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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E46S Series
Regulatory Type: E46S001

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E46S Series Regulatory Type: E46S001...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview......................8 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R540 system..................8 Front view of the system..............................10 Left control panel view...............................12 Right control panel view............................15 Drive indicator codes..............................16 Back panel features................................17 NIC indicator codes..............................22 Power supply unit indicator codes...........................
  • Page 4 Expanded operating temperature..........................39 Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications ..................40 4 Initial system setup and configuration......................42 Setting up your system..............................42 iDRAC configuration................................ 42 Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................42 Log in to iDRAC................................43 Options to install the operating system.........................43 Methods to download firmware and drivers......................43 Downloading drivers and firmware..........................
  • Page 5 Installing the air shroud..............................78 Cooling fans..................................80 Removing the cooling fan............................80 Installing cooling fan..............................82 Internal PERC riser................................84 Removing the internal PERC riser........................... 84 Installing the internal PERC riser..........................86 Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser..................87 Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser....................88 Intrusion switch................................
  • Page 6 Optional IDSDM or vFlash module..........................135 Removing the MicroSD card...........................135 Installing the MicroSD card............................. 135 Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card......................135 Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card....................... 136 LOM riser card................................137 Removing the LOM riser card..........................137 Installing the LOM riser card........................... 138 Drive backplane................................
  • Page 7 System board jumpers and connectors........................180 System board jumper settings............................181 Disabling forgotten password............................182 9 Getting help............................... 183 Contacting Dell EMC..............................183 Documentation feedback.............................. 183 Accessing system information by using QRL......................183 Quick Resource Locator for R540..........................184 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................184 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................184...

  • Page 8: Dell Emc Poweredge R540 Overview

    Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system is a 2U, dual socket rack system that supports up to: • Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors • 16 DIMM slots • Two AC and DC redundant power supply units (PSU) or single cabled PSU •...
  • Page 9 Figure 1. Supported configurations for a PowerEdge R540 system with rear drive Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 10: Front View Of The System

    The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains 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 also contains the iDRAC secure default password. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 11 The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains 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 also contains the iDRAC secure default password. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 12: Left Control Panel View

    Kernel based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals Status LED indicators NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 13 Expansion card installation guidelines. System health and system ID indicator codes The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of your system. Figure 6. System health and system ID indicators Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 14 Event Log or the LCD panel, if available on the bezel, for specific error messages. For more information about error messages, see the Event and Error Message Reference Guide for 14th Generation Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers at Dell.com/qrl. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the front panel of your system.

  • Page 15: Right Control Panel View

    Direct (Micro-AB USB) LED The iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) LED indicator lights up to indicate that the iDRAC Direct port is connected. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 16: Drive Indicator Codes

    Figure 8. Drive indicators Drive activity LED indicator Drive status LED indicator Drive capacity label NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 17: Back Panel Features

    Use the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For more information about the supported serial port, see the Technical specifications section. Drive (2) Two optional rear drives supported for 12 x 3.5 inch system. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 18 CMA is installed. System identification button Press the system ID button: • To locate a particular system within a rack. • To turn the system ID on or off. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 19 12 x 3.5 inch system. Full height riser slot Use the card slots to connect full-height PCIe expansion cards on full height riser. Power supply unit (PSU) (2) For information about supported PSUs, see the Technical specifications section. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 20 Press the system ID button: • To locate a particular system within a rack. • To turn the system ID on or off. To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 21 Ethernet or SFP+ ports, see the Technical specifications section. Ethernet ports (2) Use the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet ports, see the Technical specifications section. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 22: Nic Indicator Codes

    The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green and activity indicator is blinking green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 23: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 24 Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 25: Lcd Panel

    Release the button to stop. NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling. LCD display Displays system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 26: Viewing Home Screen

    Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system. Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 27: Locating The Service Tag Of Your System

    Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Figure 16. Locating Service Tag of your system information tag (front view) information tag (back view) OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label Service Tag Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 28: System Information Label

