Dell PowerEdge 1955 Manual
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1955 Systems
Hardware Owners Manual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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January 2006
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Contents
1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other Information You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System Status Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Server Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hard-Drive Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back-Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Supply Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fan Module Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
KVM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DRAC/MC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Important I/O Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
I/O Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fibre Channel Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Infiniband Pass-through Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Server Module Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diagnostics Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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2 Using the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Entering the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Responding to Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the System Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CPU Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Integrated Devices Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Serial Communication Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Security Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exit Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System and Setup Password Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Setup Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Disabling a Forgotten Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Acquiring the asset.com Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Entering the BMC Setup Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
BMC Setup Module Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3 Installing System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
System Power Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing a Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installing a Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fan Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing a Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Installing a Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DRAC/MC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing a DRAC/MC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installing a DRAC/MC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Important I/O Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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KVM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing a KVM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing a KVM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch or Avocent Digital
Access KVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch . . . 68
Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Dell
Console Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chassis I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
I/O Module Placements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing an I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Server Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing a Server Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing a Server Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Opening the Server Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Closing the Server Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Removing and Installing Server Module Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Memory Sparing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Memory Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sample Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
I/O Module Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Activating the Integrated NIC TOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Server Module Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Removing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configuring the Boot Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) . . . . . . . . 92
Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chassis Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . 94
Removing the Chassis Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Installing the Chassis Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Server Module Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) . . . . . . 96
Removing the Server Module Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Installing the Server Module Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
System Board (Service-Only Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Installing the System Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4 Troubleshooting Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Safety First—For You and Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Start-Up Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Checking the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Troubleshooting External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Troubleshooting the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Troubleshooting the Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Troubleshooting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message. . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Troubleshooting a Wet System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Troubleshooting a Damaged System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Troubleshooting System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Troubleshooting Fan Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Troubleshooting Server Module Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Inside the Server Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Troubleshooting Server Module Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Troubleshooting Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Troubleshooting Microprocessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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5 Running System Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
System Diagnostics Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
When to Use the System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Running the System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
From the Utility Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
From a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
System Diagnostics Testing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using the Advanced Testing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6 DIP Switch Settings and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
DIP Switch Settings—A General Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Server Module Board DIP Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Server Module Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Disabling a Forgotten Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Technical Support Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
About Your System 9
About Your System
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty
information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
• The
Rack Installation Guide
or
Rack Installation Instructions
included with your rack solution
describes how to install your system into a rack.
• The
Getting Started Guide
provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and
technical specifications.
• The
Configuration Guide
provides information
on initial configuration of the server modules and
other modular components in your system
.
• The
Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User’s Guide
provides detailed
information on using the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).
• The Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User’s Guide provides detailed information
on using the remote management features of the system.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing
your system.
• Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation,
and basic operation of the software.
• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the
operating system software.
• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure
and install these options.
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software,
and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often
supersede information in other documents.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or
documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or
technicians.
10 About Your System
System Overview
Your system can include up to ten server modules (or blades) (see Figure 1-1). Each server module
functions as an individual server encompassing up to two microprocessors, up to two hot-pluggable hard
drives, and up to eight memory modules. To function as a system, a server module is inserted into a
chassis that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell
™
Remote Access
Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a KVM switch module, and at least one I/O module for
network connectivity. The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I/O modules are shared resources of the
server modules in the chassis. In addition, your system may also ship with an optional external USB
diskette drive and an optional external USB CD drive, which you can use to set up and configure the
server modules.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays must be populated at all times with either a server module
or with a blank.
Figure 1-1. Server Modules
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information
about the indicators on the system's front and back panels. It also provides information about other
documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
System Status Features
The chassis has front-panel control features including power and identification buttons and indicators
(see Figure 1-2). Press the power button to turn on the system; press and hold the power button to turn
off the system. Pressing the identification button activates the identification indicator on both the front
and back (on the KVM module) of the system. Table 1-1 shows the status features.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12 About Your System
Server Module Features
Each server module has one power button and one KVM module selection button on the front (see
Figure 1-3). The indicators include a power indicator, network link indicators, and a KVM module
indicator. The server module also has a custom port on the front of the module. Use the custom cable
included with your system to connect this port to two USB devices (for example, USB diskette drive,
USB CD drive, USB mouse) and to video.
NOTE: The USB devices can only be connected by using the custom cable supplied with the system.
Identification
indicator
Off Chassis is not being identified. This is the default.
Amber, slow
blinking
Chassis is being identified. Either the front or back
identification button has been pressed. This indicator can
be turned off by pressing the identification button.
Amber, fast
blinking
System error. Will stop blinking when the error is resolved.
Table 1-1. System Status Features (continued)
Indicator Type Icon Indicator Indicator Code
About Your System 13
Figure 1-3. Server Module Indicators
1 server module power indicator 2 server module power button 3 KVM selection indicator
4 KVM selection button 5 daughter card status indicator 6 Ethernet network indicator
7 custom port (with custom
cable - USB [2] and video)
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
14 About Your System
Table 1-2 provides information about the status indicators.
Table 1-2. Server Module Features and Indicators
Indicator Icon Activity Indicator Indicator Code
Server module
power indicator
Off Power is not available to the server module, the server
module is not turned on, or the server module is installed
incorrectly. For detailed information on installing a server
module, see "Server Modules" on page 73.
Green The module is turned on.
Green blinking fast The module power is on and there is a fault with the server
module.
Green blinking slowly The module power is on and the server module is being
remotely identified via the DRAC/MC.
Amber The module power is off, but the system power is on.
Amber blinking slowly The module power is off and the server module is being
remotely identified via the DRAC/MC.
Amber blinking fast The module power is off and there is a fault with the server
module.
Server module
power button
N/A None Turns server module power off and on.
• If you turn off the module using the power button and
the module is running an ACPI-compliant operating
system, the module can perform an orderly shutdown
before the power is turned off.
• If the module is not running an ACPI-compliant
operating system, power is turned off immediately after
the power button is pressed.
• Press and hold the button to turn off the server module
immediately.
The button is enabled in the System Setup program. When
disabled, you can only use the button to turn on the server
module.
About Your System 15
KVM selection
indicator
Off The server module is not selected by the KVM.
Green The server module is selected for the KVM.
Amber blinking The server module is not selected by the KVM and a power
fault exists.
Green/amber blinking The server module is selected for the KVM and a power fault
exists.
KVM selection
button
N/A None Selects the server module for use with the KVM located on
the back of the system. See "Avocent Analog KVM Switch
Module" on page 22 for information on selecting a server
module by using the keyboard.
Daughter card
status indicator
(Infiniband card
installed)
I/O Off Daughter card is not installed.
Green Infiniband daughter card is installed, but no traffic is
detected.
Green blinking Infiniband daughter card is present and data transfers are
occurring.
Daughter card
status indicator
(Fibre channel
daughter card
installed)
I/O Off Daughter card is not installed.
Green A link exists.
Green blinking Fibre channel daughter-card data transfers are occurring.
Daughter card
status indicator
(Gb Ethernet
daughter card
installed)
I/O Off Daughter card is not installed.
Green A link exists.
Green blinking Gb Ethernet daughter-card data transfers are occurring.
Daughter card
status indicator
(TOE NIC
daughter card
installed)
I/O Off Daughter card is not installed.
Green A link exists.
Green blinking TOE NIC daughter card is installed and data transfers are
occurring.
