wheels. Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Install the feet on a stand-alone tower system to provide stability to the system. An unstable system might tip over and cause injury to the user or damage to the system. 1.

  • Page 82: Optional Caster Wheels

    Figure 25. Installing the system feet Next steps 1. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and rotate the system feet outward. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional caster wheels Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 83: Installing Caster Wheels

    NOTE: This, T series server only uses Dell caster wheels. Steps Align the caster wheels to the base of system and tighten the captive screw to secure the caster wheels into place.

  • Page 84: System Cover

    Figure 27. Installing caster wheels Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals. 3.

  • Page 85: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 28. Removing the system cover Next steps Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system NOTE: Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and that there are no tools or extra parts that are left inside the system.
  • Page 86 Figure 29. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. 2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. 3. Power on the system, including all attached peripherals. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 87: 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 Safety instructions.

  • Page 88: Cooling Fans

    2. Lower the air shroud into the system, until firmly seated. Figure 31. Installing the air shroud Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fans Fan board view Figure 32. Fan board connectors 1. FAN1 2.
  • Page 89 8. FAN_SIG1 9. FAN6 10. FAN_PWR 11. FAN5 Removing the fan board tray Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud. Remove the cooling fan cage.

  • Page 90: Removing The Cooling Fan Cage

    Steps 1. Align the fan board tray to the guide pins on the system, slide the tray to the left of the system to lock it in place. 2. Tighten the captive screw to secure the fan board tray to the system. Figure 34.

  • Page 91: Installing The Cooling Fan Cage

    Figure 35. Removing the cooling fan assembly Next steps Replace the cooling fan assembly. Installing the cooling fan cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. CAUTION: Ensure that the cables inside the system are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before installing the cooling fan cage.

  • Page 92: Removing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 36. Installing the cooling fan assembly Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a cooling fan The procedure for removing a standard and a high-performance fan is identical. Prerequisites NOTE: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 93: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 37. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace the cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan The procedure for installing a standard and a high-performance fan is identical. Prerequisites NOTE: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.

