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Dell PowerEdge M630 Systems (VRTX
Enclosure)
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: HHB
Regulatory Type: HHB005
August 2020
Rev. A01

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge M630 Systems (VRTX Enclosure) Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: HHB Regulatory Type: HHB005 August 2020 Rev. A01...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2017 - 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Dell PowerEdge M630p overview ..................7 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge M630p system..................7 Front panel....................................8 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD system..........................9 1.8-inch SSD system..............................10 Diagnostic indicators................................10 iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes..........................10 Using USB diskette or USB DVD or CD drives......................11 Hard drive or SSD indicator patterns...........................
  • Page 4 System Setup..................................24 Viewing System Setup..............................25 System Setup details..............................25 System BIOS.................................. 25 iDRAC Settings utility..............................47 Device Settings................................48 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................48 Embedded systems management..........................48 Boot Manager..................................48 Viewing Boot Manager..............................49 Boot Manager main menu............................49 PXE boot....................................50 Chapter 6: Installing and removing server module components............51...
  • Page 5 Trusted Platform Module............................. 117 System battery..................................119 Replacing the NVRAM backup battery........................119 Chapter 7: Using system diagnostics..................... 122 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics..........................122 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics......................122 Running embedded system diagnostics from an external media................122 System diagnostics controls............................123 Chapter 8: Jumpers and connectors .....................
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting an Internal SD Card..........................130 Troubleshooting processors............................. 130 Troubleshooting the system board...........................131 Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery.........................131 Chapter 10: Getting help......................133 Contacting Dell EMC................................. 133 Accessing system information by using QRL......................... 133 Quick Resource Locator for M630p.......................... 134 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Dell Poweredge M630P Overview

    Dell PowerEdge M630p overview The Dell PowerEdge M630p is a half-height server module supported on the PowerEdge M1000e and PowerEdge VRTX enclosure and support up to: • One or two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or E5-2600 v4 processors • 24 DIMMs •...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Figure 1. M630p configuration overview Front panel The features on the front panel include USB management port, iDRAC Direct LED indicator, sled handle and status indicator. Dell PowerEdge M630p overview...

  • Page 9: 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Or Ssd System

    USB 2.0 or iDRAC managed The USB management port can function as a regular USB port USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. Management indicator The indicator turns on when iDRAC controls the USB port for management functions.

  • Page 10: 1.8-Inch Ssd System

    USB 2.0 or iDRAC managed The USB management port can function as a regular USB port USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. Management indicator The indicator turns on when iDRAC controls the USB port for management functions.

  • Page 11: Using Usb Diskette Or Usb Dvd Or Cd Drives

    The hard drive or SSD (Solid-State Drives) indicators display different patterns as drive events occur in the system. NOTE: The server module must have a hard drive or SSD or a hard drive blank installed in each drive bay. Dell PowerEdge M630p overview...

  • Page 12: Locating Service Tag Of Your System

    Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: 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 14 Dell > OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Enterprise, see the Dell OpenManage Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about installing and https://www.dell.com/ using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell serviceabilitytools EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals programs enterprise systems...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

    Driver specification • Ports and connectors specifications • Video specifications • Environmental specifications Chassis dimensions Figure 6. Chassis dimensions Table 7. Chassis dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge M630p system System PowerEdge M630p 192.3 mm 50.3 mm 544.3 mm Technical specifications...

  • Page 16: Chassis Weight

    6.8 kg (14.99 lb) Processor specifications The PowerEdge M630p system supports up one or two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or E5-2600 v4 product family processors. CAUTION: For processors of 105 W, 120 W, or 135 W, use heat sinks of 68 mm width.

  • Page 17: Driver Specification

    One SD card dedicated for future vFlash support Internal Dual SD Module The PowerEdge M630p system supports two SD card slots and a USB interface dedicated for the embedded hypervisor. This card offers the following features: • Dual card operation — maintains a mirrored configuration by using SD cards in both slots and provides redundancy.

  • Page 18: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Table 11. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the...

  • Page 19: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Table 16. Operating temperature derating specifications (continued) Temperature Specifications 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications The following table defines the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the environmental conditions.

