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Dell PowerEdge M605 Owner's Manual

1. PWRD_EN DO NVRAM_CLR Table 7 8 PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors Connector Description l Mezzanine card connector Fabric C 2 Mezzanine card connector Fabric B 3 Al Memory module connector slot Al 4 A2 Memory module connector slot A2 5 A3 Memory module connector slot A3 6 A4 Memory module connector slot A4 7 CPUI Processor 1 socket 8 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 9 TOE_KEY Hardware key socket for enabling the integrated NIC TOE SCSI feature 10 PWRD_EN Configuration jumpers NVRAM_CLR 11 SASBKPLN Hard drive backplane connector System Board Information 213 Table 7 8 PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors continued Connector Description 12 BATTERY Connector for the 3 0 V coin battery 13 J STORAGE Storage controller card connector 14 Bl Memory module connector slot BI 15 B2 Memory module connector slot B2 16 B3 Memory module connector slot B3 17 B4 Memory module connector slot B4 18 J_VIDEO Video controller card connector NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary on page 219 Disabling a Forgotten Password The blade s software security features include a system password and a setup password which are discussed in detail in Using the System Setup Program on page 79 The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password s currently in use
2. 126 Contents Integrated NIC Hardware Key 127 Processors viper ae oe kk dae 128 Processor Installation Guidelines 128 RemovingaProcessor 129 Installing a Processor 136 HT Bridge Card Service Only 138 Blade System Board NVRAM Backup Battery 140 Hard Drives uc Oa eee ee ee AA EG 142 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 142 Installing a Hard Drive 142 RemovingaHardDrive 143 Configuring the Boot Drive 144 Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard Drive Camek aeae d AGS be ina 144 Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier 144 VideoController 145 Hard Drive Backplane 148 Blade System Board Service Only 150 Removing the System Board 150 Installing the System Board 153 Storage Controller Card Service Only 154 Removing the Storage Controller Board 154 Installing the Storage Controller Board 155 4 Installing Enclosure Components 157 Power Supply Modules 158 System Power Guidelines 158 Power Supply Blanks 158 Contents Removing a Power Supply Module 159 Installing a Power Supply Module 160 FanModules 161 RemovingaFanModule 161 Installing a Fan Module 162 CMC Module 1
3. 183 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 185 Troubleshooting Enclosure Components 185 Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 186 Troubleshooting Fan Modules 186 Troubleshooting the CMC Module 187 Troubleshooting the iKVM Module 188 Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module 189 Troubleshooting Blade Components 191 Troubleshooting Blade Memory 191 Troubleshooting Hard Drives 192 Troubleshooting Microprocessors 193 Troubleshooting the Blade Board 194 Troubleshooting the NVRAM Backup Battery 195 Contents 6 Running System Diagnostics Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics Features When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System Diagnostics From the Utility Partition From a USB Flash Drive System Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Advanced Testing Options Error Messages 7 System Board Information Blade System Board Jumper Settings PowerEdge M905 Jumper Settings PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings System Board Connectors PowerEdge M905 System Board PowerEdge M805 System Board PowerEdge M600 System Board PowerEdge M605 System Board Disabling a Forgotten Password Contents 10 8 Getting Help
4. Contacting Dell Glossary 219 Contents About Your System Other Information You May Need A CAUTION The safety instructions that came with your system provide important safety and regulatory information Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document e The Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack e The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features setting up your system and technical specifications e The Configuration Guide provides information on initial configuration of the blades and other modular components in your system e The Dell Chassis Management Controller User s Guide and Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User s Guide provides detailed information on using the remote management features of your system including the CMC iDRAC and iKVM e User documentation for the Ethernet Fibre Channel Infiniband or other I O modules purchased with your system e CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system e Systems management software documentation describes the features requirements installation and basic operation of the software e Operating system documentation describes how to install if necessary configure and use the operating system software Documenta
5. Quick Tests Performs a quick check of the blade Select Test All Devices and then select Quick Tests This option runs device tests that do not require user interaction Use this option to quickly identify the source of your problem Test One Device Tests a particular device Extended Tests Performs a more thorough check of the blade Select Test All Devices and then select Extended Tests Running System Diagnostics 199 Table 6 1 System Diagnostics Testing Options continued Testing Option Function Advanced Testing Checks a particular area of the blade Information and Results Displays test results Program Options Sets various test parameters Device Configuration Displays an overview of the devices in the blade Exit to MS DOS Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities menu Using the Advanced Testing Options When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics menu the main screen of the diagnostics appears and displays the following information Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics utility the version number and the system s service tag number The left side of the screen under Device Groups lists the diagnostic device groups in the order that they are tested if you select All under the Run Tests submenu Press the up or down arrow keys to highlight a particular device group Press the left or right arrow keys to select the options on the menu As you move
6. General failure 70 Operating system corrupted or improperly installed About Your System Reinstall the operating system Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions HyperTransport HyperTransport See Getting Help on error caused a error page 217 system reset Please check th system event log for details Invalid FlexAddress virtual Information only flexAddress for MAC is not supported on bus device the specified device function Keyboard Faulty keyboard controller See Getting Help on controller faulty blade board page 217 failure Keyboard failure Manufacturing mode detected Loose or improperly connected keyboard cable System is incorrectly configured Ensure that the keyboard is properly connected If the problem persists replace the keyboard Set the NVRAM_CLR jumper to on and reboot the blade See Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 for the jumper location About Your System 71 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory address Faulty or improperly Ensure that all memory line failure at installed memory modules modules are properly address read or faulty blade board installed See value expecting Troubleshooting Blade value Memory on page 191 If the problem persists see Memory double word o Getting Help on page 217 logic failure at addr
7. aC CULLE LL LU EOE om aC loo a CRETE ERE EEE TREE LILILLILILILI CLLUOLLLLLLLL LOCALO Oe 12 About Your System Figure 1 2 Blade Numbering Full Height Blades a ola DELL LLLLLLLELELLLELE LLLLELLI LE LILLE LILLULILE REL About Your System 13 System Control Panel Features Figure 1 4 Control Panel Features 2 3 4 5 O ALONE Y PEE 1 a EIRENE WM om LILLULLLI LI Errani p emmo 1 USB port mouse only 2 USB port keyboard only 3 video connector 4 system power button 5 power indicator 14 About Your System Table 1 1 Control Panel Features Feature Indicator Description System power N A button Turns the system on and off Press to turn on the system Press and hold 10 seconds to turn off the system NOTE The system power button controls power to all of the blades and 1 0 modules in the enclosure System power Off indicator Green Amber Enclosure does not have power System power is on Enclosure is plugged in but enclosure power is not turned on NOTE An amber power LED does not indic
8. 11 Other Information YouMayNeed 11 System Overview 0 12 System Control Panel Features 14 LCD Module laahaa aaa 15 LCD Module Features 16 Using the LED Module Menus 17 Blade Features 20 Using USB Diskette or USB DVD CD Drives 28 Hard Drive Features 23 Back Panel Features 26 Power Supply Indicator 27 Fan Module Indicators 29 iKVM Module 30 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch 33 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch 35 CMCModule 38 YO Connectivity 42 Guidelines for Installing 1 0 Modules 42 Mezzanine Cards 43 Contents 2 Usi Contents 1 0 Module Port Mapping Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module isolana Cisco Ethernet Switch Fibre Channel Pass through Module Brocade M4424 SAN I O Module Ethernet Pass through Module System Messages 0 Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages ng the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup Program Responding to Error Messages Using
9. Adjacent Cache Line Enables or disables optimal use of sequential memory Prefetch access Enabled optimizes the system for applications that PowerEdge M600 require sequential memory access Disabled is used for Enabled default applications with random memory access Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher Enabled default 84 Using the System Setup Program Table 2 4 CPU Information Screen continued Option Description Demand Based Power Management Enabled default Processor X ID Enables or disables demand based power management When enabled the CPU Performance State tables will be reported to the operating system when disabled the CPU Performance State tables will not be reported to the operating system If any of the CPUs do not support demand based power management the field will become read only and is automatically set to Disabled Displays the family and model number of each processor A submenu displays the core speed the amount of cache memory and the number of cores of the processor s Integrated Devices Screen Table 2 5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Integrated Devices screen Table 2 5 Integrated Devices Screen Options Option Description Integrated SAS Enables the integrated SAS or RAID controller Controller or Integrated RAID controller Enabled default User Accessible USB Ena
10. The PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet switch module includes four external 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet connectors and one USB type A form factor serial connector See Figure 1 19 Two option bays support the following three module options e Aresilient stacking module with 2 x 24 Gb stacking ports e A10 Gb Ethernet module with two 10 Gb optical XFP connectors e A10 Gb Ethernet module with two copper CX4 uplinks Installing two option modules provides additional stacking and redundancy support Sixteen internal Gb Ethernet connectors link to the blades in the enclosure For additional information about the PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet switch module see the documentation that shipped with the module For general information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 54 About Your System Figure 1 19 PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features 1 optional module 2 dual 10 Gb 2 standard 10 100 1000 Mb Ethernet Ethernet uplink module shown connectors 4 3 serial connector USB type A form 4 power indicator factor 5 status identification indicator Cisco Ethernet Switch Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch CBS versions e The Cisco 3130G S switch includes four 10 100 1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports and two Stackwise Plus ports About Your System 55 e The Cisco CBS 3130X S switch includes four 10 100 1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports two 10 Gb uplink ports and
11. B4 8 GB Four 2 GB Al A2 BI B2 12 GB Twelve 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 16 GB Sixteen 1 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 16 GB Eight 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 16 GB Four 4 GB Al A2 B1 B2 24 GB Twelve 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 32 GB Sixteen 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 32 GB Eight 4 GB Al A2 A3 AA BI B2 B3 B 48 GB Twelve 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 64 GB Sixteen 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 64 GB Eight 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 110 Installing Blade Components Table 3 3 Examples of PowerEdge M805 Memory Configurations continued Total Memory Modules Memory Module Locations System Number and Size Memory 128GB Sixteen 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 If 64 GB of memory is installed the system will only recognize 63 75 GB during POST Non Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non optimal Memory Sparing Support PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing spare bank is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3 4 Th
12. Figure 3 9 Memory Locations PowerEdge M600 TN Ow SC 112 Installing Blade Components General Memory Module Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M600 To ensure optimal performance of your system observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically sized DIMMs The total number of memory modules must equal two four or eight Six modules are not supported All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology The memory modules in each pair must be the same size For best system performance all memory modules should be identical memory size speed and technology Memory sparing and memory mirroring require eight memory modules of identical size speed and technology Memory sparing and memory murroring cannot be implemented at the same time Table 3 5 shows examples of supported memory configurations NOTICE Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow Table 3 5 Examples of Memory Configurations PowerEdge M600 Total DIMM Momor f 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1GB 512 MB 512MB blank blank blank blank blank blank 2GB 512 MB 512MB 512MB 512MB blank blank blank blank 2GB 1GB 1GB blank blank blank blank blank blank 4GB 512 MB 512MB 5
13. Full Height Blades PowerEdge M905 and M805 Each LOM or mezzanine card has two port connections For a full height blade in bay n e Integrated NIC LOMI connection 1 will connect to I O module Al port n Integrated NIC LOMI connection 2 will connect to I O module A2 port n Integrated NIC LOM2 connection 1 will connect to I O module Al port n 8 Integrated NIC LOM2 connection 2 will connect to I O module A2 port n 8 e Mezzanine card 1 connection will connect to I O module Cl port n Mezzanine card 1 connection 2 will connect to I O module C2 port n e Mezzanine card 2 connection 1 will connect to I O module BI port n Mezzanine card 2 connection 2 will connect to I O module B2 port n e Mezzanine card 3 connection 1 will connect to I O module Cl port n 8 Mezzanine card 3 connection 2 will connect to I O module C2 port n 8 e Mezzanine card 4 connection 1 will connect to I O module BI port n 8 Mezzanine card 4 connection 2 will connect to I O module B2 port n 8 For example in a full height blade in slot 5 integrated NIC LOM1 connection will connect to I O module Al port 5 and LOM connection 2 will connect to I O module A2 port 5 NIC LOM2 connection 1 will connect to I O module Al port 13 and LOM2 connection 2 will connect to I O 46 About Your System module A2 port 13 Mezzanine card 3 connection 1 will connect to I O module Cl port 13 and Mezzanine card 3 connection 2 will connect to I
14. PDU Power distribution unit A power source with multiple power outlets that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in a rack peripheral An internal or external device such as a diskette drive or keyboard connected to a system Glossary 225 PGA Pin grid array A type of processor socket that allows you to remove the processor chip pixel A single point on a video display Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image A video resolution such as 640 x 480 is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down POST Power on self test Before the operating system loads when you turn on your system the POST tests various system components such as RAM and hard drives processor The primary computational chip inside the system that controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions Software written for one processor must usually be revised to run on another processor CPU is a synonym for processor protected mode An operating mode that allows operating systems to implement e A memory address space of 16 MB to 4 GB e Multitasking e Virtual memory a method for increasing addressable memory by using the hard drive The Windows 2000 and UNIX 32 bit operating systems run in protected mode MS DOS cannot run in protected mode PS 2 Personal System 2 PXE Preboot eXecution Environment A way of booting a system via a
15. A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You 214 should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers See Removing the System Board on page 150 Relocate the jumper plug to disable the password feature See Figure 7 1 PowerEdge M905 Figure 7 2 PowerEdge M805 Figure 7 3 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 7 4 PowerEdge M605 to locate the password jumper on the blade board System Board Information 10 11 12 13 14 15 If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade reinstall the system board See Installing the System Board on page 153 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 When the blade is on the power on indicator is solid green Allow the blade to finish booting The existing passwords are not disabled erased until the system boots with the password removed However before you ass
16. Integrated Devices Screen on page 85 4 Ensure that any required device drivers are installed and are configured correctly NOTICE Installing a hard drive into another bay will break the mirror if the mirror state is optimal 5 Remove the hard drive and install it in the other drive bay See Hard Drives on page 142 6 Ifthe problem is resolved reinstall the hard drive in the original bay If the hard drive functions properly in the original bay the drive carrier could have intermittent problems Replace the drive carrier 7 Ifthe hard drive is the boot drive ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly See Configuring the Boot Drive on page 144 Partition and logically format the hard drive If possible restore the files to the drive If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting Microprocessors Problem e System message indicates a problem with the microprocessor or hypertransport HT bridge cards e Heat sink is not installed for the microprocessor Troubleshooting Your System 193 PowerEdge M805 systems only Missing or incorrectly installed HT cards in sockets CPU3 and CPU4 Action A 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
17. O module Installing Enclosure Components 167 Remove the I O connector cover from the back of the module See Figure 4 6 Install the I O module in the M1000e enclosure a Lift the handle release latch and open the I O module handle b Slide the module into the enclosure c Close the handle until it snaps securely into place and the module is fully seated Connect all cables that must be attached to the I O module See the documentation provided with the I O module for information about its cable connections See the Rack Installation Guide for information on using the cable enumerators to organize and manage the cables A matching fabric mezzanine card must be installed in one or more blades to support the new I O module If necessary install the mezzanine card s now See I O Module Mezzanine Cards on page 123 Enclosure Bezel Removing the Enclosure Bezel 1 168 Press the system power switch to turn off the system See System Control Panel Features on page 14 Rotate the LCD module so that the underside of the module faces upward See Figure 4 11 Remove the cable cover and disconnect the ribbon cable from the LCD module Remove the eight screws securing the bezel to the enclosure See Figure 4 7 Installing Enclosure Components Figure 4 7 Removing and Installing the Bezel 1 bezel 2 enclosure 3 screws 8 Installing the Enclosure Bezel 1 Attach the bezel to the enclosure using t
18. O module in the Fabric B slots a blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed in a Fabric B mezzanine card location Modules designed for Fabric A may also be installed in the Fabric B slots Fabric C Fabric C is a 1 to 10 Gb sec dual port quad lane redundant fabric supporting I O module slots C1 and C2 Fabric C currently supports Gb Ethernet Infiniband and Fibre Channel modules Additional fabric types including 10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future To communicate with an I O module in the Fabric C slots a blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed in a Fabric C mezzanine card location Modules designed for Fabric A may also be installed in the Fabric C slots Mezzanine Cards PowerEdge M905 and M805 The full height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support four mezzanine cards e Slot Mezzl_Fabric_C and slot Mezz3_Fabric_C support Fabric C If a card is installed in both slots both cards must be identical They must also match the fabric type of the I O modules installed in I O module bays Cl and C2 About Your System 43 e Slot Mezz2_Fabric_B and slot Mezz4_Fabric_B support Fabric B If a card is installed in both slots both cards must be identical They must also match the fabric type of the I O modules installed in YO module bays B1 and B2 PowerEdge M600 and M605 The half height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards e Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C Thi
19. See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the test fails see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting Hard Drives Problem Device driver error Improperly seated hard drive carrier Faulty hard drive or hard drive carrier Device drivers Action A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You 192 should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product Troubleshooting Your System NOTICE This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard drive Before you proceed back up all the files on the hard drive if possible Refer to the RAID controller documentation for rebuilding and servicing a RAID array 1 Run the appropriate controllers test and the hard drive tests in system diagnostics See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the tests fail continue to step 3 2 Take the hard drive offline and wait until the hard drive indicator codes on the drive carrier signal that the drive may be removed safely then remove and reseat the drive carrier in the blade See Hard Drives on page 142 3 Restart the blade enter the System Setup program and confirm that the drive controller is enabled See
20. a variety of hardware systems Linux is open source software which is freely available however the full distribution of Linux along with technical support and training are available for a fee from vendors such as Red Hat Software local bus On a system with local bus expansion capability certain peripheral devices such as the video adapter circuitry can be designed to run much faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus See also bus LVD Low voltage differential m Meter s mA Milliampere s MAC address Media Access Control address Your system s unique hardware number on a network mAh Milliampere hour s Mb Megabit s 1 048 576 bits MB Megabyte s 1 048 576 bytes However when referring to hard drive capacity the term is often rounded to mean 1 000 000 bytes Mbps Megabits per second MBps Megabytes per second MBR Master boot record memory address A specific location usually expressed as a hexadecimal number in the system s RAM 224 Glossary memory module A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board memory An area in your system that stores basic system data A system can contain several different forms of memory such as integrated memory ROM and RAM and add in memory modules DIMMs MHz Megahertz mirroring A type of data redundancy in which a set of physical drives stores data a
21. all components in the system e Real time power consumption statistics including high and low values and average power consumption Ambient temperature values e AC power information e Critical failure alerts and warnings Using the LCD Module Menus Table 1 2 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the LCD module screens Table 1 2 LCD Module Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Left and right arrows Move between screens Up arrow or down arrow Move to the previous or next option on a screen Center button Select and save an item and move to the next screen Configuration Wizard When you first start up your system you will be directed to configure the CMC network settings The configuration wizard also automatically configures each blade s iDRAC internal network interface The iDRAC IP addresses are incremented from the CMC IP address K NOTE After you run the configuration wizard this option will no longer be available on the LCD menus 1 Choose a language from the options presented in the dialog box 2 Start the configuration wizard About Your System 17 3 Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment e Network speed e Duplex mode e Network mode DHCP or static e Static IP address subnet mask and gateway values if static mode was selected e DNS settings 4 If desired configure the iDRAC network settings See the CMC User s Guide for de
22. an YO Module on page 167 172 Installing Enclosure Components oo SI 10 Install the iKVM module See Installing an iKVM Module on page 166 Install the CMC module See Installing a CMC Module on page 165 Install the fan modules See Installing a Fan Module on page 162 Install the power supply modules See Installing a Power Supply Module on page 160 Install the blades See Installing a Blade on page 98 Enclosure Control Panel Assembly Service Only Removing the Enclosure Control Panel A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Press the system power switch to turn off the system See System Control Panel Features on page 14 Remove the blades See Removing a Blade on page 96 Remove the bezel See Removing the Enclosure Bezel on page 168 Remove the two screws securing the control panel to the enclosure See Figure 4 10 Installing Enclosure Components 173 Figure 4 10 Removing and Installing the Control Panel 1 control panel 2 control panel cable 3 screws 2 4 LCD panel cable 5 Press the catch at each end of the control panel cable connector and remove the control panel cable from the underside of the control panel 6 Use the pull tab to disconnect the LCD panel cable from the underside of
23. and see if the CMC module fault indicator turns off See CMC Module on page 162 See Figure 1 14 for more information about the module s indicators If another CMC module is available swap the two modules If the fault indicator is off but the serial device connected to the serial port is not properly operating go to step 6 If the fault indicator is off but the network management device connected to the network interface connector port is not properly operating go to step 9 Reseat the serial cable to the serial connector on the CMC module and to the serial device communicating with it Connect a known working null modem serial cable between the CMC module and the serial device Connect a known working serial device to the CMC module If the serial device and CMC module still do not communicate with each other see Getting Help on page 217 Reseat the network cable to the network connector on the CMC module and to the network device Connect a known working network cable between the CMC module and the network device K NOTE If the CMC is connected to another CMC in an adjacent enclosure and there is no failover check the network cable connected to port Gb2 If there is no external management connection to the CMC check the cable connected to port Gb1 See Figure 1 14 Connect a known working network device to the CMC module If the network device and CMC module still do not communicate with each other see Gettin
