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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E68S
Regulatory Type: E68S001
July 2020
Rev. A03

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E68S Regulatory Type: E68S001 July 2020 Rev. A03...
  • 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 Chapter 1: About this document....................7 Chapter 2: System overview......................8 Front view of the system..............................8 Left control panel view..............................11 Right control panel view............................. 12 Rear view of the system..............................13 Inside the system ................................16 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag....................17 System information label..............................
  • Page 4 Removing the GPU air shroud..........................39 Installing the GPU air shroud............................ 40 Removing the GPU air shroud top cover....................... 41 Installing the GPU air shroud top cover.........................42 Cooling fan..................................43 Removing the cooling fan cage assembly ......................43 Installing the cooling fan cage assembly........................44 Removing a cooling fan..............................45 Installing a cooling fan..............................
  • Page 5 Removing a GPU................................ 123 Installing a GPU................................126 Optional serial COM port............................... 128 Removing the serial COM port..........................128 Installing the serial COM port..........................130 Optional IDSDM module..............................131 Removing the IDSDM module..........................131 Installing the IDSDM module........................... 132 MicroSD card..................................133 Removing the MicroSD card...........................
  • Page 6 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................182 Chapter 8: Getting help......................184 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................184 Contacting Dell.................................184 Accessing system information by using QRL......................184 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R7525 system..................185 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................185 Chapter 9: Documentation resources..................186 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: 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: Chapter 2: System Overview

    System overview The PowerEdge R7525 system is a dual socket, 2U rack server that supports: ● Two AMD EPYC 7002 series processors ● 32 DIMM slots ● Two redundant AC or DC power supply units ● Up to 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, or 24 x 2.5-inch, 16 x 2.5-inch, 8 x 2.5-inch, or 2 x 2.5-inch (rear), SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives.
  • Page 9 Figure 2. Front view of the 16 x 2.5-inch drive system Figure 3. Front view of the 8 x 2.5-inch drive system Figure 4. Front view of the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system Table 1. Features available on the front of the system Item Ports, panels, and Icon...
  • Page 10 Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals Drive...

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    Table 2. Features available on the front of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, and Icon Description slots Drive Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals section. Right control panel Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

  • Page 12: Right Control Panel View

    Table 3. Left control panel (continued) Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector You can access system inventory, Dell Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and also configure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device.

  • Page 13: Rear View Of The System

    Table 4. Right control panel (continued) Item Indicator or button Icon Description Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to manually power on or off the system. NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down the ACPI-compliant operating system.
  • Page 14 Table 5. Rear view of the system (continued) Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description iDRAC dedicated port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals System identification Press the system ID button: button ●...
  • Page 15 Table 6. Rear view of the system with 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module (continued) Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description PCIe expansion card riser The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express 4 (slot 7 and slot 8) expansion cards.

  • Page 16: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 11. Inside the system 1. Handle 2. Riser 1 blank 3. Power supply unit (PSU 1) 4. BOSS S2 card slot 5. Riser 2 6. Heat sink for processor 1 7. Memory DIMM socket for processor 1 (E,F,G,H) 8.

  • Page 17: Locating The Express Service Code And Service Tag

    Figure 12. Inside the system with full length risers 1. Cooling fan cage assembly 2. Cooling fan 3. GPU air shroud 4. GPU air shroud top cover 5. Riser 3 6. Riser 4 7. Handle 8. Riser 1 9. Drive backplane 10.

  • Page 18: 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 19 Figure 14. Service information System overview...
  • Page 20 Figure 15. Memory information and system board connectors Figure 16. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 2.5-inch HDD system System overview...

  • Page 21: Rail Sizing And Rack Compatibility Matrix

    Figure 17. LED behavior, configuration and layout, express service tag for 3.5-inch HDD system Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix For specific information about the rail solutions compatible with your system, see the Dell EMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix available at https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Business_solutions_engineering-...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.

  • Page 23: Options To Log In To Idrac

    Table 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address (continued) Interface Documentation links OpenManage Deployment Toolkit OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/ idracmanuals or for system-specific Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals >...

