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Dell PowerEdge XK946 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge XK946 Hardware Owner's Manual (190 pages)

Dell Rack Server Hardware Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 4.91 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
  - Connecting External Devices
    18
- Back Panel Features and Indicators
  19
  - Connecting External Devices
    20
- Power Indicator Codes
  20
- NIC Indications
  22
- LCD Status Messages
  22
  - Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
    33
  - Removing LCD Status Messages
    33
- System Messages
  34
- Warning Messages
  39
- Diagnostics Messages
  39
- Alert Messages
  39
2 Using the System Setup Program

41
- Entering the System Setup Program
  41
  - Responding to Error Messages
    41
  - Using the System Setup Program
    42
- System Setup Options
  43
  - Main Screen
    43
  - Memory Information Screen
    45
  - CPU Information Screen
    45
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    46
  - PCI IRQ Screen
    47
  - Serial Communication Screen
    47
  - Embedded Server Management Screen
    48
  - System Security Screen
    48
  - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Screen
    49
  - Exit Screen
    49
- System and Setup Password Features
  49
  - Using the System Password
    50
  - Using the Setup Password
    53
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  54
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  54
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    55
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    55
3 Installing System Components

57
- Recommended Tools
  58
- Inside the System
  58
- Removing and Installing the Top Cover
  59
  - Removing the Top Cover
    60
  - Installing the Top Cover
    60
- Hard Drives
  62
  - Before You Begin
    62
  - Removing a Drive Blank
    62
  - Installing a Drive Blank
    63
  - Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
    64
  - Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
    65
- Replacing a Hard Drive Carrier
  66
- Power Supplies
  68
  - Removing a Power Supply
    68
  - Installing a Power Supply
    69
- System Fans
  70
- Cooling Shroud
  76
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    76
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    77
- SAS Controller Card
  78
- RAID Battery
  84
  - Installing a RAID Battery
    84
- Removing a RAID Battery
  85
- Configuring the Boot Device
  86
- PCI Express Add-In Cards
  86
  - Installing a PCI Express Card
    86
  - Removing a PCI Express Card
    88
- Optical Drive
  88
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    88
  - Installing the Optical Drive
    89
- Replacing an Optical Drive Mounting Tray
  90
  - Removing an Optical Drive from an Optical Drive Mounting Tray
    90
  - Installing an Optical Drive into an Optical Drive Mounting Tray
    92
- System Memory
  92
  - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    92
  - Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
    93
  - Memory Sparing Support
    93
  - Memory Mirroring Support
    94
  - Removing a Memory Riser
    96
  - Installing a Memory Riser
    98
  - Memory Population Rules
    98
  - Removing the Memory Riser Cover
    99
  - Installing Memory Modules
    99
  - Removing Memory Modules
    101
- Processors
  101
  - Removing a Processor Heat Sink
    101
  - Installing a Processor Heat Sink
    104
  - Removing a Processor
    104
  - Installing a Processor
    105
  - System Battery
    108
    
    Replacing the System Battery
    108
  - Activating the NIC TOE
    110
  - I/O Riser
    110
    
    Removing the I/O Riser
    110
    
    Installing the I/O Riser
    111
  - Installing a DRAC
    112
  - SAS Backplane (Service-Only Procedure)
    114
    
    Removing the SAS Backplane (3.5" Hard Drives)
    114
    
    Installing the SAS Backplane (3.5-Inch Hard Drives)
    116
    
    Removing the SAS Backplane (2.5-Inch Hard Drives)
    116
    
    Installing the SAS Backplane (2.5" Hard Drives)
    119
  - Power Interposer Board (Service-Only Procedure)
    119
    
    Removing the Power Interposer Board
    119
    
    Installing the Power Interposer Board
    121
  - System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
    122
    
    Removing the System Board
    122
    
    Installing the System Board
    124
4 Troubleshooting Your System

127
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  127
- Start-Up Routine
  127
- Checking the Equipment
  128
- Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions
  131
  - Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    132
  - Troubleshooting a USB Device
    132
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  133
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  134
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  135
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  136
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
  137
- Troubleshooting System Cooling
  138
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    138
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  139
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  141
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  142
- Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Card
  144
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  145
- Troubleshooting Processors
  147
5 Running the System Diagnostics

149
- Using Poweredge Diagnostics
  149
- System Diagnostics Features
  149
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  150
- Executing System Diagnostics
  150
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  150
- Using the Custom Test Options
  151
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    151
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    151
  - Viewing Information and Results
    152
6 Jumpers and Connectors

153
- System Board Jumpers and Connectors
  153
- System Board Connectors
  154
- SAS Backplane Connectors
  156
- Power Interposer Connectors
  160
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  162
7 Getting Help

165
- Obtaining Assistance
  165
  - Online Services
    166
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    167
  - Support Service
    167
- Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
  167
- Problems with Your Order
  167
- Product Information
  167
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  167
- Before You Call
  168
- Contacting Dell
  170
  - Raid Battery
    187
  - Troubleshooting
    188

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