Dell PowerEdge 2970 Rackmount Server Manuals

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Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual (188 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Servers: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 9.78 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System

11
- Other Information You May Need
  11
- Accessing System Features During Startup
  12
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  13
  - Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
    15
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  17
  - Connecting External Devices
    17
- Power Indicator Codes
  18
- NIC Indicator Codes
  19
- LCD Status Messages
  20
  - Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
    27
  - Removing LCD Status Messages
    28
- System Messages
  28
- Warning Messages
  35
- Diagnostics Messages
  35
- Alert Messages
  36
2 Using the System Setup Program

37
- Entering the System Setup Program
  37
  - Responding to Error Messages
    37
  - Using the System Setup Program
    38
- System Setup Options
  38
  - Main Screen
    38
  - Memory Information Screen
    41
  - CPU Information Screen
    41
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    42
  - Serial Communication Screen
    43
  - System Security Screen
    44
  - Exit Screen
    45
- System and Setup Password Features
  45
  - Using the System Password
    46
  - Using the Setup Password
    48
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  49
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  49
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    49
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    49
3 Installing System Components

51
- Recommended Tools
  51
- Inside the System
  52
- Front Bezel
  53
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    54
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    55
- Opening and Closing the System
  55
  - Opening the System
    55
  - Closing the System
    56
- Hard Drives
  56
- Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier
  59
  - Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard-Drive Carrier
    59
  - Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier
    59
- Power Supplies
  60
- System Fans
  63
  - Removing a System Fan
    63
  - Replacing a Cooling Fan
    64
- SAS Controller Daughter Card
  65
  - Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card
    65
  - Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card
    68
- RAID Battery
  69
  - Installing a RAID Battery
    69
  - Removing a RAID Battery
    70
- Configuring the Boot Device
  70
- Internal USB Memory Key Connector
  70
  - Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    70
- Expansion Cards
  72
- Cooling Shroud
  74
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    74
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    75
- Fan Bracket
  76
  - Removing the Fan Bracket
    76
  - Replacing the Fan Bracket
    77
- Expansion-Card Cage
  77
  - Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
    77
  - Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
    79
- RAC Card
  79
  - Removing the RAC Card
    79
  - Installing a RAC Card
    81
- Optical Drive
  81
- Diskette Drive
  84
- Tape Drive
  87
  - Removing and Installing an Internal Tape Drive
    87
  - Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket
    89
- System Memory
  91
- Integrated NIC TOE
  96
- Processors
  96
  - Removing a Processor
    96
  - Installing a Processor
    98
- System Battery
  100
  - Replacing the System Battery
    100
- Expansion-Card Riser Boards
  102
- Sideplane Board
  105
  - Removing the Sideplane Board
    105
  - Installing the Sideplane Board
    107
- SAS/SATA Backplane Board
  107
  - Removing the SAS/SATA Backplane Board
    107
  - Installing the SAS/SATA Backplane Board
    108
- Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
  109
  - Removing the Control Panel Assembly
    109
  - Installing the Control Panel Assembly
    110
- System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
  111
  - Removing the System Board
    111
  - Installing the System Board
    112
4 Troubleshooting Your System

115
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  115
- Start-Up Routine
  115
- Checking the Equipment
  116
- Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions
  118
  - Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    119
  - Troubleshooting a USB Device
    119
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  120
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  120
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  121
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  122
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
  122
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
  123
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    124
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  124
- Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
  126
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  127
- Troubleshooting a Tape Drive
  128
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  129
- Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card
  130
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  132
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
  133
5 Running the System Diagnostics

135
- Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
  135
- System Diagnostics Features
  135
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  135
- Running the System Diagnostics
  136
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  136
- Using the Custom Test Options
  136
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    136
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    137
  - Viewing Information and Results
    137
6 Jumpers and Connectors

139
- System Board Jumpers
  139
- System Board Connectors
  141
- SAS/SATA Backplane Board Connectors
  143
- Sideplane Board Connectors
  144
- Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and Pcie Buses
  144
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  145
7 Getting Help

147
- Technical Assistance
  147
  - Online Services
    147
  - Autotech Service
    148
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    148
  - Technical Support Service
    148
- Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
  149
- Problems with Your Order
  149
- Product Information
  149
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  149
- Before You Call
  150
- Contacting Dell
  152
Glossary

175
Index

183

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