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Regulatory Model: E45S Series
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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E45S Series Regulatory Type: E45S003...
  • 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 About this document........................7 2 PowerEdge R6515 system overview....................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view..............................12 Rear view of the system..............................12 Inside the system ................................14 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag......................14 System information label..............................
  • Page 4 Removing the drive backplane cover..........................44 Installing the drive backplane cover..........................45 Air shroud..................................... 46 Removing the air shroud...............................46 Installing the air shroud..............................46 Cooling fan....................................47 Removing a cooling fan..............................47 Installing a cooling fan..............................48 Intrusion switch..................................49 Removing the intrusion switch............................ 49 Installing the intrusion switch............................49 Drives....................................
  • Page 5 Installing the LOM riser card............................87 Mini PERC card................................... 89 Removing the mini PERC card.............................89 Installing the mini PERC card............................90 System battery ..................................91 Replacing the system battery............................91 Optional internal USB memory key........................... 93 Replacing optional internal USB memory key......................93 VGA module..................................
  • Page 6 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................... 131 9 Getting help..........................133 Recycling or End-of-Life service information.........................133 Contacting Dell................................... 133 Accessing system information by using QRL......................... 133 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6515 system..................134 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................... 134 10 Documentation resources......................135 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Document

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

  • Page 8: Poweredge R6515 System Overview

    PowerEdge R6515 system overview The PowerEdge R6515 system is a 1U server that supports: • One AMD EPYC 7002 series processor • 16 DIMM slots • Two redundant AC power supply units • Up to 4 x 3.5-inch or 8 x 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives or up to 10 x 2.5-inch drives (with 8 SAS/SATA/NVMe drives + 2 NVMe...
  • Page 9 User's Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the VGA ports specifications section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 10 Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password. Drive (10) Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Drives section. For more information about the ports, see the Technical Specifications section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. NOTE: For more information on the ports, see the Ports and connectors specifications section. Rear view of the system Figure 7. Rear view of the system PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 13 If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode. For more information about the ports and connectors, see the Technical Specifications section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 14: Inside The System

    If you have opted for iDRAC Quick Sync 2, the Information tag also contains the OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label, where administrators can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the PowerEdge servers. PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 15: System Information Label

    The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 16 Figure 10. Service information PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 17 Figure 11. Memory information PowerEdge R6515 system overview...
  • Page 18 Figure 12. System tasks Figure 13. Icon Legend PowerEdge R6515 system overview...

  • Page 19: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 14. R6515 QRL Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, refer to the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering-Docs_Documents/en/rail- rack-matrix.pdf. The document provides the information listed below: •...

  • Page 20: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make you more productive as a system administrator and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC servers. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you to perform remote management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

  • Page 21: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Interface Documentation links Server LCD panel LCD panel section. iDRAC Direct and Quick Sync 2 (optional) Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals >...

  • Page 22: Options To Download Firmware

    NOTE: For more information about Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on PowerEdge systems see, Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems. Options to download firmware You can download firmware from Dell support site. For information, see the Downloading drivers and firmware section.
  • Page 23 Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.

  • Page 24: 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. Options to manage the pre-operating system applications You can use any one of the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications: •...

  • Page 25: System Bios

    System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 12. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.

  • Page 26: Processor Settings

    Option Description AGESA Version Specifies the AGESA reference code version. SMU Version Specifies the SMU firmware version. DXIO Version Specifies the DXIO firmware version. Memory Settings To view the Memory Settings screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings.
  • Page 27 Option Description CCX as NUMA Domain Enables or disables the CCX as NUMA Domain. This option is set to Disabled by default. Minimum SEV-ES ASID Determines the number of Secure Encrypted Virtualization ES and non ES available Address Space IDs. This option is set to 1 by default.

  • Page 28: Boot Settings

    Option Description Table 18. Port n Options Descriptions Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

  • Page 29: Network Settings

    Option Description NOTE: This option control the UEFI boot order. The first option in the list will be attempted first. Table 20. UEFI Boot Settings Option Description UEFI Boot Sequence Enables you to change the boot device order. Boot Options Enable/Disable Enables you to select the enabled or disabled boot devices Choosing system boot mode...
  • Page 30 Option Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings(n = 1 to 4) Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device. UEFI HTTP Settings Enables you to control the configuration of the UEFI HTTP device.
  • Page 31 Table 25. ISCSI Device1 Settings screen details Option Description Connection 1 Enables or disables the iSCSI connection. This option is set to Disable by default. Connection 2 Enables or disables the iSCSI connection. This option is set to Disable by default. Connection 1 Settings Enables you to control the configuration for the iSCSI connection.
  • Page 32 Option Description is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled. PCIe Preferred IO Device When set to Enabled, you can provide the Bus/device/function address (in decimal) to choose end device for preferred IO device.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: System Security