  • Page 24: Resources To Install Operating System

    NOTE: For more information about Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on PowerEdge system 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 25: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell 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 26: Chapter 4: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Topics: • Safety instructions • Before working inside your system • After working inside your system • Recommended tools • Optional front bezel • System cover • Drive backplane cover • Control panel • Air shroud •...

  • Page 27: Before Working Inside Your System

    NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system. NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one.

  • Page 28: Optional Front Bezel

    Optional front bezel Removing the front bezel The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Keep the bezel key handy. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package.

  • Page 29: System Cover

    NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place. 3. Lock the bezel. Figure 19.

  • Page 30: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 20. Removing the system cover Next steps Replace the system cover. Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 31: Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 21. Installing the system cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Drive backplane cover Removing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 32: Installing The Drive Backplane Cover

    Figure 22. Removing the drive backplane cover Next steps Replace the drive backplane cover. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Steps 1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2.

  • Page 33: Control Panel

    Figure 23. Installing the drive backplane cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Control panel Removing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 34: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 24. Removing the right control panel Next steps Replace the right control panel. Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 35: Removing The Left Control Panel

    NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 25. Installing the right control panel Next steps Install the side wall bracket. Install the cooling fan assembly. Install the drive backplane cover.

  • Page 36: Installing The Left Control Panel

    Steps 1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the left control panel and the left control panels cable cover to the system. 3. Hold the left control panel cable, and slide the left control panel out of the system. NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove the right control panel from the system.
  • Page 37 4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the left control panel and the left control panel cable cover to the system. NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 27.

  • Page 38: Air Shroud

    Air shroud Removing the air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 39: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud

    2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated. Figure 29. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed.

  • Page 40: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud

    Figure 30. Removing the GPU air shroud Next steps Replace the air shroud. Installing the GPU air shroud Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 41: Removing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    Figure 31. Installing the GPU air shroud Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover 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.

  • Page 42: Installing The Gpu Air Shroud Top Cover

    Figure 32. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps Replace the GPU air shroud top cover. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 43: Cooling Fan

    Figure 33. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Cooling fan Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 44: Installing The Cooling Fan Cage Assembly

    Figure 34. Removing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps Install the cooling fan cage assembly. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. CAUTION: Ensure that the cables inside the system are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before installing the cooling fan cage assembly.

  • Page 45: Removing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 35. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 46: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 36. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 47: Side Wall Bracket

    Figure 37. Installing a cooling fan Next steps 1. If removed, install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Side wall bracket Removing the side wall bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 48: Installing The Side Wall Bracket

    Figure 38. Removing the side wall bracket Next steps Replace the side wall bracket. Installing the side wall bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 49: Drives

    Figure 39. Installing the side wall bracket Next steps Replace the cooling fan assembly. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the backplane cover. 4. If installed, install the front bezel. 5. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 50: Installing A Drive Blank

    Figure 40. Removing a drive blank Next steps Replace the drive blank. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 41.

  • Page 51: Installing The Drive Carrier

    CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install 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: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. For more information about the drives installation or uninstallation requirements, see the operating system's user guide.

  • Page 52: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    NOTE: Ensure that the drive carrier's release handle is in the open position before inserting the carrier into the slot. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3.

  • Page 53: Installing The Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier. Figure 44. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next steps Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing the drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 54: Drive Backplane

    System Supported hard drives options 3.5-inch (x8) SAS, SATA backplane 3.5-inch (x12) SAS or SATA backplane PowerEdge R7525 2.5-inch (x8) SAS, SATA or NVMe backplane 2.5-inch (x16) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5-inch (x24) NVMe backplane Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 55 Figure 46. 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_PWR_CTRL 2. BP_DST_SA1 (PERC to backplane) 3. DST_PA1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 4. DST_PB1 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 5. DST_PA2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) 6. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 7. DST_PB2 (PCIe/NVMe connector) Figure 47.

