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Dell PowerEdge R520 Owner's Manual (141 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 9.29 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System
9
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
9
LCD Panel Features
11
Home Screen
11
Setup Menu
12
View Menu
12
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
13
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
14
NIC Indicator Codes
15
Power Indicator Codes
15
Power Indicator Codes for Non-Redundant Power Supply
17
Other Information You May Need
18
2 Using the System Setup and Boot Manager
19
Choosing the System Boot Mode
19
Entering System Setup
20
Responding to Error Messages
20
Using the System Setup Navigation Keys
20
System Setup Options
21
System Setup Main Screen
21
System BIOS Screen
21
System Information Screen
21
Memory Settings Screen
22
Processor Settings Screen
22
SATA Settings Screen
24
Boot Settings Screen
24
Integrated Devices Screen
24
Serial Communications Screen
25
System Profile Settings Screen
26
System Security Screen
27
Miscellaneous Settings
28
System and Setup Password Features
28
Assigning a System And/Or Setup Password
29
Deleting or Changing an Existing System And/Or Setup Password
29
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
30
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
30
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
30
Using the Boot Manager Navigation Keys
31
Boot Manager Screen
31
UEFI Boot Menu
32
Embedded System Management
32
Idrac Settings Utility
32
Entering the Idrac Settings Utility
32
Changing the Thermal Settings
32
3 Installing System Components
35
Recommended Tools
35
Front Bezel (Optional)
35
Installing the Front Bezel
35
Removing the Front Bezel
36
Opening and Closing the System
36
Opening the System
36
Closing the System
37
Inside the System
37
Cooling Shroud
39
Removing the Cooling Shroud
40
Installing the Cooling Shroud
41
System Memory
41
General Memory Module Guidelines
43
Mode-Specific Guidelines
43
Advanced ECC (Lockstep)
43
Memory Optimized (Independent Channel) Mode
44
Memory Sparing
44
Memory Mirroring
44
Sample Memory Configurations
44
Removing Memory Modules
46
Installing Memory Modules
47
Hard Drives
48
Removing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
49
Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
49
Removing a Dual Slot Hard-Drive Blank
50
Installing a Dual Slot Hard-Drive Blank
51
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
51
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
52
Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive from a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter
53
Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive into a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter
53
Removing a Hard Drive or a Hard-Drive Adapter from a Hard-Drive Carrier
53
Installing a Hard Drive or a Hard-Drive Adapter into a Hard-Drive Carrier
55
Optical Drive (Optional)
56
Removing the Optical Drive
56
Installing the Optical Drive
57
Cooling Fans
57
Removing a Cooling Fan
57
Installing a Cooling Fan
58
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
59
Replacing the Internal USB Key
59
Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Risers
60
Expansion-Card Installation Guidelines
60
Removing an Expansion Card
61
Installing an Expansion Card
63
Removing Expansion-Card Risers
64
Installing Expansion-Card Risers
65
Idrac Ports Card (Optional)
65
Removing the Idrac Ports Card
66
Installing the Idrac Ports Card
67
SD Vflash Card
68
Replacing an SD Vflash Card
68
Internal Dual SD Module
68
Removing the Internal Dual SD Module
69
Installing the Internal Dual SD Module
70
Internal SD Card
70
Removing an Internal SD Card
70
Installing an Internal SD Card
70
Integrated Storage Controller Card
71
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller
71
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller
72
Processors
73
Removing a Processor
73
Installing a Processor
75
Power Supplies
76
Removing an AC Power Supply
77
Installing an AC Power Supply
78
Wiring Instructions for a DC Power Supply
78
Removing a DC Power Supply
81
Installing a DC Power Supply
81
Removing the Power Supply Blank
82
Installing the Power Supply Blank
82
Removing the Power-Distribution and Power-Interposer Boards
83
Installing the Power-Distribution and Power-Interposer Boards
85
Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
86
Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
88
Removing the Redundant Power Supply Unit Divider
88
Installing the Redundant Power Supply Unit Divider
89
System Battery
90
Replacing the System Battery
90
Hard-Drive Backplane
91
Removing the Hard-Drive Backplane
91
Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane
94
Control Panel Assembly
95
Removing the Control-Panel Board
95
Installing the Control-Panel Board
96
Removing the Control Panel
96
Installing the Control Panel
97
System Board
97
Removing the System Board
98
