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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Installation And Service Manual (161 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Racks & Stands
| Size: 62.95 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Poweredge R940 Overview
8
Front View of the System
8
Left Control Panel View
10
Right Control Panel
13
Back View of the System
14
NIC Indicator Codes
15
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
16
Hard Drive Indicator Codes
18
LCD Panel
19
Viewing Home Screen
19
Setup Menu
20
View Menu
20
Locating Service Tag of Your System
20
2 Documentation Resources
22
3 Technical Specifications
24
System Dimensions
24
System Weight
25
Processor Specifications
25
PSU Specifications
26
System Battery Specifications
26
Expansion Bus Specifications
26
Memory Specifications
27
Storage Controller Specifications
27
Remote Management Port Specifications
27
Drive Specifications
27
Hard Drives
27
Ports and Connectors Specifications
27
USB Ports
27
NIC Ports
28
Serial Port
28
VGA Ports
28
Video Specifications
28
Environmental Specifications
29
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
30
Standard Operating Temperature
31
Expanded Operating Temperature
31
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
31
Thermal Restrictions
32
4 Initial System Setup and Configuration
33
Setting up Your System
33
Idrac Configuration
33
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
33
Log in to Idrac
34
Options to Install the Operating System
34
Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers
34
Downloading Drivers and Firmware
35
5 Pre-Operating System Management Applications
36
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
36
System Setup
36
Viewing System Setup
36
System Setup Details
37
System BIOS
37
Idrac Settings Utility
58
Device Settings
58
Dell Lifecycle Controller
58
Embedded System Management
58
Boot Manager
58
Viewing Boot Manager
58
Boot Manager Main Menu
59
One-Shot BIOS Boot Menu
59
System Utilities
59
PXE Boot
59
6 Installing and Removing System Components
60
Safety Instructions
60
Before Working Inside Your System
61
After Working Inside Your System
61
Recommended Tools
61
Front Bezel (Optional)
61
Removing the Optional Front Bezel
62
Installing the Optional Front Bezel
62
System Cover
63
Removing the System Cover
63
Installing the System Cover
64
Inside the System
65
Air Shroud
67
Removing the Air Shroud
67
Installing the Air Shroud
69
Cooling Fans
71
Removing the Cooling Fan
71
Installing the Cooling Fan
72
Fan Cage
73
Removing the Fan Cage
73
Installing the Fan Cage
74
Removing the Fan Tray
75
Installing the Fan Tray
76
Intrusion Switch
77
Removing an Intrusion Switch
77
Installing an Intrusion Switch
79
Hard Drives
80
Removing a Hard Drive Blank
80
Installing a Hard Drive Blank
81
Removing a Hard Drive
81
Installing a Hard Drive
82
Removing the Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Carrier
83
Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier
84
Hard Drive Backplane
85
Hard Drive Backplane Connectors
85
Removing Hard Drive Backplane
86
Installing Hard Drive Backplane
88
Cable Routing
91
System Memory
95
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
97
Mode-Specific Guidelines
98
Removing a Memory Module
99
Installing a Memory Module
100
Processors and Heat Sinks
101
Removing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
101
Removing the Processor from the Processor and Heat Sink Module
102
Installing the Processor into a Processor and Heat Sink Module
104
Installing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
106
Processor Expansion Module
108
Removing the PEM
108
Installing the PEM
109
UPI Cable Routing
111
PEM Power Board
113
Removing the PEM Power Board
113
Installing the PEM Power Board
114
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
115
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
115
Removing Expansion Card Riser Blank
118
Installing Expansion Card Riser Blank
118
Removing the Expansion Card Riser
119
Installing the Expansion Card Riser
121
Removing the Expansion Card from Expansion Card Riser
122
Installing Expansion Card into Expansion Card Riser
123
Network Daughter Card Riser
125
Removing the NDC Riser
125
Installing the NDC Riser
126
Network Daughter Card
127
Removing the NDC
127
Installing the NDC
128
Storage Controller Card
128
Removing the Storage Controller Card
129
Installing the Storage Controller Card
130
Idsdm/Vflash Card (Optional)
131
Removing the Micro SD Card
131
Installing the Micro SD Card
131
Removing the Optional Idsdm/Vflash Card
131
Installing the Optional Idsdm/Vflash Card
132
Power Supply Unit
133
Hot Spare Feature
134
Removing a Power Supply Unit Blank
134