    System information label Figure 17. PowerEdge R540 – Service information Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 29 Figure 18. Memory information Figure 19. OCP and internal PERC riser installation Figure 20. Riser installation Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 30 Figure 21. Rear drive installation Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 31: Documentation Resources

    To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. Click the required product or product version.
  • Page 32 Dell OpenManage Essentials, see Essentials the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell Dell.com/serviceabilitytools SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner programs enterprise Dell.com/openmanagemanuals systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications System dimensions Figure 22. Dimensions of the Dell EMCPowerEdge R540 system Table 18. Dimensions of the Dell EMC R540 system Za (with bezel) Za (without bezel) 482.0 mm (18.97 434.0 mm (17.08 86.8 mm (3.41 35.84 mm (1.41 22 mm (0.87...

  • Page 34: Chassis Weight

    12 x 3.5 inch 29.68 kg (65.43 lb) Processor specifications The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 System supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 20 cores per processor. Supported operating systems The Dell EMC PowerEdgeR540 supports the following operating systems: •...

  • Page 35: System Battery

    System battery Expansion bus specifications The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation three expansion cards, which must be installed on the system board using expansion card risers. The R540 system supports three types of expansion card risers.

  • Page 36: Optical Drives

    One iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port NIC ports The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system supports two Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel, which have two 1 Gbps configuration. NOTE: You can install up to six PCIe add-on NIC cards.

  • Page 37: Vga Ports

    VGA ports The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports. Serial connector The serial connector connects a serial device to the system. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
  • Page 38 Temperature Specifications Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h) Table 26. Relative humidity specifications Relative humidity Specifications Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point. Table 27.

  • Page 39: Standard Operating Temperature

    Standard operating temperature Table 31. Standard operating temperature specifications Standard operating temperature Specifications Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. Expanded operating temperature Table 32. Expanded operating temperature specifications Expanded operating temperature Specifications Continuous operation...

  • Page 40: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Thermal restriction matrix Table 33. Thermal restriction matrix for R540 Storage configuration Front 8 drive 12 drive 12 drive Rear 2 drive Fan type Standard fan Standard fan High performance fan CPU heat sink type 1.5U heat sink 1.5U heat sink 1U heat sink Processor TDP (W)
  • Page 41 Table 34. Particulate contamination specifications Particulate contamination Specifications Air filtration Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit. NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.

  • Page 42: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration Setting up your system Perform the following steps to set up your system: Unpack the system. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 43: Log In To Idrac

    Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. NOTE: The Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) on the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 is supported with chipset integration and is enabled through an optional license. The license files are enabled on the sleds through iDRAC.

  • Page 44: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Using iDRAC virtual media Dell.com/idracmanuals Downloading drivers and firmware Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Prerequisite Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.

  • Page 45: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware. Topics: • Options to manage the pre-operating system applications • System Setup • Dell Lifecycle Controller •...