    Option Description Write Data CRC When set to Enabled, DDR4 data bus issues are detected and corrected during 'write' operations. Two extra cycles are required for CRC bit generation which impacts the performance. Read-only unless System Profile is set to Custom. This option is set to Disabled by default. Memory Patrol Scrub Sets the memory patrol scrub mode.
  • Page 35 Option Description TPM Firmware Indicates the firmware version of the TPM. TPM Hierarcy Enables, disables, or clears the storage and endorsement hierarchies. When set to Enabled, the storage and 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 36: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    Option Description Secure Boot Policy Summary Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images. Secure Boot Custom Policy Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Settings Custom option.
  • Page 37 Steps 1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security. 3. On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked. 4.

  • Page 38: Idrac Settings Utility

    Option Description Redundant OS Boot NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None or if Redundant OS State is set to Hidden. When set to Enabled, BIOS boots to the device specified in Redundant OS Location. When set to Disabled, BIOS preserves the current boot list settings.

  • Page 39: Boot Manager

    NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Boot Manager The Boot Manager option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

  • Page 40: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Safety instructions NOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own, get others to assist you. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 41: Recommended Tools

    2. If applicable, install the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system. Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: •...

  • Page 42: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 15. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel Next steps Replace the bezel. Installing the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 43: System Cover

    Figure 16. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Steps 1.

  • Page 44: Installing The System Cover

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

  • Page 45: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

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

  • Page 46: Air Shroud

    Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 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.

  • Page 47: Cooling Fan

    Figure 22. Installing the air shroud Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 48: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 23. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Lower the cooling fan into the cage until it is seated firmly. 2.

  • Page 49: Intrusion Switch

    Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 50: Drives

    NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board. Figure 26. Installing the intrusion switch Next steps Install the air shroud.

  • Page 51: Installing A Drive Blank

    Next steps Installing a drive replace the drive blank. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 28.

  • Page 52: Installing The Drive Carrier

    Figure 29. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Install a drive carrier drive blank. Installing the drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.

  • Page 53: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 30. Installing a drive carrier Next steps If removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1.

  • Page 54: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Drive backplane Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 37. Supported backplane options System Supported hard drives options PowerEdge R6515 3.5 inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 55: Removing The Backplane

    System Supported hard drives options 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5 inch (x10) SAS, SATA or NVMe backplane Figure 33. 4 x 3.5-drive backplane 1. release tab 2. SAS_A connector on the backplane 3. backplane power cable Figure 34. 8 x 2.5-drive backplane 1.

  • Page 56: Installing The Drive Backplane

    6. Disconnect the VGA cable from the system board. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 7. If installed, disconnect the optical drive signal and power cables from the drive. Steps 1. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system. 2.
  • Page 57 2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs click into place. Figure 37. Installing the drive backplane Next steps 1. Reconnect the VGA cable to the system board. 2. If disconnected, reconnect the optical drive power and signal cables to the drive. 3.

  • Page 58: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 38. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the mini-PERC card Figure 39. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the onboard controller Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 59: System Memory

    Figure 41. Cable routing - 10 x 2.5-inch drive backplane to the onboard controller (NVMe) System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R6515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 60 Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (two memory sockets per channel) for a total of 16 memory sockets per processor. In each channel, the 1st socket is marked white and the 2nd socket black. Figure 42. Memory socket location Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 38.

  • Page 61: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory. If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory.
  • Page 62 Cores CCDs x CCXs x Cores/CCX NPSx options - Single processor 2x2x4 2, 1 4x2x2 4, 2, 1 4x2x1 4, 2, 1 2x2x2 2, 1 NOTE: If the system configuration does not support an NPS profile, the options are not displayed until the configuration changes.

  • Page 63: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them.

  • Page 64: Processor And Heat Sink

    3. 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module;...

  • Page 65: Removing The Amd Processor

    Steps 1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws in the order mentioned on the heat sink: NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink. a) Partially loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns). b) Partially loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns).
  • Page 66 Figure 46. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches. Figure 47. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 67: Installing The Amd Processor

    Figure 48. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the AMD processor. Installing the AMD processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 68 Figure 49. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 50. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated.

  • Page 69: Installing The Heat Sink

    Figure 51. Securing the force plate Next steps Install the heat sink. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3. Align the heat sink with the screw holes on the processor plate. The captive screws on the heat sink should align with the screw holes on the processor plate.