Installing a Power Supply Unit Blank
135
Removing a Power Supply Unit
135
Installing a Power Supply Unit
136
Wiring Instructions for a DC Power Supply Unit
137
Kit Contents
138
Required Tools
138
System Battery
139
Replacing System Battery
139
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
140
Replacing Optional Internal USB Memory Key
140
System Board
141
Removing the System Board
141
Installing the System Board
142
Trusted Platform Module
145
Replacing the Trusted Platform Module
145
Initializing TPM for Bitlocker Users
146
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT Users
146
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT Users
146
Control Panel
146
Removing the Right Control Panel
147
Installing the Right Control Panel
148
Removing the Left Control Panel
149
Installing the Left Control Panel
150
7 Using System Diagnostics
152
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
152
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
152
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
152
System Diagnostic Controls
153
8 Jumpers and Connectors
154
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
155
System Board Jumper Settings
158
Disabling Forgotten Password
158
9 Getting Help
160
Quick Resource Locator for Poweredge R940 System
161
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Installation And Service Manual (136 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 64.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Poweredge R940 Overview
7
Supported Configurations for the Poweredge R940
7
Front View of the System
8
Left Control Panel View
10
Right Control Panel
13
Back View of the System
14
NIC Indicator Codes
15
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
16
Drive Indicator Codes
18
LCD Panel
18
Viewing Home Screen
19
Setup Menu
19
View Menu
20
Locating the Service Tag of Your System
20
System Information Label
21
Chapter 2: Documentation Resources
24
Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration
26
Setting up Your System
26
Idrac Configuration
26
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
26
Log in to Idrac
27
Options to Install the Operating System
27
Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers
27
Downloading Drivers and Firmware
28
Chapter 4: Installing and Removing System Components
29
Safety Instructions
29
Before Working Inside Your System
30
After Working Inside Your System
30
Recommended Tools
30
Optional Front Bezel
31
Removing the Optional Front Bezel
31
Installing the Optional Front Bezel
31
System Cover
32
Removing the System Cover
32
Installing the System Cover
33
Inside the System
34
Air Shroud
37
Removing the Air Shroud
37
Installing the Air Shroud
38
Cooling Fans
40
Removing the Cooling Fan
40
Installing the Cooling Fan
41
Fan Cage
42
Removing the Fan Cage
42
Installing the Fan Cage
43
Removing the Fan Tray
44
Installing the Fan Tray
45
Intrusion Switch
46
Removing an Intrusion Switch
46
Installing an Intrusion Switch
47
Drives
48
Removing a Drive Blank
48
Installing a Drive Blank
49
Removing a Drive Carrier
49
Installing a Drive Carrier
50
Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier
51
Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier
52
Drive Backplane
53
Drive Backplane Connectors
53
Removing Drive Backplane
55
Installing Drive Backplane
57
Cable Routing
60
System Memory
63
System Memory Guidelines
63
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
65
NVDIMM-N Memory Module Installation Guidelines
66
Pmem Installation Guidelines
69
Mode-Specific Guidelines
72
Removing a Memory Module
73
Installing a Memory Module
74
Processors and Heat Sinks
75
Removing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
75
Removing the Processor from the Processor and Heat Sink Module
76
Installing the Processor into a Processor and Heat Sink Module
77
Installing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
80
Processor Expansion Module
81
Removing the PEM
81
Installing the PEM
82
UPI Cable Routing
84
PEM Power Board
85
Removing the PEM Power Board
85
Installing the PEM Power Board
86
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers
87
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
87
Removing Expansion Card Riser Blank
90
Installing Expansion Card Riser Blank
90
Removing the Expansion Card Riser
91
Installing the Expansion Card Riser
93
Removing the Expansion Card from Expansion Card Riser
94
Installing Expansion Card into Expansion Card Riser
95
M.2 SSD Module
96
Removing the M.2 SSD Module
96
Installing the M.2 SSD Module
97
Network Daughter Card Riser
98
Removing the NDC Riser
98
Installing the NDC Riser
99
Network Daughter Card
100
Removing the NDC
100
Installing the NDC
101
Storage Controller Card
102
Removing the Storage Controller Card