  • Page 46: System Setup Details

    System Setup details The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure the iDRAC settings. The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface).
  • Page 47 Option Description to RAID mode. You might also need to change the Boot Mode setting to UEFI. Otherwise, you should set this field to Non-RAID mode. Boot Settings Provides options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings. Network Settings Provides options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
  • Page 48 Option Description System Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware. Management Engine Version System Service Tag Specifies the system Service Tag. System Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer System Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer Contact Information...
  • Page 49 Option Description System Memory Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This Testing option is set to Disabled by default. Memory Operating Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Single Rank Spare Mode, Multi Mode Rank Spare Mode, and Mirror Mode.
  • Page 50 Option Description The options available are Maximum data rate, 10.4 GT/s, and 9.6 GT/s. This option is set to Maximum data rate by default. Maximum data rate indicates that the BIOS runs the communication links at the maximum frequency supported by the processors.
  • Page 51 Option Description Option Description Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache. Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor. SATA Settings You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode on your system. Viewing SATA Settings To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps: Power on, or restart your system.
  • Page 52 Boot Settings You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order. • UEFI: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a new interface between operating systems and platform firmware. The interface consists of data tables with platform related information, boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating system and its loader.
  • Page 53 Option Description NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS. UEFI Boot Settings Enables or disables UEFI Boot options. NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI. Choosing system boot mode System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system: •...
  • Page 54 Viewing Network Settings To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps: Power on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
  • Page 55 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices. Integrated Devices details The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows: Option Description User Accessible Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting USB Ports All Ports Off disables all front and back USB ports.
  • Page 56 Option Description Internal microSD When you setRedundancy to Disabled, you can select one of the MicroSD cards as the primary card that Primary Card functions as a mass storage device. By default, the primary MicroSD card is selected to be SD Card 1. If MicroSD Card 1 is not present, then the controller selects MicroSD Card 2 to be the primary MicroSD card.
  • Page 57 Option Description Table 40. Slot Bifurcation Option Description Platform Default Bifurcation , Auto Bifurcation, and Auto Discovery Bifurcation Settings Manual bifurcation Slot 1 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation Slot 2 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation Slot 3 Bifurcation x16 or x4 or x8 or x4x4x8 or x8x4x4 Bifurcation Slot 4 Bifurcation x4 Bifurcation...
  • Page 58 Option Description NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC.
  • Page 59 Option Description NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom. CPU Power Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default. DBPM is Demand- Management Based Power Management.
  • Page 60 System Security You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling the power button. Viewing System Security To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps: Power on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE:...
  • Page 61 Option Description Option Description When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated. When set to Clear, all the contents of the TPM are cleared. This option is set to None by default. When TPM 2.0 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to On or Off. This option is set to Off by default. Table 42.
  • Page 62 Option Description Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates.
  • Page 63 Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. A message prompts you to reenter the system password. Reenter the system password, and click OK. In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
  • Page 64 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: Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <3>...
  • Page 65 Option Description Redundant OS NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None. State When set to Visible, the backup disk is visible to the boot list and OS. When set to Hidden, the backup disk is disabled and is not visible to the boot list and OS.

  • Page 66: Idrac Settings Utility

    Option Description Dell Wyse P25/P45 Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default. BIOS Access Power Cycle Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default. Request iDRAC Settings utility The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI.

  • Page 67: Boot Manager Main Menu

    Steps Power on, or restart your system. Press F11 when you see the following message: F11 = Boot Manager If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system and try again.

  • Page 68: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Safety instructions WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.

  • Page 69: Optional Front Bezel

    • Torx #T8 screwdriver • Wrist grounding strap You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: • AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).

  • Page 70: Installing The Front Bezel

    Installing the front bezel Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Locate and remove the bezel key. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system. Press the bezel until the button clicks in place and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system.

  • Page 71: Installing The System Cover

    Steps Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position. Lift the latch till the system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the guide slots on the system. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.

  • Page 72: Backplane Cover

    Figure 26. Installing system cover Next steps Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. Backplane cover Removing the backplane cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 73: Installing The Backplane Cover

    Figure 27. Removing backplane cover Installing the backplane cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Installing the system cover. Steps Align the tabs on the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. Slide the backplane cover toward the front of the system until the cover locks into place.

  • Page 74: Inside The System

    Figure 28. Installing backplane cover Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Inside the system NOTE: Components that are hot swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 75 Figure 29. Inside the system without rear drive cage Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 76: Air Shroud

    Figure 30. Inside the system with rear drive cage Information tag Drive backplane Cooling fans Memory module CPU 1 CPU 2 System board LOM riser card Internal PERC riser Air shroud Butterfly riser Air shroud (12 x 3.5 inch + 2 x 3.5 inch rear hard drive system) Low profile riser right Low profile riser left...
  • Page 77 Step Hold the air shroud at both ends and lift it away from the system. Figure 31. Removing air shroud NOTE: The system with 2 x 3.5-inch rear drive has a different air shroud. However, the procedure to remove the air shroud is identical.