24. assembly to the enclosure See Figure 4 8 Installing Enclosure Components Figure 4 8 Removing and Installing the Front Module Cage Assembly 2 1 front module cage assembly 2 enclosure 3 screws 4 NOTICE The empty cage assembly weighs 21 kg 47 pounds Obtain assistance when removing the cage assembly from the enclosure 9 Slide the cage out from the enclosure See Figure 4 8 10 Disconnect the control panel cable from the midplane by pressing the small latch at each end of the connector 11 Remove the four T 15 Torx screws securing the midplane to the back of the front cage assembly and remove the midplane See Figure 4 9 Installing Enclosure Components 171 Figure 4 9 Removing and Installing the Midplane 1 front module cage assembly 2 midplane 3 screws 4 Installing the Midplane and Front Module Cage Assembly A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 Attach the midplane to the front module cage assembly and secure it with the four Torx screws See Figure 4 8 Connect the control panel cable to the midplane Carefully slide the front module cage assembly into the enclosure See Figure 4 9 4 Install the four screws to secure the front module cage assembly Install the I O modules See Installing
25. automatically emulate a hard drive If you install a device in this slot that is configured as a removable diskette drive you must manually set the emulation type to Floppy Boot Sequence Retry Disabled default If this field is enabled and the system has failed to boot the system will reattempt to boot after 30 seconds Integrated Devices PCI IRQ Assignment See Integrated Devices Screen on page 85 Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on the PCI bus and any installed expansion cards that require an IRQ Serial Communication See Serial Communication Screen on page 86 System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features See Using the System Password on page 90 and Using the Setup Password on page 93 for more information Keyboard NumLock On default Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101 or 102 key keyboards does not apply to 84 key keyboards 82 Using the System Setup Program Table 2 2 System Setup Program Options continued Option Description Report Keyboard Errors Report default Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST This setting does no
26. do not take effect until you restart the system System Setup Options Main Screen When you enter the System Setup program the main System Setup program screen appears see Figure 2 1 80 Using the System Setup Program Figure 2 1 Main System Setup Program Screen Dell Inc wew dell com BIOS Version XX XX XX Service Tag 00000x Asset Tag 200000000 System Tine System Date Memory Information CPU Information Boot Sequence 08 15 45 Mon Sep 3 2007 lt ENTER gt lt ENTER gt Hard Disk Drive Sequence USB Flash Drive Emulation Type Boot Sequence Retry Integrated Devices PCI IRQ Assignment lt ENTER gt Serial Communication lt ENTER gt Embedded Server Management lt ENTER gt System Security Keyboard Numlock lt ENTER gt lt ENTER gt Report Keyboard Errors Report Up Down Arrow to select SPACE to change ESC to exit Fi Help Table 2 2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen K NOTE The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration K NOTE The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options where applicable Table 2 2 System Setup Program Options Option Description Asset Tag Displays the customer programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number has been assigned To enter an asset tag number of
27. e TT bridge cards PowerEdge M805 only See HT Bridge Card Service Only on page 138 Slide the new system board into the open end of the blade chassis until the retention latch or retention pin engages NOTE Ensure that the system board plate is parallel with the chassis When the board assembly is installed correctly the tabs on the system board pan fit into the corresponding openings in the floor of the blade chassis Sce Figure 3 29 or Figure 3 30 Reinstall the video daughter card or video riser card See Video Controller on page 145 Installing Blade Components 153 Replace the mezzanine card s in their original locations See Installing a Mezzanine Card on page 124 Reinstall the hard drive backplane See Hard Drive Backplane on page 148 Replace the hard drive s e If there are two drives be sure and reinstall them in their original locations e Ifonlyone hard drive is installed install it in bay 0 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Remove the plastic I O connector covers from the back of the blade Install the blade in the system See Installing a Blade on page 98 Storage Controller Card Service Only The storage controller board is located underneath the drive bays Removing the Storage Controller Board 1 2 3 154 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 Remove the system board and place it on the w
28. gt lt F3 gt to change to the non GUI login screen 4 Restart X Windows to detect and utilize the lower resolution Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module Problem e System cannot communicate with the network e Network cable connections e Network switch module and hub configuration settings Troubleshooting Your System 189 Action K NOTE To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its 190 attaching devices first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured See the Configuration Guide and the documentation that came with the module before performing the following procedure Check that you have installed the module in an T O slot that matches its fabric type See Supported I O Module Configurations on page 44 Check that the passthrough module or switch ports are cabled correctly A given mezzanine card ina full height blade connects to two I O ports on the two associated I O modules See I O Module Port Assignments Full Height Blades on page 47 Verify that the proper firmware revision is properly initialized and configured Verify that the switch module has a valid IP address for the subnet Verify using the ICMP ping command Check the network connector indicators on the network switch module e Ifthe link indicator displays an error condition check all cable connections See I O Connectivity on page 42 for the link indicator error conditions for your particular n
29. is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 1 2 A CAUTION The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling 3 Ensure that the microprocessor s and heat sink s are properly installed See Processors on page 128 4 If your system only has one microprocessor installed ensure that it is installed in the primary processor socket See Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 5 Fora PowerEdge M805 system check that hypertransport HT bridge cards are installed in sockets CPU3 and CPU4 and that both cards are fully seated in the processor sockets See HT Bridge Card Service Only on page 138 6 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 7 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 8 Run Quick Tests in the system diagnostics See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the tests fail or the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the Blade Board Problem System message indicates a problem with the blade board 194 Troubleshooting Your System Action A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure
30. is the same on each disk used A virtual disk may use several stripes on the same set of disks in an array See also guarding mirroring and RAID SVGA Super video graphics array VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards Glossary 227 system board As the main circuit board the system board usually contains most of your system s integral components such as the processor RAM controllers for peripherals and various ROM chips system configuration information Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the system should be configured for operation system diskette See bootable diskette system memory See RAM System Setup program A BIOS based program that allows you to configure your system s hardware and customize the system s operation by setting features such as password protection Because the System Setup program is stored in NVRAM any settings remain in effect until you change them again system ini file A start up file for the Windows operating system When you start Windows it consults the system ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating environment Among other things the system ini file records which video mouse and keyboard drivers are installed for Windows TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol termination So
31. linked to the blade and indicator activity amber there is network activity indicator blinking Green on The Ethernet connector is linked to the blade and amber off there is no network activity Green off The Ethernet connector is not linked to the blade amber and there is network activity blinking Green The Ethernet connector is not linked to the blade off amber off and there is no network activity Power indicator Off Power to the module is off Green Module has power Status Blue on Active module identification Amber Fault condition in module indicator flashing NOTE Ethernet media speed is configured through the blade LOM firmware or by the operating system Speed and duplex settings are not configured through the pass through module itself System Messages Table 1 18 lists the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product K NOTE If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1 18 check the documentation for the application that is running when the mes
32. online Green blinking slowly Green blinking quickly Amber Amber blinking slowly Green blinking slowly then off Drive is rebuilding Drive is being identified Drive has failed or has an error See Troubleshooting Hard Drives on page 192 The drive has reported a predictive failure event and should be replaced About Your System 25 Back Panel Features Figure 1 9 Back Panel Features 6 1 fan modules 9 2 primary CMC module 3 1 0 modules 6 4 optional iKVM module 5 secondary CMC module 6 power supplies 6 26 About Your System Figure 1 10 Back Panel Module Bay Numbering A1 BI C1 iKVM C2 B2 A2 jS e 2 rm C2 09 a a a a a a a a Power Supply Indicator NOTICE The power supplies must be connected to a PDU not directly to an electrical outlet The power supplies require a 200 240 V power source About Your System 27 Figure 1 11 Power Supply Indicators 1 DC power output indicator 3 AC power present indicator Table 1 5 Power Supply Indicators 2 power supply fault indicator Indicator Icon Indicator Color DC power O Green output good Fault indicator A Amber 28 About Your System Description The power supply is operational and DC power is being supplied by the power supply The power supply is in a fault condition which can result from eit
33. or acronym used in this table see the Glossary on page 219 210 System Board Information PowerEdge M600 System Board Figure 7 3 PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors Table 7 7 PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors Connector Description l Mezzanine card connector Fabric C 2 Mezzanine card connector Fabric B 3 BATTERY Connector for the 3 0 V coin battery 4 1l Memory module connector slot 1 5 5 Memory module connector slot 5 6 2 Memory module connector slot 2 7 6 Memory module connector slot 6 8 3 Memory module connector slot 3 9 7 Memory module connector slot 7 10 4 Memory module connector slot 4 11 8 Memory module connector slot 8 12 CPUI Processor 1 socket System Board Information 211 Table 7 7 PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors continued Connector Description 13 SASBKPLN Hard drive backplane connector 14 J STORAGE Storage controller card connector 15 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 16 J VIDEO video controller card connector 17 PWRD_EN Configuration jumpers NVRAM_CLR 18 TOE_KEY Hardware key socket for enabling the integrated NIC TOF SCSI feature NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary on page 219 212 System Board Information PowerEdge M605 System Board Figure 7 4 PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors
34. place until the connector is fully seated and the latch snaps into place See Figure 3 26 e If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M605 align the connector on the underside of the controller card with the connector on the system board then lower the card into place Secure the card with the two screws See Figure 3 27 Installing Blade Components 147 Hard Drive Backplane Follow these steps to remove and replace the hard drive backplane 1 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 NOTICE If you are removing two hard drives label them so you can replace them in their original locations 2 NOTICE You must remove the hard drives before removing the backplane 3 Remove the hard drive s See Removing a Hard Drive on page 143 4 Lift the latches at each end of the backplane then lift the backplane from the blade chassis See Figure 3 28 148 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 28 Removing and Installing the Hard Drive Backplane PowerEdge M605 Shown 1 hard drive backplane 2 hard drive connectors 2 3 retention hooks 3 4 latches 2 5 backplane connector on system board 5 To install the hard drive backplane a Hold the backplane with the drive connectors facing towards the hard drive bays b Position the backplane so that the retention hooks on the end of the drive bay are aligned with the corresponding slots in the b
35. quad rank 8 GB modules are not supported Each processor has four memory channels organized in sets of two channels NOTICE If more than four memory modules are installed per processor the memory modules will be downclocked to operate at 533 Mhz Installing Blade Components 105 Figure 3 7 Memory Locations PowerEdge M905 BI General Memory Module Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M905 To ensure optimal performance of your system observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory e Memory modules must be installed in pairs beginning with the first two sockets in each set of memory modules These sockets are marked by white retention levers e All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology The memory modules in each pair must be the same size 106 Installing Blade Components e If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots e Memory sparing is supported if eight or 16 memory modules are installed Memory mirroring is not supported Table 3 1 shows examples of supported memory configurations NOTICE Memory module blanks must
36. retrieved 36 About Your System If no changes were detected in the appliance a completion dialog box appears with this information If server changes were detected then the Detected Changes dialog box will be displayed Click Next to update the database If a cascade switch was detected the Enter Cascade Switch Information dialog box appears Select the type of switch connected to the appliance from the drop down list If the type you are looking for is not available you can add it by clicking Add Click Next The completion dialog box appears Click Finish to exit Start up the analog switch and the system About Your System 37 CMC Module Figure 1 14 CMC Module Features 38 Ethernet connector Gb1 link indicator 2 DB 9 serial connector for local configuration primary CMC CMC 1 blue status identification indicator About Your System 10 Ethernet connector STK stack used for daisy chaining CMCs in separate enclosures activity indicator 2 optional secondary CMC CMC 2 amber fault indicator power indicator Table 1 10 CMC Module Features Indicator Pattern Description Network Off LAN is not linked interface Green LAN is linked controller link indicator Network Off LAN is not active ante ace Amber Indicates that the system CMC and the LAN controller ee AA De blinking are communicating activity indicator Power indicator Off CMC does not
37. rotate the handle away from the module front panel 162 Installing Enclosure Components 3 Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure 4 Install the I O connector cover See Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Removing and Installing a CMC Module or iKVM Module CMC Module Shown 1 2 A e Sia f A Sar 1 1 0 connector cover 2 release latch 3 release lever Installing Enclosure Components 163 Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module The SD card slot on the CMCM module supports an optional WWN MAC feature that allows slot based WWN MACs for the blades simplifying blade installation and replacement K NOTE For a redundant CMC module system install the SD card on the passive module The blue status indicator will be off on the passive module 1 Remove the CMC module from the M1000e enclosure See Removing a CMC Module on page 162 K NOTE Verify the write protection latch is in the unlock position 2 Locate the SD card slot on the bottom of the CMC module and insert the contact pin end of the card into the slot with the label on the card facing upwards See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module 1 SD card 2 SD card connector 164 Installing Enclosure Components 3 Reinstall the CMC module and reattach any cables that were disconnected See Installing a CMC Module on page 165 On a single CMC system the SD card will activate automatically For redundant CMC mod
38. socket When the memory module is properly seated in the socket the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed Repeat step 5 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules See Table 3 5 Table 3 7 or Table 3 8 for sample memory configurations PowerEdge 905 systems only If you removed the system board to access the memory modules reinstall the system board Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Installing Blade Components 121 12 13 14 Optional Press lt F2 gt to enter the System Setup program and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory If the value is incorrect one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly Repeat step 1 through step 12 of this procedure checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 Removing Memory Modules A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system A 122 A W N cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system CA
39. switch Once the KVM switch is connected the server modules appear in OSCAR K NOTE Once the local system is set up you must also resynchronize the server list from the Remote Console Switch software in order to see the list of blades See Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation Once the iKVM switch is connected the blades appear in OSCAR You now need to resynchronize the servers on any remote workstation to ensure that the blades are available to any remote users connected to the console switch through the Remote Console Switch software K NOTE This procedure only resynchronizes one remote client workstation With multiple client workstations save the resynchronized local database and load it into the other client workstations to ensure consistency To resynchronize the server listing 1 Click Resync in the Server category of the Management Panel MP The Resyne Wizard launches 2 Click Next A warning message displays indicating that the database will be updated to match the current configuration of the console switch Your current local database names will be overridden with the switch names To include unpowered SIPs in the resynchronization click to enable the Include Offline SIPs check box 3 Click Next A Polling Remote Console Switch message box appears with a progress bar indicating that the switch information is being
40. travels by an IRQ line to the processor Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number Two devices can share the same IRQ assignment but you cannot operate both devices simultaneously jumper Small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins The wire connects the pins and creates a circuit providing a simple and reversible method of changing the circuitry in a board K Kilo 1000 Kb Kilobit s 1024 bits KB Kilobyte s 1024 bytes Kbps Kilobit s per second KBps Kilobyte s per second key combination A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time for example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt Glossary 223 kg Kilogram s 1000 grams kHz Kilohertz KMM Keyboard monitor mouse KVM Keyboard video mouse KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used iKVM Integrated keyboard video mouse module LAN Local area network A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN lb Pound s LCD Liquid crystal display LED Light emitting diode An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it Linux A UNIX like operating system that runs on
41. two Stackwise Plus ports e The Cisco CBS 3032 switch includes four 10 100 1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports The two option bays support the following module options e Cisco X2 10 Gb transceiver modules CBS 3130X S only e Cisco TwinGig converter modules All three switches include a RJ 45 console connector for switch management Sixteen internal Gb Ethernet connectors link to the blades in the enclosure See Figure 1 19 For additional information about the Cisco CBS Ethernet switch modules see the documentation that shipped with the module For general information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 56 About Your System Figure 1 20 Cisco Ethernet Switch Module Features 1 Stackwise Plus connectors not enabled in CBS 3032 3 option bays 2 5 mode button 7 power indicator 2 10 100 1000 Mb Ethernet connectors 4 Cisco status indicators console port for switch management status identification indicator About Your System 57 Fibre Channel Pass through Module The Fibre Channel pass through module provides a bypass connection between a Fibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array see Figure 1 21 The 16 pass through ports on this module can negotiate speeds of 1 2 or 4 Gbps The Fibre Channel pass through modules are hot pluggable and may be in
42. used in programming to identify addresses in the system s RAM and I O memory addresses for devices In text hexadecimal numbers are often followed by h 222 Glossary headless system A system or device that functions without having a keyboard mouse or monitor attached Normally headless systems are managed over a network using an Internet browser host adapter A host adapter implements communication between the system s bus and the controller for a peripheral device Hard drive controller subsystems include integrated host adapter circuitry To add a SCSI expansion bus to your system you must install or connect the appropriate host adapter Hz Hertz 1 O Input output A keyboard is an input device and a monitor is an output device In general I O activity can be differentiated from computational activity ID Identification IDE Integrated drive electronics A standard interface between the system board and storage devices iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller integrated mirroring Provides simultaneous physical mirroring of two drives Integrated mirroring functionality is provided by the system s hardware See also mirroring internal processor cache An instruction and data cache built into the processor IP Internet Protocol IPX Internet package exchange IRQ Interrupt request A signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device
43. 05 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning The There is no memory See System Memory on current memory configuration error but page 105 configuration is not optimal For more information on valid memory configurations please see the Hardware Owner Manual on the technical support site the memory configuration is not recommended by Dell Write fault Write fault on selected drive Faulty diskette diskette Replace the diskette Ensure drive or optical drive that the drive cable is properly connected See Troubleshooting USB Devices on page 183 or Troubleshooting Hard Drives on page 192 for the appropriate drive s installed in your system Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task For example before you format a diskette a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y yes or n no K NOTE Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system For more information see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application About Your System mn Diagnostics Messages When you run system diagnostics an error message may result Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section Record the
44. 12 MB 512MB 512 MB 512 MB 512MB 512 MB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB blank blank blank blank 8GB IGB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB blank blank blank blank 16GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 16GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 46GB blank blank blank blank 32GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB Installing Blade Components 113 Non Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non optimal Memory Sparing Support PowerEdge M600 Memory sparing requires eight identical memory modules The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the System Setup program and can be used only if memory mirroring is not enabled Table 3 6 shows how memory sparing splits the available and spared memory in each memory module configuration Table 3 6 Memory Sparing Configurations PowerEdge M600 DIMMs _ Size Type Total Memory Available Spare 8 512 MB 4GB 2GB 2GB 8 1 GB single rank 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 2 GB dual rank 16 GB 12 GB 4 GB 8 4 GB dual rank 32 GB 24 GB 8 GB Memory Mirroring Support PowerEdge M600 The system supports memory mirroring if eight identical memory modules are installed in the system Mirroring must be enabled in the System Setup program and can be used only if memory sparing is not enabled In a mirrored configuration
45. 2 0 devices to the blade 22 About Your System Using USB Diskette or USB DVD CD Drives Each blade has USB ports on the front of the blade which allows you to connect a USB diskette drive USB flash drive USB DVD CD drive keyboard or mouse PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades have three USB ports PowerEdge M605 and M600 blades have two ports The USB drives can be used to configure the blade NOTICE The system supports only Dell branded USB 2 0 drives The drive must be horizontal and level to operate properly Use the optional external drive storage tray to support the drive while in use K NOTE If the drive must be designated as the boot drive connect the USB drive restart the system then enter the System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence see Using the System Setup Program on page 79 The USB device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System Setup program You can also select the boot device by pressing the lt F11 gt key during system startup and selecting a boot device for the current boot sequence Hard Drive Features e The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two hot pluggable 2 5 inch SAS hard drives The PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support one or two hot pluggable 2 5 inch SATA hard drives or one or two 2 5 inch SAS hard drives K NOTE SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a blade
