Page 1 Dell EMC DSS 9630 Regulatory Model: B11B Series Regulatory Type: B11B002...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Overview................................ 7 System specifications................................ 8 Front-panel features................................8 Diagnostic indicators................................9 NIC indicator codes..............................9 Locating your system service tag............................ 9 2 Documentation resources..........................11 3 Technical specifications..........................14 Processor specifications..............................14 System battery specifications............................14 Expansion bus specifications............................14 Memory specifications..............................14 Ports and connector specifications..........................15 USB ports..................................
Page 4 System Setup................................... 24 Viewing System Setup.............................. 24 System Setup details..............................25 System BIOS................................25 iDRAC Settings utility..............................46 Dell Lifecycle Controller.............................46 Boot Manager................................47 PXE boot..................................48 6 Installing and removing server components....................49 Safety instructions................................49 Before working inside your system..........................49 After working inside your system...........................49...
Page 5 Removing server board............................. 78 Installing server board............................... 80 Trusted platform module..............................84 Installing trusted platform module........................... 84 Initializing TPM for BitLocker users......................... 87 Initializing TPM for TXT users..........................87 Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature................87 Mini PERC battery................................
Page 6 NPDB....................................231 Removing NPDB...............................231 Installing NPDB................................ 233 7 Using system diagnostics...........................236 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics..........................236 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager..............236 Running Embedded System Diagnostics from Lifecycle Controller..............236 System diagnostic controls.............................237 8 Jumpers and connectors..........................238 9 Troubleshooting your system........................
Page 7: Overview
Overview The DSS 9630 server contains a one third-width chassis supporting the Intel ® Xeon ® Scalable platform. Each server supports up to two ® ® Intel Xeon Scalable processors. NOTE: The product at time delivery may differ from the following illustrations. Figure 1.
Page 8: System Specifications
Item Description Expansion port, slot 4 Supports x16 PCIe expansion risers, connected to CPU 1. Expansion port, slot 3 Supports x8 OCP expansion cards, connected to CPU 1. Topics: • System specifications • Front-panel features • Diagnostic indicators • Locating your system service tag System specifications Figure 2.
Page 9: Diagnostic Indicators
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 10 Figure 4. Service Tag location Installation and Service Manual Overview...
Page 11: Documentation Resources
Configuring your system For information about the iDRAC features, Dell.com/poweredgemanuals configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing your system remotely, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. For information about understanding Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide for iDRAC.
Page 12 Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your system For information about systems management Dell.com/poweredgemanuals software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, and Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage...
Page 13 Error Code Lookup. Fan Control Board firmware For information about updating the Fan Control Dell.com/poweredgemanuals update and Set Chassis Type Board firmware and setting the chassis type to procedure accommodate either PowerEdge C6320 or...
Page 14: Technical Specifications
The following is a list of supported expansion card risers. Table 6. Expansion bus specification PCIe slots Description Form factor Dell mezzanine slot Main PCIe slot x16 (PCIe low profile) 2nd PCIe slot x16 (PCIe low profile) 4 x NVMe slot Memory specifications The system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs).
Page 15: Ports And Connector Specifications
The systems supports one embedded Network Interface Controller (NIC) port. DisplayPort The system supports one mini DisplayPort connector. Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental certifications, refer to the Product Environmental Datasheet located with the Manuals & Documents on Dell.com/support/home. Installation and Service Manual Technical specifications...
Page 16: Temperature Specifications
Temperature specifications Table 9. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (altitudes under 950 m / 3,117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), avoiding direct sunlight Fresh air For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section. Maximum temperature gradient (operation and storage) 20°C/h (36°F/h) Relative humidity specifications...
Page 17: Maximum Altitude Specifications
Maximum altitude specifications Table 13. Maximum altitude specifications Maximum altitude Specifications Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft) Operating temperature de-rating specifications Table 14. Operating temperature de-rating specifications Operating temperature de-rating Specifications Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Page 18: Standard Operating Temperature Specifications
Particulate contamination Specifications • Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments. Table 16. Gaseous contamination specifications Gaseous contamination Specifications Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985 Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9...
