Table of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Installation and Service Manual
- Contents
- About this document
- PowerEdge T350 system overview
- Initial system setup and configuration
- Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation
- Installing and removing system components
- Safety instructions
- Before working inside your system
- After working inside your system
- Recommended tools
- Optional front bezel
- System feet
- System cover
- Air shroud
- Intrusion switch module
- Drives
- Removing a drive blank
- Installing a drive blank
- Removing a drive carrier
- Installing the drive carrier
- Removing the drive from the drive carrier
- Installing the drive into the drive carrier
- Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
- Installing a 3.5-inch adapter into a 3.5-inch drive carrier
- Removing a 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter
- Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter
- Optional optical drive
- Drive backplane
- Cooling fans
- Cable routing
- System memory
- Processor and heat sink module
- Expansion cards
- Optional BOSS S2 module
- Optional IDSDM module
- MicroSD card
- Optional internal USB card
- Optional internal USB memory key
- Power supply unit
- Power interposer board
- System battery
- System board
- Trusted Platform Module
- Control panel
- Upgrade Kits
- Jumpers and connectors
- System diagnostics and indicator codes
- Getting help
- Documentation resources
DELL T350 User Manual
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T350
Installation and Service Manual
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Regulatory Type: E78S001
October 2021
Rev. A00
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Chapter 1: About this document.................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: PowerEdge T350 system overview............................................................................... 8
Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Rear view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Inside the system .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag............................................................................................... 17
System information label.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration........................................................................ 21
Setting up the system.......................................................................................................................................................21
iDRAC configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................................................................................................................21
Options to log in to iDRAC........................................................................................................................................ 22
Resources to install operating system......................................................................................................................... 23
Options to download firmware ................................................................................................................................23
Options to download and install OS drivers .........................................................................................................23
Downloading drivers and firmware..........................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4: Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation......................... 25
Minimum configuration to POST ..................................................................................................................................25
Configuration validation...................................................................................................................................................25
Error messages............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Chapter 5: Installing and removing system components.............................................................. 27
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Before working inside your system............................................................................................................................... 28
After working inside your system.................................................................................................................................. 28
Recommended tools......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Optional front bezel.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing the front bezel..........................................................................................................................................28
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................ 29
System feet........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Removing the system feet........................................................................................................................................ 30
Installing the system feet........................................................................................................................................... 31
System cover......................................................................................................................................................................32
Removing the system cover..................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing the system cover....................................................................................................................................... 33
Air shroud............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Removing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................35
Installing the air shroud..............................................................................................................................................35
Intrusion switch module...................................................................................................................................................36
Removing the intrusion switch module.................................................................................................................. 36
Installing the intrusion switch module.....................................................................................................................37
Contents
Contents 3
Drives................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Removing a drive blank.............................................................................................................................................. 38
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................ 38
Removing a drive carrier............................................................................................................................................39
Installing the drive carrier..........................................................................................................................................40
Removing the drive from the drive carrier.............................................................................................................41
Installing the drive into the drive carrier................................................................................................................42
Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier................................................................... 43
Installing a 3.5-inch adapter into a 3.5-inch drive carrier..................................................................................44
Removing a 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter............................................................................ 45
Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter................................................................................ 46
Optional optical drive........................................................................................................................................................47
Removing the optical drive blank.............................................................................................................................47
Installing the optical drive blank...............................................................................................................................48
Removing the optical drive....................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing the optical drive......................................................................................................................................... 50
Drive backplane.................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Drive backplane............................................................................................................................................................ 51
Removing the drive backplane ................................................................................................................................ 53
Installing the drive backplane................................................................................................................................... 53
Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Removing the cooling fan..........................................................................................................................................54
Installing the cooling fan............................................................................................................................................55
Cable routing...................................................................................................................................................................... 56
System memory.................................................................................................................................................................59
System memory guidelines........................................................................................................................................59
General memory module installation guidelines....................................................................................................60
Removing a memory module.....................................................................................................................................60
Installing a memory module........................................................................................................................................61
Processor and heat sink module....................................................................................................................................63
Removing the heat sink............................................................................................................................................. 63
Removing the processor............................................................................................................................................64
Installing the processor..............................................................................................................................................64
Installing the heat sink............................................................................................................................................... 65
Expansion cards................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Expansion card installation guidelines.....................................................................................................................67
Removing an expansion card.................................................................................................................................... 68
Installing an expansion card...................................................................................................................................... 70
Optional BOSS S2 module................................................................................................................................................71
Removing the BOSS S2 module blank.....................................................................................................................71
Installing the BOSS S2 module blank...................................................................................................................... 72
Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank............................................................................................................73
Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank..............................................................................................................74
Removing the BOSS S2 module...............................................................................................................................75
Installing the BOSS S2 module.................................................................................................................................78
Optional IDSDM module................................................................................................................................................... 81
Removing the IDSDM module................................................................................................................................... 81
Installing the IDSDM module.....................................................................................................................................82
MicroSD card......................................................................................................................................................................83
Removing the MicroSD card.....................................................................................................................................83
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Installing the MicroSD card....................................................................................................................................... 84
Optional internal USB card............................................................................................................................................. 85
Removing the internal USB card............................................................................................................................. 85
Installing the internal USB card................................................................................................................................86
Optional internal USB memory key............................................................................................................................... 87
Removing the internal USB memory key............................................................................................................... 87
Installing the internal USB memory key ................................................................................................................ 87
Power supply unit..............................................................................................................................................................88
Hot spare feature........................................................................................................................................................ 88
Removing a power supply unit blank...................................................................................................................... 88
Installing a power supply unit blank........................................................................................................................ 89
Removing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................. 89
Installing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................... 90
Removing a cabled PSU............................................................................................................................................. 91
Installing the cabled PSU...........................................................................................................................................93
Power interposer board................................................................................................................................................... 94
Removing the power interposer board...................................................................................................................94
Installing the power interposer board.....................................................................................................................95
System battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 96
Replacing the system battery.................................................................................................................................. 96
System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 98
Installing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 100
Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................................................104
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module............................................................................................................. 104
Initializing TPM for users......................................................................................................................................... 105
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users............................................................................................................................105
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users...........................................................................................................................105
Control panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Removing the control panel assembly.................................................................................................................. 105
Installing the control panel assembly.................................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 6: Upgrade Kits............................................................................................................. 112
BOSS S2 module kit.........................................................................................................................................................112
IDSDM kit........................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Internal USB card kit........................................................................................................................................................116
Chapter 7: Jumpers and connectors............................................................................................117
System board connectors...............................................................................................................................................117
System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................................................118
Disabling a forgotten password.................................................................................................................................... 119
Chapter 8: System diagnostics and indicator codes................................................................... 120
System health and system ID indicator codes..........................................................................................................120
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes.............................................................................................................................. 120
NIC indicator codes..........................................................................................................................................................121
Power supply unit indicator codes............................................................................................................................... 121
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes.................................................................................... 123
Drive indicator codes...................................................................................................................................................... 124
Contents 5
Using system diagnostics.............................................................................................................................................. 125
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 125
Chapter 9: Getting help............................................................................................................. 126
Recycling or End-of-Life service information...........................................................................................................126
Contacting Dell Technologies....................................................................................................................................... 126
Accessing system information by using QRL............................................................................................................126
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T350 system.................................................................................... 127
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ................................................................................................. 127
Chapter 10: Documentation resources........................................................................................128
6 Contents
About this document
This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, diagnostic tools,
and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components.
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About this document 7
PowerEdge T350 system overview
The PowerEdge T350 system is a 4.5U tower server that supports:
●One Intel Xeon E-2300 Series processor or Intel Pentium processor
●Four DDR4 DIMM slots
●Two redundant or one cabled AC power supply units
●Up to eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot swap drives
NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA drives are seen as drives in this document, unless specified otherwise.
NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Technical Specifications on the product documentation
page.
Topics:
•Front view of the system
•Rear view of the system
•Inside the system
•Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
•System information label
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Front view of the system
Figure 1. Front view of 8 x 3.5-inch drive system
Table 1. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
1 BOSS S2 module
(optional)
N/A This slot supports BOSS S2 module.