  • Page 56: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 49. 16 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1. BP_DST_SB1 (backplane to front PERC) 2. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to system board) 3. BP_PWR_CTRL (front PERC power and control signal) 4. BP_DST_SA1 (backplane to front PERC) Figure 50. 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane 1.

  • Page 57: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Steps 1. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system. 2. Lift and pull the drive backplane out of the system. NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure that you move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before removing the backplane.
  • Page 58 2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks into place. 3. Route the cables properly through the cable guide and connect the cables to the connector on the system board. Figure 52. Installing the drive backplane Next steps Install the cooling fan cage assembly.

  • Page 59: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 53. 12x 3.5-inch Figure 54. 8 x 3.5-inch Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 60 Figure 55. 12 x 3.5-inch with rear hard drives Figure 56. 12 x 3.5-inch with NVMe Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 61 Figure 57. 24 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Figure 58. 16 x 2.5-inch Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 62 Figure 59. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Figure 60. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 63 Figure 61. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe Figure 62. 16 x 2.5-inch with NVMe and GPUs Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 64: Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 63. 8 x 2.5-inch with NVMe and GPUs Rear drive cage Removing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 65: Installing The Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 64. Removing the rear drive cage Next steps Replace the rear drive cage. Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 66: Front Perc Module

    Figure 65. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps 1. Replace the expansion card riser, if needed. 2. Connect all the cables to the rear drive cage. Install all the drives. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 67: Installing The Front Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 66. Removing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the front mounting front PERC module. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 68: Removing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 67. Installing the front mounting front PERC module Next steps 1. Reconnect all the required cables. 2. If removed, install the air shroud. Install the drive backplane cover. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 69: Installing The Rear Mounting Front Perc Module

    Figure 68. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module Next steps Replace the rear mounting front PERC module. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 70: System Memory

    System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R7525 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are started by the processor. Your system memory is organized into eight channels per processor (two memory sockets per channel),16 memory sockets per processor and 32 memory sockets per system.
  • Page 71 Figure 70. Memory channels Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 12. Memory channels Processor Channel Channel Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Channel H Processor 1 Slots A6 Slots A5 Slots A2 Slots A1 and Slots A8 and Slots A7 Slots A4 and...

  • Page 72: 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 73 ● The BIOS Setup menu presents the applicable NPSx options based on the underlying model number. A change to the current NPSx is communicated to pre-BIOS firmware to take effect on the next boot. The default NPS setting is 1. ●...

  • Page 74: Removing A Memory Module

    Table 16. Optimal NPS configuration (continued) Number of DIMMs per processor ● Recommended NPS setting is marked by X that indicate optimal performance. ● NPS0 is only available for dual processor systems and is the preferred setting. ● The NPS setting that are blank are functional. However, indicate non-optimal performance. ●...

  • Page 75: Installing A Memory Module

    2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, 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 76 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. NOTE: Ensure the memory socket ejectors are fully open. NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.

  • Page 77: Processor And Heat Sink

    Processor and heat sink Removing a heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. 3. If installed, remove the air shroud.

  • Page 78: Removing The Processor

    Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 79 Figure 75. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Figure 76. Removing the processor tray Next steps Replace the processor. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 80: Installing The Processor

    Installing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the heat sink. Steps 1. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated. Figure 77.
  • Page 81 Figure 78. 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. The three screws are tightened to a torque value of 12.0 ± 1.2 lbf-in. NOTE: The screw numbers are marked on the force plate.