  • Page 20: Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions

    Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C. • 135 W (4 core, 6 core, or 8 core) and 145 W processors are not supported. • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • PCIeSSD is not supported. •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    54 iDRAC configuration The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

  • Page 22: Options To Install The Operating System

    NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Options to install the operating system If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources: Table 20.
  • Page 23 > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Downloading the drivers and firmware Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Prerequisites Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5: 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 • Boot Manager • PXE boot Options to manage the pre-operating system applications Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications: •...

  • Page 25: Viewing System Setup

    The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
  • Page 26 Memory Settings on page 35 Processor Settings on page 36 SATA Settings on page 38 Integrated Devices on page 41 Serial Communication on page 43 System Profile Settings on page 44 Miscellaneous Settings on page 46 iDRAC Settings utility on page 47 Device Settings on page 48 Related tasks...
  • Page 27 Option Description System Security Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security. It also manages the power and NMI buttons on the system. Miscellaneous Specifies options to change the system date, time, and so on. Settings Related References System BIOS...
  • Page 28 Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. • For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport. Related References Boot Settings...
  • Page 29 Changing the boot order About this task You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode. Steps 1.
  • Page 30 Network Settings screen details The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows: About this task Option Description PXE Device n (n = Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device. 1 to 4) PXE Device n Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
  • Page 31 System Security Settings details About this task The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default. System Password Sets the system password.
  • Page 32 2. 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. 3.
  • Page 33 Related References System Security on page 30 Using your system password to secure your system About this task If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. Steps 1. Turn on or reboot your system. 2.
  • Page 34 • If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section. • You cannot disable or change an existing system password. NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.
  • Page 35 Option Description System Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer System Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer Contact Information System CPLD Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. Version UEFI Compliance Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
  • Page 36 Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mode Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, Dell Fault Resilient Mode and Dell NUMA Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
  • Page 37 Viewing Processor Settings To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. 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 38 This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance. Turbo NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.
  • Page 39 2. 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. 3.
  • Page 40 Option Description Option Description Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.
  • Page 41 Option Description Option Description 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 hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.
  • Page 42 2. 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. 3.
  • Page 43 Related tasks Viewing Integrated Devices on page 41 Serial Communication You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. Related References System BIOS on page 25 Related tasks Serial Communication details on page 43 Viewing Serial Communication on page 43 Viewing Serial Communication...
  • Page 44 Option Description Remote Terminal Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by default. Type Redirection After Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to Boot Enabled by default.
  • Page 45 Option Description Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller. NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
  • Page 46 Miscellaneous Settings You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag and changing the system date and time. Related References System BIOS on page 25 Related tasks Miscellaneous Settings details on page 46 Viewing Miscellaneous Settings on page 46 Viewing Miscellaneous Settings...

  • Page 47: Idrac Settings Utility

    NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Related concepts Device Settings...

  • Page 48: Device Settings

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

  • Page 49: Viewing Boot Manager

    Launch System Enables you to access System Setup. Setup Launch Lifecycle Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. Controller System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell. Related References...

  • Page 50: Pxe Boot

    Related References Boot Manager on page 48 PXE boot You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems, remotely. NOTE: To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12. The system scans and displays the active networked systems.

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Installing And Removing Server Module Components

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

  • Page 52: After Working Inside Your System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 53 2. If installed, remove the front bezel from the PowerEdge VRTX enclosure. 3. Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC, and ensure that the server module is powered off. When a server module is powered off, its front panel power indicator is off. Steps 1.

  • Page 54: Installing A Server Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 55 NOTE: Install the server module partitions to install half-height server module(s). For more information, see the PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner’s Manual at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Steps 1. If you are installing a new server module, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use.

  • Page 56: System Cover

    Figure 10. Installing a server module a. PCIe label on server module NOTE: This label indicates that the server module is configured specifically for the VRTX enclosure. b. VRTX enclosure c. server module Next steps 1. Turn on the server module. 2.

  • Page 57: Installing The System Cover

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 58 Figure 12. Installing the system cover 1. alignment guides on the system cover and the chassis 2. system cover 3. release button 4. I/O connector cover Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related References Safety instructions on page 51...