  • Page 78: Installing The Air Shroud

    Next steps If applicable, Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the air shroud Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 79 Figure 32. Installing air shroud NOTE: The procedure to install the air shroud for 2 x 3.5-inch rear drive system is identical. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 80: Cooling Fans

    Next steps If removed, install the butterfly riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fans Removing the cooling fan The procedure for removing standard and high performance fans are identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 81 Figure 33. Disconnecting fan cable from PIB connector Press the release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan cage. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 82: Installing Cooling Fan

    Figure 34. Removing cooling fan Next steps Installing cooling fan. Installing the internal PERC riser Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing cooling fan The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans are identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...
  • Page 83 Figure 35. Installing cooling fan NOTE: In the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system, connect the fan 1 cable to the power interposer board connector. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 84: Internal Perc Riser

    Figure 36. Connecting fan cable to PIB connector Next steps Installing the internal PERC riser Ensure all the cables are routed correctly. Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Internal PERC riser Removing the internal PERC riser Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...
  • Page 85 Figure 37. Removing internal PERC riser Turn the internal riser so that the PERC card is facing up. Press the cable connector and disconnect the cable connected to the internal PERC card. Figure 38. Disconnecting the cable from internal PERC card Next steps Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in...

  • Page 86: Installing The Internal Perc Riser

    Installing the internal PERC riser Installing the internal PERC riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Connect the cable to the internal PERC card. Figure 39. Connecting the cable to internal PERC riser Holding the blue touch points, align the slot on the internal PERC riser to the guide on the system board. Insert the internal riser card’s edge connector firmly into the system board connector until the riser is fully seated.

  • Page 87: Removing The Perc Card From The Internal Perc Riser

    Figure 40. Installing internal PERC riser Connect the cables to the backplane and then route the cables to the cable guiding latch to close the latch. Next steps Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 88: Installing Perc Card Into The Internal Perc Riser

    Figure 41. Removing the PERC card from the internal PERC riser Next steps Installing the internal PERC riser Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 89: Intrusion Switch

    Figure 42. Installing PERC card into internal PERC riser Next steps Installing the internal PERC riser Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 90: Installing The Intrusion Switch

    Figure 43. Removing an intrusion switch Next step Installing the intrusion switch. Installing the intrusion switch Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch slot. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 91: Drives

    Figure 44. Installing intrusion switch Slide the intrusion switch until it is firmly seated in the intrusion switch slot. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps Installing the internal PERC riser Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 92: Installing A Drive Blank

    Figure 45. Removing a drive blank Next step Installing a drive blank Installing a drive blank The procedure for installing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. If installed, Removing the front bezel CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

  • Page 93: Removing A 2.5-Inch Drive From A 3.5-Inch Drive Adapter

    Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier NOTE: A 2.5 inch drive is installed in a 3.5 inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch drive carrier. Steps Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch drive adapter.

  • Page 94: Removing A 3.5-Inch Drive Adapter From A 3.5-Inch Drive Carrier

    Figure 48. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. If installed, Removing the front bezel Remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier from the system. Steps Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier.

  • Page 95: Installing A 3.5-Inch Drive Adapter Into The 3.5-Inch Drive Carrier

    Figure 49. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier Next step Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 96: Removing A Drive Carrier

    Figure 50. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier Next steps Install the 3.5-inch drive carrier into the system. If removed, install the front bezel. Removing a drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 97: Installing A Drive Carrier

    Figure 51. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install a drive carrier. If you are not replacing the drive immediately, Insert a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling. Installing a drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION:...

  • Page 98: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 52. Installing a drive carrier Next step If applicable, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisite CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Steps Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.

  • Page 99: Installing A Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 53. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next step If applicable, Installing a drive into the drive carrier Installing a drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.

