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    Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E45S Series Regulatory Type: E45S003
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    and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2019- 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be
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    Contents 1 About this document...7 2 PowerEdge R6515 system overview 8 Front view of the system...8 Left control panel view...11 Right control panel view...12 Rear view of the system...12 Inside the system ...14 Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag...14 System information label...15
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    the backplane ...55 Installing the drive backplane...56 Cable routing...58 System memory...59 System memory guidelines...59 General memory module installation guidelines...61 Removing a memory module...63 Installing a memory module...64 Processor and heat sink...65 Removing a heat sink...65 Removing
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    battery...93 Optional internal USB memory key...95 Replacing optional internal USB memory key...95 VGA module...96 Installing the system board...106 Restoring Service Tag using Easy Restore...108 Trusted Platform a forgotten password...115 7 Technical specifications...117 Chassis dimensions...117
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    ...119 Expansion card riser specifications...119 Memory specifications...119 Storage controller specifications...120 service information...134 Contacting Dell...134 Accessing system information by using QRL...134 Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6515 system 135 Receiving automated support
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    1 About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document 7
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    NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at www.dell.com/support> Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents. NOTE: All instances of SAS
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    . For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more information, see the VGA ports specifications section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview 9
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    as Service Tag, troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at www.dell supported on your system. For more information about drives, see the Drives section. For more information about the ports, see the Technical Specifications section. 10 PowerEdge R6515
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    (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section. PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    the system is powered on or off. Press the power button to manually power on or off the system. NOTE: Press the power button iDRAC direct Micro-AB USB features. For more information, see the www.dell.com/ idracmanuals. NOTE: You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. The Ethernet ports that are integrated on the system board provide network connectivity. These NIC ports can also be shared with iDRAC when iDRAC network settings is set to shared mode. For more information about the supported configurations, see the Technical
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    password. If you have opted for iDRAC Quick Sync 2, the Information tag also contains the OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label, where administrators can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the PowerEdge servers. 14 PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Alternatively, the Service Tag information is located on a label on left wall of the chassis. System information label The system information label is located on back side of the system cover. PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    Figure 10. Service information 16 PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    Figure 11. Memory information PowerEdge R6515 system overview 17
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    Figure 12. System tasks Figure 13. Icon Legend 18 PowerEdge R6515 system overview
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    about rail types and their functionalities • Rail adjustability ranges for various rack mounting flange types • Rail depth with and without cable management accessories • Rack types supported for various rack mounting flange types PowerEdge R6515 system overview 19
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    utility Documentation links Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To
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    LCD panel section. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To determine
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    and firmware section. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals > Product Support page of your system > Manuals & documents. NOTE: To determine
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    Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Enter the Service Tag of the system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID or Model field, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have the
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    various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Device Settings Enabled you to configure device settings for devices such as storage controllers or
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    system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Specifies information and options related to the installed memory. Specifies information and options related to the Device Settings menu. NOTE: Network Settings are not supported in BIOS boot mode. Integrated Devices Serial Communication System
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    memory size in the system. System Memory Type Specifies the type of memory installed in the system. System Memory Speed Specifies the system memory speed. System Memory Voltage Specifies the system memory voltage. Video Memory Specifies the amount of video memory. System Memory support.
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    also need to change the Boot Mode setting to UEFI. Otherwise, you should set the field to Non-RAID mode. 2. No ESXi and Ubuntu OS support under RAID mode. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for AHCI
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    interface consists of data tables with platform related information, boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating system and its loader. you to set the boot mode of the system. If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS
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    mode. NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to www.dell.com/ossupport. Changing boot order About this task You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for
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    Table 21. Network Settings details Option UEFI PXE Settings PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) PXE Device n Settings(n = 1 to 4) UEFI HTTP Settings HTTP Device n (n = 1 to 4) HTTP Device n Settings (n = 1 to 4) UEFI iSCSI Settings Description Enables you to control the configuration of the UEFI PXE device.