2 Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to
manually power on or off the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
3 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system
information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have
opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also
contain the iDRAC secure default password.
4 System health and ID
indicator
Indicates the system health. For more information, see the System health and
system ID indicator codes section.
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Table 1. Features available on the front of the system (continued)
Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
5 USB 3.0 port The USB ports are 9-pin, 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 iDRAC Direct port
(Micro-AB USB)
The iDRAC Direct port is micro USB 2.0-compliant. This port enables
you to access the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
NOTE: You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB
(type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable
length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be
affected by cable quality.
7 Optical drive (optional) N/A Enables you to retrieve and store data on optical discs such as compact
discs (CD) and digital versatile discs (DVD). For more information, see the
Technical specifications section.
8 Drives (8) N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see the Technical specifications section.
Figure 2. Front view of 4 x 3.5-inch drive system
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Table 2. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
1 BOSS S2 module
(optional)
N/A This slot supports BOSS S2 module.
2 Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to
manually power on or off the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
3 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system
information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have
opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag will also
contain the iDRAC secure default password.
4 System health and ID
indicator
Indicates the system health. For more information, see the System health and
system ID indicator codes section.
5 USB 3.0 port The USB ports are 9-pin, 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 iDRAC Direct port
(Micro-AB USB)
The iDRAC Direct port is micro USB 2.0-compliant. This port enables
you to access the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
NOTE: You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB
(type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable
length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be
affected by cable quality.
7 Optical drive (optional) N/A Enables you to retrieve and store data on optical discs such as compact
discs (CD) and digital versatile discs (DVD). For more information, see the
Technical specifications section.
8 Drives (4) N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see the Technical specifications section.
NOTE: For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Technical Specifications on the product documentation
page.
PowerEdge T350 system overview 11
Rear view of the system
Figure 3. Rear view of the system with redundant PSU
Table 3. Rear view of the system
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 Power supply unit (PSU
1)
PSU1 is the primary PSU of the system. For more information about
the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Technical
Specifications on product documentation page.
2 Power supply unit (PSU
2)
This is a secondary PSU or redundant PSU. For more information about
the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Technical
Specifications on product documentation page.
3 PCIe expansion card
slots (4)
N/A Enables you to connect PCI Express expansion cards. For more
information about the expansion cards supported on your system, see the
expansion card installation guidelines section.
4 USB 2.0 port (4) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
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Table 3. Rear view of the system (continued)
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
5 System identification
button
Press the system ID button:
●To locate a particular system within a rack.
●To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for 16 seconds.
NOTE:
●To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button
is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
●If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the
system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS
progress mode.
6 NIC port (1) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to the
system board.
7 USB 3.0 port (1) The USB ports are 9-pin, 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
8 USB 2.0 port (1) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
9 NIC port (2) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to the
system board.
10 iDRAC ethernet port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
11 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information about the VGA port, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350
Technical Specifications on product documentation page.
12 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more
information about the Serial port, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350
Technical Specifications on product documentation page.
PowerEdge T350 system overview 13
Figure 4. Rear view of the system with cable PSU
Table 4. Rear view of the system
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 Cabled power supply unit Enables you to connect to AC power source. For more information about
the PSU configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350 Technical
Specifications on product documentation page.
2 PCIe expansion card
slots (4)
N/A Enables you to connect PCI Express expansion cards. For more
information about the expansion cards supported on your system, see the
expansion card installation guidelines section.
3 USB 2.0 port (4) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
4 System identification
button
Press the system ID button:
●To locate a particular system within a rack.
●To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for 16 seconds.
NOTE:
●To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button
is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
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Table 4. Rear view of the system (continued)
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
●If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the
system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS
progress mode.
5 NIC port (1) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to the
system board.
6 USB 3.0 port (1) The USB ports are 9-pin, 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
7 USB 2.0 port (1) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
8 NIC port (2) The NIC ports are embedded on the LOM card that is connected to the
system board.
9 iDRAC ethernet port Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
10 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information about the VGA port, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350
Technical Specifications on product documentation page.
11 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more
information about the Serial port, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge T350
Technical Specifications on product documentation page.
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Inside the system
Figure 5. Inside the system with redundant PSU
1. PIB (Power Interface Board) 2. PSU
3. PCIe expansion card 4. System board
5. Intrusion switch 6. Cooling fan
7. Memory module sockets 8. Heat sink
9. Backplane
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Figure 6. Inside the system with cabled PSU
1. Cabled PSU 2. PCIe expansion card
3. System board 4. Intrusion switch
5. Cooling fan 6. Memory module sockets
7. Heat sink 8. Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM)/USB card (optional)
9. Backplane
Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag are used to identify the system.
The information tag is located on the front of the system that includes system information such as the Service Tag, Express
Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to
iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.
Figure 7. Locating the Express Service Code and Service tag
1. Information tag (front view)
PowerEdge T350 system overview 17
2. Information tag (back view)
3. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label
4. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label
The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes the Service Tag (ST), Express
Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls
to the appropriate personnel.
Alternatively, the Service Tag information is located on a label on the rear of the chassis.
System information label
The system information label is located on the back of the system cover.
Figure 8. Service information
18 PowerEdge T350 system overview
Figure 9. Electrical overview and icon legend
Figure 10. Memory information and system tasks
PowerEdge T350 system overview 19
Figure 11. System tasks
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Initial system setup and configuration
This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The section also provides general
steps to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.
Topics:
•Setting up the system
•iDRAC configuration
•Resources to install operating system
Setting up the system
Perform the following steps to set up the system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Connect the peripherals to the system and the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Power on the system.
For more information about setting up the system, see the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your system.
NOTE: For information about managing the basic settings and features of the system, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge
T350 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide on the product documentation page.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make you more productive as a system administrator
and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC servers. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you to perform remote
management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your
network infrastructure. The network settings option is set to DHCP, by default.
NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for the settings at the time of purchase.
You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the interfaces in the table below. For information about setting up iDRAC IP
address, see the documentation links provided in the table below.
Table 5. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address
Interface Documentation links
iDRAC Settings utility Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
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Initial system setup and configuration 21
Table 5. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address (continued)
Interface Documentation links
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide
available at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
Open Manage Deployment Toolkit.
iDRAC Direct Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
Lifecycle Controller Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/
idracmanuals or for system specific Lifecycle Controller User’s
Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals >
Product Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC dedicated network port or use the
iDRAC Direct port by using the USB cable. You can also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for
a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Options to log in to iDRAC
To log in to the iDRAC Web User Interface, open a browser and enter the IP address.
You can log in to iDRAC as:
●iDRAC user
●Microsoft Active Directory user
●Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
In the login screen displayed, if you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the iDRAC secure default password
available on back of the Information Tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the default user name
and password – root and calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest documentation version, see KB article
https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
You can also access iDRAC using command-line protocol - RACADM. For more information, see the iDRAC with Lifecycle
Controller RACADM CLI Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC using automation tool - Redfish API. For more information, see the iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Redfish API Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Resources to install operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, you can install a supported operating system by using one of the
resources provided in the table below. For information about how to install the operating system, see the documentation links
provided in the table below.
Table 6. Resources to install the operating system
Resource Documentation links
iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for
system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide, go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation. Dell recommends using Lifecycle Controller to install
the OS, since all required drivers are installed on the system.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
NOTE: For more information about installation and how-to videos for operating systems supported on PowerEdge systems,
see Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems.
Options to download firmware
You can download firmware from the Dell support site. For information about downloading firmware, see the Downloading
drivers and firmware section.
You can also choose any one of the following options to download the firmware. For information about how to download the
firmware, see the documentation links provided in the table below.
Table 7. Options to download firmware
Option Documentation link
Using Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle
Controller (iDRAC with LC)
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Options to download and install OS drivers
You can choose any one of the following options to download and install OS drivers. For information about how to download or
install OS drivers, see the documentation links provided in the table below.