  • Page 71: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    A system event entry is logged in the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 72: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox 10G, CXP DP SFP Mellanox 25G, CX4LX DP SFP Qlogic 10G BASET DP Qlogic 10G SFP+ DP Qlogic 25G SFP DP Qlogic (FC8 DCL) Qlogic (FC16 SP/DP) Qlogic (FC32 DP) LOM Riser ( 2x1G)/(2x10G)/(2x25G) Table 46.
  • Page 73 Remove the air shroud. 4. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card. Steps Hold the touch points, and lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. Figure 53. Removing the low profile left riser NOTE: For low profile riser right, first loosen the captive screw and then holding the touch points lift the riser away from the system.

  • Page 74: Installing The Expansion Card Risers

    Next steps Replace the expansion card riser. Installing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card risers. Steps 1.

  • Page 75: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 56. Installing the low profile right riser Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 76 Figure 57. Removing an expansion card from the low profile left riser Figure 58. Removing an expansion card from the low profile right riser 3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention 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 77: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 59. Installing filler bracket in the low profile left riser Figure 60. Installing filler bracket in the low profile right riser Next steps If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 78 2. If installed, remove the filler bracket. NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (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 79: Micro Sd Card

    Figure 63. Installing an expansion card into a low profile left riser Figure 64. Installing an expansion card into a low profile right riser Next steps 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3.

  • Page 80: Removing The Microsd Card

    Removing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud. Remove the IDSDM module. Steps 1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. For more information on the slot location, see System board jumpers and connectors section.

  • Page 81: M.2 Ssd Module

    NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card. 2. Press the card into the slot to lock it into place. Figure 66. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. Install the air shroud. 3.

  • Page 82: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 67. Removing the M.2 SSD module Next steps Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 83: Optional Idsdm Module

    Figure 68. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.

  • Page 84: Installing The Idsdm Module

    Figure 69. Removing the IDSDM module Next steps Replace the IDSDM module. Installing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the air shroud.

  • Page 85: Lom Riser Card

    Figure 70. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
  • Page 86 Figure 71. Removing the LOM riser card 5. Lift the LOM riser card out of the system. 6. Remove the LOM bracket. a) Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. b) Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis. Figure 72.

  • Page 87: Installing The Lom Riser Card

    Figure 73. Installing the LOM filler bracket Next steps Replace the LOM riser card. Installing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  • Page 88 2. Install the LOM bracket. a) Insert and slide the LOM bracket into the slot on the system. b) Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the bracket to the system with a screw Figure 75. Installing the LOM riser bracket 3.

  • Page 89: Mini Perc Card

    3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller/FC/NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at information about the Part replacement configuration, see the www.dell.com/...

  • Page 90: Installing The Mini Perc Card

    Figure 78. Removing the mini PERC card Next steps Replace the mini PERC card. Installing the mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 91: System Battery

    3. Align the screws on the cable with the screw holes on the mini PERC card. 4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the cable to the mini PERC card with the screws. Figure 80. Installing the mini PERC card cable Next steps 1.
  • Page 92 Figure 81. Removing the system battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 2. To install a new system battery: To install a new system battery, a) Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. b) Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.

  • Page 93: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour. e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour. f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.

  • Page 94: Vga Module

    Figure 84. Installing the USB memory key Next steps Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. VGA module Removing the VGA module Prerequisites...

  • Page 95: Installing The Vga Module

    Figure 85. Removing the VGA module Next steps Install the VGA module. Installing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Remove the front bezel.

  • Page 96: Optional Optical Drive

    Figure 86. Installing the VGA module Next steps 1. Route the VGA cable and connect it to the VGA connector on the system board. For locating the connector, see the System board jumpers and connecters section. Install the air shroud. Install the backplane cover.

  • Page 97: Installing The Optical Drive

    Figure 87. Removing the optical drive Next steps Replace the optical drive Install an optical blank. NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Installing the optical drive The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank.

  • Page 98: Power Supply Unit

    Figure 88. Installing the optical drive NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 3. Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the system board. Next steps 1. If removed,install the front bezel.

  • Page 99: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    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 100: Removing A Power Supply Unit

    Removing a power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: The system requires 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. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

  • Page 101: Power Interposer Board

    Figure 92. Installing a power supply unit Next steps 1. If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2. 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 102: Installing The Power Interposer Board

    Figure 93. Removing the power interposer board 3. Lift the PIB away from the system. Next steps Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

  • Page 103: System Board

    Figure 94. Installing the power interposer board 3. Route the cables and connect it to the system board. Next steps Install the PSU. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION:...

  • Page 104: Installing The System Board

    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis. 2. Using the system board holder, slightly lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis. 3.
  • Page 105 4. Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots. 5. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, fasten the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Figure 96. Installing the system board Next steps 1.

  • Page 106: Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore

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

  • Page 107: Initializing Tpm For Users

    Removing the TPM Steps 1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. 2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module. 3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector. 4.