Page 19: Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
A maximum of six hard drives are supported on half width systems with a 165 W processor. • Redundant power supplies are required. • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. Installation and Service Manual Technical specifications...
Page 20: Initial System Setup And Configuration
> Chassis Management Controllers iDRAC configuration The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system management.
Page 21: Options To Set Up Idrac Ip Address
Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. NOTE: The Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) on the Dell EMC PowerEdge DSS 9630 is supported with chipset integration and is enabled through an optional license. The license files are enabled on the sleds through iDRAC.
Page 22: Options To Install The Operating System
For more information about drivers, documentation, and white papers on the Intel QAT, see https://01.org/intel-quickassist-technology. For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Page 23 Steps Go to Dell.com/support/home. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
Page 24: Pre-Operating System Management Applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications: • System Setup • Boot Manager • Dell Lifecycle Controller • Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) System Setup By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, BMC settings, and device settings of your system.
Page 25: System Setup Details
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the BMC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various BMC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 User’s Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Page 26 Table 22. System BIOS Settings Option Description System Information Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory. Processor Settings Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size. SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Page 27 Steps Turn on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Page 28 About this task Dell EMC does not recommend changing boot order.You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key. 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.
Page 29 Steps Turn on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Page 30 Table 25. UEFI iSCSI Settings Option Description ISCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format). ISCSI Device n (n = 1 to 4)ISCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device automatically.
Page 31 Option Description fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements. TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default. TPM Status Specifies the TPM status.
Page 32 Option Description Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. Creating a system and setup password Prerequisite Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information, see the Server board jumper settings section.
Page 33 Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisite NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOSSystem Security.
Page 34 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. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. On the System BIOS screen, click System Information. System Information details The System Information screen details are explained as follows: Table 27.
Page 35 Specifies the memory operating mode. The available option is Optimizer Mode. Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Single Rank Spare Mode, Multi Rank Spare Mode, Mirror Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available options based on the memory configuration of your system.
Page 36 Viewing Processor Settings About this task To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps Turn on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Page 37 This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Turbo Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance. NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.
Page 38 Table 30. SATA Settings Option Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI by default. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for ATA and AHCI mode.
Page 39 Option Description For AHCI mode, BIOS support is always enabled. • 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 40 Integrated Devices You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. Viewing Integrated Devices About this task To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps: Steps Turn on, or restart your system.
Page 41 Option Description is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled. SR-IOV Global Enable Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices.
Page 42 On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication. Serial Communication details The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows: Table 32. Serial Communication Option Description Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS Serial Communication console redirection can also be enabled, and the port address can be specified.
Page 43 BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom.This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller., other options include Performance Per Watt (OS), Performance Per Watt (HWPM), Performance, and Workstation Performance.
Page 44 Option Description Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default. C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Page 45 Viewing Miscellaneous Settings About this task To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps Turn on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Page 46: Idrac Settings Utility
Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Page 47: Boot Manager
Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Page 48: Pxe Boot
System Utilities System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched: • Launch Diagnostics • BIOS Update File Explorer • Reboot System 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.
Page 49: Installing And Removing Server 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 50: Recommended Tools
Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the bezel lock The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel. • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver •...
Page 51: Mode-Specific Guidelines
• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed. For example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed. • In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on.
Page 52: Sample Memory Configurations
Figure 5. Memory slot locations Table 36. Memory configuration specifications Processor Number of DIMMS Maximum system capacity Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features Dual processor Single processor Sample memory configurations The following tables show sample memory configurations for two and four processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines.
Page 53: Removing Memory Module
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 54 Installation and Service Manual Figure 6. Removing the memory module Installing and removing server components...
Page 55: Installing Memory Module
Next steps Install the new memory module. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing memory module Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power off the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Page 56 Installation and Service Manual Figure 7. Installing the memory module Installing and removing server components...
Page 57: Processor And Heat Sink
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information about Dell Lifecycle controller, see www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Page 58 Installation and Service Manual Figure 8. Removing the air shroud Installing and removing server components...
Page 59: Removing Processor
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information about Dell Lifecycle controller, see www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Page 60: Installing Processor
Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from www.dell.com/support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system. Installation and Service Manual...