  • Page 100: System Memory

    Figure 54. Installing a drive into the drive carrier System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge systems support DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. Your system contains 16 memory sockets. Processor 1 supports up to 10 memory sockets and Processor 2 supports up to 6 memory sockets.

  • Page 101: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Figure 55. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 43. Memory channels Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Processor 1 Slots A1 and A7 Slots A2 and A8 Slots A3 Slots A4 and A9 Slots A5 and A10 Slots A6...

  • Page 102: Mode-Specific Guidelines

    NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules: • All DIMMs must be DDR4.
  • Page 103 Memory Operating Mode Description running even during a catastrophic memory failure by switching over to the mirrored copy. The installation guidelines to enable Mirror Mode require that the memory modules be identical in size, speed, and technology, and they must be populated in sets of 6 per processor.
  • Page 104 Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information • Odd number of DIMM population is allowed. NOTE: Odd number of DIMMs will result in unbalanced memory configurations, which in turn will result in performance loss. It is recommended to populate all memory channels identically with identical DIMMs for best performance.

  • Page 105: Removing A Memory Module

    Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population information Single rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, Populate in this order, odd amount per B{3}... processor allowed. Requires two ranks or more per channel. Multi rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3}, Populate in this order, odd amount per B{3}...

  • Page 106: Processors And Heat Sinks

    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module. You must insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously. Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

  • Page 107: Removing The Non-Fabric Processor From The Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Remove the air shroud. Steps Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below: Loosen the first screw three turns. b Loosen the second screw completely. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely. Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
  • Page 108 Steps Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink. Figure 59.

  • Page 109: Installing The Non-Fabric Processor Into A Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Next step Installing a processor and heat sink module Installing the non-fabric processor into a processor and heat sink module Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Place the processor in the processor tray. NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor. Flex the outer edges of the bracket around the processor ensuring that the processor is locked into the clips on the bracket.
  • Page 110 Figure 62. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink. NOTE: • Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink. •...

  • Page 111: Installing A Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Figure 63. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps Installing a processor and heat sink module Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor.
  • Page 112 NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place. Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below: Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).

  • Page 113: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    Expansion cards and expansion card risers Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 46. Expansion card riser configurations Expansion card riser PCIe slots on the riser Processor connection Height Length Slot width Full height right riser Slot 2 Processor 1 Full Height...
  • Page 114 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Card,Network (Broadcom/INTEL/Mellanox/ 4, 5 Solarflare) Card,Controller (EMULEX/QLOGIC) 4, 5 Intel OPA NIC (Intel OPA) 4, 5 BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) 4, 5 Card,Network (Braodcom/INTEL) 6, 5, 4 PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) Integrated Slot RAID - PERC9.14G/PERC10 (Internal) (Dell) Integrated Slot Table 49.
  • Page 115 Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards RAID - PERC9.14G/PERC10 (Internal) (Dell) Integrated Slot Table 51. Riser configurations: BTF + 3 XLP - 1 CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards LOM riser ; 2x1G BCM5720L LOM riser ; 2x10G BCM57416 (BASeT/SFP PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) RAID - PERC10 (External) (Dell) NIC (Broadcom/INTEL/Emulex/Mellanox/...

  • Page 116: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Card,Controller (EMULEX/QLOGIC) Card,Network (Mellanox/QLOGIC/INTEL/ Solarflare) BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) PCIe SSD PCIe Card (Samsung) 3, 4, 2, 5 Card,Controller (QLOGIC) 3, 4, 2, 5 Card,Network (Broadcom/INTEL/Mellanox/ 4, 3, 5 QLOGIC) Card,Controller (EMULEX/QLOGIC) 4, 3, 5 Intel OPA NIC (Intel OPA) 4, 3, 5...
  • Page 117 Figure 65. Removing expansion card from low profile riser Figure 66. Removing expansion card from full height X1 riser Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 118 Figure 67. Removing expansion card from butterfly riser If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket. Figure 68. Installing filler bracket for low profile riser Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 119 Figure 69. Installing filler bracket for full height X1 riser Figure 70. Installing filler bracket for butterfly riser Next steps Install expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 120: Installing Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and push the expansion card latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
  • Page 121 Figure 72. Removing filler bracket for full height X1 riser Figure 73. Removing filler bracket for butterfly riser Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. Close the expansion card retention latch.
  • Page 122 Figure 74. Installing expansion card into low profile riser Figure 75. Installing expansion card into full height X1 riser Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 123: Removing Expansion Card From The System Board

