Dell EMC DSS 9000J Manual

Regulatory Model: B08B Series
Regulatory Type: B08B002
Dell EMC DSS 9000J Servers
Installation and Service Manual

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Rev. A00

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Contents
1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HDD Indicator codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Locating your system service tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2Documentation resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Temperature specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Relative humidity specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maximum vibration specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maximum shock specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maximum altitude specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating temperature de-rating specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Standard operating temperature specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Expanded operating temperature specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4Installing and removing server components . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before working inside your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
After working inside your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recommended tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing 3.5-inch hard drive from a tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing 3.5-inch hard drive into a tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing 2.5-inch hard drive from a tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into a tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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NPDB board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing NPDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing NPDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hard drive backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Removing HDD backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing HDD backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SAS expander board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing SAS expander board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing SAS expander board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cable management arm component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing CMA in a hard drive tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing CMA in a hard drive tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Documentation feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Overview 1
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Overview
The DSS 9000J enclosure contains a full-width JBOD.
NOTE: The product at time of delivery may differ from the following illustrations.
Figure 1. DSS 9000J overview
Table 1. DSS 9000J overview description
No. Item Description
1NPDB Node power distribution board.
2Cable management arm Optimizes data and power cabling usage.
3SAS expander board Controller card which allows the expansion of storage capacity. External
connections are supported through a SAS cable.
4Hot swap HDD bay Supports twelve 3.5-inch or twelve 2.5-inch HDDs.
5HDD backplane Supports four HDD modules, each server contains three HDD
backplanes.
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3
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System specifications
Figure 2. DSS 9000J dimensions
6Sled chassis Full width 1U chassis.
7External SAS port Through SAS port to connect to DSS 9600.
Table 2. DSS 9000J dimensions
Item Description
Dimension (W x D x H) 527 mm x 930 mm x 47 mm (20.75 inch x 36.61 in x 1.85 inch)
Weight (fully loaded) 21.12 kg (46.56 lb)
Table 1. DSS 9000J overview description (continued)
No. Item Description
W
D
H

Overview 3
HDD Indicator codes
The expansion adapter has LED headers that correspond to access activity and link status.
Broadcom 9300-4i4e
Broadcom 9380-4i4e
Table 3. Broadcom 9300-4i4e
LED state HDD state Green LED Amber LED
1 Empty Off Off
2Online OnOff
3 Identify/Prepare for removal Blinking Off
4 Rebuild NA NA
5 Fault On Off
Table 4. Broadcom 9380-4i4e
LED state HDD state Green LED Amber LED
1 Empty Off Off
2Online OnOff
3 Identify/Prepare for removal Blinking Off
4 Rebuild Blinking Off
5 Fault Off Blinking

4Overview
Locating your system service tag
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service
Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag.
Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used
by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
Figure 3. Service Tag location

Documentation resources 8
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Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
Setting up your
system For information about installing the system into a rack, see the Rack documentation included
with your rack solution.
Dell.com/dssmanuals
For information about turning on the system
and the technical specifications of your system,
see the Getting Started With Your System
document that is shipped with your system.
Dell.com/dssmanuals
Configuring your
system For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and
managing your system remotely, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the operating
system, see the operating system
documentation.
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
For information about understanding Remote
Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM
interfaces, see the RACADM Command Line
Reference Guide for iDRAC.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about updating drivers and
firmware, see the Methods to download
firmware and drivers section in this document.
Dell.com/support/drivers
Managing your
system For information about systems management software offered by Dell, see the Dell
OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about setting up, using, and
troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Documentation resources 9
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials,
see the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
Dell.com/SupportAssist Enterprise
For information about installing and using
Active System Manager (ASM), see the Active
System Manager User’s Guide.
Dell.com/asmdocs
For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle
Controller (LCC), see the Dell Lifecycle
Controller User’s Guide.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about partner programs
enterprise systems management, see the
OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems
Management documents.
Dell.com/omconnectionsenterprises
ystemsmanagement
For information about connections and client
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Client Systems Management
documentation.
Dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitem
anuals
For information about viewing inventory,
performing configuration and monitoring tasks,
remotely turning on or off servers, and enabling
alerts for events on servers and components
using the Dell Chassis Management Controller
(CMC), see the CMC User’s Guide.
Dell.com/esmmanuals
Understanding event
and error messages For information about checking the event and error messages generated by the system firmware
and agents that monitor system components,
see the Dell Event and Error Messages
Reference Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued)
Task Document Location