46. 2 FAB B Mezzanine card connector 2 Fabric B 20 MEZZ3 FAB C Mezzanine card connector 3 Fabric C NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary on page 219 208 System Board Information PowerEdge M805 System Board Figure 7 2 PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors 13 12 11 10 9 Table 7 6 PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors Connector Description 1 MEZZ4_FAB B Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B 2 SD card connector 3 system board retention pin 4 Bl B8 memory modules B1 B8 5 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 6 PSWD_EN system configuration jumpers NVRAM_CLR NOTE Access requires removal of system board See Removing the System Board on page 150 System Board Information 209 Table 7 6 PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors continued Connector Description Vi connector for the 3 0 V coin battery NOTE Access requires removal of system board See Removing the System Board on page 150 8 J_STORAGE Storage controller card connector 9 Hard drive backplane connector 10 Hardware key socket for integrated NIC TOE iSCSI feature 11 CPUI Processor 1 socket 12 AI A8 memory modules Al A8 13 video controller card connector 14 MEZZI_FAB_C 15 MEZZ2_ FAB _B 16 MEZZ3_FAB_C Mezzanine card connector Fabric C Mezzanine card connector 2 Fabric B Mezzanine card connector 3 Fabric C NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation
47. 3 Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection 4 USB connectors 2 for keyboard only and mouse 5 video connector NOTE Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub Doing so may result in equipment damage 32 About Your System Table 1 7 Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features Feature Indicator Pattern Description Power Off iKVM switch does not have power indivator Green iKVM switch has power Green flashing Firmware upgrade in progress Status Blue blinking iKVM module is being identified identification Amber flashing System fault or error condition indicator USB Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system connectors Video Allows a monitor to be connected to the system connector ACI port Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console switch with an Analog Rack Interface ARI port such as an external digital or analog switch Link Off The ACI is not connected to the external switch dicato Green The ACI is connected to the external switch Activity Off Data is not being sent or received Igino Amber blinking Data is being sent or received Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches Many switches may be tiere
48. 3 Replacing the NVRAM Backup Battery 10 11 1 _ _ as ME oai side of battery 2 battery connector If you removed the system board to replace the battery reinstall the board now See Blade System Board Service Only on page 150 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly See Using the System Setup Program in your User s Guide Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program s Time and Date fields Exit the System Setup program Installing Blade Components 141 12 To test the newly installed battery remove the blade for at least an hour See Removing a Blade on page 96 13 After an hour reinstall the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 14 Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect see Getting Help on page 217 for instructions about obtaining technical assistance Hard Drives The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two hot pluggable 2 5 inch SAS hard drives The PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support one or two hot pluggable 2 5 inch SATA hard drives and one or two 2 5 inch SAS hard drives K NOTE SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a blade K NOTE SATA hard drives are not hot pluggable with the SATA repeater daughter card Hard Drive Installation Gui
49. 62 Removing a CMC Module 162 Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module 164 Installing a CMC Module 165 iKVM Module 166 Removing an iKVM Module 166 Installing an iKVM Module 166 YO Modules 166 Removing an I O Module 166 Installing an I O Module 167 Enclosure Bezel 168 Removing the Enclosure Bezel 168 Installing the Enclosure Bezel 169 Enclosure Midplane Service Only 169 Removing the Front Module Cage Assembly and Midplane 2 169 Installing the Midplane and Front Module Cage Assembly 172 Enclosure Control Panel Assembly Service Only 173 Removing the Enclosure Control Panel 173 Installing the Enclosure Control Panel 174 LCD Module ahaaa aaa 175 Removing the LCD Module 175 Installing the LCD Module 177 Contents 5 Troubleshooting Your System 179 Safety First For You and Your System 179 Start Up Routine 179 Checking the Equipment 180 Troubleshooting External Connections 180 Troubleshooting Video 180 Troubleshooting the Keyboard 181 Troubleshooting the Mouse 182 Troubleshooting USB Devices 183 Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message aio uc cana i ee a a 183 Troubleshooting aWetEnclosure
50. B 2GB 1GB 1GB 16GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 16GB 4GB 46GB blank blank 4GB 4GB blank blank 24GB 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 32GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 64 GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB If 64 GB of memory is installed the system will only recognize 63 75 GB during POST Non Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non optimal Installing Blade Components 117 Memory Sparing Support PowerEdge M605 Memory sparing is supported in single or dual processor systems that have one of the fully populated memory configurations shown in Table 3 9 The memory sparing feature must be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program See Memory Information Screen on page 83 To use memory sparing you must disable node interleaving Memory sparing allocates only the first rank of memory of a DIMM For a single rank DIMM the entire capacity of the DIMM must be allocated for sparing along with the adjacent single rank DIMM to spare a memory channel For dual rank DIMMs two DIMMs are also required for sparing but as only the first rank of each DIMM is allocated only half of a dual rank DIMMs capacity is allocated for sparing The second ranks on both DIMMs are available memory T
51. Blue on Primary module in a stack if applicable identification Blue off Secondary module in a stack indicator i Amber flashing Fault condition in module About Your System 63 Ethernet Pass through Module The Ethernet pass through module supports 10 100 1000 Mb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device see Figure 1 23 The Ethernet pass through modules are hot pluggable and may be installed in any of the three Fabrics Table 1 17 lists the functionality of the Ethernet pass through module indicators For additional information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 64 About Your System Figure 1 23 Ethernet Pass through Module Features 1 3 5 Eee Pee Leos i i i i di i Lees ss LL CELL E E E Li eee ee link indicator 16 2 activity indicator 16 RJ45 Ethernet connector 16 4 power indicator status identification indicator NOTE Connectors on the Ethernet pass through module correspond directly to the blade number For example blade 5 is connected to port 5 on the Ethernet pass through module Integrated network adapter 1 will map to 1 0 slot A1 Integrated network adapter 2 will map to 1 0 slot A2 About Your System 65 Table 1 17 Ethernet Pass through Module Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Link Green on The Ethernet connector is
52. C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM Port 1 Port 11 Mezzanine Port 1 Port 1 Card C Mezzanine Port 1 Port 1 Card B Figure 1 17 shows the port connections for a half height blade in bay with two mezzanine cards About Your System 51 Figure 1 17 Example of Half Height Blade Port Mapping 52 About Your System Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module The Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband switch module includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports Eight ports are external uplink ports and 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure This switch module is hot pluggable and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C For general information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 Figure 1 18 Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module Features 1 Infiniband ports 8 2 port status indicator 8 3 diagnostic status indicator 4 power indicator About Your System 53 Table 1 14 Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Infiniband Off Link error or Subnet Manager not operating port status indicator Green flickering I O activity on port Green on Link established Module status Off Switch is not ready indicator Blue on Switch operating normally Amber on or Fault condition in module blinking Module power Off Power to the module is off indicator Green Module has power PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module
53. Dell PowerEdge M905 M805 M600 and M605 Hardware Owner s Manual www dell com support dell com Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo PowerEdge and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc AMD and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own August 2008 P N W002C Rev A00 Contents 1 About Your System
54. Enclosure Components 157 Power Supply Modules The M1000e enclosure supports up to six hot pluggable power supply modules accessible from the enclosure back panel K NOTE The 2360 W power supply modules require 200 240 V input from a PDU If the power supply modules are plugged into 110 V electrical outlets the system will not power up K NOTE In addition to supplying power to the system the power supply modules also have internal fans that provide thermal cooling for the blades A power supply module must be replaced if an internal fan failure occurs System Power Guidelines Your system has one of the following power supply configurations Three 2360 W power supply modules which do not provide redundancy if one power supply module fails The power supplies are installed in bays though 3 e Six 2360 W power supply modules which provide redundancy if up to three power supply modules fail The CMC module controls power management for the system You can program the CMC to configure the power budget redundancy and dynamic power of the entire enclosure chassis servers I O modules iKVM CMC and power supplies The power management service optimizes power consumption and re allocates power to different modules based on real time demand For more information see Power Management in the Dell Chassis Management Controller User s Guide K NOTE The wattage of a power supply module is listed on its regulatory la
55. K NOTE SATA hard drives are not hot pluggable with the SATA repeater daughter card Hot plug drive operation is supported if an optional RAID controller card is installed in the blade On blades with a diskless configuration no disk controller is included in the blade but hard drive blanks and the internal storage backplane must be present to maintain proper airflow See Figure 1 8 and Table 1 4 for information on the hard drive indicators Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system NOTICE The blade must have a hard drive or a hard drive blank installed in each hard drive bay About Your System 23 NOTE The hard drive status indicator is only functional for RAID hard drive configurations For non RAID configurations only the drive activity indicator is active Refer to the Dell RAID controller documentation to service a RAID volume rebuild an array or swap RAID members Figure 1 8 Hard Drive Indicators 1 activity indicator 2 status indicator RAID drives only 24 About Your System Table 1 4 Hard Drive Indicator Patterns Indicator State Description Activity indicator Off Drive is not being accessed On Drive is being accessed Status indicator Off e Drive is ready for SAS drives with removal optional RAID Drive bay is empty controller only e Power is off to the blade Green Drive is
56. LAN without a hard drive or bootable diskette RAC Remote access controller RAID Redundant array of independent disks A method of providing data redundancy Some common implementations of RAID include RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and RAID 50 See also guarding mirroring and striping RAM Random access memory The system s primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data Any information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off your system RAS Remote Access Service This service allows users running the Windows operating system to remotely access a network from their system using a modem readme file A text file usually shipped with software or hardware that contains information supplementing or updating the product s documentation read only file A read only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting ROM Read only memory Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your 226 Glossary system Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system s boot routine and the POST ROMB RAID on motherboard rpm Revolutions per minute RTC Real time clock SAS Serial attached SCSI SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment A standard interface between the system board and storage devices SCSI Small computer system interface A
57. MB of Add memory modules to memory memory installed achieve a configuration configuration supported by the system System halted See System Memory on page 105 About Your System 69 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Error Memory failure detected emory size reduced Replac the faulty DIMM as soon as possible Faulty or improperly seated memory modules See Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 Error programming flexAddress MAC for bus device function FlexAddress virtual MAC is not supported on the specified device Information only Error programming flexAddress iSCSI AC for bus device function FlexAddress virtual MAC is not supported on the specified device Information only Error resetting Ic after programming flexAddress for bus device function FlexAddress virtual MAC is not supported on the specified device Information only FBD training error The following branch has been disabled Branch x The specified branch channel pair contains DIMMs that are incompatible with each other Ensure that only Dell qualified memory is used Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from http www dell com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller faulty blade board See Getting Help on page 217
58. Mezzl_Fab_C Port6 Port 6 48 About Your System Blade 6 1 0 Module Al B1 Al C2 B2 A2 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 6 Port 6 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 14 Port 14 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 14 Port 14 Blade 7 1 0 Module Al B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOMI Port 7 Port 7 Integrated LOM2 Port 15 Port 15 Mezzl_Fab_C Port7 Port 7 Mezz2 Fab _B Port 7 Port 7 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 15 Port 15 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 15 Port 15 Blade 8 1 0 Module V Al Al Al C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOMI Port8 Pot Integrated LOM2 Port 16 Port 16 Mezzl_Fab_C Port8 Port 8 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 8 Port 8 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 16 Port 16 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 16 Port 16 Figure 1 16 shows the port connections for a full height blade in bay 3 with four mezzanine cards About Your System 49 Figure 1 16 Example of Full Height Blade Port Mapping Blade 3 Mezz 1 FAB_C me a Q About Your System 50 Half Height Blades PowerEdge M600 and M605 For a half height blade in bay n e The integrated NIC will connect to I O module A1 port n and I O module A2 port n e Mezzanine card B will connect to I O module BI port n and I O module B2 port n e Mezzanine card C will connect to I O module C1 port n and I O module C2 port n For example in a blade in slot 12 the integrated NIC will connect to I O module Al port 12 and I O module A2 port 12 Table 1 13 Example of 1 0 Module Port Assignments Half Height Blade 1 Blade 1 1 0 Module Al B1 C1
59. O module C2 port 13 Table 1 12 shows the port number assignments for the eight possible full height blade locations Table 1 12 1 0 Module Port Assignments Full Height Blades Blade 1 1 0 Module Al C1 Al C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM Port 1 Port 1 Integrated LOM2 Port 9 Port 9 Mezzl_Fab_C Port Port 1 Mezz2_Fab_B Port Port Mezz3_Fab_C Port9 Port 9 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 9 Port 9 Blade 2 1 0 Module Al B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM Port 2 Port 2 Integrated LOM2 Port 10 Port 10 Mezzl_Fab_C Port2 Port 2 Mezz2 Fab _B Port 2 Port 2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 10 Port 10 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 10 Port 10 Blade 3 1 0 Module Al B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM Port 3 Port 3 Integrated LOM2 Port 11 Port 11 Mezzl_Fab_C Port3 Port 3 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 3 Port 3 About Your System 47 Blade 3 1 0 Module Al B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 11 Port ll Mezz4_Fab_B Port 11 Port 11 Blade 4 1 0 Module Al Al Al C2 C2 C2 Integrated LOMI Port 4 Port 4 Integrated LOM2 Port 12 Port 12 Mezzl_Fab_C Port4 Port 4 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 4 Port 4 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 12 Port 12 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 12 Port 12 Blade 5 1 0 Module B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM Port 5 Port 5 Integrated LOM2 Port 13 Port 13 Mezzl_Fab_C Port5 Port 5 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 5 Port 5 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 13 Port 13 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 13 Port 13 Blade 6 1 0 Module B1 M C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOMI Port 6 Port 6 Integrated LOM2 Port 14 Port 14
60. UTION The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down Allow time for the DIMMs to cool before handling them Handle the DIMMs by the card edges and avoid touching the DIMM components Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 Locate the memory module sockets See Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 PowerEdge 905 systems only You must slide the system board back in the blade chassis to access memory sockets C1 through C4 and DI through D4 See step 1 through step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 150 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket See Figure 3 11 PowerEdge 905 systems only If you removed the system board to access the memory modules reinstall the system board Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Installing Blade Components 1 0 Module Mezzanine Cards The blades support a variety of optional mezzanine cards If installed the mezzanine card s must be used in conjunction with a matching appropriate VO module s For more information on I O modules see Guidelines for Installing I O Modules on page 42 Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M905 and M805 The full height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support up to four mezzanine cards e Slot l and slot 3 suppor
61. Unlocked In this state you can disable the system password at start up by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt and then change the password using the System Password option TPM Security Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module TPM PowerEdge M905 in the system i ae When set to Off presence of the TPM is not reported to Off is default the operating system When set to On with Pre boot Measurements the system reports the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre boot measurements compliant with Trusted Computing Group standards to the TPM during POST When set to On without Pre boot Measurements the system reports the TPM to the operating system and bypasses pre boot measurements TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM PowerEdge M905 When set to Activate the TPM is enabled and activated at M805 and M605 default settings No Change is default When set to Deactivate the TPM is disabled and deactivated The No Change state initiates no action The operational state of the TPM remains unchanged all user settings for the TPM are preserved NOTE This field is read only when TPM Security is set to Off 88 Using the System Setup Program Table 2 8 System Security Screen Options continued Option Description TPM Clear NOTICE Clearing the TPM will cause loss of all M905 M805 and M605 encryption keys in the TPM This option will prevent No is default booting to th
62. able 3 9 shows how memory sparing splits the available and spared memory in each memory module configuration 118 Installing Blade Components Table 3 9 Memory Sparing Configurations PowerEdge M605 Available Spared Processor 1 Processor 2 Memory Memory DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 1 CPU 1 CPU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 CPUs 2 CPUs 512 512 512 512 512 52 512 512 1GB 2 1GB 2 MB MB MB MB MB MB MB MB JGB GB 1GB 1GB 512 512 1GB 1GB 512 512 1GB 2 2GB 4 MB MB MB MB GB GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 16GB IGB 1GB 16B 1GB 2GB 4 2GB 4 GB GB 2GB 2GB 512 512 2GB 26GB 512 512 3 GB 6 2GB 4 MB MB MB MB GB GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 16GB 2GB 2GB 16GB 16GB 4GB 8 2GB 4 GB GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 26GB 2GB 2GB 26GB 26GB 6GB 12 2 GB 4 GB GB 4GB 4GB 512 512 4GB 4GB 512 512 5 GB 10 4GB 8 MB MB MB MB GB GB 4GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 12 4GB 8 GB GB 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 8 GB 16 4GB 8 GB GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 12 GB 24 4GB 8 GB GB Indicates a spared single rank DIMM 512 MB or 1 GB The entire capacity of this DIMM is reserved for sparing Indicates a spared dual rank DIMM 2 GB and higher One half of this DIMM s capacity is reserved for sparing Installing Blade Components 119 Installing Memory Modules A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system A 120 A WO N cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you beg
63. ackplane c Press the backplane into place until the connector is fully seated and the latches at each end snap over the upper edge of the board 6 Replace the hard drive s If you are installing two drives be sure and reinstall them in their original locations Installing Blade Components 149 7 8 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade in the system See Installing a Blade on page 98 Blade System Board Service Only Removing the System Board A N gt Be 150 CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Install an I O connector cover on the I O connector s at the back of the board Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 CAUTION The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling CAUTION The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components NOTICE If you are removing two hard drives label them so you can replace them in their original locations Remove the hard drive
64. alled on the hard drive Windows 2000 An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that does not require MS DOS and that provides advanced operating system performance improved ease of use enhanced workgroup functionality and simplified file management and browsing Windows Powered A Windows operating system designed for use on NAS systems For NAS systems the Windows Powered operating system is dedicated to file service for network clients Windows Server 2003 A set of Microsoft software technologies that enable software integration through the use of XML Web services XML Web services are small reusable applications written in XML that allow data to be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources Glossary 229 XML Extensible Markup Language XML is a way to create common information formats and to share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web intranets and elsewhere ZIF Zero insertion force 230 Glossary Index A AC power present indicator 29 asset tag utility 94 batteries troubleshooting 195 battery 140 installing 140 removing 140 blade board troubleshooting 194 blade power button 22 blades closing 104 installing 98 opening 100 processors 128 removing 96 boot drive configuring 144 c checking equipment 180 closing blades 104 CMC module 38 162 fault indicator 39 installing 165 166 link activity indicator 39 link i
65. annel switch LOM NIC mezzanine card module or switch or module card pass through pass through module module Standard none Fibre Ethernet none Fibre Integrated Channel switch Channel LOM NIC mezzanine module or switch card pass through module or module pass through module Standard Fibre Fibre Ethernet Fibre Fibre Integrated Channel Channel switch Channel Channel LOM NIC mezzanine mezzanine module or switch or switch or card card pass through pass through pass through module module module Standard Ethernet Fibre Ethernet Ethernet Fibre Integrated mezzanine Channel switch switch Channel LOMNIC card mezzanine moduleor module or switch or card pass through pass through pass through module module module Standard Infiniband Infiniband Ethernet Infiniband Infiniband Integrated mezzanine mezzanine switch switch switch LOMNIC card card module or module module pass through module About Your System 45 Table 1 11 Supported 1 0 Module Configurations continued Fabric A Fabric B Fabric C 0 Bay A1 1 0 Bay B1 1 0 Bay Ct Mezzanine Mezzanine A2 B2 c2 Card Card Standard Fibre Ethernet Ethernet Fibre Ethernet Integrated Channel mezzanine switch Channel switch LOMNIC mezzanine card module or switch or module or card pass through pass through pass through module module module 1 0 Module Port Mapping The integrated LOMs and optional mezzanine card s are mapped to the I O module ports based on the following rules
66. are removing multiple mezzanine cards label them so you can replace them in their original locations 8 Insure that the I O connector cover is still in place on the I O connector at the back of the board See Figure 3 29 or Figure 3 30 152 Installing Blade Components 10 11 12 13 Remove the video riser card or daughter card See Video Controller on page 145 Remove the memory modules and memory module blanks See Removing Memory Modules on page 122 Remove the processor s See Removing a Processor on page 129 Remove the storage controller board See Removing the Storage Controller Board on page 154 Remove the TOE or iSCSI activation key See System Board Connectors on page 207 for the location of the key Installing the System Board A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system 1 cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Transfer the following components to the new system board e TOE or iSCSI activation key See System Board Connectors on page 207 for the location of the key e Storage controller board See Installing the Storage Controller Board on page 155 e Memory modules and memory module blanks See Installing Memory Modules on page 120 e Processor s and heat sink s or processor filler blank See Installing a Processor on page 136
67. at your memory configuration is non optimal Memory Sparing Support PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing spare bank is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3 2 The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program See Memory Information Screen on page 83 To use memory sparing you must disable node interleaving Table 3 2 Memory Sparing Configurations PowerEdge M905 Total Usable Memory Modules Memory Module Locations System System Number and Size Memory Memory 16 GB 12 GB Eight 2 GB Al A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 DI D2 32 GB 28 GB Sixteen 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 CI C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 64 GB 56 GB Sixteen 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 128GB 112GB Sixteen 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 System Memory PowerEdge M805 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 128 GB by installing 667 MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB memory modules Dual rank 8 GB modules are supported quad rank 8 GB modules are not supported Each processor has four memory channels organized in sets of two channels NOTICE If more than four memory modules are installed per processor the memory modules will be downclocked to operate at 533 Mhz 108 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 8 Memory Location