Table 1-2. Server Module Features and Indicators (continued)
Indicator Icon Activity Indicator Indicator Code
16 About Your System
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives
Each server module has a USB port on the front of the server module which allows you to connect a
custom cable for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. The USB drives are used to configure the server
module.
NOTICE: The system supports only Dell-branded USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 drives. The drive must be horizontal and level
to operate properly.
NOTE: If the drive must be designated as the boot drive, connect the USB drive, restart the system, then enter the
System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence (see "Using the System Setup Program" on
page 43). The USB device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before
you run the System Setup program.
Hard-Drive Features
Each server module supports one or two hot-pluggable SAS hard drives, or one or two hot-pluggable
SATA hard drives. See Figure 1-4 and Table 1-3 for information on the hard-drive indicators. Different
patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system.
NOTICE: Each server module must have a hard drive or a hard-drive blank installed in each hard-drive bay.
NOTICE: You cannot install a SAS drive and a SATA drive within a given server module (blade). However, you can
install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the same server enclosure.
Network indicators Off Indicates that the server module does not have a link to the
Ethernet switch or pass-through module.
Green on Indicates that the server module has a valid link to the
network switch module.
Green blinking Indicates network activity between the server module and
the network switch module.
NOTE: External network activity is not reported by this
indicator.
NOTE: This network indicator may also blink green due to
systems management activity if you use the integrated NIC to
remotely access your system’s Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC). See "Baseboard Management Controller
Configuration" on page 54.
USB/video
connector
None Use the custom cable to connect external USB devices and
video to the server module.
Table 1-2. Server Module Features and Indicators (continued)
Indicator Icon Activity Indicator Indicator Code
About Your System 17
Figure 1-4. Hard-Drive Features and Indicators
NOTE: The hard-drive status indicator is only functional for RAID hard drive configurations.
For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active.
1 drive activity indicator 2 drive status indicator
Table 1-3. Hard-Drive Status Indicator Patterns (RAID Configurations Only)
Status Indicator State Indicator Code
Off
• Drive is ready for removal.
• Drive bay is empty.
• Power is off to the server module.
Green Drive is online.
Green, blinking slowly Drive is rebuilding.
Green, blinking quickly Drive is being identified.
Amber Drive has failed or has an error. See "Troubleshooting Hard
Drives" on page 113.
Amber blinking slowly,
green blinking slowly, then off
The drive has reported a predictive failure event, and should
be replaced.
2
1
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Back-Panel Features
The back of the chassis supports four I/O module bays, the DRAC/MC, fan modules, and power supply
modules. Figure 1-5 shows a sample configuration and the numbering for the bays. Table 1-4 provides
information about the back-panel features.
Figure 1-5. Back-Panel Features
1 I/O bay 2 2 fan modules (2) 3 PowerConnect 5316M
Ethernet switch module
4 I/O bay 1 5 Fibre Channel pass-through
module
6 I/O bay 3
7 KVM module 8 DRAC/MC module 9 power supply modules (4)
10 blanks (2) 11 I/O bay 4 12 blanks (2)
9
23
6
10
7
8
4
1
5
12
11
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Power Supply Indicator
Each hot-pluggable power supply has indicators that provide information about power status, fault, and
the presence of AC power (see Figure 1-6). Table 1-5 lists the power supply indicator codes.
NOTE: Only 2100-W power supply modules are supported on your system. The 2100-W power supply modules
require 180–240 V input from a PDU capable of providing AC current up to 29.2 A at 180 V input. If the power supply
modules are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the system will not power up.
Table 1-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Component Indicator Description
Power supply modules Provide information about power status (see "Power Supply Indicator Codes" on
page 20).
Fan modules Provide information about status of the system fans (see "Fan Module Indicators"
on page 21).
KVM module Provides information about the KVM module (see "KVM Modules" on page 22).
DRAC/MC module Provides information about system status, system management status, and port
status (see "DRAC/MC Module" on page 26).
PowerConnect™ 5316M
Ethernet switch module
Provides information about the 10/100/1000 BASE-T network status (see
"PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module" on page 29).
Fibre Channel pass-through
module
Provides information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "Fibre
Channel Pass-Through Module" on page 31).
Fibre Channel switch module Provides information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "Fibre
Channel Switch Module" on page 32).
Infiniband pass-through
module
Provides information about the Infiniband network status (see "Infiniband Pass-
through Module" on page 32).
Gb pass-through module Provides information about the network status (see "Gb Ethernet Pass-through
Module" on page 33).
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Figure 1-6. Power Supply Indicators
1 fault indicator 2 AC power present indicator 3 DC power indicator
Table 1-5. Power Supply Indicator Codes
Indicator Icon Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
DC power indicator Green The power supply is operational.
Fault indicator Amber The power supply is in a fault condition. The fault
condition can result from either a failed power supply
or a failed fan within the power supply. See "Power
Supply Modules" on page 58.
AC power present
indicator
Green AC power is present at the power supply and the system
is connected to an AC power source.
2
1
3
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Fan Module Indicators
Each hot-pluggable fan module contains two redundant fans (see Figure 1-7). Table 1-6 lists the fan
indicator codes.
Figure 1-7. Fan Module Indicators
1 fan 1 fault indicator 2 fan 1 present indicator 3 fan 2 present indicator
4 fan 2 fault indicator
Table 1-6. Fan Module Indicator Codes
Indicator Activity Indicator Indicator Code
Fan 1 present indicator Off Fan 1 is not installed.
Green Fan 1 is installed.
Fan 1 fault indicator Off Fan 1 is operating normally.
Amber Fan 1 has failed. See "Fan Modules" on page 59.
Fan 2 present indicator Off Fan 2 is not installed.
Green Fan 2 is installed.
1
4
2
3
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KVM Modules
Your system includes one of the KVM modules described in this section:
• Avocent Analog KVM switch module (standard)
• Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module (optional)
NOTE: Earlier versions of KVM modules are not supported on your system.
Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
The Avocent Analog KVM switch module provides a custom connection for a keyboard, video (monitor),
and mouse to monitor a server module. (You must use the custom cable provided with your system to
connect the KVM to the external devices.)
NOTE: Your system has two custom cables—one that connects to the front of the server module to connect two
USB devices and video, and a second cable that connects to the KVM to provide two PS/2 connections and a video
connection. The cables are not interchangeable. It is recommended that you keep these custom cables available.
The switch module also provides an Analog Console Interface (ACI) port, which allows you to connect a
server module via Cat5 cabling to an external device such as the Dell 2161DS Digital console switch or
Dell 180AS/2160AS analog console switches, without the need for a Server Interface Pod (SIP.)
NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 cabling, it is not an Ethernet network interface
port. It is only used for connection to external KVM switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports.
NOTE: The ACI port can only be used to connect to ARI ports on Dell console switches. To connect to other types or
brands of switches, including Avocent switches, you must connect to the switch’s PS2 and video ports using the
proprietary dongle provided with that switch.
Fan 2 fault indicator Off Fan 2 is operating normally.
Amber Fan 2 has failed. See "Fan Modules" on page 59.
Table 1-6. Fan Module Indicator Codes (continued)
Indicator Activity Indicator Indicator Code
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Figure 1-8 shows the external features on the Avocent Analog KVM switch module.