Page 61: Installing Heat Sink
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the processor on the processor tray. Figure 12. Aligning the processor on the processor tray Align the triangular cutout of the socket and the indent on processor carrier with the gold triangle identifying pin of the processor.
Page 62 NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Install the processor. Steps Remove the TIM protective film from the heat sink. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 63 Installation and Service Manual Figure 14. Removing the TIM protective film Installing and removing server components Align the marked corner on the heat sink with the correlating location on the processor carrier.
Page 64 Press the heat sink to lock it on the processor carrier. Figure 15. Inserting the heat sink in a processor tray assembly Once the heat sink locks onto the carrier, remove the heat sink and processor assembly from the processor tray. Figure 16.
Page 65 Figure 17. Installing the processor assembly Table 39. Assembly material Description Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) CPU HSK screw 12 ± 0.2 Install the air shroud between the heat sinks. Make sure the air shroud is locked in place. Figure 18. Installing the air shroud Next steps Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Page 66: Expansion Card And Riser
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 67: Installing Expansion Card Into Slot 1
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 68: Installing Expansion Card Into Slot 4
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 69: Installing Expansion Card Into Slot 6
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 70 Installation and Service Manual Figure 19. Removing the system battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 71: Installing 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 came with the product.
Page 72 Installation and Service Manual Figure 20. Installing the system battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 73: Hard Drive
Hard drive For more information on hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/ dssmanuals. All hard drives are connected to the server board through the hard drive backplane. Hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
Page 74 Figure 21. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly Remove the screws securing the HDD to the carrier. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 75 Installation and Service Manual Figure 22. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD Installing and removing server components...
Page 76: Installing 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Into The Rear Bay
Next steps Install a 2.5-inch HDD into a rear bay. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into the rear bay Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the HDD with the HDD carrier.
Page 77 Installation and Service Manual Figure 23. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD Installing and removing server components...
Page 78: Server Board
Table 41. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 4 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 Align the HDD assembly in the chassis. Install the HDD assembly and slide it to seat properly. Secure with the thumb screw. Figure 24. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Page 79 Remove the mezzanine card. Remove the OCP card. Remove the expansion riser on slot 5. Remove memory modules. Remove heat sinks and processors. Steps Disconnect all cables from the server board. Remove the securing screws from the server board. Disconnect the cable clip rings. NOTE: The location of cable clips may differ depending on the models.
Page 80: Installing Server Board
Figure 26. Removing the server board Next steps Install the server board. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing server board Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the new server board from its antistatic bag and hold by the edges.
Page 81 Figure 27. Installing the server board Secure the two marked locations with the provided shoulder screws. Insert the cable clips in the marked location and secure with the provided screws. Attach the remaining screws to secure the server board to the chassis. Connect all cables to the server board.
Page 82 Figure 28. Securing the server board Table 42. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 6 ± 0.2 Special screw (A) 6 ± 0.2 Align the air duct with the standoffs on the chassis. Press down the air duct. Make sure the air duct is fully seated on the chassis and locked with the standoffs. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 83 Installation and Service Manual Figure 29. Installing the air duct Installing and removing server components...
Page 84: Trusted Platform Module
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Page 85 Installation and Service Manual Figure 30. Inserting the trust platform module Installing and removing server components Flip down the TPM. Make sure it is secured on the server board.
Page 86 Installation and Service Manual Figure 31. Securing the TPM Installing and removing server components...
Page 87: Initializing Tpm For Bitlocker Users
• Press Y to restore the Service Tag, license, and diagnostics information. • Press N to navigate to the Dell Lifecycle Controller based restore options. • Press F10 to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile. After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
Page 88: Mini Perc Battery
Mini PERC battery Removing Mini PERC battery Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Disconnect the Mini PERC and PERC battery cables. Press the release latch to release the Mini PERC battery. Slide the Mini PERC battery out of the air shroud to remove.
Page 89 Installation and Service Manual Figure 32. Removing the Mini PERC battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 90: Installing Mini Perc 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 91 Installation and Service Manual Figure 33. Installing the Mini PERC battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 92: Supercap
Connect the PERC battery and Mini PERC cables. Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Supercap Removing Microsemi supercap Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Locate the supercap battery and disconnect the cable.