68. ate an enclosure error USB ports for N A keyboard and mouse Functional if an optional iKVM module is installed and front panel ports are enabled default setting in the CMC interface NOTE These ports do not support USB storage devices Only connect USB storage devices to the USB ports on the front panel of the blade Video connector N A Functional if an optional iKVM module is installed and front panel ports are enabled default setting in the CMC interface LCD Module The LCD module provides an initial configuration deployment wizard as well as easy access to infrastructure and blade information and error reporting See Figure 1 5 About Your System 15 Figure 1 5 LCD Display 1 LCD screen 2 scroll buttons 4 3 selection check button LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure LCD module features include e A deployment setup wizard that allows you to configure the CMC module s network settings during initial system set up e Menus to configure the iDRAC in each blade e Status information screens for each blade 16 About Your System e Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure including the IO modules fans CMC iKVM and power supplies A network summary screen listing the IP addresses of
69. be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow Table 3 1 Examples of PowerEdge M905 Memory Configurations Total Memory Modules Memory Module Locations System Number and Size Memory 8 GB Eight 1 GB Al A2 BI B2 Cl C2 DI D2 16 GB Sixteen 1 GB Al A2 A3 A4 BI B2 B3 B4 CI C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 16 GB Eight 2 GB Al A2 BI B2 Cl C2 DI D2 32 GB Eight 4 GB Al A2 BI B2 Cl C2 DI D2 32 GB Sixteen 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 Cl C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 48 GB Twenty four 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 64 GB Eight 8 GB Al A2 B1 B2 Cl C2 D1 D2 64 GB Sixteen 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 Cl C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 96 GB Twenty four 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 128 GB Sixteen 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 BI B2 B3 B4 CI C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 192 GB Twenty four 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 If 64 GB of memory is installed the system will only recognize 63 75 GB during POST Installing Blade Components 107 Non Optimal Memory Configurations System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines Your system may issue an error message during startup stating th
70. bel NOTICE PDU inlet cords for this system may be too thick to fit in the wire guides installed in the rack vertical rails If this is the case remove the wire guides by removing the attachment screw securing each guide Route the PDU inlet cords along the vertical rails securing them with tie wraps or Velcro strips Power Supply Blanks If the M1000e enclosure is operated with only three power supplies power supply blanks must be installed in the three unoccupied power supply bays 4 through 6 to maintain proper cooling airflow in the enclosure 158 Installing Enclosure Components Removing a Power Supply Module NOTICE The power supply modules are hot pluggable Remove and replace only one power supply module at a time in a system that is turned on 1 Release the power cord retention clip and disconnect the power cord from the power supply module See Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Power Cable Retention Clip 1 power supply 2 retention clip tether 3 notch in power supply handle 4 retention clip 5 power cable 2 Press down on the power supply module release button on the handle See Figure 4 2 Installing Enclosure Components 159 Figure 4 2 Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1 power supply 2 handle 3 release button 3 Rotate the power supply module handle down to eject the power supply module 4 Slide the power supply module out of the enclosure Installing a Power Supply Module 1 En
71. blade and any errors present Enclosure Menu The Enclosure Menu includes options for Module Status Enclosure Status and Network Summary e In the Module Status dialog box you can highlight each component in the enclosure and view its status A module that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle An active module is indicated by a green rectangle If a module has errors it will be indicated by an amber rectangle Ifa module is selected a dialog box displays the current status of the module and any errors present e In the Enclosure Status dialog box you can view the enclosure status any error conditions and power consumption statistics About Your System 19 Blade Features Figure 1 6 Front Panel Features PowerEdge M600 and M605 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives 2 3 blade status identification indicator 4 USB connectors 2 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 20 About Your System Figure 1 7 Front Panel Features PowerEdge M905 and M805 o e Serro 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives 2 3 blade status identification indicator 4 USB connectors 3 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator About Your System 21 Table 1 3 Blade Control Panel Features Feature Icon Description Blade power i Off Power is not available to the blade the blade is
72. ble connect the keyboard monitor and mouse to the module 1 0 Modules NOTICE If you remove an 1 0 module you must either replace it with another 1 0 module or with a filler blank to maintain cooling airflow through the system enclosure Removing an 1 0 Module 1 166 If you have not already installed the cable enumerators to make removal and replacement of the I O modules easier and faster install them now See the Rack Installation Guide for details Disconnect the cables attached to the I O module Lift the latch on the end of the module s handle and rotate the handle away from the module See Figure 4 6 Slide the I O module out of the enclosure Install the I O connector cover Installing Enclosure Components Figure 4 6 Removing and Installing an 1 0 Module 1 1 0 connector cover 2 1 0 module 3 release latch 4 handle Installing an 1 0 Module NOTICE The 1 0 module must be installed in the appropriate 1 0 bay See Guidelines for Installing 1 0 Modules on page 42 When installing I O modules or blanks in the I O module bays in the back of our system enclosure you must install them in right to left order e A module or blank must be installed in bay A2 then bay B2 then bay C2 e Next a module or blank must be installed in bay C1 then bay BI then bay Al 1 Unpack the I O module and prepare it for installation For instructions see the documentation that accompanied the I
73. bled Information only The amount of system memory has changed 4 About Your System Faulty memory module Information only if you have changed the memory configuration See Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions This system does Unsupported processor s Replace the processor s not support installed with a supported version processors greater See Processors on than 95W page 128 This system only Unsupported processor s Replace the processor s supports Opteron installed with a supported version 2000 series See Processors on processors System halted page 128 Time of day clock Faulty battery faulty blade See Troubleshooting Blade stopped board Memory on page 191 If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Time of day not Incorrect Time or Date Check the Time and Date set please run settings faulty blade board settings See Using the SETUP program battery System Setup Program on page 79 If the problem persists see Troubleshooting the NVRAM Backup Battery on page 195 Timer chip counter Faulty blade board 2 failed See Getting Help on page 217 TPM failure A Trusted Platform See Getting Help on Module TPM function page 217 has failed Unsupported CPU Mismatched processors ar
74. bles or disables the system s USB ports Options are All Ports Ports On or All Ports Off All Ports On default SD Card Port Enables or disables the system s internal SD card port PowerEdge M905 and M805 NOTE This port is dedicated to a hypervisor if installed Embedded Gb NICx Enabled with PXE default Enables or disables the system s integrated NICs Options are Enabled Enabled with PXE Enabled with iSCSI Boot and Disabled PXE support allows the system to boot from the network Changes take effect after the system reboots Using the System Setup Program 85 Table 2 5 Integrated Devices Screen Options continued Option Description MAC Address Displays the MAC address for a particular integrated NIC This field does not have user selectable settings Capability Detected Displays the features provided by the hardware key installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board NOTE Some features may require the installation of an additional driver OS Watchdog Timer If set to Enabled the operating system will restart the Disabled default system if it locks up based on the expiration of a timer If set to Disabled in the event of a system lockup no timer will be set and the OS will not restart the system in the event of a lockup YVOAT DMA Engine If set to Enabled the I O Acceleration Technology feature PowerEdge M600 only is enabled for network controllers that support this Disab
75. bus An information pathway between the components of a system Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to communicate with controllers for the peripheral devices connected to the system Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for communications between the processor and RAM C Celsius cache A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for quick data retrieval When a program makes a request to a disk drive for data that is in the cache the disk cache utility can retrieve the data from RAM faster than from the disk drive CD Compact disc CD drives use optical technology to read data from CDs cm Centimeter s cmos Complementary metal oxide semiconductor component As they relate to DMI components include operating systems computer systems expansion cards and peripherals that are compatible with DMI Each component is made up of groups and attributes that are defined as relevant to that component COMP The device names for the serial ports on your system control panel The part of the system that contains indicators and controls such as the power button and power indicator controller A chip that controls the transfer of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and a peripheral conventional memory The first 640 KB of RAM Conventional memory is found in all systems Unless they are specially designed MS DOS pro
76. change the system password If the Password Status option is Locked you cannot change the system password When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting the system password is Disabled and you cannot change or enter a new system password 90 Using the System Setup Program When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled default position the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked To assign a system password 1 Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked 2 Highlight the System Password option and press lt Enter gt 3 Type your new system password You can use up to 32 characters in your password As you press each character key or the spacebar for a blank space a placeholder appears in the field The password assignment is not case sensitive However certain key combinations are not valid To erase a character when entering your password press lt Backspace gt or the left arrow key K NOTE To escape from the field without assigning a system password press lt Enter gt to move to another field or press lt Esc gt at any time prior to completing step 5 Press lt Enter gt 5 To confirm your password type it a second time and press lt Enter gt The setting shown for the System Password changes to Enabled Exit the System Setup program and begin using your syste
77. configuration information in the System Setup program Press lt F2 gt to enter the System Setup program and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 for instructions about using the System Setup program Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems Update the system BIOS Installing Blade Components 137 HT Bridge Card Service Only An HT hypertransport bridge card must be installed in the third and fourth CPU sockets on the PowerEdge M805 system board Consequently if you replace the system board you must transfer the HT bridge cards to the replacement planar Removing an HT Bridge Card A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 Remove the blade Removing a Blade on page 96 2 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 3 Pull the socket release lever straight up until the bridge card is released from the socket See Figure 3 22 4 Open the processor shield and then lift the card out of the socket 138 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 22 Installing and Removing a
78. d without the need for a Server Interface Pod SIP see Table 1 8 Table 1 8 Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Dell PowerConnect 180AS Seamless tiering using ACI port and 2160AS Cat 5 cable Avocent Autoview 1400 1500 2000 2020 2030 Ax000R About Your System 33 Table 1 8 Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches continued Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Avocent Autoview 200 400 416 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable 424 Avocent Outlook 140ES 180ES 160ES Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch you must set the iKVM switch to display in slot order and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds 1 Press lt Print Screen gt to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR 2 Click Setup gt Menu The Menu dialog box appears 3 Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number 4 Enter a screen delay time of at least 1 second 5 Click OK Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server without launching OSCAR K NOTE Soft switching allows you to switch servers using a hot key sequence You can soft switch to a server by pressing lt Print Screen gt and then typing the first few characters of its name or number If you have a Delay Time set and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed OSCAR will not display To configure the analog switch 1 Pres
79. delines Ifa SATA RAID controller storage card is installed the blade supports hot plug drive removal and installation e If only one hard drive is used a blank must be installed to maintain proper cooling Installing a Hard Drive NOTICE When a replacement hot pluggable hard drive is installed and the blade is powered on the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over written Any data on the replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed NOTICE Not all operating systems support hot plug drive installation See the documentation supplied with your operating system 1 Open the hard drive carrier handle See Figure 3 24 142 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 24 Installing a Hard Drive Half Height Blade Shown 1 hard drive carrier 2 hard drive bay 0 3 hard drive bay 1 4 carrier handle 2 Insert the hard drive carrier into the drive bay 3 Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock it in place Removing a Hard Drive NOTICE Not all operating systems support hot plug drive installation See the documentation supplied with your operating system 1 Take the hard drive offline and wait until the hard drive indicator codes on the drive carrier signal that the drive may be removed safely See Figure 1 8 When all indicators are off the drive is ready for remova
80. des Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP optical transceivers To ensure proper functionality use only SFPs provided with this module Figure 1 22 Brocade M4424 SAN 1 0 Module Features POCO E iLL COHCODGODOD COCO w 1 Fibre Channel port 8 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator 8 3 Fibre Channel port speed 4 serial port RJ 45 connector indicator 8 62 About Your System 5 module status indicator 6 power indicator 7 status identification indicator Table 1 16 Brocade M4424 SAN I O Module Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Fibre Channel Off No signal carrier port statis Amber on Signal present but not online indicator Green on Online but no activity Green blinking Online but segmented slowly Green blinking Internal loopback quickly Green flickering T O activity on port Amber blinking Port disabled slowly Amber blinking Error or fault with port rapidly Fibre Channel Off 1 Gb link established port speed Green on 2 Gb link established indicator Amber on 4 Gb link established Module status Off Module is off or enclosure power is off acato Green on All ports are ready for use Amber on Module is booting being reset or ports are offline Green amber Diagnostic message in error log or environmental blinking range exceeded Module power Off Power to the module is off indicator Green Module has power Status
81. ditional forms of protection such as data encryption programs NOTICE Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled If system security is a concern operate your system only with system password protection To change or delete an existing password you must know the password see Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password on page 92 If you forget your password you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords and erases the existing passwords See Disabling a Forgotten Password on page 214 Using the System Password After a system password is assigned only those who know the password have full use of the system When the System Password option is set to Enabled the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts Assigning a System Password Before you assign a system password enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option When a system password is assigned the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked you can
82. e 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions DIMMs must be The specified DIMM is Populate two four or eight populated in inaccessible to the system DIMMs sequentially sequential order due to its location beginning with DIMMs must be slot 1 The populated in sequential following DIMM is order beginning with electrically slot 1 isolated DIMM x DIMM pairs must be Mismatched or Ensure that all pairs of matched in size unmatched DIMMs memory modules are of the speed and installed faulty or same type and size and that technology The improperly seated memory they are properly installed following DIMM modules See System Memory on pair is page 105 See mismatched DIMM x Troubleshooting Blade and DIMM y Memory on page 191 Diskette read Faulty or improperly Replace the diskette failure inserted diskette Drive not ready Diskette missing or Reinsert or replace the improperly inserted in diskette diskette drive Error Incorrect Mismatched or Ensure that all pairs of memory unmatched DIMMs memory modules are of the configuration installed faulty or same type and size and that DIMMs must be improperly seated memory they are properly installed installed in pairs modules See System Memory on of matched memory page 105 If the problem size speed and persists see technology Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 Error Incorrect Less than 512
83. e Replace a microprocessor so combination installed that both microprocessors Processor is not supported by the blade match See Processors on page 128 Check for a BIOS update using the Dell Support website at support dell com About Your System 75 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Unsupported CPU Warning stepping detected A fatal error has caused system reset Pleas check th event log for details Warning Following faulty DIMMs are disabled DIMMxx DIMMyy Processor is not supported by the blade Unspecified error Faulty or improperly seated memory modules Check for a BIOS update using the Dell Support website at support dell com If the problem persists install a supported processor See Processors on page 128 Check the system event log for information about the error See Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 Warning No microcode update loaded for processor n Unsupported processor Update the BIOS firmware using the Dell Support website at support dell com Warning The current memory configuration is not validated Change it to the recommended memory configuration or press any key to continue 76 About Your System There is no memory configuration error but the memory configuration is not recommended by Dell See System Memory on page 1
84. e iKVM firmware revision is current Check the monitor connection to either the front panel connector on the blade or the back panel iKVM module 4 Ensure that the port is not disabled by the CMC or by redirection to another port 180 Troubleshooting Your System 5 If two or more blades are installed in the enclosure select a different blade If the monitor is connected to the back panel iKVM module and works with another blade the first blade may need to be reseated See Removing and Installing a Blade on page 96 If reseating the blade does not help the blade may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 Swap the monitor with a known working monitor If the monitor does not work when connected to the blade front panel connector the blade may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 If the monitor does not work when connected to the iKVM module the iKVM module may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the Keyboard Problem No keyboard input Possible Cause Faulty keyboard or keyboard cable iKVM module Blade connection to midplane Faulty SIP KVM dongle used with an external KVM Action 1 2 3 Ensure that the blade s is turned on Verify that the iKVM firmware revision is current Check the keyboard connection to either the front panel connector on the blade or to the back panel iKVM module If the keyboard is connected to an external KVM using a SIP check that the SIP i
85. e jumper and boot the system Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration information PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings Figure 7 3 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board Table 7 3 lists the jumper settings K NOTE Figure 7 3 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right 204 System Board Information Table 7 3 PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings PWRD_EN Al default The password feature is enabled B The password feature is disabled Q NVRAM_CLR H default The configuration settings are retained at 9 system boot O The configuration settings are cleared at the Al next system boot If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot install the jumper and boot the system Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration information System Board Information 205 PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings Figure 7 4 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board Table 7 4 lists the jumper settings K NOTE Figure 7 4 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right Table 7 4 PowerEdge M605 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN default The password feature is enabled The password feature is disabled NVRAM_CLR default The configuration settings are retained at system boot The configuration settings are cleared at the next system b
86. e memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program See Memory Information Screen on page 83 To use memory sparing you must disable node interleaving Table 3 4 Memory Sparing Configurations PowerEdge M805 Total Usable Memory Modules Memory Module Locations System System Number and Size Memory Memory 16 GB 12 GB Eight 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 32 GB 28 GB Sixteen 2 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 64 GB 56 GB Sixteen 4 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 128GB 112GB Sixteen 8 GB Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 BI B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 Installing Blade Components 111 System Memory PowerEdge M600 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 667 MHz registered DDRII fully buffered DIMMs FBDs 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules are supported The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches 0 and 1 Each branch consists of two channels and each channel consists of two memory module sockets e Branch 0 Channel 0 consists of slot 1 and slot 5 e Branch 0 Channel 1 consists of slot 2 and slot 6 e Branch Channel 2 consists of slot 3 and slot 7 e Branch Channel 3 consists of slot 4 and slot 8 The first DIMM socket of each channel has white release tabs Figure 3 9 shows the locations of the memory module sockets
87. e operating system and will result in loss of data if the encryption keys cannot be restored Be sure to back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option When set to Yes all the contents of the TPM are cleared NOTE This field is read only when TPM Security is set to Off Power Button Enables or disables the blade s power button If you turn off the blade using the power button and you are using an ACPI compliant operating system the blade can perform an orderly shutdown before power is turned off If the blade is not running an ACPI compliant operating system power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed The button is enabled in the System Setup program When disabled the button can only turn on blade power AC Power Recovery Determines how the blade reacts when power is restored If Last is default the option is set to Last the blade returns to the last power state On turns on the blade after power is restored When set to Off the blade remains off after power is restored Exit Screen After you press lt Esc gt to exit the System Setup program the Exit screen displays the following options e Save Changes and Exit e Discard Changes and Exit e Return to Setup Using the System Setup Program 89 System and Setup Password Features NOTICE The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system If your data requires more security use ad
88. e with the holes on the hard drive carrier 3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier 144 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 25 Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier 1 A 1 hard drive 2 drive carrier 3 screws 4 Video Controller Follow these steps to replace the video controller 1 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 2 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 3 Remove the video controller e Ifyou are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M600 press the latch on the upper edge of the video riser card then lift the card from the blade Sce Figure 3 26 e Ifyou are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M605 M805 or M905 remove the two torx screws securing the daughter card then lift the card from the blade See Figure 3 27 Installing Blade Components 145 Figure 3 26 Removing and Installing a Video Riser Card PowerEdge M600 1 video riser card 2 latch 3 connector on system board 146 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 27 Removing and Installing a Video Controller Daughter Card PowerEdge M605 Shown 1 video controller board 2 torx screws 2 3 connector on system board 4 To install a new video controller e If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M600 align the edge connector on the riser card with the connector on the system board then lower the riser card into