  • Page 94: Cable Routing

    Figure 38. Installing a cooling fan Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cable routing Figure 39. Configuration 1: 8x3.5-inch (ChipsetSATA ) on CPU 2 Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 95 Table 71. Configuration 1: 8x3.5-inch (ChipsetSATA ) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector) SIG_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) BP_DST_SA1 (Signal connector on backplane) SL13_PCH_SA1 (Signal connector on system board) PIB_SIG_1 (PIB signal connector on system...
  • Page 96 Table 72. Configuration 2: 8x3.5-inch (ChipsetSATA) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 (continued) Order From SIG_PWR_4 (Power connector on system RISER_PWR_1 (GPU Riser) board) and GPU_PWR3 (GPU power connector on PIB) SL9_CPU2_PB5 and SL10_CPU2_PA5 (Signal GPU Riser 1 connectors on system board) SL11_CPU1_PA6 and SL12_CPU1_PB6 (Signal GPU Riser 2 connectors on system board)
  • Page 97 Figure 42. Configuration 4: 8 x 3.5-inch (Chipset SATA) + 1 x GPU on CPU 1 Table 74. Configuration 4: 8 x 3.5-inch (Chipset SATA) + 1 x GPU on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 98 Figure 43. Configuration 5: 8 x 3.5-inch (Chipset SATA) + 1 x GPU on CPU 2 Table 75. Configuration 5: 8 x 3.5-inch (Chipset SATA) + 1 x GPU on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 99 Figure 44. Configuration 6: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 2 Table 76. Configuration 6: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector) SIG_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 100 Figure 45. Configuration 7: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 77. Configuration 7: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 101 Figure 46. Configuration 8: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 1 Table 78. Configuration 8: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector) SIG_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 102 Figure 47. Configuration 9: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Table 79. Configuration 9: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 103 Figure 48. Configuration 10 : 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 80. Configuration 10 : 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 104 Figure 49. Configuration 11: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) on CPU 2 Table 81. Configuration 11: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 105 Figure 50. Configuration 12: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 82. Configuration 12: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 106 Figure 51. Configuration 13: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) on CPU 2 Table 83. Configuration 13: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 107 Figure 52. Configuration 14: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 84. Configuration 14: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 108 Table 84. Configuration 14: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 (continued) Order From DST_PA2 and DST_PB2 (Backplane signal CTRL_SRC_PB1(Controller connector on NVMe RAID) connector) Figure 53. Configuration 15: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) on CPU 1 Table 85.
  • Page 109 Figure 54. Configuration 16: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Table 86. Configuration 16: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 110 Figure 55. Configuration 17: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) on CPU 1 Table 87. Configuration 17: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 111 Figure 56. Configuration 18: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Table 88. Configuration 18: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 112 Figure 57. Configuration 19: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Table 89. Configuration 19: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC11 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 113 Figure 58. Configuration 20: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Table 90. Configuration 20: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe RAID fPERC12 ) + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system...
  • Page 114 Figure 59. Configuration 21: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) on CPU 2 Table 91. Configuration 21: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 115 Figure 60. Configuration 22: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 92. Configuration 22: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 116 Figure 61. Configuration 23: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 93. Configuration 23: 8x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8x2.5-inch (NVMe) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 117 Figure 62. Configuration 24: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 2 Table 94. Configuration 24: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 118 Figure 63. Configuration 25: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 95. Configuration 25: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 119 Figure 64. Configuration 26: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 1 Table 96. Configuration 26: 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA ) on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 120 Figure 65. Configuration 27 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Table 97. Configuration 27 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 121 Figure 66. Configuration 28 : 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 98. Configuration 28 : 12x3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 122 Figure 67. Configuration 29: 8 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Table 99. Configuration 29: 8 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 123 Figure 68. Configuration 30: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 100. Configuration 30: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 124 Figure 69. Configuration 31: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Table 101. Configuration 31: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 125 Figure 70. Configuration 32: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 102. Configuration 32: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 126 Figure 71. Configuration 33: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 1 Table 103. Configuration 33: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane power connector)
  • Page 127 Figure 72. Configuration 34: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Table 104. Configuration 34: 8 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 128 Figure 73. Configuration 35: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Table 105. Configuration 35: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 129 Figure 74. Configuration 36: 8 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Table 106. Configuration 36: 8 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 130 Figure 75. Configuration 37: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Table 107. Configuration 37: 8 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 131 Figure 76. Configuration 38: 16 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Table 108. Configuration 38: 16 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 132 Figure 77. Configuration 39: 16 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 109. Configuration 39: 16 x2.5 -inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 133 Figure 78. Configuration 40: 16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Table 110. Configuration 40:16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 134 Figure 79. Configuration 41: 16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 111. Configuration 41: 16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 135 Figure 80. Configuration 42 : 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 1 Table 112. Configuration 42 : 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 136 Figure 81. Configuration 43: 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Table 113. Configuration 43: 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 137 Figure 82. Configuration 44: 16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 1 Table 114. Configuration 44: 16 x2.5-inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 138 Figure 83. Configuration 45:16 x2.5 -inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Table 115. Configuration 45: 16 x2.5 -inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 139 Figure 84. Configuration 46: 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Table 116. Configuration 46 16 x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx 1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 140 Figure 85. Configuration 47: 16 x2.5 -inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 117. Configuration 47: 16 x2.5 -inch ( SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 141 Figure 86. Configuration 48: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Table 118. Configuration 48: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 142 Figure 87. Configuration 49: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 119. Configuration 49: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 143 Figure 88. Configuration 50: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Table 120. Configuration 50: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector) SIG_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB)
  • Page 144 Figure 89. Configuration 51: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Table 121. Configuration 51: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 145 Table 121. Configuration 51: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx2 on CPU 2 (continued) Order From SL8_CPU1_PA4 (Signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC 12 connector) board) BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane 1 signal connector) CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (Signal connector on fPERC 12) BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane 2 signal connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (Signal connector on fPERC 12) Figure 90.
  • Page 146 Figure 91. Configuration 53: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Table 123. Configuration 53: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC11 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 147 Figure 92. Configuration 54: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Table 124. Configuration 54: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 Order From SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on system SYS_PWR_1 (Power connector on PIB) board) SYS_PWR_2 (Power connector on system CPU_PWR_2 (Power connector on PIB) board) BP_PWR_1 (Backplane 1 power connector)
  • Page 148 Table 124. Configuration 54: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 1 (continued) Order From BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane 1 signal connector) CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (Signal connector on fPERC 12) BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane 2 signal connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (Signal connector on fPERC 12) Figure 93. Configuration 55: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) PERC11 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 125.
  • Page 149 Table 125. Configuration 55: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) PERC11 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 (continued) Order From BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane signal connector) CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC 11 signal connector) SL6_CPU1_PB3 (Signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (Backplane signal connector) board) Figure 94. Configuration 56: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 Table 126.