Figure 1-8. Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
The Avocent Analog KVM switch module also includes an identification indicator (see Figure 1-8).
Table 1-7 describes the indicators and features on this switch module.
1 ACI port 2 custom connector for custom
cable (PS/2 [2] and video)
3 identification indicator
4 power indicator
Table 1-7. Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module Indicators and Features
Feature Activity Indicator Indicator Code
Identification
indicator
Off Chassis is not being identified.
Amber blinking Chassis is being identified.
Power indicator Off KVM switch does not have power.
Green KVM switch has power.
Custom
connector
None Allows two PS/2 and one video device to be connected to the
system.
ACI port None Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console
switch with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as a
digital or analog console switch.
2
3
4
1
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Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module
The optional Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module allows you to configure and manage the server
modules through a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. You select server modules using the On-Screen
Configuration and Reporting (OSCAR) graphical user interface (GUI).
The Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module includes the following features:
• Analog KVM switching
This switch can be used as an Analog switch, allowing local KVM switching through direct connection
of a keyboard, monitor and mouse; or tiered into external analog KVM switches. This switch uses the
same OSCAR interface as the Avocent Analog KVM switch to switch between server modules.
The Digital Access KVM switch provides a custom connector which brings out PS2/video ports. These
ports can be directly connected to a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, or tiered into an external analog
KVM switch with KVM ports. If you are connecting the Digital Access KVM switch to an external
KVM switch using Cat5 connectors/ACI ports, that switch’s dongle (PS2/video to Cat5) is required.
NOTE: The Avocent Digital Access KVM module differs from the Avocent Analog KVM module in that the
Digital Access KVM switch module does not have an ACI port; it has an Ethernet network interface.
• Remote control of Virtual Media and virtual KVM
After connecting to your network using the switch’s Ethernet connection, use the system’s DRAC/MC
GUI to select Media and/or console and which server module to connect to.
NOTE: You must connect the switch’s Ethernet port into the same network as the DRAC/MC port.
You can then use the switch’s Virtual Media and virtual KVM features:
– Virtual Media – Using this feature, you can remotely map local drives on a management
workstation to the server module, or boot a server module to a remote diskette, optical drive, or
USB key. For example, you can remotely perform operating system installation, operating system
recovery, BIOS updates, and other functions.
– Virtual KVM – You can remotely control the server modules from any location, using the digital
KVM and an OS-independent graphical console.
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Figure 1-9 shows the external features of the Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module.
Figure 1-9. Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module
1 RJ-45 connector (Ethernet
interface)
2 custom connector (for custom
KVM cable - PS/2 [2] and
video)
1
2
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DRAC/MC Module
The DRAC/MC provides serial and Ethernet management ports, a status indicator when redundant
DRAC/MCs are installed (when available), and status indicators for the DRAC/MC and for the link to
the system's onboard network interface controller (see Figure 1-10). See the documentation for the
DRAC/MC module for specific information on serial port redirection of server modules and switches.
Table 1-8 provides information about the status indicators.
Figure 1-10. DRAC/MC Module Features
1 link indicator 2 activity indicator 3 primary/secondary indicator
4 fault indicator 5 network interface controller 6 serial connector
5
4
3
2
1
6
Table 1-8. DRAC/MC Module Indicators
Indicator Type Icon Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
Network interface
controller link
indicator
Off LAN is not linked.
Green LAN is linked.
Network interface
controller activity
indicator
Off LAN is not active.
Amber blinking Indicates that the system DRAC/MC and the LAN are
communicating.
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Important I/O Configuration Considerations
Insure that you read the DRAC/MC module’s readme.txt file. It contains updated information, including
system indicator behavior in certain conditions.
CAUTION: Data loss can result if you perform certain actions on a system in which the I/O bays have not been
configured correctly. Specifically, bay 2 should have an I/O module installed only if a module of the same fabric
type is present in bay 1, and bay 4 should have an I/O module installed only if a module of the same fabric type is
present in bay 3. Except in these cases (or in a case where you temporarily need to swap a failed I/O module in
bay 1 or 3), bays 2 and 4 should be unoccupied.
Unless your system is configured according to these guidelines, do not perform any of the following actions:
•
Upgrade DRAC/MC firmware
•
Issue a software reset command for a DRAC/MC, such as racadm racreset
•
Reseat a DRAC/MC module
•
Cause a DRAC/MC failover event, such as removing the network cable from the primary DRAC/MC, or rebooting
a switch that the DRAC/MC cable is connected to
Performing any of these actions will power off and stop traffic on the bay 2 or bay 4 I/O module, resulting in data loss.
When initiated, the DRAC/MC firmware algorithm must find a module in bay 1 before bay 2 and a
module in bay 3 before bay 4. Otherwise, the module in bay 2 or bay 4 will be powered off if you perform
a firmware upgrade procedure on the DRAC/MC, cause a DRAC/MC failover, or reset the DRAC/MC.
See the current Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for
more information about configuring your DRAC/MC system.
Primary/secondary
indicator
Off The DRAC/MC is a backup for the master DRAC/MC.
NOTE: For information on availability of dual (redundant)
configurations for the DRAC/MC, see www.dell.com.
Green The DRAC/MC is active for system management.
Green blinking The DRAC/MC is in special or manufacturing mode.
Fault indicator Off The DRAC/MC is operating normally.
Amber In a single (nonredundant) configuration, this DRAC/MC failed.
See "DRAC/MC Module" on page 61.
Amber blinking In a dual (redundant) configuration (when available), this
DRAC/MC failed. See "DRAC/MC Module" on page 61.
Serial connector None Used for a serial connection with a null modem cable.
Table 1-8. DRAC/MC Module Indicators (continued)
Indicator Type Icon Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
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DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
The minimum DRAC/MC firmware requirement for your system is version 1.3 or later. If you are adding
a second DRAC/MC module with version 1.0 to support redundancy, you must upgrade the module’s
firmware to version 1.1, then upgrade the firmware to version 1.3 (or later).
NOTE: A DRAC/MC module’s firmware version is displayed on its web-based GUI or by typing the command
getsysinfo or racadm getsysinfo.
See the latest Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for more
information about firmware updates and installing redundant DRAC/MC modules. This guide also
provides complete instructions on how to set up and operate that version of the module.
I/O Connectivity
The system offers several options for connectivity through a combination of embedded Ethernet
controllers, optional I/O daughter cards on the server module, and chassis I/O modules in the rear of the
chassis. An I/O module's green system/diagnostic indicator is off when the module is properly operating
or is off and blinks when the module is not properly operating.
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules
The following guidelines must be used when populating I/O modules. See Figure 1-5 for I/O bay
locations.
• Insert a connectivity module into I/O bay 1 before installing a connectivity module into I/O bay 2.
Ensure that the connectivity modules installed in I/O bays 1 and 2 are of the same fabric type.
• Insert a connectivity module into I/O bay 3 before installing a connectivity module into I/O bay 4.
Ensure that the connectivity modules installed in I/O bays 3 and 4 are of the same fabric type.
• I/O bay 3 connects to port 1 on the daughter card (optional) installed in the server module.
– This bay must be populated if there is a daughter card installed in the server module.
– The type of I/O module installed in this bay must match the type of daughter card installed in the
server module. For example, a Fibre Channel I/O module requires that a Fibre Channel daughter
card be installed in the server module.