    Figure 76. Installing expansion card into butterfly riser Next steps If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. If applicable, install air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing expansion card from the system board Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in...
  • Page 124 Figure 77. Removing expansion card from system board If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket by performing the following steps: Align the filler bracket with the slot on the system. b Push the filler bracket downward until firmly seated. Close the expansion card retention latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.

  • Page 125: Installing Expansion Card On The System Board

    Figure 78. Installing the filler bracket NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Next step Install the expansion card on the system board Installing expansion card on the system board...
  • Page 126 Figure 79. Removing the filler bracket NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

  • Page 127: Removing An Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 80. Installing expansion card on system board Next steps Connect the required cables to the expansion card. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing an expansion card riser Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 128 Figure 81. Removing low profile riser right Figure 82. Removing low profile riser left Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 129 Figure 83. Removing full height X1 riser NOTE: For butterfly riser, loosen the captive screw and holding the touch points lift the riser away from the system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 130: Installing An Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 84. Removing butterfly riser Next step Install the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card riser. Holding the touch points, align the expansion card riser with the connector and the riser guide pin on the system board. Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated in the connector.
  • Page 131 Figure 85. Installing low profile riser right Figure 86. Installing low profile riser left Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 132 Figure 87. Installing full height X1 riser NOTE: For butterfly riser, tighten the captive screw to firmly hold the riser to the system board. Figure 88. Installing butterfly riser Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 133: M.2 Ssd Module

    Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 134: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Remove the BOSS card NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.

  • Page 135: Optional Idsdm Or Vflash Module

    Optional IDSDM or vFlash module Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Locate the MicroSD card slot on the vFlash/IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. To locate IDSDM/ vFlash module, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.

  • Page 136: Installing Optional Idsdm Or Vflash Card

    Figure 91. Removing the optional IDSDM/vFlash card NOTE: There are two dip switches on the IDSDM/vFlash card for write-protection. Next step Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 137: Lom Riser Card

    Figure 92. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 138: Installing The Lom Riser Card

    Figure 93. Removing LOM riser card Next step Installing the LOM riser card Installing the LOM riser card Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the connectors on the LOM riser card with the slot on the system. Press the LOM riser card until the card is firmly seated on the system board connector and the two blue plastic snap hold the LOM riser card in place.

  • Page 139: Drive Backplane

    After working inside your system. Drive backplane Drive backplane guidelines Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R540 are listed here: Table 53. Supported backplane options for PowerEdge R540 systems System Supported hard drives options 3.5 inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane PowerEdge R540 3.5 inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane and 3.5 inch (x2) SAS or...
  • Page 140 Figure 95. 8 X 3.5 inch drive backplane SAS/SATA B cable connector Signal connector SAS/SATA A cable connector Power connector Figure 96. 12 X 3.5 inch drive backplane Power cable connector SAS/SATA cable connector SAS/SATA cable connector Backplane signal connector SAS cable connector Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 141: Removing The Backplane

    Figure 97. 2 x 3.5 inch drive backplane (rear) Power connector Signal connector SAS cable connector Removing the backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can replace them in the same location.

  • Page 142: Installing The Backplane

    Figure 99. Removing backplane Next step Install the backplane. Installing the backplane Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. NOTE: The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations. Steps Use the hooks on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system. Lower the drive backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.

  • Page 143: Removing The 3.5-Inch Rear Drive Backplane

    Figure 100. Installing the backplane Next steps Connect all the cables to the backplane. Install all the drives.. Install the backplane cover.. Install the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the 3.5-inch rear drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the...