  • Page 108: Initializing The Tpm 2.0 For Users

    Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users Steps 1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings. 3. From the TPM Security option, select On. 4.

  • Page 109: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Installing the left control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Route the control panel cable through the side wall and the guide slots in the system and connector on system board. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

  • Page 110: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 100. Removing the cable cover 2. Lift open the cable latch and disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. 3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the right control panel assembly. 4.
  • Page 111 Steps 1. Route the control panel cable and VGA cable through the side wall of the system. NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 2. Align and insert the right control panel assembly in the slot on the system. 3.

  • Page 112: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This topic provides some basic and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boardsboard 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 113: System Board Jumper Settings

    3. PWRD_EN (Jumpers) 4. NVRAM_CLR (Jumpers) 5. LOM riser card 6. Battery 7. Riser slot 1A 8. Mini PERC 9. System power 3 10. DIMMS for processor 11. Fan 6 12. Fan 5 13. SATA_A/PCIE_A 14. Fan 4 15. PCIE-B 16.
  • Page 114 NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4. 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.

  • Page 115: 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 • Supported operating systems • Cooling fans specifications • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 116: System Weight

    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. Supported operating systems The PowerEdge R6515 supports the following operating systems: Technical specifications...

  • Page 117: Cooling Fans Specifications

    Cooling fans specifications The PowerEdge R6515 system supports both the Standard fan (STD fan) and High Performance fan (HPR fan) and requires all six fans to be installed. NOTE: Mixing of STD and HPR fans is not supported.

  • Page 118: Drive Specifications

    Drive specifications Drives The PowerEdge R6515 system supports up to 4 x 3.5-inch or 8 x 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives or up to 10 x 2.5-inch drives (with 8 SAS/ SATA/NVMe drives + 2 NVMe drives) . Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the...

  • Page 119: Serial Connector Specifications

    Processor Based Servers at AMD.com Serial connector specifications The PowerEdge R6515 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant. VGA ports specifications The PowerEdge R6515 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports one each on the front and back panels.

  • Page 120: Environmental Specifications

    Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits) 1600 x 900 8, 16, 32 1600 x 1200 8, 16, 32 1680 x 1050 8, 16, 32 1920 x 1080 8, 16, 32 1920 x 1200 8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications Product Environmental Datasheet NOTE: For additional information about environmental certifications, refer to the located with the Manuals &...

  • Page 121: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Shared requirements across all categories Table 62. Shared requirements across all categories Allowable operations Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both operation and 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (9°F in non-operation) 15 minutes), 5°C in an hour* (9°F in an hour) for tape hardware Non-operational temperature limits -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) Non-operational humidity limits...

  • Page 122: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non- data center environments. NOTE: Common sources of conductive dust include manufacturing processes, and zinc whiskers from the plating on the bottom of raised floor tiles. Corrosive dust • Air must be free of corrosive dust.
  • Page 123 Other thermal restrictions 1. SolarFlare, Mellanox CX4/CX5/CX6, P4800 AIC can only support up to 35°C ambient. 2. Mellanox CX6 on 10x2.5-inch configuration can only support on slot 3. 3. 25G OCP card does not support with 128 GB LRDIMM on 10x2.5-inch configuration. 4.

  • Page 124: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    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 125: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    Icon Description Condition Corrective action Electrical indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the Check the System Event Log or system messages for system experiences an electrical error the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, (for example, voltage out of range, or check the LED on the PSU.

  • Page 126: Idrac Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

    Table 70. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID Condition indicator code Solid blue Indicates that the system is powered on, is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode. Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active.

  • Page 127: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem. You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters).

  • Page 128: Viewing Home Screen

    Item Button or Description display NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling. LCD display Displays the system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address. Viewing Home screen The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system.

  • Page 129: Nic Indicator Codes

    Option Description 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. Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

  • Page 130: Drive Indicator Codes

    Table 77. AC PSU status indicator codes Power indicator codes Condition Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU. Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU. Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated.

  • Page 131: Using System Diagnostics

    Drive status indicator code Condition Indicates that the drive is ready for removal. NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives are initialized after the system is powered on. Drives are not ready for removal during this time. Blinks green, amber, and then powers off Indicates that there is an expected drive failure.

  • Page 132: System Diagnostic Controls

    Results System diagnostic controls Table 79. 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.

  • Page 133: Getting Help

    Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the R6515 system, to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515.The QRL is located on the top of the system cover. Prerequisites Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.

  • Page 134: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R6515 System

    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: •...

  • Page 135: Documentation Resources

    To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. 2. Click the required product or product version.
  • Page 136 Dell OpenManage Essentials, see OpenManage Essentials the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner programs enterprise www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

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