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    Option iSCSI Device1 iSCSI Device1 Settings Description Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device automatically. This is set to Disabled by default. Enables you to control the configuration of the iSCSI device. Table 25. ISCSI Device1
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    Internal SD Primary Card OS Watchdog Timer Memory Mapped I/O Limit Slot Disablement Slot Bifurcation option is the maximum address that the system supports and recommended in most cases. Enables or disables Settings allows Platform Default Bifurcation and Manual bifurcation Control. The default is set
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    : All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom. CPU Power Management Memory Frequency Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. Other option includes Maximum Performance. Sets the speed of
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    (if hardware controlled is supported), the processor can operate in all available Power States to save power, but may increase memory latency and frequency jitter. performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled
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    Option TPM Status TPM Command Description Specifies the TPM status. Controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). When set to None, no command is sent to the TPM. When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated. When set to Clear,
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    Option Description Options Deployed Mode Descriptions Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and the BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policy objects. Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions. Audit
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    2. Type the system password and press Enter. Next steps When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot. NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You have three
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    ROM option. This option is set to Disabled by default. Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default. information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. 38 Pre-operating
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    independently of the operating system. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system
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    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 's Guide at www.dell.com
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    more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3. Reconnect the peripherals is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Keep the bezel key handy. NOTE: The bezel key is part
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    The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Locate and remove the bezel key. NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package. Steps 1. Align and insert the tabs on the
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    front bezel with the LCD panel System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Steps 1. Use a 1/4 inch
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    left inside the system. Steps 1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system. 2. Close the system cover release latch. 3. Using a Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside
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    Replace the backplane cover. Installing the drive backplane cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps 1. Align the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. 2. Slide the backplane cover toward the front of the system until the backplane cover
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    . The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps Hold the air shroud touch points at both ends and lift the
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    procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fan Removing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Move the cables out of way
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    Figure 23. Removing a cooling fan Next steps Replace a fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Lower the cooling fan into the cage until it is
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    the intrusion switch Next steps Replace the intrusion switch. Installing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align and slide the intrusion switch in the
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    procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive
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    drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the drive correctly to support drive removal and insertion. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation.
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    : To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your carrier into the slot. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive carrier
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    removed, install the front bezel. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier
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    the drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 3. Remove the drive the drive backplanes supported are listed here: Table 37. Supported backplane options System PowerEdge R6515 Supported hard drives options
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    backplane 1. release tab 3. backplane signal cable 5. SATA_B cable connector Supported hard drives options 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane 2.5 configurations. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside
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    drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system. 56 Installing and removing system components
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    2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs click into place. Figure 37. Installing the drive backplane Next steps 1. Reconnect the VGA cable to
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    Cable routing Figure 38. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the mini-PERC card Figure 39. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane to the onboard controller 58 Installing and removing system components
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    inch drive backplane to the onboard controller (NVMe) System memory System memory guidelines The PowerEdge R6515 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. Installing and removing system
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    2 and 11 10 Channel D Slots 1 and 9 Channel E Channel F Slots 8 and 16 Slots 7 and 15 Channel G Slots 4 and 14 Channel H Slots 3 and 13 Table 39. Supported memory matrix DIMM type Rank type Capacity RDIMM LRDIMM 1R 8 GB 2R 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 8R 128 GB DIMM rated voltage and speed
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    valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules: • All DIMMs must be DDR4. • Mixing of memory module capacities in a system is not supported. • If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of
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    on the processor model, memory configuration, and NPS settings. Match the memory configuration with the NPS settings available for the processor. Table 41. Supported NPS modes by Processors Model Number 7742 NPS modes supported 4, 2, 1, 0 7702 4, 2, 1, 0 7702P 4, 2, 1 7662 4, 2, 1, 0 7642
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    spaces of the table. • If the processor does not support the desired NPS setting for a given number of DIMMs, then use default setting are not populated. Removing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed
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    module or metallic contacts. 3. Lift the memory module away from the system. Figure 43. Removing a memory module Next steps Replace the memory module. Installing a memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the
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    modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics. Processor and heat sink Removing a heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system
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    after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Remove the heat sink. CAUTION: You may find
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    Figure 46. Removing screws on the force plate 2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches. Figure 47. Lifting the rail frame 3. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame. Installing and removing system components 67
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    the processor tray Next steps Replace the AMD processor. Installing the AMD processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the
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    Figure 49. Placing the processor tray into the rail frame 2. Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place. Figure 50. Closing the rail frame 3. Secure the force plate to the processor socket base by tightening the screws in the sequence 1, 2, and 3. When all three screws are
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    or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. If installed, remove the processor dust
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    Figure 52. Installing the heat sink CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3. Align the heat sink
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    pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 43. Expansion card
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    Card type Intel 25 G (SFP DP) Emulex (FC32 2P/1P) Emulex (FC16 1P)/(FC16 2P) Mellanox 100 G (CX5/CX6 H100) Mellanox 25 G (CX4LX DP/CX5 DP) Qlogic (HBA FC32 SP/DP) Qlogic (HBA FC16 SP/DP) Qlogic 10 G (SFP DP) Qlogic 25 G ( BaseT DP) Internal storage (BOSS) Nvidia T4 GPGPU Solarflare 25 G (SFP DP) LOM
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    priority 3, 2 1 Maximum number of cards 2 1 Removing the expansion card risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Disconnect any cables connected to
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    risers Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside touch points, align the expansion card riser with the connector and the riser guide pin on the system board. 2. Lower the expansion card riser into
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    Figure 56. Installing the low profile left riser NOTE: For low profile riser right, tighten the captive screw to secure the riser to the system board. Figure 57. Installing the low profile right riser Next steps 1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card. 2. Install the air shroud.