  • Page 59: Inside The Server Module

    Inside the server module Figure 13. Inside the server module 1. rSPI card 2. PCIe mezzanine card connector (2) 3. NDC 4. Memory module (24) 5. Cooling shroud 6. Hard drive or SSD backplane 7. Processor 2 8. Processor 1 System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs).
  • Page 60 Table 22. Memory population — operating frequency for supported configuration DIMM Type DIMMs Populated Voltage Operating Frequency (in Maximum DIMM Rank Per Per Channel MT/s) Channel RDIMM 1.2 V Single rank or dual rank 2400, 2133, 1866 2400, 2133, 1866 1866 LRDIMM 1.2 V...

  • Page 61: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    General memory module installation guidelines Your 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 best performance: • LRDIMMs, and RDIMMs must not be mixed. •...

  • Page 62: Sample Memory Configurations

    Memory optimized independent channel mode This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements. Memory sparing NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in System Setup. In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare.
  • Page 63 Table 25. Memory configurations – single processor (continued) System Capacity DIMM Size (in Number of Organization and DIMM Slot Population (in GB) DIMMs Speed A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 2R x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 4R x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, 4R x4, 2400 MT/s...

  • Page 64: Removing Memory Modules

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

  • Page 65: Installing Memory Modules

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

  • Page 66: Cooling Shroud

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

  • Page 67: Installing The Cooling Shroud

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

  • Page 68: Processor Blank And Dimm Blank

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

  • Page 69: Installing A Processor Or Dimm Blank

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

  • Page 70: Pcie Mezzanine Cards

    Steps 1. Align the standoffs on the processor or DIMM blank with the heat sink retention sockets on the processor socket. 2. Lower the processor or DIMM blank onto the system until the standoffs on the processor or DIMM blank engages with the heat sink retention sockets.

  • Page 71: Removing The Pcie Mezzanine Card

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

  • Page 72: Installing The Pcie Mezzanine Card

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

  • Page 73: Internal Dual Sd Module (Optional)

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 74 Figure 23. Replacing an SD card a. IDSDM card b. SD card Figure 24. Installing an SD card a. IDSDM card b. SD card Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is enabled. 3.

  • Page 75: Internal Usb Key

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

  • Page 76: Removing The Optional Idsdm Card

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

  • Page 77: Installing The Optional Idsdm Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 78 3. Remove the SD card. 4. Remove the IDSDM card. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, you must hold the card only by its edges. Steps 1. Align the following: • The slot on the card edge with the projection tabs on the PCIe mezzanine card support. •...

  • Page 79: Rspi Card (Optional)

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

  • Page 80: Installing The Optional Rspi Card

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

  • Page 81: Sd Vflash Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 82 Figure 31. Replacing the SD vFlash card a. SD vFlash card b. SD vFlash card slot c. SD vFlash card slot identification label Installing and removing server module components...

  • Page 83: Network Daughter Card

    Figure 32. Installing the SD vFlash card a. SD vFlash card b. SD vFlash card slot c. SD vFlash card slot identification label Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related References Safety instructions on page 51 Related tasks Before working inside your system...
  • Page 84 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section. 2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

  • Page 85: Installing The Network Daughter Card

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

  • Page 86: Processors

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

  • Page 87: Removing A Processor

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 88 NOTE: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure that the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section. 2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. 3.
  • Page 89 Figure 37. Installing and removing a processor 1. socket-release lever 1 2. pin–1 corner of the processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. socket-release lever 2 7. processor socket 8. tab (4) Example Enter an example that illustrates the current task (optional). Next steps 1.

  • Page 90: Installing A Processor

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

  • Page 91: Installing A Heat Sink

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 92 Figure 39. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor processor ii. thermal grease iii. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d.

  • Page 93: Hard Drives Or Ssds

    After working inside your system on page 52 Hard drives or SSDs A hard disk drive (HDD), is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material. A solid-state drive (SSD), is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently.

  • Page 94: Removing A Hard Drive Or Ssd

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

  • Page 95: Installing A Hard Drive Or Ssd

    Figure 43. Removing a SSD 1. release button 2. SSD 3. SSD carrier handle Next steps 1. If you are removing a hard drive or SSD permanently, install the hard drive or SSD blank. If you are installing a new hard drive or SSD, see the Installing the hard drive or SSD section.
  • Page 96 4. Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier into the slot until it locks into place. The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds.