  • Page 82: Installing The Heat Sink

    Next steps Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites Never uninstall 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 83: 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 84 Table 17. Expansion card riser configurations (continued) Expansion card riser PCIe slots Processor Height Length Slot connection width Slot 3 Processor 1 Riser 2 Low Profile Half Length Slot 6 Processor 2 Slot 4 Riser 3 Processor 2 Full Height Half Length Slot 5 Slot 7...
  • Page 85 Table 19. Configuration 1: R1B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Emulex (HBA: FC16) QLogic (HBA: FC16) Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) QLogic (NIC: 10 Gb) Intel (NIC: 1 Gb) Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb) Samsung (PCIE SSD) Intel (PCIE SSD) Dell PERC Adapter...
  • Page 86 Table 20. Configuration 2: R1B+ R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards QLogic (NIC: 25 Gb) 1, 2, 7 Emulex (HBA: FC32) 1, 2, 7 QLogic (HBA: FC32) 1, 2, 7 Emulex (HBA: FC16) 1, 2, 7 QLogic (HBA: FC16) 1, 2, 7 Intel (NIC: 10 Gb)
  • Page 87 Table 21. Configuration 3-1: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Full Length) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Inventec front PERC Internal slot FOXCONN PERC Adapter (Low Profile) Inventec PERC Adapter (Low Profile) Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Intel (NIC: 25 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6...
  • Page 88 Table 21. Configuration 3-1: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Full Length) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (PCIe SSD) 3, 6 Table 22. Configuration 3-2: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Half Length) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards...
  • Page 89 Table 22. Configuration 3-2: R1A + R2A + R3A + R4A (Half Length) (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10 Gb - Low Profile) 2, 5, 7 Intel (NIC: 10 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb - Low Profile)
  • Page 90 Table 23. Configuration 6: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4C (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Dell BOSS Adapter (Low Profile) 3, 6 Dell PERC Adapter Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb - Full Height) 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Mellanox (NIC: 100 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Intel (NIC: 25 Gb - Full Height)
  • Page 91 Table 23. Configuration 6: R1C + R2A + R3A + R4C (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Mellanox (NIC:HDR VPI - Full Height) 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Mellanox (NIC:HDR VPI - Low Profile) 3, 6 Dell (External adapter - Full Height) 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Dell (External adapter - Low Profile) 3, 6...
  • Page 92 Table 24. Configuration 7: R1D + R2A + R3B + R4D (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Emulex (HBA: FC32 - Low Profile) 3, 6 QLogic (HBA: FC32 - Full Height) 4, 5 QLogic (HBA: FC32 - Low Profile) 3, 6 Emulex (HBA: FC16 - Full Height) 4, 5...
  • Page 93 Table 24. Configuration 7: R1D + R2A + R3B + R4D (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal slot Table 25. Configuration 8: R1A + R2A + R4A Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Dell Serial Dell BOSS Adapter (Full Height) 2, 7...
  • Page 94 Table 25. Configuration 8: R1A + R2A + R4A (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb - Full Height) 2, 7 Broadcom (NIC: 1 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI - Full 2, 7 Height) Mellanox (NIC: HDR100 VPI - Low...
  • Page 95 Table 26. Configuration 9: R1B + R2A + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Broadcom (NIC: 25 Gb - Full Height) 1, 2, 7 Broadcom (NIC: 25 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 QLogic (NIC: 25 Gb - Full Height) 1, 2, 7 QLogic (NIC: 25 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6...