102
Installing the Storage Controller Card
103
Optional IDSDM or Vflash Module
104
Removing the Microsd Card
104
Installing the Microsd Card
105
Optional IDSDM or Vflash Module
106
Removing the Optional IDSDM Module
106
Installing Optional IDSDM Module
107
Power Supply Unit
108
Hot Spare Feature
108
Removing a Power Supply Unit Blank
108
Installing a Power Supply Unit Blank
109
Removing a Power Supply Unit
109
Installing a Power Supply Unit
110
Wiring Instructions for a DC Power Supply Unit
111
NVDIMM-N Battery
112
Removing the NVDIMM-N Battery
112
Installing NVDIMM-N Battery
113
NVDIMM Battery Cable Routing
115
System Battery
115
Replacing System Battery
115
Optional Internal USB Memory Key
116
Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
116
System Board
117
Removing the System Board
117
Installing the System Board
118
Trusted Platform Module
120
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
120
Initializing TPM for Bitlocker Users
122
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT Users
122
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT Users
122
Control Panel
122
Removing the Right Control Panel
122
Installing the Right Control Panel
123
Removing the Left Control Panel
124
Installing the Left Control Panel
125
Chapter 5: System Diagnostics
127
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
127
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
127
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
127
System Diagnostic Controls
127
Chapter 6: Poweredge R940 Jumpers and Connectors
129
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
129
System Board Jumper Settings
132
Disabling Forgotten Password
132
Chapter 7: Getting Help
134
Recycling or End-Of-Life Service Information
134
Contacting Dell EMC
134
Documentation Feedback
135
Accessing System Information by Using QRL
135
Quick Resource Locator for Poweredge R940 System
135
Receiving Automated Support with Supportassist
135
Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Technical Manual (51 pages)
Latest 4-socket, 3U monolithic rack server designed for complex workloads using highly scalable memory and network options
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 System Overview
6
Introduction
6
New Technologies
6
2 System Features
8
Specifications
8
3 Chassis Views and Features
10
Chassis View and Features
10
Front Panel View and Features
10
Back View Features
10
2.5-In X8 Hard Drive Passive Backplane
11
2.5-In X24 Hard Drive Active Backplane
12
Control Panels, LCD and LED
12
Quick Resource Locator (QRL)
12
Security Features
13
4 Processor
14
Processor Features
14
Supported Processors
14
Processor Installation
15
Chipset
15
5 Supported Memory
17
Memory Speed
17
Memory Configurations and Population Rules
17
Memory RAS Features
18
6 Storage
19
Supported Hard Drives
19
RAID Controllers
19
Internal Persistent Storage
20
Lifecycle Controller 3.0
20
Idsdm/Vflash Module
20
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
20
External Storage
21
Optical Drives
21
Tape Drives
21
7 Networking and Pcie
22
Pcie Expansion
22
Pcie Slots
22
Pcie Expansion Cards
22
Pcie Slot Mapping
22
8 Power, Thermal and Acoustics
24
Power Consumption and Energy Efficiency
24
Power Supply Units
25
Thermal and Acoustics
26
Thermal Design
26
Acoustical Design
26
9 Rack Rails
28
Cable Management Arm (CMA) and Strain Relief Bar (SRB)
28
Rack Installation
29
Installing 14G Systems in Sliding Rails
30
10 Supported Operating System
31
Supported Virtualization
31
11 Openmanage Systems Management
32
Idrac Lifecycle Controller
32
Idrac Features and Comparison
32
Agent-Free Management
37
Agent-Based Management
37
Openmanage Consoles
37
Openmanage Systems Management Tools, Utilities and Protocols
38
Integration with Third-Party Consoles
38
Openmanage Connections with Third-Party Consoles
38
Server Management Operations
39
12 Appendix A. Additional Specifications
41
Chassis Dimensions
41
Environmental Specifications
41
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
42
Standard Operating Temperature
43
Expanded Operating Temperature
44
Video Specifications
44
USB Peripherals
45
13 Appendix B. Standards Compliance
46
14 Appendix C Additional Resources
47
15 Appendix D. Support and Deployment Services
48
Server Deployment Services
48
Remote Consulting Services
48
Data Migration Service
48
Prosupport Plus (for Business-Critical Servers)
49
Prosupport Enterprise Suite
49
Prosupport
49
Prosupport Flex for Data Center
50
Additional Professional Services
50
Dell Education Services
50
Dell Global Infrastructure Consulting Services
50
Dell Managed Services
51
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Instruction (10 pages)
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