Page 93 Installation and Service Manual Figure 35. Removing the supercap battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 94: Installing Microsemi Supercap
Next steps Replace the Microsemi supercap battery. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Microsemi supercap Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Locate the place holder in the assigned location.
Page 95 Installation and Service Manual Figure 37. Installing the battery holder Installing and removing server components...
Page 96 Table 43. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Position the cable to allow access for front-side routing. Insert the battery into the holder and gently press it down until it is secured. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 97 Installation and Service Manual Figure 38. Installing the battery into the holder Installing and removing server components...
Page 98: Removing Broadcom Supercap
Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Broadcom supercap Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Locate the supercap battery and disconnect the supercap cable. Figure 39.
Page 99 Installation and Service Manual Figure 40. Removing the supercap battery Installing and removing server components...
Page 100: Installing Broadcom Supercap
Next steps Replace the Broadcom supercap battery. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Broadcom supercap Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Locate the place holder in the assigned location.
Page 101 Installation and Service Manual Figure 42. Installing the battery holder Installing and removing server components...
Page 102 Table 44. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 Screw 6 ± 0.2 Position the cable to allow access for front-side routing. Insert the battery into the holder and gently press it down until it is secured. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 103 Installation and Service Manual Figure 43. Installing the battery into a holder Installing and removing server components...
Page 104: Mezzanine Card And Mini Perc
Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Mezzanine card and Mini PERC Removing mezzanine card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine card assembly. Remove the mezzanine card assembly from the chassis.
Page 105 Installation and Service Manual Figure 44. Removing the mezzanine card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 106 Remove the bridge board from the mezzanine card assembly. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 107 Installation and Service Manual Figure 45. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 108 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the mezzanine card. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 109 Installation and Service Manual Figure 46. Removing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 110: Installing Mezzanine Card
Next steps Install the mezzanine card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing mezzanine card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the holes on mezzanine card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Page 111 Installation and Service Manual Figure 47. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 112 Table 45. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the bridge board with the mezzanine card connector. Install the bridge board. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 113 Installation and Service Manual Figure 48. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 114 Align the mezzanine card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the mezzanine card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the mezzanine card assembly with provided screws. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 115 Installation and Service Manual Figure 49. Installing the mezzanine card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 116: Removing Mini Perc
Table 46. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Mini PERC Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the securing screws from the Mini PERC assembly.
Page 117 Figure 51. Removing the bridge board from the Mini PERC assembly Loosen the captive screws securing the Mini PERC cable and the Mini PERC card. Remove the Mini PERC cable. Grasp the ends of the Mini PERC card and remove it. Figure 52.
Page 118: Installing Mini Perc
Figure 53. Removing the bezel and riser board Next steps Install the Mini PERC. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Mini PERC Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the holes on riser board with the holes on mezzanine brackets.
Page 119 Figure 54. Installing the bezel and riser board Table 47. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the Mini PERC on the riser board making sure the screw holes line up. Install the Mini PERC card on the bezel and riser board. Place the PERC cable over the Mini PERC connectors and install.
Page 120 Figure 55. Assembling the Mini PERC card and cable on the bracket Table 48. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) FIX screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the bridge board with the riser board connector. Install the bridge board. Figure 56. Installing the bridge board on the Mini PERC assembly Turn the Mini PERC assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board.
Page 121: M.2 Ssd
Figure 57. Installing the Mini PERC assembly Table 49. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD Removing x8 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Page 122 Installation and Service Manual Figure 58. Removing the PCIe M.2 assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 123 Remove the bridge board from the PCIe M.2 assembly. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 124 Installation and Service Manual Figure 59. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 125 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. Loosen the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card to the M.2 SSD board. The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the card and slide it out. Figure 60. Removing the M.2 SSD board Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the PCIe M.2 card.
Page 126 Installation and Service Manual Figure 61. Removing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 127: Installing X8 Pcie M.2 Card
Next steps Install the PCIe M.2 card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the holes on the PCIe M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover.
Page 128 Installation and Service Manual Figure 62. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 129 Table 50. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place.