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Figure 1-11. PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module Indicators and Features
1 speed/link activity indicator 2 duplex mode indicator 3 system/diagnostic indicator
Table 1-10. PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module Indicators
Indicator Type Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
Speed/link activity
indicator (bicolor)
Off Not connected.
Green The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Green blinking Network data is being sent or received at 1 Gb.
Amber The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Amber blinking Network data is being sent or received at 10 Mb or 100 Mb.
Duplex mode
indicator
Green The port is operating at full duplex mode.
Off The port is operating at half duplex mode.
System/diagnostic
indicator
Green blinking Module is being powered down by the DRAC/MC controller
due to an I/O module mismatch. See "Guidelines for Installing
Connectivity Modules" on page 28.
Off Module is operating normally.
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3
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Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
The Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between the Fibre Channel
daughter card in the server module and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel
switch or a storage array. (see Figure 1-12). The Fibre Channel pass-through modules are hot-pluggable.
The Fibre Channel pass-through module in I/O bay 3 connects to port 1 on the optional Fibre Channel
daughter card installed in a server module. The Fibre Channel pass-through module in I/O bay 4
connects to port 2 on the optional Fibre Channel daughter card installed in a server module. To provide
redundancy, both I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4 must have Fibre Channel pass-through modules installed.
Table 1-11 lists the functionality of the Fibre Channel pass-through module indicators. For additional
information on installing this module, see "Chassis I/O Module" on page 70.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel pass-through module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical
transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only the SFPs provided with this module.
Figure 1-12. Fibre Channel Pass-through Module Indicators and Features
1 SFP Fibre Channel connector 2 green indicator 3 amber indicator
3
2
1
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Fibre Channel Switch Module
You can install one or two hot-pluggable Fibre Channel switch modules in I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4,
beginning with I/O bay 3. You must also install a Fibre Channel HBA daughter card in the server module.
The Fibre Channel switch module includes four external autosensing Fibre Channel ports numbered 10
through 13, 10 internal ports, and one Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. All the external ports operate
at 1 Gb/sec, 2 Gb/sec, or 4 Gb/sec.
See the documentation for your particular Fibre Channel switch module for the functionality and
location of the switch module indicators. For general information on installing this module, see "Chassis
I/O Module" on page 70.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical
transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with this module.
Infiniband Pass-through Module
The Infiniband pass-through module provides a bypass connection between an optional Infiniband Host
Channel Adapter (HCA) daughter card in the server module and 4x Infiniband Transceivers for direct
connection to an Infiniband switch. The Infiniband pass-through modules are hot-pluggable. To provide
redundancy, both I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4 must have Infiniband pass-through modules installed. In this
configuration, the module in I/O bay 3 connects to port 1 on the Infiniband HCA daughter card; the
Infiniband pass-through module in I/O bay 4 connects to port 2 on the Infiniband HCA daughter card.
NOTE: The Infiniband pass-through module uses small form factor 4x Infiniband connectors. To ensure proper
functionality, use only cables provided with the module.
NOTE: If you require service, technical support, or parts replacement for your Topspin Infiniband product, contact
Topspin Support Services directly at 1-800-499-1473 or through www.topspin.com.
Table 1-11. Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Indicators
Indicator Type Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
Fibre Channel
indicator
(green/amber)
Off Power is off to the system.
Green/amber System has power.
Green/off Fibre Channel connection is online.
Off/amber The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Off/flashing (twice
per second)
Connection has lost synchronization.
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Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module
The Gb Ethernet pass-through module has 10 RJ45 ports. When installed in I/O 1 bay or I/O 2 bay, the
Gb Ethernet pass-through module provides a connection between the server module and an external Gb
Ethernet device. When installed in the I/O 3 bay or I/O 4 bay, the Gb Ethernet pass-through module
provides a connection between the optional internal Gb Ethernet daughter card in the server module,
providing a direct connection into an external Gb Ethernet device (see Figure 1-13). The Gb Ethernet
pass-through modules are hot-pluggable. The Gb Ethernet pass-through module in I/O bay 3 connects to
the optional Gb Ethernet daughter card installed in a server module. The Gb Ethernet pass-through
module in I/O bay 4 connects to port 2 on the optional Gb Ethernet daughter card installed in a server
module. Table 1-12 lists the functionality of the Gb Ethernet pass-through module indicators. For
additional information on installing this module, see "Chassis I/O Module" on page 70.
NOTE: Only connect the Gb Ethernet module to 1000-Mb external switch ports. Do not use this module with 10-Mb
or 100-Mb external switch ports.
Figure 1-13. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators and Features
NOTE: Connectors on the Gb pass-through module correspond directly to the server module number. For example,
server module 5 is connected to port 5 on the Gb pass-through module.
1 activity indicator 2 link indicator 3 status indicator
4 link indicator 5 activity indicator
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Server Module Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-13
lists the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. 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.
NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-13, check the documentation for the application
that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the
message and recommended action.
Table 1-12. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators
Indicator Type Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
Link
indicator/activity
indicator
Green/amber
blinking
The Gb Ethernet connector is linked to the server module
and there is network activity
Green/off The Gb Ethernet connector is linked to the server module
and there is no network activity.
Off/amber blinking The Gb Ethernet connector is not linked to the server
module and there is network activity.
Off/off The Gb Ethernet connector is not linked to the server
module and there is no network activity.
Status indicator Green Module is operating correctly.
Green blinking Module is being powered down by the DRAC/MC controller
due to an I/O module mismatch. See "Guidelines for
Installing Connectivity Modules" on page 28.
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Table 1-13. Server Module Messages
Message Causes Corrective Actions
Alert: DIMM_
n
and DIMM_
n
must be populated with a
matched set of DIMMs if
more than 1 DIMM is
present. The following
memory DIMMs have been
disabled:
Ensure that the memory modules are
installed in matched pairs. See "General
Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 78.
Alert! Redundant memory
disabled!. Memory
configuration does not
support redundant memory
The installed memory configuration
does not support redundant memory.
Install a memory configuration that
supports redundant memory. See
"General Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 78.
Disable the Redundant Memory option
in the System Setup program. See
"Using the System Setup Program" on
page 43.
Alert! Unsupported memory,
incomplete sets, or
unmatched sets. The
following memory DIMMs
have been disabled:
The installed memory configuration is
invalid.
Add, move, or remove memory modules
to achieve a configuration supported by
the system. See "General Memory
Module Installation Guidelines" on
page 78.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper
is installed on system
board.
NVRAM_CLR switch is set to "on." Set the NVRAM_CLR switch to "off."
See Figure 6-2 for the jumper location.
CPUs with different cache
sizes detected.
Mismatched processors are installed. Install a correct version of the
microprocessor so that both
microprocessors have the same cache
size. See "Processors" on page 84.
Decreasing available
memory
Faulty or improperly installed memory
modules.
Ensure that all memory modules are
properly installed. See "Troubleshooting
Server Module Memory" on page 112.
DIMMs should be installed
in pairs. Pairs must be
matched in size, speed,
and technology.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs
installed; faulty or improperly
installed memory modules. The
system will operate in a degraded
mode with reduced ECC protection.
Only memory installed in channel 0
will be accessible.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size and that
they are properly installed. See "General
Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 78. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting Server
Module Memory" on page 112.