Installing the System Board
99
4 Troubleshooting Your System
101
Safety First-For You and Your System
101
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
101
Troubleshooting External Connections
101
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
101
Troubleshooting a USB Device
101
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
102
Troubleshooting a NIC
102
Troubleshooting a Wet System
103
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
103
Troubleshooting the System Battery
104
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
104
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
105
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
105
Troubleshooting System Memory
105
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
106
Troubleshooting an SD Card
106
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
107
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
108
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
108
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
109
Troubleshooting Processors
110
5 Using System Diagnostics
111
Dell Online Diagnostics
111
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
111
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
111
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
111
System Diagnostic Controls
112
6 Jumpers and Connectors
113
System Board Jumper Settings
113
System Board Connectors
114
Disabling a Forgotten Password
115
7 Technical Specifications
117
8 System Messages
123
LCD Messages
123
Viewing LCD Messages
123
Removing LCD Messages
123
System Error Messages
123
Warning Messages
139
Diagnostic Messages
139
Alert Messages
139
9 Getting Help
141
Contacting Dell
141
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Dell PowerEdge R520 Owner's Manual (135 pages)
Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 9.98 MB
Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
2
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System
9
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
9
LCD Panel Features
11
Home Screen
11
Setup Menu
12
View Menu
12
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
13
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
14
NIC Indicator Codes
15
Power Indicator Codes
15
Power Indicator Codes for Non-Redundant Power Supply
17
Other Information You May Need
18
2 Using the System Setup and Boot Manager
19
Choosing the System Boot Mode
19
Entering System Setup
20
Responding to Error Messages
20
Using the System Setup Navigation Keys
20
System Setup Options
20
System Setup Main Screen
21
System BIOS Screen
21
System Information Screen
21
Memory Settings Screen
22
Processor Settings Screen
22
SATA Settings Screen
23
Boot Settings Screen
24
Integrated Devices Screen
24
Serial Communications Screen
25
System Profile Settings Screen
26
System Security Screen
27
Miscellaneous Settings
28
System and Setup Password Features
28
Assigning a System And/Or Setup Password
28
Deleting or Changing an Existing System And/Or Setup Password
29
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
30
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
30
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
30
Using the Boot Manager Navigation Keys
31
Boot Manager Screen
31
UEFI Boot Menu
32
Embedded System Management
32
Idrac Settings Utility
32
Entering the Idrac Settings Utility
32
3 Installing System Components
33
Recommended Tools
33
Front Bezel (Optional)
33
Installing the Front Bezel
33
Removing the Front Bezel
34
Opening and Closing the System
34
Opening the System
34
Closing the System
35
Inside the System
35
Cooling Shroud
37
Removing the Cooling Shroud
38
Installing the Cooling Shroud
39
System Memory
39
General Memory Module Guidelines
41
Mode-Specific Guidelines
41
Advanced ECC (Lockstep)
41
Memory Optimized (Independent Channel) Mode
42
Memory Sparing
42
Memory Mirroring
42
Sample Memory Configurations
42
Removing Memory Modules
44
Installing Memory Modules
45
Hard Drives
45
Removing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
46
Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
46
Removing a Dual Slot Hard-Drive Blank
47
Installing a Dual Slot Hard-Drive Blank
48
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
48
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
49
Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive from a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter
50
Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive into a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter
50
Removing a Hard Drive or a Hard-Drive Adapter from a Hard-Drive Carrier
50
Installing a Hard Drive or a Hard-Drive Adapter into a Hard-Drive Carrier
52
Optical Drive (Optional)
53
Removing the Optical Drive
53
Installing the Optical Drive
54
Cooling Fans
54
Removing a Cooling Fan
54
Installing a Cooling Fan
55
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
56
Replacing the Internal USB Key
56
Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Risers
57