  • Page 150: Front Perc Module

    Table 126. Configuration 56: 24x2.5-inch (SAS4/SATA) fPERC12 + GPUx1 on CPU 2 (continued) Order From SL6_CPU1_PB3 (Signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (Backplane signal connector) board) SL7_CPU1_PB4 (Signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC 12 connector) board) SL8_CPU1_PA4 (Signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC 12 connector) board) BP_DST_SA1 (Backplane 1 signal connector)
  • Page 151 Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the front PERC module. 2. Slide the front PERC module to disengage from the connector on the drive backplane. Figure 96. Removing the front PERC module from the 3.5-inch drive backplane Figure 97.

  • Page 152: Installing The Front Perc Module

    Installing the front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system 3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the front PERC module. Steps 1.

  • Page 153: Drives

    Figure 99. Installing the front PERC module to the 2.5-inch drive backplane Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the front PERC module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 154: Installing A Drive Blank

    Next steps 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 Slide the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 101.

  • Page 155: Installing The Drive Carrier

    Installing the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the www.dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.

  • Page 156: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 103. Installing a drive carrier Next steps install the front bezel. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the drive blank. Steps 1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the carrier. 2.
  • Page 157 Figure 104. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive carrier. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Remove the drive carrier.. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier. NOTE: If the drive carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to remove the drive.
  • Page 158 Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes that are supported are listed here: Table 128. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options 2.5-inch (x 8) NVMe backplane PowerEdge T560 2.5-inch (x 8) SAS, or SATA backplane 3.5-inch (x 8) SAS or SATA backplane Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 159 Figure 106. 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_CTRL 2. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 3. BP_DST_PA1 4. BP_DST_PB1 5. BP_DST_PA2 6. BP_DST_PB2 Figure 107. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_CTRL 2. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 3. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 4.
  • Page 160 Figure 108. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.
  • Page 161 Figure 109. Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Next steps Replace the 3.5-inch drive backplane Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the cooling fan assembly.
  • Page 162 Figure 110. Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Next steps Install the drives. 2. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connector on the backplane. Install the cooling fan assembly. Install the front PERC module. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 163 Figure 111. Removing the 2.5-inch drive backplane Next steps Replace the 2.5-inch drive backplane Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the cooling fan cage.
  • Page 164 Figure 112. Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane Next steps Install the drives. 2. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connector on the backplane. Install the cooling fan cage. Install the front PERC module. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 165 Figure 113. Removing the drive bay blank Figure 114. Removing the drive bay blank Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 166 Figure 115. Removing the NVMe drive bay blank Next steps Replace the drive bay blank install the drive bay. Installing the drive bay blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align and push the blank into the drive bay slot, until it clicks into place. NOTE: The procedure to install the drive bay blanks are similar.
  • Page 167 Figure 116. Installing the drive bay blank Figure 117. Installing the drive bay blank Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 168 Figure 118. Installing the NVMe drive bay blank 2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the drive bay blank to the system. Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. Replace the system cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 169 Figure 119. Removing a drive bay Figure 120. Removing a drive bay Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 170 Figure 121. Removing a NVMe drive bay Next steps Replace the drive bay. Installing a drive bay Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the drives.
  • Page 171 Figure 122. Installing a drive bay Figure 123. Installing a drive bay Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 172 Figure 124. Installing a NVME drive bay Next steps Install the backplane to the drive plane. Install the drives. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional optical drive This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the optical drive blank Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 173 Figure 125. Removing the optical drive blank Next steps Replace the optical drive blank install the optical drive. Installing the optical drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system 3.
  • Page 174 Figure 126. Installing the optical drive blank Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Removing the optical drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 175 Figure 127. Removing the optical drive Next steps Replace the optical drive install the optical drive blank. Installing the optical drive Prerequisites NOTE: Only slim 9.5-mm SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive can be installed in your system. External optical drives can be connected through USB ports.