  • Page 96 Table 26. Configuration 9: R1B + R2A + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot QLogic (OCP: 10 Gb) Internal slot Broadcom (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal slot Intel (OCP: 1 Gb) Internal slot...
  • Page 97 Table 27. Configuration 10: R1B + R2A + R4B (continued) Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards Intel (NIC: 10 Gb - Full Height) 1, 2, 7 Intel (NIC: 10 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb - Full Height) 1, 2, 7 Intel (NIC: 1 Gb - Low Profile) 3, 6...
  • Page 98 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width 6GB,70 CRD,GR NVIDIA Standar PHC,32 supporte GB,225 W,M10,P ASSIV CRD,GR NVIDIA Standar...
  • Page 99 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width PWA,CT FOXCO Front 1800 NONE Standar NONE NONE NONE L,HBA34 PERC 5,FRON...
  • Page 100 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width CRD,NT Mellanox NIC: 3400 Standar WK,MLN 25Gb supporte X,FH,25 G,2P,S2 CRD,NT Mellanox NIC:...
  • Page 101 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width CRD,CT QLogic HBA: 5500 3, 6 Standar L,QLGC, FC32 LP,FC32 ,1P,S28 CRD,CT...
  • Page 102 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width G,SFP +,INTEL CRD,NT Intel NIC: 7100 3, 6 Standar WK,10G, 10Gb +,DPFVL...
  • Page 103 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width ,QP,1G,B COM,V2 CRD,NT Broadco NIC: 1Gb 8400 3, 6 Standar WK,PCIE ,QP,1G,B...
  • Page 104 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width CRD,NT Intel OCP: 9800 OCP3 Standar NONE NONE NONE WK,INTL 10Gb ,OCP3,1...
  • Page 105 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width ,OCP3,1 G,4P,BT ASSY,C FOXCO External 11200 4, 5, 7 Standar RD,CTL, Adapter...
  • Page 106 Table 28. Config11:R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B (continued) Agile Supplie Categor Card Slot Bracket Max # Standar Card Card Card Descrip Priority Priority Height d or Width Length Height PCIe tion Allowed Cards DSSINF Width KIT,CRD SAMSU PCIE 12400 3, 6, 4, LP/FH Standar ,NVME,6 5, 7, 8 .4,HHHL...
  • Page 107 Table 29. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority CRD,GRPHC,16GB,250W,V10 NVIDIA 0,FF3.0 CRD,GRPHC,32GB,250W,V10 NVIDIA 0S,PCIE CRD,GRPHC,NVIDIA,24GB,RT NVIDIA X6000 CRD,GRPHC,NVIDIA,48GB,RT NVIDIA 1000 X8000 ADPT,CRD,FPGA,XLNX,225W Xilinx Accelerators - FPGAs 1200 ,PSV,FH ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GB,FP Inventec Front PERC 1400 ERC,V2 ASSY,CRD,CTL,H745,4GBNV, Inventec Front PERC 1500 FPERC ASSY,CRD,CTL,H345,FPERC,...
  • Page 108 Table 29. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority CRD,NTWK,DP,INTEL,25G,SF Intel NIC: 25Gb 3300 P,LP CRD,NTWK,MLNX,FH,25G,2P Mellanox NIC: 25Gb 3400 ,S28 CRD,NTWK,MLNX,LP,25G,2P Mellanox NIC: 25Gb 3500 ,S28 CRD,NTWK,PCIE,DP,25G,574 Broadcom NIC: 25Gb 4000 14,FH CRD,NTWK,PCIE,DP,25G,574 Broadcom NIC: 25Gb 4100 14,LP CRD,NTWK,QLGC,FH,25G,2P QLogic...
  • Page 109 Table 29. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority CRD,CTL,FC16,2P,LPE31K2,E Emulex HBA: FC16 6500 CRD,CTL,FC16,HBA,SP,2690, QLogic HBA: FC16 6600 FH,V2 CRD,CTL,FC16,HBA,SP,2690, QLogic HBA: FC16 6700 LP,V2 CRD,CTL,FC16,HBA,DP,2692, QLogic HBA: FC16 6800 FH,V2 CRD,CTL,FC16,HBA,DP,2692, QLogic HBA: FC16 6900 LP,V2 CRD,NTWK,4X10G,SFP Intel NIC: 10Gb...
  • Page 110 Table 29. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority CRD,NTWK,BCME,OCP3,25G Broadcom OCP: 25Gb 9100 ,2P,S28 CRD,NTWK,BCME,OCP3,25G Broadcom OCP: 25Gb 9200 ,4P,S28 CRD,NTWK,QLGC,OCP3,25G, QLogic OCP: 25Gb 9300 2P,S28 CRD,NTWK,MLNX,OCP3,25G Mellanox OCP: 25Gb 9400 ,2P,S28 CRD,NTWK,BCME,OCP3,10G, Broadcom OCP: 10Gb 9500 2P,V2 CRD,NTWK,BCME,OCP3,25G Broadcom...