89. echnical support or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Getting Help 217 218 Getting Help Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms abbreviations and acronyms used in your system documents A Ampere s AC Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management ambient temperature The temperature of the area or room where the system is located ANSI American National Standards Institute The primary organization for developing technology standards in the U S application Software designed to help you perform a specific task or series of tasks Applications run from the operating system ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange asset tag An individual code assigned to a system usually by an administrator for security or tracking purposes backup A copy of a program or data file As a precaution back up your system s hard drive on a regular basis Before making a change to the configuration of your system back up important start
90. ess read value expecting value Memory odd even logic failure at start address to end address Memory write read failure at address read value expecting value Memory mirroring Memory mirroring Information only enabled enabled Memory tests The spacebar or ESC key Information only terminated by was pressed during POST keystroke to terminate the memory test 72 About Your System Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions No boot device available Faulty or missing diskette drive optical drive or hard drive Check the Integrated Devices configuration settings in the System Setup program and ensure that the controller for the boot device is enabled See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 Ensure that the controller for the boot device is enabled If the problem persists replace the drive See Hard Drives on page 142 No boot sector on hard disk drive An operating system is not on the hard drive Check the hard drive configuration settings in the System Setup program See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 No timer tick interrupt Faulty blade board See Getting Help on page 217 Not a boot diskette Not a bootable diskette Use a bootable diskette PCI BIOS failed to install Plug amp Play Configuration Error Faulty or improperly installed mezzanine card Error encoun
91. etwork switch module e Try another connector on the external switch or hub e If the activity indicator does not light replace the network switch module See I O Modules on page 166 Using the switch management interface verify the switch port properties If the switch is configured correctly back up the switch configuration and replace the switch See the switch module documentation for details If the blade requires a mezzanine card for a particular network switch module ensure that the appropriate mezzanine card is installed If so reseat the mezzanine card See I O Module Mezzanine Cards on page 123 If the network link indicator on the blade is green then the blade has a valid link to the appropriate network switch module Troubleshooting Your System 8 Ensure that the appropriate operating system drivers are installed and that the protocol settings are configured to ensure proper communication Troubleshooting Blade Components The following procedures describe how to troubleshoot the following components See Figure 3 4 for the location of the components inside the blade e Memory e Hard drives e Microprocessors e Blade system board e Battery Troubleshooting Blade Memory Problem e Faulty memory module e Faulty blade board Action A 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 doc
92. fety instructions that came with the product PowerEdge M905 Jumper Settings Figure 7 1 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board Table 7 1 lists the jumper settings K NOTE Figure 7 1 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right Table 7 1 PowerEdge M905 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN default The password feature is enabled The password feature is disabled NVRAM_CLR default The configuration settings are retained at system boot The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot install the jumper and boot the system Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration information System Board Information 203 PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings Figure 7 2 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board Table 7 2 lists the jumper settings K NOTE Figure 7 2 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right Table 7 2 PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN default The password feature is enabled The password feature is disabled NVRAM_CLR default The configuration settings are retained at system boot The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot install th
93. figurations are supported PowerEdge 600 Systems The PowerEdge 600 supports dual core or quad core Intel Xeon processors only e Both single and dual processor configurations are supported Removing a Processor A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 2 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 A CAUTION The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling NOTICE Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions 3 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board See Figure 3 16 PowerEdge M905 Figure 3 17 PowerEdge M805 Figure 3 18 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 19 PowerEdge M605 Installing Blade Components 129 Figure 3 16 Installing and Removing the Heat Sink PowerEdge M905 1 heat sink 2 screws 4 You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU4 5 socket CPU3 6 socket CPU1 130 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 17 Installing and Removing a Heat Sink PowerEdge M805 1 heat sink 2 screws 4 You must i
94. from one menu option to another a brief explanation of the highlighted option appears at the bottom of the screen The right side of the screen under Devices for Highlighted Group lists the specific devices within a particular test group The menu area consists of two lines at the bottom of the screen The first line lists the menu options that you can select press the left or right arrow key to highlight an option The second line provides information about the highlighted option For more information about a device group or device highlight the Help option and press lt Enter gt Press lt Esc gt to return to the previous screen 200 Running System Diagnostics Error Messages When you run a system diagnostics test you may receive an error message during testing Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist For a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions for obtaining technical assistance see Getting Help on page 217 201 Running System Diagnostics 202 Running System Diagnostics System Board Information Blade System Board Jumper Settings A 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 sa
95. g Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the iKVM Module Problem When using iDRAC video console redirection you cannot see video through the iKVM when you switch to a blade running Linux 188 Troubleshooting Your System Likely Cause and Solution A monitor or KVM appliance with a lower resolution has recently been added Example A blade running X Windows under Linux is inserted and powered on A user connects to the blade in OS GUI mode via the iDRAC and a video resolution is detected and hard set for that session A monitor or KVM appliance is attached to the front or rear iKVM interface on the M1000e enclosure The monitor or the KVM appliance is configured with a resolution LOWER than the currently configured resolution in the X Window session on the Linux blade When you select the Linux blade using the front or rear port on the i1KVM the iDRAC circuit adopts the lower resolution of the external connected devices The video on the lower resolution monitor or the KVM appliance will not be displayed until X Windows is restarted iDRAC video should still be viewable Solution 1 From the iDRAC session exit and re enter GUI mode The lower resolution will be communicated and utilized 2 Set all monitors or KVM appliances connected to the M1000e enclosure to the same resolution or higher as configured on the Linux blades in GUI mode 3 From the lower resolution monitor no video displayed press lt CTRL gt lt ALT
96. g Your System 17 Run the Server Administrator diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly see Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the tests fail see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Problem e System was dropped or damaged Action 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected e CMC module iKVM module T O modules e Power supply modules Fan modules e Blades 2 Ensure that all cables are properly connected 3 Ensure that all components are properly installed and free from damage 4 Run the online diagnostics See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the tests fail see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting Enclosure Components The following procedures describe how to troubleshoot the following components e Power supply modules e Fan modules e CMC module e Network switch module Troubleshooting Your System 185 Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules Problem A power supply module is not operating properly Action NOTICE The power supply modules are hot pluggable Remove and replace only one power supply module at a time in a system that is turned on Leave a failed power supply module installed in the enclosure until you are ready to replace it Operating the system with a power supply module removed for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat K NOTE The 2360 W power su
97. grams are limited to running in conventional memory coprocessor A chip that relieves the system s processor of specific processing tasks A math coprocessor for example handles numeric processing CPU Central processing unit See processor DC Direct current 220 Glossary DDR Double data rate A technology in memory modules that potentially doubles the output device driver A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface correctly with a peripheral Some device drivers such as network drivers must be loaded from the config sys file or as memory resident programs usually from the autoexec bat file Others must load when you start the program for which they were designed DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A method of automatically assigning an IP address to a client system diagnostics A comprehensive set of tests for your system DIMM Dual in line memory module See also memory module DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm directory Directories help keep related files organized on a disk in a hierarchical inverted tree structure Each disk has a root directory Additional directories that branch off the root directory are called subdirectories Subdirectories may contain additional directories branching off them DMA Direct memory access A DMA channel allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the proces
98. have power Green CMC has power Green Firmware update in progress blinking Status Off This CMC is the standby CMC identification Blue solid indicator This CMC is the primary CMC Blue The CMC is being identified by the systems blinking management software Fault indicator Off The CMC is operating normally Amber A fault has occurred blinking Serial None Used for local configuration 115200 baud connector No parity 8 1 The CMC provides multiple systems management functions for your modular server Enclosure level real time automatic power and thermal management The CMC monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic Power Supply Engagement mode so that the CMC can enable or place power supplies in standby dynamically depending on load and redundancy requirements to improve power efficiency The CMC reports real time power consumption which includes logging high and low points with a time stamp About Your System 39 The CMC supports setting an optional enclosure Maximum Power Limit which will either alert or take actions such as throttling server modules and or preventing the power up of new blades to keep the enclosure under the defined maximum power limit The CMC monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on actual ambient and internal temperature measurements The CMC provides comprehensive enclosure inventory and status error
99. he eight screws See Figure 4 7 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the LCD module and reinstall the cover plate Enclosure Midplane Service Only Removing the Front Module Cage Assembly and Midplane A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Installing Enclosure Components 169 1 170 NOTICE A Torx T15 driver is required for this procedure Press the system power switch to turn off the system See System Control Panel Features on page 14 NOTICE To avoid damaging the modules you must remove all the modules installed in the enclosure before removing the front module cage assembly and midplane NOTICE If you remove the chassis from the rack you must remove all modules before moving the chassis Do not use the LCD display as a handle when moving the chassis Remove all of the blades See Removing a Blade on page 96 Remove the power supply modules See Removing a Power Supply Module on page 159 Remove the fan modules See Removing a Fan Module on page 161 Remove the CMC module s See Removing a CMC Module on page 162 Remove the iKVM module See Removing an iKVM Module on page 166 Remove the I O modules See Removing an I O Module on page 166 Remove the four screws securing the front module cage
100. he online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product Turn off the system Disconnect the power supplies from the PDU CAUTION Wait until all of the indicators on the power supplies turn off before preceding Remove all the blades See Removing a Blade on page 96 Remove the CMC module See Removing a CMC Module on page 162 Remove the iKVM module See Removing an iKVM Module on page 166 Remove all I O modules installed in the system See Removing an I O Module on page 166 Remove all the fan modules See Removing a Fan Module on page 161 Remove all the power supply modules See Removing a Power Supply Module on page 159 Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours Install all the power supply modules See Installing a Power Supply Module on page 160 Install all the fan modules See Installing a Fan Module on page 162 Install all the YO modules See Installing an YO Module on page 167 Install the CMC module s See Installing a CMC Module on page 165 Install the iKVM module See Installing an iKVM Module on page 166 Install all the blades See Installing a Blade on page 98 Reconnect the power supply modules to their PDU and start up the system If the system does not start up properly see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshootin
101. her a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply See Power Supply Modules on page 158 Table 1 5 Power Supply Indicators continued Indicator Icon Indicator Description Color AC power source x Green The power supply is connected to an 208VAC present indicator AN AC power source NOTE This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source Fan Module Indicators Figure 1 12 Fan Module Indicators 1 fan power indicator 2 fan fault indicator About Your System 29 Table 1 6 Fan Indicators Indicator Indicator Description State Power indicator Green The power supply is connected to an 208VAC AC power source NOTE This indicator will not illuminate if the power supply is connected to a 110 VAC power source Off AC power not connected Fault indicator Amber The fan is in a fault condition Off Fan not faulty IKVM Module The optional Avocent iKVM analogue switch module includes the following features Local iKVM access can be remotely disabled on a per blade basis using the blade s iDRAC interface access is enabled by default K NOTE By default enabled a console session to a given blade will be available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM users connected to a blade s console via iDRAC and the iKVM will see the same video and be able to type commands If this sharing is not des
102. ign a new system and or setup password you must reinstall the password jumper K NOTE If you assign a new system and or setup password with the jumper removed the system disables the new password s the next time it boots Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers See Removing the System Board on page 150 Relocate the jumper plug to enable the password feature If you are changing the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade reinstall the system board See Installing the System Board on page 153 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Assign a new system and or setup password See System and Setup Password Features on page 90 System Board Information 215 216 System Board Information Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales t
103. in this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system CAUTION The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 Locate the memory module sockets See Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 PowerEdge 905 systems only You must slide the system board back in the blade chassis to access memory sockets C1 through C4 and D1 through D4 See step 1 through step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 150 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out as shown in Figure 3 11 to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket If a memory module blank is installed in the socket remove it Installing Blade Components Figure 3 11 Installing and Removing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank 10 11 memory module 2 edge connector ejectors 2 4 socket alignment key Align the memory module s edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket and insert the memory module in the socket NOTE The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the
104. indicator O in standby mode the blade is not turned on or the blade is installed incorrectly For detailed information on installing a blade see Installing a Blade on page 98 Green increasing from low brightness to full brightness Blade power on request is pending Green on The blade is turned on Blade status D Off The blade power is off O Blue Normal operating state indicator Blue blinking The blade is being remotely identified via the CMC Amber blinking Blade has either detected an internal error or the installed mezzanine card s does not match the I O modules installed in the M1000e enclosure Check the CMC for an I O configuration error message and correct the error Blade power N A button USB connector o gt Turns blade power off and on e If you turn off the blade using the power button and the blade is running an ACPI compliant operating system the blade can perform an orderly shutdown before the power is turned off e If the blade is not running an ACPI compliant operating system power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed e Press and hold the button to turn off the blade immediately The blade power button is enabled by default by the System Setup program If the power button option is disabled you can only use the power button to turn on the blade The blade can then only be shut down using system management software Connects external USB
105. ional equipment or risking data loss If you are unable to fix the problem yourself service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem Using Server Administrator Diagnostics To assess a blade problem first use the online Server Administrator diagnostics If you are unable to identify the problem then use the system diagnostics To access the online diagnostics log into the Server Administrator home page and then click the Diagnostics tab For information about using diagnostics see the online help For additional information see the Server Administrator User s Guide System Diagnostics Features The system diagnostics provides a series of menus and options for particular device groups or devices on a blade The system diagnostics menus and options allow you to e Run tests individually or collectively e Control the sequence of tests e Repeat tests e Display print or save test results e Temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing when a user defined error limit is reached e View help messages that briefly describe each test and its parameters e View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully e View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing Running System Diagnostics 197 When to Use the System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the blade does not operate properly component failu
106. ire complement of blades is recognized NOTE In addition to the steps outlined above some external analog switches may require you to perform additional steps to ensure that the iKVM switch blades appear in the external analog switch OSCAR See the external analog switch documentation for additional information Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch The iKVM switch may also be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch Many switches may be tiered without the need for a SIP see Table 1 9 Table 1 9 Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell PowerConnect 2161DS Seamless tiering using ACI port 4161DS and Cat 5 cable Avocent DSR 800 x16x x010 x031 x030 x035 102x except 1024 Avocent DSR 1024 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable About Your System 35 To tier the iKVM switch module from a Dell 2161DS 180AS or 2160AS console switch e If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM see Table 1 9 connect a Cat5 or newer cable to the RJ 45 ACI port on the iKVM module See Figure 1 13 Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch e If the switch requires a USB SIP see Table 1 8 connect a USB SIP to the iKVM then connect a a Cat5 or newer cable to the SIP Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external
107. ired this can be disabled via the iDRAC console interface The following connectors One VGA connector The iKVM supports a video display resolution range from 640x480 at 60Hz up to 1280x1024x65 000 colors noninterlaced at 75Hz Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse K NOTE The iKVM USB ports do not support storage devices 30 About Your System RJ 45 ACI port for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with ARI ports K NOTE Although the ACI port is an RJ 45 connector and uses Cat5 or better cabling it is not an Ethernet network interface port It is only used for connection to external KVM switches with Analog Rack Interface ARI ports and does not support native KVM over IP The iKVM can also be accessed from the front of the enclosure providing front or rear panel KVM functionality but not at the same time For enhanced security front panel access can be disabled using the CMC s interface HA NOTE Connecting a keyboard video and mouse to the enclosure front panel will disable video output to the iKVM back panel port It will not interrupt iDRAC video and console redirection e You can use the iKVM to access the CMC console directly using RACADM or via the Web based interface For more information see Using the 1KVM Module in the CMC User s Guide Figure 1 13 shows the external features of the iKVM switch module About Your System 31 Figure 1 1
108. kplane 12 processor CPU3 and heat sink 13 processor CPU1 and heat sink 14 video riser card Installing Blade Components 103 Figure 3 6 Inside a Full Height Blade PowerEdge M805 Shown 9 1 optional mezzanine card 1 Fabric C optional mezzanine card 3 Fabric C SD card location processor CPU2 and heat sink hard drive 0 1 processor CPU1 and heat sink Closing the Blade A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric B optional mezzanine card 4 Fabric B processor CPU2 and heat sink hard drive 1 hard drive backplane video riser card Ensure that no tools or parts are left inside the blade 2 Align the notches in the edges of the enclosure with the cover alignment 104 pins on the inner sides of the cover Installing Blade Components 3 Check that these cover release latch is fully open and lower the cover onto the enclosure 4 Close the cover release latch until it is flush with the surface of the cover System Memory System Memory PowerEdge M905 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 192 GB by installing up to twenty four 667 MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB memory modules Dual rank 8 GB modules are supported
109. l Installing Blade Components 143 See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the hard drive offline 2 Open the hard drive carrier handle to release the drive See Figure 3 24 3 Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay If you are permanently removing the hard drive install a blank insert Shutdown Procedure for Servicing a Hard Drive K NOTE This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered down to service a hard drive In many situations the hard drive can be serviced while the blade is powered on If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive wait 30 seconds after the blade s power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive Otherwise the hard drive may not be recognized after the hard drive is reinstalled and the blade is powered on again Configuring the Boot Drive The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup program see Using the System Setup Program on page 79 Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard Drive Carrier Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier See Figure 3 24 Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at the back of the carrier See Figure 3 24 2 Align the screw holes on the hard driv
110. led default technology Serial Communication Screen The blade has a single serial port COM1 which can be enabled for console redirection through the IMC Table 2 6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Serial Communication screen Table 2 6 Serial Communication Screen Options Option Description Serial Communication Options are On with Console Redirection via COM1 and Off default Off Failsafe Baud Rate Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection 115200 default when the baud rate cannot be negotiated automatically with the remote terminal Remote Terminal Type Select either VT 100 VT 220 or ANSI VT 100 VT 220 default Redirection After Boot Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after your Enabled default system boots to the operating system 86 Using the System Setup Program Embedded Server Management Screen Table 2 7 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Embedded Server Management screen Table 2 7 Embedded Server Management Screen Options Option Front Panel LCD Options Default default Description Options are User Defined LCD String Default the system model name and number or None Use Defined LCD String You can enter a name or other identifier for the system to be displayed on the LCD module screen System Security Screen Table 2 8 lists the optio
111. m 6 Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working K NOTE Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system Using Your System Password to Secure Your System 4 NOTE If you have assigned a setup password see Using the Setup Password on page 93 the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security Using the System Setup Program 91 To leave the password security enabled 1 Tur on or reboot your system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt 2 Press lt Enter gt 3 Type your password and press lt Enter gt To disable the password security 1 Tum on or reboot your system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt type your password and press lt Enter gt at the prompt After you type the correct system password and press lt Enter gt your system operates as usual If an incorrect system password is entered the system displays a message and prompts you to re enter your password You have three attempts to enter the correct password After the third unsuccessful attempt the system di