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    Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
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    Figure 59. Removing an expansion card from the low profile right riser 3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card retention latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications
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    listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card. NOTE: The procedure to install the T4 GPU card and the expansion card is the same. Steps
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    Figure 62. Removing a filler bracket from a low profile left riser Figure 63. Removing a filler bracket from a low profile right riser 3. Hold the card by the edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser. 4. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the
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    automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ idracmanuals Micro SD card Installing and removing system components 81
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    the MicroSD card Next steps Install the MicroSD cards. Installing the MicroSD card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your
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    in the After working inside your system. M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Remove the BOSS card. NOTE: The
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    M.2 SSD module Next steps Replace the M.2 SSD module. Installing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Remove the BOSS card. NOTE: The
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    the After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM module Removing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. If you are replacing the IDSDM
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    the IDSDM module Next steps Replace the IDSDM module. Installing the IDSDM module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Locate the IDSDM connector on
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    card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) riser card to the system board. 2. Push apart the two blue
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    Figure 72. Removing the LOM riser card 5. Lift the LOM riser card out of the system. 6. Remove the LOM bracket. a) Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. b) Slide the bracket out of the slot on the chassis. Figure 73. Removing the LOM riser
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    bracket Next steps Replace the LOM riser card. Installing the LOM riser card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. If installed, remove the risers. Steps
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    2. Install the LOM bracket. a) Insert and slide the LOM bracket into the slot on the system. b) Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the bracket to the system with a screw Figure 76. Installing the LOM riser bracket 3. Orient the LOM riser card to fit the Ethernet connectors or the SFP+ through
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    about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ idracmanuals Mini PERC card Removing the mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside
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    PERC card Next steps Replace the mini PERC card. Installing the mini PERC card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Angle the mini PERC card to engage with the mini PERC card
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    the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/ idracmanuals System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions. that came with your system for more
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    Figure 82. Removing the system battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 2. To install a new system battery: To install a new system battery, a) Hold the battery with the positive side facing
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    .15 mm long x 7.9 mm high. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. Steps 1. Locate the USB port or USB memory key on the system board. To locate the internal USB port on the
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    , press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key. VGA module Removing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the front
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    VGA module Next steps Install the VGA module. Installing the VGA module Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Remove the backplane cover. 5. Remove the
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    for removing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps 1. Disconnect the power
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    drive The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If applicable, remove the backplane cover. 4. If installed, remove
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    of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals Hot spare feature Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply unit (PSU
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    by using the iDRAC settings. For more information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Removing a power supply unit blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. Steps Pull the blank out of the system. CAUTION: To ensure proper
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    that is powered on. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet and from the PSU cable management arm, see the system's rack documentation at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Steps Press the release latch, and holding the PSU
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    Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the , see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals Power interposer board Installing and removing system components
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    system. Next steps Replace the power interposer board. Installing the power interposer board Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Align the slots on the PIB with the hook on
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    on your drives. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system f. Internal USB key (if installed) g. Processor h. Heat sink i. Memory modules j. LOM riser card k. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
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    replacement system board 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. assembly. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to
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    card risers f. Processor g. Heat sink h. Memory modules i. LOM riser card j. Air shroud service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. See the Manually update the Service see the iDRAC User's Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals . 5. Follow
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    Tag information in the System Information screen and compare it with the Service Tag on the system. Manually updating Service Tag After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System Setup. About this task If you know the system
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    Removing the TPM Steps 1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. 2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module. 3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector. 4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it