Page 130 Installation and Service Manual Figure 64. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 131: Removing X8 Sata M.2 Card
Align the PCIe M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the PCIe M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the PCIe M.2 assembly with provided screws. Figure 65.
Page 132 NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Figure 66.
Page 133 Installation and Service Manual Figure 67. Removing the bridge board from the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 134 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. Loosen the screw securing the SATA M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the board and slide it out. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 135 Installation and Service Manual Figure 68. Removing the M.2 SSD board Installing and removing server components...
Page 136 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the SATA M.2 card. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 137 Installation and Service Manual Figure 69. Removing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 138: Installing X8 Sata M.2 Card
Next steps Install the SATA M.2 card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the holes on the SATA M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover.
Page 139 Installation and Service Manual Figure 70. Installing the support bracket and slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 140 Table 52. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place.
Page 141 Installation and Service Manual Figure 72. Installing the bridge board on the mezzanine card Installing and removing server components...
Page 142 Align the SATA M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the SATA M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the SATA M.2 assembly with provided screws. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 143 Installation and Service Manual Figure 73. Installing the SATA M.2 assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 144: Removing X16 Pcie M.2 Card
Table 53. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Loosen the captive screw securing the PCIe M.2 card.
Page 145 Installation and Service Manual Figure 74. Removing the PCIe M.2 card Installing and removing server components...
Page 146 Remove the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. Rotate the M.2 SSD board out and remove. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 147 Installation and Service Manual Figure 75. Removing the M.2 SSD board Installing and removing server components...
Page 148 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe M.2 card. Remove the PCIe bracket from the PCIe M.2 card. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 149 Installation and Service Manual Figure 76. Removing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 150: Installing X16 Pcie M.2 Card
Next steps Install the PCIe M.2 card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the PCIe bracket with the PCIe M.2 card.
Page 151 Installation and Service Manual Figure 77. Installing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 152 Table 54. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Page 153 Installation and Service Manual Figure 78. Installing the M.2 SSD board Installing and removing server components...
Page 154 Table 55. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2.4~2.7 Align the PCIe M.2 card with the connector on the server board. Press the PCIe M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the PCIe M.2 card. Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Page 155 Installation and Service Manual Figure 79. Installing the PCIe M.2 card Installing and removing server components...
Page 156: Removing X16 Sata M.2 Card
Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Loosen the captive screw securing the SATA M.2 card. Unlock the hook from the SATA M.2 card and remove the SATA M.2 card form the server board.
Page 157 Figure 81. Removing the M.2 SSD board Remove the securing screw from the SATA M.2 card. Remove the PCIe bracket from the SATA M.2 card. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 158: Installing X16 Sata M.2 Card
Figure 82. Removing the PCIe bracket Next steps Install the SATA M.2 card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the PCIe bracket with the SATA M.2 card.
Page 159 Installation and Service Manual Figure 83. Installing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 160 Table 56. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Page 161 Installation and Service Manual Figure 84. Installing the M.2 SSD board Installing and removing server components...
Page 162 Table 57. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2.4~2.7 Align the SATA M.2 card with the connector on the server board. Press the SATA M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the SATA M.2 card. Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Page 163 Installation and Service Manual Figure 85. Installing the SATA M.2 card Installing and removing server components...
Page 164: Pcie Card
Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. PCIe card Removing PCIe card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the securing screws from the PCIe card assembly. Remove the PCIe card assembly from the chassis.
Page 165 Installation and Service Manual Figure 86. Removing the PCIe card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 166 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe card assembly. Remove the PCIe card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Page 167 Installation and Service Manual Figure 87. Removing the PCIe card Installing and removing server components...
Page 168 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. Remove the riser board from the riser bracket. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 169 Installation and Service Manual Figure 88. Removing the riser board Installing and removing server components...
Page 170: Installing Pcie Card
Next steps Install the PCIe card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing PCIe card Prerequisites Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Page 171 Installation and Service Manual Figure 89. Installing the riser board on a bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 172 Table 58. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the PCIe card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. Insert the PCIe card in the connector on the riser board. Secure the PCIe card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Page 173 Installation and Service Manual Figure 90. Installing the PCIe card in a bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 174 Table 59. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the PCIe card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the PCIe card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the PCIe card assembly with the provided screws.