Technical specifications 7
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Technical specifications
The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section.
Environmental specifications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see
Dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature specifications
Relative humidity specifications
Table 7. Temperature specifications
Temperature Specifications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation
(altitudes under 950 m / 3,117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), avoiding direct sunlight.
Fresh air For information about fresh air, see Expanded
Operating Temperature section.
Maximum temperature gradient (operation and
storage) 20°C/h (36°F/h)
Table 8. Relative humidity specifications
Temperature Specifications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point.
Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°)

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Maximum vibration specifications
Maximum shock specifications
Maximum altitude specifications
Table 9. Maximum vibration specifications
Maximum vibration Specifications
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz
(all operation orientations).
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides
tested).
Table 10. Maximum shock specifications
Maximum shock Specifications
Operating 24 executed shock pulses 6 G in the positive and negative x, y, z axis of for up to 11 ms (four pulses on
each side of the system).
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses of 71 G in the positive and negative x, y, z axes for up to 2 ms (one
pulse on each side of the system).
Table 11. Maximum altitude specifications
Temperature Specifications
Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

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Operating temperature de-rating specifications
Related Links
[Expanded operating temperature]
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
The following table defines the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from
particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the
specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the
environmental conditions. Re-mediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the
customer.
Table 12. Operating temperature de-rating specifications
Operating temperature de-rating Specifications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m
(1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m
(1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m
(1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Table 13. Particulate contamination specifications
Particulate contamination Specifications
Air filtration
Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per
ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center
environments only. Air filtration requirements do not
apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a
data center, in environments such as an office or
factory floor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have
MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Conductive dust
Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or
other conductive particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and
non-data center environments.

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NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Standard operating temperature specifications
Expanded operating temperature specifications
Corrosive dust
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a
deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and
non-data center environments.
Table 14. Gaseous contamination specifications
Gaseous contamination Specifications
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by
ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
Table 15. Standard operating temperature specifications
Standard operating temperature Specifications
Continuous operation
(altitudes under 950 m / 3,117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), avoiding direct sunlight.
Table 16. Expanded operating temperature specifications
Expanded operating temperature Specifications
≤10% of annual operating hours
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F), avoiding direct sunlight on
the equipment.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature
(10°C to 35°C / 50°F to 95°F), the system can operate
for a maximum of 10% of its annual operating hours
in temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F) and as high as
40°C (104°F).
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C (95°F
and 104°F), de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F
per 319 ft).
Table 13. Particulate contamination specifications (continued)
Particulate contamination Specifications

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NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported in the
System Event Log.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
• Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C (41°F).
• The specified operating temperature is based on a maximum altitude of 950 m (3,116 ft).
≤1% of annual operating hours
–5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) at 5% to 90% RH with
29°C (84°F) dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature
(10°C to 35°C / 50°F to 95°F), the system can operate
down to –5°C (23°F) or up to 45°C (113°F) for a
maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C (104°F
and 113°F), de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F
per 228 ft).
Table 16. Expanded operating temperature specifications
Expanded operating temperature Specifications

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Installing and removing server components
Safety instructions
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not
attempt to lift the system by yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you
to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online
or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components
inside the system.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be populated
always with a component or with a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Step
1
Turn off the server, including any attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at
Dell.com/dssmanuals .

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After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Step
1
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at
Dell.com/dssmanuals .
2 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3 Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock
The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver
• Torx #T20 screwdriver
• Torx #T30 screwdriver
• Torx #T6, #T8, #T10, and #T15 screwdrivers
• Wrist grounding strap
You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit.
• AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent
• Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent
• Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire
NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).

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Hard drive
For more information on hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector
HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/dssmanuals.
All hard drives are connected to the server board through the hard drive backplane. Hard drives are
supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the
documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support
hot swappable hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a
hard drive failure.
Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be complete. Be aware that high-
capacity hard drives can take a long time to format.

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Removing 3.5-inch hard drive from a tray
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
Steps
1
Grasp the tray handle with one hand, and use your thumb to push the plunger up to release the HDD
tray.
2 Continue to hold the plunger and use the tray handle to pull the tray out from the chassis.
Figure 4. Releasing the HDD tray

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3 Remove the HDD tray from the server.
Figure 5. Removing the HDD tray