  • Page 144: Installing The 3.5-Inch Rear Drive Backplane

    Steps Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive backplane to the rear drive cage. Disengage the backplane from the hooks on the rear drive cage, and remove it from the rear drive cage. Figure 101. Removing 3.5-inch rear drive backplane Next step Install the 3.5-inch rear drive backplane.
  • Page 145 Figure 102. Installing 3.5-inch rear drive backplane Next steps Install the rear drive cage. Install all the drives. Connect all the cables to the backplane. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 146: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 103. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5-inch drive backplane and 2 x 3.5-inch rear drive backplane with internal PERC riser Drive backplane SAS cable (BP: SAS A2 to rear drive backplane) Internal PERC riser Drive backplane (rear) Cable guiding latch SAS cable (BP: SAS A0/B0 to internal PERC riser) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 147 Figure 104. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane with internal PERC riser Drive backplane SATA cable (BP: BP_A to internal PERC riser: SATA_A) Internal PERC riser Cable guiding latch SATA cable (BP: BP_B to internal PERC riser: SATA_B) Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 148 Figure 105. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5-inch drive backplane Drive backplane SATA A cable (BP: BP_A0 to MB: SATA_A) SATA B cable (BP: BP_B0 to MB: SATA_B) System board Cable guiding latch SATA C cable (BP: BP_C0 to MB: SATA_C) Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 149: Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 106. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane Drive backplane SATA A cable (BP: BP_A to MB: SATA_A) SATA B cable (BP: BP_B to MB: SATA_B) System board Cable guiding latch Rear drive cage Removing the rear drive cage Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 150: Installing The Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 107. Removing the rear drive cage Next step Install the rear drive cage. Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the screws on the drive cage with the screw holes on the system chassis. Lower the drive cage into the system until it is firmly seated and the screws locks into place.

  • Page 151: System Battery

    Figure 108. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps Reconnect all the disconnected cables to the rear drive backplane. Install all the drives. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.

  • Page 152: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery. Figure 109. Removing the system battery To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.

  • Page 153: Optical Drive (Optional)

    To locate the USB port, see the Jumpers and connectors If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port. Next steps If removed, Install the low profile expansion card riser.

  • Page 154: Installing The Optical Drive

    Figure 111. Removing optical drive Next step Install an optical drive. Installing the optical drive Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.

  • Page 155: Power Supply Units

    Figure 112. Installing the optical drive Next steps Connect the power and data cables to the connector on the optical drive and the connector on the system board. NOTE: Route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 156: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    If having both PSUs active is more efficient than having one PSU in the sleep state, the active PSU can also activate the sleeping PSU. The default PSU settings are as follows: • If the load on the active PSU is more than 50 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the active state. •...

  • Page 157: Removing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 114. Installing a power supply unit blank Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing a power supply unit The procedure for removing AC and DC PSUs is identical. Prerequisites CAUTION: The system needs one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.

  • Page 158: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 115. Removing a power supply unit Next step Installing a processor and heat sink module Installing a power supply unit The procedure for installing AC and DC PSUs is identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 159: Removing A Non-Redundant Cabled Ac Power Supply Unit

    Figure 116. Installing a power supply unit Next steps If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet. CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap.

  • Page 160: Installing A Non-Redundant Cabled Ac Power Supply Unit

    Figure 117. Removing non-redundant cabled AC PSU Next step Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Unpack the new power supply unit (PSU). Slide the new PSU into the PSU cage until the PSU is fully seated.

  • Page 161: Removing A Dc Power Supply Unit

    Figure 118. Installing non-redundant cabled AC PSU Next steps Connect the PSU cables to the connectors on the system board. If applicable, Installing an expansion card riser Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 162: Installing Dc Power Supply Unit

    Step Press the release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle. Next step Install the DC PSU. Installing DC power supply unit Prerequisites WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds.
  • Page 163 Input requirements • Supply voltage: –(48–60) V DC • Current consumption: 32 A (maximum) Kit contents • Dell part number 6RYJ9 terminal block or equivalent (1) • #6-32 nut equipped with lock washer (1) Required tools Wire-stripper pliers capable of removing insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire. NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).