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DIMMs must be populated in
sequential order beginning
with slot 1. The following
DIMM is electrically
isolated: DIMM
x
.
The specified DIMM is inaccessible to
the system due to its location.
DIMMs must be populated in
sequential order, beginning with
slot 1.
Populate two, four, or eight DIMMs
sequentially beginning with slot 1.
DIMM pairs must be matched
in size, speed, and
technology. The following
DIMM pair is mismatched:
DIMM
x
and DIMM
y.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs
installed; faulty or improperly seated
memory modules.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size, and that
they are properly installed. See "General
Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 78. See
"Troubleshooting Server Module
Memory" on page 112.
Diskette drive
n
seek
failure
Incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program.
Run the System Setup program to
correct the settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program" on page 43.
Faulty or improperly connected
diskette or optical drive to the custom
cable.
Replace the diskette. Ensure that the
diskette drive and optical drive cables are
properly connected. See
"Troubleshooting USB Devices" on
page 105.
Diskette read failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette. Replace the diskette.
Diskette subsystem reset
failed
Faulty diskette drive or optical drive
controller.
Ensure that the diskette drive and
optical drive cables are properly
connected to the custom cable. See
"Troubleshooting USB Devices" on
page 105. If the problem persists, see
"Getting Help" on page 127.
Drive not ready Diskette missing or improperly
inserted in diskette drive.
Reinsert or replace the diskette.
Error: Incorrect memory
configuration. DIMMs must
be installed in pairs of
matched memory size,
speed, and technology.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs
installed; faulty or improperly seated
memory modules.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size, and that
they are properly installed. See "General
Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 78. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting Server
Module Memory" on page 112.
Table 1-13. Server Module Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
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Error: Memory failure
detected. Memory size
reduced. Replace the
faulty DIMM as soon as
possible.
Faulty or improperly seated memory
modules.
See "Troubleshooting Server Module
Memory" on page 112.
Error: Remote Access
Controller initialization
failure.
Faulty or improperly installed
DRAC/MC module.
Reinstall the DRAC/MC module. See
"DRAC/MC Module" on page 26.
If the problem persists, replace the
DRAC/MC module.
FBD training error: The
following branch has been
disabled: Branch
x
.
The specified branch (channel pair)
contains DIMMs that are
incompatible with each other.
Ensure that only Dell qualified memory
is used. Dell recommends purchasing
memory upgrade kits directly from
http://www.dell.com or your Dell sales
agent to ensure compatibility.
Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller (faulty
server module board).
See "Getting Help" on page 127.
General failure Operating system corrupted or
improperly installed.
Reinstall the operating system.
Keyboard controller
failure
Faulty keyboard controller (faulty
server module board).
See "Getting Help" on page 127.
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard failure
Keyboard stuck key failure
Loose or improperly connected
keyboard cable; faulty keyboard to the
custom cable; faulty keyboard
controller.
Ensure that the keyboard is properly
connected. If the problem persists,
replace the keyboard.
If the message still appears, the keyboard
controller is faulty. See "Getting Help"
on page 127.
Manufacturing mode
detected
System is incorrectly configured. Set the NVRAM_CLR switch to "on"
and reboot the server module. See
Figure 6-2 for switch location.
Table 1-13. Server Module Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
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Memory address line
failure at
address
, read
value
expecting
value
Memory double word logic
failure at
address
, read
value
expecting
value
Memory odd/even logic
failure at
start address
to
end address
Memory write/read failure
at
address
, read
value
expecting
value
Faulty or improperly installed memory
modules, or faulty server module
board.
Ensure that all memory modules are
properly installed. See "Troubleshooting
Server Module Memory" on page 112. If
the problem persists, see "Getting Help"
on page 127.
Memory mirroring enabled Memory mirroring enabled Information only.
Memory tests terminated by
keystroke
The spacebar was pressed during
POST to terminate the memory test.
Information only.
No boot device available Faulty or missing diskette drive,
optical drive, or hard drive.
Check the Integrated Devices
configuration settings in the System
Setup program and ensure that the
controller for the boot device is enabled.
See "Using the System Setup Program"
on page 43. Ensure that the controller
for the boot device is enabled.
If the problem persists, replace the drive.
See "Hard Drives" on page 89.
No boot sector on
hard-disk drive
An operating system is not on the
hard drive.
Check the hard-drive configuration
settings in the System Setup program.
See "Using the System Setup Program"
on page 43.
No timer tick interrupt Faulty server module board. See "Getting Help" on page 127.
Not a boot diskette Not a bootable diskette. Use a bootable diskette.
PCI BIOS failed to install Faulty or improperly installed. Reseat the daughter card. See "I/O
Module Daughter Card" on page 82. If
the problem persists, see "Getting Help"
on page 127.
Table 1-13. Server Module Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
About Your System 39
Plug & Play Configuration
Error
Error encountered in initializing PCI
device; faulty server module board.
Set the NVRAM_CLR switch to "on"
and reboot the server module. See
Figure 6-2 for switch location.
Check for a BIOS update. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help" on page 127.
Read fault Faulty diskette, diskette drive, optical
drive, or hard drive.
Replace the diskette. Ensure that the
custom cable is properly connected. See
"Troubleshooting USB Devices" on
page 105 or "Troubleshooting Hard
Drives" on page 113. for the appropriate
drive(s) installed in your system.
Remote Configuration
update attempt failed
Server module could not implement
Remote Configuration request.
Retry Remote Configuration.
Sector not found
Seek error
Seek operation failed
Faulty diskette or hard drive. Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting Hard
Drives" on page 113 for the appropriate
drive installed in your system.
Shutdown failure Shutdown test failure. Ensure that all memory modules are
properly installed. See "Troubleshooting
Server Module Memory" on page 112. If
the problem persists, see "Getting Help"
on page 127.
Spare bank enabled Memory sparing enabled. Information only.
The amount of system
memory has changed.
Faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting Server Module
Memory" on page 112. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help" on page 127.
Information only, if you have changed
the memory configuration.
Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery; faulty server module
board.
See "Troubleshooting Server Module
Memory" on page 112. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help" on page 127.
Time-of-day not set -
please run SETUP program
Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty
server module board battery.
Check the Time and Date settings. See
"Using the System Setup Program" on
page 43. If the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting the Server Module
Battery" on page 115.
Timer chip counter 2
failed
Faulty server module board. See "Getting Help" on page 127.
Table 1-13. Server Module Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
About Your System 41
Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include
information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For
more information, see the systems management software documentation.
46 Using the System Setup Program
Boot Sequence Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices
during system startup. Available options can include the USB diskette
drive, USB CD drive, hard drives, and USB flash drive.
NOTE: A USB device will be displayed in the boot order screen only if it is
attached to the system before the system enters BIOS.
Hard-Disk Drive
Sequence
Determines the order in which the system searches the hard drives during
system startup. The selections depend on the hard drives installed in your
system.
USB Flash Drive
Emulation Type
(Auto default)
Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows
the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash
drive to act as a removable diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an
emulation type.
Integrated Devices See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 48.
PCI IRQ Assignment Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated
devices on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that require an
IRQ.
Serial Communication See "Serial Communication Screen" on page 49.
System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password
features. See "Using the System Password" on page 51 and "Using the
Setup Password" on page 53 for more information.