112. me devices such as the last device at each end of a SCSI cable must be terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in the cable When such devices are connected in a series you may need to enable or disable the termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on the devices or by changing settings in the configuration software for the devices TOE TCP IP offload engine UNIX Universal Internet Exchange UNIX the precursor to Linux is an operating system written in the C programming language uplink port A port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable UPS Uninterruptible power supply A battery powered unit that automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure USB Universal Serial Bus A USB connector provides a single connection point for multiple USB compliant devices such as mice and keyboards USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the system is running utility A program used to manage system resources memory disk drives or printers for example UTP Unshielded twisted pair A type of wiring used to connect systems in a business or home to a telephone line V Volt s 228 Glossary VAC Volt s alternating current VDC Volt s direct current VGA Video graphics array VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resol
113. me with the system Remove the blade from the enclosure See Removing a Blade on page 96 Install the I O connector cover s See Figure 3 3 A full height blade requires two connector covers Orient the blade as shown in Figure 3 3 so that the cover release latch faces up Lift the cover release latch and slide the cover toward the back of the blade until it stops Carefully lift the cover away from the blade Installing Blade Components Figure 3 3 Opening a Blade PowerEdge M600 Shown 1 cover release latch 2 chassis cover 3 1 0 connector cover Installing Blade Components 101 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 and Figure 3 6 show the interior components in the blades Figure 3 4 Inside a Half Height Blade PowerEdge M600 Shown 1 optional Fabric C mezzanine card 2 3 memory modules 4 5 hard drive backplane 6 7 hard drive 1 8 9 processor CPU2 and heat sink 10 102 Installing Blade Components optional Fabric B mezzanine card processor CPU1 and heat sink storage controller card under drive bays hard drive 0 video riser card Figure 3 5 Inside a Full Height Blade PowerEdge M905 Shown 1 optional mezzanine card 1 2 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric C Fabric B 3 optional mezzanine card 3 4 optional mezzanine card 4 Fabric C Fabric B 5 SD card location 6 memory modules 7 processor CPU2 and heat sink 8 processor CPU4 and heat sink 9 hard drive 1 10 hard drive 0 11 hard drive bac
114. message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in Getting Help on page 217 then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system Alert messages include information status warning and failure messages for drive temperature fan and power conditions For more information see the systems management software documentation 78 About Your System Using the System Setup Program After you set up your system run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings Record the information for future reference You can use the System Setup program to e Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add change or remove hardware e Set or change user selectable options for example the time or date e Enable or disable integrated devices e Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings K NOTE When a blade is inserted into an enclosure the blade functions as a system Each blade has a System Setup program to allow configuration of the blade and features such as password protection Entering the System Setup Program 1 Tum on or restart the blade 2 Press lt F2 gt immediately after you see the following message lt F2 gt Setup If your operating system begins to load before you press lt F2 gt allow the system t
115. n HT Bridge Card PowerEdge M805 Only 1 HT bridge card 2 socket release lever 3 processor shield 4 notch in card Installing an HT Bridge Card 1 Perform the following steps to prepare the two sockets on the new system board a Remove the processor filler blank b Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket c Unlatch and rotate the socket release lever 90 degrees upward d Lift the processor shield e Repeat steps a through d to prepare the second processor socket Installing Blade Components 139 2 Install the bridge card in the socket See Figure 3 22 K NOTE Positioning the card incorrectly can permanently damage the card and the system board when you turn the system on Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket a Identify the pin l corner of the card by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the card Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system board b Ensure that the socket release lever is fully open c With the pin l comers of the card and socket aligned set the processor lightly in the socket Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket do not use force When the card is positioned correctly it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure d Close the processor shield e Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place securing the card 3 Close the blade See Closing the Blade o
116. n I O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports SDRAM Synchronous dynamic random access memory sec Second s serial port An I O port used most often to connect a modem to your system You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9 pin connector service tag A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support simple disk volume The volume of free space on a single dynamic physical disk SIP Server interface pod SMART Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the screen SMP Symmetric multiprocessing Used to describe a system that has two or more processors connected via a high bandwidth link and managed by an operating system vhere each processor has equal access to I O devices zZ SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations spanning Spanning or concatenating disk volumes combines unallocated space from multiple disks into one logical volume allowing more efficient use of all the space and all drive letters on a multiple disk system striping Disk striping writes data across three or more disks in an array but only uses a portion of the space on each disk The amount of space used by a stripe
117. n page 104 4 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Blade System Board NVRAM Backup Battery The NVRAM backup battery is a 3 0 volt V coin cell battery Removing and Installing the NVRAM Backup Battery A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system A CAUTION There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information 1 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 2 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 140 Installing Blade Components 3 If you are replacing the battery in a PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 system you must remove the system board to access the battery See Blade System Board Service Only on page 150 Remove the battery by lifting it straight up from its connector See Figure 3 23 See Figure 7 1 PowerEdge M905 Figure 7 2 PowerEdge M805 Figure 7 3 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 7 4 PowerEdge M605 to locate the battery on the blade board Install the new battery with the side labeled facing up See Figure 3 23 Figure 3 2
118. ncomplete sets or unmatched sets The following memory DIMMs have been disabled Caution NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board CPUs with different cache sizes detected The installed memory configuration is invalid NVRAM_CLR jumper is set to on Mismatched processors are installed Add move or remove memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system See System Memory on page 105 Set the NVRAM_CLR jumper to off See Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 for the jumper location Install a correct version of the microprocessor so that both microprocessors have the same cache size Sce Processors on page 128 Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory modules Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed See Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 DIMMs should be installed in pairs Pairs must be matched in size speed and technology 68 About Your System Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed faulty or improperly installed memory modules The system will operate in a degraded mode with reduced ECC protection Only memory installed in channel 0 will be accessible Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed See System Memory on page 105 If the problem persists see Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 Tabl
119. nd one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate copies of the data Mirroring functionality is provided by software See also guarding integrated mirroring striping and RAID mm Millimeter s MP Management panel ms Millisecond s MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System NAS Network Attached Storage NAS is one of the concepts used for implementing shared storage on a network NAS systems have their own operating systems integrated hardware and software that are optimized to serve specific storage needs NIC Network interface controller A device that is installed or integrated in a system to allow connection to a network NMI Nonmaskable interrupt A device sends an NMI to signal the processor about hardware errors ns Nanosecond s NTFS The NT File System option in the Windows 2000 operating system NVRAM Nonvolatile random access memory Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your system NVRAM is used for maintaining the date time and system configuration information parity Redundant information that is associated with a block of data partition You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with the fdisk command Each partition can contain multiple logical drives You must format each logical drive with the format command PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect A standard for local bus implementation
120. nd the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of the blade chassis Close the retention latch to secure the mezzanine card Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Removing a Mezzanine Card A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system 4 5 6 7 cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 Open the mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch See Figure 3 13 NOTICE Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only Lift up the mezzanine card straight up from the system board Close the retention latch Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Installing an SD Card PowerEdge M905 and M805 Locate the SD card slot on the system board and insert the contact pin end of the card into the slot with the label on the card facing upwards See Figure 3 14 126 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 14 Installing an SD Card PowerEdge M805 and M905 Only 1 SD card 2 SD card connector Integrated NIC Hardware Key TOE iSCSI and other future functionality f
121. ndicator 39 removing 162 166 status indicator 39 troubleshooting 187 configuring boot drive 144 connectors system board 207 contacting Dell 217 Dell contacting 217 diagnostics advanced testing options 200 error messages 201 running from the utility partition 198 see system diagnostics and Server Administrator diagnostics testing options 199 drive carrier hard drive 144 Index 231 E error messages 79 F fan module indicators 29 fans installing 162 removing 161 troubleshooting 186 features back panel 26 blade 20 blade power button 22 CMC module 38 Fibre Channel pass through module 58 Fibre Channel switch module 61 63 Gb Ethernet pass through module 64 hard drive 23 T O connectivity 42 PowerConnect Ethernet switch 53 54 system 12 Fibre Channel pass through module 58 Fibre Channel switch module 61 63 232 Index G Gb Ethernet pass through module 64 getting help 217 guidelines memory installation 106 109 115 H hard drive installing in a drive carrier 144 removing from a drive carrier 144 hard drives 142 features 23 installing 142 removing 143 troubleshooting 192 hard drive backplane installing 148 removing 148 help getting 217 I O bays populating 42 I O module 166 installing 167 removing 166 iKVM module 166 features 31 installing 166 removing 166 tiering 33 indicators AC po
122. nents in a blade including Memory modules T O module mezzanine cards NIC TOE and iSCSI activation key Processors Hypertransport HT bridge card service only Blade system board NVRAM backup battery CMOS battery Hard drives Video controller daughter card or riser card Hard drive backplane System board service only Storage controller card service only Installing Blade Components 95 Removing and Installing a Blade Removing a Blade 96 1 O 000550 Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC and ensure that the blade s power is off When a blade is powered off its front panel power indicator is off See Figure 1 6 Before removing full height blades 1 or 2 or half height blades 12 or 13 rotate the LCD panel to the storage position to prevent accidental damage to the LCD screen Press in the release button on the handle See Figure 3 1 or Figure 3 2 Pull out the handle to unlock the blade from the enclosure Slide the blade out of the enclosure Install the I O connector cover over the I O connector NOTICE To protect the 1 0 connector pins install the 1 0 connector cover any time a blade is removed from the enclosure A full height blade requires two connector covers NOTICE If you are permanently removing the blade install a blade blank A full height blade requires two blade blanks Operating the system for extended periods of time without a blade blank installed can cause the s
123. ng in an expansion card F Fahrenheit FAT File allocation table The file system structure used by MS DOS to organize and keep track of file storage The Microsoft Windows operating systems can optionally use a FAT file system structure flash memory A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a utility on diskette while still installed in a system most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten with special programming equipment format To prepare a hard drive or diskette for storing files An unconditional format deletes all data stored on the disk FSB Front side bus The FSB is the data path and physical interface between the processor and the main memory RAM ft Feet FTP File transfer protocol g Gram s G Gravities Gb Gigabit s 1024 megabits or 1 073 741 824 bits GB Gigabyte s 1024 megabytes or 1 073 741 824 bytes However when referring to hard drive capacity the term is usually rounded to 1 000 000 000 bytes graphics mode A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors group As it relates to DMI a group is a data structure that defines common information or attributes about a manageable component guarding A type of data redundancy in which a set of physical drives stores data and an additional drive stores parity data See also mirroring striping and RAID h Hexadecimal A base 16 numbering system often
124. ns and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen Table 2 8 System Security Screen Options Option Description System Password Displays the current status of your system s password security feature and allows you to assign and verify a new password NOTE See Using the System Password on page 90 for instructions on assigning a password and using or changing an existing blade password Setup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program in the same way that you restrict access to your system using the System Password feature NOTE See Using the System Password on page 90 for instructions on assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setup password 87 Using the System Setup Program Table 2 8 System Security Screen Options continued Option Description Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from being changed or disabled at start up To lock the system password assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked In this state you cannot change the system password using the System Password option and the system password cannot be disabled at start up by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt To unlock the system password enter the setup password in the Setup Password field and then change the Password Status option to
125. nstall the heatsink in the orientation shown here 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 Installing Blade Components 131 Figure 3 18 Installing and Removing a Heat Sink PowerEdge M600 1 1 heat sink 2 screws 4 3 socket CPU1 4 socket CPU2 132 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 19 Installing and Removing a Heat Sink PowerEdge M605 1 w heat sink 2 screws 4 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 Remove the heat sink Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease Use a clean lint free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield Pull the socket release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket See Figure 3 20 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 21 PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 Installing Blade Components 133 Figure 3 20 Installing and Removing an Intel Processor PowerEdge M600 1 socket release lever 2 processor 3 processor shield 4 notch in processor 5 pin 1 corner of socket 6 pin 1 corner of processor 134 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 21 Installing and Removing an AMD Processor PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 1 pin 1 corner of socket 2 pin 1 corner of processor 3 processor 4 socket release lever 5 processor shield 6 notch in processor Installing Blade Components 135 136 7 Open the processor shield and then lift the processor out of the socket Leave the release lever up so that
126. o finish booting and then restart your system and try again K NOTE To ensure an orderly system shutdown see the documentation that accompanied your operating system Responding to Error Messages You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages If an error message appears while the system is booting make a note of the message Before entering the System Setup program see System Messages on page 66 and Warning Messages on page 77 for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors Using the System Setup Program 79 K NOTE After installing a memory upgrade it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system Using the System Setup Program Table 2 1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program Table 2 1 System Setup Program Navigation Keys Keys Action Up arrow or lt Shift gt lt Tab gt Moves to the previous field Down arrow or lt Tab gt Moves to the next field Spacebar lt gt lt gt leftand Cycles through the settings in a field In some right arrows fields you can also type the appropriate value lt Esc gt Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes were made lt F1 gt Displays the System Setup program s help file K NOTE For most of the options any changes that you make are recorded but
127. odule must be installed to supported data flow for that fabric e Within each fabric type you must install a module in the fabric s channel l slot before installing a module in the fabric s channel 2 slot For example you must install a module in slot C1 before installing a module in slot C2 e Modules may be installed in Fabrics B and C independently you do not need to install modules in Fabric B before installing modules in the Fabric C slots e Slots Al and A2 only support Ethernet I O modules This fabric type is hard set to Ethernet for these slots and cannot support Fibre Channel Infiniband or other fabric type modules e Slots A B and C can support Ethernet fabric type modules e To enable switch configuration prior to blade imaging I O modules are allowed to power up before a blade is inserted in the enclosure 42 About Your System Fabric A Fabric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fabric supporting I O module slots Al and A2 The integrated Ethernet controllers in each blade dictate Fabric A as an Ethernet only fabric NOTICE Modules designed for Fabric B or Fabric C cannot be installed in slots A1 or A2 Fabric B Fabric B is a 1 to 10 Gb sec dual port quad lane redundant fabric supporting V O module slots B1 and B2 Fabric B currently supports Gb Ethernet Infiniband and Fibre Channel modules Additional fabric types including 10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future To communicate with an I
128. of time can cause the system to overheat Locate the faulty fan Each fan module has indicators that identify a faulty fan See Figure 1 12 Remove the fan module See Removing a Fan Module on page 161 Examine the blades for debris If debris is present carefully remove it Reseat the faulty fan See Installing a Fan Module on page 162 If none of the fans show a fault LED and the blades will not power on check the LCD display or CMC for status messages If the problem is not resolved install a new fan If the new fan does not operate see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the CMC Module Problem CMC module is not operating properly System message indicates a problem with the CMC module CMC module does not failover or fail back CMC module cable connections Action K NOTE To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its attaching devices first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured See the Configuration Guide and the documentation that came with the module before performing the following procedure Verify that the latest firmware is installed on the CMC module See support dell com for the latest firmware and refer to the release notes for firmware compatibility and update information Verify that the CMC s have valid IP addresses for the subnet Verify using the ICMP ping command Troubleshooting Your System 187 10 11 Reseat the CMC module
129. on the USB flash drive Copy the system diagnostics files into the directory 198 Running System Diagnostics 6 Ensure that you have the USB flash drive connected to the blade 7 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB Flash Drive Emulation Type option is set to Auto and set the USB flash drive as the first device in the Hard Disk Drive Sequence option See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 for instructions K NOTE If you power up or reboot the blade without the USB flash drive connected to the blade you must reset the options in the System Setup program again Ensure that you have the USB flash drive connected to the blade Reboot the blade If the blade fails to boot see Getting Help on page 217 When you start the system diagnostics a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are initializing Next the Diagnostics menu appears The menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics K NOTE Before you read the rest of this section start the system diagnostics so that you can see the utility on your screen System Diagnostics Testing Options To select an option from the Diagnostics menu highlight the option and press lt Enter gt or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option Table 6 1 provides a brief explanation of testing options Table 6 1 System Diagnostics Testing Options Testing Option Function
130. oot If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the system will not boot install the jumper and boot the system Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration information 206 System Board Information System Board Connectors PowerEdge M905 System Board Figure 7 1 PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors 17 16 15 14 13 12 Table 7 5 PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors Connector Description 1 MEZZ4 FAB B Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B 2 SD card connector 3 system board retention pin 4 Bl B8 memory modules B1 BS 5 CPU2 Processor 2 socket System Board Information 207 Table 7 5 PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors continued Connector Description 6 DI D4 memory modules DI D4 7 CPU4 Processor 4 socket 8 Cl C4 memory modules C1 C 9 PSWD_EN system configuration jumpers NVRAM_CLR NOTE Access requires removal of system board See Removing the System Board on page 150 10 connector for the 3 0 V coin battery NOTE Access requires removal of system board See Removing the System Board on page 150 11 J STORAGE Storage controller card connector 12 Hard drive backplane connector 13 Hardware key socket for integrated NIC TOE iSCSI feature 14 CPU3 Processor 3 socket 15 CPUI Processor 1 socket 16 Al A8 memory modules Al A8 17 video controller card connector 18 MEZZI FAB C Mezzanine card connector Fabric C 19 MEZZ
131. or the blade s integrated NICs is enabled by installing a NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board see Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 K NOTE TOE Operating system support and the Microsoft scalable network pack are required for TOE functionality Installing Blade Components 127 Figure 3 15 Installing a NIC Hardware Key N 1 NIC hardware key 2 connector on system board Processors K NOTE The following removal and installation procedures apply to the PowerEdge M905 M805 M605 and M600 blades Appropriate illustrations are provided for each type of processor Processor Installation Guidelines PowerEdge 905 Systems The PowerEdge 905 supports dual core or quad core AMD Opteron 8xxxx Series processors only Four processors must be installed dual processor configurations are not supported e Only AMD 8xxxx MP series processors are supported 128 Installing Blade Components PowerEdge 805 Systems e The PowerEdge 805 supports dual core or quad core AMD Opteron 2xxxx Series processors only e Ina PowerEdge 805 system two processors must be installed a single processor configuration is not supported e Hypertransport HT bridge cards must be installed in sockets CPU3 and CPU4 See HT Bridge Card Service Only on page 138 PowerEdge 605 Systems e The PowerEdge 605 supports dual core or quad core AMD Opteron 2xxxx MP Series processors only e Both single and dual processor con
132. ork surface See Removing the System Board on page 150 Open the release lever to disengage the controller board edge connector from the system board connector Lift the controller board straight up from the system board Installing Blade Components Figure 3 31 Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card Half Height Blade Shown 1 storage controller card 2 release lever Installing the Storage Controller Board 1 To place the storage controller board onto the system board align the controller board so that the tabs on the metal system board tray fit through the corresponding notches in the edges of the controller board Slide the board towards the connector on the system board until the boards s edge connector is fully seated Reinstall the system board See Installing the System Board on page 153 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade in the system See Installing a Blade on page 98 Installing Blade Components 155 156 Installing Blade Components Installing Enclosure Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in the M1000e enclosure including Power supply modules Fan modules Chassis Management Controller CMC modules iKVM module V O modules Blades Enclosure midplane service only procedure Enclosure control panel assembly service only procedure LCD panel service only procedure Installing
133. our product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product 1 Re enter the time and date through the System Setup program See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 2 Remove the blade for at least one hour See Removing a Blade on page 96 3 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Enter the System Setup program If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program replace the battery See Blade System Board NVRAM Backup Battery on page 140 If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery see Getting Help on page 217 NOTICE If the blade is turned off for long periods of time for weeks or months the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information This situation is caused by a defective battery NOTE Some software may cause the blade s time to speed up or slow down If the blade seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the System Setup program the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery 196 Troubleshooting Your System Running System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your blade run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your blade s hardware without requiring addit