Expansion-Card Installation Guidelines
57
Removing an Expansion Card
58
Installing an Expansion Card
60
Removing Expansion-Card Risers
61
Installing Expansion-Card Risers
62
Idrac Ports Card (Optional)
62
Removing the Idrac Ports Card
63
Installing the Idrac Ports Card
64
SD Vflash Card
65
Replacing an SD Vflash Card
65
Internal Dual SD Module
65
Removing the Internal Dual SD Module
66
Installing the Internal Dual SD Module
67
Internal SD Card
67
Removing an Internal SD Card
67
Installing an Internal SD Card
67
Integrated Storage Controller Card
68
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller
68
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller
69
Processors
70
Removing a Processor
70
Installing a Processor
72
Power Supplies
73
Removing an AC Power Supply
74
Installing an AC Power Supply
75
Wiring Instructions for a DC Power Supply
75
Removing a DC Power Supply
78
Installing a DC Power Supply
79
Removing the Power Supply Blank
79
Installing the Power Supply Blank
80
Removing the Power-Distribution and Power-Interposer Boards
80
Installing the Power-Distribution and Power-Interposer Boards
83
Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
84
Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
85
Removing the Redundant Power Supply Unit Divider
86
Installing the Redundant Power Supply Unit Divider
87
System Battery
88
Replacing the System Battery
88
Hard-Drive Backplane
89
Removing the Hard-Drive Backplane
89
Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane
92
Control Panel Assembly
93
Removing the Control-Panel Board
93
Installing the Control-Panel Board
94
Removing the Control Panel
94
Installing the Control Panel
95
System Board
95
Removing the System Board
96
Installing the System Board
97
4 Troubleshooting Your System
99
Safety First-For You and Your System
99
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
99
Troubleshooting External Connections
99
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
99
Troubleshooting a USB Device
99
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
100
Troubleshooting a NIC
100
Troubleshooting a Wet System
100
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
101
Troubleshooting the System Battery
102
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
102
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
102
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
103
Troubleshooting System Memory
103
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
104
Troubleshooting an SD Card
104
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
105
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
105
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
106
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
106
Troubleshooting Processors
107
5 Using System Diagnostics
109
Dell Online Diagnostics
109
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
109
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
109
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
109
System Diagnostic Controls
110
6 Jumpers and Connectors
111
System Board Jumper Settings
111
System Board Connectors
112
Disabling a Forgotten Password
113
7 Technical Specifications
115
8 System Messages
119
LCD Messages
119
Viewing LCD Messages
119
Removing LCD Messages
119
System Error Messages
119
Warning Messages
133
Diagnostic Messages
133
Alert Messages
133
9 Getting Help
135
Contacting Dell
135
Dell PowerEdge R520 Technical Manual (51 pages)
two-socket, 2U rack server
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.49 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 System Overview
5
Introduction
5
Key Technologies
6
Table 1. Key Technologies
6
2 System Features
7
Comparison of Poweredge Systems
7
Table 2. Comparing the Poweredge R510 to Poweredge R520
7
Specifications
8
Table 3. Technical Specifications
8
3 Chassis Views and Features
10
Chassis Views
10
Figure 1. Front View Without Bezel
10
Figure 2. Front View with Bezel
10
Figure 3. Back View
11
Figure 4. Internal View
11
Chassis Features
12
Table 4. Chassis Features
12
Table 5. Security Features
13
Figure 5. LCD Control Panel
13
Figure 6. QRL Location
13
4 Processor
15
Processor Features
15
Supported Processors
16
Chipset
16
Table 6. Supported Processors
16
5 Memory
17
Supported Memory
17
Table 7. Memory Technologies Supported
17
Memory Configurations
18
Table 8. Dimms Supported
18
Memory Speed
19
Memory RAS Features
19
Table 9. Memory Speed Capabilities
19
Table 10. Memory RAS Features
20
6 Storage
21
Internal Storage
21
Table 11. Supported Hard Drives
21
External Storage
22
Storage Controllers
22
Table 12. Supported RAID Controllers
22
Optical Drive
23
Tape Drive
23
7 Networking and Pcie
24
Embedded NIC Controller
24
Pcie Expansion
24
Table 13. Pcie Slot Configurations
24
Table 14. Supported Nics and Hbas
25
8 Power, Thermal and Acoustics
26
Power Consumption and Energy Efficiency
26
Table 15. Power Tools and Technologies
26
Power Supply Units
27
Thermal and Acoustics
28
Table 16. Power Supply Efficiency
28