Table 8. Options to download and install OS drivers
Option Documentation
Dell EMC support site Downloading drivers and firmware section.
Initial system setup and configuration 23
Table 8. Options to download and install OS drivers (continued)
Option Documentation
iDRAC virtual media Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation .
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for
your platform and for latest documentation version, see
https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on the system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press
Enter.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, click Browse all products, and navigate to your product.
3. On the displayed product page, click Drivers & Downloads.
On the Drivers & Downloads page, all drivers that are applicable to the system are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
24 Initial system setup and configuration
Minimum to POST and system management
configuration validation
This section describes the minimum to POST system requirement and system management configuration validation of the Dell
EMC system.
Topics:
•Minimum configuration to POST
•Configuration validation
Minimum configuration to POST
The components listed below are the minimum configuration to POST:
●Processor
●One memory module (DIMM) in socket A1
●One power supply unit
●System board
Configuration validation
The new generation of PowerEdge systems have added interconnect flexibility and advanced iDRAC management features to
collect precise system configuration information and report configuration errors.
When the system is powered on, information about installed cables, backplanes, floating card (like BOSS), and processor is
obtained from the CPLD and backplane memory maps is analyzed. This information forms a unique configuration, which is
compared with one of the qualified configurations stored in a table maintained by iDRAC.
One or more sensors are assigned to each of the configuration elements. During POST, any configuration validation error is
logged in the System Event Log (SEL)/LifeCycle (LC) log. The reported events are categorized in the configuration validation
error table.
Table 9. Configuration validation error
Error Description Possible cause and
recommendations
Example
Config Error A configuration element within the
closest match contains something that is
unexpected and does not match any Dell
qualified configuration.
Wrong configuration Config Error: Backplane cable
CTRS_SRC_SA1 and BP-DST_SA1
The element reported
in HWC8010 errors are
assembled incorrectly.
Verify element (cable, etc)
placement in the system.
Config Error : SL Cable
PLANAR_SL7 and CTRL_DST_PA1
Config
Missing
iDRAC found a configuration element
missing within the closest match
detected.
Missing or damaged cable,
device, or part
Config Missing: adapter PERC/HBA
Missing element or cable
is reported in HWC8010
error logs. Install the
missing element (cable,
etc).
Config Missing : SL cable
PLANAR_SL8 and CTRL_DST_PA1
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Table 9. Configuration validation error (continued)
Error Description Possible cause and
recommendations
Example
Comm Error A configuration element is not responding
to iDRAC using the management interface
while running an inventory check.
System management
sideband communication
Comm Error: Backplane 2
Unplug AC Power, reseat
the element and replace
the element if the problem
persists.
Error messages
This section describes the error messages displayed on the screen during POST or captured in the system event log (SEL)/
LifeCycle (LC) log.
Table 10. Error message HWC8010
Error code HWC8010
Message The System Configuration Check operation resulted in the following issue involving the indicated
component type
Arguments floating card (like BOSS), backplane, processor, cable, or other components
Detailed Description The issue identified in the message is observed in the System Configuration Check operation.
Recommended
Response Action
Do the following and retry the operation:
1. Disconnect the input power.
2. Check for proper cable connection and component placement. If the issue persists, contact the
service provider.
Category System Health (HWC = Hardware Config)
Severity Critical
Trap/EventID 2329
Table 11. Error message HWC8011
Error code HWC8011
Message The System Configuration Check operation resulted in multiple issues involving the indicated component
type
Arguments floating card (like BOSS), backplane, processor, cable, or other components
Detailed Description Multiple issues are observed in the System Configuration Check operation.
Recommended
Response Action
Do the following and retry the operation:
1. Disconnect the input power.
2. Check for proper cable connection and component placement. If the issue persists, contact the
service provider.
Category System Health (HWC = Hardware Config)
Severity Critical
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Installing and removing system components
Topics:
•Safety instructions
•Before working inside your system
•After working inside your system
•Recommended tools
•Optional front bezel
•System feet
•System cover
•Air shroud
•Intrusion switch module
•Drives
•Optional optical drive
•Drive backplane
•Cooling fans
•Cable routing
•System memory
•Processor and heat sink module
•Expansion cards
•Optional BOSS S2 module
•Optional IDSDM module
•MicroSD card
•Optional internal USB card
•Optional internal USB memory key
•Power supply unit
•Power interposer board
•System battery
•System board
•Trusted Platform Module
•Control panel
Safety instructions
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the
system without the system cover can result in component damage.
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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all system bays and fans must always be populated with a
component or a blank.
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NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller, FC, or NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the
system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more information
about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
3. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Replace the system cover.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
●Key to the bezel lock. The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
●Phillips 1 screwdriver
●Phillips 2 screwdriver
●Torx T15 screwdriver
●5 mm hex nut screwdriver
●Plastic scribe
●1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver
●Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground
●ESD mat
●Needle-nose pliers
Optional front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Keep the bezel key handy.
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NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package.
Steps
1. Unlock the bezel.
2. Holding the edges at the top, tilt the bezel to release from the system.
3. Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom, and lift the bezel.
Figure 12. Removing the front bezel
Next steps
Replace the front bezel.
Installing the front bezel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE: The bezel key is part of the bezel package.
Steps
1. Align and insert the bezel tabs into the slots in the system.
2. Press the bezel until clicks in place.
3. Lock the bezel.
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Figure 13. Installing the front bezel
System feet
Removing the system feet
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
3. Rotate the system feet inward.
Steps
1. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the foot to the base of the system.
2. Repeat the preceding step to remove the remaining system feet.
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Figure 14. Removing the system feet
Next steps
1. Replace the system feet.
Installing the system feet
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Install the feet on a stand-alone tower system to provide stability to the system. An unstable system
might tip over and cause injury to the user or damage to the system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Place the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
Steps
1. Align the three tabs on the system foot with the three slots on the base of the system.
2. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, secure the feet to the base of the system with a screw.
3. Repeat the above steps to install the remaining system feet.
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Figure 15. Installing the system feet
Next steps
1. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and rotate the system feet outward.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System cover
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Power off the system and any attached peripherals.
4. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
5. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
Steps
1. Use a 1/4-inch flat head or a Phillips 2 screwdriver to turn the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
2. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
3. Lift the cover from the system cover.
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Figure 16. Removing the system cover
Next steps
Replace the system cover.
Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Power off the system and any attached peripherals.
4. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
5. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.
2. Close the system cover release latch.
3. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or a Phillips 2 screwdriver, turn the lock clockwise to the locked position.
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Air shroud
Removing the air shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly,
resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
Holding the touch points, lift the air shroud out of the system.
Figure 18. Removing the air shroud
Next steps
1. Replace the air shroud.
Installing the air shroud
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the system wall and secure the cables by using the cable-securing
bracket.
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Steps
1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.
2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
Figure 19. Installing the air shroud
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system
Intrusion switch module
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the intrusion switch module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Keep the plastic scribe ready.
Steps
1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. Route the cable properly when you replace it
to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
2. Using the plastic scribe, slide the intrusion switch module out of the system slot.
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Figure 20. Removing the intrusion switch module
Next steps
Replace the intrusion switch module.
Installing the intrusion switch module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Align and slide the intrusion switch module into the system slot until firmly seated.
2. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.
Figure 21. Installing the intrusion switch module
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Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Drives
Removing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.
Figure 22. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
1. Install the drive or replace the drive blank.
Installing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
Slide the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
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Figure 23. Installing a drive blank
Next steps
1. Replace the front bezel.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator
flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. For more information,
see the storage controller documentation.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation
for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive
removal and insertion.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the drive immediately, install a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper
system cooling.
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Figure 24. Removing a drive carrier
Next steps
Replace the drive or a drive blank.
Installing the drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Before removing or installing a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the
storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and
insertion.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a drive carrier
and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's
shield spring and make it unusable.
NOTE: Ensure that the drive carrier's release handle is in the open position before inserting the carrier into the slot.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable drive is installed and the system is powered on, the drive
automatically begins to rebuild. Ensure that the replacement drive is blank or contains data that you wish to
overwrite. Any data on the replacement drive is immediately lost after the drive is installed.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Remove the drive carrier or remove the drive blank when you want to assemble the drives in to the system.