134. oving a blade install a blade blank Operating the system for extended periods of time without a full complement of blades or blade blanks can cause the system to overheat Removing a Blade Blank If you are removing a blade blank from one of the eight upper bays press the blue latch at the upper edge of the blank faceplate and slide the blank out of the enclosure If you are removing a blade blank from one of the eight lower bays press the blue latch at the lower edge of the blank faceplate and slide the blank out of the enclosure Installing a Blade Blank 1 Hold the blank with the guide rail facing upwards see detail in Figure 3 1 2 Install the blank in the enclosure e Ifyou are installing a blade blank in one of the eight upper bays align the metal guide rail on the upper edge of the blade blank so that the guide rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure see detail in Figure 3 1 Installing Blade Components 99 e If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight lower bays align the edge of the blank with the plastic guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure and slide the blank into the enclosure until the lower latch engages Opening and Closing the Blade Opening the Blade A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system 100 cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that ca
135. performance is optimized Using the System Setup Program 83 Table 2 3 Memory Information Screen continued Option Description Redundant Memory If a valid memory configuration is installed you can enable PowerEdge M600 memory mirroring or spare memory Options are Mirror Mode Spare Mode and Disabled See System Memory on page 105 Redundant Memory If a valid memory configuration is installed you can enable PowerEdge M905 spare memory Options are Spare Mode and Disabled See M805 M605 System Memory on page 105 Low Power Mode If set to Disabled memory runs at full speed If set to Disabled default Enabled memory runs at reduced speed to conserve power CPU Information Screen Table 2 4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU Information screen Table 2 4 CPU Information Screen Option Description 64 bit Displays the processor register width Core Speed Displays the core speed of the processors Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors Virtualization NOTE Disable this feature if your system will not be running Technology Disabled virtualization software default Displays when the processors support Virtualization Technology Enabled permits virtualization software to use Virtualization Technology incorporated in the processor design This feature can only be used by software that supports Virtualization Technology
136. pply modules require a 200 240 V power source to operate If they are plugged into 110 V electrical outlets the power supply modules do not power up Locate the faulty power supply module and check the indicators See Figure 1 11 The power supply s AC indicator is green if AC power is available The power supply s fault indicator is amber if the power supply is faulty If no indicators are lit ensure that 208V AC power is available from the PDU and that the power cable is properly connected to the power supply module Install a new power supply See Installing a Power Supply Module on page 160 K NOTE After installing a new power supply allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine whether it is working properly The power supply DC power indicator turns green if the power supply is functioning properly See Figure 1 11 If none of the power supplies show a fault LED and the blades will not power on check the LCD display or CMC for status messages If the problem is not resolved see Getting Help on page 217 for information about obtaining technical assistance Troubleshooting Fan Modules Problem 186 A fan is not operating properly Troubleshooting Your System Action NOTICE The fan modules are hot pluggable Remove and replace only one fan oF WS N ao module at a time in a system that is turned on Operating the system without all six fan modules for extended periods
137. re may be indicated As long as the microprocessor and the blade s input output devices monitor keyboard and diskette drive are functioning you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem Running the System Diagnostics The system diagnostics can be run from either the utility partition on your hard drive or a USB flash drive NOTICE Use the system diagnostics to test only your blade Using this program with other blades may cause invalid results or error messages In addition use only the program that came with your blade or an updated version of that program From the Utility Partition 1 As the blade boots press lt F10 gt during POST 2 From the utility partition main menu under Run System Utilities select Run System Diagnostics K NOTE If the utility partition has been removed from the drive download the Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics from support dell com and install the diagnostics to a USB flash drive as described in the following section From a USB Flash Drive 1 Format the USB flash drive to emulate a hard drive See the documentation that came with your USB flash drive for instructions 2 Configure the USB flash drive to be a bootable device See the documentation that came with your USB flash drive for instructions Dell also provides a USB memory key boot utility for download at support dell com 3 Install DKMS DOS on the USB flash drive Create a directory for the system diagnostics
138. ree 4 Gb link established fast amber blinks Slow green No link established blinking amber off Slow green Offline for firmware download blinking slow amber blinking 60 About Your System Table 1 15 Fibre Channel Pass through Indicators continued Indicator Type Pattern Description Fibre Channel Port LEDs with Qlogic Mezzanine Card Installed Green off amber Power off off Green off amber Online 1 Gb or 2 Gb link on Green on amber Online 4Gb link off Green off amber I O activity 1 Gb or 2 Gb flashing Green flashing I O activity 4 Gb amber off Green flashing Loss of synchronization and amber flashing at same time Green flashing Firmware error and amber flashing at different intervals Off amber Connection has lost synchronization flashing twice per second Brocade M4424 SAN 1 0 Module The Brocade M4424 SAN I O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ports four ports are enabled in the standard configuration and four additional ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade 16 internal ports and one serial port with an RJ 45 connector The external Fibre Channel ports operate at 1 Gb sec 2 Gb sec or 4 Gb sec The Fibre Channel switch module is hot pluggable and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C For general information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 About Your System 61 K NOTE The Fibre Channel switch module inclu
139. reporting The CMC provides a mechanism for centralized configuration of the following The M1000e enclosure s network and security settings Power redundancy and power ceiling settings T O switches and iDRAC network settings First boot device on the server blades The CMC checks I O fabric consistency between the I O modules and blades and disables components if necessary to protect the system hardware User access security The CMC has two Ethernet ports Gbl is used to connect to the external management network The connector labeled STK stack will allow CMCs in adjacent enclosures to be daisy chained A 24 port Ethernet switch provides internal communication between the iDRAC on each blade I O modules optional KVM and optional second redundant CMC K NOTE The 24 port Ethernet switch is reserved for internal communication between the iDRAC on the blades to the CMC and the external management network If two CMCs are installed the heartbeat for CMC redundancy is also present and CMC redundancy is supported over this internal network This internal network is outside the data path from host LOMs and the mezzanine cards in the blades At least one CMC must be installed in the primary CMC bay see Figure 1 14 for the system to power up If a second optional CMC module is installed failover protection and hot plug replacement is available See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User s G
140. review the safety instructions that came with the system Turn off the blade 2 Clear the blade NVRAM See Blade System Board Jumper Settings on page 203 for the location of the NVRAM_CLR jumper 3 If there is a still a problem with the blade remove and reinstall the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Turn on the blade Run the system board test in the system diagnostics See Running System Diagnostics on page 197 If the tests fail see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the NVRAM Backup Battery Problem System message indicates a problem with the battery e System Setup program loses system configuration information e System date and time do not stay current Each blade contains a battery which maintains the blade configuration date and time information in NVRAM when you turn off the blade You may need to replace the battery if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine You can operate the blade without a battery however the blade configuration information maintained by the battery in NVRAM is erased each time you remove power from the blade Therefore you must re enter the system configuration information and reset the options each time the blade boots until you replace the battery Troubleshooting Your System 195 Action A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in y
141. rized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product 1 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 Open the mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch See Figure 3 12 or Figure 3 13 Figure 3 12 Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card Full Height Blades 1 optional Fabric C mezzanine card1 2 optional Fabric B mezzanine card 2 3 optional Fabric C mezzanine card3 4 optional Fabric B mezzanine card 4 124 Installing Blade Components 5 retention latch 6 mezzanine card connector 7 mezzanine card Figure 3 13 Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card Half Height Blades 1 Fabric C mezzanine card slot 2 Fabric B mezzanine card slot 3 mezzanine card 4 mezzanine card connector 5 retention latch 4 If present remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay NOTICE Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only Installing Blade Components 125 7 8 9 Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the blade board Lower the card into place until it is fully seated a
142. s PowerEdge M805 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M805 To ensure optimal performance of your system observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory e Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically sized DIMMs beginning with slots Al and A2 processor 1 and B1 and B2 These slots are marked by white ejector tabs e All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology The memory modules in each pair must be the same size Installing Blade Components 109 Memory must be installed in the same configuration symmetrically for both processors e If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots e Memory sparing is supported if eight or sixteen memory modules are installed Memory mirroring is not supported Table 3 3 shows examples of supported memory configurations NOTICE Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow Table 3 3 Examples of PowerEdge M805 Memory Configurations Total Memory Modules Memory Module Locations System Number and Size Memory 4 GB Four 1 GB Al A2 BI B2 8 GB Eight 1 GB Al A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3
143. s See Removing a Hard Drive on page 143 Remove the hard drive backplane See Hard Drive Backplane on page 148 For a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade remove mezzanine cards and 4 the outermost mezzanine cards For a PowerEdge M605 or M600 blade remove both mezzanine cards if present NOTICE If you are removing multiple mezzanine cards label them so you can replace them in their original locations Installing Blade Components 7 To remove a full height blade system board a Use the thumb and index fingers of your right hand to lift the system board retention pin See Figure 3 29 b Keeping the retention pin raised with your index finger press the corner of the blade chassis with your thumb to slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis Figure 3 29 Removing and Installing the System Board Full Height Blades system board 2 system board retention pin w tabs on system chassis 4 slots in system board tray Installing Blade Components 151 To remove a half height blade system board hold the blade chassis with one hand lift and pull the system board retention latch with the other hand and then slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis See Figure 3 30 Figure 3 30 Removing and Installing the System Board Half Height Blades 1 2 1 1 0 connector cover 2 retention latch 3 system board 4 tabs on system chassis 5 slots in system board tray NOTICE If you
144. s lt Print Screen gt to open the OSCAR Main dialog box Click Setup gt Devices Device Modify Click OK to exit OSCAR Press lt Print Screen gt to verify that the settings have taken effect The slot number of the blade to which the iKVM switch is now attached should be expanded to display each of the slot locations of the blades in the system For instance if the iKVM switch is attached to slot 1 it would now be displayed as 01 01 to 01 16 2 3 Select the 16 port option to match the number of blades in your system 4 5 34 About Your System To connect the Avocent iKVM switch to a supported analog switch 1 Ea If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM see Table 1 8 connect a Cat5 or newer cable to the RJ 45 ACI port on the iKVM module See Figure 1 13 Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch If the analog switch requires a USB SIP see Table 1 8 connect a USB SIP to the iKVM then connect a Cat5 or newer cable to the SIP Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch Connect both the analog switch and the system to an appropriate power source Power up the system Power up the external analog switch NOTE If the external analog switch is powered up before the system it may result in only one blade displaying in the analog switch OSCAR instead of 16 If this behavior occurs shut down and restart the switch so the ent
145. s any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 Attach the new LCD module to the hinges using the two screws See Figure 4 11 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the module and reinstall the cover plate 177 Installing Enclosure Components 178 Installing Enclosure Components Troubleshooting Your System Safety First For You and Your System To perform certain procedures in this document you must remove the system cover and work inside the system While working inside the system do not attempt to service the system except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in your system documentation A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product Start Up Routine Look and listen during the system s start up routine for the indications described in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Start Up Routine Indicators Look listen for Action An error message displayed on the See System Messages on page 66 monitor Alert messages from the systems See the systems management software management software doc
146. s card must match the fabric type of I O modules installed in I O module bays C1 and C2 e Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B This card must match the fabric type of I O modules installed in I O module bays B1 and B2 See I O Module Mezzanine Cards on page 123 for more information on mezzanine cards Table 1 11 shows various supported combinations of mezzanine cards and I O modules Table 1 11 Supported I O Module Configurations Fabric A Fabric B Fabric C 0 Bay A1 1 0 Bay B1 1 0 Bay C1 Mezzanine Mezzanine A2 B2 c2 Card Card Standard none none Ethernet none none Integrated switch LOM NIC module or pass through module Standard Ethernet none Ethernet Ethernet none Integrated mezzanine switch switch LOMNIC card module or module or pass through pass through module module Standard none Infiniband Ethernet none Infiniband Integrated mezzanine switch switch LOM NIC card module or module 44 About Your System pass through module Table 1 11 Supported 1 0 Module Configurations continued Fabric A Fabric B Fabric C 1 0 Bay A1 1 0 Bay B1 1 0 Bay C1 Mezzanine Mezzanine A2 B2 c2 Card Card Standard Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Integrated mezzanine mezzanine switch switch switch LOMNIC card card module or module or module or pass through pass through pass through module module module Standard Fibre Infiniband Ethernet Fibre Infiniband Integrated Channel mezzanine switch Ch
147. s compatible with the KVM If two or more blades are installed in the enclosure select a different blade If the keyboard is connected to the back panel iKVM module and works with another blade the first blade may need to be reseated See Removing Troubleshooting Your System 181 and Installing a Blade on page 96 If reseating the blade does not help the blade may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 6 Swap the keyboard with a known working keyboard and repeat step 3 and step 5 If the keyboard does not work with any blade see Getting Help on page 217 Troubleshooting the Mouse Problem No mouse input Problem e Mouse or mouse cable e Blade SIP KVM dongle used with an external KVM Action 1 Ensure that the blade s is turned on 2 Verify that the iKVM firmware revision is current 3 Check the mouse connection to the either the front panel connector on the blade or to the back panel iKVM module 4 Ifthe keyboard is connected to an external KVM using a SIP check that the SIP is compatible with the KVM 5 If two or more blades are installed in the enclosure select a different blade If the mouse is connected to the back panel iKVM module and works with another blade the first blade may need to be reseated See Removing and Installing a Blade on page 96 If reseating the blade does not help the blade may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 6 Swap the mouse with a known working mouse and repea
148. sage appears or the operating system s documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action 66 About Your System Table 1 18 Blade Messages Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert DIMM_n and DIMM_n must be populated with a matched set of DIMMs if more than 1 DIMM is present The following memory DIMMs have been disabled The installed memory configuration is invalid Alert Node The installed memory Interleaving configuration does not disabled Memory support node interleaving configuration does Ensure that the memory modules are installed in matched pairs See System Memory on page 105 Install a memory configuration that supports node interleaving See System Memory on not support Node page 105 Interleaving Alert Redundant The installed memory Install a memory memory disabled configuration does not configuration that supports Memory support redundant redundant memory See configuration does not support redundant memory memory Alert Redundancy was previously lost Power cycle required to reconfigure Memory error redundant memory System Memory on page 105 Disable the Redundant Memory option in the System Setup program See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 Power cycle the blade About Your System 67 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert Unsupported memory i
149. set to Not Enabled To assign a setup password highlight the Setup Password option and press the lt gt or lt gt key The system prompts you to enter and verify the password K NOTE The setup password can be the same as the system password If the two passwords are different the setup password can be used as an alternate system password However the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password You can use up to 32 characters in your password As you press each character key or the spacebar for a blank space a placeholder appears in the field The password assignment is not case sensitive However certain key combinations are not valid To erase a character when entering your password press lt Backspace gt or the left arrow key After you verify the password the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled The next time you enter the System Setup program the system prompts you for the setup password A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately restarting the system is not required Operating With a Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify most of the System Setup options When you start the System Setup program the program prompts you to enter a password Using the System Setup Program 93 If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts the system lets you view but not modif
150. sor DMI Desktop Management Interface DMI enables the management of your system s software and hardware by collecting information about the system s components such as the operating system memory peripherals expansion cards and asset tag DNS Domain Name System A method of translating Internet domain names such as www dell com into IP addresses such as 143 166 83 200 DRAM Dynamic random access memory A system s RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips DVD Digital versatile disc ECC Error checking and correction EEPROM Electronically erasable programmable read only memory EMC Electromagnetic compatibility EMI Electromagnetic interference ERA Embedded remote access ERA allows you to perform remote or out of band server management on your network server using a remote access controller dd J ESD Electrostatic discharge ESM Embedded server management Glossary 221 expansion bus Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to communicate with controllers for peripherals such as NICs expansion card An add in card such as a NIC or SCSI adapter that plugs into an expansion card connector on the system board An expansion card adds some specialized function to the system by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral expansion card connector A connector on the system board or riser board for pluggi
151. splays an error message showing the number of unsuccessful attempts and that the system has halted and will shut down This message can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system Even after you shut down and restart the system the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered K NOTE You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to further protect your system from unauthorized changes Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1 When prompted press lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt to disable the existing system password If you are asked to enter your setup password contact your network administrator Enter the System Setup program by pressing lt F2 gt during POST Select the System Security screen field to verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked 4 When prompted type the system password 92 Using the System Setup Program 5 Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option If Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option the system password has been deleted If Enabled is displayed for the System Password option press the lt Alt gt lt b gt key combination to restart the system and then repeat steps 2 through 5 Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password You can assign or change a setup password only when the Setup Password option is
152. stalled in Fabric B or Fabric C Table 1 15 and list the functionality of the indicators on each individual Fibre Channel connector For general information on installing this module see I O Modules on page 166 K NOTE To ensure proper functionality use only the Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP transceivers provided with this module 58 About Your System Figure 1 21 Fibre Channel Pass through Module Features 1 SFP Fibre Channel connector 16 2 Fibre Channel green amber indicators two per port 3 power indicator 4 status identification indicator About Your System 59 Table 1 15 Fibre Channel Pass through Indicators Indicator Type Pattern Description Power Off Power to the module is off indicator Green Module has power Status Blue on Primary module in a stack if applicable identification indicator Blue off Secondary module in a stack Amber flashing Fault condition in module Fibre Channel port indicators with Emulex mezzanine card installed Green off amber Mezzanine board failure before POST off Green off amber Mezzanine board failure during POST on or green off amber blinking Green off amber POST in progress flashing irregularly Green on amber Mezzanine board failure during operation off or green on amber on Green on one 1 Gb link established fast amber blink Green on two 2 Gb link established fast amber blinks Green on th
153. supported if four single processor systems or eight dual processor systems memory modules are installed Installing Blade Components 115 Table 3 7 and Table 3 8 show examples of supported single and dual processor memory configurations Single Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow Table 3 7 Single Processor Memory Configurations PowerEdge M605 Total CPU1 el Al A2 A3 M 1 GB 512 MB 512 MB blank blank 2 GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB blank blank 4 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 4 GB 2 GB 2 GB blank blank 6 GB 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB 8 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB blank blank 12 GB 4 GB 4 GB 2 GB 2 GB 16 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 32 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 116 Installing Blade Components Dual Processor Memory Configurations NOTICE Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow Table 3 8 Dual Processor Memory Configurations PowerEdge M605 Total CPU1 CPU2 System Ay 2 B M B1 B2 B3 B4 Memory 2GB 512 MB 512MB blank blank 512 MB 512 MB blank blank 4GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 4GB 1GB 1GB blank blank 1 GB 1GB blank blank 6GB 1GB 1GB 512MB 512MB IGB 1GB 512MB 512MB 8GB IGB 1GB 1GB 1GB IGB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 2GB 2GB blank blank 2GB 2GB blank blank 12GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2G
154. sure that the power supply module handle is fully open and then slide the power supply module into the enclosure See Figure 4 2 2 Rotate the power supply module handle upward until it latches 3 Plug a power cable into the power supply module 160 Installing Enclosure Components 4 Secure the cable to the power supply with the retention clip by fitting the retention clip over the cable and fitting the retention clip tether into the notch in the power supply handle See Figure 4 1 Fan Modules The M1000e enclosure contains nine hot pluggable fan modules All nine fan modules must be installed at all times to ensure proper cooling Removing a Fan Module NOTICE After a fan module is removed from the system replace it immediately 1 Identify the failed system fan module using the back panel fan module indicators See Figure 1 12 2 Remove the fan module a Press the fan module release button See Figure 4 3 b Slide the fan module out of the enclosure Installing Enclosure Components 161 Figure 4 3 Removing and Installing a Fan Module 1 fan module 2 release button Installing a Fan Module 1 Inspect the fan for debris before installing the fan in the enclosure 2 Slide the fan module into the enclosure until it is fully seated and the release button engages See Figure 4 3 CMC Module Removing a CMC Module 1 Disconnect the cables attached to the CMC module 2 Press in the release latch on the handle and