Page 175 Installation and Service Manual Figure 91. Installing the PCIe card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 176: Ocp Card
Table 60. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. OCP card Removing OCP card from slot 1 Prerequisites...
Page 177 Installation and Service Manual Figure 92. Removing the OCP card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 178 Remove the bridge board from the OCP card assembly. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 179 Installation and Service Manual Figure 93. Removing the bridge board from the OCP assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 180 Remove the securing screws from the OCP card. Grasp the rearside of the OCP card and lift it up to clear the connector on the transfer board. Do not remove it completely. Slide the OCP card out to allow the ports on the OCP card to clear the bracket. Remove the OCP card.
Page 181 Installation and Service Manual Figure 94. Removing the OCP card Installing and removing server components...
Page 182: Installing Ocp Card Into Slot 1
Remove the securing standoff screw from the transfer board. Slide the transfer board to release it from the securing pin on the OCP bracket and remove it. Figure 95. Removing the transfer board Next steps Install the OCP card into slot 1. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Page 183 Installation and Service Manual Figure 96. Installing the transfer board Installing and removing server components...
Page 184 Table 61. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Angle the OCP card over the OCP bracket and insert the ports in the slots on the bracket. Align the connectors on the OCP card with the slot on the transfer board and lower the OCP card in place. Gently press it in place to seat it correctly.
Page 185 Installation and Service Manual Figure 97. Installing the OCP card Installing and removing server components...
Page 186 Table 62. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the bridge board with the transfer board connector. Install the bridge board. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 187 Installation and Service Manual Figure 98. Installing the bridge board on the transfer board Installing and removing server components...
Page 188 Turn the OCP card assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the OCP card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the OCP card assembly with provided screws. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 189 Installation and Service Manual Figure 99. Installing the OCP card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 190: Removing Ocp Card From Slot 3
Table 63. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing OCP card from slot 3 Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the mezzanine card.
Page 191: Installing Ocp Card Into Slot 3
Pull the OCP card back to release the I/O ports from the chassis, and lift the OCP card out to remove. Figure 101. Removing the OCP card Next steps Install the OCP card. Install the mezzanine card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing OCP card into slot 3 Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Page 192 Installation and Service Manual Figure 102. Installing the OCP card Installing and removing server components...
Page 193 Align the slot cover with the chassis. Secure the slot cover with the provided screws. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 194 Installation and Service Manual Figure 103. Installing the slot cover Installing and removing server components...
Page 195: 3M Riser Card
Table 64. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Next steps Install the mezzanine card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3M riser card Removing 3M riser card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Page 196 Installation and Service Manual Figure 104. Removing the front 3M riser assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 197 Remove the securing screws from the 3M riser card. Remove the 3M riser card from the riser bracket. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 198 Installation and Service Manual Figure 105. Removing the front 3M riser card Installing and removing server components...
Page 199 Loosen the captive screw securing the rear 3M riser card. Unlock the hook from the rear 3M riser card and remove the rear 3M riser card form the server board. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 200 Installation and Service Manual Figure 106. Removing the front 3M riser card Installing and removing server components...
Page 201 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe bracket. Remove the rear 3M riser card from the PCIe bracket. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 202 Installation and Service Manual Figure 107. Removing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 203: Installing 3M Riser Card
Next steps Install the 3M riser card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing 3M riser card Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Read and understand the cable routing plan in Cable routing overview.
Page 204 Installation and Service Manual Figure 109. Installing the front 3M riser card on a bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 205 Table 65. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the front 3M riser assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the slot 4 connector on the server board. Press the front 3M riser assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the front 3M riser assembly with the provided screws.
Page 206 Installation and Service Manual Figure 110. Installing the front 3M riser assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 207 Table 66. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the PCIe bracket with the rear 3M riser card. Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 208 Installation and Service Manual Figure 111. Installing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 209 Table 67. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the rear 3M riser card with the slot 5 connector on the server board. Press the rear 3M riser card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the rear 3M riser card. Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Page 210 Installation and Service Manual Figure 112. Installing the rear 3M riser card Installing and removing server components...