Keyboard NumLock
(On default)
Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode
activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key
keyboards).
Report Keyboard Errors
(Report default)
Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select
Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not
Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard
controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the
keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued)
Option Description
Using the System Setup Program 47
Memory Information Screen
Table 2-3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Memory
Information screen.
CPU Information Screen
Table 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU
Information screen.
Table 2-3. Memory Information Screen
Option Description
System Memory Size Displays the amount of main memory. (If memory mirroring or
spare memory is enabled, this value will be less than the amount of
physical memory installed in the server module.) This field does
not have user-selectable settings.
System Memory Type Displays the type of system memory. This field does not have user-
selectable settings.
System Memory Speed Displays the system memory clock frequency. This field does not
have user-selectable settings.
Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory. This field does not have
user-selectable settings.
System Memory Testing
(Enabled default)
Determines if memory is being tested during POST. Setting this
value to Enabled will affect the duration of system POST.
Redundant Memory If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable memory
mirroring or spare memory. Options are Mirror Mode, Spare Mode,
and Disabled. See "Memory" on page 77.
Table 2-4. CPU Information Screen
Option Description
64-bit Displays the processor register width.
Core Speed Displays the core speed of the processors.
Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors.
Logical Processor
(Enabled default)
Displays when the processors support HyperThreading. Enabled
permits all logical processors to be used by the operating system.
Only the first logical processor of each processor installed in the
system is used by the operating system if Disabled is selected.
Virtualization Technology
(Enabled default)
Enables or disables features associated with the processor’s
Virtualization Technology.
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Integrated Devices Screen
Table 2-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Integrated
Devices screen.
Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch
(Enabled default)
Enables or disables optimal use of sequential memory access.
Enabled optimizes the system for applications that require
sequential memory access. Disabled is used for applications with
random memory access.
Hardware Prefetcher
(Enabled default)
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher.
Demand-Based Power
Management
(Disabled default)
Enables the operating system to regulate processor power usage
based on load.
Processor X ID Displays the family and model number of each processor. A
submenu displays the core speed, the amount of cache memory,
and the number of cores of the processor(s)
Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options
Option Description
Embedded SAS Controller
(Enabled default)
Enables the integrated SAS controller.
User Accessible USB Ports
(All Ports On default)
Enables or disables the system's USB ports. Options are All Ports
On or All Ports Off. Disabling the USB ports makes system
resources available for other devices.
Embedded Gb NIC1
(Enabled without PXE
default)
Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Changes take
effect after the system reboots.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address for NIC1. This field does not have user-
selectable settings.
TOE Capability Displays status of the TCP/IP off-load engine (TOE) feature of
NIC1. See "Activating the Integrated NIC TOE" on page 84.
NOTE: To use the TOE feature in a NIC team, a dual-port TOE
hardware key is required.
Embedded Gb NIC2
(Enabled with PXE
default)
Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Changes take
effect after the system reboots.
Table 2-4. CPU Information Screen (continued)
Option Description
Using the System Setup Program 49
Serial Communication Screen
Table 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Serial
Communication screen.
System Security Screen
Table 2-7 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security
screen.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address for NIC2. This field does not have user-
selectable settings.
TOE Capability Displays status of the TCP/IP off-load engine (TOE) feature of
NIC2. See "Activating the Integrated NIC TOE" on page 84.
NOTE: To use the TOE feature in a NIC team, a dual-port TOE
hardware key is required.
Table 2-6. Serial Communication Screen Options
Option Description
Serial Communication
(Off default)
Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off.
Failsafe Baud Rate
(115200 default)
Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection when
the baud rate cannot be negotiated automatically with the remote
terminal. This rate should not be adjusted.
Remote Terminal Type
(VT 100/VT 220 default)
Select either VT 100/VT 220 or .ANSI
Redirection After Boot
(Enabled default)
Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after your system
boots to the operating system.
Table 2-7. System Security Screen Options
Option Description
System Password Displays the current status of your system’s password security
feature and allows you to assign and verify a new password.
NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 51 for instructions
on assigning a password and using or changing an existing server
module password.
Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued)
Option Description
Using the System Setup Program 51
System and Setup Password Features
NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires
more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.
NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended
without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the
password by changing a jumper setting.
Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a
concern, operate your system only with system password protection.
To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an
Existing System Password" on page 53). If you forget your password, you cannot operate your system or
change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password
jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. See "Disabling a Forgotten
Password" on page 126.
Using the System Password
After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system.
When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the system prompts you for the system password
after the system starts.
Assigning a System Password
Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password
option.
When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If
the setting shown for the Password Status Unlockedis , you can change the system password. If the
Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system password
feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter
a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled
(default) position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password
Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:
1
Verify that the
Password Status
option is set to
Unlocked
.
2
Highlight the
System Password
option and press <Enter>.
3
Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
52 Using the System Setup Program
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. To
erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field,
or press <Esc> at any time prior to completing step 5.
4
Press <Enter>.
5
To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
The setting shown for the
System Password
changes to
Enabled
. Exit the System Setup program and
begin using your system.
6
Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 53), the system accepts
your setup password as an alternate system password.
When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security
enabled or to disable the password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2
Press <Enter>.
3
Type your password and press <Enter>.
To disable the password security:
1
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2
Press <Ctrl><Enter>.
When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your
system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, type your password and press <Enter> at the prompt.
After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system operates as usual.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter
your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful
attempt, the system displays an error message showing the number of unsuccessful attempts and that
the system has halted and will shut down. This message can alert you to an unauthorized person
attempting to use your system.
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the
correct password is entered.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password
options to further protect your system from unauthorized changes.
Using the System Setup Program 53
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
1
When prompted, press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password.
If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator.
2
Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2> during POST.
3
Select the
System Security
screen field to verify that the
Password Status
option is set to
Unlocked
.
4
When prompted, type the system password.
5
Confirm that
Not Enabled
is displayed for the
System Password
option.
If
Not Enabled
is displayed for the
System Password
option, the system password has been deleted. If
Enabled
is displayed for the
System Password
option, press the <Alt><b> key combination to restart
the system, and then repeat steps 2 through 5.
Using the Setup Password
Assigning a Setup Password
You can assign (or change) a setup password only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled.
To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup Password option and press the <+> or <–> key. The
system prompts you to enter and verify the password.
NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the
setup password can be used as an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in
place of the setup password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. To erase
a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you enter
the System Setup program, the system prompts you for the setup password.
A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not
required).
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify
most of the System Setup options. When you start the System Setup program, the program prompts you
to enter a password.
54 Using the System Setup Program
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the
System Setup screens—with the following exception: If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not
locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password (however, you cannot
disable or change an existing system password).
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the
system password from unauthorized changes.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
1
Enter the System Setup program and select the
System Security
option.
2
Highlight the
Setup Password
option, press <Enter> to access the setup password window, and press
<Enter> twice to clear the existing setup password.
The setting changes to
Not Enabled
.
3
If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on
page 53.
Disabling a Forgotten Password
See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 126.