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    the settings. 5. Restart your system. Control panel Removing the left control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. If applicable, remove the backplane cover 4. Remove the air
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    panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. Steps 1. Route the control panel cable through the side wall and the guide slots in the system and connector on system board. NOTE: Route
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    right control panel Next steps Replace the right control panel. Installing the right control panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 112 Installing and removing system components
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    #1 screwdriver. Figure 104. Installing the right control panel Next steps 1. Replace the air shroud. 2. Install the backplane cover 3. Close and secure the cable guiding latch. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components 113
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    6 Jumpers and connectors This topic provides some basic and specific information about jumpers and switches. It also describes the connectors on the various boardsboard in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and reset the passwords. To install components and cables
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
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    NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4. NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins
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    dimensions • System weight • Processor specifications • PSU specifications • Supported operating systems • Cooling fans specifications • System battery specifications • Expansion card riser specifications • Memory specifications • Storage controller specifications • Drive specifications • Ports and
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    the nominal rear wall external surface where the motherboard I/O connectors reside. System weight Table 49. PowerEdge R6515 system weight System configuration 4 x 3.5-inch system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at Dell.com/ESSA. 118 Technical specifications
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    see https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/SupportedOS/ poweredge-r6515. Cooling fans specifications The PowerEdge R6515 system supports both the Standard Table 54. Memory module sockets Memory module sockets Sixteen 288-pin Speed 3200 MT/s, 2933 MT/s, 2666 MT/s Technical specifications 119
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    the Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at www.dell.com/support> Browse all Products > Data Center Infrastructure > Storage Adapters & Controllers > Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD > Documentation > Manuals and Documents. Optical drives The PowerEdge R6515 system supports the
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    iDRAC Direct or a management port. LOM riser card specifications The PowerEdge R6515 system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports that are located on the back panel. The system also supports LAN on Motherboard (LOM) on an optional riser card. You can install
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    , refer to the Product Environmental Datasheet located with the Manuals & Documents on www.dell.com/support. Operational climatic range category A2 Table 60. Operational climatic temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 meters (1.8°F/574 feet) above 900 meters (2,953 feet) 122 Technical specifications
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    room air with MERV8 filter per ANSI/ASHARE Standard 127. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles. Technical specifications 123
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    with 280 W processor, memory module blank should be installed in the memory sockets that are not populated. NOTE: For 280 W processor, maximum supported ambient temperature is 30°C. NOTE: For 10 x 2.5-inch drives (NVMe), maximum supported ambient temperature is 30°C. 124 Technical specifications
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    . • Redundant power supply configuration is required, but PSU failure is not supported • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • GPU card is not supported. • PCIe SSD is not supported. Other thermal restrictions 1. SolarFlare, Mellanox CX4/CX5/CX6, P4800 AIC can
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    removed or has failed. • System cover, air shroud, or back filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is obstructed. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. 126 System diagnostics and indicator codes
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    location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module. If the problem persists, see the Getting problem persists, see the Getting help section. NOTE: For more information about the supported and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error
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    is configured to be disabled by iDRAC. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals or Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide at www.dell.com/ openmanagemanuals. Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Restart the
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    inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to power it on. • If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it. If the problem persists, see Getting help. • The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is powered off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools
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    generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then Host, Model, or User String for the system. Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system. Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr
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    , both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on the system
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    the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics
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    completed successfully • View error messages that inform you of issues encountered during testing Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller Steps 1. As the system boots, press F10. 2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics. The ePSA Pre-boot System
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    to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell Global Technical Support team. Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the R6515 system, to access information about Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515.There is also another QRL for
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    . Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6515 system Figure 113. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge R6515 system Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server, storage, and
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    system. 3. On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents. • Using Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about understanding Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide
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    Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up. www.dell.com/qrl Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Server Troubleshooting Guide. Documentation resources 137
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