  • Page 111: Removing The Expansion Card Risers

    Table 29. Config12-1: R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A(FL) (continued) Agile Description Supplier Category Card Priority PWA,CTL,12GB-SAS- FOXCONN External Adapter 11500 HBA,ADPT,LPF ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S Inventec BOSS 11800 ATA,FH ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V4,S Inventec BOSS 11900 ATA,LP ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S Inventec BOSS 12000 ATA,FH ASSY,CRD,CTL,BOSS.S1V5,S Inventec BOSS 12100 ATA,LP KIT,CRD,NVME,1.6,HHHL,PM SAMSUNG PCIE SSD 12200 1725B KIT,CRD,NVME,3.2,HHHL,PM...
  • Page 112 NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 82. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 1) 2. For Riser 2, press the blue button on the riser, and holding the touch points lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
  • Page 113 Figure 84. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) 4. For Riser 4, loosen the captive screw on the riser, and then press the blue release tab on the riser, and holding the touch point lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board. Figure 85.

  • Page 114: 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. 3.
  • Page 115 Figure 87. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 2) Figure 88. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3) Installing and removing system components...

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

    Figure 89. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4) Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 3. 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 117: Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 90. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser 4. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. Figure 91. Installing the filler bracket Next steps 1. If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser.
  • Page 118 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 119: Removing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Removing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.
  • Page 120 Figure 95. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3A) 3. To remove expansion card Riser 4A: a. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the system board. b. Loosen the captive screw. c. Press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.

  • Page 121: Installing The Full Length Expansion Card Risers

    Next steps Replace the full length expansion card riser. Installing the full length expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 122 Figure 98. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3A) 2. To install the full length expansion card Riser 4A: a. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board. b.

  • Page 123: Removing A Gpu

    Next steps 1. If removed, install the GPU air shroud Install the GPU air shroud top cover. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing a GPU Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 124 NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence. Figure 101. Removing GPU 1 3. To remove the GPU from Riser 3 and 4: a. Slide the expansion card latch on the riser. b.
  • Page 125 Figure 102. Removing GPU 3 and 4 4. If you are removing the GPU permanently, install a filler bracket. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot 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 126: Installing A Gpu

    Figure 103. Installing the metal filler bracket Next steps Replace the GPU. Installing a GPU Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 127 Figure 104. Installing GPU on Riser 1 2. To install the GPU on Riser 3 and 4: a. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser. b. Insert the GPU into the riser until it is fully seated. c.

  • Page 128: Optional Serial Com Port

    Figure 105. Installing GPU on Riser 3 and Riser 4 Next steps 1. If removed, install the GPU air shroud Install the GPU air shroud top cover. Install the full length expansion card riser. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
  • Page 129 Figure 106. Removing the Serial COM port 2. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the serial port. Figure 107. Removing the Serial COM port Next steps Replace the serial COM port. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 130: Installing The Serial Com Port

    Installing the serial COM port Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove expansion card riser. 4. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the connector on the rear I/O board. Steps 1.

  • Page 131: Optional Idsdm Module

    Figure 109. Installing the Serial COM port Next steps 1. Reconnect the serial COM port cable to the connector on the rear I/O board. Install the expansion card riser. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 132: Installing The Idsdm Module

    Figure 110. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 133: Microsd Card

    Figure 111. Installing the IDSDM module Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Reinstall the Micro-SD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 134: Installing The Microsd Card

    Figure 112. Removing the MicroSD card Next steps Replace the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 135: M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 113. Installing the MicroSD card Next steps Install the IDSDM module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.

  • Page 136: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Figure 114. 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 on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 137: Boss S2 Card (Optional)

    Figure 115. Installing the M.2 SSD module Next steps 1. Install the BOSS card. Installing the BOSS is similar to installing expansion card into the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 138: Installing The Boss Card Filler

    Figure 116. Removing the BOSS card filler Next steps Replace the BOSS card filler BOSS S2 controller card module. Installing the BOSS card filler Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. Steps Align the BOSS card filler with the BOSS S2 controller card module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place. Figure 117.

  • Page 139: Removing The Boss S2 Controller Card Module

    Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Steps 1. Pull and lift the BOSS S2 card carrier retention latch lock to open. 2.