Steps
1. Slide the drive carrier into the drive slot and push until the drive connects with the backplane.
2. Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place.
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Figure 25. Installing a drive carrier
Next steps
Install the front bezel.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive)
screw driver to remove the drive.
2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
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Figure 26. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next steps
1. Replace the drive into the drive carrier.
Installing the drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the rear of the carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
3. Using a Phillips 1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with the screws.
NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive)
screwdriver to install the drive.
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Figure 27. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install the drive carrier.
2. Install the front bezel.
Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the 3.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2. Lift the 3.5-inch drive adapter out of the drive carrier.
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Figure 28. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
Next steps
Replace a 3.5-inch adapter into a 3.5-inch drive carrier.
Installing a 3.5-inch adapter into a 3.5-inch drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Insert the 3.5 inch drive adapter into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive toward the rear of the drive
carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the drive and drive adapter with the holes on the drive carrier.
3. Install the screws to secure the drive to the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the 3.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to install the drive to a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Figure 29. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install the drive carrier.
Removing a 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions
2. Remove the drive carrier.
3. Remove 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch hot swappable drive is installed in a 3.5-inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch hot
swappable drive carrier.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secures the drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
NOTE: If the 2.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to remove the drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2. Remove the drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Figure 30. Removing a 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter
Next steps
Replace a 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Remove the drive carrier.
3. Remove 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2. Using a Phillips 1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
NOTE: If the 2.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to install the drive to a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Figure 31. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter
Next steps
1. Install a 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
2. Install the drive carrier.
Optional optical drive
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the optical drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press and push the release latch towards the front of the system to remove the optical drive blank.
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Figure 32. Removing the optical drive blank from the optical drive cage
Next steps
Replace the optical drive blank or install the optical drive.
Installing the optical drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
Steps
Align and slide the optical drive blank into the optical drive slot until the release latch snaps into place.
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Figure 33. Installing the optical drive blank into the optical drive cage
Next steps
1. Install the front bezel.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the power and data cable as you remove them from the system board and
drive.
Steps
1. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
2. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
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Figure 34. Removing the optical drive
NOTE: If optical drive is not being replaced, install optical drive blank.
Next steps
Replace the optical drive.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only slim 9.5 mm SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive can be installed in your system. External optical drives
can be connected through USB ports.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. If installed, Remove the optical drive blank.
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the system.
2. Slide the optical drive into the slot until the release tab snaps into place.
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Figure 35. Installing the optical drive
Next steps
1. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive.
NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
2. Install the front bezel.
3. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Drive backplane
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Drive backplane
Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here:
Table 12. Supported backplane option
System Supported hard drives options
PowerEdge T350 Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) backplane
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Figure 36. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane (front)
1. BP_DST_SA1 (SAS/SATA connector)
Figure 37. 8 x 3.5-inch drive backplane (rear)
1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
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Removing the drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you
can replace them in the same location.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove all the drives
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before
removing the backplane.
5. Remove the air shroud.
6. Disconnect the cables from the drive backplane.
Steps
1. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system.
2. Lift and pull out the backplane out of the system.
Figure 38. Removing the drive backplane
Next steps
Replace a drive backplane.
Installing the drive backplane
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove all the drives.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before
removing the backplane.
5. Remove the air shroud.
6. Disconnect the cables from the drive backplane.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the drive backplane with the guides on the system.
2. Slide the drive backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks into place.
Figure 39. Installing the drive backplane
Next steps
1. Connect the cables into the drive backplane.
2. Install the air shroud.
3. Install the drives.
4. Install the front bezel.
5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
Removing the cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the fan removed. The system can overheat and result in shutdown of
the system and loss of data.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Holding the fan, press the side release tab, and slide the fan in the direction of the arrow that is marked on the fan to
remove it from the system.
Figure 40. Removing the cooling fan
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the fan by holding the fan blades.
Next steps
1. Replace the cooling fan.
Installing the cooling fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Align the four tabs on the fan with the four slots on the system wall.
2. Press and slide the fan into the slots until the release tab locks into place.
3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
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Table 13. Connector descriptions for 8 x 3.5-inch drive system
From To
CTRL_SRC_SA1 (backplane controller connector on system
board)
BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)
BOSS_PWR (BOSS S2 module power connector on system
board)
PWR_1 (BOSS S2 module power connector)
SL2_PCH_PA2 (signal connector on system board) PCIe_1 (BOSS S2 module signal connector)
SATA_ODD (optical disc drive SATA connector on system
board) and HDD/ODD_PWR (optical disk drive power
connector on system board)
ODD (optical disc drive connector)
FP_USB (front USB connector on system board) and
CTRL_PNL (control panel connector on system board)
FIO (control panel connector)
Figure 43. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive system
Table 14. Connector descriptions for 4 x 3.5-inch drive system
From To
SL1_PCH_SA1 (backplane signal connector on system board) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)
BOSS_PWR (BOSS S2 module power connector on system
board)
PWR_1 (BOSS S2 module power connector)
SL2_PCH_PA2 (signal connector on system board) PCIe_1 (BOSS S2 module signal connector)
SATA_ODD (optical disc drive SATA connector on system
board) and HDD/ODD_PWR (optical disk drive power
connector on system board)
ODD (optical disc drive connector)
FP_USB (front USB connector on system board) and
CTRL_PNL (control panel connector on system board)
FIO (control panel connector)
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Figure 44. Cable routing - redundant PSU
Table 15. Connector descriptions for redundant PSU
From To
SYS (system power connector on power interposer board) P1 (system power connector on system board)
CPU (processor power connector on power interposer board) P2 (processor power connector on system board)
SIG_PWR_1 (backplane power connector on power interposer
board)
BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
PIB_SIG_1 (power interposer board signal connector) PIB (Power interposer board connector on system board)
Figure 45. Cable routing - cabled PSU
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Table 16. Connector descriptions for cabled PSU
From To
Power cables from the PSU P1 (system power connector on system board)
P2 (processor power connector on system board)
P3 ( power event connector on system board)
BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
PIB (Power interposer board connector on system board)
System memory
System memory guidelines
The PowerEdge T350 system supports DDR4 unregistered DIMMs (UDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are
run by the processor.
Your system contains four memory sockets. Two memory channels are allocated to the processor.
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Table 17. Memory channels
Processor Channel A Channel B
Processor 1 A1, A3 A2, A4
Figure 46. Memory socket location
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Table 18. Supported memory matrix
DIMM type Rank Capacity DIMM rated voltage and speed Operating speed for
DIMMs per Channel
(DPC)
UDIMM 1 R 8 GB/16 GB DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 MT/s 3200 MT/s
2 R 32 GB DDR4 (1.2 V), 3200 MT/s 3200 MT/s
NOTE: Dual rank UDIMMs with two DIMMs per channel (2 DPC) limits the speed to 2933 MT/s.
General memory module installation guidelines
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory.
If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during
memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory.
The memory bus may operate at speeds up to 2933 MT/s depending on the following factors:
●System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower])
●Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processor
●Maximum supported speed of the DIMMs
●Rank of the DIMMs
NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in Mega-Transfers per second.
The system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset
architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:
●All DIMMs must be DDR4.
●If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory module.
●Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed.
○For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A4 is available.
●In Optimizer Mode, the DRAM controllers operate independently in the 64-bit mode and provide optimized memory
performance.
NOTE: DIMM speed is limited to 2933 MT/s when mixing dual rank DIMMs with single rank or dual rank DIMMs in the
same channel.
Table 19. Memory population rules
Processor Configuration Memory population Memory population
information
Single processor Optimizer (Independent
channel) population order
A{1}, A{2}, A{3}, A{4} 1, 2, 3, 4 DIMMs are
allowed.
●Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs.
●Unbalanced or odd memory configuration results in a performance loss and system may not identify the memory modules
being installed, so always populate memory channels identically with equal DIMMs for best performance.
