Dell DR4300 Rack Server Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell DR4300 Rack Server. We have 3 Dell DR4300 Rack Server manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Getting Started

Dell DR4300 Owner's Manual (193 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 6.9 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Dell DR4300 System Overview

8
2 Technical Specifications

20
- Chassis Dimensions
  20
- Chassis Weight
  21
- Processor Specifications
  21
- PSU Specifications
  21
- System Battery Specifications
  21
- Expansion Bus Specifications
  21
- Memory Specifications
  22
- Drive Specifications
  22
  - Hard Drives
    22
- Ports and Connectors Specifications
  22
  - USB Ports
    22
  - NIC Ports
    23
  - Serial Connector
    23
  - VGA Ports
    23
  - Internal Dual SD Module
    23
- Video Specifications
  23
- Environmental Specifications
  24
3 Initial System Setup and Configuration

28
4 Pre-Operating System Management Applications

32
- Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
  32
- System Setup
  32
  - Viewing System Setup
    33
  - System Setup Details
    33
  - System BIOS
    34
  - Idrac Settings Utility
    57
  - Device Settings
    58
- Dell Lifecycle Controller
  58
  - Embedded System Management
    59
- Boot Manager
  59
  - Viewing Boot Manager
    59
  - Boot Manager Main Menu
    59
- PXE Boot
  60
5 Installing and Removing System Components

61
- Safety Instructions
  61
- Before Working Inside Your System
  61
- After Working Inside Your System
  62
- Recommended Tools
  62
- Front Bezel (Optional)
  62
  - Removing the Optional Front Bezel
    63
  - Installing the Optional Front Bezel
    64
- System Cover
  65
  - Removing the System Cover
    65
  - Installing the System Cover
    66
- Inside the System
  68
- Cooling Shroud
  69
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    69
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    70
- Cooling Fans
  70
  - Removing a Cooling Fan
    71
  - Installing a Cooling Fan
    72
- Cooling-Fan Assembly
  72
  - Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    72
  - Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
    74
- System Memory
  75
- Processors and Heat Sinks
  82
  - Removing a Heat Sink
    82
  - Removing a Processor
    83
  - Installing a Processor
    87
  - Installing a Heat Sink
    90
- Pcie Card Holder
  92
- Cable Retention Bracket
  95
  - Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
    95
  - Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
    96
- Integrated Storage Controller Card
  97
  - Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    98
  - Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
    100
- Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
  102
- Internal Dual SD Module (Optional)
  119
- Network Daughter Card
  124
  - Removing the Network Daughter Card
    125
  - Installing the Network Daughter Card
    127
- Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
  129
  - Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
    129
- System Battery
  130
  - Replacing the System Battery
    130
- Power Supply Units (PSU)
  132
  - Hot Spare Feature
    132
  - Removing the Power Supply Unit Blank
    133
  - Installing the Power Supply Unit Blank
    134
  - Removing an AC Power Supply Unit
    134
  - Installing an AC Power Supply Unit
    135
- System Board
  136
  - Removing the System Board
    137
  - Installing the System Board
    139
- Trusted Platform Module
  142
- Hard Drives
  144
- Hard Drive Backplane
  152
- SD Vflash Card (Optional)
  160
- Control Panel Assembly
  164
  - Removing the Control Panel
    164
  - Installing the Control Panel
    165
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    167
  - Installing the I/O Panel
    168
6 Using System Diagnostics

170
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
  170
7 Jumpers and Connectors

172
8 Troubleshooting Your System

176
- Safety First - for You and Your System
  176
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
  176
- Troubleshooting External Connections
  176
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
  176
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
  177
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
  178
- Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
  178
- Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
  179
- Troubleshooting a NIC
  179
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  180
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  181
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  181
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  182
  - Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
    182
  - Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
    182
- Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
  183
- Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
  184
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  184
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
  185
- Troubleshooting an SD Card
  186
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  187
- Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
  187
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  188
- Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
  189
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  190
- Troubleshooting Processors
  191
- System Messages
  191
  - Warning Messages
    191
  - Diagnostic Messages
    191
  - Alert Messages
    192
9 Getting Help

193
- Contacting Dell
  193
- Documentation Feedback
  193

Dell DR4300 Owner's Manual (163 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 7.37 MB