  • Page 97: Removing A Hard Drive Or Ssd Blank

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

  • Page 98: Installing A Hard Drive Or Ssd Blank

    Next steps 1. Install the hard drive or SSD. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related References Safety instructions on page 51 Related tasks Installing a hard drive or SSD on page 95 Installing a hard drive or SSD blank Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 99: Shutdown Procedure For Servicing A Hard Drive

    Figure 49. Installing a 1.8-inch SSD blank a. SSD blank b. release latch Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related References Safety instructions on page 51 Related tasks Removing a hard drive or SSD on page 94 Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive NOTE:...
  • Page 100 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

  • Page 101: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Or Ssd In A 2.5-Inch Hard-Drive Or Ssd Carrier

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

  • Page 102: Removing A 1.8-Inch Ssd From A 1.8-Inch Ssd Carrier

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

  • Page 103: Removing The Hard Drive Or Ssd Cage

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

  • Page 104: Installing The Hard Drive Or Ssd Cage

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 105 Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the hard drive or SSD cage with the screw holes on the chassis. 2. Lower the hard drive or SSD cage into the chassis until it is seated firmly in place. 3. Install the four screws to secure the hard drive or SSD cage to the chassis. Figure 55.

  • Page 106: Hard Drive Or Ssd Backplane

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

  • Page 107: Installing The Hard Drive Or Ssd Backplane

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 108 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section. 2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. 3. Remove the hard drive or SSD. . 4. Remove the hard drive or SSD backplane. Steps 1. Align the retention screws on the hard drive or SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes on the system board connector. 2.

  • Page 109: Storage Controller Card

    Figure 59. Installing the 1.8-inch (x4) SSD backplane 1. hard drive or SSD backplane 2. hard drive or SSD backplane cable 3. release latch (2) 4. guide pin (3) 5. retention screw on the backplane cable connector (2) 6. connector on system board Next steps 1.

  • Page 110: Removing The Pcie Extender Or Storage Controller Card

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

  • Page 111: Installing The Pcie Extender Or Storage Controller Card

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

  • Page 112: System Board

    Figure 61. Installing the PCIe extender or storage controller card 1. retention screw (2) 2. slot on the PCIe extender or storage controller card 3. tab on the PCIe extender or storage controller card support 4. standoff (2) bracket Next steps 1.

  • Page 113: Removing The System Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 114 Figure 62. Removing the system board 1. hex nut screw (4) 2. system board 3. screw (10) 4. system board handle Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related References Safety instructions on page 51...

  • Page 115: Installing The System Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 116 2. Remove the plastic I/O connector covers from the back of the system. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 4. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC8 User's Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals.

  • Page 117: Trusted Platform Module

    NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. Installing and removing server module components...
  • Page 118 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 119: System Battery

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 120 Figure 65. Removing the NVRAM backup battery a. positive side of battery b. negative side of battery connector Figure 66. Installing the NVRAM backup battery a. positive side of battery b. negative side of battery connector Next steps 1. Install the following: a.
  • Page 121 After working inside your system on page 52 Removing a hard drive or SSD on page 94 Removing the cooling shroud on page 66 Removing the hard drive or SSD backplane on page 106 Removing the hard drive or SSD cage on page 103 Removing the PCIe mezzanine card on page 71...

  • Page 122: Chapter 7: 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 123: System Diagnostics Controls

    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. For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the Dell Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment User Guide at Dell.com/ support/home.

  • Page 124: Chapter 8: Jumpers And Connectors

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

  • Page 125: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 67. System board connectors Table 28. System board connectors Item Connector Description BATTERY Connector for the 3.0 V coin cell battery STORAGE Storage controller card connector B3, B7, B11, B4, B8, B12 Memory module sockets (processor 2) CPU2 Processor socket 2 CPU1...

  • Page 126: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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

  • Page 127: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Your System

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

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting Hard Drives

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

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting Solid State Drives

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

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting An Internal Sd Card

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

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting The System Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 132 You can operate the server module without a battery; however, the server module configuration information maintained by the battery in NVRAM is erased each time you remove power from the server module. Therefore, you must reenter the system configuration information and reset the options each time the server module boots until you replace the battery. Steps 1.

  • Page 133: Chapter 10: Getting Help

    Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

  • Page 134: Quick Resource Locator For M630P

    Quick Resource Locator for M630p Figure 68. Quick Resource Locator for M630p Getting help...

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