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow
the memory modules to cool before handling them.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not
occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
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Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module
socket to fully open.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.
Figure 47. Removing a memory module
Next steps
Replace the memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
2. If a memory module is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE: Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open, before installing the memory module.
3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the
memory module in the socket.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do
not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in
only one orientation.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the
memory module evenly.
4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors firmly click into place. When the memory module is properly
seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory
modules installed.
Figure 48. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System
BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of
the installed memory.
4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the
memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
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Processor and heat sink module
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the
heat sink to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the heat sink in the order mentioned below:
a. Loosen the first captive screw three turns.
b. Loosen the captive screw diagonally opposite to the screw you loosened first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two captive screws.
d. Return to the first screw to loosen it completely.
2. Lift the heat sink away from the system.
Figure 49. Removing the heat sink
Next steps
Replace the heat sink.
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Removing the processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
processor to cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring
up suddenly if not firmly held.
NOTE: Only remove the processor if you are replacing the processor or system board. This procedure is not required when
replacing a heat sink module.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the heat sink module.
Steps
1. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
2. Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the
pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3. Lift the processor out of the socket.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
Figure 50. Removing the processor
Next steps
Replace the processor.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat
sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the processor.
Steps
1. Align the pin 1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket and place the processor on the socket.
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CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor.
Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.
2. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
NOTE: If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor
by using a lint-free cloth.
Figure 51. Installing the processor
Next steps
NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper
thermal conditions.
1. Install the heat sink module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat
sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If removed, install the processor.
Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of
the processor.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and
contaminating the processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
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Figure 52. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
3. Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the hole on the system board.
4. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a. In a random order, tighten the captive screws three turns.
b. Tighten the captive screw diagonally opposite to the screw you tighten first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two captive screws.
d. Return to the first screw to tighten it completely.
e. Check all the captive screws to ensure they are firmly secured.
Figure 53. Installing the heat sink
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Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system
configuration.
4. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Expansion cards
NOTE: When an expansion card is not supported or missing, the iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller logs an event. This does
not prevent your system from booting. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting
expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Expansion card installation guidelines
Figure 54. Expansion card slot connectors
1. Slot 1 2. Slot 2
3. Slot 3 4. Slot 4
The following table describes the expansion card riser configurations:
Table 20. Expansion card slots supported on the system board
PCIe slot Risers Processor
connection PCIe slot height PCIe slot length PCIe slot width
Slot 1
(Gen4) N/A Processor 1 Full height Half length x4 link in x8 slot
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Table 20. Expansion card slots supported on the system board (continued)
PCIe slot Risers Processor
connection PCIe slot height PCIe slot length PCIe slot width
Slot 2
(Gen4) N/A Processor 1 Full height Full length x16
Slot 3
(Gen3) N/A Platform Controller
Hub Full height Half length x1
Slot 4
(Gen3) N/A Platform Controller
Hub Full height Half length x4 link in x8 slot
NOTE: Slot 1 is disabled, when system is installed with Intel Pentium processor.
NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion
cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be
installed in the card priority and slot priority order.
Table 21. Configuration : No Riser
Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards
Foxconn (APERC 11) 2 1
Foxconn (APERC HBA11) 2, 1 2
Foxconn (external adapter) 2, 1 2
Foxconn (APERC 10.15) 2 1
Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb) 2, 1, 4 3
Intel (NIC: 1Gb) 2, 1, 4 3
BOSS S2 Module Integrated slot 1
Removing an expansion card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If required, remove the air shroud.
4. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the expansion card.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw and tilt the metal bracket that holds the expansion cards.
2. Hold the expansion card by the edges, and pull the card up to remove it from the expansion card connector on the system
board.
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Figure 55. Removing an expansion card
3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install metal filler.
4. Tilt the metal bracket and tighten the captive screw.
Figure 56. Installing the metal filler
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NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The
brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Next steps
Replace an expansion card.
Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If required, remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw and tilt the metal bracket that holds the metal filler.
NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC
certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow
inside the system.
2. Lift the metal filler out of the system.
Figure 57. Removing the metal filler
3. Holding the card by the edges, align the card with the expansion card slot on the system board.
4. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card slot until the card is firmly seated.
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Figure 58. Installing an expansion card
5. Tilt the metal bracket and tighten the captive screw.
Next steps
1. If required, reconnect the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install the air shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Optional BOSS S2 module
Removing the BOSS S2 module blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
Steps
Loosen the captive screw and pull out the BOSS S2 module blank from the system bay.
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Figure 59. Removing the BOSS S2 module blank
Next steps
1. Replace the BOSS S2 module blank or install BOSS S2 card module.
Installing the BOSS S2 module blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
Steps
1. Align and slide the BOSS S2 module blank into the system bay.
2. Hold the BOSS S2 module blank into its place and tighten the captive screw.
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Figure 61. Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank
Next steps
1. Replace the BOSS S2 card carrier blank or install BOSS S2 card carrier.
Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Steps
Align the blank with the BOSS S2 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.
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Figure 62. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier blank
Removing the BOSS S2 module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Disconnect the BOSS S2 power and signal cable from the BOSS S2 module and the system board.
Steps
1. Pull and lift the BOSS S2 card carrier retention latch lock to open.
2. Slide the BOSS S2 card carrier out.
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Figure 63. Removing the BOSS S2 card carrier
NOTE: If BOSS S2 card carrier is not being replaced insert BOSS S2 card carrier blank.
3. Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS S2 card carrier.
4. Slide the M.2 SSD out from the BOSS S2 card carrier.
Figure 64. Removing the M.2 SSD
5. Loosen the captive screw and pull out the BOSS module cage along with BOSS S2 module form the system bay.
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Figure 65. Removing the BOSS module cage
NOTE: If BOSS S2 module cage is not being replaced insert BOSS S2 module blank.
6. Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver remove the screw that secures the BOSS S2 module on BOSS module cage.
7. Slide out and lift the BOSS S2 module from the BOSS module cage.
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Figure 66. Removing the BOSS S2 module
Next steps
1. Replace the BOSS S2 module or Install the BOSS S2 module blank.
Installing the BOSS S2 module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the BOSS S2 module blank.
5. Disconnect the BOSS S2 power and signal cable from the module and system board.
Steps
1. Align and slide the BOSS S2 module into BOSS S2 module cage and secure it with a screw using the Phillips 1 screwdriver.
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Figure 67. Installing the BOSS S2 module
NOTE: Remove BOSS S2 module blank, if installed.
2. Insert the BOSS S2 module and push the module horizontally towards the rear of the system.
3. Hold the module into place and tighten the captive screw.
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Figure 68. Installing the BOSS S2 module
4. Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS S2 card carrier.
5. Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS S2 card carrier.
6. Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS S2 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
Figure 69. Installing the M.2 SSD
NOTE: Remove BOSS S2 card carrier filler, if installed.
7. Slide the BOSS S2 card carrier into the BOSS S2 module slot.
8. Close the BOSS S2 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.
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Figure 70. Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier
Next steps
1. Connect the BOSS S2 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS S2 module and system board.
NOTE: Insert the BOSS S2 power and signal cable through the cable clip.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
3. Install the front bezel.
Optional IDSDM module
Removing the IDSDM module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. If you are replacing the IDSDM card, remove the MicroSD cards.
NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot number before removal. Reinstall the SD cards into
the corresponding slots.
Steps
Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM card out of the system.
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Figure 71. Removing the IDSDM module
Next steps
Replace the IDSDM module.
Installing the IDSDM module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Locate the IDSDM connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2. Align IDSDM module with the connector on the system board.
3. Push IDSDM module until it is firmly seated in the connector on the system board.
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Figure 72. Installing the IDSDM module
Next steps
1. Install the MicroSD cards.
NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.
2. Install the air shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
MicroSD card
Removing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the IDSDM module.
Steps
1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. For more
information on the IDSDM module location, see System board jumpers and connectors section.