  • Page 140: Installing The Boss S2 Controller Card Module

    Figure 120. Removing the BOSS S2 controller card module 7. Remove the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 121. Removing the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable from the BOSS S2 controller card module Next steps Replace the BOSS S2 controller card module Replace the BOSS card filler...
  • Page 141 Steps 1. Connect the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module. Figure 122. Connecting the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS S2 controller card module 2. Align the BOSS S2 controller card module at an angle with the controller card module slot. 3.

  • Page 142: System Battery

    Figure 124. Installing the M.2 SSD 9. Slide the BOSS S2 card carrier into the BOSS S2 controller card module slot. 10. Close the BOSS S2 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place. Figure 125. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier Next steps 1.
  • Page 143 to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions. that came with your system for more information. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 144: Optional Internal Usb Card

    Figure 127. Removing the system battery Next steps Install the expansion card risers. 2. If applicable, connect the cables to one or more expansion cards. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 4. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps: a.

  • Page 145: Installing The Internal Usb Card

    Figure 128. Removing the internal USB card Next steps Replace the internal USB card. Installing the internal USB card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 146: Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 129. Installing the internal USB card Next steps Install the expansion card risers. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. 3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. Intrusion switch module Removing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites...

  • Page 147: Installing The Intrusion Switch Module

    Figure 130. Removing the intrusion switch module Next steps Replace the intrusion switch module. Installing the intrusion switch module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.

  • Page 148: Optional Ocp Card

    Figure 131. Installing the intrusion switch module Next steps Install the expansion card riser. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Optional OCP card Removing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 149 Figure 132. Removing the OCP card 4. If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket . Figure 133. Installation of filler bracket Next steps Replace the OCP card. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 150: Installing The Ocp Card

    Installing the OCP card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the expansion card riser. Steps 1. If installed, remove the filler bracket. Figure 134.

  • Page 151: Power Supply Unit

    Figure 135. Installing the OCP card Next steps Install the expansion card riser 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Power supply unit NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one.

  • Page 152: Removing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 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 153: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 136. Removing a power supply unit Next steps Replace the PSU install the PSU blank. Installing a power supply unit Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 154: Trusted Platform Module

    Figure 137. Installing a power supply unit Next steps 1. If you have unlatched or removed the cable management accessory, re-install or relatch it. For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 155: 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 156: 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 157 Figure 139. System board screw location 2. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system. 3. Lift the system board out of the chassis. Figure 140. Removing the system board Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 158: Installing The System Board

    Next steps Install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
  • Page 159 Figure 142. System board screw location Next steps 1. Replace the following components: Trusted Platform Module (TPM). NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board. IDSDM module (if installed). Internal USB card (if installed). Power supply units (PSU).

  • Page 160: Restoring Service Tag Using Easy Restore

    c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions. Reenable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section. 4. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals 5.

  • Page 161: Installing The Lom Card And Rear I/O Board

    2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27. Remove the system board. Steps 1. Using a Phillips # 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) card and rear I/O board to the system board.
  • Page 162 Figure 144. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board Next steps Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 163: Chapter 5: Upgrade Kits

    Upgrade Kits The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits. Table 30. Upgrade kits Kits Part number Related links to service instructions Bezel JYPW8/MPW3H (LCD) Installing the front bezel Boss Installing the M.2 SSD module BOSS S2 Installing the BOSS S2 controller card module Embedded management (IDSDM) C2KCJ...
  • Page 164 NOTE: To enable the BOSS S2 in the system, ensure that the BIOS firmware version is 1.5.5 and iDRAC firmware version is 4.30.30.30 or later. Before you begin the installation or removal process, follow the safety guidelines before working inside the system instructions.
  • Page 165 Figure 146. Installing the BOSS blank To install the BOSS S2 controller card module: 1. Install the BOSS S2 controller card. To install the BOSS S2 controller card, see installing the BOSS S2 controller card module steps 1 to 4. 2.