Figure 7. 750W Power Supply Unit
28
Table 17. Acoustical Performance
30
9 Rack Rails and Cable Management
31
Sliding and Static Rail Systems
31
Figure 8. Sliding Rails with Optional CMA
31
Table 18. Supported Rack Types
32
Figure 9. Static Rails
32
Cable Management Arm
33
10 Operating Systems and Virtualization
34
Supported Operating Systems
34
Table 19. Primary Operating System Support
34
Supported Virtualization
35
Table 20. Virtualization Support
35
11 Dell Openmanage Systems Management
36
Systems Management Solutions
36
Figure 10. Dell Systems Management Solutions
36
Openmanage Systems Management
37
Table 21. Idrac7 with Lifecycle Controller Functions and Benefits
37
Idrac7 with Lifecycle Controller
37
Table 22. Feature Comparison for Basic Management, Idrac7 Express and Idrac7 Enterprise
38
Dell Server Management Operations
42
Figure 11. Systems Management Server Lifecycle
42
Table 23. One-To-One and One-To-Many Operations
43
Appendix A. Additional Specifications
44
Chassis Dimensions
44
Chassis Weight
44
Figure 12. System Dimensions
44
Power Supply Specifications
45
Environmental Specifications
45
Table 24. Power Supply Specifications
45
Table 25. Environmental Specifications
45
Video Specifications
46
Rack Rail Specifications
46
Table 26. Supported Video Modes
46
USB Peripherals
47
Table 27. Rail Adjustability Range
47
Appendix B. Standards Compliance
48
Table 28. Industry Standard Documents
48
Appendix C. Additional Resources
49
Table 29. Additional Resources
49
Appendix D. System Board Block Diagram
51
Figure 13. R520 System Board Block Diagram
51
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Desktop
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Dell PowerEdge R520 Technical Manual (50 pages)
2-Socket, 2U rack server
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.08 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
New Technologies
6
Specifications
7
Processor
8
Chipset
16
Memory
17
Supported Memory
18
Memory Configurations
19
Storage
21
External Storage
22
Optical Drive
23
Tape Drive
23
Embedded NIC Controller
24
Pcie Expansion
25
Power Supply Units
26
Sliding and Static Rail Systems
31
Operating Systems and Virtualization
34
Supported Operating Systems
34
Dell Openmanage Systems Management
36
Systems Management Solutions
36
Openmanage Systems Management
37
Idrac7 with Lifecycle Controller
37
Power Supply Specifications
45
Environmental Specifications
45
USB Peripherals
47
Dell PowerEdge R520 Technical Manual (51 pages)
2-Socket, 2U Rack Server
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.08 MB
Dell PowerEdge R520 Manual (11 pages)
Cable Routing Procedures
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Section 1: Cabling a Poweredge R520 System with a CMA
4
Connecting the Cables to the System
4
Figure 1. System with Cables Installed
4
Routing the Power Cables through the Strain Reliefs
5
Installing the CMA
5
Figure 2. Routing Power Cables through the Strain Reliefs on Hot Swap Power Supplies
5
Figure 3. Routing the Power Cable through the Strain Relief on a Fixed Power Supply
5
Figure 4. Attaching the Inner CMA Attachment Bracket
6
Figure 5. Routing the Cables through the CMA
6
Figure 6. Left-Side Mounted CMA Installation (Preferred)
7
Figure 7. Right-Side Mounted CMA Installation (CMA Shown in Service Position)
7
Section 2: Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply on a Poweredge R520 System with a CMA
8
Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply with a Left-Side Mounted CMA
8
Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply with a Right-Side Mounted CMA
8
Figure 8. Disconnecting the CMA Attachment Housings
9
Figure 9. Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply
9
Section 3: Cabling a Poweredge R520 System on Sliding Rails Without a CMA
10
Routing the Cables
10
Removing the Outer CMA Brackets for Shallow Racks
10
Figure 10. Cable Routing on Sliding Rails Without a CMA
10
Figure 11. Removing the Outer CMA Brackets for Shallow Racks
11
Figure 12. Cabling a System Installed in Static Rails
11
Section 4: Cabling a Poweredge R520 System Installed on Static Rails
11
Dell PowerEdge R520 Portfolio Manual (27 pages)
PowerEdge Series
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.9 MB
Dell PowerEdge R520 Getting Started Manual (9 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 3.22 MB
Table of Contents
Getting Started Guide
1
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
2
Installation and Configuration
3
Unpacking a Rack System
3
Optional-Connecting the Keyboard Mouse and Monitor
3
Connecting the Power Cables
4
Securing the Power Cable(S)
4
Turning on the System
5
Installing the Optional Bezel
5
Complete the Operating System Setup
5
Dell Software License Agreement
5
Other Information You May Need
6
Obtaining Technical Assistance
6
NOM Information
6
Technical Specifications
7
Dell PowerEdge R520 Installation Manual (8 pages)
Second Processor Installation–Information Update
Brand:
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