Acquiring the asset.com Utility
The asset.com utility is not located in the Service Mode section of the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant
CD. To acquire this utility, use the Server Assistant CD to create a bootable diskette; the utility is then
automatically created on that diskette. The asset.com utility will be available in the Service Mode section
in future releases of the Server Assistant CD.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems
remotely. BMC provides the following features:
• Uses the system’s integrated NIC
• Fault logging and SNMP alerting
• Access to system event log and sensor status
• Control of system functions including power on and off
• Support is independent of the system’s power or operating state
• Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles
NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to
integrated NIC1.
56 Using the System Setup Program
Installing System Options 57
Installing System Options
The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install system components and server
module components, including:
• Power supply modules
• Fan Modules
• Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC) module
• KVM modules
• Network switch modules
• Server modules
• Server module components
– Memory modules
– Daughter cards
– TOE NIC
– Processors
– Server module battery
– Hard drives
• Back-panel module cage assembly (service-only procedure)
• Chassis control panel assembly (service-only procedure)
• Server module control panel assembly (service-only procedure)
• System board (service-only procedure)
58 Installing System Options
Power Supply Modules
Your system contains up to four hot-pluggable power supply modules that are accessible from the system
chassis back panel.
NOTE: Only 2100-W power supply modules are supported on your system. The 2100-W power supply modules
require 180–240 V input from a PDU ca the power supply pable of providing AC current up to 29.2 A at 180 V input. If
modules are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the system will not power up.
NOTE: In addition to supplying power to the system, the power supply modules also have internal fans that provide
thermal cooling for the server modules. A power supply module must be replaced if an internal fan failure occurs.
System Power Guidelines
The Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC) module controls the power
distribution to the chassis and the server modules. The DRAC/MC is programmed to allocate the
theoretical maximum power of a chassis with all back-panel modules installed and the theoretical
maximum power of a fully-loaded server module for power management and protection purposes. Actual
power usage depends on a system’s particular configuration; for example, the number of modules
installed in the chassis back panel; the number of processors, memory modules, and hard drives installed
in a server module; and the number of server modules installed in the chassis.
The number of installed power supply modules determine if your system is redundant. Your system has
one of the following configurations:
• Two 2100-W power supply modules, which do not provide redundancy if one power supply module
fails
• Four 2100-W power supply modules, which provide redundancy if one power supply module fails
NOTE: Depending on a non-redundant system’s particular configuration, it is possible for some of the server
modules to continue to operate even though a power supply module fails. If this occurs, and the server module that
you want to operate is off, then power down the operating server modules until the desired server module
powers up.
In addition, if you install a new server module and it does not power up, ensure that your system meets the normal
operating-power configurations listed above. Only those configurations support a fully-loaded system.
NOTE: The wattage of a power supply module is listed on its regulatory label.
Removing a Power Supply Module
NOTICE: The power supply modules are hot-pluggable. Remove and replace only one power supply module at a
time in a system that is turned on.
1
Disconnect the power cord from the power supply module.
2
Press down on the power supply module release tab. See Figure 3-1.
3
Rotate the power supply module handle down to eject the power supply module.
4
Slide the power supply module out of the chassis.
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Removing a Fan
NOTICE: After a fan module is removed from the system, replace it immediately to ensure proper cooling.
1
Identify the failed system fan using the back-panel fan module indicators. See Figure 1-7.
Fan 1 is the fan closest to the chassis midplane; Fan 2 is the fan closest to the fan-module handle.
2
Remove the fan module:
a
Press down on the fan-module release tab. See Figure 3-2.
b
Rotate the fan-module handle down to eject the fan module.
c
Slide the fan module out of the chassis.
Figure 3-2. Removing and Installing a Fan Module
3
Remove the failed fan:
a
Pull up the fan-release tab. See Figure 3-3.
b
Lift up the fan lever.
c
Pull out the fan from the fan module.
1 handle 2 release tab 3 fan module
3
12
Installing System Options 63
•
Reseat a DRAC/MC module
•
Cause a DRAC/MC failover event, such as removing the network cable from the primary DRAC/MC
Performing any of these actions will power off and stop traffic on the bay 2 or bay 4 I/O module, resulting in data loss.
When initiated, the DRAC/MC firmware algorithm must find a module in bay 1 before bay 2 and a
module in bay 3 before bay 4. Otherwise, the module in bay 2 or bay 4 will be powered off if you perform
a firmware upgrade procedure on the DRAC/MC, cause a DRAC/MC failover, or reset the DRAC/MC.
See the current Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for
more information about configuring your DRAC/MC system.
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
The minimum DRAC/MC firmware requirement for your system is version 1.3 or later. If you are adding
a second DRAC/MC module with version 1.0 to support redundancy, you must upgrade the module’s
firmware to version 1.1, then upgrade the firmware to version 1.3 (or later).
NOTE: A DRAC/MC module’s firmware version is displayed on its web-based GUI or by typing the command
getsysinfo or racadm getsysinfo.
See the latest Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for more
information about firmware updates and installing redundant DRAC/MC modules. This guide also
provides complete instructions on how to set up and operate that version of the module.
KVM Module
Your system includes one hot-pluggable KVM module. One of two types of KVM modules may be
installed: an Avocent Analog KVM switch module, or an Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module.
Both modules enable you to connect a PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse and a video monitor to the
system, using a custom cable provided with the system. See "KVM Modules" in "Indicators, Codes, and
Messages" for more information about the features of these modules. See your system Configuration
Guide for instructions on how to select a server module from the keyboard connected to the KVM
module.
Removing a KVM Module
1
Disconnect any cables attached to the KVM module.
2
Loosen the Phillips screw that secures the release lever to the module. See Figure 3-5.
3
Pull out the release lever and slide the KVM module out of the chassis.
Installing a KVM Module
1
Ensure that the KVM module release lever is fully extended. See Figure 3-5.
2
Slide the module into the chassis until it is fully seated.
3
Close the release lever until it snaps securely into place.
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4
Secure the release lever to the module with the Phillips screw.
5
Reconnect the custom cable to the KVM module and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to
the custom cable.
Figure 3-5. Removing and Installing a KVM Module
Figure 3-6 shows the basic cabling configuration for a KVM module. For information on configuring the
KVM module, see the Configuration Guide provided with your system.
1 release lever 2 securing screw 3 KVM module
1
3
2
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Before connecting the KVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must set the KVM switch to display
in slot order, and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds:
1
Press <Print Screen> to launch the KVM Switch OSCAR.
2
Click
Setup > Menu
. The
Menu
dialog box appears.
3
Select
Slot
to display servers numerically by slot number.
4
Enter a screen delay time of at least 1 second.
5
Click
OK
.
Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server without launching
OSCAR.
NOTE: Soft switching allows you to switch servers using a hot key sequence. You can soft switch to a server by
pressing <Print Screen> and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have a Delay Time
set and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR will not display.
To configure the analog switch:
1
Press <Print Screen> to open the OSCAR
Main
dialog box.
2
Click
Setup > Devices
>
Device Modif
y.
3
Select the 10-port option to match the number of slots in your system. If the 10-port option is not
available, select the 16-port option.
4
Click
OK
to exit OSCAR.
5
Press <Print Screen> to verify that the settings have taken effect. The slot number of the server
module to which the KVM switch is now attached should be expanded to display each of the slot
locations of the server modules in the system. For instance, if the KVM switch is attached to slot 1, it
would now be displayed as 01-01 to 01-10.