Table of Contents
3
Dell DR4300 System Overview
8
Front Panel Features and Indicators
8
Back Panel Features
9
Diagnostic Indicators on the Front Panel
11
Hard Drive Indicator Codes
12
NIC Indicator Codes
13
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes
13
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes
15
Quick Sync Indicator Codes
16
Locating Service Tag of Your System
16
Documentation Matrix
16
Technical Specifications
18
Chassis Dimensions
18
Chassis Weight
18
Processor Specifications
19
PSU Specifications
19
System Battery Specifications
19
Expansion Bus Specifications
19
Memory Specifications
19
Drive Specifications
20
Hard Drives
20
Ports and Connectors Specifications
20
USB Ports
20
NIC Ports
20
Serial Connector
20
VGA Ports
20
Internal Dual SD Module
20
Video Specifications
20
Environmental Specifications
21
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications
22
Standard Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature
22
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions
23
Initial System Setup and Configuration
24
Setting up Your System
24
Idrac Configuration
24
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address
24
Options to Install the Operating System
25
Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers
25
Manage Your System
26
Pre-Operating System Management Applications
27
Options to Manage the Pre-Operating System Applications
27
System Setup
27
Viewing System Setup
27
System Setup Details
28
System BIOS
28
Idrac Settings Utility
50
Device Settings
51
Dell Lifecycle Controller
51
Embedded System Management
51
Boot Manager
52
Viewing Boot Manager
52
Boot Manager Main Menu
52
PXE Boot
53
Installing and Removing System Components
54
Safety Instructions
54
Before Working Inside Your System
54
After Working Inside Your System
54
Recommended Tools
55
Front Bezel (Optional)
55
Removing the Optional Front Bezel
55
Installing the Optional Front Bezel
57
System Cover
57
Removing the System Cover
57
Installing the System Cover
58
Inside the System
59
Cooling Shroud
60
Removing the Cooling Shroud
60
Installing the Cooling Shroud
61
Cooling Fans
61
Removing a Cooling Fan
61
Installing a Cooling Fan
62
Cooling-Fan Assembly
63
Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
63
Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
64
System Memory
65
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
67
Mode-Specific Guidelines
67
Sample Memory Configurations
68
Removing Memory Modules
68
Installing Memory Modules
69
Processors and Heat Sinks
71
Removing a Heat Sink
71
Removing a Processor
72
Installing a Processor
76
Installing a Heat Sink
78
Pcie Card Holder
79
Removing the Pcie Card Holder
79
Installing the Pcie Card Holder
80
Opening and Closing the Pcie Card Holder Latch
81
Cable Retention Bracket
82
Removing the Cable Retention Bracket
82
Installing the Cable Retention Bracket
83
Integrated Storage Controller Card
84
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
84
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
85
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Riser
87
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
87
Removing an Expansion Card from Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
87
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 2 or 3
89
Removing an Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser 1
90
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser 1
92
Removing the Riser 1 Blank
93
Installing the Riser 1 Blank
94
Removing Expansion Card Risers
95
Installing Expansion Card Risers
99
Internal Dual SD Module (Optional)
101
Removing an Internal SD Card
101
Installing an Internal SD Card
102
Removing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
103
Installing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module
105
Network Daughter Card
105
Removing the Network Daughter Card
105
Installing the Network Daughter Card
107
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
108
Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
108
System Battery
109
Replacing the System Battery
109
Power Supply Units (PSU)
110
Hot Spare Feature
111
Removing the Power Supply Unit Blank
111
Installing the Power Supply Unit Blank
112
Removing an AC Power Supply Unit
113
Installing an AC Power Supply Unit
114
System Board
115
Removing the System Board
115
Installing the System Board
117
Trusted Platform Module
120
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
120
Initializing the TPM for Bitlocker Users
121
Initializing the TPM for TXT Users
121
Hard Drives
122
Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
122
Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear)
123
Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
123
Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank
124
Removing a Hot Swappable Hard Drive or SSD
125
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
126
Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier
127
Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier
128
Hard Drive Backplane
128
Removing the Hard Drive Backplane
128
Installing the Hard Drive Backplane
131
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
132
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Backplane (Rear)
133
SD Vflash Card (Optional)
134
Replacing an Optional SD Vflash Media Card
135
Removing the Vflash Media Unit
135
Installing the Vflash Media Unit
136
Control Panel Assembly
137
Removing the Control Panel
137
Installing the Control Panel
139
Removing the I/O Panel
140
Installing the I/O Panel
141
Using System Diagnostics
143
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
143
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
143
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
143
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
143
System Diagnostic Controls
144
Jumpers and Connectors
145
System Board Jumper Settings
145
System Board Jumpers and Connectors
146
Disabling a Forgotten Password
147
Troubleshooting Your System
149
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
149
Troubleshooting External Connections
149
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
150
Troubleshooting a USB Device
150
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (USB XML Configuration)
151
Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)
151
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
152
Troubleshooting a NIC
152
Troubleshooting a Wet System
152
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
153
Troubleshooting the System Battery
154
Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
154
Troubleshooting Power Source Problems
155
Troubleshooting Power Supply Unit Problems
155
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
155
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
156
Troubleshooting System Memory
156
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
157
Troubleshooting an SD Card
158
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
158
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
159
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
159
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
160
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
161
Troubleshooting Processors
162
System Messages
162
Warning Messages
162
Diagnostic Messages
162
Alert Messages
162
Getting Help
163
Contacting Dell
163
Documentation Feedback
163

Dell DR4300 Getting Started (2 pages)

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Table of Contents

1 Dell DR4300 System Overview

2 Technical Specifications

3 Initial System Setup and Configuration

4 Pre-Operating System Management Applications

5 Installing and Removing System Components

6 Using System Diagnostics

7 Jumpers and Connectors

8 Troubleshooting Your System

9 Getting Help

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