2. Hold the MicroSD card, and remove them from the IDSDM module.
NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with the corresponding slot number after removal.
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Figure 73. Removing the MicroSD card
Next steps
1. Replace the MicroSD cards.
Installing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
NOTE: Ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards
during removal.
Steps
1. Locate the MicroSD card slot on the IDSDM module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of
the card into the slot. To locate IDSDM, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
2. Press the card into the slot to lock it into place.
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Figure 74. Installing the MicroSD card
Next steps
1. Install the IDSDM module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Optional internal USB card
NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
Removing the internal USB card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of
the USB memory key are 15.9 mm width x 57.15 mm length x 7.9 mm height.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Holding the blue tag, lift the internal USB card to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
2. Remove the USB memory key from the internal USB card.
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Figure 75. Removing the internal USB card
Next steps
Replace the internal USB card.
Installing the internal USB card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Connect the USB memory key to the internal USB card.
2. Align the internal USB card with the connector on the system board and press firmly until the internal USB card is seated.
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Figure 76. Installing the internal USB card
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key.
Optional internal USB memory key
Removing the internal USB memory key
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of
the USB memory key are 15.9 mm width x 57.15 mm length x 7.9 mm height.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
Remove the USB memory key from the internal USB port.
Next steps
Replace the internal USB memory key.
Installing the internal USB memory key
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
Connect the USB memory key into the USB port.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key.
Power supply unit
NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same
firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Hot spare feature
Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with the power supply
unit (PSU) redundancy.
When the hot spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant PSUs is switched to the sleep state. The active PSU supports 100
percent of the system load, thus operating at higher efficiency. The PSU in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the active
PSU. If the output voltage of the active PSU drops, the PSU in the sleep state returns to an active output state.
If having both PSUs active is more efficient than having one PSU in the sleep state, the active PSU can also activate the
sleeping PSU.
The default PSU settings are as follows:
●If the load on the active PSU is more than 50 percent of PSU rated power wattage, then the redundant PSU is switched to
the active state.
●If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent of PSU rated power wattage, then the redundant PSU is switched to
the sleep state.
You can configure the hot spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide
available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Removing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Steps
Pull the blank out of the system.
CAUTION: For proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant
configuration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second PSU.
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Figure 77. Removing a power supply unit blank
Next steps
Replace the PSU blank or install the PSU.
Installing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
NOTE: Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay.
2. Remove the PSU.
Steps
Align the PSU blank with the PSU bay and push it into the PSU bay until it clicks into place.
Figure 78. Installing a power supply unit blank
Removing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
CAUTION: The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant
systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet and from the PSU you intend to remove.
3. Remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle.
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Steps
Press the release latch, and holding the PSU handle slide the PSU out of the PSU bay.
Figure 79. Removing a power supply unit
Next steps
Replace the PSU or install the PSU blank.
Installing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum
output power.
NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.
3. Remove the PSU blank.
Steps
Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place.
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Figure 80. Installing a power supply unit
Next steps
1. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap.
NOTE: When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the
PSU and determine its status. The PSU redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. The PSU status indicator
turns green to indicate that the PSU is functioning properly.
NOTE: For certain premium configurations with high power consumption, system PSU might stay with 2+0 mode only, 1+1
redundant mode is not available.
NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same
firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Removing a cabled PSU
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Disconnect the power cables of the PSU from the system board and the drive backplane.
4. Remove the cables from the cable clip.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the PSU cage to the system.
2. Tilt at an angle and slide the PSU cage towards the front of the system.
3. Lift the PSU cage out of the system.
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Figure 81. Removing the PSU cage
4. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the PSU into PSU cage.
5. Slide the PSU out of the PSU cage.
Figure 82. Removing the cabled PSU
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Next steps
1. Replace the cabled PSU.
Installing the cabled PSU
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Unpack the replacement PSU.
Steps
1. Slide the PSU into the PSU cage and align with screw hole on the PSU cage.
2. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screw that secures the PSU into PSU cage.
Figure 83. Installing the cabled PSU
3. Tilt at an angle and insert the PSU cage into the slots on the system then slide it towards the rear of the system until the
PSU cage is fully seated.
4. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the PSU cage into the system.
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Figure 84. Installing the PSU cage
Next steps
1. Connect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board and the drive backplane.
2. Route the power cables properly and secure them with cable clips.
3. Connect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board and the drive backplane.
4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Power interposer board
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the power interposer board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the power supply units.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the power interposer board, you must remove the power supply units from
the system.
4. Remove the air shroud.
5. Disconnect the power cables from the power interposer board (PIB).
NOTE: Observe the cable routing while removing from PIB.
Steps
To remove the power interposer board (PIB), holding the plunger slide the PIB towards the rear of the system to disengage PIB
from the hooks on the system.
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Figure 85. Removing the power interposer board
Next steps
1. Replace the power interposer board (PIB).
Installing the power interposer board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the power supply units.
4. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. To install power interposer board (PIB), align the PIB at an angle with the hooks on the system.
2. Slide the PIB towards the front of the system until it snaps into place.
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Figure 86. Installing the power interposer board
Next steps
1. Reconnect the power cables to the PIB and route the cables properly to avoid cable damage.
2. Install the air shroud.
3. Replace the PSU.
4. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
System battery
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only
with the same or equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions that came with your system for more information.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. To remove the battery:
a. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
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Figure 87. Removing the system battery
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing
or removing a battery.
2. To install a new system battery:
a. Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
b. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 88. Installing the system battery
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
2. Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps:
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a. Enter the System Setup, while booting, by pressing F2.
b. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
c. Exit the System Setup.
d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour.
e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour.
f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.
System board
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted
to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key.
If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program
before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the following components:
a. Air shroud
b. Expansion cards
c. Cooling fan
d. IDSDM module (if installed)
e. Internal USB (if installed)
f. Heat sink
g. Processor
h. Memory modules
i. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
j. Disconnect all the cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board
from the system.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the system board to the system.
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Figure 89. Removing the screws from the system board
2. Using the system board holder, slide the system board toward the front of the chassis.
3. Incline the system board at an angle and lift the system board out of the chassis.
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Figure 90. Removing the system board
Next steps
Install the system board.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC
MAC address label of the replacement system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If you are replacing the system board, remove all the components that are listed in the removing the system board section.
Steps
1. Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the
chassis.
2. Using the system board holder, lower the system board it into the system.
3. Incline the system board at an angle and align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the rear of the chassis
until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots.
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Figure 91. Installing the system board
4. Using the Phillips 2 screwdriver, secure the system board to the system with screws.
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Figure 92. Installing the screws into the system board
Next steps
1. Replace the following components:
a. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.
b. Expansion cards
c. Cooling fan
d. IDSDM module (If removed)
e. Internal USB (If removed)
f. Processor
g. Heat sink
h. Memory modules
i. Air shroud
2. Replace the iDRAC MAC address label from the system with the new iDRAC MAC address label that came with the
replacement system board.
3. Reconnect all cables to the system board.
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NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing
bracket.
4. Ensure that you perform the following steps:
a. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. See the Restoring the system by using the Easy Restore
feature section.
b. If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. See the Manually
update the Service Tag by using System Setup section.
c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
Reenable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section
.
5. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals .
6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Restoring the system using Easy Restore
The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data
after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system
board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
About this task
Below is a list of options/steps available:
●Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y
●Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N
●Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
●Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
●To restore the system configuration data, press Y
●To use the default configuration settings, press N
●NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots.
Manually update the Service Tag
After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System
Setup.
About this task
If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.
Steps
1. Power on the system.
2. To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3. Click Service Tag Settings.
4. Enter the service tag.
NOTE: You can enter the service tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct
service tag. Once the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
5. Click OK.
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Trusted Platform Module
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Removing the TPM
Prerequisites
NOTE:
●Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
●Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system.
●Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode.
CAUTION: After the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system
board. When the system is powered on, any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the
cryptographic binding, and the removed TPM cannot be installed on another system board. Ensure any keys you
have stored on the TPM have been securely transferred.