  • Page 166: Gpu Kit

    GPU kit The GPU FL kit and HL kit are two different kits available for the Customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components will be available. Table 32. GPU kit components Components GPU FL kit GPU HL kit Quantity Quantity Risers...
  • Page 167 NOTE: All GPU/FPGA cards require L-type heat sink and GPU shroud, irrespective of the length. Remove the air shroud install the GPU air shroud. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover. NOTE: The GPU air shroud top cover is part of the GPU air shroud. Install the GPU.
  • Page 168 b. Twist the cable to 180 degrees to connect the MB_SL3 and MB_SL4 to the J_SL3 and J_SL4 connectors on the system board. c. Install the cable tie and tighten to fix the cables. d. To know the XGMI cable connectors on the system board, refer to the System board jumpers and connectors topic.

  • Page 169: Idsdm Kit

    IDSDM kit The IDSDM kit contains one IDSDM card. For installation procedure of IDSDM, see installing the IDSDM module section. NOTE: Ensure to install the IDSDM module in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port. Figure 148. IDSDM port information Upgrade Kits...

  • Page 170: Internal Usb Card Kit

    Internal USB card kit The internal USB card kit contains one internal USB card. For installation of internal USB card, see installing the internal USB card section. NOTE: Ensure to install the internal USB card in the IDSDM/USB card port and not in the J_R3_PCIE_PWR connector port.

  • Page 171: Chapter 6: 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 172 Table 37. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description IO_RISER4 (CPU2) Riser 4 SL6_CPU2_PB4 PCIe/NVMe connector 6 IO_RISER3 (CPU2) Riser 3 SIG_PWR_3 GPU power J_R3_PCIE_PWR Riser 3 power connector Rear I/O connector Rear I/O connector Coin cell battery Coin cell battery Riser 2 IO_RISER2_A (CPU1)

  • Page 173: System Board Jumper Settings

    Table 37. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector Description B16, B8, B15, B7, B14, B4, B13, B3 DIMMs for processor 2 channels E, F, G, SL1_CPU2_PB3_XB2 XGMI/NVMe connector 1 FAN_2U2 Fan 2 CPU2 Processor 2 FAN_2U1_1U1/2 Fan 1 B1, B9, B2, B10, B5, B11, B6, B12 DIMMs for processor 2 channels A, B, C, 42 .
  • Page 174 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 175: Chapter 7: 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 176: System Health And System Id Indicator Codes

    Table 39. Status LED indicators and descriptions (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action Electrical The indicator turns solid amber if Check the System Event Log or system messages indicator the system experiences an for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with electrical error (for example, the PSU, check the LED on the PSU.

  • Page 177: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Table 41. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator Condition Corrective action code Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 If the LED fails to power on, reseat the left feature is powered off. Press the iDRAC control panel flex cable and check.

  • Page 178: Viewing Home Screen

    ● The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions. ● If there is an issue, the LCD backlight turns amber and displays an error code followed by descriptive text. NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the system is powered on or off.

  • Page 179: View Menu

    Table 44. Setup menu Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view domain addresses.

  • Page 180: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Table 46. NIC indicator codes (continued) NIC indicator codes Condition Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum green. port speed, and data is being sent or received. Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its green.
  • Page 181 Table 47. AC PSU status indicator codes (continued) Power indicator codes Condition same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on the system. CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

  • Page 182: Drive Indicator Codes

    Drive indicator codes The LEDs on the drive carrier indicates the state of each drive. Each drive carrier has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a status LED (bicolor, green/amber). The activity LED blinks whenever the drive is accessed. Figure 156.
  • Page 183 ● Display or save test results ● Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s) ● View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully ● View error messages that inform you of issues encountered during testing Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller Steps...

  • Page 184: Chapter 8: Getting Help

    Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the of the R7525 system, to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525. Prerequisites Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.

  • Page 185: Quick Resource Locator For Poweredge R7525 System

    Dell EMC. This information is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue. ● Proactive contact — A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue.

  • Page 186: Chapter 9: Documentation Resources

    This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: ● From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
  • Page 187 OpenManage Server Administrator OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide. For information about installing https://www.dell.com/ and using Dell SupportAssist, see serviceabilitytools the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner www.dell.com/ programs enterprise systems openmanagemanuals management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

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