  • Page 176 Figure 128. Installing the optical drive Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. 2. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive. NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 3.
  • Page 177 Figure 129. Removing the tape backup unit blank Next steps Replace the tape backup unit blank install the tape backup drive. Installing the tape backup unit blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system 3.
  • Page 178 Figure 130. Installing the tape backup unit blank Next steps 1. If removed, install the front bezel. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Removing the tape backup unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 179 Figure 131. Removing the tape backup unit Next steps Replace the tape backup unit install the tape backup unit blank. Installing the tape backup unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 180 Figure 132. Installing the tape backup unit Next steps 1. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the tape backup unit. NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. Install the air shroud. 3.
  • Page 181 Figure 133. Removing the front IO module Next steps Replace the front IO module. Installing the front IO module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 182 System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge T560 system supports DDR5 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (one memory socket per channel), 8 memory sockets per processor and 16 memory sockets per system.
  • Page 183 Figure 135. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 129. Memory channels Processor Channel Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor Processor Table 130. Supported memory matrix DIMM type Rank Capacity DIMM rated Operating speed for DIMMs per...
  • Page 184 ● System profile selected (for example, Performance, Performance Per Watt Optimized (OS), or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower]) ● Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processors ● Maximum supported speed of the DIMMs NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. NOTE: Fault Resilient Memory - Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) is supported only when 8 or 16 DIMMs are installed.
  • Page 185 Figure 136. 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 Remove the air shroud Steps 1.
  • Page 186 Figure 137. Installing a memory module Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. To verify that the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 during reboot and navigate to System Setup Main Menu >...
  • Page 187 Figure 138. Removing the BOSS-N1 module 4. Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module slot and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. NOTE: Blanks must be installed in empty slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blanks also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
  • Page 188 2. Slide out the BOSS-N1 module blank from the system using a flat head screwdriver. Figure 140. Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank 3. Align the BOSS-N1 module to the BOSS-N1 slot on the chassis and push it into the slot. 4.
  • Page 189 3. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1. Open the release latch and slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier out of the BOSS-N1 module. Figure 142. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier 2. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 NVMe SSD to the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
  • Page 190 Figure 144. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank Next steps Replace the BOSS-N1 module Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in .Before working inside your system 3.
  • Page 191 2. Align the M.2 NVMe SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier. 3. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier. 4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 NVMe SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
  • Page 192 Removing the internal USB card Prerequisites CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB memory key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  • Page 193 When an expansion card is not supported or missing, the iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller logs an event. This does not prevent your system from booting. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 194 Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards and riser configurations: Figure 150. Expansion card riser slot connectors 1. PCIe Slot 3 (CPU 2) 2. PCIe Slot 4 (CPU 2) 3. PCIe Slot 5 (CPU 1) 4.
  • Page 195 Figure 152. GPU Riser RC2 Module 1. Slot 1 2. Slot 2 Table 132. Expansion card riser configurations Configurations Expansion card PCIe Slot ID Form factor Controlling Slot's electrical risers processor bandwidth/ physical connector Config1. 1 x16 FHFL Full height Full Processor 1 PCIe Gen5 x16 (x16 + 2 x16 FHHL...
  • Page 196 Table 133. Config 0: No riser – CPU (continued) Card Type Slot Priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Intel COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Foxconn BOSS Foxconn BOSS Foxconn BOSS Foxconn PERC/HBA Compal/Foxconn/Inventec/Wistron PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA...
  • Page 197 Table 134. Config0-1 No riser-CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Foxconn PERC/HBA Foxconn PERC/HBA Broadcom COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Broadcom COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Broadcom COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Broadcom COMMs Card (OCP 3.0) Compal/Foxconn/Inventec/Wistron PERC/HBA Foxconn BOSS Foxconn BOSS Foxconn BOSS Foxconn PERC/HBA...
  • Page 198 Table 134. Config0-1 No riser-CPU (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom COMMs Card (PCIe) Foxconn PERC/HBA Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) Mellanox COMMs Card (PCIe) Nvidia GPU Inventec Serial Table 135. Config1. R1A Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards...
  • Page 199 Table 135. Config1. R1A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 6, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 6, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 6, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 6, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 6, 5 Broadcom COMMs Card (PCIe)