  • Page 164: Power Interposer Board

    WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system. Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten the captive screws at the top of the mating connector using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

  • Page 165: Installing Power Interposer Board

    Figure 119. Removing power interposer board Lift the board away for the system. Next step Installing power interposer board Installing power interposer board Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the slots on the PIB with the hook on the PSU cage and slide it into place. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screw to secure the PIB to the system.

  • Page 166: Control Panel

    Figure 120. Installing power interposer board Next steps Installing a processor and heat sink module Installing the air shroud Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Control panel Removing the left control panel Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 167: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Figure 121. Removing left control panel Holding by the sides, remove the left control panel assembly away from the system. Next step Installing the left control panel Installing the left control panel Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 168: Removing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 122. Installing left control panel Next steps Installing the air shroud Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 169: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 123. Removing right control panel Holding by the sides, remove the right control panel assembly away from the system. Next step Installing the right control panel Installing the right control panel Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 170: System Board

    Figure 124. Installing right control panel Next steps Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup.
  • Page 171 Internal PERC riser vFlash/IDSDM module Internal USB key (if installed) USB 3.0 module (if installed) Processors and heat sink modules Processors blanks (if installed) CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.

  • Page 172: Installing The System Board

    Figure 126. Removing the system board Next step Installing the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Unpack the new system board assembly. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.
  • Page 173 Figure 127. Installing system board Next steps Replace the following: Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Optional internal USB memory key) USB 3.0 module (if applicable) IDSDM/vFlash module card All expansion cards and risers Processors and heat sink modules Processors blanks (if applicable) Memory modules and memory module blanks...

  • Page 174: Restoring The System Using Easy Restore

    Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Restoring the system using easy restore The easy restore feature allows you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board.

  • Page 175: Trusted Platform Module

    Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals Trusted Platform Module Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 176: Initializing Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Figure 128. Installing the TPM Next steps Install the system board. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Initializing TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.

  • Page 177: Using System Diagnostics

    Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 178: System Diagnostic Controls

    System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.

  • Page 179: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This topic provides specific information about the jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords.

  • Page 180: System Board Jumpers And Connectors

    System board jumpers and connectors Figure 129. System board jumpers and connectors Table 54. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description FAN6 Cooling fan 6 connector CPU1 Processor socket 1 CPU1_PWR_CONN(P2) CPU1 power connector J_INTRU Intrusion switch connector J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1 LFT_CP_CONN Left control panel connector...

  • Page 181: System Board Jumper Settings

    Item Connector Description RGT_CP_CONN Right panel connector SYS_PWR_CONN(P1) System power connector J_PIB_SIG1 Power interface board signal connector 1 J_PIB_SIG2 Power interface board signal connector 2 J_ACE Internal Dual SD Module J_CP_USB2 Front USB connector J_SATA_A1 Internal SATA A connector J_SATA_C1 Internal SATA C connector PCIE_G3_X8(CPU1) Internal PERC controller connector...

  • Page 182: Disabling Forgotten Password

    Table 55. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The BIOS password feature is enabled. The BIOS password feature is disabled. iDRAC local access is unlocked at next AC power cycle. iDRAC password reset is enabled in F2 iDRAC settings menu. NVRAM_CLR The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot.

  • Page 183: Getting Help

    The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell EMC Global Technical Support team. Documentation feedback You can rate the documentation or write your feedback on any of our Dell EMC documentation pages and click Send Feedback to send your feedback. Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the R540, to access the information about the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540.

  • Page 184: Quick Resource Locator For R540

    Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. By installing and setting up a SupportAssist application in your IT environment, you can receive the following benefits: •...

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