155. t Fabric C If a card is installed in both slots both cards must be identical They must also match the fabric type of the I O modules installed in I O module bays C1 and C2 e Slot 2 and slot 4 support Fabric B If a card is installed in both slots both cards must be identical They must also match the fabric type of I O module installed in I O module bays B1 and B2 K NOTE The four mezzanine card slots do not need to be fully populated If a blade does require support by a particular fabric and only two external I O port connections are needed only one mezzanine card is required For example a Fibre Channel I O module in 1 0 bay C1 or C2 only requires one Fibre Channel mezzanine card in slot 1 or slot 3 in the blade If a blade does not require support from a particular fabric a mezzanine card is not required in either of the corresponding mezzanine card slots PowerEdge M600 and M605 The half height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards e Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C This card must match the fabric type of I O modules installed in I O module bays C1 and C2 e Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B This card must match the fabric type of I O modules installed in I O module bays B1 and B2 Installing Blade Components 123 Installing a Mezzanine Card A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as autho
156. t affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system Memory Information Screen Table 2 3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Memory Information screen Table 2 3 Memory Information Screen Option Description System Memory Size Displays the amount of main memory If memory mirroring or spare memory is enabled this value will be less than the amount of physical memory installed in the blade This field does not have user selectable settings System Memory Type System Memory Speed Displays the type of system memory This field does not have user selectable settings Displays the system memory clock frequency This field does not have user selectable settings Video Memory System Memory Testin Enabled default Displays the amount of video memory This field does not have user selectable settings g Determines if memory is being tested during POST Setting this value to Enabled will affect the duration of system POST Node Interleaving Disabled default Memory Optimizer PowerEdge M905 M805 M605 Enabled default If set to Disabled default NUMA is employed If Enabled memory interleaving is implemented If set to Disabled the two DRAM controllers operate in 128 bit mode and memory reliability is enhanced If set to Enabled the memory controllers operate independently in 64 bit mode and memory
157. t step 3 and step 5 If the mouse does not work with any blade see Getting Help on page 217 182 Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting USB Devices K NOTE USB devices can be connected only to the blade front panel Total length of a USB cable should not exceed 3 m 9 8 ft Problem e USB device or USB device cable e Multiple devices connected directly to blade powered USB hub not used e Blade Action 1 Ensure that the blade s is turned on Check the USB device connection to the blade Swap the USB device with a known working USB device Connect the USB devices to the blade using a powered USB hub oa fF WS N If another blade is installed connect the USB device to that blade If the USB device works with a different blade the first blade may be faulty See Getting Help on page 217 Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message The CMC management applications monitor critical system voltages and temperatures and the cooling fans in the system For information about the CMC alert messages see the Configuration Guide Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure Problem e Liquid spills e Splashes e Excessive humidity Troubleshooting Your System 183 Action A CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You 1 2 A 184 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by t
158. tailed information about the iDRAC K NOTE The configuration wizard will automatically configure each blade s iDRAC internal network interface if you do not choose to manually configure the iDRAC settings K NOTE You cannot set a static IP address for the iDRAC using the LCD Configuration Wizard To set a static IP address use the CMC Web based interface or RACADM 5 Review the settings on the Network Summary screen e Ifthe settings are correct press the center button to close the configuration wizard and return to the Main Menu e Ifthe settings are not correct use the left arrow key to return to the screen for that setting and correct it After you complete the configuration wizard the CMC will be available on your network Main Menu The Main Menu options include links to the Server Menu the Enclosure Menu and the LCD Setup Menu LCD Setup Menu You can change the default language and startup screen for the LCD menu screens using this menu 18 About Your System Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys and view its status e A blade that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle If a blade has errors this condition is indicated by an amber rectangle e To select a blade highlight it and press the center button A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the
159. tered in initializing PCI device faulty blade board Reseat the mezzanine card See I O Module Mezzanine Cards on page 123 If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Set the NVRAM_CLR jumper to on and reboot the blade See Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 for the jumper location Check for a BIOS update If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 About Your System 73 Table 1 18 Blade Messages continued Message Causes Corrective Actions Read fault Faulty diskette diskette drive or optical drive Replace the diskette Ensure that the drive cable is properly connected See Troubleshooting USB Devices on page 183 or Troubleshooting Hard Drives on page 192 for the appropriate drive s installed in your system Remote Configuration update attempt failed Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Blade could not implement Remote Configuration request Faulty diskette or hard drive Retry Remote Configuration Replace the diskette If the problem persists see Troubleshooting Hard Drives on page 192 for the appropriate drive installed in your system Shutdown failure Shutdown test failure Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed See Troubleshooting Blade Memory on page 191 If the problem persists see Getting Help on page 217 Spare bank enabled Memory sparing ena
160. th minimal pressure d Close the processor shield e Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place securing the processor Installing Blade Components Install the heat sink See Figure 3 18 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 19 PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 a Ifyou are reinstalling a heat sink use a clean lint free cloth to remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink If you are upgrading a processor and a new heat sink was supplied with the processor install the new heat sink If you are reinstalling a processor also clean any remnants of thermal grease from the processor b Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor c Place the heat sink onto the processor The heat sink must match the orientation shown in Figure 3 16 PowerEdge M905 Figure 3 17 PowerEdge M805 Figure 3 18 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 19 PowerEdge M605 K NOTE Do not over tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink To prevent over tightening tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt and stop once the screw is seated The screw tension should be no more than 6 in lb 6 9 kg cm d Carefully tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the blade board Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 As the system boots it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system
161. the System Setup Program System Setup Options Main Screen o Memory Information Screen CPU InformationScreen Integrated Devices Screen Serial Communication Screen Embedded Server Management Screen System Security Screen EXit SCIeen 2s nea i a System and Setup Password Features 90 Using the System Password 90 Using the Setup Password 93 Disabling a Forgotten Password 94 Acquiring the asset com Utiliy 94 3 Installing Blade Components 95 Removing and InstallingaBlade 96 Removing a Blade 96 InstallingaBlade 98 Removing and Installing a Blade Blank 99 Removing a Blade Blank 99 Installing a Blade Blank 99 Opening and Closing the Blade 100 Opening the Blade 100 Closing the Blade 104 System Memory 105 System Memory PowerEdge M905 105 System Memory PowerEdge M805 108 System Memory PowerEdge M600 112 System Memory PowerEdge M605 114 Installing Memory Modules 120 Removing Memory Modules 122 1 0 Module Mezzanine Cards 123 Installing a Mezzanine Card 124 Removing aMezzanineCard 126 Installing an SD Card PowerEdge M905 and M805
162. the control panel Installing the Enclosure Control Panel A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system Connect the LCD panel cable to the new control panel 2 Connect the control panel cable to the underside of the new control panel 174 Installing Enclosure Components 3 Reinstall the control panel using the two screws 4 Reinstall the bezel See Installing the Enclosure Bezel on page 169 5 Install the blades See Installing a Blade on page 98 LCD Module Removing the LCD Module A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system Before you begin this procedure review the safety instructions that came with the system 1 Rotate the LCD module so that the underside of the module faces upward See Figure 4 11 Installing Enclosure Components 175 Figure 4 11 Removing and Installing the LCD Module 1 cable cover 2 LCD module 3 ribbon cable 4 hinges 2 5 screws 2 2 Remove the cable cover 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable 4 Remove the two screws securing the LCD module to the hinges 176 Installing Enclosure Components Installing the LCD Module A CAUTION Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and acces
163. the socket is ready for the new processor Installing a Processor 1 If you are adding a processor to an unoccupied socket perform the following steps first K NOTE If you are installing just one processor it must be installed in socket CPU1 See Figure 7 3 or Figure 7 4 a Remove the processor filler blank b Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket c Unlatch and rotate the socket release lever 90 degrees upward d Lift the processor shield Install the processor in the socket See Figure 3 20 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 21 PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 K NOTE Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the processor and the system board when you turn it on Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket a Identify the pin l corner of the processor by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the processor Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system board Align the pin 1 corner of the processor with the pin 1 corner of the ZIF socket See Figure 3 20 PowerEdge M600 or Figure 3 21 PowerEdge M905 M805 or M605 b Ensure that the socket release lever is fully open c With the pin l corners of the processor and socket aligned set the processor lightly in the socket Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket do not use force When the processor is positioned correctly it drops down into the socket wi
164. the total available system memory is one half of the total installed memory System Memory PowerEdge M605 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 16 GB single processor or 32 GB dual processors by installing 667 or 800 MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB modules Each processor has four memory channels organized in sets of two channels 114 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 10 Memory Locations PowerEdge M605 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M605 To ensure optimal performance of your system observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically sized DIMMs beginning with slots Al and A2 processor 1 and B1 and B2 processor 2 if installed These slots are marked by white ejector tabs All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology The memory modules in each pair must be the same size In two processor configurations memory must be installed in the same configuration symmetrically for both processors If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots Memory sparing is
165. tion for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options e Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system software and or documentation K NOTE Always check for updates on support dell com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents About Your System 11 e Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half height blades server modules eight full height blades or a mixture of the two blade types see Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 To function as a system a blade is inserted into a enclosure chassis that supports power supplies fan modules a Chassis Management Controller CMC module and at least one I O module for external network connectivity The power supplies fans CMC optional iKVM module and I O modules are shared resources of the blades in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure K NOTE To ensure proper operation and cooling all bays in the enclosure must be populated at all times with either a module or with a blank Figure 1 1 Blade Numbering Half Height Blades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a Ce TE IERB E Ele P e Ce AM Ele CEL y Z 7 Le Le Le Z x
166. uide at support dell com for complete instructions on how to set up and operate the CMC module 40 About Your System Figure 1 15 CMC Daisy Chaining J S e 1 CMC1 cable from connector Gb1 2 CMC2 cable from connector Gb1 to network to network 3 CMC2 cable from connector STK 4 CMC1 cable from connector STK to connector Gb1 on CMC2 in to connector Gb1 on CMCI in adjacent chassis adjacent chassis About Your System 41 1 0 Connectivity The M10006e enclosure supports three layers of I O fabric selectable between combinations of Ethernet Infiniband and fibre channel modules Additional fabrics including10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future You can install up to six hot swappable I O modules in the enclosure including fibre channel switches fibre channel pass throughs Infiniband switches Ethernet switches and Ethernet pass through modules Guidelines for Installing 1 0 Modules You must follow these guidelines when populating I O modules See Figure 1 9 for the I O bay locations General 1 0 Module Configuration Guidelines e Ifan I O module is installed in Fabric B or Fabric C at least one blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed to support data flow for that I O module e Ifa blade has an optional mezzanine card installed in a Fabric B or Fabric C card slot at least one corresponding I O m
167. ule systems initiate a changeover to make the passive module active using the following steps 1 oa a WS N Navigate to the Chassis page Click the Power Management tab Click the Control sub tab Select the Reset CMC warm boot button Click Apply The CMC will automatically fail over to the redundant module and that module will now become active and display a solid blue status LED The SD card will activate automatically See the CMC User s Guide for information on configuration and usage of the FlexAddress feature Installing a CMC Module 1 Remove the I O connector cover See Figure 4 4 2 Ensure that the CMC module handle is fully open 3 Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure 4 To fully seat the module close the handle until the release latch snaps into place 5 Reconnect the cables that were attached to the module Installing Enclosure Components 165 IKVM Module Removing an iKVM Module 1 2 Disconnect the cables attached to the iKVM module Press in the release latch on the handle and rotate the handle away from the module front panel See Figure 4 4 Slide the module out of the enclosure Installing an iKVM Module 1 2 Ensure that the module handle is fully open See Figure 4 4 Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure To fully seat the module close the handle until the release latch snaps into place If applica
168. umentation The monitor s power indicator See Troubleshooting Video on page 180 The keyboard indicators See Troubleshooting the Keyboard on page 181 The USB diskette drive activity See Troubleshooting USB Devices on indicator page 183 The USB optical drive activity See Troubleshooting USB Devices on indicator page 183 The hard drive activity indicator See Troubleshooting Hard Drives on page 192 Troubleshooting Your System 179 Checking the Equipment This section provides troubleshooting procedures for external devices attached to the system such as the monitor keyboard or mouse Before you perform any of the procedures see Troubleshooting External Connections on page 180 Troubleshooting External Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems for the system monitor and other peripherals such as a keyboard mouse or other external device Ensure that all external cables are securely attached to the external connectors on your system See Figure 1 6 for the front panel connectors on your system and Figure 1 9 for the back panel connectors Troubleshooting Video Problem e Lossof video or poor video quality Possible Cause e Faulty monitor or monitor cable e Video port disabled e Faulty iKVM module e Blade connection to midplane Action 1 Check the connection to the iKVM module Try swapping cables if another monitor cable is available Verify that th
169. umentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product K NOTE Before performing the following procedure ensure that you have installed the memory modules according to the memory installation guidelines for the blade See System Memory on page 105 1 Restart the blade a Press the power button once to turn off the blade b Press the power button again to apply power to the blade If no error messages appear go to step 8 Troubleshooting Your System 191 2 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting See Using the System Setup Program on page 79 If the amount of memory installed matches the system memory setting go to step 8 Remove the blade See Removing a Blade on page 96 Open the blade See Opening the Blade on page 100 CAUTION The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components Reseat the memory modules in their sockets See Installing Memory Modules on page 120 Close the blade See Closing the Blade on page 104 Install the blade See Installing a Blade on page 98 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics
170. up files from your operating system backup battery A battery that maintains system configuration date and time information in a special section of memory when the system is turned off beep code A diagnostic message in the form of a pattern of beeps from your system s speaker For example one beep followed by a second beep and then a burst of three beeps is beep code 1 1 3 BIOS Basic input output system Your system s BIOS contains programs stored on a flash memory chip The BIOS controls the following e Communications between the processor and peripheral devices e Miscellaneous functions such as system messages bit The smallest unit of information interpreted by your system blade A module that contains a processor memory and a hard drive The modules are mounted into a chassis that includes power supplies and fans BMC Baseboard management controller Glossary 219 boot routine A program that clears all memory initializes devices and loads the operating system when you start your system Unless the operating system fails to respond you can reboot also called warm boot your system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt Otherwise you must restart the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then back on bootable diskette A diskette that is used to start your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive BTU British thermal unit
171. up to 10 characters into NVRAM see Acquiring the asset com Utility on page 94 System Time Resets the time on the system s internal clock System Date Memory Information Resets the date on the system s internal calendar See Memory Information Screen on page 83 CPU Information See CPU Information Screen on page 84 Using the System Setup Program 81 Table 2 2 System Setup Program Options continued Option Description Boot Sequence Determines the order of devices from which the system attempts to boot during system startup Available options can include a USB diskette drive USB DVD CD drive hard drives and USB flash drive NOTE The USB diskette and DVD CD ROM device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen even if they are not attached to the system before you run the System Setup program Hard Disk Drive Sequence Determines the order in which the BIOS will attempt to boot from hard drives in the system during system startup USB Flash Drive Emulation Type Auto default Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a removable diskette drive Auto automatically chooses an emulation type Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation type for the device except for devices installed in the SD card slot A device installed in the SD card slot will
172. ur system 91 server module components troubleshooting 191 setup password assigning 93 changing 94 using 93 setup password enabled working with 93 setup password features 90 support contacting Dell 217 system board connectors 207 system control panel 14 system fans 161 system features 12 system password assigning 90 changing 92 deleting 92 using 90 system password features 90 system power button 15 system power indicator 15 system setup entering 79 options 80 using 80 system setup screens console redirection 86 integrated devices 85 main 80 system security 87 T technical assistance obtaining 217 telephone numbers obtaining 217 troubleshooting battery 195 blade board 194 troubleshooting continued CMC module 187 external connections 180 fans 186 hard drive 192 keyboard 181 memory 191 microprocessors 193 mouse 182 network switch module 189 power supplies 186 server module components 191 start up routine 179 USB devices 183 U USB devices troubleshooting 183 using system setup 80 V video controller installing 147 W warranty 11 Index 235 236 Index
173. ution and color display capabilities than previous standards video adapter The logical circuitry that provides in combination with the monitor your system s video capabilities A video adapter may be integrated into the system board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot video driver A program that allows graphics mode application programs and operating systems to display at a chosen resolution with the desired number of colors Video drivers may need to match the video adapter installed in the system video memory Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in addition to your system s RAM The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities video resolution Video resolution 800 x 600 for example is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down To display a program at a specific graphics resolution you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution W Watt s WH Watt hour s win ini file A start up file for the Windows operating system When you start Windows it consults the win ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating environment The win ini file also usually includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application programs that are inst
174. wer present 29 CMC fault 39 CMC link 39 CMC link activity 39 CMC status 39 fan module 29 Fibre Channel pass through module 54 60 63 power supply 27 power supply fault 28 30 server module power selection 22 system power 15 installing battery 140 blades 98 CMC module 165 166 fans 162 hard drive in a drive carrier 144 hard drives 142 I O module 167 memory 120 memory guidelines 106 109 115 mezzanine card 123 power supplies 160 K keyboards troubleshooting 181 memory installing 120 troubleshooting 191 memory modules removing 122 messages alert 78 blade 66 error messages 79 system diagnostics 78 systems management 183 warning 77 mezzanine card installing 123 microprocessors troubleshooting 193 mouse troubleshooting 182 network switch module troubleshooting 189 NVRAM backup 140 Index 233 0 opening blades 100 options system setup 80 P password disabling 214 password features setup 90 system 90 passwords disabling 94 setup 93 system 90 phone numbers obtaining 217 power supplies 158 installing 160 removing 159 troubleshooting 186 PowerConnect Ethernet switch module 53 54 Processors blades 128 234 Index removing battery 140 blades 96 CMC module 162 166 fans 161 hard drive 143 hard drive from a drive carrier 144 I O module 166 memory 122 power supplies 159 S safety 179 securing yo
175. y the System Setup screens with the following exception If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option you can assign a system password however you cannot disable or change an existing system password K NOTE You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security option 2 Highlight the Setup Password option press lt Enter gt to access the setup password window and press lt Enter gt twice to clear the existing setup password The setting changes to Not Enabled 3 Ifyou want to assign a new setup password perform the steps in Assigning a Setup Password on page 93 Disabling a Forgotten Password See Disabling a Forgotten Password on page 214 Acquiring the asset com Utility The asset com utility is not located in the Service Mode section of the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD To acquire this utility use the Server Assistant CD to create a bootable diskette the utility is then automatically created on that diskette The asset com utility will be available in the Service Mode section in future releases of the Server Assistant CD 94 Using the System Setup Program Installing Blade Components The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install compo
176. ystem to overheat See Removing and Installing a Blade Blank on page 99 Installing Blade Components Figure 3 1 Removing and Installing a Half Height Blade 1 blade handle 2 release button 3 blade 4 guide rail on M1000e enclosure 5 guide rail on blade or blade blank Installing Blade Components 97 Figure 3 2 Removing and Installing a Full Height Blade 1 blade handle 2 release button 3 blade 4 guide rail on M1000e enclosure 5 guide rail on blade Installing a Blade 1 If you are installing a new blade remove the plastic cover from the I O connector s and save for future use See Figure 3 3 2 Orient the blade so that the handle is on the left side of the blade 98 Installing Blade Components 3 If you are installing a blade in one of the eight upper bays align the guide rail on the upper edge of the blade so that the rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure If you are installing a half height blade in one of the eight lower bays align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor of the M1000c enclosure If you are installing a full height blade in bays 1 or 2 or a half height blade in bays 12 or 13 rotate the LCD module to the horizontal storage position to prevent accidental damage to the LCD screen 4 Slide the blade into the enclosure until the handle engages and locks the blade in place Removing and Installing a Blade Blank NOTICE If you are permanently rem

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