  • Page 200 Table 136. Config1-1. R1A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 Broadcom COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 Broadcom COMMs Card (PCIe)
  • Page 201 Table 137. Config2. R1A + R1b (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 1, 4, 6, 3 Intel COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 1, 4, 6, 3 Mellanox COMMs Card (PCIe) 2, 1, 4, 6, 3 Foxconn PERC/HBA 2, 1, 4, 6, 3, 5 Foxconn PERC/HBA...
  • Page 202 Table 137. Config2. R1A + R1b (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Foxconn PERC/HBA Removing a expansion card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 203 Figure 154. Installing the filler bracket Next steps Replace the expansion card. Installing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remo\ve the air shroud.
  • Page 204 Figure 155. Removing the filler bracket 4. Holding the card by the edges, position the card so that the card aligns with the expansion card connector. 5. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. 6.
  • Page 205 Optional GPU card Removing the GPU card holder Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud. Steps Loosen the captive screws and pull the GPU card holder from the system. Figure 157.
  • Page 206 Figure 158. Installing the GPU card holder Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. GPU riser Removing the GPU riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2.
  • Page 207 Figure 159. Removing the GPU riser Next steps Replace the GPU riser. Installing the GPU riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 208 Figure 160. Installing the GPU riser Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the system board connectors. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Processor and heat sink This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 209 Figure 161. Removing the processor heat sink module 3. Lift the PHM from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 210 Figure 162. Removing a heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty heat sink, Removing the processor and heat sink module , if not, Removing the processor. Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the processor or heat sink.
  • Page 211 2. Using your thumb, lift up the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) break lever to release the processor from the TIM and retaining clip. 3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip. NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever. Figure 163.
  • Page 212 Figure 164. Removing the retaining clip Next steps Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system Remove the air shroud.
  • Page 213 Figure 165. Installing the retaining clip 3. Align the processor with retaining clip, by using the fingers press the retaining clip on all the four sides until it clicks into place. NOTE: Ensure the processor is securely latched to the retaining clip. Figure 166.
  • Page 214 NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it. Figure 167. Applying thermal grease 5. For new heat sink, remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film from the base of heat sink. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 215 Figure 168. Removing the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film 6. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the base of the heat sink until the retaining clip locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
  • Page 216 Figure 169. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps Install the processor heat sink module. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board.
  • Page 217 2. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor heat sink module (PHM) on the processor socket. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins. NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
  • Page 218 Figure 171. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the nuts Next steps Install the air shroud. 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 Safety instructions.
  • Page 219 Figure 172. Removing the OCP air shroud 2. Open the blue latch to disengage the OCP card. 3. Push the OCP card towards the rear end of the system to disconnect from the connector on the system board. 4. Slide the OCP card out of the slot on the system. Figure 173.
  • Page 220 CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the system warranty. Steps 1. If installed, remove the OCP card blank.
  • Page 221 Figure 175. Removal of the OCP card blank 2. Open the blue latch on the system board. 3. Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system. 4. Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board. 5.
  • Page 222 Figure 177. Installing the OCP air shroud Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Optional serial COM port This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 223 Figure 178. Removing the serial COM port 2. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the serial COM port. Next steps Replace the serial COM port. Installing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 224 Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System battery This is a service technician replaceable part only. 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 225 Figure 181. Installing the system battery Next steps Install the expansion card risers. 2. If applicable, connect the cables to one or more expansion cards. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 4. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a.
  • Page 226 Figure 182. 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 227 While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For updating to the latest firmware and changing the configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Hot spare feature Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with the power supply unit (PSU) redundancy.
  • Page 228 Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Pull the blank out of the system. CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant configuration.