Steps
1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
5. Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
Installing the TPM
Steps
1. To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
3. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
4. Replace the screw that secures the TPM to the system board.
Figure 93. Installing the TPM
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Initializing TPM for users
Steps
1. Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see Initializing the TPM for users.
2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated.
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for users
Steps
1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3. From the TPM Security option, select On with Preboot Measurements.
4. From the TPM Command option, select Activate.
5. Save the settings.
6. Restart your system.
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users
Steps
1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3. From the TPM Security option, select On.
4. Save the settings.
5. Restart your system.
Control panel
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the control panel assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Disconnect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable from the connector system board.
NOTE: Remove the control panel cables form the cable tie.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the system side cover to the chassis.
2. Tilt and slide the system side cover towards the rear of the system and remove the system side cover.
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Figure 94. Removing the system side cover
3. Pull out the tabs on both sides of the front faceplate and remove the front faceplate out of the system.
NOTE: For easy removal of tabs on the left side of the faceplate, it is recommended to use screwdriver or plastic scribe.
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Figure 95. Removing the front faceplate
4. To remove control panel cage:
a. Press the side lever and slide out the control module cage from the system.
b. Disconnect the cable from the control panel assembly.
Figure 96. Removing the control panel cage
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5. To remove control panel assembly:
a. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the control panel assembly to the cage.
b. Slide out and remove the control panel assembly from the cage.
Figure 97. Removing the control panel assembly
Next steps
1. Replace the control panel assembly.
Installing the control panel assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
Steps
1. To install control panel assembly:
a. Align and slide the control panel assembly into the control panel cage.
b. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the control panel assembly to the cage.
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Figure 98. Installing the control panel assembly
2. To install control panel cage:
a. Connect the cable to the control panel assembly.
b. Slide the control panel cage into the system until clicks into its place.
Figure 99. Installing the control panel cage
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3. Insert front faceplate tabs into the slots in the system and press until the front faceplate locks into place.
Figure 100. Installing the front faceplate
4. Tilt at an angle and align the system side cover with the slots in the system, then slide the cover towards the front of the
system until locks into place.
5. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the system side cover to the chassis.
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Figure 101. Installing the system side cover
Next steps
1. Connect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable to the system board.
NOTE: Secure the control panel cables with the cable tie to prevent it form being pinched or crimped.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Upgrade Kits
Upgrade kits for PowerEdge T350
The table lists the available After Point Of Sale [APOS] kits.
Table 22. Upgrade kits
Kits Related links to service instructions
Memory modules See Installing the memory module
SSDs See Installing the SSDs
Processors See Installing the processor
Heat sink See Installing the heat sink
Storage controller cards See Installing the expansion card into the expansion card riser
HBA/CNA (3rd party card)
Network cards
Power supplies See Installing the power supply units
Cables See Cable routing
Bezels See Installing the bezels
Expansion cards See Installing an expansion card riser
Power cords N/A
IDSDM See Installing an IDSDM
BOSS S2 See Installing an BOSS S2 module
Internal USB See Installing an internal USB
Topics:
•BOSS S2 module kit
•IDSDM kit
•Internal USB card kit
BOSS S2 module kit
The BOSS S2 module supports up to two M.2 SSDs.
Before you begin the installation or removal process, follow the safety guidelines and before working inside the system
instructions.
Table 23. BOSS S2 module kit components
T350 (quantity) Components in kit
NA BOSS cover
1 M3 x 0.05 x 4.5 mm screws
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Table 23. BOSS S2 module kit components (continued)
T350 (quantity) Components in kit
1 BOSS signal cable
1 BOSS power cable
1 BOSS-S2 module
1 or 2* BOSS-S2 card carrier
1 or 2* M.2 SSD
2 M.2 240 GB information label
2 M.2 480 GB information label
1 BOSS card filler
1 Tech sheet
To remove the BOSS blank :
1. Power off the system and remove the system cover.
2. Loosen the captive screw and pull out the BOSS module S2 blank form the system bay.
Figure 102. Removing the BOSS S2 module blank
To install the BOSS blank:
1. Align and slide the BOSS S2 module blank into the system bay.
2. Hold the BOSS S2 module blank into its place and tighten the captive screw.
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Figure 103. Installing the BOSS S2 module blank
To install the BOSS S2 module:
1. Install the BOSS S2 module . To install the BOSS S2 , see installing the BOSS S2 module steps 1 to 3.
2. Install the M.2 SSD. To install the M.2 SSD, see installing the BOSS S2 module steps 4 to 8.
NOTE: Installing the BOSS S2 card carrier does not require the system to be powered off. System shutdown is only
required when installing the BOSS S2 controller card module.
To remove the BOSS S2 controller card module:
1. Power off the system and remove the system cover.
2. Remove the M.2 SSD. To remove the M.2 SSD, see removing the BOSS S2 module steps 1 to 4.
3. Remove the BOSS S2 module. To remove the BOSS S2 controller card module, see removing the BOSS S2 module steps 5
to 7.
4. Install the BOSS S2 module blank.
NOTE: Removal of the BOSS S2 card carrier does not require the system to be powered off. System shutdown is only
required when removing the BOSS S2 module.
NOTE: Disconnect the BOSS signal cable and the BOSS power cable before lifting the module from the system.
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Jumpers and connectors
This section provides essential and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the
various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and reset the passwords. To install
components and cables correctly, you must be able to identify the connectors on the system board.
Topics:
•System board connectors
•System board jumper settings
•Disabling a forgotten password
System board connectors
Figure 106. System board jumpers and connectors
Table 24. System board jumpers and connectors
Item Connector Description
1 Slot 1: PCIe_G4_X4 CPU PCIe card connector 1
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Table 24. System board jumpers and connectors (continued)
Item Connector Description
2 Slot 2: PCIe_G4_X16 CPU PCIe card connector 2
3 Slot 3: PCIe_G3_X1 PCH PCIe card connector 3
4 Slot 4: PCIe_G3_X4 PCH PCIe card connector 4
5 T_INTRUSION Intrusion connector
6 SYSTEM FAN System cooling fan connector
7 CPU Processor socket
8 PWR_CPU 1 CPU power connector P2
9 A3, A1, A4, A2 Memory module sockets
10 PWR_SYSTEM 1 System power connector P1
11 PWR_EVENT1 Power event
12 SATA_ODD/HDD 4 Optical disk drive connector
13 SATA 0-3 Mini SAS connector
14 BOSS_PWR BOSS power connector
15 SL2_PCH_PA2 BOSS signal connector
16 TPM Trusted platform module connector
17 IDSDM/Internal USB connector IDSDM/Internal USB connector
18 BATTERY CMOS Battery connector
19 FP_USB Front panel USB connector
20 CTRL_PNL Control panel
21 PIB connector PIB connector
22 HDD/ODD_POWER Hard drive power connector
23 Jumper NVRAM / Reset BIOS password jumper
System board jumper settings
For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section.
Table 25. System board jumper settings
Jumper Setting Description
PWRD_EN The BIOS password feature is enabled.
The BIOS password feature is disabled. The BIOS password is
now disabled and you are not allowed to set a new password.
NVRAM_CLR The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot.
The BIOS configuration settings are cleared at system boot.
CAUTION: Be careful when changing the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users. Any
change in the setting could prevent your system from starting correctly and you might have potential loss of
data.
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Disabling a forgotten password
The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or
disables password features and clears any password(s) currently in use.
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the
peripherals.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Move the jumper on the system board from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
4. Replace the system cover.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6.
However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 4 and 6, the system disables the new
password(s) the next time it boots.
5. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
6. Power off the system.
7. Remove the system cover.
8. Move the jumper on the system board from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
9. Replace the system cover.
10. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
11. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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System diagnostics and indicator codes
This section describes the diagnostic indicators on the system front panel that displays the system status during system startup.
Topics:
•System health and system ID indicator codes
•iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
•NIC indicator codes
•Power supply unit indicator codes
•Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes
•Drive indicator codes
•Using system diagnostics
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the front panel of the system.