To connect the Avocent KVM switch to a supported analog switch:
1
Connect the keyboard, video, and mouse cable to the analog switch.
2
Connect the other end of this cable to the custom cable.
3
Connect the custom KVM cable to the KVM port of the KVM switch (see Figure 3-7.)
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Figure 3-7. Avocent Analog or Digital KVM Switch Tiered from an Analog KVM Switch
4
Connect both the analog switch and the system to an appropriate power source.
5
Power up the system.
6
Power up the analog switch.
NOTE: If the analog switch is powered up before the system, it may result in only one server module displaying in
the analog switch OSCAR, instead of 10.
NOTE: In addition, to the steps outlined above, some analog switches may require you to perform additional steps
to ensure that the KVM switch server modules appear in the analog switch OSCAR. See the analog switch
documentation for additional information.
1 analog switch 2 keyboard, video, and mouse
interconnecting cable
3 custom KVM cable
4 KVM switch 5 system
12
5
4
3
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Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch
To tier a Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console
switch:
1
Connect one end of a CAT5 cable to an ARI port on the console switch (see Figure 3-9).
2
Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to a Server Interface Pod (SIP).
3
Connect the local KVM cable to the local KVM port of the KVM switch and then to the SIP.
4
Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in OSCAR.
Figure 3-9. Tiering a Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch from a Dell Console Switch
Once connected, the Dell console switch will automatically configure the slots in the KVM menu.
NOTE: Once the local system is set up, you must also resynchronize the server list from the Remote Console
Switch software in order to see the list of server modules. See "Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote
Client Workstation."
1 Dell console switch 2 ARI port 3 server interface pod (SIP)
4 custom KVM cable 5 digital KVM switch 6 system
12
3
6
5
4
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Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation
Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in OSCAR. You now need to
resynchronize the servers on any remote workstation to ensure that the server modules are now available
to any remote users that are connected to the console switch through the Remote Console Switch
software.
NOTE: This procedure only resynchronizes one remote client workstation. With multiple client workstations, save
the resynchronized local database and load it into the other client workstations to ensure consistency.
To resynchronize the server listing:
1
Click
Resync
in the
Server
category of the Management Panel (MP).
The Resync Wizard launches.
2
Click
Next
.
A warning message displays indicating that the database will be updated to match the current
configuration of the console switch. Your current local database names will be overridden with the
switch names. To include unpowered SIPs in the resynchronization, click to enable the
Include Offline
SIPs
check box.
3
Click
Next
.
A
Polling Remote Console Switch
message box appears with a progress bar indicating that the switch
information is being retrieved.
4
If no changes were detected in the appliance, a completion dialog box appears with this information.
If server changes were detected, then the
Detected Changes
dialog box will be displayed. Click
Next
to
update the database.
5
If a cascade switch was detected, the
Enter Cascade Switch Information
dialog box appears. Select the
type of switch connected to the appliance from the drop-down list. If the type you are looking for is not
available, you can add it by clicking
Add
.
6
Click
Next
. The completion dialog box appears.
7
Click
Finish
to exit.
8
Start up the analog switch and the system.
Chassis I/O Module
A variety of I/O modules, such as Fibre Channel pass-through, Fiber Channel switch, Ethernet pass-
through, Infiniband pass-through, and PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch modules are available for
your system. Some I/O modules also require a supporting daughter card that must be installed inside
each server module that communicates with that particular I/O module. The system can accommodate
up to four hot-pluggable I/O modules.
You do not have to turn off the system to replace an I/O module of the same type; however, your network
connectivity does not return until the replacement module is installed and initialized.
Installing System Options 71
I/O Module Placements
The back panel has four bays for I/O modules and are labeled IO/1, IO/2, IO/3, and IO/4 (see Figure 1-5).
PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch modules or Ethernet pass-through modules must be installed in
either bay IO/1 or IO/2. All other types of matching I/O modules can be installed in IO/3 and IO/4. See "
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules" in "Indicators, Messages, and Codes" for guidelines on
installing I/O modules.
Bays IO/1 and IO/3 are primary bays and bays IO/2 and IO/4 are secondary bays. The secondary bays
provide redundancy or additional connectivity, if desired. If only one type of I/O module is installed, it
must be installed in the primary bay.
Removing an I/O Module
1
Disconnect any cables attached to the I/O module.
2
Press in the bottom of the release tab and pull out the release lever. See Figure 3-10.
3
Pull out the release lever and slide the I/O module out of the chassis.
4
If you are removing the I/O module permanently:
a
If the I/O module uses a supporting daughter card, uninstall the card from inside the server
module(s). See "Removing a Daughter Card" on page 83.
NOTICE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty I/O module slot to maintain Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also help keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in
proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
b
Install a metal filler bracket over the empty slot opening.
72 Installing System Options
Figure 3-10. Removing and Installing an I/O Module
Installing an I/O Module
1
Unpack the I/O module and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the module.
2
Install the I/O module.
NOTE: Bays IO/1 and IO/2 accept only PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch modules or Gb Ethernet pass-
through modules. If only one module is used, it must be installed in bay IO/1. Bay IO/2 is for a second
PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module or Gb Ethernet pass-through module for redundancy.
a
Ensure that the I/O module release lever is fully extended. See Figure 3-10.
b
Slide the module into the chassis until it is fully seated.
c
Close the release lever until it snaps securely into place.
3
If a daughter card(s) was included with the new I/O module, install the daughter card(s). See
"I/O
Module Daughter Card" on page 82
.
NOTE: The daughter card enables a server module to communicate with the corresponding connector
number on its appropriate I/O module. For example, server module number 5 must have a Fibre-Channel
daughter card installed to communicate with the Fibre Channel pass-through module connector number 5
(primary and secondary bays).
1 I/O module 2 release lever
2
1
Installing System Options 73
4
Reconnect any cables that must be attached to the module.
See the documentation that accompanied the I/O module for information about its cable connections.
Server Modules
Your system can include up to 10 hot-pluggable server modules. Each server module can contain up to
two processors, two hard drives, six memory modules, and one daughter card.
Removing a Server Module
1
Ensure that the server module's power is off.
When a server module is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is amber. See Figure 1-3.
2
Press in the release latch on the inside of the upper handle. See Figure 3-11.
3
Pull out both the upper and the lower handles to eject the server module from the chassis.
4
Slide the server module out of the chassis.
NOTICE: If you are permanently removing the server module, install a server module blank. Operating the system
for extended periods of time without a server module blank installed can cause the system to overheat.
Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing a Server Module
1 chassis 2 upper handle 3 server module
4 lower handle 5 release latch inside of upper
handle
2
3
4
5
1
88 Installing System Options
Server Module Battery
The system battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery.
Removing and Installing the Server Module Battery
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. See your Product Information Guide for additional information.
1
Remove the server module. See "Removing a Server Module" on page 73.
2
Open the server module. See "Opening the Server Module" on page 75.
3
If a daughter card is installed on the server module board, remove the daughter card. See "Removing a
Daughter Card" on page 83.
4
Remove the system battery by lifting it straight up from its connector. See Figure 3-20.
See Figure 6-3 to locate the system battery on the server module board.
5
Install the new system battery with the side labeled "+" facing toward the inside of the server module.
See Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20. Replacing the System Battery
1 "+" side of battery 2 battery connector
1
2
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