  • Page 229 Removing a power supply unit adapter Remove the PSU adapter, when installing PSU with 86 mm wide form factor. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Press release latch and remove the power supply unit adapter. Figure 186.
  • Page 230 2. Disconnect the power cable from the power source and from the PSU that you intend to remove, and then remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle. Steps Press the orange release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle. Figure 188.
  • Page 231 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power. NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label. Steps Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. Figure 190.
  • Page 232 Power interposer board This is a service technician replaceable part only. PIB board view Figure 192. Power interposer board connectors 1. J_PS1 2. GPU_PWR1 3. SYS_PWR1_1 4. SYS_PWR1_2 5. PIB_SIG1 6. PIB_SIG2 7. CPU_PWR2 8. J_PS2 9. FAN_PWR1 10. SIG_PWR_1 11.
  • Page 233 Figure 193. Removing the power interposer board Next steps Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 234 Figure 194. Installing the power interposer board Next steps Install the PSUs. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System board This is a service technician replaceable part only. Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted...
  • Page 235 CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. Steps 1. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system. 2.
  • Page 236 CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis. 2. Holding the system board holder and plunger, lower the system board at a tilted angle into the system. 3. Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots. Figure 196.
  • Page 237 d. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Restoring the system using Easy Restore The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board.
  • Page 238 Trusted Platform Module This is a service technician replaceable part only. Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Removing the TPM Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 239 Figure 197. Installing the TPM Initializing TPM for users Steps 1. Initialize the TPM. For more information, see Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users. 2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2.
  • Page 240 Installing a cooling fan Heat sink Installing the processor Risers Not available as APOS kits, upgrades offered only with the "Basic Deployment Upgrade of Dell Server" service Cable Management Arm (CMA) Offered, but without special service instructions Topics: • BOSS-N1 module kit •...
  • Page 241 Table 139. BOSS-N1 module kit components Components in kit T560 (quantity) BOSS-N1 controller card module BOSS-N1 card carrier 1 or 2* M.2 NVMe SSD 1 or 2* † M.2 NVMe SSD capacity label 1 or 2 BOSS-N1 card carrier blank M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screws NOTE: *The quantity depends on the purchase order.
  • Page 242 Figure 199. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank To install the BOSS-N1 module: 1. To install the BOSS-N1 module , see Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier steps 1 to 5. NOTE: Refer to cable routing section, configuration 49 and 50 for more information on connecting the BOSS cables to system board connectors.
  • Page 243 GPU kit Table 140. GPU power cable matrix Catego Supported GPUs Type Vendor Cable Cable quantity NVIDIA A2, NVIDIA L4 HL (FH and LP NVIDIA Not required Not required brackets) NVIDIA A30, NVIDIA L40 FH and FL NVIDIA CPU type 2 x 4 (8-position) Not required HL - Half Length, FH - Full Height, FL - Full Length Upgrade Kits...
  • Page 244 Internal USB card kit The internal USB card kit contains one internal USB card. For installation of internal USB card, see Installing the internal USB card section. Serial COM port kit The serial COM port kit contains the components that are listed in the table. Table 141.
  • Page 245 Jumpers and connectors This topic provides some basic 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 know the connectors on the system board.
  • Page 246 Table 142. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description FAN_SIG2 Fan Signal 2 PIB_SIG1 PIB Signal 1 PIB_SIG2 PIB Signal 2 Intrusion Switch Connector Intrusion Switch Connector SYS_PWR1 System Power Connector 1 SIG_PWR_4 Power Connector 4 (Use for GPU Riser) SL9_CPU2_PB5 PCIe Connector 9 SL10_CPU2_PA5...
  • Page 247 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 248 NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 4 and 6, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots. 5. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system. 6.
  • Page 249 System diagnostics and indicator codes The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup. Topics: • Status LED indicators • System health and system ID indicator codes • iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes • iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes •...
  • Page 250 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 251 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 252 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 202.
  • Page 253 Table 149. AC and DC 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.
  • Page 254 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 255 The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics start executing the tests on all the detected devices. System diagnostic controls Table 151. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.
  • Page 256 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 257 Dell. This information is used by Dell Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue. ● Proactive contact — A Dell Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue.
  • Page 258 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 support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
  • Page 259 Table 152. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued) Task Document Location Managing your system For information about systems management www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the OpenManage Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s...

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