Figure 107. System health and system ID indicator
Table 26. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID
indicator code
Condition
Solid blue Indicates that the system is powered on, is healthy, and system ID mode is not active.
Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health and system ID
button to switch to system health mode.
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem persists, see the Getting
help section.
Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the System Event Log
for specific error messages. For information about the event and error messages
generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go
to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it
up.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC
subsystem.
You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or
tablet. Cable length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. The following table
describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
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Table 27. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Condition
Solid green for two
seconds
Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Blinking green (on for
two seconds and off for
two seconds)
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
LED Indicator off Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED
indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 108. NIC indicator codes
1. Link LED indicator
2. Activity LED indicator
Table 28. NIC indicator codes
NIC indicator codes Condition
Link and activity indicators are off. Indicates that the NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking
green.
Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
port speed, and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking
green.
Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
maximum port speed, and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off. Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
port speed, and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is off. Indicates that the NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
maximum port speed, and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is blinking green, and activity is off. Indicates that the NIC identity is enabled through the NIC
configuration utility.
Power supply unit indicator codes
AC and DC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows if
power is present or if a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 109. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU handle
2. Socket
3. Release latch
Table 29. AC PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU
and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU.
Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green Indicates that the firmware of the PSU is being updated.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or
unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware
update is interrupted, the PSUs will not function.
Blinking green and powers off When hot-plugging a PSU, it blinks green five times at a rate
of 4 Hz and powers off. This indicates a PSU mismatch due to
efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs
must have the same type of label; for example,
Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing
PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge
servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the
same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch
condition or failure to power on the system.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of
the same type and have the same maximum output
power.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace
the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the
PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error
condition and an unexpected system shutdown. To
change from a high output configuration to a low
output configuration or vice versa, you must power
off the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V
input voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs,
which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs
receive different input voltages, they can output
different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.
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Table 30. DC PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green Indicates that a valid power source is connected to the PSU,
and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates an issue with the PSU.
Not powered on Indicates that the power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When hot-plugging a PSU, it blinks green five times at a rate
of 4 Hz and powers off. This indicates a PSU mismatch due to
efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs
must have the same type of label; for example,
Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing
PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge
servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the
same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch
condition, or failure to power on the system.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of
the same type and have the same maximum output
power.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace
the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the
PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error
condition and an unexpected system shutdown. To
change from a High Output configuration to a Low
Output configuration or conversely, you must power
off the system.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not
supported.
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator
codes
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant cabled power supply unit (PSU) of the
system.
Figure 110. Non-redundant cabled AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1. Self-diagnostic button
2. AC PSU status indicator
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Table 31. Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator
Power Indicator Pattern Condition
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
Drive indicator codes
The LEDs on the drive carrier indicate the state of each drive. Each drive carrier has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a
status LED (bicolor, green/amber). The activity LED blinks whenever the drive is accessed.
Figure 111. Drive indicators on the drive and the mid drive tray backplane
1. Drive activity LED indicator
2. Drive status LED indicator
3. Drive capacity label
NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power on.
NOTE: Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct. Not all drive status indicators may be used.
Table 32. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code Condition
Blinks green twice per second Indicates that the drive is being identified or preparing for removal.
Off Indicates that the drive is ready for removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives are
initialized after the system is powered on. Drives are not ready
for removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and then powers off Indicates that there is an unexpected drive failure.
Blinks amber four times per second Indicates that the drive has failed.
Blinks green slowly Indicates that the drive is rebuilding.
Solid green Indicates that the drive is online.
Blinks green for three seconds, amber for three seconds,
and then powers off after six seconds
Indicates that the rebuild has stopped.
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Using system diagnostics
If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The
purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss.
If you are unable to fix the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the
issue.
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provide a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:
●Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
●Repeat tests
●Display or save test results
●Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
●View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
●View error messages that inform you of issues encountered during testing
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Steps
1. When the system is booting, press F10.
2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
start executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Steps
1. When the system is booting, press F11.
2. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
3. Alternatively, when the system is booting, press F10, select Hardware Diagnostics > Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
starts executing the tests on all the detected devices.
System diagnostic controls
Table 33. System diagnostic controls
Menu Description
Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all
detected devices.
Results Displays the results of all tests that are run.
System health Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on
the system. This is displayed if at least one event description
is recorded.
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Getting help
Topics:
•Recycling or End-of-Life service information
•Contacting Dell Technologies
•Accessing system information by using QRL
•Receiving automated support with SupportAssist
Recycling or End-of-Life service information
Take back and recycling services are offered for this product in certain countries. If you want to dispose of system components,
visit www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide and select the relevant country.
Contacting Dell Technologies
Dell provides online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can
find Dell contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill or Dell product catalog. The availability of services varies
depending on the country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical
assistance, or customer service issues follow these steps:
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/support/home.
2. Select your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the page.
3. For customized support:
a. Enter the system Service Tag in the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword
field.
b. Click Search.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
4. For general support:
a. Select your product category.
b. Select your product segment.
c. Select your product.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
5. For contact details of Dell Global Technical Support:
a. Click Contact Technical Support.
b. The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell Global Technical Support
team.
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the of the T350 system, to access information
about Dell EMC PowerEdge T350. There is also another QRL for accessing product information located on the back of the
system cover.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has a QR code scanner installed.
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The QRL includes the following information about your system:
●How-to videos
●Reference materials, including the Installation and Service Manual, and mechanical overview
●The system service tag to quickly access the specific hardware configuration and warranty information
●A direct link to Dell to contact technical assistance and sales teams
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/qrl, and navigate to your specific product or
2. Use your smart phone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your system or in the Quick
Resource Locator section.
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T350 system
Figure 112. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T350 system
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist
Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server,
storage, and networking devices. By installing and setting up a SupportAssist application in your IT environment, you can receive
the following benefits:
●Automated issue detection — SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC devices and automatically detects hardware issues,
both proactively and predictively.
●Automated case creation — When an issue is detected, SupportAssist automatically opens a support case with Dell EMC
Technical Support.
●Automated diagnostic collection — SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your devices and
uploads it securely to Dell EMC. This information is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue.
●Proactive contact — A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the
issue.
The available benefits vary depending on the Dell EMC Service entitlement purchased for your device. For more information
about SupportAssist, go to www.dell.com/supportassist.
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Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table:
●From the Dell EMC support site:
1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
2. Click the required product or product version.
NOTE: To locate the model number, see the front of your system.
3. On the Product Support page, click Documentation.
●Using search engines:
○Type the name and version of the document in the search box.
Table 34. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
Setting up your system For information about setting up your system,
see the Getting Started Guide
document that is shipped with your system.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Configuring your system For information about the iDRAC features,
configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and
managing your system remotely, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide.
For information about understanding Remote
Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM
interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide for
iDRAC.
For information about Redfish and its protocol,
supported schema, and Redfish
Eventing implemented in iDRAC, see the
Redfish API Guide.
For information about iDRAC property
database group and object descriptions, see
the Attribute Registry Guide.
For information about Intel QuickAssist
Technology, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User's Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about earlier versions of the
iDRAC documents.
To identify the version of iDRAC available on
your system, on the iDRAC web interface,
click ? > About.
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the
operating system, see the operating system
documentation.
www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
For information about updating drivers and
firmware, see the Methods to download
firmware and drivers section in this document.
www.dell.com/support/drivers
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Table 34. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued)
Task Document Location
Managing your system For information about systems management
software offered by Dell, see the Dell
OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about setting up, using,
and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide.
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Server Administrator
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
https://www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools
For information about partner programs
enterprise systems management, see the
OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems
Management documents.
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Working with the Dell
PowerEdge RAID controllers
For information about understanding the
features of the Dell PowerEdge RAID
controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers,
or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the
Storage controller documentation.
www.dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Understanding event and
error messages
For information about the event and error
messages generated by the system firmware
and agents that monitor system components,
go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code,
type the error code, and then click Look it up.
www.dell.com/qrl
Troubleshooting your
system
For information about identifying and
troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues,
see the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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