Page 211: Npio 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 212 Installation and Service Manual Figure 113. Removing the NPIO card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 213 Remove the securing screw from the NPIO card assembly. Remove the NPIO card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Page 214 Installation and Service Manual Figure 114. Removing the NPIO card Installing and removing server components...
Page 215 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. Remove the riser board from the riser bracket. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 216 Installation and Service Manual Figure 115. Removing the riser board Installing and removing server components...
Page 217: Installing Npio Card In The Rear Bay
Next steps Install the NPIO card. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing NPIO card in the rear bay Prerequisites Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
Page 218 Installation and Service Manual Figure 116. Installing the riser board on a bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 219 Table 68. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the NPIO card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. Insert the NPIO card in the connector on the riser board. Secure the NPIO card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Page 220 Installation and Service Manual Figure 117. Installing the NPIO card in a bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 221 Table 69. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the NPIO card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. Press the NPIO card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Secure the NPIO card assembly with the provided screws.
Page 222 Installation and Service Manual Figure 118. Installing the NPIO card assembly Installing and removing server components...
Page 223: Nvme Riser
Table 70. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Connect the cables to the NPIO card assembly. Figure 119. Connecting the cables Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. NVMe riser Removing NVMe riser Prerequisites...
Page 224 Installation and Service Manual Figure 120. Removing the NVMe riser Installing and removing server components...
Page 225 Remove the securing screw from the NVMe riser. Remove the PCIe bracket from the NVMe riser. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 226 Installation and Service Manual Figure 121. Removing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 227: Installing Nvme Riser
Next steps Install the NVMe riser. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NVMe riser Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Align the PCIe bracket with the NVMe riser. Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Page 228 Installation and Service Manual Figure 122. Installing the PCIe bracket Installing and removing server components...
Page 229 Table 71. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 6 ± 0.2 Align the NVMe riser with the connector on the server board. Press the NVMe riser into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the NVMe riser. Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Page 230 Installation and Service Manual Figure 123. Installing the NVMe riser Installing and removing server components...
Page 231: Npdb
Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. NPDB Removing NPDB Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Disconnect all cables from the NPDB. Remove the securing screw from the NPDB.
Page 232 Installation and Service Manual Figure 124. Removing the NPDB Installing and removing server components...
Page 233: Installing Npdb
Next steps Install the NPDB. Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NPDB Prerequisite Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Steps Align the screw holes on the NPDB to the screw posts on the chassis. Lower the NPDB in place.
Page 234 Installation and Service Manual Figure 125. Installing the NPDB Installing and removing server components...
Page 235 Table 72. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 6 ± 0.2 Connect all cables from the server to the NPDB. Figure 126. NPDB overview Next step Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components...
Page 236: 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 237: System Diagnostic Controls
System diagnostic controls Table 73. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system.
Page 238: Jumpers And Connectors
Jumpers and connectors Figure 127. Jumpers and connectors Table 74. Jumpers and connectors description Description Location Description Location Mezzanine slot J_DCS_MEZZ CPU 1 HIF sideband J_HFI1 connector Internal TTL COM port J_BMC_COM2 CPU 2 HIF sideband J_HFI2 connector OCP A + B connector J_OCP_A, J_OCP_B PMBUS connector J_PMBUS...
Page 239 Description Location Description Location NVMe connector J_NMVE_A2 Internal BMC UART J_BMC_UART connector NVMe connector J_NMVE_A1 Intel i350 GbE LAN U_LOM1 controller NVMe connector J_NMVE_B2 Power button NVMe connector J_NMVE_B1 Shared RJ-45 connector RJ45 G5 control connector J_G5_CTRL Mini DP connector DP_PORT Interposer connector J_INTERPOSESR...
Page 240: Troubleshooting Your System
Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting list Table 75. Troubleshooting list Issue description Root cause Troubleshooting step KVM test failure Incompatible brand: ATEN/cs1758 Suggested KVM types: • ATEN/cs1308 • ATEN/cs1732b Installation and Service Manual Troubleshooting your system...
Page 241: Getting Help
Contacting Dell Dell 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 product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

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